Elegy of Tang Dynasty

Chapter 322 Even more powerful than a tiger

After Fang Chongyong returned to Liangzhou with the Silver Spear Xiaojie Army, he discovered the new wound on his forehead and added a positive buff to himself: when walking in the market in Liangzhou City, Hu Shang would come to him from time to time. He recommended his own daughter, saying that she was as beautiful as a flower, with round hips and thin waist, fertile and hard-working, and asked him if he wanted a female slave.

Free delivery! for free! Not only is there no charge, but there is also a "move-in fee"!

Fang Chongyong felt that this must be a result of the Tubo people changing his appearance with an arrow, opening his eyes and turning him into a trendy man whose legs weakened when he saw women. It definitely had nothing to do with his official position as the Hexi Jieduzheng, and it had nothing to do with his official position as the governor of Hexi Province. It has nothing to do with leading troops to defeat Tubo before.

Faced with the enthusiasm of the Hu merchants in the Western Regions, Fang Chongyong had no choice but to show his gratitude. It's not that I don't like Hu Ji, but I need to take better care of my body while I'm still young, so as not to indulge too much now and die too early in the future, which will cause regrets in life.

On this day, Fang Chongyong took Yang Yan and they wandered around Liangzhou City early in the morning. They secretly investigated the circulation of Jiaozi and adjusted government policies based on feedback from the people.

After looking around, they found that the circulation situation of Jiaozi on the market was much better than expected.

Because the properties of silk are essentially different in Hexi and Chang'an, Jiaozi is attached with another meaning, namely: silk exchange coupon. Unless they risk smuggling, there will be no friendship, and Hu merchants will not be able to bring a piece of silk out of Shazhou Pass.

Now Luocheng in Shazhou has become a distribution center for exchanging Jiaozi for silk. In places far away from Shazhou in Hexi, Jiaozi has gradually replaced silk for the daily consumption of local residents.

The deposit effect and the silk "crowded" by Jiaozi from Chang'an were continuously transported to Hexi in exchange for higher-value goods from the Western Regions, which resulted in more currency circulating in society and commerce and trade flourishing significantly.

Generally speaking, the economy of the Hexi Corridor is much healthier than the abnormal economy of Chang'an with extremely high prices. Before the expedition to the Western Regions, this rear area seemed stable.

"Fang Jieshuai's strategy of orderly exchange of silk and silk is indeed good. We control the bulk of Hu merchants and allow people to freely exchange small amounts of face value for silk without any delay."

Therefore, this person's words resonated very much with the crowd, which made He Changqi feel a bit stuck.

He Changqi explained impatiently.

Mountains will fall if you rely on them, and you will run if you rely on everyone. It is better to rely on yourself than to rely on anyone. "

The Tang army was not only a defender of order, but also a bandit in official uniform.

"Jiaozi in Hexi will soon be saturated and needs fresh blood. At that time, it can only be achieved by opening up the Western Regions."

In other words, this is a jungle chessboard that is completely based on strength and interests. The strong is the king and can take life and death, while the weak are manipulated at will without any cover-up. Things like benevolence, justice and morality cannot be said to be completely useless, but they are not very useful in the Western Regions.

It just depends on the occasion and the person you are facing.

The "two parallel approaches" approach originally conceived by Fang Chongyong was implemented very well in Hexi. Use policies and communications to control silk exports and crack down on smuggling. Then, using silk as the basic anchor, private small-amount exchanges were allowed to stabilize the currency value of Jiaozi, Hexi.

The more we liberalize small-amount exchanges, the more we can avoid runs, because whether currency circulation is smooth or not is ultimately a credit issue.

This man spoke in a certain way, and his face didn't look like he was from a traditional martial arts background. However, he was dressed in a very down-to-earth manner, wearing coarse linen clothes and a turban on his head, and looked plausibly speaking, which made He Changqi look embarrassed.

Wherever the Silver Spear Filial Piety Army goes, Jiaozi can naturally promote it without any hindrance. On the other hand, if the army cannot be in place, no matter how much we say, it will be useless!

The Tang army's control range was only east of Xizhou (the hometown of Gaochang Kingdom). In the cities in this area, the law and order of the Tang Dynasty still had some power. Although it was also a "military control model", military supplies were the top priority.

Nomadic tribesmen with no fixed settlements are mercenaries and horse bandits. They can also serve as bodyguards to escort goods.

The people in the Western Regions are both soldiers and bandits, merchants and thieves. They are not "good people" in the traditional sense.

The officials of the Tang Dynasty did not just rely on their mouths to implement policies here. Most of them also held knives in their hands when they spoke.

Fang Chongyong patted Yang Yan's shoulder and encouraged him earnestly.

Yang Yan admired Fang Chongyong and said.

"I have said before, the Silver Spear Xiaojie Army, regardless of origin, as long as they are strong enough, military regulations stipulate that they do not accept assassins.

The Western Region is very vast, and its customs and customs are very different from those in the Central Plains. The people there are very adaptable to the change in their identity.

You have such a big word "prison" engraved on your face, and you can't pass this first level, what else is there to say? "

As Fang Chongyong was talking, he saw a recruitment point for the Silver Spear Xiaojie Army not far away. A young man who looked less than thirty years old had a conflict with He Changqi, who was in charge of recruiting soldiers. The people lining up behind him were extremely excited. Dissatisfied, the scene was a bit chaotic.

Hu Shang, who leads a camel to do business, changes his clothes and becomes a bandit leader carrying goods.

The people at the bottom could be guards, bandits, or small traders and farmers, and they had no fixed identities.

How could the general refuse directly without asking any questions? "

It can be said that it is full of vitality, all things are competing for growth, and the same rice can support all kinds of people.

It is a rule set by Brother Ji that prisoners with assassins will not be admitted into the Silver Spear Filial Piety Army. Because Brother Ji only has this rule, and everything else is arbitrary. Therefore, Fang Chongyong had no choice but to use it as a "hard standard" for recruiting troops.

Here in Liangzhou, there are many roosters, dogs, and thieves.

Fang Chongyong took Yang Yan and quietly blended into the crowd of onlookers, and saw a strong man arguing with He Changqi.

There are also many people who are not from a high background, such as those whose son-in-law was given away, those who cannot survive in their hometown, and those who are exiled. This place is not very fond of the aristocratic family. Many people's identities cannot be checked, and they will die if exposed.

"I always trust you when doing things, but..."

Yang Yan said excitedly, his words were definitely sincere.

If this person is rejected, it means that the Silver Spear Xiaojie Army is not "thirsty for talents", and the previous publicity is just talk. People are still judged based on their status. Which heroes will join us in the future?

If he agrees to let the other party participate in the assessment, He Changqi will not come to Taiwan, which will not be in line with the rules of the Silver Spear Filial Piety Army.

Doesn’t the country need heroes to serve it?

Fang Chongyong looked at the bustling crowds on the street and the vendors soliciting customers, and couldn't help but sigh. Yang Yan nodded slightly and said nothing, because there was no need to continue talking about this issue.

A young and beautiful woman can be a noble saint from a certain religion, or she can be a prostitute who strips off her clothes and sells them.

"Please rest assured, Marshal Jie. Even if my subordinates are selling iron in Hexi, they will also send the baggage to the Yinqian Xiaojie Army to repay the kindness of Marshal Jie."

There is another group of people in the Anxi and Beiting Protectorate, and the commander of this section may not be able to command them.

No matter how much you talk about it, no matter how good the policy is, it must be implemented.

"After the commander sets off in this section, Hexi's support cannot be cut off. Although there is a saying that war supports war, we cannot place our hopes on the small countries in the Western Region with barren land.

Silk is an "export commodity" in Hexi. The locals do not use silk like eating and drinking.

After passing Xizhou, the law and order of the Tang Dynasty no longer exist. Everything is about force! Chase profits at the same time!

The small country in the Western Regions over there will follow the Tang Dynasty this year and Tubo next year. Similar situations abound.

"He just wanted to make a contribution and serve the country. Besides, the stabbing on his face was because he was framed and retaliated against when he was in the army.

"Stop making noise, put on this mask and take the assessment."

Fang Chongyong handed the man an iron mask, which was captured from the Tibetan Imperial Army.

As soon as He Changqi saw Fang Chongyong coming, he was as arrogant as an angry rooster just now, but now he immediately turned into an honest quail and stepped aside without saying a word.

The man seemed to have guessed Fang Chongyong's identity. He solemnly saluted with clasped fists, and then put the mask on his face. His whole temperament changed instantly, and he almost had the words "No strangers allowed" written on his clothes. .

"Everyone, please line up here! The treatment of the Silver Spear Xiaojie Army is generous, and the military orders to participate in the war are also the most dangerous!

People who are not confident in their abilities should not come, but as long as they are capable, come to this section to win.

You go ahead! The door of the Silver Spear Filial Piety Army is always open for you. Those who have the capital and are not afraid of death can just come! "

Fang Chongyong shouted to the crowd, and soon, the previously scattered team continued to line up neatly. Facing the adoring crowd, he whispered a few words into He Changqi's ear, then turned and left.

He knew very well that if he had not led his troops south to beat Tubo, he would not have such a high prestige in Hexi now.

This kind of prestige is glory and protection, but it is also an unshirkable responsibility. At this moment, a soldier quietly walked up to Fang Chongyong, handed him a letter, and then quietly withdrew.

This kind of special envelope is only available in Hexi Jinzou Academy. The paper material and color, as well as the embossed pattern on the paper, are all unique and difficult for others to copy.

Fang Chongyong put it into his sleeve as if nothing had happened, and took Yang Yan directly back to Hexi Jiedushi Yamen. After entering the study, he opened the letter and looked at it with an incredible look on his face.

……

It was late at night, but the Hexi Jiedushi Yamen was still brightly lit.

When an army sets out on a journey thousands of miles away, preparations need to be made. All circumstances need to be taken into consideration. It was already late in the evening, but the Yamen's signing room was still working, putting bags after bags of engraving-printed "documents" into special wooden boxes.

These things were Fang Zhongyong's "other hand" in sweeping across the Western Regions.

In the yamen study room, Fang Chongyong was looking through the materials related to the geography, hydrology, humanities and politics, and customs and customs of the Western Regions that he had accumulated over hundreds of years in Liangzhou City. Anaye kneaded his shoulders diligently from the side without saying a word.

Fang Chongyong suddenly turned around and looked at Anaye thoughtfully.

"What's wrong, Lang? Do you want to lie on the bed and let me treat you?"

Anaye took off the hair tie that tied her maroon hair, shook her head very elegantly, threw her loose hair behind her shoulders, and then looked into Fang Chongyong's eyes with a smile.

There was no hidden desire in his eyes.

"Actually, I've been wondering, are you the princess of the Yuezhi Kingdom?"

Fang Chongyong raised his chin and asked with his legs crossed.

"You will know if you try it in bed at night. I heard that the women of the Yue clan are the most slutty."

Anaye bit Fang Chongyong's ear and said seductively in a soft tone. After speaking, she took the opportunity to lick the wound on Fang Chongyong's forehead.

"Hey, you can play that kind of game anytime. I'm not talking about this."

Fang Chongyong let Anaye sit on his lap, hugged her slender waist, and continued in a low voice: "When I take the Silver Spear Filial Piety Army to the Western Regions, I will conquer a large territory for you west of Congling. How about letting you be the queen over there and do whatever you want?"

"Where is Onngling?"

Anaye was completely indifferent after hearing this and asked a strange question.

The situation she is facing now is similar to that of Fang Chongyong, an unseen chief in Africa in his previous life, who was told that his Alipay had received a cash transfer of 100 million.

Because there is no concept in the mind of an item, no matter how precious the item is, the person involved will not feel anything about it.

Fang Chongyong found that he seemed to be playing the piano to others, so he changed his explanation.

"Follow me to the Western Regions. When you get there, you can eat whatever you want, and play whatever you want. Even if it's the palaces of the small countries over there, you can play with them as you like, and let the kings of those countries kneel on the ground to ask for your help. Forgive and make their daughters your maids.

In short, just do whatever you want and hit whoever you want, how about that? "

"Haha, you just want me to be a puppet, and then push it to the front desk as a decoration to help you control the country over Congling.

I knew it was up to no good! "

Anaye rolled her eyes at Fang Chongyong and said, exposing the scumbag's lies in one sentence.

"You can't say that. How can you not be glorious in life? I can help you return home in glory."

Fang Chongyong said nonchalantly. The two looked at each other and smiled, and naturally kissed each other passionately.

Just as the two were about to have a "fast food" in the study, there was a knock on the door, and He Changqi's voice came from outside.

"Fang Jieshuai, the man you mentioned during the day has been brought here and is waiting in the Yamen courtyard."

Anaye, who had stripped off her upper body, sighed helplessly, had no choice but to straighten her clothes and quickly retreated from the side door of the study. After a while, He Changqi walked into the study with the man with the word "prison" carved on his face, and then stood beside him like a sculpture.

"Should your Excellency declare your family status?"

Fang Chongyong looked at the other party and asked with a smile.

"A certain person named Duan Xiushi, who once served as an officer in Shuofang's army, has been wasting his time in Liangzhou for several years.

I was freed from slavery last year. "

Duan Xiushi said with a wry smile and a long sigh.

"How did you escape slavery?"

Fang Chongyong asked a question that seemed a bit strange to others.

"Once, as Hu Shang's guard, I saved the life of Yan Chao, a descendant of the Yan family in Shazhou. He bought me over, lifted my slave status, and naturalized me in Shazhou."

Duan Xiushi said calmly.

"That's no wonder. Now Yan Chao is a general of the Doulu Army, but why don't you follow him?"

Fang Chongyong continued to ask.

“Because only in the Silver Spear Filial Piety Army can you stand out.

I don't want to live my whole life in obscurity, so please take me in. "

Duan Xiushi said sonorously and firmly.

He still had an account to settle with Li Longji.

"But, you will make things difficult for this commander... I have inquired, and back in Shuofang, you were the one who was hated by the saint.

Do you have any other leverage that can convince me to take you in? "

Fang Chongyong looked at Duan Xiushi with amusement in his eyes.

"This is the meaning of existence."

Duan Xiushi put the mask that Fang Chongyong gave him during the day on his face and continued: "From now on, there will be no Duan Xiushi in the Tang Dynasty, only Fang Jieshuai's dead soldier. In this way, I believe Fang Jieshuai can accept me, right?"

"Very good. From now on, you will stay with this commander and wait for his orders."

Fang Chongyong nodded slightly and continued:

"He Changqi, I'll call him He Laohu, and as for you, I'll call you Duan Dapeng.

The roc spreads its wings like a tiger with added wings. In this section, if the handsome man has his arms again, why worry about the injustice in the Western Regions! "

(End of this chapter)