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Volume 7: Laughing and Talking about Drinking the Blood of the Huns Chapter 5: Surrendering the Country

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    The lord and mistress will soon return to Anxi. With the clerical posthorses coming out of the Anxi military palace, with the endless flow of caravans, and with the word of mouth spread by the traders and foot soldiers, the news will  Just like the wind on the Gobi grassland, it blows from Lingzhou to the Western Regions without any obstruction.

    "You are the elite selected from the tens of thousands of hussars. When you enter the defense of the lord, you must not fall behind when charging into the formation to attack the thieves. You must also pay attention to keeping the army in order. Dunhuang is the place where the army is trained to train the army.  Don't let others see the joke. It will disgrace the Hussars!" Xingu, the commander of the Hussars, casually warned Captain Feng Bo.  Feng Bon is the most daring captain of the Hussars. This time he led 500 cavalry to defend Dunhuang. It was under Chen De's general order that each army selected an elite battalion and organized it into the Anxi Jiedushi Ya Army, named Long  Tooth army.

    The commanders of various armies went to Dunhuang to meet Chen De and asked for instructions on various matters.  Accumulated in the past year, the hussars numbered nearly 10,000. Xingu informed Chen De in the military book that according to Chen De's rule that the number of sergeants in an army should not exceed 5,000, it would be convenient to establish a new army.  The leaders of the remaining four towns in Anxi were newly conquered by the Western Regions. Yizhou general Chen Zaili also wanted to meet with Chen De, the governor of Anxi. Luo Youtong led the Chi Hunter Army and Lin Hong's Jinfan Army to suppress the Tibetan forces in Qingtang City and wanted to attack Chen De.  Jianyan uprooted Qingtang City in one fell swoop and drove the Tibetan forces back to the plateau.

    In recent years, all armies have expanded their territory, and military commanders are all in charge of the area. There are few opportunities to meet each other on weekdays. Taking this opportunity, everyone was invited to get together. Even the commander of the Baiyu Army, who led a lone brigade to deal with the five prefectures in trouble, Yu  Furengui also led 500 cavalry troops to Dunhuang because he was escorting Chen De. This trip was a rare time for Anxi generals to gather together.  Secretly, the news spread out from nowhere. Now that the foundation of Anxi is consolidated and the soldiers are rising up, Chen De also returns to Hexi safely. While everyone is in Dunhuang, he invites the lord to wear a yellow robe. This support has made everyone proud.  One point at a time, from the top of the army to the bottom of the sergeant, everyone should be a founding hero.

    This wind was released from nowhere, but it was pretending to be mysterious. All officers above the rank of captain in the various military schools in Anxi knew about it mysteriously. Many of them were enthusiastic and took advantage of the drunken talk to ask the military commander to  To convey loyalty to the lord.  This is the eve of the creation of the world, but there is no definite news from the lord Chen De.  This made the army commanders who rushed to Dunhuang from all over the country feel a little uneasy.  Great changes are about to occur. Those who seek the country and those who follow the dragon must not look at the overwhelming power. Even if they are a little softer, a mistake or a hesitation will lead to the end of their body, the destruction of their clan, and their infamy for thousands of years.

    "Chen De, do you really want to be the emperor?" Xingu, the commander of the Hussars, thought to himself as he looked at the towering city gates of Dunhuang from a distance.  After ordering the soldiers, he went straight to the military camp that had been built for the Dragon Tooth Army next to the city.  Xingu was no longer the Amen of Wu Xia. He had been in a high position for a long time, running the army on horseback and the people on horseback. Although he had subordinates to help him and take care of hundreds of thousands of soldiers and civilians, he was able to conquer and drive out hundreds of thousands of tribes in the northern part of the Great Wall.  In terms of the tribes and regions under its control alone, the Hussars are already one of the few powerful forces on the grasslands.  Even though Commander Xingu himself had a vague repulsion towards Chen De claiming the title of emperor, and even deliberately avoided supporting him, many hussar captains also hinted, intentionally or unintentionally, that supporting the great achievements of the army in Anxi was  How could the Hussars, whose strength was second to none, fail?  This time, Chen De sent an order to all armies to select elites to form the Dragon Tooth Guards. The bugle had the word "dragon" in it. This was also regarded by the lieutenants as a signal that the lord was about to wear the yellow robe, so they recommended the most elite and reliable warriors under their command to join the dragon army.  In the Yajun Army, there are even many lofty-minded ten-captains who are willing to give up their official positions and are willing to be basic sergeants in the Dragon Ya Army, and also want to become "soldiers who follow the dragon".

    Different from the generals who are full of worries and the captains who are eager for fame, regarding the return of the lord Chen De, whether it is the rural school teacher full of knowledge, the warriors in the army fighting for their lives, or the traffickers and pawns who work hard all day long, the farmers in Guizhou, the prefectures in Anxi  The soldiers and common people only have a long-lost sense of certainty and the joy that comes with it.  The long-lasting peace that can be expected from the strong and united Anxi Army, the honorable status and generous treatment of the sergeants, and the land granted to the people who are as precious as their lives are all tied to the lord.  For the millions of soldiers and civilians of the Anxi Army, everyone has a vague feeling in their hearts that if the Lord Chen De does not return for a day, or even becomes the true master of the people, the life that has been greatly improved at the moment will be like building on the beach.  It's like a fortress and extremely unreliable.  God knows whether the generals of the six armies will suddenly attack each other, God knows whether aristocratic families will invade the granted fields, God knows whether the brutal barbarians will make a comeback, God knows whether the east-west trade routes will be cut off again.  Fortunately, as the news of Chen De's return to Anxi spread, the haze that had been vaguely hanging over the hearts of the soldiers and civilians in Anxi could finally clear up.

    The people of Dunhuang have now set off a wave of vying to see their lord and his mistress, Mrs. Huang. Everyone is eagerly counting the days when the lord will return. The vendors plan to occupy good seats along the street on that day, just selling some sugar water and tea soup.  It's better than doing business for a month.

    It seems that he deliberately avoids the noisy place crowded with spectators.??, after Chen De arrived in Dunhuang in early August, he placed the Tayan, Huamao, and Tiegu armies in the military camp outside the city. He met Xingu, Xiao Jiu and other generals in the camp, and inspected the troops already stationed there.  The various battalions of the Longya Army in the camp waited until the sky was dark before they were escorted by more than a hundred Longya Army guards and sent Huang Wen back to the Jiedushi Mansion to rest.  That night, countless people in Dunhuang claimed that they heard the sound of horse hoofbeats by the lord's warriors.

    "Where is the Duke of Longxi?" After sending his wife back to the Jiedushi Mansion, Chen De had no time to disarm, so he asked Zhang Zhongyao.  "General Xiao was concerned that his identity as the Duke of Longxi should not be made public for the time being. He also liked a quiet temperament, so he built a mansion in the east of the city, close to the temples and Buddhist caves on the southeast mountain." "Oh? The sky is bright.  It's not too late, don't rush back home, take me to see the Duke of Longxi County first." Chen De nodded and pondered for a moment, arranging the mansion in this way is in line with Li Yu's temperament, Xiao Jiu also considered it intentional, but after thinking about it carefully,  Seems to have ulterior motives.

    Zhang Zhongyao was slightly stunned, and then arranged for the guards to transfer to the east of the city.  The Longya Army was Chen De's personal army, and he himself served as the commander of the Longya Army. However, on the way back from Youzhou, it was Zhang Zhongyao who coordinated the troops returning to the west and arranged Chen De's daily life.  Now that the Longya Army has just been established, Chen De is not very familiar with the camp captains. Before appointing others, Zhong Yao still plays the same role as the former Yajun camp captain.

    The house Xiao Jiu chose was originally quite clean, and he went to great lengths to find various treasures from the previous eminent monks and painters to fill it. The magnificence was no less than that of Jiangnan. Li Yuben was looking at a picture of a Buddha statue in the Zen room, and suddenly heard that  When Chen De, the governor of Anxi Province, came to visit, he sighed, threw the image aside, and went out to meet him.  I saw Chen De dressed in military uniform, with only his confidant general Zhang Zhongyao behind him. He cupped his hands and said: "After leaving Jiangnan, the king lived in Bianliang. He was forced by Zhao Jiong and suffered many hardships. Chen De was unable to rescue him. Please apologize to the king!" Li Yu  He looked up and saw him bowing in salute, waving his hands, and sighed: "That's all." Facing Chen De, he really didn't know where to start.  Calling him "Chen Qing" seemed a bit ironic, calling him "General Chen" also felt bitter. He just felt that everything was bleak and he didn't want to talk to this person anymore.

    Chen De saw that Li Yu's face was pale and his attitude was cold. He couldn't help but was stunned. He laughed twice and said: "The climate in the north of Saibei is extremely hot and cold, and the wind and sand are strong. There are even barbarians in Dunhuang, and it is a place where traders, slaves, and all kinds of people are mixed together."  , is the king still getting used to living there?" After a while, Li Yu just replied: "It's fine." Then he remained silent again.

    Chen De couldn't help it. After rambling a few words, he looked at Li Yu and finally said in a deep voice: "De relies on the lives of his soldiers to manage the Anxi region. Now the people of the Western Region are without a master, and the king is a nobleman of the Tang Dynasty.  De wants to support the country's lord as the emperor, expand the territory, restore thousands of miles of mountains and rivers, and restore the glory of the Han and Tang Dynasties. I wonder if the country's lord thinks so?"

    Even though Li Yu was heartbroken, he couldn't help being startled when he heard this and looked up at Chen De.  Zhang Zhongyao, who was on guard outside the door and overheard the two people talking, his face darkened, his eyebrows trembled slightly, he turned around and stared at the figure of Li Yu reflected on the window paper, and unconsciously placed his hand on the horizontal knife handle behind him, lest he  He said the word "good".  The three of them all held their breaths. For a moment, the fragrant Buddhist fragrance burned silently. This wisp of Zen fragrance that calmed the mind and calmed the mind could not stop the pounding of heartbeats both inside and outside the quiet room.

    Chen De has thought about this matter for a long time, but he is the most calm and composed among the three.  However, Li Yu's mind seemed to be thrown from the bottom of the valley to the top of the wave, and then surged up and down. He could hardly think, and he only murmured: "How can I achieve this by proclaiming myself an emperor and establishing a country?" Er said again, "I don't want my descendants to be reborn in the emperor's house.  "After a while, I finally calmed down my ups and downs. I looked at Chen De as if I wanted to see his true face, and said in a deep voice: "General Chen, this discussion is just for my entertainment. It is unheard of for three emperors and five emperors to give up their country to each other with different surnames.  .Since the previous dynasty, the armies have been accustomed to support generals on the throne. Even if the general is righteous, how can your subordinates agree. Furthermore, I inherited the inheritance of my ancestors, but Jiangnan Guozuo died in the Song Dynasty, and the general rose up in vain.  , now the territory is thousands of miles apart, and there are tens of thousands of powerful soldiers. When it comes to governing the country and leading the army, I and the general will make a judgment. How can I hear that the sage surrenders the country to the fool?"

    Outside the window, Zhang Zhongyao heard Li Yu refuse to give in. He put down half of the big stone in his heart, walked away quietly, called for the sergeant, and said: "Quickly go and invite General Xiao Jiu of the training army and General Li Si of the training army. Tell me that my lord is here."  A very urgent matter!" Seeing the sergeant preparing his horse and galloping away, he went back to the quiet room window to inquire about the situation.

    But Chen De said in a deep voice: "As long as the king is willing, De will have his own arrangements to make all the troops obey. Before ascending the throne, the king only needs to make an oath with the generals. If it is not passed by the generals,  The emperor may not arbitrarily seize or punish current or former generals, nor may he infringe on their private property. If he wants to conquer a foreign country, he must obtain the approval of a majority of the military commanders before declaring war. If he wants to impose new taxes, he must discuss them with the tribunes.  It can only be implemented after consent. In addition, the emperor is aloof and only represents the country and enjoys the respect of his subjects. The lieutenants elect the Lord Protector to handle military and political affairs, and then the Lord Protector serves among the tribunes.Appoint a prime minister to oversee civil affairs. During major national events, the head of the country only needs to add jade seals to the memorials of the protector and the prime minister.  In this way, the worries of the generals, captains, and tribunes representing the people can be eliminated, and they can unitely support the king to ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor.  " Chen De first explained Da Zhi's thoughts, and then carefully explained to Li Yu the various systems he considered. Finally, he said: "A country cannot be without a king for a day, and all the people cannot be without a master for a day. The Zhao family steals the throne.  , not a real dragon.  Although the previous dynasty perished at the hands of traitors, there were still many scholars and people in the Western Regions and Central China who cared about the Tang Dynasty. If the king ascended the throne, there would be fewer battles and killings in these two places in the future, which was also a great good deed.  "

    Li Yuchu was fashionable and a little excited, but the more he listened to Chen De's explanation, the paler his face became. Until Chen De finished speaking, he looked at Chen De's expectant face and asked coldly: "This is the official position of Lord Protector and Prime Minister.  I wonder which one General Chen prefers?" Chen De was not surprised, nor was he modest. He said, "Chen is not talented. He is good at uniting the army in battles and neglects to manage the people. In addition, with the support of the generals and soldiers, he only needs to hold the position of protector of the country.  That's good, among the generals, Xiao Jiu, Li Si and Zhang Zhongyao are thoughtful and understand the law, and they will all be prime ministers in the future."

    As soon as he finished speaking, Li Yu stood up and said in a deep voice: "Thank you General Chen for your kindness. The Tang Dynasty has its own ethics. The general wants to be Cao Mengde, but I forgive Chongguang for not being able to serve as the emperor of the Han Dynasty." After saying this, he looked serious.  Looking at Chen De, he said that all the people in Anxi would support him, and the Jiedushi of Anxi, who was talking eloquently just now, had a look of embarrassment on his face.

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