(Thanks to Dameng, Chubby, Vanityfairqr, Nuclear-powered Rabbit, World Dragon, Zhuang Buping, /fn Flying Tiger Zhong Kui)

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In the early morning on the banks of the Erie River, from the river to the forest, there are layers of light mist, which looks like a translucent veil.

In the morning mist, the figure of Kangju people gradually drifted away.

Chen Tang gave up his hand from afar, until the figure of Kangju disappeared, and then Shi Shiran walked to a big stone, lifted his robe and sat down, and beckoned to Zhang Fang.

Zhang Fang played with a short dagger studded with gems in his hand as he walked, which was a gift from Tu Mo. The gold handle and gemstone inlay are not enough, but the main thing is that the steel fire is excellent and sharp. According to Tu Mo, this is forged with Damascus steel, which is hard to find, and Zhang Fang estimates that its steel quality is especially above his Dragon Shadow Sword.

Among the many gifts given by Tu Mo and Kai Mu, Zhang Fang liked this dagger the most, even if he saw the gluttony in Qing Yan's eyes, he didn't mean to transfer it. Of course, Zhang Fang is not a stingy person, but this dagger is too luxuriously decorated, which is a blessing or a curse for Qingyan.

Zhang Fang sat down, returned the dagger to the sheath, and listened to Chen Tang say: "This alliance is all thanks to the good information of the son. Before the war started, the son made a meritorious contribution first...... Childe really doesn't plan to take credit? ”

Before Zhang Fang accompanied the army to the west, he had agreed with Gan Yanshou and Chen Tang that along the way, no matter whether he established meritorious service or not, he did not have to be recorded in the book. Because his identity is too sensitive, if he appears in the list of Western Expeditions, it is easy to bring trouble to Gan Yanshou, Chen Tang, and even his family members in Chang'an. Many times, political opponents will not give up the opportunity to hit you just because your family and friends have done the right thing.

Zhang Fang has never been involved in politics, but in modern society, not to mention all kinds of information explosions, I have seen all kinds of "pig runs", it is a small unit or office, how can it not be a miniature version of "palace fighting" and "political disputes"?

Zhang Fang, who is quite familiar with the "office struggle", knows very well the truth that "merit is sometimes to take the blame". He prefers to stay out of the way in order to play his part.

Zhang Fang smiled and shook his head: "'No merit'." I am destined to be a Hou, whether this work is the same or not; But Chen Jun is different, the more merit you have, the more opportunities you have. ”

What else can Chen Tang say, but he can only give his hand: "The son is gracious, but how dare Tang accept it?" ”

Zhang Fang smiled and waved his hand: "You and I both know that in this westward expedition, risks and opportunities coexist. How much merit there is, how much political risk there is, and how much responsibility there is, how much gain there is. Why should Chen Jun be ashamed? It's that I'm young and weak-shouldered, and I can't afford to carry some things, so I have to leave them all down, which makes Chen Jun smile. Hahaha! ”

Chen Tang stared at the young man with a calm face in front of him, and after a long time, Fang sighed lightly: "If Miao Hou has a grandson like this, he should be able to smile at Jiuquan." ”

For the Marquis, for the Zhang family, Chen Tang always felt guilty. You must know that at that time, many marquis who were named marquis because of their merits only got a few hundred households. And the Fuping Zhang clan was affected by it, and it was equivalent to being cut off a marquis - to be honest, even if someone from the Zhang clan used a knife to cut him, Chen Tang would not be surprised. I never imagined that I would become a year-old friend with the next generation of Zhang family heads in a foreign land......

Chen Tang couldn't imagine that everyone in the Fuping Zhang clan wanted to pull out a knife to cut him, but the future Fuping Marquis in front of him didn't care at all.

Zhang Fang seemed to think of something: "Well, when it comes to intelligence, I want to ask Chen Jun for someone." ”

Chen Tang was interested: "Who is it?" ”

"Inu poison."

Chen Tang was stunned: "Want him?" Originally, it didn't matter, but I had promised the Kangju people yesterday...... Childe was also present......"

Zhang Fang said with a smile: "If it weren't for the Kangju people who wanted this person, I wouldn't have asked Chen Jun for it." ”

Chen Tang was a little confused: "The meaning of the son ......"

"Put this person in my custody until the Kangju people are ready to 'rescue'." Zhang Fang flicked his fingers, and an unpredictable smile appeared on his face, "Before handing it back, I want to have a good talk with this person." ”

As long as it doesn't affect the covenant, Chen Tang won't care how Zhang Fang wants to toss the Yinu poison, and now he wants to hear Zhang Fang's opinion on this alliance: "According to the son's opinion, are the Kangju people sincere?" ”

Chen Tang granted Zhang Fangmen the post of discussing Cao Shi, which was really not a decoration, and would throw out various military and diplomatic issues from time to time. It's not so much a question as a exercise. However, to Chen Tang's surprise, this young man can often make amazing words, and he is exactly what he says.

Zhang Fang rubbed the smooth treasure jade on the handle of the blade, and replied casually: "Whether the Kangju people are sincere or not is in me and not in him." ”

"Oh? What do you mean by that? Chen Tang just felt something in his heart, and just said it casually, but he didn't expect to hear such an unexpected answer.

"If we win, we can't help but be insincere; If you lose...... Even if Tu Mo came here again to stab horses and kill cattle and cut off the blood alliance, would Chen Jun believe it? ”

Chen Tang suddenly laughed: "What Gongzi said is very true, people's hearts are in danger, isn't that exactly the case?" ”

Zhang Fang looked suspiciously at the golden dagger in his hand and said: "Bei Se, Kaimu father and son, want to grab more benefits by attacking the Khotanese and the Huns; Tu Mo wanted to weaken the Dieli Department and replace it with the Rhino Moon Department. They all have their own plans. And the only one who doesn't care about the interests and ******** only wants to avenge is just a little princess of Kangju. ”

Chen Tang looked approvingly at the young man in front of him who was talking, and nodded with a smile: "The son has obtained three of them, which is gratifying." It's a pity that the princess is too small and has a limited role. ”

Zhang Fang nodded, and then thought thoughtfully: "It seems that this is the case at the moment, but it is advisable to look at the scenery for a long time, and in the future of the Western Regions, you know what it will do?" ”

Chen Tang smiled and said nothing, and he didn't take it for granted. If the person who came was a prince of Kangju, it would be true, but it was just a princess...... She will not fall into a miserable situation like her eldest sister in the future, she has to thank the gods and gods, what else can she do?

While chatting, he suddenly saw a fast horse galloping towards him, and the knight carried a long post box. When he arrived, he untied the post box on his body and handed it over to Chen Tang's servant. Hu Cong inspected the sealing mud, verified that it was correct, and forwarded it to the old soup.

Chen Tang used a knife to peel off the sealing mud, took out a roll of wooden tablets, unfolded it, and moved with joy: "It's the news of the Nandao army." ”

The southern army, that is, the other three schools of men and horses who parted ways, this army has to cross the green ridge and enter Dawan, and the road is more difficult and dangerous than that of the northern road. Zhang Fang didn't speak, and listened attentively.

“…… The soldiers and horses of the three schools of the South Province led by Captain Guo have arrived in Dawan, and their forwards have joined our army......"

Zhang Fang smiled: "It seems that tonight will be another carnival night." ”

Chen Tang snapped the scroll and laughed heartily: "The north and the south will meet, and the west road will pass again, this is our army favored by the gods, and the heavens are dead!" (To be continued.) )