The nine surnames of Zhaowu refer to the general term for the Sogdians or their descendants from the Sogdians in Central Asia during the Northern and Southern Dynasties, Sui and Tang dynasties in China. The kings all took Zhaowu as their surname.

The nine surnames of Zhaowu were originally from Yuezhi. In the early Han Dynasty, the Xiongnu defeated Yuezhi and forced them to move westward. The Yuezhi tribe, which used Zhaowu in Hexi (Near Zhaowu in Linze, Gansu, near Zhangye) as its hometown, fled westward, entered the Sogdian area of ​​Central Asia, conquered the local indigenous people, and formed several city-states. Later, for the rule of the dynasty, he was forced to change his surname to Wen (Wennasha).

After the decline of Kha, the city-states regained their independence, with a surname Zhaowu, forming Sogdian city-states headed by Kang State, including An, Cao, Shi, Mi, He, Shi, Mu, Bi and other countries, collectively known as "Zhaowu's Nine Surnames". In the Tang Dynasty, it was also called "Nine Surnames Hu" or "Hu" alone, and in Western literature, it was called "Sogdians".

Later, some of the nine surnames Hu accepted the rule of the Turks and the Tang Dynasty. The country was destroyed in the Great Food (Arab Empire). Since then, most of the people of the country gradually became Turkic and transformed into a member of the modern Central Asian Uzbeks, while a small number of the rest scattered among the Tajiks.

Although the people of the Jiu surname of Zhaowu were far inferior to the Turks in combat ability, their "business attributes" were far higher than any nomadic people in the north. Since the Sogdian region was the throat of the middle section of the Silk Road, the Jiu surname of Zhaowu, the Sogdians, naturally became a nation with a tradition of doing business. To put it bluntly, they became hereditary "second-distant dealers", selling Chinese silk to the West, and selling Western gems, wine, etc. to the Tang Dynasty.

After all, nomadic people started their own business but could not beat the Tang Dynasty, so they could only rely on their own mobility to become merchants. For example, papermaking was even passed on to Central Asia and other places by the Kang people. In fact, since the Han and Wei dynasties, these Sogdians have entered the Central Plains to do business along the Silk Road, but because the Western Jin Dynasty was a short-lived ghost, the Central Plains was in chaos and their business was lukewarm.

During the Sui and Tang Dynasties, thanks to the shining and open and inclusive empire policy of the famous generals in the early Tang Dynasty, the Silk Road was rejuvenated. This attracted a large number of people from the Jiu surname of Zhaowu to come to the east. The "Old Book of Tang" records: "The journey of the Hu people has been one after another."

After the founding of the Tang Dynasty, a large number of the nine surnames of Zhaowu came to China, and many were rich because of their business. They envy the colorful culture of the Tang Empire, married and had children in the mainland, and gradually became sinicized, and some even formed considerable political power.

For example, the An brothers were in chaos at the end of the Sui Dynasty. Li Gui seized Liangzhou. In order to recover the Liangzhou area, An Xinggui submitted a memorial to Li Yuan, hoping to persuade Li Gui to surrender to the Tang Dynasty. Emperor Gaozu of Tang Li Yuan did not agree. So the two of them offered advice again and finally helped the Tang army to purge the Tang king Li Gui who occupied Hexi. Because of their outstanding achievements, An Xinggui was awarded the title of General of the Right Marquis of Marquis of Wu, and the title of Duke of Liang in Shangzhu Kingdom was granted 600 households in food and 10,000 pieces of silk. An Xiuren was also awarded the title of General of Wuhou, Duke of Shen, and gave land and houses, and 600 households in food.

However, An and An of Lushan had no relationship with An Lushan. Although they were all Sogdians and their surnames were An, this An was actually equivalent to our big surname Liu, Wang, and Li. The Sogdians with the surname were here. Not only that, An Baoyu, a descendant of An family, was later valued by Li Guangbi, a famous general of Zhongxing. He repeatedly established a great honor in the fight against the Anshi rebels. The court granted the Li family a surname to Sikong for his merits and moved to the Secretariat of the Secretariat.

Li Baoyu's cousin Li Baozhen later became the governor of Zelu. He also made great efforts to resist the rebellion of the towns in Heshuo. He was appointed as a "faithful and martyr in the procuratorate of Sikong Shi, and the An family can be regarded as "the loyal and martyrdom of the whole family". In fact, there were many Hu people who made contributions to "bringing candy" to fight against the thieves during the Anshi Rebellion, such as Li Guangbi was the Khitan tribe and the standard Hu people. Because the Tang Dynasty pursued an open policy, many foreigners worked as officials in the court, forming a unique "foreign soldiers and generals" in the history of the Tang Dynasty. The people of the Jiu surname of Zhaowu were a force that cannot be ignored.

In general, the biggest characteristic of people with the Jiu surname of Zhaowu is that they are rich and very rich. Once a person has money, they will find ways to seek a certain political status. Today, people with Jiu surname of Zhaowu are no exception!

In addition to those who entered the court by chance, a large number of people from the Jiu family of Zhaowu were doing business in the Tang Dynasty and using money to rely on some powerful local forces. Moreover, people from the Jiu family of Zhaowu were in harmony and were both in business abroad, and the Jiu family of Zhaowu was surprisingly united. It is not an exaggeration to describe it as the eight words "One side is in trouble, all sides support it" so the power of the Jiu family of Zhaowu in the Tang Dynasty is definitely not underestimated!

Not to mention that Kang Chang'an came from Kang Guo, the sect leader of the nine surnames of Zhaowu. And coincidentally, this guy actually had something to do with the Kang royal family. In this way, Kang Chang'an's death is not just a murder case, but also likely to turn into a "diplomatic dispute" incident!

If the government in Taiyuan City cannot give a reasonable explanation or explanation for Kang Chang'an's death, not to mention whether Kang Guohui will give up, the people of Kang Guo or the people of the Jiu surname of Zhaowu who were in the Tang Dynasty would probably not stop. They may cause endless trouble for the government in Taiyuan!

After all, whether in modern society or feudal society, although money is not omnipotent, money can solve most problems, such as hiring killers, monopolizing the market, disrupting prices in the city, etc.!

No matter what method they use, Wang Liaoyuan and others will feel uncomfortable!

When a group is particularly rich and even has wealth that is as rich as a country, even if they do not have any official positions, the influence they create is beyond the reach of ordinary people!

This is true in Kangchang'an and Kangqu today!

But if the Tang Dynasty is afraid of the Nine surnames of Zhaowu? Obviously not necessarily! In terms of comprehensive national strength, if the people of the Nine surnames of Zhaowu are multiplied by ten, they may not be able to beat the Tang Dynasty with a strong military strength. The strength of the Nine surnames of Zhaowu is not in national strength, but in economic "soft power"!

They not only monopolized the transactions between the Tang Dynasty and Western countries, but also the lifelines of commercial and economics of many prefectures and counties in the Tang Dynasty are in the hands of the Jiuxian Hu! As the saying goes, one moves the whole body. If the Tang Dynasty attacks the Jiuxian Zhaowu, although it can win, it will also hurt itself!

"I was surprised to hear that Brother Kang's iron shop was suddenly sealed, and Brother Kang himself also encountered an unexpected situation. So I came to the governor's office to ask Lord Kang to uphold justice for Brother Kang and find out who was harmed by Brother Kang?"

Kang Qu naturally saw the surprise of Taiyuan, the back hall of the government office, Wang Liaoyuan, Wang Yu, Li Tai and others, but he did not make any fuss, but bowed to Wang Liaoyuan as usual.

Wang Liaoyuan calmed down and his face quickly regained his majesty. He said in a deep voice: "Kang Chang'an is suspected of smuggling weapons from the Turks, so his iron shop was seized by the government! Kang Chang'an himself escaped yesterday. The official and the Wang family guards searched everywhere in Taiyuan City but could not find it. Just today, the Wang family guards suddenly learned about Kang Chang'an's hiding place and went to arrest him. Unexpectedly, on the way back, they were assassinated by three black-clad masters. Kang Chang'an unfortunately died!"

"What? Brother Kang smuggled weapons to the Turks? How is this possible?"

When Kang Qu heard this, he said with a look of surprise: "This is impossible! We Kang people have always been honest and honest when doing business outside, and have never had any contact with the Turks. How could Brother Kang smuggle weapons from the Turks? Master Governor, you must have made a mistake. I believe that Brother Kang's character is definitely not able to do such a thing!"

Li Tai said coldly at this time: "Hmph! What's the use of believing it? Now that people and physical evidence are there, even if Kang Changan survives, he will not be allowed to deny it!"

Hearing Li Tai speak in front of Wang Liaoyuan, Kang Qu immediately turned his attention to Li Tai. He was surprised and said, "Who are you?"

The person who can stand with Wang Liaoyuan and dare to speak out and rob words must have an extraordinary identity. Kang Qu is a businessman and is best at observing words and expressions, so he is still polite to Li Tai!

Wang Liaoyuan said with a solemn look: "This is my Emperor Wei King of Tang Dynasty, and one of the most favored princes of the emperor today!"

Since Li Tai chose to speak out at this time, he naturally intended to support the Taiyuan government in this matter. Wang Liaoyuan was unsuccessful! Because the dead Kang Chang'an had something to do with the royal family of King Kang, if the other party was suppressing others with power, he would really not be able to withstand it! But Li Tai, who was born in the royal family, would be different!

With Li Tai here to keep the market, even if the prince of Kang Country comes to seek justice for Kang Chang'an in person today, Wang Liaoyuan will be worth it!

Kang Qu's expression changed indeed. He took two steps back and solemnly bowed to Li Tai and said, "It turns out that it is His Highness, the King of Wei of the Tang Dynasty. Kang Qu has seen His Highness!"

Li Tai said indifferently: "No need to be polite!"

Then he stopped talking.

Wang Liaoyuan said to Kang Qu at this time: "The evidence on Kang Chang'an's smuggling weapons to the Turks is indeed conclusive. After the investigation of this case is completed, this official will send the detailed files to the court and then send them to Kangguo from the Honglu Temple!"

When it comes to Gentile affairs, it is not something that the governor's office can intervene. It must be handed over to the Honglu Temple for special handling!

Kang Qu hesitated for a moment and said, "Okay! Since the evidence of the governor Wang said that the evidence is conclusive, there is nothing to say. Our country's imperial court will negotiate with the Honglu Temple of your country! However, even if my brother Kang smuggled weapons to the Turks, he would not be punished until he died. Why was he assassinated in Taiyuan City? Please give me an explanation!"

This guy's attitude doesn't seem to be looking for someone from the governor's mansion, but comes to Borussia Domain to investigate the crime!

Wang Liaoyuan's face darkened and he said solemnly: "About those assassins, the governor's office is fully arresting. After being arrested, I will give your country an explanation. Please do not interfere with my official business at the moment! If nothing else, please go back!"

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Chapter completed!