Elegy of Tang Dynasty

Chapter 400 No trouble
"Today, on behalf of the saints and the Tang Dynasty, this ambassador canonize you as the Governor of the Dawan Dudu Mansion and the Queen of the Stone Kingdom."

In the main hall of the Stone King's Palace in Zhezhi City, Fang Chongyong stepped forward and handed the canonization document to Anaye who was sitting on the throne in front of a group of Tang army generals, local surviving large households, and envoys from small countries in the Western Regions.

According to the rules, Anaye had to kneel to receive the order. But Fang Chongyong felt sorry for his woman and didn't want her to kneel in public, so he designed a sitting ceremony to receive the order.

It’s also considered “as the Romans do when in town”.

"What should I say next?"

Anaye asked in a low voice that only she and Fang Chongyong could hear.

Although her veiled face looked calm, her hands were shaking with anxiety. Those big, beautiful eyes kept winking, almost without asking.

"We are all ministers of the Tang Dynasty. We regard the Tang Dynasty as our father and will always guard the frontier."

Fang Chongyong lowered his voice and said.

This girl knows nothing except medical skills! I obviously taught for so long last night!

Anaye looked stiff and said in a script-like manner. Everyone in the hall wanted to laugh but did not dare to laugh, so they had no choice but to accompany the Western Region Economic and Strategy Ambassador to perform this absurd drama!

The so-called "Seven Sages" are the seven people who passed his "test" among the powerful people of the Stone Kingdom. That's right, there are only seven people left.

And the effect of making up a story is naturally not as good as having someone connected to do it. "

A middle-aged man with a rather shrewd appearance came forward. He was someone not too far related to Anaye... a distant uncle.

Used here, it's a bit flattering to the blind man. "

"You will assist the prime minister in handling the government affairs of the Kingdom of Shi from now on. Come forward and listen to the seal."

Anaye sighed.

Fang Chongyong sighed lightly and did not explain why he did not support Jinsi Kaiya, who was seemingly closer to the Shi Wang royal family.

"Otherwise, you still want to lay eggs here?"

"Can we withdraw now?"

When the two came to the greenhouse for bathing, Anaye said coquettishly: "Why don't you come over and help? What are you doing standing there in a daze!"

Anaye asked in a low voice, looking like she was still unfinished.

The brocade robe she wore outside was very loose, and the clothes inside were very close-fitting. Her round and round buttocks were tightly wrapped by the clothes, which was very uncomfortable.

No matter what his talents are, according to his pedigree, this person is "inherited": he comes from the previous Shiwang royal family;

Fang Chongyong shouted with a sullen face, almost laughing out loud.

"You are the only choice, otherwise, I will make up stories.

"If you let Jinskia go through this, she will definitely be willing to block the knife for you in the future.

It's all just for show, and it's of no use at all.

"We are all ministers of the Tang Dynasty. We regard the Tang Dynasty as our father and will always guard the frontier."

There is nothing else to do. You can leave here. The Queen has other things to do. "

It was "Qihou" again, which overturned the rule of Tuqi Shiche Nobu of Jinsikaiya's family, which was regarded as an end to the "Stone Kingdom Rebellion".

"The Seven Sages come forward to accept the Queen's appointment."

This one is a real nobleman named Shi.

If you can't take it off by yourself, you need help from others.

After Fang Chongyong handed the edict to Anaye, he immediately turned around and said to everyone in the hall: "The canonization ceremony is over. Please invite Prime Minister Shi to come forward and accept the queen's canonization."

Seeing that nothing went wrong, Fang Chongyong couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief. He saw Anaye sitting on the throne and was still in a daze, so he patted her shoulder inadvertently.

She roughly tore off her veil and threw it to the ground. Then he threw the extremely heavy brocade robe, which was dressed in gold and silver and covered with shining metal leaves, on the wooden table.

In other words, the reason why the Shi Kingdom rebelled against the Tang Dynasty and joined the cannibalism was because of the perverse behavior of the previous Shi Kingdom royal family, and some of the powerful people in the Shi Kingdom were greedy for profit. Now that these people have been dealt with, it is sunny again in Shiguo!
Anaye expressionlessly handed over the canonization document written long ago to her "distant uncle" whom she met for the first time today.

"How are you feeling today?"

Not only does the face have to be covered with a veil, but the veil also shows very complex and pretentious patterns.

Fang Chongyong asked angrily.

Although she said this, she still passionately hugged Fang Chongyong's neck and kissed him. When their lips parted, Fang Chongyong sat on the edge of the bath and let Anaye sit on his lap.

At this time, many generals of the Tang Army had already left the hall. In fact, everyone knew what this show meant, it was just a good-looking fig leaf.

"We send you the angel and the queen."

Only the close-fitting gauze skirt she was wearing couldn't be taken off, it was too tight.

At this moment, she felt very uncomfortable. Not to mention that it was embarrassing to perform this play in public, but the dress she was wearing was very uncomfortable. She was wearing gold and silver and was shining.

"Everyone, all the canonization ceremonies are over. Subsequent government affairs and personnel appointments and removals will be sent directly from the palace to the Prime Minister's Office.

After Fang Chongyong said this, seven old dignitaries of the Stone Kingdom in the hall came forward and took the "letter of appointment" handed to them by Fang Chongyong.

Everyone said in unison.

Fang Chongyong walked over, held Anaye's slim waist, and asked softly in her ear.

If there are still twelve people left, then Fang Chongyong will have no choice but to create a "Twelve Sages".

"I always feel that this queen is superfluous."

Anaye couldn't help but complain.

Why didn't Fang Chongyong help Jinsi Kaiya up?
That's because the Tang Dynasty must punish the rebels, so the old royal family of the Stone Kingdom in her lineage will be liquidated.

If you don't confiscate your property and demote him to a slave, you will be laughing. How can you support him as an agent?

Strictly speaking, Jin Sikeya is Fang Chongyong’s slave girl!

So why should we support Anaye instead of finding a more suitable "agent" locally?

This is actually the same as blindfolding a donkey, hanging a carrot in front of it, and letting the donkey grind.

When you feel that something is so close to you but you still can’t get it to eat, that’s when you’re willing to put in a lot of effort. If you really want to eat it, you will be lazy and refuse to work hard.

Of course Fang Chongyong would not use such a method to please his woman.

Anaye, in particular, doesn't have much desire for power. It's completely meaningless to fight like this just to please a woman.

His real purpose in doing this was to tell everyone west of Congling that the current political situation in Shiguo was just a temporary transition. The Queen of the Stone Kingdom is only a temporary title. My concubine will eventually leave the Stone Kingdom and return to the Tang Dynasty with me!

Whoever supports the Tang army more and is more submissive will be the next king of the Stone Kingdom!
Opportunities are equal for all! Of course, this requires actual actions to prove your loyalty!
With this bait and meat and potatoes, Fang Chongyong did not worry about the powerful people of Shi State and secretly united to resist the Tang army.

Fang Chongyong has always believed that it is difficult to ensure the long-term peace and stability of a region with a simple high-pressure policy and the simple use of force.

Use both kindness and power, use force as the backing, and implement a limited policy of leniency. Build broader alliances by giving certain sweeteners to collaborators and cracking down on those who don't. Fang Chongyong thought so and did so.

According to his idea, he would exchange blood for the powerful elites of Shi and Kang. Support the "pro-Tang faction", bloodbath the "Dashi faction", win over the "neutral faction", and attack the "fence-riding faction".

Crack down on local big landowners and give preferential treatment to civilians and the lower classes.

Fang Chongyong is using different methods against people from different classes.

Using Shiguo as a test field, Fang Chongyong has implemented a series of new policies, the first of which is the "abolition of slaves and equalization of land"!
That's right, it's to use the knife on the slaves that almost everyone in Shiguo has at home!

Fang Chongyong allocated a large part of the fertile land confiscated from the old dignitaries of the Shi Kingdom to carry out land equalization and abolition campaigns, and distributed these lands to slaves with compensation.

The price is that you have to serve in the military for Datang!

Of course, the liberated slaves must be able to speak Chinese and identify themselves as people of the Tang Dynasty. Fang Chongyong also applied for the "Buqu" household registration of the Tang Dynasty for them while dividing the fields.

It was like forcefully creating a large-scale military class in Shiguo!

Will these people conflict with the local aborigines of Stone Country?

The answer is yes, but that is not what Fang Chongyong needs to be concerned about.

To put it simply, all the problems that the Shi Kingdom will face in the future are not the problems of someone else or Datang, but the problems that the Shi Kingdom will face in its own development.

"What the hell are you thinking about?"

Anaye asked with some embarrassment, Fang Chongyong's hands kept restlessly stroking her body.

"If one day I send away all the other women in my family and make peace with Wang Yunxiu, leaving you alone to wait for death with me, will you be willing to die with me?"

Fang Chongyong asked in a deep tone.

"so serious?"

Anaye was startled, it was rare to hear Fang Chongyong speak so seriously.

"It's not serious, just be prepared."

Fang Chongyong shook his head and said.

"Why me?"

Anaye buried Fang Chongyong's head in her chest, rubbed his hair with both hands, and asked softly.

“I can’t say why, but I always feel that if I’m gone, you’ll be pitiful, so it’s better to go with me.

What do you think? "

"Whatever, anyway...it must be a vigorous battle."

Anaye kissed Fang Chongyong's forehead and nodded with tears.

"Yeah, vigorously, no upper limit, no lower limit."

A cold light flashed in Fang Chongyong's eyes.

Yesterday, he received a letter from Pei Min's cronies from Youzhou. In the letter, in addition to telling Pei Xiu that he had given birth to a son to Fang Chongyong and that he was going to take his son back to live in the Pei family's old house in Chang'an, Pei Min also had an important news. information!
Huangfu Weiming seems to be rebellious! Zhongzhong Youzhou's armies are vigorously eliminating dissidents! It seems that they have the intention of supporting the prince to ascend the throne!

Because the Huangfu family itself had deep connections in Chang'an, one of Ji Ge's concubines when he was young was a woman from the Huangfu family.

Pei Min asked Fang Chongyong bluntly, which prince he was willing to support? He also asked him what he thought of Li Linfu’s assassination!
Obviously, the bureaucrats who are not blind have already seen clearly what is going on with Brother Ji. Although the tiger's power is still there, only its skin is left!
Most of these people come from wealthy families, have extremely developed connections, and are well-informed. They are already thinking about their retreat. It can't be said that Brother Ji died one day, and they were still unprepared, right?
Chaos is already brewing. Even though Fang Chongyong was going through the boring "rubber stamping" procedure today, he was extremely busy. But in fact, I was thinking about how to reply to Pei Min.

The border troops have begun to side with the prince. This is by no means a good sign. It is a sign that a civil war is brewing.

But what Fang Chongyong is more concerned about is: Which prince are those people in Youzhou betting on?

Brother Ji has more than ten adult princes. This answer is really hard to guess! Fang Chongyong felt that from now on, it was time to prepare for the worst.

"Alang, I will give you a child."

Anaye whispered into Fang Chongyong's ear, her breathing becoming disordered.

……

Generally speaking, Fang Chongyong's plan to explore the west of Congling was executed relatively smoothly.

Perhaps the battle that defeated the main force of the cannibal was too shocking, or perhaps the combat effectiveness displayed by the Tang army was too scary. In short, leaving aside the actual occupied Shi Kingdom, other small countries in the Western Regions, including Kang Kingdom, were Chongyong's policy of "limited tolerance" was welcomed and supported.

However, something unexpected happened.

The Kangguo army became paralyzed after clearing away the remnants of the food army in Anxi, Kushan and other places.

He was attacked by a giant cannibal at night and suffered a disastrous defeat! The king of Kang only escaped with his own life and fled back to Sajiao to build a city!

So where did this army that defeated Kangguo come from?

It turns out that in the lower reaches of the Wuhu River (this river flows into the Aral Sea from south to north), there is a small country in the Western Regions named: Huoxun Country.

It was hundreds of miles away from Parthia and needed to cross a large desert.

Since the main force of the food army led by Abu Muslim was completely annihilated, the food army in Parthia and other places retreated north to Huoxun Kingdom to rest.

Compared with Tang Jun, these people are naturally not a big threat.

But this force of several thousand people was more than enough to deal with Kang's expeditionary troops, not to mention a sneak attack!

When the battle report was sent to the Stone King's Palace, Fang Chongyong couldn't believe his eyes!

"You are all too weak to deal with these cats and dogs. I am now deeply doubtful as to whether you can control Kang State!"

Fang Zhongyong took the piece of paper with the battle report on the desk and waved it in his hand, and said helplessly to Kang Posuo who came to ask for help.

"The ambassador's lesson is correct, so I ask the ambassador to make the decision for Kang State. Without the Tang army, we can't defeat the cannibals."

Kang Posuo begged.

At this moment, Fang Chongyong finally realized the hardships of the South Vietnamese US military adviser.

His original intention was to let Kang Guo handle the trouble by himself and show off his authority as an agent of the Tang Dynasty. Let the kings of these small countries in the Western Regions follow the Tang Dynasty and eat nine meals a day!

Unexpectedly, instead of receiving nine meals, he received nine beatings and was slapped in the face!
The Kangguo army was defeated at the front, which made Fang Chongyong lose face. The next step to send troops to Mulu City was obviously to remove the thorn in the side of Huo Xunguo first.

If Datang's younger brother can't fight, people will think that maybe Datang can't fight either. This matter is neither big nor small, and needs to be taken seriously.

Otherwise, the deterrence that was finally established will be questioned again.

"Okay, you go back and wait for the news. This ambassador will handle this matter!"

Fang Chongyong sighed, waved his hand impatiently and said.

When it comes to fighting, it really is more reliable to do it yourself.

(End of this chapter)