Chapter 72: Yan Han attacked Kazan, Moscow raided Ryazan

The four-year Spring Festival of Yanhan Xuanhuang is coming, and the Anhan Mansion is decorated with colorful lanterns. Zhao Jin, the king of Yanhan, gave a banquet, first comforting his country's military generals and ministers, and then entertaining the envoys and merchants of various countries.

Businessmen come from all over the world, and big businessmen with status are proud to be entertained by the king of Yan Han. After Yan Han's encouragement and creative conditions and the efforts of businessmen, the North Road of Asia-Europe Business Road has flourished greatly. Zhao Jin announced that anyone who transports a certain number of urgently needed goods for Yanhan, such as grain, cotton, horses, cattle, sheep, camels, etc., or if the goods reach a certain amount, he can become an "honorary citizen" of Yanhan, wear the medal awarded by the king, and enjoy preferential treatment for living in China.

The proposal of "honorary citizens" in this era is quite novel, and businessmen from all over the world flock to it. After a big businessman becomes wealthy to a certain extent, he will want honor and a stable living environment. Zhao Jin's move just caters to their needs. As for small businessmen, Zhao Jin also gives preferential treatment. As long as he has done a certain business with Yan Han and his reputation is reliable, he can apply for a loan from the "business assistant bank". "Helping the Commercial Bank" is actually equivalent to the "National Commercial Bank", and Zheng Wenchu, the secretary of the bank, is responsible for helping small businessmen and helping them become bigger. Later, the business of "Helping Business Bank" developed to open branches in various prefectures in Yanhan, providing loans, deposits, * remittances, transfer and other services, becoming a bank without discount.

The banking industry began in Venice. Today, the booming rise of Venice and Genoa is taking the banking industry to drive business development as an opportunity, which has played a huge role in the prosperity of Europe in later generations. Under the wise leadership of Zhao Jin, Yan Han also began to get involved in this emerging industry. This is really: lead the ** of the times and lead the trend of the world!

Let's talk about the messenger. There were many guests at the New Year's banquet, including the Grand Khanate, the Illi Khanate, the Byzantine Empire, the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, the Grand Duchy of Kiev, the Duchy of Kryotius, the Duchy of Ryazan, the Duchy of Moscow, the Duchy of Rostov, the Duchy of Smolensk, the Duchy of Novgorod and other 20 countries. Gathering. They couldn't help but be secretly surprised to see that the imperial court was full of friends. In fact, Yan Han deliberately invited envoys from so many countries to show his extensive diplomacy. For this meeting, Fang Mianzhi and Fang Jianzhi, the two imperial historians, have been planning for more than half a year. In these countries, some are enemies of each other, and some are not too friendly with Yan Han himself, but no matter what, they are all invited. At a glance, they all feel that Yan Han is very elegant and has many friends, which should not be provoked!

The envoy of the Kingdom of Azerbaijan came late. This time, the messenger is Wang Hassan again. Zhao Yu personally left his seat to greet him, pulled Wang Hassan aside, and asked with a smile, "Mr. Wang Jun, why did you come so late?"

Wang Hassan explained, "The foreign minister came early. The princess met late.

"Ha?" Zhao Jin couldn't understand.

Wang Hassan said, "The foreign minister came yesterday. The king is busy and doesn't bother.

"Oh...you arrived yesterday?" Only then did Zhao Jin know and said with a smile, "It's worthy of being my own person. You are very considerate to me!" Have you seen Chao Muila just now? Then I don't have to invite her out."

Wang Hassan nodded: "Princess is not suitable, outsiders. Women are beautiful and harmful.

"Ha?" Zhao Jin was stunned again and thought about it to understand that Wang Hassan wanted to warn himself that the princess should not see outsiders. If a beautiful woman shows up, it will cause outsiders to covet and often lead to her husbands to suffer. This is good advice! Zhao Jin couldn't help laughing and didn't think so. He thought he was a powerful man who was enough to keep his own woman. How could he be afraid of outsiders coveting? However, he was still grateful for Wang Hassan's advice. Zhao Jin pulled him to sit down and treated him kindly.

During the banquet, the envoys from various countries came into the congratulatory speech, which was basically a show. Zhao Jin was not at a loss and answered it on his behalf.

It's Wang Hassan's turn to speak. He smiled and said the prepared congratulatory message: "Happy New Year. Yan Han Shangguo, Long Teng. The people are happy and safe. Minister Wenwu, Fulu. King Qiansui, Hongfu."

Zhao Yu laughed and said, "Your Excellency Wang Jun, you are extraordinary. Literary talent, flying."

Wang Hassan was quickly humble, and then solemnly mentioned: "Our country is in danger. The king comes out, strong. Gru, run. The rebel chief of Chechnya died. Our country is peaceful and grateful. Two princesses, madam.

"Ha?" Zhao Jin didn't understand again.

Wang Hassan repeated: "Two princesses, madam."

"This..." Zhao Jin took a deep breath: "You mean, you still have two princesses who want to be my wife?"

"Yes." Wang Hassan arched his hand and introduced: "Princess Gurana, virtuous. Princess Somaz, virtuous. Princess Chaomila, her own sister and mother.

"This!" Zhao Jin was stunned and pointed to himself: "Will you marry me, madam?"

"It's not." Wang Hassan shook his hand, and then pointed his hands to the two god-like men on both sides: "General He Pan, powerful. General Gambasu, powerful. Two princesses, madam.

"Ah?"

"Two princesses, two generals, madam." Wang Hassan tried his best to compare.

Zhao Jin finally understood, both surprised and relieved. I thought, "For good, they didn't all marry me, otherwise how can I stand it?" Where did He Pan and Ganbasu come from?

It turned out that during the previous southern expedition, Chao Muila was grateful to see the two fierce generals competing to be the vanguard to rescue Azerbaijan. Ercim fought side by side with two fierce generals and liked them very much. So Muila and Erqim told the good words of He Pan and Gambasu to their father Agam. This New Year, Yanhan invited Azerbaijan to send envoys to come. Aggam naturally obeyed and sent King Hassan to propose marriage by the way to marry his mother's sister Gulana and Somaz to He Pan and Ganbasu.

Zhao Jin figured out the reason and naturally agreed. Knowing that it was promoted by Chaomila, I was very happy: "My beloved concubine has a way. Previously, I told her that He Pan and Gambasu always quarreled. When I asked her to persuade her, she thought of a unique trick once and for all! In this way, He Pan and Gambasu are close relatives. Do the family want to quarrel again? So Zhao Jin asked He Pan and Gan Basu, "General of Champion, General Dang Kou, are you two happy?"

The second general did not listen to what Wang Hassan said at all and has been standing solemnly, acting as a powerful and deterrent to the envoys of various countries at this big banquet. At this time, when they heard the king's question, they all said, "What are you willing to do?"

"Gone for you a task. One horse is the first——”

"Someone is very happy!"

"I will never lose to him!"

"Very good! Then hurry up and go to Azerbaijan first to marry Princess Gurana and Princess Somaz! Ah ha ha!" Zhao Jin laughed loudly.

In this way, He Pan and Ganbasu were sent to Azerbaijan to marry Princess Gurana and Princess Solamaz. The two of them were originally alone without any relatives, but now they have a wife and in-laws, and they are all overjoyed. The previous antagonistic relationship was written off and turned into an intimate relationship. Since then, the two have been eating, drinking, horse walking and practicing martial arts together.

After the banquet of merchants and messengers from various countries, Zhao Jin also had a banquet with representatives of domestic sergeants and craftsmen in the big square to encourage the military and the people to work hard and make more achievements in the new year.

Next, it's time to have a palace banquet with the beauties. This is the bliss in joy. Zhao Jin is rubbing his hands and preparing to drink with Huifei Hui Niang, Huaifei Weiyi, Lifei Aiqian Like, Mufei Chao Muila and Yafei Zhuolin Yabinna, and knock them down one by one to show off their prestige. These women are all shallow and fearless! However, during the Spring Festival, six royal sisters also entered the palace to celebrate. Chu Chu and Xiangzhi both have a thousand cups of un drunken combat effectiveness. It is no problem for Jinyuan and Yuluan to drink a pot each. Xing'er and Ping'er are better than Xiao Loli. In case they help the concubines to fight against Zhao Jin, they will undoubtedly lose. Therefore, Zhao Jin intends to carry out the thirty-six tricks of "exorcising tigers and swallowing wolves" against them, and lead them to fight with leaders Xiao, leaders and their subordinates, so that they can watch on the wall and make profits!

... Just as it was planned to be beautiful, an emergency military situation came: the northerners were coming and were going south along the west bank of the Volga River!

Where did the northern man come from? It turned out that in the eastern plain of Eastern Europe and in the upper reaches of the Volga River, there was a powerful country, the Bulgarian Khanate, which was the descendant of the Western Turks. The Mongols and Bulgarians merged into the Tatar region of Kazan, settled along the Volga and Kamal rivers with fertile pasture and fertile land, engaged in agriculture and animal husbandry, and were more than enough food. They paid tribute to the Golden Horde Khan and enjoyed the autonomous status of the Khan. When the Dongsi coalition counterattacked the Golden Horde, the Tatar forces of Kazan were also attacked by the Duchy of Novgorod, the Duchy of Ugrich and other countries. The coalition forces occupied Kazan, slaughtered all the Tatar men in the city, and swept away the Tatar villages dozens of miles outside the city. How to rule this fertile land after such "tooth for tat" and "great pleasure"? The coalition decided to divide it. The Duke of Novgorod, which has the most combat effort and has the largest power in the northern region, has obtained Kazan and most of its territory as its own enclave. The rest of the countries occupy several enclas.

The enclave is a land that is not connected to the mainland. The phenomenon of enclays is very common in the Dongsi region, where princes are many. However, in troubled times, the enclam is difficult to protect. Soon, the garrison leaders of various countries in many enclavenes around Kazan began to make independent calculations. Some of them got the permission of their own monarchs and became small princes, as long as they paid tribute to the original suzerain country. But some are difficult to get permission. For example, Shemiyan, the great general of the Principality of Novgorod stationed in Kazan, wants to be a monarch and establish a "cazan marquis", but... Is there such a large marquis? This enclave is not small, bigger than an ordinary duchy!

What should I do? Shemiyang's distress was finally solved for him. That's a kind friend - Daniel, Duke of Moscow. Daniel pointed the way to Shemyan: "It is useless for you to apply to your monarch for independence from the Duchy of Novgorod. You should apply to the Grand Duke of Kiev to have hope.

This is really a word to wake up the dreamer! Shemyan suddenly rejoiced. By the way, the Grand Duchy of Kiev is the head of the countries of Dongsi, with more than 100,000 troops, and all countries are afraid. If the Grand Duke of Kiev recognizes his independence, it is difficult for the Duchy of Novgorod to disobey even if it is unwilling.

Therefore, Shemiyang searched for the people and captured many beautiful Tatar girls, presented a heavy gift to the Grand Duke of Kiev, Sviatoslav, and asked the Grand Duke to support his independence.

The ignorant boy Sviatoslav can no longer be said to be a boy. He is about the same age as Zhao Jin. After these years, he should have grown as much as Zhao Yu, right? - It's a pity, no! The school grass rabbit lamb continues to grow in the expedition to discuss cultural martial arts. Even if it can't be sublimated into a dragon, at least it is only a big white rabbit that can dig three caves. The ignorant boy is still an ignorant boy, only eating, drinking and having fun. As soon as Sviatoslav saw the beautiful girl and many gifts, he immediately agreed.

But I still can't agree. Because his uncle Shataniev is by his side, he is the master of national politics. Sviatoslav stared at Shataniev tremblingly, afraid that Shataniyev would not agree. Unexpectedly, Shataniev thought for a moment and said to the messenger, "Yes. Our country supports the establishment of the Principality of Kazan. As long as he promises a 'condition' to complete a 'thing'. So Shataniev explained carefully to the messenger and sent the messenger back.

Shemiyang was a little hesitant after listening to the "conditions" and "things". However, the ** power of the Principality of Kazan is too great! Originally, he was satisfied that he only wanted to build a vassal state, but now the Grand Duke of Kiev has promised to establish a duchy! For this reason, you have to do it even if you overcome all difficulties! Shemiyang agreed to the "conditions", that is, to start preparing to complete the "thing".

What are the "conditions" and "things"?

The "condition" is very simple - that is, to listen to the Grand Duchy of Kiev. Of course. Shemiyang wants to take the Grand Duchy of Kiev as his backer and is planning to listen to the Grand Duchy of Kiev. If the Duchy of Novgorod comes to the door, it will be supported by the Grand Duchy of Kiev.

"things" are not easy to do - you have to fight Yan Han! It's not casual harassment, it's necessary to achieve enough results. At least one or two important cities should be occupied and 10,000 or 20,000 people will be killed.

Shermiyan was very hesitant. He also heard that Yan Han is not easy to mess with. However, the establishment of the ** of the duchy made him unable to accept it. He figured it out: fight, fight, win the country, fail, and in the worst case, he can escape back to the mainland to be a general, which is no loss to him.

So Shemiyan contacted the independent and non-independent lords of the enclave, organized more than 10,000 Kazan's leading coalition forces, marched downstream along the west bank of the Volga River, and fought towards the Yanhan Fuxi region.

(to be continued in the next section)

Note:

Kazan: one of the three ancient cities in Russia, a fortress established by the Bulgarian Khanate in the early 11th century, became the center of Mongolians after being captured by the Mongols in the 13th century. The Mongols merged with the Bulgarians and were called the Kazan Tatar Department. In the 15th century, the Kazan Khanate became independent from the Golden Horde and fought a war with the Duchy of Moscow for more than 100 years. The Duchy of Moscow finally captured Kazan with 150,000 troops and 150 cannons, slaughtered all the Tatar men in the city and wiped out the Kazan Khanate. In modern times, Kazan is the capital of the Russian Republic of Tatar Autonomous Republic. Lenin, the founding leader of the Soviet Union, had a little Tatar blood. When he was young, he studied at Kazan University and was exiled to the remote countryside of Kazan.