In this seventh episode of our series on the Rise of the Gok-Turks, we delve into Turkic history from 563 - 582 CE. Discover how Mukhan Khagan of the Gök-Türk Empire prepared for war against Northern Qi by collaborating with the Northern Zhou dynasty. Explore the strategic battles, alliances, and the historic marriage of a Turkic princess to Emperor Wen of the Zhou, who became Empress Ashina. Her role at the Zhou court and her impact on the Turk-Zhou alliance are also discussed. Listen now to uncover how a divine intervention changed the course of history, making her the first Turkic princess to become a Chinese Empress.