Emperor Zhenguan

Chapter 698 The State of Yanqi
Su Shichang didn't stay in Gaochang for a long time because of his sacred mandate, he did a little self-cultivation for three days to replenish supplies for the journey, and soon after Su Shichang led the mission to Yanqi.

In the Western Regions, the mountains are high and the roads are far away, and it is often accompanied by wind and sand. After traveling for half a month, Su Shichang gradually entered the territory of Yanqi.

This country is recorded as Yanqi in the history books of the Central Plains, and it is also called Agni country and Wuqi country locally.Adjacent to Gaochang in the east and Kucha in the west, it is a transit city on the Silk Road.Because of this, Su Shichang also met many Tang merchants or Western Region merchants along the way.

When these people saw the flag of the Tang army, they almost subconsciously approached behind the embassy, ​​doing nothing else, thinking that 'it's good to enjoy the shade under the big tree'.

The merchants are rich, which naturally makes local bandits rampant.The wars in the Western Regions were not as stable and prosperous as the Central Plains.There is a risk of loss of wealth and death when dealing with merchants.Following the Tang Dynasty mission team, I always feel more at ease.

For some merchants who intentionally approached to please, Su Shichang did not put on airs and ordered people to drive them away. Instead, he chatted with them in his spare time to learn about the Western Regions.It was beneficial to have some exchanges, and I learned a lot about Yanqi.

Outside the city of King Yanqi, the soldiers and horses of the Ashinah tribe of Western Turkistan quickly discovered the huge flow of people, and quickly dispatched a team of cavalry to intercept it.

After asking about the reason, they learned that Su Shizhang was the mission of the Tang Dynasty, and the Western Turkic cavalry dared not neglect, so they immediately reported to the superior.

Not long after, Ashina and Ershe, Ashina's younger brothers, greeted the envoys of the Tang Dynasty in person.

"The envoys of the Shang Kingdom are here, and we can't help but be overjoyed. If there is any negligence, please forgive me." Ashina and Russia kept their posture very low, following the etiquette of the Tang people, and speaking It's a hot-mouthed Central Plains mandarin.

Now the Great Tang Vega has joined the sea, and the tribes of the northern grasslands have long become the first empire in the world.In the past, the Western Turks could not take advantage of the Eastern Turks, and they were often beaten up by the brothers in the east.

After learning that the Tang army had destroyed the Eastern Turks, the awe in my heart was naturally transferred to Datang.In addition, the Western Turks are now split, so they treat Tang envoys with great respect.

In fact, the West Turks really can't compare with the East Turks' herd of cattle.I don't know if it's because one side supports the other side. Since the Western Turkic royal court moved to the Western Regions, they can no longer defeat the Eastern Turks.They seem to have suffered from the disease of a small country in the Western Regions, and they can only dominate the Western Regions. Once they go out, they have little chance of winning against the Tang Army and the Eastern Turks.

Historically, after the demise of the Eastern Turks, the surviving Yugushe, the younger brother of the Turkic Khan Shibobi, fled to the Western Regions with some soldiers and horses.

Now, there is no such person as Yugushe.

"It's easy to say, easy to say, no wonder." Su Shichang cupped his hands with a smile.

He stretched out his hand not to hit the smiling face, facing Ashina and Ershe's lowered posture, Su Shichang naturally would not hold it.

"Envoy please!"

"Please."

With Ashina and Ershe together, Su Shichang gradually approached Yanqi King City.

Yanqi State, seventy miles south of Baishan Mountain and five thousand eight hundred miles east of Chang'an, was the old state of the Han Dynasty.His king's surname is Long, and his first name is Tuqi.The capital is two miles away, and there are nine cities in the country, with more than a thousand victorious soldiers. The country is small and the people are poor, and the country has no rules and dimensions.Its customary worship of Buddhist scriptures is similar to that of Brahmans, and the ceremony of marriage is similar to that of Huaxia.

This record was heard by Su Shichang from his colleagues who had been to Yanqi.When he approached Yanqi, he found that this record was not detailed.

For example, in the country of Yanqi, the king's city is seven miles away on a Saturday, and the west is surrounded by mountains. The road is dangerous and easy to defend.

This is what he saw with his own eyes. The Yanqi country is not a simple nomadic country, they also have land suitable for farming.

After entering the city, Su Shichang saw the people of Yanqi, who were different from the people of the Tang Dynasty, wearing felt velvets, with their hair cut off and without scarves.

On its main street, it is chaotic and disorderly, with the flow of people coming and going, although it is lively, it is very chaotic.Looking at the items for sale, there are many fresh fruits, such as grapes, pears, and jujubes.

Although it is poor, it is still acceptable in this wild and barren land.

Along the way, Ashina and Ershe arranged for Mr. Su to live in a luxurious courtyard, and then entered the palace without stopping, and told his elder brother Ashina.

When he saw Ashina Nishi, Yanqi King Long Tuqi was reporting the battle ahead.Although Long Tuqi is the king of Yanqi, in front of Ni Shu, he is a foreign minister.Although there are few soldiers and horses in Yanqi's country, Longtuqi can also control them, but when the mud comes, he becomes a foil.

"Why are you here?" Ashina asked, "But Heli is calling?"

Ashina shook his head with Russia, "No, he is an envoy from the Tang Dynasty."

"Tang envoy?" Ashina stood up suddenly, with a look of joy in surprise.

"Yes, it's Tang envoy." Ashina confirmed with Ershe.

"What are they here for?"

Ashina said embarrassingly to Russia: "The messenger said that he only explained to you."

Hearing this, Ashina laughed dumbly, "That's right, let's do it, you go and pick him up into the palace quickly, I'll see him now."

"Khan is wrong." Long Tuqi interrupted.

"What's wrong?" Mu Ni asked.

Long Tuqi explained: "Khan, Tang Envoy must have had a hard time coming all the way, so we might as well see you the next day."

Hearing this, Ni Shu thought about it and thought it was right, then said: "Tong Russia, take good care of Tang Envoy on my behalf, I will see him tomorrow."

"Yes." Ashina and Rushe withdrew.

Ashina looked at Long Tuqi, "Why don't you let me see Tang Envoy right now?"

Although Long Tuqi's explanation was fine, Ashina still felt that this answer was not Long Tuqi's original intention.

Long Tuqi didn't hide anything, and said directly: "Khan, you sent people to Chang'an to ask to marry the princess of the Tang Dynasty clan, but the emperor of the Tang Dynasty refused because of the civil strife in Western Turks. I have never specially sent envoys here, this time Tang envoys came here, I am afraid that it is not easy, or there is something to ask for."

Hearing this, Ashina fell into deep thought.

Since the war between him and Heli, both sides have sent envoys to Chang'an to ask for the marriage of the princess of the Tang Dynasty clan, hoping to form an alliance with the Tang Dynasty.However, they were all rejected by the emperor of the Tang Dynasty.

The reason is simple, because of civil strife in Western Turks, they do not marry clan daughters.

"What you said makes sense." Ashina turned confused and said, "However, what can they ask me for?"

Long Tuqi said awkwardly: "I mean, I'm afraid the Tang Dynasty has demands on us."

Hearing this, Ashina paused, pursed his lips, turned and sat down.

"Let's talk about the power thing."

"Yes."

Compared with the helpless and depressing Tang Shi, Ashina still felt that the force that wanted to kill him was easier to deal with.

Although the Tang Dynasty is far away, it is not something he can offend.

Those distant cousins ​​from the East Turks all died at the hands of the Tang people. He didn't think he could beat the Tang people.

Even if Tong Yehu Khan is here, it won't work.

Hearing Long Tuqi's speculation, Ni Shu really didn't have the heart to think about Lili, so he started a brainstorm and thought about the reason why Tang Envoy came to see him.

But after much deliberation, he couldn't think of why.

Long Tuqi saw Ni Shi's distress, and explained: "Khan, no matter what the Tang people ask for, don't worry too much. We are far away from the mountains and roads of the Tang Dynasty, and he can't threaten us."

"I wish." Ni Er sighed.

He did not dare to offend Tang Chao at this time.

Long Tuqi looked at the worried figure, feeling very melancholy in his heart.The Western Turks are already the kings and kings of these small countries in the Western Regions, but the Tang Dynasty far in the east is the real overlord.

When only one envoy came, Khan was full of worries and difficulties.

(End of this chapter)