"Really? Then why didn't you raise your troops earlier?" A Tubo general laughed and said, "You have to wait until the Tang people's rear army has been wiped out by us before we take action?"
"This is called the art of war!" The Turkic chief sneered: "When the Tang people conquered us, they took advantage of the heavy snow. Countless of our livestock and horses froze to death. The soldiers did it because they were unable to fight anymore. When we Turks were in their heyday, the Tang people did not He also professed himself to our Khan and begged for reinforcements, and even Emperor Taizong also accepted pledges from our Turks as allies on the banks of the Weishui River!"
"It turns out that you learned this from the Tang people. No wonder you Turks are as cowardly as the Tang people. If you can beat them, you will fight. If you can't, you will surrender!"
"You -" the Turkic chief was furious when he heard this: "How powerful are you Tubo people? Didn't you Tibetans surrender to the Tang people at the beginning, and you asked to marry the Tang people's clan daughter as the Zampu concubine?"
"So what?" The Tubo general smiled and said: "Songtsen Gampo did not surrender to the Tang people at the beginning, but the Tang country was powerful and the two sides were temporarily negotiating for peace. As for marrying the Tang clan's daughter as a concubine, Songtsen Gampo's concubine There are too many, and there is more than just a Tang Dynasty clan girl, so what’s the point?”
"Okay, don't argue!" Qin Ling stopped the argument and nodded to Ashina Daozhen, who came over: "Khan, you are here, please have a meal together!"
Ashina Daozhen snorted coldly and sat down on the right side of Qinling. Qinling personally cut off the calf's tongue with a table knife and placed it in front of Ashina Daozhen: "This cow's tongue is the fattest part of the cow. , we Tubo people always entertain the most distinguished guests with cow tongue!”
"I can't afford this!" Ashina Daozhen pushed away the dinner plate: "I, Ashina Daozhen, am just a prisoner. How can I be worthy of being an honored guest? I heard that you Tubo people put wooden shackles on prisoners, and you also If you have to do hard labor, quickly bring me the wooden shackles and put them on me!"
"Khan, why are you doing this?" A Turkic chief at the table was about to persuade, but Ashina Daozhen swept the dinner plate to the ground: "I am not your Khan, and you are not my Yehu or Teller. , Tutun, you used your sword to threaten me, turned your horse’s head to attack the Tang army, and made me betray my benefactor, how could I have the dignity to return to Chang’an?”
Ashina's scolding made the Turkic generals at the long table look at each other. A few minutes later, a Turkic officer stood up and said in a deep voice: "Our Turkic Khan is the descendant of Canglang. He led us to conquer the east and west. The grasslands are his subjects from east to west. The great Khan does not listen to anyone's orders except the gods; and since the Tang people took advantage of the snowstorm to defeat Jieli Khan, we Turks have become like the Tang people. Every time the Tang army went to war, they recruited soldiers and horses from us Turks, and the Tang people took away most of the property and lives, but we Turks got very little; the Tellers did not serve as guards for the Khan, but they Go to Chang'an to guard the emperor of the Tang Dynasty. If you are really a great descendant of Ashina, you should lead us to re-erect the tent tent on Yudujin Mountain, gather the scattered tribes, and restore the glory of the Turks!"
"Nonsense!" Ashina Daozhen was furious when he heard this: "In the beginning, Jieli Khan was arrogant and rude. He attacked his brothers and embezzled his cattle, sheep and tribesmen, thus angering the heavens. Therefore, there was a snowstorm and thick layers of snow. The snow prevented the livestock from gnawing the grass below, and thousands of livestock froze to death and starved to death. The emperor of the Tang Dynasty was ordered by heaven to punish them and defeated them. Instead of executing them, he granted them official positions and moved the Turkic tribes to Henan. (Hetao area), they provided food and clothing, and also sent troops to protect and guard against the siege of the Xueyantuo and Tiele people. In just ten years, the population and livestock had doubled compared with before the snow disaster. This was all caused by the emperor of the Tang Dynasty. The grace of the earth. The brocade on your body, the gold belt around your waist, and the titles you hold, are all not given by the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty? But because of your own ambitions, you raised an army to rebel. Aren't you afraid of the Heavenly Soldiers of the Tang Dynasty? Come, will everything turn into powder?"
After hearing Ashina Daozhen's scolding, all the Turkic generals turned pale. Since the Tang Dynasty destroyed the Turks during the Zhenguan period, the Tang army has conquered east and west and destroyed countless countries. Those who dare to raise their troops may win one or two battles. But in the end they all died and the country was destroyed. As the servants of the Tang army, these Turkic generals had heard and witnessed too many scenes like this. They were fine when they were plotting to commit trouble, but now they felt chills in their bones when they heard Ashina Daozhen's words.
"Khan's words are too much to boost other people's ambitions and destroy his own prestige!" Qin Ling laughed: "The Tang people are indeed very powerful, but they are not three-headed and six-armed people, nor are they invincible. Look, we won't fight this time. You won the fight? Since you can win the first time, you can win the second time? Are you willing to be a slave of the Tang people?"
"What a joke, you Tubo people's victory this time was just a fluke! If Guo Daifeng hadn't disobeyed military orders, how would the rear army have been defeated? Even if the rear army had been defeated, if these idiots hadn't defected, nothing would have happened to the front army. As long as they retreated When we reach the Dafeiling camp, the outcome is still uncertain!”
"What the Khan said is wrong!" Qin Ling said with a smile: "Do you know? I have been in contact with your subordinate for nearly ten years. Your subordinate's desire for self-reliance is inherent. This kind of thing will happen sooner or later. Yes. As for Guo Daifeng! How could a man like him be a general if he was Emperor Taizong of your country? After all, the Tang Dynasty was arrogant after winning many times. The master was arrogant and extravagant without knowing it. There are also kings who are waiting to be granted the title, and Zhao who is waiting to be granted the title of general!"
Ashina Daozhen was immediately speechless. As Qin Ling said, after the death of Emperor Taizong, although the Tang army still conquered east and west, opened up territories and continuously achieved military victories. However, the military administration was far behind compared to the Zhenguan period, especially in the selection of military talents and the construction of government troops, which were further and further backward. The original noble class occupied high positions by virtue of the merits of their ancestors, but there were only a few who could inherit the strategy and bravery of their ancestors. Under the command of such mediocre people, the combat effectiveness of the Tang army was weakened by the first officer. In fact, Ashina Daozhen himself is one of them, but compared to Guo Daifeng, he is more self-aware.
"Khan!" Qin Ling said with a smile: "I, Tubo, and your country are separated by the Qilian Mountains, so we have no enmity. As long as we work together, we, Tubo, can own Qinghai and the Western Regions and enjoy the benefits of trade; while your country can regain dominance over the grasslands. , isn’t it the best of both worlds!”
"What you said sounds nice!" Ashina Daozhen snorted coldly: "I have seen since I sent out troops this time. How miserable the Tuyuhun people are under the rule of you Tubo people. Everyone is emaciated, and every three cows have to be eaten. Pay the tax of two cows, six for every ten sheep, and three for every five horses. The Tang people did not ask the Turks to collect such a heavy tax. Now you have to use our power to deal with the Tang people Of course you will talk sweetly, if it is true that after you defeat the Tang people, you will probably deal with us Turks just like you dealt with the Tuyuhun people!"
This time it was Qinling's turn to be speechless. As Ashina Daozhen said, since Lu Dongzan conquered Tuyuhun, their father and son distributed the local pastures, tribes, and livestock to the Tubo military nobles who supported them. , In contrast, the situation of the Tuyuhun people has become much worse. Later, Lu Wen, the envoy of the Tang Dynasty, went to Tubo and wrote two poems in response to Tuihun in Tibet, which vividly described the tragic situation of the Tuyuhun people under the rule of Tubo.
The first song: Tui Hun'er, Tui Hun'er, how can the qi decline when the wind is strong? Don't sigh when thousands of troops of iron horses follow the slaves, and the strength is determined by the people.
The second song: Tui Hun'er, Tui Hun'er, the ice disappears and the Qinghai grass is like silk. When Emperor Mingtang lords over all nations, who will the Dragon Horse of God Island fight with? (Tuihun is another name for Tuyuhun, and Tuihuner is a nickname for the people of Tuyuhun.)
No one spoke or ate at the long table, only flies buzzed over the roasted calf. Ashina Daozhen snorted coldly. He sat at the long table with his chin raised, as if he didn't care about life and death. His mother was the daughter of Emperor Gaozu, and his father Ashina Duer asked for help when Emperor Taizong died. He died and was buried next to Zhaoling after his death. Although he is a descendant of the Ashina family, he has already formed an indissoluble bond with the Li Tang royal family. Even if the family members will be implicated and punished because of the defeat, they will have a chance to make a comeback in a few years. But if they listen to the temptation of these traitors and betray the Tang Dynasty, then they will be truly doomed, and they will only be buried underground. I have no face to see my parents again.
"Since Khan can't figure it out for a while, let's go down and think about it slowly!" Qin Ling finally said: "Come here, please go down and have a good rest, Khan, don't wait any longer!"
After Ashina Daozhen left, the atmosphere around the long table became strange. The Tubo people looked at these new allies with strange eyes, and the Turkic people had no intention of showing off their achievements in front of the Tubo people. After all, they had more worrying things now. before them.
"Besides Ashina Michizane, do you have any other backup candidates?"
"This -" everyone exchanged glances, and someone carefully replied: "Yes, there are, but they are far from him. I'm afraid I won't convince everyone!"
"Oh? Why do you say that?" Qin Ling asked.
The Turks explained that, like many ethnic groups on the grassland, the Turks are a nation that advocates "noble race". Although there are many Tiele tribes among the Turks, the successors of the Khan can only come from the Ashina clan, that is, Blue Turk. Only a few branches of the Ashina clan have the real right to inherit the throne of Khan. Take Ashina Daozhen as an example. His grandfather Chuluo Khan was Qimin Khan Ash The son of Na Ranqian, the younger brother of the first Khan Ashina Dujishi, and the brother of the last Khan Ashina Dubi.
In 620 AD, Chuluo Khan fell ill. His wife, Princess Yicheng of the Sui Dynasty, asked him to take Wushisan. Soon he died of gangrene. Princess Yicheng then chose Jieli Khan as his successor and followed the customs of Turks. , married Jieli Khan, and the Turks became mortal enemies of the emerging Tang Dynasty, paving the way for their subsequent destruction by the Tang Dynasty. Later, Jieli Khan was destroyed by the Tang Dynasty, so many Turks believed that Chuluo Khan was assassinated by Jieli Khan and Princess Yicheng, and that Jieli Khan's succession had no legitimacy at all. Ashinadur is the real successor of Chuluo Khan. In this way, Ashina Daozhen, as the successor of Ashinadur, is naturally regarded by the Turks as the first candidate for Khan. Although the Ashina clan has other branches, none of them can compare with Ashina Taoism in terms of legitimacy, prestige, and official status.
"So, there is no one else except Ashina Daozhen?" Qin Ling asked.
"That's right! If Ashina Dao is made Khan, other ministries will definitely respond together. But if it is someone else, I'm afraid we Turks will start fighting first!"
"But you have just seen that Ashina Daozhen is very loyal to the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty and is determined not to betray the Tang Dynasty. But it is no wonder that his father is willing to die for Emperor Taizong, and his mother is the princess of the Tang Dynasty. The Emperor of the Tang Dynasty is now considered a relative of him, so how could he give up all this for an illusory position as a Turkic Khan?"
After hearing Qin Ling's words, the Turkic people's faces suddenly turned pale. They had worked so hard to wait for this opportunity. Just as a glimmer of light appeared in the dream of restoring the country, Ashina Dao really persisted and drowned this dawn in darkness. Could it be that Is all their hard work an illusion after all?
"Actually, there is another way!" Qin Ling said with a smile: "It just depends on whether you are willing to do it!"
"What can we do?" the Turk asked.
"As long as Ashinado is really dead, he will no longer be the first pick, and the second pick will naturally be the first pick, right?"
"How is that possible?" The faces of the Turkic people changed greatly: "He is a descendant of the Ashina family, with noble blue blood. How can we wield a knife against him? If the Turkic people know that we killed him, they will immediately Those who turned against you!"
"What if it wasn't you who killed him, but the Tang people?"
"The Tang people killed him? How could the Tang people kill him?"
"You don't need to worry about this anymore. I will naturally find a way to get the Tang people to kill him!"
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Dafeiling camp.
"What, the Tubo people want to exchange prisoners with us? Exchange Ashina Daozhen for Gongren?" Xue Rengui asked in surprise.
"Yes! That's what the Tubo people said! They asked us to return their coach's son to them. In exchange, they are willing to return Ashina Daozhen to us!"
"What tricks are the Tubo people playing again?" It is said that it is one of the few chips in Tang Jun's hands. Even if Ashina Daozhen comes back, it will only go from a small encirclement to a large encirclement. There is not much difference.
"General manager, it seems that General Ashina Daozhen did not betray the Tang Dynasty. He should have been coerced by the Turks!" Wang Zhaotang said.
"That's for sure!" Xue Rengui trusted his colleague very much: "It seems that he is determined not to surrender, otherwise the Tubo people would not trade him for Gongren!"
I was so busy that I finally updated it before midnight. It was so hard!
