Chapter 274 Ultimatum
As Xu Yi expected, these so-called families that had been entrenched in Anxi for countless years really did not have the ability to influence the Tubo or the Dashi court, which means that they had some influence on the tribes or local forces bordering Anxi.
This is also the main reason why they have been able to call the wind and rain in Anxi for so many years.
In addition, these small countries in the Western Regions were originally seeking to survive in the cracks between the Central Plains dynasty, Persia or the Great Food dynasty, as well as the Turks, Turks, and other forces. Although they nominally belonged to Dasheng for more than a hundred years, they did not have considerable autonomy like the prefectures and counties in the Central Plains.
This autonomy is controlled by such forces, which has led to them still getting along among the major surrounding powers.
Xu Yi actually understood them very well and even deeply agreed with their approach. If Xu Yi was in their role, he might have been the same choice.
However, they should never be sure. They should not lose their basic judgment on matters because of great benefits. They should not be too greedy and should not forget who is Anxi's person.
"Tubo only gathered three thousand soldiers?"
Xu Yi looked at the scouts on the desk in front of him and was a little disdainful. What is this? He really felt ashamed of his view of them so carefully, and in the end he was just a little bit of troops.
"Lord, there are nearly 10,000 troops in Persia. Although there are auxiliary food transporters, they should not be underestimated."
The warable soldiers on our side were only tens of thousands of times, and this was the only one that left behind Anxi Army. In terms of the Shen Ce Army alone, the warable forces were only six or seven thousand. When the lord left Chang'an, he brought more than two thousand craftsmen and family members.
At present, this is to face the two sides of Tubo and Dashi, whether they are fighting on two fronts, or two fronts that are thousands of miles away.
The four towns of Anxi, including the cities under the four towns of Anxi, that is, the various governors' offices, need to leave a certain number of guards... This battle is not easy to fight.
Xu Yi turned his head to look at the map of the four towns in Anxi...
"Report to the lord, Kuchabai asked for his acceptance."
Bai Cheng is the so-called king of Kucha, which is the chief official who nominally governs Kucha City.
This is true in the Western Regions of Dasheng. Whether it is Gaochang, Shule, Kucha or Yutian, after Dasheng completed the so-called national destruction battle, their royal family remained and the dynasty system was still retained.
However, the real power is like being held by the Grand Governor's Office of the imperial court, which has caused the chaos today and even the future, which is also the reason for the continuous wars in the Western Regions over the years.
Because of the original existence of the royal family, some forces have been attached to it, and even the foundation for these areas to get along with each other.
Although Xu Yi was very disdainful of the court's policies, he did not think about changing anything, mainly because he seemed to have no ability.
However, this Kucha king seems to have always been in a grand manner, and even during banquets, he also has the act of reconciling and changing topics.
At this time, the King of Kucha visited...
Xu Yi welcomed Bai Cheng in and received him with great politeness and a little respect.
"Grandmaster, they... They are already going to move troops!"
Before he could sit down, the King of Kucha was already anxious to speak first, and still looked frightened.
"Who has launched a military force?"
"The Grand Governor, the little king of the country, frankly told the Grand Governor that in fact, the families of the four towns of Anxi have been in exchanges between Dasheng, Tubo, Uighurs and even Dashi, and have never stopped many times."
"Xiao Wang also reported to the court for this matter. For business strategies, the court almost acquiesced to such exchanges."
"It has been like this all these years. The Governor's Office is responsible for defense and has handed over all the idle affairs of the four towns to the aristocratic families for many years, and they have been so peaceful......"
Xu Yi could hear that Bai Cheng seemed to be a little distorted, so he didn't let him continue: "Do you want me to follow the rules you set?"
"Xiao Wang doesn't dare, it's just... but, as far as Xiao Wang knows, Tubo has sent 5,000 troops, and 20,000 troops from the big food. It is marching towards our border, and a war is about to break out."
"Xiao Wang did not ask the Grand Governor to do anything. Xiao Wang came here to visit. First, he informed the Grand Governor of some situations. In addition, Xiao Wang's troops are not large, so it is still possible to draw a team of 10,000 people to support the Grand Governor."
After Bai Cheng finished speaking, Xu Yi didn't know how to make the right decision for a while.
Knowing that the King of Kucha has a certain sense of belonging to Dasheng, he did not expect that when facing the situation of fighting on both sides, the King of Kucha actually wanted to send troops to reinforce him...
"Don't you know that my Anxi Army only has tens of thousands of combat power?"
"Xiao Wang knows that it is precisely because of knowing that Xiao Wang wants to support the Grand Commander."
Xu Yi had nothing to say, and some of the things he prepared seemed to not be used for the King of Kucha.
Xu Yizheng was considering whether to give the King of Kucha some reassurance. There was another report outside that it was the surname Ju, or King Gaochang, who also came to ask for a meeting.
The King of Kucha suddenly felt a little at a loss and looked restless.
"Go to the side room and wait a moment, and let General Li entertain you. This governor welcomes King Gaochang."
Xu Yi was thinking too much at this time. Xu Yi had already considered that these so-called aristocratic families in the four towns of Anxi were absolutely impossible to be united.
I originally planned to wait until I finished the battle and completely illuminate my muscles, and then I would do something to attack, divide and win over the tricks. Unexpectedly, the King of Kucha came first, and the King of Gaochang came too.
"The little king of the country pays homage to the great commander-in-chief."
Xu Yi was still thinking about these forces, and he had never changed his mind for a while, so King Gaochang spoke first.
Xu Yi felt a little rude and was busy returning gifts to King Gaochang, and was very polite. Yes, everyone came to surrender, so he naturally couldn't push him out.
To be honest, Cheng Qianli walked quickly and explained nothing. Xu Yi was blinded by his eyes and didn't know anything about these forces.
At this time, the Anxi Army was really isolated.
"What's wrong with King Gaochang?"
"Grandmaster, someone asked Xiao Wang to ask the Grandmaster if the Grandmaster could let the Grandmaster's subordinates meet them?"
It's not here to support it, it's here to be an ultimatum. Xu Yi couldn't help but feel a little silenced. He was too, he was quite self-indulgent.
After hearing this, Xu Yi instantly regained his aura as a great governor... The wording he had originally prepared was finally used.
"Come on, they are all in the military camp, and they are welcome to see each other at any time. Do you know what is going on? I wonder if this governor can know?"
"Grandmaster, Xiao Wang also helped to spread a message. I heard that it was the subordinates of the Grandmaster who defrauded them of some money and food. He wanted to ask the Grandmaster to give the Grandmaster a gift so that the subordinates of the Grandmaster could return the money and food, otherwise......"
Xu Yi squinted his eyes and looked at the King of Gaochang... Do you really think he is a king?
"What else? I want to know, let me tell you."
Chapter completed!