Compared with the occlusion of sowing immortals and the ruin of Khotan, Shule is simply amazingly prosperous. The city walls are tall and majestic, the buildings are lined up one after another, and the streets are bustling with people, if it weren't for the snow floating all the time overhead, Zhang Qian would have suspected that he had returned to Guanzhong at this moment, not in the Western Regions.

Although the mouth field and Yongye field in the Central Plains region have shrunk significantly due to the rapid expansion of the population. However, it is rare for the people of the Han family to be nostalgic for the countryside and willing to go to Shule to do business and open up wasteland. Therefore, all the way through the city, most of the people Zhang Qian saw were foreign faces.

Especially those who are richly dressed and pot-bellied, at least eight out of ten are dressed up for big food. Seeing Zhang Qian leading his soldiers into the city accompanied by Guo Hong, he was not very afraid. Or sit on the back of a camel on the side of the road, or sit in front of the window of a restaurant along the street, pointing at the soldiers.

Occasionally, someone is familiar with Guo Hong, and he will be bold enough to come forward to talk. Guo Hong also did not act like a major general, and all those who stepped forward to give salutes were all seriously bowed on horseback. The smile on your face should be more modest and more modest.

"After my father arrived, he has been leading the military and civilians to open up wasteland along the river. Although the climate here is cold, no matter what crops can only be planted for one season, after two years, Shule has still become the cheapest place for grain within a radius of 3,000 miles. "For the prosperity and tranquility of Shule City, Guo Hong, the commander of Zhichong, has always been proud, and as long as he finds an opportunity, he will explain it in a timely manner.

"Whether the merchant goes to Datang from Dashi, or from Datang to Dashi. Because it was easier to buy food, Shule was a key stop for them to replenish their supplies. Some clever merchants simply set up shop in the city, buying from the west and selling from the east, and they could also make a lot of money at the price. ”

"When the merchants have money and the people have surplus food at home, they are afraid of being robbed. If they are asked to pay for and repair the city, they will not resist much. Some big families outside the city, as well as some tribal elders, are also willing to move to the city to live! ”

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"Ling Zun's ability to care for the people, Zhang Mouyuan has heard of it in Chang'an. Before coming to the Western Regions, I passed through the two states of Gan and Liang, and was amazed to see cattle and sheep everywhere. And the post officials in Gan and Liang are still praising the virtue of Lingzun! Finally, when Guo Hong's show-off came to an end, Zhang Qian arched his hand and praised him sincerely.

He risked his life to travel more than 2,000 miles, to persuade Guo Yuanzhen to send troops to cooperate with the Niu Shi Award and quell the rebellion together, not to come to inspect, let alone come to provoke the other party. Therefore, you can't be stingy with a word of compliment. What's more, what Guo Hong stated is all facts.

As a host-guest who once specialized in foreign affairs, Guo Yuanzhen was very good at dealing with chiefs of various ethnic groups. Whether it was in the governor of Liangzhou back then, or in his current position, there was no war in his jurisdiction. Shule and Liangzhou are both key nodes of the Silk Road, and without the interference of war, the past traders are naturally willing to stay to rest and replenish. The people of all ethnic groups are also willing to gather here to ask the Jinshan Army for shelter and safety.

From the perspective of another time and space, when the local government has abundant tax revenue and sufficient population, whether it is reclamation, tuntian, or the development of characteristic economy, it will get twice the result with half the effort!

"I feel honored to be praised by Zhang Changshi!" didn't expect Zhang Qian to be so good at talking, Guo Hong immediately happily gave up his hand again and again, "In fact, since ancient times, the people have been at peace, and my father has just taken advantage of the trend." ”

"It's easier said than done?!" Zhang Qian is about the same age as Guo Hong, it is easy to understand the other party's thoughts, smiled, and continued to praise in a low voice, "For example, swimming, everyone knows that you need to use the potential of the water." However, good swimmers can cross the river effortlessly, and bad swimmers can drown in a three-foot deep ditch! ”

"Huh? Haha, haha...... "I didn't like to be a son, I don't like to hear people praise my father, not to mention, Zhang Qian's analogy is really vivid, and immediately, Guo Hong, the commander of the folded Chong, smiled."

The atmosphere between the guest and the host suddenly became extremely harmonious. Although it was getting darker and the snow was getting heavier overhead, neither side felt the cold at all. It's just that people who spoil the scenery can appear at any time, and today is no exception. Just when everyone was talking and laughing, the cover took advantage of the unpreparedness, dragged the handcuffs and shackles and rolled off the carriage, rolled to Guo Hong's mount, and shouted for help: "Big brother, help!" Big brother help! I don't dare anymore, I don't dare. Ask big brother to save me! ”

"Huh?" The pride on Guo Hong's face immediately turned into embarrassment. Turning his head, he looked at the man who was lying in the snow crying for help, and scolded sharply: "Why did Guo save you?" What a great sin you have committed, and don't you have a number in your heart? A few days ago, if you weren't worried that there would be a big food soldier and horse to cooperate with you and attack from the west, Guo would have led his troops out of the city and cut off your dog's head! ”

"Roll up, roll up. What are you pretending to be pitiful?! ”

"When you and Suo Ge were slaughtering the city with Broken Leaves, you should have thought that there would be today!"

"Lead the troops to rebel, and punish the nine clans. I didn't dare to think about it today, isn't it too late?!"

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Several Jinshan Dao generals who accompanied Guo Hong to greet the distinguished guests also turned their heads one after another, glaring angrily at Sha Yuxi, and the words that came out of their mouths became more and more angry.

was blocked in the city with 5,000 soldiers and horses, and did not dare to show his head for more than a month, to say that everyone does not feel humiliated, it is absolutely self-deception. In front of Zhang Qian, an outsider, they must maintain the glorious image of the chief manager Guo Yuanzhen. No one can see that the Jinshan Army has the slightest fear or sympathy for the brothers Suo Ge and Sha Yu.

Everyone reacted quickly enough, however, Na Sha was on the road, but he was tortured by Luo Huaizu and was so scared that he couldn't wait to escape immediately. didn't listen to everyone at all, lay on the snow, and continued to kowtow again and again, "Big brother, big brother, I don't have any ill will towards your father and son. Before I came to Shule this time, Suo Ge told me that as long as you don't support Qiuzi, I won't move a single grass or tree inside or outside the city! Big brother, help, help, don't let me get into that carriage again. They are all devils, devils! ”

He used to be a hostage and study in Chang'an, so he could speak authentic Tang official dialect. Guo Hong and the surrounding Jinshan soldiers listened to it in their ears, and they were suddenly so ashamed that they were almost embarrassed.

Fortunately, the personal soldiers around Zhang Qian reacted quickly, and immediately chased after him, and strangled the mouth of the covered man with a horse chew, so as to prevent this person from saying more embarrassing words. However, from Guo Hong downwards, all the officers and men of the Jinshan Army lost the courage to continue to grease and powder the face of their own chief manager, and with a red face, they silently led Zhang Qian and others to the temporary military camp near the school grounds.