The autumn atmosphere in Dunhuang at the beginning of the eighth month of the lunar calendar is already strong. It is located in Yangguan, about 150 miles southwest of Dunhuang City. There is a river near it called Xitugou River, which is the only source of water within a radius of 100 miles. At this time, the grass on the riverside has turned yellow and the river water is less than ankle-deep.

Yang Pass was first built during the Yuanding period of Emperor Wu of Han. It was an important pass for the Han Dynasty to defend against the invasion of the northwest nomadic peoples. It was also an important gateway to the Silk Road to the Western Regions and Central Asia. It was a pass by water and was a dangerous place to settle in the river.

The so-called "relying on water is a barrier, and depending on rivers is dangerous" is actually not dangerous at all. Moreover, the terrain of Yangguan is relatively flat and open, and there is no danger at all. The main reason why the Han Dynasty built Guancheng here was that it was close to the water source.

In the vast desert, water is undoubtedly the most important. Whether it is a business trip from south to north or an army running around, it must pass here to replenish the water source, so the Han Dynasty built a pass here.

This is the meaning of "just water as a narrow pass, and rivers as a dangerous pass". In addition, since Yangguan City is located south of Yumen Pass, the mountains, south and north of the river are both Yang, it is called Yangguan.

After the Han and Tang Dynasties, as the Silk Road gradually declined, there were fewer and fewer business trips. By the Song Dynasty, the ancient city of Yangguan was completely abandoned, with only the remnant Huan Duan Bi remaining. By the Ming Dynasty, even the remnant Huan Duan Wall no longer existed. They were all buried under the wind and sand, leaving only a beacon tower standing alone on the sand dunes, surrounded by wind and desert, endless.

Since Xie Sanqian seized Yangguan from the Turpan people, he has now undergone a simple transformation of the camp and has also built a pavilion outside the camp for passers-by to rest.

At this moment, sandalwood in the pavilion was wafting, Xu Jin and Huang Dacan sat opposite each other, Xue Bingxin held a pot in her hand, and each filled the two with a glass of wine. Today is the day when Huang Dacan went on a mission to Yerkang.

"The rain in Weicheng weeps in the dust, and the green willows in the guest house are fresh. I advise you to drink more and go out to Yangguan without any friends..."

The Persian beauty Ye Na held the pipa in her arms, playing it clangly while singing the "Weicheng Song" by Wang Wei, a frontier poet of the Tang Dynasty in a slightly exotic tone.

Ye Na's singing style is more than that of Qiaoer, but this exotic accent is refreshing, so Huang Dacan was fascinated by the sound and couldn't help but shake his head to the melody.

After Ye Na sang a song, she returned to her heart and sat upright. Her posture was so beautiful that it was pleasing to the eye. Xu Jin and Huang Dacan both applauded and cheered.

"I have made a ugliness, I hope the silence of the strings will not defile the clear listening of the two adults." Ye Na stood up and smiled and said with a smile on her face.

Huang Dacan hurriedly said, "Miss Ye Na is too modest. This divine song is simply... the sound of Yu Liang, and it's endless for three months."

"Puchi, Lord Huang praised it, how could it be so exaggerated? Compared with Wang, I am far from being apart!" Ye Na glanced at Xu Jin with a smile.

Xu Jin immediately felt Xin'er's clear eyes as clear as a cold spring staring at him, and couldn't help but coughed slightly: "Miss Yena is too humble, Brother Shaoyun, this time the mission to Yerkang is difficult, I wish you all the best in this cup."

Xu Jin said as he raised his glass, and Huang Dacan also raised his glass quickly and the two drank a glass of each other.

A trace of cunning flashed in Ye Na's eyes and said with a smile: "I also respect Duke Jingguo for his cup of care. I really can't repay you. When I go to Yerkang this time, I will definitely do my best to find the trace of Wang everyone for the Duke."

Xu Jin felt that Xin'er's eyes had dropped a little more, and couldn't help but laugh and cry, and said with a tough bullet: "It's my turn, Miss Yena."

Ye Na looked up and drank the wine, feeling quite happy with revenge.

Speaking of which, although Ye Na's current goal has become Huang Dacan, she is also a woman with a strong heart. She was "ignored" like Xu Jin, and she felt a little unwilling to do so. At this time, she took the opportunity to put Xu Jin on her side and exclaimed her anger.

The honest man Huang Dacan obviously noticed that the atmosphere was wrong, so he quickly stood up to relieve Xu Jin and said, "Brother Ziqian, it's getting late, so it's time for the officials to set off."

Xu Jin stood up and walked out of the pavilion side by side with Huang Dacan. The personal soldiers who had already long been Hou outside hurriedly surrounded him. Xie Qing and Xie Yidao and his son followed closely behind without saying a word.

Not far from the pavilion is the Xitugou River. At this moment, a caravan was standing by the river. There were about two or three hundred people, horses and camels mixed with all kinds of goods, and camel bells ringing in the desert wind.

The vendors have been waiting by the river for half an hour. When they saw Xu Jin and Huang Dacan appear, they all looked up, with a hint of excitement on their faces. They were finally about to set off, and it was Duke Jingguo who saw him off in person. This time, he went to Yarkand. Even if he lost money, he would be enough to brag for the rest of his life. I hope everything goes well.

"See Duke Yasukuni!"

"Caomin kowtowed to Duke Jingguo!"

"The Duke of the State has a great fortune and a Jinan!"

Xu Jin sent Huang Dacan to the riverside, and the merchants were so excited that they knelt down and kowtowed to pay their respects. It was no wonder that in the eyes of these low-ranking merchants, the commander of Suzhou Guard Wu Changwei was already unattainable, let alone the Duke of Jingguo who was powerful all over the country.

Xu Jin smiled and bowed, "Dear bosses, please don't give me a gift. I wish you all the peace and prosperity of this trip and everyone will make a fortune!"

"Good words from Duke Chengguo!"

"The Duke of the State will make a fortune, and be rich and noble!"

Seeing that Duke Jingguo is so approachable, the vendors were even more excited. Fortunately, it is not popular to ask for autographs now, otherwise Duke Jingguo would not be able to stop his hand at this moment.

Li Daren was mixed with the vendors. Although he was extremely reluctant, in order to avoid being exposed, he knelt down and kowtowed to Xu Jin, and greeted Xu Jin's ancestors. When Xu Jin passed by, Li Daren almost couldn't help but jump up and twist the former's neck. But when he saw Xie Qing and Xie Yidao, who were bulging in temples beside Xu Jin, the guy immediately retreated and didn't even dare to raise his head.

Speaking of which, among Li Fuda's three sons, the second son Li Dayi is the second son Li Dali, followed by the third son Li Daren, and the eldest son Li Daren is the weakest. Whether it is Xue Bingxin or Xie Qing and his son, they can completely torture him!

Li Daren's martial arts skills are not outstanding, but his vision is still quite vicious. He can see at a glance that Xie Qing and his son are masters they cannot afford to provoke, and immediately gave up the idea of ​​assassination.

"Brother Ziqian, I will send you thousands of miles away. We will finally leave. Let's stop here!" Huang Dacan walked to the front of the caravan and stopped and bowed.

Xu Jin nodded and reminded: "Brother Shaoyun is in Yarkand. Everything can be done cheaply. Take care!"

"I hope one day I can drink a drink in Yangguan City with Brother Ziqian!" Huang Dacan said with great enthusiasm.

Xu Jin pointed to the lonely beacon tower on the high ground and smiled and said, "The ancient Yangguan city was prosperous because of the Silk Road. When the Ming Dynasty restored its prosperity in the Han and Tang Dynasties, the new Yangguan city will inevitably rise from the ground. I wish Brother Shaoyun a success in this journey."
Chapter completed!