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Chapter 499 Xihe (2)

Wang Daxu was shocked when he heard Xiang Zongji's words: "Did you attack Tubo last month?"

Xiang Zongji laughed.

There is no need to hide this matter from others now.

Moreover, he just wanted to talk - Xihe was a cold and desolate place, with not much entertainment, and there were not many people around him who could talk to him (pretending to be cool).

If it weren't for the fact that there was money to be made here and there was merit to be gained, he wouldn't be willing to come!

If you have the time, wouldn't it be nice to listen to ditties in the goulan of Bianjing City?

Then he said to Wang Daaxe: "It's not the cotton fields that are causing the trouble!"

"After spring this year, people everywhere began to cultivate fields..."

"Those families...all began to tighten their grip on their penises...or they just sat on the ground and raised their prices..."

This is normal.

The wealthy people in those places are not stupid.

The big guy didn't mind, so he asked Xibawen to help him disappear in the vast wilderness of Huangzhou and Hezhou.

Xihe is short of people, and the two big leaders Xiba Wen and Wen Xixin are short of money.

Even the rescued serfs had to go through Xibawen's hand - Uncle Gao Guo signed a deed with Xibawen on behalf of Xihelu.

The big guys can only target the cheaper Tubo people.

The two sides hit it off immediately.

It just so happens that Xiba Wen from Xige City and Wen Xixin from Miaochuan City also have this meaning.

However, here in Xihe, Xiang Zongji felt that it was impossible for anyone to keep his eyes open and insist on being serious.

"After being beaten by us, I am naturally not convinced. I heard that people have been sent to Bianjing City to complain!"

Thousands were delivered at one go!

After Xiang Zongji finished speaking, he said hehely: "That Qingyi is not honest in the first place!"

On the Xihe Road side, the Border Defense Finance Secretary squatted and bowed to the two national relatives!

In this way, those serfs were equivalent to a transaction between the Song Dynasty and Xibawen.

The Shengqiang and Dangxiang people in Hengshan are also raising their prices.

Because he was afraid of being held accountable by the court—mainly by the officials in the capital.

Even if the court sends people to investigate, they can still fool him - of course, the prerequisite is that no one takes it seriously!

Wang Daxu listened to Xiang Zongji's ramble.

They also all want to make money.

They have been close to Xiang Guojiu and Gao Guojiu since last year, and they have very close contacts. Especially Xibawen, which is relatively close to Xizhou, is about to become the two uncles.

Over there in Lanzhou, I heard it's similar.

Those few casualties who were responsible for official duties were all left by Lieutenant Li.

No way.

There are people everywhere in the palace and in the court.

Therefore, last month, the Xihe Song Army cooperated with Xibawen, the Tubo leader, and fought a battle.

Therefore, after the beginning of spring, both Wenxixin and Xibawen began to transport young people to the Xihe River.

Da broke Qingyi's Gui Zhang, captured two forts, and rescued thousands of poor serfs. He also helped Xibawen return to Xige City, which his father left to him.

There really are such fools.

Although Xiang Zongji didn't tell him everything, he almost told him everything.

At the same time, because the deed was there, the money was given.

Brothers Zhao Sizhong and Zhao Chunzhong; brothers Bao Yue and Bao Shun...these rich and powerful families in Xihe are all human beings.

Either the Empress Dowager, or the Empress Dowager's heart is sharp.

Mr. Jinglue, the civil servant commander-in-chief appointed by the current officials!

"But he didn't even urinate and look in the mirror! Is this imperial edict so easy to sue?"

In one fell swoop, Xihe's rising wages were reduced.

Gone are the days like last year when you could hire someone with just a few hundred iron coins.

Therefore, they also knew that Xihe was growing kapok, and they also knew that Da Song was willing to pay to hire people.

Want to complain?

Ha ha!

After tasting the sweetness, the demand for young Tibetan men in Xihe greatly increased.

Therefore, every precious young man in his hand was covered tightly.

Here in Xizhou, a month's wages for a strong man will almost rise to the level of iron money at the beginning of spring.

Therefore, it is not considered as taking people as slaves, but as hired workers.

Therefore, the Song troops on the Xihe side wore Tibetan clothes and carried the banner of Xibawen.

"So, big axe, get ready!" Xiang Zongji said: "This battle is about to begin!"

With the current posture, even if Qingyi Jie Guizhang doesn't fight, Xihe will not be able to bear it.

From top to bottom, I can't stand it!

It will definitely cause some trouble and start a war.

Xiang Zongji looked at Wang Daxu, his confidant who he liked very much, patted Wang Daxu's thick shoulder, and said: "That Qingyi is a ghost seal, cruel and unjust, insulting the soldiers and the people, I heard that he is still under his rule, and he is slandering our court. Your Majesty the Merciful Saint and the Emperor..."

"The people under his rule, numbering between 20 and 300 million, can be said to be living in dire straits..."

"Confucius said it was benevolence, Mencius said it was righteousness!"

"How can I, a man of my generation, just sit back and watch this person steal a land thousands of miles away from Hezhou and Huangzhou?"

"They must be wiped out and the people of Qianli Hehuang can be brought back to peace!"

This is the crime that the generals of Xihe have temporarily prepared to give Qingyi the ghost seal.

When Master Wang went out on an expedition, he was justified in his duties.

Not only did he explain to the court, but he also silenced the students in Bianjing City.

Of course, Xihe Road Wenwu would not choose this path unless necessary.

Because the risk is a bit high!

Everyone still hopes that Qingyi and Gui Zhang can shoot the first arrow.

In this way, everyone will not be considered as actively provoking side provocations.

It makes sense up and down.

But we have to be careful, what if Qingyi Jie Guizhang endures this tone?

Wang Daxu lowered his head, his chest boiling as he listened to Xiang Zongji's words.

He doesn't understand much.

He also couldn't understand the articles of the two saints Confucius and Mencius.

But he understood that the Tubo people were hardworking, and he also understood that his wife and mother were waiting for him to take the money back.

Then, Wang Daxu raised his head and bowed to Zongji: "Don't worry, Inspector, I will follow you to the death!"

The two saints Confucius and Mencius both said that there is nothing wrong with what you should do.

"Yeah!" Xiang Zongji was very satisfied with Wang Daxu.

Apart from his identity as a Bianjing native, what I like most is his honesty, loyalty and willingness to obey orders and his willingness to fight.

Then he said to Wang Daxe: "Daxe, in a few days, a caravan will return to Beijing."

"I have entrusted you with a relationship, so you can take the Feng family letter home."

"In addition, I also told Uncle Guo that someone would send a hundred guan to your family to save your wife and children from having a hard time in Bianjing City!"

When Wang Daxu heard this, his eyes turned red, and he immediately said: "I will never forget the kindness of the governor, and I will definitely repay it!"

He nodded to Souji.

There are so many people in Xizhou that he doesn't like anyone who wants to curry favor with him. Instead, he always likes Wang Daxu.

It's here.

This person knows his roots well, his father and ancestors are pure and innocent for three generations, he is also loyal and honest, and he knows how to repay kindness.

What's more, this is a lucky general!

Last year in Hebei, he discovered Guan Yong, which brought him glory and was commended by the Privy Council. When he arrived in Xihe, he also achieved the military merit of being the first to welcome Renduo Baozhong, which promoted him again.

I hope this time, this blessing will continue to make meritorious deeds.

Xiang Zongji understood clearly that he was a member of Xiang's family and could not always be in charge of the army.

Here in Xihe, the credit is almost earned, so you have to go back to the capital to drink and have tea with Dianqiansi or Ma Bujun.

But on Xihe's side, someone needs to be close to help keep an eye on it.

Wang Daaxe is the best choice.

……

In Xizhou City. Xiang Zonghui and Gao Gongji were entertaining guests.

Guests are either rich or noble.

Brothers Zhao Chunzhong, Zhao Sizhong, brothers Bao Yue, Bao Shun...

And, Wen Xixin and Xiba Wen, the great leaders of Tubo, came to the country for pilgrimage again.

Summary: They are all people who got rich following the two relatives of the Song Dynasty.

"I respect your two uncles..." Wen Xixin was already tipsy and his face turned red.

His flattery is beyond words.

no way!

After coming to the Song Dynasty for a pilgrimage and hooking up with these two uncles from the Han family, Wen Xi's heart went crazy!

Last year, he was just selling horses to earn some pocket money. By the way, he established a relationship with Da Song and hugged him to avoid being swallowed up by Ali Gu.

But this year, it was directly upgraded to selling people.

wrong……

It should be called Yaxing!

He Wen Xixin, the leader of Miaochuan in the Qingtang Dynasty canonized by the Song Dynasty, established a dental shop in Miaochuan City that was stamped and approved by the Department of Defense and Finance on the Xihelanhui Roadside of the Song Dynasty.

Then, through Yaxing, he signed a deed with the Roadside Defense and Finance Department of Xihelanhui Road in the Song Dynasty.

The young men under his rule were sent to Xihe to grow kapok.

As a dental shop, he Wen Xixin can naturally get the relevant wages in full.

That’s three hundred iron coins per month for one person!

Moreover, it is the kind of real iron money that has no impurities and can be recast into iron tools!

This is hard currency!

With the iron money, you can sell it directly to the Dangxiang people or even the black Khan people in the Western Regions in exchange for silk, silk cloth, gold and silver.

Moreover, this is a long-term meal ticket.

According to the contract, the more than 2,000 serfs he sent to Xizhou to plant kapok can continue to provide him with income for five years. After five years, if the serfs work really diligently and are confirmed by the government to have committed no crimes, they can be compiled. He became a Song Dynasty citizen and paid taxes and grain to his uncle in the Han family.

It looked like he was at a disadvantage.

But in fact, how many years can the Tubo and Qiang people on the plateau live?

A young and strong serf can be considered blessed by the Buddha if he lives to the age of thirty.

Generally, after the age of twenty-five, it is no longer useful.

Therefore, for Wen Xixin, this matter is equivalent to a bloody gain.

Not only has the internal burden been solved - in the past two years, Miaochuan has been experiencing constant natural disasters.

Many serfs were dishonest.

Some people actually dared to riot and resist!

Now it's okay, just send the extra serfs to Xihe and everything will be fine.

At the same time, he can make a lot of money.

This made Wen Xixin feel very proud for a time, and he would often brag to his heir and nephew Wen Nazhiying when he was drunk, saying that he had vision and could leave a good foundation for his nephew (Wen Xixin's son , was either killed by the father and his son, or died in infancy or died in battle, so he could only choose his younger brother's son as his successor, and the uncle and nephew could rule Mochuan City together).

But soon, Wen Xixin discovered that there was someone who felt better than him!

This person is Xi Bawen!

This time last year, Xiba Wen was chased out of Xige City by Ali Gu like a rabbit. He fled to the mountains with his tail between his legs, and managed to gain a foothold by relying on the support of the tribes in the mountains.

But now, he not only fought his way back to Xige City, but also took back the solid foundation left to him by his father Yonglong.

Like him, he even opened a dental shop.

not only that!

Wen Xixin also heard that last month, Xiba Wen and the Song Army even beat Qingyi Jieguizhang and captured many serfs of Qingyijieguizhang.

Then, it was sold to Xihe through Yaxing in Xige City.

It is equivalent to a white wolf with empty gloves!

What's even more exaggerated is that Xibawen even got permission from his two uncles. I heard that he also plans to plant kapok next spring, and Xihe is also willing to collect his kapok!

Compared with selling people, this is the real wealth!

After Wen Xixin heard about it, she couldn't sit still at all, and immediately set off to Xihe.

He has only one purpose in coming - I can also be loyal to the emperor, and I can also love the Song Dynasty!

Please two uncles, give me a chance!

Just catching serfs!

It’s like no one can do it!

His father, Wen Buqi, started his career in this field in his early years.

At that time, the soldiers and horses of the six alliances of Tubo and Qing Dynasties could not only go to the Western Regions to capture serfs, but also go to Lingxia to fight against the autumn wind. At their peak, they once occupied Liangzhou City, and Li Jiqian of Dangxiang died in their hands. .

It's a pity that the Six-Party Alliance collapsed at the peak of its career... and then was beaten violently by Li Deming...

Otherwise, there would be no such thing as welcoming Li Sisiluo (Zusiluo was welcomed back from the Western Regions by Li Lizun and Wen Buqi as a puppet).

Now I'm back to my old job, although my skills may be a bit unfamiliar.

But it’s not too different!

Now, Wen Xixin is missing an opportunity.

A chance to grow kapok and grow Bianjing wool with the approval and support of the Song Dynasty.

Therefore, Wen Xi was very concerned.

Xiang Zonghui and Gao Gongji stood up, raised their wine glasses, and drank the wine in one gulp. Then, Xiang Zonghui said to Wen Xixin: "Wen Libin (Wen Xixin's current official title in the Song Dynasty is Deputy envoy of protocol, chief of Miaochuan), you’re welcome. From now on, you can come to Xihe Road often to walk around..."

The green Tang horses raised by the Miaochuan tribe in Wenxixin are quite good.

It is tolerant to rough feeding, cold-tolerant, easy to feed, and its physical condition is not bad either.

There are just too few qualified war horses!

Most of them are draft horses, which is a bit regrettable.

The hired workers in Miaochuan, like the Qingtang horses, are also resources that Xihe is in short supply now!

But Wen Xi wanted more than this.

He wants more!

He wanted to be like Xi Bawen.

It's more than just selling horses, and it's more than just a dental shop.

Wen Xixin immediately took a step forward, and directly in front of Xiang Zonghui and Gao Gongji, two young men who were almost his sons and grandsons, he bowed to the ground and said, "Two uncles, I am Wen Xi. I am willing to swear allegiance to my uncle from the Han family to the death, and I also ask my two uncles to give me a chance!"

"I can help Uncle Han do a lot of things!"

Xiang Zonghui and Gao Gongji looked at each other, and then they stepped forward together to help the Tubo leader, whose beard had turned gray.

"Wen Libin's words are too strong... His words are too strong..."

"As long as you are willing to be loyal to the officials and be a loyal minister to the Song Dynasty, we will not turn you away!" Xiang Zonghui said even more warmly.

The petty officials in Bianjing had issued secret edicts to him.

Let him focus on winning over Miaochuan's Wen Xixin.

Even Zen Master Zhiyuan from Mingzisheng Zen Monastery also cooperated to win over him.

reason?

Xiang Zonghui can guess some.

Wen Xixin of Miaochuan controlled a trade route leading to the Western Regions.

Nowadays, the Khotan envoys in the Western Regions have the only way to safely travel between the Song Dynasty and the Western Regions without being affected by the Western thieves.

This can be seen from the sand table sent by Bianjing - Miaochuan City controlled by Wen Xixin was located in Huangzhou in the Tang Dynasty, and was stuck in the key position of Zongge City, Qingtang City and Song Dynasty in Aligu At the same time, Zhuoluo and Nanjian Military Division are adjacent to the Xithief and are Lanzhou's flank cover.

It is of great value to the Song Dynasty.

This value is much higher than the Xige City currently controlled by Xibawen - Xige City is to the west of Hezhou and does not border the West Bandit.

But it was precisely because of this that Zhao Xi, Xiang Zonghui, Gao Gongji and other Xihe senior officials unanimously chose to help Xibawen first.

It's like doing business.

If you show too much enthusiasm from the beginning, it will be unsightly and will make people arrogant. In the end, it will be difficult to do business. Even if you do, there will be problems later.

At the same time, it was also because Xibawen was a bereaved dog at that time, and he could only rely on the Song Dynasty.

Winning him over and supporting him will provide better control and will be more conducive to Song Dynasty's infiltration.

Now, it seems, this choice is the right one.

Look!

Didn't Wen Xixin just come to ask for help?

The offensive and defensive momentum has changed, and now it has become that the Song Dynasty has made conditions to Wen Xixin.

This business will be much easier to do!

Xiang Zonghui and Gao Gongji both held Wen Xixin's hand and sat down with smiles.

"Wen Libin, as long as you are a loyal minister in our court, you will be generous with rewards."

"Has the concierge heard about my campaign against traitors on Guangnan West Road?"

"Those who are loyal to our dynasty in the north of Jiaozhou will be registered. They will be hereditary and will be the ministers of our dynasty. They will rule the south of the world forever!"

Things in Guangxi have now gradually spread along the northwest coast.

The Song Dynasty changed its past and refused to confer native officials. Instead, it conferred numerous native officials in the north of Jiaozhou and recognized the practices of the wealthy families.

He won hearts and minds not only in Jiaozhou.

It also made the leaders of the Tubo tribes excited.

Think about it carefully, what are the benefits of following Ali Gu?

He doesn't even have the blood of the great and holy Zampu!

On the other hand, what about Uncle Han?

It’s not just business as usual.

And he’s willing to make money for everyone!

(End of this chapter)