Ji Tang

Chapter 1203 Here Comes
At first, everyone didn't care because there was nothing. Since there was nothing, there was nothing to lose.

But it’s different now. After nearly ten years of development, the original wasteland has turned into fertile farmland.The formerly barren mountains have become fruit forests, which are full of fruits every autumn.The overgrown wasteland has also become a good pasture.

Herds of cattle and sheep were running around all over the mountains and fields!
Business-minded people even started business. With the emergence of gathering places, many people became rich.Now let them give up here, who is willing?

It would be okay if they could sell it and realize it, but when they think about the consequences of giving up, everyone sighs.

I can't bear it!

"I'm willing to give it up, I'm willing to give it up, as expected. Ha!"

Hearing that Xu Jingzong came to report to him again on his achievements during this period, Xu Jingzong secretly glanced at Ji Song after talking about the common people, for fear that this person would embarrass him!

Yes, the idea came from this old coin.While everyone was enjoying themselves, they cursed Xu Jingzong as a traitor!

"Let's do it this way! The people's knowledge is limited, and officials must guide them well. They only see the immediate benefits, but not the long-term. Although they complain now, who knows that they won't be grateful to you many years later?"

Xu Jingzong's eyes were slightly red. Who knew the grievances he had suffered over the years?

Not everyone is born a traitor. Without the influence of the current situation and the preferences of superiors, who would want to be a traitor?
Governing a place requires more than just honesty, kindness, and being close to the people.There are thousands of people with different demands. How can you satisfy everyone?
That's impossible. Serving as an official and benefiting one party is just a matter of words!

It is good to have simple folk customs, but it is too bitter!

Now that wisdom has not yet been enlightened, the people just follow what others say and are easily misled.As an official, you have to take care of the majority or the overall situation while meeting the expectations of the people!

Xu Jingzong's method is damaging, and very damaging, but it is beneficial to the Tang Dynasty and the Western Regions!
Once someone starts to evacuate, a trend will form, and the foundation that has been finally established in the Western Region can be destroyed in a matter of seconds!

Although it may be a bit uncomfortable and even scary for the people.But it has invisibly preserved the heritage of the Western Region, and even protected their best interests from being damaged!

"Go ahead and do it boldly. As long as you don't bully the people and are greedy, everything else doesn't matter!"

Ji Song said without raising his head.

"Thank you, General!"

Xu Jingzong was convinced and deserved to be waiting for him forever.If this was put in the hands of those ladies, I'm afraid they would scold him like crazy, and then they would let the people go home freely.

But the general understood his difficulties. Although the methods were not very bright, they were all for the Western Regions and the Tang Dynasty. He had a clear conscience about this!

"Okay, peace of mind and do your business. The war is about to begin. You must cooperate with Liu Hongji and others to completely eliminate the cancer in the Western Region. The Western Region cannot withstand any trouble now, and the slightest disturbance may cause all previous efforts to be wasted."

"It's such a pity that a great situation was ruined in one go!"

"If there are three to fifty years left, let them do whatever they want. But by then, will the Western Region, which has developed peacefully for decades, become a weed that they can harvest at will?"

He seemed to have thought of something interesting and suddenly laughed!
Xu Jingzong also smiled, yes, a Western Region that has developed peacefully for decades, who knows what it will develop into?Will another interest group be formed?
It's hard to say, it's hard to say!

But you can plan it first, maybe you will get unexpected gains in the future!

Thinking of his son who was still wasting his time in the Central Plains, he seemed to have made up his mind.
"I have something to ask you."

Xu Jingzong was hesitant to speak. He who usually didn't care much about his face actually began to hesitate!

Ji Song glanced at him, pointed to the door, and said: "If you want to say it, say it quickly, if you don't want to get out, why don't you look at me and make you dizzy?"

"hey-hey!"

"Actually, it's not a big deal. It's just my second son. His official career has not been very smooth in recent years because of his lower official position. He is almost 30 years old and is still a county lieutenant. Do you think you can transfer him to the Western Region?"

Ji Song's subordinate paused, put down his pen, and looked at this guy with some surprise.

"you sure?"

"We are going to fight now. We don't know how long this fight will last. If you bring him to the Western Region, aren't you afraid of something happening?"

This time it was Xu Jingzong's turn to sigh and said dejectedly: "Then what else can we do? I think I, Xu Jingzong, was once one of the eighteen bachelors of the Qin Palace. But what can I do? This child has been smart and steady since he was a child, and he has been under the command of a lower official. The impact has been unable to rise over the years due to various reasons.”

"Some time ago, my daughter-in-law sent me a letter saying that he was drunk all day long. The county government didn't pay attention to him. Now he doesn't even care about the family."

"Although the eldest son is now a county magistrate, he can't help much. I only have these two sons. The eldest son is honest but does not know how to change. He will not be able to go far in the officialdom. Now I can only count on the second son, otherwise my Xu family will really It’s going to decline!”

After saying that, he bowed deeply and said, "Please help me, Mr. Xi!"

Ji Song was silent for a while and said, "Get up!"

"I have pity for all the parents in the world, I hope your decision is right!"

I took out a blank document and started writing.

He dried the ink, handed it to Xu Jingzong, and said with a smile: "This is a transfer order. When it comes, you can come to me as a clerk first. If you do well, you can go down below and become a county magistrate!"

"There are now hundreds of counties in the Western Region, and sooner or later they will be divided into state levels. Then it will all depend on his ability!"

Xu Jingzong didn't say much. He knew the weight of this letter and no amount of thanks would be empty.

In addition, after having a son by his side, and having such an experience, when someone asked, who wouldn’t give him some face?This is paving the way for his son!With him in the Western Regions, getting the county magistrate is not worth mentioning.

But the governor of Yizhou needs the court's nod. With Ji Song's kindness, both the current majesty and the future prince will agree.Coupled with the current Qilin Pavilion Elder and the Minister of Rites, Xie Lian, this is a matter of course!

"Okay, go back if you have nothing to do. The Western Region is now full of waste and waiting for new things, and the burden on you is not light. If things don't go well, don't blame me for being unkind!"

"The subordinate understands!"

Seeing Ji Songyou starting to be busy and looking at his legs underneath him, he couldn't help but secretly curse God for not opening his eyes.Such a century-old talent has become like this, otherwise
When the room was empty, Ji Song leaned back on the chair and stared blankly for a while.To think that Xu Jingzong, who was called the traitor by later generations, actually had such a side?
This matter has come to an end. With the cooperation of him and Liu Hongji, he is not worried about the internal affairs of the Western Region.

What matters now is the West. Looking at the dazzling words in the military newspaper, my heart suddenly calmed down.It's like the mystery of something that you have been thinking about every day is about to be revealed.

The big cannibal is coming!
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Boom boom boom!
There was a violent tremor that could be felt even on the closed door.

woo~
The desolate horn sounded, and suddenly it became quiet below.It was this scene that made everyone in Guancheng take a breath of cold air.Elite, this is definitely elite!

Orders and prohibitions may sound simple, but how many people can do it?
Cheng Yaojin and Guo Xiaoke looked solemn, but they still muttered about cannibalism.The power of the army in front of them was not much inferior to that of the Tang Dynasty.

"Looks like this is going to be a tough battle!"

Faced with Cheng Yaojin's emotion, Guo Xiaoke did not hesitate to give in. Looking at the dark army with an invisible edge, he was even more glad that he did not hold on, but sent someone to ask for help from the court!
If he cared a little about face, he might be the one he had to face now.

Looking at the expressionless Ji Song, it seemed as if the army opposite him was nothing. With such determination, no wonder His Majesty trusted him so much!

"General, someone is coming from the other side!" "Got it!"

Seeing the messenger go down, Ji Song looked outside the city. A group of cavalry quickly appeared outside the pass, and they were heard shouting something loudly.

"The other party is trying to persuade you to surrender!"

Seeing the cannibals having fun in Guanxia and treating them like nothing, everyone clenched their fists and wanted to kill them right now!

"Jumping clown!"

Ji Song suddenly smiled and waved his hand.Just when everyone was confused, they saw a shower of arrows heading downwards!

The people below also saw the closing movement and cursed loudly, just calling them despicable and shameless words.Ji Song took it as a fart.

Soon, a group of cavalry who were still clamoring were shot into hedgehogs, and loud shouts rang out from Guancheng.

"Wan Sheng!"

"Wan Sheng!"

"Great Tang Wansheng!"

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"How dare!"

Selder, who was preparing to watch a joke from the Tang Dynasty, was furious when he saw his character being shamelessly shot!
No one had ever ignored Dashi so much, ever.But today, some soldiers were directly sent to persuade them to surrender?Is this not leaving any escape route for yourself?

"Set up camp, build siege equipment, and attack the city in three days!"
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"Pity!"

When Cheng Yaojin saw that the opponent retreated ten miles and began to set up camp, he was relieved and felt regretful at the same time.It would have been great if we had just attacked the city directly, but we retreated?
"Seld is the eastern governor of Dashi. He has fought in the north and south throughout his life, and even destroyed the long-standing Persian Empire. How can such a person be fooled? Be prepared for a tough battle, we have no retreat!"

Guo Xiaoke also said solemnly: "Yes, we have no retreat!"

"I emphasize once again that anyone who dares to leave the city privately without my order will be subject to military law!"

Cheng Yaojin and Guo Xiaoke looked at each other and saw the unwillingness in each other's eyes, but they still accepted the order: "I will obey the general's order!"

This time Ji Song did not go back to Bagua City, but settled down in a small courtyard in the pass.

The war is about to begin, and he must keep an eye on it at all times.Although Bagua City is not far from Ximen Pass, it takes a lot of time to get back and forth. If something big happens, it will be a big waste of time.

"You shouldn't be here!"

Hearing footsteps, he knew who it was without turning around.

Besides Pingyang, who else could come here without reporting?

"I am the eldest princess of the Tang Dynasty, why can't I come here? But you, as a general, are leading the front line. If something happens, it will be a real disaster!"

Pingyang slowly sat next to Ji Song, gently caressed his legs, and finally looked at him and said: "Go back, I will keep an eye on you, there will be no problem."

"No, I'm worried!"

Shaking his head, Ji Song refused!
"I know I can't persuade you, but you must leave first when you are in danger. I don't want the big eater to threaten me with you!"

Pingyang sneered, but rolled his eyes, looked him firmly in the eyes, and said: "If I am really caught and threaten you to retreat, will you?"

"No! And I'll shoot you dead as soon as possible! I won't give the big eater any chance!"

Uh!
Pingyang, who was choked, glared at him angrily and muttered in a low voice: "Humph, you cruel person!"

"But I will commit suicide to apologize after defeating the cannibal!"

Ji Song's expression was still so plain, as if he was talking about something that had nothing to do with him.

Pingyang looked at him complicatedly, then smiled.This is the Ji Song he knows, cruel enough, but also reassuring enough!
"If such a day comes, I will commit suicide as soon as possible. I will not embarrass you. It makes people feel distressed to see you like this. The Tang Dynasty can live without me, Pingyang, but it cannot live without you!"

"I was the one who entered the Palace of the King of Hell. It was you kid who took me back from the hands of the King of Hell. Over the years, I have sometimes thought that I would have been better off if I had died."

"Without your careless boy's filial piety, without the different delicacies, and without you taking it out on things when things don't go your way, there is no family happiness, and no prosperity in this prosperous age!"

Pingyang is really at ease now. Although she cares about the outcome of this battle, she is not afraid.Because this person in front of me has never disappointed anyone!

It was like this in Mobei, it was like this when grabbing food and providing disaster relief, it was like this when going south to Xuanzhou, it was still like this in Goguryeo, and the naval battle in the South China Sea.

Three days passed quickly, it was the eighth day of August in the summer of the 23rd year of Zhenguan.

Under the Ximen Pass, the gate to the Western Regions of the Tang Dynasty, the roar filled the sky, and the air of murder filled the heaven and earth.Hundreds of thousands of troops from one side gathered at the pass, with a majestic momentum, like black clouds pressing over the city.

One side stood firm at the pass and stood solemnly. Although faced with such a powerful army, no one was timid!
The prestige of the Tang Dynasty was not achieved casually, but was achieved with the swords and swords of the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty.Facing several times the number of enemies, they did not retreat, but roared: "Kill! Kill! Kill!"

"Wan Sheng!"

"Wan Sheng"

"Wan Sheng!"

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Ji Song did not go to the city, but played chess with Pingyang.Cheng Yaojin, one of the last remaining veterans of the Tang Dynasty, was guarding the pass. He was not worried in the early stage, and with Guo Xiaoke's assistance, there would be no major problems in a short time.

Pingyang is very strong-willed, and whenever he opens an order, he must seize all directions of Tianyuan. He attacks fiercely and never cares about the way out.But Ji Song's chess style is as steady as an old dog, taking one step at a time, slowly eating away at the black chess pieces.It seems that Pingyang has logarithmic pieces, but he always collapses when he gets the advantage.

Snapped!
Seeing that he was about to lose again, Pingyang started to cheat and messed up the chess pieces, leaving Ji Song helpless!

"You said that you, a good person, behave like an old man in his seventies or eighties. Isn't it just a game of chess? Are you so cautious?"

Helplessly throwing down the chess pieces, looking at Pingyang who was defeated, he said helplessly: "The chess game is like a battlefield. Once a chess game is played, you have to think twice. You are also a famous general and a female general of the Tang Dynasty. Why don't you even understand this point? clear?"

After saying that, he muttered in a low voice: "I don't know how Bigong captured Guanzhong back then. Could it be luck?"

"What did you say?"

Pingyang gritted his teeth and stared at this ignorant thing. Dare he question himself?Isn’t it good to be alive?
(End of this chapter)