Fan Zhongcheng suddenly realized that the current situation was not good. It was a thousand miles away from Chang'an to Lanzhou, and he had walked all the way on the Qianlong Road. Only then did he realize that Shi Xin Khan was neither wise nor wise. He was probably the legendary mediocrity. .
What hope can there be in following such a person? This is really unlucky. Among the six lieutenants of the Communist Party of China in the Longwu Army, he was selected to escort Shi Xin to the Western Regions. I hope Shi Xin can gain a firm foothold in Suiye River. , the saint can transfer us back, at least that's what General Chen said when he assigned him the task.
Since the saint has arranged such an ancestor for him, even if he is really stupid, we have to deal with it. It’s just that this man doesn’t seem to be an official, and he doesn’t know how to use his power. The dignified successor Khan actually wants to listen to a mere Regarding the greetings from the Anxi Protectorate, let’s not talk about whether the Protector Mengchi and the Protector of Anxi are in a parallel relationship or a vassal relationship. Pinyi alone is probably one or two levels older than Fumeng.
Of course, those who are subordinates know what kind of superiors are good and what kind of superiors are bad. The people above are tough and the people below are rude. If even Shi Xin becomes a subordinate of the Anxi Protectorate, then who are they? Subordinates A subordinate with neither dignity nor status?
Fan Shao followed Shi Xin back to his room. Although Khan was looking at the chicken coop with his cheeks in his hands and thinking, maybe he was thinking about why Iron Crown Head was at a disadvantage in the battle just now, and he should focus on training it. ?
Fan Shao stepped forward and said, "Khan, my subordinate has something unclear. Please ask the Khan to clear up my confusion."
Shi Xin's eyes still did not leave the chicken coop, he nodded and said: "You say."
"I would like to ask, who is the Great Khan, Jue Khan, or the Great Envoy of Anxi?"
"Hiss," Shi Xin took a breath. How could Fan Zhonghou ask such a heart-wrenching question? He turned his head and asked, "What do you think? Is it me, the Great Khan of Ji Qi Jue? Or is it the Great Envoy of Anxi?" ?”
Tsk, you still know how to kick the ball back.
"It's hard for me to judge, but according to the rank of the imperial court, he is a fourth-rank censor, Zhongcheng, a third-rank protector and military envoy, and your tenth surnamed Khan is at least as high as a county king. From the first rank, of course you are the boss. But according to the power in hand, Anxi Jiedushi holds four towns, commands 24,000 troops, and is surrounded by dozens of Jizhou prefectures. Not to mention controlling the territory of thousands of miles, the territory of five There are always thousands of miles. But Khan, you now only have the empty title of Khan, and the only troops under your command are my five hundred dragon warriors. The east and west of Suiye River are nominally yours, but now you are the Tuqi Shi Khan In charge of..."
"This is over," Shi Xin turned his head dejectedly: "Is it useful to tell me this?"
Fan Shao ran to the other side of Shi Xin: "What I mean is that we can't control the Anxi Protectorate, but the Anxi Protectorate can't control us either. So you can't listen to Fumeng Lingcha, You must have your own official authority and integrity. You are a Khan with the ten surnames. You are protected by His Majesty's imperial army, the Longwu Army. This is enough to show that His Majesty values you. This holy servant is more powerful than others. ?Why should the Khan submit to him?"
"I won't listen to him?" Shi Xin raised his head and asked himself.
"right,"
"Can't you listen to him?"
"Absolutely not."
Shi Xin shook his head regretfully: "No, Fumeng Jiedushi promised that after I arrived in Qixi, he would also detach 500 people from the Anxi army to serve as bodyguards for the Khan. If I don't listen to him, this bodyguard will be destroyed. No more."
Fan Shao smacked his lips and hurriedly stepped forward to persuade: "Do you think it was his promise to mobilize five hundred soldiers for you? No, this is the saint's wish, and he does not dare to disobey it. Besides, don't you still have us here?
The Longwu Army? Compared with the Longwu Army, the Anxi Army is like a chicken compared to a phoenix. The Longwu Army can fight one against ten, but can the Anxi Army do the same?"
Shi Xin raised his head and twitched his chin and asked him: "So, are your 500 Longwu Army worth the 5,000 Anxi Army?"
"Of course!" In order to increase his persuasion, Fan Zhonghou pointed his fingers beside him and explained: "Our Longwu Army is a good family selected by your Majesty from among the people. We are the best in terms of armor and soldiers. Compared with border towns such as Anxi,
The inferior goods on your body and in your hands are hundreds of times stronger. With our Longwu Army as your escort, no Turks or Tibetans will dare to attack you."
"If that's the case, then what should I be afraid of?" Shi Xin stroked his palm and laughed and said: "Marquis Fan Zhong, when I arrive in the Western Regions, you can drive away all the Tuqi Shishi people in Suiye City and restore my Turkic Khanate. I will worship you as my lord."
Big Ejin!"
Fan Shao laughed awkwardly and cursed secretly, "I don't want to be your slave. I will return to Chang'an after I finish serving you."
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In the early morning of the second day, the team started from Lanzhou and followed the Silk Road Station to Zhangye, Ganzhou, then to Suzhou, Shazhou Dunhuang, and finally arrived at Yumen Pass.
The team decided to spend a day in the first oasis market town after leaving Yumen Pass to replenish fresh water and prepare to pass through the edge of the desert.
There were no extra houses in the market town. Shi Xin and other Longwu officers stayed in the post station, Fu Meng Lingcha temporarily stayed in a wine shop, and most of the soldiers simply set up tents and lived in open spaces or poplar forests.
Fumeng Lingcha took the initiative to invite Shi Xin to the wine shop, sat across from him in front of the table, and entertained him with several glasses of wine and two plates of mutton.
Bai Xiaode stood behind Fumeng Lingcha, and Fan Zhonghou stood behind Shi Xin. Shi Xin looked a little nervous, and after exchanging glances with Fan Zhonghou, he calmed down.
Fumeng Jiedushi smiled brightly and took the initiative to pour wine for Shi Xin, saying: "Invite Khan Jiqijue here, first of all, to get in touch with each other, and secondly, to explain to you the west of Suiye River, especially Da.
The situation in Ross area will prevent you from being at a loss after taking office."
He put down the wine jar and began to talk: "There are many black residents in Talas City, and the Hemo tribe with the Huang surname has not yet reached out here. You should appoint more black tribal leaders as officials, and the surrounding areas and Bhan
Contact that country. King Bukhan is loyal to the Tang Dynasty, so he will naturally get close to you, the ten-surnamed khan personally proclaimed by the saint. The leader of the Shi Kingdom, Mohedu Tutun, is a supporter of Tuqi Shi Huang. You
It’s best not to associate with him…”
Shi Xin took a sip from the wine cup and was very dissatisfied with the unpalatable turbid wine. He put down the wine cup and suddenly interrupted Fumeng Lingcha's words: "We have a higher official position than you, why should I listen to this?"
your?"
Fumeng Lingcha's expression suddenly froze, and he pinched the edge of the wine cup tightly with his fingers.
Fan Shao, who was standing behind Shi Xin, wiped his sweat secretly. This was too... Don't listen to these words. This is to teach you how to save your life and gain a foothold. You are too rigid and dogmatic.
Fumeng holds back his anger, I am not the same as this cockfighting boy.
"Khan Ji Qi Jue, this is not me asking you to listen to me. This is some advice given to you by someone. You can listen to it or not. It's all up to your own choice. If you can distinguish right from wrong, you should know that someone
These words will be of benefit to you."
He put down the wine cup and stood up from the table, hummed "It's hopeless" from his throat, turned and walked out of the wine shop. Bai Xiaode also glanced at Shi Xin with an unkind expression, and followed Zhong Cheng out.
Shi Xin turned to look out the door in surprise, then looked up helplessly at Fan Shao, as if he understood something, but still said confusedly: "Oh, him, why is he gone?"
Fan Shao couldn't help but rub his forehead. This man was really troubled.
Fumeng Lingcha walked out of the market town with a sigh of relief and walked along the edge of the Populus euphratica forest. This is the junction of the desert and the oasis. Although there is a long stretch of yellow sand in front of him, there are also tangled branches of Populus euphratica, like the rough and cracked arms of a farmer.
.Their leaves are sparse and thin, and some trees are half withered and half full of life, as if they are competing for territory with death, demonstrating extraordinary vitality.
Bai Xiaode followed closely behind him and remained silent.
Fumeng Jiedushi did not expect that he would meet such a low-level colleague. What should he do now? He could only lower his posture to the same level as him. Even if Shi Xin was squatting on the ground and playing with ants with straw, he would not
You have to squat down and try to explain it from the perspective of an ant.
"Let's go back."
Fumeng Lingcha had just taken a step when he suddenly heard a faint shouting from the forest. It sounded very immature. Could it be that someone was galloping on a horse, or was they practicing martial arts in private?