Gao Chang City!
Gao Chang City was a famous city in the Western Regions. It was the most prosperous city in the entire Western Regions and the most dazzling pearl on the Silk Road.
Gao Chang City was a place one had to pass through on the Silk Road. Every year, countless barbarian merchants would pass through Gao Chang City to go to the Tang Dynasty. At the same time, a large number of Chang 'an merchants would leave Jade Gate Pass to seek gold in the Western Regions. The annual tax revenue alone was enough to make Gao Chang extremely rich.
With the support of such powerful financial resources, Gao Chang City was continuously expanded and became a famous strong city in the Western Regions. The owner of this strong city was the King of Gao Chang, Ju Wentai.
At this moment, Ju Wentai was not aware of the crisis. He was entertaining distinguished guests from the Western Turks in the magnificent Gao Chang Palace.
In the Gao Chang Palace, the sound of musical instruments was endless. Barbarian women were spinning at high speed to perform the most popular dance in the Western Regions. The seductive dance attracted waves of cheers from time to time, making the banquet livelier and more erotic.
"General Helu! I spent a lot of money to buy this famous Chang 'an wine, Xie Qianchou. This is the best wine in the Tang Dynasty and the first generation of old wine. Not to mention the Western Regions, it is the best wine in the Tang Dynasty. " The King of Gao Chang raised his glass and toasted a majestic Turk man. This man was the famous Western Turks general, Ashina Khoru.
"Xie Qianchou? And the first generation of Xie Qianchou? "
Ashina Khoru's eyes lit up and he greedily drank it in one gulp. It should be known that Xie Qianchou was the world's first high quality liquor. With Mo Jiazi's vigorous advertising, not only was it famous in the Tang Dynasty, but it also spread throughout the Western Regions and was deeply loved by all the tribes in the Northwest. A bottle of the latest Xie Qianchou was worth a good horse, and the first generation of Xie Qianchou was even rarer. Its value was multiplied a hundred times. This time, the King of Gao Chang had put in a lot of money.
"Good wine!"
Ashina Khoru drank the wine and immediately felt the fragrance of the wine overflow in his mouth. At the same time, a burning sensation entered his throat. In this cold winter, it could be said to be extremely carefree. He couldn't help but shout.
When King Gao Chang saw Ashina Khoru's performance, he couldn't help but nod in satisfaction. Now that Gao Chang had offended the Tang dynasty, he could only fight against the Tang dynasty by joining forces with the Western Turks. Ashina Khoru was a staunch hawk among the Western Turks. Usually, he would vigorously promote the prosperity of the Tang dynasty and restore the former glory of the Turks. Therefore, he was the target that Gao Chang tried his best to rope in.
After three rounds of drinking, Ashina Khoru was already a little tipsy. Before this, many people claimed that they wouldn't get drunk after a thousand cups. However, since the appearance of Xie Qianchou, no one dared to say such arrogant words. After a few cups of Xie Qianchou, those with low alcohol tolerance had already collapsed.
"Does Your Majesty know that there has been news from Chang 'an that the Tangs are very likely to send troops to the Tang dynasty? In He Lu's opinion, Your Majesty should prepare early!" Ashina Khoru's eyes were hazy with drunkenness, but his mind was clear.
When King Gao Chang heard this, he couldn't help but laugh loudly and said, "General He Lu, you worry too much. I once went to Chang 'an personally. The cities along the way were extremely desolate, but they were far inferior to the Sui dynasty."
Ashina Khoru couldn't help but frown and said, "Your Majesty, you may not know, but the Tang dynasty is no longer what it used to be. It is said that the Tang dynasty has produced a person called Mo Jiazi. The Xie Qianchou that I mentioned came from this person. His skills are extraordinary. With this person's help, the Tang dynasty's national strength is flourishing day by day. It is no longer the same as the Sui dynasty."
As a general of the Western Turks, Ashina Khoru paid the most attention to the Tang dynasty and knew more about it.
Ju Wentai said disapprovingly, "So what? Suppose the Tang dynasty sends troops to attack Gao Chang today. If they send too many troops, they won't be able to supply us with provisions. If they send less than 30,000 troops, Gao Chang has 50,000 mighty soldiers, which will certainly be able to contend with the Tang Army. Not to mention that the journey of 2,000 li of the Gobi Desert is difficult and dangerous. The Tang Army has come from afar, their men and horses are tired. But Gao Chang only needs to rest and wait for the exhausted, and he will certainly be able to defeat the Tang dynasty and return. There is nothing to worry about at all. Let's drink, drink! "
Ju Wentai was very proud. He raised his wine cup and drained it in one gulp.
Ashina Khoru frowned and said, "Your Majesty, you can't underestimate the Tang dynasty. Now the Tang dynasty is no longer what it used to be. First defeat Xieli, then kill Fu Yun. Gao Chang had better be cautious."
It had to be said that international status was won through fighting. The Tang dynasty successively broke through the Eastern Turks and Tuyuhun, which had already made the surrounding countries extremely vigilant.
Ju Wentai said disapprovingly, "Gao Chang and Chang 'an are 7,000 li apart, and there is also the 2,000 li of the Gobi Desert, which is a natural barrier. There is not a single strand of water plant in the 2,000 li of the Gobi Desert. In the winter, the cold wind is whistling, and in the summer, the hot wind is burning. Under the endless yellow sand, who knows how many pedestrians have been buried. To say the least, even if the Tang dynasty sends troops across the Gobi Desert and station their troops under Gao Chang, without food and fodder supplies, they will certainly run out of food in 20 days. Without food and fodder supplies, the Tang Army will still be under my control in the end. General Helu, you worry too much. "
Ashina Khoru nodded slightly, agreeing with Ju Wentai's point of view. Now he also hoped that the Tang dynasty would send troops. Once the Tang dynasty sent troops across the 2,000 li of the Gobi Desert, their troops and horses would certainly be trapped. At that time, Gao Chang and the Western Turks would join forces to defeat the Tang dynasty. Plus, with the 2,000 li of the Gobi Desert as an obstacle, the Tang Army would certainly not be able to return. As long as he could defeat the Tang Army, he would certainly become the hero of the Turks, and even unify the Turks would not be impossible.
"But still, thank you for your reminder, General Helu. If the Tang Army sends troops, General Helu, please take care of them!" Ju Wentai waved his hand, and immediately a group of barbarian women brought a large number of gold, silver, and jewelry. Among them, the most eye-catching was a huge diamond, which emitted a dazzling light under the light.
A trace of greed flashed in Ashina Khoru's eyes. The Gao Chang Country was indeed rich. He tried his best to be close to Gao Chang precisely because he coveted his wealth. This time, even if Gao Chang defeated the Tang dynasty, he would also completely lean towards the Western Turks. At that time, Gao Chang's wealth would be at the mercy of the Western Turks.
After the banquet, Ashina Khoru left with a large number of wealth in satisfaction, while Gao Chang's Crown Prince, Qu Zhisheng, came to his father's side with a worried face.
"The Tang dynasty is now at the height of its power. Why is Father so unwise to offend the Tang dynasty?" Qu Zhisheng frowned. For a long time, Gao Chang had been neutral between the Tang dynasty and the Turks. But in recent years, the relationship between Gao Chang and the Tang dynasty had been getting worse and worse.
Ju Wentai stood up. Although his body was shaking, there was no trace of drunkenness in his eyes. He sighed and said, "Do you think Father is willing to offend the Tang dynasty?"
"Then Father, why …" Qu Zhisheng frowned and said.
Ju Wentai coldly snorted and said, "Do you think Father is really old and foolish? But Gao Chang is facing a life and death situation. If you don't take action, Gao Chang will become the meat in the mouth of the Tang dynasty."
"Ah!" Qu Zhisheng was shocked and looked at his father in disbelief.
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