Chapter 1298 Something happened in the Western Regions

Kucha City

This is the seat of Donghufu in the Western Regions of the Tang Dynasty. Although the Tang Dynasty did not actually occupy the Western Regions, a small number of troops were stationed in various places to mediate conflicts between countries, and they also sent people to Chang'an paid tribute, similar to the way Nanzhao was not occupied.

Although the countries in the Western Region have surrendered on the surface, many people still have other ideas. They have been pursuing the possibility of independence.

It is a pity that the army of the Tang Dynasty has been victorious, and various news is constantly coming. Whether it is Fusang or Nanzhao, they are not weak, but now they are occupied by the Tang Dynasty, so many people in the Western Regions do not think so much. , it’s not bad to be content with the status quo.

Nowadays, business travelers between the two places frequently travel, which not only brings many rare items from the Tang Dynasty, but also allows their goods to be shipped out, improving the lives of many people.

So most people have decided to surrender to the Tang Dynasty, but there are still a small number of people who have lost their dominant position in this change, so these people are thinking about how to get rid of the Tang Dynasty all the time.

They didn't have a chance before, but now they finally found an opportunity. The black food in the west has expanded to Samarkand, not far from the Western Region.

Originally, the countries in the Western Regions regarded the Western Turks as their saviors. Who knew that the Western Turks were too weak to compete with the Tang Dynasty. Moreover, when the Tang Dynasty attacked other countries, the Western Turks even sent troops to help. If they put their hope in In the case of Western Turks, that is pure nonsense.

The so-called black empire is actually the Arab Empire. According to the previous historical trend, they have not expanded to this point. Because of Li Xiang's time travel, the strength of the Tang Dynasty has increased dramatically, which also made the great empire on the other side feel a crisis.

This was the reign of Abu Bakr, the second Caliph, and the most aggressive period in the entire Arab Empire.

They also heard about the big countries in the east through businessmen, and the caliph was very ambitious. He had already conquered all the small countries around him, so he wanted to expand eastward and see everything. How powerful was the golden Tang Empire?

A year ago, his envoys came to the Western Regions, but this seemed to be different from the legend. Life in the countries in the Western Regions was not very good. After some inquiries, I found out that this was not the hinterland of the Tang Empire, but just It's just a border.

So these people continued to move eastward along the Silk Road, and finally, after exhausting their energy, arrived at Chang'an, the capital of the Tang Dynasty.

The prosperity here surprised all the envoys. They couldn't believe that humans could build such a city. The people on the streets were also very wealthy, and the clothes of the officials were extremely luxurious.

Of course, they also saw the majestic Tang army, but their long-term victories made them think that they could defeat such a Tang army, so after the envoys returned, they immediately described the abundance in the east.

The Caliph of the Arab Empire also took this matter to heart and immediately began to conquer the East. They have been idle for more than a year, and now they have finally reached the Western Region...

Only some people from various countries in the Western Region welcomed them, and the rest would continue to resist. Later, they were defeated again and again, and finally attracted the attention of the Western Region Protectorate.

Originally, countries were fighting back and forth, but they all had their own victories and defeats. The Tang Dynasty also relied on their fighting to slowly weaken them, but now the situation is a little different. According to the news, a group of people wearing white robes actually captured dozens of towns in a row.

If it were in the Fortress of the Tang Dynasty, dozens of towns would be nothing, but if it were in the desert of the Western Regions, these dozens of towns would be a huge force.

Xiao Shougui and the Cheng brothers were now guarding the Western Regions. The three of them did not dare to delay after receiving the report, leaving Cheng Chuliang to defend Gaochang. This was the western gate of the Tang Dynasty. They immediately came to Qiuci from Gaochang and sent people to report quickly. Report to the court.

At the beginning, Li Xiang once told people in the Western Regions that other enemies should not be feared. Only a country called Dashi should pay close attention. Once they appear, they should immediately inform the court and be prepared to prepare tens of thousands of people. Don't be careless.

Li Xiang already knew how powerful the Arabian scimitars were in the history books. They were able to build a large empire spanning the three continents of Europe, Asia and Africa. This is definitely not a joke. This country is also the first country in the world during the Tang Dynasty. Strong enemy.

According to Li Xiang's original plan, he should first defeat the Kingdom of Tianzhu, and then advance troops from the Western Regions and Tianzhu at the same time, so that he can flank the Arab Empire. The plan is proceeding in an orderly manner. Unexpectedly, when you want to do something, It is impossible for people to stand still, and now they have arrived in the Western Region.

"See Lord Protector..."

Although Xiao Shougui temporarily served as the Protector, he was not stationed in the Western Regions, mainly because this area was too unsafe, so he was still stationed in Gaochang, the Tang Dynasty's base camp in the Western Regions.

According to the order of the imperial court, Xiao Shougui should have returned to Beijing to take up his post. However, after this incident, he immediately sent a memorial to the imperial court. Since His Highness attaches so much importance to this matter, it must be a big deal. If others are sent here, If something happens to His Highness, no one can bear the responsibility. After all, this is related to our Datang Western Barrier.

So Xiao Shougui gave up the opportunity to return to Beijing, brought Cheng Chumo and three thousand cavalry, and came in a hurry.

Xiao Shougui glanced at the people in front of him. A month ago, he sent people to spread the news throughout the Western Regions. Lord Dunhou was going to inspect the Western Regions and ordered the kings of various countries to come to the Governor's Mansion to meet him.

"It seems that everyone has heard about the things in the West. The orders of the Tang Dynasty have become so ineffective. There are actually nine countries missing from the thirty-six countries in the Western Region."

Xiao Shougui sneered. He originally thought that they had almost sorted out the Western Region, but he didn't expect that there was a slight change. These people immediately became different, and their thoughts began to come alive. They used to say that they would be loyal to the Tang Dynasty for generations. Is this how loyal you are?

"Wei Chen and others dare not..."

Although these people are all kings of various countries, from the perspective of the Tang Dynasty, to put it bluntly, they are no more than the governor of a county. Therefore, when Xiao Shougui spoke, these people fell to their knees one after another. They were also scared to death. The Tang Dynasty The empire must not attack them. Didn’t they all come here honestly? (End of chapter)