Zhang Changan and Chu Zheng were very familiar with Nangong No.1 when Li Xian took them to guard Yangguan. On the road of practice, the other party even made a lot of suggestions for him and Chu Zheng, which benefited them a lot.
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Although Nangong No. 1 likes to put on an air of aloofness and arrogance, he is actually approachable, especially after drinking, he will hook shoulders to Zhang Changan and Chu Zheng and call him brothers and sisters, bragging about everything in the world.
Zhang Changan stood up to greet him, and asked the other party why he was here.
Nangong No. 1 took it for granted: "After the Western Regions Protectorate was re-established, Yangguan became the hinterland, and there will be no more wars. Naturally, I want to come here. Why, you brat, do you think I don't need to make meritorious deeds?"
The two entered the room while talking, but what Zhang Changan didn't expect was that Li Xian also appeared, and he seemed to be very familiar with Xu Ge, and he and Buchen were both acquaintances. The most important figure in the Protectorate of the Western Regions is the former Jiedu Envoy of the Guiyi Army, and now the Protector Zhang Huaishen who has been granted the title of Duke.
Such a situation shows that there are a lot of exchanges and cooperation between the Western Regions Commercial Bank and the Western Regions Protectorate, and it is a situation of working together to deal with the overall situation.
Nangong No. 1's reason for coming was very straightforward. He patted Zhang Chang'an on the shoulder and said, "This trip to the Black Khanate, whether or not the matter will succeed is up to you. Whether your life is alive or not is up to me!"
The intention of these words was to take care of Zhang Changan's safety, but it sounded a bit intrusive. Zhang Changan shuddered and cupped his hands in thanks.
Nangong first waved his hand, indicating that Zhang Changan didn't need to thank himself, he followed to the Black Khanate, the main purpose was to fight against the monks of the New Moon Sect, and to use the opponent's head and blood to sharpen his own way of swordsmanship, so that he could reach a higher level steps.
The first morning in Nangong was the Great Consummation of Yangshen Daoist Realm. Now that Kunlun has reopened, Immortal Realm can walk in the mortal world. There is no Taoist fairy garden pressing on the head. As long as the monks have enough strength and background, they can be independent at any time Soaring, Nangong No. 1 is the same.
In fact, the idea of ascension is a bit mysterious. In the past, when the Taoist fairy court controlled the world, in order to highlight its mysterious power, any monk who achieved the fairyland would send down various strange scenes and let the fairy boy bring him into the fairy court.
For the mortal world, this is miraculous, but for the monks in the fairyland, it is nothing more than a brick in the Taoist fairy garden from now on.
Like Nangong No.1, there are great cultivators who can reach the realm of immortality at any time, such as Nangong No. 1. There are many great monks in the Tang Dynasty, such as King Qi, King Shu, Chu Nanhuai's master and apprentice, Song Jiao, the young master Siming, etc. , including Li Xian who was present.
This strength is naturally not comparable to Zhang Changan's right now. Nangong No. 1 said that he can guarantee the opponent's safety, so basically there will be no problems.
The reason why Li Xian wants to follow the past is relatively simple. It is purely to see the exotic customs, study the cannibal military and political system, and see if there is anything worth learning. If not, we should also see if there are any lessons that can be remembered.
"Both of them are like Dinghai Shenzhen. This time they leave the Western Region Protectorate together. If the New Moon Sect monks take the opportunity to attack, the Protectorate will be in danger?" Zhang Changan expressed his concerns.
Nangong No. 1 let out a sneer from his nostrils: "The Protectorate's Mansion is very safe! To tell you the truth, the Western Expeditionary Army is already on the way, and many great monks are one step ahead, and they are already gathering here like a tide. In three to five days, this Walking on the streets of the city, I am afraid that the feet will touch the realm of real people!"
Because the Far East Fleet has brought back a large amount of resources from the Americas, and the development of the cultivation civilization of the Tang Dynasty over the years, at this moment, there are already countless Daoist Realm monks in the territory of the Tang Dynasty.
Including the great monks from Grassland State, Andong Dufu Mansion, and Zhendong Duhu Mansion, the total will be 1500 if not 2,000!
Zhang Changan opened his mouth, only then did he realize that the dynasty's war against the Western Regions will not be in next spring, but this autumn. In other words, at most three or two months later, or even earlier!
their trip
Going to the Black Khanate to deal with the Crescent Cult monks is not only of great importance, but also the situation is urgent, and the situation must be opened up quickly. Before the army arrives in the Western Regions, it will completely destroy the Black Khanate's cleansing of the "spies" forces and Western Regions firms.
In this way, the many layouts of the western region commercial firms can play the expected role during the war.
Zhang Changan felt that a huge, multifaceted war picture scroll was being laid out before his eyes, and he himself was walking in the middle of this picture scroll, an indispensable and even pivotal figure!
Understanding this, Zhang Changan couldn't help his heart beat faster.
But he quickly calmed down again.
If it was a few years ago, he would be very excited and unable to restrain himself, but now, after the polishing of the previous years, his mood has become very stable. His mind was mobilized quickly in an instant, and he was already thinking about how to take timely and effective actions in the treacherous Black Khanate.
Nangong No.1 and Li Xian couldn't help showing appreciation when they saw Zhang Chang'an was so stable, and showed a thoughtful strategy. Xu Ge, who finally stopped hiccupping, finally began to recognize Zhang Changan.
Originally, she was supposed to carry out the tasks of the Black Khanate in person, but the commander suddenly sent an outsider over, which surprised her and made her a little unhappy.
If she hadn't known that the other party had performed extraordinaryly during the Battle of Huairong, and that she was very qualified for this mission, she would have persuaded the commander-in-chief to take back his order.
From the looks of it now, this young man seemed to have some skills. Among other things, the most important thing for him to go deep into the enemy's territory was to stay calm and hold his breath.
Everyone gathered around the table, studying the next course of action based on the various information provided by Wuchen.
When they confirmed the route and discussed the itinerary, it was already getting late. When he walked out the door and was about to eat and rest, the air in front of him fluctuated, and then a figure appeared.
Everyone's expression changed, except for Li Xian, they all hurriedly bowed down: "See Your Majesty!"
Li Ye, who appeared here, was naturally the embodiment of the Eye of Emperor Dao. He waved his hand to signal everyone to stand up.
Over the years, because of his attention to the Western Regions, he has often incarnated to meet with important figures in the Protectorate's Mansion and discuss various important matters. Everyone is no longer surprised by his methods.
"When are you planning to leave?" Li Ye looked at Nangong No.1, Zhang Changan and others.
"Return to Your Majesty, we will start tomorrow."
"Okay, then I will follow you to have a look."
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It takes about twenty days to travel from Kucha to Balsikhan City. Of course, this is for ordinary people. Li Ye, Zhang Chang'an and the others hurried on the road, naturally much faster, observing the mountains and rivers along the way, and arrived near the city in the east of the Black Khanate two days later.
Bars Khan is an important town in the eastern part of the Black Khanate. Although the Black Khanate is in the northeast of Bars Khan City, and there is still a large area connected to the Western Regions Protectorate, there are no decent cities in those places. The cities of the Black Khanate are basically in the west and southwest of the city of Bars Khan.
Among them, Balasagun, the capital of the Black Khanate, is Suiye City, one of the four towns in Anxi during the heyday of Tang Dynasty, not far from the northwest of Barsi Khan.
Li Ye and others flew westward along the northern foot of the Tianshan Mountains. Before arriving at the city of Balsikhan, the first thing they saw was a huge lake in the mountains. It is more than 300 miles long from east to west, and more than 100 miles wide from north to south. The lake is clear and transparent, like a huge pearl at the northern foot of Tianshan Mountain.
In comparison, the city of the Black Khanate on the southeast side of the lake is as small as a fly.
"This is Daqing Lake." Buchen pointed to the big lake under his feet and introduced to Li Ye. Although Buchen's injury was serious, but with the elixir from Xianyaofang, and after being treated by Nangong No. 1, he has almost recovered now.
Li Ye nodded slightly.
He had heard of Daqing Pond, which was called Issyk Lake in later generations.
It is the second largest mountain-free lake in the world, and there are many legends about people's beautiful wishes. For example, the gold and silver treasures left by Genghis Khan are buried at the bottom of the lake.
"To the west of Daqing Lake, there is a river that flows into the lake. It is the Suiye River. Follow the Suiye River to the west for a hundred miles, and you will arrive at Suiye City." The situation is familiar.
Li Ye looked towards the west with his hands behind his back, and then looked towards the north, his thoughts gradually drifting away.
When you get here, you will arrive at the so-called Seven Rivers Basin. This land also relies on the nourishment of the seven major rivers, including the Suiye River, to have a large pasture. This is the foundation for the Black Khanate to be able to establish a country.
The Black Khanate is a nomadic state.
Facing the north, Li Ye thought deeply about the distance, because the land under his feet, all the way to the northern border of the Black Khanate, Yibohai—Lake Balkhash, was once China's land. Yibohai was once called Jiehu, the border between Huaxia and Huzi, but it was a pity that Huzi got across it in the late Qing Dynasty.
When they arrived at Daqing Lake, everyone could no longer fly in the air. Although Nangong No. 1's cultivation base is enough to prevent everyone from being discovered by ordinary monks, but for the sake of safety, everyone changed their appearance and turned into a Turkic appearance, walked on the ground, and headed for the city of Balsikhan .
For a great monk in the real world, it is very easy to disguise himself, and with the Jade Slip of Evangelism, and Zhang Changan's proficiency in the local Turkic language, there is no need to worry about revealing his identity easily.
"This area of the Seven Rivers Basin, because it is still relatively rich, has many legends in the past."
Buchen performed his duties as a guide while walking, "According to the records, during the Qin Dynasty, this place belonged to the Sai people. After the Huns in Mobei became stronger, they defeated the Da Yuezhi, and the Yuezhi people migrated here, defeated the king of Sai, and forced the Sai people to come here. People moved south, and they occupied here.
"Afterwards, the Wusun family moved westward, defeated the Yuezhi people, and occupied this place until the Wei and Jin Dynasties. During the Southern and Northern Dynasties, the Northern Huns came here again. During this dynasty, the Turks moved westward after being defeated in battle, and they also thrived here. After settling down, Ge Luolu and Yangmo were relatively powerful, especially Ge Luolu.
"After the Uyghurs were defeated and moved westward, one branch also came to the Qihe River Basin, where they merged with Ge Luolu and Yangmo, the Turkic descendants, and established the current Black Khanate."
The Uyghurs who moved westward before were called the Congling West Uyghurs, and they were not part of the Ganzhou Uyghurs.
Li Ye felt a little funny when he heard this.
This place in Central Asia is really interesting. Whoever is defeated in the Eastern Land—whether defeated by the Central Plains Dynasty or the Mobei grassland people will migrate here and drive away the former people to the south and west , Occupy this place by yourself until you are defeated by the latecomers.
It's like eating a water mat.
Li Ye also knew that after the defeat of the Khitan people on Earth, they came here to establish Xiliao. In the Qing Dynasty, this place belonged to the Junggar Khanate, and Kangxi personally conquered Galdan, which was the Junggar Khanate. By the Qianlong period, the Junggar Khanate was completely defeated, and this place belonged to the territory of the Qing Dynasty.
"Ge Luolu, Yang Mo, the Turkic descendants, and the Uighurs who moved westward here originally believed in Zoroastrianism, Shamanism, and Mingjiao, but over the years, with the expansion of the New Moon Sect to the east, they controlled the people of the Black Khanate. Faith, this place has become a country under the actual control of Dashi."
After Buchen said this, he finally ended his introduction.
Li Ye saw that the city of Bars Khan was not so majestic and tall, and there was only one thing on his mind.
In the west of the Black Khanate, there is a city called Talas. Tang Jun once fought Dashi here, but because Ge Luolu betrayed Datang and attacked Tang Jun with Dashi, Tang Jun was defeated.
Li Ye thought, this is the territory under the jurisdiction of the Anxi Protectorate, which belongs to the territory of the Tang Dynasty. The Tang Dynasty once ruled here and will continue to rule in the future.
Whether it is Suiye Town in the west or Shule Town in the south, they will all be rebuilt.