Memoirs of the Heavenly Khan

Chapter 522 I'm not used to him like this.

The Rouran royal court.

With a great battle imminent, the entire royal court was filled with a tense and ominous atmosphere.

After years of conquest, the Rouran controlled the Seven Rivers region and infiltrated the Central Plains region. More than a dozen countries that were originally loyal to the Hephthalites chose to submit to the Rouran.

Inside the large tent, there was no fine wine or dancing girls, only warriors who had survived the battles and bloodshed.

Anagui, seated at the head of the group, looked at the vassals of different skin colors and complexions in the tent, all now loyal to the Rouran, and felt a surge of pride.

"After we occupied Yibo Sea, the Persians also won victories in the war. The Hephthalites were driven to the brink of despair by us. A great battle that would determine the ownership of the Western Regions was about to begin."

Despite his excitement, Anagui remained very cautious.

If they win this decisive battle, they will occupy the entire Western Regions. If the Hephthalites win, their expansion will come to a halt. And, perhaps, the Rouran will even be pushed back.

"All departments must be of one mind and must not start any fighting."

After Anagui finished speaking, his subordinates in the tent erupted in a fierce shout.

Their morale is high.

The Rouran's westward expansion was also a process of continuous conquest and assimilation.

In this process, each tribe that chose to pledge allegiance could gain enormous benefits amidst the triumphant cries of war.

If they win, the Rouran will become the next Hephthalite Empire, controlling the Western Regions and the Silk Road.

They will also be the masters of each city-state.

"Khan, Tuyuhun Yaren has arrived!"

"What is he here for?"

"He came with a letter from Ohno Sō."

"Let them in."

Anagui returned to the throne, with over a hundred retainers lined up on both sides, clearing the path from the tent gate to the throne.

From the moment Tuyuhun Yaren entered the tent, he felt immense pressure.

After all, putting aside the atmosphere inside the royal tent, just being stared at by over a hundred pairs of eyes would put anyone under pressure.

Tuyuhun Yaren, being a professional, maintained his manners even in such an environment, approaching Anagui and bowing.

"Khan!"

"What did Ohno Sawa send you here for?"

Although Anagui showed no expression on his face, he was extremely concerned in his heart.

"The Khan's brother, the Heavenly Khan, Prince Li Shuang, has sent me with a letter of state, wishing the Khan good fortune in battle, defeating the Hephthalites, and restoring peace to the people of the Western Regions."

Anagui was surprised when he heard this.

Ohno Sawa is actually this kind-hearted?
No matter how turbulent Anagui's heart was, he remained completely calm on the surface.

The others in the main tent, however, did not do so and began to discuss among themselves.

Apart from the old followers who followed Anagui on his western expedition and knew the inside story, the other Gaoche, Turkic and other tribes who surrendered had no idea that Anagui had a sworn brother.

It sounds like they have a good relationship.

Hearing the commotion in the tent, Anagui glanced at the prime minister, Tutujia, standing to the side.

The other party lashed the drum with a whip, and with a resounding thud, the tent fell silent instantly.

"Give me the official letter!"

Anagui received the letter of state from Tuyuhun Yaren, but Tuyuhun Yaren did not stop.

"Your sworn brother hopes that after you defeat the Hephthalites, you will bring peace to the Western Regions, open up trade routes, and establish a brotherly alliance to jointly protect the safety of the people under your rule."

Anagui narrowed his eyes as he looked at the letter of state.

In this letter, Li Shuang's wording did not contain any intention of bullying or arrogance.

For a moment, Anagui was speechless.

There was no other reason than that Anagui couldn't understand what Li Shuang was trying to do.
This isn't like him at all!

Ohno Sou, what are you up to?!

"I understand the messenger's meaning."

Anagui had Tuyuhun Yaren brought away and given a grand reception. This incident did not affect the pre-battle mobilization meeting; the war machine continued to turn.

However, as the crowd left, Anagui picked up the letter again and began to study it word by word, becoming increasingly annoyed with each reading.

"Ohno Sō, what exactly do you mean?"

……

After Ashina Tumen returned to his tent, his wife, Princess Ami of Rouran, noticed that he seemed restless and even lacked appetite, so she asked him:

"Why do you look like this after returning from Father Khan's golden tent? Do you have your favorite roasted mutton today?"

Ashina Tumen looked at Yujiulü Ami and asked:

"Who do you think that King of Qin is?"

Upon hearing the words "King of Qin," Ah Mi's smile vanished, and her eyes even began to dart away.

Ashina Tumen, completely oblivious to his wife's unusual behavior, continued:
"When I first went to Yinshan with my clan, I was chosen by the King of Qin and married to you. At that time, I only thought he was a great king with all-seeing eyes."

Ashina Tumen was pouring out his heart, and Ami was listening quietly.

"Over the years, I have followed the Khan in his campaigns across the north and south, and I have come to realize how formidable this King of Qin is. To force such a great monarch as the Khan to the Western Regions is no small feat. Yet today, he has sent an envoy to make peace with the Khan. I cannot understand this."

What don't you understand?

"The Hephthalites are allies of the King of Qin, while the Rouran are his enemies. Why is the King of Qin celebrating the victory of his enemies?"

Ah Mi listened with some sadness and said softly:
"The King of Qin has no allies in his heart."

Ashina Tumen understood immediately upon hearing this casual remark.

"I understand!"

Ah Mi opened her eyes wide and looked at her husband with a face full of curiosity.

"For the King of Qin, who wins is not important. As long as the ruler of this land can maintain the stability of the trade routes and allow merchants from the Western Regions to bring wealth to Guanzhong and take away silk, that is enough."

Ashina Tumen stood up, somewhat excited.

"Thank you, Ah Mi. I will go and tell Khan Qin about my intentions."

Ah Mi looked at her husband and quickly advised him:

"wait!"

"Why?"

"Your father is the ruler, and you are the subject. He hasn't figured it out yet, but you have. You must know the advantages and disadvantages involved."

Ashina Tumen shook his head at his wife's reminder.

"Even the greatest monarch is destined to be unable to do everything, which is why he needs the help of his subjects. The Khan is a wise monarch, so how could he be jealous of the talents of his subjects?"

Just then, the Golden Tent envoy arrived, and Anagui wanted to see Tumen.

Ah Mi reminded him again:
"Listen to me, if Father Khan says he hasn't figured it out, you must not say it."

Ashina Tumen looked at his wife and finally nodded.

……

Not long after Ashina Tumen left, Tuyuhun Yaren came to visit Ami with gifts.

"What does the King of Qin want from this letter of state?"

"Your Majesty's intentions are beyond the comprehension of your subjects."

Ah Mi, however, was filled with anger, completely unlike Ashina Tumen.

"The Rouran ruler often thinks of returning east, and still has a large number of former Rouran officials supporting him. However, the various tribes in the Western Regions who have submitted to him do not want to leave the Western Regions. The King of Qin sent this letter to the state in order to sow discord between the former Rouran officials and the various tribes in the Western Regions."

"The princess is intelligent!"

"you!"

"The king said that if the princess does not wish to engage in the affairs of the spies, he will not force her."

Ah Mi bit her lip and said:

Tell him I will not break my promise, and I hope he will not either!

……

(End of this chapter)