On both sides of Yaosha River, spring always comes very late.
It was already late March, and only a little bit of hazy green could be seen in the fields near the river bank. The elk were too cold to let out joy, and the hares and gazelles did not have the extra fat to withstand the spring breeze that suddenly warmed but turned cold. There were only large groups.
A large group of mallards, not afraid of the biting cold, happily flew across the newly melted river surface, making shadows on the waves.
Dang, ding, a pleasant sound of camel bells came, startling the ducks to spread their wings and fly up into the blue sky. They escaped far away, but they turned back unwillingly and circled at low altitude to see who it was.
Coming so early to disturb my bathing, I was surprised to find that the clothes worn by the visitor were very different from those seen last year. They were cleaner and more gorgeous, and the camel caravan was larger and longer.
This year's Silk Road is not as quiet as in previous years. At the beginning of spring in previous years, there were almost no travelers on the road. But this year, as the Tang army regained a foothold in Zhezhe City, Juzhanti and other places, merchants also quickly
People flocked in. Silks and satins from Suzhou, tea from Xinling, white paper from Xuanzhou, and ink blocks from Luzhou. There were also all kinds of pottery, cloth, porcelain, wood, and lacquer.
Daily necessities and luxury goods from the Tang Dynasty, following the footsteps of merchants, were continuously transported to various cities along the Yaochashui. However, the locals had a backlog of leather, felt, medicinal materials, antlers, etc. that could not be sold at a price in the past.
Then the price skyrocketed all the way. Everyone in the booth was so happy that they couldn't close their mouths from ear to ear, couldn't open their eyes, their hands were trembling, and they kept pinching their own thighs to test whether they were dreaming.
It's not a dream, it's definitely not. At least the silk clothing on the thighs proves it. The ancient silk road has opened again, and traders from the Central Plains are coming again. The local wealthy families can also reorganize their caravans and knock on the door of their eastern neighbors again.
He went there with hopes and dreams of getting rich, and came back with lots of goods from the Central Plains.
Those who made the most money were, of course, the city lords and kings of the Tang Dynasty who had turned to the Tang Dynasty early. The re-opening of trade routes allowed them to meet again with the luxury goods of the Tang Dynasty that they had not seen for many years. And with the prosperity of the market
, and more and more taxes gave them sufficient funds to squander. Some ambitious people even had the courage to propose to the Dawan Governor's Office to purchase a batch of horizontal knives and hard crossbows to arm themselves. No one could
Unexpectedly, this request received a kind response. King Iron Hammer, who had just been promoted by the imperial court to the governor of Dawan, was an old acquaintance of the princes. He understood the hardships of the princes and was willing to open the door for allies.
Everything was prosperous. During the confrontation between Dashi and the Tang Dynasty, the lives of the people in the Yaochashui area, which was the front line, had been suppressed to the simplest level. When the shadow of war disappeared, people's desire to buy immediately burst out.
This sudden desire to buy quickly turned into a driving force, pushing the city to become more lively and prosperous day by day.
Although the Great Eater has not retreated too far, and the Anxi Army, which is said to be about to kill Congling, has not moved. But who cares, the Great Eater has no power to fight back at this moment. And Yaosha
Under the vigorous combing of the Hammer King, the various places on both sides of the water are no longer soft persimmons to be kneaded. The soldiers and horses in the hands of the city lords and country lords can gather six or seventy thousand soldiers. And the Hammer
Wang himself commanded 5,000 Tang elites and was stationed in Zhezhe City. If he was attacked by the cannibals, he would be able to rush to the rescue within two or three days. That was a full 5,000 Tang army, surrounded by
There is no opponent at all.
When the Hammer King and his army are mentioned, the locals are full of admiration. Both sides of Yaochashui are a place where heroes are valued and heroes are recognized. Deep in people's hearts, they are willing to have such a powerful and compassionate person to replace them.
Everyone creates a peaceful living environment. As for which nation this hero comes from, for the people who have suffered from the war, they don’t think it is very important. Anyway, this place has been filled with heroes from all walks of life since hundreds of years ago.
The racecourse. Xiongnu, Rouran, Turk, Tiele, Dashi, you come, I go, he goes, war after war is fought, causing the blood of the people everywhere to be in chaos. Strictly speaking, who
I can’t figure out which nation I belong to or which hero I should be loyal to to the end.
It's best to be ruled by a hero for a long time. At least everyone doesn't have to think about escaping in their sleep. They no longer have to worry that when we come together tomorrow morning, the house and land have become other people's spoils, and the wives and children have become other people's vassals.
.On this point, the Hammer King was also the most considerate. Not long after he defeated Zhezhe City, he allowed the local people to redeem themselves. After defeating Juzhanti, he simply took the initiative to withdraw the army from the city, without
Make anyone a slave.
Of course, when the city was destroyed, the innocent people who were killed could not bear hatred on the Hammer King. Although it was said that tens of thousands of people died tragically under the butcher's knife that night. But in war, killing
It’s something that’s hard to avoid. You can’t blame the Hammer King’s men for being cruel.
Anywhere along the Yaochashui River, if anyone dares to talk nonsense and mention the tragic disaster of being defeated in Juzhan, someone will definitely slap him in the face and shout loudly, "Which battle will not kill people? Tell me about it."
, who can do better than the King of Hammers?!"
Although this statement seems to be arrogant, the person who was shouted at really couldn't answer it. The city was destroyed, looted and massacred, those who dared to resist were executed on the spot, and those who surrendered were sold into slavery. This has been almost every case for hundreds of years.
It is a necessary process after the war. Even if the great cannibals who claim to be preparing to establish the kingdom of heaven on earth come, there will be no exception. King Tie Zhui, an old man, has tried his best to change this tradition, although due to various obstacles, he has not changed much.
thorough.
People who have experienced the pain of war know better how to cherish the hard-won peace. They also know how to be grateful to those who bring them peace. Even if this person does not speak the local language, he rarely appears in public. However,
As long as he still lives in Zhezhe City, he can act as a deterrent. It is a sacred mountain that fixes the wind. With him here, not only the soldiers and horses of Tianfang Kingdom will not dare to invade easily, but also the local thieves and princes will be at peace.
many.
As early as February, when the snow had just started to show signs of melting, the Lord of Kangju City and the Lord of Shazhou City had a dispute over the boundary of a pasture. If it had been left in previous years, the two sides would definitely have fought a fight first, and hundreds of people would have died.
people, and then they would sit down and negotiate with the help of Dashi Manla. But this year, the Hammer King just sent someone casually and shouted at the camps of both warring parties. The two cities of Kangju and Shazhou
Then they all died down. It is said that both sides were called to the scene by Lord Hammer King afterwards, scolded severely, and fined a huge sum of money. And the two city lords became harmonious from then on, and never fought with each other again.
Thoughts of seeing.
Even though they were dissatisfied, no one had the guts to offend the Hammer King. The precedent of fighting against the city lord Davut was set there. For such a high city, it was still on a day when roads were blocked by heavy snow. The Hammer King waved his hand.
, it was broken. Davut was sent to Chang'an to personally ask for forgiveness from the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty. The people who instigated Davut to secretly oppose the Tang Dynasty were the former Prime Ministers of Zhezhe City, Baishaer and Juzhanti.
The master and apprentice of the Prime Minister Hu Tier were beheaded in public. Their heads are still hanging on the crenels of Ju Zhan Ti, exposed to the wind and sun.
Among those who dared to stroke the Iron Hammer King's tiger beard, the only one who ended up with a decent end was Juche Bishi, the former leader of the Kingdom of Dawan. On the third day after Baishaer was executed, this man carried an iron ax on his back and walked step by step.
He kowtowed, crawled from the hiding tribe to Juzhanti, and apologized to the Hammer King. For the sake of his sincere repentance, the Hammer King forgave him and allowed him to continue to be the lord of Zhezhe City. However, his residence
But he moved from the palace to a small courtyard nearby. There were only less than twenty guards left around him.
The original palace was naturally transformed into the Dawan Dudu Palace, where King Iron Hammer and his cronies lived. Every three to five days, various government orders were issued from there and sent by messengers to nearby cities and places.
Those political decrees that were modified with reference to the laws of the Tang Dynasty and combined with local customs were more tolerant and fairer than the Tianfang teachings that had been implemented in various cities and places for several years. Not only were the city lords in various places willing to accept it, but the people also benefited a lot from it.
.At least, people will not be burned to death just because they have a Buddha statue hidden in their home. Neighbors, relatives and friends will not be divided into superior and inferior for no reason because of different beliefs.
Especially Zhezhe, which is directly managed by the Dawan Dudufu, has two cities. The changes brought about by the new government decree are more obvious. People traveling from south to north, whether you believe in Buddha, God of Fire, God, or others
Gods can pray as they please as long as they do not violate local laws. No one will suffer unreasonable disasters because of this, and no one has the right to trample others under their feet just because they believe in a certain doctrine. Not only that, in Zhezhe City and
They all complained about officials, and were warned by the Hammer King that they were strictly prohibited from bending the law for personal gain. If the people were bullied by them, they could go to the Dawan Governor's Mansion in person to complain. As long as the big drum in front of the Governor's Mansion was beaten, officials would naturally come forward.
Support justice for everyone. Although the two big drums have rarely been beaten since they were erected, their presence is a warning to local officials, restraining them from going too far.
"These Tang people, alas!..." Even the Tianfang Sect believers who resisted the Tang army the most fiercely, after experiencing the initial pain and beginning to accept the reality, had to admit that the Tang people were much more qualified than the cannibals in governing the place.
Although they have since lost many privileges over others, they have benefited a lot from looser laws and lighter and lower taxes. And they don't have to follow the rules in everything, lest they be careless.
If you do something wrong, you will be in trouble.
Except for those absolute fanatic believers, they are more willing to die for their beliefs. However, their resistance is not very powerful. The cannibals in the distance cannot provide much support. The surrounding people are caught between the future heaven and the fertile soil in front of them.
It was easier to choose the latter. As a last resort, these believers began to collude with the horse thieves. However, they were caught by the Hammer King. The Tang army, led by Sha Qianli and Huang Wanshan, took turns to attack and killed the horse thieves.
Dare to get within ten miles of the city, let alone try to enter the caravan easily.
"It would be great if Mr. Hammer King stayed here and never left!" As the days go by, people hope that peace will continue forever. The "old man" is said to be less than twenty years old, and his footsteps will definitely not last forever.
He is restricted to Yaochashui. But everyone really hopes that he can stay here longer, longer and never be promoted.
