The Anxi Protectorate controls the vast area east of the Wuhu River, the Tianshan Mountains and the south of Zhenzhushui, and governs the four major military towns of Qiuci, Yanqi, Khotan and Shule, with 24,000 soldiers, and its strength is above the Beiting Metropolitan Protectorate, which is the first Metropolitan Protectorate in the western part of the Tang Dynasty.

Therefore, in Qiuzi City, the heroic generals and Hu generals can be seen everywhere, but the white-clothed scribes are as few as the morning star. As for the scholars with the fame of Jinshi, looking at the whole city, there is really only Cen Shen alone. In the martial arts city of Qiuzi, he is known for his poetry and writing, and he seems out of place.

On the third day when he first began to process the documents, Cen Shen found that the title "political affairs hall" was often used in the recital documents of the Anxi Imperial Palace. In fact, as early as the eleventh year of Kaiyuan (723), the sage had already issued an order to officially change the name of "Political Affairs Hall" to "Zhongshu Menxia".

Although the civil and military officials of Chang'an will habitually use the political hall as a substitute when mentioning the Zhongshu Menxia, after all, since the founding of the Tang Dynasty more than 100 years ago, the center of the court has been called "political affairs hall" most of the time. But at the time of writing, such an obvious mistake would never have been made.

When Cen Shen was enthusiastic to report this problem to Gao Xianzhi, he was concentrating on studying the map of the west of the city, and he waved his hand impatiently, interrupting Cen Shen's report: "Cen Zhangshu, whether it is the political affairs hall or the Zhongshu door, anyway, they are all sent to Li Xiang's inner study in the end, how can there be a big difference in how to write?" Besides, this is your responsibility for government affairs, you can write how you want, and you can do what you think is appropriate. In the future, there is no need to sue me for such trivial matters, delaying a certain handling of military affairs. ”

Gao Xianzhi's indifference and lack of attention poured a basin of ice water on the head of Cen Shen, who was full of heat, and he didn't dare to say anything, so he had to withdraw from Gao Xianzhi's official room.

At this time, he sincerely envied Du Huan, who served in Beiting. Because according to the same year of the Ministry of War, the reason why Du Huan was able to be like a fish in water in Beiting was because Wang Zhengjian, the protector of Beiting, was born in the Taiyuan Wang family, and he was a well-rounded talent; The deputy capital protector Ashina Yang is also a rare literary person among the descendants of the Western Turkic royal family. Therefore, Du Huan, who was born in Jinshi, was deeply valued by the two, and within a few years, he rose to the top.

And at present, Cen Shen shook his head, although Gao Jieshuai is a descendant of the Goguryeo royal family, and has unique characteristics in commanding troops and horses, marching and arranging, but in terms of literary style, it is estimated that he is inferior to Wang Zhengjian and Ashina Yang.

When he withdrew from Gao Xianzhi's official room with a state of mind that he had never encountered, Cen Shen happened to meet Feng Changqing, who was about to push the door in. Seeing that Cen Shen's face was different, Feng Changqing glanced at it and asked casually: "Cen Zhangshu, is there something wrong?" ”

Cen Shen had a poor impression of Feng Changqing, and he didn't want to talk more, so he prevaricated: "There are some trivial matters in the document regulation, and I just reported it to the festival marshal." ”

Cen Shen thought that Feng Changqing would have no interest in this, because the temperament that was mixed with dirt and dust exuded from his body seemed too far away from the word "reading".

Unexpectedly, Feng Changqing asked with interest: "What is wrong with Anxi's document regulation?" ”

Cen Shen was helpless, so he had to briefly mention: "The name of the political hall has long been changed to Zhongshu Menxia, it doesn't matter how to call it usually, when writing, it is better to use the words 'Zhongshu Menxia'." ”

In Cen Shen's mind, Feng Changqing may not understand the difference at all. Unexpectedly, Feng Changqing nodded again and again and said, "Cen Zhangshu has a heart!" The land of Anxi is very remote, and although the martial arts are great, the literary talent is very lacking. Warriors who are stubborn and stubborn and charge in battle abound; There are very few scribes who dance and write and export chapters. Therefore, the chaos of document regulation and improper use of words has accumulated for a long time, although it does not affect the operation of the Metropolitan Protectorate, but the document is sent to Chang'an, but it is a loss of face. Cen Zhangshu might as well let go and make every effort to rectify. It is reported that after the arrival of Judge Du, the documents of the North Court were much more neatly standardized. If there is any difficulty in this matter, you may wish to consult with me. Although a certain is not talented, it can also be a little bit of a small effort. ”

After Feng Changqing finished speaking, he didn't wait for Cen Shen to respond, he pushed the door and entered Gao Xianzhi's official room, leaving only Cen Shen stunned, standing in place in a daze. He really never thought that Feng Changqing, who had an ugly face, a humble family background, a servant background, and no merit, would have such splendid words and an extraordinary heart.

After getting Feng Changqing's support, Cen Shen spent several days of hard work, carefully searching for errors in Anxi's correspondence, and stayed up for a few nights to write a note on how to correct it.

Last night, when Cen Shen finally finished writing the article, he had already heard the sound of the rooster reciprocating. After lying on the bed and resting for a while, he woke up early with excitement in his heart, followed the first rays of sunshine in the morning, and stepped out of the official office of the Metropolitan Protectorate.

Because he just wanted to relax, Cen Shen did not ride a horse. When walking on the street, the large and small Buddhist temples that are higher than the walls of the workshop are particularly holy against the backdrop of the snow-capped mountains outside the city.

The dance music that came from nowhere reminded Cen Shen of the eternally noisy West City of Chang'an. When he was depressed, he also drank heavily in the Hu Niang wine shop in Xishi, and every time before getting drunk, he seemed to hear music from Qiuzi.

At that time, Chang'an was a huge cage for Cen Shen. Now, in order to escape from the cage and escape to Qiuzi City, Cen Shen feels that he misses the lively Chang'an and the hard-working lady who runs the house very much.

Moreover, since arriving in Anxi, except for a little support from Feng Changqing, Cen Shen's situation does not seem to have fundamentally changed compared to when Chang'an was depressed.

The strong nostalgia made Cen Shen feel deeply lonely. At this time, he suddenly understood that people always think that changing the environment may be able to get out of the predicament, but in fact, many times, the predicament grows in their hearts. If the heart remains the same, no matter where you flee, the predicament will always be with you. It's just that how his heart should change, Cen Shen is still at a loss in front of him......

While pondering, he suddenly heard the voice of the old servant behind him: "Ah Lang, go back quickly, there is an urgent document from Chang'an!" ”

Although he hated being interrupted from his walk, the diligent Cen Shen hurried back to the official office of the Metropolitan Protectorate.

As soon as he entered the official room, he saw a young official from the Qiuzi Post Station, holding an unopened cowhide bag, anxiously waiting for Cen Shen's arrival.

Sweeping the seal with his eyes, Cen Shen couldn't help but be shocked. For more than half a month, he has been the secretary of Jiedu, and it is the first time that he has received a message from the public under the Zhongshu Sect. Wen.

After checking that it was correct, Cen Shen signed and accepted the cowhide bag. After the post officer left, Cen Shen opened the cowhide bag and took out the male in it. Wen.

Open the public. After the article, Cen Shen was very surprised. Because the content of the document was so short, it was completely different from the long speech he expected.

After the registration and transcription were completed, Cen Shen General Gong. The original text was archived, and then hurriedly took the public. The text transcript went straight to Gao Xianzhi's official room.

The documents from the Zhongshu Gate, no matter the length of the content, are extremely important, and after any state or county receives it, it will never dare to delay, otherwise the consequences will be unimaginable......

In front of Gao Xianzhi's official room, Cen Shen heard someone chatting in the house. But the public. Wen Shiwan was in a hurry, so Cen Shen stepped forward and knocked on the door.

After entering, Cen Shen saw that Gao Xianzhi and Feng Changqing were standing in front of the map, commenting on something.

"Cen Zhangshu, come here early in the morning, what's the matter?" Gao Xianzhi's voice was very soft, but in Cen Shen, he could hear the disdain and coldness hidden behind that gentleness.

"Jie Shuai, there is an emergency public from the door of Zhongshu. Wen! Cen Shen hurriedly took the gong. The transcript was handed over.

"Under the door of the middle book?" Gao Xianzhi was slightly stunned: "The public of the political hall. Text! ”

Take the male. Transcript, Gao Xianzhi glanced at it quickly, and a hint of triumph appeared on his fair face.

"There's Rautzen in charge!" Gao Xianzhi's eyes did not leave the public. Wen waved his hand casually.

After Cen Shen withdrew, Gao Xianzhi laughed and put the gong. The text was handed to Feng Changqing: "Feng Erlang, look, Li Xiang still trusts Anxi Army more!" ”

Feng Changqing took over the gong. Wen, slightly slanting his eyes with a slight squint. The manuscript is only a few lines on it. Although Feng Changqing's eyesight was not good, he immediately found Gong. The most important sentence in the article: "...... He ordered the deputy protector of the Anxi Metropolitan Protectorate and the Four Towns Jiedu to make Gao Xianzhi the chief of the Dawan Road march, and the Beiting Metropolitan Protector and the Jiedu made Wang Zhengjian the deputy governor of the Dawan Road March......"

"It's a big deal!" Feng Changqing was overjoyed: "The position of the boss, the section commander is well deserved!" ”

Listening to Feng Changqing's praise, Gao Xianzhi smiled slightly, pretending to be modest: "In fact, when it comes to qualifications, that Wang Zhengzhi is far better than so. Moreover, the conquest of the Stone Kingdom was also the first proposed by the Beiting Army. Besides, you don't know the news from the Anxi Jinju Academy, the reason why a certain person is able to suppress Wang Zhengjian and serve as the head of the march is all because of the light of the fire in Tingzhou Yuanxi. If it weren't for Wang Zheng's chaos in the inner house and Wen Xitang's unscrupulousness, I'm afraid it's hard to say where the position of the boss belongs. Now that the position of coach belongs to me, I don't know if there will be emotions on the side of Beiting? If one is not good, I am afraid that it will affect the war. ”

Feng Changqing smiled secretly in his heart, but hurriedly said: "Jie Shuai is too humble. Although the conquest of Shiguo was initiated by Beiting, how to use troops is all up to the saint and Li Xiang, how can they be taught and received privately? Moreover, although Wang Zhengjian has deep qualifications, the strength of the Beiting army and horses is below that of Anxi, how can he convince the public with a small unification? It can be seen that Anxi and Beiting must be mainly Anxi and supplemented by Beiting in coordination with the westward expedition. Besides, last year, Wang Zhengjian broke through the sudden cavalry, and his achievements were not small, but compared with the achievements of the commander of the expedition to Xiao Bolu, it is still difficult to compare. Therefore, no matter how you consider it, the saint and the political hall will give the position of the chief of the march to the commander instead of Wang Zhengjian. As for the fire in Tingzhou, it can only be said that God is helping the festival, not a fluke! ”

The mention of the majestic soldiers and horses of the Anxi Protectorate made Gao Xianzhi's face proud. He nodded lightly: "Anxi's soldiers are brave and brave, and their strength far surpasses that of Beiting." Not to mention anything else, just an Anxi scout team, when they arrived in Beiting, they were all regarded as treasures by Wang Zhengjian. The strength of the North Court can be seen. ”