Shopkeeper Cui was taken aback, and was waiting to come forward to answer, but saw that the white knight had already said first: "Uncle, can you ask for a drink."
Although the knight was tall and slender, his voice was clearly immature.
Shopkeeper Cui couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, and quickly ordered his buddy to get the water pouch and pass it over. The knight took out a silver coin and threw it over and said "Thank you, uncle". He had already used his horse and whip to chase the brigade.
Gao Lan couldn't help but said with emotion: "With such an army that does not invade the people and disturb the people, it's no wonder that Liu Xin can take the world, and Yuan and Cao Ergong are not unjustly defeated!"
When spring sows and autumn harvests, garrisons from various places will come to help the people. Over the years, Gao Lan has been guarding a few acres of thin fields in the countryside, and he has often encountered this situation. However, Gao Lan always thought that this was what Liu Xin did. Only today I learned that the Han army has always been like this. Even a water bag will not take advantage of the people in vain. I can't help asking myself, if I replaced it with himself, I'm afraid he would have left long ago. Now, how can I lose any money.
At this moment, a guy suddenly shouted: "Hey, where did the little brothers go?"
As soon as he finished speaking, he saw rustling in the grass on the side of the road, and Liu Yu and Bian Zhang got out of them, not forgetting to carry the big wooden box.
Gao Lan laughed and said, "What? I heard that there was a horse bandit, so I was so scared to hide?"
Liu Yu waved his hand again and again and said, "No, no, it's just a little impatient."
Shopkeeper Cui ridiculed: "Master, what do you do to hide so far away? Are you worried that the female soldiers will see your ass? Haha, haha..."
Liu Yu smiled awkwardly, slandering in his heart, seeing that the butt is not tight, I am afraid it will be miserable for them to see this face, and then the butt will inevitably be fattened.
This is just a small episode on the westbound road, Liu Yu and Bian Zhang finally escaped this time without any danger. With Zhu Rong's fierce character, she could only chase forward desperately. The pair of little brothers were behind, and she couldn't run into it anymore.
However, this small caravan also went very fast, staying overnight all the way, and finally arrived at the fortress of Uzbeli four days later. Shopkeeper Cui looked at the majestic gate in front, and said with some worry: "The survey here is very strict. The three of you are not on the caravan list. I am afraid it will be difficult to pass."
Liu Yu said without hesitation: "It's okay, just say that we are the helpers you hired on the way. I'll go and hide this box first."
Liu Yu has been observing these days. Although the box is large, the best hiding place is under the carriage. There is some mud on the outside, which is not visible at all. As for the personnel, only Bian Zhang had some trouble. Gao Lan's clothes were shabby, and Liu Yu and Bian Zhang also changed their clothes, but Bian Zhang was a little thinner, and he knew it was a child at first glance, and the law of a big man prohibits child labor.
Shopkeeper Cui walked in front of him nervously and handed all kinds of vouchers, but he didn't expect that the soldiers guarding the customs hadn't checked the caravan's personnel and goods at all, and waved to let them go. Shopkeeper Cui was not surprised, and blurted out: "This army master, how can you find it so easy to leave the country this time?"
The soldier smiled and said, "Go further, now it's the border of the big man. There is no need to check so strictly. Besides, there are countless supplies to be sent from here every day to the front of the army. Don't delay the military situation, just leave. "
Shopkeeper Cui realized that he had almost made a mistake just now, and now he seemed to have received a pardon, and he hurriedly greeted the guys to drive the car out of the mountain pass.
At this time, Liu Xin was listening to Jia Xu's report in Beitian City.
Jia Xu stayed in Ekbatan for two days and was not received by Arsak. However, he heard that it was because Volojis became seriously ill. The Arsak brothers ignored the quarrel and rushed together. Tai Xifeng has gone.
Speaking of it, Volojis' illness was caused by Aldaban's marriage. At that time, in addition to sending people to chase down the road to Ekbatana, Aldaban also sent another team to Taixifeng. Of course, the people sent to Tai Xifeng had to be more secretive, secretly inspecting the whereabouts of Tagina, and absolutely dare not act in public. However, there is no impermeable wall in the world. Although Volojis was old and faint, he still had several cronies, one of whom was the guard commander Kajilo.
Kagilo is not only young and handsome, but also brave and good at fighting. He is a famous warrior of Parthia, and he is trusted by Volojis. Kagilo often followed Volojis, and naturally met Tagina, and was overwhelmed by her beauty. It's just that Tagina is still very young, and Kagilo is not a noble background, so she dared not show it.
After Ardaban's people arrived in Taixifeng, they had to visit around the palace, and they were spotted by Kagilo's men long ago. As the commander of the guards, Kagilo was responsible for protecting the palace. Naturally, he refused to let these sneaky people go. He immediately ordered them all to be arrested and interrogated in person.
After the severe torture, the people of Ardaban had to explain their intentions for the trip. Originally, they claimed to be the prince's subordinate, even if they told Kagilo, it was no big deal. I didn't know that Kagilo had been secretly in love with Tagina. He heard that Aldaban was going to offer Tagina to Caracalla. He was furious and beat these people to death on the spot before reporting to Volojis.
Although Volojis was faint, Da Qin chased him with nowhere to hide, and he would never forget this hatred. Now, Aldaban actually wants to marry his daughter to his mortal enemy, and what's even more annoying is that he is hiding it from himself. Volojis was so angry on the spot that he couldn't afford it.
Now that the master is gone, it doesn't make much sense for Jia Xu to stay in Ekbatana, so he has to turn around and report directly to Liu Xin.
Liu Xin groaned: "Most people in Daqin are tall and powerful. If they are informed and organized, it will be difficult to deal with. Therefore, we can't wait any longer and must act immediately. Let the army go into the concession now! "
Jushou said, "Your Majesty Qizou, the transportation of grain and grass is slow, and it has only arrived at the first batch. With the grain stored in the concession, I am afraid it will be difficult to support a big battle."
As the head of a friendly country, Ban Touer was also invited to the audience. Upon hearing this, she suddenly said: "Since we are going to fight Daqin, our Kangju is willing to be a back-up and can support some of the grain and grass!"
Liu Xin shook his head and said: "The army has passed by and has made the people of Kangju uneasy. I really don't want to add to the burden of the people of Kangju."
Jia Xu suddenly brightened his eyes and said, "Your Majesty, the minister has an idea. We can buy grain and grass from the local people at a high price, and after the subsequent grain and grass arrive, sell it back to them at a low price. This not only solves our urgent needs, but also Let Kangju people get benefits, it can be said to kill two birds with one stone."
Jushou waved his hands again and again and said, "No, no, in this way, won't the court have to increase a lot of expenses?"
Jia Xu sneered: "After defeating Da Qin, are you afraid that you won't be able to collect the money?"
"Yes! To end the war a day earlier, the savings will be more than this loss!" Liu Xin said decisively, "Wenhe, you will stay in Beitan, buy grain and grass, and urge the rest of the baggage." I grant. You have the right to make an arbitrary decision, but if there is anyone who will miss the military opportunity, there will be no mercy for killing!"
At this moment, a guard walked in and said, "Your Majesty Qi Zou, Empress Yan is here."
Zhu Rong left Chang'an on the afternoon of Liu Yu’s disappearance with Lu Qiling, 30 female guards, and 500 guards. The next morning, Zhu Rong passed by Liu Yu and Bian Zhang. Beitian City. She has already walked ahead of Liu Yu, where can I see Liu Yu's trace. Moreover, this incident could not be made public, and could only be investigated secretly, which also made Zhu Rong's trip more difficult.
Liu Xin had already guessed that Zhu Rong must have come here to find Liu Yu, so he frowned and said, "Hurry up and invite her in."
While talking, Zhu Rong had already walked in with Lu Qiling. The civil servants in the main hall hurriedly got up and saluted, and said in unison: "Weichen has seen the Yan concubine Empress."
Ban Too'er suddenly became a little unhappy. The Hanchens who followed Liu Xin on the expedition actually knew about her relationship with Liu Xin, but they had never respected her like Zhu Rong. In fact, she didn't know that in the battle to defend Xiangyang, Zhu Rong and Ma Yun worked together to repel Lu Bu, and she had already become a heroine in the eyes of the ministers. In the eyes of the ministers, she was just a queen dowager from a foreign country, and she might have some inexplicable relationship with Liu Xin, but she didn't know her past "deeds."
Zhu Rong returned a gift and quickly said to Liu Xin: "Brother, Yuer, he..."
Liu Xin waved his hand and said, "I already know. Yu'er is my son, but the people who died in Daqin are also my people. Now I want to take revenge for them with all my strength. Let's put aside Yu'er!"
Seeing Liu Xin interrupting Zhu Rong's words, Ban Too'er felt so refreshed that she couldn't help but "Gege" smiled: "Your Majesty, why don't you wait for the Yan Concubine sister to finish speaking."
Zhu Rong was already a little unhappy to see that Liu Xin didn't care about Liu Yu's whereabouts. Now I heard Ban Tuer's sneer and sneer, he couldn't help but furious, and sneered: "Huh, this must be the Ban family sister, it's not your turn to talk about our family's affairs!"
In fact, after Liu Xin received the emergency report from Chang'an, he only briefed everyone on the situation, and then suppressed the incident, so as not to allow everyone to be distracted by this matter, and still concentrated on preparing for the war. On the contrary, after Ban Thioe knew about it, he drew manpower from Kangju's palace guards and sent them to various important road crossings to conduct strict inspections, and be sure to find the whereabouts of the two brothers. Because sisters Kleia had been to Chang'an and met Liu Yu, Ban Thiouer sent the two of them out together. You know, these two sisters have never left the palace together, because at least one of them will stay with Liu Ban at all times to protect the young Kangju king. From this point of view, Ban Taoer's concern for Liu Yu is not lost to others.
It is difficult for an upright official to decide on housework, not to mention that this is the emperor’s housework. As soon as the officials saw the two women met, they quarreled, and couldn't help lowering their heads. Jia Xu was the first to stand up and say: "Your Majesty, the minister will go to raise grain and grass and leave first!"
Over there, the generals also got up one after another, looking for reasons for their own reasons, even Jushou said that he would go and check the information ahead. Liu Xin knew that Ban Tuer's personality was a little different from ordinary people, but she didn't expect that Zhu Rong would be tit-for-tat, her head was big, and she suddenly raised her head and saw Lu Qiling standing alone at the door, and she couldn't help but move her heart and said, "Ling'er, my godfather is busy with business, you Let’s talk to Concubine Yan and Queen Mother Kang Ju for the godfather first, and come as soon as the godfather goes!"
Lu Qiling pursed her lips reluctantly, and said: "The people's daughter respectfully sends your Majesty."
Liu Xin felt that Lu Qiling was a little bit wrong today, and never called herself "Godfather" from start to finish, but he knew that as long as he stayed here, Zhu Rong and Ban Thie would only get worse and worse. As a result, Liu Xin couldn't think much more, and hurriedly fled.
Before Liu Xin escaped from the gate of the palace, she heard Lu Qiling chase up from behind and said loudly: "Your Majesty, it's not good! Concubine Yan and the Queen Mother are fighting!"