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Chapter 24 Prairie Swan

‘Woo~Woo~’

The sound of trumpets spread throughout the Turkic camps. This is the sound of trumpets that the Qimin Khan summoned the tribe leaders. The Turks lived in tribes. There were small tribes in the large tribes and subdivided in the small tribes. They were bound by blood ties and there were many tribes of all sizes. Qimin Khan was born in the Turkic royal family and had noble bloodlines. He was also the co-leader of dozens of large tribes.

This time, Rangan was out to hunt for spring, and there were not many people, only one thousand shì guards, and there were also chiefs from various tribes and their wives and daughters. All the guards combined, there were only more than 3,000 people.

The dangan held a grand banquet in the largest dome tent. The dome tent was decorated in a gorgeous manner, with thick wool blankets on the ground, and various bright brocades were hung on the walls. The dishes and bowls used to entertain guests were made of good porcelain, and there were even two Yuezhou celadon vases that were one person tall in the corner. These were gifts given to him by Emperor Yang Jian of the Sui Dynasty.

At this time, a circle of low Hu couches were filled with thin and soft lambskins and small tables. Generally, Turks sat on the ground, and at most sheepskins were lambskins. However, today there was a distinguished guest, and Qimin Khan specially ordered people to move out Hu couches to show respect.

There was a Turkic chief sitting on each couch, including an elder with white hair and a strong young man with Kong Wu, tall or short, fat or thin, mostly with the tilted beard of Turks, and everyone's eyes were filled with passion and sincere smiles.

Only the most noble guests were seated in the big tent, only Changsun Sheng and Yang Yuanqing were seated in the main tent, not because Yang Yuanqing and Qimin Khan had a relationship, but because he was the leader general, Changsun Sheng was just an envoy of the court, and Yang Yuanqing was the envoy representing the army.

Su Lie and other Sui soldiers went to other places to drink and greet each other, and the Turkic master made their own arrangements.

"Brother Yang, your Turkic language seems to be good!" Ran Gan smiled.

Yang Yuanqing smiled slightly and said in his skilled Turkic language: "I have been in the grassland for five years and can't do it anymore. Not only can I speak Turkic language, but I can also write Turkic characters."

He has been in the grassland for many years and has long been following the customs. He does not have to be humble and polite when talking to the Turks. He can say whatever he knows. Too humble is a kind of rudeness. Everyone doesn't care about him being able to speak Turkic words, but he can actually write Turkic words. Most of the chiefs in the tent don't, which aroused the chiefs' amazement. Rangan's son Duji curled his lips and whispered to Wutu: "The people in the Central Plains can also read books. When it comes to riding and shooting, it's far from it. I don't believe that he can shoot and hurt Datou?"

Wutu is a famous warrior under Rangan. He sat at the door of the tent and seemed a little absent-minded. He leaned his head out of the tent from time to time and suddenly, his eyes lit up. Two Turkic girls lined up in line with wine pots. The head was a 15 or 16-year-old girl with hair tied into small braids, fair skin, and bright eyes like gems.

Behind her was another Turkic girl, wearing a gorgeous tassel skirt, about twelve or thirteen years old, with slender figure, her eyebrows and eyes look very similar to those of the girl in front of her, and her eyes are equally bright as gems. Her bright red mouth has a smile on her face and a rosy face, just like the rising morning glow.

They were wearing beard robes with gold edges, a silver silk sash belt around their waists, a golden knife, silver bell, jade letter, and the golden rings on their ankles were jingling and crisp, attracting everyone's attention, walking along the way, like the most beautiful flowers blooming on the grassland.

"Our swan is here!"

Everyone laughed knowingly. Being able to show Turkic beauty in front of the distinguished guests was also a kind of honor for the Turkic master. Changsun Sheng chuckled his beard and chuckled. Although these two girls were beautiful, they could only see but not touch them. They were the two daughters of Rangan. In front was the sister, named Asunari. Everyone called her Anulli, and behind was her sister, named Asunari, also called Asunari. They were swans on the grassland. Only the bravest knights on the grassland could fly with them.

There were two girls following behind. Each of them came to each of the two distinguished guests with a copper basin. There was a basin of clear water inside. Yang Yuanqing knew that he was asking him to wash his hands. He knew that the Turks were extremely particular and that every detail should not be mistaken. Making a little mistake would be to be looked down upon by the master.

Generally, Turkic people have no rules to wash their hands, they are very casual, but he doesn't know whether Turkic nobles have rules. Yang Yuanqing quickly glanced at Changsun Sheng, imitated him, put the back of his hands and palms in a copper basin, and patted them with water on his face, learning without any leakage.

Seeing that he and Changsun Sheng were exactly the same, the girl A Duosi couldn't help laughing out loud. She covered her mouth and laughed so hard that her body trembled. Rangan glared at her daughter and said to Yang Yuanqing with a smile: "General Yang, there are no rules for washing here, you can do whatever you want, and you don't have to be consistent with Changsun Gong."

Yang Yuanqing's face suddenly turned red. It was Changsun Sheng's own rule for a long time, and it had nothing to do with the Turks.

After washing up, two swan-like sisters stepped forward and filled the guests' wine bowl with horse milk. Sister A Duosi served the wine bowl, bowed gently, and handed the wine bowl to Yang Yuanqing with soft hands. She and her sister slapped their bodies lightly, stared at him with bright eyes, and sang songs in a sweet voice.

Spring awakens the grassland, and the lamb is about to be born.

Drizzle, bright sunshine,

Beautiful Swan River,

Welcome distinguished guests.

Rich milk wine, fragrant meat,

Let me boil the fragrant wine with my own hands,

Deserve to the most honorable guests on the grassland.

Drink this bowl, please accept my respect again,

May my singing and sweet milk wine keep the guests on the grassland.

Yang Yuanqing knew the Turkish way of hospitality, and there would be the most beautiful girl to toast. She could sing toast songs. As long as the song was finished and the guests drank three bowls, it would give the host the greatest face.

Yang Yuanqing slowly drank the horse milk wine, and felt that the taste was much better than the milk wine they drank in Dalicheng, at least not so sour, and sweet with a hint of milk fragrance.

A Duos is the daughter of the grassland, passionate and unrestrained, staring at the guests with bright eyes, but Yang Yuanqing is a Han man, so he should not look at him inappropriately. He only responded to her with a polite smile, but his eyes slipped away from time to time. He saw Wutu staring at Anulli with a foolish look, his eyes were full of love. Anulli was singing songs, but her beautiful eyes were not as focused on the guests as her sister. When her body was swaying lightly, her loving eyes secretly glanced at Wutu.

Yang Yuanqing understood that this was a couple.

Just as Yang Yuanqing picked up the bowl and prepared to drink the fourth bowl, a burst of applause broke out from the tent. It turned out that the song had been finished and he had just finished drinking three bowls, which made the owners in the tent feel his respect.

But A Duosi was a little unhappy. She walked past Yang Yuanqing and a low voice came into his ears, "Han man, you respect everyone, but you neglect me."

Yang Yuanqing was stunned, his skirt was floating away. He suddenly realized that she was referring to her eyes leaving her. He couldn't help but smile bitterly. In the Han people, if they kept staring at the girl's eyes, it would be a kind of rudeness. He had been in the grassland for many years, but this point could never be changed.

At this time, two big men carried a large plate into the account, and the plate was a roasted whole sheep.

"I'll do it!"

Rangan stood up with a smile. He personally cut the fattest sheep meat to the guest. He should be the youngest man to cut the meat. First, he gave it to the oldest tribe in the tent. If the master with the highest status is in charge, it means that the most noble guest has come.

Venison, fresh fish, wild ducks, berries, and delicious dishes were served. Qimin Khan used the most hearty banquet to entertain guests from afar.

Changsun Sheng picked up a glass of wine, stood up and smiled, "There are two main things I came to visit the Turks this time. One is to express condolences to the Khan and the grassland tribes by the Holy Emperor. He hopes that the Turks and the Sui Dynasty will live in harmony for generations and be brothers forever. He also hopes that the Khan will conquer the grassland tribes as soon as possible and become the real lord of the grassland."

Rangan raised his wine glass high, and the other elders in the tent raised their glasses. Rangan said respectfully: "The gift from the Holy Emperor Rangan was reborn. The Turkic people are willing to be ministers of the Great Sui Dynasty forever. This glass of wine is toasted to our Holy Emperor."

In fact, although the Turks were powerful, they were not the only masters of the grassland. The Turks only controlled the southern part of the desert, while the northern part of the desert was the world of the Tiel people.

Tiele is a general term for non-Turkish people on the grassland. It mainly has nine surnames, also known as the nine surnames of Tiele, including Uighur, Pugu, Tonglu, Bayegu, Sijie, Qiezi, Hun, Gelu, Basimì and other nine surnames. There is no strong unity, and they are all scattered.

In addition, there are some other ethnic groups on the grassland, such as the Western Jiegu, Gesa, Khitan, Xi, Wu, Shiwei, etc. In the East, these ethnic groups, like Tiele, believe that the strong are kings and all surrender to the powerful Turks.

In fact, the Turks were also a subordinate of Rouran, just like the Nine Clans of Tiele, and were also subordinates of Rouran. Because of their superb cast iron skills, the Turks became Rouran's slaves. Later, the Turks gradually became stronger and destroyed Rouran and became the overlord of the grassland. The Nine Clans of Tiele and other grassland ethnic groups turned to surrender to the Turks.

The Sui Dynasty supported the Qimin Khan and made him the Great Khan of the Turks, which was to allow him to stabilize the northern borders for the Great Sui Dynasty, fight against the Western Turks, and command the Tiel tribes.

At this time, Yang Yuanqing saw Changsun Sheng take out a golden wolf-headed banner, and he was stunned. This was the first time he seized the Western Turkic Khan King flag, which had been presented to the emperor, how could it be in the hands of Changsun Sheng?

Only the Great Khan can own the Golden Wolf-Headed King Banner. The Golden Wolf-Headed King Banner of the Eastern Turks was in the hands of the Khan of Qimin. Changsun Sheng took out the Golden Wolf-Headed King Banner of the Western Turks, which was of extraordinary significance. Changsun Sheng spread the Golden Wolf-Headed King Banner and pointed at Yang Yuanqing and smiled at Rand: "This is the flag that General Yang took from Datou. I was entrusted by the Holy Emperor and officially presented this banner to the Khan."

At this moment, a cold voice suddenly came out of the big tent, "That is the royal flag of our Bujia Khan, who is qualified to accept it?"

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