With Khan Jie Li's ring, the old sheepskin was even more devoted to Yin Shisan and Zhang Zhongjian, and he did everything he could to help them along the way.
As they drew closer to the Turkic tent, the old sheepskin came to Yin Shisan's side and said,"Sir, I should leave."
"Oh?"
Facing Yin Shisan's puzzled gaze, the old sheepskin said,""Further ahead, over a mountain, is the plain where the king's tent is located. You and Lord Zhang can reach it safely. For the sake of the Khan's orders, I'm going to take a small path to contact our people.”
Yin Shisan thought for a while before nodding at the old sheepskin and asking,""If I wanted to find you, how would I do it?”
The old sheepskin chuckled." Don't worry, my lord. Once I leave, from the moment you enter the main tent, our people will be by your side at all times. One of them will protect your safety, and the other will keep you updated.”
Yin Shisan replied, but the old sheepskin continued,"" In addition, our people will also constantly monitor those who can influence the fate of the Khagan. As you said, if they intend to elect a new Khagan regardless of the safety of the Khagan, then we…"
Whoosh!
The old goatskin made a hand gesture on his neck, and a cold light flashed in his eyes. At this moment, Yin Shisan could feel the murderous aura emanating from him.
"Good. We'll be in the open, and you'll be in the dark. We'll act together to ensure the cooperation between the Great Tang and the Turks and the safety of the Jie Li Khagan.”
The old goatskin nodded loyally and walked over to say a few words to the other Turks. Those people were originally the guards of the city lord of Black Water City and were familiar with the old sheepskin. When they heard that he was leaving, they all stood up to send him off.
"Giddyup!"
Yin Shisan and Zhang Zhongjian stood together and watched the old sheepskin gallop away. "Zhongjian, we're the only ones left now," Yin Shisan said.”
"Are you afraid?" Zhang Zhongjian glanced at Yin Shisan with disdain in his eyes.
Yin Shisan raised an eyebrow." What do you mean by afraid? I'm just telling you to be prepared for battle at any time.”
"Hmph, you don't have to say that."
Zhang Zhongjian paused for a moment before he walked to the side and leaned against a rock to rest.
Yin Shisan was speechless. He couldn't beat Zhang Zhongjian, so he could only let Zhang Zhongjian 'humiliate' him. He swore in his heart," Just you wait. I'll kill a few powerful people and take their skills. I'll kill you."”
……
The Turkic royal tent was located to the south of the mountain. In front of it was a meandering river, behind it was a mountain range that reached into the clouds, and between the mountain and the river was a fertile grassland.
This land could satisfy the needs of the Turkic royal family for at least three months. After three months, they would move up the river to the next place.
The main tent was not a city. It was more like a village. It was made up of countless military tents, and it had a radius of 800 meters.
The Khagan's tent was at the back, near the foot of the mountain. It was placed on a five-meter-high platform, and it occupied a radius of 50 meters. It was like a large palace.
Yin Shisan remembered that in the past, the Turkic Khagan lived in ordinary tents. The popularity of palace-style buildings was probably the result of them learning from the Central Plains dynasties.
"It looks like we'll be able to see the Turkic capital soon.”
Yin Shisan and Zhang Zhongjian followed the Turkic soldiers who had escorted them through the main tent and soon arrived in front of the Khagan's tent.
From a closer look, Yin Shisan realized that the Khagan's tent on the five-meter-high platform was actually made up of countless smaller military tents. However, they were connected together without any gaps in the middle, so it looked like a whole.
The two of them dismounted and waited quietly under the platform.
A soldier who had escorted Yin Shisan and Zhang Zhongjian came forward and said something to the imperial guard who was holding an iron halberd. Then, he handed over a bag of coins. The latter grinned and hurriedly ran up to the platform to deliver the message.
"Zhongjian, you saw it, right?" Yin Shisan came to Zhang Zhongjian's side." The Turks not only learned our architecture, but they also learned our bad habit of accepting bribes.”
"Humph!" Zhang Zhongjian snorted coldly." Meat eaters are despicable.”
As he spoke, he gave Yin Shisan a disdainful look. "I've never accepted any bribes," Yin Shisan said helplessly.”
"Those in power are birds of a feather."
Yin Shisan could only smile bitterly.
At this moment, the sound of footsteps could be heard from the platform. Yin Shisan looked up and saw a middle-aged man in a wide robe leading ten Cai Nu and ten delicate youths down the stairs.
"May I ask who is the envoy from Zhongyuan?”
The man opened his mouth and spoke fluent Chinese.
Yin Shisan saw that he was not a Turkic, so he took a step forward and cupped his hands."I am Yin Shisan, an envoy from the Great Tang of the Central Plains.”
The wide-robed man hurriedly bowed to the ground, performing an ancient ritual from the Spring and Autumn Period.
Yin Shisan had no choice but to follow his example and bow to him. The two of them hesitated for a long time before standing up together.
"I am Wang Chang, the ceremonial officer. I am here to welcome Lord Yin and this…"
Wang Chang looked at Zhang Zhongjian who was standing behind Yin Shisan and was shocked by his sharp gaze. His voice stopped abruptly.
"Ah, he's my family. He's responsible for my safety.”Yin Shisan hurriedly explained. At the same time, he turned around and glanced at Zhang Zhongjian, telling him to restrain himself.
"Humph!"
Yin Shisan snorted coldly and turned his head to the side.
Only then did Wang Chang heave a sigh of relief. He looked at Yin Shisan with some shame and said,""A gentleman is calm in the face of change. I was really rude just now.”
"You're welcome."
Yin Shisan knew that Wang Chang was a pedantic and old-fashioned person, but he was very curious as to why a person like Wang Chang would become an official in the Turks.
"Please follow me!"
After the small talk, Wang Chang led the way. The ten girls and ten handsome young men stood on either side. They were just short of holding flowers and shouting " Welcome, welcome, warm welcome " to Yin Shisan and Zhang Zhongjian.
Yin Shisan and Zhang Zhongjian went up to the platform. Wang Chang didn't bring them directly into the Khan's tent, but into the small military tent on the right side of the platform.
Food had already been laid out in the tent. It was all Turkic food, but it was also exquisitely prepared.
Wang Chang invited Yin Shisan and Zhang Zhongjian to sit down while he smiled and said,""This is a remote place, so we can only treat our guests like this.”
Yin Shisan shook his head. He wasn't hungry anyway. Zhang Zhongjian didn't care. Even if he was hungry, he wouldn't eat other people's food.
"Lord Wang, when will you take us to see the Khagan?”
Yin Shisan knew that Jie Li was in the Central Plains, but he was also curious about how Jie Li hid this matter and acted as if he was still in the King's tent.
" This…" Wang Chang hesitated for a moment and said to Yin Shisan,""The Khagan is sick. Unless it's a major matter, he doesn't see outsiders.”
Yin Shisan grinned. Sick? This excuse was really cliché.
"Report!"
At this moment, a soldier's voice came from outside the tent. Wang Chang called him in. The soldier entered the room and knelt on one knee."Pass on the Khagan's order to invite the Great Tang envoy to the tent!”
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