In that desolate yellow loneliness, the sky is boundless and far-reaching, and the earth is boundless. At that moment, even the most powerful person can feel small, fragile and fleeting.

Zhang Bao'er and Sulu were not in a hurry, and when they were resting, Zhang Bao'er asked them to learn more about the composition and customs of the various tribes in the Western Regions, after all, his understanding of the Western Regions was only limited to the introduction that Wei Xianyun gave him according to the book. Through the conversations along the way in the past two days, Zhang Baoer has a further understanding of the Western Regions, and his thinking has gradually become clearer.

On the third day, Zhang Baoer got up very early and walked out of the tent. In the morning, the air on the grassland is exceptionally fresh, and every breath you take feels like you are washing your heart and lungs, which is extremely refreshing.

Not far below the tent, a small river flowed clearly, and perhaps it could only be regarded as a spring, because it could be crossed to the opposite bank in one step. Looking down the river, you turn a left far away in the vast grassland, and flow into the mountains or another grassland. The water is so clear that it seems to be non-existent, and the stones at the bottom of the water are even delicate in the patterns on it. These sleek and wonderfully shaped antiquities formed by the impact of hundreds of millions of years are ornamental stones at will, but unfortunately they are too heavy; When Zhang Baoer thought of the history and legends they carried, she suddenly felt mysterious and sacred.

After a simple breakfast, everyone packed up their tents and set off again. Zhang Bao'er and Sulu rode their horses slowly in front of the head, Uncle Hua and Lang Tian followed closely, Qiu Baiyu and Wang Lin respectively took the elite of the Luzhou regiment they selected, as well as dozens of Sulu's guards, a total of more than 300 people followed from afar. The eternal desolation and bleak yellow are covered by the dark blue sky, adding to the momentum of slaughter, and there is a kind of broad solemnity hidden deep in it. Perhaps the most gorgeous and fascinating time on the grassland is the season of color, the season of red flowers, blue sky and green grass. But the most dignified and true color, which can make people feel the true breadth and depth of the grassland, is still the grassland in autumn.

Seeing Zhang Bao'er looking around greedily, Ashina Xuelian couldn't help but smile and said, "Dingguo Gong, today we can reach the sweat tent of Tuqishi, and the scenery around it is much better than here!" ”

Zhang Bao'er nodded and said: "I somewhat understand why the grassland people are so brave and bold, which is inseparable from the breadth and breadth of the grassland!" ”

Ashina Snow Lotus sighed and said, "If I don't want to fight, I'd rather live on this grassland for the rest of my life." ”

Zhang Bao'er glanced at Ashina Snow Lotus: "Are you worried about your brother?" ”

Before Ashina Xuelian could answer, Su Lu on the side smiled and said: "You really don't have to worry about brother, you didn't see that when the Duke of Dingguo was about to hand over the 15,000 elite iron horses of the Anxi Northwest Court to his brother, Zhang Xuanbiao and Guo Qian were about to cry." The elder brother has this fifteen thousand elites in his hands, not to mention an Ashina Dudan, even if it is to sweep the Ten Arrows Tribe in the Western Regions, there is no problem, what is there to worry about? ”

Ashina Xuelian was silent, but Zhang Baoer could see that her heart was still very serious. Zhang Baoer didn't know how to persuade her, he looked at Sulu: "Brother Sulu, I know in my heart that because of your father's death, you have a grudge against the Tang Dynasty in your heart." I just want to ask you, can this resentment be resolved? ”

Sulu's heart sank, and he was silent for a long time.

Zhang Bao'er stared at Sulu and asked, "If this grievance can be resolved." I will do my best to mediate for you. If it can't be resolved, tell me, I will never mention this matter again in the future, and we will still be good friends in the future! ”

Seeing that Zhang Bao'er said so sincerely, Su Lu did not hide it: "I don't know if it can be resolved in the future, at least not now." Father Khan was loyal to the Tang Dynasty and was ordered by the imperial court to besiege the Eastern Turks, and the Tang Dynasty's army was close at hand. But I didn't save myself when I saw death, not only me, but no one in the entire Turgish Shi did not resent Datang because of the death of his father Khan. However, one thing I can guarantee is that no matter what situation Tuqi Shi and Datang are in in the future, Bao'er, you will always be my good friend with Snow Lotus! ”

Xue Lian nodded approvingly.

Zhang Bao'er sighed and said, "With your words, I will not be in vain for this trip to the Western Regions." Originally, I could not have come this time, and the court could have sent someone else, but in the end, I took the initiative to invite Ying. It's not that my ability is greater than others, but because you, Xuelian, and Big Brother Ashina are all in the Western Regions. This is the most difficult time for you, and only I can help you to the greatest extent possible, and only in this way will I not fail our friends? ”

Su Lu nodded slightly and said, "I understand this, if someone else comes, how can Big Brother Ashina have that fifteen thousand iron horses?" Now that the Western Regions are in such a chaotic situation, there is no army in their hands, just relying on the prestige of the Ashina family in the Western Regions, how difficult is it to subdue the people of the Ten Arrows tribe? It can be seen from this that you are really helping him! ”

Zhang Bao'er blinked and said, "I not only want to help Brother Ashina, but also help you!" ”

"Help me?" Sulu was puzzled.

"Yes, help you train the Turkey Rider!" Zhang Baoer affirmed.

"Are you really going to help me train the army?" Sulu was pleasantly surprised.

"Nature is true!" Zhang Bao'er suddenly asked: "Brother Sulu, you have been a Texai Khan for a short time, I don't know if you can control Turgish?" ”

Ashina Snow Lotus interjected on the side: "With the full support of Uncle Ge Shu, Sulu can completely control the various tribes!" ”

"Who is Uncle Geshu?" Zhang Baoer asked strangely.

Sulu said: "Uncle Geshu's name is Geshu Daoyuan, he is the leader of the Tuqi Shi Geshu tribe, and he is a sworn brother with his father Khan, and serves as the Ye Hu of Tuqishi!" A few days ago, after his father Khan was killed by a night attack by the Eastern Turks, it was Uncle Geshu who gathered the remnants of the Turks and desperately broke out of the encirclement, which avoided the annihilation of the whole army. ”

Zhang Baoer nodded.

Sulu continued: "Later, Uncle Geshu sent someone to Chang'an to pick me up as the new khan, and he happened to meet me halfway through. When I arrived at Turgish, Uncle Goshu gathered the chiefs of the tribes and made me the new Khan. Uncle Geshu is a highly respected elder in Turgish, second only to my father, and with his strong support, I am able to master the situation of Turgish. ”

"I'm relieved if you say that, there won't be any resistance to helping you train the Turquoise cavalry!"

It had been three days since Zhang Bao'er and his wife arrived at the residence of Turgish.

Outside the tent of the Turgish Khan Khan, someone was already waiting for them.

"Khan, you're back, I'm so worried that those ungrateful guys will make things difficult for you!" It was a stout man who was no more than fifty years old.