Han Shizu

Chapter 781 Three Great Achievements
"Your Majesty Lu is really alert. As you said, His Majesty has already driven back to Beijing!" Zhao Xiuji stroked his old beard and replied, "And, he started driving this morning!"

Hearing this, Lu Duoxun showed a bit of pity: "That's really unfortunate!"

"The two of you have come back after many hardships, and your horses and horses are exhausted. You can temporarily rest in Chang'an for a day. After recharging your energy, you can go east and send someone to inform the camp about your return!" Zhao Xiuji suggested.

Lu Duoxun thought for a while, then shook his head and said, "Thank you, Lord Zhao, for your kind hospitality. I am very grateful. Now that I am eager to greet you, I won't stay in Chang'an any longer. I should go quickly, catch up with the camp, and kowtow before the emperor!"

"If you wish to do so, it is inconvenient for this mansion to stop you!" Zhao Xiuji pointed at Lu and Wang, who were covered in dust and dirt, and said with a light smile, "But you two, you can take a bath in the mansion and change your clothes!"

"Your Majesty has learned a lot from this trip, and I need to report it to His Majesty. Your Majesty is just around the corner, but I don't care much about it!" Lu Duoxun moved, "I appreciate the kindness of your Majesty!"

After glancing at Lu Duoxun for a while, Zhao Xiuji laughed: "Since Mr. Lu is eager to return to his life, I won't force him to stay!"

"I have a merciless request!" Lu Duoxun cupped his hands.

"But it doesn't matter!" Zhao Xiuji waved his hand: "You are a hero and hero who went on an envoy to the Western Regions, so don't be so polite!"

"The lower officials and their party have been traveling for days, and their horsepower is exhausted, so they can't catch up. I implore you to prepare five healthy horses for us to go east!" Lu Duoxun said.

"This matter is easy to hear!" Zhao Xiuji's old face suddenly filled with a refreshing smile.

As for Chang'an City, which was only an hour old, Lu Duoxun led five entourages, carrying important documents, records, and albums, and rushed eastward, trying to catch up with Yujia.The rest of the followers followed behind with their vehicles and supplies.

"Look, Mr. Lu, there are so many people in the camp, and it's midsummer. It's fast enough to be able to drive eighty miles a day. Even if you rest in Chang'an for a day, you can catch up tomorrow. Why are you in such a hurry? Your Majesty, why refuse such kindness? Besides, even if you have to leave, shouldn’t you be more comfortable after taking a bath and changing into clean clothes?” After resting in Chang’an for a while, he was full of wine and food, and rode a few Mercedes-Benz On the official road under the bright sun, Detective Wang couldn't help muttering to Lu Duosun.

As he said that, he even smelled himself, with a disgusted expression on his face, and said: "Master Zhao didn't say anything, he didn't feel it yet, after realizing this, his body was covered with filth and sweat, disgusting, how can I face you? It’s fine to wait for a rough man, you literati, don’t you pay attention to the description of demeanor?”

Hearing what he said, Lu Duoxun urged the horse with a calm and confident expression, and instead of answering directly, he asked, "Do you think our mission to Hexi this time can be called hard?"

"That's natural!" Inspector Wang immediately said: "After walking so many roads, encountering all kinds of dangers, wandering on the edge of life and death many times, so many people died, all kinds of hard work, it's hard to describe in one word!"

"Yeah! But these, you know, I know, everyone knows it when traveling west, others may not think so. Most people in the court don't know the situation in Hexi, and some people may think that we are the country. Going out as an envoy, heading west on festivals, is a smooth journey, and hundreds of clans welcome each other." Lu Duoxun still had a little smile in his tone, raised his hand and pointed at Inspector Wang and himself, and said:

"The sweat, stench, and dust on our bodies are the testimonies of our experience in the past twenty months. The more embarrassing and embarrassing we are, the more prominent it is. Moreover, we did not intentionally make a lie, but just put the most authentic Show your side in front of His Majesty and the ministers!"

After finishing speaking, seeing that Detective Wang was a little dazed, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, and he continued: "Your Majesty has great ambitions. Once the universe is unified in the future, he will definitely send his troops to the Northern Expedition to conquer the border bandits and restore the old land of the former Tang Dynasty. Our group headed westward, scouting and observing the current situation in Longyou, Hexi, and the Western Regions, and also preparing for the future westward march of the Han soldiers!"

There was a bright look in Lu Duoxun's eyes, and he waved his hands subconsciously a few times, saying: "This journey, you also silently recorded and drew the scrolls, so careful, prudent, and treasured, I'm afraid it's also a shame. A secret order. Although I am a literati with little knowledge, I can still see that it is a military map."

"We have gone through hundreds of twists and turns, and we have gained something and were able to pay back the court. To put it mildly, we are all heroes. How can His Majesty treat heroes less because of being in such a mess?"

After hearing Lu Duoxun's words, Detective Wang blinked his eyes, shook his head and smiled bitterly, and said with emotion: "You literati, your thoughts are heavy."

Lu Duosun also smiled, and said to the king: "Brother Wang is from the army, he is bold and open-minded. We have been in trouble together all the way. We are friends of life and death, so I tell you from the bottom of my heart!"

Detective Wang nodded: "Lu Langjun, as you said, did we make a great contribution when we came back?"

"Indeed!" Lu Duosun nodded: "And there are three great achievements! First, we brought back the current situation in Hexi and the Western Regions, such as various ethnic groups, friends and enemies, tribes, cattle and horses, customs, products, trade, etc.; Second, it is the map of the terrain, cities, and transportation of Hexi that you drew, which is very useful for the Han Dynasty to march; third, even the cotton seeds you brought back, you have seen them in the Western Regions, and the cotton quilts are very good. To keep warm, if cotton planting can be promoted in the Central Plains, it will be of great benefit to the great man."

Detective Wang also became a little interested, and complimented: "Listening to Lu Lang's words, I feel refreshed. Tell me, can I be promoted if I know this?"

Facing his expectant eyes, Lu Duoxun stroked his somewhat scattered stubble, and said, "Based on my estimation, at least one of them is known in the Wu De Division!"

Detective Wang's eyes lit up: "Really?"

"Really!" Lu Duoxun raised his head slightly and said with a light smile, "Brother Wang, don't underestimate yourself!"

"Borrowing Lu Langji's words, if I really get promoted, I will know that after returning to Kaifeng, I will definitely invite you to Qingyufang, eat a lot, play a lot, and sleep a lot." Inspector Wang laughed.

"Let's speed up!" Lu Duosun also smiled, twitched his horse's hip vigorously, and ran eastward.

Detective Wang led his people to follow behind, looking at Lu Duoxun's vigorous and galloping back, the smile on the corners of his mouth slightly retracted, his eyes became deeper, and he sighed silently in his heart: "This Lu Lang is smart, smart, and smart." , knowledgeable, far-sighted, able to endure hardships, and have great ambitions, but unfortunately, after all, he is too young. The friendship between life and death is true, but I am a member of Wu Desi after all."

The Pegasus galloped and chased after him all the way. When Lu Duoxun's five riders caught up, Yujia had already arrived in Weinan.The camp was set up in the west of Weinan County, and they were ten miles away from the camp when they were stopped by rangers patrolling the surrounding area. They had to be interrogated to confirm their identities before they were brought back to the camp.

The entire camp was shrouded in bright lights, and the summer night seemed to be rendered dreamy by the brilliance.In the imperial tent, Liu Chengyou was summoning Zhao Hongyin, he also thought of the veteran who was dismissed by him, and called to express his concern.

Zhao Hongyin is a strong and brave person, although he is old, his style is still tough.It's just that at this time, the whole person looks a little old, and there is also a sickness on the face.

Liu Chengyou noticed it, and asked with concern: "I heard that Zhao Qing is sick, how is the illness, and what is the doctor's diagnosis?"

Facing the emperor's concern, Zhao Hongyin thanked him: "Thank you for your concern, it's just a chronic illness, it's not a problem!"

Seeing this, Liu Chengyou shook his head, and said seriously: "Veteran on the battlefield, once your body weakens, you will inevitably get sick. However, sickness is nothing to be afraid of, and don't shy away from medical treatment! If you are not feeling well, you should seek medical treatment in time to avoid delays. !"

Liu Chengyou spoke with a bit of sincerity, because he mentioned Hu Zai, which was a living example nearby.

"The matter of Hu Zai is still in front of us. I feel pity for him. Zhao Qing should really take care!" Liu Chengyou urged.

Zhao Hongyin felt something, he also thought of himself, in the previous campaign to quell the chaos, he also went into battle with an illness, and kept supporting his illness, which made it aggravated.Opened his mouth, became serious, cupped his hands and said, "Yes!"

Sighing, Liu Chengyou talked to Zhao Hongyin about the center of the conversation: "I know what happened in Guanzhong, the fault is not your fault, it was the oversight of the government and the imperial court, and the arrangement was wrong. Instead, you suppressed the thieves and calmed the chaos, and maintained the stability of the place. Merit. I understand in my heart that I have wronged you a little this time!"

Seeing the emperor's frankness, Zhao Hongyin smiled and replied: "The chaos may not be in the minister's hands, but he failed to control the chaos in time and made it worse. The minister also dereliction of duty. It is not without fault. Moreover, the minister is indeed old. , the body is sick, but it can also be taken care of, and seek a comfortable old age!"

Liu Chengyou was obviously satisfied with Zhao Hongyin's awakening, his tone became more gentle, and he said: "After returning to Beijing, Zhao Qing can rest in peace. Both of you father and son are loyal ministers and generals of the great man. I will still have great use in the future." of!"

When Zhao Kuangyin was mentioned, Zhao Hongyin became more submissive.

(End of this chapter)