Su Dingfang didn't hold a banquet, but just sent a cup of hot tea. After drinking a cup of hot tea, I feel comfortable all over. Su Dingfang went straight to the topic and said: "Envoy Gao Jiedu, General Hou, just now, I got the news from the front line."
After a pause, Su Dingfang continued: "Du Qi has led an army of 100,000, and has already set off for the border from Yizhou. I just got the news here, and I guess that when we arrive at the border, Du Qi's army has already stationed at the border. "
Gao Shilian's complexion suddenly changed.
In fact, he didn't think it would be difficult to come to the Western Regions to serve as the governor of the Anxi Protectorate. Gao Shilian believed that even though Du Qi was quite tough, it was impossible for him to be an enemy of the imperial court.
But Gao Shilian did not expect that Du Qizhen led the army to come.
What a guts!
Hou Junji has a lot of opinions on Du Qi now. When he heard the news about Du Qi, he said happily instead of anger: "Du Qi is indeed young and frivolous, with the heart of a traitor. When he was in Chang'an, some people said that Du Qi had a rebellious back, and he was a white-eyed wolf. Now he When you arrive in the Western Regions, if you have a little power, you will be self-righteous. Du Qi is really arrogant!"
Speaking of this, Hou Junji said: "The land of the Western Regions is said to have an army of 100,000, but it is estimated that they are all made up. I don't think that Du Qi can really have 100,000 people. He brought people here , It¡¯s nothing more than a demonstration. Unfortunately, the imperial court has already anticipated this, and the general will lead an army of 50,000 to sit in the town, plus the army of Su Shishi, it is enough to make Du Qi hold his hands."
In front of Gao Shilian and Hou Junji, Su Dingfang didn't say much about Du Qi.
Some things can be said in front of Fu Junheng.
However, they couldn't tell Gao Shilian that Su Dingfang still understood this, so Su Dingfang said: "Envoy Gao Jiedu, General Hou, now that Du Qi is bringing troops, how should we deal with it? Should we go to the border immediately, or how should we arrange it. "
Hou Junji immediately said: "Naturally, we go directly to the border. Not only that, Governor Su, you lead the army and go to the border with us. I want to see what Du Qi dares to do. If he dares to betray Datang, he will be sent to the border." He was slaughtered at the border."
Gao Shilian echoed: "Time is pressing and no delay is allowed, so we must go to the border immediately."
"yes!"
Su Dingfang responded immediately.
Immediately, Su Dingfang looked at Fu Junheng and said, "Fu Changshi, you stay behind to preside over government affairs. As soon as something happens, you can deal with it directly, and you don't need to report it. If you are really in doubt, just keep it temporarily until I come back Dispose of it again."
"yes!"
Fu Junheng responded immediately.
Gao Shilian, Hou Junji and Su Ding didn't waste any more time, got up and left the governor's mansion, led the army to the barracks first, and mobilized 30,000 soldiers under Su Dingfang's command.
This is to bring all the auxiliary soldiers.
The army set off.
A total of 80,000 troops are on their way.
Now it is December, the wind and snow are heavy, the roads are covered with snow, and the speed of driving is even slower. With the cold wind blowing, even though the soldiers under Hou Junji's command were dressed thickly, they were still a bit cold.
In mid-December, the border was reached.
At this time Du Qi had been stationed at the border for a long time, and his army was stationed there, quietly waiting for news. When Du Qi learned that the army of Su Dingfang, Hou Junji and others had arrived, everything remained the same without any changes.
The two armies were stationed in confrontation.
The distance is only six or seven miles.
After Hou Junji's army was stationed, Gao Shilian and a few personal guards were already heading for Du Qi's camp. Su Dingfang and Hou Junji never came, they just camped in the rear.
After all, only Gao Shilian went to the post. When Gao Shilian arrived at the gate of the camp, Du Qi never left the camp in person, but ordered the soldiers to take Gao Shilian into the camp of the Chinese army.
After Gao Shilian stood still, he glanced at Du Qi who was sitting on the main seat.
? When it comes to titles, Du Qi is the king of Pingxi.
This is the title of prince.
Even if Gao Shilian served as Jiedu envoy, he had to salute Du Qi, so Gao Shilian saluted and said: "Gao Shilian, I have met His Royal Highness King Pingxi."
Du Qi smiled slightly, waved his hands and said, "Your Majesty Yixing is polite, please sit down."
After Gao Shilian thanked him, he sat down beside him.
Du Qi ordered people to bring warm wine, and said: "Mr. Yixing has been walking all the way, and the weather is cold. Take a sip of hot wine to warm up your body."
"Thank you!"
Gao Shilian took a sip of wine after thanking him.
He was indeed a little cold all over, and his hands were even colder. now aAfter drinking alcohol, especially if the wine is very strong, a burst of heat will burst out of the body, and the whole person will immediately become much warmer.
Gao Shilian stopped circling around, took out his edict, handed it to the attendant in the camp, and said, "Prince Pingxi, this is your majesty's edict, and I will take over the post of Jiedu Envoy of the Protectorate of Anxi. Next, in the Western Regions, Under my jurisdiction. Previously, King Pingxi governed the Western Regions, which was quite effective, and His Majesty also highly appreciated it."
Gao Shilian, who was talking, stared at Du Qi.
He wanted to see if Du Qi accepted the imperial edict.
Once Du Qizhen wanted to refuse to accept the imperial edict, then this battle would be inevitable. However, as long as Du Qi accepted the edict, he would be able to take charge smoothly as an envoy of the Anxi capital.
Du Qi noticed Gao Shilian's nervous expression, took the edict directly, and said: "Your Majesty personally issued the edict, and I have no objection. However, the previous Anxi Governor's Mansion Jiedushi's Mansion was in Guazhou. It's just that I've been in the Western Regions because I've been busy with the affairs of the Western Regions."
"The Duke of Yixing County is about to go to work. Now that he has completed the handover with me, he will go straight back to Guazhou City to work."
After a pause, Du Qi continued: "Speaking of which, the Anxi Protectorate is restraining all parties. However, it is only restraint. Each place has its own style, as long as it is loyal to the Tang Dynasty, then there is no problem. Of course, this is From my personal experience, Lord Yixing, oh no, whether Gao Jiedu envoy adopts it or not, that is the matter of Gao Jiedu envoy."
When Gao Shilian heard this, his complexion changed drastically.
He didn't expect Du Qi's response to be like this. Du Qi didn't disrespect the order, but accepted Du Qi's order. The problem is, Du Qi pretended that the government office of the Anxi Governor's Mansion was in Guazhou and asked Gao Shilian to work in Guazhou.
This is tantamount to emptying Gao Shilian. At that time, Gao Shilian wants to adjust the four states in the Western Regions and hold Yizhou, Yanqi Prefecture and other places in his hands. It is impossible to do so.
Gao Shilian rolled his eyes and said: "Prince Pingxi, I am now serving as the governor of the Anxi Governor's Mansion, so the government will naturally have to make changes. Right now, the government will be moved to the territory of Yizhou for the convenience of governing."
Du Qi said with a smile: "Gao Jiedushi, I'm afraid this is a bit inappropriate. As I said just now, although the Jiedushi of the Anxi Governor's Mansion controls all parties, it is only moderation. The situation in various places. You rashly broke the previous Guazhou is the most suitable place for the governor's office of Anxi Protector's Mansion."
After Gao Shilian heard it, he was already angry.
Du Qi is blatantly right.
Gao Shilian's eyes were sharp, and he said coldly: "Du Qi, I am the current governor of the Anxi Governor's Mansion. I have been entrusted by His Majesty to take charge of the Western Regions. Now I want to adjust the government office. Could it be that you want to stop me?" Website website: www.hlnovel.com