In an oasis at the edge of the Qaidam Basin, more than a dozen small tribes were ordered by the Tianzhu King to move here in advance. They were prepared to follow Fu Yun through the Qaidam Basin and escape to Jiemo.
In the center of the oasis, Murong Shun and more than a dozen tribe leaders were waiting anxiously. Murong Shun could have left with Fu Yun at the first moment, but he took the initiative to stay and support the remaining Tuyuhun tribes. Fu Yun did not like this son of his. Out of sight, out of mind, out of mind, so he agreed.
"The Tianzhu King is back!" Suddenly, a cry of surprise came from outside the tent.
A group of leaders quickly opened the tent and walked out. They saw the Tianzhu King returning in a sorry state with only 20 guards. He grabbed the food and started eating. It seemed like he had been starving for a few days.
"Tianzhu King, where are the warriors of my tribe?" A white-haired old leader looked at the scene in front of him in disbelief. He looked around but did not see the warriors of his tribe return.
The Tianzhu King stuffed a few mouthfuls of food and said angrily, "I had already surrounded the Tang Army and was preparing to destroy the Tang Army. But that mysterious army disturbed us. In the end, we failed at the last step and were caught up by the Tang Army's reinforcements. Our army was defeated!"
"Mysterious army!" Murong Shun's eyes flashed. He could not help but think of the thunder-like roar that day.
"Another defeat."
All the tribe leaders were grief-stricken. Those warriors were the pillars of their tribes. Now that they had not returned, it seemed like they would not be able to return.
"Then what about my tribe!" The old leader said with tears in his eyes. This battle had caused their tribe to be crippled. A tribe that had lost its youth would probably have a hard time in the future.
Many tribe leaders also looked at the Tianzhu King with unkind eyes. This time, the Tianzhu King had made them suffer. Without twenty years of recuperation, their tribe would not be able to recover.
"What are you panicking for! As long as the Khan is still here, our Tuyuhun will not be destroyed. In the future, we will definitely be able to seek justice for our warriors. " The Tianzhu King saw the eyes of the tribe leaders and panicked. He quickly raised his voice and said.
"Khan!" Many of the tribe leaders were shocked. Fu Yun had been in power for more than 30 years. It could be said that he had accumulated power for a long time. The leaders could only helplessly lower their heads.
The Sky Pillar King immediately felt proud. Fu Yun was his final backer. He believed that as long as Fu Yun was around, even if he lost the Sky Pillar Three Tribes, there would be a day when he would take them back.
However, he didn't see the gleam in Murong Shun's eyes. During this period of time, it wasn't that he didn't act like a puppet. Instead, he actively tried to build a good relationship with the leaders.
The group of leaders originally lived comfortably in their own tribes as local emperors, but because of this battle, they fled in panic and lived precarious lives. Naturally, the group of leaders had long been dissatisfied. Now, the warriors of their own tribes were almost wiped out. If it wasn't for the fear of Fu Yun's reputation, the group of leaders might even have the heart to eat the Sky Pillar King.
"The Tang Army is about to catch up. Why aren't you guys preparing? We will immediately move to the west. We can't leave a single animal behind for the Tang Army." The Tianzhu King said sternly.
The leaders were about to helplessly agree. Suddenly, Murong Shun took a big step forward and said proudly, "Tianzhu King, with just a few words, you're going to take the lives of tens of thousands of Tuyuhun warriors?"
Immediately, everyone's gaze focused on Murong Shun. No one had expected that Murong Shun would actually stand up for them at this time.
The Tianzhu King saw Murong Shun's Han face and couldn't help but ridicule, "I was wondering who it was. So it's the former Crown Prince! Is it because the Han people are here? You have a backer again. "
The Tianzhu King didn't put Murong Shun in his eyes at all. Fu Yun didn't like Murong Shun, so the Tianzhu King naturally catered to his liking.
Murong Shun's face instantly turned gloomy. The title of former Crown Prince was the shame of his life. Not only did he lose the position he should have inherited, but he also endured humiliation for 15 years because of his appearance.
To everyone's surprise, Murong Shun actually nodded without hesitation and said, "Yes, the Han people are my backer."
The Tianzhu King couldn't help but be stunned. He didn't expect Murong Shun to admit it so readily. He immediately said with joy, "Why aren't you guys taking down this traitor for me? In my opinion, our army's defeat must be because of this traitor."
"Let's see who dares! Fu Yun has already escaped to the end of the world. Our troops are less than 10,000. How can we compete with the Tang Army? Now, what our Tuyuhun needs is not how to defeat the Tang Dynasty, but how to survive and not be annihilated. I, Murong Shun, am the only chance for Tuyuhun to survive, "Murong Shun said proudly.
The eyes of the Tuyuhun leaders couldn't help but light up. Murong Shun was also half Han. If he came forward to surrender to the Tang Army, he would probably be the most suitable candidate. He would definitely be able to protect the tribes.
"Tianzhu King, we don't want to run anymore. We want to live." The old man was the first to stand up and say. Now that they had lost the warriors of their tribe, even if they passed through the desolate Chaidamu Basin, the only ending left for them was to be annexed by other tribes.
The other leaders of the tribes also nodded. Their tribes were only left with women, children, the elderly, and the weak. They were afraid that they couldn't go far. Instead of being caught up by the Tang Army, it was better to take the initiative to surrender to the Tang Army. With Murong Shun, they could still live.
"You are rebelling. Aren't you afraid that the Khan will come back and kill your entire tribe?" Tianzhu King said in horror. At this moment, he had already heard the shouts of killing outside the tent. The guards he brought back were screaming again and again. Obviously, they were being besieged.
Soon, the shouts outside the tent quieted down. Tianzhu King's face suddenly turned pale.
"Since the Khan has abandoned us and fled, then we will also abandon him. We will re-establish a new Khan, Khan Murong Shun." The old man led the other leaders to stand on Murong Shun's side.
Tianzhu King smiled bitterly and said, "Do you think the Tang Army will believe you and your surrender?"
Murong Shun smiled coldly and said sternly, "If you want to surrender, you naturally have to prove it. Tianzhu King's head is the best proof."
As the blade flashed, blood suddenly sprayed on the yurt. The insufferably arrogant Tianzhu King in Tuyuhun was finally executed.
Murong Shun held the steel blade dripping with blood and laughed loudly. He had swallowed his anger for fifteen years, and today, he finally vented the anger in his heart.
"Greetings, Khan!" All the leaders knelt on the ground one after another. No matter whether they approved of Murong Shun or not, at this moment, Murong Shun was their only savior.
"What Tianzhu King is dead? Murong Shun established himself as the Khan? " Li Jing said in surprise. The Tang Army had not pursued for long when they heard the news of Tianzhu King, who was killed by Murong Shun, surrendering to the Tang Army.
Cheng Yaojin nodded and said, "The head has been sent over. I have found someone to verify it. It is indeed Tianzhu King."
He could not help but sigh. He did not expect that Tianzhu King, who almost killed him, would die like this.
Li Jing nodded and said, "Let Li Daliang go and take over those Tuyuhun tribes. Confiscate their weapons and horses and settle them down."
"Yes!" Immediately, a messenger hurriedly left.
"General, that Murong Shun is still waiting outside to see you. I wonder if you …" Duan Zhixuan said.
Li Jing waved his hand and said, "Our goal is Fu Yun, not Murong Shun. Inform Li Daliang and let him keep an eye on Murong Shun. This person will be of great use to His Majesty."
When the army whistled past Murong Shun, they did not pay attention to him at all. Murong Shun still respectfully waited until the army left. Only then did he let out a heavy sigh of relief. The Tang Army only confiscated the weapons and horses of these tribes. It seemed that he had chosen the right path.
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