Shabolu Khan, the leader of the Turkic army, suffered another defeat and wanted to take a breather, so he adopted the Central Plains dynasty's traditional policy of rest and recuperation. He sent an envoy with 300 grain horses and local specialties to Chang'an to pay tribute to the court. After the envoy paid tribute, he paid tribute to the emperor. road.
"My lord is willing to bow down and ask His Majesty the Emperor to grant us a marriage so that the two countries will have eternal peace."
Yu Wen Yun, who became the Supreme Emperor, was extremely happy when he heard that the Turks had proclaimed themselves vassal to him. At the same time, Yu Wen Yun was also a timid and fearful person. He always cared about the powerful cavalry of the nomads like a fishbone, so he said to Zheng Yida beside him.
"Now that the Turks have taken the initiative to propose marriage, they have always used the good ideas of Qin and Jin to contain the Turks. Should we agree today or continue to declare war on the Turks?"
Zheng Yi persuaded him earnestly.
"Your Majesty. Years of war have caused the country and the people to suffer a lot. Everyone is living in water and fire. If the princess can be sent to make a marriage and stop this meaningless war, our country will vigorously develop agriculture and military. I am expected to 10 We will certainly be able to destroy Chen and unify the world in 2017, and the Turks, a tough nut to crack, will surrender without attacking."
After hearing Zheng Yi's opinion, Yu Wenyun agreed and gave the daughter of his uncle Yu Wenzhao to Shabolu Khan as his wife.
King Zhao Yuwenzhao was furious when he heard this.
"Yu Wenyun, a well-known nobleman, can't remember my daughter. Now he wants to marry a Hu Yuwenyun outside the Great Wall, but he behaves so simply. If he wants me, I won't go."
Princess Yu Wenfang said.
"Father, since the edict has been issued, if my daughter does not go to Yuwen Yun, she will definitely not let our whole family go. We will know whether it is a blessing or a curse."
Yu Wenfang, who is only 15 years old, is dignified and beautiful. She is a very sensible and individual woman. Because her father Yu Wenzhao is proficient in classics and history and loves poetry, her mother is also a well-educated Han woman. Therefore, Yu Wenfang has been deeply influenced by the words and deeds of her parents since she was a child. She not only writes a She is a well-known talented woman in Kyoto who writes good articles and poems.
Just as the Zhao Palace was preparing for Yu Wenfang's marriage, the daughter of the princess was enduring the pain of separation from her relatives. When the news came from the Turkic tribe that Shabolu Khan passed away due to an old injury, Yu Wenfang secretly rejoiced after learning about it.
"This matter can be considered understood now."
Before his death, Shabolo called his son to bed and spoke to him with sincere words.
"Apo, my father's generation has been busy expanding the territory and has not fulfilled his father's responsibility to you. My father whipped you and scolded you when you were young, just to make you be like your grandfather in the future. I hope you don't bear grudges against your father. Ever since your grandfather Mu Gan Khan, you have been ambitious and determined to achieve a powerful hegemony. Now that your father has failed, you must marry the princess Qianjin. With her in the Northern Zhou Dynasty, you would not have rashly openly become enemies of our Turks. My son, you We must remember that by developing national strength, only by making the country strong and powerful can it gain face in front of other countries in the world."
Princess Qianjin only lived peacefully for a few months. Shabolu's son Apo Khan brought up the past and sent out a huge wedding team non-stop. They arrived in Chang'an one after another. The personal guards were dressed in black armor. From a distance, it looked like a huge black crowd. The army is overwhelming.
The envoy sent by the Turkic tribe was a handsome general named Lanerduba who was proficient in riding and archery and fluent in Chinese. However, the Northern Zhou Dynasty sent an army three times the size of the Turkic army, led by Yuchi Sun Sheng to escort Princess Qianjin.
What Yuchi Sun Sheng never expected was that when he escorted Princess Qianjin to the Turkic tribe, the other party was not only not hostile but also respected him. Officials of all sizes treated Yuchi Sun Sheng as his guest, warmly entertained him with delicious food and drinks, and some even offered him He asked for advice on archery.
When Apo Khan and Princess Qianjin got married and the messenger was about to return to Chang'an, Apo Khan said something to Yuchi Sun.
"We respect you very much and are well aware of your abilities. My father has taught us since we were little that we should make friends with capable people. I wonder if General Yuchi would be kind enough to stay with us for a few days to play in the northern part of the country."
Apo Khan persuaded Yuchi Sunsheng to stay with him despite all his persuasion. Yuchi Sunsheng, who was alone and had no worries, had a feeling of being unwilling to miss Shu because of the treatment he received as a distinguished guest.
"Well, since the Great Khan is so sincere, I will stay and play with you for three to five days. Now that the Great Khan is newly married, I can't wait for you longer. It would be better to spend more time with the princess to communicate and exchange feelings between husband and wife."
The next day, Yuchi Sunsheng and Apokhan went out hunting and looked up to see two golden-eyed eagles fighting for a newly captured hare in the air. Apokhan suddenly took out two arrows from his quiver and handed them to Yuchisun Shengdao.
"Please shoot down the two eagles."
Yuchi and Sun Shengce immediately stepped forward, bent their bows, and shot an arrow at the speeding arrow. First, it penetrated the belly of a golden-eyed eagle that was flying low, and then another one shot directly into the wings of a golden-eyed eagle. Falling to the ground.
Yuchi Sun Sheng thus re-created the myth of killing two birds with one stone and made his reputation even more impressive. Apo Khan then ordered all the tribesmen to ask Yuchi Sun Sheng for advice on marksmanship. Therefore, Yuchi Sun Sheng also taught the Turks every move without reservation. As a result, people gained the respect of Apo Khan.
The Turks have made a living by chasing water and grass for generations. They live in no fixed place, relying on mountains to eat, mountains and water to eat. Wherever they go, they put up sticky circular tents to live in. Among the relatively loose tribes, the Turks are strong, brave and good at fighting. They have a army. The fast and fierce fighting of the cavalry made the surrounding small countries in the Western Regions look at it with suspicion.
Princess Qianjin, who has just arrived in Saibei for the first time, is getting familiar with the new people and the new environment here. Princess Qianjin's skin is delicate, graceful and dignified, especially like her mother. This seemingly weak woman has the strong character of the Yuwen family's Sinicized Xianbei family in her bones.
As soon as he stepped into Apo Khan's tent, he immediately stopped mourning and sighing. Apo Khan loved Princess Qianjin very much and said to her.
"We know you can't get used to living in a big tent on the grassland. In the past few days, you can wander around here and choose a place. I'll build you a house that's better than your prince's mansion."
Princess Qianjin shook her head after hearing this.
"There is no need to build such a big house. It will definitely waste people and money. There is an old saying in the Central Plains that when you go to the country, do as the Romans do. You should let the slave family adapt to your customs."
Princess Qianjin was courteous to others and never acted like a eldest lady. After dinner and playing at night, Princess Qianjin asked a maid to take something. The maid didn’t hear clearly and took the wrong thing. Apo Khan happened to meet him and thought this was an insult to the master, so he said angrily. .
"You're such a clumsy servant, what else can you do? If you can pick up anything wrong, what are you going to do with those ten fingers? Just chop them off for me."
Upon hearing that the maid's fingers were about to be chopped off, the maidservant's whole body trembled. Seeing this, Princess Qianjin quickly made peace and interceded for the maidservant.
"Why do you, a great leader who commands thousands of armies, have the same knowledge as your subordinates? I blame you for not learning what you said here. That's why she didn't understand what I meant and made a mistake. We can't blame others."
In the blink of an eye, more than half a year later, at noon, Yuchi and Sunsheng were packing their bags in their tent. Princess Qianjin came to deliver the meal. She saw the situation in front of her and asked.
"Why are you leaving?"
"At first we only said that we would play with the Khan for three to five days, but it has already been more than half a year. Da Sima and Brother Li Shun must be worried about us."
"Can I stay a few more days?"
Princess Qianjin said.
"We would like you to teach us archery."
"You can rest assured, princess, even if you don't learn archery, they won't dare to bully you after we leave, because Apok Khan knows that once they bully you, it means starting another war with the two major countries."
Princess Qianjin continued.
"That's not what I meant."
Yuchi Sunsheng smiled, took his bow and said.
"Princess, please pull it off and see if you can pull it off, I will teach you without reservation.
The bow used by Yuchi Sun Sheng weighed 200 kilograms and was custom-made and harder than ordinary bows. Princess Qianjin's face turned red and she tried all her strength but still couldn't pull the bow in her hand. Princess Qianjin still said optimistically.
"Don't laugh. There are differences between men and women. How can we, a woman, compare with you, a tall and thick man?"
"Princess, do you know that archery is not about eyesight. Arrows shot without strength in the wrists, arms, or even waist and abdomen will be erratic and miss the mark, let alone hit the enemy."
Princess Qianjin said embarrassedly.
"Then let's learn archery and practice strength at the same time, okay? In addition, we are writing a letter to the emperor, saying that you will teach us archery here and then return to the capital in a while. This will save you from worries."
Yuchi Sunsheng had developed superb archery skills when he was young. When he was young, his master taught him a small soft bow. So Yuchi Sunsheng went to the weapons warehouse of the Turkic tribe to pick and choose if there was anything suitable for women. Soft bow.
Ling Yuchi and Sun Sheng did not expect that when he entered the weapons depot, he was shocked by the exquisite craftsmanship. The Turks were very good at making weapons. The Turkic territory was very vast. In its heyday, its territory once covered Persia. .
The Persians like to use iron, and the Turkic tribes also use pig iron to make armor, bows, arrows, spears, and many weapons. The strength and hardness of iron are far better than copper. In addition, the Turks like to ride horses and hunt, and they cannot do without bows and arrows. Therefore, the Turks have various performance and There are all types of bow and arrow iron tools available.
It is said that the iron smelting technology of the Turks was so mature that one night a round cha ship suddenly appeared in the sky over the countries in the Western Regions. The sun went out and the day was bright. The big and small chas were revered as gods by the tribesmen and several feathered men descended from the cha and learned it. The blacksmithing technique of the Turks.
Yuchi Sun Sheng couldn't help but murmured in a low voice when he saw that the weapons in the warehouse were so exquisitely crafted.
"Oh my god, if we can move this weapons arsenal back to the Northern Zhou Empire and create an iron cavalry like the Turks, the Northern Zhou Empire will surely be able to sweep across Liuhe just like the First Emperor."
Yuchi and Sun Sheng first chose two softer bows for Princess Qianjin to try, and then repeatedly discussed with the craftsmen.
"Please make some changes according to the princess' strength."
After many trials and modifications, the craftsmen created a very useful soft bow. Princess Qianjin worked hard on her archery skills while practicing her arm strength. Her hard-working and hard-working actions from time to time influenced some young women from the Turkic tribes.
Especially young girls and women also imitated Princess Qianjin and wanted Yuchi Sunsheng to learn archery. Apok Khan was particularly happy to see this scene. He divided the men and women in the tribe into two groups and held a grand archery competition.
Yuchi and Sun Sheng performed the archery technique of buzzing bullets that he invented at the competition. The bullets were made of iron and had a special hole built into the iron bullets. called {buzz bomb}
When Princess Qianjin's archery skills improved day by day, she felt that her horse riding was not good enough, which affected the accuracy of archery on horseback, so she called Yuchi Sun Shengdao.
"Can you please teach me how to ride again?"
Seeing that Princess Qianjin studied hard every day, Yuchi Sun Sheng taught her equestrian skills again. After a long time, people began to talk about it.
"Doesn't it sound like a pair of handsome men and beautiful women, inseparable from each other, galloping across the vast prairie?"
At this moment, Yuchi Sunsheng himself began to realize the seriousness of the matter and said to himself.
"Although Apo Khan treats us as a distinguished guest, but since we are so entangled with the princess every day, it is inevitable that Apo Khan will have murderous intentions for us over time. If we don't leave as soon as possible, we will get out of control."
Yu Wen Yun became the Supreme Emperor in name but did not go to court every day. He thought about having exciting scenes with the concubines. He could see that the young Chan'er was unsupervised every day and rode an eagle and a dog every day. Yu Wen Yun thought about it and decided to assist the emperor. The heavy responsibility was handed over to his father-in-law Yang Jian.
Since Yang Jian received the imperial edict, he has repeatedly shied away and is still unwilling to take office, but from time to time he turns his back to the wall and laughs. Li Shun saw this scene and said funny.
"Brother, stop pretending. How can we brothers understand your little plan? You talk about mom selling batches, but you feel happy in your heart."
After hearing this, Yang Jian's face sank and he glanced at Li Shun. He said nothing but muttered in his heart.
"Old Diurei, your kid has seen through this time again."
After repeated persuasion by his family and Li Shun, Yang Jian successfully became Prime Minister and moved into the Prime Minister's Mansion to take charge of all affairs of the court. At the same time, he also served as Grand Sima to control the White Armor Army, known as the strongest infantry army in the Northern Zhou Dynasty.
Yang Jian had only been working in the imperial court for a few days, and one night he and Li Shun rode a horse each to the door of his old friend Pang Huang's house. When the servant went in to report, he saw Pang Huang coming out wearing pajamas.
"Oh my, isn't this the Prime Minister? I heard that you became the Prime Minister and you didn't even have time to go to the house to congratulate you. Instead, you made the Prime Minister live in poverty. This is really the opposite of the relationship."
"Why do we brothers say this?"
Yang Jian continued.
"Today I have something to ask my brother for help. Of course I have to visit him first."
"Please follow your brother into the house. There are many people outside and you have something to say. Let's go to our own house and talk."
While walking, Yang Jian suddenly said something.
"If one day we imitate Cao Pi and do something unkind, I wonder if my wise brother will raise an army to attack us?"
Pang Huang replied softly as he walked.
"Absolutely not, because we know what my brother is thinking. Now that the emperor has appointed a few-year-old child as the new emperor in his prime, it shows that your good son-in-law is not only stupid but also extremely selfish. Think about it, although the late emperor did not complete the great unification during his lifetime, But it also made the country stable and the people lived in peace and contentment all over the world. However, Yu Wenyun became the emperor but did not want to make progress, allowing the officials in the court to engage in corruption and take away the hard-earned property of the people. I, Pang Huang, have long been unwilling to be a coward. My subordinates have become officials, but it’s a pity that I don’t have a leader. If my brother wants to rebel one day, I, Pang Huang, will support him with both hands.”
After entering the living room, Pang Huang asked again.
"Brother, what's the matter here?"
Yang Jian sighed.
"Only after we entered the Prime Minister's Mansion a few days ago did we learn that such a large imperial court is now empty. Since the late emperor left, many loyal officials have been squeezed out. Even if they have not left, their hearts are broken. We are here today to invite brothers to come out. Yes, I wonder what my virtuous brother wants?"
"Brother Tengda immediately thought of us, our former brothers. It can be seen that my brother's love is deep and sincere. No matter what we are asked to do, brothers are willing to do whatever it takes. It's a pity. After Yu Wenzhi was killed, something happened that implicated us, so now brothers have been idle. at home."
Yang Jian clapped his hands and said happily.
"We would like to ask my brother to lead the Guards of the Prime Minister's Mansion. The position can be promoted to the position of Kaifu. However, the people in the court are not sure what changes will happen to you and me in the future. I don't expect you, brother, to think carefully."
"Previously, it was because of this that we stayed at home and did not go out to seek a life. As for what the future will be like, it is really difficult to say with the current situation. Let's just take it step by step and spend time together like you."
After saying that, Yang Jian winked at Li Shun on the other side and stood up to say goodbye.
"Brother Pang Pang, my brother has been busy with official duties recently and has a lot of things waiting for him to do in the Prime Minister's Office. Please excuse us to take a step ahead and have a drink with Brother Pang Pang another day when we have time."
After Pang Huang entered the Prime Minister's Mansion, he quietly expanded the number of guards according to Yang Jian's request, adjusted some experienced officers, and strengthened the training of the guards, which instantly greatly increased the sense of security in the entire Prime Minister's Mansion!
Yang Jian didn't want to lose his life in a confused way like Yuwen Zhi, Wang Gui and Yuwen Xiaobo, so he thought to himself.
"The less powerful the court is, the more difficult things will be for us."
Yang Jian worked seriously and did not dare to neglect or make any mistakes when the court was short of manpower. That night, Mrs. Dugu said when she saw that her husband had dealt with hundreds of things a day and was so tired that he did not even want to eat.
"Everything can't be done by you alone. You won't be able to finish even if you're tired. How about we find someone to help you?"
