That night, more than twenty miles northwest of the Huangqi Sea, bonfires were scattered on the grassland like stars, and the rich aroma of wine floated in the night air.↖
It was a noisy night, and more than 20,000 Turkic cavalry set up camp here.
They sang and danced next to the campfire and had fun wrestling with each other. The wineskins were unloaded from the horses' backs and entered the throats of the Turkic warriors like running water.
This was undoubtedly a carnival, because they finally got the news that their Turli Khan was about to wait for the throne of the Turkic Khan.
As those who follow Ashina Elifuma, they will easily get more glory and wealth. This is similar to the Han people's ability to follow the dragon, but it is more direct for the Turks.
In the near future, they will receive generous rewards.
Therefore, the moment the news was received, there was an atmosphere of ecstasy in the army from top to bottom.
The generals were thinking that this was their best chance to enter the Turkic royal court and become one of its dignitaries.
The Turkic warriors felt that large herds of cattle, sheep, slaves, and even richer pastures were waving to them.
The first night they left Huangqihai and marched towards the Royal Court, they couldn't wait to celebrate.
The soldiers were smiling, and the generals and nobles were full of hope for the future.
The leading general of this army, Klu Hushe, hosted a banquet in his tent with a trusted aide sent by Ashina Elivo, his son Ashina Kefen.
Ashina Elivo had only two adult sons. Ashina Kefeng was his second son and was very favored by him.
Completely different from his father, this is a strong and energetic young nobleman.
He smiled heartily, accepted the toasts from Krushe and others, and before drinking, he would first pray devoutly to the gods.
This may be the reason why he can be supported by Kruhu and others. Compared with his father, he appears to be more tolerant and kind. Now that his father is about to ascend the throne of the Great Khan, he will suddenly
One of the candidates for the position of Li Khan.
Of course, he has no shortage of strong competitors.
The first two are the two sons of Shibi Khan, Ashina Shiboxin and Ashina Qiuluo, as well as his elder brother.
These were all powerful competitors. After the position of the Turkic Khan was determined, the succession of the younger Khan became the top priority in the Turkic Khanate.
In the thick and spacious tent, Ashinakovon accepted the toasts from Krushu and others, and finally took the initiative to raise his wine glass for the first time.
"The God of Heaven finally selected his most brave and wise son to become the Khan of the Turks. We should cheer and drink for this. We Turks will also usher in the brightest future. For the prosperity of our Turks, for the
Father Khan’s health, and for our glory, we drink this bowl of wine.”
After everyone heard this, they all laughed, raised their wine bowls high, and drank together.
Cruhu scratched his beard, and he never closed his mouth. He was an extremely long and stocky guy, with a somewhat flat face. His thin eyes and thick hair all showed that this guy had
Pure Tiele blood.
As the most trusted and capable general in Ashina Ellifo Khan's account, he actually has enough honors.
He once led warriors to kill the leaders of the northern barbarians. He also led troops to conquer countless Khitan and Mohe tribes.
But what he longs for now may not be less abundant than Ashina.
With the expansion of the Turkic territory, in his opinion, the situation of the Eastern and Western Khans will change sooner or later. Their power is too heavy, and they will even threaten the main royal court at all times.
He was very familiar with Turli Khan and felt that when he ascended to the position of Great Khan, he would definitely weaken these small Khans who had too much power.
This was his chance. As a famous warrior among the Tiele tribe, he wanted to go to the west and lead the warriors of the Tiele tribe to occupy the rich Western Region.
He looked at Ashina Kefeng with a "pleased" look on his face, "The eagle has finally grown up and is about to spread its wings and fly to the sky. But can you tell Kruhu where you want to fly?"
The noble generals immediately shut their mouths and pricked up their ears.
Although they can all be said to be ecstatic today, they are also faced with a choice. The Turkic Royal Court and the Turkic Khan's Tent are two completely different places.
There are too many prestigious nobles there. In the past, they could only look up. Even now, it is not easy for them to replace those nobles and gain a foothold in the royal court.
They need to follow in the footsteps of powerful people, and at this point, no one questions anything.
Because blood is an obstacle that is difficult for them to overcome.
Ashina Kefeng took a breath of wine. He was undoubtedly very excited. The servant quietly filled his wine bowl with milk wine. The milk wine that he thought was inferior in the past became delicious now.
And the Turks do not have the motto that great things can be accomplished without seeking help from the public. Most of the Turks' power struggles are rough and primitive, which also means that the smell of blood in the middle is much stronger than in the south.
Of course, it was different in the Turkic Royal Court. It was impossible to survive there without the company of wisdom.
Ashina Kefeng narrowed his eyes and asked: "General Cruhu, you are undoubtedly one of the people I admire most. Similarly, we also know each other's thoughts better. So, do you have any good suggestions for me?"
Tell me?"
Kruhu grabbed his beard and laughed, "The eagle wants to fly higher and needs strong wings. The horse wants to run faster and needs strong hooves. What you have is the bravest."
The loyalty of the soldiers..."
"The general's loyalty cannot be questioned."
"If I were you, I would go back to the royal court as soon as possible, so that there is power to share...and I think the vast west can better showcase your talents..."
This undoubtedly contradicted Ashina Kefeng's expectations. He frowned and asked, "Why do you say that? You know, my uncle, Ashina Dubi, helped my father Khan. He is in the West..."
Kruhu shook his head and said: "I think Khan will not let him leave the royal court. The rebellion in the west has also damaged the majesty of the royal court in the west... If you can re-spread the reputation of Khan in the west,
Think about it, how happy the gods will be?"
This kind of persuasion mixed with too many personal thoughts would definitely be discarded like worn shoes in the Central Plains. It is too rough and has no technical content at all.
This Crew protector, who was born in the Tiele tribe, was driven to the east. He probably dreamed of going back to deal with his enemies, returning home in glory, or something like that.
And he also coveted those business roads that were reputed to be paved with gold.
But here is the Turks, and the young Turkic nobleman is moved. What he wants is to achieve the same prestige and glory as his uncle, put down the rebellion of the Tiele tribe, and march into the Western Regions.
Presenting the crowns of the kings of the Western Regions to the throne of Father Khan, what a bright future it will be.
Ashina Kefeng smiled and picked up the wine bowl again, "Okay, let's try to see if we can succeed. With you as my wings, I don't think I will disappoint my father."
Kluhu burst out laughing, "Don't worry, even the gods know the Khan's love for you. He will definitely not refuse your request. Come, let us offer a bowl to the future Jieli Khan."
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"God and glory are with you."
Laughter once again occupied every corner of the tent, and Kruhu got what he wanted, a chance, a chance to return to his ancestral homeland in the West.
Although Ashina Kefeng was young and a little impulsive, he also received the clear support of Krushe, and this was the biggest purpose of his trip, so he was also satisfied.
The struggle for power among the Turks entered another stage after the Khan's throne was almost settled. When Shibi Khan succeeded to the Khan's throne, it took one to two years to stabilize the Turks' power structure.
After a few more years of careful management, the power gradually spread to the Western Regions and the far east. Taking advantage of the civil strife in the Sui Dynasty, the Turkic Khanate reached its peak and heyday.
And now, a new round of power distribution has begun. Where will the seemingly dominant Ashina Erivo take the Turks?
Anyway, no one in this tent would think about this problem. They are all working hard for their future.
But what they never expected was that someone in the south had already fixed their fierce eyes on them, and their road back to the royal court was already full of dangers.
At such a time, the next day, more than 20,000 Turkic knights, under the command of Kru Guards, began to speed up towards the royal court. They obviously wanted to seize a favorable position before the distribution of power began.
At this speed, it would take them less than two days to enter Dingxiang County and see the majestic figure of Dali City before sunset.
The Turks, eager to return home, had no idea that in the southern part of the Yunzhong Grassland, large groups of cavalry had spread out, creating a large black shadow on the grassland.
The cavalry of the Daizhou Army were stationed here quietly. They did not even set up camps as usual. They slept in the open on the grassland.
Even the cool autumn night on the grassland failed to extinguish their steaming murderous intent.
All Daizhou soldiers, including those from the Turks, understood that they were about to face a brutal fight, and many of them became nervous and anxious.
The waiting before the war comes is the most difficult period of time.
A violent and restless atmosphere is spreading in the army, and the generals who have been leading troops all year round understand that this kind of emotion does not need to be suppressed deliberately.
This is not about fearing the enemy and fearing war. To put it more popularly, it means that morale can be used.
Detective reports kept coming back. Twenty thousand Turks were galloping on the grassland. The movement was simply earth-shattering. Such military targets were as obvious as moving targets.
As the number of detective reports increased, Li Po, who was originally worried, gradually became more at ease.
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