History of Kangju
Chapter 217 (The Beginning)
Many small tribes settled in central Asia. They settled in a region that would be known as Kangju today but, at the time, it was only a loose collection of tribes. There was no identity to unify these people which has been the case for milleniums. The people of these tribes lived simple lives and were content with their lives. Few conflicts arose between the tribes since there were plenty of food for everyone. However, the region would go through major changes as the local climate become colder and drier. The once abundant resources were becoming more scarce forcing the tribes to migrate around the region so that they wouldn't deplete the few pastures. As the tribes moved about, conflicts would inevitably arise as the tribes fought for control of the pastures which dictated their survival. The stronger tribes would survive while those in the weaker tribes were either assimilated into the stronger tribes or simply die off from starvation or battles. It was a cruel world in the steppes where only the fittest can survive. In 8 AD, three dominant tribal confederations would form following decades of conflicts. The three tribal confederations were: the Kangjus, the Yuezhi and the Dayuan. The three tribal confederations have survived the many conflicts and were, more or less, equal in strength. The chiefs of the tribal confederations must fight it out knowing that the region couldn't sustain the people of all three tribal confederations. The conflict to decide the rightful owner of the region would be known as the Tribal War.
The objective was simple for the three tribal confederations as they attempted to defeat and oust the other two tribes from the region. With survival on the line, there was no other options but bloodshed. As mentioned earlier, their strengths were relatively equal meaning that it took time for a victor to arise. However, the chiefs of the Kangjus and Yuezhi would form a secret alliance against the Dayuan. Against the two tribal confederations, the people of Dayuan stood little chance seeing their people slaughtered and homes destroyed. Those that escaped the slaughter would die from the winter with no food and little protection from the harsh elements. With Dayuan eliminated, the alliance between the two tribal confederations would be dissolved as the two chiefs were at each other's throat. The two sides fought many bloody battles resulting in heavy casualties for both sides. In one decisive battle called the Battle of Aralsk, the Yuezhi chief was killed in battle. The loss of would serve as the turning point for the Kangjus who took advantage of weakened leadership within their enemy. The new chief of the Yuezhi was forced to lead his people in the southeast direction to form the Kushans nation. The Kangjus were victorious in the Tribal War seeing them the undisputed power in the region. They would form the nation of Kangju in 10 AD with the leader of the Kangjus known as the Khan. The Kangjus seemed unified but the peace was only an illusion.
Following the defeat of the Yuezhi, some of the powerful tribes within Kangju rose up against the Khan. The leaders of these smaller tribes were discontent with the new ruler and were convinced that another man should be the Khan. Thus, the first Kangju Civil War began as a split occurred within the nation. The Khan would, through many difficult battles, come out victorious against the pretender and his followers. All those that rebelled against him were ousted to neighboring lands where few would survive past a month. The Khan may have became victorious but the civil war has greatly weakened his nation. In the southwest, the nation of Khwarezm broke free during the conflict and, in her weakened form, Kangju didn't have the ability to retake the territory. In the east, the Xiongnu has taken over some of Kangju territory and the Kangju Khan knew that the Xiongnu Chanyu had every intention of expanding further west in Kangju territory. Despite being weakened by the civil war and losing land in the process, the Khan was determined to defeat all invaders. In 11 AD, Kangju was faced with Xiongnu in the east, Kushan in the southeast and Khwarezm in the southwest. As for the Magyars in the west, the Khan of the nation seemed more interested expanding westwards than eastward which meant that western border of Kangju was, for the time being, safe. As though Tengri was blessing the Khan of Kangju, the years following 11 AD would bring milder and wetter climate to the Kangju nation which would have a great impact on future Kangju expansions.
Kangju (11 AD)
Chapter 217 (The Beginning)
Many small tribes settled in central Asia. They settled in a region that would be known as Kangju today but, at the time, it was only a loose collection of tribes. There was no identity to unify these people which has been the case for milleniums. The people of these tribes lived simple lives and were content with their lives. Few conflicts arose between the tribes since there were plenty of food for everyone. However, the region would go through major changes as the local climate become colder and drier. The once abundant resources were becoming more scarce forcing the tribes to migrate around the region so that they wouldn't deplete the few pastures. As the tribes moved about, conflicts would inevitably arise as the tribes fought for control of the pastures which dictated their survival. The stronger tribes would survive while those in the weaker tribes were either assimilated into the stronger tribes or simply die off from starvation or battles. It was a cruel world in the steppes where only the fittest can survive. In 8 AD, three dominant tribal confederations would form following decades of conflicts. The three tribal confederations were: the Kangjus, the Yuezhi and the Dayuan. The three tribal confederations have survived the many conflicts and were, more or less, equal in strength. The chiefs of the tribal confederations must fight it out knowing that the region couldn't sustain the people of all three tribal confederations. The conflict to decide the rightful owner of the region would be known as the Tribal War.
The objective was simple for the three tribal confederations as they attempted to defeat and oust the other two tribes from the region. With survival on the line, there was no other options but bloodshed. As mentioned earlier, their strengths were relatively equal meaning that it took time for a victor to arise. However, the chiefs of the Kangjus and Yuezhi would form a secret alliance against the Dayuan. Against the two tribal confederations, the people of Dayuan stood little chance seeing their people slaughtered and homes destroyed. Those that escaped the slaughter would die from the winter with no food and little protection from the harsh elements. With Dayuan eliminated, the alliance between the two tribal confederations would be dissolved as the two chiefs were at each other's throat. The two sides fought many bloody battles resulting in heavy casualties for both sides. In one decisive battle called the Battle of Aralsk, the Yuezhi chief was killed in battle. The loss of would serve as the turning point for the Kangjus who took advantage of weakened leadership within their enemy. The new chief of the Yuezhi was forced to lead his people in the southeast direction to form the Kushans nation. The Kangjus were victorious in the Tribal War seeing them the undisputed power in the region. They would form the nation of Kangju in 10 AD with the leader of the Kangjus known as the Khan. The Kangjus seemed unified but the peace was only an illusion.
Following the defeat of the Yuezhi, some of the powerful tribes within Kangju rose up against the Khan. The leaders of these smaller tribes were discontent with the new ruler and were convinced that another man should be the Khan. Thus, the first Kangju Civil War began as a split occurred within the nation. The Khan would, through many difficult battles, come out victorious against the pretender and his followers. All those that rebelled against him were ousted to neighboring lands where few would survive past a month. The Khan may have became victorious but the civil war has greatly weakened his nation. In the southwest, the nation of Khwarezm broke free during the conflict and, in her weakened form, Kangju didn't have the ability to retake the territory. In the east, the Xiongnu has taken over some of Kangju territory and the Kangju Khan knew that the Xiongnu Chanyu had every intention of expanding further west in Kangju territory. Despite being weakened by the civil war and losing land in the process, the Khan was determined to defeat all invaders. In 11 AD, Kangju was faced with Xiongnu in the east, Kushan in the southeast and Khwarezm in the southwest. As for the Magyars in the west, the Khan of the nation seemed more interested expanding westwards than eastward which meant that western border of Kangju was, for the time being, safe. As though Tengri was blessing the Khan of Kangju, the years following 11 AD would bring milder and wetter climate to the Kangju nation which would have a great impact on future Kangju expansions.
Kangju (11 AD)