When Baguli and his party left Pishan, the battle outside the city had ended for three full days. In addition, Sa'adin took people to take over Yarkand that day, so the news of the coalition's failure had actually reached Shule long ago. Although Campbell still had a young son in the palace, after learning of his death, the nobles in the city were still ready to take action. However, they were checking each other and no one was sure of settling the matter in one fell swoop. This dragged on until Wei Yan and the others entered the city and there was no dispute. Get a result
Wei Yan and the others came quickly because they also considered that the news of Campbellin's execution should have reached Shule. In order to prevent the night from becoming too long, Wei Yan and Baguli came with two thousand light cavalry day and night. The other soldiers escorted the seven More than a thousand Shule prisoners walked slowly
The situation of the Shule prisoners was different from that of the Yarkand prisoners. The war had just ended. The Yarkand prisoners did not know whether they could go back alive, so they did not dare to resist. However, the Shule prisoners were held outside Pishan City and suffered a lot in the past few days. I guarantee that they will not complain. If Wei Yan and Baguli rush to Shule with a large group of troops, it is very likely that the prisoners will riot halfway, but they must be prepared. Therefore, Wei Yan's arrangement is also a last resort.
However, although there were not many soldiers around Wei Yan, there was still one "sharp weapon" that could frighten the nobles in Shule City. That was Campbellin's head. As expected, it was just as Wei Yan expected. Campbellin's head was revealed and gathered in front of the palace. The nobles started a commotion, but what surprised Wei Yan was that Chikari actually incited everyone to attack him and Baguli.
It's true that Wei Yan only had a few hundred soldiers with him, but how majestic a big man could be challenged by a small Shule nobleman in Chika. Wei Yan couldn't understand what Chika was saying, and Baguli was scared to death. Luan Zhuan didn't have time to translate for him, but Wei Yan could feel that Chikari was definitely malicious [
Without saying a word, Wei Yan roared, swung the big knife in his hand and danced like a windmill. The nobles in front of the palace heard a scream before they could see what was going on. Chikari was cut into two pieces on the spot, with blood splattering all over Wei Yan's face. They are all particularly ferocious under the setting sun.
The Shule nobles did not expect Wei Yan to be so brave. They were stunned and did not know who was the first to take the lead. He fell to the ground and shouted: "Greetings to the Han general, paying homage to the king."
Once someone started, other things would be easier to handle. The nobles knelt down and spread over a large area of Baguli. He never imagined that these noble nobles would one day prostrate themselves at his feet. He was unable to react at the moment.
Wei Yan was experienced in many battles. In his eyes, such a scene was nothing. He hit the ground with the big knife in his hand and the remaining blood floated over and fell on the nobles in front of him, as if plum blossoms were blooming.
All the nobles were trembling and dared not speak.
Wei Yan then looked around and said in a deep voice: "Listen, from now on, Shule Kingdom will be under the rule of the Han Dynasty. You should abide by your duties. If you dare to violate this official, you will set an example."
Some of the nobles could understand Chinese and some could not, but seeing Wei Yan's aura, no one dared to move. However, Baguli finally came to his senses and resumed his role as interpreter, doubling the translation of Wei Yan's words. At this point, the nobles finally understood that the King of Shule, Bakuli, was just a puppet. The world of Shule already belonged to the Han people.
Wei Yan drove away this group of nobles and mobilized his two thousand elite soldiers to control the four gates of Shule City and the palace. Finally, the situation was temporarily calmed down. After everything was properly arranged, Wei Yan took Baguli and officially entered the Shule Palace Kambei. More than a dozen of Lin's concubines prostrated themselves on the ground. A little boy of six or seven years old looked pale and horrified at these two strangers who could dominate their lives.
Baguli looked at the magnificent palace in front of him, the slim and beautiful woman, and couldn't believe that all of this was true. He opened his mouth for a long time before asking: "General Wei, these are all mine."
Wei Yan nodded and said: "Yes, now you are the master of this place. My lord has high hopes for you, so you must do your job well."
Baguli nodded repeatedly and said: "Yes, yes, I will definitely work hard. I dare to ask the general what the villain should do next."
Wei Yan said angrily: "What else can you do? First sleep with these women and announce that you are the new King of Shule."
After listening to Wei Yan's words, Baguli, who had never married or touched a woman, was still a little coy. However, the concubines of Campbellin took the initiative and cast their charming eyes at Baguli, making him feel uneasy. Wei Yan saw this Laughing loudly, he turned around and exited the hall. Soon, he heard the sound of women playing around behind him...
After the entertainment, Ba Guli seemed to be completely reborn, and his whole body became energetic again. When he put on the royal robe, he looked like a majestic king. However, when the king saw Wei Yan, he still nodded and bowed and did not dare to show off.
The nobles in Shule City were subdued by Wei Yan's momentum yesterday. The more they thought about it, the more uncomfortable they felt. The next day they saw Baguli acting like a slave in front of Wei Yan, and they were even more dissatisfied. More than ten nobles gathered together to carry out the ceremony. He made some plans and wanted to take advantage of the night to kill them by surprise.
However, before it got dark, the nobles gave up this idea because suddenly a large group of people came outside the city. There were more than 10,000 Han soldiers escorting more than 7,000 Shule prisoners. They came and saw their backup arriving and kept holding on. Wei Yan, who was highly nervous, was also very relieved. Although Baguli, who had been poor all his life, was reluctant to part with the treasures in the palace, with Wei Yan watching here, he could only bear the pain and disperse the money to the disgraced captives.
At this point, the situation in Shule has finally stabilized, but the hidden contradictions have not eliminated the nobles' disdain for Ba Guli, and the common people's jealousy of Ba Guli still exists.
When Liu Xin arrived at Shule City, everyone in the crowd who came to greet him could not lift their spirits except Baguli who looked excited. Especially those nobles who secretly cursed Liu Xin countless times.
Seeing this scene, Liu Xin just smiled lightly and led everyone to the main hall of the palace, where they sat down and raised their hands. A group of guards came forward, each holding a large wooden tray with silk and white porcelain in their hands. In front of the nobles[
These nobles in Shule City have long heard that the Han mission brought a large amount of exquisite silk and porcelain. Now these things are placed in front of them, especially the white porcelain, which exudes a bright white luster and dazzles their eyes.
Liu Xin suddenly darkened his face and said coldly: "Liu appointed Baguli as King of Shule. I'm afraid you may be dissatisfied, but no matter what you think in your hearts, Liu's appointment is absolutely unchangeable. If anyone dares to challenge Liu, Liu, the authority of a certain person, will not be merciful even if his family is destroyed and his people are destroyed."
The nobles lowered their heads in panic. When they first saw that the Han army numbered only 2,000, they were still a little ready to move. When the Han army increased to 20,000, they had already stopped. Now, a total of 60,000 Han men came to Shule City and outside the city. The army and others were even more frightened. They didn't know if their heads would be preserved until tomorrow. How could they dare to challenge Liu Xin's authority?
Liu Xin suddenly smiled and said: "Of course, as long as you fully assist Baguli and let the people of Shule live a good life, Liu will not treat you badly. A few small gifts are Liu's promise. As long as you truly stand on the side of the Han Dynasty." The benefits you will receive in the future will definitely be far more than these.”
These nobles had long wanted to reach for the gifts in front of them, but no one dared to move when they saw Liu Xin's tense face. Now when Liu Xin smiled, these nobles also laughed, and all kinds of flattery words rang out in the hall.
Baguli was even more grateful. To him, Liu Xin was his reborn parent. Seeing that Liu Xin was in charge, the nobles did not dare to look down on him anymore. Baguli finally relaxed completely and ordered to arrange banquets, singing and dancing.
This welcome event was very grand, both in terms of the dishes on the table and the singing and dancing in the hall. It far exceeded the original arrangement of King Khotan's elephant presentation. In fact, among the countries in the Western Regions, Shule ranked second to Qiuci in terms of economy and military. , Shanshan, behind Khotan, the scene of today's reception banquet is actually not something that Baguli can complete alone.
Not only were these fine wines and delicacies jointly prepared by these nobles, but the women who sang and danced were also selected from various noble families. Many of them were daughters of noble families. These women in fine costumes sang and danced while constantly paying homage to those sitting on their heads. Liu Xin winked
Liu Xin just laughed at what was happening in front of him. He knew very well that these nobles in Shule City had not given up yet. They would not be willing to let a lowly commoner with little talent ride on his head. But what could this do? Although Liu Xin did not intend to locate the Protectorate of the Western Regions in Shule, but it was destined to become another central area for the Han Dynasty in the Western Regions besides the Protectorate. A mediocre Shule King was easier to control than a shrewd Shule King and was more in line with the Han Dynasty. Even if these nobles racked their brains and sent their wives and daughters to Liu Xin's bed, Liu Xin would not let them replace Baguli.
Liu Xin listened to the nobles rushing to introduce to him the beauties dancing in the hall, while he tasted the grape wine in the glass cup and nodded, no one could tell which one he liked or whether he liked none.
Suddenly, a personal guard came in hurriedly and interrupted the singing and dancing in the hall. When he came closer, he cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, the envoy of Dayuan State is asking for an audience."