When I left Ge Shuhan's big tent, the sun had already set in the west. I was blown away by the cold evening wind, and I felt a cold, sticky feeling that immediately ran from the back of my spine to the door above my head. I was completely soaked!
Through the thick winter uniform of military generals, outsiders could not tell the difference. But Gao Shi knew clearly in his heart that if he found a secluded place to wring it out, he would definitely be able to get a full wring full of sweat.
Small washbasin.
Facing a frontier official like Ge Shuhan, who held the power of life and death, he could not help but be afraid. However, deep down in his heart, there was an indescribable sense of mission, which made him work hard to straighten his spine in front of him.
This unfounded sense of mission is extremely ridiculous. The Tang Dynasty court did not give him any benefits, but Ge Shuhan was kind to him. If it were not for the latter's efforts to promote him, Gao Shi would have known that he would never be successful in his official career in this life.
There is no longer any light. A down-and-out literati in his fifties who is still lingering in the position of a low-level clerk, who can neither tolerate his superiors nor please his colleagues, can barely write a few poems and can also write poems.
Is there any possibility of being discovered by the princes of the court? Only Ge Shuhan, who is famous for his domineering attitude, did not mind her age and arrogant temper, so he took her into the palace. Whether it was for the purpose of cosmetics or not.
Well, I still want to use the bald pen in his hand to make a name for myself. After all, it gives him a hope of moving forward and a space to display his talents.
Based on these, Gao Shi should have planned for Ge Shuhan to the letter. A scholar will die for his confidant. This is the creed of ancient literati. Ge Shuhan had a kindness to him, and of course he would repay him with his life.
.However, the moment he learned that Wang Xun might be in danger in Yangguan City, Gao Shi resolutely put these gratitude and creeds behind him.
He would do his best to help this young man, even if he offended Ge Shuhan and was dismissed from office again. When making this decision, Gao Shi actually didn't understand why he was so stubborn. Wang
Xun and him only had a friendship for a few meals, and were not even fair-weather friends. However, he clearly understood one thing. If he really stood by and watched, he would probably never be able to sleep peacefully in every long night for the rest of his life.
.
He took Wang Xun into Yangguan City in advance and did not give Guli Tu a chance to make a first move; he took advantage of the banquet to point out the dangers lurking in the opponent's future. He contacted the Loulan tribe who requested help from him and ordered them to ensure the safety of the transport team...
..... Gao Shi has done everything he can, guided by his conscience. After receiving the reply from the Loulan Department, he immediately began to plan how to deal with Ge Shuhan's anger. While standing firm
Under the premise of protecting yourself as much as possible under the premise of being a county captain, this is a valuable experience accumulated during several years of being a county captain. In fact, this life experience and other tips for getting along with bosses that I learned when I was a small official but were not proficient in.
Son, helped him again. Facing Ge Shuhan's stormy anger, Gao Shi always forced himself to remain calm. He is already over fifty years old, what else can he not look away from? Even if he climbs up,
Do you still expect to be like Jiang Ziya who fails to become the prime minister at eighty years? If you fail, the worst result is to continue to fall into poverty and return to Chang'an to make a living by selling fame and poetry. And once the carefully prepared countermeasures can succeed
, Gao Shi believed that from now on, his treatment under the military governor of Hexi would definitely be different.
When a person has nothing to lose, it is often the beginning of winning. Because he has the best mentality at this moment, no one can defeat him. Today, Gao Shi won. He first used his neither humble nor arrogant attitude to successfully contain his brother.
Shu Han's anger. Then he used the greed of the other party to cause trouble but was unwilling to let the situation get out of control, and successfully turned the conflict to Tubo. When they have a common external goal, people will temporarily give up fighting each other. This is also the case for the three
His career as a young official left him one of the treasures in life. Obviously, this rule also applies to high-ranking ministers such as Ge Shuhan, Yang Guozhong and Feng Changqing. There are some ways to transfer conflicts.
He couldn't get on the stage, and even in order to achieve his goal, he did not hesitate to tell such baseless lies as "Shandong General". When the goal was achieved, the feeling of pride that surged from the bottom of the heart was absolutely ecstatic, and the steps were getting faster and faster.
It's getting easier.
As he strode forward, he used the pride in his heart to resist the cold wind outside. Gao Shi continued to secretly plan his next move. With his brother Shuhan supporting him, the defenders of Yangguan City would be able to live a prosperous life.
year. With the supply of food and grass in good condition, starting from next spring, with the reopening of the Loulan Ancient Road, the customs clearance may also complete the transformation from completely drying up to a trickle. If Ge Shuhan's trust can continue unabated, let himself
If he works as the governor of Yangguancheng for another three years, perhaps Yangguanying will have the opportunity to become one of the strongest troops under the Jiedushi. At least in terms of weapons and equipment and combat experience, it will no longer be inferior to
There are too many other colleagues. (Note 1)
This is because Gao Shi believes that he can give Ge Shuhan the best reward. It is much more valuable than helping him flatter Yang Guozhong. Even if he can become a party with Yang Guozhong, so what? For Ge Shuhan,
It's just one more rank added to the official title above his head. He is already the third official of the Kaifu Yitong, Jiedu Envoy, and General of the Auxiliary State. Regardless of actual or casual duties, he is close to the top of the list of ministers. No matter how many more, the increase will be
It's just a false name. But having one or several strong armies that can win hundreds of battles can make their honor and favor last forever. Even after they retire and return home, or after they retire with great achievements, they can still have a group of former generals.
, work together to maintain the wealth and prosperity of their family and descendants.
Compared with Yang Guozhong's favor, the latter is much more affordable and more reliable. The key is how to make Ge Shuhan fully understand the truth. The general's background and experience are different from his own. Gao Shi understands
He fully understands that a proud man like Ge Shuhan, whose father was the deputy governor of Anxi Town and whose mother was once a princess, will not seek safety in advance like a low-class official like himself who has been down and out for half his life. They are used to it.
I have that feeling of floating in the clouds, and I always think about taking one step further. Jiedu envoy, general, then the Duke of the country, then the king of the county, and then...
The next step is self-evident. Gao Shi hopes that such a day will never happen. However, the fact that the generals of Turkic descent in the Hexi Army have been promoted rapidly makes him feel a potential risk. Even if there is real evidence, morally
, he can't expose the mastermind who is kind to him. What's more, he is just speculating now. Therefore, all he can do now is try his best to pull Ge Shuhan to a safer road instead of watching him
Under the instigation of those former Turkic royal families, it became farther and farther away from the normal direction.
Due to his excitement, Gao Shi's thoughts wandered further and further. Only by ensuring that Ge Shuhan's future is stable can he ensure his own stability. Already in his fifties, he does not expect that one day he will become a prince guarding the imperial court, but
, but I hope that I can safely sneak into the official position under the Hexi Jiedu envoy. I have served as a real governor, and can have good relations with the generals and governors of the Hexi army. My descendants will definitely be better than others in the official career.
I am much flatter. And my hands are not as tight and loose as I am.
Thinking of what he was proud of, Gao Shi couldn't help but smile. He almost turned a deaf ear to the footsteps rushing behind him. This made his colleague, Zhongwu General Lu Jiong, who shouted several times behind him, a little annoyed.
He coughed a little and said loudly: "You are such a high-spirited man, do you get carried away when you are proud? Do you believe that just a few words from Mr. Lu can make all your plans today go to waste?"
"Who?" Gao Shi finally heard the last part of the sentence and looked back in shock, "It turned out to be Zhao Lingong. When did you leave the Jiedushi's tent? Please forgive Gao's deafness for not hearing Zhao Lingong's greeting!"
"Okay, don't act stupid with me!" Although his official position was far above that of Gao Shi, Zhongwu General Lu Jiong did not have any airs and waved lazily at the other party, "As soon as you left, I will find an excuse to follow you.
In order not to attract attention, I didn’t even dare to bring a personal bodyguard. I just didn’t expect that you, a poor guy, didn’t even have a boy to serve you. As a result, I called you several times in vain, but no one was there.
Help remind you!"
"It was Gao who was distracted for a moment, offended, offended!" Seeing that the other party did not look like he was planning to launch an attack, Gao Shi smiled and handed over his hand. "I wonder what Duke Zhao Lin has to teach you? I am willing to receive the advice in person!"
"What a point!" Unable to understand the invisible armor on Gao Shi's body, Zhongwu General Lu Jiong yelled, "How dare I show off in front of you, you full of frivolous guy? I'm chasing you here today just to follow you.
Tell me the truth. From now on, no matter what you need in Guofu, be it baggage, food, or even a large basket of copper coins, just give Lu a word. If there is more, you can squeeze out a dozen or twenty carts.
It won’t be too difficult!”
"Thank you, Brother Zhaolin, for your righteousness!" Gao Shi was stunned for a moment, and immediately bowed his head to the ground. Lu Jiong was one of the core members of the Central Plains generals in the Hexi Army. He gained his favor, and he would later meet under Ge Shuhan's tent.
It's much smoother. However, there is no reward for no work. With so many benefits suddenly thrown out, what does the other party want to pay for it?
As if he had seen through the confusion hidden in Gao Shi's stomach, Lu Jiong smiled and shook his head gently, "Lu Mou did not expect today that you, a scholar who deals with pen and ink all day long, would be more courageous than Lu Mou. Lu Mou has always thought
What you said to General Ge Shuhan and what you wanted to do were all told by you, and you did it better than Lu. Lu admires me so much that I can’t express it in words, so I’ll give you something practical.
Consider it a congratulatory gift for you to be immediately promoted to the official governor of Yangguan City!"
Gao Shi was stunned again, and added a long bow again, "In this way, Gao is ashamed to receive it. If Gao can be used in any way in the future, please take care of Brother Lin and say nothing!" He did not expect that someone in a high position would
Lu Jiong actually had the same idea as him. In his opinion, the reason why he dared to challenge Ge Shuhan's authority was probably due to the bookishness in his bones. And Lu Jiong, who was a military general, had the same passion!
Lu Jiong quickly dodged half a step, and then bowed in return, "Brother Dafu, there is no need to be polite anymore. To be honest, Lu is ashamed to let you, a newly arrived scholar, take the lead. After all, you and I are both sons of the Han family.
!”
"The son of the Han family?" Gao Shi frowned, and a sudden surge of alarm surged in his heart. If he got some benefits from the other party and formed a party, he would not dare to continue to accompany him. After all, this is Ge Shuhan's territory, and then
He has unmistakable Turkic blood flowing through his body.
"Do you know why Mr. Lu said that?" Looking at the expression on Gao Shi's face, Lu Jiong sighed softly. "It's not that Mr. Lu deliberately made you his ally, but he wanted to explain to you the truth here.
That's all. You literati have a saying, "The spring breeze does not pass through Yumen Pass." Since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, the Western Regions have always been bleeding. The big reason is that the Han family is willing to come here and take root here.
, it’s really too little!”
At this point, Lu Jiong's eyes welled up with a hint of helplessness. He paused and continued to add with a sigh: "However, since the first year of Kaiyuan, the imperial court has not sympathized with the hardships of the border guards who have traveled thousands of miles away from home, and has only promoted tribal generals and employed people.
Not based on their abilities but on whether they have tribal blood. They damage the main trunk and strengthen the weak branches. As a result, the Hu nobles and Han people in the Western Regions are humble, and the number of Han descendants willing to take root here is becoming increasingly rare. Over the past few decades, the disadvantages have been established. At this moment, it seems
Although there is nothing serious yet, once something happens in the Central Plains, I have no time to look west. Lu is afraid that the blood shed by generations of Tang soldiers will be in vain."
"Brother Lu..." Gao Shi shouted in a low voice, but didn't know what words to use in response. He was shocked by the other party's words again. It turned out that someone could see further than himself! Protect the king by yourself.
Xun, trying every means to bridge the relationship between the two great military governors, Feng Changqing and Ge Shuhan, was just acting based on his inner instincts. However, Wufu Lu Jiong had already elevated the matter to the level of the gains and losses of the Tang Dynasty.
Height. What a sharp look is this?! Could the Western Regions without the presence of the Central Plains people still belong to the Tang Dynasty? Since His Majesty Emperor Taizong conquered the Western Regions, Tiele, Post-Turk, Tuqishi and now Huihe have been destroyed.
As soon as this wave subsided, another wave started again. The Han family repeatedly shed blood for the Western Regions. Isn’t it because there are many barbarians and few Han people here?!
........employing people not based on their abilities but on whether they have tribal blood. It harms the main trunk and strengthens the weak branches. As a result, the Hu nobles and Han people in the Western Regions are humble, and the number of Han descendants who are willing to take root here is becoming increasingly rare...
...Although it seemed like nothing serious at the moment, once something happened in Zhongyuan...he chewed Lu Jiong's words over and over again, and suddenly, Gao Shi felt as if he had been struck by lightning all over his body.
What is the situation in the Central Plains right now? Having traveled around for a long time, he can be said to know it better than anyone else. The Tang Dynasty has been suffering from chronic illness for a long time. Many people can clearly feel the twilight energy flowing out of it, but
No one can catch him and stop him from sinking further.
So, everyone was drunk and dreaming together in the joyful songs of the prosperous age. Is there anything in the world that is more tragic than witnessing the approaching danger with your own eyes and being helpless and unable to even make a warning sound?!!
'...Although it doesn't seem to be a serious problem at the moment, once something happens in the Central Plains...At that time, I'm afraid we can only count on the sons of the Han family who are already in the Western Regions. For example, Wang Xun, and him
Those flying dragon guards around me! Although they are not in trouble at the moment, after all, one more person means more seeds of hope!'
Thinking of Wang Xun's still immature face, Gao Shi's eyes immediately became clear again. He found that he had actually done something more meaningful than expected! Sow the seeds and reap the hope. "Might as well.
"There are many hot-blooded men in the Han family!" Unintentionally, a sentence slipped out of his mouth. It shocked him, and also shocked the loyal general Lu Jiong.
"What did you say?" Zhongwu General Lu Jiong took half a step back and asked in surprise.
"I said, those little guys I let go have probably arrived in Yanqi by now!" Gao Shi smiled and slowly cast his eyes into the distance.
The winter sun has dropped to the edge of the desert. It is red and round, like a ball of solidified fire. All the clouds in the sky are ignited by this solidified fire, burning the upside down sky from west to east.
It must be red and red.
At this moment, the gods in the sky may be asleep, but there are people on the earth who are still awake.
Note 1: The governor is similar to the general manager. In the Tang Dynasty, it was an official position that could be large or small. It was mainly suitable for places with vast territories and sparsely populated areas. It was appointed by the court to sit in one place and was fully responsible for military and civil affairs. It was mostly used for the few who were naturalized in the Tang Dynasty.
