I wanted to find trouble with the Dali Guard, but I didn't want to let them get a higher etiquette reception. Compared with the arrival of other princes, Western Xia only sent officials from the Ministry of Rites to greet them, but Duan Yu was personally greeted by the Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites.

Zuo Xiang, who learned the news, also sighed that this prince of Dali was not his own disaster. Although the current royal family, the defenders of the city have not yet been dealt with. But the rumors that come out at that time will also cause harm to the image of the left minister!

is as angry as Zuo Xiang, and Zong Zan, who just spent money to appease Zuo Xiang. For the arrival of the prince of Dali, Zong Zan was undoubtedly deeply worried. The reason is very simple, Duan Yu has both literary and martial arts.

Wang Shizi, who came to participate in the recruitment, knew that it was important to cater to Princess Yinchuan's hobbies. And Princess Yinchuan likes young people who are both civil and military, and it is also a well-known thing among the children of the princes and nobles of Western Xia.

If you want to talk about Zongzan's martial arts, you may still be able to take a shot, and you have also learned a lot from Gu Mozhi. But with Gu Mozhi's understanding of Duan Yu's martial arts, unless Ma Zhan Zongzan has a better chance of winning, foot combat is not Duan Yu's opponent at all.

As for the so-called literary talents, Princess Yinchuan has studied literature with the erudite ministers of Western Xia since she was a child, and she is well aware of the breadth and profundity of the Central Plains culture. And Zongzan rarely touched on these Confucian cultures admired by the Central Plains.

In addition, Tibet shares a border with Dali, and the two countries also have conflicts on the border from time to time. At the time of the Lanzhou War last year, the two countries also had tensions on the border for a while. If Duan Yu can be solved here, it will also be a great achievement for Tubo.

For Zong Zan, it was a good thing for Duan Yu to die in Tubo. Even if the Great Ideal sends troops north to find Western Xia to play for his life, Tubo can also sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight, and the camera annexes Dali or Western Xia, and this deal does not seem to be a loss.

It's just that although the idea is good, it is always him who gets hurt in the end. Although this time, it was not he who took the initiative to ask Zuo Xiang for help. Ke Zongzan saw Duan Yu's escort arrive at the welcome station. Still looking indignant.

Even if there is a book of the Ministry of Rites in Western Xia, those Tibetan guards are blazing when they look at Zhao Xiaoxi. For this kind of hateful eyes, the guards also gave cold and merciless eye mockery.

The Ministry of Rites, who stayed aside, arranged these princes and princes in this welcome post for the lord of the country. He also seemed a little worried. But he also knows very well that if these people don't mess up, what if Xixia has a chance to rest and recuperate?

With a modest smile, he said, "Your Royal Highness, I wonder if you are still satisfied with this station?" ”

Duan Yu knew that the people around him were all the attendants of the princes of other countries. For this arrangement of Western Xia, he really can't find fault with it. After all, everyone else lives here, won't he weaken Dali's reputation if he doesn't live?

He quickly smiled and said, "Thank you, Lord Shangshu, this place is very good." Please take care of it in the future. ”

The Ministry of Rites Shangshu smiled and said: "His Royal Highness the Prince, as the Minister of Rites, I should naturally prepare everything for the guests who come from afar." Fortunately, the official will not bother much, and His Royal Highness the prince should rest first.

If you need anything, His Royal Highness the Prince can always ask the officials of the post station to arrange it for you. The exact time to start participating in the recruitment will still have to wait for the order of the lord, and please wait patiently for His Royal Highness the Prince. Please forgive your resignation! ”

To this ritual department who led the way and flashed the way directly. Duan Yu didn't keep much, and asked Ba Tianshi to see him off. With Zhao Xiaoxi and his party. I lived in this specially cleaned inn.

As a resting place for the princes of various countries, Western Xia naturally arranged officers and soldiers to guard it. It's just that this kind of guard looks more like a kind of guard. It's just that these officers and soldiers are standing guard and patrolling at the gate, and they still don't enter the post station.

In addition, there are also officials of the Ministry of Rites in the post station. It's just these officials. Most of them are some low-ranking officials, who are arranged here to play the role of shopkeepers and convey the needs of some kings and princes.

Although this kind of post distribution is very particular, most of them have a corner. It can be seen that among Duan Yu and his party, there are also several young women accompanying them. Many princes will smile and think of the idea of how to splash dirty water.

Since he is here to apply for the Western Xia horse, he should behave more carefully. Although these princes of Fanbang do not know the identity of these women. But it did not affect them to spread rumors and make trouble, and ruined Duan Yu's reputation in character.

Soon, as these princes ordered their subordinates, they began to spread the news on the streets. The 'reputation' of the prince of Dali as a merry and talented man soon spread throughout the streets and alleys of Western Xia. There are even some rumors that are very unsightly.

Duan Yu, who learned the news, also felt the cruelty of this kind of intrigue for the first time. I wanted people to explain, but it was clear that Mu Wanqing and their identities were really difficult to disclose to the public. Otherwise, his reputation will also be damaged!

Lao Tzu made a mistake, and his son bears the consequences. Everyone else cheated on his father, but Duan Zhengchun, the father, cheated his son again. For this situation, Mu Wanqing and the others also regretted it, why did they come with Duan Yu?

I can't help anything, don't say anything, and make trouble for Zhao Xiaoxi and them. Fortunately, Zhao Xiaoxi saw this situation and comforted him with a smile: "Gossip stops at the wise, don't pay attention to them." The more angry you get, the happier they become, you know? ”

With Zhao Xiaoxi's persuasion, several girls seemed a little more comfortable. But soon Duan Yu said: "Fourth brother, don't you participate in the selection of horses in Western Xia this time?" I heard that the Great Song Dynasty really didn't send Wang Shizi to participate! ”

Regarding this question, Zhao Xiaoxi smiled and said: "Don't worry, this farce of choosing a horse has just begun." What will happen next, we don't know anything yet. Let's wait and see for a while!

However, now you have become a thorn in everyone's side, everyone knows that Princess Yinchuan is both talented and beautiful, and the horse she wants to choose also needs to be both civil and military. At this point, you have a greater chance of success and a greater chance of being hostile. ”

Facing Zhao Xiaoxi's praise, Duan Yu smiled bitterly and said, "Fourth brother, are you praising me?" I don't believe you don't even know the purpose of this conscription. This time you can be a concubine, except for you, there are only two princes of Liao.

Whether it is me or Zongzan, it is actually a foil. What's more, Dali is far away from Western Xia. Even if Western Xia wants to take advantage of the situation and win over an ally, it will definitely not be Dali. When it comes to marriage, it's not the princess who is in charge. ”

Listening to Duan Yu's very straightforward words, Zhao Xiaoxi also nodded sincerely: "Yes, I haven't seen you for a while, but the third brother's ability to analyze things has really improved." But even so, I won't reveal my identity, it's best to watch the play first.

Just to be fortunate with you, presumably during this time, you must be a thorn in the side of those people. Unless they can see the real reason for choosing a colt like you. Otherwise, they'll see you as a threat! ”

Duan Yu was helpless to say this jokingly to Zhao Xiaoxi, who called Zhao Xiaoxi the best at calculating others? As the prince of Dali, Duan Yu naturally knows that this time Zhao Xiaoxi is far more beneficial to Dali than others.

If the marriage between Tubo and Western Xia was successful, the most threatened would be Dali and the Great Song Dynasty. The successful marriage with the Liao State was also a big bad thing for the Great Song Dynasty. Only the marriage with the Uighurs seems to be harmless to both Dali and the Great Song Dynasty.

However, the Uighur state was the weakest, and it was not in the interests of the Western Xia to marry them. The possibility of him being selected is not much different from Duan Yu. This means that Duan Yu can only benefit from both public and private interests by supporting Zhao Xiaoxi.

Not long after Zhao Xiaoxi and the others arrived at the post station, a team of ironclad cavalry appeared outside the post station. From the carriage carved with dragons and phoenixes, it can be seen that the level of this carriage comes from the royal family. Its appearance attracted the attention of all the post station kings.

To the surprise of the other princes, the carriage directly entered the post house where the Dali guards stayed. Seeing such a team appear, the guards who acted as Dali's guards also felt very curious.

When the carriage walked down, the old man dressed as a eunuch in the inner palace of Xixia proposed to visit the prince of Dali. The guards were also very surprised, but they quickly informed them.

Knowing that the chief eunuch beside the Empress Dowager of Western Xia came to visit in person, Duan Yu quickly realized. He shouldn't have come to find himself, but rather to Zhao Hyo-seok. After all, he knew that Zhao Xiaoxi was the nephew of the Empress Dowager of Western Xia.

Zhao Xiaoxi, who also heard the news, understood that this uncle was really anxious. As soon as he arrived in Xixia, his buttocks were not hot, and they got the news and chased him to the inn, which was really urgent. But what kind of medicine she sells in her gourd, he really doesn't know!

Sure enough, after seeing Duan Yu, the chief manager Wang immediately asked where Zhao Xiaoxi was. When Zhao Xiaoxi stood up, Manager Wang said politely: "Zhao Gongzi, the queen mother sent a small one to invite you into the palace to talk." ”

Hearing this, it didn't hurt for Zhao Xiaoxi to think about it. At least I can know more clearly what kind of calculation this uncle is making. To say that Li Qiushui attaches more importance to him than to his son, it is almost an extravagant hope in Zhao Xiaoxi's opinion.

But no matter what, since you are here, it is not reasonable not to see you. What's more, in his opinion, Li Qiushui should have no ill will towards him. Otherwise, he wouldn't be in such a hurry, and he would let him enter the palace to talk as soon as he arrived.

Thinking of the complicated situation at the moment, Zhao Xiaoxi quickly said: "Third brother, you guys are resting at the post station for the time being, and with the protection of my subordinates, they shouldn't dare to rush out to stir up trouble." Everything will wait for me to come back from the palace! ”

Duan Yu also understood that this was an eventful time, and nodded in agreement. Just as Zhao Xiaoxi was about to leave, he suddenly said, "Yu Yan, you can go to the Xixia Palace with me!" ”

Hearing this, not only Wang Yuyan was stunned, but even the manager Wang was a little stunned. You know, the order he got was to only meet Zhao Xiaoxi, so what was the matter with bringing a girl in?

Perhaps seeing the confusion in Chief Wang's eyes, Zhao Xiaoxi smiled and said: "Chief Wang, please rest assured, I believe that you brought us into the palace, and I believe that your Queen Mother will not only not blame you, but will reward you." ”

Since Zhao Xiaoxi said so, it is not easy for Mr. Wang to refuse. Only Wang Yuyan also seemed a little inexplicable. But he still didn't dare to disobey Zhao Xiaoxi's words, and obediently got into the carriage and left the post station to go to the Xixia Palace! (To be continued......)