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Upon hearing this, Princess Yicheng frowned, her eyes instantly turning cold, and she rebuked the old chieftain:

"Old man, are you getting senile?"

"Prefect Wang Rengong of Yanmen has sent people here several times. Doesn't that mean that the Emperor of the Sui Dynasty has not yet returned to Yanmen? Whom do you want to negotiate with?"

Over the years, Princess Yicheng lived alone in the treacherous lands of the Turks.

Because of her status as a princess of the Sui Dynasty, her treatment was not too bad.

Now that Shibi Khan has been captured, the Turks have lost their leader, and she has finally been able to hold her head high.

She didn't hold back when it came to these Turkic elders who were usually high and mighty; she scolded them without holding back at all.

"What the princess says is true..."

The old leader didn't dare to utter a single word in rebuttal after hearing this.

The other Turks hung their heads, not daring to speak up for their old leader.

Before long, a Turkic soldier walked in from outside the tent.

He approached the old leader and said, "Li Yuan, the garrison commander of Taiyuan, has come alone to negotiate with us."

"Um?"

Princess Yicheng was very dissatisfied when she saw that the soldiers went to find the old leader and could not distinguish between the kings.

"Go and report to the princess!"

The old leader kicked a soldier.

"Yes!" The soldier quickly turned around and repeated what he had just said to Princess Yicheng, who was in the main seat.

"Let him in."

Princess Yicheng chuckled softly; she really wanted to see what Li Yuan was up to.

A moment later, Li Yuan was led into the main tent.

He looked around and saw a woman sitting in the main seat, which puzzled him greatly.

When did the Turks change their customs to let women take charge?

"Governor of Taiyuan, now that you have met the Princess of the Sui Dynasty, why do you not bow?"

Upon seeing this, the old leader couldn't help but say something.

"Huh?" Li Yuan was taken aback for a moment, but quickly recovered and said, "Your subject Li Yuan pays his respects to Princess Yicheng."

He simply couldn't understand why Princess Yicheng was the leader of the Turks' southward migration.

Could it be that Shibi Khan sent Princess Yicheng to ask the Sui Dynasty for something?

"Why has the Duke of Tang come here?"

Princess Yicheng asked directly.

"The Turkic army is marching south in great numbers. I have come here to negotiate with the Khan and stop the fighting at Yanmen Pass, so as to avoid the devastation and loss of lives once war breaks out."

"Now that the princess has come here with the Khan, I hope she will think of the people of Bingzhou and help to mediate the situation."

Li Yuan told the truth.

The other leaders suddenly realized that Yang Guang had indeed not yet returned to Yanmen.

All the leaders were worried about Shibi Khan, and prayed in their hearts that Yang Guang would not get lost on the grassland, otherwise it would be all over.

"Hahaha!"

Princess Yicheng burst into laughter. What on earth was Li Yuan saying?

Did the Turks move south?

No, they came to kneel and pay homage to the Sui Dynasty.

"Why is the princess laughing?"

Li Yuan was puzzled. Could it be that even the princess had gone mad after Yang Guang's death?

"Duke Tang, do you know why we've come to Yanmen?"

"Please inform me, Your Highness."

"Then Marquis Wen, Lü Xiao, and His Majesty ventured deep into the northern grasslands and captured Shibi Khan during the sacrificial ceremony to Heaven."

"They are not here to attack Yanmen, but to beg Your Majesty to release Shibi Khan."

Upon hearing this news, Li Yuan was struck dumb.

He looked around and finally understood why Princess Yicheng was sitting in the main seat.

Why did the Turks inside the tent look so ashen-faced, as if they had lost their parents?

It turned out that Shibi Khan had been captured by Lü Xiao and Yang Guang, leaving the Turks without a leader.

But how could that be?

How could Lü Xiao possibly capture Shibi Khan in the Turkic royal court?

Does this make sense?

Is there no law left?

Are these Turks all idiots? Don't they know they should stop them?

Li Yuan originally planned to unite with the Turks and wait for the right opportunity to establish himself as king.

At that moment, he felt like a clown jumping around.

"Duke of Tang, please return. Once the Emperor returns to Yanmen, I will naturally go to pay my respects."

Princess Yicheng waved her hand, ordering someone to see the guest out.

Li Yuan bowed in agreement, then turned and quickly left the tent.

It wasn't until he left the Turkic camp and the biting cold wind stung his face that he finally came to his senses.

But the absurdity and frustration in his chest continued to surge.

At this time, Yanmen Pass presented a completely different scene.

Wang Rengong was beaming with joy.

On his way back, Li Yuan received definite news from the north.

The Turks marched south not to conquer cities and seize territory, but to ransom Shibi Khan, who had been captured alive by Marquis Wen, Lü Xiao.

This news was like a timely rain, instantly extinguishing the fear that had gripped the Yanmen garrison for days.

The soldiers were all invigorated, and the solemn look on their faces vanished.

Upon seeing Li Yuan's figure in the distance, Wang Rengong quickly stepped forward, cupped his hands, and smiled:

"Duke Tang, thank you for your hard work on this journey!"

"Your Majesty and Marquis Wen are truly extraordinary individuals, capable of venturing deep into the northern deserts and capturing the Turkic Khan alive. This is indeed a great fortune for our Sui Dynasty!"

"Yes, we just need to wait for His Majesty's return."

Li Yuan verbally agreed with Wang Rengong, but in his heart he was filled with mixed feelings, and even secretly hoped that Yang Guang would never return.

His wishful thinking completely failed, and his previous ambitions now became a joke.

Upon returning to his residence, Li Jiancheng, Li Shimin, Li Yuanji, and others were already waiting for him.

Their scouts have returned and reported the situation in the north.

I heard that Yang Guang and Lü Xiao were not only safe and sound, but also captured Shibi Khan alive.

The brothers all looked on in disbelief, their expressions mirroring Li Yuan's when he was in the Turkic camp.

Li Shimin, in particular, had previously been convinced that Yang Guang and Lü Xiao could never have accomplished such a feat.

When the news arrived, he felt a burning sensation on his face.

Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji were filled with grief and indignation. They clenched their fists and slammed them heavily against the wall, the dull thuds filled with resentment.

"Very well, His Majesty can return to the Eastern Capital and continue to wreak havoc on powerful families."

In the end, this was the only way Li Yuan could comfort everyone.

"Father is right."

Li Shimin nodded, agreeing wholeheartedly.

Yang Guang must be feeling triumphant upon his return to Luoyang, ready to realize his ambitions.

How could powerful and influential families possibly yield to Yang Guang?

Given Yang Guang's personality, he was bound to plunge the country into chaos.

Just as they had thought, Yang Guang would only be emperor for a few more years at most.

Boom boom boom!

Just then, the war drums sounded again from behind the gate.

"His Majesty has returned. Let's go and greet him."

Although Li Yuan's plan failed, since the person had already arrived, he was bound to go see Yang Guang.

Subsequently, the Li family members went to the area outside the pass to welcome them.

This time, besides Li Jiancheng, Li Shimin, and Li Yuanji.

Behind them followed a sickly, emaciated boy.

This man was named Li Yuanba. Li Yuan came to the south to seek peace with the Turks.

If the Turks were truly determined to attack Yanmen, Li Yuanba would be a means of countering them.

Outside the pass, drums thundered and banners fluttered.

Yang Guang and Lü Xiao traveled westward from Zhuojun, galloping all the way here.

At this moment, the two rode side by side, their horses moving steadily.