Emperor Zhenguan

With disappointment and disappointment, Su Qingjie was sent by Su Lie to Pei Xingjian's side to support Shi Luobu and continue to deal with Chumibu.To be honest, Su Qingjie himself didn't care, but he always felt that it was unnecessary to do so, why didn't he just sweep the Western Regions.Could it be that the soldiers of the Tang Empire were not brave and invincible enough?
"Of course not." Pei Xingjian explained to him: "We not only have the power to sweep away, but also have a great winning rate. But have you ever thought that if we directly go to war with the entire Western Regions tribe, they will definitely unite against us. When the time comes , Even if we can win, we will have to pay a considerable price. It is not easy to train every soldier of the empire, it is very rare. If there are too many injuries here, what do you ask the general to give to His Majesty."

Su Qingjie waved his horsewhip boredly, and said, "Of course I understand the truth, but we do this, support one tribe, attack another tribe, let them Turkic people kill each other, can't they see it, sooner or later , they will still embark on the road of unity. If this is the case, why not directly destroy them."

"You also said that there will be a day sooner or later." Pei Xingjian dismounted slowly and said slowly: "The later this day is delayed, the more the strength of the entire Western Turks will decline. When they are exhausted, we will continue Wouldn't it be more time-saving to make a move? Moreover, you have to know that some things are not that simple. Even if they can see it, they can't unite. For example, at the end of the Sui Dynasty, when the Eastern Turks went south, you think Wang Shichong and other rebels will take the initiative Resist?"

Hearing this, Su Qingjie understood a little bit this time, he nodded and said: "As expected, I'm still not as good as you." He sighed, got off his horse, and led the horse along.

Seeing this, Pei Xingjian naturally did the same.

"Don't be like this, we are still young, and we still have a lot to learn. You don't know, this time when I was commanding the Roman army, there were many tactics that I didn't dare to use in my mind. This time, let me try them all out. Fan. Regardless of success or failure, I think it is worth it. After all, it is not our brother who died, so I will fight, let alone how easy it is."

Su Qingjie couldn't help laughing, "Okay, how dare you say that to Qichabi."

"Hey, isn't this you? If it were someone else, I wouldn't talk too much." Pei Xingjian smiled.

"Hahaha." Su Qingjie laughed heartily, then cupped his fists and said, "From now on, General Pei will take care of you."

"Good talk!"

The war in the Western Regions is in full swing, but Chang'an seems very quiet. After all, the two places are far apart, and it is impossible for the people of the empire to eat melons about the Western Regions in the first place.What really made the people of the empire start talking about the war in the Western Regions was that fewer and fewer merchants from the Western Regions came, which made everyone pay attention to the situation in the Western Regions.

Hongfu Restaurant.

"The palace's secret boiled chicken is here!" The servant yelled, and sent a plate of freshly cooked boiled chicken to the private room on the second floor.

Immediately afterwards, there was another shout from outside, "Here comes the chicken soup!"

After half a stick of incense, more than a dozen dishes were served, and a group of people inside started to move their chopsticks.But move the chopsticks to move the chopsticks, but there are very few people who can really eat.

"How can you survive? Can you make some progress!" Kang Le looked at the 'fellows' in a circle very unhappy.His hometown is in the Shule Kingdom in the Western Region. Some time ago, he got news from his hometown that Shule was pushed to the ground by the Western Turks and beaten violently, and the king was killed.This made him very scared, because his son was still in his hometown!
"What does eating have to do with success?" A middle-aged man about Kang Le's age said, "I know you're in a hurry, but don't be in a hurry. We're all in a hurry now, but what's the use of being in a hurry? If the empire doesn’t send troops, the Western Regions will be in constant chaos. You can’t expect those bastards in the Western Turks to treat our families kindly. You’re okay, news from the Shule Kingdom comes from time to time. I’m miserable. Is the Wucha Kingdom still alive? I don't even know what I said!"

After speaking, the middle-aged man ate the white chicken with tears in his eyes.

Kang Le was speechless, are you in a hurry?

"But we can't sit still, let's do something, save a little bit. Even if we can't stop the war, at least we have to find a way to save our family."

"Can you go to the Western Regions?" Someone asked.

"I can't." Kang Le shook his head and said, "Now that all the exits are blocked, how can I leave Datang?"

"Then it's okay, just stay honest."

"you."

Before Kang Le could finish speaking, an elderly man stood up, motioned him to be calm, and comforted him: "Kang Le, I know you are worried about your family. For this."

"Mr. Hu, speak up, I'm just waiting for you to speak." Someone said.

Merchants from the Western Regions in Chang'an will also hold together.No way, the empire is not particularly friendly to foreign merchants like them, and they themselves are reluctant to part with the huge profits here, so they can only hold their noses to do business here.Over time, a Western Region Merchant Gang organization that was not a merchant gang was established in this way.And Mr. Hu, because of his high morals and high prestige, has lived here all year round, so he was elected as the steward.

This old Hu was born in the Yanqi Kingdom in the Western Regions. Since the Sui Dynasty, he has been doing business in the Central Plains and the Western Regions. He knows a lot of people.Now that he spoke, everyone stopped eating and listened to him quietly.

"Can we expect the Western Turks to give us peace?" Mr. Hu first questioned them, and then asked himself, "No, not at all. We can trust anyone, but we can't trust the Turks. In Datang, although we are prepared We are discriminated against, but as long as we live for more than 30 years, our descendants can become Tang people. But in the Western Regions, those Turkic people want money and people, and never treat us as our own, so we must not trust Turkic people!"

First, he sets the tone that the Turks cannot be trusted.Although it is said that the Tang Dynasty also discriminated against them, the people of the Tang Dynasty had a little sense of reason, and they could find an excuse to prevaricate people like them by force.But the Western Turks robbed them openly.

Although it is said that the Tang Dynasty and the Western Turks did not regard them as human beings, it was safer in the Tang Dynasty.Moreover, after living in the Tang Dynasty for a long time and doing more good deeds, they also have the opportunity to make their descendants become Tang people.

For this alone, Mr. Hu is more inclined to the Tang Dynasty.

"Mr. Hu, what should we do then?" Kang Le asked.

Hu Laodao: "This is exactly what I want to say. I have found the way. This person can help us and convey the words to the saint. As long as the saint of the empire is willing to send troops, peace will come to the Western Regions. Our business, It can also be reopened.”

"Who is it?" Someone asked hastily.

Mr. Hu smiled slightly, "I can't tell you about this. But please believe me, I will never deceive you about this kind of thing. My hometown of Hu Qi is in the Yanqi country. Who am I to deceive? I can't lie to you either. Whether it's for money or for our motherland, this time, we must unite and pass our voices to the supreme saint of the empire."

Hearing this, everyone stood up one after another and responded in their native language.