A caravan was ready to go. Although it was freezing cold and the road was difficult, it was not a big problem because they had woolen clothes and trousers to keep them warm. In addition, cashmere was put in the boots.
There was a smile on his face, not caring about the cold wind.
I couldn't make it back in time for the Chinese New Year, but I was given three times the money, so everyone rushed to sign up.
Qin Huaidao came over to see them off and said a few words of encouragement. When he saw Fang Yiai and Cheng Chumo coming over in a hurry, he went to greet them, motioned them aside and asked in a low voice: "Why did you come here? But something happened?"
"Tubo sent envoys to Chang'an, and the city gates were under martial law for a while. After a delay, I heard that the envoys had sent letters of credence and a batch of jewelry. They hoped that the Tang Dynasty could be respected as their superior country and they should be treated as brothers. They also asked for a princess on behalf of the Tubo prince. There is a fear in Chang'an that
It's going to be lively again." Cheng Chumo explained in a low voice.
"Let them make trouble. It has nothing to do with us. Where are the craftsmen you asked to find?" Qin Huaidao asked.
"We found more than a hundred people, all of whom are experts. They have been secretly placed in Qizhou. We will pick up the caravan when it passes by Qizhou to avoid being discovered. Time is tight and the number of people is small. But don't worry, my people are still there.
Keep wooing me, and there will definitely be more next time.”
Qin Huaidao was a little disappointed when he heard this: "Are your people reliable?"
"Absolutely reliable, they are all old people in the house."
"That's good. This time, in addition to the caravan, there are also captured gang members, more than 10,000 people. Qinjiazhuang has organized an escort team of 500 people, led by Fang Yiai, and the Ministry of Punishment has also arranged
There will be a team escorting them. I am not too worried about this team. You have to go out and keep an eye on it."
Cheng Chumo promised: "No problem, will you come back?"
"return!"
Qin Huaidao said solemnly: "There are other caravans traveling with us this time. These caravans play an important role in Hanzhou. You two have to be responsible for their safety along the way."
"Follow the order!" The two of them clasped their fists solemnly.
After a few more instructions, Qin Huaidao saw a carriage coming. In addition to the driver, there were four guards. Their eyes were steady and powerful, and they never took off their swords. At first glance, they were military masters. Cheng Chumo asked in surprise: "Who are they?"
"Duan Huaijian, Duan Zan's eldest son, will go with the caravan and keep his identity confidential." Qin Huaidao whispered.
"Is it him? What is he doing?" Cheng Chumo asked curiously.
"Duan Zan is here in Qiemo, remember, keep it secret." Qin Huaidao said truthfully.
"ah?"
Cheng Chumo and Fang Yiai were shocked, but they quickly realized that the Duan family had chosen to side with the King of Han, and they would be in the same boat from now on. Thinking that Duan Zan and Qin Huaidao had fought side by side to capture Tubo, they could be considered brothers in life and death.
The person nodded understandingly and asked no more questions.
"This trip is mainly about silence, supplemented by legacy. I hope that you two will work together sincerely to ensure the caravan's return." Qin Huaidao looked at the two of them and solemnly warned.
"Follow the order!" The two of them looked solemn.
Fang Yiai knew that she was easily impulsive and did not object to the arrangement with Cheng Chumo taking the lead. The two looked at each other and immediately clasped their fists towards Qin Huaidao: "Then we two go first?"
"Go ahead, be careful along the way, and fly pigeons to send messages in time if anything happens."
"Follow the order!"
The two agreed tacitly and turned to leave.
Soon, the huge caravan started slowly and headed towards the gate.
Flags are flying, war horses are neighing.
Qin Huaidao watched the caravan drifting away, his eyes cold and unmoving. This escort was too important. Not only were there free laborers, but also craftsmen, food, crossbows, etc., and other caravans were accompanying them. If something happened, these
Caravans may not be willing to go to Hanzhou in the future. Hanzhou's development will be too slow if it relies on its own caravan alone.
I hope no one blindly jumps out to seek death.
"Uncle, the Prime Minister, Duke Wei and Duke Lu are here. They are in the reception room." Luo Wu stepped forward quickly and said.
Qin Huaidao was a little surprised. As soon as the caravan was sent away, the three of them came to the door. Will everything be okay? He walked forward quickly and hurried to the yard on the top of the mountain. He saw three carriages parked at the door. The driver clasped his hands and looked cold.
He was trembling, so he warned: "Luo Wu, let them go to the side room to rest, and prepare a stove, dried fruits, and tea."
"Understood." Luo Wu agreed.
Everyone bowed gratefully: "Thank you, King Han, for your sympathy."
"We are all our own people, no need to be polite." Qin Huaidao said politely and walked in the door.
The words brought people closer to each other instantly. The hearts of these drivers felt warm. They wrote down this friendship and followed Luo Wu to the side room.
We walked quickly and soon arrived at the reception room.
The door of the reception room was ajar, and there were voices inside. Qin Huaidao pushed the door open and went in. He saw He'er greeting the guests and bowed: "I've seen three uncles. I'm afraid it's not a big deal when we come here in this cold weather, right?"
"Is the caravan leaving?" Li Jing asked with a smile, his eyes full of kindness.
"Just sent off, I've been waiting for a long time." Qin Huaidao said and came to the place where tea was made.
"You guys chat, I'm going to prepare lunch, what would you like to eat?" He'er looked at everyone, and then looked at Qin Huaidao.
"It's cold. Let's prepare a hot pot and get some mutton and donkey meat." Qin Huaidao said directly.
He'er agreed and closed the door.
Fang Xuanling coughed lightly and said: "My dear nephew, the Holy Father hopes to get married later this year, so he asked the three of us to come over and discuss and agree on the specific date and regulations. What do you think about this?"
How to think, not how to decide.
Qin Huaidao smiled and said: "Uncle Fang, we are all our own people. You are still the elder. If you have anything to say, just say it. There is no need to test whether the marriage will be concluded or not. I also want to hear what the three of you think."
"You still have to tie the knot, otherwise your Majesty will feel uneasy." Fang Xuanling said with a wry smile.
Cheng Chumo looked at Li Jing and said in a low voice: "In my opinion, it doesn't matter if we don't marry. With your current reputation and strength, you only need to take the Qin family village and leave quietly. Who can do anything to you in Hanzhou? If you like beautiful women,
Later, I will help you find a bunch of them and send them over."
"You're talking nonsense and you're giving away a bunch of them. Don't you think it's messy enough?" Fang Xuanling scolded.
"It's chaos, what are you afraid of? Our children have all gone to Hanzhou anyway, so we are afraid of birds." Cheng Yaojin's temper was getting worse. He was suspended at home last time, which made Cheng Yaojin feel cold.
Fang Xuanling still wanted to scold, but Li Jing interrupted: "Xuanling, don't worry, I know Cheng Heizi's intention. It's not that he is against marrying the princess, but that he doesn't want the princess to become his wife, right?" He said and looked towards
Cheng Yaojin.
"You, the old fox, still understand me." Cheng Yaojin admitted frankly.
"This is difficult to handle." Fang Xuanling looked embarrassed. If possible, she would not want Yuzhang to become his wife.
Qin Huaidao knew that people in this era attached great importance to status. The head wife had a very high status. The children born in the future were called legitimate sons and could inherit the title and property. Children born to other wives were called concubines and had no inheritance rights.
However, Qin Huaidao did not have this concept. No matter his direct concubines, they are all inherited by his own blood, regardless of superiority or inferiority. He smiled and said: "Three uncles, whether they are regular wives or ordinary wives, it is just a status. Let's not discuss it first. The key point is
To marry or not to marry? It doesn’t matter to me personally.”
"Marrying a princess means that it will be difficult to separate from the Holy One. Once the Holy One becomes your elder, you cannot refuse if he asks for something. Otherwise, it will be unfilial. Once the name of unfilial piety spreads, your reputation will be greatly damaged. Many things will happen.
It will be difficult to handle." Li Jing reminded.
"That's it, I heard that the imperial court has been in difficulty recently. If I asked you to borrow money, would you borrow it? If I asked you to hold an important position and do something you don't want to do, would you do it? But if you weren't the head wife, this wouldn't exist.
Question." Cheng Yaojin agreed.
"This is impossible. She must be the head wife. Otherwise, where will the court's face be and how will the Holy Master's face be saved? There is no need to discuss the issue of status. Either you don't marry. Once you marry, you can only be the head wife." Fang Xuanling said sternly.
Everyone also understood the reason and looked at Qin Huaidao.
Qin Huaidao smiled and said: "Then get married. The fifteenth day of the first lunar month is a good day. We will get married on this day. After the wedding, I will leave Chang'an with my family and go to Hanzhou. If anything happens, I will not be found."
"This is a good idea." The three people's eyes lit up.
They are all old foxes. They heard Qin Huaidao's plan after the new year, secretly noted it down, and thought about speeding up the arrangements for Hanzhou layout when he returned.
Li Jing thought of something and asked bluntly: "Are you ready to attack the Turks?"
"I have this idea." Qin Huaidao admitted frankly.
Li Jing suddenly became excited. As a military god, his biggest wish was to open up new territories. Unfortunately, he had to hide his talents and even pretended to be sick. However, the fire in his heart was not extinguished.
There are still some days left, so I can look back and think carefully about how to come up with a strategy for pacifying the Turks."
"Thank you so much, Uncle Li." Qin Huaidao was overjoyed. With Li Jing's help, he could save himself a lot of trouble.
Cheng Yaojin said with envy on his face: "It's a pity that we can't leave Chang'an, otherwise I really want to go to the battlefield with you. I can fight for a few more years and die without regrets."
As a soldier, the best place to end up is on the battlefield.
Qin Huaidao understood everyone's mood and said with a smile: "Uncle Cheng, the three brothers of the Cheng family have made a great name in the Turks. With them here, just like you on the battlefield, you have a successor."
"That's right, it doesn't matter who gave birth to it." Cheng Yaojin smiled proudly.
Li Jing and Fang Xuanling simply ignored him. How could this fool be so good?
Who doesn’t have a Qilin yet?
"My lifelong wish is to regain the Western Regions and restore the glory of the Han Dynasty. Although I will die without regrets, is there any way to send me away from Chang'an?" Li Jing looked at Qin Huaidao with bright eyes.
"This?" Qin Huaidao looked embarrassed.
"Don't worry, since I practiced the Tai Chi you taught me, stopped drinking, drank tea, and adjusted my diet according to your instructions, my health has improved a lot. I can ride my horse galloping and fight on the battlefield with no problem. If I don't take back the Western Region, I will die with my eyes in peace.
Help me think of a way." Li Jing said solemnly, with a bit of desire.
Qin Huaidao was so shocked that he said, "If you don't take over the Western Regions, you will die in peace."