Chapter 468: Blocking Tubo and the situation in the Western Regions(2/2)
One-third of Tubo's war horses are from the Yangtong tribe. And the tribesmen are even more capable in fighting. The Yangtong tribe's cavalry was once the main force of the Tubo army.
However, the territory of the Yangtong tribe is mostly a cold and barren land. The reason why it is able to compete with the Tubo royal court today is entirely because of the support of the Yun Kingdom.
If one day they really fall out with Tubo, abandoning Nie Qi is very likely to directly cut off the tea-horse trade.
Once the Yangtong tribe loses the support of Yun State, they may not even be able to get the food, grass and weapons to maintain the army, and they will naturally be defeated!
Therefore, in order to continue to contain Nie Qi's energy and strength, Xiao Cheng had to rely on the power of the countries in the Western Regions to continue to support the Yangtong tribe so that he could continue to confront the Tubo royal court.
The reason why Xiao Cheng changed his previous neglect of the Western Regions was because of this reason!
"What about here?"
Xiao Cheng pointed to the countries in the southern part of the Western Region that bordered the Yangtong tribe, and continued to ask Yuchi Sheng:
"Who is under the control of the countries in the southern part of the Western Region?"
When Yuchi Sheng heard this, he quickly said:
"The southern edge of the Tarim Desert, starting from the Shache Kingdom here, and heading eastward to the thirteen small kingdoms of Xiye, Ronglu, Jingjue, Xiaowan, and Qiemo, are all under the control of my mother country, Khotan!
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Xiao Cheng's gaze followed Yuchi Sheng's hand as it moved over the map, and his eyes couldn't help but light up slightly.
Isn’t this a coincidence? The Yuchi Sheng in front of me is the prince of Khotan!
Xiao Cheng turned to look at Yuchi Sheng, his eyes burning as he said:
"I want to manage the Western Region and set up a governor's office to coordinate the conflicts and disputes among the countries in the Western Region, stop the killings, and safeguard the Western Region. What do you think?"
When Yuchi Sheng heard this, he nodded and said without saying a word:
"Conquests have been going on in the Western Region for hundreds of years, and the killings are too heavy. If I, Dayun, go to maintain local order, it will be a good thing for the people of all countries..."
Having said this, Yuchi Sheng hesitated and said:
"It's just that Your Majesty, I, the Great Cloud Whip, are beyond our reach. I'm afraid I may not be able to convince all the countries."
Xiao Cheng waved it off indifferently (this chapter is not finished yet!)
Chapter 9 Adding obstacles to Tubo and the situation in the Western Regions
Hand, Tao:
"It's just my idea, I'm not in a hurry now..."
"But I remember that you were born as a prince of Khotan, so I want you to help me Dayun gain a foothold in the Western Regions!"
When Yuchi Sheng heard this, he quickly bowed and said:
"I am willing..."
Having said this, Yuchi Sheng thought again in his mind, if His Majesty sends himself back to the Western Regions now...
How could Yuchi Sheng, who had become accustomed to the prosperity of the Central Plains, be willing to return to the Western Regions?
For Yuchi Sheng, even being a minor official in Zhongqing City would be much more comfortable than returning to the Western Regions and becoming the King of Khotan!
Thinking of this, Yuchi Sheng quickly added:
"Your Majesty, the current ruler of the Kingdom of Khotan is my younger brother Yuchi Yao. I will write a copy of this book and ask him to fully assist me, Dayun, to establish a foothold in the Western Regions!"
Seeing Yuchi Sheng's expression of fear of returning to the Western Regions, Xiao Cheng couldn't help but feel happy and said with a smile:
"I still want to invite you to go to the Western Regions. Otherwise, some things cannot be explained clearly and there will always be some barriers. But I also know your intentions. When the errand is done, you can return to the capital immediately! As long as it is done, I will reward you.
How is your title?"
When Yuchi Sheng heard this, he quickly bowed and said:
"I shall accept your Majesty's orders. Just being able to serve His Majesty is a great honor for me. Any reward or title is not important to me at all!"
After all, Yuchi Sheng gave up the throne of Khotan and came to the Yun Kingdom, so although these words seemed like flattery, Xiao Cheng felt that there was some truth in them, and he couldn't help laughing...
Chapter completed!