Chapter 548: Return in Triumph

Ashina Funian tricked Ashide Wenfu into his tent, got him drunk, and tied him up.

Then, Ashina Funian quickly captured all of Ashide Wenfu's generals and took control of Ashide Wenfu's troops.

Ashina Funian was relieved. At this point, he had only one way to go, to surrender to the Tang Dynasty.

For safety reasons, Ashina Funian decided to surrender to Pei Xingjian through a small road. He was mainly worried that someone would come to snatch Ashide Wenfu.

If Ashide Wenfu was snatched away, all his efforts would be in vain.

It was obvious that Ashina Funian was overthinking. No one would snatch Ashide Wenfu away.

A few days later, the Tang army suddenly saw smoke and dust in the distance, thinking that it was another Turkic invasion, so they hurriedly went on alert and reported to Pei Xingjian.

"Report! Report to the general manager, we saw smoke and dust in the distance, it seems that the Turkic cavalry is invading." The soldiers hurriedly reported.

After hearing this, Pei Xingjian smiled and said, "This is not an attack by the Turks, but Ashina Funian surrendered to our army."

After hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief and felt a little relieved. It turned out that it was not the Turks who invaded, but Ashina Funian who surrendered, which made them nervous and dared not breathe.

"But accepting surrender is like accepting an enemy, you must be on guard! You still have to be strictly vigilant, so as not to accidentally fall into the trap of the other party." Compared with others, Pei Xingjian was much more careful.

"Is the chief officer worried that Ashina Funian's surrender was fake and that he really wanted to attack our army?" Li Wenliang asked.

"I just have this suspicion. We can force Ashina Funian to surrender and capture Ashide Wenfu to redeem himself."

"Then Ashide Wenfu may also force Ashina Funian to surrender in the name of a surprise attack." Pei Xingjian said, not ruling out this possibility.

"I understand! I know what to do!" Li Wenliang said, and turned to leave.

The Tang army camp was still on high alert, and only sent one messenger to appease and find out whether Ashina Funian really captured Ashide Wenfu alive and surrendered.

After confirming that Ashina Funian really came to surrender with Ashide Wenfu, he took them to the front of the military camp to plead guilty.

"Eastern Turk Ashina Funian captured the rebel Ashide Wenfu and came to atone for his crime. I hope the general manager can forgive my crime." After Ashina Funian met Pei Xingjian, he handed Ashide Wenfu to the Turks and said with a salute.

"I will report your behavior to His Majesty truthfully. As for how to deal with you, it is up to His Majesty the Emperor to decide."

"But I, Pei Xingjian, can guarantee you that I will do my best to save you from the death penalty in front of His Majesty the Emperor." Pei Xingjian said.

This was the only thing he could do for Ashina Funian, and it was also the promise he made to Ashina Funian that as long as he surrendered, he would keep him alive.

Pei Xingjian is a man of his word. Since he promised to ensure Ashina Funian's survival, he will do his best to ensure his survival.

As for Ashina Wenfu, the culprit, it is hard to say.

"Thank you, General Manager!" Ashina Funian thanked.

With Pei Xingjian's words, Ashina Funian seemed to have taken a reassurance pill.

As long as Pei Xingjian is willing to work hard, he will have a chance to survive.

Now Ashina Funian has only one thought in his mind, that is to live well, and being alive is better than anything else.

Now Ashina Funian no longer hopes to restore the glory of the Turkic Khanate.

Pei Xingjian asked someone to take Ashina Wenfu away and keep him under strict supervision.

At the same time, he asked Ashina Funian to help him recruit people from other tribes.

Ashina Funian naturally would not object, but worked very hard, hoping to make up for his mistakes.

With Ashina Funian's surrender and Ashide Wenfu's capture, the Turkic tribes also surrendered one after another, and the Turkic rebellion was completely quelled.

Pei Xingjian and others reported their victory to the court, and the court was overjoyed!

Li Chengqian even took all the civil and military officials of the court and went out of the city ten miles to welcome Pei Xingjian and others back to the court to show his favor.

"Your Majesty! Pei Xingjian, the general manager of Dingxiang Road, and others have arrived!" A soldier of the imperial army ran over and knelt on one knee.

Li Chengqian and others who had been waiting for a long time were overjoyed.

"Good!" Li Chengqian said with a smile.

"Your Majesty!" Pei Xingjian and others exclaimed when they saw the crowd coming to welcome them in triumph, and saw Li Chengqian in a yellow robe in the crowd.

Pei Xingjian and others hurriedly dismounted, trotted forward, knelt on one knee and said: "Your Majesty, I, Pei Xingjian, greet you! Thank you, Your Majesty, for personally welcoming me back to the court." "

Your Majesty, I, Pei Xingjian, greet you! Thank you, Your Majesty, for personally welcoming me back to the court." Li Wenliang and others hurriedly bowed and saluted.

"My dear ministers, please stand up!" Li Chengqian said.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Pei Xingjian and others stood up to express their gratitude.

"I am very pleased that you have won a great victory this time, quelled the rebellion of the Eastern Turks, and returned in triumph! I have led all the civil and military officials to welcome you back to the court." Li Chengqian said with a smile.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness! We are honored that Your Majesty can come to greet us!" Pei Xingjian said.

"My dear minister, you are the pillar of the Tang Dynasty. It is nothing for me to come ten miles away to greet you. Today, I will personally lead your horse back to the city for you, so that the people of the Tang Dynasty can see the pillar of the Tang Dynasty." Li Chengqian said.

As soon as Li Chengqian finished speaking, everyone was shocked!

The emperor is the carriage of ten thousand chariots, and his status is supreme. It is such an honor to let the emperor personally lead his horse for him.

Not to mention leading the horse into the city, even if the emperor leads the horse for a few steps, it is a great honor for the ministers.

This is enough for him and his descendants to brag about for generations.

Pei Yan, who was standing among the officials, was furious when he saw this scene and was very jealous of Pei Xingjian.

"Your Majesty! This is absolutely not allowed! How can I let Your Majesty lead the horse for me personally?" Pei Xingjian said hurriedly, grateful to Li Chengqian in his heart.

"This horse must be led. I have spoken my words, and there is no reason to regret it. As the saying goes, the emperor never jokes. I will naturally not lie to you. Come on the horse!" Li Chengqian said with a smile.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Pei Xingjian thanked him.

Pei Yan naturally would not let Li Chengqian lead the horse for Pei Xingjian into the city, although it could not change the fact that the emperor led the horse for Pei Xingjian.

But under Pei Yan's manipulation, in the end, Li Chengqian only let Pei Xingjian lead the horse for a distance, which was also a great honor.

When the group returned to Chang'an, Li Chengqian held a banquet in the palace for Pei Xingjian, Cheng Wuting, Li Wenliang and other heroes who quelled the rebellion of the Eastern Turks.

As for the treatment of Ashina Funian and Ashide Wenfu, Li Chengqian decided to wait until the next day to decide.

The most important thing now is to celebrate well.

Li Chengqian ordered people to entertain Ashina Funian and Ashide Wenfu well, and treat them with good wine and good food.

Treating captives well is a good policy of the Tang Dynasty.