Chapter 3250: Firm Stand
The Uighurs are a branch of the Tiele tribe, which was a tribal federation distributed south of the North Sea as early as the third century BC.
This tribe has various names such as Dili, Chile, Tiele, and Dingling, all of which are transliterations of the same pronunciation. Because they use a cart with "tall wheels and the most spokes", they are also called Gaoche.
There are fifteen tribes in these tribes including Yuan He, Xue Yantuo, and Qibi...
In the Sui and Tang Dynasties, the Uighurs gradually became stronger and began to be unwilling to submit to Turkic rule, so they united with Pugu and other tribes to resist the rule of the Ashina family of the Turkic Khanate.
When Jieli Khan defeated Yinshan, the Turkic Khanate was overthrown by the Tang Dynasty. Jieli Khan was also captured by the Tang Dynasty. The remnants of Jieli Khan fled westward and took shelter under the Western Turkic Khan Yibidulu Khan Ashinayu. valley.
However, because Uihe is located in the Western Region, it is still under the control of the Western Turks. If you want to completely get rid of the Turks, you can only rely on the power of the Tang Dynasty...
In both public and private matters, Akagi Hague preferred Datang, or in other words, Fang Jun.
Ju Wendou pondered for a while and said solemnly: "The Tang Dynasty was enlightened and prosperous, and it had long been able to dominate the world. However, now that Ashina Helu frequently visits Jiaohe City, he is obviously colluding with the officials of the Anxi Protectorate in the city, and his army must be stationed somewhere. , peek into the machine Conquer Jiaohe City. We have completely surrendered to the Tang Dynasty at this moment. It would be fine if the Duke of Yue wins the battle, but if they are accidentally defeated, the Tang army can retreat to Yumen Pass calmly, but our foundation will probably fall into the hands of the Turks. ”
The Turks were not as enlightened as the Tang Dynasty. They were murderous and addicted to plunder, and the punishment for traitors was extremely severe.
Although Chimu Hague is a Uighur, if he angers the Turks, the consequences will be extremely miserable.
Akagi Hague shook his head and said: "I am a businessman. I have been doing business all my life. I understand the principle that risk and return are equal. The greater the risk, the higher the return. If it is normal, even if we wholeheartedly surrender to the Tang Dynasty, can the Tang Dynasty be able to Do you regard us as honored guests? Especially since the Duke of Yue is a man of great talent and sagacity. When Guo Xiaoke tried to swallow up the winery, I just stood by and watched..."
When he talked about it, he regretted it.
When Guo Xiaoke was appointed as the Protector of Anxi, he was greedy and tried to occupy Fang Jun's winery and steal his secret wine making recipe. He did not dare to come forward due to pressure, and he had no contact with Fang Jun ever again.
But who knew that Guo Xiaoke, the powerful Protector of Anxi, was defeated so quickly, while Fang Jun was just a weakling, but could rise to the top and dominate the court?
There is no regret medicine in the world. Now if you want to repair the relationship with Fang Jun, rely on Fang Jun's connections to become the spokesperson of the Tang Dynasty in the Western Regions, and continue to seize the benefits of the Silk Road, you can only risk your wealth and life to give Fang Jun a gift. A great gift.
Ju Wendou nodded and said: "So the key to the problem is whether the Tang Dynasty can defend the Western Regions, and more importantly, whether the Turks can realize their ambition to retake the Western Regions when the Arabs invade them."
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The Western Regions are too far from Chang'an. Since the Han Dynasty, although the Central Plains Empire has been able to bring it under its rule whenever it was strong, this rule has never been strong enough. As a result, the local Hu tribes in the Western Regions, as well as the Turks, Uighurs, and even Tiele tribes have Dealing with it.
Once the Tang Dynasty lost to the Arabs, or even got involved by the Turks, and was eventually forced to retreat to the east of Yumen Pass, then their current preference for the Tang Dynasty would be tantamount to digging their own grave.
"Haha,"
Akagi Haiya sat there on his knees, smiled, glanced at Ju Wendou with a tangled look, and then looked out the window at the snow-stormed yard, and said quietly: "So what? As long as we can be accepted by the Duke of Yue, we can do it openly. long trip Chang'an took refuge, the Tang Dynasty couldn't ignore the friends who helped them, right? As long as they went to Chang'an, not only would the Tang people's household registration be certain, but they would also be rewarded with a title... even if it was just the lowest level of military cavalry. We are all barbarians We can't buy anything that our family wealth can't buy, but if we are lucky enough to be recommended by the Duke of Yue, we might be able to get a valiant cavalry officer. If so, our descendants can become true Tang people, and their descendants will benefit endlessly. , never again Instead of working hard in this desolate and barren Western Region, they could farm and study in the fertile and warm cities of the Tang Dynasty! It is impossible to say that one day our grandchildren will be able to achieve success in their studies and pass the imperial examination to become officials of the Tang Dynasty..."
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A pair of old, dim eyes were full of hope.
Ju Wendou's breathing became heavier.
From ancient times to the present, there are differences between Han and Hu. The Hu people grew up in the Gobi Desert outside the Great Wall, living in pursuit of water and grass. They often boasted that they used the sky as their support and the earth as their mat, and they were proud and unruly in the wind and the moon. But in fact, the bitter and cold living environment not only makes the Hu people's fertility low, but also the survivability of young children. Even a blizzard hit, and the entire tribe died, and the blood line was cut off.
How can any Hu person not yearn for the Han people?
The Han people live in warm houses, with men farming and women weaving, and living a stable life. They do not have to wander around chasing water and grass throughout their lives. Even if they encounter disasters, the government will coordinate the rescue, and compatriots from all over the world will do their best to rescue.
In the eyes of Hu people, this is simply the most beautiful happy country in dreams...
Especially now that the Tang Dynasty dominates the world, flowers are blooming, and the city of Chang'an is bustling with population and prosperity. Every foreigner who has ever been to Chang'an dreams of one day becoming a true Tang Dynasty person, and living there for generations. Enjoying stability and prosperity in the most powerful city in the world?
Akagi Hague has been to Chang'an many times. Now, thinking about the scene in the ice and snow of the Western Region, it seems that the air in Chang'an is sweet...
Ju Wendou remained silent.
As Akagi Hague said, which Hu person has never dreamed of becoming a Han Chinese and living in a city like Chang'an? And once they get the support of the Tang Dynasty, who in this vast Western Region would dare to grin at them?
The entire Silk Road will be open to them, and a steady stream of wealth will follow.
But if he wanted to regain Fang Jun's trust, he would have to betray the Turks and even the Guanlong disciples in Jiaohe City.
Have to be careful.
He considered it carefully and said: "I am also inclined to this, but the matter is serious and needs long-term consideration. It is best not to let the Turks notice it."
Akagi Hague smiled and said: "That's natural. I still want to give a big gift to the Duke of Yue. If the Turks are alarmed, what else can I do? You can rest assured about this matter. I have already made the descendants of the family I packed my luggage and collected my belongings, and sent them all to Chang'an in the past few days. I am alone, not thinking about life or death, just trying to earn a future for my children and grandchildren with these old bones."
He was so desperate that he made Ju Wendou's blood boil with enthusiasm. He immediately felt that he could not lag behind others, and quickly said: "This matter is of great importance, how can I let my senior run alone? I am not talented, but I am willing to advance and retreat together with my senior!"< br>
One of them represents the Huihe people, and the other represents the former Gaochang royal family. They both have their own interests behind them. If Chimu Hague is allowed to express his loyalty in front of Fang Jun and gain trust, and then rely on them, he will fall behind others in his plans. , how can you be willing to do so?
Akagi Hague said happily: "I had known that Prime Minister Yi Bo Yuntian would indeed live up to my trust. So we agreed to do it. First, we will send our descendants to Chang'an without any worries. Then we will go together to see the Duke of Yue and earn some money." Future! ”
Ju Wendou no longer hesitated and said decisively: "That's great!"
The two of them drank the hot tea in their cups, and outside the window the north wind howled and the white snow fell.
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The Shishi River passes through Quci, Wuyi and Chanshan and enters the Laolan Sea.
The river is wide and not deep. It freezes in winter and the river is covered with heavy snow. A mountain ridge in the north blocks the raging north wind, so Youtunwei camped on the frozen river.
Fang Jun took a sip of hot tea, stood up and stood in front of the tent door, looking at Wanni City not far to the west.
In the last years of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, King Loulan attached himself to the Xiongnu and intercepted and killed Han Dynasty envoys and merchants many times. Emperor Wu was furious and launched many campaigns. In the early years of Emperor Yuan of the Han Dynasty, he sent music supervisor Fu Jiezi to assassinate the King of Loulan who was loyal to the Xiongnu. He established Loulan's hostage in the Han Dynasty and the former king's brother Wei Tuqi as king. He moved the capital of the country from Loulan City to Muni City and changed the name of the country. For Shanshan.
This was originally a move made by the Han Dynasty to better control Loulan, but due to a combination of circumstances, the people of Loulan developed better. Due to the diversion of the Kongque River, the water volume of Laolan Sea (Lop Nur) was low and gradually dried up, and the living environment was extremely harsh. By the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the residents of the original Loulan City had difficulty surviving, so they abandoned the city and moved south, converging in Muni City.
Loulan City began to be abandoned and was finally submerged in the long yellow sand. (End of chapter)