At the end of the Sui Dynasty

Chapter 705 Turkic Attack
It was noon, the sun was shining brightly, and the temperature was getting hotter. Dou Jiande didn't catch any fish, but his throat was burning like fire.The little yellow dog followed Dou Jiande's buttocks dejectedly, purring a few times from time to time, as if complaining that the master's workmanship was too poor. After working for a long time, he didn't even catch a fish hair, which ruined its welfare. .

Dou Jiande found his donkey in the grass, packed the fishing gear, and then rode on the donkey and headed towards Jixian County.

In fact, the eldest grandson Wugou treated Dou Jiande very well, and the treatment was very good. Not only did he prepare a luxurious mansion for Dou Jiande and his wife to live in, but he also specially arranged dozens of servants to serve him. The supply of daily necessities is also very good. , except for the first half a year, there was no restriction on the actions of Dou Jiande and Cao Shi after that, and the two were even allowed to freely enter and leave Ji County.

However, Dou Jiande himself is also very "sensible". He usually lives a very low-key life. He never hugs when he goes out. Leave the range of thirty miles.

Let’s say that Dou Jiande rode a donkey for a while, and then passed a construction site. He saw tens of thousands of workers working hard under the scorching sun, carrying hands on their shoulders, horses and oxen, and the sound of trumpets, The sounds of shouting, chiseling, and hitting the ground are all mixed together, one after another, and the sound is transmitted for several miles, which shows the hugeness of this project.

This is indeed a very large project, because Gao Bufan wants to build a capital city here, the scale is similar to that of Beijing in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and it was jointly designed and planned by Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng.

In fact, as early as last year, Yuan Tiangang designed the plan and drew the blueprints. However, Gao Bufan discussed with Wei Zheng and others, and finally shelved it on the grounds of insufficient finances. Yuan Tiangang was quite disappointed. Fortunately, last year Gao Qi It developed rapidly, first annexed Dou Jiande's territory, then wiped out Yuwenhuaji, and captured a large amount of treasures plundered from Jiangdu by Yuwenhuaji, then occupied Shandong and Henan and other places in a destructive manner, and finally defeated He defeated the Tang army, wiped out Li Mi and Wang Shichong, and captured Luoyang City.

Therefore, today's Gao Qi not only has enough soldiers and food, but also has expanded his territory and population several times, and the wealth accumulated on hand is extremely rich. Yuan Tiangang's budget of 100,000 taels of silver was temporarily approved, so the project to build the northern capital was started. It has been started for several months now, and the estimated construction period is four to five years.

Looking at the hot scene in front of him, Dou Jiande couldn't help but sneered secretly in his heart: "It's easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but it's hard to go from extravagance to frugality. This kid Gao Changqing hasn't started his career yet, and he's just like Yang Guangda in building a northern capital. He's simply a prodigal." Boy, if he is the son of a certain family, let’s see if the certain family does not smoke him to death, but that’s fine, let this kid continue to kill himself, and when he makes the people miserable, the certain family will take the opportunity to make a comeback.”

It is said that when Yang Guang ordered the master craftsman Yu Wenkai to build the Eastern Capital, he recruited more than 2 million conscripts, and it took only about ten months to build the Eastern Capital. The speed was astonishingly fast, but it also caused extremely bad effects. Countless people died of exhaustion and starvation because of this, causing public grievances to boil, so Dou Jiande saw that Gao Bufan was building a large-scale construction project at this time to build the so-called northern capital. The habit of extravagance and desire is simply suicidal.

Hey, I have to say that Dou Jiande is a bit wishful thinking, because the workers in front of him are all hired with money, not forced labor. The wages are paid daily, more work is paid more, and they also include food and lodging, so the workers are looking forward to more If you do some work and earn more money, it would be strange if there is chaos. On the contrary, this huge project has also vigorously stimulated the economy of Zhuo County and its surrounding areas.

Therefore, the people that Dou Jiande is looking forward to are in dire straits, and I am afraid that they will not appear until he is buried in the ground.

At this time, the sound of bang bang suddenly sounded, and someone yelled loudly: "Let's serve dinner!"

The workers on the construction site dropped their jobs one after another, and walked towards the food shed talking and laughing, where did they seem to have the slightest resentment?
Dou Jiande couldn't help being surprised, he led the donkey to the side of the food shed, and saw that some workers who came early had already received the food, squatting under the shade of a tree and chopping up big pieces.

Dou Jiande took a glance and found that these workers were eating pretty well. They had two big steamed buns and a bowl of thick porridge with pickles. He wondered, "Did you bring these foods?"

The surrounding workers looked at Dou Jiande strangely, and one of the middle-aged men with missing teeth asked with a smile: "This old man, are you new here? The food is provided by the government, so you need to bring it yourself?"

Dou Jiande said in astonishment: "Officials provide? Then... how much is the meal?"

The workers couldn't help laughing and said: "No money, full board and lodging, and wages!"

Dou Jiande was taken aback, and blurted out: "Food and lodging, and wages?"

The worker with missing teeth said with a smile: "Of course, we are voluntary recruits, not forced laborers. Of course we are paid. You think it's still in the Daye period!"

The workers nearby all echoed: "No, it's very different now. His Royal Highness Qi Wang is benevolent, and he has long stopped engaging in forced labor. When Qi Wang was still Ying Yanglang, he ordered the construction of the Great Wall of Xikou. , that is, hired workers."

"My old man, I think you are quite strong. Are you interested in staying and working? Thirty renminbi a day, including food and lodging, and you can eat meat twice a month for teeth fasting!" The toothless worker saw Dou Jiande Dressed plainly, he only thought that the other party was also an ordinary person, so he kindly asked.

But Dou Jiande didn't say a word, turned around and drove away, thinking: "Tsk tsk, this kid Gao Changqing is willing to spend money. He is not a laborer who is forced to recruit, but spends real money to hire workers to work. Board and lodging, grandma's...you're such a loser, a certain family can't help but toss if they want to see your treasury!"

Dou Jiande originally wanted to take the opportunity to fan the flames, but found that the fire could not be ignited at all, so he could only leave with a sullen expression, but he met a Taoist priest head-on.

This Taoist priest has a high forehead, just like the birthday star in the New Year painting, and he is the old god stick Yuan Tiangang.It is said that since the start of the project, Yuan Gangtian's whole mind has been devoted to it, and he spends most of the time wandering around the construction site every day, so he has long noticed Dou Jiande's arrival.

"Immeasurable Heavenly Venerable, what wind brought you here, Duke Qinghe!" Yuan Tiangang asked with a smile as he proclaimed his Taoist name.

Dou Jiande was taken aback, but he thought he hadn't done anything out of the ordinary just now, so he said calmly: "A certain family went fishing today and happened to pass by here, so let's take a look."

Dou Jiande originally called himself the King of Changle, but since he was sent to Zhuojun County for retirement, the title of King of Changle was automatically deprived because Gao Bufan named him Lord Qinghe.

Yuan Tiangang said with a smile: "So that's the case. Dare I ask how Lord Qinghe's harvest is today?"

Dou Jiande didn't even catch a single fish hair today, so he coughed lightly in embarrassment: "It's average!"

Yuan Tiangang has such good eyesight, he just glanced at the light fish basket hanging on the donkey to know what's going on, this guy didn't dare to say anything today, so he smiled and said: "It's lunch time now, presumably Qinghe You haven't eaten yet, if you don't mind, why don't you follow the poor way to eat some fast food before returning to the city!"

Dou Jiande clasped his hands and said: "The Taoist priest accepted it kindly. A certain family is not hungry. It's not too late to go home and eat." After speaking, he wanted to drive the donkey away.

Yuan Tiangang suddenly shouted in a low voice: "Wait a minute!"

Dou Jiande frowned and said, "What advice does Daoist Yuan have?"

Yuan Tiangang took a careful look at Dou Jiande's face, shook his head and sighed: "Mr. Qinghe's life palace is covered with red clouds, and the roots of the mountain are foggy. It's not good, it's very bad!"

Dou Jiande's heart trembled, and he asked, "What do you mean by the Taoist priest's words?"

While looking at Dou Jiande, Yuan Tiangang said to himself: "The life of the palace is red, it is the disaster of blood, the root of the mountain is foggy, the disaster of the prison, and Qinghe Gong's temples are raised, like a sword. It is extremely dangerous. , there are still strangle marks on the neck, I'm afraid..."

Dou Jiande frowned: "I'm afraid what?"

"I'm afraid... there will be life-threatening danger!"

Dou Jiande's complexion changed suddenly, and it took a while for him to return to normal. He said with a sneer, "Don't scare me, Daoist Yuan."

Yuan Tiangang shook his head and said: "It's not scaremongering, I just ask myself that I still have some experience in physiognomy. If Lord Qinghe doesn't believe it, you might as well wait and see, it will come true within ten days."

Dou Jiande's complexion fluctuated, and he said after a long time: "Then dare to ask Daoist Yuan if there is a way to crack it?"

Yuan Tiangang looked at Dou Jiande for a while, and then he said with certainty: "Yes!"

Dou Jiande clasped his hands and said, "I also ask Daoist Yuan to teach me, Dou Jiande is very grateful!"

Yuan Tiangang said solemnly: "Pindao sees Lord Qinghe's decree pattern, and he may intend to leave Zhuojun in the near future. According to Pindao's speculation, the calamity of Lord Qinghe may be related to this matter, so as long as Lord Qinghe doesn't leave Zhuojun in the near future, Households, disasters and catastrophes will surely be resolved."

Dou Jiande's eyes flashed, his thoughts turned, and he cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for your guidance, then the certain family will not go out of the city for fishing these days!" After speaking, he rode off on his donkey.

Yuan Zhenggang watched Dou Jiande drift away, and finally shook his head helplessly.At this time, a person walked quietly behind Yuan Tiangang, it was Li Chunfeng.

Li Chunfeng looked at Dou Jiande's back, and said calmly: "Xiaoxiong's heart is not cold, and the knife is ringing in the box. The more Dou Jiande pretends to love the mountains and rivers, the more he shows that he is unwilling. Brother Yuan Dao is very kind, I am afraid that he will pay by mistake."

Yuan Tiangang said calmly: "The poor Taoist is only entrusted by others. I have said everything that needs to be said. Whether you can listen to it or not is Dou Jiande's own business. It has nothing to do with the poor Taoist. Life and death are destiny, let him go."

Li Chunfeng sighed: "Princess Changsun is too kind, she will definitely save Dou Jiande's life."

Yuan Tiangang said with a smile: "The Changsun family has the style of motherhood, moistening things and turning rain. It is really a blessing for King Qi to marry her."

Li Chunfeng nodded and said, "Who says it's not!"

Besides, after hearing Yuan Zhenggang's words, Dou Jiande lost his mind, as if the weather was not hot anymore, he returned to the north gate of Ji County without knowing it, just in time a fast horse galloped by and woke him up.

Dou Jiande took a closer look and found that the fast horse had already entered the city gate, and he only vaguely recognized it as an army messenger carrying a command flag.

"Hurry up at [-] miles, is there an emergency?" Dou Jiande cheered up, and hurriedly led the donkey into the city.

As expected, Dou Jiande's guess was right, because not long after he entered the city, the city gate was closed, and the whole city was put on alert, and rumors spread all over the place.

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The afternoon sun was still so vicious, but when it leaked through the dense garden trees, it became much gentler, just like the smile on the face of the eldest grandson Wugou, gentle and bright.

After giving birth, the eldest grandson Wugou was obviously plump, and his figure became more graceful, but he was still so dignified and demure, with rosy white skin, and a good complexion. It can be seen that the confinement child is sitting well, and his bright eyes like crescent moons are slightly upward. The upturned mouth seems to be smiling all the time, full of affinity.

A layer of straw mats was spread on the floor of the gazebo, and three pink dolls were playing with the maidservant, which was very interesting.The eldest grandson Wugou, Dou Xianniang and Cui Shirou sat around, chatting with each other while watching the three babies play, and Dou Xianniang's stepmother, Dou Jiande's successor Cao Shi was also present.

Cui Shirou's eldest son, Gao Qilin, is now one year and six to seven months old. He is made of powder and jade, can barely stand up, and can call "Mother" in a childlike voice. Xian Niang was so envious.

The eldest grandson Wugou's son is more than two months younger than his elder brother Gao Qilin, but ten days older than Dou Xianniang's daughter, so he is the second eldest. He has not yet been given a first name, only one of his breasts is named A Yuan, and Dou Xianniang's daughter is named A Yuan. The daughter she gave birth to also hasn't been given a real name yet, only a baby name of Tong'er.

At this moment, Mrs. Cao picked up Tong'er and teased her for a while, then asked Dou Xianniang, "Xianniang, I heard that the gates of the city were suddenly closed, what happened?"

Dou Xianniang looked hesitantly at Changsun Wugou, who smiled and said, "It's nothing serious, but there is a Turkic cavalry in Huairong County in the north. In order to prevent it from happening, Wei Changshi ordered the city to be temporarily closed Guard the door."

Dou Xianniang hurriedly said: "Lu Sheng has already led troops to check, and Jixian City is guarded by the natural danger of Juyongguan, so it's all right, mother, you can rest assured."

Cao Shi suddenly said: "So that's the case, but why did the Turks come to the north of Zhuo County in such a good manner? Could it be that they want to attack our Qi State?"

Dou Xianniang raised her eyebrows and said, "Turkic people dare to come, just fight back, we Daqi are not easy to bully."

The eldest grandson Wugou smiled and said: "The generals of the three armies will be there for the battle, we women and Taoists, we just need to stay at home with peace of mind."

Cao's face was slightly hot, and she said with a smile: "What Princess Changsun said is very true, but the poor woman asked too many questions."

The eldest grandson Wugou smiled gently and said: "Wugou doesn't mean to blame, Madam Dou must not take it to heart."

Mrs. Cao hurriedly laughed and said: "That's okay, Princess Changsun is serious!"

Mrs. Cao sat down for a while, then got up to leave, Dou Xianniang hesitated for a moment, and told her: "Mother, before the situation is clear, tell Dad not to go out of the city again."

Cao Shi nodded and smiled, "Understood."

(End of this chapter)