The sky in the east has turned red, and the rising sun has risen from the clouds that have not yet woken up, shining on the largest city of the White Wolf tribe.
Among the eight tribes of Wutuo, apart from the royal Nalu tribe, the Qifu tribe, which uses the white wolf as its banner, is the most powerful.
The Tusun people of the Eight Tribes of Wutuo, who originated from the Moxi Grassland, were forced to leave their homes and migrate westward after their defeat in the grassland war. They originally wanted to find a place to survive, but who knew that they would blossom in a different place. Within a hundred years,
Not only did he lay down his foundation in the Western Regions, but he also established the huge Wutuo Khanate.
But the Wutuo Khanate and the Tang Empire were different after all.
In the Tang Empire, the emperor was the most respected person, and no one dared to disobey the emperor's edicts.
But since the founding of the Wutuo Khanate, although King Wutuo Khan has been called the Khan of Heaven, it is not always true. The other seven tribes have their own fiefdoms and names, and they are also called Khans.
The land and people under its jurisdiction have absolute right to rule.
If the Khanate wants to engage in foreign war, it must convene the Zauli Assembly and the Eight Kings to discuss politics before making the final decision.
The Khanate once coveted the land of Xiling, and the previous Khans had extremely high prestige and power in Wutuo. In order to devour Xiling, the previous Khans gathered eight troops of Wutuo and 100,000 cavalry, broke through the barriers, and once wanted to conquer Xiling.
The land that became the Khanate.
At that time, King Wutuo Khan's reputation and prestige had reached their peak, and no one dared to oppose Tian Khan's decision.
But on that snowy night, General Black Feather personally led thirty black-feathered night crows under his command to directly attack the king's tent, and unexpectedly captured Tian Khan. This also directly led to the failure of that military operation. Tian Ke
Khan even made a vow to never set foot on the territory of the Tang Dynasty again in his lifetime.
Xiling turned out of danger, and the Wutuo cavalry were forced to withdraw outside the pass.
But because of this, the prestige of Tian Khan was severely damaged. The eight tribes of Wutuo tried their best, but in the end they failed. In the eyes of many people, it was all because Tian Khan was captured. Many tribes had no confidence in Tian Ke.
Khan was very complaining.
Of course Tian Khan also knew that the result of the defeat would shake his throne, so he immediately went westward to conquer the two small countries. After annexing two small countries, he calmed the anger of various tribes and stabilized his throne.
However, Tian Khan promised never to set foot in the territory of the Tang Dynasty again in his lifetime, which eventually stuck in the hearts of other tribes like a fish bone.
The White Wolf tribe was once very dissatisfied with this.
After the war, the Tang Dynasty cut off trade with Wutuo, and the White Wolf tribe suffered the most serious losses.
Before the war, the White Wolf Tribe had benefited from the trade between the two sides and had opposed the attack on Xiling. However, the previous Khans were very strong and all tribes supported the strategy of sending troops to Xiling. The White Wolf Tribe could not survive alone and had no choice but to follow Tian Ke's plan.
The order of the Khan King.
If Xiling is annexed, that's fine.
However, the war failed, trade was interrupted, and the White Wolf tribe suffered heavy losses.
On the contrary, several tribes whose fiefdoms are located in the west still trade with the countries in the Western Regions. The Hu merchants in the Western Regions know that the Tang State has cut off trade, so naturally they will not come to the east again.
In desperation, the White Wolf King kept begging Tian Khan to show his kindness to the Tang Dynasty, and he actively contacted the Tang State, hoping to reopen trade. Fortunately, the Tang Dynasty finally opened the pass and resumed trade. The White Wolf King
In order to show their sincerity to the Tang Dynasty, they even carried out large-scale construction and built Tangren City. The existence of Tangren City also made the White Wolf tribe the biggest beneficiary of trade.
Having learned from the past, the White Wolf King firmly opposed any further military conflict with the Tang State.
White Wolf City was built by the White Wolf King and has been expanded over the years. Now it is not only the largest city of the White Wolf tribe, but also the largest city in the entire Wutuo Khanate.
Above Wolf City.
There are hundreds of thousands of residents in Bailang City. Not only does it have the style of the Western Regions, but many of its buildings have the shadow of the Tang Dynasty.
The architectural styles from the east and west are mixed here, and the Khan Palace imitates the style of the palaces of the Tang Dynasty, which is antique.
The rising sun shines on the Khan Palace. If you just look at this place, you will have the illusion of entering the Kyoto of the Tang Dynasty.
Of course, compared to the grandeur of the Tang Palace, the scale of the Khan's Palace is far from it, and naturally it is far out of reach.
Under the rising sun, more than a dozen officials from the White Wolf tribe were kneeling outside the palace gate. Everyone's expressions were unusually solemn. It took a while before a middle-aged man with a goatee walked out from behind him.
Following several Wu Tuo guards, he glanced at the officials kneeling on the ground, coughed and said: "King Khan asked you, do you want to plead for the guilty prisoner Tie Muhe?"
"Jiaoli Yehu, Tiemuhe has led the Wolf Guard for many years and is loyal to the Khan." One person raised his head and said: "It is really difficult to convince everyone that he secretly colluded with the Tang Dynasty based on just one letter. We are asking for an interview.
See King Khan and investigate the matter in detail."
"King Khan made the decision himself. Do you think King Khan was wrong?" Jiaoli Yehu sneered: "King Khan has ordered that Temmuhe be beheaded today. Anyone who begs for mercy just wants to protect Temmuhe.
And he was taken away and beheaded."
"Jiaoli Yehu, Temukha have been the commanders of the Wolf Guard for three generations, and their families have never had a traitor." Someone said: "If Temukha's head is easily chopped off, many tribes will be frightened.
Even a loyal man like Temukha was killed, who else can be loyal to the Khan in the future?"
Jiaoli Yehu said sharply: "Are you saying that there is a tribe that wants to betray King Khan and is unwilling to be loyal to King Khan?" Looking directly at the man: "Who are you talking about? But yourself?"
The man said solemnly: "I have sworn allegiance to King Khan a long time ago. Even if the mountains collapse and the rivers dry up, it cannot change my loyalty. However, many people have been killed recently, and some of the charges are still unclear, and some of the crimes were even committed a long time ago.
Regarding the matter, Jiao Liyehu, King Khan has always been lenient, why is it suddenly like this?"
"That's right." A middle-aged official said loudly: "King Khan told us that if he has made a mistake, we don't have to be afraid and can speak out to him. If we feel that King Khan has done something wrong now, we must report to Khan
Wang’s advice.”
Jiaoli Yehu sneered and said: "King Khan is unwell and has been recuperating. Don't you know? What do you want to see King Khan at this time?"
"King Khan is not in good health, so Qifushan will exercise the power of King Khan on his behalf." An elderly official said calmly: "We want to know, are some of the orders meant by King Khan or Qifushan?"
Jiao Li Yehu was about to speak when he heard a cold voice coming from behind: "Xue Qilu Qijin, you seem to be doubting that I act arbitrarily and steal King Khan's order. Is that what you mean?" As he spoke, someone walked slowly from behind.
A man came over. He was tall and thin, but his eyes were extremely sharp. He had a scimitar hanging on his waist, and his whole body gave people a very uncomfortable sinister feeling.
When Jiao Li saw the visitor, he immediately bowed and saluted, saying: "Qifu Shanhan!"
Wutuo respected the Khan of Heaven, and there were seven great khans under him. These seven great khans were all real khans who held real power, but there were also empty khans who were given titles. They only had the title of khan but no power to khan. This was often the case.
The number given to the brothers of the Seven Khans who have outstanding merits is very small.
Qifushan has always been the most important arm of King White Wolf Khan, and he is the brother of King White Wolf. He was named Qifushan Khan many years ago.
Everyone who was kneeling on the ground tensed up when they saw Qifushan Khan appearing.
Qifushan Khan walked slowly to Xue Qilu Qijin, squatted down, looked at Xue Qilu's old face, and asked: "Didn't you hear what I asked you?"
"Qifushan Khan, I don't mean what you mean." Xue Qilulu said: "We just want to know how King Khan is doing now? We have not visited King Khan for almost two months, but during these two months,
King Khan ordered the killing of many important ministers, which has made many tribes panic. Now the captain Temukhe, who has commanded the Wolf Guard for many years, will also be executed. Everyone knows that his tribe and he have always been hostile to King Khan.
He is loyal and loyal. If we kill him, it will definitely cause greater panic. We pray that King Khan will think twice."
"We found the secret letter of collusion between Temuha and the Tang people." Qifushan looked coldly: "Isn't this evidence?"
"This evidence cannot fully prove that Temühe betrayed the Khanate." Xue Qilulu said: "We need to find out where this letter came from and whether it was written by Temühe himself. If he colluded with the Tang people,
We also need to search for secret letters sent to him by people from the Tang Dynasty. If we can find out these clearly and prove that he did betray the Khanate, then he must be executed, but the evidence is not sufficient now."
Qifushan gave a strange smile and said: "But Brother Khan has given the order that Temuha will be executed today, but you are blocking it here. Are you disobeying King Khan's order?"
"We dare not disobey King Khan's order. We just follow King Khan's instructions and point out his mistakes to him when he makes mistakes." Xue Qilu stared at Qifushan's eyes without fear: "We just want to see King Khan,
Please also ask Qifushan Khan to take us to see him."
"What will happen to you if I don't take you to see me?" Qi Fushan said calmly: "Kneel here all the time and let others see the joke?"
"We won't leave until we see King Khan." A person behind Xue Qilu said loudly.
"If I ask you to leave, you won't leave either?" Qi Fushan looked at the man.
The man said: "Yes, no one can let me leave until I see King Khan!"
Qi Fushan stood up slowly, walked to the man, and suddenly drew his sword out of its sheath. Before anyone could react, the sword flashed and blood splattered. Qi Fushan had already cut off the man's head with one strike of his sword.
The man exclaimed in surprise, and Xue Qilu also changed his face suddenly, saying in shock: "Qifu Shanhan, you...!"
"Brother Khan has an order. While he is recuperating, I will act as King Khan." Qifushan wiped the blood from his scimitar on the corpse and said in a solemn voice, "Whoever disobeys my order will be disobeying Brother Khan's order."
, disobey Brother Khan, then you will commit rebellion, and you will be killed without mercy for the crime of rebellion!" He glanced at everyone and said coldly: "I let you leave now, do you still want to stay here?"