In Guzang City, the blazing sun gradually receded, and the moon had not yet risen, and it was the evening dusk when the wind was rushing and the dark fragrance was floating. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 ｉｎfo

On the Lingjun platform, the wind is a little strong, and Zhang Mao, who has been recuperating here, is lying on a soft couch in the dormitory to close his eyes and recuperate. On the side, Niannu whispered to his father the recitals from all over Liangzhou.

Since Zhang Jun specially arranged the position of secretary Lang, Zhang Mao also felt that it was very convenient, but he was not worried about others doing it, so he asked his daughter Nian Nu to come to the palace every day to help.

During this time, Guzang City successively held banquets to entertain the envoys of various countries and the heads of various ethnic groups in the Western Regions, but Zhang Mao never met them in person, and let Ma Yi, the chief secretary of Taifu, take the officials of the Honglu Pavilion to entertain.

The reason why these people flocked here was because Da Liang had defeated the invincible Xiongnu Han State a month earlier, and had also captured the land west of Taoshui. Cheng Han, Qiu Chi, Zhao, Tuyuhun, and the Western Regions all moved when they heard the news, just because they felt that Da Liang seemed to be about to rise again, and they came to make a good relationship in advance.

In particular, the Zhao State of the Nationality, as the most capable country in the northern land to replace the hegemony of the Han State, they have always been indifferent to Liangzhou before, and this time they even sent envoys to make friends, which made Zhang Mao feel very face-saving.

As for the Tuyuhun envoy who had just been sent away, Zhang Mao's attitude was also very gentle, not only ordered Ma Doi, the chief secretary of the Taifu, to reward him with a lot of property, but also agreed to the marriage. As long as Tuyuhun in the south of Liangzhou can be divided, Liangzhou can send more Chinese troops to participate in the conquest of the Han State.

In his dormitory, there is a huge map, which was presented by his nephew Zhang Jun, and it was made by a new department called the "Surveying and Mapping Department" under the jurisdiction of the Expeditionary Army, and the specific information was provided by the detailed work network all over the country. Now, the blank of Tuyuhun has also been filled, and the whole world is vividly displayed in front of you.

Niannu's voice is gentle and powerful, making people extremely comfortable to listen to without getting sleepy. Zhang Mao rested slightly, sat up, and went straight to the map.

The daughter was reading the note of her nephew Zhang Jun conveyed by Xiping County, the content of which was very simple, that is, Zhang Jun hoped that he could handle the negotiations with Tuyuhun with full authority.

This request seems to be a bit excessive, because Zhang Jun, whether he is titled or sent, has nothing to do with diplomacy, but Zhang Mao still waved his hand and said the word "can". He spared no effort to support his nephew, because of his physical condition, Zhang Mao had already planned to increase Zhang Jun's authority, and only when he could command the foreign army, let him further supervise the Chinese army.

When Niannu heard his father's decision, he wrote the word "Ke" on the song with a red pen, and then called the eunuchs who were guarding the outer room and ordered them to be sent out quickly. All the correspondence of Brother Jun is a fast horse and an urgent transmission, which is ordered by his father a long time ago, and no one dares to delay.

Zhang Mao was repeatedly looking at the map hanging on the wall, the huge lamps and candles in the palace made the dormitory as bright as day, and the wind poured in from behind the beaded curtains, blowing the candles flickering.

At this moment, the palace gate "creaked", and the wind suddenly became stronger, but it was Ma Bi, the master of Taifu, who walked in.

Niannu stepped aside and poured him a cup of tea. Ma Bi thanked him first, and then said in a steady voice: "Lord, the minister went to the banquet, and the situation is very good." ”

Zhang Maotou did not reply: "At this time, the Tuyuhun tribes were very scattered, and its king Tuyan believed in Buddhism, which made Buddhism prevail in China. So in my opinion, it doesn't seem that the threat is very great; At present, only the Han Kingdom and the Zhao Kingdom border us, and the Han State is the most important ・・・・・・"

Ma Bi had a different opinion, he first agreed: "What the lord said is very true, and the ministers have also inquired in many ways, although the Tuyuhun people are all soldiers and take martial arts as their superiority, their combat power is not strong, and their armor is far behind Da Liang. “

Then, his voice changed again, and he continued: "It's just that they respect Dajin in name, but in fact, they do it themselves. Many of its tribes also often harass our borders, and we should not take it lightly. ”

Hearing this, Zhang Mao nodded, but his eyes were still firmly fixed on the piece of the map drawn in the middle. In his mind, only the restoration of Erjing is the culmination of his life's work, and as the last territory of the Great Jin Dynasty in the north, Liangzhou has shouldered too many heavy responsibilities. Now his health is deteriorating, but his nephew is not yet fully fledged.

Zhang Maotai needs a big victory to stabilize the situation in the state, and he has to show all countries in the world that Liangzhou is not easy to mess with, even if it is an alternation of power, it makes them dare not act rashly. At the same time, at the last moment of life, people hope to do a great event that will go down in history, and only in this way can they live up to their lives.

Now Zhang Mao pondered that it was not a very appropriate time for Tuyuhun to offend Da Liang recently, as long as the marriage was reached, there would be at least ten years of peace. But they are afraid that the war with the Han Kingdom will reach a stalemate in the future, and they will take advantage of the situation!

At this time, Zhang Mao's biggest dream: to defeat the Han Kingdom and recover Erjing! As long as it is conducive to the realization of dreams, some can be discussed!

Ma Bi spoke: "As long as the marriage is reached, Da Liang Ding will continue to get slaves. Everyone is profit-seeking, and the young general is using a strategy to drive tigers and devour wolves to lure the tribes of Tuyuhun to fight with each other. As long as we give a high price, we will not worry about the number of soldiers. At the same time, Tuyuhun has frequent internal strife and has established foreign enemies, so he can only rely more on the support of Da Liang. After a hundred years of Tuyan, the son of the young general will succeed to the throne, and the plateau will be the land of Daliang and the land of horses・・・・・・"

Zhang Mao suddenly diverted the topic and asked, "That Tuyan really has a daughter named Murong Mingyue?" ”

Ma Yi hurriedly said: "This is indeed the case. The minister asked the Tuyuhun people, this woman is also quite famous, many Tuyuhun people have heard of her reputation・・・・・・ but the barbarian woman, the appearance is strange, there is no education and no reason, what is the real person, then ・・・・・・"

Zhang Mao waved his hand and said, "It doesn't matter what kind of person she is, as long as she is indeed the daughter of Tuyan." ”

Ma Yi said: "Yes, with the marriage of relatives and daughters, the Tuyuhun people are still very sincere." I want to be friendly with all ethnic groups back then, and there are few real princesses, but if there is really sincerity and harmony, they will be reconciled. ”

Zhang Mao nodded in agreement, and said casually: "If Tuyan really wants to go against Da Liang and throw himself into the Huns, he can't afford to send his daughter over to take risks." ”

In modern people's thinking, most people have little affection for the national policies of the historical dynasties and relatives. However, in the eyes of the people at this time, harmony is a good means, and it is perfectly cost-effective to sacrifice a woman in exchange for peace; Moreover, the dynasty also had some notions that women in the courts of other countries could have an impact that would benefit the country・・・・・・

Within a few days, Zhang Mao received a report that Tuyuhun sent the nobleman Jiang Cong to meet him. Zhang Mao immediately met with this person, mainly because of the importance of etiquette, and then sent Ma Doi to discuss with him personally.

Jiang Cong was entrusted by Tuyan to come to discuss the marriage as a matchmaker. This kind of marriage is different from civil marriage, etiquette is not the most important, what matters is bargaining! He hoped that Liangzhou could return the original land of the Huangshui Department as a dowry, and also wanted 1,000 pairs of new armor of the Liangjun Army, and pardoned the clansmen of the Huangshui Department, so that the two sides could live in harmony.

Ma Yixian readily agreed to the last condition - the two sides lived in harmony. As for the first three conditions, they were all pushed to Zhang Jun, saying that the state pastor had given the young general full authority to deal with the matter with Tuyuhun.

Jiang Cong was naturally extremely depressed, if he could talk to Zhang Jun, what would he do all the way to Guzang?

Ma Bi reassured again, saying that Liangzhou would increase the amount of money and goods in the dowry to compensate Tuyuhun. As for the armor, Ma Bi said: "The Western Regions also want Da Liang to trade armor, and they are willing to exchange it for the best white barbarians. ”

Sure enough, Jiang Cong immediately dissuaded: "Tuyuhun and Da Liang are both ministers of the imperial court and obey the edict of the Great Jin Emperor; And those people in the Western Regions are not subject to the holy decree, and they have rebelled several times, and Liangzhou must not give soldiers armor to outsiders. ”

Ma Yi knew what Jiang Cong meant, and in the westernmost part of Tuyuhun, they were fighting for territory with the kingdoms of Jimo and Khotan in the Western Regions, and Shanshan also had an alliance with the people of Jimo. Bringing armor to trade with the people of the Western Regions is extremely disadvantageous to Tuyuhun.

Ma Yi said: "The general hopes that all the departments in the northwest can live in harmony and avoid fighting. If the armor is awarded to Tuyuhun, I am afraid that the Western Regions and other tribes will think that Liangzhou is unfair. After all, Da Liang still commanded the Western Regions for the imperial court, and at this time, the general was discussing with his ministers that he would either sell his armor to all the tribes, or sell none of them. Forced by the situation, I hope that the envoy will tell the king of Tuyuhun and understand the difficulties of the general of my family. ”

Jiang Cong was noncommittal, obviously not very satisfied with the "dowry".

As soon as the talks were over, Ma Yi hurried to see Zhang Mao.

Zhang Mao said: "Since Jun'er is bent on the population and land of the Huangshui Department, he has his reasons. I've been looking at the topography here for the past two days, and I've found that the terrain there is really very important, so I don't have to talk about it. You can promise Tuyuhun's envoy, according to the etiquette system of the Great Jin, Jun'er should have two wives, if that Murong Mingyue marries Da Liang, I can make her Jun'er's side room. ”

Ma Yi couldn't help but speak: "The woman of Tuyuhun is a side room, will it also have a role to do with the future government・・・・・・

Zhang Mao waved his hand and said, "She is a woman of different races, what can she do in a place like Guzang, where she is unfamiliar?" Jun'er is not a person who can be swayed by beauty, don't worry. ”

Ma Yi nodded and said, "What the lord said is extremely true. ”

Ma Doi met with Jiang Cong again and said new conditions. And persuaded Jiang Cong: "The status of the side room is already very high, as for the armor, you can give five hundred pairs." ”

Jiang Cong asked: "The general promised to take the county lord as the side room of the young general, can you first ask the imperial court for an order?" ”

Ma Yi understood that Tuyuhun valued the status of women, and immediately said: "As long as the negotiation is completed, there should be no problem." ”

Jiang Cong asked: "I heard that Liangzhou has not had contact with the Great Jin Dynasty for many years, how can I get the order?" ”

Ma Yi explained with a smile: "The Jin envoy is in Guzang, if the envoy is not enough, you can go to the Honglu Pavilion to visit in person." ”

"Oh?" Jiang Cong listened, and was more optimistic about this marriage in his heart, after all, the Great Jin Dynasty was an empire that once unified the world, if Liangzhou could resume contact with the Great Jin, then Tuyuhun's backer would be very important.

Ma Bi also pondered a little in his heart, the name of the side room should be useless, but he was afraid that if the county lord of Tuyuhun was really favored, it would really affect the national policy. Can the Major General really resist beauty?

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On the Qinghai Plateau, between the blue sky and green grass, a fiery red horse galloped like lightning. The girl on horseback was dressed in a short leather coat, and her ・・・・・・ legs looked strong and slender. She rides well and her body goes up and down in perfect coordination. The steed ran so fast that the team of horses protecting her could not keep up, and followed hard behind.

Murong Mingyue greeted the sun, and she held her breath in her heart. Sweat trickled down her sideburns, glittering on her goose-yellow skin, like jewels.

The oncoming wind pressed on her face like a huge pressure, and the tears were blown behind her as soon as they flowed・・・・・・

How she wanted to be like this horse, able to run freely between heaven and earth.

At this moment, Yiqi caught up with Murong Mingyue・・・・・・

"Phew!"

"Phew!"

The big man on the horse shouted a few times, and finally made Murong Mingyue slow down.

"Brother De・・・・・・" Murong Mingyue's voice was a little choked.

Jiang Dedao: "The county lord can't go to Liangzhou, I heard from the people below that the woman married by the Han can only stay in one courtyard and can't go out for the rest of her life!" How is this different from going to jail? ”

Murong Mingyue's expression was gloomy, and her bright complexion seemed to have suddenly lost its color. But her face turned grim, she bit her lip and said, "I can't go with you." ”

"Why?" Jiang De said hurriedly.

Murong Mingyue said: "Brother De'er said to go west, but even if he escaped the clansmen of other tribes, but the west is the last person・・・・・・ if he is caught, he will in turn threaten his father." ”

She added: "My father and Uncle Jiang Cong have agreed to marry, if my father can't hand over people, it will also bring disaster to the clansmen." ”

Jiang Dedao: "The county lord of Mingyue has decided to marry Liangzhou?" The days after that ・・・・・・"

Murong Mingyue raised her head: "From now on, Mingyue is dead!" I can't stand it, it's a big deal! Dying in Liangzhou is not the fault of our Tuyuhun people. ”

Jiang De blushed, with a look of humiliation, and said in a deep voice: "The county lord of Mingyue is a ・・・・・・ person, don't be cheap that despicable villain, why don't you give me ・・・・・・ tonight"

Murong Mingyue's whole body instantly turned red, and complicated expressions such as shyness and annoyance appeared on her delicate face・・・・・・