HCB Chapter 215 Arrangements for Funerals
Chapter 215 Arrangements for Funerals
Is it that simple?
What about the legendary fight?
It turns out that the Tibetans are so vulnerable.
No, it’s not that the Tibetans are weak, but that the Tang Dynasty soldiers are too strong!
Especially the magical weapons in their hands that can summon thunder from heaven are simply beyond human power to resist!
Too strong!
The Tang Dynasty was still the same Tang Dynasty, even though it temporarily withdrew from the Western Regions due to internal strife.
But as long as she fights back, she will still stand on this land invincible.
In less than an hour, the Tang soldiers who had been chasing the Tibetans returned with a full load.
They hung Tibetan heads on their horses, wielded Tang swords in their hands, and looked heroic and agile as they marched back to Weitou Prefecture in a mighty force.
What greeted them were not only the deafening cheers of the people of the whole city, but also the herdsmen and merchants who were looking forward to it with great expectations.
They expressed their desire for the return of the Tang Dynasty with the most sincere enthusiasm.
A group of young girls from the Western Regions, they were beautiful, healthy and lively, but at this moment their faces were slightly flushed due to shyness.
The women, with pure hearts, silently gazed at the mighty army in front of them, secretly praying for a happy marriage.
For the Han people who had been living in foreign lands for many years, this moment was undoubtedly an extremely exciting moment.
Now seeing the flag of the Tang Dynasty flying again over this land, their eyes became moist, and the long-lost pride and honor reappeared in their eyes.
This emotion surged into my heart like a torrent.
Li Chengqian, Li Shimin and others who were not in the pursuit stood up from the sand and patted their buttocks: "Okay, let's go into the city and continue killing people!"
The city gates had already been opened, and the Tibetans in the city had been captured by the people.
Welcome the royal teacher!
All the Tang Dynasty soldiers slowly marched into the city amid warm cheers, countless flowers and fruits, roasted lamb and delicious baked naan.
This time, Li Chengqian did not stop the soldiers and the people from reveling.
There is less than an hour left, and it is impossible to do anything else.
Then let the soldiers enjoy themselves and experience the love and welcome that the Tang Dynasty receives in the Western Regions.
However, several important figures including Li Chengqian did not participate in the wildness, but instead summoned some important figures in the city as soon as possible.
For example, the king of Weitou Kingdom, local big businessmen and landlords, and Han representatives.
Li Shimin and Li Chengqian looked at the people below who were kneeling at their feet with their heads buried deep in the soil...
"Come on!" said Li Shimin.
Li Chengqian looked at the people kneeling below and said calmly, "Where is the Lord of Weitou?"
The King of Wei Tou quickly took two steps forward on his knees, knelt at Li Chengqian's feet and gently wiped the dust off his shoes.
"exist!!"
Li Chengqian took a step back in disdain: "No need to do that, stand up and answer."
"Thank you, General Tianchao!"
Li Chengqian continued to ask: "Let me ask you, how many Han people are there in the city, how many soldiers are there, and are there any Tibetan strongholds around?"
The King of Weitou bowed 90 degrees and said, "In reply to the General of Tianchao, there are a total of 312 Han people in the city, including 68 young and strong men."
"Wei Tou has 500 soldiers, and they are willing to obey the orders of the general of the Heavenly Dynasty."
"As for the surrounding Tibetan forces, most of them are entrenched in Weitou Prefecture. Further away is Yutian Town at the foot of Kunlun Mountain. It is an important Tibetan stronghold with about 3,000 Tibetan soldiers stationed there."
Khotan!!
Li Chengqian knew this place, which was at least five or six hundred miles away from Weitou Prefecture.
Isn’t that the area of Hotan in later generations?
It seems that the Hotan River originates there.
The legendary Hetian jade is a specialty there.
He really wanted to take over Khotan, but time did not allow it...
At this time, Li Jing whispered in his ear: "Your Highness, we don't have time to take Yutian, but we have to pretend to attack Yutian. It just so happens that we don't have much time, so we can use this opportunity to disappear in front of these people."
Li Chengqian nodded: "That's right, but we have to deal with the management and military personnel of Weitouzhou first."
He looked back at the people kneeling below: "Where are the Han representatives?"
A scholar in Confucian clothing stood up and bowed, saying, "I am Li Zixin, nice to meet you generals."
Li Chengqian didn't care whether this person was capable or not, and directly ordered: "You will temporarily serve as the governor of Weitou Prefecture, command all the troops in Weitou Prefecture, summon the young and strong Han people, rebuild the Tang military town, and wait for the arrival of subsequent reinforcements.
Can you do it?"
Li Zixin said excitedly: "I will not refuse even if I die!"
Li Chengqian nodded: "Very good, Lao Hou, give them the remaining cold weapons, and we will set off for Yutian Town in a quarter of an hour!"
Hou Junji took the order and went down, but Li Chengqian's words shocked Li Zixin!
"General, are you heading to Khotan now? Isn't that a bit too hasty?"
Li Chengqian waved his hand and said, "Don't interfere with things that shouldn't be your business. Just do your job well."
Li Zixin shrank his neck and quickly retreated.
Li Chengqian looked at the King of Weitou again and asked, "Does the King have any objection to my arrangement?"
The King of Weitou quickly bowed and said, "I dare not, I dare not, and I have no objection. Being able to return to the jurisdiction of the Tang Dynasty is what I have always dreamed of..."
"That's it, all of you retreat. The Tang reinforcements will take over Weitou Prefecture soon. I hope you will take good care of the city and the surrounding areas. If anything goes wrong, don't blame us, the Tang, for being ruthless!"
"Yes~~"
Under the respectful attitude of everyone, Li Shimin, Li Chengqian and his entourage strode away.
The frenzy on the streets continued. The majestic Cheng Yaojin and Yuchi Gong were the most popular. They were hugged by two healthy blue-eyed beauties around the neck, singing and dancing together!
"Have you had enough fun?"
The cheers came to an abrupt end with Li Chengqian's shout.
Cheng Yaojin and Yuchi Gong quickly pulled the arms off their necks and gathered the revelry soldiers.
The common people did not dare to look at Li Chengqian and his men who were full of murderous intent, and their hearts were filled with awe.
Although they were in awe in their hearts, the people couldn't help but sneak a glance at the group of Tang soldiers who were about to leave from the corner of their eyes.
Their eyes were filled with endless nostalgia and reluctance as they silently watched these figures gradually go away.
Compared with those brutal Tibetans who only knew how to burn, kill and loot, the Tang soldiers before them were undoubtedly much more majestic.
They looked solemn and serious, and exuded a daunting aura.
But it is precisely this solemnity and austerity that makes the people firmly believe that as long as these brave and fearless soldiers guard the border, they can live a stable and peaceful life.
Therefore, even in the face of such strong pressure, the people are still full of gratitude and respect for the Tang Dynasty soldiers.
"They left so soon. Are the Tang soldiers ignoring us again? What will we do if the Tibetans come back to attack us again?!"
"Yes, the Tang soldiers who followed up haven't arrived yet, why did they leave first!?"