Zhu Changxiao's version of the Sui Dynasty

A few days later, Yang Hong, the king of Hejian, left Yangzhou and returned to Daxing, the capital, with the captured Lord of Naya Cave.

The canal has long been opened to water. When returning to Beijing, we first take the waterway. The Hejian King's cruise ship enters the canal from the Jianghuai River and goes all the way north. In order to subdue the master of Na Ya Cave, Yang Hong specially took a boat with Na Ya.

After Naya was captured, he was taken to a foreign land far away from home for the first time in his life, and was detained for many days. He felt depressed and had nothing to do.

I thought I would die, but I didn't expect to be escorted to a large boat. I was also released from the rope and took a cruise ship heading north.

Standing on the broad surface of the boat is an old man, over sixty years old, with gray beard and hair, deep and majestic, wearing an apricot-yellow soap python robe and a pair of jeweled boots. He is the majestic King of the River Yang Hong.

A guard brought Na Ya to the deck and said:"King Chitose of Hejian, if I have something to ask you, please answer it honestly, otherwise I will kill you!"

Na Ya was detained for many days, and today he went on the deck of the ship. The atmosphere was different. Before. A table of wine and food has been placed beside Yang Hong, the king of the river. The boat is not sailing on the sea, but on a river. The beautiful scenery on both sides is full, and the breeze is blowing, which is so beautiful.

Yang Hong looked at Na Ya and said,"Master of Na Ya Cave, the lonely king has prepared wine and food. The scenery is unique and the climate is pleasant. You and I might as well have a drink together today.""

"Well......Thank you King of the River."

Na Ya sat on the wooden bench and looked around, looking around. He really wouldn't have known it until he returned to the mainland. Along the way, he saw the rippling river water, the beautiful scenery on both sides of the bank, and the many pavilions and pavilions with the legacy of the Wei and Jin Dynasties. He was both surprised and happy. , it’s hard to express.

Looking at Na Ya’s mesmerized expression, Yang Hong asked:"I wonder how the cave master feels about the mountains, rivers and mountains of Sui Dynasty, the beautiful scenery in good time? This river is Tongji Canal. How does the beautiful scenery on both sides compare with your Gyro Cave?"

"Oh good, oh good, good good"

"Where does the cave master think it is better?"

"I didn't expect that the scenery of Sui Dynasty would be so beautiful, with countless towers, densely populated areas, noisy carriages and horses, and no one living in a cave. Yang

Hong laughed loudly, picked up his chopsticks, and said,"Cave Master, let's try these Huaiyang dishes together.""The owner of Na Ya Cave was not polite, and started eating with Yang Hong out of curiosity.

After seeing the mountains and rivers, eating Huaiyang's famous dishes, novel things came one after another, which made Na Ya admire the Sui civilization extremely, and the fear and fear in his heart The hostility gradually dissipated.

As the canal went all the way north, Na Ya felt a little cold. Seeing that the Han people were all wearing long robes, but he was wearing a coarse cloth skirt and straw shoes. , I feel a little cold. Can you give me Chinese clothes?

Yang Hong said with a smile:"Quickly get a robe and cloth shoes for the cave master, and a pair of trousers.""

Na Ya didn't know how to avoid taboos, and changed into Hanfu in front of everyone. Although it was sloppy, the novelty was beyond words. A guard brought a bronze mirror, and Na Ya looked at it curiously, and he was very happy.

Yang Hong asked:" Are these clothes warm?"

"Warm, warm. Naya smiled from ear to ear and said,"Can you tie your hair in a bun for me?""

Yang Hong said:"It's not difficult at all. Here comes someone to pray for the master of the tooth cave."

Two servants came over on the boat and helped Na Ya comb his hair, then put it into a bun and put on a hairpin. Na Ya suddenly looked like a Central Plains person, reflecting a bit of elegance. Yang Hong, the king of

Hejian, looked at it from the side. Na Ya couldn't help but said happily:"When the cave master lived deep in the mountains and forests, he was rough and fierce, but now he is dressed in Chinese clothes and is more refined, no different from us. Na

Ya also followed the example of the Central Plains people, bowed his hands and bowed to Yang Hongshen, the king of Hejian, and said,"Na Ya pays homage to the king of Hejian, Qian Sui." Yang

Hong laughed loudly, pointed at the tooth and teased:"You, no matter how you change your skin, you are still a Han after all.""The two people are like close friends, laughing and chatting without any scruples. This is it: the same culture and species are inseparable, and the same blood and origin are passed down from generation to generation. The

Yizhou family in mainland China, Yan and Huang are both true blood.

The book is short, along the lines of Tongji The canal went all the way north, and soon arrived at Luoyang, the eastern capital. Everyone followed Hejian King Yang Hong, changed to the land route, changed to carriages and horses, and the group arrived in Luoyang. After passing Luoyang and Tongguan, Hejian King and his party arrived at Daxing City in Xijing. The Sui Dynasty cities we passed through on the boarding boat were each larger than the last one, and Daxing City stood majestically and impressed people. As soon as we entered the city, our eyes were like a kaleidoscope, dizzying and amazed. Daxing City The city wall is tall, the streets are wide, there are many shops on both sides, and the market is prosperous. Whether it is pedestrians passing by or merchants wandering around, there is an endless stream and it is very lively.

Na Ya urged his mount and walked side by side with Yang Hong, the king of the river. Asked:"Chitose, where are you taking me?"

"Entering the palace to meet the emperor"

"What hole?"

"It's not a cave, it's a palace."

Na Ya had never had the concept of a palace in his mind. With curiosity and expectation, he followed the King of Hejian Yang Hong into the palace. The Sui Palace was majestic and resplendent, which shocked Na Ya again. He had never seen anything like this before. The huge palace.

Emperor Yang Guang of Sui Dynasty summoned Na Ya in Chongwen Pavilion. The emperor was dressed in a dragon robe and had a dazzling golden crown. Na Ya, who grew up in the mountains and forests, was very surprised. According to Yang Hong's instructions, Na Ya knelt down and worshiped Emperor Yang of Sui Dynasty. , also shouted long live.

Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty flipped through a few ancient books and asked:"Naya, I heard that you followed the King of Hejian all the way north and gained a lot of knowledge along the way. Based on your opinion, I will regain the lands of Yizhou. Island, what are the odds of winning? Na Ya said:"

His Majesty's Sui Dynasty is boundless and vast in territory. It is stronger than Liuqiu and better than Yizhou. However, the sea is also unfathomable. My Tuwang has said that unless the Sui army lands 30,000 cavalry on the island, it will not be able to defeat them."...Reluctant to submit"

"In this case, the cave master still doesn't believe that the Sui Dynasty can send 30,000 cavalry to Yizhou Island? Na Ya Zuo bowed and said:"

Although His Majesty's Great Sui Dynasty is powerful, conquering the sea is no longer a piece of cake." My parents have lived in Yizhou for many generations, and I have never heard of the story of sending 30,000 troops to Yizhou Island."

Yang Hong said from the side:"That tooth, don't contradict the emperor."

"No problem. Emperor Sui Yang waved his hand and said,"Let him say whatever he wants." I will use the Great Sui Dynasty to convince the Lord of Naya Cave bit by bit."

Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty asked Na Ya to retreat and arranged for him to stay in an apartment in the capital. He treated him very generously and left Yang Hong, the king of Hejian, alone.

The uncle and nephew sent Na Ya away and came to Chongwen Pavilion together. While strolling in the court, Emperor Sui Yang said:"This time the emperor's uncle returns to Beijing, don't rush back. I have something important to discuss with the emperor's uncle.""

"No matter what the emperor orders, the veteran will definitely obey."

Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty said:"This year I started to build the Linshuo and Fenyang Second Palaces, and the Yongji Canal is also being excavated. If these projects are to be completed on time, it is estimated that the imperial court will have a gap in money."

"What does the emperor mean?"

"I plan to open up the Western Region as soon as possible, conduct trade with the countries in the Western Region, and extract taxes from it to subsidize the court's expenses."As he said that, Emperor Sui Yang took out a map from the cabinet of Chongwen Pavilion. The map was unfolded, and it was a partial map from Yumen Pass to the west, all the way to the Western Regions.

Emperor Sui Yang pointed to the map and said:"Uncle, please take a look. Tuyuhun, located across the Western Sea, threatened the countries in the Western Regions and harassed the Hexi Corridor very rampantly. I have ordered Feng Xiaoci to control Dunhuang and Yinshishi to control Zhangye and suppress Tuyuhun."

"What is the emperor's purpose in sending troops to the West China Sea this time?"

"I want to completely wipe out Tuyuhun. Yang

Hong touched his white beard, pondered for a while, and asked:"Tuyuhun dominates the Western Sea, and no country in the western region can resist him. Your Majesty wants to destroy Tuyuhun, which will not be easy.""

"I heard that the Hexi tribe and Tuyuhun have always been at odds with each other and have recently been at war with each other. I decided to take this opportunity to personally conquer the Western Regions. Yang Hong, the king of Hejian, bowed and said:"

Even though there are many soldiers and generals in the Great Sui Pass, there are too many soldiers and horses, and the money, food and baggage are heavy, which becomes a burden. Your Majesty, please streamline your troops and save money.""

"Yeah, that's right. Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty nodded and said:"I invite the emperor's uncle to go with me this time, and mobilize elite troops from various places to meet in the capital.""

Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty accepted the suggestion of King Yang Hong of Hejian. In order to ensure the construction costs of Linshuo Palace, Fenyang Palace and Yongji Canal, he only recruited elite soldiers from all over the country to simplify travel.....

In the morning of the next day, Emperor Yang Guang of the Sui Dynasty conveyed his intention to the Western Expedition to the civil and military officials. Upon hearing this, the officials started whispering among themselves and had private discussions.

Xiao Cong, Duke of Ju, the first assistant of the dynasty, was the first to stand up and say:"I am reporting to your majesty that the geography of the West Sea is dangerous. No king has ever commanded the West Sea in ancient times. I think it is enough to send a general to go there. It is not suitable for the emperor to conquer it himself."

Sui Dynasty Emperor Yang said:"In history, only Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty made his way through the Western Regions. Although there were ancients before him, no one came after him. Now I am following Emperor Wu's lead and going to the Western Regions in person. This is the first time for any emperor in the history to establish friendship with the Western Regions of the Central Plains. I have only Only by going in person can one surpass Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty."

Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty's words were sonorous and powerful. Xu Guogong Yu Wenshu, who was the person who knew the emperor most intimately, also stood up and said:"The emperor has lofty aspirations, talents and strategies, and all the ministers admire him. At this time, The Western Expedition is just in time."

Yu Wenshu belonged to the Guanzhong faction, and Yu Shiji of the Jiangdong faction also flattered him:"The emperor has spent his whole life fighting in the south and north, conquering the east and killing in the west. If he conquers the West Sea himself this time, his merits will be complete and he will be invincible in the world."

Yu Wenshu and Yu Shiji catered to the imperial edict one by one, which greatly pleased Emperor Sui Yang. He immediately sent an order to Duke Xu Guo Yu Wenshu to gather elite soldiers and horses from various places to prepare for the western expedition on a certain date.

After retiring from the court, only Xiao Cong, the Duke of Ju, was full of worries and went directly to the palace instead of returning home. There was only Queen Xiao Jun in the Ning'an Palace. When she saw her uncle arriving, Xiao Jun asked,"Brother, it's rare for me to come to the palace. Please sit down and talk."

Xiao Cong lifted up his robe and sat aside, bowing and saying,"Your Majesty, I have an important matter, I don't know whether I should talk about it or not?"

"But it doesn't matter"

"This morning, the emperor issued a decree to send troops to the west to attack the Tuyuhun tribe in the Western Sea. Does the empress know?"

"A few days ago, the Aijia heard the emperor and the King of Hejian chatting, but they never took it seriously."

"Yes, Wei Chen originally wanted to remonstrate with the emperor today, but Yu Wenshu, Yu Shiji and others were trying to support him and strongly advocated the emperor's western expedition. After thinking about it, Wei Chen felt that this was inappropriate. The Western Sea region is dangerous and desolate. Not only is the journey difficult, but there will also be a fierce battle with Tuyuhun. It would be better for the empress to give some advice."

Queen Xiao nodded and said:"Brother is right. The Ai family must ask the emperor about this matter."

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The mobilized soldiers and horses are rushing to Daxing in Xijing one after another. Everyone in the palace is preparing the baggage for the westward journey. While the palace is busy inside and outside, the lights in the imperial study room of Ning'an Palace have not been extinguished for a long time.

The map of the West Sea presented by the Ministry of War was a piece of land that Emperor Sui Yang had never seen before. No emperor had ever been to the West Sea throughout the ages.

The so-called West Sea is the present-day Qinghai Plateau. On the vast plateau, the terrain was complex. Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty watched with a candle and could not sleep at night.

Queen Xiao Jun came to the imperial study, walked to the map with light steps, and asked softly:"The Western Sea area is dangerous, the emperor really wants to conquer it personally.""

"yes."Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty said:"This Tuyuhun took advantage of the power of the plateau to overlook the east-west artery, plundered the Hexi Corridor, and threatened the countries in the Western Regions. The power is getting bigger and bigger, making it impossible for the Sui Dynasty to trade. Now the Western Regions only know that there is Tuyuhun, but not the Sui Dynasty. How can I tolerate it?"

"I heard that the emperor is going to the West Sea with all the palaces? Emperor

Yang of the Sui Dynasty nodded and said:"This battle is no small matter. Once Tuyuhun is defeated, I will regain the West Sea and shine in history." The royal family members, civil and military officials should take a walk and take a look in person."

Queen Xiao said:"In my opinion, those who are older should not follow the younger ones. I don't know what the dangerous place in the West Sea is like. His majesty’s holy body makes it even more inappropriate to go there.

Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty said:"A poor mountain and poor water can actually support the Tuyuhun tribe for hundreds of years. How can it be considered dangerous? I want to see it myself.""

Empress Xiao sat aside, looked at Emperor Sui Yang affectionately, and asked:"Your Majesty's twelve wishes are about to be fulfilled one by one. This year's expedition to Tuyuhun will be left to capable ministers and brave generals. Your Majesty should take a two-year break.

Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty said:"We won't be able to finish the battle this year.""

"Why did Your Majesty say this?"Queen Xiao asked

"I have already chosen the road. After fighting Tuyuhun, I will switch to Dadou Valley. I will go straight to the Hexi Corridor to see the Western Regions. I will not stop at the West Sea."

"ah? Does your Majesty still want to go to the Western Regions in person?"

"Why can't I go to the territory of Sui Dynasty?"

Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty was full of longing for this Western expedition. He used the map to describe his talents and strategies to Queen Xiao. Queen Xiao knew that this was the ambition of Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty, and a few good words could not dissuade her. This led to:

Five The army crossed the Wanshan Mountains and marched westward into the cold mountains. Their swords and spears were pointed directly at Tuyuhun, and the fortress could not pass through the Huangshui Pass.