Datang Lingnan King

351 The Great War 21
"Mo Heshe (Turkic official position), it's not good! Mo Heshe, it's not good!" Qibi Heli, the chief of the Qibi tribe, broke into the big tent in shock, and said loudly to Ashina.

"What happened to Patriarch Qibi?" Ashina asked gently, looking at the young patriarch whom he valued very much.

"Mo Heshe, it's not good. Just now the messenger came to report that Shazhou was defeated, and Siyehu Khan committed suicide!" Qibi Heli said in shock.

"What?" Ashina exclaimed in surprise.

"I knew it, I knew it. I opposed it all the way back then, but it's still the same. Siyehu has harmed us Turks!" Ashina Nisha burst into tears, muttered to himself, and then screamed to the sky.

"Mo Heshe, what should we do now?" Qibi Heli asked in a panic.

"Shazhou was defeated, and Yizhou was definitely not captured. They are all doomed. Now we Turks are powerless to stop Datang. Now Datang must have entered the tribe." Ashina Niguo forced himself to calm down , analyzed carefully.

"What should we do? How about we retreat? It's still too late." Qibi Heli said anxiously, rubbing his hands together.

"Retreating back now, we can only keep our clansmen temporarily. If we want to be safe and sound, the only way is...surrender!" Ashina Nishi said with a concentrating gaze.

Ashina has been to Chang'an many times, so he naturally understands the gap with Datang, and he has always had much ambition, otherwise he would not support Si Yehu's superiority.

"Surrender?" Qibi Heli didn't expect Ashina to give such an answer, and asked dumbfounded.

"That's right, it's surrender. A certain person went to Chang'an to pay homage to the Tang Emperor last year. He saw that the Eastern Turks lost their minds. Now they live in western Liaoning and live a very good life. They are no different from ordinary Tang people. When I surrender, although I lose power, I can Guarantee the well-being of the tribe.

Don't worry about white disasters in winter, and don't worry about wolves in summer, and you can guarantee not to be wiped out. "Ashi Nani said affirmatively, as if giving himself a determination.

"Qibi all listened to Mohe's assignment to you. You are a wise man of the Turkic people, and He Li also believes in you." Qibi Heli said seriously, believing in what this elder he had always respected said very much.

"It's not too late, I'm going to appease the tribe, you prepare some gifts, and go to Hetao County with you tomorrow to meet the Tang army commander.

If we hurry up, the old family members will die less. " Ashina stood up, said firmly, and then separated with Qibi Heli to prepare.

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Early the next morning, Ashina took Qibi Heli and dozens of personal guards, and drove dozens of high-quality war horses to Hetao County.

After reporting his intention, Ashina and his party were brought into the city, where they met unexpected people.

Originally, he thought that Zhang Gongjin was the only one guarding this place, but when he entered the Dudu's mansion, he found that Li Jing was also here.

Ashina has been to Chang'an many times, and has sworn vows with Li Shimin. Of course, he knew the most powerful commander in the Tang Dynasty, so he couldn't help being surprised, and secretly rejoiced.

It didn't take a day or two for the two sides to fight. Of course he knew all the generals in Hetao. Being able to see Li Jing meant that the reinforcements from the Tang Dynasty had arrived. If he made a decision late, it would be difficult to escape back.

"I have seen the two princes!" Ashina wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and saluted respectfully.

"Is it okay for Mo He to come here?" Li Jing had a relationship with Ashina and was also an acquaintance, smiling and bowing his hands in return.

"Thanks to the great blessing of the Duke, Ashina is fine!" Ashina said with a wry smile.

"This time the Turks were instigated by others to offend the Tang Dynasty. They have already found out and realized their mistakes. They are willing to submit to the Tang Dynasty and never betray!" Ashina said honestly before Li Jing asked.

"I'm afraid I will disappoint you, Mo Heshi. Datang does not accept submission now, but only accepts joining, becoming a part of Datang, and accepting management of Datang." Li Jing invited Ashina to sit down and said.

From Li Jing's words, Ashina heard how confident the Tang Dynasty was, and quickly said: "This is because I didn't explain it clearly. We joined the Tang Dynasty for the same reason as the East Turks and Huihe, and accepted the governance of the Tang Dynasty."

"Don't blame Mo He, I really can't decide this matter, I need you to go to Chang'an to face the saint and make a statement." Of course, Li Jing would not be brave, disturbing Li Shimin's subjugated elegance, and explained with words.

"It doesn't matter, I will go to Chang'an today, but please don't attack our tribe, the Turks have died so many young people, I am afraid that many people will die this winter, please have mercy." Ashina Ni Whose eyes were weeping, begging bitterly.

"This matter is enough for me to make the decision. It's just that this is a big matter and so many soldiers are dispatched. Mo Heshi, you have to give a guarantee and ask someone to give an explanation to the soldiers." Li Jing said awkwardly.

Ashina hesitated for a moment and asked, "I don't know what guarantee the Duke needs?"

"I can give an order not to attack the Turkic tribes, but Mo Heshi needs you to send someone back to explain that you must not have any hostile actions against Datang, or after the beginning of spring, Datang will definitely take revenge for this Turkic invasion.

In order to show sincerity, the Hetao Turkic army needs to attack Xue Yantuo as a forward. Of course, it is not for you to be sacrificed. Datang will also send troops. As long as you are sincerely attacking, Datang will also attack. "Li Jing explained in detail.

Ashina Niyu thought for a little longer this time, then nodded and agreed: "I understand what you mean, Duke, so I will arrange for my younger brother to go back to the tribe to appease the tribe, and I will go to Chang'an to make a statement in person.

As for the dispatch of troops, Qibi Heli, the chief of the Qibi tribe, will lead the troops to follow your arrangement, the Duke of the Kingdom. You are the god of the army, so naturally it is up to you to decide. "

"That's very good. Mo He can let you go without worry. As long as you wait sincerely, I will also play a sage and help the Turkic tribes this winter." Li Jing accepted Ashina's compliment and said with a smile.

"Thank you, Duke!" Ashina once again solemnly thanked him, and even Qibi Heli, who was next to him, had a calm expression when he heard that he was going to rescue the tribe, showing no hostility.

"You don't have to be polite, Mo Heshe. Since you decided to join the Great Tang, everyone is your own family. The Holy One treats all people equally, regardless of their nationality. You will naturally understand this in the future." Li Jing waved his hand and said.

"I naturally believe this, and I'm ashamed to say it, General Zhishisili has persuaded me many times, but I have never made up my mind.

As for the invasion of the Tang Dynasty this time, it was Khan Siyehu who was provoked by the Cui family and insisted on going his own way. His subordinates said that he was mild and could not be dissuaded, which caused countless deaths and injuries to everyone. It is really sad. " Ashina said truthfully with sadness.

(End of this chapter)