They are the descendants of the defeated Murong Xianbei. After being defeated and moving westward, they have been wandering in the west and south of Qinghai Lake and the north of Goluo area, living a relatively primitive nomadic life.
During the Yongjia period of the Western Jin Dynasty, a relatively wise leader finally appeared in this loose Xianbei tribe, namely Tuyuhun. He led his people to migrate to the south of the Qaidam Basin and established the Tuyuhun clan in his own name. This is the name of Tuyuhun.
origin.
Later, the leader of Tuyuhun, Kua Lu Shi, was called the Khan King and made the corral of Fuqi City his capital.
In total, it has a history of two to three hundred years, and the written records are only one or two sentences. However, their ancestor Murong Xianbei still has some stories.
However, after this tribe developed and grew, it invaded the Hexi area for more than two centuries and fought countless battles with the armies of the Central Plains Dynasty. Most of them ended in defeat. However, they relied on the special terrain of the highlands to survive.
Was completely wiped out.
In the third year of Daye in the former Sui Dynasty, Yang Guang prepared to patrol the west, and united with Tiele tribes to make the most powerful attack on Tuyuhun, and even drove the Tuyuhun people out of Fuqi City.
In the fifth year of Daye's reign, Yang Guang established Xihai County, and the county government was located here.
But less than two years later, Tuyuhun Fuyun Khan led his men to fight back and reoccupied Fuqi City. By then, Xihai County only had one name left.
Most of Yang Guang's achievements are like this. It took a lot of effort, but it was like a blind bear breaking off corns. He broke off one piece and threw it away. It was almost like a show, but it consumed countless manpower and material resources. The blood of the soldiers in front of the army was like water.
If it's spilled, it's almost worthless.
But the Tuyuhun people were not happy for long. The dark and rough Tubo people appeared on the highlands riding their short plateau horses. Within a few years, the Tuyuhun people, who had already been seriously injured, beat them to the ground.
Many of them were driven to the north of Jishi Mountain, causing great harm to Li Gui, King of Liang. In those years, Li Gui had not done anything, and he was just entangled with the Tuyuhun people who moved north. Otherwise, how could Li Gui be so honest?
Xue Ju's generals who were captured would be sent back with gifts, wasn't it because they didn't want to make enemies easily?
Just last year, Fuqi City finally changed its owner, which also marked the destruction of the Tuyuhun people. This time it really failed. Almost all the Tubo people who lived on the plateau all year round were in the army. The climate and environment on the highland were very harmful to them.
It's not a problem.
Therefore, they would not leave after occupying it, and the remaining Tuyuhun tribe became their slaves.
The Tubo people were very similar to the later Mongols. At this time, both the official and military systems were very rough, but they were extremely aggressive.
They usually carry very few supplies with them when fighting, and they fight wherever they go. It is completely a battle mode that relies on fighting to support fighting.
After they initially conquered the Tuyuhun, Di and Qiang people in the highlands, the first thing they did was to recruit troops and collect military rations from the slave tribes, not to mention the property.
The businessman was concerned.
Like locusts, they plundered all the highland tribes, and then returned to the south with their full harvest. Some of it was dedicated to the royal family, generals, and ministers, and the remaining small portion was sold openly to line their own pockets.
Look at their appearance, does it look familiar to you? Yes, it was the immoral things those European bastards liked to do the most.
At this time, merchants were an important part of the Tubo army. They would digest the proceeds of the army's plunder and bring convenience to the Tubo generals and soldiers, so that they did not have to worry about wealth.
This undoubtedly greatly promoted the combat effectiveness of the Tibetan army, and there was a well-established custom among the Tibetan army, that is, all profits gained during the war belong to the soldiers and do not need to be handed over to the generals, and the generals' wealth lies in the merchants.
Therefore, there is a reason why Tibet was able to sweep across the highlands so quickly.
This combat mode with a strong looting style is very similar to that of the later Mongols. It is also a mode that the Central Plains army cannot imitate. If you dare to let slick businessmen sneak into the army, soon the army will be transformed from top to bottom.
Military discipline is broken and they cannot be controlled.
And this is one of the reasons why the Tubos and Mongols were unable to maintain their rule for a long time. Corruption, a chronic disease of every dynasty, in such a way, its sequelae will be magnified countless times.
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The largest house in Fuqi City was also the residence of the Tuyuhun Khans of the past dynasties. They could not build any palaces, and there were great technical limitations, so even people like Tuyuhun Khans could not live in a place as good as Chang'an.
Ordinary people's homes are neat.
But now the place has changed owners.
The geographical location of Fuqi City is very advantageous. The majestic and majestic Menmomi Mountain (Bayan Har Mountain) winds to the south and extends to the southeast. The snow on the top of the mountain melts and flows down, rushing eastward, becoming the birthplace of the Central Plains.
The mother river of civilization.
At the source of the river, two large lakes are formed, which are connected with each other, namely Baihai (Zhaling Lake and Eling Lake).
To the west of it is Xingxuchuan, which is full of ponds, like stars falling on the ground. It is said that the name was given by Wang Mang during the Han Dynasty when he sent people here. It is very poetic, and even these highland tribes could not come up with it.
name.
The vegetation here is rich, and it used to be the favorite pasture of the Tyuhun people, and it is owned by the Tuguhun tribes.
Now it is the pasture of the Tubo people, and the previous owners have become slaves working for the Tubo people.
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In the house, Nang Nyimaben was sitting cross-legged on the floor. He was a young man, less than thirty years old, but because of the plateau environment, he looked to be in his forties.
He has a stout build, a dark complexion, and an obvious plateau red color on his cheeks. Even in summer, he wears a flat-topped felt hat, a thick leather robe, and the jingling accessories on his body, which are signs of their distinguished status.
Tubo people like bright clothes. Before they collided with the civilization of the Central Plains, the Tubo nobles wore all kinds of flashy clothes. So when walking in Tubo, the more colorful the clothes and the more accessories made of gold, silver and jade, the more likely you will be.
You have to show respect, otherwise you will be whipped, or you will lose your life.
There were many people sitting in front of Nang Nyima Ben, including his generals, businessmen accompanying the army, and two leaders of the Tuyuhun people. They were appointed Si Ben, and under the leadership of Da Si Ben
The slaves who manage the Xingxiu Sea are, well, two Tuyuhun traitors.
Maben is the official name of the commander-in-chief of Tubo, which is almost equivalent to Li Jing's authority. Military and political affairs are integrated. When he returns to the court, he becomes prime minister. Nang Nie is such a powerful aristocrat in Tubo.