How could he be afraid of this brave, reckless, perverse and violent man?
In comparison, although the eldest prince Yimang has the word "mang" in his name, he is forthright and forthright, shining like the sun in all directions, and intoxicating like the spring breeze, regardless of his character, ability or personality charm.
, can throw out more than a dozen mountains!
Yimang is the next hero on the grassland...
After driving Bazhuo away, Yinan Khan cursed angrily: "What a fool!"
He returned to his seat and sat down, calmed down a little, and then said to Qibi Heli: "My brother, please forgive your rude and stupid nephew. This child has been spoiled by me! You might as well consider the suggestion I just made.
, when the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty agrees to the marriage, I will be the son-in-law of the Tang Dynasty. Xue Yantuo and the Tang Dynasty, the two most powerful countries in the world, will unite and prosper for thousands of years. And you will become Xue Yantuo
Master of the Khanate, inherit my mantle, unite all the Tiele tribes into one, and become the overlord of the grassland forever!"
Why was he so persistent in wooing Qibi Heli, even giving up his position as Khan as a condition?
The most important reason is the power of the Qibi tribe.
In the first year of Daye of the Sui Dynasty, because the Western Turkic Chuluo Khan sent troops to attack the Tiele tribes, taxed their goods heavily, and killed hundreds of their chiefs, the Tiele tribes were forced to resist the tyranny of the Western Turks and jointly elected the leader of the Qibi tribe.
Qibi Geling was Yiwu Zhenmohe Khan, while the Xueyantuo people supported Yi Nan Khan's grandfather Yi Shibo as a small Khan, called Ye Zhe Khan, and built a palace in the north of Yanmo Mountain.
According to the legal system, Qibi Geling, the leader of the Qibi tribe, was the orthodox khan supported by all the Tiele tribes. However, the Xueyantuo tribe gradually became more powerful and became the strongest among the Tiele tribes, and would
All other tribes surrendered, and only then did the Xueyantuo Khanate achieve its great cause and become the overlord of the Tiele tribes.
However, even so, the Qibi tribe is the strongest among the Tiele tribes except Xue Yantuo, and the Qibi tribe's people are fierce, loyal and honest, and are deeply appreciated by Yinan Khan, so he would rather suppress Wuchuan
The key to the throat of Mobei was entrusted to Chibikel, rather than to his brothers, nephews, and descendants of the same family as him.
As for what he said about passing the position of Khan to Qibi?
That is of course nonsense...
The throne of Khan is the foundation of family inheritance. As a descendant of the Yili family, how can we give up the throne of Khan?
However, as the Qibi tribe was a descendant of Yiwu Zhenmohe Khan Qibi Geling, he was legally qualified to succeed Tiele Khan. He did not expect Qibi Heli to believe his words of abdicating the throne of Khan.
As long as Qibi Heli has the ambition to restore the glory of his ancestors, it will be fine.
If he is ambitious, Qibi Heli will return to Xueyantuo Khanate with his Qibi tribe who surrendered to the Tang Dynasty, merge with Qibi Kele, and seek the throne of Khan.
He can wait for the opportunity to devour the Qibi tribe and transform it into Xue Yantuo's most loyal force.
After all, the Uighur tribe who occupied Shan Yuting became more powerful under the leadership of Tumidu, and gradually threatened Xue Yantuo's status. Compared with the unfamiliar white-eyed wolf of the Uighur tribe, the loyal and honest Qibi tribe was easier to
Take control.
How could Yinan Khan not know what Qibi was capable of?
Zhigui knew that as long as he had the ambition to covet the throne in his heart, he would most likely swallow Yinan Khan's bait.
However, he has no such ambition at all...
Similar to Ashina Simo, these years of enjoying the high-ranking officials, generous salaries, luxury and prosperity of the Tang Dynasty have already worn away all the courage and bravery of the past. He just wants to return to Chang'an to live in his own mansion and enjoy
With the beautiful women in fine wine and the flattery of all the officials, who would be willing to stay in the desolate and miserable Mobei in the ice and snow to compete for those illusory honors?
Therefore, Qibi Heli shook his head repeatedly and warned Yinan Khan: "The Great Khan sent the second prince to lead the army southward with the intention of conquering Dingxiang. How could the Tang Dynasty sit idly by and ignore it? Although the Great Khan had warned the second prince not to be arrogant
Using swords, but the two armies are facing each other, a misunderstanding may lead to a melee at any time. Once the second prince angers the Tang army and starts a war with the Tang army, not only will the idea of reconciliation between the Great Khan and the Tang Dynasty be completely cut off, but it may also attract the revenge of the Tang Dynasty.
It will be disadvantageous for the Great Khan to rule Mobei."
He was speaking maturely, for it was for the good of Yi Nan Khan, and he did not want to see another war disaster.
However, Yinan Khan was extremely confident in his authority and believed that he was in control of the current situation. He said disapprovingly: "My brother Qibi, you are worrying too much. Although Dadu is unruly, he dare not disobey me.
Order, we will never take the initiative to attack the Tang army. The center of the Tang Dynasty at the moment is in Liaodong. Even if we attack the Eastern Turks and rob Chilechuan and Dingxiang City, we will definitely swallow our anger and dare not go to war with me. Just you
Just wait for the good news to come, and the Chile River will definitely return to the hands of my Tiele tribe!"
Tizhen Daguan also said: "Chilechuan has been a pasture for the Wuhu people to herd horses and sheep since ancient times. It was lost in the hands of the Turks. If it can be snatched back now, Xue Yantuo's prestige will surely shake the grassland, and all those who refuse to surrender will be
Will be dormant and under the command of the Great Khan!"
Qibi Heli sneered and said no more.
How naive...
Although the entire Tang Dynasty was trying to conquer Goguryeo in the east, those proud and powerful generals who guarded the northern border could really watch as Xue Yantuo snatched the Chile River from their hands, established Xiangcheng, and drove all the Turks to
South of the Great Wall and indifferent?
Stop talking!
Being in the Tang Dynasty, he knew very well what kind of virtues the soldiers and generals of the Tang Dynasty had. Every one of them would have his eyes turn red when he saw a barbarian, and he would think about beheading a few heads to increase his title, official position, etc.
One liter? The so-called general is outside, and the emperor's orders are not accepted. The emperor of the Tang Dynasty was thinking about the Eastern Expedition, but the garrison in northern Xinjiang did not think so. If Xue Yantuo dared to threaten the border of the Tang Dynasty arrogantly, the Tang army would never
Sit back and wait for death.
Maybe they don't dare to start a blatant war with Xue Yantuo, but it is entirely possible to devise a conspiracy to let you, Xue Yantuo, take the lead and create the illusion that they are passively defensive and have to fight...
Once Dadu falls into that idiot's trap and the two countries go to war, do you still hope to make peace with the Tang Dynasty and seek Chile River?
Haha, go ahead and cry...
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The vast moraine is surrounded by wind and snow.
If it is summer, the endless yellow sand and the dry rivers of the desolate Gobi are deserted. Whenever there is a strong wind, the sand and dust will fly up and cover the sky, making it extremely difficult for the army to pass through.
But in this winter, although the temperature was extremely low and there was no supply, the ice and snow provided sufficient moisture, making it easy for the army to move through.
On a dry river, 20,000 cavalrymen dismounted and camped here, and the tents they carried were pitched in the river below the river bank.
These river channels are extremely rare in the Great Moraine. In the summer, rain falls and the ice and snow melt, forming rivers flowing in the river channels. In the winter, the rivers dry up, making the river channels low, and the river banks block the cold wind, becoming a natural shelter from the wind.
Place.
The Tang army chased Qibi Heli's soldiers all the way here, but they were already exhausted, so they set up camp here, fed the horses fodder, lit a fire to cook rice, melted snow and boiled water for drinking, and settled here tonight.
Even though the soldiers are very fast and want to attack Yu Dujun Mountain, they can't stay awake...
Inside the largest tent.
Fang Jun sat by the fire and took a few sips of a cup of hot water. The coldness in his body gradually faded away. The door curtain opened and Xue Rengui strode in.
He stood up and put some tea leaves in Xue Rengui's cup, poured hot water into it, handed it over and asked, "How is the situation in the army?"
Xue Rengui hurriedly thanked him, offered tea, and replied: "The situation is pretty good. Everyone is wearing cotton-padded clothes, which is very effective against the severe cold. There are only some frostbites on the hands and feet, but the frostbite medicine prepared in advance came in handy, and there is no serious problem."
The morale of the soldiers is high. After all, it is a rare opportunity to go deep into the Great Moraine and attack Yudujun Mountain in a hundred years. Once the success is achieved, it will be an unparalleled feat that will be remembered throughout the ages. From top to bottom in the entire army, everyone’s
Meritorious service is indispensable, being promoted to a higher position, being given the title of wife and son-in-law, who wouldn’t work hard?”
Fang Jun nodded slightly.
The Tang Dynasty attached great importance to military merit. As a soldier, chasing death and chasing the North, and wiping out the Hu tribe were everyone's ideals. Conferring a wolf to Xu, and constricting Shi Yanran were the supreme merits and honors of Erlang of the Han people since ancient times.
Now we are more than a thousand miles away from the Baidao Road in the north, and we will reach Zhao Xin City at the southern foot of Yanran Mountain in another ten days and a half. Success is so close, who can hold on to the end without any worries?
If you have such a victory in your life, you can rest on your laurels and rest on your laurels.
Naturally, everyone is vying to be first, and no one is willing to lag behind.
"How is Xiao Siye doing?"
After taking a sip of hot water and warming himself up by the fire, Fang Jun squinted his eyes slightly and asked.
Xue Rengui said: "I am still obedient. I must have accepted my fate. After all, the matter has come to this point. Only by marching straight to Yu Dujun Mountain can we achieve unparalleled military exploits and absolve him of the death penalty for falsely preaching the imperial edict. Otherwise, the world
It is so big, where can it rest? There is only one way to reach darkness."
Fang Jun put the cup on the table in front of him, stood up and walked to the map hanging on the wall, looking at the map with his hands behind his hands.
After a long time, he said softly: "As a soldier of the Tang Dynasty, collaborating with the enemy and treason is an unforgivable crime. How can we share the merits we earned by crawling on ice and snow, looking at death as if we were home, with such shameless people?"