Chapter 4: The Social Rat (Part 2)

After all, it has been operating in this area for nearly a hundred years, and Tianfang has a certain foundation among the people. Although the powerful ministers of the Jiandaluo Kingdom categorically announced that they would change their minds, many Heavenly Sect disciples still had a big appetite. Finding that there were signs of assembly in the city, he immediately spread the news to the Eastern Expeditionary Jihadist Army two hundred miles away overnight.

When the commander of the Great Food Army, Ai Kailamu, heard the news, his soul was scattered. Not daring to fight with **, in the name of protecting the cultists, he quickly withdrew the remnants of his army into the city of Gaburo. At the same time, the city was requisitioned and strong, and the only official road leading from Tancha Shiluo City to the city was blocked with rocks and huge trees.

The official road near Gaburo was built when the Tang Dynasty Zhongzong set up the three governorships of Shufeng, Tiaozhi and Xiuxian in this place, which was originally simple because of the limitations of terrain and manpower. After the Heavenly Fang Sect took advantage of the civil strife in the Tang Dynasty to obtain this place, it only used it, regardless of the construction. Over the decades, the official road has long been ruined by it. If Ai Kailamu deliberately destroyed it again, he would be completely paralyzed immediately. Not only could the brigade of people and horses not pass through, but even the shepherds who went out to herd sheep lost hope of returning home.

There is a way that it is easier to destroy than to build. The Anxi army did not expect that the big cannibal would be so shameless, blocked outside the Black Stone Pass, and could not enter an inch for several days. In desperation, Feng Changqing had no choice but to give up the idea of reopening the road, and led the army to turn north, preparing to return to the north of Gabro from the small Bolu country, and once again force the Heavenly Army to fight a decisive battle.

Hearing the ** retreat north, Ai Kailamu, who had not slept peacefully for several days, finally breathed a sigh of relief. Sent someone to summon all the generals who survived the last battle to the governor's palace, and discussed with everyone with a bit of sadness: "We have prepared too hastily for this expedition. And Allah refuses to give any help because of the constant infighting among us believers. I have done everything I can to preserve the believers and the territory of Allah. If ** comes back from the north again, as the commander of the army, I can only prove my loyalty with blood. But you don't have to wait for death with me. If you can find a way to transfer back to the West safely, let's figure it out for yourself now. I guess there's still a month to spare, so hurry up and leave before the ** arrives. Just don't let the soldiers know, you don't have to stay with me anymore! ”

Although the generals were very dissatisfied with Aikailam because of the previous defeat. At this moment, I heard his heartfelt words, and I was moved to tears one by one. After sobbing for a while, they all spoke up and persuaded: "Don't be discouraged, adults. Don't we still have more than 50,000 soldiers in our hands? The weather is about to cool down. When he came back here from a young boy, he had to walk for at least a month. The city of Gablo is still quite strong, and as long as we hold on to the city for a month and a half, it will be delayed until the end of autumn. At that time, we didn't need to do it, just because the wind blew down from the nearby snowy mountains, we could freeze the ** camped in the wild into ice lumps! ”

"Yes, we were too full of words when we first came, and now we are looking for an excuse to run back, even if we escape with the strength of our family, it is estimated that it will be difficult to raise our heads again in this life, it is better to stay in the city and fight again!"

"In the last battle, it may be that the dogs colluded with the Tang people and poisoned us in the drinking water, so the soldiers were weak in their hands and feet. This time, let's stay in the city and don't show our heads, I don't believe that ** can still fly in! ”

"yes, yes. We may not win the field battle, but it is always okay to defend the city. To fight in the west and attack the city of the Furak people, we will have to fight for at least half a year or so. The walls of Gaburo were no worse than the walls of the Phorates. As long as we are determined to stick to it, it should be no problem to persist for two or three months! (Note 1)

Everyone is gossiping, but they have not departed from the original meaning, that is, they can't win with ** in the opposition, no matter what. But with the weather and location, it will definitely be no problem to survive this year.

"What if it's cold?" Ai Kailamu interrupted everyone's words, shook his head and smiled bitterly, "Now all the surrounding servant countries are scared out of their courage. The Tang people asked to go into the city to escape the cold, did they dare to eat and drink well and serve them thoughtfully? When the snow melts next year, won't it be the same to fight down the city?! ”

"It is time to exterminate all these pagan nations that are unfaithful to Allah!" One of the bearded generals jumped up and cursed hatefully.

"Yes, these heretics deserve hell! Kill them all, divide the property among the brothers, and boost morale! Immediately someone jumped up and howled out the window.

The Great Food Country is advancing in both eastern and western directions at the same time. The resistance to the west is not as great as that of the east. The small countries that practiced the crusade either fled westward or stayed behind as slaves. Rarely, as in the East, the Mujahideen need to pretend to do something to appease them. Dare to show half disrespect to the big food master, if you say that it is a human being, even the city can be completely erased from it, and there will be no room for struggle at all.

At the moment of the great enemy, some people are still thinking about how to kill people and rob money in the city, which is not approved by Ai Kailam in any way. General's brow furrowed, and he scolded in a deep voice: "Kill them all, who will provide food, cheese and gold for the army?" Besides, isn't it too late to say that? Do you still want to force the people of Gabro to the other side? If you want to go, leave immediately, and if you don't want to go, don't mess with me. Otherwise, I don't mind sending him to hell before I die. ”

There are many factions within the Heavenly Fang Sect, and there are not a few peaceful and radical factions. For the Pacifists, as long as the infidels were willing to pay taxes, they should be protected. As far as the radicals are concerned, all the property and lives of the infidels should be taken from them, and they are not in a position to negotiate terms with the followers. In order to achieve the goal of rapid expansion, the powerful ministers of the Great Food Country have been silently supporting the forces of the radicals. In the Eastern and Western Jihadist Army, fanatical believers occupy the absolute mainstream. But the more people who have been dealing with the countries of the Western Regions for a long time, the more they tend to be peaceful. In their hearts, they have more or less realized that the use of force and the temptation of heaven alone can no longer resist the yearning of the people of the Western Regions for the Tang Dynasty. Only by combining grace and power can we get more opportunities.

Aikailam has been in Khorasan for many years and has a very deep understanding of the influence of the Tang Dynasty. Sensei said that at this time, the Eastern Expeditionary Army had been defeated, and the deterrence of force had been greatly reduced. Even when he won a complete victory in the Battle of Talas, he did not dare to easily kill small local countries.

However, the more desperate a person is, the easier it is to expose his true nature. None of the generals dared to really get along with their own commander, but they didn't agree with his decision. In particular, the fools who wanted to vent their anger at defeat on the people immediately lowered their heads when they saw that Aikaramu was angry. Hiding behind the crowd, he muttered in a low voice: "If you don't kill them, will they help the Tang people sharpen their knives and kill us after the city is broken?" Aren't they really Catholics?! ”

Many generals thought that they would not be able to return to their hometowns safely, but after listening to these incitements, their minds became active. Quietly glancing at each other, ready to unite and put pressure on Aikaramu again. While the slaughter and looting may not be a morale booster, at least the crowd can go crazy again before they die.

Akairam's ability to command battles is average, but his ability to grasp people's hearts is far higher than that of the generals. After a little searching, I guessed what some people really thought. slapped the table hard and shouted, "Who was talking just now!" Have the ability to stand in front of me and say. Be louder so everyone can hear what you're saying! Do you know why the countries of the Western Regions are always willing to collude with Datang? It is because of the existence of you guys that they regard the followers of Allah as demons! ”

Some people immediately bent their waists lower, while others held their necks and looked at the coach angrily. There were also some generals who sat up and made peace, while persuading Akailam not to be angry about a little sandy thing. While pushing away disgruntled colleagues and preventing them from continuing to expand the conflict.

Seeing that before the ** detour came, the soldiers in the city were already about to split. Ali bin Hamad bin Polk ......, who had just recently been admired by Akailam Adi pushed away the people who were blocking him, and said with a smile: "Have you arrived at the city?" Why are everyone panicked as if they are going to prove their loyalty to Allah tomorrow? Now what is the use of arguing about how to deal with the infidels? Have that time, how can you find a way to push the ** back?! ”

"Nonsense!"

"This man is a fool!" All the generals, regardless of their position, including Akailam himself, turned their heads and cast a look of pity on Ali's face.

Little Ali didn't have the slightest sense of contempt, smiled, and continued to spew venom, "What, did I say something wrong?" It's going to take a few days to call. Everyone started preparing for the funeral so soon? Hurry up to die, I have the opportunity to bring your last words back home. I'm going to write a book called the last prayer of fools......."

"If you have something to say, say it quickly!" The bearded general who took the lead in asking for murder to vent his anger just now rushed up and grabbed Xiao Ali's neck, "If you can't say one, two, three, don't blame me for beating you all over the face!" ”

"What punishment is there for violence against believers?" is worthy of being Imam, Xiao Ali just used a sentence to suppress the arrogance of the beard. "As for what I want to say? But it's not for you to hear. Get out of the way for me, or sooner or later I'll let you bear the wrath of the Adi family! ”

"It's all dying, who is still afraid of the Adi family behind you?" The beard shouted loudly, but the movement of his body betrayed his timidity, and he quickly let go of his hand and retreated into the crowd.

"I have a way to get everybody out of this mess. And you can let everyone return to their hometown safely and proudly! Little Adi pursed his lips and continued, "However, I have two conditions. First, everyone must swear to keep it a secret. Second, if you are not at the right level, please take the initiative to step down. Otherwise, I'd rather rot this solution in my stomach! ”

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Note 1: Whirat, the Arab transliteration of the Eastern Roman Empire and Europe. According to the transliteration of the Arabs, the Tang people called it Whirk. When the Arabs did not cut off the Silk Road, Europeans had trade with the Tang Dynasty. Nestorianism was also introduced to the Tang Dynasty from this place.