In September, the autumn wind is gradually picking up, but the weather is quite cool.
Du Qi handed over all the government affairs of Yizhou to Liu Zhengxi, and took the 300 cavalry led by Mo Ledo, Liu Jian, and Ma Yuan to the direction of Guazhou.
When Du Qi was heading towards Guazhou, Fu Junheng was the first to receive the letter sent by someone arranged by Du Qi in Guazhou Governor's Mansion, and hurried into the study to report the situation to Su Dingfang.
After standing still, Fu Junheng said respectfully: "Inspector Su, there is news from Du Qi of Yizhou that he invites you to meet at the border between Guazhou and Yizhou to discuss important matters."
After Su Dingfang heard it, he put down the brush in his hand and said, "Did you say what it is?"
"No!"
Fu Junheng shook his head and said: "Du Qi just made an appointment with you, please go to discuss the matter. I don't know what it is."
Speaking of this, a dissatisfaction flashed across Fu Junheng's face, and he said in a deep voice: "Du Qi is so arrogant, he is so self-righteous. He wants to discuss things with Su Shi, so he can come in person. Why should he invite you?" You go to the border. In my opinion, Du Qi did it on purpose. I don't recognize him as King Pingxi."
Fu Junheng didn't like Du Qi.
?Because Du Qi was independent from the Tang Dynasty, the territory he laid down belonged to Du Qi, and to some extent Du Qi was an enemy country.
This is Fu Junheng's cognition.
Du Qi became the king of Pingxi at a young age and took charge of one party. Even the countless people in Guazhou spoke highly of Du Qi, and Fu Junheng even disdained the words that Du Qi was the reincarnation of a god, and looked down on Du Qi's means of creating rumors.
It is meaningless to confuse the people.
This kind of method is really a bit low-key.
Su Dingfang glanced at Fu Junheng with interest, but didn't say anything. Su Dingfang and Du Qi had a good personal relationship, but he would not ask Fu Junheng to be like him.
Furthermore, Fu Junheng is hostile to Du Qi, so Fu Junheng will go all out to help him govern the place.
Only then did he want to surpass Du Qi.
This is Fu Junheng's motivation, so Su Dingfang never beat Fu Junheng from the beginning to the end.
Su Dingfang said indifferently: "Fu Changshi, no matter how Du Qi is, he is the Pingxi King of the Tang Dynasty. You want to suppress Du Qi's limelight and prove that Du Qi is not good enough, so you will make political achievements in Guazhou. As long as If the achievement in governing Guazhou surpasses that of Du Qi, it proves that Du Qi is not good enough. Otherwise, keep your thoughts in your heart."
When Fu Junheng heard Su Dingfang's words, a bright light flashed in his eyes, and he said: "Please rest assured, Governor Su, I will complete your arrangement and will not let Guazhou fall behind Du Qi."
Su Dingfang smiled and said, "I trust you."
? In fact, when it comes to governing the local area, Su Dingfang really doesn't believe that Fu Junheng is comparable to Du Qi. You must know that Du Qi's abilities are all first-class in the entire Tang Dynasty. Whether it is the Supreme Emperor Li Yuan or the current emperor, they all praise and even rely heavily on Du Qi.
Fu Junheng rolled his eyes, and suddenly said: "Inspector, Du Qi is developing strength in the west of Guazhou, and there are even rumors that the strength is very strong. I think that since we meet at the border this time, it is better to show our strength , slightly deter Du Qi."
Su Dingfang asked: "How to deter?"
A stern look flashed across Fu Junheng's eyes, and he said: "Pure deterrence is the contest between generals and the confrontation between soldiers. So after arriving at the border, we can use the name of sparring to compete with each other."
Su Dingfang's eyes showed a thoughtful look.
This may be an opportunity.
The opportunity to beat all the soldiers under his command, because Su Dingfang gained a foothold in Guazhou, and after sweeping up the bandits in Guazhou and Shazhou, whether it was Fu Junheng or the soldiers in the army, they were more or less arrogant, because in this area There is no single enemy.
Su Dingfang thought about this, and said in a deep voice: "Okay, you can arrange it when the time comes."
"The humble post obeys!"
Fu Junheng responded immediately.
He became excited, because this time was an opportunity to suppress Du Qi, and it was also an opportunity to test Du Qi's strength. In fact, before Du Qi and Su Dingfang jointly dispatched troops to sweep up the bandits in the territory, there were few opportunities to fight along the way. Wei Shuyu and Su Dingfang went to the post smoothly, and Du Qi also went straight to the west, so the soldiers under Su Dingfang knew nothing about Du Qi. many.
?Furthermore, Fu Junheng only came to work later, and he didn't know Du Qi's ability, so he had the intention to compete.
Fu Junheng said: "Inspector Su, I will arrange it immediately."
"Go!"
Su Dingfang nodded.
? Waiting for Fu Junheng to arrange things, make an appointmentMo half an hour later, Su Dingfang mobilized a thousand soldiers, took Fu Junheng and others together, and headed west in a mighty way, heading straight for the border between Guazhou and Yizhou.
The two sides are heading towards each other and will meet at the border in mid-September.
When the two armies met, they lined up and stationed themselves.
Du Qi dressed lightly, after all, there were only 300 cavalry. However, the soldiers under Du Qi's command are well-equipped, and the horses are first-class horses, and the armor of these cavalry is forged by the manufacturing academy. Except for the sabers of all the others, they have been replaced and replaced by Tang Zhongsheng. A new weapon forged by a craftsman, with a sharp blade that cuts iron like mud.
The relationship between Du Qi and Su Dingfang is quite good. When the two armies met, Ma Yuan, Mo Ledo and others formed an array in the rear, while Fu Junheng led a thousand soldiers in the rear.
Du Qi and Su Dingfang sat opposite each other under a canopy in the middle.
In front of the two of them, there was a table.
There is a jug of wine and a plate of simple braised mutton on it.
Du Qi filled a glass of wine for Su Dingfang, picked up the bottle and said, "Brother Su, I haven't seen you for several months, and you are more generous and energetic. Now you are working in Guazhou and taking care of Shazhou's military affairs. It's pretty good."
Su Dingfang offered a glass of wine in return, and said with a smile: "Pingxi King has beaten me. Compared with Pingxi King, my little achievements are really unworthy of mentioning. Pingxi King is in Yizhou. Corv¨¦e, more relief to the people, economic development, the life of the people is getting better day by day, it makes me envious!"
"Although I am determined, I am unable to achieve this step of King Pingxi. Speaking of it, I am a few years older than King Pingxi, but when it comes to the ability to govern the local area, when it comes to the ability to march and fight, King Pingxi is far superior to me."
"It can be called my predecessor."
"I really hope that King Pingxi can take care of me, so that Guazhou can have some opportunities and enjoy the blessings together!"
This is what Su Dingfang really thinks.
There is no disadvantage in following Du Qi.
Su Dingfang thinks it's inappropriate to sit and watch the sky like Fu Junheng, self-righteous. In the Tang Dynasty, the former prince Li Jiancheng underestimated Du Qi, and finally died; the former Taiyuan Wang clan head Wang Zongzhou underestimated Du Qi and ended up in a miserable situation; the former Turks were torn apart by Du Qi.
He didn't want to be an enemy of Du Qi, that's what a fool would do. Obviously there are benefits to be gained from following Du Qi, so why make an enemy of Du Qi? What's more, Su Dingfang remembered the entrustment of his teacher Li Jing before he left, not to be an enemy of Du Qi.
He believed in the teacher's judgment.
Du Qi smiled slightly, and said calmly: "Brother Su is polite, but since Brother Su mentioned that I can help here, naturally he will never refuse."
"I can help, I can help!"
With a bright smile on Su Dingfang's face, he said: "Pingxi King's Yizhou is buying grapes on a large scale. There are also a lot of grapes in my Guazhou."
"Besides, there are many other melons and fruits in Guazhou, and the people of Guazhou have no way to sell them."
"However, King Pingxi's subordinates can buy and sell."
"It would be the best if the shops under King Pingxi can buy these melons and grapes so that the melons and fruits in the common people's land will not rot. After all, the weather this year is good, there are a lot of grapes, and the price is quite cheap."
Su Dingfang said: "If King Pingxi can buy it, then Wanjiasheng Buddha will be born."
Du Qidao: "Brother Su said, it's no problem."
Su Dingfang said: "Thank you!" (Remember the website URL: www.hlnovel.com