Chapter 33: Selflessness and Brightness

A few days ago, when it was just reported that Ashina Xiaoyun was enshrined as a county monarch, Ayi Tenggena was not very familiar with the political practices of the Tang Dynasty, and she didn't understand why Xiao Langjun was shocked for a while.

After that, Ayi Tenggena kept an eye on it, and found an opportunity to seriously consult Du Huan, and figured out the family origin of Ashina Yang and the examples of the county monarch, county lord, and princess of the Tang Dynasty.

Of course, the smart Du Huan understood what Aitenggena was paying attention to, but he didn't want to hinder anything, so he explained it to her one by one.

Aitengana was born intelligent, and she had seen many ways to serve as a monarch in the court of the Turgish king. She didn't have Wang Fei's concern, and after carefully deducing it several times, she had already seen that Tian Khan or the Tang Dynasty Political Affairs Hall should indeed have plans to use Ashina Xiaoyun as a candidate for peace.

The reason is very simple, as the royal descendants of the Western Turks, the Ashina family still has a strong appeal to the northwestern regions. Both the Turgish and the Qarluqs were previously vassal tribes of the Western Turkic Khanate.

Ashina Xiaoyun, as the daughter of the Western Turkic royal family, and the blood of the Tang royal family, is simply the perfect candidate for the Heavenly Khan to envelop the northwestern tribes.

The princess of Jiaohe, who was previously with the pro-Turk horse Shi Sulu Khan, was also the eldest daughter of the Western Turkic royal descendant Ashina Huaidao.

The reason why only the county monarch is now named instead of the county lord or princess is probably because the tribes are still obedient at this moment, and there is no need for the Heavenly Khan to win over a certain tribe by means of harmony.

But if you look at history, you will find that the principle of action of the Heavenly Khans of the Tang Dynasty has something in common with the Great Khans on the grassland, that is, once faced with an opponent who cannot be suppressed for the time being, he does not hesitate to use the princess and his relatives.

There are two princesses of Wencheng and Jincheng and pro-Tubo in the distance, and there are princesses of Gu'an, Dongguang and Qinxiren, princesses of Yongle, princesses of Yanjun, princesses of Donghua and pro-Khitan......

Therefore, once there is a change in the tribes in the northwest, or there is a need for the military and government in the west, Ashina Xiaoyun is likely to be immediately named the county lord, county lord or even princess, and then take on the heavy responsibility of harmony.

Ayitengna couldn't imagine how the infatuated Xiao Langjun would deal with this painful blow at that time. Therefore, long pain is better than short pain, it is better to let Xiao Langjun get lost early and no longer fall into the emotional whirlpool.

Thinking of this, Ayitengna couldn't help but sigh deeply in her heart, countless princesses, county lords and county lords, while enjoying the wealth of the world, also carried the curse of fate, that is, at their own expense, to fight for peace for their mother country for several years.

And some of the more unfortunate princesses may have traveled thousands of miles and committed themselves to beasts, but they have never been exchanged for a day's stop, and in the end they will be rejected by their mother country.

Aitengna then thought that if the Turgish Khanate lasted for more than ten years, her fate would probably not be able to escape the word "harmony".

Although his father Khan loves himself very much, if he is for the benefit of the khanate, he should also choose to "break the wrist of a strong man" and sacrifice his daughter.

Thinking of this, Ayi Tenggana thought that when she first met Xiao Langjun, she had heard him talk about it, as if there was a "no harmony, no compensation, no land, no tribute, the Son of Heaven guarding the country, and the king dies!" The Great Ming Kingdom.

At the time, Aitengana didn't particularly care about this sentence, but now that she thinks about it, if there really is a country that adheres to these principles, then its king, whether wise or mediocre, at least knows how to cherish his daughter.

Thinking of this, Aitengana noticed a strange thing. Ashina's deputy protector looks very sorry for the little lady Xiaoyun, why don't you try your best to fight for her happiness?

Everyone knows that it is not a good thing to be close to each other and have an uncertain future. At the moment, there is no urgent need for harmony, and with the status of Ashina's deputy protector, he should still be able to make a difference, right?

Forget it, don't think far. Ayi Tenggana shook her head, probably Ashina has some kind of trouble. This is not a problem that needs to be paid attention to at the moment, the key at the moment lies in Xiao Langjun.

After roughly speculating on the fate trajectory of Ashina Xiaoyun, Aitengna expressed concern about Xiao Langjun's excessive emotions.

There is already a gap between Xiao Langjun and Xiaoyun Little Lady, if you add the very likely things to make peace, Ayi Tenggana really can't imagine how much pain Xiao Langjun will have to endure in the future if he continues to be obsessed.

After the Battle of Broken Leaves, he fell from the clouds of the county lord to the dust and became a prisoner of the stairs. Fortunately, I met Xiao Langjun, who did not regard him as a captive or a maidservant, but took care of himself in every way. even did not hesitate to deceive his mother-in-law and fight against his brother for himself, which made Ayitengna very grateful.

After Kudulu's disappearance, Xiao Langjun can be said to be the best person for himself. Deep down, Aitengna already relied on him as an older brother.

Of course, she couldn't bear to see her brother stuck in the quagmire and couldn't extricate herself, so she warned Xiao Langjun many times and tried to avoid future pain for him.

After the fire in the light tower, Ayi Tenggena even noticed Ashina Wenxia's affection for Xiao Langjun. She calculated carefully, Ashina Wenxia's identity and status can be a good match with Xiao Langjun.

And Xiao Langjun is obviously focused on the little lady Xiaoyun, and he is unaware of the jealousy of the little lady Wenxia. Therefore, she just made up her mind to quietly fight for some opportunities for Wenxia's little lady.

After calculating in his heart for a long time, Rao still felt a little tired with the extraordinary wisdom of Ayi Tenggna.

Looking at Xiao Langjun who was trying his best to keep a short distance with the little lady on the polo field, Ayitengna couldn't help but smile. Xiao Langjun is just staying at this moment, just a bit like an ignorant child.

And when she was working hard to plan for Xiao Langjun, Ayi Tenggena had a voice in her heart that kept wanting to shout, but she was firmly suppressed. The voice seemed to be the devil under the evil god Ahriman, and it kept shouting: "You plan so much for him, will he know!?" Where are you going from here!? Silly boy, don't worry about others, think more about yourself! ”

This voice made Aitengana hesitate and struggle, and every time she couldn't hold on, she silently turned to Ahura, the almighty god of light, deep in her heart? Mazda prayed to suppress the temptation of the devil with the glory of God.

While praying, Aitengana felt that she had truly sensed the inspiration and calling of the gods, and that her heart was at peace, blooming with light and warmth as pure as fire.

Many years later, Aitengana learned that the light she felt at that time had two names: "love" and "selflessness".

Under the guidance of the Light, Aitengana made many choices that seemed silly to others, but she never regretted them. Ultimately, Ahura, the god of light? Mazda felt her holiness and radiance and generously bestowed upon her the greatest satisfaction and happiness.

At this time, Ayitengna still knew nothing about her distant future, and she didn't care about it. At this moment, all her thoughts are trying her best to plan for this little Langjun who takes care of herself like an elder brother; All her expectations are to pray that Xiao Langjun will not be tortured and destroyed in the future.

The cheers on the polo field rang out, and Aitenga knew that the polo match was about to begin.

As the lord of the Turgish Khanate, Aitengana was no stranger to the popular polo in the Tang Dynasty. The pastures near Broken Leaf City are vast and there are many good horses, and the obsession and enthusiasm of the Turgis people for polo is no less than that of any place in the Tang Dynasty.

It's just that Aitenga is still too young, and although she has already learned to ride a fruit and dismount, she has never played polo yet. But she has cheered for Kutulu on the side of the polo field countless times, so she also knows a little about the field and rules of polo.

The polo field in front of you is generally rectangular in shape, with a circumference of about 1,000 steps, and it looks decent.

However, if you look closely at its sideline, it is obvious that it is not straight enough, and there is no low wall around it, and there are no stands to sit on. It is inferred that the polo field was not originally built by man. However, because this place is surrounded by mountains and forests, the terrain is flat, and it is close to the Saida Temple, it may be that some good families or rangers who came to Shangxiang to play found the wonderful use of this place, set up a simple goal, and start playing wild ball here first.

After playing, you can also go on a safari in the nearby mountains, which can be described as killing two birds with one stone. As the days went by, more and more people came to play, and under the frequent trampling of horses' hooves, the ground has become hard as iron and no grass, but it is closer to the regular course.

Aitengna took a closer look at the woods and meadows around the polo field, and thought that this place was either the temple property of the Saidai Temple or the private property of a high-ranking person in the North Garden. If it is a temple property, the monks of Saidaiji Temple may feel that this place can bring more incense to the temple, so why not? If it is private property, it is because the owner has neglected to manage it, which is also very common. But these branches are not a big deal, it is just that Aitengna habitually reasoned and thought.

"Wang Qi really tried his best to pursue the little lady of Xiaoyun! Although this wild course is not very regular, it is close to the mountains and forests, and the scenery is unique, which has a unique flavor; At the moment, due to seasonal restrictions, it is not possible to hunt, but after playing, it is much more comfortable to ride a horse on the mountain trail and gallop back and forth than in the city. Aitengna thought to herself: "This polo field is really chosen to match the appetite of the little lady of Xiaoyun!" ”

Thinking of this, a cloud of doubt suddenly rose in Ayitengna's heart: "Xiao Langjun may be too affectionate, and he can't see or don't want to admit that Xiaoyun Little Lady may be sent to kiss in the future; Wang Jue is a middle-aged person, not smart enough, and it is normal for him not to perceive the deep meaning of the county monarch. But with Mrs. Pei's position and the information she knows, she shouldn't be blind to this? Why did she still acquiesce to Wang Qi's pursuit of Xiaoyun Little Lady? ”

This doubt flashed away, and Aitengana was a little worried. However, she looked at the dozens of Beiting Ya soldiers who were responsible for protecting Wang Jue, Wang Fei, Wang Fei and Ashina on the edge of the polo field, and slightly suppressed the uneasiness in her heart.

The combat effectiveness of the Beiting Tooth Soldiers has been seen by Ai Tenggena, although these dozens of elite tooth soldiers have never worn heavy armor or long lances, but with only the leather armor on their bodies and the horizontal knife on their waists, they are also a force that cannot be taken lightly. Unless you meet hundreds of enemies, there will be no mistakes.

At this moment, the tooth soldiers of the North Court dismounted one after another, and tied their mounts to the trees on the north side of the polo field. The servants were busy removing the yoke from the neck of the horse, and then tying it to the trunk on the north side, while the carriage was left on the east side of the field.

Ai Tenggena glanced at Wang Fei and Ashina Wenxia, thinking about the horizontal knife and bow and arrow that Xiao Langjun put in the carriage, and sighed at Wang Yong's caution and carefulness. Although so many tooth soldiers were arranged to guard Xiao Langjun, he still told him to bring self-defense weapons.

Xiao Langjun also listened to Wang Yong's words, and obediently brought a sword, bow and dagger. It's just that when playing polo, the horizontal knife and bow and arrow are very cumbersome, so Fang Cai Wang Fei put the horizontal knife and bow and arrow in the carriage, but he still has the green dagger given by Ashina Wenxia hanging from his waist.

Xiao Langjun carries a dagger with him to guard against anyone, and Ayitengna, who has experienced the turmoil of Yuan Xi, is like a mirror.

Thinking of Wang Jue, Aitenggna's train of thought turned back. So why does Mrs. Pei have such a strange behavior? Does she have the confidence to change the trajectory of the fate of the little lady in Xiaoyun and ensure that Wang Jue can return with a beauty? Could it be that there is still something missing in his speculation about the possibility of the little lady in Xiaoyun?

If it's really your own calculation, it's a big deal! In case the little lady of Xiaoyun did not go to get along in the future, but married Wang Qi instead. Wouldn't Xiao Langjun be tortured for the rest of his life!?

Ayitengna was terrified, and she couldn't care about watching Xiao Langjun on the polo field.

She tried to calm down, and began to think carefully again, for fear of any mistake. What she didn't know was that her pious and selfless face, shining in the sunlight, reflected the radiance of holiness.

In the Xida Temple, not far from the polo field, Su Sanniang, who had come out of Tingzhou City, was lurking on the roof of the main hall, coldly monitoring every move in the polo field and the surrounding area.

In the city of Tingzhou, Wang Yong abandoned the Wuli horse and did not ride, and sat in the carriage with Du Huan with the support of the tooth soldiers. Around the carriage were two teams of heavily armed Beiting light horsemen. They received an urgent military order to search for the killer of the family who killed the Zhou shopkeeper of Wenxi Tang near Saida Temple.

On the polo field, the boys and girls who are fully engaged in the game are unaware of the movements around them. At this time, they only think about driving the horse forward and swinging the rod to hit the ball. The neighing of horses and the laughter of teenagers filled this winter morning with vigor and joy.