Kunlun Nu and Silla are now the most fashionable things in Chang'an City.

Those big families don't keep a few Kunlun slaves and Silla maids, and it's not easy to come out and move around.

Xiao Shiji had seen the Kunlun slaves who were slaves, they were docile and peaceful, and their bodies were as strong as oxen, but they had never seen the Kunlun slaves on the boat, and these people had a wild and untamable fierceness on their faces, and they looked more chilling than the most cruel horse bandits in the Turks.

But when they saw Du Xiancheng, the happiest smile suddenly bloomed on their faces.

A Kunlun slave threw down a thick rope from the bow of the boat, then walked off the boat along the rope, came to Du Xiancheng, put his hands together on his chest, and bent down to bow to Du Xiancheng.

Du Xiancheng smiled and raised his hand, "Mole, no need to give a big gift, come, I will introduce you to a hero, he is the Marquis of the Great Qi Pillar and the brother-in-law of my righteous daughter, and in the future, he will be your leader." ”

The Kunlun slave known as "Mole" raised his head, looked Xiao Shiji up and down with an arrogant look, and hooked his fingers at him, "Win me, you are the master!" ”

The pronunciation is weird, Xiao Shiji always feels that the latter sentence seems to be "You are a pig ......", but looking at the expressions of him and Du Xiancheng, he understands that he should be thinking too much.

Xiao Shiji didn't say much, his fist was like electricity, his body flashed, and he didn't even say a word of nonsense, and attacked directly.

Du Xiancheng smiled slightly. This kid, do what you say, don't drag the mud and water, good!

Mo Le saw that Xiao Shiji did not chirp and talk crookedly for a long time like ordinary Daqi men, but made a ruthless move. I was very happy in my heart, and my intuition could communicate, so I shrank back, bent my legs down, and when I got up again, the whole person had already flown into the air, grabbed the rope that had just been thrown from the boat in the air, rubbed it a few times, and ran back to the building boat like a big monkey.

Xiao Shiji did not hesitate. Follow the flying body to catch up. also followed the rope to board the boat, and found the traces of Mole at a glance in the black and oppressive crowd, and continued to fight with him.

Du Xiancheng nodded even more on the shore, stroking his beard with his hand. The pride of his eldest brother Xiao Xiangsheng rose in his chest. - Such a son. It's the son of the big brother!

The two of them leaped on the boat. Although they fought vigorously, they were very careful to avoid the vital places of the building ship and did not break the mast. The hull was flooded.

And those Kunlun slaves are also quite well-behaved. Although only Xiao Shihe attacked alone, they did not help the group fight, but stood by and watched the battle.

Several other building boats also sent people over, some went to the first building boat to watch, and others came to Du Xiancheng to salute.

It didn't take long for Xiao Shihe to subdue Miller and bring him to Du Xiancheng.

Du Xiancheng said with a smile: "Mole, from now on, he will be your leader." ”

Mo Le nodded convincingly, and glanced at Du Xiancheng again.

Du Xiancheng nodded to him, but his right hand stretched out from under his robe and made a few boat language gestures.

Those ship language and gestures can only be understood by pirates who have been begging for a living at sea for a long time, and they have to be the leader of the pirates. Pirates who are not chieftains can't read these ship languages.

Xiao Shiji stood in front of Du Xiancheng with his hands behind his back, looking at a large number of Kunlun slaves who were worshipping in front of him, he was excited, and he didn't notice the secret words between Mo Le and Du Xiancheng.

“…… The prince is very kind and virtuous, and the scholar is unforgettable! Xiao Shiji turned around, excitedly knelt down for Du Xiancheng, and bowed with his hands and fists.

"The Marquis of Zhu Guo is polite. This is the navy of the imperial court, you have to thank you, and you should thank Your Majesty. Du Xiancheng said with a smile.

Xiao Shihe nodded again and again, "Naturally, I want to thank you." However, if it wasn't for the promotion of the prince, Shi Ji would not have ...... There will be no such opportunity to control such an army. When it came to the last word, his voice was a little choked.

He was alone, without any family background, only relying on Prince Yi's kindness and all his efforts to climb to today's status, and he never said anything about the bitterness with Du Hengshuang.

But as soon as Du Xiancheng made a move, he gave him something that no one else had ever given. These 3,000 Kunlun slave sailors will become the biggest bargaining chip in his hands. From now on, he no longer has to be afraid, and he will no longer be afraid that he will not even be used by others......

Looking at Xiao Shihe's moist eyes, Du Xiancheng was also very emotional.

What was Xiao Shiji thinking, how could he not know the Dao?

When he and Xiao Shiji's father Xiao Xiangsheng joined the army, they also had the ambition of being a marquis and a general, but a war to conquer Goguryeo, the bloody killings, and the pagoda built with the heads of the Great Zhou soldiers completely dispelled the ideal of him and Xiao Xiangsheng to "seal the marquis of ten thousand households in the world......

They are too small, they have no family to rely on, and in troubled times, it would be good to let their wives and children survive. Otherwise, they will also become one of the dry bones in "one will succeed in ten thousand bones".

And Xiao Shiji, he is still so young, he has already been made a marquis, he doesn't want to give up, he doesn't want to give up halfway, it's natural.

Du Xiancheng stretched out his hands, helped Xiao Shiji up, and said, "Okay, let's go home." ”

Xiao Shiji nodded, turned back and gave a few orders to Mole.

Mole was very obedient, and respectfully responded with a salute in return, saying that he would gather his brothers together and wait for his orders.

Xiao Shiji followed Du Xiancheng into the car and went to Chang'an City.

They were traveling on orders, and of course they were not afraid of being seen.

Sitting in the car, Xiao Shiji was still very excited, and repeatedly assured Du Xiancheng that when he went to the south of the Yangtze River this time, he would definitely pacify Xiao Mo and officially bring Jiangling and Bashu into the jurisdiction of Daqi.

"Men and husbands, you must be indomitable and expand your territory for Daqi, so that you will not live in vain in the world!" Xiao Shiji waved his arms and said impassionedly.

Du Xiancheng closed his eyes, and a wry smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, but he did not interrupt Xiao Shiji's words.

After listening for a long time, when Xiao Shiji finally stopped, Du Xiancheng asked him: "Have you settled your family before each expedition?" ”

Xiao Shiji was stunned. "Placement? What to place? ”

Du Xiancheng smiled and said: "You are on an expedition, not a trip to the mountains and rivers." In the war, although you are the boss, but the sword and arrow have no eyes, no one can guarantee the ticket, saying that what will happen to you, so you know that if you are unlucky...... Have you ever wondered what to do with your family? ”

Xiao Shiji subconsciously objected. "Nope. I won't. I will definitely come back alive. ”

"I mean just in case. Think about it, how many of the soldiers who went out with you came back alive? The last time you came back from Mobei, didn't you also die for life? ”

"But I came back alive." Xiao Shiji was a little unhappy in his heart. Say these words in front of a man who is about to go on a campaign. Isn't it too unlucky?

"Yes. You came back alive. And it was saved by your confidante. Du Xiancheng said lightly, his eyes staring at Xiao Shiji, as if observing his reaction.

Xiao Shiji looked away a little uncomfortably. Avoiding Du Xiancheng's eyes, he said in a deep voice: "Since you know the Tao, I won't hide it from you." I was indeed rescued by Mu Yelai. At that time, I always thought that she had some kind of conspiracy, and I once wondered if she was in collusion with the enemy. But after so much time, we found out that we had misunderstood her. She went to Mobei at that time, it was completely an accident. ”

"By chance?" Du Xiancheng sneered disdainfully, "I don't have to investigate, and I know that Lu Dao is not accidental." ”

Xiao Shiji followed: "And over the years, she hasn't asked me for anything." As he spoke, Xiao Shiji turned his head and looked at Du Xiancheng: "Lord Wang, since you have said this, I think you should also persuade you...... Cher her sister. At the beginning, she said that no matter who saved me, she would be grateful to the life-saving benefactor for a lifetime, but what she is doing now, if not revenge, is not very generous. People saved me, and I have been misunderstood for so long, and I have to repay this favor alone. ”

Du Xiancheng's face became serious, "How do you want to pay it back?" ”

Xiao Shiji's face flushed, "Don't get me wrong, it's not what you think." Of course I won't take her as a concubine. She saved me, but I made her a concubine, isn't it bad for her? ”

Du Xiancheng was furious when he heard this, and finally came up again with a sigh of anger, and said with a brushing of his sleeves: "Then let Shuang'er give up her position as the Marquis of Zhuguo, which is both your righteousness and her affection, so it's all right, right?!" ”

Xiao Shiji smiled bitterly, knelt down for Du Xiancheng in the car, and said, "Lord Wang, don't say it so loudly, don't be so angry, I didn't mean that." She...... It's because of my affection, to this point, it is estimated that even if I don't admit it, the people in Chang'an City know it, and it makes no sense for me to deny it. But it's not that she has affection for me, so I have to accept it. Lord, I still have this bit of proportion. ”

Du Xiancheng sneered and whispered: "If you didn't, I would have beaten you to death with one palm!" I'd rather be a widow and remarry, and save yourself from watching you break her heart and wash her face with tears every day. ”

Xiao Shi and Zhilu Dao Du Xiancheng have heart disease, and they are also worried that the stimulation will be ruthless, so that he will suddenly become ill, and he will die of guilt. He treats Du Xiancheng like his own father.

"Lord Wang, I thought, it's better to marry Mu Yelai as brothers and sisters with different surnames. In this way, not only can I break her thoughts, but I can also provide for her generously. If she really doesn't marry for the rest of her life, I will be like supporting a sister who doesn't marry, and my heart will feel better. Xiao Shiji said frankly.

Du Xiancheng's face was a little strange, and after listening to it for a long time, he said, "Have you talked to your wife about this idea?" ”

Xiao Shiji shook his head and said with a wry smile: "I can't come in front of her now, her temper will explode at the mention of her." Lord, I won't tell you anything, Mu Yelai is not the only woman pestering me outside, I treat them as well as Mu Yelai, but my wife only targets Mu Yelai, and I don't know why. ”

Du Xiancheng looked out the car window and didn't speak again along the way.

When the two of them returned to Du Xiancheng's Haixi Mansion and sat in Du Xiancheng's study, Du Xiancheng said to Xiao Shiji: "Shiji, let's make it clear today, I am also a man, how can I not know the way of the man?" These days, I've been out and about, and I've inquired carefully about your confidante Mu Yelai. My gut feeling is that this woman is not simple. ”

Xiao Shiji nodded, "It's not easy. She was very prescient......"

Du Xiancheng glared at Xiao Shiji angrily, eager to take the inkstone on the desk and smash it on his head.

After taking a few deep breaths, Du Xiancheng resisted the urge to beat violently, and said in a deep voice: "Don't you keep praising her?" If you praise it again, I'll cut off her head and bring it to you and put it in front of you, okay?! ”

Xiao Shiji was stunned and said nervously: "Father-in-law, you won't do this, right?" She really doesn't have anything to do with me, and it definitely won't affect Frost. ”

"Shiji, have you realized that now in your heart, that woman's weight has become heavier and heavier? In the long run, where do you put the frost? Du Xiancheng was heartbroken.

"Nope! No! How can it be! Frost is the first thing in my heart! - Father-in-law, you can't be forceful! Xiao Shiji objected loudly, very aggrieved.

He asked himself, he really didn't have that kind of affection for Mu Yelai for Shuang'er, he just didn't hate her as much as he used to, couldn't he do this?

Du Xiancheng looked at Xiao Shiji's expression and snorted, "Do you dare to think about it?" You ask your conscience, you can really swear to heaven, if you have negative frost in your life, you ...... Alas, forget it, even if you have frost, it's not a big deal. My daughter is not worried about no one getting married. Why keep begging you kid. ”

Xiao Shiji was in a hurry, hurriedly knelt down in front of Du Xiancheng, and said, "Father-in-law, what do you want?" Otherwise, I will never see her again! ”

"And later?!" Du Xiancheng couldn't hold back any longer, and slapped Xiao Shiji hard.

Xiao Shiji did not resist, Ren Du Xiancheng slapped him and fell to the ground.

"Okay, I don't think you'll get it. I kind of understand now what Frost would look like that. Do you know the truth? She changes because she feels your change. Forget it, you go back. Go back and think about how to settle down at home after the expedition. Du Xiancheng waved his hand and asked Xiao Shiji to go back.

Although Xiao Shiji was sulking in his heart, he didn't say anything to Du Hengshuang. His mind was all on the matter of going to Jiangnan.

When he returned home, he turned around to the study, and finally finished writing the "Ten Strategies for Flat Milling", which he had written for several days, and then personally took it to the East Palace and handed it over to His Royal Highness the Prince.

Who knew that a few days later, the news came that the crown prince was the cousin of Emperor Yongchang, that is, the prince's uncle Qi Xiaogong, and asked for his life, and named him the generalissimo of the expedition to the south.

However, the prince also said that the emperor's uncle Qi Xiaogong was not familiar with military affairs, and he also specially asked Emperor Yongchang for a decree, saying that "the responsibility of the three armies is to be a commissioner."

When Xiao Shiji saw this will, he was stupid. - Isn't this a trap for him? Everything has to be done by him, and if he wins, the credit will be given to the emperor's uncle Qi Xiaogong. lost the battle, but the responsibility is his Xiao Shi's!

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There are two watches in the afternoon. Ask for pink tickets and referral tickets.

…… (To be continued......)

PS: There are two shifts in the afternoon.