Liu Ziqiu laughed. picked up Lin Qiao'er and entered a room next to her. Several palace maids who were cleaning up in the house hurriedly bowed down and withdrew. I didn't even dare to come out of the atmosphere. They are all people from Empress Xiao's side. Know the big secret that Empress Xiao is still in the world. Therefore, it is impossible to obtain zìyou.Whether you can survive or not, and you have to look at the face of the young general in front of you.

Without waiting for the ladies to close the door. Liu Ziqiu pressed Lin Qiaoer on the low couch. Soon the room was filled with chūnsè......

Half an hour later. Liu Ziqiu walked out refreshed. Stretched. Said: "Go. I'll take you to taste the craftsmanship of the imperial chef in the palace."

Lin Qiao'er followed and walked out. The flush on the face has not disappeared. He asked in a lower voice, "Master. Isn't it time for you to take Princess Qianyu?"

The idea of male superiority and inferiority of women has long been deeply rooted in Lin Qiaoer's bone marrow. She didn't think that what happened between herself and Liu Ziqiu was anything to be sorry for Tuoba Qianyu. But Tuoba Qianyu has always been sympathetic to her. It's also good for her mother and son. Lin Qiaoer knew very well. Among the party girls. Like Tuoba Qianyu, she had children at this age. And Liu Ziqiu also once promised. When I return from this expedition, I will marry Tuoba Qianyu. Lin Qiaoer was worried that Liu Ziqiu would forget his promise. That's why I reminded him. There is one more reason. I don't know what Liu Ziqiu was stimulated by outside. The action just now was like a storm. Rao is Lin Qiao'er was an early wife. It's also a bit overwhelming. The footsteps are still floating in vain.

Liu Ziqiu nodded. said: "En. I'll leave this matter to you. Be well prepared. Wait for the grazing season to pass. I will personally go to the village of the Tuoba Department to marry Qianyu."

Stayed here for most of the year. Liu Ziqiu already understands very well the importance of summer and autumn to the herdsmen, the water and grass are abundant, the cattle and sheep are fat, and the cattle and sheep can safely survive the harsh winter, and only then can they ensure that the tribe has enough cattle and sheep to graze in the coming year, especially in the autumn, the herdsmen must not only try to keep the cattle and sheep on the fat, but also must hurry up to store forage.

If you put it a year ago. Liu Ziqiu may still be embarrassed. It will also look ahead and backward. But nowadays. He's already adapted to the world. It's not a bad thing to have a few more women around. I believe that Gao Xiuer will not have an opinion. Moreover, the relationship with Tuoba Qianyu was crucial to consolidating his position in the West Sea. Although Liu Ziqiu is really fond of Tuoba Qianyu. But the fact of a political marriage is inevitable.

……

The next day. Zhao Ling, He Chou, Liu Yu, and Jiang Yu came to the house to ask to see. Liu Ziqiu met with them yesterday when he returned to Weiding City. But they all consciously took their leave. Didn't come back until today. Zhao Ling said regretfully: "Lord. Yu culture and extinction. Why not take the opportunity to take the Guanlong Counties. Advance to Chang'an."

Liu Ziqiu smiled and waved his hand. said: "It's not a good thing to be sharp. Liu has gotten the news. There is a detachment of men and horses near Luoyang. Occupy Wagang Village. You say. If Yang Xuangan also got the news. He is going to come and fight with us for Hexi. Or go and fight for Luoyang."

Liu Yu nodded and said, "The lord means to sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight. In fact. If you ask the queen to send a decree. Calling on the world's heroes. Pacify Yang Xuangan and refer to rì waiting."

News that Empress Xiao lives in the palace. Liu Ziqiu did not hide from his subordinates. His principle is "Employ people without doubt. Suspects don't need to". There's no need to hide it from them. And there are many things that they need to come up with. But for Liu Yu's thoughts. Liu Ziqiu didn't think so. The head of the jaw said: "There is Queen Xiao to help. Self-justification. But it's not time yet."

Truly. If Yu Wenhua and the original Empress Xiao this big Buddha. It is enough to command the counties of the world. It's just that Yu Wenhua and coveted Empress Xiao's beauty, and he was the real murderer who killed Yang Guang. How dare he let outsiders know that Empress Xiao is still alive.

There was a pause. Liu Ziqiu said again: "The war in Guanlong has come to an end. Don't mention it again. You've come just in time. There are a few things that need to be done."

You can speak freely when you are deliberating. But the task is handed down. But it has to be done to the letter. This is Liu Ziqiu's style of acting. Zhao Ling and the others glanced at each other. They all bowed their hands and said, "Please give orders to the lord."

This time to capture the counties of Hexi. Not counting the defenders of Dunhuang. There are more than 30,000 people who have been recruited. These are mixed in quality. Embarrassment is very useful. Rigorous training and reorganization are required. Liu Ziqiu handed over this task to Liu Yu. The autumn harvest in the counties of Hexi has ended. The task of collecting grain and grass was handed over to Jiang Yu. As for Yu Wenhua and his subordinates. Liu Ziqiu handed it over to Zhao Ling. Zhao Ling xìngzi is a little yīn Shen. But the eyes are vicious. Are those civil and military willing to take refuge sincerely? I can't hide it from him. For those who are really willing to take refuge. Liu Ziqiu will naturally be entrusted with important tasks. And those who don't want to take refuge. Liu Ziqiu will not be merciful.

The heaviest task is He Chou. Liu Ziqiu gave him an order that the output of steel must be increased fivefold. Fortunately, there is no shortage of manpower now. Liu Ziqiu allowed him to recruit people in the counties of Hexi. For the people who are engaged in farming. Since autumn receives this period of chūn days for the coming year. It belongs to the slack season. Local governments often arrange for people to do some labor. Of course it wasn't paid. And the centralized cāo practice of the military household is basically arranged at this time. But Liu Ziqiu summoned the people to pay their wages. For the people who are idle at home. This extra income is still very attractive. The enrollment points in the counties were overcrowded for a while.

Lin Qiaoer is also very busy. The matter of Liu Ziqiu's marriage to Tuoba Qianyu. She's very attentive. Although there are dozens of palace maids for her to drive. But it's not too small. She insisted on asking in person. Liu Ziqiu went in and out of the barracks every day. Looking at Wen Hao they cāo practice. With the growth of strength. Wen Hao and the others have all been promoted to captains.

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The Li family did not break their promise. All forces were used to ensure the passage of the caravan. Of course. This is not only the credit of the Li family. Several other great families also joined forces to intervene in the various parties along the way. When a large number of caravans passed through Chang'an. In order to avoid triggering public outrage. Yang Xuangan didn't make any trouble for them. But at the same time. He also received news from these merchants that Yu Wenhua and Yu Wenzhi had been beheaded.

This news is definitely good for Yang Xuangan. All the time. Yu Wenhua is his strong opponent. put him in a position where he was attacked on his back. Now I get the news that Yu Wenhua is dead. Yang Xuangan immediately hyped it up. Suddenly, Yu Wenhua and the troops stationed in Fufeng and the two counties of Beidi were panicked. These armies are leaderless. They all surrendered to Yang Xuangan. Yang Xuangan's strength has increased greatly. Yang Xuangan took advantage of the situation to capture the three counties of Fufeng, Beidi, and Anding. and get the news. Liu Ziqiu, who came from the West Sea, defeated Yu Wenhua and looted the Longxi Palace. The whole army has returned to the West Sea. Sure enough, as Liu Ziqiu expected. Yang Xuangan immediately stopped his westward expansion. Wave eastward. Looking for Li Yuan's decisive battle. In Yang Xuangan's heart. Liu Ziqiu is not worth mentioning at all. His real enemy is Li Yuan, who occupies Luoyang.

When Yang Xuangan moved his troops eastward. The caravan has passed through Hongnong County. Enter the territory controlled by Li Yuan. Equally. Li Yuan also didn't want to offend these big families. Hurry up and order the soldiers to get out of the way. Put these caravans through. Whether it is through the area controlled by Yang Xuangan or Li Yuan. These caravans also did quite a bit of business. It's just that most of the items sold are spices, blankets, jewelry, and slave girls. As for horns and tendons, which can be used to make bows and arrows. As early as when Weiding City was in Weiding City, it was all acquired by Liu Ziqiu.

When arriving in Luoyang. And the caravans parted ways. Luoyang has long been built by Yang Guang as a distribution place. The roads extend in all directions. In the years of war. Merchant is quite a dangerous profession. But there are often opportunities in danger. Man dies for money. Birds die for food. There are still many small caravans that come to Luoyang to make a living. In this decade. Water transportation is the most convenient mode of transportation. Some small caravans now also like to hire ships to travel from place to place. on the canal. Because of Yang Guang's sudden death, the fleet that did not dare to travel far gradually increased.

Even so. When such a large-scale caravan appeared at the wharf in the eastern suburbs of Luoyang. There is still a situation where it is difficult to find a boat. But. Xie Laosi doesn't have to worry. He knew that there was a powerful Changshan Carriage and Horse Shop that had a lot of connections with the Xie family. Really. When he reported the name of the Xie family. The long mountain cart and horse company soon mobilized ten large ships for them. Let the rest of the great families envy.

From the time of departure from Sohan. Xie Laosi has been worried. It lasted more than a month. Finally returned to Moling Town. I heard that the caravan is back. The three old brothers, Xie Wengshan, Xie Wengming, and Xie Wengda, personally welcomed out of the mansion. This has never happened before. When the caravan was first dispatched. There is a lot of controversy within the Xie family. Under pressure from Yang Guang. The caravan must be trying to send. At issue is the size of the caravan. Ultimately. The Xie family only sent a caravan of nearly two hundred people. The smallest of the fifteen caravans heading to the west. After a long journey of more than half a year. In the end, only sixty-seven people remained who returned to Moling Town.

I saw the head of the house personally come out to greet him. Xie Laosi couldn't help choking up and said, "The villain is fortunate not to be dishonored."

Watch as mountains of cargo are unloaded from large ships. Then looked at the dozens of people scattered behind Xie Laosi. I couldn't help but sigh: "Everyone has worked hard. Just come back. Just come back. Hurry down and rest."

Xie Laosi suddenly remembered something. He arched his hand and said, "The master of the family. There is a Master Liu in the West Sea. Let the villain bring some gifts."