Tang Dynasty, my wife Wu Zetian

Chapter 384 Anyone who disagrees is against the Khan!
The seat of Hanhai Protectorate is located in Yunzhong City.

Yunzhong is located north of the Great Wall and is a very important throat on the border of the Tang Dynasty.

When the Tang Dynasty conquered the Eastern Turks, Li Ji sent troops from Yunzhong, took the Baidao route, crossed the Yin Mountains, entered the Mobei Plateau, and swept across the Turks.

After this battle, the Hetao area south of the Yin Mountains fell entirely under the control of the Tang Dynasty.

Later, Gao Kan captured Chebi Khan by sending troops from Yunzhong.

To the people of the twenty-four states of Eastern Turkestan, Gao Kan was a Tang army general who was more feared than Xue Rengui.

When they received Gao Kan's call, they did not dare to delay and came to the Protectorate in Yunzhong.

There was a large hall in the Protectorate, where the chiefs of the various states would hold meetings whenever they came together.

There was a very long table in the hall, and the chiefs of the twenty-four states sat around the table.

Gao Kan had not arrived yet, and the hall was in commotion.

These chiefs seldom had the opportunity to meet each other in normal times. When they were suddenly summoned by the Protectorate, those who knew each other took the opportunity to build relationships.

This kind of long seat has a characteristic that the strength of each Turkic tribe can be seen from the order of positions.

The chair on the north side has the highest status and is Gao Kan's seat.

With this as the center, the people are arranged in order to the left and right. The closer the person is to this chair, the higher his status, just like during the court meeting in Liangyi Hall.

Originally, the first person on the left was Wen Fu and the first person on the right was Feng Zhi, but Gao Kan swapped their positions in order to sow discord.

When dealing with these two people, Gao Kan adopted the strategy of praising Feng Zhi and suppressing Wen Fu.

Originally, with Wen Fu's deliberate efforts to win him over, Feng Zhi had always had a good relationship with him.

However, with Gao Kan's constant support, Fengzhi became more and more powerful.

He was originally a violent and tyrannical person who thought he was invincible and looked down on others. When he was praised by others, he looked down on others even more.

At the beginning, Wen Fu tried his best to give in. However, one time, Gao Kan allocated an iron mine located between the two tribes to Fengzhi.

This mine was originally Wen Fu's iron mine. There was already another iron mine in Fengzhi, so he naturally could not give in.

Wen Fu personally went to the Zhishi tribe to persuade Feng Zhi, saying that this was a divisive tactic of the Tang people.

Feng Zhi is a short-sighted person who only sees the immediate benefits. He doesn't care whether he can sow discord or not. He will eat the fat meat in front of him and insists on taking over Wen Fu's iron mine.

The Turks were already short of iron. If Wen Fu gave in again, the lack of iron ore would weaken the strength of the tribe.

This grassland respects strength, and there is no reason or human feelings.

Wen Fu naturally would not give up the iron mine, and the relationship between the two sides became bad, with small-scale conflicts often occurring.

Gao Kan is a very bad person and always takes sides.

Whenever Fengzhi's department took advantage, he would pretend not to see it, but if Wenfu's department took advantage, he would send a letter to reprimand Wenfu.

As a result, Wen Fu and Feng Zhi became enemies, and Feng Zhi was even grateful to Gao Kan.

The only pity was that Fengzhi still had some rationality left in his muscle-filled brain, so he didn't completely break off relations with Wen Fu.

Having said that, whenever the two of them meet, they always have to pick some things to do.

Wen Fu didn't come today, but his son Fu Niao came.

Feng Zhi was even more rude. When he saw Fu Niao sitting in the first seat on his right, he slammed the table and shouted loudly.

"Fu Niao, which state are you from? How dare you sit at the same table with me?"

Fengzhi is in his forties, as strong as an ox, with dark skin. His voice was like thunder. A chief who was drinking tea was frightened and the hot tea in his hand spilled on his pants.

Fu Niao was different from Wen Fu, and he was also very strong. He raised his eyebrows, crossed his arms, and said, "I'm here on behalf of my father, so why can't I take a seat?"

Feng Zhi scolded, "Why didn't Master Wen come? Are you afraid to come and see me?"

Fu Niao said in a deep voice: "Father has recently caught a cold and is unable to travel."

A fat chief sitting next to Fengzhi coughed and said with a smile: "Okay, okay, Fengzhi brother, since Fu Niao is here on behalf of Brother Wenfu, it's okay to let him sit for a while."

Feng Zhi rolled his eyes and said, "Wuda, you have no right to speak here, stop trying to smooth things over!"

Wuda is the chief of the Sheli tribe. He is fat and looks kind, but he is actually a cruel and ruthless person.

On the vast grasslands, it is common for large tribes to swallow up small tribes.

However, every time Wu Da took action, he would wipe out the entire clan, and would not let go of any man, young or old, so he was secretly called a "butcher".

After hearing Feng Zhi's words, he squinted his eyes and smiled, seemingly not caring. However, one of his hands touched the skull pendant around his neck.

The skull pendant is made of children's skulls.

Fu Niao said, "Fengzhi, why are you so arrogant? Chief Wuda is no weaker than you and my two families. He is just more humble and condescends to be third. You should show some respect."

After Wen Fu fell out with Feng Zhi, he began to win over Wu Da, the third largest tribe.

However, Wu Da is different from Feng Zhi. He is very cunning. He has accepted many gifts from Wen Fu, but he is not willing to express his opinion easily.

At this moment, Fu Niao spoke for him, but he did not react at all. He just sat aside with a smile on his face, looking harmless.

Fengzhi glanced at Fu Niao with contempt and said, "Boy, if you are a true warrior, don't just use your mouth. Do you dare to go out and compete with me?"

Fu Niao suddenly fell silent. Although he was also very brave, he was much worse than Feng Zhi. He could only hide when he should.

Wu Da suddenly laughed and said, "Feng Zhi, you are so powerful, do you dare to challenge Deputy Protector General Gao Kan?"

Feng Zhi's neck thickened, and he said, "Why should I be afraid? But he is my superior. If I beat him, it will be embarrassing for him!"

Fu Niao sneered, "That's a nice thing to say. Who said just now that a true warrior can't just talk? Now all he does is talk?"

Feng Zhi was furious and stood up suddenly, ready to take action.

Just then, the sound of armor colliding was heard.

Everyone turned their heads and saw a group of Tang soldiers in silver helmets and iron armor striding in.

Each of these Tang soldiers was tall and strong, with bright armor, dazzling swords and spears, and a white light in their eyes.

As soon as they walked in, there seemed to be a layer of coldness in the hall. This was the murderous aura that could only be formed after more than ten years of fighting on the battlefield!
All the chiefs fell silent immediately, and Fengzhi sat back down.

Two teams of Tang army stood on the left and right sides of the hall.

Gao Kan then walked in wearing a mirror armor, stood on the main seat on the north side, and glanced around, staring at Fu Niao.

"Why doesn't Mr. Wen come?" he asked.

Fu Niao quickly stood up and said, "My father has suddenly fallen seriously ill and cannot get out of bed, so I was asked to come here in his place. I hope Deputy Protector General will forgive me!"

Gao Kan snorted secretly, knowing that Wen Fu didn't come because he had become suspicious of him and was afraid that he would harm him.

It was just as well that he was not here, so the plan would be easier to carry out.

He didn't waste any time and went straight to the point.

"I asked you all to come here this time because I have a piece of news to tell you."

Feng Zhi asked, "What news?"

Gao Kan said, "A while ago, weren't you all complaining that the pastures weren't big enough and the livestock weren't fat enough? And they were also complaining that the court wouldn't allow you to graze across the Yinma River?"

Wu Da quickly said, "Our tribe is right next to the Yinma River. Every time the cattle and sheep see the grass on the other side of the river, which is more than half a person's height, they can only look at it and can't eat it. It's such a pity."

The Yinma River is located in the central part of Mobei, flowing eastward and merging into Hulun Lake.

Its origin is in the central part of Mobei, like a natural dividing line.

The Xiongnu's left and right wise kings used this river as the boundary to divide their territories.

After the Tang Dynasty conquered the Eastern Turks, the Yanran Protectorate and the Hanhai Protectorate were also separated by this river.

Gao Kan said loudly, "This time when I returned to Chang'an, I conveyed your voice to His Majesty. His Majesty has already agreed to transfer a piece of grassland belonging to the Yanran Protectorate to our Hanhai Protectorate!"

When the chiefs heard this, they cheered in unison, and some stood up and beat their chests vigorously.

Gao Kan said in a deep voice: "Everyone, be quiet. I haven't finished yet."

His voice was not loud, but as soon as they heard him speak, they quickly shut up and listened quietly. This was not easy. The Turks were straightforward and liked to vent their emotions immediately. Only a Tang general like Gao Kan, who they feared, could restrain them.

Gao Kan said: "Although the land has been distributed, how to divide it fairly is still a problem."

Wu Da rushed to say, "Since it's in the west, it should be given to our four westernmost tribes!"

Three other chiefs echoed this.

Feng Zhi slammed the table and shouted angrily, "Damn it! This is the land that the Khan of Heaven gave to everyone. How dare you take it all for yourself?"

Faced with the issue of interests, Wu Da refused to give in. He narrowed his eyes and said, "If you don't give us any, do you think your Zhishi tribe will still move to Yinma River?"

Fengzhi grinned, walked towards Wuda, and said, "That's a good idea. I'll destroy your Sheli tribe, and naturally I'll get a share of that grassland!"

Wu Dashenran said: "Okay, you can try it!"

The two men were getting closer and closer, their faces almost touching, their hands gripping the scimitars at their waists.

Fu Niao watched all this with narrowed eyes and sneered secretly.

Suddenly, there was a "bang" sound. Everyone turned around and saw that Gao Kan had smashed the scabbard on the table.

"If you keep making trouble like this, no one will get a piece of pasture." He said coldly.

Everyone was shocked and dared not make any more noise.

"Deputy Protector General, that pasture is closest to us, so it can only be distributed to us! At worst, we can give some livestock as compensation to other tribes." Wu Da's tone softened a little.

Gao Kan said, "Everyone listen carefully, I will divide the land right away." He ordered someone to bring a map of the Hanhai Protectorate and spread it on the long table.

Gao Kan drew out his sword and cut a small piece on it.

"The pasture that Your Majesty has allocated to us is located between the Yinma River and the Anhou River. It is rich in water and grass, and is not inferior to the Ulan Grassland."

Wu Da stroked his chin and said with a smile: "Not bad, not bad."

Fengzhi glared at him and said, "Wuda, shut up and listen to the deputy governor!"

Wu Da glanced at Feng Zhi coldly and said nothing more.

Feng Zhi said to Gao Kan, "Deputy Protector Gao, this pasture is great, but it only benefits Wu Da. The rest of us live so far away that we can't get any!"

Gao Kan said, "Don't worry, I have already considered the situation and have asked His Majesty for permission to slightly adjust the territories of your tribes."

Feng Zhi asked: "How to adjust it?"

Gao Kan said, "Everyone should move west. For example, the tribe of the governor of Wuda can get this new pasture, but he will have to cut off a piece of pasture to the east and give it to other tribes."

Wu Da blinked his green eyes and said, "Then I got nothing?"

Gao Kan raised his hand and said, "No, the pasture you get will be bigger than the one you cut."

He drew a circle to the west of Wuda's territory, and a smaller circle to the east of Wuda's territory.

Wu Da finally understood, his eyes flashing with a burning light.

Not only did his pasture become larger, but he also gained a portion of the most fertile pasture, which was a great bargain!

"Okay, okay, Deputy Protector General, this is a great idea. Let's divide it this way. I have no objection!"

The other chiefs asked, "What about us?"

Gao Kan said, "Don't worry, everyone. The grasslands harvested by Wu Da and others will be distributed to several tribes to the east. Those tribes will then give some to tribes further east, and so on. Everyone will get a larger share."

Wu Da said loudly, "That's right, everyone will profit. Anyone who dares to say this method is unfair is malicious!"

Feng Zhi cursed, "Damn it, you benefited the most, so of course you're applauding."

Wu Da bowed towards the east and said, "This is the method agreed to by the Heavenly Khan. If you are not satisfied, you can go and talk to the Heavenly Khan!"

"you……"

Gao Kan suddenly said, "Sir, take a closer look. If you divide it this way, won't your pasture get bigger?"

Feng Zhi was stunned, stared at the map for a while, and suddenly a hot light flashed in his eyes, and he slammed the table.

"It's fair, damn fair! Let's do it this way! Anyone who dares to object is going against the Khan!"

The other chiefs were stunned. Wasn't this guy's change too fast?
Those who could become chiefs were not stupid, and they soon realized that if they divided the territory in this way, they could indeed get more territory, but not as much as Uda.

For a moment, everyone stared at the map in silence.

Just then, an inharmonious voice rang out.

"No, this is not fair at all." It was Futori who spoke.

Gao Kan glanced at him and said, "Oh, why is it unfair?"

Fu Niao stared at the map and said in a deep voice, "The grasslands of my Baideng tribe are most fertile in the east. If we move westward, even if the grasslands become larger, we will suffer losses."

Feng Zhi said sternly, "This is an order from the Hanhai Protectorate, the will of the Heavenly Khan. You must move even if you don't want to!"

The most fertile grassland north of the Yin Mountains is called the Ulan Grassland.

The eastern part of this place was occupied by Fengzhi, while the western part was controlled by Wenfu.

It is precisely because of the fertility of the Ulan grassland that the two tribes are much stronger than other tribes.

If all the tribes moved westward, the Ulan grassland occupied by Wen Fu would all become Fengzhi's territory.

This is also the reason why Feng Zhi suddenly changed his attitude.

However, for Baideng's troops, this was obviously a disadvantageous deal.

Fu Niao said coldly, "Everyone, I'm sure some of you have also seen the fertile grasslands turned into barren wastelands because of your westward migration?"

Several chiefs echoed, "Yes, it's a bit unfair."

However, they were too few in number and were from a weak tribe. As soon as they spoke, they were drowned out by the voices of the people around them.

Feng Zhi slammed the table and shouted, "This is already the fairest way. Anyone who objects is going against the Tang Dynasty and the Heavenly Khan!"

Wu Da also narrowed his eyes and said, "One should not be too greedy. The court thought of us and gave us a piece of land, but you are still picky and have no gratitude at all."

The other chiefs who had gained the upper hand all echoed his words.

Those tribes that suffered losses did not actually suffer much. It was just that they had more grassland, but the quality was slightly worse than before.

Add one and subtract one, and then make it straight, and then stop talking.

Only Bai Deng's troops suffered a great loss.

However, now that everyone supports him, Fu Niao knows that if he continues to oppose, he will become the target of public criticism, so he has no choice but to swallow his anger.

Gao Kan glanced around and said, "Since everyone has no objection, this matter is settled!"

A land division invisibly put the Baideng tribe at odds with other tribes.

Gao Kan couldn't help but secretly sigh that Xue Rengui's conspiracy was simply too unsolvable.

It was impossible for Wen Fu to give up the land, but if he didn't, there would be an extra piece of land in the west, but he would not give up the piece in the east.

In this case, how can I be willing to stop doing my job?

And those tribes serving in the east are also waiting to be divided into lands.

Wen Fu, however, was like a nail house and refused to move. How could they not be angry?
Sure enough, five days later, Fengzhi and several chiefs came to Yunzhou together, complaining angrily that Wen Fu refused to move according to orders.

Gao Kan first calmed him down, and then conveyed the order to Wen Fu's troops, asking him to move.

Wen Fu made all kinds of excuses and refused to give up the pasture.

Feng Zhi, with his explosive temper, could not tolerate this. Seeing that mediation was useless, he quickly united with several other tribes to directly drive away Wen Fu's troops that were plundering him.

Wen Fu was in a difficult situation at this time and could only lead the tribe to fight back.

Gao Kan sat firmly in Yunzhou, watching the tiger from the mountain, staying out of the matter without having to spend a single soldier.

It was not until half a month later that the matter finally came to an end when a shocking civil war broke out in the Hanhai Protectorate.

(End of this chapter)