Chapter 11 Chapter Eleven

All the tribes who came to Xiazhou to meet Yang Hao were stationed outside the city. The patriarchs of the other seven clans except the Tuoba clan came to Xiazhou with only a few guards, so they lived in the city.The camp at the southernmost tip of the west city outside Xiazhou City was stationed at the Tuoba Clan Weiwu Department, which Zhang Pu thought was the most unreliable department when Yang Hao analyzed the tribes outside the city. The Weiwu tribe is now headed by two brothers, the eldest brother Tuoba Hanchan and the second brother Tuoba Heshao. The Weiwu tribe has always had a very close relationship with Li Guangrui, and their territory is also the closest to Xiazhou. Therefore, they have to submit to Li Guangcen. .However, they had always been a bit disapproving of Yang Hao's strategy to seize Xiazhou. It was only when they heard that Li Guangrui's 100,000 army was disintegrated under Yang Hao's counterattack.

Today, when he saw Yang Hao's command and prohibition of nearly ten thousand troops, as if the grand military might of one person, Tuoba Han Chan was in awe, and after returning to his camp, he immediately called for his brothers and said bluntly: "Young Master He, I see Yang Hao's military might. Zhisheng is indeed an elite soldier in a hundred battles, he took Xiazhou by chance, but Li Guangrui's army of one hundred thousand was killed by him, father and son also lost their lives on the battlefield, this is not a coincidence. In my opinion, the position of the leader of the party has been settled, we should not get entangled with Li Sansi of Youzhou, otherwise, I'm afraid we will get angry."

Tuoba Heshao was also a little discouraged, but he pondered for a while before saying: "Han Chan, don't talk too early. Although Li Guangcen has a good name, he was born in the Tubo tribe since he was a child. In exile, it can be said that the leaders of my Tuoba Clan are not familiar with him. Now I have taken refuge in him, one is because I am dissatisfied with Lord Li Guangrui, and the other is because I have to follow him because I can't be under his military power. However, he may not be completely convinced by his father and son. Master Li Guangrui is dead, but Master Li Jiyun is still there. How do you know that he can't make a comeback?

The relationship between our Wei Wubu and Mr. Li Guangrui has always been close, will Yang Hao really trust us?Moreover, our territory is the closest to Xiazhou, how can you be sure that Yang Hao will not annex our tribe and flee for his safety?In my opinion, it's a good time to be humble and let the snake go, and continue to have a look at the scenery.We can't break contact with Youzhou, otherwise, once Mr. Li Guangjun makes a comeback, can we continue to enjoy the most fertile pastures and fields we have? " "Hmm... Cough!" The short and fat men coughed lightly, covering their lips with their hands.

When Tuoba Hanchan saw it, he hurriedly asked, "What's Shirong's opinion?" This short and fat man is called Wang Shirong. Although he looks ugly, he is a very knowledgeable person.This person lives in Dunhuang and is a Han Chinese. In fact, there have always been a large number of Han people in the Western Regions. Since the Han, Sui and Tang Dynasties, the prosperity of commercial routes in the Western Regions has caused a large number of Han people to emigrate to the Western Regions and settle down along this route. During the Tang Suzong period, Tubo became the absolute ruler of the Western Regions, making millions The Han people were all under their rule. During the period of Tang Wenzong, he sent envoys to the Western Regions, and saw Gan, Liang, Gua, Sha and other prefectures and towns as before, and there were countless local Han people. When they saw the envoys of the Tang Dynasty, they cheered and questioned them weeping. : "Does the emperor still want to trap the Tibetan people?"

But at that time, the government of the Tang Dynasty was unable to regain the Western Regions. A few years later, the Tang Dynasty was forced by the force of Tubo, and simply established a Qingshui treaty with the Tubo Dynasty, saying that in the Tang Dynasty, Jingzhou had the right side of the Tanzheng Gorge, and Longzhou had the most clear water. The west of the state is Tonggu, the south of Jianzhou is the west mountain and the Dadu River. Tubo guards Zhenlan, Wei, Yuan, and Hui. From then on, the prefectures and counties of Wen, Wu, Cheng, Die, Dang, and Min in Longnan were all abolished, and all became the territory of Tubo. As a result, the population of Han people who fell in the Western Regions grew stronger, reaching millions.The connection between these millions of Han Chinese and the Central Plains was completely cut off.

At this time, the Tubo Dynasty perished, and the tribal regimes such as Tubo, Huihe, and Dangxiang divided up their lands, each occupying one side.This Wang Shirong was originally a disciple of a family, and his ancestors had been doing business in Shazhou (Dunhuang). However, after the party members became the most powerful force in the Northwest, they restricted merchants in the Western Regions from paying tribute to trade with the Central Plains, and imposed heavy taxes on transit merchants, forcing the countries in the Western Regions Envoys and merchants avoided his jurisdiction and entered the Central Plains from the southern edge of the Tarim Basin via Qinghai, while the Uighurs, who were the most active in east-west business, used the grassland route from Central Asia to Khitan.

As a result, the business of the Wang family was greatly depressed, but even though the business was sluggish and the family was empty, the exorbitant taxes and miscellaneous taxes collected by the local tribal regime did not decrease at all. Such a rich and wealthy family was deeply in debt. At that time, Wang Shirong was not yet in charge. After his elder brother was forced to hang himself by debts, Wang Shirong buried his elder brother in a thin coffin, fled the sandbar overnight with his wife and children, and went to the Weiwu tribe. He gradually gained the trust of Tuoba Hanchan and became his confidant and staff.

Wang Shirong glanced at Tuoba Han Chan with a smile, and said slowly: "It is foolish to think that what Master Han Chan said is half right. What Master He Shao said is also half right. If the words of the two adults are put together, It is the most beneficial to our military department." The two brothers looked at each other, Tuoba Heshao was impatient, he couldn't hold back and asked: "Don't tell me why you are half right?" Wang Shirong said: "Master Han Chan thinks that he should cut off the connection with You and Jingzhou, and never communicate with the rest of Lord Li Guangrui, and submit to Yang Hao wholeheartedly; while Master He thinks that he should keep a distance from Yang Hao and stay away from Jingyou. The two states will keep in touch and wait and see what happens before making a decision."

Tuoba Heshao nodded and said: "Not bad, what's your opinion?" Wang Shirong shook his head and said, "Both of you are absurd, absurd. According to Master Han Chan's words, if Master Li Jiyun makes a comeback, how can we, Wei Wubu, deal with ourselves?" Tuoba Heshao said happily when he heard this: "Wow, that's exactly what I was worried about." Wang Shirong said again: "However, if Yang Hao has a firm foothold, relying on the support of the Dangxiang Ba Clan to expand his territory, it may be better than when Mr. Li Guangrui was in power, those tribes who followed him closely, It is bound to gain great benefits, but if we stay away and observe the situation, I am afraid that among the various tribes, the prestige and status of our military department will plummet, and it will be too late to regret."

Tuoba Hanchan frowned and said, "Then Shirong thinks there is a solution for both?" Wang Shirong twisted his beard and said: "That's natural. In my opinion, our military department must rely on Xiazhou to survive, so whoever is the master of Xiazhou, we have to be loyal to him. Now Master Li Guangcen has become Xiazhou. Master He also said just now that we had a close relationship with Lord Li Guangrui in the past, if we don't serve him wholeheartedly at this time, how can we gain his trust and seek great benefits for our military department?" Tuoba Hanchan clapped his hands and praised: "That's exactly what I mean, but you say... I'm only half right, what's the reason?" Wang Shirong said: "Master He is worried. We have to be on guard, but we must not follow what Master He said, and ignore the Lord of Xiazhou. Right now, we should be loyal to Master Li Guangcen and be willing to be dogs and horses." , Only in this way can we maintain the status of our military department. With Jingyou and the two states, we might as well cut off contact, so as not to leak news and cause unexpected disasters. In the future, if Lord Li Jiyun can make a comeback and make a comeback, then we will already have the trust of Li Guangcen and Yang Hao. If we help Lord Li Jiyun at a critical moment and play tricks on Yang Hao's heart, I'm afraid we won't be able to become a minister of meritorious service to Lord Li Jiyun. To regain his favor?This is judging the situation and advancing and retreating freely. " Tuoba Hanchan heard this, and couldn't help praising: "Wonderful, haha, I, Tuoba Hanchan, one is one, and two is two. I don't have as many ghosts as you. Shirong is worthy of being a merchant. This business plan is very clever." Tuoba Heshao pondered for a while, then couldn't help nodding his head and said: "Well, our thoughts and concerns are all for the future of the Weiwu tribe. Your idea is indeed relatively safe. In this way, we are right now for Li Guangcen and Yang Hao , really have to be respectful and dedicated to serving?" Wang Shirong nodded and said, "Does Master He have a better way?" Tuoba said coldly: "The situation is stronger than people, what else can we do? Now we are dedicated to doing things for Li Guangcen and Yang Hao, and we have a retreat in our hearts. This is our only choice. Shirong is loyal to my brother , I only plan for the Ministry of Military Affairs, when my brothers and I are on the rise, we will definitely not forget your contribution." After leaving the big tent that opened up the chilling cicadas, Wang Shirong walked out of the camp and walked to the river, looking at the long river, Nian Xu was lost in thought: In the past, Zhang Yichao raised his arms and disintegrated the Tubo dynasty, but now the situation creates a hero.Today, Yang Hao has become the overlord of the Western Regions in just three years. How is his method and situation similar to that of Zhang Yichao in those days?Will he become the second Zhang Yichao? He was a Han, and he used Han a lot. All the officials and officials under his command were Chinese. Among the generals, there were only two generals who stood alone. One Zhang Pu and the other Yang Jiye were also Han.Yang Jiye and Chen Bing are on the front line of Hengshan, controlling Yinzhou, Linzhou, and Luzhou, while Zhang Pu is in Xiazhou. It is obvious that he will be responsible for conquering Jingyou and restoring the Hexi Corridor in the future. There are millions of Han people in the Western Regions. Although the accent has been changed, the Han clothing remains the same.In the future, when Yang Hao sent his troops to the west, or surrendered or expelled the Tubo and Huihe tribes, how could the millions of Han people in the Western Regions not respond?They will become Yang Hao's most loyal supporters. Moreover, although Zhang Yichao quickly occupied the Western Regions that day, he was counterattacked by the Tubo people who were still the most powerful at that time, but Yang Hao was not. For a hundred years, the millions of Han people who have been oppressed in the Western Regions will end their miserable life of endless wars and homelessness, and usher in a day of stability, well-being, freedom from oppression, and freedom from slavery?Can I, Wang Shirong, redeem my old house and the foundation of my ancestors, and rebuild my century-old house in the ancient city of Dunhuang?During Qingming and Chongyang, can I go to the graves of my ancestors and sweep a glass of water and wine for them? Wang Shirong's heart was agitated, and he looked at the heart of the river, tears streaming down his cheeks. At this time, his son Wang Zhaoyang found the river, stood behind him, and said softly: "Father, why did you get here? It's time to have dinner. Mother wants me to come find you." "Oh." Wang Shirong woke up from his reverie, turned around and walked back with his son: "Zhaoyang, tomorrow you go to the city for my father." Wang Zhaoyang said: "Yes, what does Dad want to buy?" Wang Shirong smiled and said: "It's not buying things, but giving things. I have to send a very important letter to Jieshuai's mansion. This matter is very important. It concerns the lives of you and my father and son. Be careful and don't let anyone know." Wang Zhaoyang saw that his father said it so carefully, he couldn't help but said awe-inspiringly: "Yes." The father and son said that they had already arrived outside the camp gate, when there was a sudden sound of horse hooves in the distance, Wang Shirong, who was about to enter the camp, stopped and turned around, looking up, he saw more than a hundred riders galloping towards their camp.When he got close, one of the generals who was at the front reined in hastily and stopped his horse. Wang Shirong saw clearly that this person was Xiazhou staying behind in Zhangpu, he couldn't help being surprised, he cupped his hands and said, "General Zhang, why are you here?" Zhang Pu glanced at him, but he didn't recognize his identity, so he said loudly, "Master Yang Hao, Generalissimo of the Hexi Longyou Army, is patrolling Weiwu, and he is about to pull Han Chan out of the village to meet him!" "Yang...Master Yang Hao is patrolling the camp?" Wang Shirong saw that there were only a hundred guards behind him, and he couldn't help being shocked. Yang Hao drove his horse forward and said with a smile, "That's right, it's my commander." He looked at the man in Hanfu in front of Ma. Most of the tribes in the Northwest had Han people, and the upper echelons of the various tribes in the Northwest usually liked to wear Hanfu. The gaze was very strange, and he couldn't tell what it meant. Yang Hao couldn't help asking: "This commander is accompanied by General Zhang. Why, do you still doubt my identity?" "Ah..., no, no, I... I will report inside immediately, Yang Shuai, please wait a moment." Wang Shirong looked back and saw that many tribesmen had gathered at the entrance of the camp after hearing the news, quickly gathered his mind, gave a respectful salute to Yang Hao, turned around and rushed into the camp. Sure enough, Yang Hao arrived suddenly, which was a big surprise for Tuoba Han Chan. When the two brothers rushed out of the gate in a panic, they were not fully dressed.Even if the two of them were not moved by Wang Shirong's words, it was too late to arrange manpower to deal with Yang Hao, and it was time to break out of camp and flee for their lives as soon as the matter was completed. Yang Hao let the two brothers approach the camp to visit the officers and soldiers of the Wei military department, and only then did he know that the person who looked at him strangely was Tuoba Hanchan's staff.He didn't spend much time in the Wei Wu Department. After inspecting and condolences, he went straight to the camp of the next tribe under the respectful escort of Brother Tuoba. He saw that he was the closest to Li Guangrui. Taming, how dare other tribes have unruly ideas. Yang Hao was like Liu Xiu who was patrolling the enemy camp that had just been conquered by Qingqi Jian Cong. He walked through the camps of the four cities in a big way. , the accompanying guards have lit torches... Yang Hao, who happily returned to the city, didn't realize that among his guards, the only guard who didn't light a torch was sizing up his prey and staring at his back. The wind was blowing gently, and the crescent moon had just climbed into the sky, like bamboo Those crooked smiling eyes...