The Golden Family, rising from the Western Regions

Chapter 65 Descendants of Zhang Qian

Li Xiao is preparing to do something very important.

Naturalized Hu people!

After all, the number of Han people in the Western Regions is still too small. Even if Li Xiao gathers them all together, they do not have much numerical advantage among the ethnic groups in Western Liao.

In addition to planning to plunder people from Xixia and the Central Plains to supplement the number of Han people in the Western Regions, Li Xiao also prepared to naturalize these honest and well-behaved Hu people.

Let them become Han Chinese.

Let’s start with the Zhelan people.

"Master, please give me a name."

When Hutu heard that Li Xiao was going to change Bashatulu's name, a look of envy appeared on his face.

As Li Xiao's personal slave, and being highly valued for his language talent, Hu Tu's status and treatment were not low.

But even so, he was essentially a slave, not to mention that he was given a name by Li Xiao himself.

"This guy will probably be used by the master in the future." Hutu glanced at Baskhatulu and said secretly in his heart.

Li Xiao has no experience in changing the names of slaves.

But it's not like I'm naming my own son, so there's no need to be so serious about it.

After thinking for a moment, he said, "When Zhang Qian, the envoy of the Han Dynasty, was sent to the Western Regions, he was warmly received by the Western Regions countries along the way, and many beautiful women were sent to serve him."

"So much so that Zhang Qian's bloodline remains in the Western Regions."

Li Xiao finished speaking, then stared at Basahatur's face and looked around carefully, nodded and said: "I think Basahatur's face is 80% similar to my Han people."

"He is most likely a descendant of Zhang Qian, Marquis of Bowang."

"So, just let him return to his ancestral home and change his surname to Zhang."

"Since you were the first to rush into Wuya Village, let's call you Zhang Xianfeng."

"It means the vanguard breaks through the formation and is invincible."

After Li Xiao finished speaking, he looked around.

As if he had accomplished something very interesting, he asked with great interest, "What do you think?"

After hearing his words, the expressions on the faces of Luo Ping and others were also quite interesting.

"He~"

"Descendants of Zhang Qian, Marquis of Bowang?" Qin Kaishan pointed at Bashatulu's big face and suddenly burst into laughter.

"Dalong, you are so funny."

The others also laughed out loud, amused by Li Xiao's idea.

Unexpectedly, Li Xiao not only wanted to change the name of this Zhelan man to Chinese, but also found a Han ancestor for him in order to prove the legitimacy of his Han Chinese ancestry.

Zhang Qian lived many years ago. Even if this guy is really a descendant of Zhang Qian, the Han blood in his body has been diluted to almost nothing.

"Since they all have the surname Zhang, it's better to say they are descendants of Zhang Yichao. It's only been about two hundred years." Zhao Tiezhu laughed.

Li Xiao immediately shook his head and said firmly, "That won't do."

"What if these Zhelan people get carried away and want to reclaim the Jinshan Kingdom?"

Zhang Qian was a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty, but Zhang Yichao's family established a small country.

No hidden dangers can be left.

"Tell him that from now on he will be called Zhang Xianfeng and a descendant of Zhang Qian, Marquis of Bowang." Li Xiao said to Hutu.

There are too many naturalized Hu people in Chinese history, and they all like to find a famous Han figure as their ancestor.

Just like the Huns claimed to be descendants of Liu Bang, and the Qiang Yao family who established the Later Qin Dynasty also claimed to be descendants of Huangdi.

Even Temujin's family is rumored to be descendants of Liu Bang.

These are just necessary measures implemented for political purposes.

On the other side, Baskhatulu was confused after hearing the translation, and obviously had no idea who Zhang Qian was.

However, Hutu explained to him that Zhang Qian was a big figure in the Central Plains, even much bigger than the patriarch of the Zhelan tribe.

At this time, a happy smile suddenly appeared on Bashatulu's face.

I gladly accepted my new name.

Zhang Xianfeng!
Because of his small brain capacity, he even once doubted whether his ancestor was really Zhang Qian.

Time passed slowly and it was completely dark.

The coalition forces of the seven forts set up camp outside the Wuya Village, and Li Xiao sent scouts to keep watch ten miles away.

Soon, the shouts of the Karluk women and the wild laughter of the Khitans were heard from Wuya Village.

This is the consequence that the loser must bear after the war.

"Are all the Han people coming back?" Li Xiao stood outside the big tent, looking at the bonfire in Wuya Village, and asked Tietou next to him.

"Everything is coming back."

"Sixth Uncle is arranging for them to eat and set up tents." Tietou replied.

These more than 500 Han captives had a very miserable life at the hands of the Karluk people.

Men are being used like animals, not to mention women.

Everyone was in extremely weak condition. If Li Xiao hadn't taken them here, they would have fallen into the hands of the Khitans and other nomadic tribes and would probably have met with a bad end.

The Khitans would not treat them leniently just because they were Han people.

The only ones who can walk with wolves are wolves.

It was only after Li Xiao showed his fangs that he gained recognition from the Khitans and other nomadic peoples.

"Select those men who are in good physical condition and have them follow the army to fight." "As for the rest, you take your men to escort them back to Hexi Fort." Li Xiao said.

"Yes~"

On the second day, the army stayed in Wuya Village and continued to clean up the battlefield.

But soon Li Xiao heard a piece of news.

The Dongdu Army's battle to encircle and suppress the Qibi tribe failed.

It cannot be said to be a complete failure, but after the Qibi tribe discovered the Dongdu army, they decisively chose to abandon their cattle, sheep and property and flee.

The cavalry of the Dongdu Army was chasing after them.

Unfortunately, it is not easy to catch up with another cavalry in the vast grasslands and mountains.

Especially when it gets dark, it becomes even more difficult to find the enemy's traces.

In the end, the Dongdu Army only intercepted more than 2,000 elderly, weak, women and children, and several hundred young and strong men fled into the Altai Mountains.

"After crossing the Altai Mountains, it is the territory of the Naiman people." Li Xiao thought to himself.

According to the captives of the Moman tribe, the Naiman army has reached the Altai Mountain Pass and is ready to enter Jinzhou at any time.

Therefore, the remnants of the Qibi tribe sought refuge from the Naiman tribe.

"It seems that it won't be long before we go into the mountains and fight the Naiman people." Li Dashan said in a deep voice.

The Naimans are not so easy to deal with.

Compared with the scattered tribal alliance of the Qarluk people, the Naimans already had the initial form of a country.

The ability to centralize power and the number of troops and supplies that can be mobilized are far beyond the reach of the Qarluk people.

But there was no way. Even if they didn't fight, the Naiman people would enter Jinzhou sooner or later.

"Sixth Uncle, it's cold in the mountains. Find some thick clothes as soon as possible and give them to our soldiers." Li Xiao ordered Li Dashan.

"I don't know how long this battle will last."

Although it is summer, the average temperature in the mountains is about 7 or 8 degrees lower than outside, especially at night. If you wear thin clothes, you will definitely not be able to bear it.

"it is good!"

Li Dashan nodded slightly, and took advantage of the few days before setting off to lead his men back to Hexi Fort and other forts to prepare some thick clothes.

In the next few days, Wuya Village was as peaceful as ever.

Apart from occasionally seeing the Khitans throwing out the naked bodies of Qarlug women from the village, nothing else happened.

Xiao Simo seemed to keep silent about the affairs of the Qibi tribe, as if nothing had happened.

The only thing that concerned Li Xiao was the presence of a new Han Chinese camp outside Wuya Village.

They were the soldiers and horses from other Han Chinese forts in Jinzhou.

The news of the arrival of the Dongdu Army had already spread throughout Jinzhou, and everyone also knew that the Moman and Qibi tribes had been defeated.

Therefore, there was no need for Xiao Simo to actively summon them. These Han people's stronghold leaders and the leaders of other nomadic tribes in Jinzhou hurriedly brought their people to Wuya Village.

On this day, Li Xiao's tent welcomed several visitors.

"Dalong, let me introduce you. This is the Lord of Changshan Fort~"

"This is the Lord of Bohai Fort~"

"This is the Black Mountain Village Master~"

"This is the leader of Huangsha Village~"

Qin Kaishan introduced these people to Li Xiao one by one. Because of their age, this was the first time Li Xiao met these people.

But Qin Kaishan and others, even if they were not familiar with them, they definitely knew them.

Li Xiao talked to them one by one, but when he reached the leader of Huangsha Village, he felt a little embarrassed.

"Lord Li is young and promising, both wise and brave. He is truly a role model for the Han people of Jinzhou!"

"After hearing about Lord Li's achievements, I, an old man, was also full of admiration~Hahaha~"

The leader of Huangsha Village is named Huang Daquan. He looks to be in his forties, but his actual age may be younger.

His face was dark and his skin was rough. He smiled at Li Xiao, revealing a mouthful of big yellow teeth.

There are no obvious outstanding features, and he looks like an old farmer in the fields.

"Master Huang, thank you for your kind words. I am just doing my best. We can't just watch the Qarlugs continue to harm the Han people in Jinzhou, right?" Li Xiao said.

"To be honest, Mr. Huang has done a lot of good deeds fighting against bandits and protecting the area over the years!"

Li Xiao began to flatter in a programmed manner.

Huangshabao is located at the southernmost part of Jinzhou, and further south is the desert.

In that vast desert, there are many uncontrolled horse bandits who often harass the surrounding forts.

They are also the main enemies of Huangsha Village. Many horse bandits have died at the hands of Huang Daquan over the years.

Of course, Huang Xiuer talked about these things with her heart open after she opened up to him.

It also gave Li Xiao some understanding of the situation in southern Jinzhou and the desert to the south.

"Where, where?"

"How can a mere bandit be compared to the Karluk people?"

Huang Daquan also smiled happily when he heard Li Xiao's affirmation of his achievements.

But he did not forget another important thing on his trip.

"Lord Li, I came here to thank you for showing mercy to my daughter and for taking care of her these days."

(End of this chapter)