Chapter 1082

Ju Wentai got up and said: "In those days, I went to Chang'an City for my father not to submit to Khan, but to silk. Sure enough, the emperors of China were the same. The Tang emperor and the Sui Yang emperor both valued their false names. My king made a small plan, and Gaochang became the only channel of the silk Road, which made Gaochang increasingly rich and powerful. From a small city-state to today's country, there are 22 cities 。”

Thinking of his vision in those years, Ju Wentai couldn't help feeling proud. Just like this, gaochangcai changed from a small country in the western regions to the No. 1 power in the western regions, and gaochangcheng became the No. 1 city in the western regions.

"Since Gaochang is prosperous because of the silk of the Tang Dynasty, why offend the Tang Dynasty?" Qu Zhisheng wondered. Since the Tang Dynasty is the gold owner of Gaochang, why does Gaochang offend its own gold owner? Isn't it cutting off the road of wealth?

Ju Wentai said reluctantly, "if this continues, my father naturally doesn't want to offend the Tang Dynasty, and now Gaochang is about to lose silk. If Gaochang doesn't act again, he will only be beaten back to his original shape and return to a small city-state in the western regions."

"If you lose silk, in the eyes of your ministers, the silk in Gaochang will increase instead of decrease!" asked Qu Zhisheng. With his knowledge, especially in recent years, the silk circulating in Gaochang has increased significantly.

Ju Wentai roared: "silk, what does Gaochang want silk for? You can't eat it and don't keep warm. Gaochang wants gold and silver. Datang defeated Tuyuhun and the silk road can go to Khotan. Yanqi was even more jealous of Gaochang. Because of the profit of silk, Gaochang secretly wrote a letter to avoid Gaochang and open another silk road. How can Gaochang allow it?"

Qu Zhisheng suddenly realized why his father insisted on attacking Yanqi regardless of the agreements of the cities in the western regions.

"Even if it's just like this, being a father would bear it. However, the Tang emperor sent envoys to all countries in the western regions to establish the so-called Tang silk system, fix the price of silk, and divide the interests of the Silk Road equally among countries. Countless Tang merchants poured into the Western Regions and openly carried a large number of silk westward without paying taxes. Now the silk handled in Gaochang has soared ten times, while the price on silk has increased ten times The profits have been less than 10% of the previous profits, but now all the benefits originally belonging to Gaochang have been taken by the Tang Dynasty. You say how Gaochang should deal with itself, can't it be slaughtered by the Tang Dynasty? "Ju Wentai roared.

Ju Wentai thought he had been unfairly treated in the silk system of the Tang Dynasty, but he didn't realize that these silks were originally produced in the Tang Dynasty. Without the Tang Dynasty, he couldn't even get a share. Gaochang had monopolized the interests of the Silk Road for a long time, so he thought it was his own right. Yanqi took a share and attacked. When the master of the silk came, Gaochang was like a place to protect food Like a dog, he barks madly at his master.

"Therefore, the father emperor ordered to intercept the Tang envoys and Tang merchants in order to re-establish the silk system." Qu Zhisheng suddenly realized.

Ju Wentai said coldly, "yes, Gaochang wants to take back his own interests. If the Tang emperor doesn't want to, Gaochang will intercept the envoys of various countries to the west, block the merchants of the Tang Dynasty to the East, and won't let a silk flow to the western regions. At that time, we will see whether the Tang Dynasty will succumb."

Qu Zhisheng then understood Gaochang's situation and his father's plan, and his father's good intentions. However, he had another layer of worry in his heart.

"But if Datang really sends troops!" Qu Zhisheng said anxiously.

Everyone knows that Gaochang and Datang are not at the same level. Even such powerful east Turks and Tuyuhun were defeated by the iron cavalry of the Tang army, let alone Gaochang.

Ju Wentai disagreed: "Do you think all the wealth that Gaochang obtained on the silk road was used to enjoy? Most of it was used to build Gaochang city and the other 21 cities. Even if the Tang Dynasty sent troops, Gaochang only had to defend the strong city, which would certainly make it difficult for the Tang army to move. Not to mention, the king had long promised Yugu Sheh and ashnahelu that as long as the West Turks helped Gaochang defeat the Tang Dynasty, Gaochang would join the West Turks Enjoy the benefits of the silk road. "

Ju Wentai revealed all his abacus, and Qu Zhisheng was a little relieved.

"Report to the king, there is a secret report that the Tang Dynasty has appointed Hou Junji as a general and sent 100000 troops to Gaochang." a Gaochang soldier hurried to report.

"100000 troops!" Ju Wentai couldn't help but shake his body. According to his estimation, Gaochang's ability to resist 30000 Tang troops is already the limit. This time, the Tang Dynasty sent 100000 troops at once. I'm afraid Gaochang can't stop it.

"Where has Tang Jun been?" Qu Zhisheng hurriedly asked.

"According to the herdsmen, the Tang army has crossed the Gobi for two thousand miles, reached Qikou, and soon reached Gaochang city." the soldier said bitterly.

"You can reach Gaochang in a few days!" Ju Wentai immediately felt the sky dizzy, fell to the ground and lost consciousness.

"Father! Father!" Qu Zhisheng shouted. Soon a doctor came to treat him. After a long time, Ju Wentai woke up slowly and turned around.

"Come on, go and ask general Helu!" after Ju Wentai woke up, the first thing he did was to ask the West Turks for help. Now only the West Turks can resist the Tang Dynasty and save Gaochang.

Qu Zhisheng did not move. He smiled bitterly and said, "go back to your father. Just when your father fainted, general Helu sent a letter saying that he will go back to the Turks now, gather troops and horses, and let Gaochang stick to the city. He must wait until the Turkic reinforcements arrive."

Ju Wentai was relieved. With the promise of West Turks, he was a little confident.

"Father, I'm afraid it will take a long time for the Turkic cavalry to arrive. At present, Gaochang's most important thing is to resist the Tang army!" Prince Qu Zhisheng said anxiously. If Gaochang can't resist the Tang Dynasty at all, how can we solve the problem

"All the cities are solid walls and clear fields. There are 100000 soldiers and horses in the Tang Dynasty. They must not bring much food and grass. As long as the food and grass of the Tang army are exhausted, it will be the end of the Tang army!" Ju Wentai got up and ordered regardless of his weakness.

"Yes! My father is wise! In this way, Tang Jun will surely retreat in spite of difficulties." Qu Zhisheng nodded.

Ju Wentai shook his head and said, "you can't completely annoy the Tang army. You immediately send envoys to the Tang army and say that Gaochang is willing to make peace with the Tang Dynasty. Gaochang is willing to accept the Tang silk system and ask the two countries to call off troops for peace."

"But we will certainly offend the Turks?" Qu Zhisheng hesitated.

Ju Wentai said reluctantly, "the Tang army is already at the foot of the city. We can't take care of so much. At present, we'd better pass Gaochang first."

"Yes, father!" Qu Zhisheng nodded.

With Ju Wentai's order, the whole Gaochang took action immediately. All herdsmen drove cattle and sheep into the city. There was no one in the sky.