The next day, Shan Zhuokun heard a lot of news from the military camp outside the city from his entourage one after another.

It is said that General Chen Ling didn't know where he got the guidance of the immortals, and used a few pairs of Chinese medicine to cure the strange illness of the previous Panmen soldiers. Moreover, even the miasma in the river water has been completely restrained, and it will no longer cause harm to others.

In the face of such rumors, Shan Zhuokun, as the main messenger behind the scenes, just smiled slightly, and did not confide in anyone.

It's as if he hadn't been to the Panmen barracks before, and these things have nothing to do with him.

Soon, with the joint efforts of Chen Ling and others, the Western Turkic merchant group was able to enter the city smoothly.

In the early morning of that day, Shan Zhuokun was woken up early in the morning by Li Zhifeng, who was in his sleep by the wind and fire. Because he couldn't sleep anymore, he followed her to Jingyao Gate.

At this moment, both sides of the street along the Jingyao Gate were already full of curious people. People all widened their eyes, stretched their necks, and looked intently at the city gate, vying to appreciate the demeanor of the Western Turks.

Although it is located in the depths of the grassland, it is known for its brave and warlike horseback people. However, the relationship between the Western Turks and the Tang Dynasty has been good for generations. Especially the Xue Yantuo Department, now it is in the Great General Xue Yantuo. Under the active promotion of the generals, he signed a treaty of friendship and cooperation with Tang Emperor Li Shimin and became brothers like a family.

And this time the Western Turkic merchant group was the representative sent by the Xue Yantuo Department, and after a long journey of nearly 10,000 miles, they finally arrived in Chang'an with rich grassland treasures.

Not only that, in order to ensure the safety of the merchant group, General Xue Yantuo, known as the 'Steppe Wolf', and his beloved wife Jian Xin, who is also both civil and military, also followed.

After coming to Jingyao Gate, Li Zhifeng did not squeeze into the bustling crowd, but ran up the wall with Shan Zhuokun with his hand, and came to the Tang Emperor Li Shimin, who was accompanied by hundreds of civil and military officials, wearing a crown and a dragon robe, and was full of energy.

"Brother Huang." Li Zhifeng said a blessing to Li Shimin and said coquettishly.

Li Shimin smiled and nodded to her, then looked at Shan Zhuokun again, and said with relief:

"Shan Aiqing, I have already heard the report of King Han, if you hadn't gone to the Panmen military camp a few days ago to solve the crisis in the army, I am afraid that there will be a bigger storm now. After the Western Turkic merchant group left Chang'an, I would reward the meritorious deeds in turn. ”

Shan Zhuokun clasped his fists with both hands and said with a smile: "Thank you to the emperor, this matter is the duty of the minister, and the emperor does not need to reward him." ”

Li Shimin bowed his head slightly and exclaimed: "Good, merit without pride, nurturing without dominating." Aiqing is really an excellent cultivator, and Yuan Fanxian was really not wrong at the beginning. ”

Shan Zhuokun waved his hand and said politely: "The emperor has praised me, I am far from my ancestor's cultivation." If he is a white cloud in the sky, then I can only be regarded as a drop of water in a pool, how can I compare with his old man? ”

After that, everyone laughed at each other.

At this moment, there was a sudden sound of horses' hooves from under the city. Everyone looked at each other when they heard the sound, but they saw a Jin Wuwei sitting on the back of a horse, coming from far and near. When he came to the gate, he turned over and jumped off his horse, clenched his fists, fell to the ground on one knee, and said respectfully:

"Your Majesty, the Western Turkic merchant group is still five miles away from the city at this moment."

"Okay, you can step back first." Li Shimin commanded condescendingly.

The Jinwu guards answered yes and led their horses into the city.

"Your Majesty, I heard from King Han earlier that you are related to this Xue Yantuo. The relationship between General Tianjiang is extremely unusual, and that day in the Panmen military camp, General Chen Ling also inadvertently mentioned this matter, I don't know if it's true? ”

Shan Zhuokun seemed to inadvertently ask, as a young man from modern times, he was also extremely enthusiastic about these gossip melons in ancient times.

"yes."

When Li Shimin heard this, he couldn't help but have a deep sense of amazement in his eyes,

"Aiqing doesn't know that I once married General Jiang Yuan to Jinlan, although he was not a biological sibling of the same father and mother, but his enthusiasm and loyalty to me are ten million times better than some people. And Xue Yantuo. General Tianjiang also married my brother-in-law Jinlan brothers, so from this point of view, I and him can also be regarded as a heart-to-heart relationship. ”

Shan Zhuokun saw that Li Shimin's expression became extremely solemn, but he didn't know how to persuade him. He glanced at Li Zhifeng and looked at the dirt road outside the city.

Sure enough, as the talented Jinwu guards said, the Western Turkic merchant group composed of more than 100 people soon appeared in everyone's eyes. But I saw that they were all dressed in leather clothes and boots with strong national characteristics, and on the cart they were pushing, colorful stripes were tied to the handlebars, which were blown by the wind and swayed. The goods on the car are piled up, and the delicious beef and mutton, and the agate diamonds that sparkle in the sun, are all dizzying, and you can't wait to buy them right away.

In Shan Zhuokun's opinion, the most dazzling thing is Xue Yantuo, who is wearing a long-haired shawl, wearing jet-black wolf swallowing armor, and sitting on the back of a horse of the same color. Tensho followed him closely, wearing bright red leather armor and a red turban on his head, riding a white wife, Kenshin.

Li Zhifeng saw Shan Zhuokun staring at the two of them intently, looking attentive. Then he smiled and said:

"I used to hear the imperial sister-in-law say that this Mrs. Xue Yantuo used to be the entourage of the general, and she was good at martial arts and resourcefulness. It was only later that the two had a fate, and then they came together in a circle. ”

Shan Zhuokun's heart fluttered, and the four words seemed to be a heavy hammer knocking on the door of his heart. Since fate can bind people tightly together in the dark, and finally let them obtain eternal happiness. So, what will be the ending between him and Li Zhifeng?

Thinking of this, he moved his gaze behind him. Seeing that Li Zhifeng was also staring at him with a strange look that he had never seen before, his face couldn't help but be hot.

"Let's go, let's go down with me."

On the tower of the city, Li Shimin saw Xue Yantuo. The Tianjiang couple led the merchant group to arrive, so they ordered.

Everyone came to the city gate, majestically waiting for each other's arrival. Seeing this, Shan Zhuokun couldn't help but secretly admire in his heart.

It turned out that he had seen in the history books that in the ancient history of China, the Tang Dynasty was the most majestic. Now it seems that it is true. Not to mention the side, even this greeting team that can be discharged for ten miles is not available to everyone.

Also deeply shocked by this grand scene was Xue Yantuo. Tianjiang and his wife, five years have passed since they left Chang'an last time.

In the past five years, although he has maintained correspondence with Li Shimin, he has never met again due to chance.

Of course, there are also reasons for his own righteous disciple Shu Jiangyuan.

I think that at the beginning, in order to assist Li Shimin in ascending the throne, Zishu Jiangyuan not only left his emotions behind, but although he fell in love with the lord of Goryeo County, Chan Ji, he was still forced to separate in the end. Not only that, but in the end, he lost his life.

Every time, as long as they think of this matter, they will have a strong feeling of regret at the same time, and they can't wait to replace each other.

Therefore, in order to avoid feeling sad again, over the years, although Li Shimin had also had an eager invitation in his letters, Xue Yantuo. The generals never responded.

This time, if it weren't for Xue Yantuo Khan's forcible instructions, he was afraid that he would have to refuse again and leave the matter to others to complete.

After a while, under the curious gaze of the Minister of Civil and Military Affairs, Xue Yantuo. The heavenly general came to Li Shimin with the merchant group. But seeing him bending down to salute, he patted his left shoulder with his right hand and said respectfully.

"The Western Turkic General Xue Yantuo. The heavenly general brought a merchant group of one hundred and six people to meet the emperor of the Tang Dynasty. ”

"Brother Tianjiang, don't be polite, you and I are a family." Li Shimin smiled and stretched out his hands to put Xue Yantuo. The heavens will help him up, "There is no need to talk about these red tape etiquette, I have already ordered someone to set up a banquet in the overnight building, and tonight a banquet will be held for you to catch the wind and wash the dust." Shan Aiqing ......"

Shan Zhuokun was silently looking at Xue Yantuo. Tianjiang, seeing his burly figure and majestic spirit, couldn't help but admire in his heart. At this moment, he heard the emperor call himself, so he clasped his fists with both hands and said:

"The minister is here."

Li Shimin looked at him sideways and ordered: "You first send General Xue Yantuo and the merchant group to the post house to settle down, and after staying here, then accompany him to the imperial study to see me." ”

"Yes." Shan Zhuokun responded, and then smiled at Xue Yantuo. The heavenly general said politely, "General, please." ”

Xue Yantuo. Seeing that Li Shimin had arranged it so properly, the heavenly general was very grateful in his heart. He hugged his fists and thanked the other party, and led the merchant group to follow Shan Zhuokun to the post house.