: Small people are also precious

Author: Gongsun Wujiu

: Small people are also precious

Dong Fei said, "How dare they...how dare they?"

Zhang Yue smiled and said, "As long as there are enough benefits, there is nothing they dare to do!"

Yang You agreed upon hearing this, "There is no country in the eyes of businessmen. As long as they have enough benefits, they will dare to do anything..."

Dong Fei said with a complex expression, "But..."

Zhang Yue shook his head and said, "Where did the Huns' weapons and equipment come from in this war... And when we were at the Jingbian barrier in the past..."

After listening to Zhang Yue's words, Dong Fei couldn't help but fell silent.

Zhang Yue's words had a great impact on him.

Although he wanted to refute, his reason told him that what Zhang Yue said was right.

His face turned blue and white. He thought about Yang Yong's incident at the Jingbian Barrier, about Tian's replacement of Qi; he thought about Lu Buwei; he thought about...

In the end, Dong Fei just let out a long sigh.

Zhang Yue didn't speak, just patted him on the shoulder.

At this time, Yang You silently added, "The Wang family is the Tian family in the past..."

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Zhang Yue and his party did not stop much in Loulan and set off on the third day to continue their journey eastward.

When passing through Dunhuang, Zhang Yue and his party did not enter the city, but rushed directly to Xuanquan Pavilion.

Because of the prosperity of the Silk Road trade and the increasing scale of the Han Dynasty's farming in Dunhuang.

The appearance of Xuanquan Pavilion is very different from a few years ago.

Because it is located on an important road, Xuanquan Pavilion has formed a market town at this time.

The arrival of Zhang Yue and his entourage, especially the five hundred armored cavalry, made everyone in the pavilion feel uneasy.

Zhang Yue and his party arrived in front of the post house. Yang You stepped forward and asked, "Is Pavilion Chief Xu here?"

At this time, several postmen hurriedly said, "Chief Xu Ting went to Ershi Spring to get water, he should be back!"

While the postmen were answering Yang You's questions, they secretly looked at Zhang Yue and his party.

Because Zhang Yue and his party did not use the imperial chariot, these postmen could only secretly guess the identity of Zhang Yue and his party.

Precisely because they did not know Zhang Yue's identity, these postmen did not dare to welcome Zhang Yue and his party into the post house easily.

Zhang Yue was about to reveal his identity and enter the post house when a voice suddenly sounded.

"But in front of General Zhengxi?"

Zhang Yue looked back and saw a young man appearing on the street.

Zhang Yue only thought that this young man was quite kind-hearted, but he couldn't remember where he had seen this person before.

Zhang Yue immediately asked, "I don't know which gentleman..."

The young man bowed to Zhang Yue and said, "The subordinate is Zhang Ai, and the adult in the family is Zhang Mian..."

Zhang Yue suddenly realized when he heard this, "It turns out he is Mr. Zhang... he is indeed a very talented person..."

Zhang Ai bowed to Zhang Yue again, "Ai often hears the Lord talk about the princes..."

Zhang Yue smiled when he heard this and said, "I wonder if Mr. Zhang is still well?"

Zhang Yue thought of the conversation he had with Zhang Mian at Yumen Pass.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Ai's face turned gloomy when he heard this, "My lord passed away last year... Before my death, I hoped that I could serve in the Western Region... I recently heard that the General who conquered the West has returned east... I came uninvited, and I hope that the General will forgive me!"

Zhang Yue couldn't help but sigh when he heard this. He first had a casual chat with Zhang Ai, and then examined his knowledge.

The result made him extremely satisfied. Although Zhang Ai was young, he was worthy of being the grandson of Bowang Hou, and he actually had a good understanding of the Western Regions.

Even Yang You praised, "A gentleman's family history is as good as if Bowang Hou were still alive..."

Zhang Ai heard this and said, "Ai has been taught by adults since he was a child. He should be like his former great father (grandfather)... I hope you will take him in!"

Zhang Yue thought for a moment and said, "If so, would you like to be someone's personal guard first?"

Zhang Ai was delighted when he heard this and said, "I have my wish, but I dare not invite you!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yue turned around and called Su Fei over.

"Su Fei will leave this Ai to you..."

Su Fei looked Zhang Ai up and down and said, "Junhou, this boy has tender skin and tender flesh. How can he endure the hardships of being in the army?"

Zhang Yue smiled and said, "No Bill is much stronger than before..."

"Hahaha!"

Everyone around him burst into laughter when he heard this.

Su Fei muttered, "If you hit someone, don't slap someone in the face; if you expose someone, don't expose the face..."

Zhang Yue smiled and said, "You won't take anyone down yet."

After this small episode, the postmen naturally knew Zhang Yue's identity.

However, they still asked Zhang Yue and others to show their seals, and then they welcomed Zhang Yue and his party into the post house.

However, because the post house is too small and cannot accommodate so many people, most people can only camp outside the town.

After Zhang Yue and others settled down, Pavilion Chief Xu also returned to the post house.

Hearing that Zhang Yue had arrived at the post house, Pavilion Chief Xu also hurriedly came to see him.

On the second day, accompanied by Chief Xu Ting, Zhang Yue led the generals and envoys from various countries to visit Ershiquan.

Then we visited the hydraulic system near Xuanquan Pavilion.

Just like when Zhang Yue first saw the hydraulic facilities, the people in the Western Regions were instantly shocked.

Pan Zhiqiang, the commander-in-chief of Yarkand, could not help but sigh, "Looking at the power of water, you can see how powerful the state is!"

Yuchi Jia of the Kingdom of Khotan also praised, "This is a symbol of civilization. Khotan should also have such water conservancy facilities..."

The people from Jingjue and Sanmi, who were suffering from drought and little rain, were even more interested. They drooled all over the place when they looked at the hydraulic facilities.

After hesitating for a moment, the two of them bowed to Chief Xu Ting.

"Can you please introduce these water conservancy projects to us..."

Upon hearing this, Pavilion Chief Xu waved his hands repeatedly, "I am just a mere pavilion chief, how dare you call me a noble person!"

Zhang Yue heard this and said, "Who among us in China cannot be called a noble person..."

People from all countries unanimously agreed.

Nayuluo even said directly, "The great Han and the small common people should be the same as the nobles of all countries in the world..."

When Pavilion Chief Xu heard this, he was stunned.

"He never expected that in the eyes of all the countries, a man of the Han Dynasty would have such a high status!"

Listening to the words of the generals and envoys from various countries, the pride in his heart reached the extreme.

"Everyone, please come with me!"

Chief Xu Ting led the people from various countries to the weir and canal ahead.

As he walked, he introduced the weirs and canals.

People from all countries were like primary school students in later generations, following him respectfully.

However, Pavilion Chief Xu still played a trick and did not take the people from various countries to visit the wells and canals, but only took a look at the ordinary weirs and canals.

Even if this is the case, it also makes the people of all countries extremely satisfied.

One by one, they rushed to ask Pavilion Chief Xu for advice.

Chief Xu Tingzhang turned his attention to Zhang Yue, and after getting Zhang Yue's consent, he continued to explain in detail.

"Thank you so much, noble Lord!"

Finally, the envoys from various countries straightened their clothes, bowed to each other, and presented gifts one after another.

Pavilion Chief Xu was startled and quickly avoided it, saying, "You don't have to be like this, this is not a big deal..."

But Pan Zhiqiang said, "Although this thing is ordinary in the Han Dynasty, it is a priceless treasure in other countries like us... I hope that I, Yarkand, can have such a civilized and prosperous day..."

Zhang Yue said loudly at this time, "What's so difficult about this? As long as all countries adhere to the strategy of Sinicization... they will become civilized, prosperous and strong..."

I have two days off on New Year's Eve and Spring Festival, so please bear with me. I wish all book friends a Happy New Year and good health to your family in advance!
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