Rebirth of Zhu Di's son

Chapter 195 The second largest city in the Western Region
In Turpan in October, the temperature difference between day and night is huge.

When Liu Zongqi's soldiers threw Fang Qiang, Fang Ting, Fang Yannian and others outside the city, refugees from Yili City and Turpan City who had fled the war immediately rushed forward to investigate these people. of life and death.

"This little girl is still breathing. She must have been knocked unconscious. She is not dead yet. She looks very pitiful. Karuti, come on, give me your hand and carry her away. Don't freeze to death. Let her recover in the future. Yes, it can be sold at a good price.”

"Okay, brother."

Two scrawny young Turpan natives among the crowd lifted Fang Ting out of the crowd.

While Karuti was talking to the Kaimu brothers, several other refugees began groping for money on the dead bodies.

"These people are all dressed as businessmen, but they don't have a penny on them. They were obviously robbed by the rebels. The Ming army in the city is more like robbers than robbers!"

A refugee tried his best to touch the blood on his hands but could not find a copper plate among the dead, so he couldn't help complaining.

"The Western Region is a war-torn place. Many soldiers are both soldiers and bandits, and it is impossible to tell the difference. You see, the officers and soldiers of the Ming Dynasty have been here in the Western Region for more than half a year, and they have also been infected with this kind of bandit spirit. ?”

Kaimu looked at the refugee who was complaining, and said to his brother Karuti next to him: "Karuti, look at the weather, it's freezing. I don't know how many people will freeze to death tonight? Stop messing with those dead people, let’s hurry up and get to Hami as soon as possible.”

Karuti whispered: "Brother, there should be some people who are still alive in the crowd. Do you want to search again? If a few young girls are found again, wouldn't we be able to make another fortune?"

Kaimu said: "It's important to hurry up. We must leave this mountainous area before dark. Otherwise, we may freeze to death. Leave quickly and let these people fend for themselves!"

He spoke, and with the help of Karuti, he carried Fang Ting on his back.

The refugees wandering around saw that the brothers were so skinny that they wanted to come up and snatch the "little girl" they found. However, they backed down after seeing a machete hanging on Kaimu's waist.

"Brother, we can escape from the suburbs outside Turpan into this mountain. Why did the Ming army insist on staying in the mountain city and not escape? They can also escape to Hami along this mountain trail?"

Karuti followed Kaimu and walked eastward along the mountain road. He looked warily at the refugees in groups of three and three and asked doubtfully at the same time.

Kaimu replied without looking back: "You said it lightly. Do you know what a crime it is to abandon the city and flee? The hateful Hudada captured the city of Turpan by surprise. The Ming army retreated to the mountain city to wait for reinforcements so that they could recapture it. Turpan. We ordinary people can’t get involved in the affairs of the officials. It’s more important to escape. Let’s go! Only when we reach Hami can we get rid of the shadow of death.”

"Brother, why should we go east to Hami City, west to the Ili Valley, and go to the prosperous Yilibali King City to seek refuge with the newly appointed Mahamah Khan?"

Karuti's old question was answered, and then a new one was raised.

When he started to flee, he didn't think so much, but after seeing refugees fleeing eastward one after another along the way, he had such doubts in his mind.

"As you know, Mahama Khan is the younger brother of the previous Great Khan Shamechagan. His ascension to the throne is all thanks to Hugada. Hugada is of Mongolian descent, and we are natives of Turpan. people."

Kaimu explained: "In the eyes of Husada, there is no difference between the Turpan people and the animals they herd. The wolf soldiers under Husada killed our parents and sister. If we take refuge with Mahama Khan, it will be tantamount to You surrendered to the enemy, do you understand?"

"What my brother taught me is, I understand. But why should we go to Hami to take refuge?"

Karuti continued to ask.

"Because today's Hami, after expansion, has developed into the second largest city in the Western Region."

Kaimu replied without hesitation: "Go there and join the Marquis of Xining, who was conferred by the Ming Emperor. Only then will we have a chance to return to Turpan and avenge our dead relatives!"

After half an hour.

Just after Kaimu, Karuti and other refugees left, three merchants from the Ming Dynasty, each pushing a wheelbarrow, walked along the mountain road from east to west and arrived at the east gate of the mall.

"Brother, the city gate is closed. Looking at the flags on the wall, it should be where Pinghou Zhang Yu's troops are stationed."

Fan Erdong parked the wheelbarrow and looked at the city wall and said.

"This city is located in a mountainous area. It looks like a mountain city at first glance. Wild beasts often appear outside the city. These corpses are not buried and will be eaten by wild beasts sooner or later."

Fan Sansu saw a pile of corpses under the city wall and frowned: "Brother, the officers and soldiers of the imperial court are known as the teachers of benevolence and righteousness. Why are there so many dead bodies at the gate of the city?"

Fan Dacheng said coldly: "The Western Region is in chaos right now. It's not surprising that something like this happened."

In today's Western Region, there are officers and soldiers of the Ming Dynasty, rebel soldiers from the Yili Khanate who support Shami Chagan, wolf soldiers loyal to Hudada, and even elite soldiers from the Timur Kingdom who invaded Yili. , and the grassland cavalry of the Oara tribe who took the opportunity to go south to plunder.

What a mess!
"Sansu, you stay here and watch the car. Erdong, let's go and see if there is anyone alive in the crowd."

Fan Dacheng seemed to be used to seeing dead people and was not afraid. After speaking, he took the lead to walk towards the pile of dead people.

Fan Erdong followed closely behind. Whether it was because of the cold weather or fear, he walked a little unsteadily.

While Fan Dacheng was moving the corpse, he told Fan Erdong behind him: "Erdong, please pay attention, regardless of men or women, as long as they are still breathing, drag them to the car and take them away. If you can save one, the worst will happen in the future." If you can sell it for money, if you get lucky and meet someone who can use it, that would be even better."

"Brother, this person has breath and is still alive."

After Fan Erdong moved about seven or eight corpses, he was suddenly surprised to find a living person, and he immediately screamed.

"Male and female? How old are you?"

Fan Dacheng asked casually.

"He's a man. He looks like he's in his early twenties."

Fan Erdong looked at Fang Qiang and replied loudly: "The muscles on his body are tangled and as strong as a calf. There are several wounds on his abdomen and back. It looks like he was comatose due to excessive bleeding."

Fan Dacheng was greatly surprised and said, "Let me take a look."

He immediately turned around and quickly walked to Fan Erdong, where he saw Fang Qiang's sharp-edged face with a look of determination.

So, Fan Dacheng nodded with satisfaction and said: "Looking at the way this young man is dressed, he should be a man who has studied. There are calluses on his hands. He has obviously practiced martial arts. We have to find a way to save him."

"Brother, this guy's identity is unknown, what if?"

Fan Erdong asked cautiously.

Fan Dacheng said: "What if? These are ordinary people who were thrown out of the city. They cannot be deserters."

Fan Erdong said in confusion: "No, brother, my three brothers can walk along the mountain road from the outside to the mountain. The officers and soldiers in the mountain city can also escape along this mountain road to the outside to avoid the wolf soldiers of Husuda's army. ah?"

"Let me ask you, how should the court deal with the crime of losing the city and the land?"

Fan Dacheng looked at Fan Erdong and asked immediately.

Fan Erdong thought for a moment and tried to answer: "At the very least, he will be dismissed from his post and investigated, right?"

"That's right, after finally reaching a high position and becoming a guard, who is willing to be beaten to the end like this?"

Fan Dacheng nodded and said: "Kuda captured the city of Turpan by surprise. The Ming army retreated to the mountain city. It was obvious that they were waiting for an opportunity to regain control of Turpan. I think back then, I - forget it, let me tell you. If there are too many, you won’t understand.”

Having said this, he winked at Fan Erdong, then knelt down and said, "Help me, I'll carry this kid back to the car."

"Brother, your waist hasn't healed yet, should I do it?"

Fan Erdong said with concern.

Fan Dacheng said: "That's fine."

After putting Fang Qiang in the car, Fan Sansu stopped talking when he saw that his eldest brother and second brother had brought back an unconscious and injured man.

Seeing this, Fan Dacheng explained: "I know that the three of us brothers came to the Western Regions to take advantage of the chaos to make money. But we can't just ignore death, right? People's hearts are full of flesh. Even if this kid repays his kindness in the future, the three of us will still Can't beat him? On the other hand, if he repays his kindness, it will be a big help for us to make money across the Western Regions." "Brother, look at this mountain city where the imperial army is stationed, but there are a bunch of corpses outside the city. , obviously something has changed in the city. If we reveal the situation here to Husada or Timur, in exchange for ten taels of gold, wouldn’t it be too much?"

Fan Sansu thought.

Fan Dacheng burst out laughing and said, "Thank you for thinking about it."

"Am I right?"

Fan Sansu didn't understand why his eldest brother was laughing and couldn't help but ask.

"We can come to the gate of this city, and the spies of Hu Gada can also come over. The officers and soldiers stood firm in the mountain city and did not break out. In addition to waiting for reinforcements to regain Turpan City, they obviously also understood that once the army was dispatched, Hu Gada would confront it. Dalang soldiers will definitely come to stop us."

After Fan Dacheng said this, he looked up at the sun that was gradually setting in the west, rubbed his hands, and said: "After dark, these corpses will definitely attract wolves. It is not suitable to stay here for a long time. Let's leave quickly and try to get there before dark." We rushed to the eastern suburbs of Turpan City before."

a few days later.

early morning.

The sun is gradually rising.

Inside the west gate of Hami City, there is a shanty town.

At this time, hundreds of refugees, each holding a bowl, were lining up in a long line to receive today's morning meal - rice porridge in an orderly manner.

In the past few days, more than 800 refugees who fled from Besbali City, Turpan City and other places have poured into Hami City.

In order to prevent the refugees from being mixed with enemy spies such as Hugada or Timur, the captain guarding the city gate concentrated and isolated these refugees in a temporary tent near the west gate, and sent troops to guard them. Report this situation to the Marquis of Xining.

Today's Hami City is completely different from that of the past. It can be said that earth-shaking changes have taken place.

The Hami city, which was expanded in July this year, has a circumference of more than 50 miles in the main city area alone.

According to Zhu Di's edict last year, the imperial court transferred people from Henan, Shandong, and Shaanxi provinces and moved them to Hami in two batches of 5 people, totaling 10 people.

After these people arrived in Hami, they first assisted the officers and soldiers in expanding the city of Hami. After the expansion of the new city was completed, they settled in Hami from then on.

After more than a year of development, looking at the entire Western Region, Hami has become a large city second only to Yilibali in terms of population.

If you include the population in the villages that have gradually formed in the suburbs outside the city, the current population of Hami definitely exceeds 13!

Precisely because Hami is an expanded new city, all kinds of industries are waiting for development here, and construction is happening everywhere inside and outside the city.

Many far-sighted businessmen in Ming Dynasty came to Hami as immigrants last year to do business.

Now that they know that there is an influx of refugees from the Western Regions, many thoughtful businessmen have begun to send their workers to the shantytowns in an orderly manner to give porridge to win over the refugees.

These people who fled had no one to rely on, and they were the easiest to bribe at the beginning.

Businessmen can select some young people from the refugees who can serve as laborers. Once officials from the Huimin Labor and Construction Bureau come to snatch people, they will have to increase their salaries to recruit people!

at the same time.

The commander of the Hami Guard is in charge of the office.

Backyard library.

Song Sheng, the Marquis of Xining, was listening carefully to his staff's report on the changes in the situation in the Western Regions in the past few days.

"The reinforcements led by General Huo came face-to-face with the wolf soldiers of Hu Gada. Ten vehicle-mounted general cannons were fired at the same time, and they immediately scattered the enemy and fled."

The Huo General mentioned by his staff was Huo Zhen, who was born as a Mongolian.

This man surrendered to the imperial court during the Hongwu period and served as a guard for thousands of households in Yanshan.

Historically, during the Battle of Jingnan, he followed the Yan King Zhu Di in raising troops to attack Zhending, and he led the way to break into Geng Bingwen's camp and won a great victory.

After that, he attacked Daning and fought against Zhengcunba. From then on, he served as the governor of Qianshi successively, and was granted the title of Marquis of Tong'an, with a salary of one thousand and five stones.

During the Yongle period, Huo Zhen followed Qiu Fu in the northern expedition to the fortress, but was defeated and died in battle.

At that time, Zhu Di was angry and hesitated at the critical moment. He failed to dissuade Qiu Fu together with Li Yuan and Wang Cong. Instead, he, Qiu Fu and Wang Zhong attacked the enemy camp unexpectedly, killing one Duke and four princes, and ordered him to be deposed. The title of Huozhen.

Now history has been changed. Last year, Zhu Di sent three troops to the west to support Song Sheng, the Marquis of Xining. Because of his old age and stability, Huo Zhen served as the deputy general of Zhu Neng, the leader of the second team of reinforcements. After arriving in the northwest, he returned to Song Sheng's control.

This time Pinghou Zhang Yu's troops were trapped, and Song Sheng sent Huozhen to lead troops to rescue them.

"Okay, please retreat first. If there is any new news about Pinghou's troops, be sure to report it to me as soon as possible."

Song Sheng stroked his beard and said.

The aide said: "Yes."

After a while, a warrior wearing armor came to the study.

"Dad, many refugees came to Hami City today. I heard they fled from Turpan."

After the samurai entered the study, he immediately took off his helmet, picked up the teapot on the coffee table, and took a sip.

Song Sheng had one wife and two concubines. His wife's surname was Ding, and his concubines were named Xu and Ye.

He has seven sons in total. The eldest son Song Mao was born to his first wife Ding and died young. The second son Song Xuan was born to Xu. The third son Song Yu was born to his first wife Ding. Unfortunately, Ding gave birth to Song Yu shortly after. He died of illness, and Song Yu was also born weak and died of a cold when he was a child.

Ye gave birth to his fourth son Song Hu and fifth son Song Qi, and Xu gave birth to his sixth son Song Ying and seventh son Song Jin.

The warrior who raised his head to drink tea was Song Xuan, Song Sheng's second son, and one of the three sons whom Song Sheng valued highly. The other two were his fourth son Song Hu and sixth son Song Ying.

"Yesterday, several gentry told me that they set up porridge shacks in the south of the city to help refugees."

Song Sheng said calmly.

Song Xuan put down the teapot, took a breath, and said: "Dad, according to my son's inquiry, among the refugees, in addition to those who escaped from Turpan, there are also those who fled from Beshel Bali and Yilibaili. There are too many people. I'm afraid there are There are thousands of people, and those few porridge shacks may not help.”

"Yes."

Song Sheng immediately stood up, put on a white sheepskin robe, and told Song Xuan: "Come on, accompany me to the porridge shed."

"Now?" Song Xuan asked in surprise.

Song Sheng asked, "Why, no?"

"Dad, won't you wait until breakfast?" Song Xuan asked with concern.

Song Sheng waved his hand and said: "I've seen the refugees, it's not too late to come back and eat! Let's go!"

"Okay." Song Xuan said respectfully.

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