The armored cavalry rode horses with ferocious faces on the most famous Tiklik Street in Sikkim. Their cold eyes wandered around the tightly closed windows. The stone road under their feet provided a perfect environment for their strong horses. The horseshoes provide a stage to fully display the crisp and sweet sound of the horseshoes. It seems that even the horse's mane has become slightly erected. I wonder if I feel the peeping eyes from all kinds of eyes hiding on both sides of the street. Although there was only one squadron of armored cavalry, Qu Bo knew that the effect of patrolling this squadron of armored cavalry on Tiklik Street was even more effective than killing dozens of rioters.
The Republican Guard can be regarded as the last shield of the Sikkim people, but this shield was still shattered in front of their first division. The Sikkim people who lost this shield were completely desperate. The city of Sikkim is like other cities in the mainland. , there is no city wall, it is just a symbolic castle in the center of the city that serves as the seat of the parliament and executive government of the urban republic, but now it lies under its own feet.
Although he controls the entire city of Sikkim and even the island of Sikkim, Qu Bo knows that his control ability is quite weak. The island of Sikkim is as big as Sikkim. Although the main force of the Sikkim army has been sent to the Nan'an area, the remnants left on the island of Sikkim are There are at least 30,000 troops. Now the Republican Guard has collapsed, but the First Division has not been able to annihilate this force. At least 5,000 people have escaped. If it were on the mainland, these 5,000 people would not be a problem at all, but This is on the island of Sikkim. If five thousand people escape into the private sector, it may stir up a storm.
Qu Bo now urgently needs the navy to break the blockade of the Sikkim Navy and send follow-up troops up. Even if it is just to send one or two regiments for emergency relief, it would be good. With one more force in hand, Qu Bo feels that his heart will be much more at ease. In the eyes that were all hostile or indifferent, Qu Bo felt for the first time what it felt like to be deep behind enemy lines. At this time, he must show off his force, so that the people of Sikkim can deeply feel the power of the Tang Dynasty's military, and make the people of Sikkim realize that if they have the slightest evil intention, it will only bring them death and killing.
All parliamentarians and officials of the ruling government have been firmly controlled, as well as their families, including the families of Sikkim generals and military officers who are leading troops outside. If you can't control these people. Even if the parliament decides to disperse troops, they may still not implement it. However, judging from the feedback now, at least the Sikkim Army has been carrying out this order without hesitation, which makes Qu Bo feel relieved. The order of the parliament seems to be less binding on the navy, but it doesn't matter. As long as the army begins to withdraw its troops, the Sikkimese people will understand that the situation is over. The Sikkim Island, which is isolated overseas, has lost the support of Western Samoa and Nan'an. Even if it can survive, it will become very difficult. difficulty.
Seeing the division commander standing on the steps of the castle hall, looking distracted, the adjutant hesitated for a moment before catching up with him in two steps and said: "Division commander. Several congressmen have already arrived."
Turning around, Qu Bo's face always had the same expression of ancient well-being: "I'll be there right away."
Sheet Haz glanced at the fat old man next to him with a somewhat uneasy look on his face. Several people around him looked uneasy. Only this guy always looked like this. Now the blade was pressed against his neck. No more than other times, this guy still looked confident. Could it be that this guy really had something in his heart? end
"Albilja, why do you think this Tang general called us here? Do you know the details? I think you seem to be confident, don't you think so?" Sheithaz couldn't hold himself back anymore. Although I believe that the Tang general will not be disadvantageous to me due to my own curiosity. At least everyone here has signed to remove the consul in accordance with his request, and some parliaments have also issued orders to cease the war and withdraw troops. But after all, the handle of the knife is in the hands of the Tang people. As long as the other party gives the order, there is no telling how many people will fall to the ground. , before getting an accurate message, Sheithaz believed that all the temptations were as unreliable as himself.
"Humph, I know what you are worried about? Aren't you just worried that others will do something bad to us? But we have done everything they asked for. What else do they want from us? Do the Tang people still want to massacre the city and kill all us Sikkim people? Isn’t it possible? Then you don’t have to call a few of us to report it, right? If you want to be more open-minded, I guess it’s not a big deal for people to come to us this time, but it’s still a good thing.”
The obese old man sucked the waterpipe from Sand Spur. The thick gold-plated pipe seemed to show off that this thing was worth a lot of money. Shetharz looked down on the other party's behavior, especially this one. At that time, wasn't that meant to stimulate the desires of those Tang people
Seeing a group of friends who were usually arrogant but now dejected and anxious, the fat old man couldn't help but cracked his fat mouth and laughed: "Why, don't you believe what I said? Let's make a bet here. If the other party comes later, It’s pretty much what I said, so just remember to owe me a favor.”
"Okay, tell me why the Tang Dynasty asked us to come here?" Another skinny congressman couldn't sit still. He really couldn't bear the pressure of waiting. He was willing to grab even a life-saving straw now. .
"Hey, look at us. Even though we are all members of Parliament, we all know the details of each other. Sheet Haz, isn't your father just an oil seller? After decades of hard work, his wealth has been passed down to you. Now, You can be regarded as one of the best among us Sikkim re-export trade merchants, but you can't change your background. Hameqi, didn't you just become famous in the past ten years? If it hadn't been for those few storms, you would have been lucky enough to escape. , I guess those giants in the shipping industry have already squeezed you out, but what were you doing thirty years ago? An apprenticeship in the Sikkim Shipyard, right? What about you, Duoluqi? If your daughter hadn't gotten married A good family has earned you a lot of dowry, and the son-in-law has given you some opportunities. Can you make a fortune? I'm afraid you are still a salt-basking man in the salt fields in the east, right?"
"Alebirja, we want you to tell everyone the reason why the Tang people are looking for us. We are not here to entertain you about our family background. Is your family background worth showing off?" a councilman shouted angrily.
"Hey, I never said how good my family background is. My father is a private salt dealer, am I? Just a slave trader." Shrugging, the fat old man was proud of himself rather than ashamed, "But Look, everyone, none of us here seems to have a good family background. In the minds of those aristocratic businessmen, we are just some wealthy upstarts, but this time they seem to be in the wrong team. I remember The last time the parliament voted on whether to participate in the continental war, a few of us abstained from voting, but those noble gentlemen all voted in favor. Think about it, everyone, right?"
Several people looked at each other in confusion, and then tried to recall the situation at that time. It seemed that such a thing had happened, but they all agreed that if the Tang Dynasty controlled Nan'an and Western Samoa, it would definitely affect Sikkim's interests. The reason why a few of them abstained from voting , that's because several of them have more business connections with Datang. Before voting, they all knew that the issue of sending troops would definitely be passed. They abstained purely to prevent politics from affecting them. It's just my own business.
"Is this Yuan Jie?" Several people asked in unison, "It's too ridiculous, impossible!"
"Of course not. Now the Tang Army has taken control of the entire Sikkim City, but the situation in Sikkim City is not very stable. It probably has a lot to do with the attitude of those councilors. Although they voted to cease the war and disperse troops, I am afraid they are a little unhappy. Although I am willing to do so, I am still intentionally or unintentionally instigating the people below to cause trouble. The Tang people probably also find it a bit difficult. Suppression may lead to more rebellions. If we leave it alone, I am afraid it will intensify. There is a lack of communicators on both sides. Maybe the Tang people want to use us as middlemen." The fat old man put down his cigarette and pondered while stroking his beard.
"It's too far-fetched. Why should the Tang people ask us to come forward to mediate? Don't they have other ways?" Another congressman shook his head in disbelief.
"If it were other places, the Tang people might be able to find other ways, but think about it, Sikkim is isolated overseas, and now the navy has blocked all channels for the Tang people to come to Sikkim. This is one. Second, if someone with a Tang background comes forward, I’m afraid that group of aristocratic councilors will find it difficult to accept it. As for the few of us, everyone knows the details. It’s just that we have some business dealings with the Tang Dynasty. We neither have Tang descent nor are natives of Sikkim. People, I’m afraid it’s easier to tolerate this. Hey, everyone, tell me, is this an opportunity? Maybe after a few more days, once the navy has received the order, the Tang Dynasty may no longer need us.”
Several people were silent. They had to admit that what this guy Alebirja said made sense. The Tang Dynasty's power in Sikkim City was not strong enough now. They needed some time to breathe now, but they could control it even without help. It's just a little more troublesome to control the situation. In fact, once the parliament made the decision to cease fighting and withdraw troops, it was equivalent to surrendering. When the main force of the Tang army continued to march into Sikkim Island, they might no longer need external help. Then Should my group seize this opportunity