The Passionate Guns of Sui and Tang Dynasties

Chapter 458 Provocation, naked provocation!
Of course Li Yuan knew that the current Datang not only had Yang Yong as an enemy, they also had another formidable enemy, the Turks, the Baoshou Communist Party and the Western Turks.

In fact, it was not just the Tang Dynasty. As early as the Sui Dynasty or even earlier, Turkic cavalry continued to go south, burning, killing and looting the soldiers and civilians of the Central Plains.Every time the Turkic iron cavalry went south, in addition to murder and arson, and looting property, they also robbed people, plundered a large number of Han people and tortured them as slaves. Their heinous crimes were even worse than robbers.

The Second Emperor Wen Yang of the Sui Dynasty fought with them frequently during his reign for decades.Later, Sun Sheng (the father of Changsun Wuji), the minister of the Sui Dynasty and the general of chariots and cavalry, offered advice to Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty. It was still the Western Turks, and their iron cavalry still went south repeatedly, violating the Chengda Sui territory.

Before the founding of the Tang Dynasty, Li Yuan took his children and led the army to beat the Chinese Communists to the ground. Unexpectedly, the Western Turks came to stab them again.

On the surface this time it was a marriage proposal, but it was actually a provocation, because according to the customs of the Han people, if the Western Turks really planned to make peace with the Tang Dynasty, their Khan Tong Gabi should send an envoy to make peace first, that is, send a matchmaker first, and Li Yuan agreed After that, they could let the Turkic prince come to the door.Now that this marriage has not yet been written down, there is no reason why the son-in-law directly proposes to the old man's house. Isn't this a forced marriage?
But Li Yuan knew very well that if he refused, the Western Turks would definitely use this as an excuse to start a war with Datang.

Li Yuan has experienced hundreds of battles, and he is not afraid of fighting the Turks, but he can't do it right now. All the generals in the court who are used to fighting have sent to conquer Yang Yong and Han Dongguo. The Tang Dynasty is empty and lacks major generals. division?

Li Yuan felt that this was a serious matter, so he hurriedly sent an order to be promoted to the palace for discussion.All civil and military officials looked at each other in blank dismay when they heard this, and no one dared to speak.King Chai Shen of Julu County (father of son-in-law Chai Shao, after the founding of the Tang Dynasty, Li Yuan made him the county king, the position of a doctor, and a first-rank official residence) came out of the class and knelt down to salute: "Your Majesty, I have a book to play."

Li Yuan has always admired the Chai family father and son, not only because Chai Shao married his second daughter Li Xiuning, Princess of Pingyang.It's also because Li Yuan and Chai Shen have been connected with each other for a long time. They were close friends in the Sui Dynasty, held high positions, had the same official spirit, and shared the same goals.Later, the Chai family father and son also made great contributions to the Tang Dynasty.Therefore, even though Li Yuan was the founding king of the Tang Dynasty, he had a high opinion of his in-laws.

Seeing that Chai Shen had knelt down, Li Yuan quickly leaned over and left his seat, asked the eunuch to help him up, and said with a smile on his face, "I don't know what Chai Gong has to say, let's play it."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Chai Shen stood up after thanking her, expressing her approval of the marriage, and suggested that Li Yuan marry Princess Yihe to Tong Kebi.

Of course Li Yuan understood Chai Shen's intentions. Princess Yihe was born in a concubine. If this marriage is completed, it can temporarily appease the Turks and relieve Tang's urgent needs.

Li Yuan thought for a while and shook his head: "What Chai Gong said is wrong. The Turks didn't really ask for marriage this time, but came to find an excuse to provoke. Proposing without a matchmaker is an insult to my Tang Dynasty. As Chai Gong said, I If I agree to this marriage, I can put down my face, and I don’t need to talk about Datang’s dignity, but this matter is absolutely endless. They will push forward and make unreasonable demands. Therefore, giving him Princess Yihe is a decision. Not the best policy."

Chai Shen felt that although what Li Yuan said was reasonable, he still said with great concern: "Your Majesty has learned a lesson. But if I don't agree to this marriage, the Turks will definitely not let it go. In a few days, the Tang Dynasty and the Turks will definitely fight. The battle between Tang and Yang Yong was fruitless, the outcome is uncertain, and the Turkic re-emergence of troops violated the mirror, and the Great Tang was in danger."

One sentence mentioned Li Yuan's sore spot, and he was worried about it. After pondering for a long time, Li Yuan asked the officials: "How strong is the Western Turk? How many princes does the Khan have?"

"Qizou Your Majesty, in terms of strength, the Western Turks are not inferior to the ****. At present, the Turkic Great Khan Tong Gabi has two sons, the eldest son is Tong Kebi, and the second son Tong Fang Bi is the concubine Ladan Empress Born. King Khan Tonggabi also has a cousin named United Chan, four members of their family are brave and good at fighting, and they all hold heavy soldiers, firmly ruling the military and political power of Western Turks."

"Yes!" As soon as the minister said this, Li Yuan's eyes lit up and he paid attention. He knew that many children of the same mother were fighting openly and secretly for power. up.Just use the matter of getting married to cause strife within their family, so that they can kill each other and have no time to violate the border.When I am free, I will deal with these bastards.

In terms of playing tricks, Li Yuan can be said to be a master of masters.After Chai Shen knew Li Yuan's plan, he sighed secretly in his heart.

A few days later, Li Yuan, who made up his mind to pay attention, grandly received the great prince of Western Turks in the Golden Palace. In front of all civil and military officials, Tong Kebi saluted Li Yuan first, and then explained the purpose of his visit.

Li Yuan saw that this guy was big and thick, his face seemed to be drilled out of a clay nest, the black was bright, and his eyes were like copper ling, but it was not black, but green.Her hair was curled up in a style that even a barber in the 21st century could hardly do, with her mouth curled up, she stood there arrogantly waiting for Li Yuan's reply.

Li Yuan smiled and said: "Thank you King Khan for your kindness. Your Excellency has taken a fancy to the princesses of Tang Dynasty, which is also their blessing. However, although I have many daughters, most of them are married and established. Only one Princess Yihe is still single. But Unfortunately, a few days ago, the second prince, Tong Fangbi, came to propose marriage, and I have already made the decision to agree to this marriage. Alas, I am really regretful." At this point, Li Yuan shook his dragon robe with both hands, feeling helpless. shape.

Tong Kebi's eyes widened even more when he heard it, and thought to himself, is it true or not?How did I not know about this?Xiao Fangzi should be damned, I'm the eldest prince, he's just the second prince, if he dares to fight me for a beauty first, I've wanted to deal with him a long time ago, I'll talk about it when I go back!
Thinking of this, he pretended to smile without laughing: "Hahaha...Your Majesty is too polite. Since my younger brother is the first to ascend, it is also a good thing. I have heard that there are many experts in the Tang Dynasty, such as Li Yuanba, the king of Xifu Yue, and Yu Chigong, the general in soap robe. There are father and son of the Luo family who are known as invincible guns, and I have long wanted to see them. However, I also know that Datang is currently fighting with Yang Yong, and these people are all away. I don’t want to force others to make things difficult. Presumably this capital is a hidden dragon and crouching tiger Yes, I came here rashly this time, and dare to ask Your Majesty to send a master out to practice a few times of spear and horse martial arts, so that I can slap you, this trip is not in vain, I wonder if I am a blessed person?"

Tong Kebi said these words seemingly politely, but his eyes were contemptuous, and there was arrogance and disdain between the lines, and he shook his head, as if there was no one else, and yelled loudly on the mountain in the golden hall, shaking the hall to buzz.

Provocation, this is naked provocation!

However, Li Yuan knew that this comparison was by no means a good thing.Li Yuan can see that it doesn't need to be introduced and flattered by others.

Li Yuan is very accurate in seeing people, because he is the emperor on horseback. His dragon robe and the dragon chair he sat on were not obtained by fighting with his father, but by sitting on the horse and holding a knife in the palm of the horse. He can be called an expert in this set.

Therefore, with the eyes of a martial artist, he saw that this man was born fierce, as strong as a bull, with two eyes like lightning, radiating fierce light, and walking like a smashing ram. Let ordinary warriors come out to wield swords and guns, I'm afraid they won't be able to fool him, and they will be ridiculed by him and become a laughing stock.

But although there were many civil and military men in the Manchu Dynasty, there were no good generals, and those who could kill and fight were not in the capital. I couldn't take off my dragon robe and mount a horse to show him kung fu. Who should I send?
When Li Yuan was looking around and being in a dilemma, one of the civil and military officials became angry.This person came out of class, shook his clothes and robe, knelt down and saluted: "Your Majesty, I am not talented, and I am willing to walk a few times in front of the Turkic prince."

When Li Yuan saw this person, his worries turned into joy.

(End of this chapter)