The Xinjiang tribes that have been restrained for a long time were finally released out of Ili City like hungry wolves, although they seem to be some stragglers, but with the new armed equipment like a tiger with wings, and Zuo Zongtang, a big man who is afraid that the world will not be chaotic, for a time, the Ili River is full of smoke, and the tribes close to the border originally complained about the bullying of the Russian cavalry. Either provide forage or simply provide it.

Within a few days, the army arrived south of Yibohai, and was about to leave the border, Malolev was surprised, and after weighing, he still returned to the vast capital, and sent an envoy to ask Zuo Zongtang, why did he invade the land of Russia for no reason, he was the governor-general, representing the official meaning of China, does it mean that he is ready to officially start a war with the Russian Empire?

Zuo Zongtang smiled and put down the brush in his hand, at this time he was already stationed in Heergon, this place is the west of the Yibo Sea, quite a large bazaar, in the eleventh year of Tongzhi, set up Heergon County, but a few days ago, the Russians continued to harass, the originally prosperous bazaar, became sparsely populated, Zuo Zongtang smiled: "This seat is just inspecting the prefectures and counties in Xinjiang, how to say that it is a war with the Russians, your country's general seems to be joking, right?" ”

"But the Turkut tribe of your kingdom has crossed the Altai Mountains and entered the territory of Russia," the envoy spoke very loudly, and the chieftains of the Tusi Khan under several tents could not help but frown secretly, "Isn't this a war with Russia with practical actions!" You must know that the Turks are subordinates of China! ”

"This seat is only the governor of Xinjiang, and he is only in charge of military and political affairs, the affairs of the domain, and the rules, and I can't control the Turk Special Department." Zuo Zongtang said lightly, "Tumudr Khan is the king of the county. Super product, this seat is under his control, how can he control the whereabouts of his boss? However, your country probably does not know such rules, and if you do, you will not offend China again and again. First, he seized the land of Kokand without telling the public, and then acted recklessly and recklessly entered China. Such a matter of etiquette is unknown to the governors and generals of your country. ”

"You ......," the envoy was angry, "doesn't the central government of your country have any instructions on this matter!" ”

"I have already reported the actions of the ministries to Beijing, so please don't worry about it, of course. Until then, I had no control over the actions of the various tribes, and I could not predict where they would go or who they would encounter. Nasir al-Din Khan walked in from outside the tent and stared at the envoy with great displeasure, "So you just came." Please tell your generals to be careful to avoid it. Don't clash with Chinese people. ”

Nasir Din Khan shouted a few words in Cossack, and the envoy suddenly noticed something, "This king of Kokand, the king of the fallen country, will China still protect him?" ”

"The lord of Kokand is innocent and not a criminal, why can't our country take him in." This person still wants to quarrel with Zuo Zongtang. It's ridiculous. Nasir al-Din Khan drew the scimitar at his waist and glared angrily at the envoy, "I really deserve to be rude in front of the Governor." I'm willing to duel with you one-on-one, and only the living can get out of this tent! ”

The leaders of several tribes clamored loudly, lest the world be chaotic, and before they thought that Nasir al-Din Khan was beautiful and rich, and he was heavy in clothing, so he inevitably had a one-sided impression of being indulged in pleasure and dying in the country, but now when he sees it, there is still the majesty of the children of the steppe.

Zuo Zongtang stopped Nasir Din Khan, who was eager to try, and said to the pale-faced envoy, "Nasir Din Khan is the lord of a vassal under the control of the Emperor of the Celestial Empire, how can he not protect him?" So that the envoy learned that Nasir al-Din Khan was going to raise troops to return to the country," Zuo Zongtang showed a distressed look on his face, "Hey, I really can't stop this, so I can only send the lord back to the country." ”

The envoy scolded in his heart, the lord of Kokand is obviously standing by your side like a subordinate, and you still make so many tones to praise the lord of Kokand so highly, obviously without your support, Nasir al-Din Khan would not dare to be so arrogant, but there is one thing that must be expressed clearly, and ask Zuo Zongtang's behavior clearly, "If the lord of Kokand is unable to be restrained by China, my Great Russia will naturally teach a lesson, as long as he dares to enter the territory of Russia, this matter is simple," the envoy said to Zuo Zongtang, " As the highest official in Xinjiang, your every move represents the opinion of the Chinese government, and I hope that your lordship will handle it cautiously and restrain all the ministries," the envoy looked at the leaders of the various ministries who were staring at him with ill intentions, "If your lord crosses the west of the Yibo Sea and enters Russian territory, this will be regarded as a provocation against the Russian Empire, and His Majesty the Tsar will already make a harsh and snowstorm counterattack." ”

"Now it's spring flowers, what kind of snowstorm is there, your envoy is not on topic," Zuo Zongtang said nonchalantly, "Your country's cavalry has frequently invaded the territory of Ili, I protest to you, in the end, it is all in vain, you are good now, respect us like this, fancy my identity, just since you say so," Zuo Zongtang's face showed regret, "I naturally will not anger the emperor of your country, I am here," Zuo Zongtang pointed and pointed, "Reviewing the regimental training of all departments, I will never step into the west of Yibohai, It's not that I'm afraid of any retribution from your country, it's just that in the Chinese system, ministers can't easily step into the land of foreign vassals. I have made it clear now, everyone has heard clearly, China is benevolent and righteous to its vassals, only vassals do not go through China, cut off the tributary on their own, and there is no such thing as the Heavenly Dynasty abandoning the vassals, the same now, and the same in the future, Kokand is still there! ”

Zuo Zongtang Assembly of the troops in the city of Ergon, affirmed the policy of China's management of vassals, said that "China will never want vassals, vassals are in difficulty, they will inevitably support the principle" of vassals, the ministries were very moved by the benevolent policy of the Celestial Empire (doubtful), and tried to help Kokand restore the country, Nasir al-Din Khan burst into tears, ready to cut off the head of the envoy with a scimitar, and broke with the Russians, in order to show that he would always surrender to the heart of the Central Plains, but was taken by the guards, the Russian envoy hugged his head and ran away, just returned to the capital of Kokand, and reported the matter to the general, There was bad news behind him, the tribes and Nasir Din Khan appeared in the territory of Kokand together, and fought several battles with the Cossack cavalry, each with a victory, this is not the worst news, but the Turhut troops in the north directly threatened Russia proper, and the great lama of the living Buddha of Chenghua Temple, who was quite prestigious in the area of Uriya Sutai in Xinjiang, also crossed the border and preached to the foreign tribes. (To be continued.) )