Ashina Mudan wanted Datang to show some sincerity, which was a legitimate request for the Turks.
The so-called sincerity covers a wide range, but most of them cannot be happily accepted by the emperors and ministers of the Tang Dynasty. For example, sending a prince to the Turks as a pledge, or expressing the intention of becoming a vassal to the Turks.
This was a gesture that the Turks hoped Datang would make when they had a certain advantage. At worst, they wanted Datang to explicitly cede Dingxiang County, where Dali City was located, or Yingzhou and other places to the Turks.
It would be better if it could be replaced by Yulin, Wuyuan and other counties...
All these places were actually lost in the wars at the end of the Sui Dynasty. For the Tang Dynasty, which had not long been founded, it had actually lost its ownership of the counties outside the Great Wall.
However, he wanted to humiliate the Tang Dynasty and wanted to cede territory and seek peace, but easily received no response. Even if it was superficial, Li Po and his ministers did not want to bear such infamy.
Li Po saw more clearly that once the ceding of land was done, what would be lost would not only be the land or the infamy, but also the people's hearts and morale.
The later Song Dynasty and those with braids are the best examples. How many people are willing to pick up swords and guns when they want to resist despite the humiliation?
So forget about sincerity. If we can achieve a short-term peace within a few years, for Datang, the alliance is a success.
And what Li Po said is not all sophistry. The Turks are not worthy of belief, especially the loose tribal alliance regime of the Turks. The royal court's binding force on the Turkic tribes is obviously limited.
When tribes on the grassland encounter natural disasters such as wind and snow, they will naturally turn into bandits and go to their neighbors' homes to rob things to maintain their lives.
This is determined by the nature of the nomadic people. Maintaining long-term peace with them? Is it a joke?
Just as they thought, as they approached the alliance, various small actions followed.
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At the southern foot of the Turkic Holy Mountain, the tent of Jieli Khan is located.
This is the holy land of the Turks. The holy mountain stretches for thousands of miles. The ancestral land of the Turks is in the middle of the holy mountain. With the migration of the Turks, they came to the east of the holy mountain and set up a royal court here.
Jieli Khan's sweat tent was not fixed. When they coveted the Western Region, they would move westward. When the Western Turks became independent, Jieli Khan's sweat tent was set up near the royal court, so they lost their large territory.
Partially independent power.
When Shibi Khan moved the royal court to the city of Dali, the power of the Western Khan was somewhat restored, but now it is a different matter. The tribes led by the Western Khan were severely damaged. Today, when the royal court moved back, its power has been further weakened.
Especially during the two years of Shibi Khan's southern expedition, he received full support from the Western Khan Ashina Dubi, and the losses were extremely serious. Otherwise, the Turli Khan Ashina Erivo would not have been so arrogant.
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Regardless of these human disputes, the so-called holy mountain of the Turks still lies with its huge body, allowing the Turks to come and cling to it.
The white peak of the holy mountain shines brightly under the sunlight, and the dense forest quilt is like a gorgeous dress draped on it, nourishing countless mountain creatures.
At its feet, the river winding out of the mountain feeds the Turks and their cattle and sheep like a river. Endless grasslands spread out there, with abundant pasture and the fragrance of birds and flowers.
This is the most beautiful place on the grassland, and it is also the heart of the Turks.
Felt tents are tied up on the grassland at the foot of the mountain. Thousands of Turks live here. Unlike their compatriots who migrate back and forth, they are permanently stationed here to protect the holy mountain and their Khan.
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In the large and gorgeous sweat tent, two Jieli Khans sat opposite each other.
Servants came in and out, bringing food to them. The aroma of wine and meat filled the tent. Several women were busy in the tent. Leading them was none other than Jieli Khan's wife, Ashina Qiulan.
Shi Naduo Bi's daughter was the most beautiful flower on the grassland back then.
Ashina bit into a bone stick with a big mouth, as if tearing the flesh and blood of his enemy. After leaving the royal court, he seemed to be full of life again.
But his gray hair and messy beard can still make people feel his age. The most ferocious warrior among the Turks, Jieli Khan Ashinadubi, who once made enemies and friends fearful when they heard his name,
Already old and decayed.
He threw down the gnawed bone stick, wiped his greasy hands on his leather robe, picked up the silver bowl, and poured a bowl of wine.
Breathing out the breath of wine, Ashina sighed contentedly and said: "The people in the south are useless, but they make good wine. When they escaped back then, they should choose some who can make wine to stay.
In that case, there would be no need for that fat fox of Ashina Luoheng to show his courtesy."
Opposite him, Ashina Qura's appearance was no worse than that of his father-in-law, and his teeth were also in great shape, making a cracking sound when chewing bones.
He replied vaguely: "That's useless. Those in the south are different from us. They need grain or fruits to make wine. We don't have those things on the grassland."
Since last winter, Weng and his son-in-law returned to Jieli Khan's tent together, and they got along quite happily. Many tribal leaders came to pay homage to Ashina Dubi.
Even though he had been trapped in the royal court for many years, his reputation in the west still existed. With him in charge, some complaints quickly disappeared.
Ashina Qiuluo seemed to have learned from the pain and appeased various tribes and reduced the tributes of many tribes. In the spring, he led people to patrol the grasslands, talked with the tribes’ herdsmen, and listened to them.
the sound of.
Especially towards the Tiele tribes on the banks of the Tula River, he showed more kindness. Taking advantage of Ashina Dubi's reputation, he also held a small alliance meeting, summoning the leaders of the Tiele tribes to discuss the future, and
Carry out some marriage activities.
Is this the process of transformation from a general to a real king? Who knows...
Anyway, the royal court praised his performance during this period and attributed it to Ashina Qiuluo's good teaching. Only he knows whether Ashina Qiuluo feels uncomfortable.
While they were talking, a child ran in from outside the tent. He was sweating and looked like he was having a great time.
When she was six or seven years old, she entered the tent. First she glanced at Ashina Dubi with fear, and then she gave him a big smile. She quickly came closer, reached out and picked up the largest bone stick on the table.
, turned around and ran away, leaving a series of crisp laughter in the tent.
She is the daughter of Ashina Qiuluo, Ashina Tongsu...