Fenghou

Chapter 625
On the official road to the west of Jingzhao, a team of more than [-] people is marching mightily. A large flag with a black wolf head embroidered on a yellow background is particularly eye-catching. The soldiers and nobles in the team are generally wearing yellow clothes. People gathered around to watch, and news soon spread that this was the chief of the Yellow-headed Uighurs who came to visit Jingzhao, and it was rumored that the chief and the Xuanfu envoy were sworn brothers.

The great chief Cao Changchun rode on the horse with great interest, and his wives, concubines and seven children sat in the carriage behind him. and bring.

Of course Cao Changchun knew Chen Qing’s intention of inviting him to Jingzhao at this time, and he had been paying attention to the movement of Xixia. Similarly, he learned the news that the Kingdom of Jin sent troops to Xixia, which led to the eradication of Xiao Heda and the rapid cessation of the civil war in Xixia.

In the next step, Xixia will inevitably turn around and fight for the Hexi Corridor, or go south to attack Xihe Road. The Uighur and Song armies must unite to deal with Xixia. This is the meaning of his alliance and sworn worship with Chen Qing.

In fact, Cao Changchun was far more anxious about Xixia than Chen Qing. While Chen Qing was attacking Shaanxi Road, he had already seized Suzhou and Guazhou. If he annexed Shazhou again, he would be able to link up with his current territory All in one.

However, Xixia had [-] elite troops in Shazhou. Last month, when Cao Changchun's army attacked Shazhou, they were defeated by the Shazhou Xixia Army, with more than [-] casualties and a commander killed.

This failure is a bad signal. Once Xixia counterattacks, he will inevitably be attacked by the enemy. His foothold is not stable and Suzhou and Guazhou will definitely be lost. He is afraid that Ganzhou will not be able to hold it, and will be driven back to the back of Qilian Mountain.

Therefore, when Chen Qing invited his whole family to visit Jingzhao, he immediately understood and took the whole family to Jingzhao.

Of course, Cao Changchun would never come to the door empty-handed, he brought a million sheep as a gift this time, and the sheep were inconvenient to travel long distances, so they stayed in Lanzhou, and Niu Gao, the new Lanhuang governor, took over.

"Great Chief, that's Jingzhao City!"

Liangzhou Tongju, who accompanied Cao Changchun to the south, pointed to the faintly visible city wall ahead and laughed loudly.

"Yeah! Nothing has changed."

Cao Changchun ordered: "Speed ​​up!"

The team speeded up and drove towards Jingzhao City. After a while, Wang Qiu, the order of the Zhiguo Department of the Xuanfu envoy's mansion, came to greet him.

At this time, Chen Qing brought a group of officials who were already waiting outside the west city gate.

An official rode a horse and galloped to know it, and said loudly: "Report to the Xuanfu envoy, the Uighur team is five miles away!"

Chen Qing nodded, and said to Jiang Yanxian: "Cao Changchun sent millions of sheep this time, most of which are ewes. I have asked Niu Gao to accept them and raise them by Qinghai Lake in the future. We also have to take them out here. Give the other party food and cloth as gifts in return, and give a little more."

Jiang Yanxian smiled and said, "Don't worry, envoy Xuan Fu! We guarantee that there will be no problems in the exchange of favors."

Not long after, Cao Changchun's team arrived, Cao Changchun got off his horse and laughed loudly: "My brother, it's been a long time, brother is really happy today!

"Me too, I miss my brother very much!"

The two hugged tightly with a smile, and Cao Changchun introduced his seven sons and daughters to Chen Qing. The eldest son, Cao An, was fifteen years old and should be the next chief.

Chen Qing untied his sword and gave it to Cao An with a smile: "This is the sword forged by Lu Yang, a famous swordsmith in the Song Dynasty, and I give it to my nephew!"

Cao Changchun hurriedly said to his son: "This is your uncle's sword, why don't you thank you!"

Cao An took the sword and bowed to salute, "Nephew, thank uncle for giving me the sword!"

Cao Changchun then smiled and introduced other wives, concubines and children to Chen Qing.

Yellow-headed Uighur is a country founded by Buddhism, and all the wives and concubines came forward to salute with palms together. Among the dozen or so wives and concubines, Chen Qing saw a tall woman with a veil on her face. Beautiful eyes.

Chen Qing's heart skipped a beat, and he suddenly remembered that ridiculous night in Zhangye.

But he immediately regained his composure, that time he lost his temper after drinking, and he would not do such absurd things again.

Chen Qing introduced his officials one by one to Cao Changchun, Cao Changchun nodded and praised: "They are all great talents in governing the country and the country, dear brother, I heard that Jingzhao Taixue is about to open, I also want to send a batch The children of the Uighur nobles come to study at the Taixue, there are about [-] of them, I wonder if it can be arranged?"

Chen Qing said happily: "No problem, I will let Taixue set up a special Uighur class and arrange courses specifically for their academic situation."

"Great, I'll urge them to leave when I turn around!"

Chen Qing invited Cao Changchun to get on the topless carriage. He personally accompanied Cao Changchun. Cao Changchun was warmly welcomed by the people of Jingzhao. Tens of thousands of people lined the road with songs and dances.

Cao Changchun was quite moved, and said to Chen Qing: "I didn't expect the people in Jingzhao to be so warm and kind. I already feel the atmosphere of the prosperous Tang Dynasty."

Chen Qing also said with a smile: "Brother Cao is a distinguished guest, and the Yellow-headed Uighur is our friend. It is only natural to warmly welcome distinguished guests and friends!"

Cao Changchun nodded and said with a smile, "I don't know if there is any grass near Jingzhao City. We are used to living in tents, so living in a walled yard is really uncomfortable."

"Since this is the case, I will not arrange an expensive hotel. There is a large grassland in the east of the city. It is our pasture for raising horses. There are rivers, lakes, and woods. It is a place that the people of Jingzhao like to go for outings. The elder brother can bring his family. stationed there."

Cao Changchun warmly invited: "Well, let's have a barbecue and drink together tonight, my virtuous brothers and officials, come with their wives and children!"

Chen Qing said with a smile: "Of course, but I want to be the host, eat the mutton from Tongzhou, and drink our good wine!"

Cao Changchun laughed, "I haven't drunk sake for many years, I still really miss it!"

In the afternoon, Yan Jun, the commander of the soldiers, went back to the mansion and found his wife, Lu Xiu. He clasped his fists and saluted, "I want to report to Madam, the Xuan Fu envoy said that at night a bonfire banquet will be held at Changlepo, outside the East City, to entertain the Uighur chief and his party. The Xuan Fu envoy asked Madam Can you bring your son to the banquet?"

Lu Xiu shook her head, "Your generals know that Xue'er cannot leave me at night, she is too young to go out at night."

Yan Jun said again: "Xuanfu envoy said, if the madam can't come, then let the second madam bring the young master to attend."

Lu Xiu thought for a while and asked, "Is the chief's wife and concubine here?"

"Reporting to Madam, all the wives, concubines and children have come."

Lu Xiu smiled and said: "Let's do it! It's not polite if I don't go, you tell the general, I will bring Ji'er and A-Lian to the banquet, but Ji'er and I can only show up for a while, and A-Lian will take care of us he."

Yan Jun hesitated and said: "The Xuan Fu envoy specifically ordered that the third and fourth wives should not go, but the second wives can!"

Lu Xiu thought about it, and immediately guessed what her husband was thinking, and she couldn't help laughing. The husband should be worried that the chief will take a fancy to A-Lian and A-Ying.

"Okay! I'll take the second lady there."

Yan Jun saluted and wanted to leave, but Lu Xiu called him again, and said calmly: "General Yan, you have failed your duty in Zhangye."

Yan Jun's face was a little hot. In Zhangye they really failed their duty. They let the Uighur chief's woman stay alone with the lord for most of the night, and the lord was in a state of drunkenness. If the Uighur chief wanted to seize Xihe Road, the lord would be in danger.

"Madam, don't worry, there will never be a second time!" Yan Jun saluted and hurried away.

It's not that Lu Xiu is narrow-minded. She doesn't allow her husband to marry a Uyghur. It is a piece of property that is given away at will.

Lu Xiu didn't like this kind of property at all, and didn't want her husband to accept it.

Lu Xiu immediately asked the maid to find the Yu sisters and Zhao Qiaoyun.

"Tonight, the officials will have a banquet for the Uighur chief in Shiliyuan, and they may not be able to come back. I will take Ji'er to attend the meeting for a while, and I will be back in half an hour at most. Ah Ying will take good care of Xue'er for me, and then Qiaoyun will stay. Take care of the officer, don't let him drink too much, it's best to bring him back."

Yu Lian was stunned, and reminded in a low voice: "Ma'am!"

Lu Xiu smiled at her and said, "You and Ah Ying just stay at home honestly, if that big hairy chief takes a fancy to you, the officials won't be able to turn against him for such a thing."

Both Yu Lian and Yu Lian couldn't help trembling when they thought of the great chief with long hairs all over his body.

(End of this chapter)