Chapter 2: Tianhe (Seven Below)

Back in his bed, lying on the big bed covered with soft wool blankets, Xue Jingxian tossed and turned. It was his second night in the army, but he found himself in love with it. It's not just that by the light of the errand of the messenger, he has gained a lot of respect that he couldn't get before. And it is because of the relaxed, comfortable, majestic and sunny atmosphere in the Anxi Army, which makes him feel comfortable all over his body.

Man is a species that walks upright by nature, and even beggars do not want to accept food from them. After being in the officialdom for so long, Xue Jingxian thought that he had long forgotten what dignity looked like. And tonight, he found that his dignity was still there, and there were faint signs of recovery.

This is not a good thing in the long run! Today, however, he would rather be impulsive once, and in retrospect, he would not regret it. In order not to let the land of the Western Regions become the prey of a group of religious madmen, as Zhou Xiaofeng described. For the title written in the depths of his soul, Tang people!

He, Xue Jingxian, is a Tang person. Whether it is Xue Jingxian when he was a county magistrate or Xue Jingxian when he was studying, he is a Tang person. It is the title of Tang that allows him to always hold his head high in front of those Hu Shang who have a lot of money under his rule. It was the title of Tang Ren that made him, his juniors, and thousands of people like him, full of pride wherever he went.

I'm a Don guy. The national strength, articles, products, and food and clothing of the people of my Datang are the best in the world, and there is no other country in the world that can be compared. I, the Tang Dynasty, pacified the unowned land of the Western Regions, and brought prosperity and tranquility to the place. And the Heavenly People who came from afar only brought boundless darkness.

Really a little excited by his sudden noble actions, Xue Jingxian couldn't help but put on his clothes and get up, watching the scimitar given to him by Zhou Xiaofeng by the lights. The handle is adorned with several thumb-sized red gemstones, which look very clear. When it was flickered by the light, it was as if there was a stream of blood flowing down the hilt of the knife to the scabbard. And after pulling out the blade, the blood stains suddenly turned into golden clouds. The curls cover the entire blade comfortably. It looks mysterious and luxurious.

"This Zhou Laohu, it's really as he said, don't let your friends suffer!" Throwing a face towel in his hand, Xue Jingxian swung his knife and slashed it into two pieces in the air. By now, he no longer believed that any big food general would be equipped with a treasure knife that sharpened iron like clay. Obviously, Zhou Xiaofeng deliberately exaggerated the enemy's strength just now. As for why this person did this, Xue Jingxian didn't bother to find the answer. If this knife is brought back to Chang'an, it can be sold for at least a thousand yuan. But Xue Jingxian would never sell it. It will serve as a proud memory of his life and accompany him for the rest of his life. Until he was tired of the ups and downs of his career and returned to his hometown, he could still hold a treasure knife in one hand and caressed the head of his grandson or great-grandson with the other hand to show off to them, "Your grandfather and I fought in the Western Regions back then. If you swing the knife down, it's ......."

He was smirking at the pattern on the knife, and there was a slight sound of footsteps outside the tent. Immediately after, a familiar voice pulled it back from fantasy to reality, "Is Lord Xue already resting?" General Zhou has a gift here for Cen to bring to the adults. I don't know if the adults are willing to take it tonight! ”

"Is it Judge Cen? Xue hasn't slept yet. Xue Jingxian was stunned, quickly put away the treasure knife, and walked quickly to the door of the sleeping tent, "It's true, let General Zhou break the bill again, how embarrassed is Xue!" ”

"Lord Xue doesn't have to be polite. If you are willing to think about my Anxi Army, you are the friend of all the soldiers of my Anxi Army! Judge Cen Shen already knew Xue Jingxian's promise, so his words were close to him, "This gift, adults will definitely like it." Hurry up and bring it in, don't wait too long! ”

"Yes!" With a response, several soldiers carried a huge gold-painted chest into the tent. The personal guards hired by Xue Jingxian on the road with a high salary were also alarmed, and they all walked out of the nearby tents and tried to come over to help. Judge Cen Shen took a step forward with a smile and blocked in front of them, "General Zhou has told you that this gift needs to be opened by Lord Xue himself after we leave." Don't bother you to help, let's go back and continue to rest! ”

"Wait a minute, stand down!" Seeing that Cen Shen's behavior was mysterious, Xue Jingxian had no choice but to be polite, nodded and ordered the guards to avoid one or two. When the guards returned to their respective sleeping tents, they just wanted to say something to ask, but Cen Shen had already surrendered his hand, "My lord, take your time." If you like it, take it. It's okay if you don't like it. Cen still has something to do, so let's go first! ”

As he spoke, he didn't continue to be polite to Xue Jingxian, turned around, and said goodbye with a smile.

What's hidden? Could it be that they can still give me gold? Thinking about the weird smile on Cen Shen's face, Xue Jingxian's heart was a little itchy. I can't sleep anyway, so I might as well open it now. Closing the door of the sleeping tent tightly, Xue Jingxian twisted the copper lock on the box with some expectation.

Before he could completely uncover the lid of the box, a soft ** had already come from inside, "Oops, it's suffocating the slave." This guy surnamed Zhou can't die well! ”

"Ahh Xue Jingxian was startled and quickly withdrew his hand from the box.

The lid of the red box was completely pushed open from the inside, and in the dim light, a seven-foot-tall woman slowly stretched her waist and lifted her legs.

The skin is as white and shiny as milk, the chin is slightly pointed, and the hair is the color of fire! From the perspective of the Tang people, this woman definitely does not meet the standard of a role beauty. But the victory is strong in exoticism. Walking lightly on his completely ** feet, he came to Xue Jingxian and knelt down gently, "Slave and lotus leaves, I was ordered to come and serve the prime minister." ”

"You, what's your name. What do you call me? It was only now that Xue Jingxian turned his mind from the shock, held the hilt of the knife in his hand, and asked in a low voice.

"The slave maid is called Lotus Leaf, come to serve the adult!" The woman was wearing only a thin layer of light veil, kneeling on the ground, the fire on her red lips and hairtips surged, burning people's hearts even more, "Isn't my Tang Yan good enough?" That's how Mama taught?! ”

It turned out to be a big family and raised at home, and someone taught Tang Yan's dancing girl. Xue Jingxian's heart suddenly swelled with a warm taste, and in an instant, the defensive intention dissipated, "Don't call me Xianggong." Also, who gave you the name and what is the lotus leaf, it's really lazy! ”

"It's the Sogdian grandmother hired by my father with a lot of money, what's the matter, isn't she good? This liar also said that she had been in Chang'an for several years! The singer tilted her head and complained in surprise.

"Even the maidservants who do rough work in large families rarely use lotus leaves as their names!" Xue Jingxian was in a happy mood, smiled, and patiently explained, "Also, don't call me Xianggong." Xianggong refers specifically to certain men. ”

"That slave, what does the slave family call you? Also, you said my name is not good, you can help think of another one! Seeing Xue Jingxian's kind face, the woman immediately became bold when she spoke.

"You can call me sir, sir, it's okay!" From the other party's follow-up words, Xue Jingxian overturned his judgment just now. The woman in front of her is not a singer, but the daughter of a large family in the Western Regions. I really don't understand the thoughts of people from the Western Regions, but I don't know where to find a half-hung Sogdian and give his daughter such a nondescript name, "As for you." Since the hair is so red, it is also called lotus leaf. Let's change it to Red Lotus. It's refreshing to listen to, and it's catchy to scream! ”

"Thank you, sir!" The woman from the Western Regions was not stupid, and quickly learned a new title, "May I ask my lord, can the red lotus get up?" ”

"Hmm!" Xue Jingxian coughed softly, wanting to scare the newly acquired maidservant once, but she couldn't bear it, "You can get up today." Remember in the future, after returning to Chang'an, I won't let you get up, you can't take the initiative to ask to get up! ”

"Will you take me with you later?" The red lotus jumped up from the ground suddenly, and the waves on her chest surged, "Really, the master is what he says!" ”

"Didn't General Zhou tell you when he asked you to come and serve me?" Xue Jingxian was a little stupid, smiled, reluctantly took his gaze away from the undulations of the waves by half an inch, and asked rhetorically with a frown.

"He doesn't talk to me at all!" Honglian pursed her lips and seemed very dissatisfied with Zhou Xiaofeng, "My father gave me to him. As a result, he never bothered me. Today is the only time you have called me from another camp and said that I would come and serve you. He also said that only if he was happy to serve you, he would take me to Chang'an! Otherwise, send me home and follow my father's arrangement! ”

"If I didn't want you, would your father still give you away?" Xue Jingxian was very curious and asked casually.

"You really don't want me?" When Honglian heard the urgency, she rushed forward and grabbed Xue Jingxian's arm with both hands, "Please." Don't drive me away. I can dance, I can sing, and I can play your Datang piano. I play so well that I even praise my understanding! I'll also warm your bed and do anything for you!"

As she spoke, she leaned down and untied Xue Jingxian's belt in a panic. Seeing this, Xue Jingxian hurriedly hugged him with both hands and comforted him in a low voice, "Don't be afraid. Since General Zhou gave you to me. I'll just take it....."

Halfway through his words, he suddenly felt that he was a little too hypocritical, and couldn't help laughing a few times, and continued to add: "I mean, I will take you back to Chang'an." But aren't you women worth anything here? How to give it away casually! ”

"It's not just a gift!" Honglian struggled a few times, and her face suddenly turned red, "My father is the prime minister of Boluguo, and there are many daughters in the family. When I grow up, I have to send it out and kiss, it's good to be able to give it to the Tang people, if I send it, send it to the big food, that, that......."

Speaking of this, she was not only a little sad, but tears welled up in the corners of her eyes.

I see, Zhou Xiaofeng is really a friend! Xue Jingxian sighed in his heart, and at the same time felt a little proud. Find a prime minister's daughter to be a slave, think about it, and feel face. But for a small country like Da Bolu, which is sandwiched between the two major forces of the Tang Dynasty and the Great Food, it is said that it is the daughter of the prime minister, even if it is a golden branch and jade leaf, since the day she was born, I am afraid that her fate has been doomed!

Thinking of this, he not only felt a little pity for the jade man in his arms. Stretched out his hand and touched the other party's hair, smiled and comforted, "Don't worry, master, I won't give you away casually!" When we arrive in Chang'an, you will probably not be worried all day long. ”

"Thank you, sir!" Red Lotus stretched out her lotus-like arm and gently wiped her tears. Halfway through the wipe, he suddenly saw Xue Jingxian's hot gaze, smiled, and said in a low voice: "What I just said is the truth." I, I do warm the bed for adults. However, I don't know if I learned it right before. My lord, can you teach me? ”

In the blink of an eye, the sound was inaudible.

"Dare to disobey!" Xue Jingxian chuckled in a low voice, and with a wave of his hand, the candle was extinguished.

Tonight, he can finally get a good night's sleep.