Zhu Changxiao's version of the Sui Dynasty

Nine years ago, when Xiao Jun was sent as an envoy to the Turks, she received help from Chu Luo, who gave her 65 camels, which enabled the Sui army to rush across the desert, conquer Yiwulu, and shock the Western Regions.

At that time, Xiao Jun was the empress of the Sui Dynasty, the mother of the country, and Chu Luo was the second prince of Qimin Khan. However, Xiao Jun's charm and demeanor made Chu Luo, who was still young in love, very infatuated and intoxicated.

I never thought that when we met today, Xiao Jun was in a poor situation and could only live under someone else's roof, but now Chu Luo has inherited the Khan throne. It is said that a lover's eyes see beauty. The impulsive obsession of that year has not changed until now, and he still covets Xiao Jun. He took out the imperial hairpin again while sending the stove at night.

Chuluo Khan has a western-style appearance and is a natural grassland man who dares to love and hate. Grassland women basically don't learn any skills in their lives, and they live in the cold, windy and sun-scorched northern frontier all day long, so they rarely take care of themselves. Even young women can hardly be compared with the well-maintained Jiangnan women in the deep palace. Moreover, Xiao Jun is naturally beautiful and charming, which makes Chuuluo Khan infatuated with her.

Xiao Jun looked at the imperial hairpin handed over by Chuluo Khan and couldn't help sighing: "I thanked you with the imperial hairpin back then. The Sui Dynasty was so rich that I should have rewarded you with a big reward. Now my country is broken and my family is ruined. I am homeless and have no way to repay you."

Looking at Xiao Jun's silence and a little shy, Chuluo said: "I am not a Han Chinese, so I can't say any vows or deep love. Back then, I fell in love with you at first sight and have admired you for a long time. Please don't refuse."

Chuluo was about to pull Xiao Jun's hands, but Xiao Jun got up and moved away: "The Khan and I have the difference of superiority and inferiority, and the difference of men and women. How can we do something that violates etiquette and law?"

Chuluo held the imperial hairpin to his lips, rubbed it twice, and placed it on the small table. Chuluo said to Xiao Jun: "Don't blame me, my lady. Rest early. I will come to visit you another day."

Chuluo turned and left, leaving only the imperial hairpin on the table. Xiao Jun picked up the hairpin and recalled many old memories. She felt sad and burst into tears.

Just to say that Chuluo's courtship failed, he didn't go again, because the warm spring came again, everything revived, and the Khans of various tribes and alliances gathered at the foot of Dujin Mountain to pay a visit to the Turkic Khan Chuluo. In a few days, the people of the northern frontier gathered on the grassland. There were crowds of people, herds of cattle and horses, and it was very lively.

Princess Yicheng and Xiao Jun and others went up to the viewing platform together. Sitting on the platform, the servants brought wine, meat and fruits. Looking around, the grassland scene was prosperous and spectacular. The Great Khan Chuluo ascended the viewing platform and sat on the tiger skin throne. The royal family generals were on the left and right. The herdsmen and soldiers below the platform rushed to watch, all wanting to witness the Turkic royal family's ball game with their own eyes.

In the crowded crowd, a man walked up from the platform. He was burly, more than eight feet tall, with broad shoulders and a thin waist, thick eyebrows and tiger eyes, a straight nose and a square mouth, and a short beard like a needle under his chin. He wore a hundred-feather deer velvet hat on his head, a hunter's cowhide armor, and held a command flag in his arms. He ascended the viewing platform with a majestic manner.

Xiao Jun was next to Princess Yicheng. The princess whispered in her ear: "Sister-in-law, this man looks very majestic. He is the bravest general of our Turkic people."

"But there are a few"I am very proud of this man, but I don't know who he is?"

The princess said, "This man is the Khan's third brother, Duobi, who will be the flag officer for today's event."

Xiao Jun said, "In my opinion, he is a hero on par with his brother Chuluo."

As the two were discussing, Duobi waved the flag, and the riders and herdsmen in front of the viewing platform dispersed to both sides, leaving a large area in the middle. Dozens of soldiers used hemp ropes to enclose the area and set up two pairs of pillars.

Duobi turned around, put his right hand over his heart, and bowed to the Khan, saying, "Report to the Khan, we are going to play football, and the field has been set up. Please select the wrestlers."

"Good!" Chuluo Khan said, "Today, this Khan and his people will have fun together, so I will order the Turkic people to form one team and the royal family officials to form another team, so that officials and people can have fun together and participate in the grand ceremony. ”

“Yes.” Dubi followed the Khan’s instructions and passed on the order.

Princess Yicheng loved playing polo the most. She took Xiao Jun and walked off the stage. Xiao Jun said, “You should play polo by yourself, aunt. I haven’t played polo for many years and I’m not good at it.”

Princess Yicheng said, “Sister-in-law is too cautious. The royal horses in the palace are not as good as the horses on the grassland. Playing polo is a different experience. It’s just one game. ”

Xiao Jun looked at the excitement and wanted to have some fun. He followed Princess Yicheng down the viewing platform and went to the stable to choose horses.

The players who entered the circle changed into hunting clothes, held polo clubs, and lined up in two teams. The judge threw the ball, and the two teams of riders urged their horses to rush out, and a polo competition began.

The riders played, you and I, and the spectators outside the field cheered and cheered. The scene was very exciting. Suddenly, a rider ran side by side with Xiao Jun to grab the ball. Because he used too much force, the club hit the buttocks of Xiao Jun's mount, broke, and stabbed into the horse's buttocks. Suddenly, the horse screamed in pain, shocking everyone.

The frightened horse suddenly stopped listening to the command, kicked its hooves and ran wildly, breaking the rope of the enclosure and rushing north. The onlookers were so scared that they scattered and no one dared to stop it. Xiao Jun was so scared that he fell on the horse's back, panicking, but he couldn't stop the frightened horse.

At this time, Chuluo Khan had already seen it clearly on the high platform. He jumped down, pulled a cavalry guard on the side of the platform off the horse, and urged his horse to chase. The flag officer Duobi also grabbed a fast horse and chased after it.

The Turkic riders usually had a bow and crossbow quiver on their saddles. After chasing for a while, seeing that the frightened horse was still galloping, Chuluo Khan took out the bow and arrows, put the arrows on the hanging, and said, "Swoosh! "With a sound, the arrow shot towards the horse's legs. The frightened horse neighed again, staggered, put down its feet, slowly knelt down, and panted.

Xiao Jun was already in a state of shock, sweating all over his temples, his limbs weak, and he rolled on the grass and fainted.

When Chu Luo came closer, he saw two bows and arrows stuck on the horse's buttocks, and it turned out to be his third brother Duobi. Duobi turned over and got off the horse and walked to Xiao Jun. He leaned down and gently turned over the fainted Xiao Jun with his hands. Although his face was pale and soaked with sweat, he still looked radiant, and a few strands of black hair stuck to his cheeks, making him even more charming.

Dubi put one arm around Xiao Jun's shoulders and the other around his legs, and he didn't hesitate to help him.He lifted up Xiao Jun with all his strength, and met the Great Khan Chuluo who came. Dubi knew that his brother must be the one he loved, so he did not hesitate and walked towards Chuluo with Xiao Jun.

"The Khan's archery skills are amazing. The rescued woman is unharmed, but a little frightened." Dubi lifted up Xiao Jun with all his strength, and Chuluo took it with both hands, sitting Xiao Jun sideways in front of the saddle and hugging her in his arms.

"Third brother, you have made great contributions in the rescue. I will reward you generously when I return." After saying that, Chuluo turned his horse's head and rode away. Dubi saw that Xiao Jun was taken away by his brother, so he had to get on the horse and return. This is:

Playing football on the grassland and running on the pasture, shooting two arrows on horseback to save the beauty.

Brothers shoot bows and cherish each other, just for one woman to lead two people.

When Xiao Jun slowly woke up, he felt the bed was soft and warm all over. He looked up and saw that it was not the palace tent he lived in. Princess Yicheng came over and leaned over to ask, "Is your sister-in-law awake? You scared me and the Khan."

"What kind of bed is this? It's so comfortable?" Xiao Jun asked.

Princess Yicheng smiled and said, "This is the Khan's wolf-tooth blanket. You are sleeping on the Khan's lion-skin blanket."

"Ah?" Xiao Jun was immediately ashamed and stood up slightly: "How can I sleep on the Khan's bed? It's not clear between men and women. How can I face people in the future?"

Princess Yicheng gently pressed Xiao Jun and advised, "What's the harm? This lion skin was traded by the Turks from the Western Regions. It's comfortable and warm. Besides, the Turks are not as complicated as us Han people. Don't mind it."

Xiao Jun said, "That's fine. We must not lose the etiquette between the monarch and his subjects, and the distinction between the superior and the inferior. ”

Princess Yicheng could not help laughing and advised: “In the Turkic tribe, there is no monarch and his subjects, only master and slave, men and women love each other, free and unrestrained, and there is no Han ethics. Since I married Qimin Khan, Qimin died early, and my three sons competed to marry me as their stepmother, fearing that I could not survive alone in the grasslands and deserts. In this bitter and cold land, it is difficult for a chaste and heroic woman to survive alone, so she either remarried her brothers or remarried her sons. ”

“Isn’t the imperial aunt afraid of being cursed for all eternity?” Xiao Jun asked.

The princess said: “The Han have Han etiquette, and the Hu have Hu customs. After the death of my eldest son, Shibi Khan, I remarried my second son, Chuluo, and was still the Khan’s wife, respected by people. Women in the northern frontier can only follow the customs, but cannot be faithful to one man forever.”

After listening to Princess Yicheng’s account, Xiao Jun realized that the customs of the Turkic people were very different from those of the Han people. Princess Yicheng saw that Xiao Jun had some understanding of the local customs, and said: "Chuluo Khan has been fond of my sister-in-law for a long time and wants to marry her. My sister-in-law might as well agree, and we will be even closer."

Xiao Jun was stunned and frowned slightly: "I know about the secret fights, jealousy, and fierceness in the harem. If you and I marry the same man and live together in the harem, won't we become the laughing stock of others?"

The princess said: "The Great Khan is the master of all slaves. All women are the same, regardless of the main wife or concubine. What is there to fight about?"

Xiao Jun was silent and still declined. The princess advised: "Now that my sister-in-law is a widow, the Khan has come to her rescue. It is natural for a beauty to be a hero. Why refuse?"

Xiao Jun thought of Chuluo's rescue and felt grateful, but embarrassed. She said: "If I were young, I would be fine to remarry., now fifty-three years old, with a half-century old face, unable to bear children, I am afraid that it will be a mistake for the Khan. ”

The princess stroked Xiao Jun’s hair and advised: “Turks do not care about children and grandchildren, they only seek true love and sincerity.” After repeated persuasion, Xiao Jun was slightly moved and acquiesced to this matter.

Chu Luo and Duobi returned to the palace tent. The two brothers were heroes who saved the beauty, and they were naturally happy. The servants prepared milk wine and barbecue. The two ate and chatted, and they were very happy. Duobi asked: “Today’s polo wrestling, the woman I rescued was included in the clan team, why have you never seen her before?”

Chu Luo brought the cup to his lips, put it down again, and said: “Second brother, do you really not know the origin of this woman?”

“I really don’t know.”

“Hahahaha! "Chu Luo laughed, drank the cup, and said: "This person is Xiao Jun, the empress of Emperor Yang Guang of the Sui Dynasty."

Although Dubi heard that Empress Xiao was taken to the Turkic tribe, he had never seen her. After hearing what Chu Luo said, he suddenly realized: "I said that the Turkic tribe has never had such a woman. Turkic women are exposed to the wind and sun on the grassland, and their skin is rough and strong. How can they be as delicate and fair as Empress Xiao."

Chu Luo said: "Third brother, you don't know. This Xiao Jun is a girl from Jiangnan. She is well-read in history books, and is proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. Among Han women, she is one in a million."

Duobi nodded and looked at Xiao Jun with a new look. Chu Luo asked: "Third brother, you are a hero who saved the beauty today. This Khan should reward you heavily. Just tell me what reward you want."

"Please give Xiao Jun to me, Khan. ”

Chuluo stopped when the meat was about to reach his mouth and said, “You can take whatever you want from the grassland, but I have already arranged for this woman, so let’s forget it, shall we?”

When Dubi heard this, he shook the wine glass in his hand and spilled some milk wine, and quickly apologized: “Since the Khan has arranged it, how dare I fight for it? I will listen to the Khan’s reward.”

Chuluo was very caring for his third brother. Although they were fighting for the same woman and he was unwilling to give up, he still rewarded him greatly so that his brother could live a peaceful life around him.

Chuluo had a meal of wine and meat, and today he was a hero saving a beauty, so he was very interested and returned to the wolf tooth tent. Princess Yicheng came out of the tent, and Chuluo asked, “How is Empress Xiao?”

“She was just frightened, nothing serious.” The princess said.

Chuluo asked again, “Did the princess tell me about the marriage? ”

Princess Yicheng nodded and said, "My sister-in-law is willing to marry the Khan, but the Khan promised me that he would avenge the Yang family in the future, march south and revive the Sui Dynasty."

Chuluo said, "Don't worry, Princess. The day I married Xiao Jun was the day we marched south. Princess, you gave me a sister-in-law, and I will give the Yang family a Sui Dynasty."

Princess Yicheng nodded, very pleased. Princess Yicheng had been married to the Turks for many years, and she didn't care what kind of woman the Khan had. She was more concerned about how to help her family return to the Central Plains and revive the Sui Dynasty.

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At night, the Khan entered the wolf tooth tent. Xiao Jun was sitting alone on the bed. Seeing the Khan return to the tent, she hurriedly stood up and saluted. Chuluo said, "Madam Xiao, there is no need to be polite.Chuluo only wants the queen's heart. "

Xiao Jun was embarrassed and replied shyly: "I just arrived in the northern frontier and don't know the customs. I hope the Khan will not blame me."

Chuluo held Xiao Jun in his arms and was about to lie down on the bed. Xiao Jun blocked her with her hand. Chuluo asked: "Does the queen regret marrying this Khan?"

Xiao Jun said: "I just heard a rumor that the princess and the Khan will lead troops to the south. I wonder if it is true or not?"

"Now the royal family of the Great Sui Dynasty is only the grandson Yang Zhengdao. The princess wants to avenge her natal family. This Khan supports your grandson to be the emperor of the Great Sui Dynasty again." Chuluo said.

Xiao Jun gently pushed Chuluo away with her hand, sat down on the bed, and said nothing. Chuluo asked: "Supporting the Great Sui Dynasty and fighting back to the Central Plains, such a good thing, why are you frowning? ”

Xiao Jun said: "The Sui Dynasty has been destroyed, and the family has been ruined. Now my grandparents and grandchildren have come to the Turks, only to seek peace. I am able to serve the Khan, and I have a place to rely on when I am old. I don't want to restore the monarchy anymore."

Chu Luo hugged Xiao Jun from behind and whispered in her ear: "There are no palaces in the grassland tribes. This Khan has made you a beauty. When the Central Plains is pacified in the future, this Khan will also make you the Grand Empress Dowager to assist the emperor's grandson Yang Zhengdao to ascend the throne. ”

Thinking of her grandson Yang Zhengdao in her cradle, Xiao Jun sighed in her heart that this grandson had no throne. In her thoughts, the lights in the palace went out, and the man and woman cultivated their fate and achieved another marriage.

Xiao Jun and Princess Yicheng were by her side. The two sisters-in-law married the same husband, one was the empress of Emperor Yang of Sui, and the other was a princess of the Sui royal family. This was not in accordance with etiquette in the eyes of the Han people, but it was a very common thing in the northern grasslands. This also made Choro Khan feel even more sorry for the fall of the Sui Dynasty, and decided to re-support the Sui emperor and rebuild the Sui Dynasty. It can be said that:

Change your marriage to seduce the beautiful girl, and marry her for the fourth time.

Xiao Xiao's deep love for the northern desert is imprinted, and Xu Xu's love warms the frost in the frontier.

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