Western regions.

The boundless world is at the boundary between the Gobi and the desert.

The iron hooves splashed the dirt mixed with sand on the ground and mixed with the hot air.

The yellow smoke and dust that filled the air were like a thin layer of smoke floating in the world in front of you, and it was like a fog pasted in front of you.

The Crane Army has long been accustomed to such weather, wearing a face scarf, walking calmly and silently in the smoke and dust.

Coach Jeruxiu also covered his face with a scarf, looked straight ahead, and his eyes were slightly narrowed, with a resolute look in his eyes.

The first emperor was strong, and their Yelu Eight Divisions were under the leadership of the prince, cautious and hidden.

Not only their clansmen, but even Yelushi himself was deliberately low-key, and the entire Yelu tribe was holding their breath.

Now it has finally risen and the power is in his hands, from Yelushi, the king of Dingxi, to Yelude, the son of the world, and then to him, who was praised by Yelushi himself as the commander of the crane army of the younger generation of the Liang military, Yeluxiu's heart, the ideal fire that has been suppressed for more than ten years is burning.

The battle of the West was a stage for him to shine;

It is the means and bargaining chip for the prince to consolidate the situation between the DPRK and China;

It is also an important opportunity to win back a city in the general trend of the north and south.

He looked to the west, and after a day's or so journey ahead, they would reach the first castle of the trip, Hosoha Castle.

The yellow sand is everywhere in the Western Regions, and the people only gather in the oasis to live, so it is mostly a country and a city, so the fine leaf city is also the first country on this trip, the fine leaf country.

This time, he wants to give the world a little shock from the Crane Control Army!

The thought swirled in his mind, and before he could fall down, he saw a cloud of smoke and dust galloping from the opposite direction of the army's march and rushing straight in front of him.

The scout turned over and dismounted, "Handsome! I just received the news that King Jing of the Southern Dynasty suddenly sent troops from Phoenix City, and within one day he connected seven cities and went all the way to the west! ”

Yeluxiu's expression changed suddenly when he heard this, "King Jing? Which King Jing! ”

The scout hurriedly spit out a name, "Jiang Yuhu!" ”

Jerushue was stunned, and the horse under his crotch couldn't help but pace anxiously.

But this general of the Eight Divisions of Yelu is indeed extraordinary, and after just a moment of hesitation, he calmed down.

"Choose 5,000 fine riders, follow with Ben Shuai and have a look! The rest speed up and follow up! ”

The yellow dragon rolls the sand wall, and the red cherry blossoms go to the city.

A quarter of the cavalry of the Crane Control Army suddenly increased their speed and rushed towards Hosoha City after Yeluxiu.

Half a day later, under the city of Hosoba, Jerecius led his guards and looked up at the city.

Several Great Xia military flags fluttered in the wind at the head of the city.

Everyone was silent for a long time, and the deputy general on the side said in a low voice: "Marshal, Jiang Yuhu's cavalry raid, he must not be able to bring many people, he has conquered so many places, there must not be many troops left in a single city, or else?" ”

Yeluxiu shook his head slowly, "Now that the two dynasties are making peace, it's okay to use swords against the third country, but if you attack the southern dynasty, it's another matter, and you and I can't afford that responsibility." What's more, whether it is to attack this city or Jiang Yuhu, the chances of victory are not great. This Southern Dynasty military god is not a reckless man. ”

"What then? Is it just watching? ”

In addition to the fatigue of the soldiers, there are also preparations for military rations and various materials, and more importantly, the desire and pursuit of military merits from top to bottom of the crane control army, including him, who can be willing if there is no gain!

"You're right, Jiang Yuhu is so resolute, it is impossible to lead a large army."

Jerry Hugh said slowly, then took a deep breath, "Choose a thousand people, one man and two horses, and follow me to chase them!" The rest of you are slowly following up! ”

"Handsome! No! ”

"Yes, handsome! That's Jiang Yuhu! ”

Yeluxiu smiled slightly, "It's okay, we don't dare to do anything to them, and they won't do anything to us either." Everyone is just fighting for speed. ”

A moment later, Jeruxiu took the lead and pursued the west with his guide.

Half a day later, Jeruxiu saw the banner and tent of Bactria in front of a city that was obviously much larger than before.

After some briefing, as he expected, Jiang Yuhu did not refuse his request to see him, and met with him outside the tent.

"I thought it would take me a few days to see His Royal Highness King Jing, but fortunately, there is this fortified city to help."

Jiang Yuhu turned his head and glanced at him when he heard this, and raised his chin towards Chengchi, "Do you want it?" If you want, here you go. ”

Jeruxiu looked at the city, and his face became solemn.

Obviously, this is a city that is not so easy to conquer.

Obviously, this is not a city that will fall to the wind when it makes a name.

Traveling all the way, although he did not interrogate carefully, as a veteran on the battlefield, he knew from a look at the situation that Jiang Yuhu had basically not encountered any resistance along the way, and it could almost be said that it was a matter of rumor.

And this was originally something he had planned.

The north and south do not fight each other, and they look to the west in unison, and the small countries under these eyes will have no possibility of riding the wall, and there is a high probability that whoever arrives first will be able to grab the territory.

But it's a pity that they were once again given a head start by the Southern Dynasties.

Even he could think that maybe even if he set off earlier, the people of the Southern Dynasty would still be able to catch up with him.

Therefore, the problem arises, he can not fight, but this is an important town, if it can be pocketed, it is worth the benefits of the rest of the small countries.

When Yeluxiu was in a dilemma, Jiang Yuhu said beside him: "This Lou Lan country, located in the Western Regions, is quite powerful, it is said that it also imitates my Great Xia official system, there are three provinces and six departments, nearly 10,000 elite soldiers, if your Excellency wants to fight, this king will give it to you." ”

Yeluxiu, who lives in the west of Daliang all the year round, is no stranger to this, looked at the high city wall, and took a deep breath, "Then His Royal Highness King Jing, where do you want to go?" ”

Jiang Yuhu smiled playfully, "Since everyone has met, why should I go deep alone, naturally according to the original peace agreement, you and I will go together." Let's get out of the way. ”

Jeruxiu sighed in his heart, it seemed that it would not work if he did not fight.

If you don't fight, the entire Western Regions may not have a single territory belonging to Daliang.

"Thank you, Your Royal Highness King Jing."

"You're welcome."

Jiang Yuhu's smile fell into Yeluxiu's eyes, giving rise to a burst of bitterness in his heart.

With this person here, why don't you worry about the national fortune of Daliang!

——

"With this person here, I'm afraid it's difficult to wait."

In the Honglu Temple in Zhongjing City, a noble man of the Northern Liang sighed.

The rest were silent, obviously the powerlessness and shock that Xia Jingyun brought to them in the court yesterday were still there.

Yerod's mentality calmed down a lot, because before he came, his father, who had dealt with Xia Jingyun face-to-face for a long time, had made it clear to him that the chances of winning this trip were not good, and it would be considered satisfactory if he could keep the original plan.

At that time, he had been clumsy for many years, and he was still a little arrogant and dismissive, but now it seems that as his father said, his own line of work is all in the other party's calculations.

He said slowly: "It's useless to lament, let's talk about it, is it just according to the original plan, signed this peace agreement, and decided this matter." ”

At this point, there is no point in struggling.

But in order to avoid any irresponsible remarks in the future, especially because of this matter to question the dominant Jerod family, Jerod must let everyone take a stand, and this is the reason why this trip is so popular.

Everyone, you look at me, I look at you, your eyes are full of unwillingness, but at the same time full of helplessness.

After they came back yesterday, they quietly contacted the Embroidery Bureau, and went to the streets to chat and collect some information, and then they really understood how powerful the opponents they faced in the current Southern Dynasty court.

Taking advantage of the turmoil of the previous emperor's assassination, another purge of the entire court has been completely completed.

Wan Wenbi and Yan Songwen, the leading opponents, have all been cleaned up, and the blood of today's beheading has not yet dried up, and the vacated positions they vacated are like bait, catching the rest of the opposition forces in the DPRK and China.

Moreover, the implementation of the new policy has also unified opinions in the court, and successfully transformed everyone's thinking into external development.

Under such circumstances, the country's strength at home is getting stronger and stronger, and if he wants to force the Southern Dynasty to give up the interests in his hands, he hardly thinks about it except for the military might.

But even the military might that Daliang was once proud of is now in a weak position, and he doesn't dare to speak at all.

"That's it, the existing conditions are also above the bottom line we agreed at the beginning, and my Yuwen family has no opinion."

"Actually, if you think about it, the conditions are not bad today, and we are half a percent less than the Southern Dynasty, and my Yuan family has no opinion."

"Yes, there are three trade routes, we can't touch Nanyang at all, the east has been occupied by them, we are actually cheap, forty percent of the share, a lot. My Pei family also agreed. ”

Then the rest of the families also spoke, and Yerod nodded, "So tomorrow I will go and reply to the court of the Southern Dynasty." Ladies and gentlemen. ”

He paused, "It's hard to come out, and in the next two days, let's have a good taste of the scenery of Zhongjing in the Southern Dynasties." ”

This ordinary sentence made everyone present a little sad.

After all, a few months ago, the tone of the entire Beiliang high-level was that one day, they would set foot in Zhongjing and take all those prosperity to themselves.

Now, this dream, let alone come true, is almost impossible to exist in the mouths of everyone.

Jerod sighed, walked out of the room, and came out of the courtyard where his daughter lived alone, and knocked softly on the door.

Seeing that it was him, the maid in the courtyard withdrew with interest after serving tea, leaving the space for the father and daughter.

"Let's have fun for two more days, I'm going back."

As if guessing her daughter's reaction, Yerod spoke softly, but Jerodsech's face fell.

"Well, and then what?"

Yerod was slightly stunned, "What then?" ”

Jerichichi looked out the window with an indifferent expression and did not answer.

Yerod finally reacted after a while, and sighed faintly, "Good daughter, you are going to marry after all." ”

"And who to marry?"

Yeluteqi said softly, and then turned his head to look at him, "Grandpa is now a courtier, and His Majesty has become a puppet, who else do you need to please now?" Or rather, who are you going to woo? ”

Hearing this, Yelude's face subconsciously changed, and he immediately slowed down his voice, and said with a little guilt: "It was a last resort before, don't go to your heart!" ”

"As a last resort?" Yelutech didn't sneer or mock, just looked at his father calmly, "Then how do you know that you won't be forced to do so in the future?" If that were the case, wouldn't your choice be the same? ”

"Presumptuous!" Yerod finally couldn't help it, "How can you talk like that! ”

"Father, you look like a cat with its tail stepped on."

Jerrytzech snorted softly and walked straight out.

"Where are you going?!"

"You're going back to jail, aren't you allowed to go out for a walk?"

Yerod looked at his daughter's back, a trace of regret and helplessness flashed on his face, and he immediately became cold and ordered: "Go and follow Miss, there must be no loss!" ”

Several of the guards hurriedly followed, and Jerod let out a long sigh and stepped out.

When passing by Xue Wenlu's room, his footsteps subconsciously stopped, and then he shook his head slightly and strode over.

——

In Changle Palace, Concubine De, who had fully recovered her prenatal state, smiled and sent Su Yanyan and Qin Li to the door of the hall and said goodbye cordially.

Then she walked back slowly, looked at the booklet on the table, and reached for it.

Looking at the big words of [Newborn Care Manual] on it, she stretched out her hand and gently brushed it on it, as if talking to herself, and murmured: "Is there anything else you don't understand?" ”

On the other side, Su Yanyan and Qin Li, escorted by Mama Yuan, walked out of the palace gate.

Outside the palace gate, a carriage slowly stopped, waiting for the second daughter.

When they got into the carriage, Xia Jingyun smiled and said, "It's hard work, madam." ”

"What's so hard about this, it's inconvenient for you to send it, of course only we go!"

"That's it, I didn't expect you to even understand this, and we are happy, and we can have children with a lot of peace of mind in the future!"

Under the suggestive eyes of the second daughter, Xia Jingyun scratched her head in embarrassment, "It seems that it's time to have children!" ”

He looked at the two charming ladies with their own merits, and patted his chest, "I must be bitter"

Before he finished speaking, Su Yanyan and Qin Li were ashamed to cover their mouths and twist their waists, for fear that Chen Fugui and the accompanying guards would hear about it.

The embarrassed frolic had just ended, but Chen Fugui's voice sounded outside the curtain, "Childe? ”

"Huh?"

"Let's see if that's the Lord of Anle?"

Xia Jingyun lifted the curtain and took a look, and sure enough, not far ahead, he saw Yelu Ceqi walking alone, and the guards who followed her far away and didn't dare to approach.

Su Yanyan and Qin Li also leaned over to take a look, and Su Yanyan said: "If you want to go, you can go, after all, people are also here to find you this time, and we can still eat it." ”

Xia Jingyun's face immediately turned grim, and he said: "Eh, what do you want to go or don't want to go!" I'm just doing my best to be a landlord. ”

The second daughter gave him a blank look at the same time, and then reached out and pushed him.

"Miss Jerry!"

Yelutech was walking bored and depressed, and as soon as he raised his head when he heard the words, the figure that always appeared unconsciously in his heart actually appeared in front of him.

At this moment, her heart pounded, and she suddenly felt that everything was providential?

"Unhappy with Ling Zun?"

Xia Jingyun naturally walked side by side with her, walking forward and speaking softly.

Jerutzech subconsciously shook his head, and then nodded again.

Xia Jingyun didn't ask, but said with a smile: "The night scene in the capital is also quite prosperous and interesting, and I am also busy with affairs on weekdays. ”

Jerichic didn't say much, only hummed lowly.

The two of them walked slowly, chatting without saying a word.

When they came to the bank of the river in the city, on the other side of the river was the crown of prosperity in the city headed by the Liuyun Tianxiang Pavilion, and the reflection of the brilliance under the eyes was reflected in the eyes, and the night breeze with the fragrance of fat powder blew the ends of the hair, and also touched a heart that was still in spring.

Jerutzech turned his head and looked at the face in the light, and only felt that it was so handsome that it made people's hearts sway.

Two or three months ago, she never believed that she would have a good impression of such a weak man, but after going through so many things, at this moment before the separation, I don't know if it was the halo of power or the halo of talent, or the rebellion that came from arguing with her father, she really felt an emotion at this moment.

Perhaps, that's called liking.

"I heard that you wrote a poem for your wives and concubines?"

Xia Jingyun chuckled when he heard this, "It's not really a love poem, it's a place of love."

"Write me one too."

Before he could finish his polite words, Jerich interrupted him, and then stared boldly and directly into his eyes.

It's like the vast and free wind on the grassland, blowing into Xia Jingyun's arms.

Xia Jingyun turned his head to look at her, looking at the vitality on her face, looking at the indomitable courage and determination in her eyes, and instinctively there was a desire rising in her heart.

With his past experience, he is not the kind of single-minded lover, and out of male instinct, it is also difficult to resist the show of love for the opposite sex, especially the beautiful opposite sex.

There used to be at least moral and legal constraints, but now here, none of this exists, and naturally it is even more willing.

But reason persuaded him at this time.

Just like his judgment on this matter at the beginning, Yerzec's identity is too sensitive, and if he doesn't handle it well, the current good situation may face collapse.

Men can be excited, but they must be able to control their excitement.

You can get hot blood, but you can't let the small head completely control the big head.

So, under reason, he also realized that something was wrong with Jerich.

This show of love does have a bit of affection in it, but it is not that he loves him to the point of being unable to extricate himself, but more mixed with the resistance and fear of returning to Beiliang and being arranged by the family after quarreling with Yelude.

"Miss Yelu, in fact, I would like to go to the grassland to see the vastness of the sky and the wilderness, and the wind blows the grass and sees the cattle and sheep; Go and see the desert is lonely and straight, and the sun sets over the long river; Look at the magnificence of the flowers blooming at the foot of the rolling green hills, open your arms, embrace the free wind into your arms, and let the winged eagle stop on your shoulders. But I can't go, my position, my responsibilities, I can't leave these things behind and become a simple and free person, and that's the price behind this seemingly enviable power today. ”

Yelu Zeqi still looked at him, his eyes still reflected the brilliance of Zhongjing, and the flame of courage had been slowly extinguished.

"Oh."

A short answer, like a crisp sound of a broken heart.

Xia Jingyun sighed secretly and said softly: "The world is easier, not all moments are eternal, there may be better stories on the road in the future, don't be obsessed, don't force it." ”

Yelu Caiqi, who lowered his head, raised his head, his eyes were already full of tears, and he said stubbornly: "What if I want to force it?" ”

Xia Jingyun was stunned and speechless.

At this moment, Yelu Ceqi also seemed to understand Xia Jingyun's concerns, and took a deep breath, "Master Hou is busy with business, and the little woman is willful and disturbing tonight, so don't blame it." ”

Xia Jingyun shook his head, "Miss Yelu is serious, being able to travel with the girl in the night view of Zhongjing is not only the friendship of the landlord, but also the luck of the next." ”

"Little girl, farewell."

Seeing Yelu Caiqi salute and turn around, Xia Jingyun wanted to speak and stopped, but in the end, he was hindered by his own decision and watched Qianying go away.

Across the river, the lights of the Liuyun Tianxiang Pavilion are bright, and there is laughter and laughter.

Two days later, the Northern Liang people formally signed the agreement in Zhongjing.

The matter of the business names of the two countries has also been officially finalized.

The initial principal of the tentative approval is one million taels, and the two courts contribute according to their respective proportions, and then the one percent of their respective families also has their own courts to contribute instead, and then how to distribute it internally is their own business.

Xia Jingyun's own fundraising, of course, is not a problem.

Then, a board of directors was set up to manage all affairs of the firm, with a total of seven members.

Among them, one person from each side of the court is appointed as a director, which can be an official or an internal servant, or even a white ding, anyway, it can represent the two courts and be recognized by the two courts;

Each of the two families sent a representative, who was initially appointed by the imperial court;

Xia Jingyun's Xia family representative and the company's management team representative each have one representative.

None of this is a problem, but this last spot has generated a bit of controversy.

In the end, Xia Jingyun proposed to give this place to the Jiang family.

The rhetoric to the imperial court is that the Jiang family has made meritorious contributions to defending the country, and the expansion of the territory also requires the participation of the army.

The statement about Beiliang is that the opening of trade routes requires military security, and it is natural to give a military quota, and who else in the world is more worthy than Jiang Yuhu?

Seeing that the people of Beiliang still had opinions, Xia Jingyun said that you are afraid of Jiang Yuhu, so you understand, and my cousin can too.

The people of Beiliang immediately felt that Jiang Yuhu was better.

In the end, everything was finalized, the seal was used here in Great Xia, and the people of Northern Liang slowly set off to return to China with the national letter.

In the long pavilion outside the city, Yelude looked at Baiyunbian who came to see him off, and arched his hand and said, "Lord Bai, please stay." This visit, thanks to the hospitality, if there is a chance, you and I will go to Beijing to reunite. ”

"That's a big deal, I didn't entertain you much."

Bai Yunbian waved his hand, not modestly but really not addicted.

While secretly sighing that this official position was getting higher and higher, and his speech was becoming more and more boring, he arched his hand and said, "You will have a safe journey." ”

Jerod stroked his chest and turned over on his horse.

Before leaving, he turned his head to look at Zhongjing City, the national situation of the Southern Dynasties, the weather at that time, vigorous as the rising sun, and then like the sun.

Xia Gaoyang, Xia Gaoyang, when will the sun set in your round? If I could, I would like to die with you!

"Drive!"

The procession moved slowly, and in the only carriage, the side curtains were silently raised, and it took a long time before it was lowered as if it were a dead heart.

"It's boring! It's boring! ”

Bai Yunbian shook his head, lamenting that he hadn't played much this time, and returned to his carriage.

In the carriage, there was another person sitting.

Bai Yunbian looked at him and snorted, "I've come here, but I don't dare to show up, don't you just go to the Qinglou and go home without doing anything?" Nothing was caught. ”

Xia Jingyun pursed his lips, "Go back!" There's still a lot of business to do. ”

He reached out and pressed it into his bosom, where there was a poem he had written last night, so let it sit like this. (End of chapter)