In the valley, a group of Tang troops sneaked up the hill. On the hill, the "new city" controlled by the Tubo people was still brightly lit.
There is no wood on the grassland, and the fodder is limited, so the fuel for the campfire is mostly dried animal dung. The smell of burning that stuff is not very pleasant.
But the Tubo people are also used to it.
They even divided these excrements into "autumn dung" and "winter dung" due to different seasons, and stored them for use. The use occasions of different excrements varied.
At this moment, the moon and stars are scarce.
Drums are beating loudly outside Tubo New City!
Cui Qianyou led a hundred Tang troops, tied gongs and drums to the horses, and while beating gongs and drums, he shouted provocations at the Tubo troops in the new Tubo city!
The Tibetans on the top of the city used Wuduo to throw stones to fight back, but because Cui Qianyou and the others were in the dark, they did not light the torches, while the Tibetans were in the light and their figures were clearly visible. Therefore, most of the stones missed.
Cui Qianyou ordered the soldiers to beat gongs and drums for a while, and then changed places. The Tubo people did not dare to leave the city, not knowing what was going on outside the city, and fearing that the Tang army would be caught off guard with a large-scale attack on the city, so they could only call up all the soldiers in the city to defend the city.
Seeing that the Tubo people were not fooled, Cui Qianyou stopped his troops and quietly retreated hundreds of feet. Seeing that there were fewer torches at the top of the city, the Tang army stepped forward to make noise again. After beating for a while, they retreated again. This went on until midnight, and then they walked away. , there wasn’t even an injured person in the team.
The next day, with Guo Ziyi's advice, Wang Zhongsi personally led his troops in formation outside the new city, visually measured the height of the city wall, and observed the size of the defenders.
As expected, if the geographical location of this city is not considered, it is very easy to capture, and its own defense is not even worth mentioning!
The geographical location of Tubo New City is very dangerous, and the surrounding environment is harsh. However, the size of the garrison is not large, only about a thousand people.
Although the Tubo people have been running the city here for more than 60 years, the height of the city wall is still not optimistic.
The main reason is that it is very difficult to obtain local materials here, and it is not easy to ensure the supplies of the garrison, let alone build the city wall?
Therefore, the city walls of Tubo New City are made of stones of different sizes, no more than one foot high, and soldiers can climb up the city with bare hands. It is not so much a city as a garrison stronghold.
Wang Zhongsi ordered a thousand men to line up outside the new city, and the remaining two thousand men took turns to rest twice a day. At sunset, the soldiers calmly descended from the mountain, leaving a thousand men in ambush on both sides of the mountain road.
During this period, the Tubo people were very conscientious and only called on the soldiers to defend the city, but did not dare to take the initiative to test the strength of the Tang army.
However, the next night, when Cui Qianyou repeated his old trick and led a hundred people to the city to beat gongs and drums, the Tubo cavalry suddenly came out of the new city!
Cui Qianyou was overjoyed. He had been looking forward to such a situation for a long time!
The Tubo people are not good at riding and shooting, and their cavalry is elite. Both men and horses are wearing chainmail armor. There are more than a dozen of this group of Tibetan cavalry who are such heavy armored cavalry, and the rest are all light cavalry, but they all carry spears and no bows. crossbow.
Cui Qianyou and his men ran all the way down the mountain. In the past two days, they had already become familiar with the terrain of the nearby hills. They retreated while beating drums, all the way to the foot of the mountain. When Cui Qianyou turned around to observe the situation behind him, he discovered that The Tibetan army's pursuers had already formed a group with the Tang army's ambush troops, making it difficult to tell them apart.
There is an unexpected favorable change in the battle situation. Should you act recklessly?
Cui Qianyou did not hesitate, and immediately went to the camp in person to inform Wang Zhongsi and advised: If we act tonight, we can defeat the new city and defeat it in one battle! Don't miss the opportunity to defeat the enemy because of hesitation.
After learning that the Tibetan pursuers were fighting with the Tang army's ambush, Wang Zhongsi thought for a moment and realized that tonight was a good opportunity to defeat the enemy.
It is not difficult to annihilate the Tibetan pursuers. Taking advantage of their new defeat, use the darkness to cover up the city in one go. This is probably the most cost-effective way!
"Pass my military order, the whole army will attack tonight, and we will never return until we break through the new city!"
Wang Zhongsi gave instructions to the deputy general.
His keen battlefield intuition made him determined to strike a crucial blow.
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Wow!
In the lobby of Baitingbao Yamen, Fang Chongyong poured all the herbs in the sack onto the table.
Lots and lots of them!
Anaye stood behind him, her face expressionless, trying not to laugh out loud.
The generals of the Baiting Army, including Xin Yunjing, looked at the scene in front of them with big eyes and small eyes, not knowing what to say.
"Bai Tingjun relies on these things if he wants to make money."
Fang Chongyong pointed at the large pile of herbs of various shapes in front of him and said.
"Why are you standing there in a daze? Why don't you give Commander Fang some Sanlejiang?"
Xin Yunjing yelled at the soldiers with a dissatisfied look on his face.
Everyone started to get busy, some went to get Sanlejing, others went to prepare meals, and finally Xin Yunjing and Fang Chongyong were left in the lobby of the Yamen. Anaye automatically stepped aside and pretended that she did not exist.
"Brother Xian, what kind of reputation are you...?"
Xin Yunjing looked at Fang Chongyong in confusion and asked.
He didn't recognize any of these medicinal materials, but a few looked familiar. They seemed to be common in the grasslands and bushes near Baitinghai.
"Of course I make medicine and make money by selling medicine."
Fang Chongyong said with a meticulous look on his face.
Xin Yunjing almost lost his breath from the anxiety. He took a deep breath and asked with a sad face: "Brother Xian, can you make money by selling medicine? How many medicines will you have to sell? What medicine do you want to sell?"
"You don't need to sell much, because what we sell is the kind that men in Hexi can't live without... You don't have to look at me like this, I don't need it yet."
Fang Chongyong said slowly.
Xin Yunjing prided himself on being extremely intelligent, but he was also stunned by Fang Chongyong.
The kind that no man can live without...isn't that what it is?
It was the first time he had seen the aphrodisiac described in such a mysterious way. How novel this thing was!
Xin Yunjing originally thought that Fang Chongyong had some great tricks and had high expectations for him. He didn't expect that the last thing the other party came up with was this, and he felt completely disappointed.
Did the ancients not want to aphrodisiac?
No, no, no, in the feudal era when productivity was underdeveloped, the powerful men of all dynasties thought of aphrodisiacs to a point that future generations could not imagine, and they were so crazy that they did not hesitate to spend money!
Just conventional aphrodisiac prescriptions include: ginseng, wolfberry, epimedium, dodder, deer antler, Morinda officinalis, Snake Lezi, Ligustrum lucidum, etc.
In addition, widely circulated folk remedies include: Wu Shi Powder, Stone Sulfur, Actinolite (Mica), Dragon Salt (Purple Flower), Trembling Jiao (a kind of male silkworm'e, Phoenix Fairy Jealousy, Schisandra chinensis, etc.
aphrodisiacs synthesized from traditional Chinese medicine) and various elixirs made by Taoist priests, etc.
The Hexi Corridor is a gathering of humanities and various commodities from the Central Plains and the Western Regions. There are "aphrodisiacs" here that only Fang Chongyong has never heard of, and there are absolutely no so-called "new things".
Every mature and wealthy Liangzhou man knows the fighting power of the orchids from the Western Regions in bed. Those beauties with slender waists, plump buttocks and all kinds of charm are really not something that people with poor health can enjoy.
Therefore, in the field of aphrodisiacs, they can be said to be diligent in their pursuit and are at the forefront of the Tang Dynasty!
In the Hexi Corridor, aphrodisiacs can be divided into "Chinese-Earth School" and "Western Region School". The prescriptions of different schools are so different that there is no similarity at all.
There are even "cultivation methods" for aphrodisiacs within religions such as Zoroastrianism, and the market conditions are a mess.
Although aphrodisiacs are not produced here in the Hexi Corridor, medicines from all over the country are gathered here, especially in Dunhuang, west of Liangzhou. The situation there can only be described as "eye-opening".
"Brother Xian, I didn't tell you that if you come up with this medicine...will it end up being used in vain?"
Xin Yunjing sighed and asked, if it weren't for Fang Chongyong's strong background, his father was the military envoy of Youzhou and his father-in-law was the military envoy of the Chishui Army, he would have turned against him by now.
How can I be so polite and say such nice things to someone else?
If a nine-year-old child takes aphrodisiacs, does he know what "impotence" means?
Xin Yunjing almost cursed her.
"Brother, you just don't understand."
Fang Chongyong waved his hand, turned around and winked at Anaye, who reluctantly exited the Yamen lobby.
"Those people who are rich and powerful and have no shortage of women. For them, is temporary happiness more important, or is it more important to live in good health and enjoy a few more years?"
Fang Chongyong asked Xin Yunjing seriously.
"Obviously it's more important to live a few more years."
Xin Yunjing said in a deep voice, almost without thinking.
His family is quite powerful in Hexi, and most of his family members hold military positions in various states in Hexi. According to common sense, if he wants beautiful women, there will be no shortage of them.
As long as he doesn't specifically focus on the wife of that powerful family, Xin Yungjing can get whatever type of beauties he likes.
Even if the ward is called, someone will take care of these things, and he does not need to worry about it.
However, Xin Yunjing only dabbled in this and did not pursue hordes of beauties for singing and dancing every night!
That thing about the lower body is just that. If you have too much, you will get bored. After all, men still have to put their career first!
Even doubling your good years is too little, so how can you spend it on playing with women?
If one has to sacrifice one's lifespan in exchange for a temporary success in bed, Xin Yunching feels that this is a very uneconomical deal.
This was one of the reasons why he had little interest in aphrodisiacs and even stayed away from them.
In fact, there are not a few people in Liangzhou City who think like Xin Yunjing. Although aphrodisiac is good, it is accompanied by a loss of life span, and not many people are willing to take it for a long time to show their "manliness".
Of course, Xin Yunjing has not yet achieved success and is enterprising, so he will not think about these things. And Brother Ji, who lives a boring life in the Xingqing Palace, wants to put his ex-daughter-in-law in various poses all day long. His thoughts may be different.
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"If I can take this medicine every day, it will not only strengthen the body, but also show off the masculinity of a man, will it be very popular?"
Fang Chongyong asked with a smile.
So that’s the idea!
Xin Yunjing understood a little bit.
Although the effects of tiger and wolf medicine are immediate, many people still stay away from it. The market is very limited, and people who take the medicine are particularly likely to die violently!
But there seems to be a lot of this kind of "health medicine" that has been flowing for a long time.
"This medicine is mainly designed to strengthen the body and strengthen the body. When the body is good, male power will naturally appear. We are definitely not trying to sell some aphrodisiacs."
Fang Chongyong hinted calmly.
"If the effect is not obvious... I'm afraid I won't be able to sell it at a high price."
Xin Yunjing said thoughtfully.
The market competition here in Hexi is fierce. Even if it is really good, it will take more than a day or two to build a reputation. By the time Bai Tingjun makes money, he is afraid that he will no longer be the military envoy here, so it will be of no use!
"Of course the good things are dedicated to today's saints! Even the medicines taken by saints will of course be wanted by the merchants in the Hexi provinces, but we don't have much stock here..."
Fang Chongyong hinted very openly.
Dedicated to a saint?
Could it be that you are playing too much?
Xin Yunjing was so frightened that he almost knelt down in front of Fang Chongyong.
Bai Tingjun can't make money through conventional methods, but he can still make money from side projects. To be honest, it's not a big deal, it's just that having money makes life more comfortable. If you can't make money, it won't cause death or capsize.
But this crime of deceiving the emperor... will cost you your head!
"The saint's birthday is coming in two or three months. At that time, Ambassador Xin will present a birthday gift to the saint in the name of Bai Tingjun. Even if something goes wrong by then, the saint will forgive Commander Xin.
And I can guarantee that nothing will happen to you if you take this medicine."
Fang Zhongyong promised steadfastly.
"You need my signature, right?"
Xin Yunjing asked in a deep voice. He himself was an ambitious person, so it was easy to tell that this was an alternative upward path.
Wealth is found in danger. When the opportunity comes, you must seize it immediately.
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"Yes, of course, I will sign it too."
Fang Chongyong said with a solemn expression.
Based on his understanding of Brother Ji, he would definitely find a few random people to try the medicine first. If it was effective to kill people, Brother Ji would definitely give it a try.
After all, he is over 50 years old. He will definitely be unable to do what he wants when he is with a young Huanhuan. Wouldn’t Brother Ji not want this kind of drug that is “harmless to the body and aphrodisiac”?
If he doesn't think so, then he is not Li Longji!
Xin Yunjing pondered for a moment, nodded slightly and said, "The medicine is ready. I'll try it first. If it works, I'll sign it."
"But first we need to find ten soldiers from the Baiting Army and follow me back to Liangzhou City to test the medicine."
Fang Chongyong nodded slightly and said.
"You don't have a prescription?"
Xin Yunjing lowered his voice and exclaimed.
"In general, there is, but there is no specific ratio. Someone needs to give it a try..."
Fang Chongyong said with an embarrassed look.
Without a mature formula, would you dare to give it to the emperor?
Xin Yunjing no longer knew how to describe Fang Chongyong.
"Brother Xian, you are really brave."
Xin Yunjing was speechless, feeling that the child next to him was more ferocious than a tiger.
"Who says otherwise? After all, the saint killed three sons in one day, and I was the only one who dared to stand up and carry the coffins for the funeral of the three kings."
Fang Zhongyong boasted shamelessly.
This is the first time Xin Yunjing has heard of these secrets. He finally knows why Fang Chongyong has the title of "bianhuang". His relationship is really "earned" based on his ability.
"Brother, please return to Liangzhou City to make medicine as soon as possible. This matter cannot be delayed. I will arrange for more people to test the medicine."
Xin Yunjing rubbed his temples and shook his head helplessly.
He could deal with the dangers on the battlefield, but he felt that he might not be able to cope with the invisible dangers in the political arena as well as the child in front of him.
Let's see how far we can go.
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On the way back to Liangzhou, Anaye hesitated several times in the carriage, but in the end she said nothing.
"Are you trying to say that aphrodisiacs are very vulgar?"
Fang Chongyong closed his eyes to rest his mind and asked quietly.
"Not really...well, I do think this is a bad idea."
Anaye sighed and said.
"Tell me, what if this medicine sage eats people and gets sick from eating them, or even dies from eating them?"
Anaye asked nervously. If Brother Ji took medicine and died, she and her father would also suffer. They would die without resurrecting.
"The saint has many heirs. If he dies, just replace him with another one. We in the Tang Dynasty have no shortage of people to become emperor."
Fang Chongyong teased as he was half asleep, rested his head on Anaye's arm, and actually fell asleep from exhaustion!