Last night, it was a rare good weather on the grassland. Tang Cheng, who came out of the tent, stood in front of the door and moved up. He was used to sleeping in the house, whether in later generations or after traveling through time. Now he is not used to living in this tent. Even if the tent he lives in is a thickened version provided by Tu Yezhuo, it is the same. It feels fresh for a day or two days. After a little time, he always feels too heavy in moisture, so that every time he gets up, he feels that his body bones seem to be filled with dampness. When he thinks about the word "rheumatism" in his mind, even if it is just for self-comfort, his hands and feet are indispensable for exercise every morning.

Of course, this kind of activity is just to turn around and stretch his legs. Although he really wants to pick up the radio gymnastics in middle schools in later generations to practice, it is just a thought, it’s too sudden!

Just after he finished exercising his body, Zheng San had brought over the warm and warm wine. Since he arrived on the grassland, Tang Cheng had basically never drunk tea. This thing is better, it is so hot that it can warm the body and remove moisture.

Taking a small mouthful of wine, Tang Cheng walked a few steps to the side, avoided the tent and looked to the Jiehe River. The weather was so good that the fog was dissipating quickly. Under the warm sun in late autumn, it was clear that the camp between Tiancheng Army and Longmen Xi was busy. Looking further away, you could see snow-white flocks of sheep dotted on the slightly withered and yellow grassland. It really meant that the wind blows the grass and sees cattle and sheep.

This is the best idea for nomadic people. They can follow cattle and sheep wherever they go. The logistics supply of supplies is much more convenient than that of the Tang army. Fortunately, the old camp of Tiancheng Army is located in Baiyang Town, and the distance from Baiyang Town to Longmen Grassland is not far. Otherwise, it would be difficult for these 4,000 border troops to stay for a long time. The consumption of supplies alone would drag Tiancheng Army to death.

In addition to the sheep in the military camp, you can see several caravans on the opposite side that have been drunk and fed, tied their belly and ready to set off. These caravans were from Tuyezhuo's Longmen Xi. Everything else on the grassland is easy to make do with, and they can deal with it without wearing or eating. But just like iron tools, it is really not good. Small-scale ones are OK. If the dosage is large, you must come in from the pass. Since Tang Cheng and Li Chengzhong were chased to the Jiehe River, Tuyezhuo, who knew that the situation in Rao Le was about to break out, has prepared some scimitars and arrows. These caravans have sent this here.

The eyes placed opposite him finally fell on the simple floating bridge made of sheepskin raft. After seeing this lifeline, Tang Chengru felt much more at ease.

After retracting his gaze from the opposite side, Tang Cheng turned around and looked at the front of the camp. There was a camp about a thousand steps ahead. The two thousand Mo cavalrymen who chased him a few days ago were stationed inside. Fortunately, they walked for a night, and there were few people and horses, so they could at least reach the border river before being caught up.

There were nearly 10,000 imperial courts and Longmen Xi coalition across the river, and they had to throw themselves into trouble. Considering Li Chengzhong's safety, these people really didn't know how to deal with Tang Cheng. Although Tang Cheng robbed people, he was still Sima sent by the Tang court, and he might not be able to kill him? These factors combined together became what he is like now. More than 2,000 cavalrymen of Mo who were chasing were tightly surrounded outside, neither rushing up to attack nor retreating, but blocking the way Tang Cheng and others communicated with the other four divisions.

That night, Liu Suifeng asked Liu Suifeng to send the news to the four ministries. It was too fast at that time, but it was really wise to look at the situation in front of him. Since this matter was done, Tang Cheng didn't care much about the more than 2,000 cavalrymen in front of him. Anyway, they were here without any trouble. It was like there were two thousand more guards who didn't have to worry about food and drink. Why not do it?

Looking back and looking forward, Tang Cheng sipped the bottle of hot wine in his hand and felt warm and comfortable. After handing the bottle to Zheng San, he got into Li Chengzhong's camp, which was controlled by Tiancheng Sergeant.

In the tent, Li Chengzhong was also drinking in a small sip. When Tang Cheng came in, he didn't look up and greet him, and continued to focus on the chess game in front of him.

Tang Cheng walked over and watched the chess game for a while and smiled and said, "This is a famous game in the previous dynasty. I don't know how many national players have been stumped in more than a hundred years. The prince doesn't have to be too careful. It's not worth it to waste his mind and hurt his body and bones for a chess game."

"Sima Tang should change his words, there is no prince here." Li Chengzhong was obsessed with the chess game and sighed, then threw the chess piece he was playing with back into the chess box, and his body turned around. "You Tang people once said that chess is the way of the world. There are many tricks in a small chess game, so we can't just look at it. Is anyone really able to solve this game?"

"Yes, why don't you?" Tang Cheng smiled when he heard this, "I won't say it far away. Wang Jixin, who recently cracked this game, is a figure in this dynasty."

"Wang Jixin", Li Chengzhong read the name twice and smiled silently: "If you have the chance, I really want to see this person."

After saying this, Li Chengzhong said straight without waiting for Tang Cheng to say anything: "Let's continue with what we said yesterday?"

Since he settled down by the Jiehe River, perhaps because of the more than 2,000 Mo cavalry opposite, Li Chengzhong rarely showed up his tent and stayed in there every day to make a spell. In addition, he was to tell him about the Raole Grassland according to Tang Cheng's wishes.

It is precisely because of such a good teacher that Tang Cheng's understanding of the people of the Five Xi in recent days has gradually become more detailed and deeper. According to geographical location, the two parts near the north and the three parts near the south. The two parts near the north include the Sali tribe in the northeast and the Qisuo tribe in the northwest, while the three parts near the south are Tuxian and Duomao Ciuping tribes in the order of west to east. The three parts in the south are deeply influenced by the Tang style in all aspects of life because they are close to the Tang Dynasty, and their living standards are relatively stronger than those in the north. However, although the two parts near the north are relatively poor due to trade and other restrictions, their strength in their military power is greater than that in the southern three parts. This is also the reason why the two parts in the north stand out in the battle between King Xi this time.

It was a coincidence that the place where Tang Cheng and others were located was just within the grassland of the Domo tribe. It was precisely because of the more than 2,000 cavalrymen who were stationed so smoothly that no one came to interfere with the camping of Tang and others.

Yesterday, the two happened to talk about the matter between the Shali tribe and the Shali tribe. It said that the Shali tribe located in the northwest of the Raole Grassland has the worst geographical location among the five tribes, but their force has been the strongest for many years. Although the Shali tribe is closer to the north in terms of location, its strength is quite limited due to its suppression and harassment by the Khitans for many years. It is surprising that the Shali tribe can emerge in a new force in this battle between King Xi, but this also makes it clear that the discerning person can see the trick - the Shali tribe must have received the support of the Khitans, and there is an agreement between the two. The statement that the Shali tribe cut off Yanchuan and bribed the Khitan to obtain its support appeared in this context.

When Li Chengzhong was about to continue yesterday's words, he continued to explain the situation of the Shali tribe and the Celestial tribe, Tang Cheng smiled and waved his hand, "Let's not talk about this for now. Calculate the day. The order of the prince to avoid the throne on that day is about to be transmitted to the four ministries. Once this order is issued, Shali and Celestial tribes are even more concerned and will raise an army to seize the Governor's Office. But what is the intention of Domogao not letting go? Could it be that he really wants to defend the Governor's Office?"

"Take the lee from the fire, and there is still this cruelty in Domogao." When talking about Domogao, Li Chengzhong's tone did not seem to be talking about his nephew at all, and he was very cold. "He also had two different thoughts when leading troops outside the Governor's Office. If he could first send troops to the two ministries and join forces with the three ministries, he would dare to fight Shali and Xunsuo. Maybe he could stand out in this battle and have the bargaining chips to compete for King Xi."

At this point, Li Chengzhong showed a faint sarcastic smile on his face, "If two reinforcements did not arrive, although Domogao would have lost his luck, he would not be willing to withdraw easily. Although I left, as long as the Grand Governor's Office was still there, he would still have the capital to ask for the price. No matter which one Shali or Shisuo arrived first, who would be willing to fight him and let the other party get a bargain for nothing?"

Tang Cheng nodded after listening, "What the prince said is that Domogao would rather take risks in order to get benefits, but he is also a character."

"If it weren't for this, he wouldn't be able to take over the position of patriarch. We should be glad that he was tripped by the Grand Governor's Office." Li Chengzhong reached out and pointed to the place where more than 2,000 Mo cavalry camped outside the tent and said, "Otherwise, if he had led his troops here personally, once he learned that I had already rushed over after resigning from the throne, how could he endure it until now?"

"He rushed over and we were waiting to retreat to the dragon gate. The Wantang cavalry over there was not a decoration."

"The court has given up even my designated prince. Can the four thousand days of army join the army really intervene in Rao Le?" Li Chengzhong's faint smile became more and more ridiculous. After saying this, he did not wait for Tang Cheng to say anything, Gu Zi continued: "For decades, when there are disasters and desolation, the cavalry has not crossed the boundary river. Although there have never been a big battle with the Tiancheng army, there are many small battles. Even if the army join the army join the four thousand days of army join the army, Dumogao is not afraid of them, let alone 30,000 to 10,000."

"Domogao really dares to go to war with the court?"

"The situation in Raole is like this, and Dumogao is still afraid of this? If he can drag the court in and send troops, he will be reluctant to do so. Don't forget that I, the designated prince of the court, was from Dumo's tribe, and it is easy to catch fish in the troubled waters."

Thinking of Domogao's hungry wolf-like eyes at the banquet on the Governor's Mansion that day, Tang Cheng had actually believed in Li Chengzhong's statement about Domogao, and a new worry arose, "If the prince said this, it would be safe for us to stay here?"

"Unless it is withdrawn to Suoyang Pass, even the gantry is not safe, let alone happy."

"Yes," Tang Cheng nodded and was about to say something, Zheng San walked in from outside the tent, looked at Li Chengzhong and then looked at Tang Cheng, but said nothing.

Seeing this, Tang Cheng greeted him and stood up and walked out. Li Chengzhong never gave him a message, but turned around to continue to make a comeback.

"What's the matter?" Tang Cheng asked in a low voice after walking out of the tent.

“Asidra arrived”

In the tabernacle, Ashidezhi, who was lowering his head and thinking about something, saw Tang Cheng coming in, stood up and bowed.

"Forget it, you and me are still making trouble with these false articles." Tang Cheng waved his hand and walked straight to the opposite side of Azhidezhi, "How about it, have you arranged the matter I told you the last time?"

"I did this in person. Since the supply of iron tools for Rao Lexi has been completely stopped three days ago. Unless these Xi people go to Suoyang Pass, they will never be able to buy it in the Longmen Market with a single knife or a single arrow."

Hearing this, Tang Cheng smiled, "Suoyang Pass has also issued a ban, and no waist, arrows, or even pig iron can be passed. The caravans under your name, you must also explain that you should not touch this hot business during this period, otherwise there will be no favors when something happens."

"I'll save this naturally."

"Yes," saw Ashidzhi nodding with hesitation, Tang Cheng smiled and said with a light smile: "If you have anything, just say it, you don't have to hide it between you and me."

"Since I say that, I'll ask a question boldly." Ashidzhi raised his head and stared at Tang Cheng's face. "Now, rumors outside say that the court has given up on the land outside Suoyang Pass. Lord, is this matter true or false? Will Rao Le's war burn to Longmen?"

During the sacrifice, the emperor reiterated that Taizong's edict was "aligned within the country" had spread. A discerning person knew what was going on when he heard it. There was no need to explain it to this matter. Tang Cheng didn't say much about it when he heard it. He only said in a shallow sentence, "If the court had given up the place outside Suoyang Pass, why would the four thousand-day army of Jia Duwei still be stationed in the Longmen Grassland? How could this official camp here?"

Hearing these two questions, Ashide could not say anything anymore, after a moment of silence in the tent, Tang Cheng's calm voice sounded again: "After the leader of Ashide returns, he will tell all the elders, do whatever he should do whenever Ansheng lives. Even if Rao Le wants to burn the war, he will burn his official first."

"If you have this sentence of an adult, it is more effective than many eased statements from the yamen." Ashidai Zhan stood up after smiling, "If there is nothing else, I will say goodbye now."

"You came here so far and for this sentence!" Although he said this, Tang Cheng did not keep him anymore. He stood up and sent him out the account and said, "From now on, all trade deals with Rao Ledumo's tribe will be interrupted. Although the matter is handled mainly by the head of Tuye, you also need to cooperate well."

Although Ashidezhi was also curious about how Tang Cheng chose this player, he didn't ask much, and then bowed and left.

Until Ashidzhi went far away, Tang Cheng still stood in front of the tent for a long time. After bringing Li Chengzhong here, he had completed most of the tasks assigned by the court. Now he has to consider more about the safety of the Longmen, and this is his main purpose for coming here.

What he said to Ashidezhi just now is really half true and half false. What is false is that he cannot really live and die with Longmen. If the situation is really at the end of his life, he will take Li Chengzhong back to Suoyang Pass without hesitation; it is really that he has bet too much effort in Longmen after all, even if there is a front line, he will make all his efforts to protect the safety of Longmen.

Although there are many factors that can endanger the safety of Longmen, there are many factors that can endanger the safety of Longmen, but there are not too many people who are under the straitors of Tang Cheng. Even if Tiancheng's army does not go to fight, Tuyezhuo's Longmen Xi is enough to deal with similar threats. He had always been worried about the two tribes of Shali and Suo. The melee between tribes in the border area was in a hurry, or the situation was short of materials to rush into the Tang realm to rob and supplement. Longmen has experienced several times before, which is also one of the main reasons why the success of Longmen County Magistrates took office after taking office. There is no reason that he will definitely be spared this time.

There is no need to say about Shali and Shisuo's concerns. After the conversation with Li Chengzhong just now, Tang Cheng's concern was added with Domogo. Or Domogo's threat was even more urgent than the previous two. After all, Shali and Shisuo would not easily step on the dragon gate before the fight with each other reached a certain level.

Tang Chengkong was named the Sixth-rank Sima, but he had no real power. The only way to deal with Dumogao was to deal with the means of merchants. However, in Raole, who is a great soldier, although merchants are useful, they do not know how useful it is, nor can they be used as a fundamental basis. In the final analysis, they still have to control the military affairs in their hands. But where should this soldier go? How to do it?

Even though Tang Cheng had been standing in front of the tent for a long time, he still had not come up with a good solution. It was hard to cook without rice. Rao Le had too few resources and had no suitable fulcrum to expand the space for manipulation, which was really difficult to deal with!

Since we can't see the previous path clearly for the time being, we can only do what we are doing first. In this case, Yifa must make good use of the leverage of merchants and trade, and everything will wait for change.

After standing for a long time, Tang Cheng turned around and returned to the tent. After a while, he saw Zheng San walking out of the tent and heading towards Tuyezhuopi tent opposite the Border River.

After meeting and speaking, Tu Yezhuo came out of the tent and stood in the place where Tang Cheng liked to stand, staring at the two thousand cavalrymen of more than 2,000 people for a long time, then stepped onto the floating bridge and returned to his tent.

Outside the tent, the guard leader Kudo was walking back and forth. I don’t know what happened to him. The man in his thirties and forties did not have any sense of stability. The situation has been tense and complicated these days, Tuyezhuo was in a bad mood. When he saw Kudo again, he scolded him.

Kudo Moran bowed his head and accepted it. Tuyezhuo scolded him and asked, "What happened?"

"The young master is back, the third master is back." Because he has been with Tu Yesi for a long time and has dealt with Tangren in Longmen, Kuduo used this title habitually. His tone was quick and fast, "He has been here just now, I wonder if the patriarch will agree to see you?"

Tu Yesi is back! Hearing this news, Tu Yezhuo's frown suddenly stretched out, and there was even a vague move of turning around after leaving the tent, but this was just a moment. After a moment, his face returned to his coldness and walked into the tent. When he saw that his body was already hidden in the tent, he said coldly, "Let that bad guy come in."

Over the years, Tu Yesi's aura of wealth and honor has been reduced much, and what has been replaced by a look of dust, but Tu Yezhuo did not see this. From the moment his son entered the account, he only paid attention to his demeanor. He could not see the recklessness that could not be hidden before more than a year. He could already see some calmness under his dusty eyebrows. After seeing this, Tu Yezhuo quietly breathed a sigh of silence.

The tent that was put down the curtain was lit in the daytime due to poor lighting. Tu Yesi looked at his father carefully through the sky and candlelight through the rolled window. Although it was only a year ago, his father was obviously much older than last year. His temples, which were originally gray, were already completely white, and the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes were layered, deep and more.

As he looked at Tu Yesi suddenly felt a sense of sorrow in his heart, he immediately lowered his body and knelt down, "Father!"

"What kind of woman's posture is crying?" The warmth on Tu Yezhuo's face flashed, but the appearance of a strong disgust was reflected. "This is what you learned after traveling for more than a year?"

Hearing this, Tu Yesi forced the tears that were about to slide out of his eyes, and still respectfully bowed to Tu Yezhuo three times before standing up, "My son is stupid. He has never learned anything for a year when he goes out, but he has a little insight."

This is the first time Tuyezhuo has heard from his son that he admits his own stupidity, "Oh!"

"The Li Tang is hundreds of thousands of times larger than Longmen, and the wealth of the imperial court and the people, and the prosperity of talents is even thousand times stronger. Today, the Tang Dynasty has been peaceful and prosperous for decades. It is better than this neighbor. The future of my Longmen Xi is only in the Tang Dynasty." At this point, Tu Yeshi smiled self-deprecatingly, "Looking back on my son's previous attempt to confront the Tang Dynasty is no different from that of the Yelang of Han! With Rao Le on his back, he is in the Tang Dynasty. My Longmen Xi is in the right place and in harmony. If he can manage it properly, he will be prosperous."

"Although it's a simple truth, it's not in vain to go out for a while if you understand this."

Yesi didn't care about his father's tone picture. He stepped forward and said with his eyes burning: "My son wants to meet Tang Cheng. If there is any errand that he often has, please help me."

"Hmm?" After hearing this, Tu Yezhuo's eyes flashed and he said casually: "In the past, you didn't regard it as a big revenge when you left, why did you have this idea now?"

"My son had already left Suoyang Pass more than ten days ago. The reason why he was delayed until today was to visit his father was because he was staying in Longmen County. The great changes in Longmen are vivid in his mind." As he spoke, Tu Yesi took another step forward without realizing it. "My father's deep meaning of traveling through me that day, my son already understood that he wanted to learn from Tang Cheng, and asked his father to fulfill his wish!"
Chapter completed!