In the main hall of Linhu Palace, Li Yuan sat on the throne, Princess Pingyang stood on the left, and Li Shan stood on the right.
"Foreign Minister Ashina She'er pays homage to the Emperor of Tang Dynasty."
"Foreign Minister Ashina Simo pays homage to the Emperor of Tang Dynasty."
As many as six generals Ashina were captured. They were escorted to Beijing as early as July. They have been living in Sifangguan and guarded by soldiers. These two are the most important among them. However, only Ashina Sheer is the one whom Li Shan pays attention to. .
Li Shan squinted his eyes and looked at this old man who had exchanged words or swords and guns with him on the battlefield several times. He knew this man fairly well. He was familiar with Sinology, knew how to advance and retreat, and knew the pros and cons. It was really inappropriate to release him to the grassland. What a great idea.
However, Li Shan was also glad that he had not objected before. Princess Pingyang had already taken him out of the palace. If he had objected, Li Yuan would have felt a knot in his heart... This man had obviously made up his mind a long time ago.
Li Yuan smiled and chatted with Ashina She'er and Ashina Simo about old things. Seven or eight years ago, Li Yuan sent Liu Wenjing to pay homage to Shibi Khan. He offered humble words and courtesy, and the Turks rewarded him with good horses. The two leaders at that time The generals are all here now.
"The two countries have had diplomatic relations for many years, but this year they are at war with each other. It is a pity."
After hearing Li Yuan's nonsense, the flesh on Ashina She'er's cheeks was pulsing. He took a deep breath and said loudly: "Your country is rich in treasures, talented people, and heroes."
Li Yuan was stunned for a moment, then said with a long smile: "That's exactly it."
This kind of communication with extraneous words is common among courtiers and celebrities, but it is a bit special on the grassland.
Ashina Sheer seems to be praising the Tang Dynasty, but actually he means something else, "How can I allow others to snore on the side of the bed?"
This sentence hasn't been published yet, but that's what it means.
On the issue of how to deal with the chaos in the Central Plains, the upper-class Turks generally have the same attitude. Let them fight. The more chaotic the better. If they can kill each other for decades and kill every ten of them, maybe the Turks can still survive. Entered the Central Plains.
Hundreds of years ago, if the Three Kingdoms had not been at war for nearly a hundred years, how could the Western Jin Dynasty have been so innately deficient that it led to the chaos of China and Xianbei eventually taking over the Central Plains?
This is also the fundamental reason why the Turks unanimously support Dou Jiande, Li Yuan, Liu Wuzhou, Liu Heitai and even Wang Shichong.
But the Turks did not expect that Li Yuan would have a son who could be called the god of war. Within two years, he would conquer Guanzhong and level Hedong.
The Turks naturally did not want to see the Tang Dynasty pacify the world so easily, so in the third year of Wude, at the most critical moment of the Luoyang War, Chuluo Khan led his army to knock on the pass and enter. If Liu Shirang hadn't returned from Hebei Starry Night, saying Maybe Li Shimin will withdraw his troops.
In the following four years of Wude, Liu Heitai rose up twice, and Gao Kaidao raised his troops to rebel. The Turks were indispensable behind them.
Now the situation has changed. The Tang Dynasty has unified the world. It conquers Tuyuhun in the west and attacks the Turks in the north. The soldiers are sharp... The sage Li Yuan and even the King of Qin Li Shimin have the same feelings as the Turks.
How can you allow others to snore on the side of the bed? !
The Turks have suppressed China for decades. Now that China is unified, how can it not take revenge?
The Turks have been roaming the grasslands for nearly a hundred years. The last time they were slightly suppressed by China was the last time China was unified, during the reign of Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty Yang Jian.
Li Shan was thinking about this, and Ashina Sheer changed the subject, "The foreign minister really meant what he said. Unexpectedly, in addition to the King of Qin, the Tang Dynasty also had Handan."
"When we first met outside Guantao City that day, I knew that I would become famous one day..."
In the middle of speaking, Li Shan interrupted, "Aren't these all gifts from Jie Li, Yu Gu She and Shi Shi?"
"Outside Guantao City, you are showing off your power, have you ever thought about today?"
"Do you still remember that time outside Mayi City?"
"The wild geese fly high in the dark moon, and the Chanyu escapes in the night..."
Ashina She'er was silent for a while, then nodded and said, "You and I belong to two countries. In the battle formation, fighting to the death is normal. Being captured by one's feet is not a humiliation."
"In the battle at Guji Town, you fought your way forward. You and I fought several times..." Li Shan said coldly: "If it hadn't been for the general's urging, I would have beheaded you as a sacrifice to the soldiers."
"Huairen, don't be rude." Li Yuan said with a smile: "It's freezing today and the roads are blocked. I intend to send you back to Wuyuan County next year in the spring."
Ashina Sheer was startled, and his first reaction was that something must have happened in Wuyuan County.
"Your Majesty, don't let the tiger go back to the mountain."
This was not the first time that Li Yuan and Li Shan had cooperated. They just pretended not to hear anything and could only comfort them, "I hope you two can return and urge your lord to restore the good relationship between the two countries."
Ashina She'er glanced at Li Shan, who looked indignant, and said nothing. Ashina Simo on the side hesitated for a while before saying, "You should do your best."
In this battle, Jieli Khan used almost all his troops. He also coerced Tuli Khan and summoned nine Tiele tribes. In the end, he was hunted down and fled in embarrassment, abandoning his helmet and armor.
Ashina Simo couldn't help but avoid Li Shan's sharp gaze. He remembered the other party's words at the Liangyi Palace at the beginning of the year... Then let Jie Li give it a try. I would like to see how much better he is than his son!
Well, at least he wasn't captured alive.
"Your Majesty, why don't you let him go to Simo and stay in the capital?" Li Shan said loudly, "If this officer returns to the grassland, he will surely raise an army to invade!"
Li Yuan shook his head and sighed: "It has only been seven years since the founding of the country. We are just about to recuperate and we must not use weapons rashly again."
Ashina She'er's face moved slightly... This is in line with logic. Although the Tang Dynasty unified the world very quickly, its foundation was weak after all, and it was unwilling to start a full-scale war with the Turks at this time.
Li Shan gritted his teeth and sighed: "Ashena's disciples, I have met many people, except for that idiot Yu Gushe, each has his own strengths and weaknesses..."
"Haha, I want to listen to Huairen's comments." Li Yuan laughed and said, "I'm afraid you two don't know that Handan has a good idea of selecting people. Su Dingfang, the Duke of Linqing County, went west to conquer Tuyuhun. He wanted to capture him alive in the battle of Cangtou River. It is Huairen who rises from the grass by fully displaying his talents in military strategy."
Ashina She'er's face was gloomy. He knew the outcome of the battle at Cangtou River, and he also knew that the Jingguan might still be by the river. In fact, he knew Su Dingfang, having met him outside Guantao City.
"Actually, one sentence can explain it clearly." Li Shan chuckled and said, "Although Tuli Khan is young, he has a majestic appearance. Only brother She'er can rival him."
The cooperation is really good... Li Yuan praised silently in his heart, "Let's wait and see."
Li Shan glanced at Ashina She'er's face, which was gray, and Ashina Simo's expression on the side was strange... He said that Ashina She'er was a powerful rival of Tuli Khan, and that Jieli Where is the Khan?
Li Shan felt a little regretful. In fact, in his opinion, it was the best choice for people like Ashina She'er to die in Chang'an due to illness... But he had no need and would not oppose what Li Yuan had decided.
Then we have to cooperate.
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