Tuosu Lake is a lake composed of two waters, one clear and one salty. The fish are rich and the water is beautiful, making it an excellent place for grazing.
There were two tribes living here, both of which were not large in scale. However, after the arrival of Qibige Leng, these two tribes were driven to the north of Tuosu Lake because this was about to become the place for negotiations between the Great Sui Dynasty and the Tiele people.
Qibige was stunned to know that he didn't have any bargaining chips in his hand, but he still placed his hope in the Sui Dynasty's disdain for these barren lands to the west of Tuguhun. Because the Sui Dynasty did not graze cattle, their occupation of the grassland was useless.
All the countries in the Western Regions, plus the Eastern and Western Turks, were actually very afraid of the Sui Dynasty. Although historically, Jieli Khan of the Eastern Turks seemed to have suppressed the Tang Dynasty, but the actual situation is that after experiencing the great chaos at the end of the Sui Dynasty, After that, China's population dropped by two-thirds, and all its industries were ruined. It was in a stage of urgent need for recuperation, and was bullied by the Turks for a period of time.
But Li Shimin was still very powerful. Even in such an unfavorable situation, he still defeated Jie Li.
So if it were China in its heyday, foreigners would not have any chance, just like now.
Yang Jian was originally a very domineering monarch. If you dare to offend me, I will never forgive you. Yang Guang, who succeeded him immediately, was also a very successful and bad-tempered emperor in Chinese history, and the Eastern and Western Turks did not dare to act rashly.
If Pei Ju was in Fuqi City, then it would be perfectly fine for Pei Ju to come forward in this negotiation, but he was too far away.
From Qibige's point of view, he did not want to negotiate with Yang Ming, because his son was like his father, and the other party must also be an extremely domineering person.
that's the truth.
After Yang Ming arrived at Tuosu Lake, he ordered his army to camp west of the lake, and he sent Zhang Suncheng, a lobbying envoy no less than Pei Ju, to summon Qibi Geling to have him come to see him.
This is just a gesture. Are you a fool? Are you qualified to negotiate with me?
Changsun Cheng is proficient in Turkic language and the languages of some small countries in the Western Regions. He has been engaged in diplomacy for half his life and is very talkative.
He took only fifty light cavalry with him and headed to Tiele Khan's tent.
Yang Xuanting's tribe and Xiao Maha's tribe dispersed on two wings to support the army.
"I, the Great King of Sui and Qin, ordered Qibi Khan to go to the king's tent and bring the head of the thief Murong Zheyun with me." Although Changsun Cheng was quite tactful when he was in the capital, he acted like a fool to everyone he met. They have a smiling face, but when it comes to diplomacy, they are a bunch of people.
Qibige smiled blankly, looked at Murong Zheyun who had an angry look on his side, and said with a smile:
"Murong is now my leader, how can I kill one of my own people?"
Changsun Cheng snorted coldly: "Tie Le surrendered to me in the Sui Dynasty when he was Emperor Gaozu, so you are my minister in the Sui Dynasty. Now the King of Qin in the Sui Dynasty orders you to kill the traitors. If the Khan does not obey, it will be disobedience. Then Tiele will no longer be our subject, but an enemy."
"General Changsun's words are serious," the Han military advisor sitting in Qibige's hands interjected:
"Although I, the Great Khan, surrendered to the Sui Dynasty, we only obey the orders of the Sui Emperor. Although the King of Qin is the prince, he has no authority to order us Khan."
Changsun Cheng looked at the man and sneered: "Then now we have to add one more condition."
After saying that, Changsun Cheng looked at Qibige and said: "This person is an adviser under the Gao family of the old Qi Dynasty. He first surrendered to our Sui Dynasty and then defected. How dare the Khan use such a duplicitous villain? Now the Great Khan is afraid You have to add one more head before I, King Qin, can meet you."
The man immediately retorted: "I surrendered to the Zhou Dynasty, not to the Sui Dynasty. General Changsun had better figure it out."
"But your master is a minister of the Sui Dynasty (Qi Guo Gong Yu Wenxuan)," Changsun Cheng sneered: "Give the Khan a day to consider whether to go to the audience or to be a rebellious minister of the Sui Dynasty who does not keep his promise, Khan Make your own choice.”
After saying that, Zhang Suncheng left the camp, acting upright and calm from the beginning to the end.
Zhang Suncheng, who left Tiele's military formation, did not go back. Instead, he found Yang Xuanting's men and asked Xuanting to lead his men to bluff and assume an attacking posture.
Xuanting immediately commanded all the troops, all wearing armor, waving their weapons around Tiele's army station, and verbally insulting them. He was extremely arrogant, showing that he did not take the opponent seriously.
Of course, the people over there couldn't understand what they were cursing, and the Tiele people were also scolding them.
Chibikatu had spent half a year in the Daxing capital, and had also gone to the camp on the outskirts of the capital. He had seen the power of the Sui army, and he knew very well that the Sui army could not be offended.
"Father Khan, this King of Qin is not old and is not easy to mess with. The prince of the Sui Dynasty has passed away. This boy has the best chance of becoming the prince. He will probably be the future emperor of the Sui Dynasty."
As the heir, Chebikatu would definitely not want to provoke Yang Ming, who was also the heir, otherwise his life would be difficult in the future.
"Impossible," said Cui Zhen, the Han military adviser: "Han people respect etiquette and order their elders and younger ones. Yang Ming is only the third son. He has an older brother, so it is not his turn."
In fact, Cui Zhen also knew that his words were untenable, but he had to say so, otherwise he would be handed over.
A ready-made example is right in front of us. Wasn't Yang Guang also the second son who took the throne?
Qibige thought for a while and felt that if he handed over both Murong Zheyun and Cui Zhen, where would his prestige lie? Being bullied like this by a young boy, do you really think he is a vegetarian?
But the Sui army outside had already put on a posture, as if they were not convinced by this softness and the two sides were really going to fight, so he said to his son:
"Go and see Changsun Cheng and tell him that I will go fifteen miles to the east and King Qin will go ten miles to the west and set up a large tent. I will go east there to pay homage to the Emperor of the Sui Dynasty. I will also ask the King of Qin to meet me here. .”
Chebikatu was immediately overjoyed. This was a good idea. As the Great Khan of Tiele, his father could only pay homage to the Sui Emperor. The King of Qin was just a prince, so he could not offend his father by paying homage to him. In doing so, they had already given in. , King Qin can’t force him anymore, right?
After all, if the two families really fall out, it won't do anyone any good.
So he happily became a lobbyist. After all, he was already familiar with Yang Ming in the capital.
After Changsun Cheng saw the other party, he took Chebikatu to the king's tent.
"Qi Bi is also a smart man," Gao Yan leaned into Yang Ming's ear and said, "Since he pays homage to His Majesty, Your Highness really has to go."
Yang Ming also couldn't laugh or cry. He really had to go now, otherwise he would offend his own father. He could not accept the worship, and he had to worship Chepikatu while staring at him.
As for Cui Zhen, it was just Chang Suncheng's intimidation gesture. He also knew that Qibige would not hand over this person.
As a result, the armies of both sides began to gather in the middle until the two sides came into each other's field of vision.
Both sides have strong lineups, flags fluttering, and soldiers and horses stretching to the sky.
Yang Ming led two hundred guards, rode out into battle, and rushed towards the big tent that had been set up. Qibige, who was opposite, showed his sincerity and came with only fifty people, carrying a drop in his hand. Skinskins of blood.
Murong Zheyun has been killed by him, but the tribal leaders below Murong Zheyun don't know yet.
When they got closer, the two men reined in their horses and stopped. Qibige stared blankly at Yang Ming, while Yang Ming stared at the leather bag in the other's hand.
There must be a translator next to him, otherwise the two people cannot communicate, Cui Zhen on one side and Changsun Cheng on the other.
Yang Ming said directly to Cui Zhen: "The Cui family of Qinghe now has many sons and daughters joining the officialdom. It can be seen that I, the Emperor of the Sui Dynasty, did not treat the scholars of Hebei poorly. Why did you stay away from your homeland and abandon your ancestral family?"
Cui Zhen said nothing. He had heard a lot about his hometown from the caravans passing by from the Central Plains. He also knew that Yang Ming was behind the rise of the family.
At this moment, Qibige was stunned but turned to look at him, because he thought Yang Ming's words were meant for him and asked Cui Zhen to translate them to him.
Cui Zhen had no choice but to say in Turkic language: "The King of Qin in the Sui Dynasty is saying hello to the Great Khan."
Qibige smiled blankly, nodded, and said to Changsun Cheng, "Please give my regards to King Qin."
After Zhang Suncheng relayed the story, he said: "What is in the Khan's hand is Murong Zheyun's head?"
Qibige nodded blankly and handed it to Cui Zhen, who presented it to Yang Ming.
Of course Yang Ming would not take it, but Changsun Cheng took it, but he said to Cui Zhen who was approaching:
"Sir, if you intend to return to your homeland, I will make arrangements for you."
Cui Zhen was stunned for a moment, and then smiled bitterly: "The King of Qin doesn't need to play tricks with me. I know very well what kind of person you are. It's better not to use the divorce plan. You can rest assured. I had no choice but to defect to Tiele, but After all, we are Han people and will never do anything that is not beneficial to Han people."
After this man surrendered to the Northern Zhou Dynasty, he served as an aide to Yu Wenxing, Duke of Qi State. Later, when the Sui Dynasty was established, Yu Wenxing was involved in the rebellion and was executed by Yang Jian. Cui Zhen escaped by chance and disappeared.
It was not until the reign of Renshou that the Sui Dynasty received news that this man had defected to Tiele and was about to pass away, but Qibi Ge was stunned and used excuses to shirk his way.
"It's a pity," Yang Ming said with a smile, "Hebei has so many righteous people. I admire you for being able to maintain your integrity without losing your integrity."
Then, Cui Zhen went back to translate for Qibige, saying that the King of Qin was praising the Great Khan just now, saying that the Great Khan was a man who kept his oaths and was also loyal to the Sui Dynasty.
Changsun Cheng listened to these words word for word.
Next, according to the etiquette, Qibige dismounted his horse and faced the southeast, bowing three times and knocking nine times.
Later, Yang Ming and Qi Bi Ge Leng each entered the account with their translators.
This tent is open on all sides, and the edges are tied up with curtains so that people outside can see what's going on inside.
"You take the people back to Tiele, and Murong Zheyun's troops stay behind," Yang Ming took the lead.
Qibige was stunned and did not answer directly, but smiled and said: "I am willing to manage these places for the Sui Dynasty, and I hope the King of Qin can agree."
Yang Ming shook his head: "This is the land of the Sui Dynasty. It does not need anyone's help in managing it. The land you are standing on now is the territory of the Sui Dynasty. If you don't leave, you will invade my land of the Sui Dynasty."
When Cui Zhen translated Yang Ming's words to the other party, Qibige looked gloomy for a moment:
"I was invited by the Emperor of the Sui Dynasty to send troops here thousands of miles away. I surrendered all the people in the west of Tuguhun. For such merit, the King of Qin did not give any reward. It seems too harsh."
Yang Ming said calmly: "I, the Sui Dynasty, recognize you as the Khan of Tiele, and you are the one. If we think that Xue Yantuo should be the Khan of Tiele, what would you think?"
Qibige's expression changed greatly.
