Chapter 297: The Stone State Envoy

The Shi Kingdom, which is the Dayuan Kingdom of the Han Dynasty, today Uzbekistan is the largest country among the nine surnames of Zhaowu. The Shi Kingdom implemented a dual king system, representing the two major families of the country. The entire country is jointly ruled by the king of king Chebishi and deputy king Mohe.

Li Qing saw this middle-aged man today, the deputy king Mo Hedu. A war broke out between Shi Kingdom and Bakhanna for the battle for Talas City, which greatly damaged the national strength. In order to stop the war, Mo Hedu specially went to Kucha to find Gao Xianzhi to mediate, but learned that Gao Xianzhi was expeditioning the Imperial State. It was unknown when the troops were in the army. So Mo Hedu turned south again and went to the Imperial State to find Gao Xianzhi. Gao Xianzhi did not see him, but met Li Qing first.

"Just now, the little girl is rude, Xiao Wang apologizes to the minister here." Mo He glanced at his daughter's eyes and knew that it was really difficult to make her apologize. He had to sigh and bow to Li Qing again and sincerely apologize.

Compared with those small Tocharian countries, the relationship between the Shi Kingdom was much closer to the Tang Dynasty. Mo Hedu himself had been to Chang'an many times. He could speak fluent Chinese and heard of Li Qing, but this was his first time meeting.

"A small thing, why did your highness apologize repeatedly? Li Qing really can't afford to take it." As he said that, Li Qing nodded slightly to the girl, and it was considered to be a conclusion. At this time, he discovered the girl's beautiful face and was a little stunned. He couldn't help but compare Li Jingyan with her. One was the ultimate oriental beauty, like a peony with the fragrance of the country. The girl's clear-cut face and blue eyes were not available to the Tang Dynasty women. She exuded a sense of heat from the inside out, but it was not allowed to be violated, as if a thorny rose that had just bloomed.

Seeing Li Qing seeing his daughter being a little dazed, Mo Hedu couldn't help but smile bitterly. Her appearance would cause some troubles. If she had known she wouldn't have brought her out, she would have been even more worried about putting it in the country. King Che Bishi told him many times that if his son was asked to marry his daughter, the two kings could be one.

"Mr., this is the little girl Qian Shi Luolan. She has been sent to Chang'an since she was a child and only came back a few years ago."

Li Qing smiled and praised: "The princess can actually come from Kucha and endure the invasion of wind and sand all the way. This is the first time she sees such a woman. She is indeed a woman who is as beautiful as a man, which is admirable."

This girl is the only daughter of Mo Hedu. She was named Princess Luo Lan. She is just eighteen years old this year. Her mother is a noble family of the Qin Dynasty. She inherited the noble bloodline of both sides and grew up in Chang'an since she was a child. She was deeply influenced by the Central Plains culture. She returned to China at the age of 16. After returning to China, she was beautiful and charmed by the Shi Kingdom. She is known as the most dazzling gem of the Shi Kingdom. She pursued countless suitors. Even the new caliph Abbas also sent someone to propose. She is also used to being praised by people. Whether it is the Tang people or the Shi Kingdom, she is like a celestial being, and she has already heard calluses in her ears. This is the first time she has heard of her being a woman.

Princess Luo Lan smiled and was a reward for Li Qing's unique praise. This smile was something that many people dreamed of, but they could not.

"You are not very archery, but you are very good at speaking. In Chang'an, some people scold you, saying you are the evil salt demon, but some people praise you, saying you are the hero of the Tang Dynasty. I think it is no different from ordinary people."

"I am an ordinary person." Li Qing smiled faintly, then ignored her, turned around and asked Mo Hedu: "Shi Kingdom is thousands of miles away. Does it have anything to do with my Tang Dynasty attacking the Imperial State?"

Years of official career have developed a political sensitivity to Li Qing. He came to the State of Shishi as a king. There must be major changes in this. Did the big food start to invade the east?

"My coming here has nothing to do with the Imperial State. I am here to ask Gao Shuai to mediate the conflict between Shi Kingdom and Bahanna. The matter is urgent. Please tell Gao Shuai to me."

As he was speaking, a horse rushed down from a distant high slope, and one of them waved to Li Qing from a distance and shouted: "Prespect Li, the general is welcome!"

"I got it, I'll go now."

Li Qing glanced back at Princess Luo Lan, smiled at Mo Hedu and said, "Your Highness has family with you, so it is not advisable to see Gao Shuai. Go back first. If there is any news, I will send someone to notify you."

"Did you say I will ruin my father?" Princess Luo Lan, who had always had a gloomy face, suddenly broke out. She glared at Li Qing and said, "I am the heir of Yilatutun (the Turkic word of the deputy king). I have always been with my father. Although I am a woman, I am also busy with major affairs in the country. Why do you have such prejudice?"

Mo He was a veteran, but he knew what Li Qing meant. His love for his daughter was too eye-catching. Once Gao Xianzhi fell in love with her and was willing to mediate on her condition, would he agree or not? If he did not agree and annoyed Gao Xianzhi, he would help the country to attack Shiguo, and he would not be able to explain to the people.

He couldn't help but feel grateful to Li Qing. Thanks to his reminder, if he didn't pay attention to these details, it would be very likely to cause a disaster, but his daughter didn't understand them and was still teaching others a lesson with confidence. Mo He couldn't help but feel embarrassed. He hurriedly bowed to Li Qing and apologized: "Thank you, the minister, reminds her that the daughter is young and ignorant. I hope the minister will forgive her again."

After saying that, he whipped hard on Princess Luo Lan's horse. The horse was in pain, and neighed and ran away. Mo Hedu and the guards followed him, and he heard his grateful voice from afar: "I live in the old shop in Dayuan, the minister is welcome to visit!"

"Mr., I will take a step first and come to visit me next day." The Tochar envoy Shimithar bowed to Li Qingyi and hurriedly chased after him.

After waiting for them to walk away, Li Qing shook his head and smiled, turned his horse's head and followed Gao Xianzhi's personal soldiers. After walking for more than ten miles, he saw Gao Xianzhi and a large group of personal soldiers digging holes on the frozen river surface to catch fish. There were already a lot of fish piled up next to him, which was already hard to freeze. Seeing Li Qing coming, Gao Xianzhi threw away the harpoon in his hand and greeted him with a smile, "It's really a pity that Li Dupu came out to hunt for such a cold day."

When he walked to Li Qing, he looked behind him. Seeing that his subordinates were empty-handed, he couldn't help but smile and said, "What? Didn't even shoot any prey?"

Li Qing touched his nose and said humorously: "I saw a few foxes, but because their furs were rough, I lost interest. I was going to wait until the spring next year to hunt them."

Gao Xianzhi raised her head and laughed, but Li Qing's words gave him a chance to speak.

"Let's go! Let's talk here."

Gao Xianzhi walked under a big tree with Li Qing's shoulder. His personal soldiers had already laid two thick blankets, placed a small table carved with agarwood, and put a few crystal plates, agate plates, and a few fresh fruits. Gao Xianzhi picked up a thick gold pot and filled the two exquisite small silver cups with wine. He raised the wine glass first and smiled: "It seems that this is the first time we are drinking together, come! Let's drink this cup first."

Li Qing did not raise his glass. He was playing with a plate of top agate. The plate was crystal clear and delicate, warm and touching, and it was inlaid with gems, dazzling in the sun.

"This is presented to the Grand Marshal by the King of the Milk Kingdom! It is indeed a good thing."

"If you like it, I'll give it to you." Gao Xianzhi waved his hand generously. He suddenly leaned down slightly and laughed at Li Qing: "Brother, I haven't touched a woman for half a year! How about it? I'll live in the city tonight, and I'll send a few of them here."

"Thank you for your good intentions, but I'm going to go back to Kucha tomorrow. I'll pack up tonight, so I'll spare you!"

Li Qing picked up another agate plate and put it in his hand to compare it. It was a perfect match. He smiled and said, "But I have accepted these two plates!"

"Are you leaving?" Gao Xianzhi was overjoyed, but immediately realized that she had lost her composure. She quickly coughed, covered up the smile on her face, changed into a face of regret, and comforted Li Qing: "This time, Li Dupu has made great contributions, I will report to the court truthfully and ask the emperor to praise you."

"I don't need to praise me. But the generals I promoted, the generals, please ask the court for me!"

Speaking of this, Li Qing raised his eyes and pointed his sharp eyes at Gao Xianzhi. Since the war was over, the transaction between them should be settled.

"Since I promised you, I will naturally not make a mistake, but......"

Speaking of the word "but", Gao Xianzhi's tone suddenly lowered, holding the wine glass, narrowed his eyes and said, "But we should tell me, why did you only promote in Doulu army, but why did you occupy the Suiyuan army envoy and drive Zhao Chongyu out of Anuyue City? This is your failure to make an appointment first."

Li Qing knew that he would not let him go to seize Xiao Bojin sooner or later, and was prepared in his heart. He smiled and said, "Ship Gao said this inappropriately. We made an appointment with Doulu Army, so I promoted the general of my Doulu Army. This is a complete contract. Besides, we have no designated place, so it doesn't matter whether it is in Kucha or Anuyue City. As for the soldiers, I want to get Gao Shuai's consent first. If Gao Shuai disagrees, then I will immediately withdraw all the soldiers of Anuyue City and replace them with Doulu Army. What does the Grand Marshal think is this good?"

Gao Xianzhi was startled. If the soldier was replaced by Dou Lu Jun, then Xiao Bojin would have no hope at all. He also knew that Li Qing would not spit out the fat meat in his mouth, but he could take it slowly. The key was to insert a person first.

He immediately waved his hand to Li Qing and said, "It's not necessary to change soldiers, but I have a general who is still difficult to arrange. It's better to give me the deputy envoy of the Suiyuan Army to me. Do you think this is good?"
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