Yutai Bi

Chapter 271 Secret Letter
Cen Sanniang rolled her eyes and said, "Did you see Master Hei hugging Xia Chu?"

"Ah?" Aqiu's mouth was wide open, and he couldn't speak nonsense.She only saw Xia Chu leaning shyly beside Hei Qi, and Hei Qi's hand was still on top of her head, but she didn't see Hei Qi hugging Xia Chu.

Cen Sanniang blinked her eyes.Ah Qiu reacted abruptly, and nodded straightly: "Yes, the servant saw it."

Cen Sanniang shook the round fan in satisfaction: "Since this is the case, I will have to talk to Hei Qi when I get back to the mansion."

After the puja was successfully completed, Cen Sanniang improved from her pale, ruddy complexion and her spirits.When boarding the car at the gate of the nunnery, he presented another plate of snow-white silver ingots to Mrs. Jingxin.

Shuiyue nunnery became famous.Jing Xin smiled from ear to ear.Naturally, the common people did not know about the assassination and riots that occurred at Shuiyue Temple at night.The aristocratic families who participated in the operation smashed their teeth and swallowed their blood, and they were more afraid of the Du family.

Cui Jidong listened to the steward's report in astonishment, and murmured: "There must be someone helping her. Could it be that apart from the Li family, the old Duke Yuchi also took action?"

He silently watched the Du family's team leave in a mighty way, feeling unwilling and helpless.He won't be a moth to a flame.He didn't find the enemy in the dark, and if he wants to touch Cen Sanniang again, he must first ensure that he can stand upright.The younger brother's brain is not enough, and the bravery honed on the battlefield is not suitable for the intrigue on the chessboard.Recalling what his father said before he left, Cui Jidong made a decision: "Our family is not the only one dealing with the Du family. Let's not rush, just wait for the opportunity."

Cen Sanniang returned to the Duke's Mansion, and Mrs. Du was very pleased to see that she looked good.

Zou also heaved a sigh of relief.

While chatting, Empress Wu, the head of the palace, sent someone to pass the decree.A lot of medicinal materials and silk were awarded, and a doctor who was good at delivering babies in the palace was also rewarded.

The affairs of Shuiyue Temple can be hidden from ordinary people, but not from the palace.This is to appease Cen Sanniang, and it is also Empress Wu's attitude to everyone.She is on the side of Duke Du's mansion.If you want to move Cen Sanniang, you have to think about whether you can bear the anger of a country.

Immediately afterwards, the emperor also had a reward.Presumably he didn't want to chill the hearts of the soldiers in front of him.

The two giants in the palace expressed their attitudes, and Mrs. Du was relieved.No matter how the aristocratic families opposed Empress Wu, as long as the Wu family remained on the Queen's Phoenix Throne for a day, those thoughts were just undercurrents.

Just in case, Cen Sanniang moved into the Flower Hall.At the end of August, news came from the Zou family that Du Yanwan had successfully given birth to a daughter.

"Bloom first and bear fruit later!"

Everyone in the world loves to have sons, so that the family will be passed on to the next generation, and the descendants will prosper.Husband and daughter, in order to please the lottery, they all like to say this.

Mrs. Zou went back to the Zou Mansion to take care of her sister-in-law, leaving Bao'er to accompany Mrs. Du.The housework of the Duke's Mansion was handed over to Mr. Du.

Cen Sanniang stroked her belly, counting, she was five months pregnant.When winter comes, the baby should be born.

The territory of the Tang Dynasty extended to the north of Lake Baikal when the first emperor conquered the Eastern Turks.It expanded step by step to the west, and with the establishment of the Anxi Protectorate, it reached Central Asia.

Cen Sanniang glanced at the simple map in Du Yansui's study, and she roughly understood the approximate location of the Western Turks.To put it simply, it occupies a small piece of today's northwest of Xinjiang, and others include Afghanistan, part of Iran, and the land of the Russian Federation.It is connected to Persia in the west, which is now Iran, and Pakistan in the south.If a large piece of land still belongs to China, the territory of the mainland will be at least a quarter more.

The Silk Road extends from Chang'an to the northwest, leaving Yangguan Yumen Pass and heading west all the way to Central Asia and West Asia.Then through the Mediterranean Sea, the silk tea and porcelain from the Tang Dynasty in China were sold, and they were exchanged for various jewelry, spices and special products.

This is a road flowing with gold.Like a never-ending golden desert, riches flow.

When the late emperor was around, the Western Turks were occasionally mischievous, but most of the time they were well-behaved.He Lu was originally the governor of the Yaochi Dudu Mansion in the Tang Dynasty, and the general Zuo Xiaowei personally appointed by Gaozong.After the death of the first emperor, He Lu defeated the original Khan of the Western Turks and proclaimed himself Shaboluo Khan.Seeking to usurp the throne.

Datang didn't really mind who was the khan in the Western Turks.Just surrender to me.However, after He Lu proclaimed himself Khan, he looked down on the young Emperor Gaozong and his ambitions swelled. He chose the latter as a courtier or as a king.

He Lu rebelled, and Western Turks became the black hand that strangled the Silk Road.If you want to ensure the smooth flow of the Silk Road, if you want the Hu people in the west to graze sheep gently on the Gobi grassland, if you want to bring this large piece of land into the emperor's country, if you want to ensure the stability and prosperity of the Middle Kingdom, the Western Turks must fight.

The battle report is sent every three days.It was half a month ago that the station delivered the latest letter to Chang'an.

Tang Junbing divided into two groups.All the way from the territory of the Huihe brothers to attack from north to south.All the way from Congling from south to north.

There are ten thousand brave Huihe cavalry to the north, and the main force of the Tang army is also on this side.The road to the south is a bit miserable, and behind it is Tubo with an ambiguous attitude.

As the battle was fought, the various ministries of the Western Turks also adopted the gentle method of dividing and transforming.Those who are willing to surrender and join the Tang army will be given money and food by the Tang Dynasty, and they also plan to confer a few noble daughters to marry them.He obediently obeyed He Lu's order, and beat him to death without guaranteeing compensation.

In short, it is the best policy to take down this large area of ​​rioting land with the least casualties.Du Yansui recently wrote such a thing in the secret booklet.

Dadu, the son of Khan who was squeezed out by Helu in Western Turks, wanted revenge.Fighting is also fierce. In July this year, he united with another tribe and beat He Lu to the ground.

As long as the imperial court summons security, Datu's son will inherit his father's business in a serious way, and he will be named the Western Turkic Khan.He Lu's name, which has not been conferred by the imperial court, is not justified.With the help of Xin Khan, Tang Jun defeated He Lu with twice the result with half the effort.

Uncivilized barbarians are good at fooling around.Give a Khan, and one-third of the tribe will surrender, why not do it?Even if Emperor Gaozong didn't want Du Yansui to be recruited by the Wu family, he couldn't resist the temptation.Ministers are also quite in favor.Emperor Gaozong immediately decreed that Yuan Lichen, the governor of Fengzhou, was sent to make Dadu, the son of the former Khan, the new Khan of the Western Turks.Of course, the battle between Tang Jun and He Lu cannot be stopped, and it can still be fought.

Things that are discussed in the morning cannot be kept secret.

Du Yansui's family letter was finally sent to the Duke's Mansion at the same time as this sealed book.Letters from home, even if it is from the commander, in order not to reveal the military aircraft, the thick stack of letters wrote about the scenery and climate of the Western Regions, the food and the mood of Du Yansui.The thickness of the pen and ink is not appropriate, and the handwriting may be correct or scribbled.Like a thick diary.

Cen Sanniang read it to Mrs. Du. There was no such thing as "I love you, kiss you" in the letter, but she felt as if she heard him talking to her in her ear. .

His last letter said: "The most beautiful summer in the grassland is coming to an end soon. Soon, the autumn wind will blow the green grass, and the night is colder than in Chang'an, probably because there are no lights from thousands of families on the Gobi grassland."

Cen Sanniang knew that he was homesick and missed her.

On the banks of the Yili River thousands of miles away, the cold wind has blown up.Du Yansui looked in the direction of Chang'an from a distance, and thought melancholy that autumn in October was the time when Le Youyuan ascended the heights to gather and the tour was at its peak.

In the autumn of that year in Leyouyuan, he accompanied his younger sister and the girls from the Du family to Leyouyuan.Using Du Yansui's identity to meet Cen Sanniang who returned to the Li family.

Mantou led two horses and followed behind him. After a few months, the mantou was tanned by the plateau sun, and his white and dazzling teeth were exposed when he spoke: "Young Master Sun, you said that Dadu accepted the emperor's conferment. Can I go home early?"

"He Lu won't let the imperial envoy see Datu easily. Has the spy come back yet?" Du Yansui calmed down and asked calmly.

Mantou shook his head, and suddenly said something that made Du Yansui laugh: "I don't know if Aqiu is pregnant..."

Du Yansui teased: "Want to have a son? There are quite a few enthusiastic orchids who have come to you all the way!"

"My lord! You can't talk nonsense! I haven't even touched the beauties presented by the surrendered tribe. Go home and ask Ah Qiu to hear you say that. I can't even wash it off by jumping into the Yellow River." Stiffed his neck.

How can her girl have the same temper as her.Du Yansui smiled, took the reins from him, and got on the horse: "Go back."

As soon as he returned to the big tent, the spies came back: "Report! The imperial envoy will arrive at Suiye City at noon tomorrow!"

Du Yansui cheered up and called all the generals.

"Let's set out now, and we can reach Suiye City before dawn. He Lu will definitely destroy Dadu and be sealed, and he will definitely lead his troops to stop him. If He Lu can be killed unexpectedly, the dragons will have no leader, and all the tribes of the Western Turks will be killed. into a mess." Du Yansui simply explained his intention.

"General, we are just a pioneer to explore the camp. 3000 troops are not enough to fight against He Lu! You are just here to patrol the camp!" General Wang, who is in charge of the camp, said coldly.

After all, people who are not themselves will not be familiar with them!Du Yansui also had a cold face: "I came to patrol the camp, but I am also the commander of Zhengxi. If you refuse to obey the military order, I can chop off your head to sacrifice the flag right now."

General Wang said angrily: "You are the commander-in-chief, let alone put yourself in danger! It doesn't matter if you put yourself in danger, you are betting on the failure of the 20 troops to conquer the West! If you give an order, the emperor will surely play it in the end." !"

Du Yansui smiled, and took out a letter that had been sealed with sealant from his arms and handed it to the general: "This commander ordered you to go back to the camp of the Chinese army and hand this over to General Su. Before sunset , I want to see General Su’s receipt! You go in person, I’ll wait for you here. Remember, if you don’t return before sunset, you will be executed if you delay the military plane! Destroy the wax paint and read this letter privately, you will be executed! Leave it behind This letter should be cut!"

The three characters "cut" came out of his mouth softly, there was no doubt about it.

(End of this chapter)