Shopkeeper Cui was taken aback, and was about to step forward to answer, but saw that the white-clothed knight had already preemptively said, "Uncle, can you ask for saliva to drink." ”

Although the knight was slender, he was still a little immature when he heard his voice.

Shopkeeper Cui couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, and hurriedly ordered the guy to fetch the water bladder and hand it over. The knight took out a piece of silver and threw it over, and said, "Thank you, uncle," and had already ridden his horse and chased after the brigade.

Gao Ran couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "With such an army that does not invade the people and disturb the people, it is no wonder that Liu Xin can take over the world, and Yuan and Cao Ergong are not unjustly defeated!" ”

Every time the spring is sown and the autumn harvest is harvested, the garrisons from all over the country will come to help the people. Over the years, Gao Ran has guarded a few acres of thin fields in the countryside, and he has often encountered this situation. However, Gao Ran always thought that this was what Liu Xin did, and today he learned that the Han army has always been like this, and even a water bladder will not take advantage of the people in vain, and he can't help but ask himself, if it were him, I am afraid that he would have gone long ago, and how could he leave any silver.

At this time, a guy suddenly shouted, "Hey, where did the little brothers go?" ”

As soon as he finished speaking, he saw a rustling sound in the grass on the side of the road, and Liu Yu and Bian Zhang came out of it, not forgetting to carry the big wooden box.

Gao Ran laughed and said, "What? I heard that there were horse bandits, and I was so scared that I hid? ”

Liu Yu waved his hand again and again and said, "No, no, it's just a little anxious." ”

Shopkeeper Cui teased: "Old man, what are you doing hiding so far away?" Aren't you worried about being seen by those female soldiers? Haha, haha......"

Liu Yu smiled awkwardly, and was full of slander in his heart, seeing that his buttocks were not tight, he was afraid that it would be miserable for them to see this face, and his buttocks would inevitably be beaten by a fat beating.

This was just a small episode on the westbound road, and Liu Yu and Bian Zhang finally escaped this time without danger. With Zhu Rong's fiery character, she will only desperately catch up, and the two little brothers are lagging behind, and she can't touch them.

However, the small caravan also traveled quickly, and spent the night all the way, and finally arrived at the fortress of Uzberi four days later. Shopkeeper Cui looked at the majestic pass in front of him, and said with some concern: "The investigation here is very strict, and the three of you are not in the caravan list, I am afraid it will be a little difficult to pass." ”

Liu Yu said without thinking: "It's okay, just say that we are the helpers you hired halfway." I'm going to hide this box first. ”

Liu Yu had already observed it in the past few days, although the box was large, it was the best hiding place under the carriage, and it was painted with some mud outside, and it was impossible to see it at all. As for the personnel, only Bian Zhang was a little troublesome. Gao Ran's clothes were already shabby, and Liu Yu and Bian Zhang also changed their partners' clothes, but Bian Zhang's body was thinner and smaller, and he knew at a glance that he was a child, and the law of the Han Dynasty prohibits the recruitment of child labor.

Shopkeeper Cui walked in front nervously and handed over various vouchers, but he didn't expect that the soldiers guarding the customs did not inspect the personnel and goods of the caravan at all, and waved his hand directly to let him go. Shopkeeper Cui didn't feel strange, and blurted out: "This military master, how did he find out so easily when he left the country this time?" ”

The soldier smiled: "Further along, it is now also the border of the Han Dynasty, so there is no need to be so strict with the inspection." Besides, there are countless supplies to be sent to the army from here every day, don't delay the military situation, let's go. ”

Only then did the shopkeeper Cui realize that he had almost lost his words just now, but now he seemed to have received an amnesty, and he hurriedly beckoned the guys to drive the car out of the mountain pass.

At this time, Liu Xin was listening to Jia Xu's report in the city of Khotan.

Jia Xu stayed in Ekbatan for two days, and was not received by Arshak, but he heard that it was because Vologis was suddenly seriously ill, and the Arshak brothers rushed to Ctesiphon without arguing.

Speaking of which, Vologis's illness was still caused by Ardaban's marriage to his daughter. At that time, in addition to sending men to chase after him along the road to Ecbatana, Ardaban sent another army to Ctesiphon. Of course, the people sent to Ctesiphon had to be more secretive, secretly investigating Tagina's whereabouts, and absolutely did not dare to act openly. However, there is no such thing as an impermeable wall. Although Vologis was old and mediocre, he still had several cronies, one of whom was the commander of the Guard, Kagillo.

Cagiro was not only young and handsome, but also brave and good at fighting, and was a famous Parthian warrior, and even won the trust of Vologis. Cagiro often followed Vologis, and naturally met Tagina and was fascinated by her beauty. It's just that Tagina is still young, and secondly, Cagiro is not noble, so he doesn't dare to show it.

When the men of Ardaban arrived at Ctesiphon, they had to search around the palace and were discovered by Cagillo's men. As the commander of the Guards, Cagilo was tasked with protecting the palace, and naturally refused to let go of these sneaky people, and immediately ordered them to be arrested and interrogated himself.

After some torture, the people of Aldaban had to explain the purpose of the trip. Originally, they claimed to be the prince's subordinates, and even telling Cagillo would not be a big deal. Who knew that Kagilo had always had a crush on Tagina, and when he heard that Ardaban was going to give Tagina to Caracalla, he was furious and beat these people to death on the spot, and then went to report to Vologis.

Although Vologis was mediocre, Daqin chased him to nowhere to hide, and he would never forget this hatred. Now, Ardaban actually wants to marry his daughter to his sworn enemy, and what is even more infuriating is that he still hides this from himself. Vologis was so angry that he fell ill on the spot.

Now that the main owner is gone, it doesn't make much sense for Jia Xu to stay in Ekbatan any longer, so he has to turn around and report directly to Liu Xin.

Liu Xin muttered: "Most of the Great Qin people are tall and powerful, if they get the news and organize them, it will be difficult to deal with. So, we can't wait any longer, we have to act now. Now let's march the army into the concession! ”

Frustrated and said: "Your Majesty, the transportation of grain and grass is slow, and now it has only reached the first batch, and I am afraid that it will be difficult to support a big war with the grain stored in the concession. ”

Ban Bao'er, as the head of a friendly country, was also invited to be here, and when she heard this, she suddenly said: "Since we are going to fight against Daqin, we are willing to be a backup and can support some grain and grass!" ”

Liu Xin shook his head and said, "The army has passed by since then, which has made the people of Kangju unpeaceful, and I really don't want to increase the burden of the people of Kangju anymore." ”

Jia Xu's eyes suddenly lit up and said, "Your Majesty, the minister has an idea. We can buy grain and grass from the local people at a high price, and then sell it back to them at a low price when the subsequent grain and grass arrive. This not only solves our urgent needs, but also allows the people of Kangju to get benefits, which can be described as killing two birds with one stone. ”

He shook his hand again and again, and said, "No, no, in this way, won't the imperial court have to increase a lot of expenses?" ”

Jia Xu sneered: "After defeating Daqin, are you still afraid that you won't be able to recover this money?" ”

"Not bad! If you can end the war one day earlier, you will save more than that! Liu Xin immediately made a decision and said, "Wenhe, you will stay in Khotan, while buying grain and grass, while urging the baggage behind." I grant you the right to arbitrarily decide on the spot, but if you delay the military plane, you will not be forgiven! ”

At this moment, a personal guard walked in and said, "Your Majesty, Concubine Yan is here." ”

Zhu Rong left Chang'an with Lu Qiling, 30 female guards, and 500 personal guards on the afternoon of Liu Yu's disappearance, but passed by Liu Yu and Bian Zhang in the early morning of the next day, and then hurried all the way to Khotanese City. She has already walked in front of Liu Yu, where can she still see Liu Yu's traces. And this matter can't be publicized, so it can only be secretly visited, which also makes Zhu Rong's trip more difficult.

Liu Xin had already guessed that Zhu Rong's trip must have come to find Liu Yu, so he couldn't help frowning and said, "Invite her in." ”

While speaking, Zhu Rong had already walked in with Lu Qiling. A group of civil and military officers in the main hall hurriedly got up and saluted, and said in unison: "Weichen has seen Concubine Yan. ”

Ban Thief was suddenly a little displeased. These Hanchens who followed Liu Xin on the expedition actually knew about her relationship with Liu Xin, but they had always respected her like they treated Zhu Rong. In fact, she didn't know that in the battle to defend Xiangyang, Zhu Rong and Ma Yun worked together to repel Lu Bu, and she had already become a heroine in the eyes of the ministers. And in the eyes of the ministers, she is just a foreign queen mother, and she may have some inexplicable relationship with Liu Xin, but she doesn't know her past "deeds".

Zhu Rong returned the salute and hurriedly said to Liu Xin: "Brother, Yu'er, he ...... it"

Liu Xin waved his hand and said, "I already know. Yu'er is my son, but the people who died in Great Qin are also my people. I want to avenge them with all my might now, and let Yu'er's affairs go! ”

When Ban Stealer saw Liu Xin interrupting Zhu Rong's words, her heart was very happy, and she couldn't help but smile and said, "Your Majesty, why don't you wait for this Concubine Yan sister to finish speaking." ”

Zhu Rong was already a little unhappy when he saw that Liu Xin didn't care about Liu Yu's whereabouts. Now when I heard Ban Stealer's sneering, I couldn't help but be furious, and sneered: "Hmph, this must be the sister of the Ban family, our family's affairs, it's not your turn to talk more!" ”

In fact, after Liu Xin received the urgent report from Chang'an, he just informed everyone of the situation, and then suppressed the matter, so as not to let everyone be distracted by this matter, and still had to concentrate on preparing for war. On the contrary, after Ban Thief knew about it, he transferred people from the palace guards in Kangju and sent them to various key road intersections to strictly inspect them, so as to find the whereabouts of the two brothers. Because the Cleya sisters had been to Chang'an and met Liu Yu, Ban Stealer sent the two of them out together. You know, the two sisters never left the palace together, because at least one of them would stay by Liu Ban's side at all times to protect the young King Kangju. From this point of view, Ban Stealer's concern for Liu Yu is not inferior to others.

It is difficult for a Qing official to decide family affairs, not to mention that this is still the emperor's family affairs. The ministers saw that the two women were arguing as soon as they met, and they couldn't help but hang their heads. Jia Xu was the first to get up and said, "Your Majesty, the minister will go to raise grain and grass, and retire first!" ”

Over there, all the generals also got up one after another, looking for the reason for the matter, and even the frustrated professor said that he wanted to check the information ahead again. Liu Xin knew that Ban Thief'er's personality was a little different from ordinary people, but she didn't expect Zhu Rong to be-for-tat, her head suddenly grew big, and she suddenly looked up and caught a glimpse of Lu Qiling standing alone at the door, and couldn't help but move in her heart, and said: "Ling'er, my godfather is busy with official business, you first accompany Concubine Yan and Queen Mother Kangju to talk to your godfather, and your godfather will come when he goes!" ”

Lu Qiling pouted reluctantly and said, "The people's daughter sends your majesty." ”

Liu Xin felt that something was not right with Lu Qiling today, and he didn't call himself "godfather" from beginning to end, but he knew that as long as he stayed here, Zhu Rong and Ban Thief would only get more and more noisy. So, Liu Xin didn't have time to think about it, and quickly fled.

Before Liu Xin could escape from the gate of the palace, he heard Lu Qiling chasing after him from behind and said loudly: "Your Majesty, it's not good!" Concubine Yan and the Queen Mother have fought! ”