"There is nothing unusual." Qin Huaidao said with great certainty.
"It seems like there's nothing wrong with Ashina Sheer." Lin Xuan also breathed a sigh of relief.
Historically, he had guessed the reason why Ashina Sheer surrendered to the Tang Dynasty, but that was in the ninth year of Zhenguan.
It is only the seventh year of Zhenguan, and history has changed slightly due to his reasons. Lin Xuan is not completely sure whether Ashina Sher will surrender as it did in history.
After all, Ashina Sheer surrendered because he had no choice but to surrender. Although it is recorded in the history books that after his surrender, Li Shimin not only gave him high officials and honors, but also gave him a princess. Ashina Sheer was grateful for his kindness and was loyal and served the great nation.
Tang Li made many contributions and was buried with Zhaoling after his death.
We must know that the highest honor for an ancient official after his death was to be entitled to enjoy the Imperial Ancestral Temple and be buried in the imperial mausoleum.
In this way, when future emperors offer sacrifices, they will also be offered sacrifices.
A foreigner from Ashina Sheer can be buried with Zhaoling, which shows his merit and loyalty.
But Ashina Sheer was definitely not sincere before he took refuge in the Tang Dynasty, or in other words when he just took refuge in the Tang Dynasty.
Qin Huaidao said: "General, according to the news heard by my subordinates, both Western Turks and Xueyantuo sent people to secretly contact the people under Ashina Sheer. It seems that some people were attracted by them, so Ashina Sheer was
Would you want to see the general so eagerly?"
"I see, it makes sense now." Lin Xuan said with a smile.
Others may be fine if they seek refuge with Western Turks and Xueyantuo, but not Ashina Sheer.
The 30,000 people he now has under his command are not only the foundation for his livelihood, but also a bargaining chip for him to negotiate with Datang.
It is impossible for all of these people to be die-hard loyalists. After wandering around with Ashinasheer for so long, some people's loyalty has been worn away.
That's why Ashina Sheer was so eager to meet Lin Xuan, and even threatened him.
Understanding the reason, Lin Xuan became more confident about meeting Ashina Sheer.
"Huai Dao, I have to work hard for you these two days. Continue to pay attention to the movements in the grassland and Ashinasheer." Lin Xuan said.
Although the possibility of Ashina Sheer having problems was very slim, it was not impossible. Lin Xuan felt that it was better to be cautious.
"Yes." Qin Huaidao responded.
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The day Lin Xuan and Ashina Sheer agreed to meet soon came.
Judging from various intelligence sources, there are no other abnormalities.
What surprised Lin Xuan even more was that Ashina Sheer only brought two hundred people to meet him this time.
The King of Gaochang had more than 5,000 soldiers and horses in the Tang Dynasty. No matter how elite his two hundred men were, once they entered the capital of Gaochang, life and death would be in Lin Xuan's hands.
"General, Ashinashe'er is less than ten miles away from the capital of Gaochang." Qin Huaidao reported.
"Let's go, come with me to greet him."
Lin Xuan didn't make any high-profile gesture, and he still needed to have the respect he deserved.
As soon as he went out, Liu Da anxiously came over except for the soldiers who were staying at the house.
Lin Xuan frowned and said, "Just bring two hundred people."
Ashina Sheer only brought two hundred people here. If he had brought more people, his momentum would be weaker than the other party.
I went to greet him in person in order to give Ashina Sheer enough respect, but my momentum should not be weakened, otherwise it would not be conducive to the subsequent negotiations.
"Master Hou, just in case..."
"There is no such thing as a chance. You are all trained by me personally. I don't think you are any worse than those elites on the grassland. Why are there only two hundred people on the other side? You are afraid that you can't protect me with the same number?"
Liu Da was interrupted by Lin Xuan before he finished speaking.
"Yes." Liu Da could only respond.
Lin Xuan took Qin Huaidao, Liu Da and other two hundred soldiers, about three miles out of the city, and quietly waited for Ashina Sheer's arrival.
Not long after, there was a slight vibration under the feet, and a group of people could be seen coming quickly from a distance.
"General, they are coming." Qin Huaidao said.
Lin Xuan nodded and said, "Go."
Qin Huaidao bowed his hands, got on his horse, and led several people to greet him.
The two parties met and slowed down to a stop. Qin Huaidao stepped forward and said something to one of them, pointing to Lin Xuan from time to time.
Not long after, the person who was talking to Qin Huaidao and a few people left the main force and came to Lin Xuan.
The group of people were about fifty meters away from Lin Xuan, reined in their horses, dismounted and walked over.
When he came closer, Qin Huaidao pointed at one of them and said, "General Qi, this is Dubu Khan."
The so-called Dubu Khan was actually self-proclaimed by Ashina Sheer. Not to mention that the Tang Dynasty did not recognize it. Even in the grassland, no one except Ashina Sheer's men recognized it.
Before Lin Xuan could speak, Ashina Sheer said: "The so-called Dub Khan is just a joke. General, don't take it seriously."
Ashina Sheer is thirty years old this year, and his face has the roughness unique to the prairie people, but his eyes have wisdom that is rare among the prairie people.
"In that case, I will call you General Ashina."
It was naturally impossible for Lin Xuan to call him Khan. Qin Huaidao's introduction was specially instructed by Lin Xuan.
The purpose is to test Ashina Sheer.
Now Ashina Sheer directly denies his title, which makes Lin Xuan very satisfied.
"That's very good." Ashina Sheer smiled.
Lin Xuan had a higher opinion of Ashina Sheer. If he hadn't known that Ashina Sheer was a Turk, Lin Xuan would have thought he was a Han just by the tone and gesture of his speech.
It can be seen that Ashina Sheer has been studying Han culture.
"This is not the place to talk. I have already prepared a banquet. General Ashina, please." Lin Xuan said with a smile.
"General, please."
Lin Xuan was not polite and took the lead to mount his horse. After Ashina Sheer mounted his horse, he went to the capital of Gaochang.
Arriving at the house arranged by Wu Junxi, Ashina Sheer only took one person to follow Lin Xuan inside, while the rest stayed outside.
Lin Xuan admired Ashina Sheer in his heart. Although Ashina Sheer entered the city, life and death were in his hands. It didn't mean much how many people he brought in, but it was one thing to understand.
It's another thing to do it.
Lin Xuan ordered people to arrange these soldiers and led Ashina Sheer into the hall.
Lin Xuan did not invite anyone else to this banquet, including Wu Junxi. Only he and Ashina Sheer were accompanied by Qin Huaidao.
"I'd like to propose a toast to General Ashina." Lin Xuan picked up the wine glass and said after the maid poured the wine.
"I don't dare, I should respect the general." Ashina Sheer quickly raised his glass and said.
After drinking a glass of wine, Ashina Sheer smiled and said: "I was lucky enough to drink a few times when I was drunk, but it was too little and I was never able to enjoy it to the fullest. This time, I have benefited from the glory of the general, so I can enjoy it to the fullest."
"I believe that as long as General Ashina is willing, drinking it every day will not be a problem." Lin Xuanruo said pointedly.
Ashina Sheer smiled and said: "If I can drink such a fine wine all the time, I would certainly like it."