When Zhang Xiu finished worshiping his ancestors and led 60,000 Qiang, Xiongnu Han cavalry and 10,000 personal soldiers to Guzang City, he began to be famous.

He asked Hu Cheer to lead his troops to Xijun, and Hua Xiong to lead his troops to Zhangye County, leaving left and right, entering right and leaving left, showing off his power for half a month.

Use this to deter the Western Regions.

The effect is of course great.

Liangzhou was stolen by Ma Teng, Han Sui and others for many years, and the Qiang rebelled for nearly a hundred years. The road between the Western Regions and the Han Ting was very unobstructed.

The official position of the Western Regions Protector has been hanging in vain for many years.

Many merchants from the Western Regions could not reach Chang'an and Luoyang at all. Their last stop was the three counties of Wuwei. They would take away the goods they brought here and then go back to the Western Regions.

The first time they saw the Han army in their lives, they were so majestic. In addition, Zhang Xiu killed Han Sui and surrendered Ma Teng, and his reputation must have been passed down by word of mouth by the merchants and was influential to the Western Regions.

However, there are also brave people who dare to make the decisions about Zhang Xiu.

West County.

This is a more border county with a population of only 40,000 to 50,000, which is very desolate. However, there are many Hu merchants on the road.

Among the many Hu merchants, there is a businessman named Tuxiong from Kucha. This man is in his thirties and has a typical Central Asian appearance, with a thick beard.

He was a shrewd businessman who had been in Liangzhou and Kucha for many years and had made a fortune. He had a companion named Kuiwu.

The two were planning to go to Guzang City, Wuwei Army, to take away the goods they brought.

On the road, suddenly a large group of cavalry went west. Tuxiong and Kuiwu hurriedly led their men and gave up the road.

They were experienced in this. In the past, when Ma Teng and Han Sui's army were in, if the merchants avoided it a little slower, they might be whipped or even stolen goods.

Soon, the brigade of cavalry left. Tuxiong and Kuiwu quickly straightened up, then shouted and asked people to pull the carriage back to the center of the road.

"This group of people is really majestic. The Han Ting rule has arrived in Liangzhou again and the Western Regions." Kui Wu said with joy.

The Hanting was strong and prosperous, which was also beneficial to the Hu merchants. From the word of mouth among the ancestors, Kuiwu learned that when the Hanting was strong in the past, people on the grassland did not dare to invade the Western Regions.

Once the countries in the Western Regions fall into chaos, the Western Regions Protectors will also send people to mediate. The entire Western Regions are in a peaceful and prosperous era, and these merchants will be profitable.

Not only is it now, not only Liangzhou is chaotic, but also the Western Regions. If they are not careful, they may become dry bones next to the road and end up miserably.

Tu Xiong nodded slightly, then a strange look appeared on her face.

A few days later, the two arrived at Wuwei County and Guzang City. At this time, Zhang Xiu had left Wuwei County and led a large army to the south. He heard that he was going back to Luoyang.

The Western Regions Protector, General Fubo Yan Xing, was in charge of Guzang City, training his troops and intimidating Xiao Xiao.

According to the itinerary, the two should have taken out the goods in Guzang City together. However, Kuiwu took out the goods, while Tu Xiong planned to continue to take the goods south.

This surprised Kuiwu.

In the room of an inn in Guzang City, Kuiwu and Tuxiong sat cross-legged on the ground together.

"Tuxiong. Although we transport the goods to big cities like Chang'an and Luoyang, we may make a lot of money. Now that the Han Dynasty's Grand Sima has pacified Liangzhou, the roads are also smooth. But we are not familiar with it and do not know what happens. It is better to take off the goods in Guzang City."

Kuiwu said seriously.

This time they brought spices and gems, which were very popular among the Han people. However, the value of goods in Liangzhou is incomparable to the value of goods in Chang'an and Luoyang.

The price of transporting the goods to Luoyang is naturally higher. However, Kuiwu is very self-aware and does not intend to make this money.

Tu Xiong narrowed his eyes, revealing the businessman's shrewdness. He said, "Although I'm not familiar with Luoyang, I have a way to earn ten times the profit."

"What's the solution?" Kuiwu said in surprise when he heard this.

"I plan to impersonate Kucha envoy to express my surrender to the Han Ting. According to word of mouth, my ancestors used this method to get a lot of benefits from the Han Ting."

Speaking of this, Tuxiong said meaningfully: "The Han people are very proud of their face. They will definitely give me a double gift from the gifts we contribute. Now that the Han court has just pacified Liangzhou, I am afraid that no small country in the Western Regions has surrendered. If I were the first tribute recipient, the Han people's Grand Sima would be happy and might give me a tenfold return gift."

Kuiwu widened his eyes when he heard this and looked at Tu Xiong incredibly. This man was crazy. If his trick was exposed, his life would be lost.

Kuiwu did not work with Tu Xiong, and his goods had been taken off. The next day, the two parted ways. Tu Xiong led his team to Luoyang south.

Tou Tie intends to deceive Zhang Xiu.

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The rumors are true.

At the end of the fourth year of Jian'an, Zhang Xiu led Hu Cheer, Hua Xiong and other cavalry, 10,000 personal soldiers, as well as some female family members from all over the world, and returned to Luoyang City.

The northwest has been pacified, and then it will go south to Bashu. There are mountains and ridges over there, and the role of cavalry is minimal. Besides, the Hun cavalry, Qiang cavalry, and especially Qiang cavalry, are really lacking in training.

After Zhang Xiu pacified Liu Yan of Bashu, he would inevitably lead the cavalry out of Hulao Pass and start to conquer Guandong. During this period, Hua Xiong and Hu Cheer's mission was to train cavalry.

Moreover, he has been away from the court for a long time, although he is very relieved to the power person in Luoyang City.

Li Ru, chief of the Sili School Commander Li, chief of the Grand Sima Jia Xu, chief of the Grand Sima, Ling Xi Zhicai, and chief of the Censor Chen Gong, these people are in conflict with power, and no one can hold absolute rights.

But I have been away from home for many years and it’s time to come back and take a look.

On the morning of that day, the west gate of Luoyang City was wide open, and all three dukes and nine ministers were present. The Grand Marshal Cai Yong led the way to welcome Zhang Xiu back triumphantly.

Zhang Xiu first asked Hua Xiong and Hu Cheer to lead their respective cavalry to camp at the scheduled location. Then he rode forward, exchanged greetings with the civil and military officials for a while, and then entered the city together and entered the Grand Sima Mansion.

At this point, all the officials scattered, but Chen Gong, Xi Zhicai and Jia Xu stayed.

In the study room, Zhang Xiu and the three of them were sitting together, and Dian Wei stood at the door pressing his sword.

Although I haven't met for a long time, Zhang Xiu has no gap with them and usually has letters.

"Let me give up the greetings for the time being. Everyone. What are the plans for the military achievements and rewards for pacifying the northwest this time?"

Zhang Xiu sat in the main seat, glanced at the three of them, and said with a firm look.

No matters in the world, rewards and punishments are more important.

This time, the northwest was pacified, and there was no credit and hard work. Those who should be promoted will be promoted, those who should be granted will be granted will be granted, those who should be given a title will be increased, those who should be given a title will be increased, and those who should be given a title will be rewarded.

This way you can be stable up and down.

The three of them had known that Zhang Xiu would have such a question, and Jia Xu and Chen Gong looked at Xi Zhicai. Xi Zhicai pulled out a roll of white paper from his sleeve, stood up and handed it to Zhang Xiu. Zhang Xiu looked at it carefully and showed a look of satisfaction.

"It was well planned. It just missed some people."

Zhang Xiu put down the reward list in his hand, raised his head and said to the three of them.

The three of them did not show any surprise when they heard this. Xi Zhicai bowed and said, "Please make an announcement on the news."

They knew what was going on, but the fame and fortune of these people was difficult to formulate.

Zhang Xiu glanced at the three people with a calm expression, patted his knees with both hands, and said with a smile: "This time, the counselors in my tent have made great contributions. How could they not have rewards?"

After a pause, Zhang Xiu said, "Xun You, Ju, was granted the title of Marquis, and had three hundred households. Fa Zheng, Cai Mao, and Zhuge Jin were granted the title of Marquis of Guannei."

Xi Zhicai and Jia Xu didn't say anything, but Chen Gong was a stronger person and would not hide any ideas. He bowed and said, "Ming Gong, Cai Mao, will not talk about it for now. Fa Zheng, Zhuge Jin is so young, so he used gold and purple (gold seal, purple ribbon instead of title to be a marquis). It is probably inappropriate."

Zhang Xiu smiled and shook his head, saying, "In the past, Ganluo made a strange plan, and the King of Qin immediately appointed Ganluo as his superior minister. He should reward the ministers who have made meritorious services. No matter whether it is young or something."

"promise."

Chen Gong just felt that it was inappropriate, but he had no intention of objecting. Seeing that Zhang Xiu insisted, he bowed his promise.

Zhang Xiu has delegated almost all his rights, and he will not lend rewards and punishments to others. This is the only big deal.

Zhang Xiu then smiled, greeted Chen Gong and the other two for a while, and said something better. Then he sent the three of them away.

It took a thousand miles to return to Luoyang from the Wuwei Army. Zhang Xiu did not rest much along the way. After sending the three of them away, Zhang Xiu planned to rest in Cai Yan's bedroom.

But after leaving the study gate, Zhang Xiu saw a maid looking forward to it. Zhang Xiu recognized at a glance that this was Cai's personal maid.

"Mr. Madam, please invite me." The maid bowed very well.

"Yeah." Zhang Xiu was a little surprised. The mansion had its own rules. Before that, Cai rarely sent people to invite him over.

Maybe something happened. Zhang Xiu thought about it, and then went to the inner house with the maid. Dian Wei left halfway.

Zhang Xiu followed the corridor to the door of Cai's room. Cai, dressed in a gorgeous dress, smiled and bowed to him when he saw him.

Then she saw that Zhang Xiu showed fatigue between her eyebrows, so she asked the maid to prepare a hot bath, personally take a shower and change clothes for Zhang Xiu, and serve Zhang Xiu to lie down and massage Zhang Xiu.

Zhang Xiu likes to lie down and massage, it is no secret in the mansion.

The wives and concubines are also introverted, and almost everyone has excellent massage skills.

"Is there something wrong?" Zhang Xiu lay on the bed, his mouth and nose making a dull sound.

"I want to ask for grace from the Lord." Cai paused his hands slightly while Zhang Xiu's junior massage, and then said carefully.

It was very difficult to massage Zhang Xiu. His muscles were like iron lumps. He was just as weak as a woman, and she couldn't knead them.
Chapter completed!