The Zhaowu Nine Kingdoms in the river have always been swayed by foreign forces, which has a lot to do with the special situation of the Zhaowu Nine Kingdoms themselves.

The surname Zhaowu Jiu was originally from the Yueshi people, and the name Zhaowu came from Zhaowu County in Zhangye County in the Han Dynasty, before Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, there was a tribal nomadic land of the Yueshi people. The Xiongnu invaded, drove the Yueshi people out of the Green Ridge, the Yueshi lost the country, divided into large and small tribes, known as the Lite people, part of them entered the Hezhong area, with Zhaowu as the surname, is the ancestor of the Zhaowu Nine Kingdoms.

Because it is located in the middle of the Silk Road, business has become the best way out for the Rite people. The word Chestnut means merchant. Rite people love to do business, good at business, and because of this, they are famous all over the world and rich in the first party. Because they traded in different places, had no fixed residence, and were not based on agriculture, they valued each other more in covenants than in fixed governing relationships. Like Greece before the West, the Nine Kingdoms of Zhaowu in the Transoxiana region were city-states, not states.

Even to their suzerain, Kang, they did not have many political obligations, and the cities were autonomous and not subordinate. All matters are left to the lord or king of the city. These rulers, large and small, were called Dekhgan in the local language, and each Dekhgan had its own guard, called Shakir, which is what the Han Chinese call Tuojie.

The word comes from the Turkic word and means warrior. Tujie is a bit similar to the three guards of the Tang Dynasty, who is a close attendant of the king, composed of the children of the nobles, who has the meaning of hostages and the role of reserve officers. Just like Wei Yingwu, these people are young and vigorous, and they have martial arts, and their favorite thing to do is to get together to compete, and the people they worship the most are people who are strong in martial arts. They don't need to be engaged in production, and when they are not on duty, they roam around on horseback, looking for people to compete, which is very much the taste of knights of later generations, free and casual, proud and self-respecting.

The Lits did not value literature, but read and read for the purpose of keeping accounts, and these knights replaced the role of troubadours. The people of the river are martial and revered the warriors, and the quickest way to make a name for themselves in the river is through the mouths of these Shakir.

Princess Heyi suggested that Li Zaixing should be famous in the name of the competition, and he traveled in the river in the name of the competition, which has to be said to be a very creative idea.

Of course, this is not just a scout, and the purpose is not just to find out about the military. The meaning of this, Li Zaixing himself understands it is enough, there is no need to say it too clearly.

Although Asilandagan was over sixty years old, he was a martial artist all his life, and when he heard that Princess Heyi proposed to hold a martial arts competition, he suddenly came to his senses and applauded loudly. He then called the prince, a young man of about twenty-seven or eighteen years of age. Just as Asirlandagan has a Han named Zhongjie, he also has a Han named Xue Yu, which probably means Xiang Mu Huafeng. However, in Li Zaixing's view, their Han names have been obtained a bit nondescript.

Xue Yu has a typical Turkic appearance, tall, handsome, and with wide palms. At the reception banquet just now, he had a few words with Li Zaixing. When he heard that he was going to win the martial arts competition, he was interested and agreed.

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Back at the guest house, Li Zaixing told Ermadi, Pei Xuanqing and others the news that the martial arts competition was going to be held, and they were all very happy. Bai Xiaode and Gus are also eager to try, looking forward to showing their skills. Even Du Fu, who was not familiar with martial arts, stroked his beard and said happily: "Sure enough, it is bitter and sweet, as soon as I crossed the green ridge, I ushered in a grand event." I want to write a poetry chronicle, the previous poets were out of the jam, I'm afraid no one can go as far as me, and no one can experience the grand events of the Hu people like me. ”

Li Zaixing laughed: "Brother Du, you are arrogant." ”

Du Fu raised his eyebrows: "This is what I deserve." The higher you stand, the farther you can see, and the farther you go, the more beautiful the scenery you see. Don't you often say, no pain, no gain. I'm now at the time of harvest. ”

The crowd burst into laughter, and the excitement was palpable. After laughing for a while, Li Zaixing waved his hand: "In addition to the competition to become famous, we have one more thing to do." ”

Everyone immediately put away their smiles and listened quietly to Li Zaixing's words.

"Like my Tang Dynasty, the countries in the river are martial arts and have strong talents, it should be said that their martial arts should be very prosperous. However, the situation is the opposite, since the founding of the country, they have been invaded by their neighbors and cannot survive on their own. I think there must be a reason for this. Taking the opportunity of this martial arts tour, I hope you can all think a little more about this issue. ”

Li Zaixing turned his head and looked at Du Fu solemnly: "Brother Du, among those of us, you have read the most books and have the best knowledge, I hope you can do your best." ”

"That's what I'm supposed to do." Du Fu said unyieldingly, and then felt a little regretful: "If Brother Taibai, who is good at vertical and horizontal arts, is here, he may play a greater role than me." ”

Li Zaixing's heart moved, and he felt that Du Fu was reasonable. Vertical and horizontal techniques, also known as Lianheng and vertical, originated from Su Qin and Zhang Yi during the Warring States Period, and were alliances between countries to win, similar to diplomacy in later generations. Li Baijing is good at vertical and horizontal arts, but he has no use of force in the unified Tang Dynasty, but if he goes to the Hezhong region, he can show his strength. What's more, he already has a Hu appearance and is familiar with Hu language, so he should get along better with these Hu people.

"You write to Brother Taibai to see if he is interested in making contributions."

"Okay."

As he was talking, someone came to report at the door, and Prince Xue Yu came to see him. Li Zaixing was a little surprised, he had just broken up, why did he come again.

Li Zaixing went out and welcomed Xue Yu in. Xue Yu was very polite, and as soon as he entered the door, he arched his hand and made a Chinese salute, which was also presentable. He first said to Du Fu: "The queen mother listened to Du Jun's masterpiece, as if she saw the prosperous scene of the Tang Dynasty again, she was very grateful, and specially ordered me to pay tribute, and presented a liter of Se Se and a famous camel, please Du Jun smiled." ”

As he spoke, a guard held a large wooden box with a beautiful hand, and when he opened the lid, it was full of a box of blue beads, all of which were crystal clear.

Outside the door, someone brought a camel, although it cannot be compared with the white camel given to Li Zaixing by Li Siye, it is also a rare good camel, and what is more conspicuous is the golden saddle on the camel's back, which is dazzling and eye-catching in the sun.

Du Fu was overjoyed, and Pei Xuanqing and the others couldn't help but be a little greedy. They fought desperately, much harder than Du Fu, but they didn't receive any decent gifts. Du Fu recited a few lines of poetry and made a fortune, which was too eye-catching.

Xue Yu looked at Pei Xuanqing and the others in his eyes: "My father and queen also have gifts for you, but the biggest gift can only be obtained after the competition." I have a lot of Ningyuan athletes, you have to work hard. ”

Pei Xuanqing and others understood that there was a reward, but they had to win the competition. Hearing this, they looked at each other and secretly exerted their strength.

Xue Yu provoked the hearts of Pei Xuanqing and the others, pulled Li Zaixing aside, and laughed softly: "My Han name is Xue Yu, which is the meaning of the queen mother. ”

Li Zaixing's heart moved, and he glanced at Xue Yu's angular handsome face, and somewhat understood. Xue Yu smiled, and then said: "I Ning Yuan believes in the Zoroastrian Sect, and I heard that the maid next to the Captain is named after Al Madi, so she must believe in the Zoroastrian Sect?" ”

Li Zaixing nodded.

"So, we're really like-minded." Xue Yu stroked his palms and smiled, and hugged Li Zaixing's arm: "We have to be close and close." ”

Li Zaixing sighed secretly, Princess Xindao and righteousness are not a fuel-efficient lamp. The Son of Heaven sent her to Ning Yuan to make peace, and he really chose the right person. It seems that the Son of Heaven has long made arrangements for Central Asia, and he just took on this task at the right time. Perhaps, if it were not for the Anshi Rebellion in history, even if Talas was frustrated, the Tang Dynasty would not give up the pace of entering Central Asia. It may be an exaggeration to say that the Battle of Talas was a turning point in the national policy of the Tang Dynasty.

Of course, the Battle of Talas was by no means without impact, the elite of Anxi was lost, and it could not be recovered within a few years, and the control of the Tang Dynasty in Central Asia was sharply reduced, and the impact was still far-reaching.

There are accidents and inevitabilities in this, which can never be summed up in one or two sentences.

Li Zaixing smiled slightly, and held Xue Yu's hand with his backhand: "What a coincidence, my foreign family is also surnamed Xue." We should indeed be close. ”

Xue Yu laughed, squeezed Li Zaixing's hand, and gossiped a few more words, and then said goodbye.

Li Zaixing immediately convened Pei Xuanqing and others again to discuss, judging from Xue Yu's words, the martial arts competition was not only as simple as making Li Zaixing famous, but also involved the power struggle within Ning Yuanguo. Although they have integrated into Bakhana and regard themselves as Bakhana, the father and son of Asirandagan are still Turks after all, and they continue to use the Turkic approach in succession to the throne, and the capable person is the king. Since Xue Yu is close to Princess Heyi, he must have some thoughts about the throne. The significance of this martial arts competition to him should not be underestimated.

"There are so many of us, it is impossible for all of us to go into battle." Li Zaixing said lightly, and Pei Xuanqing and the others immediately showed nervous expressions. Whether you can go into battle means whether you can be rewarded, this is a good opportunity to make a fortune, and no one will let it go easily. Li Zaixing saw it in his eyes, but he remained silent: "Our purpose is not to win one or two games, and Ningyuan's warriors are not our enemies." This time, at best, we just got to know each other, and when we went to other countries, it was time for us to really play. ”

Bai Xiaode was the first to react and nodded in agreement.

"Let's compete with ourselves first, roughly divide the superiority, and then different opponents will be faced by different people." Li Zaixing smiled: "I will be the leader of the alliance, which of you has an opinion?" ”

Without waiting for everyone to speak, Al Maidi said sharply: "Whoever has an opinion, you have to ask me if I agree to the dragon spear in my hand first." ”

Pei Xuanqing smiled bitterly: "I said that the little angel lady, my own family, there is no need to be so ruthless." No matter who we disobey, we can't disobey Dalang. Follow him here thousands of miles away, don't serve him first, who will serve first? ”

Al Maddie snorted and took a step back.

Li Zaixing waved his hand and continued: "From now on, there will be two categories of foot riding, with Twenty Erlang as the leader, and the five of you follow. Li Zaixing pointed to the five rangers who were good at foot combat, and then pointed to Gus: "You and your companions also follow them." Later, you can go and compete with Twenty-two Lang to see who is more suitable to be the leader. ”

Gus answered, his eyes excited.

"Cavalry battles are led by you." Li Zaixing looked at Bai Xiaode: "I'll hand over these brothers to you." ”

Bai Xiaode looked at Li Zaixing in surprise, hesitated for a moment, and bowed down to receive the order.

"Al Maidi, you are my guard, no matter who it is, as long as they can defeat Twenty-two Lang or Bai Xiaode, you will come forward to meet the enemy." Li Zaixing glanced at Al Maidi deeply: "Your responsibility is very heavy, remember." ”

"Whoa." Al Maddy bowed his hands and was as solemn as a knight. "I swear in the name of the true god Ahura that I will protect my master with my own body and never give up my death."

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