When it came time to arrive at the city of Talas, Mudea searched everywhere and finally found the location of the Great Food Army.

After meeting with Hamid, the commander of the Thousand Commanders, the supreme commander of the Great Food Army in Talas, Mudea gave a rough account of Kudulu's identity.

By this time, Hamid had already learned about the attack on the Turgish Khanate by the Beiting Army. Kudulu's status as a special agent of the Khanate made him feel like a treasure.

Moreover, Kudulu still had such important information on him, and Hamid did not dare to deal with it without permission.

Originally, Hamid planned to send Mutaia and Kuduru to the city of Mulu in Khorasan, but at this time, the news came that General Ziyad was going to come to Talas secretly.

General Ziyad is Abu? Governor Muslim's first right-hand man. The 40,000 Khorasan cavalry, the most elite under the governor, was usually commanded by General Qiyad, and he could be said to be the governor's confidant.

Abu? Governor Muslim led 30,000 Khorasan cavalry and tens of thousands of infantry to follow Abu? Since the Abbasid expedition, Ziyad has become the supreme general who remained in the Khorasan region. Unless there is a militaristic matter involving the survival of Khorasan that needs to be consulted by Abu? Except for Muslim, all military and political matters were decided by General Ziyad.

The reason why Qiyad came to Talas was that after receiving the news of the annihilation of the Turgish Khanate by the Tang army, he paid special attention to the changes in the situation in the river. He was anxious to get first-hand information, so he pretended to be ill, went out to recuperate, and secretly came to Talas.

Since General Ziyad was coming, the commander Hamid decided to let Mutaia and Kuduru wait for Ziyad in the city of Talas.

Qi Yad was entangled in government affairs and got up late. When he arrived in Talas City, it was already the first day of Tianbao's eighth year.

Of course, this was when Kudulu heard the Tang caravan in Talas cheering and celebrated, and suddenly realized that it was already a new year.

Chinese New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, in previous years, the Turgish Khanate was also lively and joyful. Kudulu remembers that Ayitengna likes the Chinese New Year the most, because during the holidays, not only will many people give her gifts, but she can also sing and dance around the bonfire......

However, on the first day of Tianbao's eight years, Kudulu felt desolate. The country was ruined, the father Khan killed himself, and his sister was separated. In an instant, Kudulu became a helpless orphan.

The last time I encountered such a tragic state of mind was when my mother died. In my memory, my mother was very gentle and kind. She always smiled and rubbed Kudulu's head, and the corners of her mouth turned slightly to watch him drink milky white buttermilk.

What exactly happened to his mother to die, Kudulu never figured out. Some people poisoned her, some people said she committed suicide, and some people said that she was killed by her father Khan.

Kudulu was very concerned about how his mother died, but there was no way to clear the fog and find the truth. Therefore, what he remembers most is the pain of loneliness and sadness after learning that his mother died.

And at this moment, he has not only lost his gentle mother, but also his heroic father and lovely sister......

In addition to grief, Kudulu's heart was full of resentment. He hated the Khan and destroyed the Turgish Khanate; He hated the Tang Army in Beiting and forced his father Khan to death; He hated himself for not being able to save his loved ones!

When Khudulu was in turmoil, he suddenly saw Mudea coming and said that General Ziyad had asked him to come over and talk about it.

Kuduru thought that Ziyad had just arrived in Talas City, and that he would have to rest for a day to see him again after a tiring journey, but he was in such a hurry.

The bearded and high-nosed Ziyad struggled to say a few words of comfort in Turkic.

Feeling Qi Yad's kindness, Kudulu hurriedly said in the Great Food Language: "Thank you, Your Excellency, General, I will have a little Great Food Language." ”

Qi Yad laughed, and praised Kudulu for being too smart, and he was able to master the language of the Great Food Empire when he walked all the way with Mutaia.

After Kudulu was modest, he presented the geographical map of the mountains and rivers in Hezhong and the information of the Tang army in Anxi and Beiting.

Ziyad opened the leather bag and took out the atlas. He did not rush to look at the map, but touched the white and solid paper and sighed with emotion.

"Your Royal Highness, are all the books and papers in Datang recorded on paper?" Ziyad was very interested in paper.

"General, as far as I know, it's almost all written on paper. A small number of particularly important documents are engraved on stone tablets. ”

"And how is paper made?" Ziad asked.

"General, the Turgish don't make paper. The paper we use is all purchased from Anzai or Beiting. Kudulu replied 1510.

"I've seen paper in the shops of Mulu City, and it's as precious as gold and silver. I also bought a stack, but I was reluctant to write on it. Ziyad has a soft spot for paper: "I thought paper was a very precious thing. Later, when inspecting the market, I happened to hear a Tang merchant named Zao Wou-Ki chatting with people, saying that this paper was not a precious thing in Datang. It's just that the surrounding subject countries don't make it, so it can be sold so expensive. ”

"Datang is very strict with the management of craftsmen, and it is difficult for even a subject country to understand and master the core skills."

"That's right......" Ziad thought.

After looking through the map and information, Qi Yad suddenly asked, "Your Highness, the information you brought is so important that I can't even decide how to reward you. So I need to ask Abu? Governor Muslim. In the meantime, do you want to follow me to the city of Mulu in Khorasan, or do you want to stay in Talas? ”

"I'd like to stay in Talas!" Kudulu replied without hesitation.

"Why?" Ziyad didn't expect Kudulu to reply so quickly.

"I have a younger sister who was separated from me when the Tang army was besieging Broken Leaves. I want to find her, it will be more convenient in Talus. ”

"Your Highness, although my words are cruel, if you are separated on the battlefield, your sister should be more than lucky, right? The best outcome would be to be sold into slavery, which would be hard to find. ”

"No, General." Kudulu was very firm in his opinion: "Although I hate the Tang army, I have to admit that they are very merciful to the enemies who surrender and rarely mistreat their prisoners. And my sister has a special identity, so it is very likely that she was sent to Chang'an by the Beiting Army. ”

"Tang Jun is so strange?" Qi Yade had never fought with the Tang Dynasty, and he didn't know much about the combat habits of the Tang army: "What are you sending to Chang'an City for?" ”

"Naturally, it is to highlight the martial arts of the Tang Army." Kudulu was a little sad.

"What about after the manifestation? Killed? Or is it imprisoned? Ziad was very curious, and for a moment forgot to be tactful.

"None of them." Kudulu shook his head: "Tian Khan will confer on her the title of a county lord or county lord, and let her enjoy the corresponding treatment." It may be a little unfree, but other than that, life should be comfortable enough. ”

"What a strange people!" Ziyad laughed, then said coldly, "We don't have such mercy on our captives. ”

"Maybe it's a hypocrisy by Tian Khan to gain fame." Kudulu was full of hatred for Tian Khan, and speculated.

"His Royal Highness is right! However, the hypocrisy of the Tang people can ensure that His Royal Highness's sister is not harmed. Qi Yad smiled, and then asked Kudulu: "I wonder what His Highness plans to do after he finds his sister?" ”

"This ......" Kudulu was stunned, because he hadn't seriously thought about the future.

"Doesn't Your Highness want to rebuild the Turgish Khanate?" Ziyad's words flowed with a temptation as sweet as honey.

"Rebuild the Turgish Khanate!?" The goal proposed by Ziyad was like a hammer, vigorously striking Kudulu's fragile heart.

"Yes, recapture Shattered Leaf City and re-establish the Turgish Khanate!" Finding that Kudulu's complexion had changed drastically, a trace of cunning light flashed in Qiyad's eyes: "Your Highness is the legitimate heir of the Turgish Khanate, if you raise your arms with the help of the Great Food Empire, you will be willing to fight under the banner of Your Highness if you want to come to the Turgish people scattered in the middle of the river." ”

After all, Kudulu was only a teenager, and he couldn't help but be a little dizzy when he heard Ziyad say such an ambitious goal impassionedly, and he muttered, "Can I?" Can I do it? ”

Qi Yade saw Kudulu's nervousness, and he hit the railroad while it was hot: "It's not to underestimate His Highness, but if you rely on Your Highness alone, although you can achieve your goal, it will definitely be much more difficult." If there is the help of the big food country, I guarantee that within five years, it will be successful! ”

"Five years ......" Kudulu was stunned by this number, he did not expect that Ziyad would be able to revive the Turgish in only five years.

"Is five years too long, Your Highness?" Qi Yade knew that Kudulu had been shocked, but he continued: "Five years is indeed a long time, but I don't hide it from Your Highness. Our army is now competing with the Umayyads for the dominance of the empire, so the main force is all near Baghdad, and there is no time to advance eastward for the time being. At present, our army has gained an advantage, but the territory of the Great Food Empire is vast, and it will take a year or two to completely sweep away the remnants of the Umayyad family. Two years later, the governor would be able to march east into the river with a large army. At that time, His Royal Highness can also gather the Turgish warriors to recover the city of Broken Leaf and rebuild the khanate. At that time, I will have to call His Highness the Honorable Great Khan! ”

The wonderful prospect depicted by Ziyad made Kudulu's heart flutter. Finally, he still retained a trace of sobriety, quickly gathered his thoughts, and asked cautiously: "What does the general need me to do?" ”

Qi Yade knew that Kudulu was already tempted, so he smiled and said, "We great cannibals are very generous to our friends, and we don't need to promise too much from Your Highness. I just hope that after the establishment of the Khanate in the future, if the Great Food Empire needs anything, His Highness can provide soldiers and food and grass to support us. ”

Before Khudulu could figure out whether this condition was really "generous", Ziyad offered an even more generous offer: "To show our sincerity, I can represent Abu at this moment?" Governor Muslim solemnly promised to unconditionally provide weapons, horses, and food for the Turgish warriors who defected to His Highness, and appointed a hundred elite Khorasan soldiers to help His Highness train his army! ”

Ziyad's "generous gift" left Kuduru at no idea how to respond. When he was in Broken Leaf City before, Kudulu also followed his father Khan many times to handle government affairs and receive guests. Father Khan's appearance of lifting weights lightly and talking eloquently, Kudulu remembered it very clearly and was very envious.

Khudulu knew that his father Khan was cultivating him, educating him, and guiding him, hoping that he would be capable enough to rule the Turgish Khanate. He has also been looking forward to the day when he will be able to control the situation and lead his people like his father Khan.

However, when he really needed to lead the people of Turgish, his father Khan was no longer able to guide him, leaving him alone, facing a dark and cold world.

"Your Highness!" Kudulu didn't respond for a long time, and Qi Yade was also a little anxious: "Don't you want to avenge your father?" Do you want to watch the Turgish warriors become slaves to be slaughtered? ”

The words "revenge, slave ......" deeply stimulated Kudulu. He suddenly remembered that on the night of the Battle of Broken Leaves, his father Khan told him on the banks of the Suye Water that if he wanted to become a hero, he must be as fierce as a wolf, as greedy as a bear, and as flexible as a leopard. You must use the scimitar in your hand to defeat all those who stand in your way, you must hold all the good things in your hands, and when it is time to give up decisively, you must also have the courage of a strong man to break his wrist.

For the words of his father Khan, Kudulu has always believed in it. But what he said about the hero before his death, Kudulu never fully understood.

In Kudulu's heart, the real hero is the one who wields a sword to protect the person he loves.

Kudulu loved his family, his clan, and the Turgish Khanate, so when he heard the words "revenge, slave", he finally nodded and said to Ziyad: "General, I look forward to help from the Great Food Empire. ”

Ziyad laughed heartily and clasped Kudulu's hand tightly: "Your Highness, no, Great Khan, our cooperation will shake the entire Sogdian region!" ”