Shopkeeper Cui was shocked. Just as he was about to step forward to answer, he saw that the knight in white had already said before him: "Uncle, can you ask for a drink of water?"
Although the knight was tall and slender, his voice clearly sounded a bit immature.
Shopkeeper Cui couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief, and quickly asked his waiter to get a water bag and handed it over. The knight took out a piece of silver and threw it over, said "Thank you, uncle", and had already galvanized his horse and whipped up his whip to chase the brigade.
Gao Lan couldn't help but sigh: "With such an army that does not invade and disturb the people, no wonder Liu Xin can take over the world, and Yuan and Cao are not unjustly defeated!"
Every spring sowing and autumn harvest, garrisons from various places would come to help the people. Over the years, Gao Lan had been guarding several acres of thin fields in the countryside, and he often encountered this situation. However, Gao Lan always thought that this was Liu Xin's doing. Today
Then I realized that the Han army had always been like this, and would not take advantage of the people even with a water bag. I couldn't help but ask myself, if it were him, he would have left long ago, and how could he have left any money behind.[
At this time, a waiter suddenly shouted: "Hey, where did the two brothers go?"
As soon as he finished speaking, there was a sound in the grass on the roadside, and Liu Yu and Bian Zhang got out of it, not forgetting to carry the big wooden box.
Gao Lan laughed and said, "What? You heard that there were horse bandits and you were so scared that you hid?"
Liu Yu waved his hands repeatedly and said, "No, no, I'm just a little anxious."
Shopkeeper Cui joked: "Master, why are you hiding so far away with your hands free? Are you worried that those female soldiers will see your buttocks? Haha, haha..."
Liu Yu smiled awkwardly and cursed in his heart. Seeing that his buttocks were not tightened, he was afraid that his face would be miserable if they saw it, and his buttocks would inevitably get a beating.
This was just a small episode on the westbound journey. Liu Yu and Bian Zhang finally narrowly escaped this incident. With Zhu Rong's fiery character, she would only chase forward desperately. The two brothers fell behind. She was
I couldn't touch it no matter what.
However, this small caravan also moved very quickly, staying at dawn and overnight, and finally arrived at Uzbel Fortress four days later. Shopkeeper Cui looked at the majestic pass in front of him and said with some worry: "We are exploring here.
It’s very strict, the three of you are not in the caravan list, I’m afraid it will be difficult to pass.”
Liu Yu said without thinking: "It's okay, just say that we are the helpers you hired on the way. I will go and hide this box first."
Liu Yu had already observed in the past few days that although the box was big, the bottom of the carriage was the best place to hide it. With some mud on the outside, it would not be visible at all. As for the personnel, only Bian Zhang was in trouble. Gao Lan's
The clothes were already shabby, so Liu Yu and Bian Zhang also changed into workers' clothes, but Bian Zhang was smaller and smaller, and he could tell at a glance that he was a child, and the law of the Han Dynasty prohibited the recruitment of child labor.
Shopkeeper Cui walked ahead uneasily and handed over various vouchers, but he did not expect that the soldiers guarding the caravan did not check the personnel and goods of the caravan at all, and just waved and let them go. Shopkeeper Cui didn't feel strange and blurted out: "This soldier
Master, why was it so easy to check this time out of the country?"
The soldier smiled and said: "If we go further, it is now the territory of the Han Dynasty. There is no need to check so strictly. Besides, now a lot of supplies are sent from here to the army every day. Don't delay the military situation. Let's go quickly."
Only then did Shopkeeper Cui realize that he had almost made a mistake just now, and now he seemed to have received a pardon. He hurriedly called on the guys to drive the car out of the mountain pass.
At this time, Liu Xin was listening to Jia Xu's report in Beitian City.
Jia Xu stayed in Ecbatana for two full days without being received by Arshak. However, he heard that it was because Vologis suddenly became seriously ill. The Arshak brothers ignored their quarrel and rushed there together.
Ctesiphon went.
Speaking of which, Vologis's illness was caused by Artaban's married daughter. At that time, in addition to sending people to pursue him along the road leading to Ecbatana, Artaban also sent another force to Ctesiphon.
Of course, the people sent to Ctesiphon had to be more secretive, secretly investigating Tatina's whereabouts, and absolutely did not dare to act openly. However, there is no airtight wall in the world. Although Vorogis is old and fatuous, he still has many people under his command.
Several cronies, one of whom is Cajilo, the commander of the Guards.
Kajilo is not only young and handsome, but also brave and good at fighting. He is a famous warrior in Parthia and is trusted by Vologis. Kajilo often follows Vologis, so naturally he has met Tatina and is attracted by her.
She was enchanted by her beauty. But firstly, Tatjana was still young, and secondly, Cajilo did not come from a noble background, so she did not dare to show it.
After the people of Artabanus arrived in Ctesiphon, they had to check around the palace, and they were discovered by Cagilo's men. As the commander of the Guards, Cagilo was responsible for protecting the palace. For these sneaky people
Naturally, he refused to let them go, and immediately ordered them all to be arrested and interrogated in person.
After being tortured, the people of Artaban had no choice but to confess the reason for their visit. Originally, they claimed to be the prince's subordinates, so it would be no big deal even if they told Cajilo. Who knew that Cajilo had always been secretly in love with Tatjana?
, when he heard that Artabanus was going to marry Tatina to Caracalla, he was furious and beat these people to death on the spot, and then went to report to Vorogis.[
Although Vorogis is fatuous, the Qin Dynasty chased him and hid him everywhere. He will never forget this hatred. Now, Artaban actually wants to marry his daughter to his mortal enemy. What is even more annoying is that he will also marry this sworn enemy.
He kept the matter secret from himself. Vologis was so angry that he fell ill on the spot.
Now that the principals are gone, it doesn't make much sense for Jia Xu to stay in Ekbatana anymore, so he has no choice but to turn around and report directly to Liu Xin.
Liu Xin muttered: "Most of the Da Qin people are tall and powerful. If they get the news and organize themselves, it will be difficult to deal with them. Therefore, we can't wait any longer and must act immediately. Send the army into the concession now!"
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Jushou cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, the transportation of food and grass has been slow. The first batch has only arrived now. The food stored in the concession may not be able to sustain a war."
Ban Tou'er, as the head of state of a friendly country, was also invited to be here. When she heard this, she suddenly said: "Since we are going to fight against Da Qin, we in Kangju are willing to be our backup and can support some of the food and grass!"
Liu Xin shook his head and said: "The passing of the army has already made the people of Kangju uneasy. I really don't want to increase the burden on the people of Kangju."
Jia Xu's eyes suddenly lit up and he said: "Your Majesty, I have an idea. We can buy grain and grass from the local people at a high price, and then sell it back to them at a low price when the subsequent grain and grass arrive. This not only solves our urgent need, but also
Let the people of Kangju get benefits, which can be said to kill two birds with one stone."
Jushou waved his hands repeatedly and said: "No, no, if this happens, won't the imperial court have to increase a lot of expenses?"
Jia Xu sneered: "After defeating Da Qin, are you afraid that you won't be able to get the money back?"
"That's right! If we can end the war one day earlier, we will save more than this loss!" Liu Xin made a decisive decision and said, "Wenhe, you can stay in Beitian and buy grain and grass while urging the baggage behind. I teach you
You have the power to make arbitrary decisions when the opportunity arises, but anyone who delays the military opportunity will be killed and pardoned!"
At this moment, a personal guard walked in, raised his hands and said: "Your Majesty, Yan Fei is here."
Zhu Rong left Chang'an with Lu Qiling, 30 female guards, and 500 personal guards in the afternoon of the day Liu Yu disappeared. However, he passed Liu Yu and Bian Zhang early the next morning, and then he rushed all the way to Chang'an.
Khotan City. She was already walking in front of Liu Yu, and there was no trace of Liu Yu anywhere. Moreover, this matter could not be made public and could only be visited secretly, which also made Zhu Rong's trip more difficult.
Liu Xin had already guessed that Zhu Rong's trip must be to find Liu Yu, so she couldn't help but frowned and said, "Invite her in quickly."
While he was talking, Zhu Rong had already walked straight in with Lu Qiling. All the civil and military officials in the hall hurriedly stood up and saluted, and said in unison: "Wei Chen has seen Yan Fei."
Ban Tou'er was immediately unhappy. The Han officials who followed Liu Xin on the expedition actually knew about her relationship with Liu Xin, but they never respected her as they did Zhu Rong. In fact, she didn't know that during the battle to defend Xiangyang
In the film, Zhu Rong and Ma Yun work together to defeat Lu Bu, and she has already become a heroine in the eyes of the ministers. In the eyes of the ministers, she is just a queen mother from a foreign country. She may have some unclear relationship with Liu Xin, but she
I don’t know her past “deeds”.
Zhu Rong returned the gift and quickly said to Liu Xin: "Brother, Yu'er..."
Liu Xin waved her hand and said: "I already know. Yu'er is my son, but the people who died in Da Qin are also my people. I will try my best to avenge them now, and let Yu'er's matter go!"
When Ban Tou'er saw Liu Xin interrupting Zhu Rong's words, she felt so happy that she couldn't help but laugh and said: "Your Majesty, why didn't you wait for this sister Yan Fei to finish what she said?"
Zhu Rong was already a little unhappy when he saw that Liu Xin didn't care about Liu Yu's whereabouts. Now he heard Ban Tou'er's sarcastic remarks, and couldn't help but get angry. He sneered: "Huh, this must be the sister of the Ban family. What's going on in our family?"
It’s not your turn to talk!”
In fact, after Liu Xin received the emergency report from Chang'an, he just reported the situation to everyone, and then suppressed the matter so that everyone would not be distracted by this matter and still had to concentrate on preparing for war. On the contrary
After Ban Tou'er found out about it, he transferred manpower from the palace guards in Kangju and sent them to various important intersections to conduct strict inspections, making sure to find the whereabouts of the two brothers. Because both sisters Cleia had been to Chang'an and met them.
Liu Yu, so Ban Tou'er sent the two of them out together. You know, these two sisters have never left the palace together, because at least one of them will always stay by Liu Ban's side to protect this young
King Kang Ju. Judging from this point of view, Ban Touer's concern for Liu Yu is no less than that of others.
It is difficult for an upright official to deal with household affairs, let alone the emperor's. When the ministers saw the two women bickering as soon as they met, they couldn't help but lower their heads. Jia Xu was the first to stand up and said: "Your Majesty, I will go right away.
Raise supplies and retire first!"
Over there, all the generals stood up one after another, looking for excuses. Even Jushu said he wanted to check the intelligence ahead. Liu Xin knew that Ban Touer's personality was a little different from ordinary people, but she didn't expect that Zhu Rong would also tit for tat, and she suddenly felt dizzy.
, suddenly looked up and caught a glimpse of Lu Qiling standing alone at the door, she couldn't help but feel moved in her heart, and said: "Ling'er, my godfather is busy with official duties. You can accompany the godfather to talk to Concubine Yan and the Queen Mother Kang Ju first. My godfather will come as soon as he goes!"
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However, Lu Qiling reluctantly pouted and said: "The daughter of the common people sends you to your majesty."
Liu Xin felt that something was not right with Lu Qiling today. She never called him "godfather" from beginning to end, but he knew that as long as he stayed here, Zhu Rong and Ban Tao'er would only become more and more noisy. Therefore, Liu Xin had no time to do anything.
If you think too much, run away quickly.
Before Liu Xin could escape from the palace gate, she heard Lu Qiling chasing after her from behind and said loudly: "Your Majesty, it's not good! Empress Yanfei and the Queen Mother are fighting!"