Elegy of Tang Dynasty

Chapter 358: Going to war thousands of miles away

To the northwest of the city of Tingzhou Prefecture, there is a lush pasture where a large number of livestock are raised. Every year, thousands of horses are provided to the army of the Beiting Protectorate. These horses are not only more than enough for personal use, but can also be transported back to Hexi, Longyou and other places.

In the year of Wu Zhou, the imperial court established a small-scale frontier army here, called the "Zhulong Army", which was later renamed Han Haijun, the predecessor of today's Han Haijun (a large number of Uighur tribe cavalry were later added).

So where did the name Hanhai come from?
During the Zhenguan period, Li Tai organized and compiled "Kuo Di Zhi", which contains records about Hanhai:
In the vast sea, it is cold and dry. "Kuo Di Zhi" says: The name of Xiaohai is also located in the northwest of Quicksand Qi, hundreds of miles northwest of Tongluo and Tuqu, and 5,300 miles south of Chang'an. The Qin Dynasty built the Great Wall, which passed through Hainan and stretched east and west across the Huns. Several rivers flowed into this sea, including the Duluo River, the Xiling River, the Jin River, etc. and flowed into Yan. There is Hanhai Town in Beiting, so it was named after it.

Obviously, the vast sea in Beiting refers to Lake Baikal.

At this moment, Fang Chongyong nodded with satisfaction as he watched groups of mighty cavalry enter the camp surrounded by temporary circles and ropes from all directions.

Not bad, very energetic!
He looked at Fumeng Lingcha beside him and smiled and said: "Fumeng's deputy governor is also the Han Navy envoy. Do you have any objections to this competition?"

Fumeng Lingcha, who was familiar with Fang Chongyong's routine, clasped his fists and saluted, and said: "Ambassador Fang, you are very polite. The so-called elite soldiers should be brave enough to fight in public and ashamed of private fights. Ambassador Fang proposed that the expeditionary force and the Han navy should send fifty people each to practice martial arts on horseback and shooting. , just what I want.”

"That's natural. After the war, we will select two thousand elite cavalry from the Han Navy to serve as the vanguard of the Anxi expedition. The little friction in the front will be fine after a fight.

As the saying goes, there is no acquaintance without fighting, hahahahahaha. "

In fact, this is not wrong. From the perspective of seniority, the current leader of the Stone Kingdom should be regarded as Anaye's distant uncle. Well, a little bit further away.

Fumeng Lingcha glanced at Anaye who was sitting not far away watching the cavalry formation. Although the other person was wearing a hat and veil, his hot figure could not be concealed. The millet-colored hair exposed outside the hat was like a She doesn't look like a Central Plains woman.

It is said that the head of the Shi Kingdom and his family are disrespectful to the saint, and they are now relieved of all positions in the Dawan Governor's Mansion, and are replaced by Anaye, an orphan from the Shi Kingdom's royal family. The Tang Army in the Western Regions must protect the newly appointed governor before he takes office.

"Ambassador Fang, wouldn't it be inappropriate to let a young lady watch the martial arts show today when a bunch of rough guys are fighting?"

Fang Zhongyong sighed with waning interest, then took out a small roll of yellow silk from his arms and handed it to Fumeng Lingcha.

In the Western Regions, there are many cases of one city and one country. All kinds of "direct royal bloodlines" are like crucian carp crossing the river, let alone "royal bloodlines".

Fumeng Lingcha's tone suddenly became serious.

Fang Chongyong chuckled, thinking of last night's affair, the two of them had a little time apart, which was better than a newlywed, and they had a wild time having sex, and he suddenly felt very beautiful in his heart.

But these words completely failed to fool Fumeng Lingcha, who had a good understanding of the people in the Western Regions.

"Ambassador Fang just said that she is the new head of the Shi Kingdom? The new governor of the Dawan Kingdom?"

"Yes, this is exactly what this ambassador means."

Fumeng Lingcha was confused by Fang Chongyong.

"Oh, I originally wanted to give Deputy Governor Fumeng a surprise, but I didn't expect that the box would be opened now."

Fang Chongyong waved his hand indifferently.

Fang Chongyong's tone was filled with pride, and Fu Meng Lingcha was stunned for a moment.

The army has its own rules and regulations. You can strip this little lady naked in the commander's tent at night and no one will bother you! After all, you are the ambassador of the Western Regions! This privilege is still available.

For example, when the Tang army arrived somewhere on the border, they found that a certain tribe was friendly to the Tang Dynasty. They needed to canonize their leader and then take them to fight other tribes. Does this plot sound familiar?
However, these places are thousands of miles away from Chang'an. When the border army sends envoys back, the court has completed the discussion, and then sends envoys to the local area to tell the Tang army general: OK, the emperor agrees to the canonization, and the imperial decree is here.

"This one really has the royal blood of the Stone Kingdom. This ambassador is not joking."

There are more so-called "princes" and "princesses" in the Western Regions than there were in Chongyong's previous life in Saudi Arabia!

As long as Anaye doesn't come forward to express condolences to Sergeant Tang, everyone can just pretend they didn't see it. In fact, Fang Chongyong only needed to make casual remarks just now, and there was no need to talk so much nonsense to defend.

"I wrote it last night. My handwriting is quite acceptable. I learned from famous masters when I was young. He Zhizhang, congratulations to the great scholar."

"Oh, you said that the great grievance should of course abdicate in favor of someone more worthy."

Fang Chongyong said boldly.

"how do I say this?"

Can you still play like this?

Fang Chongyong argued.

For example, Bai Xiaode, the general of the Tang Army in Anxi, was directly related to the Qiuci King's family. Hundreds of years ago during the Han Dynasty, people from the Qiuci King's family had the surname Bai, which has been passed down for hundreds of years. Does that mean that Xiaode's status is very noble and he can cause trouble in the Western Regions?
It seems possible in theory, but in reality it's very difficult.

It has the seals of the Western Region Economic and Strategy Ambassador, the seals of the military supervisor Bian Lingcheng, the seals of Zhongshu’s disciples, and even the imprint of the jade seal! It couldn’t be more true than the imperial edict!

Fumeng Lingcha immediately lost interest in any nonsense martial arts. He widened his eyes and asked, "She is the leader of the Stone Kingdom. What about the current leader of the Stone Kingdom?"

"Ambassador Fang, national affairs are not a trivial matter. As the deputy governor of Beiting, I would like to see the imperial court's letter of appointment. Isn't this request too much?"

"This is the newly enthroned head of the Shi Kingdom and the new governor of the Dawan Governor's Mansion. She is certainly qualified to come here to see the majesty of our Tang Army!"

"Hey, you can't say that. If Deputy Governor Fumeng only looks at her appearance, she is indeed just a beautiful girl. But if you look at her identity, it's not the case."

But it’s a bit unreasonable to bring your beloved concubine to watch military exercises. What do you think of the military camp?

What?
Fumeng Lingcha thought he had heard wrongly.

Fumeng Lingcha came over and asked in a low voice.

But what I wrote is ridiculous.

Fang Chongyong put his hands on his hips and laughed loudly, obviously in a good mood.

In fact, it was just a small thing, and he just said it casually.

Fang Chongyong pointed at Anaye and said.

The emperor and central officials stamped the seals of the imperial edict, and then the commissioners who visited the Western Regions could "act cheaply" after arriving there. This is actually a "little secret" that everyone sees through but does not reveal, and it is also an unspoken rule that is forced by practical needs.

Fumeng Lingcha looked at Fang Chongyong with doubtful eyes and said nothing. He wanted an explanation and it was up to him whether Fang Chongyong would give it.

The day lilies were all rotten by then!
The battlefield is changing rapidly. At that time, this tribe might have already defected to the enemy!

Therefore, this kind of "imperial edict" with a seal was not only required, but was even wholesale supplied by the court. After the general issued the "imperial edict", the supervisor would report to the court for confirmation. This is a typical "get on the bus first and pay the ticket later".

Fumeng Lingcha understood this rule, but he didn't understand why Fang Chongyong was playing such a trick. Is it just to win over the beauty and play with the princes by playing with the beacon fire?
I want you to get on the bus first and pay for the ticket later; I don’t want you to go to bed first and mess around!
Fumeng Lingcha was dumbfounded. Ambassador Fang was so good at causing trouble. He made his beloved concubine with blood from the Western Regions the Grand Governor of the Dawan Governor's Mansion. By then, Shi Guoguo would probably be mad!

"Ambassador Fang, if this imperial edict is sent to Shi Country, Shi Country will definitely rebel. Do you really want to take this step?"

Fumeng Lingzha asked in a deep voice. "Hehe, Deputy Governor Fu Meng also said that it was Shi Guo who was the main rebel, and it was not us, the Tang Dynasty, who was attacking Shi Guo.

If they were the first to rebel, then it was not because I, the Tang Dynasty, was rude first. "

Fang Chongyong sneered twice.

If you resist, it means you know martial arts; if you don’t resist, I will make you feel extremely happy!
Hearing this, Fumeng Lingcha suddenly realized.

Fang Chongyong didn't want to give face to Shi Guo. He was constantly testing the bottom line of Shi Guo's royal family!
The current head of state and his family are relieved of their power today, and they will not resist.

Well, tomorrow it will be the turn of the daughter of the current king to sleep with Fang Chongyong in order to let him go.

If they still don't resist, then continue to increase the pressure until they resist.

As long as they start to resist, it is a rebellion, and the Tang army will have an excuse to send troops.

This move, how should I put it, is really wonderful!

Fumeng Lingcha somewhat understood why Fang Chongyong had to take so many detours.

To establish another "Lord of the Stone Kingdom" is to separate the top management of the Stone Kingdom from the people of the Stone Kingdom. It is a typical "win over the majority and attack the small group".

The people of the Shi Kingdom will think: The Tang army is just here to deal with the leader of the Shi Kingdom and replace them with a new leader. Once they have been dealt with enough, they will not deal with us anymore. If the lord of the country ordered us to resist desperately, then we would just lie down and fish. Why should we sacrifice our lives for the lord of the country?

Essentially speaking, this trick is not about how many hearts it can win, but about preventing the leader of the Stone Kingdom from being able to respond to a hundred responses from the people of the Stone Kingdom.

This political skill, coupled with the fierce combat effectiveness of the Tang army, became his right-hand man in the expedition to the Western Regions.

"Deputy Protector Fu Meng should understand, right?"

Fang Chongyong asked as he looked at the cavalry who had finished lining up and were about to start performing martial arts.

"Ambassador Hui Fang, the general has understood."

Fumeng Lingcha clasped his fists and saluted, and added in his heart: Sure enough, you are still good at playing. No wonder you can be the ambassador of the Western Regions.

Fang Chongyong's endless tricks put the likes of Fumeng Lingcha to shame.

"Woo!" "Woo!" "Woo!" "Woo!" "Woo!"

The desolate horn sounded, and the fifty-man cavalry teams selected from the two armies had already emerged from the formation. They were two arrows apart from each other, and the team was completed in an instant.

Fang Chongyong held an iron trumpet, strode up to the team, raised his trumpet and shouted:
"The rules are very simple. Those who fall off the horse are considered to have given up and are not allowed to mount again. The weapons are wooden sticks and bows and arrows.

The arrow has lost its arrowhead, but has white ash, leaving white spots on the body of the person who was shot.

After the battle, count the number of people on horseback and the number of arrow points on both sides. A person has ten points. If he is hit by an arrow, one point will be deducted. If he falls off the horse, it will be cleared.

You understand the rules. Let’s start in a stick of incense!
Deaths and injuries are inevitable in battle, and after a duel, I will never hold anyone responsible for any accidental killing. You are all elites, just try your best, no matter life or death, just accept your fate. "

After speaking, Fang Chongyong walked straight towards the viewing platform.

All the previous conflicts between the two armies in Tingzhou will be resolved in this battle. Just take revenge if you have any grudges. If you lose or even die, then your skills are inferior to others.

If your opponent kills you with a wooden stick without "added" ingredients and an arrow with the arrowhead removed, don't blame him for being too harsh. Anyway, you will die if you use this kind of technique and tactics on the battlefield. Why not just die now? It would also be easier and less painful.

"What do Deputy Governor Fumeng think of the rules?"

Returning to the viewing platform, Fang Chongyong looked at Fumeng Lingcha and asked.

"Ambassador Fang is here to resolve conflicts. Just make your decision. I will have no objections."

Fumeng Lingzha replied with an embarrassed expression.

What else can he say, they have already said it!

"By the way, Ambassador Fang, why don't you see General He Ten today?"

Fumeng Lingcha suddenly discovered a strange thing, that is, Fang Chongyong's personal captain was missing. He Changqi's iconic big round head has always been extremely eye-catching and has always been a reference around Fang Chongyong.

"Hahahaha, that Qiu Ba is fooling around somewhere, watching martial arts, watching martial arts."

Fang Chongyong pointed guiltily at the two groups of people in front who were preparing to fight, but did not answer Fumeng Lingcha's question.

Just as the two were talking.

boom!
The two teams of cavalry suddenly exerted force and collided with each other!
A real man should beat the drowned dog with a stick! Women only use flimsy bows and arrows without arrows!
Fang Chongyong's set of rules, which he thought were very simple, directly turned off the brains of these Qiu Ba people.

Both groups of people have the same idea: as long as there is no one on the opposite side, doesn't it mean we have won? No matter what, there is a ball for you!
Both sides threw their bows and crossbows to the ground in unison, then accelerated towards each other on horseback, using sticks to clear the way!
The scene was tragic and bloody for a while, and some people were killed in the first wave of impact, even quite a few.

There is a man on the Anxi Expeditionary Force who is extremely brave, cutting through Han Haijun's team like a sharp knife. The Han navy riders in front of him were all knocked off their horses with sticks. The brute force was extremely frightening and could be said to be irresistible.

Fumeng Lingcha, who was watching the battle not far away, frowned slightly. He felt that this man looked very much like He Changqi.

Fumeng Lingcha glanced at Fang Chongyong beside him and couldn't help but sigh.

This Ambassador Fang talks and acts in a certain way, and seems to be very talkative.

But it seems that he is a very competitive person!

I'm afraid that my subordinate Qiu Ba can't defeat Han Haijun, so why not send my own soldier captain?
Fumeng Lingcha suddenly felt that he was too honest, because he could also send his own soldiers!
Sure enough, in less than a stick of incense, all the fifty cavalrymen on Han Haijun's side were knocked to the ground and howled.

However, the Anxi Expeditionary Force did not go up to fight the lost dog. They were shameless, but Fang Chongyong still wanted to save face. If you win, don't go up and spit. It's too low.

"Hahahaha, this is called no acquaintance without fighting. Victory in martial arts is second, and friendship is first. How can there be an overnight feud in the army? That's right, Deputy Protector Fu Meng."

Fang Chongyong said with a smile.

"Yeah yeah."

Fumeng Lingcha was already numb and said insincerely, too lazy to say anything else.

The two men stepped forward and helped up the Qiu Ba who were lying on the ground, and tried to comfort them. The previous conflict between the two armies was finally brought to an end in this way.

(End of this chapter)