On Chinese New Year's Eve, the overwhelming sound of firecrackers made the New Year Festival in Chang'an City more and more lively.

A few days ago, Sun Kunxie, the prince of the canon state, received an edict and led the 8,000 tiger guards and 1,000 forest guards who had been stationed in Hangu Pass to return to the court. Along the way, he finally arrived home before the New Year's Festival and was able to have a sumptuous Chinese New Year's Eve dinner with the whole family.

Gongsun Kunxi's younger brother Gongsun Xiao led 8,000 Hu cavalry, and in just a few months, he fought more than 10,000 miles, made great achievements, and his prestige in the clan was growing. Emperor Jing was even more rewarded, in addition to the post of General Hu Cai, who was not often placed, the official worship of the three products was often placed General Anyi, and the rank was 2,000 stones, which was the same as the county guard.

And Gongsun Kunxie's position of the subject state, the official responsible for the management of the subject country, the rank of 2,000 stones, is in charge of the affairs of ethnic minorities. The subject country is mainly responsible for foreign affairs, and the specific exchanges with the surrounding ethnic minority countries are carried out by the subject country, and the functions and powers are similar to those of later foreign ministers.

It can be said that Gongsun Xiao is now able to sit on an equal footing with the head of the family, Gongsun Kunxie. Even because he belongs to the military system, he is more powerful than the civil service of Gongsun Kunxie, and it can also make the Gongsun people who were born in the Xiongnu and respect martial arts feel excited.

However, what is surprising is that Gongsun Xiao did not be arrogant in the family banquet, and he did not dare to show the slightest arrogance to Gongsun Kunxie. On the contrary, he was polite to his nephew Gongsun He, who had not yet become a child, which seemed unreasonable. Even if Gongsun He is the next head of the family, after all, he is a junior, so he can't be so flattering.

Gongsun Xiao didn't care about everyone's strange eyes, he knew very well in his heart that if it came to military exploits, the blessing of Yu Linwei was indispensable behind several great victories. It's just that they don't seem to like publicity, even if the amazing achievements are deliberately hidden. Gongsun He, as the chief official of Yulin, although his rank is only three grades lower than that of Qianshi, and he is three grades lower than Gongsun He, but his real power is not below him at all.

Gongsun He was also uncomfortable, and whispered in Gongsun He's ear: "Why is the fourth uncle like this, but if there is something to discuss, just speak directly." ”

Gongsun Xiao didn't think it was angry at all, and said with a cheeky smile: "It's not a big deal, it's just that Yu Linwei, who came to support at the beginning, is very agreeable." Since you called them back to Yulin School, I really miss Uncle for me. ”

Gongsun He asked with a strange face: "According to the meaning of the fourth uncle, do you want to ......?"

"If you want to transfer them to your uncle's tent, the virtuous nephew won't be reluctant, right?" Gongsun Xiao was like a child begging for snacks, staring at his nephew who had been a whole round younger than him.

Gongsun He scratched his head, shrugged helplessly, and said: "Those few people are Yulin generals, and they are all valued by His Royal Highness the Prince, and they have a bright future." Even if the nephew is a servant of the feather forest, he can't be transferred privately. ”

Gongsun Xiao frowned, a look of disappointment on his face. Those few Yulin teenagers are not only able to train harrier eagles, but also proficient in the way of lurking and probing. Although it is a little immature, it is mostly on paper, but it can often give Gongsun Yu a refreshing feeling when discussing, which is really a talent, which makes him cherish his talent.

The so-called thousands of troops are easy to get, and it is even more so for Gongsun Xiao, who is in charge of Hu Cai, who was born in a nomadic Hu Cai, although he is unparalleled in riding and shooting, brave and good at fighting, but he is negligent in strategy, and he thinks that Gongsun Xiao is so handsome and rare, so he usually says that there are always fewer subordinates to discuss countermeasures, so he is so thirsty for talent.

Seeing this, Gongsun He knew that the reason why the fourth uncle pulled down his face and asked for someone from the younger generations was not all out of selfishness, so he pondered for a moment and comforted: "Fourth uncle, don't worry. There are only 2,000 people in my Yulin School now, and there are even fewer generals, and they often participate in confidential positions in the army, so they can't assist the fourth uncle wholeheartedly. However, the Tiger Ben school soldiers are many generals, and they have also gone into battle to kill the enemy in the Battle of Yanmen. Why don't you transfer some, how about assisting the fourth uncle to take charge of the army? ”

Gongsun Wei couldn't help but be overjoyed, he had also heard about the power of the Tiger Benwei from the mouth of Gongsun Kunxie, and it was said that it was also a powerful army trained by His Royal Highness the Prince, and then asked with anticipation: "This Tiger Benwei is also the Son of Heaven Guard, can he really be transferred to the uncle's account?" ”

Gongsun He smiled without saying a word, blinking his eyes and glancing at Li Danghu, who was fighting with Gongsun Kunxie.

Gongsun Xiao understood himself, patted his thigh, and said with a smile: "Look at my brain, but I forgot the dignified Tiger Ben Left Prison!" ”

Gongsun Xiao's surname and Gongsun He are like a mold printed, more like his father than Gongsun Kunxie, without the recklessness of the Gongsun clan, but lazy and slippery. He didn't ask Li Danghu directly, but desperately poured wine on him, without the hook of the elders, and called him a brother.

Li Danghu, who had developed limbs and a simple mind, was drunk, patted his chest and promised that a group of personal guards would be dispatched from the tent for the "good brother" Gongsun Xiao. He still opened his drunken eyes and looked at Gongsun He triumphantly, obviously feeling complacent that he was higher than his generation. Gongsun He laughed secretly in his heart, as if he had seen His Royal Highness the Crown Prince kick this brainless black bear angrily.

The next day, after waking up, Li Danghu recalled all the things last night, and he was annoyed. But he has no intention of denying it at all, compared to Gongsun He, he is more like a rough Gongsun clansman, spitting a nail and taking promises very seriously. Even if you are drunk and lose your words, you must do your best and have no intention of blaming it.

Of course, it was about Hu Benwei, and he didn't dare to make his own decisions, so he pulled Gongsun He and entered the palace to ask His Royal Highness the Prince. Unexpectedly, the crown prince Liu Che did not reprimand him, but readily agreed.

After the two left, Liu Che sat alone in the study, pondered for a long time, seemed to think of something, and then hurriedly went to Weiyang Palace, found the emperor's father and discussed for most of the time.

In the prison of the Tingwei Mansion, the patriarch of Beiheqiang, Vasu, sat in a dark corner with a haggard face, the braids on his head were already scattered, and his face was unkempt like a wild man in the mountains.

Since the Qiang generals surrendered, they were escorted to Beijing, but the Han court did not hold a prisoner ceremony. It may be that the Han government and the opposition did not look down on the Western Qiang tribes, of course, because most of the Qiang prisoners of war were not escorted to the Beijing Division, but were secretly arranged to go outside the Saiwai. Therefore, the Qiang generals were imprisoned in the Tingwei Mansion, only for a brief interrogation at first, and then ignored for several months.

Footsteps were heard outside the door, and the wooden cell door creaked open. A few brocade-clad guards walked in quickly, and without saying a word, they set up Vashuge and dragged them out.

Vasso didn't struggle at all, and he didn't say anything. After more than half a year of imprisonment, he has lost all his energy. Seeing that he seemed to be dragged to death by the Han Chinese, he had an expectation of imminent liberation.

Unexpectedly, the Han sergeant did not seem to want to behead him, but dragged him to a house, stripped him naked, and threw him into a large wooden barrel filled with hot water.

"Are you going to cook this king?" Vasuk finally showed a hint of fear, this cooking punishment, which is very common in the prairie, is to throw people into the ding, cook them alive, and eat their flesh, often used for the enemy.

When the brocade-clothed guards heard this, they were stunned at first, and then they all laughed dumbly. One of the leaders said with a mocking face: "I often hear that a thousand barbarians of the grassland can be the king, and ten thousand people will be kings." When I saw it today, it was so. Tens of thousands of rabble people dare to call themselves kings, but they are actually frogs at the bottom of the well. ”

Vasu wanted to open his mouth to scold, but finally hung his head helplessly, and said quietly: "If I succeed, I will be the king, and if I fail, I will be captured. ”

The leader of the Praetorian Guard said disdainfully: "If I want to kill you, it will take such effort?" Hurry up and bathe and cleanse yourself, and see His Royal Highness the Crown Prince later, if you lose your manners, you will not be killed alive! ”

Vasu was surprised, and was about to ask, but saw that the leader of the Praetorian Guard had already instructed his subordinates: "This barbarian has not been cleansed for several months, and his stink is tight, go find some horse brushes, and clean them well, so as not to smoke His Highness when he gets it!" ”

The guards burst into laughter and agreed, and one of them hurriedly pushed the door open, presumably looking for a horse to brush.

Vashuge had been so humiliated that he couldn't help but be anxious and angry, and scolded loudly.

Bang! The leader of the Praetorian Guard slashed at the back of his neck with a knife. Vasu's eyes were black and he fainted immediately. The leader of the guards took the linen towel handed by the palace man next to him, wiped his hands casually, and jokingly said: "Toast and don't eat and drink, you really have to train well!" ”

***************

Prince. In the main hall of the palace, Liu Che set up a banquet and summoned General Gongsun Xiao of Anyi, and the three princes and concubines to accompany him.

Gongsun Xiao couldn't help but feel a little apprehensive about the sudden summons of His Royal Highness the Prince. Fortunately, His Royal Highness was kind and pleasant, and he raised his glass frequently, which also eased his restraint a little.

After three rounds of drinking, Liu Che asked with a smile: "General Gongsun is still satisfied with the Tiger Benwei who was transferred to the past?" ”

Gongsun Xiao chuckled in his heart, hurriedly turned sideways to avoid the table, and arched his hand: "The last general, Meng Lang, I hope His Royal Highness will forgive his sins." ”

Liu Che waved his hand and said: "The general doesn't need to be polite, it's rare that you have the heart to govern the army, and the lonely king naturally wants to help." ”

Gongsun Yu breathed a long sigh of relief, and said again: "Your Highness Xie is compassionate, originally I only wanted to be assisted by a few tiger guards. His Royal Highness asked Li Zuojian to send a hundred people, which really flattered the last general and was grateful. ”

"Don't be busy thanking the general, these hundred tiger guards are not given to the general for nothing. There are still important things to do in the future, and the general needs to serve with all his heart. Liu Che said with a smile on his head.

"Your Highness has orders, and the last general is willing to go to the soup and fight the fire, and he will not give up!" Gongsun Xiao was overjoyed in his heart and hurriedly expressed his loyalty. Now that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is in full swing, all the princes have rested on seizing the prince, even the well-known King Liang has bowed down to his ministers, and it is only a matter of time before he ascends to the throne. As long as you are not a stupid person, you understand that it is really a good thing to be able to work for His Royal Highness the Prince, and you will be a minister of the dragon in the future.

Liu Che didn't feel the slightest bit proud, but said softly: "This is not the order of King Lone, it is the will of His Majesty, and the general needs to do his best." ”

Gongsun Xiao hurriedly agreed, feeling a little remorseful in his heart. Knowing that his words are a bit taboo, after all, His Majesty the Emperor is in good health, and he needs to be cautious in his choice of words in the future. Fortunately, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said something and didn't take it to heart.

(Don't say anything, today is a vacation, according to the example of the third watch, a little to make up the arrears...... (To be continued.) )