"After many years of separation, the Supreme's appearance remains the same, but his majesty is even better than before. It's really enviable."
After the ceremony was completed and the envoys sat down, Ashina Mudan stroked her wolf tail on the side of her face and said with a smile, as before, her words were somewhat casual and familiar, but her laughter was not as loud.
There are not many people in the palace, and Xue Yuanjing, the chief minister, will not be absent. This is an important occasion for the emperor to receive foreign envoys, and it is the best time to record the emperor's words and deeds.
As the main official receiving foreign envoys, Tang Jian, the minister of Honglu Temple, must be present. In addition, Chen Shuxing, the young minister of Honglu Temple, a descendant of the Chen family in Wuxing, was also responsible for the documentary records of Honglu Temple.
With just these few people, it was considered a very private occasion for the emperor to receive the Turkic envoys.
Just like when he was in Jinyang, it showed that Li Po did not want to interact with the Turks in a big way, but what was different from that time was that the Turks went south in large numbers and planted countless hatreds with the frontier soldiers and civilians, and had too many interactions with the Turks.
It is not good for governance.
Now, he is afraid that the Turkic envoys will say some inappropriate words in public. It is a trivial matter to embarrass him. If he is forced to make some inappropriate promises, it will cause unnecessary trouble.
Ashina Mudan is the daughter of Qimin Khan, and was once the personal attendant of Ashina Yang Huan. She is very familiar with the etiquette and rules of the south, and after several contacts, he understood that she was a qualified envoy.
When she senses an opportunity that can be exploited, she may take the opportunity to attack and must take precautions.
Like now, is she hinting that their relationship is closer than people think?
Of course, he has never been afraid of Turks in these years. "Is Khan still in good health recently? Why do you come to envy me? Who in the world can be more majestic than your master now?"
A sincere smile appeared on Ashina Mudan's face, and she tried hard to restrain herself from laughing out loud, "Khan's health is very good, but the wind on the grassland is a bit cold, and there are many things that make her very troubled. Unfortunately, the grassland
There is no one like you on the internet, otherwise Khan would have it much easier.
The Khan has also been thinking about you. Before I came here, he told me to tell you that it is time to fulfill the promise I made back then."
The smile on Li Po's face grew wider, "I never doubted that Khan would break his promise, but the delay was a little too long. I can't remember which of Khan's promises have not been fulfilled?"
It's a bit of a slap in the face. When Ashina Yang Huan asked Li Po to lead his troops north to help him ascend to the throne, he promised many things, but in the end very few actually fulfilled them, especially when he wanted to take his daughter back...
Ashina Peony didn't appear embarrassed, but lowered her head slightly, "I brought the Khan's blessing and the princess's dowry. Aren't these enough?"
Xue Yuanjing and Chen Shuxing were both writing furiously, not daring to miss even a word, while Tang Jian, who was standing by his side, was in ups and downs.
He had been favored by Li Yuan before, and he was a member of the Qin King Li Shimin's party. After Li Yuan's defeat, he was in a panic for a while, and moved to Honglu Temple, but as expected he lost much real power.
However, he felt at ease. As long as he was not demoted to serve the people and was not implicated in a crime, he would still have a chance to recover. Especially since he was from Jinyang and belonged to the township party like many others later, so he had a natural ability.
Advantage.
Facts also proved that he was right. He was about to be transferred to Minister of War in half a year. Before that, he could receive Turkic envoys, which was an unexpected blessing.
This can add some qualifications to his career. For example, if he does well this time, will he be used to receive Turks in the future?
Now he listened carefully to the exchange between the emperor and the envoy for a long time, and then he thought to himself, how many years has it been since he heard such a conversation full of Turkic style?
As expected, the exchanges between the emperor and the Turks have lasted for a long time. The envoy and the emperor were like old friends. They were very sharp in conversation. I wonder what the Supreme Emperor did back then to get the Turks' Khan to promise?
And it sounds like the Supreme Being is not very satisfied... I guess getting married to Princess Turk Jialan was one of the things promised, but has it finally come to fruition? But Princess Jialan is already the emperor's concubine.
Tang Jian was a little dizzy. After all, it was rare these days to get on the bus first and then pay for the ticket. Especially when it happened to two such noble people, it was even more bizarre.
What was the situation that made the Turkic Khan send his daughter here first? Thinking of this, Tang Jian couldn't help but secretly smacked his lips. It turns out that the capable can do anything.
"Of course it's not enough..." Li Po's voice was slightly higher, and there was still a smile on his face, but there was not much warmth in his words, "Let's forget about the old scores, but last year Jieli Khan Ashina Qiu Luo Sui Are all the people coming south here to hunt?
The Khan and I made a covenant not to offend each other. We even sent people to attend the alliance meeting when the Khan ascended the throne. Over the years, we have kept the covenant and not sent a single soldier to the grassland. It can be said that the Khan is the most loyal. allies.
But what did I get? The Turkic tribes invaded Mayi for many years, and also tried to persuade the Turkic tribes inside to return north. Because of the Khan, I did not care about their offense, and just treated them as if they were acting privately, and the Khan did not know.
What now? Ashina Qiuluo, the son of Shibi Khan, dared to attack me. Did he have the support of the Khan? Then why did you come to me? You want to explain to me. Did Khan not know this?
Or does it mean that the Khan has sorted out his housework and wants to punish those who have harmed the Turks?"
A series of questions came out of the emperor's mouth, which shocked Tang Jian. How could he fall out so easily? In the current situation, it would not be wise to anger the Turks.
Just like when Li Yuan sent Dugu Huai'en on an envoy to the Turks and failed, and the Turks were humiliated, Li Yuan also endured it. Isn't it Li Yuan who is not angry? How could Li Yuan not be angry?
But in the end everything was calm, as if nothing had happened. It was not that Li Yuan did not want to have an attack, but that he made the decision to ignore it after discussing with the courtiers.
Confrontations between countries should not be based on emotion. Yang Guang needs to be turned over and trampled on again.
Tang Jian's eyes immediately turned to the Turkic envoy, and he could already imagine what would happen next. The envoy responded with harsh words, which then turned into swearing. Then the emperor became angry and killed the envoy. Then the Turks invaded in large numbers, and the two countries fought. , blood flows like a river...
Well, his imagination is pretty good.
However, Ashina Mudan did not get angry. She just suppressed her smile, pondered for a while and then said: "Ashina Qiuluo is good at making decisions, and the Khan does not know about it."
Li Po was suffocated, and Tang Jian was stunned. What this rogue was doing... actually made people feel like they didn't know how to speak.
In the blink of an eye, Ashina Mudan laughed again, but there was a little embarrassment in her smile. She was a Turkic envoy, and she represented the face of the Turkic Khan, and face was quite valuable.
"The Khan ordered me to come to you just to continue the previous agreement. Please don't get angry because of those small things. The agreement between us was completed under the gaze of the gods, and no one can break it.
Now that the Khan has allowed you to marry her daughter, we are now relatives. Do you think there are any unresolved grievances between relatives?"
Li Po was disgusted just now, but now he still laughed, "I haven't seen you for many years, and you are still so good at talking. No wonder Khan always sends you to see me."
Ashina Peony was also slightly shocked. You didn't dare to talk to me so condescendingly when we met before, but she said with a smile: "I first met you in Mayi, and I met you again in Jinyang. Now it's changed."
Chang'an, Xijing, in the words of our Turkic people, your reputation is echoing in the mountains and rivers, and one day it will spread throughout the world. I hope that day can come soon."
At this time, Li Po finally became vigilant. As the saying goes, people must ask for something if they are polite. Even though he has now proclaimed himself emperor in Chang'an, Xijing, as the master of the Turkic Empire, there is no need to send people to pay him such compliments, and continuously
What's the point of showing weakness?
Could it be that something big is about to happen to the Turks? Li Po glanced at Tang Jian, who was like a wooden stake, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart. It's really hard to meet qualified diplomats.
I sent you to receive the Turkic envoys, not just to show off and talk about things. If you can't find out the true purpose of the Turkic envoys, but you bring them to me, what nonsense do you think you did?
Temple minister?
Li Po thought a little angrily, but he was not slow to say, "Thank you for your blessing. Actually, you don't need to be so polite. After all, the gods don't want to see his whip become dull and useless, don't you think so?"
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Ashina Peony's smile froze, and her chest rose and fell rapidly twice before she relaxed again. She was cursing in her heart, she was already an emperor, how could she still be the same as before, with her sharp teeth and sharp mouth?
Man, it's really out of character.
Li Po didn't care about what was decent or not at this time. Even if he knew her thoughts, he would definitely sneer at her. How dare you, a Turk, to talk to me about decency? Aren't the people in Mayi, Yanmen, and Anle City dead?
injustice?
Ashina Peony didn't allow Ashina Peony to speak anymore. Li Po waved his hand to signal to the waiting palace people and said with a smile: "It's not surprising that friends come from far away. It's still the old Turkic saying, only friends stay together.
Drinking, let’s have a few drinks first, and then let’s talk among friends.”
Ashina Mudan expressed that she was very happy to be friends with the emperor, and she was also thinking that maybe drinking some wine would make it easier to talk about the topic later.
She tried hard to recall her experiences in Mayi and Jinyang, and finally came to the conclusion that no matter how much she drank, the emperor in front of her was not someone who could be easily surrendered.
After the first trial, she also understood one thing. The person who ascended the throne and the King of Han who was in Jinyang were completely two different creatures, just like the difference between a lion and a wolf.