The mighty army left Dunhuang and drove towards the vast Gobi Desert.

Xu Qilin glanced back at the city that once separated the Central Plains Dynasty and the Western Regions, pursed his lips and smiled, since then, the Western Regions are no longer a foreign land, and the banner of the Tang Dynasty will fly in Anxi.

Persuade you to have a glass of wine, and there is no reason to go out of Yangguan in the west. Well, this has just come out, and I haven't seen the old man.

Xu Qilin stepped forward and waved at the gray-faced Fang Er.

This guy should have sneaked out last night and ran here to wait for the army to pass by, so that he could catch a ride on Gaochang!

After eating the sand all night, the image of Fang Er, who was dressed in cotton clothes and unkempt, was too embarrassing.

There is no way, even if it is Xu Qilin, it is not easy to take Fang Er to Gaochang openly. But Fang Er secretly cut in line, so Xu Qilin has no responsibility.

Fang Er didn't feel anything, he laughed happily, and said continuously: "I finally caught up, this time it can be regarded as a tiger out of the cage, the sea and the sky!" ”

Xu Qilin rolled his eyes, big brother, are you using the wrong words? And the tiger, look at you like a wild dog that has fled into the wilderness.

"Have you brought all your stuff?" Fang Er threw off his cotton clothes and looked around.

Xu Qilin stretched out his finger and said, "In the car, there is a big gray burden." ”

Fang Er didn't talk nonsense, jumped off the horse, threw the reins to Xu Qilin, and got into the car neatly.

There was not much time, this guy jumped out with his armor on his head, raised his eyebrows at Xu Qilin with great vigour, turned over on his horse, straightened his waist and asked, "What is it, does it look like a general?" ”

"Elephant, elephant." Xu Qilin nodded again and again, and said with a smile: "This is a march, not a battle, which one do you think is as fully armed as you?" When the sun rises, you must not die of heat. ”

Fang Er pursed his lips and said, "What is heat, you have to be able to endure hardships when you are a soldier and fight." Tu Yiyi, then stay at home. ”

Hey, there's a lot of talk to you!

Xu Qilin smiled, I don't think you can endure hardship, but you are looking for guilt yourself.

The Gobi Desert was a formidable existence in ancient times, boundless, not to be seen as smoke, and birds and animals were rarely seen.

The desolation and dead silence alone is nothing, the days are very hot, the nights are cold, and the wind and sand blow from time to time. When encountering a sandstorm, it is like being in a dark and boundless shackle.

But the deadliest of them all is getting lost and not being able to find a source of water. That's right, water is the most precious in the Gobi Desert. It is here that you can experience the true meaning of the source of life.

Of course, these difficulties are nothing if they are changed to modern times. Don't say it's the Gobi, highways can be built in the desert, and modern transportation is more than 200 miles an hour.

Well, it's only a matter of a few hours to get on the bus and go to Gaochang!

Xu Qilin hung down his hat to block the dazzling dust and sand, and sighed at the huge gap between ancient and modern.

The sun was scorching, the hot wind distorted the image in view, and the sand and gravel under his feet were hot.

Fang Er had forgotten his bold words that he could endure hardships, took off his armor, and wore clothes similar to Xu Qilin's, but his head and face were covered with a cloth.

Despite this, this discomfort is not a problem at all for Fang Er, who has rough skin and thick flesh. In the army with military flags and shining swords and guns, Xu Qilin was surprised by the excitement that lasted for a long time.

This girl, since she was a child, has been dancing with guns and sticks, and she really likes the military! It's a pity that he was born in the Fang family, but it is rare to be free.

I don't know if because of my help, I have fulfilled Fang Er, will it change his fate in the future?

Xu Qilin took off the water hyacinth on the horse's back, took a sip, and put it down again. In the desert, it is necessary to constantly give a small amount of water in this way, which is best for the body.

The harrier eagle squatting on its shoulders suddenly stretched out its head and shouted to remind Xu Qilin that it was also thirsty. The housekeeper next to him immediately took out a wooden bowl, poured water on it, and fed the harrier eagle water.

Xu Qilin and the harrier eagle have gotten along well, and even taught it a few simple body languages such as being hungry, thirsty, and uncomfortable.

The Harrier Eagle has also made a lot of contributions, and when it explored the roads in the Gobi Desert, it was like a high-altitude reconnaissance plane, saving Xu Qilin a lot of trek.

The well-watered Harrier Eagle got into the cage on the back of the centaur and fell asleep. Fang Er ran over happily, holding a scimitar with a simple shape in his hand.

"General Ashina sent it to me." Fang Er showed the scimitar to Xu Qilin, so happy that the snot bubbles were about to come out, and his mouth was grinning like a scoop.

Xu Qilin stretched out his hand to take it and pulled it out to take a look. It is indeed a good knife, and it has a bit of murderous aura, and it has obviously been stained with a lot of blood.

"Good knives." Xu Qilin praised: "There is a fierce atmosphere. ”

Fang Er smiled and said, "It's bloody, it's a knife that has killed people." ”

Xu Qilin smiled, returned the knife to Fang Er, and said, "Don't say that if you have a knife, you will cause trouble for someone." Fight in battle, you just watch honestly. ”

Fang Er nodded again and again, but Xu Qilin also knew that he had to be optimistic about this active guy.

"That-" Fang Er stretched out his hand to Xu Qilin, "Mints, are there any more?" ”

Walking in the Gobi Desert, I feel dry when I drink water. Although Xu Qilin can't make any throat treasures, mints are also very effective.

But with an army of more than 100,000 people, he is powerless if he wants to supply. It's just that he brought a lot of it, and gave some to the officers, which was also a good fate.

Xu Qilin asked his subordinates to go to the car to get a bag, and said with a smile: "Originally, I wanted to have a good relationship with the generals in the army, but I was given a gift by you." ”

Fang Er grinned and said, "Qi Lin is good to a certain person, remember everything!" In the future, you can use a certain person, and you will not hesitate to kill people and set fires. ”

Xu Qilin hurriedly stretched out his hand and pressed down, and said: "Read more books, what kind of murder and arson is to go to the soup and fire." Let others listen to it, and think that someone is using you, why do you want to cut off your head and rob your family! ”

"That goes to the soup, what kind of fire." Fang Er's hand scribbled a few times in the air, pulled out the horse and left, "I wrote it down." ”

Write down a fart! Xu Qilin was very helpless, thinking that this guy would cause trouble for himself sooner or later.

Fang Er suddenly stopped his horse again, turned his head to Luda behind Xu Qilin and said, "Let's go, go with a certain to fight with the military masters." ”

Luda smiled and glanced at Xu Qilin.

Xu Qilin waved his hand and said, "Go ahead, it's not fun to stay by someone's side, take a good look at Brother Jun for a certain person, don't let him make trouble." ”

Luda answered, grabbed the horse's belly with his legs, and went away with Fang Er.

Xu Qilin knows Luda's thoughts. Everyone has their own ambitions, and he doesn't want to be reluctant, and even wants to take the opportunity to fulfill Luda.

Although it is very handy and tries to give preferential treatment, people don't want to live so plainly after all.

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Inside the glow-in-the-dark glass is a red wine that sparkles in the moonlight.

Li Chengqian admired it for a long time, added two pieces of ice to the wine, shook it gently, and made a pleasant jingle sound.

It took a long time for him to take a sip of the cup, and the cold, mellow, and sweet taste bloomed in his mouth, making him breathe a sigh of relief.

The jade cup can reconcile alcohol, make the wine more mellow, and purify the water quality, which is indeed scientifically based.

"Glow-in-the-dark glass with wine, plus a little ice, it's really hard to let go!" Li Chengqian sighed with emotion and said, "Xu Qilin is smart and can figure out this kind of drinking method. ”

Du He pursed his lips and said sourly: "A gentleman who is greedy for enjoyment, His Highness says that he is smart, but he thinks highly of him." ”

Li Chengqian's eyes flashed, and he said with a smile: "Not only is it greedy for enjoyment, but also how to govern the remote Gansu and Su Prefectures to the upper state, and how to run the big surplus treasury day by day?" ”

Du He opened his mouth slightly, and defended with some embarrassment: "How can that be his ability, without Lu Yu helping him behind his back, it will definitely be nothing." ”

"Besides, the two states of Gan and Su seem to be deserted, but there are many treasures, such as this Jiuquan jade, but he was lucky enough to find it first."

Li Chengqian drank the wine slowly, and said lightly: "You have a relationship with Xu Qilin, and you know it." It's just a battle of words, so why bother? ”

Du He frowned slightly, his heart was churning, and he didn't know what Li Chengqian meant by saying this today. Is it to resolve the grievances between the two, or to win over Xu Qilin.

Helan Chushi, who was present, did not say a word, but he was very disdainful of Du He in his heart. Putting aside the old grudges, this Du Heyan's low hand also made Helan Chushi look down on him.

Li Chengqian turned to Helan Chushi and asked in a harmonious voice, "Chushi, does Chen Guogong have a family letter?" Can it be said that the conquest of Gaochang was successful? ”

Helan Chushi hurriedly replied: "Ling Yue does have a letter, saying that the two prefectures of Gansu and Su are fully prepared for the war, and the victory of the expedition to Gaochang is in hand. ”

Li Chengqian smiled and said: "This means that Xu Qilin is also meritorious in winning the conquest of Gaochang?" ”

Helan Chushi replied truthfully: "Exactly. ”

Li Chengqian sighed lightly and said, "I didn't see it before, he has such ability. ”

After a pause, he continued: "Lone heard some news that next year he may start to rebuild the Luoyang Palace. ”

Du He glanced at the silent Li Anyan and guessed that the news was spied on by him.

Li Anyan was a subordinate official under the hidden prince Li Jiancheng, and fought desperately for Li Jiancheng during the Xuanwumen Change. His Majesty Li Er felt that he was very loyal, and after he descended, he trusted him very much, and ordered him to be in charge of the Su Guard, and he was named the Zhonglang General of the Zuotun Guard.

Zhao Jie is the son of Princess Changguang, Princess Changguang is Li Yuan's fifth daughter, that is to say, Zhao Jie is the nephew of His Majesty Li Er, and he has always been good friends with Li Chengqian, and he can be called a sworn friend.

Hearing Li Chengqian talk about Luoyang, Zhao Jie guessed: "Could it be that Your Majesty wants to visit Luoyang?" ”

Du He thought more than Zhao Jie, shook his head lightly and said, "Your Majesty once wanted to move the capital to Luoyang, but was blocked by the ministers. I'm afraid, now I have that intention. ”

Li Chengqian nodded and said: "At that time, the reason held by the ministers was that the cost of moving the capital was too large, and the country's financial resources were insufficient. Now, do you think this is still true? ”

Helan Chushi replied in a sullen voice: "Not only can we use the army to conquer Gaochang, but also rebuild the Daming Palace, and the treasury is full. Although the scale of the Luoyang palace is large, the lower officials think that according to the speed of development of the big Yingku, it will only be a few years, and the cost of moving the capital will be accumulated. ”

Li Chengqian laughed twice, and said meaningfully: "The fourth brother of the lonely one has chosen a good place!" ”

The fourth brother, Li Tai, the governor of Luozhou, now lives and works in Luoyang.

When everyone heard this, they all guessed Li Chengqian's thoughts. This is a little worried, and I already have a sense of crisis about whether my position as the crown prince can be stable.

Even if you don't talk about moving the capital to Luoyang, just talk about Li Sipang's performance in the past two years, you will also find that people have done a good job in the local area, and they have been praised by His Majesty many times.

What is this, this is the experience of governance! Li Sipang is taking honor from him, and he has to be praised, coupled with His Majesty's favor, there is indeed capital that threatens Li Chengqian's position.

But when it comes to sibling rivalry, who dares to speak easily? You look at me, I look at the wine glass, for a long time, and no one answered Li Chengqian's words.

I can't really say. Can you make Li Sipang not work so hard, can you make His Majesty not move the capital, or can you let Li Chengqian stop doing too much.

It was originally a feast and a pleasure, but Li Chengqian didn't know what kind of madness he was smoking, first mentioned Xu Qilin, then talked about moving the capital, and then talked about the brothers who behaved well, and seemed to covet everyone. It's a bit overwhelming for these subordinates.

Seeing that everyone was speechless, Li Chengqian sighed again, and raised his glass listlessly and said, "Drink to win!" ”

"Drink to win!" The answer of the crowd was also weak.

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Jiuquan luminous glass, Gan and Su wines, finally became famous, and led a fashion trend in Chang'an.

Because it is not easy to make luminous cups, there are only about ten that can be sold on the market every month, and the top grades are even rarer, and the price is also rising all the way.

Even if it is expensive, it can't stop the heart of the powerful and the rich.

Want to drink wine, no glow-in-the-dark glass, are you embarrassed to let people see? I can drink it secretly.

In fact, the earliest luminous cups were made of Hetian jade, Lantian jade, and Duyu. The prices are more expensive, the quantities are less, and they are basically royal things.

Therefore, the positioning of the sales target of Jiuquan luminous cups is the powerful and rich, allowing them to show off their wealth and pretend to be forced.

Among them, it is natural that the god of Wei Chimen, who is at home and has a lot of money, is indispensable.

Strange stones can be appreciated to relieve boredom, and drinking can also be of high grade. The god of Yuchi no longer builds buildings and pavilions, and the money for recreation is naturally not lacking.

"Uh-huh, well, four cups and a pot, it's almost!" Yu Chimenshen looked at the wine utensils that were not complete, and he was very regretful, and raised his head and said to Yu Chihuan: "Send a letter to Qi Lin and ask him to help him get a set over there." ”

Wei Chihuan nodded in agreement, and then said: "Qi Lin has gone to Gaochang with the army, and I am afraid that he will not be able to return in a few months." ”

Wei Chi Men God said: "Regardless of him for a few months, it is better to make up in the production area than Chang'an." These guys are always competing with so-and-so, which is very annoying. ”

Yu Chihuan scratched his head, and he was also very helpless. Strange stones and luminous cups are treasures that the powerful and rich compete for. There are more rich people in Chang'an, and there is not only one father.

"Didn't Qi Lin still write a letter about Qianzhuang!" Wei Chi Menshen said slowly: "Our family can't be left behind, 50,000 guan is capped, then let's take 50,000 guan." ”

Wei Chihuan said: "This matter will be made clear to Qi Lin in the letter, and the time will be in time." That, the matter of renting land in Ganzhou to plant cotton, my father hasn't decided yet? ”

Wei Chimen Shen pondered for a moment and said, "If you want to help, send someone to do it yourself." With Qi Lin in Ganzhou, he can also take care of one or two. ”

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