coobybook Chapter 509: Volcano (Part )
Chapter 509: Volcano (Part )
When the Jiang family prepared generous gifts and came to Prince Jing'an's mansion to ask to see Jiang Li and repair their relationship with her, they were told that Prince Jing'an was away on official business.
Jiang Li will represent His Majesty to accept the surrender of the Khan of Turpan.
She volunteered to take on this task in order to go to the Flaming Mountain and the ancient city of Jingjue in the desert to retrieve the two fire-type spiritual plants and earth-type spiritual plants.
Even if they cannot be transplanted, she has to arrange for the immortals from the Tianji Camp to help her take care of these two spiritual plants.
After Xie Chang'an and Wei Zhuang settled in the Royal City of Gaochang, they used the city as a base and sent out several troops to take over the territory of the Turpan Khanate.
The Khan had surrendered, and the Chu army was well-disciplined and did not commit any crime. Soon, cities everywhere began to fly the flag of the Chu.
At Jiang Li's suggestion, Xie Chang'an organized a "propaganda team" composed mainly of traveling merchants and common people. They followed the army and preached everywhere how the Emperor of Great Chu loved his people like his own children. After conquering southern Xinjiang, he not only did not enslave the local people, but also built bridges and roads, established academies and shops, and developed the local people's livelihood and economy. Today, the new Dali Prefecture is prosperous, and the people live and work happily. Life is really fulfilling!
Half of the Turpan Khanate's territory was desert and Gobi, and the Turpan nobles imposed heavy taxes and levies, so the common people lived a very difficult life. Now that they heard that they could live a good life by joining the Great Chu, why would they resist?
Wherever the Western Expedition Army went, the people were eager to line the streets to welcome them!
Occasionally, some nobles resisted stubbornly, but they were quickly suppressed by the Western Expedition Army like fallen leaves swept away by the autumn wind.
Xie Chang'an didn't need to worry about the war on the front line, so he led a team of personal guards and stationed at the shore of Lake Aidin, about a hundred miles away from the royal city, waiting for Jiang Li's arrival.
Aydingkol Lake is called "Moonlight Lake" by the locals because there is a layer of salt crystals at the bottom of the lake, which are stacked on the lakebed.
On a full-moon night, the moonlight penetrates the clear lake water, and the salt crystals at the bottom of the lake refract millions of silver lights, like a flowing Milky Way. The scenery is very dreamy.
Xie Changan used the heart-to-heart contract to simultaneously transmit the moonlit lake view to Jiang Li, and she really liked it.
"Hurry up and build the Dragon King Temple and the Dragon Lord Temple, then I can come over."
Xie Changan ordered the soldiers to work overtime and quickly built two simple temples modeled after the Dragon King Temple and Dragon Lord Temple in Lop Nur. They also found two flat stones and carved tablets for the Dragon King of the East China Sea and the Dragon Lords of the Four Rivers. They then respectfully brought the two tablets into the temple.
The next day, Dragon Palace indeed teleported over.
The guards were no longer surprised to see Prince Jing'an suddenly appear again, so they hurried forward to salute.
Jiang Li smiled and said, "No need for formalities. You have all worked hard to expand the territory of Great Chu. When you return to the court, His Majesty will surely reward you handsomely!"
The soldiers were all very excited.
"Your Majesty, when will we start building shops?"
They also wanted to work for the prince like the Southern Expedition Army did, so that they could exchange their working hours for a shop that could make money!
Xie Changan smiled secretly, another group of strong laborers came to work like oxen and horses for his little cat slave!
Jiang Li smiled slightly: "The Western Region is vast and sparsely populated. We will wait until the newly appointed officials of the court and the head of the Longmen Commercial Bureau branch take office and unify the planning before we start construction."
Build more where there are many people, and build less where there are few people. There needs to be an overall plan, and we cannot build randomly.
Wouldn't that mean we still have to wait a long time?
The soldiers were a little disappointed.
"Don't worry, this is such a large area, and it is also a trade hub connecting the East and the West. There will definitely be a lot of shops built in the future, and everyone will definitely have a share!"
Jiang Li smiled and comforted them.
"Once the war is almost over, we can start construction on Gaochang City."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
"Your Majesty, please help us get rich together!"
The soldiers excitedly surrounded Jiang Li with expressions of admiration on their faces.
This person is not only a lucky star, but also the God of Wealth!
"Alright, alright, let's all go."
Xie Changan separated them unhappily and pulled his wife out of the crowd.
Seeing that the general was jealous, the soldiers held back their laughter and scattered like birds and beasts.
Jiang Li smiled and took his hand: "Brother Changan, let's go for a walk by the lake."
"it is good."
Xie Changan smiled dotingly, and the two of them walked slowly by the lake, hand in hand.
The calm lake surface is like a sapphire, reflecting the cloudless blue sky and the figures of a perfect couple.
"Brother Changan, your birthday is coming soon. I will take you home and never leave you. Our family of four will celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival together and celebrate your birthday at the same time."
Xie Changan gently stroked her slightly bulging belly and said softly, "There is also Wuyou Wuchou, so it should be a family of six."
"Yes, a family of six." Jiang Li said with a smile.
The two of them were walking and whispering to each other.
"By the way, when are we going to get those two spiritual plants?"
"Let's finish the important things first." Jiang Li thought for a while.
"Tomorrow we will go to Gaochang City to accept the Khan's surrender."
At the same time, the establishment of the Western Regions Protectorate was announced, and the Turpan Khanate was officially incorporated into the territory of Great Chu.
In view of the fact that the Khan of Turpan finally surrendered voluntarily and issued an edict to the cities of Turpan, the Khanate was officially incorporated into the Great Chu and became a part of the Great Chu Dynasty.
He had made meritorious contributions that could atone for his sins, so Nangong Qinghe issued an edict to confer the title of Prince of Xichang on the Great Khan of Turpan, Ma Su.
Like the Prince of Nanlang and the Prince of Nanyue in southern Xinjiang, he only has the honorary title of prince but no real power, so he just becomes an idle prince.
At noon, the personal soldiers went down to the lake and caught a lot of fish. Xie Changan personally grilled a few fish for his wife and cooked a pot of milky white fish soup.
Jiang Li ate the local baked naan with fish soup, which had a unique flavor. Before he knew it, he was full.
After lunch, Xie Changan sent Jiang Li back to the Dragon Palace for a nap. He then arranged for several personal soldiers to rush to inform Wei Zhuang that Prince Jing'an would come to Gaochang City tomorrow to accept the surrender of the Khan of Turpan on behalf of the emperor, and asked them to be prepared to receive the order.
After everything was arranged, Xie Changan returned to the Dragon Palace.
This time Jiang Li only brought Xiao Teng. When she saw Xie Changan coming, she tactfully ran to the courtyard outside and found a place to take root.
The twins didn't come with them, so no one disturbed them. The two of them were reunited after a short separation, so it was natural for them to be very affectionate and affectionate.
The next morning, the early morning sunlight shone through the clear lake water and reflected into the Dragon Palace. Xie Changan had to wake up the sleeping Jiang Li.
"Little raccoon, it's already morning. If you don't get up now, it will be too late!"
This place is about a hundred miles away from Gaochang, and it takes two hours for a fast horse to get there.
Jiang Li opened her eyes dazedly and complained, "You still bothered me last night even though you knew I had to get up early!"
"Yes, it's all my husband's fault."
Xie Changan smiled apologetically and quickly helped her change clothes and wash up. After a simple breakfast, Jiang Li called Hui Chunteng over.
"Xiao Teng, I'm going to be away for a few days. You stay here and take good care of the house. Don't leave the barrier of the Dragon Palace."
"Okay, Master. Xiao Teng will definitely guard the Dragon Palace well."
The ivy stretched out its vines proudly.
She is the housekeeper of the Dragon Palace, and it is her duty to guard the Dragon Palace!
After everything was packed up, the personal guards surrounded Xie Changan and Jiang Li and rode quickly towards Gaochang City.
When the little eagle heard that Jiang Li was coming, he quickly summoned the group of eagles back from the front line to go and greet Jiang Li together.
Gaochang City.
Wei Zhuang led the soldiers who stayed behind in Gaochang, followed by the Khan of Turpan and his civil and military officials, the queen, princesses, princes and princesses, a large group of people, waiting at the city gate.
At 9:00 pm, a messenger came to report: "Prince Jing'an is coming!"
"Open the city gates and welcome the prince!" Wei Zhuang ordered.
The Khan of Turpan and his entourage were very curious. They had all heard that the one who came to accept the surrender on behalf of the Emperor of Great Chu was the only princess of Great Chu - Princess Jing'an, who was also the wife of the god of war, Duke Dingguo.
With the arrival of the Great Chu army, the great achievements of this legendary princess gradually spread to Gaochang City.
The common people all know that this princess is the "Lady of the God" worshipped in the God Temple in Southern Xinjiang!
After the Great Chu army captured southern Xinjiang, the queen built shops in the local area, repaired bridges and paved roads to benefit the people. She made the newly established Dali Prefecture prosperous and all the people lived a good life.
Upon hearing that the "God's Wife" was coming, the people of Gaochang City excitedly took to the streets, following the army, waiting to welcome this "God's Wife" who could bless the people.
As everyone was eagerly waiting, they heard a clear cry of eagles, and the first thing that came into everyone's sight was a group of snow-white eagles.
A group of eagles circled in the sky, guarding a group of people rushing towards them.
Amidst a group of soldiers in black armor, a woman in the middle, dressed in the red costume of a prince, stood out particularly.