Faced with Qian Hongchu's explanation, Jing Qiong actually felt that it made sense. The gold and silver rockery was cast and carved and connected to the ground. How could it move without the strength of a thousand pounds?
Qian Hongchu enthusiastically dragged Jing Qiong towards the courtyard and said, "Yesterday was a formal occasion. You and I had a great time drinking, but after all, because His Majesty was around, we were a little bit disappointed. Today at my house, don't say anything.
Other than that, eat well, drink well, have fun, everything is enjoyable."
Jing Qiong let Qian Hongchu pull her, and she had a little doubt in her heart. It was her first time in Bianjing. Why was King Wu Yue so enthusiastic about her?
No matter what, the soldiers come to block the water and use the soil to cover it up.
Jing Qiong was pulled by Qian Hongchu and walked towards the depths of the courtyard.
After only ten steps, Jing Qiong heard the sound of orioles and swallows in her ears. After passing through the corridor, her eyes suddenly opened up, and there were more than thirty beauties playing in the spacious courtyard. The ring was fat and thin, and the birds were extremely bright.
Jing Qiong recalled what she had seen along the way, and found that she had not met a man from beginning to end, but all were beautiful women with good looks. Is this the legendary daughter's country?
Qian Hongchu suddenly asked: "Great Khan, do you think this yard is exquisite?"
"Ah!" Jing Qiong couldn't help but nodded: "Exquisite." He quickly glanced around and said, "It is indeed beautiful!"
Qian Hongchu said with a smile: "I lived in Wuyue. Everything is good here in Bianjing, except for the charm of the water town, which is slightly inferior. This place is built to imitate the water town of Wu and Yue."
He knew that Jing Qiong's mind was not on the scenery, so he clapped his hands and said loudly: "Today, the king is going to entertain distinguished guests. Each of you will show your special skills. If the distinguished guests are satisfied, I will give you many rewards."
." He asked Jing Qiong to sit down on the carpet inlaid with golden threads, and then said with a smile: "Does the Great Khan know the two major characteristics of the East China Sea?" Jing Qiong was at a loss. As a Great Khan, he was ashamed of himself.
I feel ashamed of my knowledge.
Qian Hongchu explained: "One of the Silla maids, this Great Khan should have heard of it."
Jing Qiong nodded quickly. He had also heard about the three major characteristics of the Tang Dynasty in the past: Silla maids, Kunlun slaves, and Bodhisattva barbarians.
Qian Hongchu said: "Actually, apart from Silla maids, girls from the Japanese country also have a unique taste."
He waved his hand.
In an instant, two beautiful girls came to Jing Qiong's side, one tall and one short, one gentle and sweet, the other green and pleasant.
But isn’t that short girl a little younger?
He's not a beast
Qian Hongchu said: "Najinko, how old are you this year?"
The young woman named Najinko said: "Slave twenty-one!"
Jing Qiong's eyes widened and she couldn't say a word. With this appearance, this height? This face? Twenty-one? Eleven, some people would believe it.
Qian Hongchu said: "I, the Great Yu, lead the world with great power, but I always have some shortsightedness and want to be an enemy of Your Majesty. The result will be the death of my country and the destruction of Your Majesty's kindness. I have a benevolent heart towards most people and will not be blamed.
But some people who have committed the most heinous crimes are still merciless. Their wives and daughters are either rewarded by their subordinates or sent to the Jiaofang Department. The singers in the mansion also come from this, from all over the world."
While he was talking, the sound of silk and bamboo sounded.
Five Baiyi girls, wearing silverware on their heads and bare-armed tops and short skirts that revealed a pair of round thighs, walked lightly onto the stage and danced in an exotic style to the music.
"Come, drink!"
Jing Qiong's eyes lingered on the scene, and she didn't pay attention to the contents of the cup. She drank it all in one gulp. The warm wine entered her stomach, and a warmth flowed to her heart. The aroma of almonds filled her mouth, making her whole body feel comfortable.
"This wine." Jing Qiong looked at the contents of the cup with some surprise. The childlike girl Cai Jinzi filled a cup for Jing Qiong again and said, "This is lamb wine. It is different from ordinary grain wine. This wine is based on
It is brewed with mutton as the main ingredient, supplemented by almonds, woody aroma, distiller's yeast, and glutinous rice. It has a mellow taste and can greatly replenish vitality."
As expected, Jing Qiong felt like her head had grown bigger and she praised: "Good wine!"
"Try this Xiao Ling Zhi again, which is made from the meat of sheep's heart and magpie's tongue. It's delicious and smooth."
The Silla maid very considerately served delicious food with a golden spoon
Red preserved bean curds, spring tendons, soft beef intestines filled with flowers, donkeys stuffed with warm and cold flowers, turtles decorated with brocade everywhere, in the sky
Flying, walking on the ground, swimming in the water, there are many delicacies that Jing Qiong has never heard of or seen, and she tastes them one by one under the service of Yu Jie and Loli.
With delicious food in your mouth and your eyes watching the songs and dances performed by alluring singers from all over the world, the taste is unforgettable.
Seeing Qian Hongchu holding the beauty in his arms and teasing her, a trace of envy flashed in Jing Qiong's eyes.
He himself was also a person who loved to enjoy himself. Ganzhou was located at the strategic point of the Silk Road and could also enjoy the convenience brought by the east-west trade route. The country was extremely wealthy.
Otherwise, it would not be possible to pay tribute to the DPRK at least twice a year in order to seek peace. The tributes include famous horses, camels, jade, amber, green wild horses, white mink skins, antelope horns, yak tails, diamonds, Buddha teeth, and precious stones.
Jing Qiong was also extremely extravagant in his daily life, but when he compared it with Qian Hongchu today, he felt that his so-called extravagance could only be described by the word shabby, and he suddenly felt uncomfortable in his heart.
, thinking about the future of the Ganzhou Uighurs, everything in front of me no longer smells good.
I have reached this age, and the eldest son Jingli is unwilling to go back and inherit the family business. The second son is disabled and has a withdrawn personality, which is far from being able to convince the public. The third son is brave and has a bad temper. If he was born in troubled times, with his recklessness, he can
You can also gain a foothold by attracting a group of warriors to follow you.
But in this world, great dangers are at their peak, and the land of Ganzhou has become a country within a country.
The Ganzhou Uighurs were already meat on the knife board, and Dayu could swallow them up at any time. The reason why he did not take action was because he had continuously lowered his status over the years and tolerated the situation, leaving Dayu with no excuse.
The Ganzhou Uighurs have no future now. All Jing Qiong can do is to delay, not giving Dayu a chance to attack, until the emperor Luo Youdu dies of illness, gambling on the abilities of the second and third generations of Dayu, and looking for opportunities to break free.
Cage. He himself would definitely not be able to consume Luo Youdu. If he were the third child, he would give Dayu a reason to swallow him before he could provoke him.
A steady boss is the only choice
But
Thinking of the quarrel between my beloved son and myself, what is the purpose of my perseverance and humiliation?
Are you just waiting for the destruction of the Ganzhou Uighurs a hundred years from now?
Instead of doing this, it’s better to be like him!
Jing Qiong glanced at the handsome Qian Hongchu. Wasn't it because he sacrificed Wu Yue and was honored as a king with a different surname? He walked around Bianjing and lived such a free and happy life.
Luo Youdu, the emperor, was generally recognized for his gratitude-loving nature and it was difficult to kill him, among other things.
Jing Qiong was really moved. She suppressed this terrible thought and asked, "Your Majesty, you treat me so lovingly, but you don't know why?"
Qian Hongchu said with a serious look on his face: "The Great Khan is really a cheerful man. To be honest, the Great Khan is rich and blessed. His only regret is that he has not been able to see the orthodox Mahayana Buddhism. I heard that the Great Khan has many connections.
, I would be grateful if I could collect some Mahayana Buddhist scriptures from India for you.”
This was of course the words he came up with, but it was also some of his own little thoughts.
Qian Hongchu is a devout Buddhist believer and really wants to do something for Buddhism.
Jing Qiong also suddenly realized that Dayu was now promoting Manichaeism in the West, and it was reasonable for Qian Hongchu to ask him to handle this matter. He immediately agreed and enjoyed Qian Hongchu's hospitality with peace of mind.
Jing Qiong originally only planned to stay in Bianjing for ten days, but faced with Qian Hongchu's warm hospitality, Jing Qiong stayed for a full month and a half.
Qian Hongchu led Jing Qiong to experience the simple and unpretentious life of the Yu nobles
It wasn't until he couldn't put it off any longer that he reluctantly decided to return to Ganzhou. Luo Youdu looked at Jing Qiong who was bidding farewell to him and saw his reluctance, but he didn't say anything. He just told him to be kind to the people of Ganzhou and that he would have great future.
The people of the state regard themselves as their own subjects.
Looking at Jing Qiong's retreating figure, Luo Youdu remembered an old saying: It is easy to go from frugality to luxury, but it is difficult to go from luxury to frugality!
The reason why Luo Youdu has been maintaining a simple and luxurious life is that he is worried about the corruption of his mind and soul. At least before the big thing is completed, he does not dare to indulge himself.
"Your Majesty! Madam Huarui asks to see you!"
Luo Youdu was about to sit down and review the memorial when he heard Mrs. Huarui coming and immediately sent an order to let her in.
Mrs. Huarui shook her body gently, holding a big coat in her hand, "Your Majesty, the state affairs are heavy, so you have to take care of yourself. The weather is getting colder, so I brought your Majesty a fur coat."
Luo Youdu smiled and hugged Mrs. Huarui into his arms and said: "Madam is still considerate. The global climate is getting warmer, and I don't know how to wear clothes anymore." Among the many concubines in the harem, the one who knows how to be considerate most is Mrs. Huarui.
Looking at the robe on his body, Luo Youdu suddenly thought that winter here in Bianjing came late, and it was only half of November when the coolness started, so it must have become colder in the Western Regions.
Xicheng, the capital of Khotan, and the Uighur military camp in Gaochang.
The Lion King looked at the book numbly, feeling a little restless.
"Sweat!" Barash's voice came from outside the house.
"Come in!"
A burly man from the northwest strode inside and said with a complaint on his face: "Khan, how long are we going to stay? Da Yu really doesn't dare to fight, so let me take the lead. It's been more than two months.
There was not even a single attack on the city. I couldn't stop complaining, and my bones were almost stiff."
Different places have different fighting styles. The productivity in the Western Region is low and labor is very precious.
They like to fight quickly in order to free up their labor force and rarely besiege a city.
Occasionally, they would try to attack and then retreat if they couldn't defeat them. It was rare for them to fight to the death.
Especially in winter, the coldest temperatures here in the Western Regions can reach minus 20 degrees Celsius, making the wild living environment harsh.
This year's winter came later than usual, but what was supposed to come had to come. How can we fight when it really comes to that season?
A trace of doubt flashed in the Lion King's eyes.
After the two armies merged, Dayu had an attitude of letting them watch the show, and then immersed himself in making siege equipment. With the wood prepared in advance, it took more than two months to make it.
Just attacking a western city requires so many siege vehicles?
Balash said mysteriously: "Khan, do you think it's because Dayu dare not fight? Is their prowess just a boast?"