Elegy of Tang Dynasty

Chapter 368 Arrogant
Zhezhi City is the largest city among the countries in the Western Region west of Congling. The city's circumference is dozens of miles, and most of the wealth of the Stone Kingdom has been concentrated. The accumulation over time is quite impressive. In fact, Shiguo has always been called Zhezhi by the Central Plains, and this city has a great background.

The history of Zhezhi is much longer than the name Shiguo!
At this moment, Gao Xianzhi was sitting on the throne of the King of Stone Kingdom, looking around the palace hall with Byzantine architectural style, and glanced at the gems inlaid on the armrests, feeling secretly contemptuous in his heart.

Damn it, if you actually put gems inlaid on the stone seats, you can only dig them out and take them away.

The barbarians are just ignorant. If they make a dragon chair made of agarwood and inlay these gems on it, the whole chair will be priceless!
The king of a small country in the Western Regions was just like this. He was really not as cool and comfortable as the commander-in-chief of the Tang Army in the Western Regions.

"High Deputy Protector, the Western Region Economic and Strategic Ambassador has sent a military order. Please review it."

Vice General Xi Yuanqing handed a sheepskin bag sealed with fire paint to Gao Xianzhi for inspection, and then stepped aside.

To be fair, Xi Yuanqing felt that what Gao Xianzhi was doing now was a bit "too bold." But considering that they have reaped all the benefits along the way, there are more gems in the Stone Kingdom's treasury than their pockets can hold! Therefore, the whole army had no complaints and did not feel that there was any risk.

Anyway, if something happens, Gao Xianzhi will be the one to take care of it.

"Well, you take two thousand people and set out eastward along the river tomorrow to attack Talas City. After capturing it, set up camp here."

Gao Xianzhi put the military order sent by Fang Chongyong into his sleeves, and then said to Xi Yuanqing briskly.

They all say that a common man is not guilty of carrying a jade and has no ability to defend the city. Why did he build the city so big and well?

Gao Xianzhi waved his hands calmly and said, looking as if he had become the Lord of the Western Region at this moment.

Nowadays, many people from all ethnic groups in the Western Regions who have been "inspired" to yearn for Tang Dynasty household registration come here to settle in Bagua City. Fang Chongyong allowed them to enter the city, arrange houses in the city, and build houses and roads with work instead of relief. On the one hand, the land is equalized here, each person has fifty acres, and the people are organized into households, using the military settlement model often seen in Hexi.

Fang Chongyong knew that the situation he had set up was not foolproof. To be honest, it was just a conspiracy based on prediction.

Xi Yuanqing shook his head and walked helplessly out of the city gate, intending to reorganize his troops and then head east to conquer Talas City.

The field work near Bagua City was progressing in an orderly manner, until a strong wind suddenly started to blow that day. The weather turned cooler obviously, and it was already late autumn.

The government recruited people to farm here, and part of the land rent paid was given to them. Of course, there is a limit of years and it is not a model where children and grandchildren are endless.

Xi Yuanqing nodded slightly and said: "The general will definitely handle everything without leakage."

Xi Yuanqing sighed. After he had eaten, he must also take care of his brothers. Otherwise, who would serve you in the future?

When we came to the street, there happened to be a group of Qiu Ba, tying up a dozen young women with ropes and heading to the military camp outside the city. He couldn't help frowning and wanted to scold her, but suddenly he remembered that he had slept with a beautiful woman from Shiguo two days ago.

"The last general takes command!"

If Gao Xianzhi was invincible all the way, running thousands of miles, crossing mountains and ridges, smashing, looting, and losing the hearts of the local people in Shiguo, he could still defeat the hundreds of thousands of black-clad soldiers.

"I don't need to say more about how to deal with the people from the Stone King's royal family, right?"

This expedition has been smooth sailing, and even the problem that they were most worried about is no longer a problem now. Not only did Fang Chongyong not hold him accountable for robbing Zhezhi City, but he instead gave him full authority to handle affairs in the Shi Kingdom!

This power is not small, and it means that Gao Xianzhi's unauthorized handling of Shiguo's loot is "legalized".

Since the treasure has no owner, it is natural for "the virtuous to live in it"!
"Well, select some of the finest and most dazzling treasures from the treasury and send them to the Beiting. Let Ambassador Fang take a look at them to see if the gems of the Stone Kingdom are really worth their reputation."

The Shiwang royal family died in a military disaster. Doesn't that mean that everything in the Zhezhi City treasury is "ownerless".

After fighting this battle, you can return with a mountain of treasures from the Stone Kingdom. Only by returning to this town can the results of this expedition be considered safe.

Since there are benefits, it is natural to be motivated.

Gao Xianzhi is indeed cruel and evil!
Fang Chongyong sighed in his heart, but he just waved his hand gently and said: "That's all, just pretend that you don't know about this matter. Everything is under control now."

Fang Chongyong went to work in the fields, but his skills were poor and he needed to rework it later. It's just that with the commander-in-chief taking the lead, it will be easier to advance the field affairs. It does not mean that there is a lack of Fang Chongyong's labor.

After taking down Shiguo in one go, the Tang army's military morale had already dissipated, and Qiu Ba and others wanted to return to Qiuci Town as soon as possible to enjoy their happiness. If something unexpected happens again, how should we deal with it?

"Jie Shuai, Che Guangqian sent someone to report back, saying that Gao Xianzhi had captured Talas City, and he saw with his own eyes that the Tang army was burning, killing and looting in the city.

It is said that Xi Yuanqing, a general of Gao Xianzhi's tribe, secretly arrested and massacred the Shiwang royal family, and announced that they died in the war.

……

The officers and soldiers of the Anxi Expeditionary Army did not expect that Fang Chongyong would set up farmland and build a city here, but they had no complaints. Because the ownership of these "official fields" they cultivated is in their own hands.

The first purpose of Yili's fielding was to move the Tang Army's logistics supply line to the eastern edge of Suiye Town, saving at least eight to nine hundred miles of transportation distance. Secondly, it also paralyzes certain forces, such as the Black Clothes Dashi, the remnants of Sui Ye Shi, and some nomadic forces.

Just as he was marking on the map, He Changqi walked into the study with an anxious look and whispered in Fang Chongyong's ear:

He had originally left Talos City alone because he wanted to leave some military exploits for Fang Chongyong, but he did not expect that this Western Region Economic and Strategic Ambassador was really ambitious and magnanimous.

He waved rudely at the Qiu Ba who came over with playful smiles, telling them to get out of here!

When that day comes, Fang Chongyong, the ambassador of the Western Regions, will be known as a woman who only knows how to farm in Yili and doesn't know how to fight at all.

Xi Yuanqing strode out of the beautiful stone palace, looked back at the tall and majestic palace city, and couldn't help but feel filled with emotion.

People who steal money always have a guilty conscience and cannot face their creditors with peace of mind.

These are the preparations that must be completed in the second phase of Fang Chongyong's plan to manage the Western Regions.

Gao Xianzhi asked calmly.

This time I got my wish, everything was cheaper for others!

On the outskirts of Bagua City in the Ili Valley, Fang Chongyong personally planted winter wheat in the fields. With him as an example, there will naturally be no shortage of people cultivating the fields.

Fang Chongyong did not continue to "show off" in the fields, but returned to the government office study to plan how to implement the next strategy.

But it seems that the Prince of Shiguo escaped early and was not caught. Will this affect the commander's plan? "

To be honest, that figure is indeed quite graceful. While resisting, he spoke in unintelligible Turkic language; at the same time, his body responded honestly. In contrast, it is really beautiful to the extreme.

Then he deserves to be the Lord of the Western Region.

A clown who is just greedy for life and afraid of death!
When the time comes, there will be no need for Brother Ji to transfer orders. Fang Chongyong himself will write a letter requesting to be removed from his position and Gao Xianzhi to take charge of the overall situation!

This is the saying that if virtue is not matched, you will be punished. Instead of waiting for others to oust you, it is better to run away early if you are informed.

The worries of He Changqi and others actually stem from this.

The reason why they are worried is because these people do not understand what Shi Guo means to the black-clothed food.

The Kingdom of Stone is the eastern gateway to the black-clad Khorasan province, and a geomantic treasure land rich in resources and wealth. The superior geographical environment is rare in the Western Regions.

Gao Xianzhi's behavior was like setting a fire in someone's yard. As long as the owner of this family has some strength, he cannot just sit idly by.

The country of Dashi had just experienced a major Shia uprising. The white-clad Dashi was defeated and retreated to Spain, and the black-clad Dashi was in power. It's time to make a name for yourself and do something big. How could they let go of this golden opportunity?

Rather than saying that the purpose of the black-clad Dashi was to help the Stone King's royal family "preside over the overall situation", it would be better to say that the other party gave them a perfect reason to interfere in the situation in the Western Region. Gao Xianzhi's behavior made all the small countries west of Congling tremble. I believe there will be many helpers from the black-clothed foodies.

This is the basis for Fang Chongyong's judgment that Gao Xianzhi will fail in Shiguo. Of course, no one would believe this if I say it now.

Seeing that He Changqi still looked worried, Fang Chongyong asked helplessly: "Do you want to be a mantis or an oriole?"

"Jie Shuai, who would want to be the mantis being punished?
However, Gao Xianzhi has almost finished the trick, so what else are we going to do? "

He Changqi asked helplessly.

Fang Chongyong waved his hand and said:
"Gao Xianzhi's men and horses came in light vehicles and only brought dry food. Their route went over towering mountains, and the road was very rugged and difficult to navigate.

However, when we went back, we snatched so many gold and silver jewelry from Shiguo, which were very heavy. We definitely couldn't carry them on our shoulders to climb the mountain and return to Qiuci Town the same way, right?
Therefore, Gao Xianzhi and the others must go east first to Baishui City, then to Talos, and then to Suiye Town to meet us.

Do you think that Dashi in black would not hit him during this march?

Before, they had brought dry food with them, and they could come and go as fast as the wind wanted. Now that I'm dragging a big car, can I still run away? "

Fang Chongyong asked with a sneer.

There is a saying in the art of war: avoid the sharp edge and attack the lazy enemy!

It's clearly written in the military book!

The cavalry dressed in black and wearing a lot of food are not slow either. It doesn’t take long to arrive at Zhezhi City in Shiguo from Anxi Kingdom.

They didn't come before because they refused to send troops before the time came, not because they were on their way. The cavalry in black clothes are really coming, and they are absolutely as fast as lightning, and their marching speed is beyond imagination!

Fang Chongyong believed that the troops in the black-clad Khorasan Province had already completed their general mobilization and were waiting to send out troops!
It's not that those people didn't know how to take advantage of this perfect opportunity, but they were waiting for the moment when Gao Xianzhi and his Anxi Army were the most tired and careless before taking action, and then kill them with one blow!

Throughout the dynasties, when the army returned with looted treasures, it was also the most dangerous time and the most vulnerable to sneak attack.

The closer Gao Xianzhi gets to that lofty peak, the closer he gets to eternal destruction.

"Jie Shuai, do you mean that we are going to be hunters when the oriole snatches away the mantis?"

He Changqi made several gestures to Fang Chongyong.

"Shuai didn't say that in this section. Everything is just your guess."

Fang Chongyong snorted twice, not directly confirming, but not denying either.

Suddenly, out of the corner of his eye, He Changqi saw a purple figure outside the crack of the door. So he showed an ambiguous smile to Fang Chongyong, clasped his hands and said: "Jie Shuai, it seems that the saint came to you again to ask for training, so I won't be in the way here. I will drive out all the idle people in the yard. , Jie Shuai can do whatever he wants."

After saying that, He Changqi left through the back door of the study like a transparent person, not meeting the Zoroastrian saint at all.

"Come in, it's windy outside!"

Fang Chongyong shouted to the door.

Hearing this, the ajar door was pushed open, and Jinsi Kaiya, who was wearing a purple brocade robe, walked in with a troubled expression, knelt down on the cushions, saluted Fang Chongyong, and said: "I bumped into Ambassador Fang that day, and today I am special. Come and apologize, Ambassador, please don’t mind.”

There were still tears on her face, and it was obvious that she was not here to apologize.

“That’s all, it’s just trivial matters.

The saint came to see this ambassador today. Why? "

Fang Chongyong asked, pretending to be confused.

"Actually, I just wanted to ask..."

Jinskia bit her lip and continued: "I just want to ask, is it true that Talas City was captured by Gao Xianzhi? Is it true that all my family members died in the war?"

"True, but not entirely true."

Fang Chongyong rolled up the map in his hand and put it away, and said seriously.

"Why isn't it all true?"

A flash of light flashed in Jinskiya's eyes.

"It is true that your family almost died in the war, but your brother seems to have escaped and is now missing."

Fang Chongyong said calmly.

"That's...that's great."

Jinskia breathed a sigh of relief, feeling relieved.

"Now that you have a home and can't go back, wandering around is not a problem. How about this, I, the ambassador, send someone to take you to Chang'an, enter the palace, and accompany the saint?

Since you hate Gao Xianzhi, with the power of the saint, you might be able to get revenge.

Of course, if you are willing to be my concubine, I will accept it. But it is impossible to expect me to take revenge on Gao Xianzhi because of you.

It would be easy for this ambassador to play tricks on you, but there is no need. Do you understand what I mean? "

Fang Chongyong asked with a smile.

"No, I want to calm down. Thank you Ambassador Fang for your kindness."

Jinskia forced a smile, walked to Fang Zhongyong, leaned down and kissed the side of his face.

She leaned into Fang Chongyong's ear and whispered:

"Ambassador Fang, you are really gentle towards women. If you want me to stay with you at any time, please send someone to let me know.

There are no other conditions attached to this, just like when I saw you and your beloved concubine that day, I saw them all.

Anything she can do, I can do too. "

After saying that, Jinskia lifted up the hem of her skirt and floated away like a butterfly.

After she left, Fang Chongyong touched the side of his face that was kissed just now, shook his head helplessly and said with a smile: "When the beauty trap loses its strategy, only beauties are left to throw themselves into their arms. There are so many smart people in the world. ”

(End of this chapter)