The place where Li Chengji and the others settled was a tavern opened by a Qarlu man in Hezhong Province. In fact, secretly, it was a stronghold secretly established by the Puritans in Hezhongfu. It's just a tavern as a guise to hide people's eyes and ears.

It is also the territory of the original Hezhong Province, which is the territory of the Qarluqs. During the Yelu Eli period of Renzong, the Qarluqs were still in Hezhong Province and launched a huge rebellion. In the period of Empress Chengtian, in order to solve the hidden dangers of the Qarlu people in one fell swoop. Empress Chengtian ordered the Western Qarakhanid to move all the Qarluqs from Puhua and Hezhong Province to Kashgar.

This move played a positive role in striking down on the power of the Qarluqs and maintaining local stability. But because of this, the Western Kharat Khanate was less contained, and its dependence on Western Liao was reduced a lot.

Speaking of which, we have to mention the history of the development of the Qarluqs. As early as the Tang Dynasty, the Qarluqs began to rise near Balasagon . Because its power is composed of three tribes, namely Chichi, Mou and Ta Li, it is called the three surnamed Qarluq.

Later, after differentiation, it was gradually divided into two branches, east and west. Its eastern branch is mainly scattered in the northern part of the desert, and the western branch is mainly nomadic in the western regions.

After entering the Tang Dynasty, the east branch is located in the Hunhe River and the two states of Wolf Mountain, and the west branch is placed in the four governor's mansions of Yinshan, Damo, Xuanchi and Jinfu.

In the context of the demise of the post-Turkic Khanate, the Eastern Qarluqs competed with the Hui (he) and the Bajimi (a tribe) for supremacy in the desert north. But because of his strength, he was finally defeated by the Hui people.

So the eastern Qarluqs turned to the Western Regions and merged with the western Qarluqs, and the leader was renamed Yehu. Soon after, a Qarluq Protectorate was established. The territory starts from Jinshan in the east and crosses the east and west of the Green Mountains.

The territory has endless rivers, a livable climate, abundant pastures, fertile arable land, and produces a variety of furs, which is relatively rich.

Unlike the Sogdians, who were white, the Qarluqs were black. Therefore, the innkeeper in Li Chengji's eyes was wearing a black robe.

Its ethnic characteristics are the same as those of other scheming and power-conscious nomadic groups. And he is also a strong expert in nourishing himself. When the Xue Yantuo Khanate was in full swing, he was willing to be Xue Yantuo's pawn.

After the Tang Dynasty destroyed Xue Yantuo, they immediately took refuge in the powerful Hui Khanate. When the Tang Dynasty went west and operated the Western Regions, they took refuge in the Tang Dynasty. It's just that when the Eastern and Western Turks were rampant in turn, they were left and right, and rebelled with the rise and fall of the Eastern and Western Turks.

During the Tang Tianbao period, the most famous battle of Hengros. Due to the sudden rebellion of the Qarluqs, the Tang army was directly defeated. The outstanding Hezhong Mansion was also out of the control of the Central Plains Dynasty.

Until now, the whole city has been heavily imprinted with Islam.

The ubiquitous Muslim churches are the most impressive part of the city.

After a long journey, Li Chengji was also tired. Under the arrangement of the shopkeeper, I entered a room with a good environment to rest.

After sleeping like this, it was noon the next day. The sun hanging high in the north was also a little dazzling.

"Young Master, are you awake?" , Hearing the movement, a rather well-behaved maid came to the front of him.

Li Chengji knew that those who could be arranged by his side were all selected by Li Atmosphere. In terms of safety, you don't have to be suspicious.

He nodded, and let him serve himself to his feet.

When he came to the private room arranged for him by Li Atmosphere, the food inside was already on the table. knew that Li Chengji liked to eat rice, so he used beef and mutton on the table to fry a few exquisite dishes.

"Is Miss Zhang up?" As soon as Li Chengji picked up the dishes and chopsticks, he thought of Zhang Zhiqin.

"Miss Zhang got up early, and now she has already eaten the meal." , Li Qi bowed slightly, and said in a gentle tone. Since Li Dayi went to find David Gurion, Li Wei stayed by Li Chengji's side to serve.

Of course, Li Dawei is actually quite busy. After all, this is the new stronghold of the Puritans, and there are some things that he still needs to ask about. But he hadn't stayed by Li Chengji's side for too long, so Li Wei put aside those unimportant things and accompanied Li Chengji wholeheartedly.

It's just that when he said this, Li Wei wanted to speak and stopped. There seemed to be something else that was not spoken.

"Oh? Anything else? Li Chengji took the meat porridge handed by the maid and tasted it lightly, a little unclear.

"It's like a jade girl...", Li said stiffly. Although Li Chengji didn't treat Xiangyu so much, Li Wei was concerned about Xiangyu before he saw it. Therefore, in terms of attitude, it is more tight.

"What? Did she make trouble for you? Li Chengji thought of the poison in Ruyu's body, and subconsciously thought that it was Ruyu who caused some trouble.

Li Wei hurriedly shook his head and explained: "There is no chaos, it is just that Ruyu asked the shopkeeper for some Sichuan Wu, Caowu, realgar, lead Dan and other things, and said to let the young master settle the bill." ”。

These are all poisonous medicinal herbs, which seem to be bought by Yuma, perhaps to concoct some poisons. Li Chengji knew this, so he instructed. In the future, if Yuyu wants to buy these medicinal materials, they can be recorded in his account.

Although in his heart, he was still haunted by the kiss of death. But thinking of the help that Ruyu helped him later, his anger disappeared a lot. Coupled with the fact that I have been in the past for so long, my mood has calmed down.

Therefore, he is not as angry as he was before.

"Young Master, that's not what small-little means. It's just that these drugs are harmful things, and the little ones are afraid..." Although he didn't say the latter words, Li Chengji had already guessed the meaning.

"Don't worry about this!" , Li Chengji only said a simple sentence and did not explain.

Li Wei saw that Li Chengji had made up his mind, and he couldn't say anything more. Let's talk about some things in Hezhong Mansion, so that Li Chengji has a general understanding.

However, there are many things that you can't see if you just listen to them. So after Li Chengji ate and drank enough, he wanted to go outside. came to Zhang Zhiqin's room and invited her to travel with her.

Zhang Zhiqin was a little hesitant at first, but she couldn't stand Xiaocui tinkering beside her. So I agreed and went out to see it together.

Who knows, the room next to it suddenly creaked. I saw a big python crawling out slowly.

Li Chengji immediately took a few steps back.

followed a figure out of the room, and saw Ruyu covered with a veil, and said loudly: "I'll go too!" ”。

"Sister Jade?" , Zhang Zhiqin shouted, then turned to Li Chengji and said: "Sister Yu can travel together, and she can also have someone to talk to!" ”。 All the way, they were in a carriage. I don't see anyone who looks up and looks down, and the relationship is a lot closer.

Li Chengji suddenly secretly slandered: "I'm such a big living person standing in front of you? Can't you see it? ”。

But seeing Zhang Zhiqin's eager look, Li Chengji couldn't refuse. Then he said angrily: "If you want to go, you can do it!" But you girl, you can't bring it! ”。