Khotan is located in the south of the desert, north of Kunlun, and borders Tubo across the Kunlun Mountains. Although it has rich water and grass and a warm climate, it is not a strategic location.
Tu Midu looked very ugly. He drank wine with a sullen face and was speechless for a long time.
Fang Jun's face was calm and calm. While he was pouring wine for Tumi, he followed the temptation and said: "The Western Region is experiencing a once-in-a-lifetime major change. The Arabs invaded, the Turks took advantage of the situation and looted, and the Tang army retreated step by step... Originally, if we wanted to
It may take fifty years or even a hundred years to break the order of the Western Regions, but after this war, everything in the Western Regions will be overthrown and reset. For the Tang Dynasty, for the Uighurs, and even for those Hu people who yearn for the Tang Dynasty and are willing to surrender.
It is nothing less than a God-given opportunity. If we miss this opportunity, when the overall situation of the Western Region is decided, and if we try to take advantage of the fire like now, I am afraid there will be no chance again."
It was very hot and became more intense. I vomited and took a sip of wine, and my mouth felt bitter.
He had to admit that Fang Jun might not be a very good lobbyist. He didn't have those fancy descriptions, but every word made sense. He even analyzed the situation in the Western Regions and told him bit by bit.
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However, the more this happened, the more he felt that he could not miss this opportunity.
Otherwise, when the Tang army expelled the Arabs, defeated the Turks, took control of the entire Western Region, and even mobilized domestic refugees and prisoners to enrich the Western Region, and turned this vast world into the counties, counties and state capitals of the Tang Dynasty, where would the Huihe people be?
Is there still a chance to occupy a place of its own?
Either rely on the Tang Dynasty and be gradually assimilated by the migrating inland like the defeated Turkic army, or simply escape to the desert and the wasteland of Northern Great Wall to avoid being crushed into powder by the invincible soldiers of the Tang army.
But if he agrees to Fang Jun's conditions, his dream of establishing the Uighur Khanate will be completely shattered. Even after a few years of being under the jurisdiction of the Tang Dynasty, the name "Uighur" may disappear, and future generations will be completely destroyed.
Integrate into the Tang people.
When it comes to "tolerance" and "assimilation", since ancient times, the Han people have been the only ones in the world...
I was drinking wine while listening to the howling wind and flying snowflakes outside the pavilion. My mind was in a mess.
Fang Jun didn't push too hard. He smiled and took a sip of wine and said calmly: "If the Khan can't make a decision for a while, he might as well go back and think about it. It's just that the Khan knows. If there is someone who can help him, I will kill him naturally.
Will Seizing the Flag be invincible? But even without Huihe, the Youtun Guards can still run rampant in the Western Regions. At least General Ashina Helu is completely out of my sight."
With that said, he put down his wine glass, stood up, and said condescendingly: "Today, I am destined to enjoy the snow and wine with Khan and express my feelings freely. I only hope that we can meet again someday. We are enemies rather than friends. I take my leave!"
After saying this, he turned around and left.
Tu Midu let out a long sigh in his heart. His voice was a little hoarse and his spirit was weak. He said, "The Duke of Yue will stay!"
Fang Jun paused and curled his lips, but when he turned around, his expression had returned to normal, and he smiled and said, "Have you thought it through, Khan?"
He drank the wine in the cup in one sip and said with a wry smile: "How can you not think clearly? It's just that it's hard to let go of the extravagant hope of founding the country in your heart. As the Duke of Yue said, Uihe seems to be fierce, but the people are few and the blood is thin.
It is not enough to support the separation of the world and stand on its own. Even if it is done reluctantly, it will become the prey of encirclement and suppression by all parties. Instead, it will become the target of public criticism, and the gain outweighs the loss. It is better to take shelter under the wings of the Tang Dynasty and strive for a warm and peaceful land for future generations.
, can reproduce and thrive, and will no longer be enslaved by foreign races.”
After sighing with emotion, he stood up, stretched out his palm, and said solemnly: "I don't dare to claim to be wise, but I am not a fool. How can I not know how to choose? I only hope that the Duke of Yue will remember today's covenant and the Tang Dynasty in the future.
When you are trying to unify the Western Regions, don’t break your oath and become fat by breaking your promise!”
Fang Jun also raised his palms and clapped his hands and swore an oath: "A gentleman's words are hard to chase!"
The two palms struck each other three times, the two looked at each other and laughed out loud together.
Outside the rain pavilion, the two groups of soldiers who had been at war with each other finally took a step back after hearing the laughter, and the atmosphere relaxed.
Fang Jun said: "Since the contract has been reached, I will take my leave first. We will keep in touch later and discuss the battle strategy based on the actions of the Turks."
Tumidu nodded and said: "That's right. This Khan will accurately inform the whereabouts of the Turks, and then obey the command of the Duke of Yue, and work together to annihilate the powerful enemy! It's just that Ashina Helu was originally Yugushe.
The Khan's confidant, Yugushe Khan, was plotted by his subordinates to rebel and fled to Tochara. Ashina Helu was chased by Yibishegui Khan and had no choice but to surrender. This man is not only unloyal.
He has a heart that is cunning and cunning, but he is also powerful. The Duke of Yue must not underestimate him."
At present, there is an extremely chaotic situation within the Turks, and there are actually two khans coexisting at the same time...
In fact, the Shidianmi Khan's western expedition later caused the Turkic Khanate to split into the Eastern and Western Turks. The Western Turks have been in turmoil, with various forces appearing in disguise and endless disputes. After the death of the Shibi Khan of the Eastern Turks, the Western Turks
The position of Khan was seized by his younger brother Chuluo Khan, and his sons were scattered in all directions. One of his sons wanted to go west and enter the Western Turks. He established himself as the Khan of Yibidulu, supported the five tribes of Dulu, and built Yadao.
In Shanxi, it is called Beiting; Shabo Luo Zheli Shi Khan only has jurisdiction over the five tribes of Nu Shibi, which is called Nanting.
In the thirteenth year of Zhenguan, Yugushe defeated Shaboluo Zhelisi Khan and gained the power of the Western Turks. The latter was defeated.
Shabo Luo Zheli Shi Khan was the orthodox leader of the Western Turks. After his defeat, the tribes of the Western Turks were not angry with Gushe's rule and secretly contacted each other to rebel. Later, they supported Sha Bao Luo Zhe Lishi Khan's son as Yibishe.
Kui Khan raised an army to resist Yugushe and defeated him, who had to flee to Tochara.
However, although Yibi Shekui Khan regained his father's family property, he was still unable to completely annihilate Tugu Snake, which resulted in numerous internal factions in the Western Turks fighting against each other.
If not, Tumidu might not have dared to lead his people to join the Tang Dynasty and act as a mole...
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midnight.
One hundred miles west of Jiaohe City, in a mountain valley, is the garrison of Youtun Guards.
Fang Jun returned to the station overnight. As soon as he approached the Chinese military tent, shook off the snow on his body, took off his cotton clothes and hat, and before he had a sip of hot tea, Pei Xingjian and Cheng Wuting arrived one after another.
"call!"
After taking a sip of strong wine, Fang Jun let out a long breath of cold air and rubbed his legs, which were almost freezing, and finally relaxed a little.
Generally speaking, the Tang army strictly drinks alcohol, but this rule does not apply to the Anxi army. The Anxi army guards the western border all year round, and is exposed to cold storms and snow for most of the year. If there is no alcohol to warm the body and stomach at ordinary times, it is really difficult.
Unbearable.
Putting down the wine bottle and looking at Pei Xingjian, Cheng Wuting stared at him with glaring eyes. Fang Jun then grinned, patted his leg and said, "Done!"
"The handsome man is mighty!"
"God help me!"
The two of them immediately became excited and couldn't help but cheer.
When Li Ji led his army in the Western Expedition, he defeated the Turks and fled thousands of miles away, abandoning their helmets and armour. The entire Western Region fell into the hands of the Tang Dynasty. However, it is undeniable that the influence of the Turks in the Western Region has always existed. After all, this is where they are entrenched.
The territory that had been occupied for decades, especially the Hu people in the Western Regions, was afraid of its power. Even though they were openly attached to the Tang Dynasty, they still secretly communicated with the Turks.
Youtunwei wanted to annihilate a powerful Turkic army in the Western Region, but it was almost impossible to accomplish it.
For one thing, the Turks were mostly cavalry, and they could fly thousands of miles away with a single strike, making it impossible to catch up and annihilate them. Furthermore, the various ethnic groups in the Western Regions were coerced by them, and they often leaked information, making it almost impossible to set up an ambush.
But with Huihe's help, the situation was completely different.
As the most powerful Tiele tribe in the Western Region second only to the Turks, the Huihe rebels act as internal agents. Not only can they accurately reveal the whereabouts of the Turks, but they can also cut off the Turks' retreat. With only a little preparation,
This will create a situation of catching a turtle in an urn, and unless the Turks can grow wings from their ribs, it will be impossible to escape.
What is particularly important is that once the Uighurs surrender to the Tang Dynasty, they can directly march westward to support the Anxi Army at the Youtunwei joint point.
The Anxi Army, the Youtun Guards, and the Uighurs, together, can fight the Arabs hard!
It can be said that the surrender of Huihe fundamentally reversed the unfavorable situation of the Tang Dynasty in the Western Regions, and the occupation changed from then on. How could the two of them not be overjoyed?
Once the Turks are annihilated, the Arabs are defeated, and the Western Region is stabilized, it will be a monumental feat. It is not inferior to the defeat of Xue Yantuo when the army was defeated, or even worse!