Han Shizu

Chapter 1085 The Uighur Messenger

The horse bandits retreated, taking away the crisis of death, and leaving a mess. In the car formation, the corpses fell one by one. The scene was shocking. Perhaps it was because the weather was too cold, the splashed blood seemed to have solidified, deep And depressed.

Of the nearly 300-member mission, less than half survived. Besides the guards, the servants and entourage suffered even more casualties.Killing and death seemed to be commonplace, and they didn't show much joy in the rest of their lives.Those who are alive, pack up spontaneously, while still maintaining their vigilance.

Amidst the groans of the seriously injured, the old man who had been in command before could not help but breathe a sigh of relief, and looked around. Although he suffered heavy casualties and huge losses, at least his life was saved.

"My lord, are you alright?" A blood-stained entourage came up, helped the old man who was a little stiff, and asked with concern.

"The old man is fine, let's see the guards, count the casualties, and treat the wounded as much as possible!" The old man ordered, and asked, "How is the situation of the Uighurs?"

"The casualties are not small!" He replied, pointing to the Han cavalry approaching to the east, and said, "Fortunately, there are big Han reinforcements, otherwise we will die here!"

Speaking of this, the old man turned his eyes to the east again, and sighed: "Yes! We found the Uyghur envoy, and the Han cavalry came, we should go and thank you!"

"Yes!"

This old man is not tall, but he has a calm demeanor. His name is Cao Yuangong. He is the elder brother of Cao Yuanzhong, the Jiedu envoy of Guiyi Army. , Sha contacted the court to pay tribute to the person with the highest status.Of course, it was also the first time such a big accident happened.

Soon, he found the accompanying Xizhou Uighur envoy Pu Le.This is a burly Uighur man, handsome in appearance. When facing the attack of the horse bandits, he behaved very bravely. He led the accompanying Uighur warriors and fought desperately. He was also injured. The arrow is in the thigh, and the arrow is in the buttocks, which is more embarrassing.

But when he was found, he told the Han cavalry who was going to thank him for his help. The envoy Pu Le showed great enthusiasm, regardless of the injuries on his body, and after a simple treatment, he found Cao Yuangong.

Pu Le came to the east this time, naturally with an important mission, and asked for help on the order of Uighur Khan Uguzhi of Xizhou.It has been more than a year since Yelu Xiezhen led the army to march west last year. During this year, the situation in the Western Regions has naturally turned upside down. Under the powerful attack power of the Liao army, the Gaochang Uighurs are naturally the losers Lost land, it is time to pray to the east for help, which shows the critical situation.

Of course, the Xizhou Uighurs themselves probably knew that it was obviously unrealistic for the Han army to cross two thousand miles to the Western Regions to rescue them who were not close to each other. Therefore, Pu Le's original goal was to ask the Guiyi Army for help.After all, compared to the big man who was thousands of miles away, the Guiyi Army was close at hand, which was much more convenient, and the two parties were still related by marriage.

It has to be mentioned that the Guiyi army occupying Gua and Sha was gradually declining after entering the tenth century. After all, to survive in the cracks of their own forces, they have always been cautious and cautious.

Therefore, when the cavalry of the Liao army brazenly invaded the Uighurs in Gaochang, the Guiyi army was also frightened. They stockpiled food and stockpiled weapons, repaired the city defenses, and gathered troops to prepare for war, fearing that it would affect themselves.Therefore, when Pu Le, the Uighur Khan's emissary, found the Guiyi Army to save Cao Yuanzhong, he received enough courtesy, but he sent troops. With all due respect, the Guiyi Army was not enough to protect itself, so how dare it go against the Liao army.

However, I also understand the reason why the lips are dead and the teeth are cold. If the Xizhou Uighurs are really wiped out, it will not take much effort for the Liao army to turn around and deal with a Guiyi army.As for the big Han, the Han army separated by the Uighur forces in Ganzhou could not give them much strong support. For half a century, the Guiyi army relied on themselves to gain a foothold in melon and sand, and they could only count on themselves at critical moments.

Although he had many concerns, he still expressed his concern for the Xizhou Uighur's request for help.After thinking about it for a while, Cao Yuanzhong told Pu Le that the Guiyi Army was weak, even if it sent three or two thousand soldiers, it would be of no avail.On the other hand, the Ganzhou Uyghurs in the east have hundreds of thousands of households. They all come from the same source and can ask for help.He is preparing to send envoys to the Central Plains again. If he goes with him, he can be escorted all the way to Ganzhou.

Pu Le thought about it, and it made sense. It was a helpless way to ask the Guiyi army for help. He hoped that the Cao family could make some noise from the rear to contain the Liao army.In contrast, Ganzhou Uighurs have a larger population and stronger troops. If troops can be sent to rescue, it can play the same role and the effect will be better.

The presents from Donglai were all bought by Cao's servants.However, the result was of course disappointing. After arriving at Khanzhang Zendan, he expressed his intention to come to Jing Qiong, the Uighur Khan of Ganzhou who had only succeeded to the throne for a few years. Jing Qiong also received Pu Le with a pleasant face. In the Western Regions, the lobbying failed in the end.

In fact, Ganzhou Uighur Khan Jing Qiong was also helpless, because his life was not easy, with internal conflicts and external pressure, and all the pressure came from the big men in the east.Geopolitics is like this. With the rise of a powerful neighbor like a big man, all surrounding forces will naturally feel threatened.

Especially the Ganzhou Uyghurs, who are also considered to be the dominant ones in the Hexi Corridor, their sense of crisis is increasing day by day. After all, with their power, it is an exaggeration to say that they only need to move a finger to destroy them .

In addition, in the past ten years or so, the big man has never stopped advancing westward. Although he has not advanced like a storm, it is still suffocating.

Within the Uighurs in Ganzhou, some voices of resisting the Han and protecting the country began to rise.Under such circumstances, Pu Le begged to come over. How could the Uighurs in Ganzhou have the intention to send troops westward to swim in the muddy waters of the Western Regions and offend the Khitans?

The Uighur Khan Jing Qiong's inner portrayal is that in today's world, only the Khitans can barely wrestle with the big man. If the Khitans are offended, wouldn't they cut off their own way out?
The request for aid to Ganzhou failed, and the envoy Pu Le was naturally disappointed, even a little desperate.His mood at that time was as cold as the winter in Hexi, and he had no other choice. He had already walked to Ganzhou, Zendan, and simply followed Cao Yuangong to Kaifeng. Perhaps the great, tolerant and benevolent Emperor of Han would miss him all the way Hard work, show compassion and send troops to rescue?
Even if Cao Yuangong reminded him, it didn't take long for the big man and the Khitan people to make peace.However, Pu Le still decided to go east, even if it was relatively vague. Of course, this person knew that at this time, the future of returning to the west might be uncertain, so it was better to go to Kaifeng to try his luck.

Pu Le’s road to seek help was not easy. Since the beginning of summer, he had secretly headed eastward, and there were only a few roads in and out of the Western Regions. Time has also been strangled by the Khitan army.

Therefore, in order to avoid the blockade of the Khitans along the way, it took a lot of time and was almost captured.There were more than 100 people when they set off, but only 23 people were left when they arrived in Guazhou.Right now, after an attack, more than a dozen people were killed or injured.

On Hanqi's side, the leader's status is not low, but he is the commander of the capital of Hexi and Wang Yansheng, Marquis of Pingxi.When the news of the call for help reached Guzang through the fortress, Wang Yansheng was in the barracks. When he heard the news, Wang Yansheng, who was feeling bored, suddenly became interested, ordered five hundred Han horses, and headed west.

"Cao Yuangong, governor of Guazhou, has met the general, but I don't know the general's name. Thank you for your life!" When he saw the mighty Wang Yansheng, Cao Yuangong suppressed some doubts in his heart, and bowed.

"This is the general of Hexi, the Marquis of Pingxi!" Wang Yansheng did not reply, but a soldier beside him said loudly.

After saying this, Cao Yuangong's expression immediately became more respectful.

"You are the envoy of the Guiyi Army, and the official language is quite good. Why did you choose such a season to come to the east?" Condescending, Wang Yansheng looked a little arrogant and asked him, looking at him.

"Under the order of Lord Xiping, I have important matters to enter the court and have an audience with the emperor!" Cao Yuangong replied.

"Who are you?" Wang Yansheng cast his eyes on Pu Le again, and he had already noticed the specialness of this person.

Hearing this, Pu Le hurriedly spoke his half-baked Chinese, and replied, "I am the envoy of the Uighurs. I was ordered by the Khan of Xizhou to come to the east to meet the emperor of the Han Dynasty and make friends with him through communication."

Wang Yansheng struggled to hear it, but he finally understood it. Knowing its meaning, he couldn't help saying in a teasing tone: "Xizhou Uighurs? You Khan are not busy defending against the Khitans, and you still have the mind to send envoys to communicate?"

Hearing this, Pu Le felt awkward for a moment.

(End of this chapter)