There is only one situation in which the people of the enemy country are likely to survive, and that is when the enemy country has planned to turn them into its own people. Zhao Kuangyin frequently issued imperial edicts and strictly ordered the army attacking the Tang Dynasty to try to avoid unnecessary killings.
Out of this political consideration, when Wanyan Liang, the cruel and murderous leader of the Jin Kingdom, attacked the Southern Song Dynasty, he strictly enforced military discipline and Qiu did not commit any offences. The soldiers set fire to the houses of the Song people, and he was beheaded in public. It was also because of this.
A plan to win people's hearts.
The same is true for Yang Hao. His purpose is not to raze Yinzhou City to the ground, but to take this city into his own hands. What is the use of an empty city? Of course, it makes sense to own the people of this city, so from
From the beginning, he never thought about plundering grain from the Han, Qiang, Tubo, and Huihe people near Yinzhou. For this purpose, he did not hesitate to spend a lot of manpower and material resources, purchasing a large amount of grain and grass from the Central Plains and transporting it here.
However, the Khitan people did not have such concerns. The Khitan people did not even have military pay. When Emperor Taizong of the Khitan led troops into the Central Plains, the generals of the later Jin Dynasty surrendered one after another. Later, when they asked him for military pay, the emperor once answered inexplicably:
"This has never happened in our country." To this day, the Khitan Kingdom still has only one army with military pay, and that is the Han army under the rule of Nanyuan. However, the Khitan army still has no military pay.
For the sake of the people, we must rely on plundering the places where battles are fought to stimulate morale and reward the three armies.
The troops brought by Yelv Xiezhen this time were elite soldiers from the Sixth Academy of Diela, all Khitan warriors. So according to their glorious tradition, they came plundering all the way. After arriving at the garrison under Yinzhou City, they sent out small
Troops of troops searched everywhere, and the Han, Qiang, Tubo, and Uighur people all suffered. They robbed food, cattle and sheep, raped women, and even robbed men. In addition to letting the robbed men build buildings and dig trenches, they also
Sometimes they would give him a gun and push them onto the battlefield to be used as cannon fodder.
The nearby tribes are complaining incessantly. Their pastures and crops are all in this area. Now is the time to fatten cattle and sheep, store fodder, and prepare to harvest crops. If the whole family moves now, they will avoid the Khitan.
The scourge of soldiers made it difficult to survive the cold winter when they returned, and they were always in a dilemma.
The Yalong tribe is an example. This tribe is not too big, with more than 1,300 tents. Due to their proximity to the Han border, they have gradually been assimilated. Whether it is clothing, language, or living habits, the tribe has also changed.
It became a half-herding and half-farming lifestyle. Their tribe was very close to Yinzhou, with only the Luosuo tribe in between. When the Khitan soldiers and horses besieging Yinzhou entered the Luosuo tribe's "Grassing Valley", the Luosuo tribe
The leader fled with his family and cronies and took refuge with the Yalong tribe.
Tenzin Banjul, the leader of the Yalong tribe, was shocked when he heard the news. He immediately fled up the mountain with his family. Fortunately, he saw the opportunity early. Not long after the whole tribe fled into the mountains, the Khitan cavalry arrived. They were in the empty tribe.
After searching around and finding nothing useful, they cut away the crops that were not yet fully mature and burned them all if they couldn't carry them away.
Tenzin Banjul stood on the top of the mountain, looking at the smoke billowing tribe's location in the distance and crying without tears. Although he escaped and brought out the tribe's cattle, sheep and horses, he could survive with these things alone.
A cold winter? By the time the Khitans leave, it must be winter. How many people in the entire tribe will survive by then?
Just when he was desperate, he met a nobleman. This nobleman was really a very noble person, because he was a direct descendant of King Longjue'a of Tubo, Chi Bangsong.
"Distinguished guest, it is my great honor to be able to meet the descendants of King Yalongjua, Tenzin Banjul, but... I am very ashamed. Our tribe has encountered misfortune. Khitan wolves have come to our grassland.
, our crops were burned down, our villages were razed, we were unable to entertain the adults with a feast, and we didn’t even have a glass of wine. We really treated our distinguished guests poorly.”
After inviting Tribang Song into the felt tent, Tenzin Banjul felt ashamed.
Chi Bangsong smiled and said: "Tenzin is so polite. I have met many unfortunate tribes along the way. I already know the misfortunes you have encountered. Chi Bangsong is deeply gracious to receive your hospitality."
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Both of them spoke Tibetan. Tenzin Banjul always spoke Chinese, and he was not very proficient in his mother tongue. Listening to Tribang Song’s pure Tibetan language, Tenzin Banjul couldn’t help but feel excited and sigh.
Authentic: "Well, I thought I, Tubo, was once the hero of the Western Regions, but since the assassination of Langda Mazampu, I, Tubo, have been torn apart. Now, in just over a hundred years, the former overlord on the grasslands of the Western Regions has been reduced to suffering everywhere.
The Khitan people and the Dangxiang people are all bullying us. When will we Tubo people be able to live a peaceful and prosperous life again?"
Chi Bangsong said: "The Li family of Xiazhou, the Zhe family of Fuzhou, and the Yang family of Linzhou are three feudal vassals. Uighur has declined. We Tubo tribes do not surrender to each other, and we are also unable to hold the sand together. Now Qingqing
King Yelusheng fled to the northwest and attracted Khitan wolves, making the place increasingly uneasy..."
Having said this, he cheered up and said: "Fortunately, Captain Yang has come to Luzhou. The peace of our Western Region will most likely depend on him. Lieutenant Yang, you know that? Yes."
Ah, he is the Lord of Luzhou and also the Lord of Hengshan."
Chi Bangsong looked around, then approached him mysteriously and said, "Have you heard? Taiwei Yang is the reincarnation of Gangjin Gongbao."
Chibangsong clasped his hands together, recited the Buddha's name, and said: "This is confirmed by my master Dacuo Living Buddha personally. Gangjin Gongbao is our protector, the god who brings us peace and tranquility.
I think the person who will unify the Western Regions in the future must be Taiwei Yang."
Tenzin Banjul hesitated and said: "Sir, that Captain Yang...is a Han Chinese?"
"Don't talk nonsense, it will be blasphemous."
Chibangsong said solemnly: "Gangjin Gongbao is a god. In the eyes of the gods, how can we distinguish Han people, Dangxiang people, or Tubo people? I see that the Tenzin leader also wears Han clothes, and he usually refers to Han people."
words, so what? What matters is your inner self. As soon as Taiwei Yang appeared, Fuzhou and Linzhou rushed to befriend him. The two Jiedushi masters became sworn brothers with him, and I, too
Under the guidance of the Living Buddha, we became sworn brothers with him. In addition to the Xiazhou Tuoba clan, the eight Dangxiang clans are now also showing favor to him."
Chibang Songming said: "On my way here, I saw many suffering tribes rushing to seek refuge with Luzhou Taiwei Yang. Taiwei Yang is the reincarnation of Gangjin Gongbao. With his protection, I believe these tribes can save their lives."
Overcome the difficulties and live a good life. Let's hope that one day, in the northwest, Dangxiang, Xianbei, Han, Tubo, Uighur... all the believers who believe in our Buddha will come to Gangjin Gongbaojia, and the hatred can be reconciled.
Instead of fighting, everyone will have a peaceful life for a few days."
"Is that so..." Tenzin Banjul stroked his beard and pondered.
It is difficult for his tribe to survive this winter with its own financial and material resources. The Tubo Empire has long ceased to exist. In order to survive, his tribe has sought refuge with Khitan and Yinzhou. The tribe has married and exchanged marriages with nearby tribesmen. Now,
There are Han people, Khitan people, Uighur people, and Dangxiang people in the tribe, and they are no longer so pure.
He has also heard the legend that Gangjin Gongbao has come to the world. Now even the Songtou people in Chibang say so, and the Living Buddha Dacuo has certified his identity. In Tenzin's heart, Yang Hao is already the incarnation of the Bodhisattva.
.Kangjin Gongbao, Songtsen Gampo Zangpu, Dalai Lama Zangpu... These powerful emperors are the reincarnations of Gangjin Gongbao. Could it be that Yang Taiwei came into being and really wanted to become
King of the prairie?”
"Lord Chibangsong, are you saying that... many tribes have already taken refuge in Luzhou?"
"Yes, the Uighurs, the Dangxiang Qiang people, not to mention the Han people, and then there are us Tubo people. They are all trying to survive. Besides, Taiwei Yang is the incarnation of a Bodhisattva. If you don't take refuge in him, who else can you turn to?
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Tenzin Banjul hesitated and said: "Well... I wonder if Luzhou will accept so many people from our tribe? In addition, if we join Luzhou, what requirements will it have on us?"
Chi Bangsong looked at him and said hesitantly: "If you have already defected to Luzhou, there must be no problem. Now... I can't say, there are already many tribes rushing to defect to Luzhou. Although Luzhou
There are mountains of food and grass, but I’m afraid we can’t supply so many people.”
Tenzin Banjul originally wanted to ask Luzhou if he would make any excessive demands on them, such as breaking up their tribe and depriving him of his position as tribal leader. But when he heard that he wanted to join him, he was afraid that he would now join him.
No, he couldn't help but became anxious, and said quickly: "Honorable Sir Chi Bangsong, you and I are both Tubo people, but we cannot bear to see our fellow tribesmen displaced and in a dilemma of life and death. Your Excellency is the sworn brother of Taiwei Yang of Luzhou, and he is also a member of the Tubo tribe.
Disciples of Living Buddha Dacuo, if you could just say a word..."
Chi Bangsong was a little embarrassed. After hesitating for a long time, he reluctantly said: "Then... well, after drinking the milk tea of the Tenzin leader, I am the friend of the Tenzin leader. I can't just ignore death. I will give him the favor later."
If someone writes a letter, you can take my letter to Luzhou. I believe they will still give it to me for this little bit of face. But... you have to move faster. If other tribes have taken the lead, then
There is nothing I can do."
Tenzin Banjul said happily: "This is very good, this is very good, sir, please have tea."
Chi Bangsong smiled and raised the tea bowl.
The longer this war goes on, the more surrounding tribes will be harassed and violated by the Khitans. Therefore, under the force of the Khitans and the glorious inspiration of Gangjin Gongbao, more and more people will turn to Luzhou.
Yang Hao is not short of money now, he is short of people. If Luzhou is expected to survive on its own, it will not have a sufficient population for less than twenty years, so the only other option is to recruit. In order to obtain sufficient manpower, this profiteer named Yang has to
The remaining value of the Khitan allies was extracted to the extreme.