Elegy of Tang Dynasty

Chapter 99
In the valley, a group of Tang soldiers sneaked up the hill.On the hill, this "new city" controlled by the Tubo people is still brightly lit.

There is no wood on the grassland, and the fodder is limited, so the fuel for the campfire is mostly dried animal dung. The smell of burning that thing is not pleasant.

But the Tubo people are also used to it.

They even divide these manures into "autumn manure" and "winter manure" according to different seasons, and store them for use. Different manures are used in different occasions.

At this moment, the moon and stars are scarce.

Drums are beating loudly outside Tubo New City!
Cui Ganyou led a hundred Tang troops, tied the gongs and drums to the horses, and while beating the gongs and drums, he cursed and provoked the Tubo army in Tubo New City!
The Tubo people on the top of the city fought back with Uduo stones, but because Cui Qianyou and the others were in the dark, they did not light the torches, while the Tubo people were in the light and their figures were clearly visible.Therefore, most of these stones missed.

Cui Ganyou ordered the soldiers to beat gongs and drums for a while, and then changed places.The Tubo people did not dare to go out of the city. They did not know the real situation outside the city, and they were afraid that the Tang army would attack the city by surprise, so they could only call up all the soldiers in the city to defend the city.

Seeing that the Tubo people were not fooled, Cui Qianyou stopped and quietly retreated several hundred feet.Seeing that there were fewer torches on the top of the city, Tang Jun stepped forward to make noise again, beat them for a while and then retreated again.This went back and forth until the middle of the night, and then they left. There were no injured people in the team.

On the second day, Guo Ziyi suggested that Wang Zhongsi personally lead the troops outside the new city, visually measure the height of the city wall, and observe the size of the defenders.

As expected, if the location of this city is not considered, it is very easy to attack, and its own defense is not even worth mentioning!
The location of Tubo New City is very dangerous, and the surrounding environment is harsh.However, the size of the defenders is not large, only about a thousand people.

Although the Tubo people have been running the city here for more than 60 years, the height of the city wall is still not optimistic.

The main reason is that it is very difficult to obtain local materials here, and it is not easy to ensure the supplies of the garrison, let alone build the city wall?
Therefore, the walls of Tubo New City are all built of stones of different sizes, no more than one foot high, and soldiers can climb the city with bare hands.Rather than saying it is a city, it is better to say that it is just a stronghold of the garrison.

Wang Zhongsi ordered 1000 men to line up outside the new city, and the remaining 2000 men took turns to rest, changing twice a day. At sunset, the soldiers went down the mountain calmly, and left 1000 men in ambush on both sides of the mountain road.

During this period, the Tubo people were very conscientious. They only called on the soldiers to defend the city and did not dare to take the initiative to test the Tang army's strength.

However, the next night, when Cui Qianyou repeated his old trick and led 100 people to the city to beat gongs and drums, the Tubo cavalry suddenly came out of the new city!
Cui Qianyou was overjoyed, he had been looking forward to such a situation for a long time!

The Tubo people were not good at riding and shooting, and their cavalry was elite. Both men and horses wore chainmail armor.More than a dozen of this group of Tibetan cavalry were heavy armored cavalry, and the rest were all light cavalry, but they all carried spears and no crossbows.

Cui Ganyou led his people all the way down the mountain, and they had already familiarized themselves with the terrain of the nearby hills in the past two days.They retreated while beating drums, all the way to the foot of the mountain.When Cui Ganyou turned his head to observe the situation behind him, he found that the Tubo army's pursuers had already fought with the Tang army's ambush soldiers, and it was difficult to distinguish each other.

Unexpected favorable changes in the battle situation, should we be reckless?
Without hesitation, Cui Qianyou immediately went to Daying to inform Wang Zhongsi in person and suggested: If you act tonight, you can break the new city and win in one battle!Never miss the opportunity to defeat the enemy because of hesitation.

After learning that the Tubo pursuers were fighting with the Tang army's ambush, Wang Zhongsi pondered for a while, and realized that tonight was a good opportunity to defeat the enemy.

It is not difficult to annihilate the Tibetan pursuers. Taking advantage of their new defeat, use the darkness to cover up the city in one go. This is probably the most cost-effective way!
"Pass my military order, the whole army will attack tonight, and we will never return until we break the new city!"

Wang Zhongsi gave instructions to the lieutenant general.

His keen battlefield intuition made him determined to strike a crucial blow.

……

Whoa!

In the lobby of Baitingbao Yamen, Fang Chongyong poured all the herbs in the sack onto the table.

A lot of them!

Anaye stood behind him with a sullen face, trying not to laugh out loud.

The generals of the Baiting army, including Xin Yunjing, stared at the scene in front of them with big eyes and small eyes, not knowing what to say.

"Bai Ting's army relies on these things to make money."

Fang Chongyong pointed to the large pile of herbs of various shapes in front of him and said.

"What are you doing standing there in a daze? Why don't you give Commander Fang some Sanlejiang?"

Xin Yunjing yelled at the soldiers with dissatisfaction.

Everyone started to get busy, some went to get the sanle pulp, some went to prepare meals, and finally only Xin Yunjing and Fang Chongyong were left in the yamen lobby, and Anaye automatically stepped aside, pretending that she did not exist.

"Brother Xian, what kind of reputation are you...?"

Xin Yunjing looked at Fang Chongyong in a daze and asked.

He didn't know any of these herbs, but some of them looked familiar, and they seemed to be quite common in the grasslands and bushes near Baitinghai.

"Of course it is to make medicine and make money by selling medicine."

Fang Chongyong said with a meticulous look on his face.

Xin Yunjing almost lost his breath in anxiety, he took a deep breath, and asked with a sad face: "My dear brother, can you make money selling medicine... so how much medicine do you have to sell? What kind of medicine do you want to sell?"

"You don't need to sell much, because what we sell is the kind that no man in Hexi can live without... You don't need to look at me like this, I don't need it yet."

Fang Chongyong said slowly.

Xin Yunjing prided himself on being extremely intelligent, but was also taken aback by Fang Chongyong.

The kind that men can't do without... Isn't that the thing?

It was the first time he had seen aphrodisiac medicine in such a mysterious way, how fresh it is!
Xin Yunjing originally thought that Fang Chongyong had some brilliant moves, and had high expectations for him.I didn't expect that the last thing the other party brought out was this, and I felt very disappointed all of a sudden.

Did the ancients not want to strengthen Yang?

No, no, no, in the feudal era with underdeveloped productive forces, the dignitaries of all dynasties wanted aphrodisiac medicines to the point that future generations could not imagine, and they were so frantic that they spared no expense!

Just the conventional aphrodisiac prescriptions include: ginseng, wolfberry, epimedium, dodder, deer antler, Morinda officinalis, snakeleaf, ligustrum and so on.

In addition, the widely circulated folk remedies include: Wushisan, Shisulphur, Actinolite (mica), Longyan (Zi Shaohua), Zhanshengjiao (a kind of medicine based on male silkworm'e, Fengxianjue, Schisandra, etc. aphrodisiacs synthesized from traditional Chinese medicine) and various elixirs made by Taoist priests, etc.

The Hexi Corridor is full of people and cultures, and various commodities from the Central Plains and the Western Regions gather here. There are "aphrodisiac medicines" here that only Fang Chongyong has never heard of, and there will never be so-called "new things".

Every mature and wealthy Liangzhou man knows the fighting power of the orchids from the Western Regions in bed.Those pretty girls with slim waists, plump buttocks, and charming charms are really not able to enjoy them if they are in poor health.

Therefore, in the field of aphrodisiac medicine, they can be said to be diligent in pursuit, and they are at the forefront of Datang!

In the Hexi Corridor, aphrodisiacs can be divided into "Chinese-Earth School" and "Western Region School". The prescriptions of different schools are so different that there is no similarity at all.

Even Zoroastrianism and other religions have "cultivation methods" about strengthening yang, and the market conditions can be described as a mess.

Although aphrodisiacs are not produced here in the Hexi Corridor, medicines from all over the country are gathered here, especially in Dunhuang, west of Liangzhou. The situation there can only be described as "eye-opening".

"My dear brother, I didn't say that, when you get this medicine...will it be a fool in the end?"

Xin Yunjing sighed and asked, if it weren't for Fang Chongyong's strong background, his father was the military envoy of Youzhou and his father-in-law was the military envoy of the Chishui Army, he would have turned against him by now.

How can I be so polite and say such nice things to the other party?

If a nine-year-old child takes aphrodisiacs, does he know what "impotence" means?

Xin Yunjing almost scolded her mother.

"Brother, you just don't understand."

Fang Chongyong waved his hand, turned around and winked at Anaye, who reluctantly exited the Yamen lobby.

"Those who have money and power, and no shortage of women. For them, is temporary happiness more important, or is it more important to live in good health and enjoy a few more years?"

Fang Chongyong asked Xin Yunjing a serious question.

"Obviously it's more important to live a few more years."

Xin Yunjing said in a deep voice, almost without thinking.

His family is quite powerful in Hexi, and most of the family's children serve in the military in the Hexi states.According to common sense, if he wants beautiful women, there will be no shortage.

As long as he doesn't deliberately keep an eye on the wife of the wealthy family, then Xin Yunjing can get whatever type of beauties he likes.

Even if the ward calls, someone will do these things, and there is no need for him to worry about it.

However, Xin Yunjing only dabbled in this, and did not pursue groups of beauties to party and sing every night!
That thing about the lower body is just that. If it is too much, it will get boring. After all, men still have to put their career first!

Even doubling your good years is too little, so how can you spend it on playing with women?
Xin Yunjing felt that it was not a good deal if he exchanged for a moment of glory in bed at the cost of wasting his life.

This is also one of the reasons why he has no interest in aphrodisiacs, and even keeps them at a respectful distance.

In fact, there are not a few people in Liangzhou who think like Xin Yunjing.Although aphrodisiac is good, it is accompanied by the loss of lifespan. Not many people are willing to take it for a long time to show their "masculinity".

Of course, Xin Yunjing has not yet achieved success, so he will naturally not think about this if he is enterprising.As for Brother Ji, who lives a boring life in the Xingqing Palace and wants to put his ex-daughter-in-law in various positions all day long, his thoughts may be different.

"If I can take this medicine every day, not only to strengthen my body, but also to show off my masculinity, will it sell well?"

Fang Zhongyong asked with a smile.

It turned out to be this way of thinking!
Xin Yunjing understood a little bit.

The medicine of tiger and wolf is of course effective immediately.But many people also stay away from it, the market is very limited, and people who take the medicine are particularly likely to die violently!
But there seems to be a lot of this kind of "health medicine" that has been flowing for a long time.

"This medicine is mainly for strengthening the body, strengthening the foundation and cultivating the vitality. When the body is healthy, the hero will naturally appear. We are definitely not selling any aphrodisiac medicine."

Fang Chongyong hinted calmly.

"If the effect is not obvious... I'm afraid I can't sell it at a price."

Xin Yunjing said thoughtfully.

The market competition in Hexi is fierce. Even if it is really good, it will not take a day or two to build a reputation.By the time Bai Tingjun makes money, I'm afraid he won't be the military envoy here anymore, and that will be useless!
"How can this kind of thing be sold!"

Seeing Xin Yunjing's hesitant look, Fang Chongyong shouted loudly.

"Good things, of course, are dedicated to today's saints! Even the medicines that saints take, of course, the past merchants in the Hexi states would also want it, but we don't have much stock here..."

Fang Chongyong hinted very blatantly.

Dedicated to a saint?

Will it be too much to play!
Xin Yunjing was so frightened that he almost knelt down in front of Fang Chongyong.

Bai Tingjun's conventional methods can't make money, and he can still make money in other ways. To put it bluntly, it's not a big deal, but it's just that money makes life more nourishing.If you can't make money, you won't die and capsize the ship.

But this crime of deceiving the king...will kill his head!
"The saint's birthday is coming in two or three months. At that time, Ambassador Xin will present a birthday gift to the saint in the name of Bai Tingjun. Even if something goes wrong by then, the saint will forgive Commander Xin.

And I can guarantee that nothing will happen if you take this medicine. "

Fang Chongyong promised with a strong oath.

"You need my signature, right?"

Xin Yunjing asked in a deep voice. He was an ambitious person, and it was easy to tell that this was an alternative upward path.

Wealth and wealth are sought in insurance, and when opportunities come, we must seize them immediately.

What needs to be judged is whether the so-called "opportunity" is a real opportunity.

"Yes, of course, I will also sign."

Fang Chongyong said solemnly.

Based on his understanding of Brother Ji, he will definitely find a few people to try the medicine first. If it is effective if it does not kill people, Brother Ji will definitely try it.

After all, he is over 50 years old, and he will definitely be unable to do what he wants with the young Huanhuan. Wouldn't Brother Ji not want this kind of drug that is "harmless to the body and aphrodisiac"?
If he doesn't think so, then he is not Li Longji!
Xin Yunjing pondered for a moment, nodded slightly and said: "The medicine is ready, I will try it first, and if it works, I will sign it."

"However, we must first find ten soldiers from the Baiting Army, and follow me back to Liangzhou City to test the medicine."

Fang Chongyong nodded slightly and said.

"You don't have a prescription?"

Xin Yunjing lowered his voice and exclaimed.

"In general, there are, but the specific ratio is not available. Someone needs to try it..."

Fang Chongyong said with an embarrassed look.

Dare to feed the emperor without a mature formula?
Xin Yunjing no longer knew how to describe Fang Chongyong.

"Brother Xian, you are really a bit courageous."

Xin Yunjing was speechless, feeling that the kid beside him was more ferocious than a tiger.

"Who says it's not? Anyway, the saint killed three sons in one day, and I was the only one who dared to stand up and carry the coffin for the funeral of the three kings."

Fang Chongyong brazenly boasted.

This is the first time Xin Yunjing has heard of such secrets. He finally knows why Fang Chongyong has the title of "Guardian". The relationship is really "earned" by his ability.

"Brother, please go back to Liangzhou City for pharmacy as soon as possible. This matter cannot be delayed. I will arrange more people to test the medicine."

Xin Yunjing rubbed his temples and shook his head helplessly.

He could handle the dangers on the battlefield, but he felt that he might not be able to cope with the dangers invisible in the political arena as well as the child in front of him.

Let's see where we can go.

……

On the way back to Liangzhou, Anaye was hesitant to speak several times in the carriage, and finally said nothing.

"Are you trying to say that aphrodisiacs are very vulgar?"

Fang Chongyong closed his eyes and rested his mind, and asked quietly.

"Neither...well, I do think that's a bad idea."

Anaye said with a sigh.

"Tell me, what if this medicine sage eats people, and something goes wrong, or even dies?"

Anaye asked nervously, Brother Ji died after taking the medicine, and she and her father would also suffer.

"There are many heirs of saints, and when they die, they will be replaced. There is no shortage of people who will become emperors in Tang Dynasty."

Fang Chongyong teased half asleep, leaned his head on Anaye's arm, and fell asleep from exhaustion!
(End of this chapter)