Chapter 267: Frankly speaking, the bloodshed in Kunling

Qu Chongyu's face darkened slightly, "How do you say this?"

Pei Xingjian laughed, "Is it possible that you still want to tell me that this kind of unscrupulous and underhanded means could be the handiwork of Su and his son? People like these in Xizhou are too busy looking after themselves right now and have no intention of doing this even if they want to. The lady made her own decision. The first two days she was talking about portraits, but today she even revealed the details about Bai Diefang and the engravings. This step-by-step sequence really knows how to confuse people's ears and eyes! "

"Besides the portrait and Bai Diefang, it seems that not many people know the inside story about this engraving matter. If she hadn't always been paying attention to your every move, and even had an eyeliner around you, how could she have known about it? Although this woman doesn't As his name suggests, his character seems to be quite tough. I think you should be more careful, not to mention that this rumor is so tricky!"

Qu Chongyu cannot defend himself about the matters involved in this rumor, and he cannot let outsiders set foot in the places involved. Zhang Minniang probably made this move after careful consideration. Although not many people pay attention to it now, if it really makes people talk about it, Go down... Pei Xingjian couldn't help but frown.

Qu Chongyu snorted coldly, "What you said is not wrong. When I found out that someone around me had tipped her off, I shouldn't have been soft-hearted for a moment. I didn't do anything dangerous, but I actually made her feel that I had an opportunity. That's why we are today. But don't worry, as the saying goes, treat others the way they treat them, how could I let this kind of person make trouble behind my back again? "As for this rumor," he raised his eyebrows, with a stern look in his eyes. Move, "After today, there will never be any more trouble!"

"Today?" Pei Xingjian frowned and thought for a moment, then nodded suddenly, "But the Bai Diefang that hasn't been sent out yet needs to be collected in interest today?"

Qu Chongyu was silent for a long time, then looked up at Pei Xingjian, "Has anyone ever told you that talking to you is really the most boring thing in the world!"

Pei Xingjian smiled and bowed, "Thank you, Yulang."

Qu Chongyu looked at him for a moment, then turned his head expressionlessly.

In the main hall of the palace in Luoyangfang, Zhi, who was sitting at the west end, also turned his head expressionlessly. On the dining table in the main room, the various dishes on the tooth trays have been removed, and the newly arranged pastries, fruits, wine bottles and wine glasses are scattered all over the table. Wang Junmeng's mother, Mrs. Zhang, was holding the wine glass with a smile, "How many days have we not been together like this? Now the sky is blue after the rain! Please drink this glass to the full, and everything will go well in the coming year. May you be happy and blessed." She said as she dipped in the wine. After playing it three times, he raised his head and drank.

Zhishi also stood up and raised his cup, but he only touched his lips briefly before putting it down.

Zhang had been paying attention to her movements, and couldn't help but sigh when she saw this. She had the best friendship with Zhishi. On that day of harvesting grain, she remembered that Zhishi was afraid of being in an embarrassing situation, so she quietly sent someone to ask, but she didn't know that Zhishi hadn't even heard anything about it! If she had been in her shoes, she probably wouldn't be able to calm down like this, but Zhi Jia has tried her best to be careful these days. If she doesn't take this opportunity to go downhill, does she really plan to follow the Qu family back to Chang'an in the future?

Thinking of this, she simply walked a few steps, refilled a few drops of wine for Zhi herself, filled a glass for herself, and sighed in a low voice, "Sixth sister, we have been sisters for so many years, and now we are no longer together." I would like to advise you, there are some things that we all know well, but human nature is like this. It is the New Year, and we can’t miss next year just because of all the troubles this year, right?”

A sarcastic smile appeared at the corner of Zhi's mouth, and his eyes slowly passed over the faces of everyone in the hall. He paused for a moment on Zhang Minniang, who was smiling and silent in the seat on the other side, and then stood up calmly, "Sister I always remember your kindness. My sister is right. If it weren’t for thinking about the future, I wouldn’t be here today. What’s the use of just thinking about the future? Really thinking about the future!”

Everyone was stunned. What did this mean? If it wasn't for the future, why would they apologize so humbly? Please forgive me?

Jishi looked at everyone's faces, and the smile at the corner of his mouth became colder, "I can guess what you want to say when you invite me here today. You just want to tell me that if I want to have someone to rely on for the rest of my life, I have to talk to everyone." They worked together to coax the governor and coaxed him to give everyone the good things in Xizhou City and leave the hard things to themselves. If there were any obstacles that were difficult to overcome, everyone would just do it like this time and raise their hands. Go away, kick me in the back, it’s a joke! As for me, whether I die or live, what does it have to do with everyone’s prosperity?”

"If this is what you want in the future, it doesn't matter if you think I'm stupid. Do you think the Governor and the Crown Prince are also stupid? In the past, the Governor tolerated you and indulged you. Was it all because of me? Who am I? A great and indispensable person? It was because the Governor was thinking about the old relationship and wanted to compensate everyone for the hardships he had suffered with the Qu family over the years. But this time, it was you who smashed this old relationship with your own hands. , seeing that the momentum was not good, I turned around and started to pretend that nothing was wrong, thinking that everyone should forget about this matter, and now I said it was for the future! After a long time, I really don’t know what is going on in the world. It's not enough for such a fool to be betrayed once. If you want to catch up, forget about it, so that you can be betrayed a second time in the future!"

The hall suddenly became eerily quiet. No one expected that Zhi, who was usually the most particular about his manners, would say such heart-wrenching words directly in front of everyone. It was as hot as a slap on everyone's face. Some people's faces turned pale, while others' faces were flushed, but they didn't know how to answer for a while. Only Zhang Minniang lowered her head deeply and hid the smile at the corner of her mouth.

After a while, Mrs. Zhang, who was still Zhi's sister-in-law, stood up with a smile on her face, "Liu Niang, don't be angry. It's all my fault. It's because I'm stupid and have no memory, so Liu Niang suffered so much grievances." , whatever Liu Niang said, I deserve it. But what I said just now was a bit wrong. This time, everyone was a little confused. They just thought that life was difficult and they had to turn over this matter. If the governor can't raise enough food, how can he lose his official position? It's just a few words of reproach, which is better than the way we live by tearing down the east wall to make up for the west wall. But Ruo was temporarily deceived. It’s a good joke to say that we just want the governor to fall. No matter how **** we are, how can we dare to be so violent?”

She looked at Zhi's still cold face and sighed, "My madam is right. Governor Qu has been tolerant and kind to everyone over the years. We are indeed a little frivolous. We are always so strong that we can't distinguish between distance and distance. But After learning this lesson, everyone really regrets it. It’s not like there are no other people in Xizhou City who are soft and hard-working and don’t care about things. Who has ever looked at us Gaochang survivors, only the Qu family and others? We have been in love for several lifetimes, and we will both prosper and suffer. Governor Qu has made a great contribution this time. Of course, it is useless for us to say anything now, but if the Qu family is really in trouble in the future, if you just sit back and do nothing, we will teach you. We have lost the foundation of Xizhou and will never be able to stand up again!"

Naturally, her words have been discussed countless times by everyone in the past few days, and they all agreed. Someone said, "Even if Madam doesn't believe in my heart, she still has to believe that I am not the kind of person who doesn't care about tomorrow after the present." People. Can everyone really expect another governor to kick us all out?"

Zhi was silent for a moment and suddenly nodded, "What my sister-in-law is saying is that among the officials of the Tang Dynasty, except for the Qu family, who would look at us people twice? Even if they looked at us a few times, they would only be beaten. It’s just an idea to kill people with a borrowed knife, and if they really get what they want, we still don’t know what will happen to us!”

As soon as these words came out, the hall fell silent again. Zhang Minniang's originally calm expression suddenly changed. Her eyelashes trembled a few times. Suddenly, she saw that Zhi's eyes were looking over. Her face couldn't help but become paler, and there was a hint of emotion in her eyes. A bit of begging.

However, Jie Shi looked at her without hesitation, and his voice became clearer and clearer, "Everyone knows clearly about this food transportation. If the cavalry of Xingxi and Death Khan hadn't arrived quickly, the prince and the chief historian would not have to talk about it. Regardless of Zhang Canjun or our tribe, I am afraid that they are all new ghosts with missing heads! When I heard this, I thought, it turns out that there is really retribution in this world. This person thinks he has found a new backer and abandons others. How interesting it is for a person to realize that he is just an abandoned child in a blink of an eye! Min Niang, don’t you think so?”

Zhang Minniang stood up quickly and lowered her head with a pale face, "Madam Mingjian, Amin is the daughter of the Zhang family. No matter what her circumstances are now, she doesn't dare to blame others. It's all because of her own bad fate."

There was a bit of unspeakable desolation in her voice, which made many people feel weak in their hearts. They are all women from high families. Naturally, everyone has experienced this kind of last resort situation at one time or another. Kozhi couldn't help but softly said, " Sister, don’t be angry, Min Niang, it’s not easy for her either.

Jie's eyes were still on Zhang Minniang, and she nodded with a smile, "It is indeed not easy for you, but I don't understand. In this situation, your cousin is in such a difficult situation. You don't think about how to make up for it, but you let go Speaking of which, the portrait hanging in the study room of the Crown Prince does not look like Ashina, but more like Mrs. Kudy. It is also said that the Crown Prince tolerated Chang Shi because he did several businesses in partnership with Mrs. Kudy. Amin, what do you want to do to control the wind and rain in Xizhou? "

There was a buzzing discussion in the main room. Of course they had heard this before, but it turned out to be... Zhang Minniang's face suddenly turned pale. She looked up at Zhi, her lips trembled slightly, and after a while she said, "Mrs. Where did this start?"

Zhi shook his head with a smile, "You don't know what I mean? Who doesn't know the prince's temperament? If you want to come to this Xizhou city, except for you, only Mrs. Kudi, Ashina and Mirror Lady have entered the study. Having seen that painting, these words didn’t come from you, could they have come from them themselves?”

Zhang Minniang just shook her head slightly, "I did go to the Prince's Mansion a few days ago, but... Madam, I misunderstood. Madam, please think about it, what good will it do to me if this word is spread?" Zhi Shi sighed softly, " It’s because we couldn’t forgive you for what happened in the past and delayed you all these years. It’s okay for you to have hatred and resentment in your heart. But now Xizhou City can no longer withstand these storms. If the prince thinks that it was us who instigated For what you have done, even if I am determined to speak for everyone, I am afraid that I will not be able to turn back! Now that you are the wife of the Su family, you have your own future, so why should you worry about the past and be unwilling to do so? "

She looked at Zhang Minniang, her eyes full of pity, "Zhang Canjun was also in the food team this time, but the horse thieves came right after him. The guards' soldiers were about to escape again, so Canjun had no choice but to act so cruelly. ...Oh, it seems that you will have some difficulties in the future, so you should be cautious and take care of yourself! "

Zhang Minniang's face was completely white, and the blood on her lips was gone. But Mrs. Zhi stopped looking at her, turned around, raised the cup in her hand, and smiled slightly at Mr. Zhang, "Sister is right, the New Year will be here in ten days, and we can't let it go just because of the bad things in the past. The days ahead are long, and I wish you never forget the past and have a lot to look forward to in the coming year! ”

The atmosphere in the originally depressing main room suddenly relaxed, and Mrs. Zhang also smiled and said, "This year I drank so much bitter and spicy wine that I can't describe the taste, and finally I drank this glass of wine. How can we forget it?" Got it!" The room was filled with laughter and thanksgiving.

Zhang Minniang quietly turned around and walked out. Everyone invariably moved out of the way and turned away their eyes. She walked out of the main room, passed through the courtyard and the concierge, and walked all the way outside. She walked faster and faster until she reached the The footsteps stopped in front of the Wutou door with the word "Su Mansion" on it.

Nana, the maid, was already out of breath after chasing her. She hurriedly said, "Why do you need to be acquainted with them? When Mr. Su comes back, they will regret it!"

Zhang Minniang looked up at the word "Su Mansion" without saying a word, and her pale face showed no expression. After a long time, she suddenly nodded gently, "Exactly, and there will be times when he regrets it!"

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From Qiuci to the north, passing through the Tianshan Mountains, is the jurisdiction of the Kunling Protectorate. It is the horse herding land of the Wudulu tribe led by the Xingxi and dead Khan Ashina Mishe. It must have been received After the order to send troops, the tribal states and counties that the Tang army passed through were also heavily guarded. But for some reason, the 10,000 cavalry led by the Khan Ashina Buzhen traveled hundreds of miles and joined the Tang army two days ago. However, the Xingxide Khan, who was sitting on the advantage of the landlord, was slow to do so. Appear.

In the afternoon of that day, an imperial edict from Chang'an was immediately delivered to the Tang Army's main tent. Not long after, Ashina Buzhen entered the tent with a serious look on his face, and spent two or three cups of tea. After a while, he said goodbye and left.

The oil lamp in the large tent of the Chinese army was still flickering. After a few minutes, Su Haizheng's face was pale and his teeth were clenched. Although he was sitting there quietly, there was an indescribable feeling of terror.

Lu Qingyan, who was ordered to enter the tent, felt nervous when he saw this scene. He hurriedly bowed respectfully and said, "The Protector summoned me, but I don't know why?"

Su Haizheng paused for a moment before speaking, with a hint of dryness in his cold voice, "Ji Qi Jue Khan has just come to report that Xing Ji Jue Khan has been in close contact with Tubo in the past six months, and there have been some unusual movements in the troops under his command recently. , I’m afraid it will be detrimental to the army!”

Lu Qingyan was startled and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He raised his head and said, "The governor is too worried. The Xingxi and Death Khans have served our dynasty for decades and are not very reckless. Although Tubo is powerful now, it is not bigger than me." According to the weather of the Tang Dynasty, it is possible that he had a secret connection with Tubo and that he would raise troops to rebel, which would be detrimental to the army. From the perspective of the officials below, this is definitely not the case! "

Su Haizheng's voice was still cold, "What Khan Ji Qi Jue said is conclusive and not just a lie. If Xing Xi Die didn't have different ambitions, why was the state capital heavily guarded but the people were delayed in arriving?"

Lu Qingyan laughed and said, "Defender, others say that Xing Xi died and rebelled. How can we believe the words of Ji Qi Jue Khan? No one in Western Xinjiang knows that he and Xing Xi died are called brothers. In fact, they are brothers." As sworn enemies, they fought for the position of Khan in the past and shot and killed dozens of relatives of the rising and dying Khan. The two had sworn enemies, so the Holy One divided the ten Turkic surnames into two and let them divide and rule. Whenever there was a large army movement, the two men were asked to lead their own troops to follow each other, so that they would not cause trouble. How can you trust it?”

Su Haizheng looked at Lu Qingyan without saying a word, and his sharp eyes gradually took on a hint of murderous intent. Lu Qingyan felt a cold feeling behind his back, and his heart turned a few times before he finally realized that Su Haizheng had already been there more than 20 years ago. The governor of Shazhou, who has been in Western Xinjiang longer than himself, how could he not know the grudges between the two khans? He is... Lu Qingyan's face couldn't help but turn pale, "The protector of the capital, the rise and fall of the khan, although he is ignorant of current affairs , secretly harbors different ambitions, but he has long-standing prestige in Western Xinjiang, and now that the crime has not been revealed, even if the guardian wants to make him punished, he will have to do everything possible to do it. "

Su Haizheng was silent for a moment and then sneered, "The crime has not been revealed? Now I can't wait for the eight thousand people. Including the cavalry that will go to Jue Khan, there are less than twenty thousand. In the territory of Kunling, if the rise and fall of the past and the rise of the mountain are called, it will be There will be tens of thousands of cavalry coming to attack. Is it possible that we have to wait for his army to attack before we can take action? I'm afraid that by then, we will be nothing more than a plate of fish and meat!"

He looked at the edict on the desk, and his voice became even darker, "The edict from the Holy One has arrived today, saying that the troops in the east are being tightened. If there is a small disturbance in the western border, the priority should be to pacify it, and no more rash use of weapons will be used." Even if you have to use troops as a last resort, you should also use barbarians to control barbarians, cherish the people's strength, and do not make the border people resentful..."

"Furthermore, today's scouts have received a secret report. The Kucha rebels have fled in the face of the wind, and both cities are empty. In your opinion, can it be that my arrow on the string can only be aimed at my own throat?"

Lu Qingyan was stunned, and his face gradually turned as pale as Su Haizheng: The Holy Emperor had obviously received a memorial from Qu Zhizhan, so he warned Su Haizheng not to use troops easily. Even if he used troops, he could not collect food like this again. Without weapons, How could the Qu family, his father and his son, and Pei Xingjian do anything about the military rations? That's fine, but those Kucha rebels didn't wait for the army to arrive and fled. This battle was already invincible, so how could the death of six hundred soldiers be wiped out?

The silence in the big tent became heavier and heavier, and gradually became suffocating. Su Haizheng's voice finally rang out, "Pass my order, there is an edict from the Holy One to enter the camp, the Xingxide Khan and the chiefs of the Kunling Protectorate Since you have served your country loyally and made many military exploits, I have specially ordered you to bring 20,000 pieces of cloth to you. Please come to the camp gate the next morning to receive your reward!"

Lu Qingyan was shaken and looked up at Su Haizheng in disbelief. When he met those eyes as cold as ice and snow, he finally just bowed and saluted, "The Protector is wise, I will obey my orders!"

Su Haizheng's face was still solemn, but his tone became gentler, "There is no need to be so quarrelsome between you and me. Now regarding the Kunling incident, Jue Khan has given his advice first. I am just committing suicide for the safety of thousands of Tang troops." Guarantee, as long as this battle is fought quickly and the Wudu land tribe is unable to resist, it can be decided in one fell swoop and never cause further trouble. But Brother Lu, I have one more thing to ask of you. The success or failure of this matter is what really matters to me. Are you going to confiscate your family and destroy your family, or live in peace and prosperity?"

According to historical records, in the winter of the second year of Longshuo, Su Haizheng used tens of thousands of cloths as bait to kill the Xingxide Khan and the various chiefs of the Kunling Protectorate because of the slanderous remarks of the Jue Khan. Having lost trust, Tubo took advantage of the situation and plunged Western Xinjiang into total turmoil. In fact, Su Haizheng was the governor of Shazhou where Dunhuang was located more than 20 years ago. He accompanied the army on many expeditions to Western Xinjiang and served as the governor of Yizhou for seven or eight years. His old grievances actually fell into such a superficial alienation scheme, and his staff also let him fall into this alienation plot. I can only say that history is very weird, and God knows the truth... Today Alan diligently updated 5,000 words, Datang It only ends in a dozen chapters...Please give me a pink vote for praise. It’s only one day, if you don’t vote for Pink, it will be invalid upon expiration.

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