Ashina Xichun


Ashina Xichun, also known as Chuluo Khagan, was the khagan of the Eastern Turkic Khaganate, and second son of Yami Qaghan.He succeeded his elder brother Shibi and ruled for 18 months.

Reign

Since Ashina Shibobi was still a minor, Ilteber shad succeeded his elder brother as khagan, also creating him Nipu shad and appointing eastern territories to him. He terminated the campaign started by his brother after receiving a large tribute from Tang.
Nevertheless, he created Yang Zhengdao a posthumous son of Yang Jian as puppet King of Sui. Starting to plan a major assault as advised by Liang Shidu, he became allied to Wang Shichong and Dou Jiande. As part of the plan, he requested Dou to cross the Taihang Mountains and meet him at Jin and Jiang Prefectures.
However he died from illness, possibly poisoned by the Minister of Ceremonies Zheng Yuanshu. Perpetrators were executed by Illig Qaghan.

Family

He married the Sui dynasty's Princess Yicheng in heqin, the former wife of Qimin in levirate marriage along with other wives. Issues: