Zhu Changxiao's version of the Sui Dynasty

The sister-in-law and the aunt joined forces and married Chuluo Khan. Chuluo Khan's pace of marching southward also increased day by day.

That day, Chuluo was in the wolf tooth tent, chatting about old times with the beauty Xiao Jun and Princess Yicheng. Speaking of the current world, which was torn apart, Princess Yicheng hated the princes of the Central Plains very much. She said: "The Khan once promised me that he would restore the Sui Dynasty in the future. Now my sister and I serve the Khan, thinking about it day and night. It's time to send troops."

Chuluo nodded, looked at Xiao Jun again, but was silent. Chuluo said: "Why is the beauty silent?"

Xiao Jun said: "Since the country was destroyed, I have been living in various places. Now I have peace and I have no intention of marching south. The Khan and the princess can discuss it."

Chuluo smiled slightly and said happily: "This Khan and the princess are of one mind. The southern expedition is for the emperor's grandson Yang Zhengdao to ascend the throne again and restore the beauty's status as the Empress Dowager. How can the beauty remain silent? "

Princess Yicheng also said: "Sister, why do you have to suffer from the past? The Khan's 300,000 iron cavalry will sooner or later flatten the two capitals and recover the homeland. My Yang family is still the orthodox imperial family. Sister, you must not be weak in your will."

Looking at the determination of Chuluo Khan and Princess Yicheng, Xiao Jun said: "Now I am an orphan and a widow. Without the Khan, it will be difficult to make a living. Without the foundation of the country, how can we talk about reviving the Sui Dynasty." Princess Yicheng thought so too, and turned to look at Chuluo Khan.

"Uh..." Chuluo thought for a while and said: "This is not difficult. This Khan has a plan. Why not try it?"

"Khan, please tell me." Princess Yicheng asked.

Chu Luo scratched his face and said, "This Khan wants to gather the Han people outside the Great Wall and set up a county. The corvée and taxes collected will belong to the emperor's grandson and can also be used to support the relatives of the Sui Dynasty. Trade, troops, official system, sacrifices, and ceremonial guards will all be determined by the Han people themselves, and the Daye era will be used. It will be a country within a country in the Turkic tribe."

"Good!" Princess Yicheng stood up happily and said to Xiao Jun, "When the Sui Dynasty grows stronger, lead the Han people in the northern border to join the Turkic army to the south and recover the vast land."

Xiao Jun stood up , gave Chuluo a great gift: "Thank you for your support, Khan. I am very grateful."

"No need to be polite." Chuluo said happily: "This Khan will immediately order my third brother Duobi to recruit Han people from the northern frontier to establish a country on the grassland as the foundation of the emperor's grandson Yang Zhengdao."

Chuluo paced thoughtfully for a few steps, turned around and said: "In order to help the Great Sui Dynasty revive and establish the nine states, the county to be established will be selected in Dingxiang."

The three were very happy. Chuluo walked on the tiger skin throne, picked up the pen and issued an order to build Dingxiang County (now southeast of Hohhot). This led to:

Walking through Yanmen again for several autumns, I was worried about the internal troubles in the wolf tooth tent.

Raising troops to the north, Li Shimin fought against the powerful Liu Wuzhou.

Several months had passed in a flash. Although the palace in Dingxiang County was not as good as the one in the Central Plains, it had already taken shape. Duobi, who was in charge of the construction of Dingxiang, sent someone to deliver the sample drawings. Princess Yicheng and the beauty Xiao Jun had nothing to do, so they looked at the painted palaces and rooms in the palace tent, pointing and chatting.

Suddenly, a waiter entered the tent and reported: "The Khan has ordered the beauty and the princess to come to the wolf tooth tent to discuss matters. The Khan wants to convene a tribal alliance meeting to discuss the southward march."

Xiao JunyiStunned, he asked the princess: "Dingxiang is still relocating people, why is the Khan in such a hurry to send troops?"

Yicheng said: "I think there is a reason for this, why don't we go to the Wolf Fang Tent to see what's going on." The two of them left the palace tent and went straight to the Wolf Fang Tent. The waiter opened the tent door. Xiao Jun and Princess Yicheng looked inside and were shocked again.

The beauty Xiao Jun and Princess Yicheng came to the Wolf Fang Tent. They originally thought that Chuluo Khan wanted to summon them to discuss the reconstruction of the Sui Dynasty. When they arrived at the tent door, the waiter opened the tent door and looked inside. Inside the palace tent, there were all the leaders of the Turkic tribes and civil and military officers.

When everyone saw Chuluo Khan's two concubines coming, they hurriedly stood up to pay their respects. The two walked to Chuluo's left and right and sat down with everyone.

The Great Han Chuluo said: "Today, this Khan has summoned the leaders of the Turkic tribes, the Khans, and the clansmen to discuss a matter. Tang Emperor Li Yuan has sent his second son Li Shimin across the Yellow River and north to Taihang to attack Liu Wuzhou. Liu Wuzhou was defeated and asked for help from the Turks. This Khan wants to lead the Turkic cavalry and march south to attack the Tang army."

As soon as this was said, the four seats were full of discussions. The Turks have not used troops for many years. Today, when talking about the southern expedition, most people are afraid. Only an old minister over sixty years old said: "Now that the princes in the Central Plains are coexisting, they are rising up against the Sui Dynasty. The Khan needs to have a pretext for sending troops."

"This Khan is determined to use the name of supporting the Great Sui Dynasty. What do you think?" Chuluo said.

Another minor Khan said, "The world is against the Sui Dynasty, and the Khan wants to restore the Sui Dynasty. I am afraid that the war may have a good name, but it will not win the support of the people."

"This Khan does not understand what the people's hearts are. The princes of the Central Plains all have the people's hearts, but now they are divided and killing each other. These self-made kings will fight each other." Chuluo continued, "The people's hearts are not accumulated, but fought out. Send this Khan's military order, mobilize 100,000 cavalry, and march south in two days to attack Li Yuan."

When everyone saw that Chuluo Khan was determined to go south and his determination was as firm as a rock, they dared not persuade him anymore, and each of them retreated and prepared to go south.

After everyone left, only Xiao Jun and Princess Yicheng were left. Princess Yicheng said, "Since the Khan is heading south, why not stop by Dingxiang to see the newly built palace and ancestral temple."

Chu Luo was overjoyed and said to Xiao Jun with a smile, "I was so focused on the southern expedition that I forgot that we were passing through Dingxiang County on the way south. The palace there has been built. It's a good opportunity to take you there to see it, so as to avoid boredom along the way."

Xiao Jun said, "In the past, the Great Sui Dynasty built many palaces, which consumed a lot of manpower. I'm afraid that the construction of the palace this time will make many people suffer again."

Chu Luo said, "The beauty is worrying too much. I The palace built by us Turks is simple and reliable, unlike you Han people, who have deep palaces and extravagant and luxurious buildings. The princess said that this palace is only for temporary use. "

The princess took over and said: "I have discussed with the Khan that if we defeat the Tang army this time, we will take the opportunity to annex Liu Wuzhou, and give all the Three Jins, Hedong, and Longyou to the emperor's grandson Yang Zhengdao, make Jinyang the capital, and ascend the throne to become emperor."

"Ah?" Xiao Jun was shocked and asked: "What about Liu Wuzhou? He is also a vassal. How can we swallow him up just like that?"

"Don't worry, my beauty." Chu Luo said: "Liu Wuzhou is my brother.Shibi Khan supported him like a family dog. When he was needed, he would let the family dog ​​guard the door. If he was not needed, he could kill his dog head. Don't worry. "

After hearing this, Xiao Jun was shocked. He suppressed his fear and thought that both he and Princess Yicheng were women from the royal family of the Sui Dynasty. How could the Turks really help him to march south? Now the Turks were supporting Liu Wuzhou, and they would also support Yang Zhengdao in the future. Once the Turks turned against him, the emperor's grandson Yang Zhengdao would be harmed.

Although Xiao Jun was worried, he did not say it. He just thanked him repeatedly, which made Chuluo Khan feel very happy.

Two days later, 100,000 Turkish cavalrymen set out. The vast grassland was full of carriages and horses, and they drove straight Enter and rush to Dingxiang. The formation of a long snake passed by, the green grass and blue sky, it was really counted:

Looking up, the green grass connected the plain, the white clouds were like smoke.

The iron cavalry stepped on the clear and melodious place, the foreign land was quiet and far away from the rivers.

After walking for a long time, they were already outside Dingxiang City. They saw a group of people and horses galloping in front of them. The leader was the Khan's brother Duobi, who had been waiting for a long time outside the city. Chuluo Khan, Xiao Meiren, and Princess Yicheng got off the carriage, and Duobi and others knelt down to wait.

After everyone bowed. Chuluo asked: "How about the expansion of the palace?"

Duobi said: "The palace is all built, as long as it is slightly decorated, it will be magnificent."

"Okay." Chuluo asked again: "What about the migration of Han people? ”

Duobi said: "My younger brother has ordered Murong Xia to gather the Han people, distribute cattle, sheep, tools, cultivate the land, change customs, and treat them generously. "Chuluo was overjoyed, and the beauty Xiao Jun and Princess Yicheng were also very pleased.

Duobi led everyone into the Dingxiang County Palace. When they entered the palace, most of them were wooden houses, and there were Han craftsmen who painted and painted them, and they were meticulously crafted. Although simple, they did not lose their spirit. Pavilions, terraces, flowers, birds, mountains and pools were also realistically imitated.

Everyone passed through several courtyards. Walked towards the palace wall, hexagonal tower, and bluestone high fortress. Looking from afar, I saw that many Han people had already started to turn the soil and cultivate, and there were also cattle and sheep grazing, and they felt quite the same about recuperation.

Chuluo was very happy and asked Xiao Jun: "What do you think of this place compared to the Central Plains? ”

Xiao Jun smiled and said: “It is thanks to Duobi’s hard work that we have fireworks today.”

“My lady, you are too kind.” Duobi said: “The Khan intends to build Dingxiang into a country within a country, which is to revive the Sui Dynasty and build Dingxiang into the north of the frontier and the south of the Yangtze River. Now General Murong Xia has personally gone to Yanmen to trade for palace furnishings and ceremonial guards. In a few months, the emperor’s grandson Yang Zhengdao will be able to ascend the throne here. ”

Dubi agreed with Xiao Jun’s words and looked at her from time to time. Xiao Jun also saw that Dubi had some admiration for her, so he didn’t dare to say much, but nodded repeatedly.

Dubi accompanied everyone down the wall and walked to the county town. The streets in the city had already been cleaned with water, and the roads were closed. People on both sides knelt down and kowtowed to the Khan. Dubi said: "There are several survivors of the Great Sui Dynasty in the county. I heard that the beauty came here today and wanted to kowtow to Empress Xiao. I wonder if you can see her?"

Chu Luo smiled and winked at Xiao Jun. Xiao Jun said: "Since you are the elders of my hometown, please come and see me."

I saw three old men.The three of them came closer, all of them had white hair and beards, and were very old. They knelt down and kowtowed: "I pay my respects to Madam Xiao!"

"Three elders, please stop the formalities. Xiao Jun cannot bear such a great honor." Xiao Jun bowed and said.

Three elders stood up, and one of them in the middle said, "I am Du Zhengzang from Ye County." He pointed to the two on the left and right and said, "The one on the left is Yu Zizhi from Yingchuan, and the one on the right is Chang Dezhi from Jingzhao. The three of us are all citizens of the Great Sui Dynasty. We all moved to the outside of the Great Sui Dynasty because we could not escape the war."

Chang Dezhi also said, "I have lived in the border for a long time, and I miss my hometown even more. Now that Dingxiang has been rebuilt, the people have land and the scholars have books, just like the hometown of the Great Sui Dynasty."

Yu Zizhi said, "The people of Dingxiang have been waiting for Empress Xiao for a long time, and the three of us are here to kowtow on her behalf."

Xiao Jun looked at the three elders, missing his hometown, and his words were heavy. He also felt emotional and said, "Now Choro Khan, with his benevolent heart, has granted Dingxiang County to the Great Sui Dynasty royal family. All of you elders have been citizens of the Great Sui Dynasty for a long time, and you can live and work in peace." The three elders bowed again and again, and then left.

After visiting Dingxiang County, it was already late. Chuluo ordered the army to camp outside the city, and the accompanying relatives and generals to stay in the palace.

Chuluo Khan ordered people to prepare wine and food, and he sat opposite Princess Yicheng, the beauty Xiao Jun, and his third brother Duobi for a feast. Chuluo said: "We are all my family, there is no need to be polite, just drink as much as you can, especially my third brother who has worked hard and made great contributions, so you should drink more."

Chuluo and Duobi, two brothers, had not seen each other for several months, so naturally they toasted each other and drank happily. Princess Yicheng and Xiao Jun talked and laughed on both sides, pouring wine to cheer them up.

Seeing that the night was getting late, Chuluo was already drunk, and suddenly fell beside Princess Yicheng. Princess Yicheng was also a little drunk, and she pointed at Chu Luo and said with a smile: "The Khan is drunk, I will help him to rest." Princess Yicheng carried Chu Luo and walked towards the bedroom in a daze.

Xiao Jun felt embarrassed when she saw that only her uncle and his sister-in-law were left. She stood up and wanted to leave. Dubi grabbed Xiao Jun's wrist and said, "Where are you going, beauty?"

Dubi's hand was very strong. Xiao Jun shook but couldn't get away. She looked a little panicked and said, "Uncle, don't do it. If people see it, won't they gossip about it?"

Dubi grabbed Xiao Jun and held her waist, saying, "According to the Turkic custom, the elder brother's wife and daughter should be passed down to the younger brother after the elder brother's death. The beauty will belong to me sooner or later. Why should you be so formal?"

Xiao Jun stomped on Dubi's foot and broke free. Dubi felt pain for a while, and fell to the ground due to the alcohol. Xiao Jun was so scared that she hurried away and hid back in the palace. This is:

Wanting to marry an uncle and his sister-in-law but not having feelings for them, the Han people in a foreign land are like ascetics.

Thinking back to the poems, books, and etiquette, each has its own customs and civilizations.

The Turkic army of 100,000 camped in Dingxiang for one night. At dawn the next day, the vanguard officer Buli was ordered to lead 2,000 elite cavalrymen to go south to rescue Liu Wuzhou first, and the large group of people and horses transported food and supplies and moved slowly behind.

Let’s just talk about the vanguard officer Buli. He led 2,000 elite cavalrymen and went all the way south, passed Yanmen Pass, and went straight to Jinyang. Liu Wuzhou, who had been defending Jinyang, was like a long drought meeting a sweet rain, and the gods descended from the sky. He personally went out of the north gate to welcome Buli into the city.

When they arrived at the meeting hall of the palace, the host and the guests sat down, Liu Wuzhou complained: "If the general had come two days later, not to mention Bingzhou, I'm afraid that the entire Hedong would have been captured by Li Shimin."

Bu Li said: "How difficult is this? Who are the capable people under Li Shimin? Let's meet them."

After listening to this, Liu Wuzhou shook his head repeatedly: "General, you don't know that Li Shimin has two generals, one is Qin Qiong and Qin Shubao, and the other is Yin Qiao and Yin Kaishan. The two are brave and good at fighting. They not only killed several of my favorite generals, but also captured my general Yuchi Gong alive."

"Hahaha!" Bu Li laughed: "Don't panic, my king, I will go out and fight in person. Where are the Tang soldiers?"

Liu Wuzhou said: "The scout reported that they are going to Taigu."

"Okay, I will meet the enemy in Taigu and will take the enemy's head and present it to me." Bu Li vowed and issued a military order. The Turkic cavalry rested for a night and went to fight the next day.

At dawn the next day, Buli personally led two thousand elite cavalry out of Jinyang City and headed straight for Taigu. At this time, two vanguard officers of Li Shimin had already led their troops to rush over. The two armies met and lined up. Buli looked from afar and saw that the two people in front of the battle line were Qin Qiong and Yin Qiao, two generals of Qin Wang Li Shimin.

When Qin Qiong and Yin Qiao saw the battle line on the opposite side, they knew that the situation had changed. This was not Liu Wuzhou's anti-Sui rebel army, but the elite cavalry of the Turks. Yin Qiao said: "Liu Wuzhou led the Turks into the pass, let me meet this group of Hu people first!"

Before he finished speaking, Yin Qiao took off his gun and rode his horse, galloping out of the battle line. Buli waved his three-pronged fork, and the two fought in front of the battle line, fighting and struggling, and it was difficult to tell who was better. After fourteen rounds of fighting, Buli saw that Yin Qiao was brave and good at fighting, and there was also Qin Qiong behind him, so he knew that the Tang army was unstoppable.

Bulili made a feint, and the cavalry withdrew, defending Taigu County. The small city of Taigu County was short and could not last long, so Buli sent a messenger to Jinyang for help.

At this time, Chuluo Khan led tens of thousands of cavalry and arrived in Jinyang. Liu Wuzhou was waiting in the meeting hall with Chuluo Khan and Princess Yicheng. The messenger hurried to the meeting hall and said, "General Buli has retreated to Taigu. The Tang army is no less than 200,000. Please send troops to support us as soon as possible."

After listening to the report, Liu Wuzhou said to Chuluo, "Taigu is a small county with low walls. It can't hold out for too long. The Khan needs to rush to support as soon as possible."

When Chuluo Khan heard that there were 200,000 Tang soldiers, he knew that the enemy was outnumbered and the chances of winning were slim. After thinking for a while, Chuluo asked the princess, "I want to lead my troops to Taigu directly. What do you think?"

Princess Yicheng looked at Liu Wuzhou and asked, "If 100,000 Turkic cavalry entered the small city of Taigu, once the Tang soldiers surrounded it on all sides and cut off its water and food, how many days do you think you can hold out?"

"This..." Liu Wuzhou couldn't answer at once.

Chu Luo asked: "In your opinion, the princess should abandon Taigu and defend Jinyang."

The princess said: "The Tang army has 200,000 soldiers, and they are unstoppable. Even if we defend, at most both sides will suffer losses. It is better to abandon."

"Abandon?" Liu Wuzhou asked: "I have laid the foundation here, how can I abandon it just like that?"

Princess Yicheng said: "War is like playing chess. If you take the enemy's chess pieces, you will eat them for nothing. You can't fight for them. It's better to give up early.Give up Jinyang and regroup in the future."

Liu Wuzhou said: "I am unwilling to give up such a big Jinyang."

The princess smiled slightly and stepped forward to persuade: "No matter how big Jinyang is, it is only a hundred miles of land. Our northern grasslands are more than thousands of miles. In my opinion, the king is not the size of the land, but the number of people."

Liu Wuzhou asked: "Does the princess mean to give up Jinyang and move the people away?"

"As long as there are people, the king can still return to Jinyang one day." The princess said.

Sitting aside, Chuluo Khan also nodded frequently: "Instead of both sides losing, it is better to plunder the people and retreat north, leaving an empty city for Li Shimin. "Liu Wuzhou thought about it and saw that Chuluo Khan and Princess Yicheng had no intention of fighting. His men were beaten to pieces by the Tang soldiers. Liu Wuzhou himself was helpless.

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