Ji Tang

Chapter 1193 Cherish heroes and value heroes!
He patted the silly boy on the shoulder and said with a helpless look: "This Western Region is not a kind place. Sir, I can't explain it. Why do you have to wade into this muddy water? Why don't you stay well in Chang'an?"

Ji Qing shook his head: "Sir, what you said is wrong!"

Ji Qing stepped forward and took Ji Song's wheelchair from Mr. Liu's hand, and said as he walked: "As the saying goes, if the master has something to do, the disciple will do his best. How can the master be troubled outside and the disciple enjoy the blessings?"

"What's more, the contest between the two great empires of the East and the West is a huge event involving nearly a million people. It is an honor for my disciples to be lucky enough to participate in it! How can we live up to such an opportunity to become famous in the world? If we miss it, won't we regret it for the rest of our lives? "

Ji Song looked helpless and scolded with a smile: "What kind of nonsense is this? The battlefield is changing rapidly, and no one knows what will happen until the last moment. Your role is not on the battlefield, but in the court. You shouldn't be here."

Ji Qing smiled and didn't say anything. She just walked slowly with her husband.
General's Mansion, front hall.

At this time, the lobby was in a mess. Even Pingyang, who always paid attention to etiquette, was full of food and was no different from a man in the army.Not to mention Chai Shao and Cheng Yaojin, the food was brought to them before it was even served and no one gave it to them.

Of course, Pingyang would definitely not sit at the same table as them, otherwise it would be quite jarring to look at.

"Try this. This is a soup made from Tianshan's red flowers and snow lotus. It not only has the effect of beautifying the face, but also has the ability to activate blood circulation. It is of great benefit to you women."

Ji Song asked someone to bring a bowl of soup, placed it in front of Pingyang and said with a smile.

"What? Snow Lotus? Isn't this a waste? You kid, you might as well make pills if you have the time to do so. That's a lot of money!"

Pingyang said with a distressed look on his face, you know the Snow Lotus Pills improved by Master Sun, now the ladies of Chang'an are like possessed, as long as they are sold, they want them all, no matter how much they cost.There were a lot of jokes in the fight for the pills.

I heard that this was made from snow lotus, which made me feel a little sad.

"You, don't feel bad. Snow lotuses are divided into different years. It is a blessing to get a snow lotus that is thousands of years old, and it is rare to get a snow lotus that is hundreds of years old. But the ones that are three to five years old are as much as you want. Don't worry. Forget, the sky is right next to us."

"Come on, drink it while it's hot, it's good for your health!"

After saying that, he complained a little: "You tell me, why did you come to the Western Regions when you have nothing to do? It's a long and tiring journey. You are not in good health. If something happens on this road, I will be guilty!"

Pingyang finished the decoction in one gulp, wiped his mouth, and said angrily: "You still know that I am tired? Then you sent Xu Jingzong to stop me in every possible way? I haven't even settled the score with you, but you are scolding me?"

Xu Jingzong, who was fighting with Cheng Yaojin for a pig's trotter on the side, quickly sat up straight after hearing this, making Lao Cheng laugh.

Ji Song looked helpless. Seeing what she wanted to say, he quickly poured another bowl and said, "Okay, okay, all the mistakes are my fault. Don't you think I'm a fart?"

"Bah, dogs can't spit ivory out of their mouths!"

He glared at the bastard and then said, "Do you have any news about that boy Jize?"

After speaking, he said with some worry: "It's true that this child actually set off from the sea. If he had known he would have come with me, he would have had someone to take care of him along the way."

"It's fine now. Now there's no news. Can we not make people worried?"

Seeing that he was anxious, Ji Song comforted him: "Don't worry about this. The Nanhai Navy Fleet will be at sea to support you, and everything will be fine. You may not know that the Navy is about to invade the cannibal's territory now." , they also built a garrison on the pirates south of the Buddhist country where Xuanzang went, so they don’t have to be as tiring as you along the way, and it’s probably almost here now.”

Pingyang looked suspicious, but seeing how relaxed Ji Song said it, he didn't ask any more questions.

Soon, everyone ate and came to a waterside pavilion in the courtyard. The lake was covered with thick ice and people could walk on it.At this time, the stove had already been set up in the water pavilion, and it was leeward, so it didn't feel cold at all!

Everyone sat down, and the maid served tea and cakes as refreshments after the meal.

Pingyang picked up a piece of pastry and took a bite. His eyes lit up slightly and he said, "What if this is made of snow lotus?"

"Yes, there are not only snow lotus but also Poria. It's called Snow Lotus and Poria Cream. It tastes pretty good. You can eat more!"

Ji Song picked up the wine pot, poured it for everyone, and said with a smile: "This is the wine I brewed from grapes from the Western Regions. It tastes sweet and sweet, and is most suitable for you women to drink."

After saying that, he poured her a glass and motioned for him to try it!
"what?"

Pingyang was stunned, drank another glass, and said doubtfully: "This is a little different from the previous grape wine. It is not green and astringent, but has a fruity aroma of grapes. It tastes really good!"

"It tastes really good, but it's not suitable for us gentlemen. It's too bland!"

Cheng Yaojin blinked his mouth after drinking and said with a dissatisfied look on his face.

"Don't worry, there is another one. This is also made from grapes, but its name is red wine. It is named because it is as red as blood. Try this. How does it taste?"

When the bright red wine is poured into the snow-white porcelain cup, just looking at it is pleasing to the eye.Chai Shao couldn't wait to take a sip. After closing his eyes for a long time and thinking about it, he praised: "Good wine!"

"The fragrance has a hint of sweetness, but it is much clearer and stronger than the fruit wine just now."

Ji Song smiled and said, "Don't worry, this wine is not too strong when you drink it, but it has great stamina. It's fine when you drink it, but it becomes the most intoxicating after a while."

Pingyang felt itchy after hearing this, and asked the maid to pour him a glass. After drinking it, he praised: "It is indeed a good wine. Not only the color is beautiful, but the taste is really good. Give me more of this wine and give it to the queen later." I envy her so much!" Ji Song helplessly shook his head. The two most noble people in the world had natural backlash when they were together, or something. Anyway, there was no time to calm down.

"I'll give you a trick later. If you're interested, you can make it yourself, but the wine must be stored in wooden barrels, preferably oak!"

Everyone was stunned when they heard this. They had tasted this wine. It was a top-notch wine. It was rare that the color was so pleasant. If this wine was listed in Chang'an, wouldn't it make a lot of money?Why did you just give it away directly?

"Ziyi, tell me honestly, what do you think? This is not a small business. Just give it away if you say it. If you don't explain it clearly, the princess and I won't dare to accept it!"

Chai Shao's words moved Pingyang's heart, and he also looked at Ji Song, hoping that he would give him an explanation!
"Actually, it's nothing. During this time, I discovered that the temperature difference between day and night in this place in the Western Region is very large, but it is within a suitable range, which is extremely beneficial to the growth of fruits. The red wine made from the grapes here has the best taste."

"Don't you all think that the Western Region is barren? With this priceless red wine, are you afraid that no one will develop the Western Region? I'm afraid that by then the aristocratic families in the Central Plains will go crazy."

"Not only grapes, but also courgettes and other fruits grown in the basin in the south of the sky are rare and good things. What's even more rare is that they can be preserved for a long time. As long as they are shipped to Chang'an, they will be worth a lot of money and will definitely be a profitable business. "

He sighed with some regret: "The importance of the Western Regions is self-evident to the Tang Dynasty. Once this land is lost, the grasslands of the Longxi Hetao will be unstable. If the Longxi Hetao is unstable, Guanzhong will be unstable. Therefore, let the world pay attention to the Western Regions We must make him an unreliable part of the Tang Dynasty, and we cannot let everyone abandon the Western Regions without hesitation when the Central Plains is in trouble."

"The same is true for moving people to the Western Regions, opening up acres of land to be self-sufficient, not becoming a burden to the court, and even becoming assistants. The same is true for mining and setting up states and counties."

"As long as there are enough Han people here and enough wealth is generated, this place will become an inseparable part of the Central Plains. Even if it does in the future, it will not immediately become a happy land for foreign races. At least it can protect itself."

Everyone was silent when they heard Ji Song's words. With such good intentions, it was considered difficult for him.Along the way, although most areas are desolate, there are also many prosperous places, such as Beiting, the Wusun River Valley, and Tianchi, which are all rare and good places.

Ever since Zhang Qian, the martial sect of the Han Dynasty, carved out the Western Regions, the Western Regions have been constantly changing in the hands of the peoples in the Central Plains and the North.When the Central Plains is strong, the Western Regions will submit to the Central Plains Dynasty, and when the grasslands are strong, they will submit to the grasslands.The Western Region has always been like a wall, and the strong side will fall to that side.

But it's no wonder that the Western Regions were scattered and there were many small countries. They were simply unable to fight against the Central Plains dynasty. The only one was beaten by Han Wu Liu Che.

Throughout history, the important reasons why the Western Regions cannot become an inherent part of the Central Plains like the mainland are the population distribution and the importance of the Central Plains dynasty.

A Western Region that can only continuously consume national power but produce no output cannot last long.At this time, the countries in the Western Regions had been replaced by the Tang Dynasty. A large number of landless young people migrated to the Western Regions, and the state and county systems were also implemented one by one. In a few years, there would not be much difference between the Western Regions and the Central Plains.

We do not seek permanent control of the Western Regions from the Central Plains Dynasty, but we want the Western Regions to be able to protect themselves when the Central Plains declines.It won’t mean that every time the Central Plains is unified, it will have to start over again.

Seeing the disapproving looks on everyone's faces, he just smiled and said: "You don't actually need to care about what I do, just think of it as my plan in advance. I didn't have the chance before, but now that I have the power, how can I waste my time? If you don't use the power in your hands to the extreme, wouldn't it be a sign of your uncle's trust in me?"

Pingyang held his forehead and smiled bitterly, tapped Ji Song's forehead, and said at a loss of whether to laugh or cry: "You, that is, you. If you let others go, do you think your emperor can still sleep? There are hundreds of thousands of troops, and they are all on the side. Elite military."

Everyone also showed envious expressions. It is rare in ancient and modern times for a minister to be able to do what Ji Song did.But they also had to admit His Majesty's judgment on people. If it were anyone else, no matter how hard they believed it, they would still have doubts.But this person is Ji Song, Duke Ji Song of the Tang Dynasty.

They knew this person too well, and to say he was brilliant and unique in the world was an understatement.But he is such a person, but he is also unambitious. Although he has selfishness, who doesn't have selfishness?
The Ji family of Nuo Da can divide it as much as they want, and give away their huge industry as much as they want. If such people can still rebel, their eyeballs can be used as balls to step on!
"Okay, you have your own ideas. Although I don't understand it, if you think it is useful and meaningful, then go ahead and do it. I will take care of anything for you. I wonder what the emperor can do to you? At worst, our family can go out to sea and enjoy life freely, and let him guard the lonely palace alone!"

Pingyang is still Pingyang before, still so unscrupulous.

"No way, no way!"

Ji Song waved his hand quickly. Pingyang could say this, but he couldn't do it.If he really disappeared without saying a word, the emperor's temperament would make him angry to death.

"Oh, by the way, I just heard from Lao Cheng that some emperor in the West wrote to His Majesty? Tell me what happened?"

Chai Shao suddenly remembered something and said in surprise.

"Huh? Who is it? Actually writing a letter to His Majesty?"

Pingyang was also stunned and said a little curiously.

"Actually, it's nothing. There are two copies of the letter, one is for His Majesty, and the other is for me. The person who wrote the letter is Constantine II, who is now the emperor of the Western Byzantine Empire. That is, the former Roman The Eastern Roman Empire after its division.”

Seeing everyone's confused expressions, Ji Song could only briefly talk about the relationship between the Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire, the current situation, and the purpose of the letter.

"In other words, the Byzantine Empire is very powerful?" Pingyang flashed a look of understanding. Ji Song could only nod helplessly and said: "Yes, after all, this is a country that has been passed down for hundreds of years, even if it is a broken ship. Three nails, not to mention the powerful empire that spanned three continents."

"Constantine II succeeded to the throne at the age of eleven or twelve with the support of the harem and military generals. Because of his natural bloodline advantages, he was able to greatly gain the favor of the military. After eradicating the troubles of powerful officials and harem interference in politics, , especially after the prime minister of his country died in the war with the cannibals, he took complete control of the empire in his first year. Under the leadership of Jean, Byzantium retreated from defeats and was suppressed by the cannibals. The fighting situation has now become a situation where both sides have a win-win situation, which can be regarded as resisting the attack of the giant cannibal, forming a new confrontation situation."

Chai Shao took a breath and exclaimed in amazement: "This second emperor is quite a figure. From taking the throne at a young age, to eradicating powerful ministers and eradicating the troubles in the harem, he actually took charge of the throne in his own year and led the empire to move back to the harem. Disadvantages, good skills, good mind, and a young and strong king."

"Yes, this person is definitely a strong king. He can stand up when the country is in decline and turn the situation around in one fell swoop. Such a person is rare even in the Central Plains. I really want to see how charming this person is!"

Cheng Yaojin muttered to boost their prestige and destroy his own morale, but he had to admit the brilliance of this second emperor.

Ji Song is fine, everyone here is the leader of this era, it is not an exaggeration to say that they are the pride of heaven.As the saying goes, cherish heroes and value heroes. Anyone with outstanding abilities will have the heroic spirit to be a hero in the world.

"It's hard to see that person. Even taking a boat will take a year. If nothing happens, we will never see him again in this life."

Pingyang felt a little regretful when he heard this, but it was only a temporary feeling and he was not too disappointed.
(End of this chapter)