"Then why did the queen tell me again now?" Ashina Mudan asked quickly.
Mrs. Xiao smiled and said to her heart that you can't stay in Chang'an for more than a few days, so what can I do if I talk to you?
In fact, there are only a handful of people with whom she can share her thoughts.
But he said: "Perhaps you haven't joked with anyone for a long time, can't you hold it back? The Khan has sent you south many times, and I can't do anything to help. I can only talk about the emperor's affairs...
I just hope that the two countries will not be able to fight each other and live in peace."
Ashina Mudan could feel the helplessness shown in her words and shook her head secretly. It would be great if the relationship between great countries could be that simple.
They were silent for a while, then Ashina Mudan asked: "Does he often come here to meet the Queen? It's rare for the Queen to treat people like this."
Mrs. Xiao could naturally hear what she was saying, and she didn't blame her for being rude. Even if she was sitting in the mansion, she could still hear some rumors about herself over the years, which showed that there were a lot of gossips.
The emperor visited several times, but he did not avoid outsiders, and even confirmed some rumors. In fact, this was a good thing. If nothing unexpected happened, the names of Yu Wenhuaji, Dou Jiande and others would also appear in the rumors. If she really cared about it
After all this, there is no need to live anymore.
So she just shook her head slightly and said, "How many times have I told you that there is no longer any queen from the previous dynasty, only Mrs. Xiao of Chengguo.
To tell you the truth, he seems not to want to disturb my life... I met him twice when we were in Jinyang, and the same thing happened when we returned to Chang'an. However, the eldest princess and Tianxiang often come to talk to me, and occasionally they bring Concubine Wang Shu with them..."
Speaking of this, Mrs. Xiao showed a warm smile on her face, "Speaking of it, these are the only years I have lived in peace and joy in my life. It's hard not to feel grateful."
Listening to Mrs. Xiao's eloquent talk, Ashina Peony said in her heart that if that man is really a descendant of the Yang family, he is your nephew after all, and he should be able to live a good life for you, so there is no need to be so grateful.
But then I thought about it, brothers Yang Guang and Yang Liang are serious enemies. Now that the Xiao family has fallen into the hands of their nephew, it is hard to say what will happen next.
Of course, judging from the current situation, another hero has appeared in the south. I believe he will judge the situation and not act recklessly like Yang Guang did when he became emperor.
Having such an idea actually means that she really does not want the Turks to be at odds with the Tang Dynasty.
Traveling between the two countries, what she saw and heard was more comprehensive than other Turkic nobles. The situation of separatist rule among the southern princes was indeed beneficial to the Turks.
But if someone can quell the princes, it does not necessarily mean that there is a threat to the Turks, because both countries are basically in trouble.
Yang Guang made the south a mess, and Shibi Khan could rival him in the north.
At that time, Shibi Khan severed ties with the former Sui Dynasty and led his army to invade the south twice, which severely damaged the Turkic national power and weakened the prestige of the Turkic royal court. As a result, the younger Khans had different aspirations.
Ashina Dubi and Ashina Erivo back then, as well as Ashina Qura and Ashina Duowen now are typical examples.
They all lost their respect for the royal court.
What is more similar between Shibi Khan and Yang Guang is that Shibi Khan also inherited a stable and powerful empire, which made him equally ambitious to make achievements that would not be surpassed by his father.
For Shibi Khan himself, he was too proud and regarded his father's deference to the former Sui Dynasty as cowardice, so when he came to the throne, he took the lead in doing all the good things of the Sui Dynasty.
The chain reaction caused terrible consequences, and the Tiele tribes and the Western Turks separated one after another...
It was precisely because of his pride that he made rash decisions. He was not good to the herdsmen, and the offerings he collected were much heavier than when Qimin Khan was there. On the contrary, he was too kind to the nobles, allowing them to
Increasingly expanding and corrupting.
This was particularly evident during the war with the Sui people. The nobles all had selfish motives, the young Khan was unwilling to fully assist, and those who contributed often did not listen to the Khan's orders.
Under the storm of the Great Sui Dynasty, hundreds of thousands of Turkic troops returned twice without success, and the consequences still plagued the Turks to this day.
The two kings of the north and the south are so similar, as if they were arranged by the gods.
They all inherited the legacy of their fathers and moved towards glory, but they all declined rapidly like a flash in the pan.
So when it was the turn of the later people to make the decision, they unanimously chose to ease the situation, tentatively showed goodwill to each other, and made various efforts to coexist in friendship.
And they already have such a foundation. After all, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty is now married to the daughter of a Turkic Khan and has been on good terms with the Turks for many years.
It's just that the situation in their countries is different.
The war in the south has just ended and it does not have the ability to challenge the Turks in terms of national strength, so the Turks have always taken the initiative in interactions.
Both Li Po and his ministers have realized this, so making good friends with the Turks is the mainstream in the DPRK, and the voice of opposition will inevitably be very small, or even almost nonexistent.
This was not the case with the Turks. Many people in the royal court believed that even if they did not attack the Sui people, they should still allow the Sui people to become ministers and pay tribute and become ministers serving the Turks.
This is a game that people from the north and the south often play. Whoever is strong has the final say, and whoever is weak has to call daddy.
Before Ashina Yang Huan decided to form an alliance, he also summoned the royal court officials, Golida officials and others to discuss it twice, and it was basically like that.
Shibi Khan's two large-scale southern invasions dispelled the nobles' intention to summon warriors and speak with scimitars and blood.
It's ridiculous to think about it. The descendants of the gods have always been proud to die in battle and ashamed to die of old age. But now, they are all as cowardly as hyenas on the grassland.
He was drooling and shouting to make the enemy put down their swords and guns, kneel on the ground and let them enjoy it, but was unwilling to rush forward and fight bravely with the enemy.
This is one of the dilemmas faced by the Turks. The nobles are corrupt and greedy.
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Thoughts were like a mess, lingering in Ashina Mudan's mind, thinking about things in a random way, and finally all the problems gathered in one place.
The advantages and disadvantages of the North and the South.
This is the basis for their long-term relationship or mutual hatred, as she said when she addressed the Khan in the royal court.
The future of the Turks lies in the Western Regions, or even in Liaodong, where the Turks can let go of their horses and nothing can hold back the horses of Turkic warriors.
The warriors can find their glory there, become stronger, and turn back to suppress the people in the south, preventing them from facing the majesty of the Turks.
This was actually the strategy of Qimin Khan back then. He made good friends with the Sui Dynasty, competed with the Western Turks for control of the Western Regions, and made good friends with Goguryeo in the east to contain the Great Sui Dynasty.
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Seeing that she was lost in thought, Mrs. Xiao did not bother her, but patiently sipped her tea, as if sitting in front of the Buddha, and her mood gradually became calm and calm.
As long as people don't look for troubles, troubles won't come to their door. This is what she realized when she lived alone in Jinyang Palace. Looking at the frowning Ashina Peony, she is a living person who is plagued by troubles.
example.
But then again, how can we not be troubled by worries when we are in the same room with such a worried person?
Ashina Mudan came back to her senses, smiled apologetically, and then took up the topic, "Although the queen has not met him much...it is said that tiger fathers have no dog sons. What kind of father should such a person be?"
What does it look like?"
Troubles came unexpectedly. Mrs. Xiao's body stiffened for a moment, her eyes narrowed slightly, and she took a closer look at Ashina Peony's expression. The warm smile that had been hanging on her face gradually disappeared.
"Why do you ask this? The emperor's father shouldn't have any reputation, right?"
Ashina Peony smiled and looked around noncommittally.
Mrs. Xiao looked at her helplessly, thinking that the day had finally come. They really... Since they didn't admit it themselves, why bother to force each other? Could it be that the outcome would be good?
While thinking about it, he waved his hand and said: "Everyone, please get out, the eavesdroppers... will die."
The people waiting at the side hurried away, which made the almost undesired lady say the word "death". It seems that what they were talking about would be a confidential matter, and it seemed that they would have to report it later.
Well, there are no secrets in Mrs. Cheng Guo's house, so many pairs of eyes are watching.
After everyone retreated, Ashina Peony moved her body, came close to Mrs. Xiao, and started to bite her ears.
"This matter has nothing to do with the queen. It's just that the Khan asked me to ask the queen if he is a descendant of the Yang family. The queen does not need to deceive me. His appearance... anyone who has seen the queen of literature will be suspicious.
How can a Fubing family raise such a person? He can also write poems... After so many years, the Queen will not be indifferent to this, right?"
Mrs. Xiao felt a little itchy and touched her still crystal clear earlobe. She reluctantly moved a little away from her. After thinking for a long time, she said: "You have been to Nannan many times. Why do you suddenly ask about this?"
Ashina Mudan smiled and didn't answer. She just wanted to know an answer, and she would report it back to Khan after she returned to prove that her guess was not without purpose.
This is undoubtedly one of the foundations of the alliance. If her guess is wrong, then the alliance will need to be carefully considered.
Such a major event as the exchanges between the two countries was mixed with the grievances and resentments of the Yang family. Ashina Mudan herself felt helpless, but things in the world are so strange.
If the kings of the north and south were both mother-in-law and nephew, the alliance between the two countries might become stronger, right? Who knows?
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And Mrs. Xiao has been in the south for many years. Just by hearing these words, she knew that the queen knew something about this matter, so there was no need for her to say anything more, she could just listen.
Ms. Xiao was embarrassed and thought about it for a long time. Ashina Peony's words were clear enough. If she told lies...it didn't seem to matter, but in the end she chose to tell the truth.
"She looks a bit like Queen Wenwen, especially those eyes. When we first saw her in Jinyang, I was surprised for a long time.
In appearance, he is similar to Emperor Wen's family... It would be a bit hasty to judge the emperor's life experience based on this, right?"