The generals were all aggressive Uighur warriors. They were eager to try after hearing this and wanted to compete with Chen Qing. They all agreed and were willing to take up the task.
Chen Qing smiled slightly, picked up a spear, ran for two steps, and threw it hard into the distance. The spear flew eighty steps and was accurately inserted into the Song Army's flagpole.
Everyone exclaimed, and even Cao Changchun's eyes widened. He knew that this not only required superhuman strength, but also extremely high riding and archery skills, which he couldn't do.
"Everyone, this is the question I asked. If it's the same as me, I will admit defeat."
Although this spear was a bit astonishing, everyone was not convinced. They picked up the spears and threw them on the grass. They threw more than a dozen spears in a row. The furthest general only took more than 60 steps, not to mention hitting the target at the right time.
A medium-thick flagpole.
Everyone was so convinced that they raised their large bowls and drank it all in one gulp. Chen Qing also raised a bowl of wine and drank with them.
Cao Changchun clapped, stood up and praised: "Brother Xian is indeed the most powerful general of the Western Army. It's so eye-opening to me. These rough guys have lost. According to our rules, it's not just as simple as drinking, but you also have to show your winnings."
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He shouted to more than a dozen generals: "Take out the best things you have, and then retreat!"
Everyone looked ashamed, and each took something out of their arms and placed it in front of Chen Qing.
Chen Qing said apologetically: "I'm so sorry. I will give each of you a sword later. It was made by the best craftsmen in our army and is extremely sharp."
Everyone was overjoyed and left with fists in their hands.
At this time, Cao Changchun waved his hand and called the most beautiful one of the dancers forward. He smiled at Chen Qing and said, "This is my concubine. I will give it to my virtuous brother as a bonus."
Chen Qing was startled and waved his hands quickly, "Everything else can be collected, except women. Please be considerate, brother!"
"Indeed, you Han people have too strong patriarchal ethics, so let her serve you for one night and let your brothers have a taste of her beauty."
Chen Qing still shook his head and said with a wry smile: "Brother, please don't embarrass me."
Cao Changchun laughed and said, "You don't want it yourself, but it's not because I don't fulfill my duty as a brother!"
"Brother's kindness makes me feel better!"
Cao Changchun patted him on the shoulder, "Let's continue drinking!"
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Chen Qing was extremely drunk and was carried back to the tent by his own soldiers.
In the middle of the night, he felt a delicate and soft body next to him, hugging his neck, but he couldn't open his eyes and thought he was having an erotic dream.
When he woke up the next day, Chen Qing knew that something bad had happened. Last night was not an erotic dream, it was real. Although the woman had disappeared, Chen Qing knew that she had really existed and all the traces were still there.
Chen Qing put on his clothes, walked out of the tent, and angrily scolded the two soldiers: "Why did you let that woman in last night?"
The two soldiers on duty looked at each other, and one of them said aggrievedly: "It was Dutong who brought her back, and even held her hand into the tent. We didn't agree, and Dutong got angry."
Chen Qing's eyes suddenly widened. Is his drinking so bad? He didn't know what he did when he was drunk.
"real?"
The two soldiers nodded.
"Who else knows besides you?"
"It's gone for the time being. Everyone has drunk too much. It's just the two of us who are on guard duty."
"Each of you will be rewarded with ten taels of silver. This is the sealing money. You are not allowed to tell anyone about the woman last night, especially not your wife. Do you understand?"
"I understand the humble position!"
"You guys go and rest! Let someone else come."
After the two soldiers left, Chen Qing fell on the blanket, recalling the erotic dream last night, which really made him a little intoxicated.
"Hey! After having a taste of womanhood, it's really hard to keep the barrier of desire."
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Although Chen Qing still wanted to see what this woman looked like, he never had the chance. Cao Changchun stopped mentioning the matter at all. The two immediately had frank negotiations and quickly reached an agreement.
The two sides agreed to join forces to deal with the counterattack of the Xixia army. Chen Qing gave up the grassland part of Ganzhou and Liangzhou. He only wanted Liangzhou City and the surrounding 3,000 hectares of farmland. In return, Cao Changchun promised to seize Shazhou and Dunhuang City within a year.
To Chen Qing.
In addition, Dadou Bagou serves as a common passage for both parties and is shared by both parties.
Cao Changchun promised that he would sell war horses, cattle and sheep to Chen Qing at the lowest price.
At the same time, the two parties agreed that one million jins of copper ingots and 120,000 jins of fine iron in Ganzhou City would belong to the Song Army, but as compensation, Chen Qing would support 500,000 jins of ordinary pig iron for the Yellow-headed Uighurs.
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Chen Qing ordered that 120,000 kilograms of refined iron be sent to Liangzhou first, while the copper ingots were transported in batches.
Three days later, Cao Changchun's main army arrived, and Chen Qing surrendered Zhangye City and set off for Liangzhou.
Cao Changchun kept sending Chen Qing twenty miles away. Chen Qing cupped his fists and said, "Brother, I've sent you thousands of miles away, but we have to say goodbye eventually. Stop!"
Cao Changchun pondered for a while and said: "I know that the emperors of the Song Dynasty were not so easy to get along with. If one day, my brothers are having a hard time, please remember to tell me. The door of our Ganzhou Uighurs will always be open to our brothers."
Chen Qing was moved and nodded, "If I am desperate, I will definitely come and seek refuge with Big Brother!"
"Take care brother!"
"Take care of yourself!"
Chen Qing cupped his fists and saluted, turned his horse's head and ran towards the army in the distance.
After walking for more than ten miles, Chen Qing turned around and saw a few black spots in the distance.
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Liangzhou has been occupied by Xixia for hundreds of years. Liangzhou City was originally called Guzang County, named after Guzang Mountain in the south. Now it is no longer called by this name, but is called Liangzhou City.
At this time, the Song army has occupied Liangzhou City, and the city is in good order. Groups of Song troops are patrolling the streets. Like Ganzhou, Liangzhou City is full of traces of Xixia. Shops, residents, and at least 30% of the population are Xixia people.
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When Chen Qing led his army to Liangzhou City, Niu Gao's army had occupied Liangzhou City for ten days.
Outside the North City Gate, Niu Gao and Gaoding greeted Chen Qing's arrival at the city gate.
"How is the situation in Liangzhou City?" Chen Qingxiao asked.
"Some things need to be decided by the Governor himself!"
Chen Qing nodded, "Let's talk about it after we get to the city!"
He then said to Gao Ding: "I would like to ask General Gao to arrange for the troops to rest in the military camp."
"I humbly obey orders!"
Gao Ding went to arrange the army, and Chen Qing walked into Liangzhou City under the escort of a hundred cavalry.
Liangzhou City and Zhangye City are completely different. Zhangye City is full of exotic customs, while Liangzhou City still clearly has the architectural style of the Central Plains, but also mixed with many Xixia and local Hu people's buildings.
"How many counties are there in Liangzhou?" Chen Qing asked.
"Currently there is only Liangzhou City, and the previous counties have been abandoned."
“What about population?”
Chen Qing asked with a smile: "How many people are there in the city?"
"There are about 80,000 people and 13,000 households, of which Han people and Xixia people each account for 30%. The rest are Hu people, Qiang people, Sogdians, Uighurs, etc. Among them, Xixia people occupy the top, and Han people are at the bottom.
They are oppressed and exploited, and several other Hu tribes are also oppressed. It is difficult for me to deal with the Xixia people now, and I hope the governor can set some rules."
Chen Qing nodded, "Actually, I have been thinking about this issue along the way. I think we should adhere to a principle, which is to combine leniency with severity and solve it step by step."
"Bi Zhi also considered this. He considered first issuing a notice to allow the Xixia people to return to Xi Xia on their own. If they were unwilling to leave, they must accept the strict management of the Song army and hand over all weapons first. If they do not obey the military management, they will be forcibly repatriated."
Chen Qing smiled slightly and said: "Actually, there is another way, which is to send back all the young and strong men of the party members, while the old, weak, women and children can stay."
"I'm afraid they think we want to kill people and stir up chaos in the city."
"The first step is to confiscate all the weapons, and then implement the second step. If you don't want to send them back, then let them go harvest wheat. In short, they can't stay in the city. If you don't want to be separated from your family, then please
They left Liangzhou City."
"I understand. I will start collecting weapons from door to door today."