Chapter 467: The Change in Baghdad

In the Green Dome Palace, Rashid listened to the news his wife brought to him from Mecca. A month before the news came, he had learned that Ye Haya was detained by the Tang army. In front of countless passionate generals and ministers, he was angry. He rebuked the ancient Eastern countries for the humiliation of the Abbasid dynasty with unprecedented sternness, and called on all the troops to prepare for a jihad. For this reason, he dispatched troops and transferred the 70,000 Syrian troops and 60,000 Egyptian troops loyal to him to the vicinity of Hamadan.

In the subsequent personnel transfer, he appointed Bari, the supreme commander of the Guards loyal to Yehaya, as Governor of Sindh, to raise money for war in Tochar, India and other places, and appointed Yehaya's eldest son Fadler as agent Vizier, who was fully responsible for handling government affairs in the empire.

In order to rescue Yehaya, Rashid's voice became hoarse and his eyes were covered with blood. He wore Muhammad's cloak to pray for Yehaya in front of Allah. All of this was carried out under the slogan of Rashid's launch of a non-jihad war, which moved countless Yehaya's supporters. Although there were also voices of doubt about Rashid's seizure of power, this doubt had no market and was soon drowned in the wave of supporting the Caliph.

After a month of arrangement, Rashid gave almost all administrative power to the agent Weizier Fadler, and he gave up all his powers, only in exchange for command of the 100,000 guards of Baghdad.

At this moment, Rashid paced back and forth in the room with his hands behind his back. A deep humiliation and deep hatred made him unable to sit down. Rashid's wife was named Zobaid, and she was also the leader of Baghdad's fashion. She has always been called the two stars of Baghdad. One of these two stars is her, and the other is Rashid's half-sister Ouleye, but whether it is Zobaid or Ouleye, they are just around the stars of the moon, and the moon in Baghdad is Abasai.

Zobaid told me in a fair manner without any personal feelings, "The little boy was named Crick, he looked exactly the same as Zerfal, especially his long neck, no one could make mistakes. He called Abasai as his mother, and I also believe that because he and Abasai have eyes carved out of the same mold, I didn't see Abasai when I went there, but someone told me that she dared not meet me, and that the life in her belly was about to give birth. Your Majesty, the above is what your wife saw with her own eyes. If you don't believe it, you can ask O'Leye, she saw Abasai from afar."

After saying that, Zuobaid gave a wink at Oleye beside her. Oleye was tall and toned. When she appeared in public, countless people were fascinated by her fleshy body. Oleye's greatest achievement was that she invented a tie that wrapped around her forehead. This tie is still popular all over the world, but the reason why Oleye invented it was to cover a scar on her forehead. Like her sister-in-law, she was also angry that she became a vassal of the moon. Seeing that her sister-in-law had finished most of her words, she added a sentence she thought was verdict, "Yes, I saw her. She was like a female goose, hiding in the darkness with her huge belly."

"Okay! Have you said enough?" Rashid interrupted the two of them in great anger. He punched the wall hard. Although this was the excuse for him to bring down the Shiite Bermack family, Abasai's betrayal of him still deeply hit him. Abasai actually gave birth to two children for Zheerfair.

Seeing that there was a deep look of pain on her husband's face, Zobaid felt a little intense jealousy in her heart. Her husband would never be so painful for her. When Rashid calmed down, she said again: "I have ordered someone to secretly escort Abasai back to Baghdad. I guess you will see her in the next few days, and her two children."

"Enough!" Rashid could no longer help, and pointed out the door, "You guys go out."

The two women looked at each other, and they were proud of Abasai's impending misfortune. The purpose was achieved. The two of them stepped back. Rashid kicked the door and fell heavily into the chair. The quill in his hand was folded into several segments by him. The shame in his heart was already unbearable. He roared fiercely: "Zheerfair, you are so brave."

After a while, the door was knocked and the guard said outside the door: "Your Majesty, Saihell is already looking for a visit outside."

Rashid, who was in pain and meditation, suddenly woke up. He suddenly realized that he had too many entanglements in Abasai. She was not important. What mattered was Zheerfair, the Yehaya family. Zobaid said just now that she had brought Abasai back, so Zheerfair would probably know that there was not much time left for him to do it.

Rashid immediately sat upright and ordered, "Send him in."

Saiheer is Yehaya's deputy, about forty years old, but his political qualifications are very old. He has rich experience and connections in the administrative system of the Abbasid Empire. His youngest daughter Bran and Rashid's second son Maimon were engaged, so he became Rashid's confidant. In Rashid's plan, Saiheer will be an extremely important part, and Rashid will stabilize the situation.

After a moment, the door was pushed open, and Saihell walked in quickly, and he bowed deeply and said, "See Your Majesty the Caliph."

"Dear Saihell, what good news did you bring to me?" Rashid asked him with a smile.

Saihele is known for his steady work and careful thinking. He smiled slightly and said, "I have two news to tell His Majesty. One is that the Tang Dynasty envoy Cui Yao has arrived in Hamadan and will return to Baghdad in three days."

"Is that so? He is finally back." Rashid couldn't help laughing. Since Ye Haya was detained by the Tang Dynasty, he knew that Cui Yao had completed his commission. The Emperor of the Tang Dynasty decided to cooperate with him, but Cui Yao's return still made him very happy. He must have brought the handwritten letter from the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, which is expected!

"What's that other thing?" Rashid continued to ask again by suppressing the excitement in his heart.

Saihele's face turned a little gloomy, and he said with a hint of disdain in his tone: "The other news is that Fadler is preparing to hold a grand dinner in his palace tomorrow night to celebrate his role as Vizier. He simply forgot that his father is still in the hands of the Tang people. I guess he doesn't want his father to return to Baghdad at all."

"What is Zheerfair doing?" Rashid asked again without saying a word.

"Zheerfar?" Saiheer hesitated for a moment, "I heard that he seemed to have gone to Mecca and just left this afternoon."

"It seems that he heard some wind." Rashid sneered softly, and then his face turned solemn and said to Saiheer: "I tell you the truth. Ye Haya was detained by the Tang Dynasty was a deal between me and the Tang Emperor. All of this is to restore the supreme power of the Caliph. Do you understand?"

Saihele was stunned. Ye Haya was detained by Datang. Who could have thought it was Rashid? At this moment, he immediately understood that Rashid was going to attack the Ye Haya family, and he would play an extremely important role in it. Saihele is worthy of being an old politician who has been in the officialdom for a long time. He quickly set his position for himself, took a deep breath, and asked Rashid: "What does Your Majesty need me to do, please give me the order."

Rashid looked at him and said coldly: "Your business is to replace Fadre and serve as the fourth Vizier of the Abbasid Empire. The time for office will be tomorrow."

On the road leading to the south of Baghdad, a carriage was driven quickly under the escort of hundreds of cavalrymen, stirring up dust. The carriage was staring out the window with a gloomy face. He received a message yesterday that Rashid ordered Queen Zobaid to go to Mecca. Zobaid was somewhat suspicious that Rashid had heard some noise. He was worried that Abasa would do something reckless, especially when the situation was subtle. Thinking about it, he decided to go to Mecca in person and resettle Abasa.

From yesterday, he had left Baghdad for more than 100 miles, and there were two roads to Mecca. One was to take the land and cross the desert. This was usually the way to pilgrims. The other was to Abadan first, then take the sea route to Jeddah Port, and finally arrive in Mecca. Of course, taking a boat is more comfortable than taking the land route. Most merchants or nobles choose to take a boat to India or Mecca.

There were not many pedestrians on the wide road. Not far away was the sparkling Tigris River. More than a dozen merchant ships were walking down the river. Zerfal was sitting in the carriage and was drowsy. He slowly closed his eyes and prepared to take a nap.

Suddenly, the carriage vibrated violently, almost overturning Zheerfair in the car to the ground. He pulled the curtain and shouted angrily: "What's going on?"

"Master, there is an army blocking the road ahead." The coachman said tremblingly.

Zheerfar was shocked. He leaned forward and saw thousands of troops blocking his way.

"It's the Guards." A subordinate suddenly recognized the armor of the army. At this time, Zheerfar's heart seemed to fall into the abyss. He found that it was not only the front, but also the front, back, left, right, and all sides of his guards.

A general of the guards urged him to come immediately, "After the order of His Majesty the Caliph, take Zheerfar back to Baghdad. I hope you can cooperate, otherwise you will be executed."

"Dare you kill me?" Zheerfair burst out laughing, "I dare not give you ten courage. Go back and tell the Caliph that Abasai's children are mine, and I will take them back in a dignified manner now."

After saying that, Zheerfar shouted, "Don't pay attention to them and rush over to me."

The carriage started, and hundreds of cavalry shouted together, guarding Zheerfair and rushed forward, but the matter was not as simple as he thought. When the officer saw Zheerfair not obeying the order, he immediately turned around and ordered: "Tell Your Majesty the order, kill all of them, and no one left."

With a command, more than 6,000 cavalry rushed from all directions, like rolling black waves, instantly swallowing Zerfar and his guards.

The city of Baghdad was already in chaos. Suddenly, a large group of soldiers controlled the streets, temples, inner cities and outer cities. The people rushed to flee back to their homes. The major hotels were filled with merchants, and the temples were crowded with ordinary people coming to hide. The originally bustling streets became deserted, and the ground was covered with baskets and wooden basins, rolling in the cold wind.

The outer city was a deserted scene, but the inner city was like a cold sword. The Government Affairs Palace was surrounded by tens of thousands of soldiers, one staircase at ten steps and one whistle at five steps. The guard was extremely strict. On the steps of the Government Affairs Palace, a group of officials stood behind Viczil Fadler at a loss. The sudden situation shocked them. Fadler looked at the densely packed soldiers in the square with a deep impression. He had already vaguely guessed that this was Rashid's intention, but he was not afraid. Rashid could not find an excuse to punish their family.

The guards kept rushing upwards, and the cold spear and tomahawks were waving in front of the officials' eyes. The officials kept retreating. Suddenly, a large group of soldiers rushed out of the palace behind them, blocking the retreat of all officials. An official could not run enough and was exposed by the spear from the back of his heart. He died on the spot. The screams and the splashed blood finally angered Fadler. He waved his arms and shouted loudly: "Are you crazy? This is the Imperial Government Affairs Palace, what are you going to do!"

Fadler's roar had no effect. The soldiers were still approaching the steps, forcing Fadler and a group of officials in a very small space. Suddenly, a distant trumpet sound came from the distance, as if a command was made. The pressing soldiers slowed down. In front of the Government Affairs Palace, a team of cavalry drove out of the palace, surrounded by Rashid, a tsunami of cheers suddenly erupted in the square, "Long live the Caliph! Long live the Caliph!"

Rashid looked solemn, hundreds of horses guarded him and rushed towards the Government Affairs Palace. The army was like shaking waves, splitting away to both sides. Rashid kept coming to the steps. He looked at Fadler on the steps coldly, without saying a word. Fadler could not hold back his breath for the first time, and he shouted loudly: "His Majesty Caliph, what crimes have we committed and treat us like this!"

Rashid waved his hand and the soldiers besieged them dodged a passage. Saihell led several officials to quietly leave the steps. Under Saihell's leadership, more and more officials left the steps. In the end, only Fadler was left. Rashid laughed coldly, his laughter became louder and finally burst into laughter. Suddenly, his laughter stopped and said to Fadler disdainfully: "Did you see, you are willing to die with you, but there is not a single one."

"Do you want me to die?" Fadler straightened his waist and said, "Then you take out the charge and let me see if you can convince the people of the world."

"Zheerfair was guilty of the crime and infringed on Princess Abasai, which made Princess Abasai hang herself unwilling to be humiliated. Do you think this crime can kill your family?"

Fadler's head buzzed! The thing he was most worried about finally came out. He had heard some rumors about his younger brother and Abasai. He had advised Zheerfair not to play with fire, but he never expected that Rashid would use this matter to make a fuss and completely eradicate their family. It was hateful! His father was not in Baghdad, otherwise he would not dare to be so arrogant if he gave him a hundred courage. Fadler hated himself in his heart. In order to gain infinite power like his father, he actually watched Rashid change the generals of the guard without interfering, which led to today's disaster.

Fadler knew that the situation was hopeless, so he sighed and lowered his arms weakly. Rashid suddenly raised his arms and shouted loudly: "Today's affairs have nothing to do with the officials, only Fadler's guilt is pursued."

"Long live the Caliph!" Excited cheers resounded throughout the sky, and the square turned into a sea of ​​jubilation.

In late January of the seventh year of Dazhi in the Tang Dynasty, a coup occurred in Dashi. Dashi Caliph Rashid took advantage of the opportunity of Dashi detaining Yehaya and eliminated the Yehaya family in Baghdad for the crime of infringing on the princess. Fadler was forced to commit suicide by taking poison. More than 100 people in the Yehaya family were killed. Among them, Zheerfair ended the worst. His head was hung on the highest bridge in the Tigris River, and his body was split into two and hung on the other two bridges. The once powerful Bermak family was destroyed. From then on, there were no more suns in the sky of the Caliph Empire. Rashid held the imperial military and political power.
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