Galan woke up from chaos and his consciousness returned little by little.

Under the bloody sunset, he rode his horse into the pass. In the dark dusk, the smile patterns on the corner of Wang Bian's mouth were extremely eye-catching. In the lobby of the Guardian with a solemn atmosphere, Feng Xiaoci was as steady as a mountain, while Wang Wei was as proud as a stunning and sharp as he showed.

The discussion last night was finally decided at Wang Wei's insistence. The Chief of the Wei Mansion went out of seclusion overnight to Longcheng. Without the consent of Honghua's left-behind mansion and Xijing Chang'an, he did a cheap matter and started substantial negotiations with Qie Geling. The so-called substantive nature means that the results must be achieved, the smooth flow of the Silk Road must be ensured, and the food and supplies must be transported to Huaqiang City as quickly as possible. For this reason, all the conditions for Qie Geling can be agreed to.

A slight breathing sound came from his ears, and a faint fragrance floated in his nose. Galan's thoughts turned from the lobby of the Wei Mansion to fine wine and delicacies. He lay in the misty bathtub and enjoyed the tenderness of the beautiful beauty. The long-aggravated life and death pressure disappeared at this moment. The fatigue swept over like a tide, making people lazy and powerless. Even if they were lingering with the beauty on the bed with warm brocade quilts, they were unable to bear the long battle. After a refreshing experience, they fell to sleep. When they woke up, they felt like a dream and a illusion.

The silk hair was as smooth as satin, soft as water, and the two fiery bodies snuggled into Galan's solid chest, teasing his fanatical life and arousing his burning desire.

Galan slowly opened her eyes and saw the snow-white curtains, the fiery red warm fur, and two charming and delicate faces. She couldn't help but take a deep breath. When she returned home, she finally came back from the bloody storm.

Feeling the tender tenderness and sucking the sweet fragrance, as if rain and dew moisten the dry desert, as if the streams gather into a long river, Galan's blood boiled, and then burst out with infinite power.

A beast-like roar suddenly came from the curtain, and the sensual moans rose and fell, and continued for a long time.

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The cold wind whistles outside the window, and the room is as warm as spring.

There are grape wine on the table, fragrant cakes with a thousand gold coins, cold white and cold dishes, rice (glutinous rice balls), oats (thin sugar), and two plates of seasonal fresh vegetables. Although they are light and unpretentious, they are unique and elegant.

Galan sat in the guest room, her white clothes were as snow as snow, her long hair was as silk, her handsome face was as strong as a needle, and she was majestic, but her eyes were still vicissitudes and melancholy.

Feng Xiaoci leaned on the Hu chair, with a purple robe and yellow head, and a long beard drooping. He gently stroked the white hair on his temples with his right hand. Although there was a gentle smile on his thin face, his frown and thoughtful eyes still clearly showed the gloom and uneasiness in his heart.

"It is inevitable that the situation in the West and Turkish states will reach this point today," said Galan. "Under Chang'an's planning, the Khan of Shekui and Mohe Khan joined forces to defeat Khan Nijuechuluo, forcing him to advance eastward to Central Earth. The Turbulent Western Earth then fell into a situation of a melee of heroes. However, Chang'an did not continue to manage the Turbulent Western Earth and stabilize his achievements in the Turbulent Western Earth, but instead devoted his national strength to expedition to Liaodong and ignored the safety of the Turbulent Western Earth, which led to a sudden deterioration. If nothing unexpected happens, the moment when the emperor led his army to the second Eastern Expedition, that is, when the Great Sui Dynasty abandoned Shanshan, the situation in the West and Turkish states in the future will be extremely unfavorable to me."

"Mr. Pei resolutely gave up on the Western Land. Is it because he has seen the situation today?"

Jialan shook his head slightly, "From the general trend of the world, of course, it is most beneficial to our Sui Dynasty. The emperor's great achievements should be in the Western Land. When Mr. Pei made an attempt to manage the Western Land, he was a century-old plan, but the emperor's expedition to Liaodong had no warning. What he didn't expect was that a million troops were defeated by Xiao Goryeo? The reason why Mr. Pei gave up the Western Land was to take into account the overall situation and ease the central contradictions so that the Eastern Expedition would be determined. If the Eastern Expedition was victorious and the Western Land appeared today, Mr. Pei would be able to control the Western Land again."

"Now you are leaving the Western Land, can you tell me some reason?" Feng Xiaoci asked calmly.

"Ming Gong misunderstood." Jialan smiled, "Shilarious Minister Pei did not summon me. The reason why I was forced to leave the Western Land is because I could no longer gain a foothold in the Western Land and had to leave."

Feng Xiaoci frowned even more, "In your opinion, will the situation in the West continue to deteriorate?"

Galan hesitated for a moment and nodded gently.

"Is this your judgment or the deduction of Mr. Pei?"

Jialan pondered for a moment and asked, "In the view of Ming Gong, is the emperor's second Eastern Expedition a victory or defeat?"

"Of course it's victory." Feng Xiaoci said without hesitation, "The small country of Goryeo is vulnerable."

"Then please ask the Ming Duke, why did the millions of troops be defeated in Goryeo for the first east expedition? Are there still millions of troops in the second east expedition? Are there still a steady stream of food and grass weapons? On both sides of the Yellow River, Shandong mobs flocked; thieves from all over the country, Jiangzuo attacked cities and villages. Can the Yongji Canal, which runs across the north and south, still ensure smooth traffic? Look at the northern grasslands, the western desert, and the eastern and western Turks took advantage of the momentum and stared at our Middle Earth. The situation is so bad that why should Ming Duke dare to assert that the Eastern Expedition will win?"

Of course, Feng Xiaoci knew that the defeat of the first Eastern Expedition was not due to military strength, but to the fierce contradictions of the center. The reason why the emperor went east was to try to ease or resolve this contradiction with martial arts. But now that the Eastern Expedition was defeated, the contradictions became more intense, and the emperor was more eager to launch the second Eastern Expedition. As a result... the more Feng Xiaoci thought about it, the more afraid he became, the more frightened he became. If he lost again, the contradictions at the center would inevitably intensify and break out, and a bloody storm would definitely sweep across Middle Earth.

"The first Eastern Expedition failed, and the powerful people who were hit by Guanlong were the powerful people." Jialan continued, "The famous general of the world, the veterans of the three dynasties, descendants of the Eight Pillar Kingdom, Duke of Yan, and General of the Right Guard, took on all the blame for the failure of the Eastern Expedition. His death not only represents the overall decline of Guanlong's powerful people, but also means that the central contradiction has completely erupted. Gao Jin and He Ruobi's death can still be attributed to the emperor's purge of the old ministers of the late emperor and the attack on the old party of the crown prince. However, Yu Zhongwen's death was not a purge of the old ministers or a blow to the old party of the crown prince, but a direct attack on the powerful people of the Guanlong."

"Why do we have to attack the powerful and nobles of Guanlong? The reason is actually very simple. Look at how the late emperor founded the country at that time? Going back, let's see how Gaoqi, Shandong and Yuwen Zhou, the former dynasty, usurped the throne? This is even more so in Jiangzuo. Since the defeat of Sima, Song, Qi, Liang, and Chen have evolved in turn. Anyone who seized the throne is powerful ministers and nobles. The reason why the dispute over the imperial rule of this dynasty was thrilling was that the late emperor was afraid of the powerful and nobles of Guanlong. The crown prince was deeply favored by the public, and the powerful and nobles of Guanzhong gathered together, which would surely lay hidden dangers for the country's destiny. The countermeasure was to attack and weaken the powerful and nobles of Guanlong and completely eliminate this hidden danger. The crown prince was deposed, and the crown prince's party was hit several times by the late emperor and the current emperor, and the powerful and nobles of Guanlong were tragically hit. This is an indisputable fact."

"Gao Bing is an old minister of the late emperor and an old party of the crown prince. He once ruled the world and made outstanding achievements. However, he was dismissed and eventually died. Yu Zhongwen is a prominent family of Guanlong's captains and a veteran of the three dynasties. He was highly prestigious in the army. Killing him was equivalent to shaking the foundation of the government's troops and shaking the pillars of the powerful Guanlong's powerful people. The consequences can be imagined."

Feng Xiaoci was secretly surprised. Although he regarded Jialan as his nephew and Jialan respected him as his teacher and had no scruples in his words, it was the first time that he was so blunt. These words and ideas were definitely not from Jialan, but from the Pei family in Hedong, or the Xue family in Hedong. It is certain that Jialan decided to leave the Western Land, either because he was summoned by Pei Shiju or received Xue Shixiong's secret order. Pei Shiju and Xue Shixiong were both around the emperor and were both ministers favored by the emperor. From this, Jialan was implying that the second Eastern Expedition might fail, and the reason for the failure was the "counterattack" of the Guanlong powerful people, and the result was that the Guanlong powerful people were once again severely injured.

The power struggle of the center is too terrible. It is often bloody and blood flowing into a river. Hundreds of thousands of soldiers died on the battlefield of the Eastern Expedition. But looking back at the past four hundred years, this is actually nothing. In the past four hundred years, how many innocent creatures in the Middle Earth died in the battle for power and wealth?

Feng Xiaoci was not afraid of Xue Shixiong. Wuyin Gong had been a general in the army for a long time. He had the heroism and courage of a soldier. He was open and honest and did not like to play tricks. However, Pei Shiju was different. This old minister from Gao Qi was able to be appreciated by the former emperor and was valued by the current emperor. Now he was more in power in the world. His mind was obvious. Judging from his strategy of managing the Western Land, he was insidious and cunning, with many tricks. What is even more rare is that this man is far-sighted and has a high perspective, and all the strategies he has planned are big things. It is really unwise to be an enemy of such a person.

If Galan's words were instructed by Pei Shiju, it would naturally be a warning, to manage one acre of three parts of the land and not to trap yourself in it. But the problem is that the current situation in the West and the land is out of control, and the end is lost, and Shanshan is in danger. Once Tiel people and soldiers are under the control of the pass, Tuyuhun takes the opportunity to attack Xihe and Heyuan counties, the entire northwest situation will be overturned. As the commander of the Hexi Guard Prefecture, it will definitely be a big deal.

Even if the left and the others have a good end, there is only one way left to leave Hexi as soon as possible. Feng Xiaoci thought carefully and asked tentatively, "What if the second Eastern Expedition returns in triumphant?"

Jialan shook his head slowly, "Ming Gong, please find a way to leave Hexi as soon as possible. There is nothing here, so what are you going to fight against the Western land? If you defend the city wall here and get punished for no reason, it would be better to go to Hebei and Henan to suppress the rebellion and suppress the thieves, and you still have merits to build."

"Galan, are you so sure?"

"Ming Gong will wait and see." Jia Lan sighed, "Attacking Liaodong, spring and summer are the best time. After summer, Ming Gong may receive bad news."

Feng Xiaoci had to face his future. Jialan was Pei Shiju's confidant and a loyal minister. This is well known to everyone in the northwest senior management. After Yiwudao's battle, Jialan was able to survive. Xue Shixiong certainly made efforts, but if Pei Shiju didn't work, then the ghost would not believe it. Who is Pei Shiju? He can let his political enemies kill his loyal friends? Who will work for him in the future? Jialan has always been Pei Shiju's confidant. His leaving the Western Land this time is enough to prove that Pei's family is very pessimistic about the situation in the Western Land and completely gave up. Why did Pei completely give up the Western Land? There is only one reason. Chang'an doesn't care about the Western Land for the time being. The central power has reached a life-and-death level. For Pei Shiju, the most urgent task is not to block the foreign enemy, but to resolve internal strife.

Jialan guided Feng Xiaoci a direction for the decision-making of the Western Land. This person is very kind. Feng Xiaoci reciprocates and immediately asked, "When will you plan to go to Chang'an?"

"The faster the better," said Galan. "I wanted to arrive in Dongdu three months ago, but it is definitely too late now. There are still many things to deal with in Dunhuang, and I'm afraid it will take some time to delay."

Feng Xiaoci glanced at him in confusion, and did not ask, "If there is any difficulty, Bufan will speak frankly."

"There are many brothers outside the pass that are implicated by me and it is difficult to gain a foothold, so I want to ask Ming Gong..."

"How many people?" Feng Xiaoci asked. Such a small matter is not worth mentioning to the Wei Mansion. Jialan doesn't need to find him. Ying Yanglang General Wang Bian can solve it. But now that Jialan has spoken, it means that not only many people have entered the pass, but also has an extraordinary identity. He, the commander of the Wei Mansion, must nod and issue an order in person.

Jialan reported one by one. Li Tejiu Jia Shi Penglai and his camel fleet, Tianma Shu garrison and Hebei believers, Ziyuntian Shaji, Loulan Su family, and horse thieves from the Devil City, all of them were going to enter the pass, and there were hundreds of men, women, young and old together.

Feng Xiaoci was a little embarrassed. The caravan was easy to deal with, but it was difficult to deal with the thieves in the sand. These rebellious barbarians were a disaster wherever they were placed.

"Did you go east secretly or in the name of tolerance..."

"Secretly sneaking." Jialan said, "If the emperor summoned the Prince of Kang Zhaowu Qushuzhi immediately, I could serve as his follower. However, the second Eastern Expedition is about to be imminent, and the emperor will soon rush to Liaodong. The time for the Zhaowu Qushuzhi to go east to Chang'an may have to be delayed for a long time, so I can only follow the caravan of Shi Penglai to rush to Dongdu."

Feng Xiaoci understood it, and this matter would never be mixed. Jialan had a secret mission and did whatever he wanted. Hexi Weifu turned a blind eye and ignored it, and Quan took it as if it was not true. In the future, something happened to Jialan, or Pei Shiju failed in the power struggle, it would not affect Hexi Weifu and him, the commander of the Weifu.

"How sure is Prince Kang?" Feng Xiaoci asked. He weighed the matter and then reported to Chang'an secretly. After all, the emperor had an old general Xue Shixiong who was transferred from the old general to Pei Shiju and then reached the destiny. The chance of success was very high, but now the situation in the West and the Turkish country has undergone a drastic change, and the result is unpredictable.

"Ming Gong will make great contributions in this matter." Jialan smiled, "Once the Khan of Shekui dies, the one who succeeds the throne will definitely be the Daye Guard Ashinahan Sea, and Ashinahan Sea is determined to be in the vast territory west of the Pamir Mountains, so he will definitely welcome the Zhaowu Qushu branch and take this as an opportunity to establish a solid alliance with the Great Sui."

Feng Xiaoci was slightly surprised, "Why is Galan so sure? Could it be that internal strife of the Turks' dens also broke out?"

Jialan smiled unanimously and briefly introduced the situation west of the Pamir Mountains. "If the Turks cannot surrender to the Li Te people and control the nine kingdoms of Zhaowu, they will not be able to join forces with the Qin Dynasty to fight against Persia in the south, which will directly affect the future of the Turks. Therefore, the Khan of the Shekui Khan will definitely change his strategy, and the Daye Guard Ashinahan Hai will faithfully implement this strategy. In the future, Middle-earth only waits for the strength to expedition to the Pamir Mountains, and it will surely include all the territory east of the Pamir Mountains into the territory of the Sui Dynasty."

Pei Shiju's cold face and gloomy and wise eyes immediately appeared in Feng Xiaoci's eyes.

In the past year, Galan had a secret mission. The situation west of the Pamir Mountains was investigated so clearly by him, and this was obviously to prepare for the future expansion of the western border. Compared with the powerful ministers of Chang'an who were determined to fight for power and profit or even to usurp the country, Pei Shiju was at a completely different height, and only such a person could rule over the world.

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It’s snowing, and the first snow of this winter is coming, covered in silver and the country is like a picture.

Longle Mountain is covered in snow, beautiful and beautiful.

In the cold wind, Galan led his horse and walked with his horse, and blizzards accompanied him. In the waves of forests, the sound of bells and drums were faintly heard, and the sound of bells and drums were still like the sound of nature.

The tomb is isolated, with no monument or words, only a wintersweet is blooming quietly.

Jialan knelt down and kowtowed, and his hoarse voice echoed in the wind, "Mom, I'm back...Mom, I met someone in Tulunchuan. She said, I look like a close relative of her family, and she also said that she is my sister-in-law...Mom, what's my last name?Mom, I really want to know what my last name is, but I'm very scared... I'm very scared..."

Tears rolled quietly, heartache was like a twist, pain trembling, and pain was in business.

"Mom, I'm going to Zhongtu, Chang'an, Luoyang, I'm going to kill people. I'm very scared, really scared, I don't know how many people I'm going to kill...Mom...I don't want to go, but the dead brothers looked at me in the sky, and the living brothers forced me with a knife.Mom, I'm not a coward, I'm not a ruthless and ungrateful person, I have to go, I have to kill people...Mom..."

The wind is howling, the snow is flying, and the wintersweet is blooming, like bloody tears.

"Mom..." Jialan looked up at the sky and whistled, and the pain submerged it like a tide, leaving only the trace of clarity on the spiritual platform.

The sound of the Buddhist chant suddenly pops up and sings in the wind and snow, "Those who are on the road are troubles. How can Bodhisattvas see this troubles as if they are like a big river... The water of a big river can grow all plants and forests. The river of afflictions is also like this. It can grow the twenty-five kinds of sentient beings... It is like someone falling into a big river without shame. All sentient beings are also like this. The river of afflictions is not ashamed. If someone falls into a river without being able to get the bottom, even if his life is over, he will fall into a river of afflictions is also like this..."

Galan woke up in the tide of pain, his mind was like duckweed in the waves, and he sang in a low voice in the Buddhist chant, "Only Bodhisattvas can cross the river of troubles because of the six paramitas. It is like a great river that is hard to cross. The great river of troubles is hard to cross. How is it called a difficult to cross... It is like a person floating by a river. He cannot practice a slight good deed. All sentient beings are floating by a river. Those who are floating by a river are also unable to practice good deeds... When the great river in the world is over, it can dry up for seven days. The great river of troubles is not like this. Even if the Śrāvakas and Pratyekabuddhas practice seven enlightenment, they still cannot do it. Therefore, the Bodhisattvas see that all troubles are like a violent river..."

"Galan..." It was like a thunder outside the sky exploded.

Jialan suddenly opened his eyes and saw an old monk in white robe standing beside him, smiling and signaling.

“Master…”

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