The army of the Tang Dynasty came to conquer thousands of miles with the invincible army. As a result, the Gaochang Kingdom, which had betrayed its alliance and repeatedly provoked, surrendered without even firing an arrow. The powerful Tang army killed the surrendered King Ju Zhisheng of Gaochang before the battle, and then
The soldiers entered the city and looted the city, causing the Han and Hu tribes inside and outside the city to panic. The two groups fought for fear that the Tang army would go crazy and massacre the city.
Fortunately, the Han people did not lack loyal and benevolent people after all. The Xinxiang Marquis had the courage to confront the Tang army's commander, forcing the Tang army to end this catastrophe.
When the Tang army gathered outside the city, one team after another, and the troops returned to the court, the Han and Hu tribes stationed near Gaochang City let out a long sigh. Especially when they heard that the generals stationed in Gaochang Kingdom were
The benevolent and staunch Marquis of Xinxiang always cheered and told each other...
This scene made Hou Junji extremely depressed before the army set out. Damn that boy, it caused his prestige to plummet, but it made him famous in Gaochang Kingdom and even the entire Western Region. It is simply unreasonable!
Do you think that if you don't return with the army, I will have nothing to do with you?
Just wait for me!
Seeing Fang Jun bidding farewell to the same generals on horseback with smiles on their faces, Hou Junji felt murderous intent in his heart!
He snorted coldly and rode forward.
Fang Jun had just said goodbye to Qibi Heli. Qibi Heli admired Fang Jun's generous temper, so he talked a few more words, and the conversation was very pleasant.
After bidding farewell to Qibi Heli, Fang Jun saw the elegant and elegant Changsun Chong riding a horse and following the Chinese army, so he rode over and shouted loudly: "Changsun's consort, stay here for now!"
Changsun Chong didn't want to talk to Fang Jun, but his character was feminine and independent. Even if he was annoyed to death, he wouldn't show off openly on his face. A gentle gentleman can keep his likes and dislikes in his heart, so why should he speak harshly?
Therefore, he had to rein in his horse, forced a smile, and said to Fang Jun, who was catching up, "What advice do you have, Lord Admiral?"
Fang Jun pretended to be enthusiastic and said, "What are you talking about, my consort? You are too foreign! Although you have only been together for a short time, you are in love with each other and treat each other with sincerity. Why did your consort abandon me and return to Chang'an alone? If you didn't stay, you
My brothers will work side by side to stabilize the Gaochang Kingdom. The imperial court will definitely set up a state capital and dispatch officials. Wouldn't it be a great achievement?"
Who agrees with you?
Who cares about you!
I wish I could stab you to death, you bastard...
Changsun Chong was almost disgusted by Fang Jun. He cursed in his heart, but forced a smile on his face and said: "Who says it's not the case... But the official is a little sick and homesick, so he doesn't want to stay in Gaochang Country for a moment.
.It is indeed a great achievement to maintain the stability of the place. It is a pity that the official cannot accompany the Marquis. I wish you a bright future!"
"Haha," Fang Jun said with a smile: "Why are you so polite? Actually, it's not as good as you said. At least, in this Western Region, Turkic cavalry comes and goes like the wind. Who knows when I will do it again?
A surprise attack in the middle of the night? Speaking of which, I wish I had killed a lot of people. Who knows if someone will send another ten or eight carts of fine iron to bribe the Turkic Khan again? I was lucky enough to defeat the Turkic cavalry last time, but I won’t be able to do it next time.
Such good luck.”
Changsun Chong's heart was beating wildly, and the smile on his face was a little stiff.
Is this kid...doubting himself?
Also, it is too doubtful that the Turks will attack with their hind legs when they move their front legs away. Last time, the operation was a bit hasty. If it is stable, there may not be a better chance...
It's a pity that those stupid Turks were really useless. Instead of killing this kid, they made themselves suspicious.
Changsun Chong was really not in the mood to argue with Fang Junxu, so he cupped his hands and said: "It's getting late, so don't send me off anymore. It won't be long before we can gather in Chang'an City. By then, I'll take care of you for you!"
Then, without waiting for Fang Jun to speak, he drove forward on his own, wishing he could get far away from Fang Jun.
Fang Jun laughed and said loudly from behind: "That's it, then it's a deal! When the eldest grandson's consort arrives, be sure to remember to ask Her Royal Highness Princess Changle to be present. I still owe Her Highness the Princess an apology!"
Changsun Chong was so angry that he immediately wanted to turn his horse around and go back to challenge Fang Jun for a duel!
Of course, if you can beat Fang Jun...
The "Shuo on Love of Lotus" has long been popular in Guanzhong. I don't know how many scholars and scholars praised it, which made Fang Jun's reputation vaguely praised by famous scholars. He received countless praises! But for Changsun Chong, "Shuo on Love of Lotus" became more and more popular.
The more you pursue, the more jealous he becomes!
As long as people talk about "Ai Lian Shuo", they will inevitably talk about the context of the poem, and inevitably they will say that it was given to Princess Changle by Fang Jun... Since then, all kinds of scandals have been overwhelming.
Spread the word, and it becomes more and more ridiculous!
Every time when scholars gathered, there would be some good-hearted people who would bring this matter up and talk about it. Changsun Chong had to hold his head like a tortoise and never dared to attend such gatherings again.
humiliation!
Changsun Chong almost broke his teeth and muttered angrily: "Don't be complacent, just wait for me..."
************
Tens of thousands of troops retreated, and Gaochang State finally became quiet.
It was just a little too quiet. Although Fang Jun had a good reputation, the previous chaos really frightened the people and merchants of Gaochang State. Everyone hid in their homes and watched quietly, not daring to come forward rashly.
Looking at the deserted streets, Fang Jun couldn't help but feel depressed...
Regarding the Western Regions, Fang Jun's mood was very complicated, and he didn't know what kind of attitude he should adopt towards it.
It is too far away from the Tang Dynasty, and the roads are difficult to travel and the environment is harsh. As time goes by, desertification is getting faster and faster, and water sources are getting less and less. The entire Western Region has become a "tasteless" existence.
Tasteless, a pity to throw away...
When the Central Plains Dynasty was strong and powerful, the barbarians were subdued and the Western Regions were stable. Once the Central Plains Dynasty experienced ups and downs and the political situation was turbulent, the monsters and monsters in the Western Regions all came out together. Turks, Tiele people, cannibals... all wanted to be there.
There are storms and rains in this land.
Speaking of which, the Central Plains Dynasty still had too little control over the Western Regions.
There is no way, this is caused by natural factors and geographical environment, and is not affected by the will of some people.
On the other hand, although the Silk Road has been the main channel for trade between the East and the West since ancient times, Fang Jun firmly believes that after the development of sea trade in the future, it will become the main method of foreign trade of the Tang Dynasty.
After all, the cost of land trade is too huge.
As a result, the business routes in the Western Regions become dispensable and not that important...
But at the same time, Fang Jun is also a fanatical land controller. He longs for a super country with vast territory and richness all over the world. In the past, every time he looked at the map and looked at the vast lands occupied by Russia, he felt a heart-breaking feeling.
Pity……
But he also knew that the result of greedy occupation of the Western Region would certainly make the map extremely vast at a certain stage, but at the same time the consequences would be the dispersion of the garrison left behind and the weakening of national strength and military expenditure.
The gain outweighs the loss...
Strategically, the countries in the Western Regions are a buffer zone between the East and the West, a buffer zone across the western border of the Tang Dynasty. Once the countries in the Western Regions are unified and integrated by a certain force, they will directly threaten the hinterland of the Tang Dynasty. Therefore,
The countries in the Western Regions must be under the control of the Tang Dynasty.
Garrisoning troops is not impossible, but the current military system of the Tang Dynasty is a natural flaw.
The Western Region is too far away, and the strategy of taking turns to garrison will definitely not work. It takes half a year to travel. If the soldiers go to the Western Region to garrison, it will inevitably cause great damage to the farmland output of their hometown. It makes no sense to defend the Western Region, but it will cause a shortage of labor at home.
…
Military recruitment system?
This is actually the ultimate way to develop in the future. The shortcomings of the Fubing system are too great.
However, judging from the current social situation of the Tang Dynasty, Fubing is the most suitable system. Therefore, if you want to convert the Fubing system into a recruitment system, if you propose it rashly before the time has come, you will inevitably encounter significant resistance.
In what way are the Western Regions and the Tang Dynasty closely connected?
Fang Jun was very distressed and tried his best to recall the national strategies of various countries in the world in his previous life, trying to find a way to solve it once and for all...