Tang Dynasty: Father, if you don't rebel, I will!

What's more infuriating than being targeted everywhere in the world is...

Nothing is worse than being ignored and neglected at every turn.

Xueyantuo is now like a supply of provisions caught in a tiger's den, watching helplessly as the Tang Dynasty devours one delicious prey after another, stretching and displaying its powerful and dangerous muscles.

On one hand, I was happy that I could still survive.

On the one hand, they lived in constant fear that they would be swallowed up by the Tang Dynasty at any moment.

"No, Chief, they rested for two days with the Bayegu tribe before setting off again. Their route shows no sign of reaching my Xueyantuo..."

"boom!"

Upon hearing this, Yi Nan slammed his hand fiercely on the table.

A pair of scarlet eyes were filled with anger, doubt, and... fear.

“Bayegu, Bayegu and I, Xueyantuo, belong to the Tiele, yet we are able to be contacted by the Tang Dynasty. Why is it that when it comes to us Xueyantuo, we are controlled at every turn? If we have done something wrong, can’t the Tang Dynasty just tell us clearly?!”

Inside the tent, a chieftain was cursing angrily in a low voice.

No one could withstand such passive-aggressive treatment from the number one leader in Asia!

Upon hearing this, the other leaders inside the tent exchanged glances, one of them hesitated for a moment, then coughed and spoke.

"Chief, if this continues, I'm afraid our tribe will be in turmoil. Look at those Turks who were just like us, herding horses and sheep. Now they've all become wealthy and powerful!"

"Yes, yes, Chief, recently quite a few young people in our tribe have been clamoring to go to the Tang Dynasty to trade."

"Hey, they're not merchants at all; they're clearly abandoning their homes. If we let them go, why would they ever come back?"

The crowd immediately started talking at once, making Yinan's face grow increasingly grim.

"Okay!"

He slammed his hand on the table, glared fiercely at the tribal leaders, and then let out a cold snort.

"I will take some people to talk to that Tang princess and see if I can get her an answer for us. Even if we are wrong, at least we should understand where we went wrong!"

It was April of the seventh year of the Zhenguan era.

Spring has arrived on the grasslands, and the increasing rainfall has slowed the pace of the convoy in Gaoyang. However, Gaoyang is no longer anxious.

"Your Highness, these are the most valiant warriors of my Hun tribe. With them here, whether it's the Guli Gan or the Xueyantuo, we will never give those audacious madmen the slightest chance to be disrespectful!"

The leader of the Tielehun tribe, Motuluo, proudly pointed to the warriors in front of him. Although they were a little out of breath, they were all strong and mighty.

"If Your Highness is willing to accept this, then these young men will follow under your command from now on."

His attitude was so respectful that he simply couldn't help but be disrespectful.

Look at that caravan stretching for dozens of miles, and those soldiers who are clearly all elite Tang soldiers. When the Tang merchants who came to the northern grasslands to trade first came out, they said that Princess Gaoyang was extremely favored, so they had already tried to think as high as possible.

Seeing it with my own eyes now, it's more than just being pampered!

They have soldiers, money, power, and many talented young men who would be highly valued in Chang'an and Taiyuan.

This isn't a princess at all, she's clearly a prince sent abroad!

Seeing this, he, who originally wanted to show his face to Princess Gaoyang and express his respect, immediately increased his bet.

Gao Yang raised an eyebrow.

The Hun tribe's resources were indeed limited. These grassland cavalrymen were indeed elite, but there were only a pitiful five hundred of them.

She smiled faintly and accepted it without hesitation.

However, after a few brief, lighthearted exchanges, the conversation suddenly took a turn.

"Chief of Motuluo, you just said that someone on this grassland would disrespect me? You mentioned Guligan and Xueyantuo..."

Gao Yang smiled in a half-smile. Upon hearing this, Mo Tu Luo's expression faltered briefly before she adopted a worried demeanor.

He lowered his voice.

“Your Highness, you are unaware of this. The original tribe of the Guli Gan was located within the Baikal region. When the Duke of Wei was ordered by His Highness the Crown Prince to build the city and establish administration, they felt offended and thus joined forces with several Dangxiang tribes to fight against the Tang army, resulting in heavy losses. Now, Your Highness only needs to be careful; it is not a major problem. However, the Xueyantuo…”

At this point, Mo Tu Luo took a deep breath, his face full of solemnity.

“Your Highness, that Yinan is no good person. He is a wolf in sheep’s clothing… Back then, when the Eastern Turkic leader Jieli offended the true Khan’s majesty and was destroyed, many Turks fled north into the territory of Xueyantuo. Yinan wanted these people, but he was also worried that the Tang Dynasty would take action against him, so he kept watching.”

"As a result, even now, the Tang Dynasty has never held them accountable. Your Highness, you may not know this, but the Xueyantuo can now muster at least 80,000 to 90,000 soldiers!"

Mo Tu Luo's tone carried a hint of fear, which made Gao Yang thoughtful.

The Xueyantuo are still detained today; is it because the Tang Dynasty cannot handle them?

Of course not!

Given the loyalty of the Turks in Zhenbei Road to the Tang Dynasty, my imperial brother could easily muster tens of thousands of cavalry with just a single order.

Destroying a Xueyantuo is like playing a game.

So let's leave it for today...

Gao Yang seemed to be deep in thought, but when her gaze fell upon the Tiele Hun chieftains, who were quite friendly to many of the Tang people who had accompanied her, she seemed to understand something.

The leftovers from the Eastern Turks ended up in the mouths of the Xueyantuo family.

The Tang Dynasty ignored them, and the Xueyantuo would certainly not dare to attack the Tang Dynasty. So who would be fearful and worried?

"hiss......"

At this moment, Gao Yang suddenly gained a deeper understanding of the thoughts of his elder brother and the officials in the court.

Just as she was accepting the banquet hosted by Motuluo, the leader of the Hun tribe, a fast horse galloped over, and a person jumped off.

"Chief, the Xueyantuo leader Yinan has arrived with his men, estimated to be a thousand cavalry!"

Mo Tu Luo's pupils contracted, and a look of seriousness flashed in his eyes. He quickly explained to Gao Yang in Tang language.

"Your Highness, that barbarian would certainly not be so audacious as to attack you within my territory. However, please be careful not to fall into his trap; he is an extremely cunning person!"

Gao Yang remained noncommittal.

Soon, Yinan, along with two chieftains and his son Dadushe, was brought into the tent.

Upon seeing Gao Yang, a look of amazement flashed in the eyes of the magnanimous woman behind Yinan.

He hurriedly followed his father in bowing and paying his respects.

"Yinan, the leader of the Xueyantuo, pays his respects to Princess Gaoyang! Hearing that Your Highness is passing through the vicinity of our tribe, we are concerned for Your Highness's safety and have brought our men to escort you!"

Upon hearing this, Motu Luo let out a cold laugh.

“Protect His Highness’s safety? Who among the Tiele tribes is not loyal to the true Khan? Princess Gaoyang is the Khan’s closest relative. Her coming to our grasslands is a blessing from heaven. Even if our Hun tribe gives everything, we can hardly repay the true Khan’s holy grace.”

"But some people... ha! Two-faced bastards!"

Yi Nan's face darkened.

The two Xueyantuo leaders behind him started cursing.

"Motu Luo, you old codger, who are you calling two-faced!"