"Xiaoxuan, this Tuli Khan is the son of the Shibi Khan back then, and is known as the Little Khan of the East Turks. But he is just a name as a Khan, and his strength is not strong at all. The power has always been with his father and uncle. In the second year of Wude, Shibi Khan died of illness. It was not Tuli who came to the throne, but Tuli's uncle, Tilifushe, who became Chuluo Khan.
In the fourth year of Wude, Chuluo Khan died, and Tuli's other uncle, Du Bi, succeeded to the throne and is now Jieli Khan. Jieli appointed Tuli as the junior khan, in charge of the Khitan, Mohe and other ministries. His Yating was connected to Youzhou in the south.
Because Tuli Khan had no fixed rules for taxing his subordinates, his subordinates were resentful. Therefore, many tribes allied themselves to the Tang Dynasty. For example, tribes such as Xue Yantuo, Xi, and Ping had already allied themselves to the Tang Dynasty. Jieli Khan sent Tuli Khan to attack these tribes. Tuli Khan was defeated and his soldiers were rioting and scattered. It is said that Jieli Khan was furious because of this, imprisoned and whipped him, and released him after a long time. After Tuli suffered such a shame and humiliation, he naturally harbored a grudge against Jieli!
Since then, the two uncles and nephews of the Eastern Turks have entered into a state of open and covert fighting. This time Tuli suddenly sent envoys to the court to beg for peace with the Tang Dynasty. They must not be able to withstand Jieli's offensive. He wants me to die. Tang sent troops to help him relieve the siege!
However, under this situation, if the Tang Dynasty rashly sends troops, it means declaring a full-scale war with Jieli. The Eastern Turks are at the peak of their national power at this moment, with millions of people controlling the strings. If the Tang Dynasty wants to declare a full-scale war with Jieli and attack them. And how easy is it to win? You must be fully prepared before you can start this national war! Otherwise, you will definitely fail!
However, there is not much time left for the Tang Dynasty. Tuli sent envoys to the court today, which proves that his power has been completely unable to withstand the attack of Jieli Khan. It will be a matter of time before he is destroyed and annexed. And our Datang Dynasty We can't sit back and watch Tuli be annexed like this, otherwise Jieli's strength will become even stronger! So, it’s difficult! It’s difficult! It depends on what decision His Majesty will make today~! "
In front of the Taiji Palace, Qin Qiong estimated that it would still be some time before going to court, so he told Li Zexuan the causes and consequences of this unexpected envoy sent to the court.
"Oh I got it!"
After listening to this, Li Zexuan had a general understanding of the current situation in the Eastern Turks in the north.
To be honest, before this, he didn't even know who Tuli Khan was or which force he belonged to. He only knew Jieli Khan. There was no way, who made this guy famous!
Now after listening to Qin Qiong's explanation, he finally understood the current situation in his mind.
There is civil strife in the Eastern Turks, but the Tang Dynasty is not yet fully prepared to go to war with it! And Tuli Khan was just a little grasshopper in front of Jieli Khan, and he couldn't resist for long!
"Go to court~! All civil and military officials come to the court to see you~!"
At this moment, an old eunuch stood on the steps and shouted with a sharp voice.
The civil and military officials at the bottom of the steps immediately became quiet, straightened their clothes, hugged the Chao Hut, climbed up the steps, and walked towards the Tai Chi Hall.
Entering the Taiji Hall, after the monarch and his ministers greeted each other, a Turkic man came out of the crowd, bowed to Li Er and said: "Your Majesty, Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, Jieli Khan ignored the feelings of his predecessor and the friendship between uncle and nephew, and openly sent troops to attack My father, Khan, also asks His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty to send troops to assist my father Khan. At that time, my father Khan will definitely surrender to the court and surrender to His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty! Ashina Yihande lives in Chang'an as a hostage."
Hearing this, the civil and military officials immediately looked at each other, and Li Er asked in a deep voice: "Are you the second son of Tuli Khan?"
The Turkic man cupped his fists and said: "Reporting to His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, I am the son of my father Khan. This time I came to the Tang Dynasty to ask for help and surrender. To show the sincerity of my father Khan, Ashina Heluo Falcon is willing to stay in Chang'an as a pledge. To show my father Khan’s sincerity in returning to the Tang Dynasty!”
Send your son into the DPRK as a hostage!
All the civil and military officials took a breath, secretly thinking that Tuli had really spent a lot of money this time! At the same time, this also shows that the current Tuli Khan has been cornered by Jieli, otherwise he would not be so desperate and surrender to the Tang Dynasty wholeheartedly!
After a moment of silence in the main hall, Li Er spoke out: "Since I came to the throne, I have governed the country with benevolence and righteousness, and treated my friends well. You don't need to mention the proton, Ashina Heluo Falcon. I, the Tang Dynasty, don't need anyone to do it." Hostage, this really undermines the majesty of China! Moreover, I had some friendship with Tuli in the past, how can I take advantage of the situation and seize his son as a hostage now?"
Speaking of which, Ashina Heluohu was also a straight-minded person. How could he say "I'm here to be your hostage" in front of the emperor? Usually this kind of thing is tacitly understood and no one will talk about it directly. As the leader of China, doesn’t Lao Li have no face?
However, Li Er said that he had some friendship with Tuli Khan, which is true. In the seventh year of Wude, the Turkic Great Khans Jieli Khan and Tuli Khan invaded the border of the Tang Dynasty with all their troops. At that time, Emperor Li Yuan of the Tang Dynasty On the 21st of the seventh month, Li Er was sent out to Binzhou Road to resist the Turks. On August 12, the two sides clashed at Wulongban, known in history as the Battle of Wulongban. Li Shimin used counterintuitive tactics to unite with Tuli Khan to alienate Jieli Khan, and became close brothers with Tuli Khan, causing the Turks to retreat.
Regardless of whether Li Er and Tu Li met because of the situation, hypocrisy and compromise, or because of interests and sincere friendship, it is an indisputable fact that the two of them became brothers in the end, even though this kind of thing sounds incredible!
Hearing Li Er's words, Ashina Heluo'u was stunned for a moment, and then he immediately wanted to refute. After all, that's what his father ordered him to do when he left Turks! He must complete the task assigned to him by his father!
Unexpectedly, Li Er seemed to know what he was going to say next. He took the lead and said, "Ashina He Luohu, you don't need to say anything. I will not take you as a hostage! But if you like Chang'an City The prosperity of Chang'an makes me want to stay in Chang'an for a while, so I have no reason to refuse!"
The elm head of Ashina Heluo Falcon finally came to his senses at this moment. He quickly clasped his fists and said: "Thank you, His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, for taking me in. Ashina He Luo Falcon is willing to live in Chang'an for a while. I only hope that the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty will Your Majesty can send troops to rescue my father Khan. When the time comes, my father Khan will definitely appreciate your Majesty's kindness, lead his troops, surrender to the Tang Dynasty, join the court and surrender to your Majesty!"
Li Er's eyes narrowed and he said in a deep voice: "The Turks used to be in civil strife and relied on the power of the former Sui Dynasty to settle down. However, Jieli Khan did not know how to cherish the situation left by his ancestors. Instead, he relied on his own strength and indulged his desires. , debauchery and violence, uncles and nephews killing each other, are really against the laws of human relations and heaven. I will naturally send troops to attack these unkind, unjust, unfaithful and unfilial people!
However, sending troops to the Turks is of great importance. I need to discuss it with all the officials in the court before making a decision! Ashina Heluo Falcon, you have come all the way from the Turks, and you must be physically and mentally exhausted. Why not go back to the post house to rest for a while, and then send someone to inform you after I have discussed with the Manchu civil and military officials and come up with the results! "
Hearing this, Ashina Heluo Falcon thought about it seriously, and finally clasped his fists and said, "Yes, Your Majesty! Ashina He Luo Falcon, please retire!"
After that, he clenched his fist in front of his chest, saluted Li Er, and then exited the hall with the two Turkic envoys!
After Ashina Heluo Falcon left, Li Er's eyes darkened, he looked at the civil and military officials in the hall, and asked: "Do you think that the Tang Dynasty should send troops to assist Tuli?"
It is said that Li Er himself was "both happy and afraid" of Tu Li's request for help. He was happy that the internal fighting in the Eastern Turks had brought rare stability to the northwest border of the Tang Dynasty; what he was afraid of was that if the Tuli were destroyed and the Jieli family became the dominant family, then the Tang Dynasty would have some difficulties in quelling the Turks. It’s getting even harder!
The officials were silent for a long time. Finally, Changsun Wuji couldn't help but come out and said: "Your Majesty, I think it is not appropriate to send troops at the moment! Two years ago, our Tang Dynasty just signed a non-attack covenant with Jieli. Now, in Jieli, If the Khan does not come to invade, if we betray our trust and send troops brazenly, not only will we waste people and money, but our troops will be unknown, and this will not be the king's division."
Hearing this, Li Er's face suddenly fell. Indeed, the Weishui Alliance was the biggest obstacle to him sending troops to the Turks now. As a dynasty in the Central Plains and a state of etiquette, the Tang Dynasty always needs to have a name for doing things. It cannot be like those of the Turks. Just like the name, you can beat whoever you want, even if you kill your brother or brother, no one will condemn you. What the Tang Dynasty pays is to be famous!
Most civil servants would not let Li Er do something as treacherous as breaking a covenant!
"What Mr. Zhao Guogong said is absolutely true. It is really not appropriate to send troops at the moment~!"
"Old minister seconded the proposal~!"
"I second the proposal~!"
After Changsun Wuji said this, some ministers immediately appeared in the court to express their opinions.
"Hmph~! Shit~! Bullshit! What kind of bullshit covenant? Let me ask you, if Jieli can free up his hands now and has enough food and grass, do you think he will pay attention to the covenant he made back then? Will he send troops? Invading our Tang Dynasty?"
Although Cheng Yaojin also knew that it was not the best time for the Tang Dynasty to send troops, but when he saw so many ministers in the hall talking about the Weishui Alliance, he couldn't hold it back, stood up and cursed loudly. .
The Weishui Alliance was not only a lifelong shame for Li Er, but also a lifelong shame for him, Cheng Yaojin!
"Hmph! Above the court, Duke Lu, why are you speaking vulgar words? Moreover, our Tang Dynasty is a country of etiquette. In war, we must pay attention to the master's reputation. How can this be child's play?"
Changsun Wuji frowned and scolded Cheng Yaojin.
Cheng Yaojin immediately sneered and said, "You bullshit division has a reputation! According to what you say, then we can only wait for that kid Jieli to lead his troops to the city of Chang'an before we can fight back?"
"Cheng Zhijie, please don't make unreasonable troubles in the court!"
Changsun Wuji's eyes were gloomy and he said in a cold voice.
"Your Majesty, I think that although what Duke Lu said is vulgar, it is not unreasonable!"
At this moment, someone from the civil service camp actually came out to speak for Cheng Yaojin, and it was Du Ruhui!
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