Prince Xiye turned pale and said anxiously: "Kedun, I'm unjust, please make the decision!"
"You saw King Khan hosting a banquet and inviting us to the banquet, so you had evil intentions." Yuwen Chengchao pressed forward step by step: "Muzhad poisoned him, but deliberately poisoned himself and died. This makes people feel that he was poisoned before him.
He has been poisoned by someone, and before him, it happened to be us from the Tang Dynasty, so your insidious plan of alienating people will succeed."
"You're talking nonsense, you...you're lying!" Prince Xiye's eloquence was obviously very average, and Yu Wen Chengchao pressed forward step by step. He didn't know how to respond at the moment.
"Once the vicious plan succeeds, Wu Tuo and Datang will fall into a sword fight." Yuwen Chengchao said slowly: "At that time, Tian Khan will mobilize heavy troops to march eastward, and your countries in the Western Region will be safe. Wu Tuo and Datang
They are both big countries. Once the war starts, no matter who wins or loses, both sides will suffer in the end."
Shopkeeper Bai remained silent until he finally spoke: "If the Wutuo Khanate is severely damaged and its vitality is severely damaged, the countries in the Western Regions may even unite to attack Wutuo."
"That's right." Yuwen Chengchao said: "Ke Dun, Xiye people have evil intentions and must be investigated."
Ke Dun was thoughtful, but Xue Qilu came close to Ke Dun's ear and whispered a few words. Ke Dun nodded slightly, thought for a moment, and finally ordered: "Ye Heju, take down all the Xiye people."
Prince Xiye's expression changed with horror. Ye Heju hesitated for a moment and finally waved his hand. The wolf guards swarmed up and tied up Prince Xiye and his group of Xiye people in the blink of an eye.
"Kedun, it's wrong, we are wronged." Prince Xiye shouted: "The people of Tang framed us, they are bad people...!"
Xue Qilu said in a cold voice: "The Xiye people plotted to murder King Khan. The evidence is conclusive. Put them on death row. When King Khan is buried, the heads of these Xiye people will be used as sacrifices."
Everyone in Xiye screamed, but the wolf guards couldn't help but drag them down.
Qin Xiao was a little surprised, thinking how could Ke Dun be so happy and sure that it must be someone from Xiye.
"Master Yuwen, King Khan has passed away, and the city will be closed tonight." Xue Qilu said: "We can't continue to take care of you here. If something happens to you, it's better to leave as soon as possible."
Xue Qilu directly issued an order to expel guests, which surprised Qin Xiao, but Yuwen Chengchao had already handed over his hand and said: "Ke Dun, Qi Jin, when we get back, we will pack up immediately and leave the city before dawn. Is it okay?"
Ke Dun didn't say much, just nodded, turned around and entered the palace.
Ye Heju took two steps forward, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he did not speak.
Yu Wencheng said to Qin Xiao and others: "Let's go back to the Concierge Courtyard first." Without any delay, he led everyone to leave the Khan's Palace quickly.
Returning to the Concierge House, Yu Wen Chengchao immediately said to several people: "Hurry up and clean up. In half an hour, we will meet at the front door. We will drive out of the city before dawn." Without saying much.
Qin Xiao was a little confused, but seeing Yu Wencheng's solemn expression, he didn't hesitate to ask more questions.
Qin Xiao actually had nothing to deal with. He just went to the stables of the Concierge Courtyard to find his Black Overlord. He waited outside the main entrance of the Concierge Courtyard early. Within half an hour, everyone else came out. Shopkeeper Bai and Tang Rong got into the carriage.
, everyone else was on horseback, Hanizi was sitting behind Qin Xiao, Yuwen Chengchao gave an order, and everyone quickly went to the city gate.
The city gate is closed here, okay
Xue Qilu had already sent someone to wait here. When he saw Yu Wen Chengchao and others, the man stepped forward and whispered to Yu Wen Chengchao: "Qi Jin asked me to tell you, the faster the people with you, the better.
Take care on the road."
Yuwen Chengchao cupped his hands and said, "Please tell Lao Qijin to thank him for his kindness."
After leaving the city, Yuwen Chengchao asked everyone to speed up, as if they were fleeing from White Wolf City.
By daybreak, we were already a hundred miles away from White Wolf City, and we didn't even have time to take a breath on the way.
"Eldest Young Master, are we going to Xifeng Castle?" Qin Xiao urged his horse to Yuwen Chengchao's side and asked.
If Hanizi wants to return to China with Jingjue Hu Shang, he must go to Xifeng Fort to hand Hanizi over to Hu Shang. Moreover, Dapeng and many merchants from the Tang Dynasty are also at Xifeng Fort at the moment, so they naturally want to meet them.
Yuwen Chengchao nodded, looked up at the sky, and said, "Everyone, eat some dry food before continuing on your way. The speed will be faster."
Everyone stopped now. When they set off last night, Fat Fish had already prepared a lot of dry food, mainly beef jerky, for everyone to eat.
"Young Master, why did Ke Dun let us leave so happily?" Qin Xiao saw Yu Wenchengchao eating dry food alone, looking thoughtful. He walked over and couldn't help but asked softly: "Is he really
Are you sure it was someone from Xiye who poisoned you?"
"If he's not from Xiye, who do you think he is?" Yuwen Chengchao looked at Qin Xiao with a solemn expression.
Qin Xiaodao: "It is also possible that the Wutuo people poisoned themselves. Qifushan died, but his power was not completely eliminated. There may be people from him in the Khan Palace. The maid who had been pouring wine for the White Wolf King last night was
There is a chance of poisoning.”
Yu Wen Chengchao stared at Qin Xiao's eyes, moved his lips slightly, and finally just said: "It's possible." After a pause, he said: "But Dun can't be sure that the murderer is from Xiye, but only Xiye is the murderer, so he can't do anything to them.
There are benefits, so it doesn’t matter whether Xiyeren is the murderer or not.”
"unimportant?"
"If Ke Dun decides that we are the murderers who poisoned King Khan, do you know what will happen?" Yu Wen Chengchao's eyes were deep.
"Wu Tuo marched eastward, and we met with swords and soldiers!"
Yu Wen Cheng nodded and said: "Yes, if we are the murderers, we are playing into the hands of Brother Nalusheng." He sighed: "The White Wolf tribe is in the easternmost part of the Wutuo Khanate. If we really want to fight, the soldiers and horses will not only have to gather at the White Wolf
The territory of the tribe, and the White Wolf tribe will probably serve as the vanguard."
When Yuwen Chengchao said this, Qin Xiao suddenly understood.
Brother Nalusheng leads the army to march eastward. The soldiers and horses of the eight tribes of Wutuo will naturally gather in the territory of the White Wolf tribe. Maybe they have not yet entered Kunlun Pass and are causing harm to the territory of the White Wolf tribe. The White Wolf tribe will also suffer a great deal.
big loss.
When Wutuo enters the land of Xiling, the Tang army will inevitably advance westward quickly. If the White Wolf tribe is the vanguard, they will inevitably fight the Tang army first. No matter whether they win or lose, the White Wolf tribe will definitely lose many soldiers and horses, and even lead to the White Wolf attack.
The weakening of the department.
Of course Ke Dun and the officials under her knew the secrets involved, and would do anything to avoid war with the Tang Dynasty.
"If the murderer is the Xiye people, the Wutuo people only need to go west to attack the Xiye Kingdom." Yuwen Chengchao said: "The White Wolf tribe only needs to send a troop of troops, and their own territory will not be affected.
Intrusion, and the new king can ascend to the throne. The previous policy remains unchanged and continues to trade with us." Looking up at the sky: "
As long as trade is not interrupted and the White Wolf tribe does not have to fight and bleed, the nobles can enjoy many benefits, and they are naturally willing to continue the White Wolf King's previous policies."
Qin Xiao thought that this was true. The prosperity of trade not only benefited the White Wolf King personally, but also the nobles of the White Wolf tribe. Otherwise, without the support of these nobles, the White Wolf King alone would not be able to make money.
Trade policies were implemented smoothly.
"Kedun's intention is naturally to support his son to ascend to the throne of Khan." Yuwen Chengchao said slowly: "As far as I know, Ke Dun has two sons, both young and average in talent, but as long as he supports him
As soon as she ascends the throne, Ke Dun can control the power of the White Wolf Department, so she never wants to start a war with the Tang Dynasty at this time." A slight smile appeared at the corner of her mouth: "Even if the poison in the wine glass is really what we
Next, Ke Dun will also pin the name of the murderer on the head of Xiye Kingdom, but it is just due to interests and a conspiracy. In the face of interests, the truth is not worth mentioning."
Qin Xiaodao: "So she asked us to leave Wutuo quickly, worried about something changing?"
"That's right." Yu Wen Chengchao frowned: "Xue Qilu is from Kedun. Although Yagu Shanta is reckless and hostile to us, he is Kedun's brother, so he naturally obeys Kedun's wishes...
...1"
"Is Yagu Shanta the brother of Ke Dun?" Qin Xiao was really surprised when he heard it for the first time.
Yuwen Chengchao smiled and said: "So you don't know. When the eight tribes of Wutuo came from Moxi to Kunlun Pass, the White Wolf tribe was one of the eight tribes. When the White Wolf tribe was in Moxi, it was composed of more than a dozen families.
, the people of the Qifu tribe serve as tribal chiefs, and in addition to the Qifu tribe, the Yagu family is also one of them. Today's White Wolf tribe consists of dozens of tribes, most of which were conquered by them, and the Yagu family is also one of them.
Besides the Qifu family, it is the most powerful family in the White Wolf tribe, and for this reason, the Khan King of the White Wolf tribe often marries women from the Yagu family and becomes Ketun."
Qin Xiao smiled bitterly and said: "So Yagu Shanta can become Ye Hu because of his origin."
"This man is brave and reckless. How could he become Ye Hu if he was not from the Yagu family?" Yu Wencheng said: "The Wutuo people attach great importance to family background." After a pause, he said: "Once King Khan dies,
Ke Dun still has some strength, but she is not as good as the White Wolf King. There are good people in the White Wolf tribe, and these people may take the opportunity to get together, become enemies of Ke Dun, and destroy Ke Dun's plan."
"But is Dun letting us go because he is worried that the people who pray for good things will be harmful to us?"
Yuwen Cheng nodded and said: "My identity is already known to many people. They know that I am a member of the Yuwen family. The remaining members of Qifushan know very well that as long as I am killed in Wutuo, then trade will inevitably be interrupted, and
What Ketun hopes is to continue to maintain trade with us, and of course he does not want us to encounter trouble in Wutuo."
"That's it." Qin Xiao suddenly realized: "Young Master, is it really possible that someone will be unfavorable to us?"
"I don't know." Yu Wencheng looked towards the direction of White Wolf City: "When King Khan dies, the group is leaderless, and anything can happen. There are remnants of the White Wolf tribe who are begging for help, and there is Brother Nalusheng outside. Can Dun be able to
It is yet to be seen whether the new Khan King will be successfully promoted to the throne. The fate of Xiling is also in the hands of Ke Dun...!" With a solemn expression, he stood up and shouted to everyone: "Let's go, we can't delay, we must feel the need as soon as possible.
Xifeng Fort, meet up with the caravan and hurry back to Xiling."