Ji Tang

Chapter 1134
The main palace of Lunnan City.

Since there is no county, there is naturally no county government here.

It's ridiculous to think that a city with a population of more than [-] people doesn't even have an administrative agency.It all depends on those students who were in charge.

City Lord's Mansion, lobby.

Standing in front of Ji Song were three young men, all 27 or [-] years old, wearing eighth-grade official uniforms.

At this time, they were looking excitedly at the man in the wheelchair in front of them. This man was once their target, and now he is the man they look up to.

But now they are not only excited but also aggrieved, just like a child complaining to an adult after being bullied outside!
"gentlemen."

The three people stepped forward and hugged Ji Song's legs and cried loudly, as if they wanted to cry out all the grievances in their hearts.Ji Song silently stroked the heads of the three of them, as if comforting them!
When they were almost done crying, they said with a hint of helplessness: "Okay, okay. Just cry. How old are you, still crying? It's not embarrassing!"

The three of them looked up at Ji Song with some embarrassment and felt relieved when they saw the gentleman smiling all over his face!

The existence of the teacher is not only their mentor, but also the guiding light on their life journey.The three of them are all students from ordinary people's families. It is already good for them to study in an academy.

But it is very difficult to make a difference in the officialdom. This time, I had no choice but to come to the Western Regions to take a gamble.But who would have known how desolate this place is only after arriving.

People are scattered in the vast green space.

There is no city, not even a town, let alone scholars.No one can understand the despair and desolation they feel when they see the situation here!
But they didn't give up, because the teacher said that the moment you give up, you give up even one ten thousandth chance of success.No matter whether it succeeds or not, do it first and then talk about it. As long as you do it, you will not regret it even if you fail!
They persevered, starting from nothing, from a gathering of dozens of people, to a gathering of a hundred or ten people, to a grand event of a thousand people attending the market, and finally to building a city, building bridges and paving roads.

No one knows how many days and nights they have struggled to get where they are today.

But just when they were about to report that Chang Shi's Mansion had met the court's requirements, reality gave them a wake-up call.

Their merits were falsely claimed by a dandy son of a Longxi aristocrat.

When they heard the news, they felt as if the sky was about to collapse. After all these years of hard work, they had been waiting for this day?They are angry, they are angry, they are unwilling!
They went to Chang Shi's Mansion, and Chang Shi advised them not to cause trouble.

When I went to the Governor's Mansion, the Governor avoided seeing me!
They didn't think about going to Chang'an to ask for help, but no matter how many messengers they sent, they all disappeared.Even if I asked the passing businessmen to give me a message, they would all avoid him!

After a long period of suffering, they suddenly looked away as they watched the people emerge from the difficulties one by one.

Although they don't know why they didn't take action, they no longer care.Now they just want to do their own thing, and everything else has nothing to do with them.

They are doing their jobs conscientiously and have long stopped thinking about promotion.

But just when they were married and had children, they were ready to settle down and spread their families here.Chang Shi told them that the opportunity had come.Their former husband, now the Duke of Tang Dynasty, the Grand Scholar of Wuying Pavilion, and the head of the pavilion, is coming to the Western Regions!

They were all shocked after hearing this. Although they could not leave the Western Region, they also knew that their husband had injured his legs in a battle. How could he come to the Western Region?
But Chang Shi told them that it was true. As the commander-in-chief of the Western Conquest Army, Mr. Xiang led tens of thousands of troops to the Western Regions!
Ji Song listened to them choked up and talked about the past few years. His eyes became calmer and calmer, but the coldness in his eyes became more and more intense.Originally, he was not prepared to deal with the troubles in the Western Region.

As long as it doesn't affect their own plans, they can do whatever they like. If they offend him, they'll take the blame.

But he really didn't expect that the students who had risked their lives and went to the Western Regions to contribute to the country would actually be imprisoned.

He proposed this plan back then, and it has become what it is now, and he cannot absolve himself of the blame!
"Sir, I know about this. I have seen all your achievements over the years. I will then send a letter to Chang'an to ask for credit for you!"

"Xu Jingzong!"

"The subordinate is here!"

Ji Song took a deep look at him and said in a deep voice: "Go and report all the officials under the Chang Shi Mansion who have met the requirements, and then try to divide the areas as much as possible so that their efforts will not go to waste!"

"You don't want to go to those people to ask for it. If you don't give it, haha! This guild will go to Chang'an to ask for it from their master!"

"Go ahead and do it boldly, without any scruples! I will leave a hundred soldiers in each county, and they will cooperate with you."

Several people were overjoyed when they heard this. Although they did not get their husband's promise to uphold justice for them, it was good, at least they got what they deserved.

Xu Jingzong was also a little excited, if not for any other reason than because Ji Song had left this matter to him.This matter must have offended many people, but he didn't care.

With this person behind him, what else does he have to fear?Those are the people who should be afraid.
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Ji's family in Lunnan County did not stay long. Although he only went to one place, he already understood the general situation.But now is not the time to resolve this matter. He came to the Western Regions to deal with the eastward expansion of cannibals, not these cystic worms.

On the second day, just after noon, Ji returned to the camp.Cheng Yaojin and others were puzzled and ordered the army to set off immediately.

He couldn't wait any longer. He wanted to see for himself whether there was still a court in Beiting!

However, the soldiers did not keep him waiting for long. Not only an hour after the army was dispatched, they saw a puff of smoke appearing in the distance ahead.Depending on the situation, there will be at least hundreds of disciples heading straight for the army!

Ji Song had no intention of ordering the army to stop until someone came to report that it was Beiting Protector Qiao Shiwang who had brought someone to pay homage. He just asked people to bring him over while the army continued to advance!
"Qiao Shiwang, the Protector of the Beiting Protectorate, brings everyone to pay homage to the General!"

That's right, Ji Song only had one identity at this time, and that was the general of the Western Conquest Army, which included many governor's offices in the Western Region.During the campaign, all the governor-general offices and governor-general offices were under the command of Ji Song.

Maybe others could still take advantage of their status as local snakes, but in front of Ji Song, no one ignored his existence.The prestige of many years of fighting, as well as the identity of the head of Wuying Pavilion in charge of military affairs, all suppressed them.

Most of the lieutenant generals in the army are students from the academy. They may not have much to do with Ji Song, but as long as they come from the academy, they all have a hint of incense. In the face of Ji Song, the founder of the academy, and his identity as husband, Born with a head lowered.

When Qiao Shiwang looked at the excited generals behind him, he sighed secretly in his heart.Although he had lived and died with them all these years, if he dared to give orders that were detrimental to Ji Song, he might be tied up and sent to Ji Song in the next moment to be left alone.

This is prestige, this is subtle influence.

No wonder His Majesty sent this man to the Western Region, because as long as he is here, all the soldiers in the Western Region will be twisted into one, and no one dares to play tricks in front of this man!
Not to mention other things, at least half of the soldiers in Beiting came from Guanzhong.As Ji Song was the founder of the development of Guanzhong's land, all the people who benefited from Guanzhong had to owe him a favor.

But when it doesn't have much to do with one's own interests, this kindness is enough to make someone obey orders!

It's like this in Beiting, it's like this in Anxi, and it's like this in other protective palaces!
Ji Song opened the curtain, looked at the people standing bowed, and said warmly: "You don't have to be polite. The army is moving forward now. If you have anything to say, let's talk to Tingzhou!"

Before Qiao Shiwang could speak, Ji Song said in a deep voice: "All officers and men, listen to the order!"

Master Qiao looked at the generals behind him and said loudly: "The general is here!" "I'd like to trouble you all to clear the way for me!" "

"Touch the general and take orders!"

When Qiao Shiwang reacted, except for a few of his confidants who hesitated, the others immediately mounted their horses and galloped forward without even looking at their former boss's face.

Perhaps to them, compared with Duke Xi, Qiao Shiwang?Who is Qiao Shiwang?

Ji Song began to fight on the battlefield at the age of 16, including the Battle of the Weishui River, the Battle of Mobei, the Battle of Goguryeo, and the Battle of the South China Sea.Ji Song participated in these battles that could establish the pattern of the Tang Dynasty.

And most of the soldiers here have come out of these wars step by step.No one knows better than them what Duke Tan represents.

The most enviable thing is that under Duke Xi, someone takes the blame, but everyone gets the credit.They don't have to worry about whether they have it or not.

"General Qiao, please!"

Suddenly, Qiao Shiwang, who was originally high-spirited, suddenly found himself alone.Only then did he wake up. Although he was the Protector of Beiting, he was nothing in front of this person.

When he was in a trance, he heard someone remind him, and then he reacted.

"Ah you are?"

It was Xue Li who reminded him. He could clearly see the scene just now. He probably felt uncomfortable in his heart, so he kindly reminded him!

"Xue Li, I am now the commander-in-chief of the left army!"

Qiao Shiwang was stunned for a moment, his eyes widened and he said, "But is it in front of Marquis Longmen?"

"It's down!"

After saying that, he reminded: "The commander is mentally exhausted. If we have anything to say, we should go to Tingzhou to discuss it!"

Master Qiao looked at the carriage, nodded, and then guarded the carriage with Xue Li.

Tingzhou, located at the northern foot of the Tianshan Mountains, connects Yizhou and Shazhou to the east, Xizhou to the south, and Gongyue City and Suiye Town to the west. It was an important military town of the Tang Dynasty north of the Tianshan Mountains and an important land for farming.

At least half of the people who moved westward stayed here. Originally, there were only three counties, namely Jinman, Luntai, and Pulei.The administrative office is in Jinman.

Originally, there were only a few hundred thousand people in the three counties, but since the imperial court organized the landless people to move westward, the number last year was 40, and among them there were more than 20 children under the age of ten, which shows the differentiation of the population structure. .

This is not only true in Beiting, Tianshan, Qiuci, Yanqi, Pisha, Shule and other places, where the minor population accounts for more than [-]% of the total population.This is why the imperial court would rather mobilize troops from the mainland thousands of miles away than recruit troops locally.

It is really not worth the loss, and it has the meaning of killing the goose to obtain the eggs!
No one with any foresight would conscript troops at this time.As long as they wait more than ten years and the first batch of children grow up, the Western Region will be the iron-clad territory of the Han family.When 10 young people gather in the Western Regions, who dares to mobilize troops in the Western Regions?This is not how you seek death!

A hundred miles away, the army marched rapidly and finally arrived in Tingzhou on the second day.

Xu Jingzong, who arrived in Tingzhou earlier, led many officials from Beiting Chief Shi's Mansion to wait for a long time!
"I'm going to go down to the Northern Court, Chief Shi Xu Jingzong, and bring all the officials of the Chief Shi's Mansion to pay homage to the Commander-in-Chief!"

Ji Song was carried out of the carriage in a wheelchair. Looking at Ji Song in the wheelchair, everyone was very excited. Although they were far away in the Western Region, many of them grew up listening to Ji Song's stories.

Civil servants admired his literary talent, and military generals admired his martial arts.Regardless of whether they were civil or military, they were all in awe of the person in front of them!
"Everyone, please get up!"

Ji Songxu helped him.

"Thank you, General!"

As if seeing Ji Song for the first time, Xu Jingzong stepped forward and said with a smile: "Xia Guan has already arranged a place to stay, and I would like to ask the general to follow Xi Guan into the city to rest!"

"slow!"

But before Ji Song could answer, Qiao Shiwang glared at Xu Jingzong with a dark face and said: "How can the general live in Chang Shi's Mansion? This governor has already arranged where the general will stay, so there is no need to trouble Xu Chang Shi. ”

Seeing that the two of them were at war with each other, Ji Song said: "You two don't have to fight anymore, let's go to the Governor's Mansion!"

After speaking, he looked at Xu Jingzong and said, "Send someone to notify the students who entered the Western Regions that year, saying that I want to meet them!"

"Most of them are half of my students. As a gentleman, I have ignored them all these years, but I feel a little uneasy. Let's meet them all while there is still time!"

Xu Jingzong was overjoyed when he heard this and said quickly: "Xiaoguan has informed them before. You may not know that when they learned that the general came to the Western Regions, they were all very happy. They are probably on their way here now." Got it!"

But Qiao Shiwang's expression changed and he angrily said, "Did Xu Changshi go too far? How can the general's whereabouts be revealed at will? If something goes wrong, will you be angry?"

"Hmph, I don't have to worry about it, Governor Qiao. If something happens, I will just take the responsibility and won't implicate the Governor."

"you"

"All right!"

Ji Song's face doesn't look good. When he first came to Tingzhou, he saw the civil and military discord in Tingzhou. What's going on?Do you take yourself seriously?

The two of them were suddenly shocked and hurriedly apologized: "General, please calm down!"

"Okay, great!"

Ji Song laughed angrily and said: "Who are you doing this for? I have no intention of paying attention to the bad things you see. I said my ugly words before, this time the Western Expedition is of great importance, no matter what is going on between the two branches It’s a contradiction, but if you dare to drag down the army’s expedition, I don’t mind sacrificing the heads of Er and others to the flag!”

After saying that, he stopped looking at them and led the people into the city gate on his own!
Other officials and generals looked at each other in dismay, and looked at Qiao Shiwang and Xu Jingzong with great dissatisfaction.

Who is Duke Tan?You actually acted like you were at odds in front of this person. What on earth do you want to do?
(End of this chapter)