Chapter 223 Qingtang City
Qingyi knotted the ghost chapter?
For Lin Zhao, who is not particularly familiar with the history of the Song Dynasty, especially the history of the Northwest War, this name is a bit unfamiliar!
He didn't know that it was this person who made the Song Dynasty's few achievements in expanding its territory successful, which then affected a series of later diplomatic and war decisions of the Song Dynasty, and even affected the national fortunes of the Northern Song Dynasty. I never thought that one day, they might become opponents on the battlefield.
All in all, Lin Zhao only regarded the general in front of him, who was not very old and not very tall, but had an extraordinary bearing, as an ordinary Tibetan general.
Or the general stationed on the frontier, or the accompanying envoy sent by Tubo Zampu Dong Yu.
On the way to Qingtang City, Lin Zhaocai had a further understanding of the Qingyi Ghost Chapter. Of course, the content is still very limited.
Ghost Zhang's family has a certain reputation in Tibet, but its strength and influence are not very great, so at the beginning, he was only a small general in the army.
Two years ago, on the birthday of the Liao lord, Tubo sent envoys to congratulate him. Although the two countries do not border, the influence and prestige of the Liao State in the East are self-evident, and the Liao princess Ling Jiemo is one of the wives of Tubo Zampu Dong Yu. It can be seen from this that the status of Hehuang and Tibet is very important.
The Liao State was also forming an alliance with it through marriage, and for the Liao State, Tubo was a good containment and a good ally for both the Song Dynasty and the Western Xia.
Qingyi Jiegui Zhang was a member of the Tubo Birthday Mission, but at that time, people were soft-spoken, just a follow-up of the envoys.
Opportunities are always given to those who are prepared, and Qingyi has carefully paid attention to all the situations along the way, especially the mountains and rivers of the region along the way, and the people's livelihood and economy.
It was with these accumulations that in a battle against Western Xia shortly thereafter, Qingyi made great contributions to the ghost chapter and quickly attracted the attention of Zampu Dong Yu.
At this time, Jiao Guluo died, and the situation in Tibet can be said to be internal and external troubles, and the new Zampu Dong Yu urgently needed some excellent military talents to stabilize the situation in Tibet.
Qingyi Jiegui Zhang has outstanding military talents, and he is a rare young man, so he quickly got Dong Yu's attention, and now it can be said that he has been specially cultivated carefully, and now he is completely a rising star in Tubo, and no one dares to underestimate it.
Along the way, Lin Zhao didn't communicate much with Qingyi to get up to the ghost chapter, and he didn't know how much the young Tubo general knew about him.
Qingyi Jiegui Zhang also silently observed this Lin Zhao, and did his duty to escort the Song Dynasty delegation to Qingtang City.
In the Huangshui Valley in autumn, the leaves have fallen all over the ground, although it is a little depressed, but the scenery of autumn is still very good.
On August 17, after a long journey of more than a month, Lin Zhao led the Great Song Dynasty delegation to Qingtang City, the capital of Hehuang and Tubo.
Qingtang City, also known as Shanzhou, was later renamed Xining Mansion, which was the famous city on the plateau in later generations.
Jiaoguoluo was initially controlled by Li Lizun, mainly stationed in Zongge City, and later after taking power alone, he moved the capital to Qingtang City, which can be regarded as a place completely separated from Li Lizun's foundation.
The whole city is built on the bank of the Huangshui, with a circumference of dozens of miles, although it is far from Bianjing in the Great Song Dynasty, but it can already be compared with the city of the general wealthy state capital, and it is more than that.
Now, after the Silk Road has an additional road on the southern route passing through Qinghai Lake, Qingtang City has become a place where merchants from the East and the West gather, and it is an important transportation hub, and the prosperity is self-evident.
The night before rushing to Qingtang City, Xin Wenzhe came to say goodbye!
"I'll be in Qingtang City tomorrow, thank you for your shelter and care along the way, tomorrow morning, we will leave!" Xin Wenzhe's words were sincere, his expression was slightly gloomy, and he seemed to be a little lonely. The words do not call the official name, and the surname Suo does not need to be called, forming a very wonderful tacit understanding with Lin Zhao.
Lin Zhao nodded lightly: "Okay, be careful!" ”
I don't know why, after arriving in Qingtang City safely, Lin Zhao suddenly regretted a little, and his suspicions about Xin Wenzhe seemed to be all superfluous. Thinking about the interrogation, it almost made the beauty cry, and she felt a little sorry in her heart. As for Xin Wenzhe leaving now, Lin Zhao was vaguely reluctant.
"Hmmm! Thank you very much! Xin Wenzhe mechanically expressed his gratitude.
"There will be a date later!" Lin Zhao looked at Xin Wenzhe's bright Danfeng eyes, and there was a trace of expectation in his heart, and he really hoped that he would see Xin Wenzhe again.
"There will be a date later!" Xin Wenzhe continued to repeat mechanically, what kind of mood it was, I'm afraid she couldn't tell herself.
"I'm leaving!"
"Hmm!"
Xin Wenzhe didn't seem to have the intention of moving, and Lin Zhao didn't seem to have the intention of giving way, so a silent embarrassment appeared.
"I'm leaving!"
"Good!"
Xin Wenzhe wanted to bypass the door and leave, and Lin Zhao also wanted to get out of the way and let the beauty leave, so the two avoided in the same direction. So, by coincidence, they bumped into each other, and there was another intimate contact.
Lin Zhao's height was slightly taller, his body leaned forward, and his lips kissed Xin Wenzhe's forehead. The scene was a little embarrassing, but it revealed a little charming......
Belch......
"I'm sorry!" Lin Zhao didn't expect such an accident, I'm afraid that it will make people think that he is a pervert again. Just wanted to apologize, but Xin Wenzhe dodged and left quickly.
Leaving the camp far away, Xin Wenzhe subconsciously touched his forehead, and there seemed to be a warm lip print here. Although Lin Zhao was a little rude, Xin Wenzhe couldn't be angry in his heart. And that feeling, it's amazing, there's an indescribable feeling......
That kiss was like a dragonfly touching the girl's heart, and there were ripples in circles......
The next time, Xin Wenzhe and his entourage said goodbye early, and they had already said goodbye, so Lin Zhao did not come forward to send them off, so why bother with more sadness about parting......
Xin Wenzhe left, and when he left, he glanced at Lin Zhao's tent a few times, and seemed to be very reluctant. If it weren't for Ah Chang's repeated urging, he still refused to leave.
Lin Zhao was also a little stunned, and seemed to be a little reluctant to give up the pretty girl, and the scene of escaping in the forest would involuntarily appear in his mind, but unfortunately he didn't even know her name in the end......
The melancholy is only a momentary thing, because Qingtang City is about to shoulder a more important mission, and it must be sober and composed.
The tall city wall appeared in the field of vision, the Huangshui River flowed in front of the eyes, and before it reached the city gate, the flow of people on the road increased significantly, and there was an endless stream of merchants going east and west......
The bottom of the Huangshui Valley, where Qingtang City is located, is the richest place on this plateau, and the natural conditions are very superior. Whether it's nomadic or farming, it's a great place. The capital city was built here, and the material foundation was absolutely guaranteed, thus ensuring the supply and prosperity of Qingtang City.
A large number of merchants come and go, and it has become a commercial and trade distribution center, and the degree of prosperity is self-evident. More importantly, here is the Song Dynasty and Western Xia in the east, the Tubo Plateau in the south, and the vast area of the Western Regions in the west.
I have to say that Jiao Guluo and Dong Yu's father and son have managed Qingtang City very well, and the prosperity and strength of Hehuang Tubo can be seen from this. Lin Zhao now understands why the Song Dynasty, Western Xia, and even the Liao Kingdom attach so much importance to Hehuang and Tubo......
"Your country is really prosperous," Lin Zhao couldn't help but exclaim......
Qing Yi Jiejie Ghost Zhang beside him shook his head and smiled: "Lin Envoy has praised it falsely, how can we Tubo be compared with the rich Great Song Dynasty?" Qingtang City is not worth mentioning at all in front of your country Bianjing.
Maybe Qingtang City can barely be regarded as prosperous, but along the way, it must be clear to the envoys that most of Tubo is deserted. It's mostly a lack of barren mountains and nomadism, but this is the only place that can barely be seen......"
Qingyi Jiejie Ghost Chapter told the truth, and it also showed from the side that the Tubo people were restricted by natural conditions, and their lives were really difficult.
"The general is humble, and the river is rich, which is really eye-opening!" Polite words are still spoken, even if they know that they are against their will.
Qing Yi Jiejie Ghost Zhang just smiled lightly and said, "Envoy Lin, I have already sent someone to report to Zampu, and someone will come to greet you soon!" ”
The arrival of the Shangguo delegation in Tibet was definitely a major event, and it was naturally to be greeted ceremoniously.
Before arriving at the city gate, walking on the road, the Song Dynasty mission used all the honor guards, which were majestic and gorgeous, which immediately attracted the attention of passers-by, and they took the initiative to make way for the Shangguo mission.
Most of the Tibetans had a good impression of the Song Dynasty, so they greeted them with a smile on their faces, showing them their tradition of "hospitality".
As for the merchants of the Western Regions, they rarely had the opportunity to see the demeanor of the Central Plains Dynasty, and they were all amazed. Of course, this was largely due to the Tang Dynasty's reputation and influence in the Western Regions.........
Of course, there are still many people who seem to be very reluctant to see such a scene. Some people also saw that after the Song Dynasty delegation came, they disappeared as soon as they slipped away, and went to report the news to some people......
Arriving outside the Qingtang City, a grand welcome guard of honor had been placed at the gate of the city, which was unprecedented, expressing the welcome of Hehuang Tubo to the Song Dynasty mission.
In the middle, a young man on horseback, mighty and brave, was smiling and looking at the Song Dynasty mission. Judging from the situation on the scene, he should be the core of these Tibetan people......
"Aligu, on behalf of Zampu, came to welcome the Song Dynasty delegation into the city!" The young men stepped forward to welcome them loudly.
After Qing Yi Jiejie Ghost Chapter saw the appearance of the person who came clearly, his expression was a little surprised for a moment, how could it be him? Turning around, he whispered in Lin Zhao's ear: "Aligu is Zampu's adopted son!" ”
Foster child? Lin Zhao's eyebrows moved, and he saw something unusual in Qing Yijie's eyes...... (To be continued.) )