The iron-clad Ketun and the flowing Khan

Going back a few months, at the end of October of the first year of Tianbao, at the east foot of Yudujin Mountain, on the west bank of the Egen River, in the Turkic Yazhang. After Li Shimin paid homage to Chuluo Khan's spiritual throne, he also participated in the succession of Jieli Khan

ceremony.

The current Turks are very powerful, claiming to have millions of people who control strings, and their territory is vast, much larger than the Sui Dynasty in its heyday. For example, small tribes or small countries in places such as the Khitan and Xi people are dependent on the Turks, so come here

Many people attended Jieli Khan's succession ceremony, and Li Shimin was just one of them.

In addition, the warlord Liang Shidu, who was separatist in Shuofang, and the warlord Guo Zihe, who was separatist in Yulin, also came, and they came in person to show their respect for the Turkic Khan.

As mentioned earlier, Liu Wuzhou, Liang Shidu and Guo Zihe are all separatist forces that rely on the Turks. To put it mildly, these three are all lackeys of the Turks. They pay tribute to the Turks every year in exchange for the Turks.

support.

Among them, Liu Wuzhou was named Dingyang Khan by the Turks, Liang Shidu was named Dadu Bijia Khan by the Turks, and Guo Zihe was also named Pingyang Khan. However, this dear man still has a sense of shame for his family and country.

He declined this title, which was an insult to the Sui and Yang Dynasties, and was eventually awarded Wulishe (Turkic official name) instead.

It is said that after Jieli Khan succeeded to the throne, he married Princess Yicheng as Ketun according to the rules. At this time, Princess Yicheng sat next to Jieli Khan and accepted the worship of the ministers and guests.

Princess Yicheng was a daughter of the Sui Dynasty clan and was of the same generation as Yang Guang. She was only fifteen or sixteen years old when she married the Turkic Qimin Khan. After Qimin Khan died, she remarried to Qimin Khan's son Shi Bike

Khan, Shibi Khan also died, and she remarried to Shibi Khan's younger brother Chuluo Khan. Now Chuluo Khan also died, and she remarried to Chuluo Khan's younger brother Jieli Khan. It's really

In response to the saying "Kudun is as strong as iron, Khan is as flowing as water."

Calculating carefully, Princess Yicheng has been married to Turks for 23 years. At the age of 38 this year, she has had four husbands, which is really shocking.

Thirty-eight years old is not that old, she is just as old as a wolf and a tiger. In addition, the well-maintained and well-dressed Princess Yicheng is sitting next to Jieli Khan. She seems to be more attractive than Jieli Khan.

Khan is much younger, cool and dignified, not angry and proud!

There is no doubt that this is a beautiful and powerful woman, whose scheming and methods are at the level of a high-level player. Even after the demise of the Sui Dynasty, she can still stand firm in the Turks, and she can even call upon the wind and rain. Even the one next to her can be seen.

Jieli Khan's expressions and movements seemed to be a little afraid of her.

At this time, the ministers had finished paying homage, and it was the turn of the guests to come forward and salute. Li Shimin bowed before leaving and said: "Li Shimin, envoy of the Tang Dynasty, pays homage to the Turkic Khan, Kodun. Congratulations to Khan Kodun on their marriage."

We are married and have a happy marriage for a hundred years."

Jieli Khan nodded and was about to say a few words of courtesy, but Princess Dunyi City's face darkened and she said sternly: "Li Shimin, you still dare to come, come here, take this man down and kill him."

Several Turkic soldiers immediately rushed in with their swords drawn. Li Shimin's expression changed sharply. Shi Danei and Hou Junji rushed to protect him and shouted sternly: "Whoever dares to make a move, retreat!"

The Turkic soldiers looked at Jieli Khan who was sitting on the seat. Seeing that the latter was silent and his face seemed a little ugly, they hesitated immediately. Li Shimin calmed down and frowned: "I don't know where Shimin offended Ke Dun."

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Princess Yicheng glanced at the expressionless Jieli Khan and said sternly: "You know what you are asking, how did Duke Wu get killed by your father and his son?"

Duke Wu was the acting king Yang You. When Li Yuan raised troops in Taiyuan, he invaded Chang'an under the guise of "aiming to respect the Sui Dynasty" and made Yang You, the acting king who was staying in Chang'an at that time, the emperor. He was named Yi Ning.

When Yang Guang died in Jiangdu in 1998, Li Yuan forced Yang You to "abdicate" the throne to him, and hypocritically made Yang You the Duke of the State of Wu, and imprisoned him in Chang'an for more than a year. In the first half of this year, Yang You suddenly "

"Died of illness", so Princess Yicheng is obviously raising an army to investigate the crime at this moment.

Li Shimin's thoughts were racing, and while weighing Princess Yicheng's determination to kill him, he argued: "Duke Wu died of typhoid fever. It was not us who harmed him. All the servants of Duke Wu's house have died."

I can testify. The Emperor has always been kind to Duke Wu since he took the Zen throne, so how could he harm him? Please be enlightened!"

Princess Yicheng sneered and said: "At first, the Ai family proposed to take Duke Shou to live in Turks for a while, but Li Yuan refused. Now there is no proof, and it is all based on the empty words of you father and son. How can the Ai family trust you?"

Li Shimin said sternly: "It was not that the emperor did not allow Duke Wu to come to Turks, but that Duke Wu was weak and sick and felt that he could not adapt to the Turkic climate, so he refused Ketun's invitation. Duke Wu originally replied to the letter

The handwriting must be recognized by Ke Dun, so why are you slandering my father and not allowing it? We Li family father and son have always acted openly and aboveboard, and would never do such a despicable thing."

Princess Yicheng was extremely angry and laughed back: "You Li family father and son are aboveboard? Then how did Li Yuan seize my empire in the Sui Dynasty?"

Li Shimin said without changing his expression: "Yang Guang went against the grain, carried out large-scale construction projects, and resorted to military warfare. He did not care about the life and death of the people and conquered Goguryeo. The people could not bear it and revolted. The world was in chaos. The Sui Dynasty lost its deer and the whole world was expelled. What's wrong?

The original intention of the emperor's father in raising the army was to respect the Sui Dynasty and support the Sui Dynasty. Unexpectedly, he rebelled against Yu Wenhua and killed the king in Jiangdu to seek the throne. The situation in the world became more and more corrupt, and the people were in danger of falling. Duke Wu felt that he was young and was unable to reverse it.

Qiankun, voluntarily abdicating the throne to my father was a helpless and wise move. My father's acceptance of the throne in the face of danger was just for the sake of the common people in the world, and he was definitely not trying to rob the empire of the Sui Dynasty."

Princess Yicheng couldn't help but sneer: "What a sharp tooth."

Li Shimin lowered his eyes and said: "Shimin is just telling the truth. If Ketun wants to kill Shimin, Shimin can have his say. However, once Shimin dies, the Tang Dynasty and the Turks will definitely be mortal enemies, and they will fight together."

For the good of the people of both countries, I hope you can think twice before taking action."

Jieli Khan frowned, and Princess Yicheng said solemnly: "Are you threatening the Ai family? I have millions of people in Turks who can control strings. Are you afraid that you, Li Tang, will not succeed?"

"Shimin doesn't dare!" Li Shimin said calmly: "But please note that although I, Li Tang, do not have a million people who can control strings, I still have 300,000, and I have no inextricable knot with Gao Qi."

Princess Yicheng's eyes flashed sharply, and she said with a half-smile: "Do you mean to unite with Gao Qi to deal with the Turks?"

Li Shimin met Princess Yicheng's eyes without fear and said calmly: "I think Ke Dun also knows about the Three Kingdoms. Today's Turks, Li Tang and Gao Qi are like Wei, Shu and Wu in the Three Kingdoms. If Ke Dun kills the world

People, Li and Tang can only unite with Gao Qi."

Princess Yicheng sneered: "Since you know Wei, Shu, and Wu, do you know that Shu and Wu were eventually destroyed by Wei?"

Li Shimin said calmly: "Do you know who destroyed the Wei Kingdom?" After saying this, he looked at Jieli Khan meaningfully.

Jieli Khan's expression was obviously a little unnatural. The Wei Emperor was finally deposed by Sima Yan, the son of the powerful minister Sima Zhao. Sima Yan finally usurped the throne and established the Jin Kingdom, and Jieli Khan also had "powerful ministers" around him, so

It is Princess Yicheng, the "veteran of the four dynasties".

Although Jieli Khan appears to be docile and weak, he is actually a smart man. He knows that Princess Yicheng helped him rise because of his docility and weakness, while his eldest brother Chuluo Khan did not support him.

He was easy to control, so he suddenly fell ill and died. Thinking of this, Jieli Khan could not help but feel a chill in his back, and he hated and feared Princess Yicheng.

Princess Yicheng stared at Li Shimin fiercely. She originally just wanted to intimidate this boy in order to establish her authority in front of ministers and envoys from various countries. She did not really want to kill him. After all, Turks and Li Tang still need to maintain stability.

relationship. Unexpectedly, Li Shimin, a sharp-tongued kid, actually instigated a relationship between himself and Jieli Khan. He was simply seeking death!

Princess Yicheng suddenly had a murderous intention in her heart. However, she was a very scheming woman. At this moment, she could not bear to take action. She wanted to kill Li Shimin. She had a more appropriate method and there was no need to break up with Li Tang, so she restrained her anger.

He meant it and said calmly: "Please step aside. Today is the day when the Khan ascends the throne. The Aijia will spare your life for the time being."

Li Shimin cupped his hands and led Shi Danei and Hou Junji out of the tent. At this time, the three of them could not help but break out in a cold sweat.

Hou Junji said with lingering fear: "Fortunately, King Qin is very eloquent. Tsk tsk, this old woman is too scary. It's better to leave quickly."

Li Shimin was also worried that Princess Yicheng would suddenly change her mind. In order to avoid a long night and many dreams, he immediately packed up and set off after returning to the camp, and hurried back south.

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"Report to Ke Dun that Li Shimin left as soon as he left the tent." A close aide quickly walked into the tent and leaned next to Ke Dun and whispered a few words.

Ke Dun said with a sarcastic sneer: "The Ai family thought that this boy is not afraid of death and is a coward. Since you are in a hurry to be reincarnated, the Ai family will give you a ride."

Jieli Khan next to him frowned and said cautiously: "Ke Dun's move may not be appropriate. Li Yuan has been very obedient to our Turks all these years. Killing Li Shimin now will only force Li Tang to join forces with Gao Qi to deal with us. The gain outweighs the loss."

ah."

Ke Dun shook his head and said: "Khan only knows one thing but not the other. This Li Shimin has a great talent and a great strategy. He has the ambition and talent to surrender to the world. This man defeated Li Gui this year and captured the horse farm at the foot of the Qilian Mountains."

, Li Tang will no longer have to rely on Turks for his war horses."

Jie Li was surprised: "Then Li Tang is going to get rid of us?"

Ke Dun nodded and said: "Li Yuan is unwilling to submit to others and has always wanted to get rid of his dependence on us. This Li Shimin is even more difficult to deal with. Now we take the opportunity to get rid of him to avoid future troubles!"

Jieli Khan said worriedly: "But if this happens, the Turks and Li Tang will become enemies, and in the end it will only benefit Gao Qi."

Ke Dun smiled coldly and said: "We don't need any of our people to kill Li Shimin. Master Liang must be happy to do it for him."

Jieli Khan's eyes lit up and he blurted out: "What a great way to kill someone with a borrowed knife."

But as soon as the words came out of his mouth, Jieli Khan couldn't help but feel a chill. The more powerful this woman's methods were, the more scared he became and he felt insecure.

Ke Dun glanced at Jie Li and said softly: "It's getting late, please serve the Khan and rest." After saying that, he held Jie Li Khan's hand.

Jieli Khan was immediately torn between loving and fearing this woman. Although this woman was scary, she was beautiful, and her skills in bed were also very powerful. Every time, he was so lustful that he couldn't stop, even his soul flew into the sky.

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"okay!"

Jieli Khan couldn't resist the temptation after all, and obediently followed Ke Dun back to his sleeping tent.
Chapter completed!