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On this day, many people in Chang'an City saw the "Li" flag passing through the city, Jinguang Gate left Chang'an City, and headed westward.

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Yes! The prince-in-law led his troops. Ohoh! No wonder.

Later, everyone found out that the princess and the army went to the front line to comfort the army.

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Everyone shouted that they would go to Qianli, but this Qianli was just a general figure. It means that it was really far and far. How far was it? Lin Yutong didn't know either! She only knew that if it were in modern times, it would take about 2,500 kilometers to Xinjiang Province from Chang'an, which would cost more than 5,000 miles.

You should know that the route planning for future generations must be the best, and it can also turn the natural barrier into a thoroughfare. But now it cannot be, it must be crossing the mountains and wading through the water.

So, how many thousands of miles did she go? She really didn't know.

The Fourth Master looked at Xue Ne, "General Xue must have mentioned to you how many thousands of miles it is."

Xue Ne looked at the bonfire, chewed a bite of Hu cake, and then said, "According to what my father said, it should be more than 7,000 miles."

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Well! Xue Ne put down the cake and counted the journey, "From Fengxiang Mansion, Longzhou, Qinzhou, Weizhou..."

Lin Yutong spread the map. Whenever he talked about a place, Lin Yutong pointed a place on the map.

"Next to Linzhou and Lanzhou, it's Liangzhou..." Qi Bi Ming also squatted over and moved his hand on the map.

Liangzhou? Lin Yutong pointed, and then asked, "It's about 500 miles west from Liangzhou, Ganzhou. Going another 400 miles to Suzhou. Going another 500 miles to Guazhou, Guazhou. Going another 500 miles to Guazhou, you have to go west, about 300 miles to get up and down, and it's a sandbank." She gestured on the map with her fingers, and the more she gestured, the more she felt, the more she felt, how far she was, "I have to continue to go west from the sandbank, a little south, and travel seven hundred miles to Yizhou, and then nine hundred miles to Xizhou. Going another 700 miles from Xizhou to the southwest, it's more than seven hundred miles. It's Yanqi, and continue to go west from Yanqi, so there must be eight hundred miles... I've arrived in Kucha."

Kucha is the location of the Anxi Protectorate.

The Fourth Master clicked Yanqi, "This is the important Yanqi town, one of the four towns in Anxi!"

That is, you can get Yanqi first before you can go to the Anxi Protectorate.

Tongtong calculated the days, "It's more than 7,000 miles away, and there's no delay on the road, how long will it take to arrive?"

"According to the speed of the post station, it will take nearly a month for the news from the front line to be sent back to Chang'an. But this is a run for changing people and horses. Now, we can ride lightly and simply, and it will probably take nearly forty days."

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I didn't dare to rest for a day, but I just followed the official road and headed straight to the destination. There were stations along the way, but not every time I could just arrive at the station for a night. I really just rushed there, and there was a place in the wilderness, and I set off before dawn and I couldn't see the road at night, so I stopped to rest. I just needed to replenish food and water when I encountered stations during the day.

Along the way, Li Ji's troops came in handy. They contacted the inn to prepare dry food and set up tents at night. They had clear division of labor and each performed their duties. At most, the tents were up and the bonfires were up. Occasionally, they could shoot a few hares, pheasants or other wild animals, buried in the fire and roasted to replenish their physical strength.

No one else had any problems, but the one who was troubled was the Fourth Master. Fortunately, Tongtong brought fried noodles, which were dozens of kilograms. Forget it during the day, I brewed a bowl of boiling water at night and drank it, and then took pills, so I didn't throw it all the way.

Don’t think about seeing anyone on the road at any time? Nowadays, the population density is usually in wilderness. Occasionally, there is a village, so it’s best not to disturb it. If you bring too many people, it will shock the people. It’s really like to go to a relative from this village to that village, and you have to be careful of where a wolf jumps out to eat people.

It’s really an environment where the door is not closed properly and children can be taken away by wolves.

The situation in front of the army was urgent, so she didn't even give her time to learn about the Tang Dynasty on the way.

When we set out from Chang'an City, wild chrysanthemums outside the city bloomed in just in time. The more we walked northwest, the more desolate it became, the colder it became.

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The Fourth Master called Song Xian, he was Song Kui's younger brother, and the troops he followed were under his control, "Where is the map? Take it!"

Song Xian took it out of his arms, "It's said that it's time to arrive in Yanqi in the next half of the day."

But it has been a while since then. Where is Yanqi? I didn't even see the appearance of a city wall. As soon as the snow fell, the road that was not clear was becoming clearer and I couldn't tell the difference.

Tongtong rode on the horse, looked at the surrounding terrain, and pointed to the northward direction, "We are a little bit off, we should be in the north."

North?

It must be in the north, "It is easy to guard the north! It is a good place to build a city."

The Fourth Master simply stopped looking and ordered, "Listen to Your Highness, twenty miles northwards! Let's go!"

Less than twenty miles northward, there is a small outline in the distance. Even if it is not Yanqi, there are at least people.

The Fourth Master said to Song Xian, "Take out the 'Li' flag..."

If you don’t show your identity, the other party should be on guard. No matter how small the number of people in your group is, it will be 200 smaller.

The flags were waving in the snow, and so many people surged on the city walls, "Li Qi? Quickly! Notify the Deputy General Manager."

Asan Daozhen was the deputy general manager of the marching of the Losau Dao this time, and the position of Guo Tiefeng was the same. Xue Rengui was the general manager of the marching and was the boss of the two.

At this moment, he was in the camp and first reported outside, saying that a team of people were coming to Yanqi, all of which were light cavalry, and it was definitely not a caravan. He had guessed as soon as he heard it! He thought that this was probably because the imperial envoy came to Chang'an.

On the one hand, you have to be wary, what if it is not. Don’t ask people to come straight! After all, it’s not too much to be careful during the war with Tubo.

On the other hand, he quickly changed his clothes and prepared to welcome the imperial envoy.

But now I came to report that it was wearing the "Li" flag! Is this a person from the Duke of England's mansion? Is it the grandson of the old Duke? The man in his thirties and forties should be that person.

He walked out quickly and asked the troops stationed in Yanqi to gather quickly and take the people up the city gate.

The city walls built by earth are tall and strong. Qi Wuming stepped forward to negotiate, "Where are the garrison generals?"

"Ashi, deputy general manager of Luoshu, is really here. How dare you ask if it is the imperial envoy from Chang'an?"

When Qibi looked up at the Ming Dynasty, he saw Ashinadaozhen with a high nose and deep eyes. "The deputy general manager, the princess of the auxiliary country and the British Duke are here under the city. Please open the city gate."

Ashi was really stunned for a moment. Why did he send the young princess and the prince-consort?

He was hesitating, and a young general came out of the group of people. The young general was sitting in the seat and holding a silk-wrapped gun. He looked at the man's face and looked very heroic. Didn't he say that the prince-consort is a sick person? Didn't he say that the great-grandson of the old Duke was not the material for the general? It can be seen that the rumors are untrue!

He ordered the city gate to be opened with ease, and then brought people out to greet him: "Ashin has really met the Duke of England!"

The person who followed him almost laughed, and the Fourth Master was so embarrassed!

Chibi Ming whispered, "Wrong! This is His Highness, the Princess, and the Duke of England is behind."

ah?

This man looked up and looked very handsome! Is this princess? Then he looked back and saw that the man had a rouge mole between his eyebrows, and even beautiful... Oh! This matched the rumor! He hurriedly paid awkwardly to the princess, "I have seen Your Highness. I have a slim eye..." I really didn't recognize him!

Lin Yutong caught a glimpse of the Fourth Master’s unfriendly face, and quickly jumped off the horse, helped Ashinadaozhen, "Please get up."

The other party wanted to greet the Fourth Master again, and the Fourth Master pointed in, "It's snowing heavily, what's the point?"

Yes! Please come into the city with someone.

When I entered the city, I first came the urn city. From the urn city, it was the city. Perhaps because of the snowy day, there were not many people walking around. But there were always people coming in and out. Before I could look at it, I followed the other party into the military camp.

The military camp was Kuolang. Due to the long journey, the other party wanted to arrange for his group to wash up first.

Ashin was so nervous that he sought the Fourth Master’s opinion. The Fourth Master nodded and agreed, and the other party quickly went to make arrangements.

Then the best yard was given to the Fourth Master and Tongtong. Obviously, this place was left for the imperial envoy.

To be honest, it was beyond Lin Yutong's expectations. The architectural style here is exotic. However, the interior decoration exudes a magnificent feeling. What surprised Lin Yutong the most was that the floor inside was paved with a layer of yellow ceramic floor tiles. It was smooth and bright, and it exuded a magnificent feeling.

Xiangju whispered, "I've been burned, and it won't be cold for a while. Hot water will come!"

After taking a very comfortable hot bath here, I changed everything inside and out before I came out with the Fourth Master. At this time, the ground was warmed up, colorful wool blankets were spread on the ground, and food was already placed on the small table. The Fourth Master greeted the outside, "Come in! Come in and talk."

Except for Xue Ne, Qi Bi Ming and Song Xian came in, and the others were all placed in the room where they were served. Only then did Ashi Na Daozhen come over.

I know! Say this person is kind and righteous. Then what?

The Fourth Master then raised his hand and helped Guo Daifeng up and said to Tongtong, "Your Highness, don't be angry! Let's sit down."

Lin Yutong understood, "Guo Waifeng's father Guo Xiaoke has an extraordinary influence in the Anxi Protectorate's Mansion. He is actually an old player in the Protectorate's Mansion!"

After saying this, Tong Tong knew! These three people had to be treated in three ways. It was really because of the defeat of the three people. That would not work! This would make the two of them unanimously disliked by the local military and civilians before they gained a foothold in Anxi.

After washing and using rice, Tongtong tidyed up the collar for the fourth master, then laughed, "Let's go! I'm waiting."

After all, the saint believed in Guo and waited for the title of title.

Walk!

To be honest, this time I chose the wrong coach.

Guo Kaifeng sobbed, but he felt relieved, "I have nothing to say! I will die!"

The Fourth Master said again, "The culprit of this great defeat, Guo Daifeng, you only know that he is Guo Xiaoke's son, Guo Xiaoke is a subordinate of Li Ji. But you don't know that Guo Xiaoke led his army to pacify the Yanqi King who defected to the Turks, and later pacified the Kucha Kingdom, which refused to return to the Tang Dynasty at that time. He was later killed in battle and was posthumously named the Anxi Protectorate by the court." Ah!

This man had no faults or achievements in the war. But he had to put gold on his face so that he could get a stable temporarily.

The Fourth Master lay down and wrapped Tongtong in his arms, "I'll have a big show to go to Kucha, so let's go to bed."

But in the same way, you can't say that the court used people wrongly! One is Guo Daifeng, who is extremely influential in Anxi, and the other is the local power Ashidaozhen. If any of these two people were asked to lead the troops, what would this result? Once you win, a large area of ​​territory united together, is Anxi still Anxi of the Tang Dynasty?

Now, the Tang Dynasty is fighting against such a powerful minister.

I only found out when I got closer that it was Tao Dayou, the escort of the Anxi Protectorate, Xue Rengui, and Guo Daifeng, who had withdrawn from their troops, were here to greet him.

He looked up at the princess and said, "Whether he killed or cut off" he said to the emperor."

That's why it's hard to deal with.

Lin Yutong waved his hand, "Mr. Xue, before this, you had no defeat. This defeat was the defeat of Mr. Xue. It is said that victory and defeat are common in military affairs. It can be seen that victory and defeat are not the absolute standard for judging the pros and cons of a general. A victory is good, but a defeat may not necessarily mean that the general will be reshaped. It will make the general lead more progress. If you gain something, you can exchange for a more outstanding general for the Tang Dynasty, then this defeat will be worth it!"
To be continued...