Master Zheng looked at Ashina Duowen confidently and continued, "When Khan was a Turk, he should have had contacts with Li Ding'an.
Now that she has married her daughter to Li Ding'an, and Li Ding'an has become the king of Tang, what will they talk about when they sit together? Is it really just to make the Turks and Tang peaceful?"
The people in the tent actually knew what Ashina was worried about. They could only express it clearly and euphemistically in words and grasp the key points. This task was a bit difficult for the Turks.
Ashina's well-informed son, Ashina Gebu stared with a pair of "innocent" eyes, and his undisguised anger made him... at least in the eyes of Master Zheng, he was stupid. Such a guy should not survive in the south.
set.
Before Ashina could say anything, he had already sneered and said: "Do you know what they are talking about? Since they have known each other for a long time, they might not talk at all when they met, and they would just roll around in the tent a few times.
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The rude words were very popular with everyone, and immediately caused a burst of laughter. Many people secretly agreed, thinking that what Ashina Gebu said was very reasonable.
Khan is a woman. Her husband has been dead for more than ten years. There will always be men walking into her tent. The emperor in the south is quite suitable regardless of his status and age. Hehe...
They don't want to think about it. If the Turkic Khan was slept with by the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, who would be embarrassed?
Master Zheng looked at the smug Ashina Gebu and felt as if he had eaten a fly. He was most annoyed by people making jokes like this when he was talking about business. He really wanted to send this guy to the royal court immediately to have a look.
Can he still be so proud in front of that woman?
Ashina Duowen looked at his son with an extremely fierce look, "Khan has the most noble blood in the world, and she is also the darling of the gods. Even if she dies, she will not allow anyone to tarnish her reputation. Remember,
My son, you must maintain a minimum of respect for noble people, otherwise what is the difference between you and those dirty slaves?"
Ashina Duowen was indeed a little annoyed. None of the people in front of him had ever seen that woman... and they only heard about her methods, but he had witnessed everything that happened in Dali City with his own eyes.
Ashina Allivo, who was about to ascend the throne of the Turkic Khan, was pinned to the ground like a dog. The woman stood high and read Ashina Allivo's crimes, and then... Ashina Allivo died.
All those who were qualified to ascend the throne were trembling with fear and no longer dared to say a single word. The Western Khan, who was once as violent as a lion and made everyone who heard his name feel fear, also sat down obediently.
There, like a docile lamb.
In just ten days, everything that happened inside and outside Dali City seemed like a dream to the people at that time, with an invisible big hand quietly controlling everything.
It was a standard coup, and Ashina Duowen, as a participant, had already fallen to the current Turkic Khan before that.
It's just that they don't think that Ketun can really overthrow the cunning and powerful Ashina Eliver. They are all waiting for the alliance to pledge allegiance to the new Khan and ensure Ketun's safety.
But the result was that Ashina Elivo was completely defeated, Ashina Dubi was trapped in the royal court, and Ashina Shiboxin was expelled to the north to face the traditional enemies of the Turks.
To this day, every time I think back to the scene at that time, Ashina Dawen will be grateful for my own wisdom.
Now he is no longer the Ashina Duowen he used to be. After he gradually became stronger, he has been longing for... such a woman. Only the most powerful heroes of the Turks deserve to have her, such as Ashina Duowen.
Obviously Ashina Gebu's rude words offended his father. Perhaps from this moment on, Ashina Duowen has agreed to Master Zheng's suggestion...
But he still asked: "Do you mean to send someone to listen to the voices at the alliance meeting?"
Master Zheng felt the sense of superiority brought about by his IQ. He nodded, but then shook his head and said: "Back then, Yang Guang met the Qimin Khan in Yulin. He was so domineering that people didn't need to participate in it to know that the two leaders from the north and the south
How will the king treat each other?
But we have to admit that most of the disputes between the two countries in the following ten or twenty years can be traced back to that event..."
The tent became quiet again. The nobles were thinking, imagining the scene of the rumored event, trying to connect everything with that event.
But except for Ashina Duowen, who has been stationed in the royal court for a long time, the other nobles cannot understand why Master Zheng said this even if they wanted to break their heads.
People in the south will sum up their experiences and lessons. Although they often make the same mistakes, they do have an advantage that the Turks cannot match in terms of tracing the source.
Even a descendant of an aristocratic family like Zheng Congshi, who lives in a remote place in Youzhou, will hear a lot of rumors. Even things that happened hundreds of years ago are well known to everyone.
But more than twenty years are too far away for the Turks.
Ashina Duowen nodded slowly. As a witness to the incident, he thought of the Goguryeo envoy who visited at that time, and the young Ashina Duoji who stubbornly refused to kneel when he paid homage to the Holy Khan.
In this world, the Turks Ketun who warmly greeted the Holy Khan, Ashina Yanghuan, the princess of Yicheng in the Sui Dynasty.
Indeed, as Master Zheng said, many things after that seemed to have signs...
Master Zheng regained his composure and continued: "Now that the North and the South are united again, it may be more exciting than the last time. The war in the south has just subsided, and the Turks... have also experienced several wars.
We don't even know if they meet as equals or if some of them will fall under the ladder.
It's hard to say about the Tang Dynasty. Li Ding'an was originally a small soldier. He took advantage of the chaos and became emperor in more than ten years. It should be difficult to convince the public. He might be killed in a few years. In order to secure the throne, he prayed for help from the Turks.
It should be something between the requests."
Regardless of whether this is true or not, the Turkic nobles are very willing to hear it.
"Looking at the Turks, the west has been cut off from the Western Regions for a long time. I heard that last year the Khan let Ashina Dubi go back to the Holy Mountain. I think she must have the ambition to restore the Western Regions.
In the royal court, the Khan also used the southerners headed by Zhao Deyan to formulate new official etiquette.
I think these two things will be discussed in the alliance. With the help of Tang State, the Khan's power will be much more stable. There will be many topics for them to talk about based on what they need from each other.
But what is certain is that many things will change after this alliance. If you stand idly by at this time, it will be a fool's errand. I think you, who are strong and far-sighted, will not miss this opportunity..."
Ashina Duowen closed his eyes slightly, and after a while he made a decision, saying without any doubt: "Then let Gebu go instead of me, remember to bring enough gifts...
Alas, the appetites of those in the royal court are getting bigger and bigger, and no amount of gifts can earn their sincere gratitude."
Ashina's well-informed sentiments resonated with everyone, and they launched another crusade against the greedy nobles in the royal court. The unlucky Ashina Gebu was sent to the royal court with just a few words. While frustrated,
His gaze became more and more dangerous.
Ashina Duowen finally seemed a little tired and ended the secret discussion. After giving a few instructions, he drove everyone out of the tent, but left Master Zheng alone.
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"I agree with what you just said, but there should be something you haven't said yet, right? You people from the south always have a lot of ideas but don't want to make it too clear.
Now I'm the only one here listening, you can talk out everything and don't have to worry about anything."
Master Zheng beat his chest twice as a habit, then he stroked his chest and bent down, praising respectfully: "The Great Khan is always so wise. Under your gaze, no secrets can be hidden."
A smile appeared on Ashina Duowen's huge face, "My son is not suitable to be an envoy, but you persuaded me to send him to the royal court. Did he offend you? Or did you like the man in his tent?
Which woman?"
Master Zheng’s face was expressionless, but cold sweat was dripping from his back.
"Your situation is already so dangerous, are you still reluctant to give up a son?"
It is a common tactic of people from the Central Plains to keep dying without saying anything shocking.
Not getting the response he expected, Ashina was fooled by the news. He leaned forward and said slightly surprised: "Where does the danger come from? You don't mean that the royal court will treat me like Ashina Allivo.
Bar?
Khan is not that stupid..."
Master Zheng said: "You should know that Khan is not a Turk. She was once the daughter of the Sui clan. In the southern land, the king would do anything to eradicate powerful ministers and princes.
How long has it been since you returned to the royal court to see the Khan? You said that in her mind, who is the greater threat to her, Tang Guo or you?
Believe me, excuses are easy to find. Maybe an assassination will arouse the anger of the royal court. You want to capture Liaodong City without the royal court's order. Do you know what this is called in the south? The border general Shanqi
Provocation is a capital offense.
What's even more dangerous is that the Tang State is not willing to see you gain a firm foothold in the Northeast. When they reach an agreement at the alliance meeting, they may no longer have any scruples.
Your eldest son going to the royal court will make the Khan hesitate and will exert more voice in the alliance meeting, but be careful not to let them use Gebu as an excuse.
If you don't participate in such a big event and just watch from the sidelines, you will definitely regret it in the future..."
Master Zheng calmed down and said: "Moreover, the Tang State is still very weak. I don't think they can hold out for long in Hebei if they gather a large army. It may only be delayed until next autumn before they have to withdraw their troops. At that time, the royal court will want to restrain you again."
It’s impossible to use your hands and feet, right?”