The Yiwu Road to Anxi has long since lost the grand scene of mules and horses and wooden carts in early spring. At this moment, the traveling merchants either stay in Anxi, or have crossed the ancient Great Wall and returned to Guanlong.
They would not take the risk of encountering a blizzard and delay outside the customs. After all, most caravans had to camp in the open air and were not equipped to withstand huge winds and snow.
At this time of year, the only ones still walking on the Yiwu Road are the officials.
On the Yiwu Road at this moment, there really was such a cavalry team composed of dozens of war horses. Flags were fluttering and horses' hooves were clanking along the way. This cavalry team also attracted a lot of attention. However, there was such a cavalry team eating along the way.
In the past, it was very painful for the surrounding inns.
After all, the person this cavalry is guarding is the imperial envoy Xue Boxue. Even if Yi Cheng offends no one, he would not dare to offend this master.
All those who are addicted to alcohol depend on their loyalty and neglect money.
However, Wugong County Magistrate Xue Bo obviously does not have such characteristics. Not only is he addicted to alcohol, but he also loves yellow and white things. He was extremely upset when he went to Anxi to deliver the decree. Such a hard job is the most unprofitable.
, but my grandfather also warned him that he must inform Gao Xianzhi of His Majesty the Emperor's will. After thinking about it, Mr. Xue naturally did not dare to violate the holy will, so naturally he could only get this compensation from the post station along the way. (Note)
1)
"Master Xue, ahead is Qiuci City, where the Anxi Protectorate is located." An adjutant smiled at Xue Bomei and half-bowed inadvertently. Although Xue Bo is just a martial arts magistrate now,
But he is extremely young, and has a great chance of promotion in the future. The most important thing is that the Xue family is from a prominent family in Guanlong. With such family support, Xue Bo has a lot more chances to rise to power than ordinary children from a poor family. Now, while he is just a martial arts magistrate
He took the initiative to make friends with him when he was young, and when he became prosperous, he would naturally not forget the brothers who "shared weal and woe" in the past.
With this mentality, the adjutant was quite accommodating to Xue Bo along the way, and almost everything was subject to Xue Bo's personal will. Xue Bo came from a scholarly family, so naturally he could not endure much hardship, and the direct consequence was that the cavalry team
Stop and go, the efficiency is extremely inefficient. They set out from Chang'an on June 20 and walked for more than two months before arriving at Qiuci City. However, Xue Bo obviously didn't care about this matter. Now that they are out, they
You have to have fun, otherwise wouldn't you be really sorry for yourself?
As for the emperor's order, there is no rush at this moment. Besides, who can guarantee that their journey will not be delayed by sandstorms and habitual bandits on the way?
As long as you arrive in Anxi before October, you won’t miss anything!
When Xue Bo saw his adjutant taking the initiative to flatter him, he slightly curled his lips and said, "That's good. My back has been almost broken these days. I arrived at Kucha City earlier, so I can rest earlier."
Rest your legs. Then I will ask Gao Duhu for a drink and treat you well."
The adjutant bowed and saluted as if he had heard an imperial edict: "Thank you, Mr. Xue, for your kindness. However, these are the duties of a humble position."
Xue Bo was very satisfied with his humble attitude, nodded and said: "In this case, let's speed up and enter the city before dark."
He smiled, swung his riding crop, and slapped it hard on the horse's hip.
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In the Anxi Protector's Mansion in Kucha City, Gao Xianzhi was reviewing a border report. Seeing Cen Shen come in, he placed the report on the table.
"Oh, it's Cen Shen. Why, you wrote another poem for someone to comment on?" Gao Xianzhi was obviously in a good mood and took the initiative to have fun with Cen Shen. (Note 2)
Cen Shen bowed to Gao Xianzhi and said: "Gao Gong, I don't think that in your eyes I am just a poor scholar who can recite poems and compose poems!"
As Gao Xianzhi's private secretary, he knew the temperament of the Protector-General very well. At this time, it would be bad to be too strict, so it would be better to keep talking.
"Oh, if there were a poor scholar like you, all the scholars in the world would be dead!" Gao Xianzhi smiled and shook his head and said, "Tell me what you want to do with me."
Cen Shen handed a secret letter to Gao Xianzhi and said: "Mr. Gao, the imperial envoy from Beijing is coming."
"Oh?" Gao Xianzhi suppressed his smile, took the secret letter and slowly opened it to read.
After a long time, Gao Xianzhi sighed and moved the secret letter to the red candle to burn it.
"It's Xue Bo, he's a bit clingy!"
"Mr. Gao, what do you say?" Cen Shen was confused. In his eyes, Gao Xianzhi was calm and calm in everything he encountered. He was just an imperial envoy from Beijing. Why was he so upset?
"You don't know, this man is the great-grandson of Xue Wensi, a member of Zhongshushe. The Xue family has always been good at clinging to each other, changing masters more frequently than marrying wives. At first, he was still under Li Linfu, but when the news changed, he switched to Yang Guozhong
That guy is in his arms." After a pause, Gao Xianzhi said: "It is said that he has also been in contact with the East Palace. It seems that he plans to use two boats."
"Such a person is indeed difficult to get along with." Cen Shen shook his head and said, "But I believe that as long as Gao Gong gives him enough benefits, he will not cause trouble."
Gao Xianzhi nodded and said: "This is the only way we can go now. Just Bian Lingcheng has disturbed the four towns of Anxi. If there is another Xue Bo gesticulating, there is no need to fight this battle. Let's simply put Anxi
Just give it to the big cannibal!"
Knowing that Gao Xianzhi was speaking out of anger, Cen Shen laughed and said: "What are you talking about, Mr. Gao? Bian Ling Chengzhi is not talented enough, and he is hindering military affairs. Everyone sees this. Mr. Gao is too embarrassed to say something because of His Majesty's face."
Knowing that, it doesn't mean that the brothers can't do something. When marching and fighting, swords and guns are blind. As a supervisor, even if he refuses, he will inevitably go to the front line. By then, the supervisor will be killed.
If you die, I’m afraid the court won’t say anything, right?”
"No nonsense!" Gao Xianzhi saw that Cen Shen was getting more and more biased, so he shouted sternly: "Do you think you can defeat Bian Lingcheng with some clever tricks? That guy is quite influential in the army. It would be better if he can win with one blow.
, if some clues are left, even someone else will be implicated, let alone you."
When Cen saw what Gao Xianzhi said, he remained silent.
Gao Xianzhi seemed to feel that what he said was a bit too much, and sighed: "These imperial envoys and supervisors cannot be beaten or touched. You can just treat them as scarecrows and don't say anything about the rest."
Note 1: Xue Bo: Born in a noble family, he was selected as a Jinshi by Tianbao, a supplementary scholar, and was awarded the title of county magistrate for ten thousand years, the martial arts order, the censor in the palace, the official of the criminal department, and the ten thousand years order.
Note 2: Cen Shen: In the eighth year of Tianbao's reign, he served as the shogunate secretary of Gao Xianzhi, the governor of the four towns in Anxi. He went to Anxi and returned to Chang'an in ten years. Therefore, his position at this stage is similar to that of Gao Shi.
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