Gao Ya, the king of Gaochang, saw that Zhao Jun accepted the gift he gave and comforted him with kind words. This made him feel a little relieved. In his opinion, in this situation, both the Da Chu and the Da Yan Dynasty were like this in the past.
As long as the countries in the Western Regions are willing to submit, the Han court will accept it without hesitation and comfort it with kind words.
When your Zhao army withdraws, isn’t I the only one who decides this Gaochang Kingdom? Although I can’t plunder Liangzhou anymore, the caravans can make up for the losses.
It has to be said that the elegant wishful thinking was very good. The Da Chu and Da Yan were both doing this in the past. Unfortunately, the Zhao army is coming now, and the Zhao king is the one who is in charge...
Zhao Xun had never thought about surrendering to Gaochang State, especially after knowing that after the civil strife in Dayan, he invaded Liangzhou many times and robbed the people of Liangzhou, he no longer accepted him. Of course, Zhao
The inquiry is not just to restore the Central Plains court to establish the Western Regions Protectorate in the Western Regions.
In addition, from knowing that Gaochang Kingdom was first prepared to fight against him, but when he saw that the situation was not good, he immediately repeated it. He knew that the king of Gaochang Kingdom was a capricious villain. How could such a person allow him to exist? Once he was behind him, he was the one who was behind him.
If there is a crisis, a villain country like Gaochang will become a fatal disaster.
More importantly, Gaochang State is the Western Regions when the countries near Yiwu Prefecture. Together with Yiwu Prefecture, it becomes the entire Liangzhou and is the northern defense line of the Western Regions. To the north of Gaochang State, there are the Western Turkic tribes. No matter what in the future,
These Turks are all great enemies of the Han people, and Zhao Xun must strictly control them in the north to prevent accidents.
When Yanqi Wang Baiyan saw that Gaochang State not only did not send troops to rescue him, but instead walked with the Zhao army, he was immediately panicked. So he turned to Zhao army to seek peace.
In Bai Yan's idea, the Zhao army was nothing more than just to restore the old Western Regions Protectorate. It was no big deal to submit to the Zhao army. As for the Zhao army's attack, wasn't it just to establish authority?
?The situation is clear now and the authority has been established, and surrender is not difficult.
However, the reply given by Zhao Jun made Bai Yan unacceptable. Zhao Jun's reply was that Zhao Jun still appointed him as King Yanqi, but Zhao Jun took over all kinds of things in his country and assisted Zhao Jun in
City were built in various places. Moreover, the Yanqi team must be reorganized according to the Zhao army's wishes, and the Zhao army must also garrison troops in various places.
After all, Zhao Jun’s reply requests totaled more than a hundred. But in the end, it was just a sentence: King Yanqi was a vain. The King Yanqi, who was kindly conferred by the Zhao army, only had the title of king, but did not govern the people or conquer the people.
If you don’t lead the army, you don’t care about wealth. Everything is under the jurisdiction of Zhao’s army, and it has nothing to do with him, King Yanqi.
How could King Yanqi accept such conditions? Seeing that there was no hope of surrender, he gathered all his troops to prepare for a decisive battle with the Zhao army. While passing the reply from the Zhao army to the surrounding small countries, to Gaochang, Kucha and other nearby countries
.Let them know that the Zhao army this time was not just to restore the position of the Han court as the lord of the Han court.
He hopes that after learning the news, the countries around him can help him and resist the Zhao army together. And the Kucha Kingdom behind him will stop acting on himself. Of course, it would be better to send troops to help him.
However, the small countries around Yanqi have long been scared by the strength shown by the Zhao army. No matter whether the news is true or false, they dare not participate. As for Kucha, although they received the news, they are not even more so.
They dare to be hostile to the Zhao army. They don’t really believe in the current words of Yanqi Kingdom. Even if they believe it, how can they be the opponent of the Zhao army?
Therefore, King Yanqi waited for a month and a half, and no one in the surrounding countries showed any hostility towards the Zhao army. As for Kucha, not only did not stop acting, but the offensive was even more fierce.
So what was the Zhao army doing? The Zhao army did not continue to advance, but instead began to build large-scale construction in various places, build cities and start to cultivate farmland. However, various Zhao army began to continuously approach the central area of Yanqi and continuously attack Yanqi**
The team and the residential areas continued to plunder the population of Yanqi and moved them to the land where the city was built.
Zhao Xun asked the army to stop advancing, in order to stabilize the occupied area, he first laid a solid foundation for the Zhao army to rule here in this chaos. The Zhao army's logistics team continuously sent food and supplies from the eastern part of Liangzhou.
At the same time, some refugees who had started to migrate due to wars in the south and took root here. At the same time, the surrendered soldiers who had been collected after the attack on Liangzhou were reorganized to form a military farming army to farm here.
In this way, it can not only solve the resettlement of soldiers who do not meet the regular soldiers after the reorganization, but also better deter these places so that the burden of the People's Liberation Army will no longer have to stick to various places to monitor the places.
"Lord, our military military army has begun to guard the places where cities are built, and all the soldiers have been replaced. In addition, in the past month and a half, we have basically stabilized the occupied land and the newly built cities everywhere,
It also began to take shape."
"Oh? In other words, we can take the final action." Zhao Xun said with a smile, "By the way, this Yanqi King spread our plans everywhere. How did the reactions everywhere?"
Situ Liang smiled and said, "In this northern line, east of the Tianshan Mountains and north of the North River, the big countries are Kucha, Gaochang and Yanqi, and the rest are small countries. Now, Gaochang has already
We were scared by the fact that we had recently stopped going west and heading north, and they didn't dare to have any thoughts about us."
"As for Kucha, it was also shocked by the strength shown by our Zhao army. Not only did it stop because of King Yanqi's message, it was more aggressive. And even if those small countries had ideas, they would not dare to take any action."
Zhao Xun nodded slightly and said in a deep voice: "Since that's the case, then let the entire army be dispatched. In this battle, we will take down all the Yanqi Kingdom and the thirteen small countries around us in one fell swoop."
After repairing for a month and a half, the Zhao army once again showed its sharp teeth. More than 80,000 troops attacked at the same time, and the troops were divided into three groups, like three sharp arrows shooting forward. The Yanqi team was already beaten by the previous battle.
Losing morale, the Zhao army's rapid offensive was about to collapse. By early June, a shocking news reached the ears of Yanqi Wang Baiyan. The Zhao army had already appeared outside the capital.
What made Bai Yan even more frightened was that before the Zhao army killed outside the capital, more than ten countries including Shache, Weitou, Wen Su, five of which were destroyed by the Zhao army, and the rest of them were successively
The kings of various countries were escorted to Yiwu Prefecture, Liangzhou by the Zhao army. The territory of the countries was taken over by the Zhao army, and the residents of the country were also dispersed and placed by the Zhao army and placed together with their own sons.
The people lived in various cities newly built by the Zhao army.
At this moment, even if Bai Yan wanted to surrender, the Zhao army would not accept it. Since then, he rejected the Zhao army's conditions and ordered the army to fight against the Zhao army, the Zhao army came down to kill him.
Regarding the current situation, Yanqi Wang Baiyan began to hesitate. Is it time to escape? His soldiers and soldiers were not as strong as the Zhao army. And he was also Zhao army determined to establish his authority. But Bai Yan still had some
I can't bear to leave my position and don't want to become a loser.
Just as Yanqi Wang Baiyan was hesitating, another news came back, which immediately made Bai Yan look as if he was ashamed. The Kucha team, who came from the west, broke through several cities on the west side and appeared directly to the west of the capital.
What does this news mean? In other words, the Zhao army and the Kucha team have surrounded themselves from both sides, and the Yanqi Kingdom has no more city except the capital. Escape has become
Luxury hope.
"A group of stupid guys, do you think that relying on Zhao's army can continue to serve as your own position? Haha... you will all follow in my footsteps!" Bai Yan couldn't help but exclaim when he learned that the army outside the city had surrounded the capital.
scold.
With the pressure of Kucha and the Great Zhao coalition outside the city, the ministers in the city began to suggest to Bai Yan that they would surrender even if they were carrying a thorn to apologize, but they were all angrily rejected by Bai Yan.
In his opinion, he was the lord of a country, how could he surrender? Of course, Bai Yan knew better that even if he surrendered, he was afraid that the Zhao army would not pardon him. His ministers were just for himself.
It is not a problem for the Zhao army to establish a king of another country in addition to itself.
That night, the entire Yanqi capital was completely in chaos overnight. After getting drunk, Yanqi Wang Baiyan killed his wife and children, and finally committed suicide in the palace.
At this point, the Northern Front War was underway for more than a year and the death of Yanqi Wang Baiyan, the curtain came to an end. Of course, this was only the end of the first game and did not mean that it would be over.
"Lord, how to deal with the royal family in the city? Now that King Yanqi has committed suicide, we still need to establish a King Yanqi." Situ Liang reported to the Zhao Army Palace in Yanqi's capital.
After the war, Zhao Xun also rushed here in person to use this place as the new Zhao army center camp. Hearing this, Zhao Xun said in a deep voice, "Select the youngest one from them and inherit the throne of Yanqi. In this way, there will be no more trouble.
Other royal members will decide whether to kill or stay, please make your decision. In addition, the important officials of the former Yanqi State in the city can be left for the people we use, and they can continue to be an official in Yanqi State to stabilize.
If the place cannot be used by me, we will kill without mercy, so as not to be detrimental to us. Is it normal for the king to cause chaos and kill and injure some people."
Situ Liang nodded and said, "I understand, I will definitely make arrangements properly."
Zhao Xun nodded and said, "What's the situation in the city now?"
"After three days of comfort and rectification, the city has stabilized. However, the Yanqi people in this city have no good feelings for us." Situ Liang frowned and said in a deep voice.
Zhao Xun said coldly: "It's okay. Since they are so ignorant, the army will move them away and arrange them to other places. Then move the people from other cities to move into here."
"But, this will cause a lot of riots." Wei Zilin said slowly on the side.
Situ Liang sneered: "Railage? How can they completely surrender if they don't have riots? If they dare to riot, they will be killed!"
"Report to the King, the envoy of Kucha Kingdom asked for his visit." The guards outside the house reported.
"Oh? The messenger of Kucha?" Zhao Xun frowned slightly, "Where is the army of Kucha now stationed?"
Situ Liang said: "After this Yanqi City was conquered, our army entered it. The Kucha team was stationed ten miles west of the city. In addition, before the lord came here, the envoys of the Kucha Kingdom also many times.
Asking for a visit, Situ Liang said to Zhao Xun some information about the envoy of Kucha.
"Kucha! It seems that he is very anxious about our next actions!" Zhao Xun murmured to himself.
"Let him in!"
"Li Yan, the minister of the lower country, pay homage to the king of the upper country." A middle-aged man in his thirties was taken in by the guards.
"No gift!" Zhao Xun looked at the slightly fat messenger in front of him. From his eyes that were flashing, he could see that this person was also a smooth person.
"Li Yan? Who are you, the right prime minister of Kucha??" Zhao Xun remembered that the prime minister who was bought by his own people with a large amount of money in Kucha, was also named Li.
Li Yan said with a smile: "Report to the king, Li Shu is the uncle of a small minister."
"Uncle? Very good. This time, your Kucha Kingdom and my Great Zhao coalition forces attacked Yanqi Kingdom, your uncle made great contributions. When you go back, tell your uncle, the person who has contributed to my Great Zhao, I Great
Zhao will never forget it. In the future, my Dazhao merchant goes west to trade, and your Li family can get discounts. In addition, as far as I know, your Li family is also a trader. In the future, if I trade in Dazhao, part of it can be exempted.
tax."
"Li Yan represents the uncle of the clan and the Li family, thank you for the king!" Li Yan immediately knelt down and said happily.
Zhao Xun smiled and said, "This is what you deserve. I, Da Zhao, will not treat those who have made meritorious demerits. By the way, what's the point of asking for my visit to you this time?"
Li Yan could not understand where Li Yan was. King Zhao said one after another that Da Zhao would not treat the meritorious ministers unfairly, wasn’t it just to make him move closer to Da Zhao? Suddenly, he couldn’t help but remember what his uncle said. And
Compared with the Great Zhao, Kucha Country is not worth mentioning at all. Remember, the interests of my Li family are higher than those of Kucha Country.
Now replied: "Report to the king, my king sent me to express his surrender to the king. My king is willing to become a subordinate of the Great Zhao vassal, pay tribute every year, and never betray him. My king is willing to cede half of the occupied Yanqi territory and give him to him.
Da Zhao, as a gift for the vassal states and the great victory of this battle."
After pausing, Li Yan said again: "In addition, it is also to ask the king that the battle has ended. Can I evacuate and return to my country? The soldiers have been fighting abroad for half a year and miss their families very much."
After Li Yan finished speaking, Zhao Xun did not answer directly, laughed and said, "The battle to conquer Yanqi Kingdom is over, but it does not mean that we will be peaceful again. As for your king's congratulations, I will accept it. Tomorrow,
I will send someone to take over the part you sent."
Li Yan said in surprise: "The conquest of Yanqi has been completed. Is there any change in this battle?"
Zhao Xun said in a deep voice: "When your coalition forces attacked Yanqi, Gaochang Kingdom in the north was preparing to send troops to rescue him and wanted to be enemies with us. Have you ever known?"
Li Yan was shocked and said, "My subordinates already know, but hasn't Gaochang State already expressed surrender to you to the king? Is there another incident?"
Zhao Xun said coldly: "Submit? Will they surrender? Have you ever known that Gaochang State has colluded with the Turks? Why does Gaochang State think that he can resist the counterattack of our coalition forces? Why does he think that he can rescue him
Yanqi Kingdom? Isn’t it because he has the support of the Turks behind him?"
"If it weren't for the problems within the Turks, he would have led his army south to fight with us. The reason why Gaochang Kingdom surrendered was just his delay."
"What does the king mean?"
Zhao Xun said in a deep voice: "The Gaochang Kingdom showed surrender to me on the surface, but in fact, it was still contacting the Turks and preparing to fight with us after the Turks resolved their internal problems. If it weren't for the king's army
If it weren't for the fact that our Great Zhao had unparalleled combat power, we would be afraid that when we attack Yanqi in the future, we would face sudden attacks from Gaochang and the Turks. Therefore, this Gaochang country cannot be kept, and the Turks must not be allowed to stretch their hands.
Do you understand when you come to the Western Regions?"
Li Yan was stunned and said, "My dear king, I have understood the meaning of the king, but this is not because my subordinate cannot make any decisions. It requires my king to make a decision."
Zhao Xun nodded and said, "Go back and tell you the king, just say, I need you to give the answer as soon as possible. Of course, how to choose your king, but if you miss the opportunity this time, Gaochang Kingdom will go south in the future and go to the Qi
The country is an excuse to attack you, but I will not send troops to help you in time."
Li Yan was shocked when he heard this. Zhao Xun's words sounded simple, but they all revealed a strong sense of threat. What feet should I give the answer as soon as possible? If I don't send troops, Gaochang will go south in the future? In other words, I
The Great Zhao can unite you to attack Yanqi, and now it can instruct or coerce Gaochang to go south to attack you. Even, it can unite Gaochang to take action directly against you.
As the outside world said, this big Zhao is definitely not as simple as whether he wants to be able to protect the Western Regions Protectorate. He conspires with the Zhao army or seeks a skin with the tiger! Li Yanxin can't help but emerges from the court of Kucha
Some rumors and the words of the right prime minister Guo Baiyi come.
"By the way, I will also send a message to your uncle for me. I hope he can convince your king to send troops. If things come true, I will not forget your Li family." Zhao Xun said again.
Looking at Li Yan's leaving figure, Zhao Xun said slowly: "Gaochang Kingdom, Kucha Kingdom, and the last two major powers on the northern line. Without them, there will be no surprises in this northern line. However, I don't know what this
Will the Kucha Congress send troops?”
Situ Liang said: "The Kucha Kingdom is now unable to stop. It either sends troops or waits for its destruction. The only difference is how much we like."
Zhao Xun smiled indifferently, "You are right. No matter what, if the war is together, there will be no result, and you cannot stop there. Now, the Yanqi Kingdom is stabilized. The construction of the city must continue. In addition, people will be sent tomorrow.