Late Tang Dynasty Floating Life

Chapter 1551
Qiuci (now Kuqa) is more than 800 miles away from Gaochang, and its name is Jiubaili.

Sixteen or seven miles around the city, it used to be the largest country between the west of Gaochang and Congling.

Among the four towns of Anxi in the Tang Dynasty, except for Yanqi which was once replaced by Suiye, Qiucha, Shule, and Khotan were generally stable, and their status had never changed.

It was October when Li Shengtian left Gaochang and returned to Kucha.

Without a second word, he immediately organized the withdrawal and returned to Khotan.

On the third day of October, [-] Khotan troops returned to Khotan with looted goods and some prisoners.

Another nearly 4000 people stayed behind, waiting for Xia Jun to come and receive them.

It's not that no one raised objections, thinking that it was hard to take advantage of the chaos to snatch Kucha, and it happened to be occupied as Khotan's land, but Li Shengtian refused.

He knew very well that the Great Xia sage might be able to reward you with treasures, women, and titles, but he is unlikely to reward you with land, especially if he still intends to rule himself, even less likely.

Kucha is destined to miss Khotan.Moreover, across the desert, the transportation is inconvenient, the distance is long, and it is not easy to rule.

The reason given by Li Shengtian left everyone speechless.Especially those who wanted to be the King of Kucha were extremely disappointed.

Ordinary soldiers felt nothing, and were even a little happy.

This expedition did not fight a tough battle, there were not many casualties, and a lot of things were robbed, so it can be said that it was a great harvest.

The big people have the troubles of the big people, their appetites are too big, and the small people only need three melons and two dates in their pockets. After returning home, they can improve their lives and make their wives and children happy.

On the second day after the Khotan army left, on the fourth day of October, Yang Liang led more than [-] mounted infantry from the Flying Dragon Army to Kucha to take over the defense.

He first led people to patrol around, and then couldn't hold back.

"Li Shengtian is a bastard, he is good at searching!" Looking at the treasury that was almost emptied, Yang Liang cursed.

Looking at the appearance of the surrounding people's homes, they were even more furious.

Fortunately, the people of Khotan are quite conscientious. The food has not been moved, and all the livestock have not been taken away. Otherwise, it would be a problem for the Flying Dragon Army to eat—perhaps, the carriages of the Khotan people are used to hold money. The goods and slaves are gone, the food is too bulky and of low value, so they have to keep it, not because of their kindness.

"Recruit people who have no food and clothing, and allow them to work for relief, and repair the city first." Yang Liang looked at the dilapidated city wall, a little speechless.

He doubted very much whether the city had not been properly repaired since the Tubo era, so that it was so dilapidated.

"The town envoy, the ditches are silted up, and it's time to clean them up." A military official said.

Before Yang Liang set off, he was appointed as the envoy of the town of Kucha to contain the soldiers and horses, so it was called "the envoy of the town".

"How many people are there in Kucha?" Yang Liang couldn't help asking.

He still has ambitions and many ideas. He also wants to use Kucha as a supply base, fight all the way to the southwest, and destroy the lair of the so-called Great Uighur Kingdom.If Kucha is sparsely populated and the products are not plentiful, then kill a bird!

"During the Tianbao period, there should have been no less than 20. It's hard to say now. This place has experienced wars and conquests, and it is extremely withered. Otherwise, the Uighurs who moved westward would not be able to easily capture Yanqi and Kucha." The official said: "Pang Teqinxi When I went there, I might have dragged away a lot of people, and then the Pugu family and the Yaoluoge family repeatedly saw each other, and this time Khotan played tricks again, and I think that if there are 10 people, it will burn incense."

"So few..." Yang Liang was taken aback.

"Anyway, those who want to check their household registration will know it after a while." The official said: "Perhaps the Gaochang Uyghur rule is rough, and Qiuci fooled the Pugu family and underreported the household registration? For how many people are left, the most urgent task is to restore order, clear the ditches, and sow seeds as soon as possible. In this way, a large amount of grain can be harvested in May and June next year."

"That's right." Yang Liang said, "It's still up to you Mao Zhuizi to handle this matter. I'll give you a group of people to ride horses to inspect the villages and urge the people to replant winter wheat. Whoever procrastinates will be whipped."

He heard on the way that the four towns of Anxi generally finish all the autumn sowing in late September, but now it is early October, half a month late, I hope it will be in time.

Then he couldn't help but look to the southwest, which was the direction where Shule was. He heard that he had been greatly influenced by Persia over the years, and it was a completely different world.

Hope to go to "see and see" next year.

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In Shule City, after waiting for a long time, Mujami Zhida finally met the Great Khan Ogurchak.

It seemed that Ogurchak had just lost a battle west of Congling, and Ogurchak was not in a good mood.He gesticulated with a meat cutter while eating the mutton, and asked, "You Persian monk, why don't you stay in Gaochang well, what are you doing here in Karasha?"

"Gaochang is dead." After a moment of silence, Mi Zhida said.

Ogurchak showed some funny expressions, and said, "So you are a wild dog now?"

"No, dog, I have a new owner." Mizhida said frankly.

Ogurchak was startled for a moment, and then asked if he realized something, "You voted for Xia Guo?"

"Yes." Mizhida didn't hide it.

In fact, it's useless to cover up. People have brains and have their own judgments.

"Lord Xia is too greedy, the Central Plains is not enough, and he wants to rule the grassland." Ogurchak suddenly became a little unhappy, snorted coldly, and said: "The grassland and the Central Plains are two worlds."

"Didn't Emperor Taizong Li Shimin rule the grassland?" Mi Zhida said, "It's not unusual for the powers of all directions to rise and fall, isn't it? When the grassland has no owner, the emperor of the Central Plains can command all directions."

"Do you still want to see another Li Shimin?" Ogurchak glared, his expression not very good.

"But it has already appeared." Mizhida reminded.

Ogurchak was silent.

Everyone doesn't want to see the second Li Shimin, but if it does appear, what should we do?
Moreover, this Shao Shude had more money than Li Shimin when he founded the country.Ogulchak only heard about the situation in the Central Plains briefly mentioned by the merchants. In his impression, when the Xia Dynasty ruled the world, there were more household registrations than Li Shimin at that time. Therefore, he may go further than Li Shimin, and it is more impressive Hate.

"What does that guy want to do?" Ogurchak asked, eating mutton again.

"It depends on Khan what you want?" Mizhida asked without answering.

"What do you mean? Say it clearly." Ogurchak clapped his hands and ordered the servant to serve Mizhida.

Mi Zhida thanked him, and then said: "Da Xiazi has canonized the Lord of Khotan as the 'King of Khotan', and he can also canonize Khan as the King of Zhongobun Shule."

Ogurchak slowed down.

"With this canonization, the sons of Khan can inherit the title from generation to generation." Mizhida continued: "Have the three sons of Khan grown up? Whoever you want to pass the throne to, just say it, King Shule The son can be canonized together."

Ogurchak put down the cleaver and glanced at Mizhida.

This thief monk must have heard some rumors and came to sow discord.Want to mess up the Great Uighur Kingdom, and then take the opportunity to attack and destroy it?

Mizhida looked at him firmly, not panicking at all.

Some strategies, on the surface, seem very straightforward and not clever at all, but they often work.The reason is actually very simple: the middle party already had internal problems, and they were very serious. The reason why it hasn't exploded is because they were covered up or compromised with each other to maintain a fragile balance.

Is Shule's problem serious?That's pretty serious.

The prince of Persia served as the deputy khan and lived in the temple outside the city. He had a close relationship with Satuk and helped him expand his power through preaching.

And Satuk also knows that he is under the eaves and is being watched by his uncle. Many nobles may not be willing to take refuge in him.

But some people are different. This is a new force within the Great Uyghur Kingdom. The new force is completely used by him, which is enough to compete with the traditional nobles under his uncle-those who still insist on tradition, Satu Ke couldn't get used to it, and called them "conservatives", who must be eliminated quickly.

Did Ogurchak not notice?of course not.

In fact, he has always been suspicious, otherwise he would not have sent someone to monitor his nephew.

As a khan, as a father, he certainly hoped that his own son would be able to take the throne, but later found that some members of the royal family actually supported Satuk, which made him even more suspicious.

Therefore, as he continues to grow older, he has become more and more anxious in recent years.He wanted to do something to his nephew several times, but was dissuaded, which made him even more frightened and angry.

Mi Zhida's arrival today made him see another way to solve the problem.

Canonization, in fact, is nothing.In name, it is enough to keep your head down. Don't you still decide on your own affairs, big or small?
Thinking of this, he decided to try to have a talk with Emperor Xia Guo—just a talk, if the conditions are not satisfied, he can turn his face and deny anyone.

"I want to marry Princess Daxia for my son Dunyu, how about it?" Ogurchak tentatively asked.

When Mizhida heard this, he was overjoyed, knowing that Ogurchak had taken the bait, so he said: "This is a great thing. It's just a woman, I think the summer will not be reluctant. If this is done, Dun wants to do it." Prince, it is a matter of course to inherit the position of Khan in the future."

Ogurchak laughed.

Mizhida also laughed.

"By the way, there is one thing that the Khan needs to be careful about." After laughing, Mizhida straightened his face and said, "The Gulam army in Satuk's hands is brave and good at fighting, and the Khan has to guard against it."

Ogurchak's face became serious, and he asked, "Did you hear anything?"

Mizhida didn't hear the bullshit, but he didn't mind adding some information to the uncle and nephew. He only heard him say: "There are rumors outside that Satuk may raise an army to rebel and fight for Khan's throne by force."

"Why don't I know?" Ogurchak was taken aback.

"It's a rumor, it can't be done for sure, anyway, it's good for the Khan to be prepared, don't be taken advantage of by the villain." Mi Zhida said: "I'll go back to Gaochang to meet the sage, and report the Khan's request to the sage."

Ogurchak nodded slowly.

Although he had a lot of doubts about his nephew, he really didn't expect his stepson to be so decisive and dare to launch a military coup.

Mi Zhida reminded him that An probably had no good intentions, and even the incident itself was false.But—it is right to take appropriate precautions.

Without delay, Mizhida chatted with Ogurchak about Lingxi again, and after obtaining precious information, he left that night.

After he left, a piece of news spread in Shule City: Great Khan's biological son Dunyu was going to marry Princess Daxia.

The news spread on a small scale at first, but over time, it slowly began to spread to a larger group of people...

(End of this chapter)