Chapter 1851 Come to the Door to Ask for the Crime! (Build)

The nine surnames of Zhaowu refer to the general term for the Sogdians or their descendants from the Sogdian region of Central Asia who came to the Central Plains during the Southern and Northern Dynasties, Sui and Tang Dynasties, and more than ten small countries whose kings all took Zhaowu as their surname.

The nine surnames of Zhaowu were originally from Yuezhi. At the beginning of the Han Dynasty, the Xiongnu broke the Yuezhi and forced them to move westward. The Yuezhi tribe, whose hometown was Zhaowu in Hexi (modern Zhaowu in Linze, Gansu, near Zhangye), fled westward and entered the Sogdian region of Central Asia, where they conquered the local indigenous people and formed a number of tribes. The city-state, later, was forced to change its surname Wen (Wen Nasha) for the rule of Heda.

After the decline of Heda, the city-states regained their independence and resumed their surnames Zhaowu, forming various Sogdian city-states headed by Kang State, including An, Cao, Shi, Mi, He, Shi, Mu, Bi and other states, collectively referred to as "Zhaowu nine surnames". ", also known as "nine surnames Hu" or simply "Hu" in the Tang Dynasty, and "Sogdians" in Western languages.

Later, some of the nine surnames Hu accepted the rule of the Turks and the Tang Dynasty. In the eighth century, the country fell to the Dashi (Arab Empire). After that, most of the people in the country gradually became Turkic and ***, and became part of the modern Central Asian Uzbeks. A small part of the rest was scattered among the Tajiks.

Although the people with the nine surnames of Zhaowu are far inferior to the Turks in combat ability, their "business attributes" are far higher than that of any nomadic people in the north. Since the Sogdian region is the throat of the middle part of the Silk Road, naturally the nine surnames of Zhaowu, that is, the Sogdians have become a nation with a business tradition. To put it bluntly, they have become hereditary "Second Road traffickers", selling Chinese silk to the West. , and sold Western gems, wine, etc. to the Tang Dynasty.

After all, the nomads started out, but they couldn’t beat the Tang Dynasty, and they could only rely on their own mobility to become businessmen. In fact, since the Han and Wei Dynasties, this group of Sogdians had entered the Central Plains to do business along the Silk Road, but because the subsequent Western Jin Dynasty was a short-lived ghost, the Central Plains were in chaos and their business was tepid.

In the Sui and Tang dynasties, thanks to the dazzling and open and inclusive imperial national policies of the famous generals of the early Tang Dynasty, the Silk Road radiated new vitality. This has attracted a large number of people with nine surnames from Zhaowu to come east. The "Old Tang Book" records: "The journey of Xinghu follows one another."

After the founding of the Tang Dynasty, a large number of Zhaowu surnames came to China. Many of them became rich because of their business. They envied the colorful culture of the Tang Empire. .

For example, the An family brothers, the world was in chaos at the end of the Sui Dynasty, and Li Gui was divided into Liangzhou. In order to recover the Liangzhou area, An Xinggui played Li Yuan, hoping to persuade Li Gui to surrender to the Tang Dynasty. Tang Gaozu Li Yuan did not agree, so the two again offered a plan In the end, he helped Tang Jun to flatten Li Gui, the king of Liang who occupied Hexi. Because of the outstanding merits of the An brothers, An Xinggui was awarded the Great General of the Marquis of Youwu, the Duke of Liang of the Shangzhu Kingdom, the Shishi Seal of 600 households, and the gift of 10,000 pieces of silk. An Xiuren was also awarded the Grand General of Zuowuhou, the Duke of Shen Guogong, and gave him a farm house, and Shishi was given to 600 households.

However, this An has nothing to do with An Lushan's An Jue. Although they are all Sogdians, even though they all have the surname An, this An is actually equivalent to our big surnames such as Liu, Wang, and Li. The Sogdians with this surname are gone. Not only that, An Baoyu, a descendant of the An family, was later reused by Li Guangbi, a famous general of ZTE.

Li Baoyu's cousin Li Baozhen, who later became the envoy of Zelu Jiedu, also made great efforts in resisting the rebellion of the towns in Heshuo. He added the official inspection school and Sikong to seal 500 households. . In fact, during the An-Shi Rebellion, there were many Hu people who made meritorious deeds for "bringing sugar" and sacrificed their lives for festivals. For example, Li Guangbi was a Khitan, a standard Hu people. Due to the open policy of the Tang Dynasty, many foreigners became officials in the court, forming a unique "fan soldiers and Fan generals" in the history of the Tang Dynasty.

In general, the biggest characteristic of people with the ninth surname of Zhaowu is that they are rich, very, very rich. Once people have money, they will try to find a way to seek a certain political status. Today, people with the ninth surname of Zhaowu are also very rich. No exception!

Except for those who became officials in the dynasty because of chance, a large number of Zhaowu nine surnames were doing business in the Tang Dynasty, while relying on some powerful local forces through money, and Zhaowu nine surnames, with the same spirit, were doing business abroad. The nine surnames are surprisingly united, and it is no exaggeration to use the words "one side is in trouble, all sides support", so the power of the nine surnames of Zhaowu in the Tang Dynasty must not be underestimated!

Not to mention that Kang Changan came from the suzerain state of the nine surnames of Zhaowu, Kang, and it was a coincidence that this guy had something to do with the Kang royal family. As a result, Kang Changan's death was not just a matter of fact. The murder case is very likely to evolve into a "diplomatic dispute" event!

If the government in Taiyuan City could not give a reasonable explanation or explanation for Kang Chang'an's death, not to mention that Kang Kuo would not give up, the Kang Kuo people in the Tang Dynasty or the people with the nine surnames of Zhaowu probably would not stop. It will create endless trouble for the Taiyuan government!

After all, whether in modern society or in feudal society, although money is not omnipotent, it can solve most problems, such as hiring killers, monopolizing the market, disrupting prices in the city, and so on!

No matter what means they use, Wang Liaoyuan and the others will not feel well!

When a group is particularly rich, even possessing wealth that rivals the country, even if they do not have any official positions, the influence they create is by no means comparable to that of ordinary people!

Today's Kang Changan and Kang Qu are all like this!

But if you want to say that the Tang Dynasty is afraid of the nine surnames of Zhaowu? Obviously not! In terms of comprehensive national strength, if people with the nine surnames of Zhaowu are added up and multiplied by ten, they may not be able to beat the Tang Dynasty, which has a prosperous military. The strength of the nine surnames of Zhaowu is not in national strength, but in economic "softness".

Strength" on!

They not only monopolized the transactions between Datang and Western countries, but even the commercial and economic lifelines of many prefectures and counties in Datang are in the hands of the nine surnames Hu! As the saying goes, if you pull one hair and move your whole body, if the Tang Dynasty attacked Zhaowu's nine surnames now, although they could win, they would also hurt their muscles and bones!

"I was shocked to hear that Brother Kang's ironware shop was suddenly seized, and Brother Kang himself also suffered an accident, so I came to the Governor's House to ask Lord Governor to do justice for Brother Kang, and to find out who was murdered by Brother Kang?"

In Taiyuan, the back hall of the mansion, Wang Liaoyuan, Wang Yu, Li Tai and others were surprised, Kang Qu naturally saw it, but he didn't make any fuss, but bowed his hands to Wang Liaoyuan as usual.

Wang Liaoyuan calmed down, his face quickly regained his dignity, and he said in a deep voice: "Kang Changan is suspected of smuggling weapons to the Turks, so his iron shop was closed down by the government! And Kang Changan himself escaped yesterday. The guards of the Wang family couldn't find them in Taiyuan City. Just today, the guards of the Wang family suddenly learned of Kang Changan's hiding place and went to arrest them. Unexpectedly, on the way back, they were assassinated by three black-clothed masters. Unfortunate death!"

"What? Brother Kang smuggled weapons to the Turks? How is this possible?"

When Kang Qu heard this, he said with a look of surprise: "This is impossible! We Kang people have always been honest in doing business outside the country, and we have never had contact with the Turks. How could Brother Kang smuggle weapons to the Turks? Make a mistake, I believe Brother Kang is a man, he must not be able to do such a thing!"

Li Tai said coldly at this time: "Humph! What's the use of you believe? Now that there are witnesses and physical evidence, even if Kang Changan survives, he will not be allowed to deny him!"

Hearing Li Tai rushing to speak in front of Wang Liaoyuan, Kang Qu immediately turned his attention to Li Tai, and he asked in surprise, "Who are you?"

The person who can stand with Wang Liaoyuan and dare to speak up must have an unusual identity. As a businessman, Kang Qu is the best at reading words and expressions, so he is still polite to Li Tai!

Wang Liaoyuan said solemnly: "This is my Highness King Wei of Great Tang, and one of the most favored princes of today's sages!"

Since Li Tai chose to speak out at this time, he naturally intends to support the Taiyuan government in this matter. Wang Liao's principle is beyond expectation! Because the deceased Kang Changan had something to do with the Kang royal family, if the other party used power to suppress others, he would be a mere governor of Bingzhou. And Li Tai, who was born in the royal family, is different!

With Li Tai in charge here, even if the prince of Kanguo personally came to seek justice for Kang Changan today, Wang Liaoyuan would be true!

Kang Qu's complexion really changed, he took two steps back, and solemnly bowed to Li Tai and said, "It turned out to be His Royal Highness King Wei of the Tang Dynasty. Kang Qu has seen His Highness!"

Li Tai said indifferently: "No need to be too polite!"

Then he stopped talking.

Wang Liaoyuan said to Kang Qu at this time: "As for Kang Chang'an's smuggling of weapons to the Turks, there is indeed conclusive evidence in the government office. After the investigation of this case is completed, this official will send the detailed file to the imperial court, and then Honglu Temple, Send it to Kangguo!"

When it comes to foreign affairs, it is not something that the governor's office can intervene, and it must be handed over to Honglu Temple for special handling!

Kang Qu hesitated for a moment, then said: "Okay! Since the Inspector Wang said the evidence is conclusive, then there is nothing to say. The court of our country will negotiate with your country's Honglu Temple to deal with it! However, my brother Kang even smuggled weapons to the Turks. , and the crime is not enough to die, why was he assassinated in Taiyuan City? Please also ask the governor to give an explanation!"

This guy's posture, no matter how you look at it, it doesn't look like he came to the governor's mansion to find people, but to come to the door to raise teachers and ask for guilt!

Wang Liaoyuan's face sank, and he said solemnly: "Regarding those assassins, the governor's office is doing all they can to arrest them. After they are caught, they will give your country an explanation. Now, please don't interfere with this official's official business! If there is nothing else, Please come back!"

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