Linzhi

He Zhan entered the king's tent under the leadership of his attendants.

This is not the first time He Zhan has entered and exited the king's tent, he is already familiar with the furnishings inside.

But this time something is different.

As soon as He Zhan entered, a woman covered in blood was dragged out from the left and right, and happened to pass by him. He Zhan took a glance from the corner of his eye and recognized that the woman seemed to be a Han female slave who often served Jia Luo.

The new Khan of the Western Turks is brutal and bloodthirsty. Since the old Khan died more than a month ago, he took power, and the number of people who died under his staff has exceeded the number of two hands. Of course, because all the dead Being Han Chinese is nothing to many Turkic people.

In the past, He Zhan might have changed his color, but now, he just glanced at him, showing a slightly disgusted expression like all nobles who are high above and self-confident, avoiding the blood that was dragged out on the ground - because he I know that only such a performance is in line with my identity, and it is what Jia Luo and other Turkic nobles want to see.

Sure enough, Jia Luo laughed, his attitude was completely different from that of more than a month ago, and he even showed a little affection: "The envoy is here, sit down quickly, I will introduce you to a new friend!"

These days, according to what He Rong said, He Zhan had a quarrel with Princess Zhending from time to time, and then complained in front of Jia Luo, and even scolded Princess Zhending for being greedy, not only wanted to return to Beijing, but also wanted to have her former status, etc. Wait, according to He Rong, the common enemy will narrow the distance between the two sides.Sure enough, after a few visits, Jia Luo's attitude towards him really changed a lot. Intentionally or not, he asked He Zhan to inquire about the news in front of Princess Zhending, to test the attitude and cards of the Central Plains court.

He Zhan even told Jia Luo that the emperor did not want Princess Zhending to return to Chang'an, after all, she was the princess of the previous dynasty and had nothing to do with this dynasty, but the emperor loved her name and hoped that the envoys could welcome the princess back. Fortunately, there is a legacy left in the history of later generations, so even if the princess is really determined to go back, the imperial court will not treat her kindly.Moreover, the emperor did express his intention to marry a princess to the Western Turks, but because Moli Khan was old at that time, the court did not know who the new Khan would succeed, so he was sent to visit first or two, so that the emperor could go back His Majesty makes a decision and so on.

After the performance of this true and false play, Jia Luo has already believed it to a certain extent, and gradually relaxed his defenses against He Zhan and others, and invited him to enter and leave the king's tent many times, and held banquets and drinks.

He Zhan also found an unfamiliar face in the account: "Khan, who is this?"

The other party was dressed as a Central Plains person, obviously not a Western Turkic person.

Jia Luo: "This is the envoy sent by the Emperor of Great Liang."

He Zhan was taken aback, Great Liang?Isn't that the traitor Xiao Yu?

His complexion darkened, and he stood up abruptly: "What is the meaning of this Khan? How can I be an envoy of the celestial dynasty in the same room as the envoy of the rebels! If the Khan wants to insult my celestial dynasty, why use such a method? Forgive me for not being able to accompany you!" Already, farewell!"

"Hey!" Jia Luo stood up and pulled him back, with a rare and amiable attitude, "What do you say, we used to be a family, why are you so angry? Come, serve wine, Ben Dahan wants to meet with two envoys Drink together!"

The envoy of Liang Kingdom cupped his hands and said with a smile: "What the Great Khan said is true. They were originally born from the same root. Why are we in such a hurry? We were ordered by His Majesty to come here to celebrate the Great Khan's ascension to the throne, and we never expected to meet someone sent by Dahuai. May I ask your brother's name?"

"Xue!" He Zhan said coldly, his eyes were high above his head, and he looked disdainful of words.

He used Xue Tan's name here.

Liangguo's envoy said with a smile: "It seems that Dahuai's news is much better than ours. I have just arrived, and brother Xue has been here for many days."

Jia Luo: "They came to pick up Princess Zhending and they happened to stay to watch the ceremony."

The envoy of Liangguo smiled in surprise: "Princess Zhending? Isn't that the princess of the previous dynasty? It's rare that His Majesty Dahuai has such a heart. I think he is going to send a new princess over to make a kiss? But Dahan, forgive me, the so-called marriage is not The usual tricks used by the Central Plains people are to choose a court lady with a humble status, or canonize a side clan girl as a princess, so as to confuse her. What's the point of such a marriage? Khan, don't be fooled!"

He Zhan sneered: "I heard that Xiao Yu has a daughter, but unfortunately she is already married to Fu Nian Khan of East Turkic. According to you, Xiao Yu plans to let his daughter marry again?"

The envoy of the Kingdom of Liang laughed: "Our Majesty's daughter is indeed married, but now the position is still vacant. I heard that the Great Khan has a biological younger sister who is just young. If the Great Khan is willing, our Majesty would like to marry her in the future. Good marriage."

shameless!He Zhan cursed secretly.

Jia Luo showed an interested expression at the right time.

But He Zhan didn't ignore him and glanced at him.

For this succession ceremony, both East Turkic and Xiao Yu sent people over, as well as several small countries around the Western Regions, but Jia Luo called He Zhan over when the envoys from the Liang Kingdom arrived, and deliberately sat and watched The intent of the verbal dispute between them is very obvious. He is telling He Zhan: now there are many people who want to win over the Western Turks. If the Central Plains Dynasty refuses to give up their money to please the Western Turks, then he will fall to Xiao Yu's side. , Together with them, they will add obstacles to the Central Plains.

He Zhan has never learned these methods, but these days, under the influence of Jia Luo and the teaching of He Rong, he can draw inferences about other cases from one instance.

He had already scolded Jia Luo's shameless brother ten or eight times in his heart, but his face showed anger on purpose: "Khan, we came here as an alliance with sincerity. I was going to try my best to persuade His Majesty after I went back, and agreed to the many conditions proposed by the Great Khan, but now the Great Khan has asked me to meet these traitors and traitors, forgive me, I really can’t bear this tone, and leave!"

This time, regardless of Jia Luo's persuasion, He Zhan got up and walked away in a huff, heading straight to Princess Zhending's tent in a huff.

He Rong was playing chess with Princess Zhending in the tent, and was a little surprised when he saw He Zhan rushing in angrily.

"What's going on here?"

"Xiao Yu also sent someone here." Seven out of ten of He Zhan's anger was feigned, and he calmed down quickly after entering the tent, and he talked about what happened in front of Jia Luo just now.

He Rong smiled and said: "You did a good job in this play, Jia Luo just wanted to use Liang Guo's envoy to motivate you to give you more benefits, that's all, when you come here when you are angry, he will send someone to invite you when he turns around Go back and persuade us with good words, and we will be a little more sure that our plan will succeed tomorrow."

He Zhan: "Then do I still want to go back? Or just play my temper to the end."

Princess Zhending: "No, in that case, things will be reversed at the extreme, and it will arouse Jia Luo's murderous nature instead."

He Rong: "That's right, Jia Luo is very cruel and suspicious, and even a little bit of inappropriateness can easily arouse his suspicion. We have been planning for so long, and we must not make any mistakes at critical moments."

Maybe it's because of too much pressure, but He Zhan has relaxed recently, and is still in the mood to joke: "Third brother, I'm getting your true biography more and more now. For more than a month, Jia Luo thought I was a handless chicken." The literati with the power have never doubted it at all."

He originally thought that the third brother would tease and ridicule him after hearing this sentence, but who knew that the third brother actually stretched out his hand, touched his head, and hummed: "My Wulang has grown up and can be his own."

He Zhan caught a glimpse of Princess Zhending's funny expression, and couldn't help feeling slightly hot on his face. He hurriedly pulled the third brother's hand off: "Tomorrow's grand ceremony, third brother, do you want to attend?"

He Rong nodded: "I will follow Princess Zhending, but it doesn't matter whether I exist or not. It doesn't affect the overall situation. Tomorrow's success or failure depends entirely on you."

He is usually not a person who is hesitant to speak, but at this moment, he is a little bit speechless, because if he succeeds tomorrow, everyone will be happy, but if he fails, all of them will fall into a place of eternal doom.

There is always a discrepancy between imagination and reality. He obviously always wants to protect He Zhan behind him and prevent him from taking risks, but he always pushes him to the edge of danger.

He Zhan put his arms around his shoulders, and comforted them in turn: "Don't worry, people plan things, but God makes things happen. If a person like Jia Luo lives a few more years, I don't know how many people will die because of him. Do justice for the heavens, and the heavens will always protect me."

Princess Zhending sighed slightly: "I hope so."

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In the eyes of He Zhan and the others, Jia Luo's crimes are extremely heinous, but in Jia Luo's own opinion, he must also be a man of destiny who has been blessed by the Turkic wolf god. Sunny, cloudless?

The prairie is noisy and bustling with people coming and going. Colorful flags are hung in front of every tent, and red ribbons are tied around the necks of cattle and sheep, implying to pray for the new Khan. Although the slaves still have to do the same work, but in the On the day of the grand ceremony, the leftovers left by the nobles may be given to them with kindness. This is already a great favor to the slaves who cannot even fill their stomachs and are not as good as livestock, so they There was also a hint of joy on the tired and timid face.

The envoys from all parties have arrived, and even Princess Zhending and Lu Ji are allowed to stand beside the envoys to watch the ceremony.

Of course, the purpose of Jia Luo's doing this was not out of mercy, but just to show off his power and completely nail the two losers of the power struggle to the pillar of shame.

As an envoy of the Central Plains, He Zhan also came from the most extensive Chinese dynasty, so he deserved special treatment different from other envoys—he was placed at the forefront of all the envoys, right next to the Turkic Khan, when the Khan came from the cashmere When passing by on the woven blanket, he will meet He Zhan face to face.

Jia Luo thought that such an arrangement was the greatest courtesy to the Central Plains Dynasty, and this was also the benefit that He Zhan had gained from building a good relationship with the new Khan for more than a month.

The Liangguo envoy sent by Xiao Yu was a little dissatisfied with this, but his protest was ineffective, so he could only watch He Zhan standing in front of him, showing a proud expression to himself, feeling very depressed.

Turkic people are not good at music and dance, but the succession ceremony of the new Khan cannot be without ostentation, so the Turkic people recruited Kucha people who are good at music, and knelt on both sides of the king's tent, playing music to add to the fun.

Jia Luo specially changed into a costume today. Under such a grand attire, the originally sinister face seemed to be somewhat covered up. The tall figure was quite intimidating, and it made people think that this was the king of the king who was destined to belong to him. gas.

As he walked step by step, the Turkic nobles lowered their heads one after another, and the envoys like He Zhan also bowed to salute. Looking around, a large group of slaves and Turkic people at the bottom fell to their knees, all surrendering to this Westerner. Under the new Khan of the Turks.

The corners of Jia Luo's mouth raised slightly, he couldn't help feeling proud that the fine wine he drank last night didn't affect his clarity, his steps were still steady, and he still held the bow and arrow steadily in his hand, raising the bow and shooting towards the sky!

The geese landed with a bang!

There was a sound of exclamation and praise all around.

This is one of the ceremonies that every Turkic Khan takes office, but Jia Luo is not very satisfied, he feels that he could kill two birds with one stone.

He handed the bow and arrow to the Turkic attendant next to him, and He Zhan walked over, bent down and picked up the dead goose on the ground, with a look of shock on his face: "Khan is good at archery, this arrow actually went right through the wings of the goose! "

Jia Luo smiled complacently: "It's nothing, I can shoot a pair of shots in a row on weekdays!"

He Zhan held up the wild goose: "Ka Luo Khan's shooting skills are unparalleled, and I really admire and admire him in the Central Plains Dynasty!"

Everyone's eyes also fell on the wild goose, and the voice of praise was everywhere.

The envoy of Liangguo felt that He Zhan was really flattering, it was really contemptible for him to put down his dignity so far.

But Jia Luo enjoyed He Zhan's flattery very much. He Zhan personally handed over the wild goose with both hands: "I suggest that Da Khan hang this wild goose high, so that all Turkic people and envoys from all over the world can see Da Khan." martial arts!"

People from the Central Plains are so flattering, they could drown a camel in honey when they said good things. Jia Luo was deeply aware of this, but he didn't stop He Zhan's behavior. Attendant: "Do as he says."

The attendant was about to come forward to pick up the wild goose, but He Zhan suddenly threw the wild goose in his face. The attendant was caught off guard, and the whole face was slapped by the wild goose, and he stepped back a few steps, with a dazed expression on his face, not knowing what happened. what happened.

It was too late to say it, but it was so fast, He Zhan had already jumped up, with a cold light in his hand, and rushed towards Jia Luo!