Thinking about this, Ashelanda felt like she was in a dream. The same person, almost at the same time last year, she had tried to use him as prey and a bargaining chip. But in just one year, she had to be the only one.
He followed his lead. Not only did he follow his lead, he didn't even have the courage to question his decision behind his back!
It’s only been one year! Everything has turned upside down. According to the current development trend, it doesn’t matter whether the Anxi army can leave Congling. The Tang army in the Dawan Dudufu can withstand the Eastern Expedition of Great Food alone.
The army's counterattack. It is even possible to advance westward step by step and drive the opponent completely back to his hometown!
By then, in the entire Western Region, who will dare to challenge the might of the Hammer King again?! By then, in the entire Yaochashui River, who will dare to disobey the Tang Dynasty's orders?! By then, Hanna will fight against Ti, Xicao, and Dongcao.
, Baishui, are these countries within countries, together with the princes who rule them, really necessary to continue to exist?
The more he thought about it, the more frightened Asilanda felt. But he had no ability to end this nightmare. It was like standing on a hillside and seeing a huge boulder rolling down, and he had no power to stop its progress, or even
Even thinking about it makes me exhausted.
The only thing I can be thankful for is that so far, I am still an ally recognized by the Hammer King. And the Hammer King has also proved with practical actions that he is not a person who likes to settle old scores. For the sake of the "friendship" with the Hammer King
"More firmly, when Asilanda returned to Bahanna last year, she immediately took her wife, the Princess of Tang Dynasty, who had been neglected for many years, back home with great fanfare. She also swore in front of all the people who were watching the ceremony that as long as God can still
Give the princess and yourself a son, and you will definitely make him the first heir.
Everything that can be done has been done. The rest is left to fate. If Changshengtian decides to let the Tang people become the masters along the Yaocha River, no one can go against his will. Judging from the current situation, the national destiny does belong to the Tang Dynasty.
On one side, a young commander leads a group of equally young generals and equally young soldiers. They are radiating dazzling light like the rising sun. The older generation can only look up and worship them. They have no qualifications to compete with them.
No one is qualified! If you don't understand this situation, you will be crushed to pieces. Thinking of this, Ashelanda couldn't help but sigh softly, ignored Balber's provocation and did not respond. Then
Watching the army in formation quietly, he silently took his more than two thousand soldiers and horses, followed the army, and drove towards the city of Hulun.
Before he was even halfway through the journey, the facts proved his wisdom. Ma Baoyu not only came back as Balbo said, but also brought back a document requesting surrender from Aliyi, the Lord of Hulun City. The whole army cheered thunderously.
From top to bottom, the admiration for the Hammer King has increased by several points.
Xinxinran walked to the city. Aliyi, the lord of Hulun City, had followed the rules of the Tang Dynasty that he had heard, and had led his officials, holding account books and population books, to kneel on the roadside and wait for a long time. Seeing that the other party knew each other so well, Wang Xun did not want to force him.
The crowd was too much. He jumped off his horse, helped Aliyi up with his own hands, and reiterated loudly: "Since you have dedicated this city to the Tang Dynasty, the people in the city are already the people of the Tang Dynasty. No one is allowed to harm at will. Otherwise, this governor will
I will personally take action and chop off his head as punishment!"
"Thank you, Commander-in-Chief, for taking care of me!" After hearing this, the officials and nobles of Hulun City who were originally frightened felt a little more at ease, and thanked them in unison. The princes who followed Wang Xun regretted that they had lost the opportunity to make a fortune, and were helpless.
He smacked his lips.
But the current prestige of the Hammer King was no longer something they could challenge. Everyone had no choice but to give up their dream of plundering. Immediately afterwards, Wang Xun sent an order that the army would camp outside the city today. Without permission, the soldiers could not
You are not allowed to enter the city at will. You are not allowed to touch any grass or trees outside the city. You are not allowed to harass the herdsmen and horse farms outside the city. You are not allowed to ask for offerings from the local area in any name... There are more than a dozen of them, which ultimately prevent the coalition forces from disturbing the people.
Perhaps, although the princes felt regretful, they all responded with a grim face.
Among the officials who accompanied Aliyi to meet "Master Wang", many of them could understand Tang Yan. Seeing the strict orders of the coalition forces, while being frightened, they secretly felt a good impression of Wang Xun. He thought: "
It is said that this man is cruel and easy to kill, and he will massacre a city after breaking it. Now it seems that the rumors may not be true. At least, he is not so cruel to those who take the initiative to surrender. "
As a surrenderer, Aliyi naturally wanted to give up the city lord's palace for the governor, his generals, and allies to move in. When he made this "request" on his own initiative, Wang Xun didn't want to make it so troublesome, and thought about it for a while
, said with a smile: "Your city doesn't look that big. With so many people moving in at once, I'm afraid it will be a lot of inconvenience. Why don't I and a few kings go in and have a look around, and the others should stay in the military camp.
wonderful!"
After hearing this, all the princes finally couldn't bear it any longer. They stepped forward one after another and whispered admonitions: "The Governor should be more careful. Your body and bones are precious. If Aliyi and Ma Baoyu collude, secretly
There are arrangements, let’s..."
"The Governor cannot lead too few people!"
"At least five hundred guards are worthy of your status!"
Everyone spoke in Tang dialect, and in the ears of Aliyi and Ma Baoyu, every sentence was like a knife. However, since he became a surrendered general, he had to endure this tone. Therefore, neither of them opened their mouths to argue.
He lowered his head, bit his lip, and waited for Wang Xun to make the final decision.
"No, I believe that General Ma and Lord Aliyi will not do anything unwise! If you are worried, just bring fifty more guards each. As for me, I will only bring these few brothers behind me.
"Wang Xun's answer did not disappoint them. He just used the word "unwise" to reject all the princes' doubts.
The princes did not dare to speak any more and looked pitifully at Sha Qianli. Sha Qianli was helpless at Wang Xun's boldness. He thought about it and said with a smile, "I have been in the Western Regions for more than three years and have passed by the city several times.
I haven’t even gone in. If the Governor comes to the city to rest, why not give me a chance to go in with you?"
"Yes, Huang will go with us." Huang Wanshan also smiled and stepped forward, guarding Wang Xun.
"I am coming too!"
"I go!"
Wei Feng, Zhu Wuyi and others valued Wang Xun's safety more than their own lives, and rushed to accompany the coach into the city.
"The Grand Governor must bring at least a brigade of guards with him so that the brothers can rest assured." As the deputy commander of the guards, Wan Qiyuxie also tactfully advised Wang Xun to be more careful.
"It's not a famous mountain or river, why are you joining in this fun?!" Wang Xun looked back at everyone and refused with a smile, "If you want to enter the city, do it in batches. Otherwise, who will stay in the camp to control the army for me?
!”
Everyone was left speechless by his question and had no choice but to ask Sha Qianli for help. The latter thought for a while and suggested with a smile, "Let me take fifty brothers to follow the Governor. My subordinates do not doubt General Ma and Ali Yi.
Your sincerity, but after all, the city of Hulun has just surrendered, and it is inevitable that there are people with resentments inside. If they see that there are too few guards around you, and take risks, it will not be a happy life with you, Lord Aliyi, and General Ma.
thing!"
This was said in a very measured way, taking into account the face of the surrenderers and Wang Xun's safety. Neither party involved could find a reason to refute. Immediately, Wang Xun ordered that Yu Wenzhi, Sha Qianli and Wang Shi
Third, Wan Qi Yu Xie led fifty guards to accompany him into the city. The number of guards for other princes was also limited to fifty, so as not to cause trouble to the people in the city.
There are fifty people in each family, and if all the dozens of princes are counted, there are more than 700 people. Even if there is an ambush in the city, it is enough to protect a few main people and wait for the army outside the city to come in to respond. The princes can all count
Understanding this account, he happily accepted the order. Then Aliyi and Ma Baoyu led the way, and everyone surrounded Wang Xun and walked into the main gate in a majestic manner.
The news of Aikelamu's defeat had already spread in the city. The people were all in panic all day long. They were all hiding at home, silently reciting scriptures, praying to gods and goddesses to protect themselves and their families from harm. However, they were killed by the city lord Ali.
He sent his subordinates to force him out from behind the door, knelt down by the street, laid out fruits and melons, and greeted Master Wang respectfully.
The princes did not care about the people's offerings, but were afraid of an ambush in the city. They sat on their horses one by one, their eyes constantly wandering around. Looking at it, some people felt that something was obviously wrong. The city was also controlled by Tianfang believers.
, the landscape of the streets of Hulun City is very different from that of other cities. The walls are no longer a single earthen wall, and the doors and windows are no longer uniform grass green or light gray. The clothes people wear are not simple black and
White is replaced by tacky red, bright golden, clear aqua, and clean azure... At the corner of a certain street, at the entrance of a courtyard, there is a pile of dancing flames. That is the special symbol of Zoroastrianism
.
"Isn't the spread of other religious beliefs prohibited here?" Wang Xun also discovered the "abnormality" in Hulun City. He lowered his head and asked Ma Baoyu, who was holding the reins of his mount.
"How can a true god be called a true god if he has no confidence in himself?!" Ma Baoyu knew what Wang Xun was curious about, so she turned around and introduced with a bit of pride. "In this city, not only is there a fire temple,
There are other temples of false gods. But there are fewer and fewer people worshiping them, and they will soon close their doors!"
"Huh?!" This somewhat subverted Wang Xun's understanding of Tianfang Sect. Based on his past experience, Tianfang Sect is almost the most stringent and exclusive doctrine in the world. The believers are also very crazy, as if they will never be separated from other people.
Inseparable.
There was more than one thing that shocked him. Among the people who were forced to come out to "greet" Master Wang, he soon saw several young women who were very luxuriously dressed and did not cover their faces. Then, following the women,
Looking in the direction where the hairpin pointed, he saw a magnificent building with colorful gauze floating on the second-story fence.
Brothel! His experience of hanging out in Chang'an City made him immediately recognize the identity of this building. In an instant, a feeling of familiarity surged through his body.
It's not nostalgia, but an unforgettable memory.
At that time, he could never have imagined that he would be thousands of miles away, riding a war horse, cheering in front of and behind, and reunited with his "old friend" like this.
