After annexing the Turks and fighting two battles with the Qiang, the number of Tuyuhun warriors beside Shi Le exceeded 1,500, becoming a force that cannot be ignored in Guzang City.
Speaking of which, there are actually four main ethnic groups in Guzang, the Sui people (which can also be said to be Han people) and the Qiang people. These two are deeply rooted in the northwest and have a large number of people.
Outside are the Tuyuhun and Turks. The Turks have the smallest number. They are almost all the tribes of the Western Turks who migrated eastward. Some nobles are not willing to graze with their tribesmen in Huiningchuan and come to Guzang to settle down and enjoy the blessings. By the way, they can also win some official positions in the Liang Kingdom.
Although Dadu Que behaved arrogantly, they were the first to suffer the disaster when the chaos broke out. Even Dadu Que was killed by others, which showed that the tribes of the Western Turks moving eastward were just that. In the northwest
Before he could gain a firm foothold, he wanted to get involved in the disputes in the northwest, but he was kicked out within minutes.
Tuyuhun is more powerful, but it still cannot compare with the Qiang and Han people. Otherwise, they would not be driven to the highlands. Now they are running around like headless flies.
In fact, the rebellion in Guzang was only between the Han people and the Qiang people, and everything else was just a small fight.
The reason why when the chaos broke out and the demons danced around, making Guzang look so chaotic, was because there were many Qiang people, but they belonged to different tribes. Without prior agreement, they scattered in the city, as if in an instant.
Suddenly, the entire Guzang was dragged into the flames of war.
In fact, the Han people are the largest in number, and people's hearts are also divided. Some people keep their doors closed and just hope to survive until the chaos is settled. Some people, like the master Shi Le, take advantage of the situation, and more people have heard the rumors.
Seeing the Qiang people again, he immediately picked up his sword and spear and got entangled with the Qiang people.
It can be said that the chaos in Guzang City was caused by the Qiang and Han people, and they were the ones who suffered the most.
Although more and more people are gathering in Tuyuhun, the situation is becoming less and less beautiful. Both Han and Qiang people are gathering, as if they are waiting for the moment of decisive battle, or the arrival of the final word.
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The east and north of the city are all places where Han people live. Under the leadership of the guards, a large-scale purge of the Qiang people has begun. Regardless of good or bad, old or young, the blood of the Qiang people continues to flow out in the streets and markets.
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And this kind of premeditated ethnic cleansing is very terrifying. It is even more cruel than Bai Yu's rebellion army. No normal person wants to be in it. This is undoubtedly
One of the epitome of the war in the northwest.
In the west and south of the city, the Qiang people had the upper hand. Their actions were no worse than those of the Han people, but their actions seemed frantic and lacked planning.
Robbery of Han people's property is the theme, followed by killing and some bestiality...
The Tuyuhun people led by Lord Shi Le were running around in the city, constantly clashing with the Qiang people. As they were marching towards the palace, Lord Shi Le finally felt something was wrong. The number of Qiang people was increasing, but there seemed to be no movement among the Han people.
So he immediately and wisely led his people to avoid going to the palace. However, they were unwilling to leave the city, so the Prince's Mansion became their destination.
Well, actually they came to rob, and the mansions of dignitaries in Guzang City were all their targets. The Prince's Mansion was particularly conspicuous, and it was said that the Prince was dead. With people panicking, it would be easy to attack them.
The Tuyuhun people who lacked political goals and other tribesmen who took advantage of the situation were actually the groups that caused the most serious damage to Guzang.
Fan Wenjin had no intention of eradicating the violence. Otherwise, with the elites around him, even without riding horses, they should be more than enough to kill the rabble gathered by Shi Le.
But when Lord Shi Le led his people into the Prince's Mansion and began to rummage through boxes and cabinets in search of belongings, food and other things, Fan Wenjin led his people to exit from the other side of the mansion, which was about to become the nest of the Tuyuhun people.
"Go to the palace..."
Unlike the leader Shi Le, Fan Wenjin's purpose is very clear. As long as Li Yun and others are not fools, they should be prepared. If they cannot control the palace at this time, then this chaos will be an act of digging their own graves.
Of course, if luck is too bad, or Li Yun and others are too incompetent, and An Xiuren and others are still allowed to control the situation, then they can only admit it, because leading people out of the city and going to the palace at this time is a huge risk...
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However, Fan Wenjin also had resentment at this time. No one would be satisfied if they were thrown aside and ignored after giving advice. Moreover, there was no news of it before the chaos, and Li Yun and others were not aware of it.
What was the plan? Did you want him, the envoy, to be buried with Prince Li Boyu?
Fortunately, Li Yun was not that unreliable. Before Fan Wenjin and his entourage had left the Prince's Mansion, just when they captured a few "guides" and asked them to lead the way to the palace, Guan Shi and his men showed up.
Guan Shi brought hundreds of people, covered with blood and full of murderous intent. He was overjoyed to see Fan Wenjin, "Fortunately, it's not too late... Fan Wenjin was frightened. Guan Shi's crime..."
He felt quite ashamed. Li Yun, Guan Shi and others had entrusted the envoy's safety to his hands, but the sudden change was so different from what they had expected that they almost didn't catch Guan off guard.
In fact, it was not easy to gather these people and horses, and then rushed over.
Guan Shi didn't know how many people were killed along the way, and who they were. He only knew that they were rushing forward, and they rushed past everyone who blocked the road. After all, they were not too late, and the season was over.
I lost it, otherwise I won't be able to explain it later.
Seeing him in such a mess, Fan Wenjin couldn't care less and immediately asked, "Has An Xiuren been executed?"
Guan Shi asked people to surround the envoys and retinues, and replied sheepishly, "When I came here, I heard that Li Neishi had led his people to surround the household department. There should be very few people who escaped... I won't tell you about the others.
got it."
Fan Wenjin said helplessly, with people like you, it is very likely that you will be put to death by An Xiuren and survive.
And no matter how much he mumbles, it can't change the situation he has no control over. Most of the so-called wise men who are strategizing and winning from thousands of miles away are actually like this. After coming up with an idea, it is up to God whether it is good or bad.
Even whether one's life can be saved is a matter of uncertainty.
Along the way, Fan Wenjin finally saw how chaotic Gu Zang was at this time.
In the streets and alleys, countless people were running around with knives and swords, shouting and screaming to kill. People who were in a state of panic could be seen everywhere, and the team was attacked and harassed from time to time. You couldn't tell who was shouting to kill.
, who is crying for survival.
This is still in the imperial city, so it is conceivable that the scene in the outer city will only be more chaotic than here.
The Prince's Mansion is not too far away from the palace. Otherwise, Fan Wenjin doubts whether his group would be able to enter the palace if they are so conspicuous.
Before reaching the palace, more men and horses gathered, so there were more than a hundred cavalry in the team. With them leading the way, the march became smoother and the danger was much less.
The general who came to meet the group brought the latest news. An Xiuren was dead, but An Xinggui had escaped without a trace. Everyone was gathering in the palace, with Li Mao as the leader, preparing to send troops to quell the chaos.
Fan Wenjin was convinced that An Xiuren was the leader of the Qiang people. He was also the Minister of Household Affairs and commanded military power in the outer city. He was undoubtedly one of the founders of the current situation in Guzang. As long as this man died, the Qiang people would be leaderless.
It's not difficult to defeat.
He actually really wanted to come up with another idea at this moment and ask someone to capture An Xinggui. Otherwise, once this man escapes back to Li Tang, he might lead Qu Tutong to march to the northwest. Look at Gu Zang's current state, and
Is it possible to stop Qu Tutong's army?
It's a pity that no one wants to listen to his words carefully now. Everyone is gearing up and preparing for a battle to decide the outcome.
Li Gui's palace is very new, and some parts are even not yet completed, which shows how new this newly-launched Great Liang Dynasty is. The tall and raised Jade Maiden Terrace is built in the square in front of the palace.
It's also a mess here. The square has been stained red with blood, and countless heads are piled up together to form a terrifying spectacle. It's the victors purging their dissidents.
There are also some poles erected in the square, with bloody human heads hanging on them. Maybe An Xiuren is among them? Who knows, anyway, if the fairy comes at this time, she will be frightened and run away.
You should be too lazy to deal with these angry mortals.
The soldiers unsheathed their swords and guns and used the palace as a barracks. There were three posts, one post, five steps and one sentry, so that no one could get close to it.
People in the square screamed, obviously Li Yun and others had gathered a considerable military force and were preparing to "send troops to quell the rebellion" and give their opponents a final blow.
Fan Wenjin entered the palace in fear, and was quickly warmly received. He also met the emperor's younger brother Li Mao, a very stocky man from the northwest, who was probably likely to take over the throne of the emperor in the future.
Fan Wenjin was almost bewildered and was granted an official position. He was appointed as the Minister of Household Affairs in Daliang and concurrently as the Minister's right servant, a position that Fan Wenjin could not even dream of before.
Exiting generals and entering phases, this is...
He didn't even have time to think about whether it was right for Li Mao to regard himself as the emperor. He was already pushed to stand with Cao Zhen and others. Fan Wenjin was disturbed by the congratulations from everyone, and everyone looked at them with smiling faces.
It was so malicious going up there.
In fact, his keen intuition came into play again...
When he introduced Li Mao to the generals wearing armor, he knew that he was being used again. The reputation of the King of Han finally played a substantial role. The attitude of the generals was obviously better than that of the civil servants towards him.
Be a little more enthusiastic.
This was not over yet. The chaos gradually subsided that night, and the news of Li Maozhong's death suddenly reached Fan Wenjin's ears...
(During the annual meeting, Ah Cao may have to interrupt updates. There are still time codes when I am on vacation. The annual meeting can only be arranged by others. It will take about three or four days. Please forgive me.)