Chapter 175: The Struggle for Hegemony
According to historical sources, the Mongols were able to return to Central Asia after they occupied Central Asia. So as to get twice the result with half the effort in the battle of the Song Dynasty.
So he decided to get it out as soon as possible, so that he could win by surprise when facing the Mongolian Iron Hoof in the future.
But at the moment, this is still a bit too far to be considered.
Therefore, it is better to study the use of fire oil to increase its power.
In the end, in this era of fists, force is always the best and greatest right to speak. Especially now, as it is now, the regional power, the Great Liao Empire, is rapidly declining under the rule of Jur Khan. The imposing Khorezm, with the efforts of the former Sultan, rose rapidly. In addition, Mahamat is also a clear lord, and the country is even more powerful.
And the state of Ghul, which was still three-legged before, quickly fell into a crisis of falling apart due to the sudden assassination of the sultan.
attracted all forces, and they all secretly had the intention of doing a big job.
Although a little farther to the north, there is also the Great Mongol Empire. However, due to the long distance, all forces have only noticed the current opportunity.
Therefore, a great change involving the forces of all parties, a battle related to the hegemony of Central Asia, is already faintly brewing. Even if Khorezm undoubtedly comes out on top, this does not prevent the forces from expanding their territory.
Even if it is annexed by Khorezm in the future, it will receive more preferential treatment because of the advantages it currently occupies in this change.
Li Chengji also knows that at present, he is still incomparable with Khorezmo. Even the Western Qarakhanate, which is slightly closer, is not of the same magnitude.
But he was not discouraged!
One is that he knows that he still has time. Although it is not long. But three or five years, apparently, is enough. Although it is impossible for him to establish a force that stands out from the crowd, it is still possible to use it for self-protection.
Second, the number of gas in Da Liao is not so easy to drain. Even though it's twilight, the so-called hundred-legged insect is dead and not stiff! Even if it declines, it also needs a process.
What's more, the national prestige established by the former lord of the Great Liao has made the Great Liao have the confidence to stand out from the crowd. Like the previous defeat of Khorezm, it proves the heritage of Daliao.
Therefore, as long as Da Liao still exists, then he can lean his back against the big tree to enjoy the shade. The eyes of all forces are still fixed on Da Liao.
In layman's terms, he can't call it on the table.
So in the eyes of all forces, it is nothing at all.
It doesn't sound very good, though! But that's the benefit of not being on the table. As long as it develops silently, it can become a behemoth in the foreseeable future.
While he was thinking about this, the mosque in the city of Amu.
A member knelt at the door of the mosque and pleaded: "Please, let me out!" Let me out! His voice was weak, and his face was blue from the cold. Holding his arms crossed, his body still trembling.
Beside him, a few disciples knelt diagonally. Sluggish, like a candle in the wind. Behind him, a large number of cultists lay down. I don't know if I will freeze to death or fall asleep.
However, with the current extremely low temperatures, the probability of freezing to death is higher. Even if there are still alive, it is estimated that there is more air out and less air in.
It's a pity that the cathars who eat meat and roast charcoals. It was as if he hadn't heard it, ignored it, and still ate and drank.
During the two days of the blockade, the believers in the temple organized several charges in order to survive. It's also cold and hungry, and I can't stand it.
But cathars are not vegetarians!
After receiving Li Weiwei's order, he resolutely carried out the order that no one was allowed to step out of the temple. So much so that no matter how desperately the followers tried to fight, they could not break through the blockade of the cathars. However, the corpses outside the temple have increased by hundreds.
In this case, the believers also resigned themselves to their fate in despair. In despair, he stood by the door and looked at the outside world without blinking. Even as far as the eye can see, there are snowflakes flying one after another. But in their eyes, it is an untouchable thought.
Perhaps God has taken pity on them! The snowflakes have finally weakened! From goose feathers and heavy snow, it slowly metamorphoses into fine sand. The howling cold wind is strong again. A lot of snowflakes are blown into the temple.
The cultists, who had long been hungry and thirsty, were like crazy, desperately fighting for those undetectable snowflakes. Some lick directly with their tongues, trying to lick the water stain into their mouths.
So that some people are willing to fight hard to break the bloodshed.
When many people who came to worship saw this, their eyes showed deep sorrow. But that's all they can do! For if they dare to take a step forward, the corpses under the snow will multiply them.
There are lessons to be learned!
So in this case, these ordinary people still choose to be silent.
So in the cold wind, only the mournful pleading, still spread far and wide outside the quiet mosque. The pace of the people is getting faster and faster.
It seems that this is a talisman that people can't avoid.
By the third day, there were few people left in the temple. The Guardian Army, who has been guarding outside the temple, finally has a tendency to set foot in the temple.
The few who weren't dead saw the convoy come in. looked at them one by one in despair, and they couldn't even make a whimper.
Soon, the dead believers were dragged out of the temple like waste. The dignity of the afterlife is not worth mentioning here. Then he found the frame and pulled it rudely to the mass grave outside.
Since then, there has been another nameless soul in the world.
As for those who were still angry, the cathars carried them to the tent outside the temple and rescued them casually.
If they survive, they are lucky.
Of course, the Governor's Mansion headed by Li Chengji will not let them go so easily.
Something important must be said in favor of the Doge's Mansion in exchange for redemption.
After these terrible three days of torture, few of the cultists who did not die were hardened. Even if some people are just little minions who are instigated, they don't know anything. are also under the guidance of the apologists, and confess more behind-the-scenes masterminds.
In order to have a deterrent effect, Li Chengji was reluctant to investigate in detail. Ordered those involved to be dealt with strictly.
However, many people quietly left when the Khorezm army withdrew. So there are not many that are really caught.
Li Chengji ordered them all to be stripped naked and hung on the city gate. so that the people of the city of Amu may see what will happen to them against the governor's palace.
For a while, Emu City talked about the tiger's color.
Then Li Chengji appointed another group of officials.
Emir, Kadi, etc., were also appointed. Amu County, which also officially became part of the province of Khorasan.
At this time, far north, the Western Xia border. A large group of cavalry dressed as Mongols, mighty from far and near.