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When he arrived at the office of the Ministry of Rites, Zhang Yang saw Xu Jingzong.

Xu Jingzong stepped forward in a small step, "Qu Zhisheng, the son of King Ju Wentai of Gaochang, is inside."

Zhang Yang took a deep breath and frowned and walked into the government office of the Ministry of Rites.

Gaochang has been in charge of Gaochang since the Han Dynasty, Ling Ju Tan, and is based in a wealthy place in the Western Regions. However, the Central Plains has been in charge of the Western Regions for so many years. Like Tuyuhun, he was originally from the Central Plains, but after leaving the Central Plains for many years, he became king in the Western Regions.

Seeing Zhang Yang coming, Li Xiaogong introduced, "This is the son of Gaochang King Ju Wentai, Qu Zhisheng."

Looking at Qu Zhisheng, Li Xiaogong continued, "This is Mr. Zhang from our Ministry of Rites."

Qu Zhisheng smiled and bowed, "I have heard of Mr. Zhang's name for a long time."

The son of King Gaochang looked about thirty years old and was wearing clothes from Western Regions. He didn't have much spirit in his eyes, and he was probably a person whose body was hollowed out by wine and sex.

Zhang Yang smiled and said, "Is my name very loud in the Western Regions?"

Qu Zhisheng nodded and said, "The reputation of Mr. Zhang did not reach the Western Regions before. I just heard that the Tang Dynasty recaptured the Hexi Corridor, so he became the name of Mr. Zhang. Even the cadres of Songtsen of Tubo felt that Mr. Zhang would definitely be a threat to the countries in the Western Regions."

Xu Jingzong was puzzled, "What does your affairs in the Western Regions have to do with Tubo?"

Qu Zhisheng explained, "There are many Tubo people spreading news in the Western Regions, and it is all about Mr. Zhang."

Zhang Yang shook his head helplessly, "It's nothing. I heard that a man named Tang Xuanzang should have arrived in Gaochang now."

Qu Zhisheng was surprised that this incident was introduced to the Central Plains so quickly.

"Dare you ask Gaochang can bring people back?"

Qu Zhisheng looked puzzled, "Mr. Zhang doesn't know that Tang Xuanzang has left Gaochang. If we are worried about the court, we can find someone after we go back."

Zhang Yang bowed, "I'm working hard."

Li Xiaogong asked, "I wonder what happened to Ju Wentai send you to the Central Plains this time?"

In terms of heritage, Ju Wentai was originally a descendant of the Central Plains people, and the court never recognized the identity of King Gaochang.

This is a problem that has been left over from previous dynasties. Whether it is Gaochang, Tuyuhun, or the four counties in the north, they are originally the territory of the Central Plains.

Expanding territory and reclaiming the lost territory back then is also the country's goal.

For Li Xiaogong, Gaochang will be brought back sooner or later, and Tuyuhun will be brought back sooner or later.

Goguryeo also needs to be brought back, including the Western Turks.

"Li Xiaogong called out the name of King Gaochang, which made Qu Zhisheng look a little annoyed. He still saluted respectfully. Yanqi and the Western Turks have been raiding the Shangdao for a long time, which made Gaochang very worried. He heard that Gaochang had sent troops to rescue the Xueyantuo rebelled, so he asked Xueyantuo to withdraw his troops and asked the court to help us preside over the Shangdao and inform Yanqi not to commit any rebellion."

Even if Gaochang does not support it, it will be a matter of time before Xue Yantuo retreats.

Qu Zhisheng's words meant to seek credit. Seeing that Li Xiaogong was about to attack, Zhang Yang quickly pressed him down and looked at the other party, "We Minister Xu had actually studied the situation in the Western Regions for a long time, and we have achieved considerable results these days."

Xu Jingzong was stunned. What are the results? Why don’t I know?

Zhang Yang's eyes signaled Li Xiaogong to calm down and sat down cross-legged. "I heard that Gao Changfu, the business roads in the Western Regions, would naturally be coveted. Yanqi's actions did not require the court to come forward, and even the threat of the Western Turks could be solved."

Qu Zhisheng bowed, "Tubo Prime Minister Lu Dongzan said that Mr. Zhang was a wise man, and there must be a way."

Zhang Yang continued to preach, "In our Minister Xu's research on the Western Regions, in fact, Gaochang's wealth is not in the hands of Gaochang, but in the hands of merchants in the Western Regions. The merchants in the Western Regions have more wealth than Gaochang. It seems that Gaochang is prosperous, and these treasures are all in the hands of merchants in the Western Regions. Yanqi wants to rob the Western Regions merchants. This is right."

Qu Zhisheng pondered for a while, "Shilarious Secretary Zhang is right."

"Gaochang has a geographical advantage but not a wealth. How many of the transactions occur among the merchants of the Western Regions? You can only watch it. If the merchants of the Western Regions do not trade in Gaochang one day, then Gaochang's wealth will disappear, and there will be no soldiers to protect themselves."

"You seem very wealthy, this is an illusion. You don't even have the strength to resist Yanqi, so that you can come to the Tang Dynasty. We, Mr. Xu, have specialized in research. As long as Gao Chang can truly control the wealth of the Western Regions, he can naturally recruit soldiers and horses with wealth, and at the same time, he doesn't have to be afraid of the Western Turks and Yanqi."

Zhang Yang took a sip of tea to moisten his throat, "This is all researched by our Minister Xu."

Xu Jingzong wiped the sweat from his forehead, "Shilarious Minister Zhang, this..."

Zhang Yang smiled and said, "Mr. Xu told me when he got drunk last time, have you forgotten?"

Xu Jingzong stood there in a daze. What happened? It was evil.

"It's easy to solve this problem." Zhang Yang took out a roll of paper, "It just so happened that our Minister Xu had come up with a countermeasure. This is the good medicine he gave you Gaochang."

Xu Jingzong was already numb with a stern face. He quickly took the roll of paper and looked at the contents on it. Fortunately, he felt cold sweat after seeing it.

He was also a scholar, has read many historical books, and has understood many truths. It seems that this is indeed a good medicine.

But careful consideration makes people feel cold on their backs.

Zhang Yang smiled and said, "Mr. Xu can meet Gaochang with you and help you Gaochang master more wealth."

"Cough cough cough..." Xu Jingzong coughed violently from the side, "Shilarious Minister Zhang, you can't..."

Zhang Yang took a deep breath, "Brother Xu, you said righteously and passionately when you were drinking last time, saying that you wanted to save Gaochang from water and fire, and to let Gaochang return to the peak of the Western Regions. Have you forgotten all these words?"

Xu Jingzong wanted to speak but stopped.

"It seems that Brother Xu is too busy."

Xu Jingzong bowed and said, "Shilarious Minister Zhang, the lower officials thought about it again. In fact, some people are more suitable to go to Gaochang than the lower officials."

"Who? There is something more suitable than you."

"Even if it is not suitable, the lower official will make him suitable." Xu Jingzong gritted his teeth, "The lower official will never go to the Western Regions. Mr. Zhang should not say more, otherwise he will be killed to thank the world!"

"Is that true? We can discuss the matter about the candidate. Brother Qu might as well go back to the inn to wait for news first."

Qu Zhisheng stood up and saluted everyone and left.

Zhang Yang also walked out of the government office and saw Xu Jingzong stopping behind him.

With a dark face, Xu Jingzong sniffled aggrievedly, "Shilarious Minister Zhang, the Minister of Rites is busy these days, and the Ministry of Rites cannot do without the Minister of Rites. The Minister of Rites also wants to serve the country, to repay His Majesty, and to repay the Prince of Hejian..."

"Okay, okay, can you repay your life?"

Zhang Yang shook the fan in his hand and interrupted him.

"The officials really can't go to the Western Regions."

"Why did Mr. Xu be so nervous? I just said casually and just kidding."

This Minister of Rites was too difficult to do, and Xu Jingzong sighed.

Seeing that Zhang Yang was about to walk out of the Zhuque Gate, Xu Jingzong hurriedly followed, "In fact, it is not appropriate for Xiaguan to go to the Western Regions, and the Western Regions people will not accept Xiaguan. Instead of doing this, it is better to send a Western Regions person over there."

"Who is your candidate?"

Xu Jingzong looked around and whispered, "What do Mr. Zhang thinks of the previous Tuyuhun messenger Adalan?"

Zhang Yang frowned and said, "This person doesn't look so wise."

"The official can work hard to teach him how to operate. Zhang Shilang's plan has been read. If this plan is followed, Gaochang will definitely be in chaos within five years. Give him half a month to make him a bad person."
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