After easily killing Jieli Khan and his son, Ashina Sheer quickly ascended to the throne of Khan with the support of his close relatives and the support of Princess Yicheng.
Princess Yicheng's influence within the Turks is not important, but her right to speak is not important. She advised Shibi Khan to rescue Emperor Yang Guang of the Sui Dynasty. After her second husband Chuluo Khan died suddenly, Princess Yicheng He advocated deposing his eldest son Ao Sheshe, who had grown up, so that Jieli Khan could ascend to power.
With the help of Princess Yicheng, Ashina She'er took complete control of Wuyuan County in just two days and won the unanimous support of the tribe.
Jieli Khan has really done too much in the past few years. He typically excludes tribesmen and favors foreign tribes. He also imposes heavy taxes on other tribes and uses ruthless methods. In addition, both his father and son were defeated. Good sweat. The people who have been tormented by themselves have their hearts turned against them.
Princess Yicheng also started her fourth marriage, marrying her former nephew, former concubine, and current nephew Ashina Sheer.
Fifty miles east of Wuyuan County, the cousins Ashina Sheer and Tuli Khan, who claimed to be Dub Khan, reunited again and settled on various matters for peace negotiation.
In fact, they had already negotiated the relevant matters. To a certain extent, the rumor spread by Li Shan was not wrong. Among the Ashina clan, these two young khans were the most eager to win. , and the most general knowledge.
Both Dubu Khan and Tuli Khan were very aware of the threat that the Tang Dynasty, which had already dominated the world, posed to the grassland, and they were even more aware of the dramatic impact of last year's defeat and this year's famine on the grassland.
"When the news reached the pass, I wonder what Li Huairen thought." Tuli Khan chuckled and said, "Doesn't he know how to let the tiger go back to the mountain?"
Dubu Khan's face was gloomy and he sneered: "This is the decision of the Tang Emperor, but within the palace, Li Huairen frankly admitted that he intended to send his personal guards to rob and kill."
Tuli Khan took a deep look at his cousin. He had met with him several times more than two months ago and conspired. He also secretly encouraged him to do something, and even cooperated with him in the military, but he had no idea that the other party was actually there. Hooked up with Princess Yicheng.
In a sense, Dubu Khan's marriage to Princess Yicheng gave him an advantage over the Tuli Khans in terms of status... After all, since the rise of the Turks, every Khan's khatun was from the Central Plains Dynasty. Princess.
The founder of the Turkic Empire, Ili Khan Ashina Tumen proposed to Rouran to no avail, and later married Princess Changle of the Western Wei Dynasty.
Turli Khan's great-grandfather was also the first Khan of the Eastern Turks. Yehu Khan's daughter, Kehe Dun, was Princess Dayi of the Northern Zhou Dynasty. After the civil strife in the Eastern Turks, Dulan Khan married his mother, Princess Dayi.
Tuli Khan's grandfather Qimin Khan first married Princess Anyi of the Sui Dynasty, then Princess Yicheng, and then Shibi Khan who married his stepmother Princess Yicheng.
It can be said that the identity of Khatun can, to a certain extent, become a symbol of judging the weight of the Khan.
Tuli Khan couldn't help but wonder in his mind whether it was possible for him to marry the princess of Tang Dynasty.
"In the past few years, my uncle has treated his people harshly. The grasslands have been in chaos, and all the tribes have become alienated. In addition, the loss of Mayi, several major defeats last year, and famine this year..." Dubu Khan said softly: "Counting the days, the Han region The autumn harvest is over.”
Putting aside those thoughts, Tuli Khan nodded and said: "Uncle is hard to tolerate. Now that you and I join hands, we can defeat Li Tang."
"Yesterday, Division Liang once again sent envoys to ask for reinforcements. The Tang army attacked fiercely." Dubu Khan pondered for a moment and then said: "You and I will send troops together. We must ensure that Division Liang is not expelled."
Tuli Khan certainly knew what it meant to send troops together. He was afraid of his cousin, and the other party was also afraid of him... After Jieli Khan's death, Li Shan's rumor played a second wave, making the cousins The brothers began to be suspicious of each other.
However, if we can't grab a wave, we really can't hold on any longer. If we continue to fight among ourselves, Tie Le's nine tribes are likely to grow in ambition... You must know that more than ten years ago, Tie Le had the experience of founding a country and becoming a sweat.
Tuli Khan nodded and said: "I will personally lead Wanqi to Lingzhou."
Dubu Khan was shocked, "I also personally led ten thousand cavalry. Liang Shidu once sent strange troops to attack the Renshou Palace over a long distance... The Emperor of Tang Dynasty spent the summer there at that time, but unfortunately the success fell short, and Li Huairen came to the rescue in time."
"Is it him again?" Tuli Khan gritted his teeth, "This time he must be beheaded!"
"Not bad!" Dubu Khan's eyes were fierce. His grudge with Li Shan was not just personal. If he could defeat the Tang army this time and then kill the King of Handan, it would definitely shock all the tribes in the grassland and the Ashina clan. Only then can we regain our reputation.
The two young Khans were both veterans of battles. They quickly reorganized their troops and sent their troops southward the next day.
At this time, the Liang divisions were still lingering on the front line of the Great Wall. Ren Gui, the commander-in-chief of the Lingzhou Road march, was working steadily and was not in a hurry for success. As long as the Liang divisions could be driven back to Shuofang and the Lingzhou defense line was reorganized, the situation would be stable.
At this time, Li Shan had already returned to Chang'an with Li Yuan, but he decisively asked for sick leave after only working for one day. There was no other way. Li Yuan went to Renshou Palace and brought most of the imperial team with him, and all the survivors survived. I owe Li Shan a favor.
And all of these officials are descendants of aristocratic families. Even if they come from poor families, they are all like Cheng Yaojin and Qin Qiong, whose fathers and ancestors have served as officials for several generations. The families of the aristocratic families are all closely intertwined through marriage relationships... It was because of Wen Yanbo alone that three people came to express their gratitude within one day, all of whom were in-laws of the Wen family in Taiyuan.
Li Shan didn't like it or was good at it, neither in his previous life nor in this life. He simply took sick leave and went home, preparing to hide away for a few days to be pure and quiet. Unfortunately, this wish was too extravagant.
In the battle of Tiantai Mountain, the sage Li Yuan, the King of Qin Li Shimin and a large number of courtiers were trapped and in danger. Li Shan was not the first to come to King Qin, but he successfully repelled the Liang army and rescued everyone.
Already famous for defeating the Turks three times last year, coupled with this great rescue effort, Li Shan was like a firefly in the dark, and it was basically impossible to be clean.
If Li Shan was working at Sinong Temple, many officials would just come over to say hello. After all, to enter the imperial city, one must serve in the court and must have a certain rank.
But now Li Shan has taken sick leave, and a large number of children from aristocratic families are visiting him, and it's just as it should be... The King of Handan worked so hard that he fell ill, and it was time for him to visit.
For this reason, Li Shan had to pull Li Kai's two elder brothers and Wen Bang, who came to Beijing at the beginning of the year, to help. He was originally planning to let Wang Renbiao come over, but his father Wang Yu died of illness half a month ago.
After a whole day of reception, Li Shan rubbed his brow tiredly, drank a sip of water and collapsed on the couch, too tired to speak.
Mother Zhu on the side was worried, "The warehouse really can't be piled up, so I'll have two more rooms built tomorrow."
There was no way, there were too many gifts, not in boxes but in carriages.
Li Shan took the thick gift list from Xiaoman's hand, flipped it over casually, and muttered a few words... After all, the people who came were from aristocratic families, not nouveau riche, and the gifts were mostly ancient books, silks and satins, and ancient utensils. Ornaments, jades, even chess sets, tea sets and the like.
It will be very valuable in future generations, but there is really no way to get rid of it at this time... nearly a thousand people have moved from Liyuan County this time, and a large number of houses have to be expanded. It is a time when money is scarce.
(End of chapter)
