The summer wind on the grassland still lacks gentleness and education, and is as rough and cold as the people living here.
There were no big moves on either side the next day. The Tang people had just arrived and needed to rest for two days. The Turks had a good rest, but they felt like they were facing a formidable enemy.
Many people from the Tang Dynasty came, and they all came on horseback. The Tang people were all tall and strong, making the Turks unable to feel any sense of superiority.
Li Po slept until three o'clock in the morning before getting up and washing up.
No one would bother him. Everyone knew that the emperor went to have a drink with the Khan last night. He came back very late and seemed to have drunk a lot. The ministers had not attended the meeting, but they had heard some rumors and did not feel too much.
Surprised.
As for why the emperor and the Turkic Khan were so close to each other, everyone has their own guesses, but none of them will make it public.
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At noon of the day, Li Po took advantage of lunch time to summon all his ministers to his tent.
While eating and drinking, I unified my thoughts again.
The main reason is that I learned some new things while drinking with Ashina Yang Huan last night, and I communicated with the ministers.
At this meeting, there was actually no doubt anymore. It was already obvious what the Turks would focus on during the alliance.
The Turks wanted a war and needed the support of the Tang Dynasty.
In the past, anyone who wanted to start a national war would have to wait for the chance of war. Now the situation is a little more special. It is more like the two countries are working together in collusion and putting Western Turks on the dinner plate.
The purpose of this alliance is to see how to use the knife...
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After discussing it with the ministers, there is no need to say too much. Since the beginning of this year, the DPRK and the Central Government have been discussing this matter. At the critical moment, the regulations have almost been finalized.
After lunch, Li Po took his guards and walked around the grassland twice to find out how he felt back then.
In fact, the grassland is like that. The sky is high and the clouds are clear, and the field of vision is broad. People who come here for the first time may feel a shock that touches the soul. But in the past few days, the scenery here lacks change, and the couple of people are not very familiar.
A friendly environment can become boring.
In religious terms, this is the promised land of the nomads, and all natural conditions meet the survival standards of the nomads.
When Li Poliao arrived in the west, not far from the camp, a group of young Turks came galloping on horseback, making the guards nervous.
But nothing unpleasant happened. The Turks were obviously returning from hunting and were leading some wild horses with long manes.
This scene was very familiar to Li Po. These young Turks must have found a herd of wild horses. The coming-of-age ceremony for many Turks is to chase the herd of wild horses on the grassland and harness a good horse for themselves.
This is a very dangerous move. Central Plains people of this age are either farming to support their families or studying to prepare for official careers, so their temperament is not as tough as the nomads.
But having said that, the laziness and ignorance of Turkic men are also reflected here. They are eager to fight and fight fiercely all day long. The result is that even after many years, life on the grassland has not improved at all.
Li Po once heard someone say that men on the grasslands would hold horse whips, and they only used them for grazing cattle and drinking and beating their wives. Many grassland people didn't care at all how advanced the civilization outside was.
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The Turks roared past the team not far away with the joy of harvest. Luo Shixin licked his lips and said to Li Po very emotionally: "Brother, if anyone disrespects my brother again this time, please let me come."
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Li Po said: "We are not here to fight and kill... If you have the opportunity, don't kill anyone."
Luo Shixin immediately became happy, "Brother, don't worry, I'm careful in my actions now, otherwise Cheng Dalang will die countless times."
Li Po was also happy, "You and Cheng Dalang have become in-laws, but it's hard to do anything again in the future, right?"
His ability to fan wind and light fires has never been forgotten.
Luo Shixin was immediately attacked, "What's wrong with the children's in-laws? We still have to fight if we should. That guy has a stern look on his face. Just looking at him makes you want to punch him a few times."
At this time, Ashnarongzhen said: "They are coming."
The Turks who were speeding by turned around and headed this way. They did not look hostile. They did not take off the bows and arrows on their backs or draw out the scimitars from their waists. They slowed down not far away.
Li Po was still confident in his own safety. He held the reins of his horse casually, watched the Turks coming, and talked with the guards who came up to them.
The Turks got off their horses one after another. After getting Li Po's permission, the three young men were led over.
The one at the top looks pretty good. Looking at those blue eyes, you can tell that he is from a Turkic royal family and meets Li Po's standards for a pretty boy.
Arriving not far away, under the watchful eyes of the guards, the leading young man bowed slightly, hammered his chest twice, and loudly said in Turkic: "Ashna Qura's son, Ashna Bhutto has seen him."
Khan."
Li Po said trouble in his heart. Young people just don't have the eyesight to see. There are so many Turks nearby. Who do you think would bother me?
The son of Ashina Qiuluo, the brother of Ashina Tongsu? My uncle, this is...
The young man stood upright, looking unscrupulously at Li Po who was riding on the horse. Li Po looked at him, turned to Luo Shixin and said with a smile: "You are a very courageous noble Turk, let him come over, don't
Use force."
Luo Shixin rode his horse forward and arrived in front of Ashina Bhutto. He turned over and dismounted. Since his brother told him not to use violence, he just went up and grabbed the other person. He ignored the other person's struggle and checked whether he had any weapons.
In the end, a dagger was found.
Luo Shixin was a little annoyed at the time, so he grabbed the opponent's neck and lifted him up. In front of Luo Shixin, the young man who prided himself on his strength was like a child, letting himself be manipulated.
The other Turks immediately started shouting, and two companions stepped forward to rescue Ashina Bhutto, but were immediately put down to the ground by the guards, and the surrounding Turks were also surrounded.
To collide with the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty in the land of the alliance is simply to seek death.
Li Po prevented a tragedy from happening. The young Turkic nobles obviously lacked common sense and did not realize the serious consequences their random actions would have on the two countries.
From them, Li Po seemed to see Shibi Khan and others standing among the Turks when Yang Guang met with Qimin Khan.
Although he did not witness that event in person, he could still imagine how humiliating the young men represented by Shibi Khan felt when they saw their father bowing to the Sui Emperor.
When they grew up, they became very unfriendly to the Sui people.
Now these in front of him are the younger generation of Turks, and the world seems to have reincarnated again...
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It's just that these young people have not found lessons from the experiences of their predecessors. Like Shibi Khan, they do not know how cruel war is and the unpredictability of its results.
The young man with disheveled clothes, full of anger but a little fear was finally brought to Li Po.
He raised his head and showed his unyielding stubbornness, "I have heard of Khan's name. You are a hero, but you bring too many people with you when you travel... Here, you don't have to worry about anyone coming to hurt you."
Yours, because you are our guest."
Li Po smiled condescendingly and said: "You are too reckless young man... tell me, what do you want to say when you see me? Did your father ask you to bring a message to me? Or is there an order from the Khan?
If it was just your own reckless behavior, I don't think you should appear in front of me like this, if you are still that smart..."
"I just want to come and see you..."
Li Po lost interest, took the reins of his horse, and walked past Ashina Butuo. His voice reached the ears of the young Turkic nobleman.
"For the sake of us being somewhat related, I will tolerate your offense and don't let me see you again... Ashina Qura... go back and tell your father that he once shot a cold arrow in my back.
, I did not kill his son today, he owes me a favor."
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For Li Po, this was just a small episode. The huge identity gap often made slaps in the face boring. It was also difficult for Li Po to appreciate the ignorant and fearless impulsive behavior of young Turkic nobles.
Come.
The Central Plains has reached a season when talents emerge in large numbers. There are too many outstanding young people. No matter who you are, they will not be as brainless as Ashina Bhutto.
The Turks are still so stupid. After many years, they have not made any progress.
Ashina Qiuluo seems to be pretty good. At least he knows that he wants to give him a massage when he is relatively weak. His son is not so good. He actually wants to show off in front of the Emperor of Tang Dynasty? I don’t know what his brain circuit is?
But for Ashina Bhutto, it was a bit unbearable. The young man did not get the respect he deserved and was also greatly frightened.
Back at the camp, he was quickly betrayed. Ashina Yang Huan became angry, called him in front of him, whipped him severely, and prohibited him from leaving his tent during the alliance meeting.
And when he returns to the royal court, he may have to bear the wrath of his violent father. The poor young nobleman finally received a severe beating from society.
His intestines may have turned green because he forgot what the Khan said and almost became the food of the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty.
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Naturally, a small incident would not affect the progress of the alliance meeting. On the evening of the next day, Li Po and Ashina Yang Huan hosted a banquet in the big tent for everyone to meet, talk, and get acquainted with each other.
No one will come out to disrupt the situation again. Three years have passed, and the kings of both countries have firmly grasped the power in their own hands. The major prerequisite for the friendship between the two countries has been set. Anyone who deliberately provokes will be severely punished.
On this occasion, the gap between the ministers of the two countries was even more obvious than last time.
Daluobian and Golidaguan of the Turkic royal court, and even two Helan Sunique and two Yehu Khans who came to lead the army.
Regardless of etiquette or words and deeds, they all seemed too rude in front of the officials of the Tang Dynasty...