Aspirations for Nation and Beauty: Chapter 45: Outward Trouble (1)

Facing the desperate resistance against the **** Taiping Army, Schonei, who led the charge, couldn't help but sigh. Once a person blinded by religious fanaticism is aroused, the burst of passion is indeed no small matter. It is obviously a failure at the moment. When the situation is set, he still ignores his own life and death in exchange for the safe retreat of his comrades. This cannot but be admired.

But admiration is nothing but admiration, and Schoney did not show any mercy. After all, the enthusiastically agitated team could not compete with the regular cavalry charge, but they finally bought some time for the cavalry behind them to retreat, so that the five thousand cavalry could Backed away, when the last line of defense was breached, the cavalry of the Taiping Army had already fled several miles away. However, the current strength is indeed not enough to completely wipe out the enemy army. Seeing that the best opportunity to wipe out the enemy has been lost, Schonei ordered the infantry to clean up the battlefield with a slight regret, while ordering the cavalry to follow and chase, so that the opponent cannot easily Get your feet wet.

When Yue Shan led the regiment of infantry to arrive, they could only clean up their positions on the battlefield unwillingly. About 8,000 remnants of the Taiping army diverted to the south on the way to retreat, and retreated to Xikang territory. All were captured by the Northwest Army.

In this campaign, known as the "Partridge Pass Victory" in history, the Northwest Independent Second Division wiped out 30,000 Taiping soldiers, of whom 11,000 were captured, and only 8,000 escaped. This battle is also regarded as Li Wufeng's first battle in the Central Plains. Although his troops fought back after being attacked, historians of later generations agree that no matter what the outcome of the Battle of Zheguguan, the emperor His Majesty had already made up his mind to conquer Kansai and the Central Plains, but this battle played the prelude to his vigorous eastward advance.

In the royal palace in the center of Loulan City, the capital of Loulan, he was the only one in the entire hall, and he looked extraordinarily quiet. His old face seemed to be more refreshed. Haibal leaned on the throne and thought carefully about the guests who had just sent him off. The matter is very important, and he doesn't want to let anyone know before he thinks about it immaturely. The conditions and demands put forward by the other party are indeed very exciting. Maybe Loulan Kingdom wants to get rid of the shackles of fate in one fell swoop, but there is something behind it. I don't know how big the risk is. One wrong step will cause irreparable consequences. He has to think carefully.

Standing up, walking slowly in the hall, while stroking the long beard under the jaw, but unconsciously looking at the seat where the person was sitting just now, it is really a good opportunity, the question is whether you dare to Dare to take this chance?

Sighing softly, Haibal turned his gaze out of the window again. The glazed tiles shone brightly under the setting sun. Bring disaster to your own country.

Helping the pillars to think long, Haybar is still difficult to make a decision. This major event that determines the fate of the country is indeed exhausting. I have considered it for nearly half an afternoon and still cannot make a choice. Maybe I am really old and lack the ambition of my youth. Yes, shaking his head, Haibal showed a self-deprecating smile on his face, isn't he always proud of being cautious and calm? Why do you think this is a shortcoming now that decades have passed?

Forget it, let’s listen to the opinions of Khalid and Abhiyev. Khalid secretly went to the neighbors on behalf of himself, and sent a letter back a few days ago to say that it has achieved good results. I had a pleasant surprise.

Looking at the young man in front of him who is a little tired but in good spirits, Haybal also felt a little distressed. After going there for more than 20 days and traveling around the four countries, his rosy face turned yellow. Who told him that he was his own Where is the son? If he wants to shoulder the heavy responsibility of the Loulan Kingdom, he must learn the lesson of politics and diplomacy. Flowers staying in the greenhouse will never grow into big trees.

"Khalid, I know you are very tired, but my father really wants to know the details of your 20-odd days away, and the letter you sent back was vague, so I have no choice but to let you give up the rest and put it away first." Tell my father and Lord Abhiyev about the situation." Haibal's loving eyes fell on the young man, and he said kindly, the old man with long beard next to him was the Minister of State of Loulan Kingdom, Abhiyev. Leaning as the right-hand minister of state.

"It's nothing, father, Khaled is not a weak woman, so this little hard work is nothing." The young man replied with a flash of light on his face.

"Well, that's good, let's talk about what you've gained this time." Satisfied with his son's answer, Haibal nodded and smiled.

The young man gave a detailed introduction to the neighboring countries of the several countries he was envoy to, and focused on the reactions of Kuqa and Bega.

The two people next to them listened carefully and asked some questions. Obviously, they valued this secret mission very much, and everyone hoped to achieve practical results through this mission, so as to make up for the damage caused by the Northwest and Luobei people. plans for the formation of a joint defense system.

"The Kuqa people really agree with our plan?" Hearing that the Kuqa people readily agreed to their own plan to form a joint army, the cautious Minister of State couldn't help asking again.

"Well, they were very interested in the plan we proposed, and even proposed that the three core countries of our five countries could even increase the number of troops sent to the joint army. I was also surprised at the time." Hong Guang is obviously proud of this achievement he has achieved.

Haybar and Abhiyev exchanged glances knowingly, and nodded in unison. The Minister of State pondered for a while before saying: "It seems that the people in Kuqa probably really feel the threat of Li Wufeng, Li Wufeng The Bauhinia Pass Fortress built on the northwest corner may have stimulated them a lot."

"Yes, father, I was also guessing when I came down. According to our understanding, many upper-level people in Kuqa were very frightened by Li Wufeng's building a fortress on their own border, and worried that Li Wufeng would use the Huanfengmen to assassinate Li Wufeng and Li Wufeng. The re-assassination in the imperial capital of Zhongzhou used troops against Kuqa, so the atmosphere of uniting with other countries for self-protection is very strong. I think again, maybe if we don’t go to them, they will take the initiative to come to us and beg us. Our trip is not a coincidence. .” The young man inferred with great interest.

"What about the situation in Bega?" Haibal turned the topic to his neighbors.

"Altai's attitude is also very positive. He also advocates the establishment of a powerful joint army. He also said that if Wusun and Gaochang are not willing to participate, our three countries can still form this army, but he is against it. The pressure from the Luobei people is a bit worrying, and I hope that we will seek the understanding of the Luobei people when we set up this army, and explain to them that the formation of the army is not aimed at them." The young man weighed his words and expressed the opinions of the Bega Kingdom.

"Hmph, Altai is getting more timid as he gets older, but he can't be blamed. The Luobei people are always unreasonable. It would be a big trouble if they really misunderstood them. But I'm thinking that the Luobei people might not want to Seeing that Li Wufeng is expanding his power without any scruples, the formation of our army is also a deterrent to the developing Li Wufeng forces. This is not a bad thing for them. As for where this army is stationed, we can clearly promise to be stationed in the south region, so as not to arouse the dissatisfaction of the Luobei people." Haibal blinked his eyes and smiled.

"Yes, troops can move at any time. Just because we promised to station on the southern border doesn't mean we can't move to other areas. If something unexpected happens, the troops are originally used to defend the country, so where can't they go? !” The words of the Minister of State were decisive.

The dialogue between the two taught a vivid lesson to the young people sitting in front of them. What is politics? The exchange and selling of interests is called politics, and it cannot be called real politics without intrigue. It seems that I am still far behind in this aspect. To learn a lesson well, I need to experience more.

The attitudes of the other two countries were within their expectations, but the young man introduced the pro-Li Wufeng movement in Wusun, which attracted the attention of Haybar and Abhiyev.

The domestic situation in Wusun Kingdom is stable, and they can understand their reluctance to participate in these risky affairs in the near future. Since then, they have maintained a common foreign policy, and many interests are closely related. Now there is a tendency to be pro-foreign forces in the country, which cannot but make the two sensitive. If the interior is divided and disintegrated, then the final fate of the five countries in the Western Regions can be predicted.

The hall fell into silence for a while~IndoMTL.com~ The seasoned Haybar and Abhiyev both smelled the strong conspiracy behind this, needless to say, this must be Li Wufeng's trick, think about it on your own side They are united against the enemy, but the enemy is not idle, and their actions seem to be faster than their own, and the range is stronger than their own. It has the potential to disintegrate the alliance of the five countries in the Western Regions in one fell swoop. This is simply impossible to guard against.

Shaking his head, it was Haibal who broke the silence, "Is there anything unusual in Gaochang?"

"Well, it's not too bad. They just asked us to understand their situation, but they also assured us that they would never favor or fall to outsiders. Please rest assured about this." The young man nodded, his face no longer the original Joy, obviously shocked by the faces of his father and the Minister of State.

"Well, to be honest, it is very rare for Gao Changguo to give us such a guarantee. They are under the most direct threat from Li Wufeng, and their national strength is also the weakest. However, they can still make such a decision. Looking at the performance of the Wusun people But it's really puzzling." The Minister of State sighed, and his good mood was ruined by this sudden bad news.

"I'm thinking that the opinions of the Wusun people may have something to do with the unstable status of their current king. I heard that the deposed eldest prince seems to be unwilling to fail and has been actively active. The domestic opposition to the second prince's ascension to the throne supports The power of the first prince is still very strong, maybe this is the reason why the faction of the second prince in power hopes to get the support of Li Wufeng to maintain the stability of his rule." His voice was much lower, Haibal said expressionlessly.

Non-interference in internal affairs, especially the succession of the throne has always been one of the most basic rules of the Alliance of Western Regions, but in such a dangerous situation, shouldn't I also change my strategy? Haibal secretly asked himself in his heart.