Chapter 613: The Thirteenth Year of Zhenguan's Eastward Advance to Chang'an
Time flies slowly, and the years fly by.
If it were the fairy world, there wouldn't seem to be any traces in ten years.
But in this world, ten years is enough to make a lot of changes.
The king of Zhuzi Kingdom finally changed.
It was not that the late king died, but that he abdicated the throne on his own initiative.
After all, Feng Zhou opened a school, expanded his territory, and cultivated talents. Later, he even stopped caring about his father's feelings and expanded his elite troops.
By that time, the late king found that his power in the court was no longer important.
Even the more trustworthy ministers under him could not issue decrees without Feng Zhou's approval.
The late king was also very conscious. After discovering this sign, in order to prevent others from taking the initiative to persuade him to join, he directly announced his abdication and was succeeded by the prince Feng Zhou.
After Fengzhou became king, he vigorously carried out reforms and promulgated a series of policies to enrich the country and strengthen the people.
He is powerful and has trained a large number of outstanding talents under his command. Coupled with his soul-stirring skills, everyone is smart and capable but also loyal to him. It can be said that he has trained 10,000 Paul Korchagins.
With the implementation of these people, the national strength of the noble country has grown by leaps and bounds.
After three years in office, Feng Zhou began to lead his army to the east.
Considering that his purpose was to open up the Silk Road and conduct all-round exchanges with the Tang Dynasty.
Feng Zhou had no intention of destroying the Flame Mountain.
Because the Flame Mountain is eight hundred miles long, even if the mountain fire is extinguished, it will not be conducive to trade.
He chose the Southern Silk Road.
It was at the northern foot of the Kunlun Mountains, with many rivers and canals and sufficient water sources, which was conducive to the lives of the people and the passage of commerce. It was naturally the main target of his strategy.
As for affecting the Tang Dynasty's westward expansion?
so what?
Feng Zhou doesn't care.
After seven years, he successively destroyed the Shule Kingdom, the Shache Kingdom, the Bojin Kingdom, the Khotan Kingdom, and the Tiele Kingdom, and fought three battles with the Tubo Kingdom, killing 300,000 Tibetans. Songtsen Gampo was furious.
He died of illness, and Tubo was frightened and did not dare to go north.
By this time, Fengzhou had established a large country spanning five thousand miles from north to south and forty thousand miles from east to west, with 20 million people and 300,000 elite soldiers. The eastern border of the country bordered the Yumen Pass of the Tang Dynasty.
At this point, Fengzhou had opened up the Southern Silk Road, and goods from the Zhuzi Kingdom could continuously pass through Yumen Pass and be sold to the extremely wealthy Tang Dynasty.
At this time, it was the twelfth year of Zhenguan in the Tang Dynasty.
In this year, Fengzhou ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor by virtue of his illustrious martial arts that destroyed other countries. The country was named Ming Dynasty and the reign was named Hongwu. He called himself Hongwu Emperor Fengzhou.
The Uzbek Kingdom, Tubo Kingdom, Tochara Kingdom, and even the Uighurs, Xueyantuo and other countries were afraid of Fengzhou's majestic power. They sent envoys to congratulate Fengzhou and all respected Fengzhou as "Genghis Khan".
In order to introduce the culture of the Tang Dynasty, and to let the higher powers in heaven know the great power of the Ming Dynasty, Feng Zhou wrote a letter of credence to the emperor of the Tang Dynasty.
"The Zhuzi Kingdom was originally a large country in Hezhou, Xiniu. After I sealed the boat and succeeded to the throne, I went all the way eastward and destroyed the seven kingdoms of Benbo, Jisai, Shule, Yarkand, Bojin, Khotan, and Tiele, and also destroyed the thirty elite Tibetan kingdoms.
Ten thousand, King Songtsan Gampo of Tubo died in fear of me. All countries respect me as Genghis Khan. Since ancient times, Xiniuhezhou has made great achievements like mine. No one can stop me with my thunderous strike. The monks and Taoists who passed by all prostrate themselves and knelt down.
Those who dare not raise their heads to see me have heard that Li Shimin, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, is also a peerless hero. People say that since ancient times, Chinese emperors have destroyed all vassal kings and accepted advice with an open mind. They govern the world with internal culture, practice strict economy, encourage farmers to cultivate mulberry trees, and achieve recuperation and recuperation.
The country was in peace and the people were in peace, and the "Government of Zhenguan" was created. He opened up foreign territories and expanded his territory, and his martial arts were outstanding. There is a saying that 'since ancient times, the emperor's capable army has never been matched by Li Shimin's right', so there is a feeling of sympathy between heroes."
"I heard that the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty is approaching his longevity, which ended in the thirteenth year of Zhenguan. I am quite good at magic. I would like to lead an army of five hundred and march eastward to Chang'an to visit the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty. I would like to become brothers with you and make trouble in the underworld together. That's it.
I, the two emperors of the East and West, are powerful and powerful in the hell of the world, and Zhenguan and Hongwu, together they have entered the prosperous age of the world, isn't it beautiful?"
The half-written credentials passed through Yumen Pass as quickly as possible and were sent to Chang'an City.
In the twelfth year of Zhenguan in the Tang Dynasty, Emperor Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty couldn't help but became furious after receiving the letter of credence. He said in the court: "Since ancient times, the emperor of the Central Plains has been supreme. Only small countries in the west have destroyed a few city-states. How dare you do this to me?"
It's really ridiculous to show off your power in front of him. What's even more ridiculous is that he actually said that I can only serve as emperor for thirteen years and will die next year. What a big joke!"
After hearing the emperor's words, the civil servants and generals all sneered. General Qin Qiong even stepped forward to salute and shouted: "How is this Emperor Hongwu of the Ming Dynasty different from King Yelang? I would like to lead an army of fifty thousand to the west of Yumen Pass to destroy him.
Overthrow the Ming Dynasty, capture Feng Zhou alive, and offer him to your Majesty, so that he and Jie Li can serve as His Majesty's right-armed generals."
Not to be outdone, Yuchi Gong stepped forward and shouted: "Your Majesty, the emperor of the Ming Dynasty is so arrogant and rude. I am really angry after hearing this. I will not waste my uncle's money on the Western Expedition. Wei Ai leads an army of 40,000 and will definitely destroy the Ming Dynasty."
The country, I offer you prisoners to open up territory for our Tang Dynasty."
Generals such as Hou Junji, Cheng Yaojin, Xue Wanche and others also went out together, shouting loudly that they would lead their troops to go out to destroy the Ming Dynasty and capture the Ming Dynasty Emperor Fengzhou alive.
For a moment, the main hall was as noisy as a street market, and Li Shimin frowned slightly.
"Your Majesty, you must not be careless in military and national affairs!"
Prime Minister Wei Zheng took a step forward and loudly remonstrated.
As soon as this person came out of the queue, the voices of the generals immediately subsided, and the whole hall immediately fell silent.
There is no way, this person is the best at giving advice, but every advice is reasonable, loyal and patriotic, so even if he sounds harsh, Mingjun Li Shimin can only tolerate it in every possible way.
The emperor had to tolerate it, and all his confidants naturally observed his words one by one. Whenever they saw his words, they immediately backed away without saying a word.
I'm afraid that if I offend this person and cause embarrassment and embarrassment, then the gain will outweigh the loss.
Li Shimin smiled lightly: "Wei Aiqing, please tell me."
Wei Zhengdao: "In my dream, I received teachings from heaven and man. When I observed the sky, I found that the Emperor's Star in the northwest was shining brightly, and the brightness was thousands of miles away. Therefore, I sent capable people to go west to Yumen Pass to investigate the affairs of the Western Regions. Everything I saw and heard is recorded in this book.
I wanted to present it to Your Majesty today, but it coincided with the delivery of the other party's credentials, so the time was delayed. Please read it."
Li Shimin was startled when he heard this, and hurriedly sent someone to hand over the credentials, and looked through it carefully. He couldn't help but be shocked when he saw it.
It turned out that it listed in detail Fengzhou's ability to govern the country and secure the country, and his achievements in opening up territories. He also saw that the Ming Dynasty was as rich and prosperous as the Tang Dynasty. He was immediately surprised and said: "I have been focusing on conquering the north and Goguryeo for so many years.
I wanted to focus on the northwest next, but I never thought that before I knew it, a big country would appear in the western region, and the king would be so wise, what should I do?"
After speaking, he handed the book to the ministers for reading.
Prime Minister Sun Wuji, Fang Xuanling and others were shocked after seeing this. Minister Qin Wenwen even said: "Your Majesty, as stated in the credential, Feng Zhou only led 500 people into the Tang Dynasty. I wish to be brothers with Your Majesty.
It shows that he yearns for the Central Plains and admires the splendor of our celestial dynasty. Why don’t your majesty treat others with courtesy and show my magnanimity of the Tang Dynasty.”
Li Shimin sighed: "Yes, what Ai Qing said is exactly what I want. Then I will write a letter of credence and invite him to come to Chang'an. I will definitely receive him with the courtesy of an emperor!"
"My Emperor is Holy Ming!" All the ministers quickly responded.
After this episode passed, Datang issued the letter of credence as quickly as possible. The words in the article were sincere, warm and generous, and sincerely invited Feng Zhou to visit Chang'an of Datang.
Feng Zhou calculated the time, arranged domestic affairs, and led the five hundred personal guards through Yumen Pass and marched eastward to Chang'an.
In the second year of Hongwu and the thirteenth year of Zhenguan, Feng Zhou arrived at Chang'an City.
Chang'an is indeed a famous city in the world, ten times more prosperous than Imperial City.
The capital city of the country is really impressive, with eight rivers flowing around the four mountains. How many emperors have settled here, and the world has said Chang'an since ancient times. It is the place where emperors of all dynasties established their capitals. Since the Zhou, Qin, and Han Dynasties, the three states have been blooming with flowers and surrounded by eight rivers.
The city flow has thirty-six flower and willow lanes and seventy-two orchestra towers. From the Huayi map, it is the best in the world. It is really a wonderful place.
Because Feng Zhou was the most respected emperor of a great country, Li Shimin built a palace in Chang'an City in order to show his imperial magnanimity and arranged for General Cheng Yaojin, the general of the Zuotun Guard, to lead his army to guard it.
The tree wants to be still but the wind doesn't stop.
On the day Feng Zhou checked in, he hadn't formally met with Li Shimin yet. Cheng Yaojin got drunk first...
"Your Majesty, Duke Lu of the Tang Dynasty, Cheng Yaojin, the general of Zuotunwei, got very drunk and led a thousand elite soldiers to surround the main hall. Hearing that your Majesty was brave and extraordinary, he claimed that he wanted to learn from him!"
The commander of the Guards under Feng Zhou reported.
His face was pale, but he was furious.
After all, this is a foreign country, and there are only 500 people around. Faced with the siege of local snakes, and worried about the safety of His Majesty the Emperor, it is natural that he dares to be angry but dare not speak out.
"It's okay, I'm just here to find out the details!"
Feng Zhou waved his hands and stepped out.
At this time, Cheng Yaojin was holding a big ax, riding unsteadily on his horse, and shouted: "Cheng Zhijie heard that His Majesty the Ming Emperor was brave and extraordinary and invincible in the world, so he came here to learn from him!"
A thousand Tang soldiers under his command were holding long spears and looking towards the palace gate with sneers on their faces.
"hehe!"
A faint smile suddenly sounded, the voice was calm, but it was like a bolt of thunder from the blue sky, shaking everyone for miles around, and thousands of soldiers of the Tang Army seemed to have been greatly frightened. Their faces turned pale and they staggered into an army. There was no trace of majesty or evil.
Word?
Cheng Yaojin was the first to bear the brunt, his big face suddenly turned white and then green. He got off the handsome horse and neighed loudly before falling forward, throwing the unprepared Cheng Yaojin away.
The honor guard and guards behind him were all swaying around in chaos. Fortunately, General Cheng was very skilled in martial arts. Although he seemed drunk, his movements were not messy at all. He even adjusted his body and landed firmly on the ground at the last moment, and his armor and robes did not look dirty at all!
But at this time, he no longer looked proud at all, his big copper eyes were filled with incredulity!
Can just a faint smile have such power?
This emperor of the Ming Dynasty in the Western Regions actually had such profound internal cultivation, it was really terrifying!