A few decades later, Justinian V married the Khan's daughter, Queen Irani.

The two countries have very close relations and are allies against the Arabs.

This alliance is of course beneficial. Although the Khazar Khanate is a nomadic people, it is the most civilized among the tribes in the west. They are good at trade and get rich through trade, and the Romans continue to send people to help them build cities and trading strongholds.

, causing its national power to continue to rise.

The religious situation in this country is relatively complex.

Seventy years ago, the Roman priest Saint Cyril established the first diocese in Khazar.

More than fifty years ago, the Arabs went to preach again, and many people converted to the Creator.

But Judaism is more popular in Khazar.

Just last year, the Roman emperor vigorously persecuted the Jews. Countless Jewish businessmen and people poured into the Khazar Khanate and were protected by the upper echelons of the Khanate.

Today, the Khazar Khanate is actually in decline.

"I heard that you are not on good terms with the Oghuz people?" Shao Shude suddenly asked.

Jacob did not remain silent and said directly: "Your Majesty, the Oghuz people are getting stronger day by day. They drove away the Pechenegs first, causing them to flee their ancestral land and migrate westward. The migrating Pecheneg Turks attacked

Our territory has driven away our vassals, the Magyars. I can’t go into details about all the cruel things. They are ferocious and powerful demons. And the Oghuz are even more powerful demons, and their desire for expansion has arisen.

It's happening, and it can't be stopped. I heard that Chinese missionaries were blackmailed for no reason when they crossed their borders. They are just such people, greedy."

Shao Shude nodded silently after hearing this.

It is not easy for the envoys of the Khazar Khanate to come, and they need to take a long detour.

Shao Shude was not very interested in the civil war among the Turks, but the Khazars warmly received Li Shouxin's envoy and sent people to send letters back, which made him very happy.

Of course, when you show courtesy to others, you must ask for something.

To the east of the Khazar Khanate is the territory of the Oghuz Turks, and to the southeast of the Oghuz is the pastureland of the male camel king of the Bactria vassal. Whether they are close or far, they are all neighbors.

They sent envoys eastward, probably hoping to find a helper to attack the Oghuz with them.

Shao Shude was even sure that Oghuz was not the only enemy of the Khazar Khanate, and they must be looking for helpers all over the world.

He is really not interested in these chaotic wars, and he is beyond his reach. He just wants to do business, and connect with the Eastern Roman Empire to exchange culture and science.

"The Ogus people have not done many disrespectful things for the time being, so I am not in a position to punish them." Shao Shude said: "However, I can send an envoy from Balashagon to the pastures of the Ogus people and ask them not to embarrass businessmen and travelers.

Trade between us is smoother."

Jacob was a little disappointed when he heard this, and couldn't help but said: "Your Majesty the Supreme Emperor, sooner or later the Oghuz will plunder your people, I can guarantee it."

Shao Shude shook his head and said: "Does the envoy really not know how far away it is? Even if I drive away the Ogus people, those pastures will be occupied by others sooner or later, and they will become a new threat to you. People, after all, will

On their own."

Jacob was about to say something when he saw the lieutenant general Wang Yanfan coming over and reporting in a low voice: "Your Majesty, there is news from Bukhara."

"Oh?" Shao Shude was overjoyed and said, "Send people to Luoyang to invite Elbrus and Tam."

"News" of course refers to the news about the construction of the palace mentioned earlier.

Shao Shude, the drunkard, was not interested in drinking, so of course he was very concerned about it.

"The envoys may wish to stay in Luoyang for a while. If they want to purchase goods, they can go to Changxia Trading Company. I will ask them to receive them alone. They can buy whatever they want." Shao Shude turned to look at Jacob and said.

After saying that, he left the martial arts arena.

There was a fierce battle in the field. After the rest, each unit started a new round of competition.

This time the infantry fought in formation, and the cavalry pursued and routed the enemy.

Jacob watched quietly, thinking silently.

As a great civilized and military power in the East, Xia's strength seemed to be even higher than that of Rome, a powerful power in the West.

It doesn’t matter if you didn’t succeed this time, you’ll find another chance next time.
Chapter completed!