Since the transfer from the southern front, many people nearby have come to surrender. The people of the Tang Dynasty have also felt that if someone comes to surrender, it is indeed much more convenient than for us to fight over. That's why we held such a grand ceremony and hung up the sign of the Ali Dynasty. Maybe more people will come.
Of course, this is a matter of chance. No one can say that they will definitely come. We also have to see whether King Hailt's brand works. Today, Li Xiang has also gathered a group of people who came to surrender. They all came recently, but Li Xiang asked them to establish the letter of credence today, which can be regarded as a good start for the Ali Dynasty.
"Greetings to King Helt."
More than a dozen tribal leaders put on their most luxurious clothes and knelt beside King Helt. However, the reason these people came to surrender was partly because of the Tang Dynasty court, and partly because they were desperate. If they did not surrender now, the Tang Dynasty army would soon be at the gate of their city, and then they would have no way to escape.
When the Arabs massacred them many years ago, some of their old people still remembered the situation at that time. The whole city seemed to be on fire, and the lives of the common people were like ants, being trampled under the feet of the Arabs. The Tang Dynasty and the Arabs were the same empire, and in some aspects, they were even stronger than the Arabs.
Many people heard stories when they were young that there was a powerful empire in the East. Now those people have finally come. If you want to save the lives of the people in the city, you can only surrender to them. If you want to resist, just look at the few people in the city. They are not enough for their charge. What's more, the Tang army has so many strange weapons. We are no match for them at all. Surrendering honestly is our last resort.
"Everyone, rise up! The future glory of the Ali Dynasty will shine upon you. Although we are not strong enough now, with the support of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, we will become a powerful and long-lasting dynasty, illuminating this land like the sun..."
In order to deliver this speech, King Helt practiced for a long time in his small palace. The city originally had no small palace, only an official residence of an Arab administrator, which was also like a palace. When the city surrendered, the palace was pulled over and used as King Helt's temporary residence.
Although it was a little small, it was quite good compared to King Helt's previous residence. At least there were guards standing guard and many maids serving him. Although it seemed a little shabby compared to the king of a country, it was quite good compared to his previous days.
Whenever he thought of this, his hatred towards the people of the Tang Dynasty lessened a little. In the process of cooperating with the Tang Dynasty, he also felt helpless. He wanted to be truly independent, but he didn't want to break off relations with the Tang Dynasty.
After the audience with Li Xiang, he was invited to visit the Tang army. Everything in the army left a deep impression on him. Now he finally understood why the extremely powerful Arab cavalry was helpless when facing the Tang army?
In fact, it wasn't just King Helt who felt strange that the Arabs could be defeated. Many people around them, including those over the age of thirty, felt that it was impossible. Anyone over the age of thirty had basically seen the might of the Arab Empire, especially the sight of their army charging, which was extremely shocking to the entire world. Deep down, they believed that such an army was invincible. This was also the reason why the Arab Empire was able to maintain its rule in the region for more than a decade without a single rebellion...
But when they heard that they were defeated by the Tang army, they became curious about the Tang army. If their city had fought a war, they would also know how the Tang army attacked. It was indeed normal for the Arab Empire's army to be defeated by such an army.
But if the city he is in has never fought a war, he will not know how the Tang army fights, and these people will have all kinds of lucky ideas in their minds.
However, after today's ceremony, Li Xiang has ordered the army to conduct a large-scale exercise outside the city. No matter whether you are a prince or a peddler, if you have time, you can go outside the city to take a look. This is the confidence that comes from a powerful country. We will not hide good things, but use these things to intimidate you and let you know the price of resisting the Tang Dynasty. If you don't have that diamond, it's better to be an honest citizen.
After the ceremony, the officials of the Tang Dynasty did not stay here for long, mainly because the surrounding area was not safe. In the assessment of the Tang Dynasty, this was a newly occupied land and there could be danger at any time.
King Hailte also recruited 3,000 soldiers in the city. These soldiers came from various nationalities and were not necessarily old members of the Ali Dynasty, so these people might not be trustworthy and it would take some time to use them.
King Helt had originally arranged a singing and dancing performance and hoped that Li Xiang could stay here to watch it, but for safety reasons, Li Xiang returned to the military camp outside the city. No matter how good the conditions here are, we cannot trust the people around us. If we stay here for a long time, I am afraid these generals will not be willing. Li Xiang's safety is the most important thing.
King Helt also understood this. If something happened to Li Xiang on his territory, the name of today's coronation ceremony might be changed at any time. However, he didn't want to mention that name. After all, it would be a bit unlucky to mention it on such a happy day.
King Helt watched eagerly as the Tang Dynasty royal family left, and suddenly he found that many of the people around him had also left. Those people did not come to see him, but to see the Tang Dynasty royal family. In those people's minds, the Tang Dynasty was like a country in heaven, and it was very normal to support the style of the Tang Dynasty. As for you, a descendant of the royal family, I am afraid you do not have such great charm.
King Helt clenched his fists tightly when he saw these people leaving, but what was needed now was a gentle rule and he could not do anything too extreme to these people. If he let these people oppose him, he would have no way to live.
