Chapter 284 Khitan surrenders
"We will pay homage to the Jiedushi of Duke Wu of the Tang Dynasty." In the huge tent of the Chifeng royal city, Khitan leaders from all walks of life came to pay homage to Li Fei.
Li Fei nodded.
"The Khitan has been neighboring the Tang Dynasty since its founding. For more than a hundred years, most of the time has been loyal to the Tang Dynasty. In terms of the Tang Dynasty and the Khitan family, you can be a family, so you don't need to be polite." Li Fei said of course, these leaders did not participate in the war with the people from the leader tribes such as Shele today, which at least shows that they have given up their new leader, Muerhu, and will no longer be enemies with the Tang Dynasty and the Andong Protectorate for a period of time.
Next, the leaders expressed their opinions, such as loyalty to the Tang Dynasty and never betrayal again. Anyway, no matter how nice it sounds, Li Fei was too lazy to guess with some sincerity.
What remains are some trivial matters in the Khitan. Out of respect for Li Fei or pleasing Li Fei to make Li Fei look good, they all raised it and let Li Fei make the decision.
Li Fei knew that they were trying to please him. Although these things basically had nothing to do with him, he also gave some suggestions casually, whether it was right or wrong. Anyway, as long as it was not too much, these leaders would be happy to accept it.
What Li Fei wanted to make the decision the most was actually the issue of the Khitan establishing a new leader in the future. In the current situation, the army of the Anton Protectorate's Office could not be permanently stationed in the Khitan territory. Therefore, there must be a leader in the Khitan territory. In the future, the leader of Muerhu will return and lead the troops to defeat the leader of Muerhu and completely solve this last problem.
Li Fei pondered for a moment, sucked the appetites of the leaders present before speaking.
"Princess Yan Gu is the princess of Khan Huaixiu and the pearl of your Khitan. In the future, Princess Yan Gu will be the one who will be the one who will be the one who will do the Khitan business in the future. What do you think?"
"Princess Yan Gu is the leader?" How could it be Princess Yan Gu! All the leaders were shocked by Li Fei's words.
They originally thought that Li Fei might suggest Yelucha to take charge. After all, Yelucha is the confidant general of Huaixiu Khan and comes from Huaixiu Khan's tribe. This time, he followed Li Fei back to the Khitan with Princess Yan Gu, and Yelucha is the new leader of the Khitan. The leaders of each tribe were quite convinced by Li Fei and the Tang Dynasty, but they never thought that Li Fei was referring to Princess Yan Gu, a Khitan girl who is only seventeen years old now?
Even though she was the daughter of Huaixiu Khan in the past, her daughter was not a son. Besides, she was so young, even if she was a son, at such an age, what ability would she have to command the Khitan tribes?
"Sir, how can this be done! There has never been a woman as the leader since the birth of the Khitan. Not only the Khitans, but also the Xi tribe and other ethnic groups in the deep grasslands, there are no such examples." One of the leaders exclaimed. Although the other leaders did not call out, looking at their expressions and expressions, these words undoubtedly represent all the voices in their hearts.
"What does this matter? Since ancient times to the founding of the Tang Dynasty, there was no female emperor for thousands of years. However, the previous generation of Empress Wu Zetian did not have to rule the Central Plains. Moreover, during the Empress Wu Zetian, the prosperity of the Central Plains was no worse than the "Tiankhan" period of Emperor Taizong of Zhenguan." Li Fei directly gave the example of Empress Wu Zetian.
"Apart from that, it's only temporary. Isn't Yelucha and all the leaders there?" Li Fei said with a calm smile.
"This, this---" The leaders want to say that the grassland is completely different from the Central Plains dynasty. Women have always been just accessories. The grassland advocates the strong, while women are born weak. How do they lead the ethnic group and foreign races to fight? How do they expand the ethnic territory?
The grassland always needs strong leaders.
"Who do you think you are capable of being the new leader of the Khitan? You can also recommend yourself!" Li Fei mentioned with a smile.
"This, this--" The leaders were choked again. Who dared to recommend themselves to say that they are capable of being the new leader? There are so many leaders, and several of them are large tribe leaders with a population of over 10,000. Who is convinced? Who dares to stand up and say that they are capable of being the new leader will probably immediately become the target of public criticism.
Li Fei only waited for about four or five breaths and did not continue to give these leaders time to change, so he spoke again.
"Look, no one has a good candidate, so it's not bad for the time being. If there is a good candidate in the future, let's discuss it slowly." Li Fei said lightly. No one has a good candidate. He recommended himself to stand up and say that he is competent, and naturally no one dares to do so. But if they let the leaders discuss for a while, several large tribes with a population of over 10,000 may not be able to choose a new leader who is convinced by everyone, but Li Fei did not give them time to compromise with each other.
The leaders present could not say anything against each other for a moment, and they held their breath in their chests, which was really uncomfortable. However, given Li Fei's strength, they did not dare to shout loudly in front of Li Fei and opposed it till they could not resist.
Forget it, let Princess Yangu be the daughter of Huaixiu Khan after all, and with the support of the Tang Dynasty, let her gain a reputation first. It is better than to choose someone else now.
Princess Yan Gu has the first place to gain fame. In the future, they still have the opportunity to try to make themselves the leader. However, once that one of the major tribes becomes Li Fei today, it will be much more difficult for them to seize the position of leader in the future.
"Okay, we support the adult's proposal, and temporarily hold Princess Yan Gu as the new leader and assist Princess Yan Gu." Several leaders of the tribe expressed their opinions one after another.
"I've seen the new leader!" The leaders of the tribes bowed to Princess Yan Gu again, which clearly confirmed Princess Yan Gu's status.
Li Fei smiled, no one noticed the plot deep in his eyes.
As for Princess Yangu, she was stunned when the leaders bowed to her.
"I, I can't---" Princess Yan Gu was shocked and wanted to refuse, but Li Fei, who was beside Li Fei, suddenly grabbed her hand and interrupted her words.
"Why can't it be? Yelucha and all the leaders support you and will assist you. Just let go of your hands and feet. If you find that you really don't have the ability in the future, just call on everyone to choose another talent." Li Fei comforted Princess Yan Gu and used the word "drag" to make Princess Yan Gu take over the title of the new leader of the Khitan no matter what.
"Yelucha, as the confidant general of Khan Huaixiu, he might have watched Princess Yangu grow up. You can ask you to assist her for the time being." Li Fei looked at Yelucha and asked.
There was also a strange look deep in Yelucha's eyes that was difficult for outsiders to capture. He stood up with a serious look on his face.
"Yelucha swears to be loyal to Princess Yangu to death and is willing to assist Princess Yangu to command the Khitan." Yelucha knelt on one knee at Princess Yangu and swore directly, as if extremely solemn.
"So, let's make a decision first!" Li Fei narrowed his eyes slightly and said with a smile.
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Chapter completed!