Chapter 13: Black Feather Night Crow

Xiahou Qingcheng's clear eyes were even brighter and excitedly said: "I know, I know, Xueye captures Khan, that is General Black Feather."
A smile appeared on the corners of the lips of the Doujians, and they nodded: "Yes. The battle of Xiling has been fighting for more than two months. It is already the winter season. At that time, Xiaduhu was already dead. General Black Feather led the few soldiers and horses left. Trapped in Heiyang City, I was fortunate enough to have the blizzard, otherwise tens of thousands of iron rides besieged Heiyang City, and Heiyang City could not last long."
"That's God blessing my Datang, not only General Black Feather, but also the heavy snow." Xiahou Qingcheng said gladly: "If it wasn't General Black Feather, Xiling would be in danger."
Between the two of them talking, they had turned into an alley, and Tuasaren smiled and said, "Did Dragon Scale Wei tell you?"
Xiahou Qingcheng nodded and said: "Big Brother said, at that time, the Heiyang City was in danger. A heavy snowfall fell for several days. The Wutu people were mainly cavalry, and because of the heavy snow days, they could not siege the city. After defending the battle, General Heiyu stepped forward and led the few soldiers and horses to fight against the enemy." Although it was a girl's family, Xiahou Qingcheng was relished when referring to the battles of that year: "The Wutu people cannot attack the city. Camping outside the city, General Black Feather observed the city for two days and determined the location of King Wu Tuohan. On that night, Heiyang City quietly opened the gate, and General Black Feather led the 30-person Black Feather Night. The crow went straight to the big account of King Wu Tuohan. Without waiting for the reaction of the Wu Tuo people, the black feather night crow rushed into the king account and captured King Wu Tuo Khan."
Doujia said with a smile: "You said it was just right. Yes, General Heiyu's terrifying move made Xiling's battle situation reversal instantly, and King Wu Tuohan was captured. The Wu Tuo no longer dared to move and withdrew their troops to Kunlun Pass and the court. Sending people to the peace talks, King Wu Tuohan promised that Wu Tuomen and horses would never step into the territory of Datang during their lifetime, and redeemed their lives with a large number of cattle and sheep. Snow night birds can be sweaty, and they are famous all over the world."
Xiahou Qingcheng said: "Uncle Wen, since this is the case, this Xiling is of course my territory of the Tang Dynasty. Why do you say that this is not the territory of the Tang Dynasty?"
"Dragon scale warrior can tell you that within two months of Wu Tuo's retreat, General Black Feather led his soldiers into the Jiayu Pass?" asked Dou Liren.
Xiahou Qingcheng nodded and said, "Big Brother has mentioned it, but he didn't say much. Didn't Wen He, General Heiyu withdraw from Guanguan to rest? I heard that the 5,000 soldiers who fought against the Wu Tuo were withdrawn into the Guan. , Less than two thousand people left."
The Doujia shook his head and said: "I said earlier that when the Duhu Army fought against the Wu Tuo people, Xiling Duhu sat on the mountain to watch the tiger fight. At the beginning, he did not support the Duhu Army, so the Duhu Army was in trouble. When someone was sent, the Xiling Gate Valve sent people to send food to support the front line." After a slight pause, he said: "When the Xiling Gate Valve did not really fear the court, the court made a compromise with them."
"compromise?"
"To prevent the Wutu people from controlling Xiling, they must rely on the Xiling Gate Valves. In that situation, the court can only take advantage of the two evils." Dou Liren calmly said: "Xiling is divided into three counties, and the owner of the three gate valves is also They were all sealed as marquises, and they were hereditary successors. One marquis sat in one county, nominally a court official, but in fact they each controlled a county."
Xiahou Qingcheng frowned and said: "But the Xiling Tofu is still there, and there are still court officials in Xiling."
"The taxes in all counties are in the hands of the gatekeepers, and once there are bandits or even rebellions in Xiling, the three hereditary Hou have the right to organize manpower." Dou Liren glanced at Xiahou Qingcheng: "This is to control the financial power and the military power in their own hands. In the hands of the Western Region, the Dufu Palace is no longer the original Dufu Palace. Most of the officials sent by the court to Xiling were nominal." He shook his head and sighed, "So this Xiling is Datang, but yet Not Datang, can you understand now?"
Xiahou Qingcheng's eyebrows were scowled, and his expression was dignified: "Uncle Wen, then...then the younger brother was from Duwei Palace, he...is he considered a court man?"
Doujia nodded his head and said: "The court is located in Xiling's Duwei Mansion, which is used to stare at the eyes of the Xiling Gate Valves, at least the Guicheng Duwei Mansion, that is indeed the person of the imperial court."
Xiahou Qingcheng seemed relieved and smiled a little: "I knew he was a good man."
"Because he helped you pay for the meal, he is a good person?" Dou Liren didn't have a good air: "Crying every day to walk the rivers and lakes, if no one is guarding you, you can't live a day on the rivers and lakes. The heart is sinister, the bad guys are really evil Before, it would not let you know that he was a bad person."
Xiahou Qingcheng smiled and said, "I knew he was a good person." Then he asked, "Uncle Wen, the Wu Tuo people have dared not invade my Tang Dynasty again, and southern Xinjiang seeks peace. The Tusun people have not made a big southward move in recent years. Why? After so many years, the court no longer sent troops to fight Xiling? As long as my Tang army was killed, how could the Xiling Gate Valves resist it?"
"Since the imperial court had an agreement with the Xiling Gate Valves in the past, if there were major changes, it would naturally not eat its own words." Dou Liren said indifferently: "My country of Tang Dynasty etiquette, Huaide everywhere, Xiling Gate Valves did not make a big mistake, neither did the imperial court. Will do it easily."
Xiahou Qingcheng's eyes lit up and said: "I understand that the court is waiting for the Xiling doormen to make mistakes. Once they seize the opportunity, they will send troops to take back Xiling."
"They also know that the court is staring at them." Dou Liren said softly: "So for so many years, they are also very careful not to let the court make excuses." It seems to feel that they have said too much, annoyed: "Because of you As soon as the little guy delays, the boss is afraid to wait anxiously.
Dou Liren accelerated his pace, Xiahou Qingcheng still asked: "Uncle Wen, you said the younger brother of Duwei House will go to the noodle restaurant tomorrow?"
Doujia stopped violently, recovered his eyes, and stared at Xiahou Qingcheng's beautiful face, saying one by one: "You went out privately today, the boss is already very angry and won't let you come out again. You can really come out again, and never contact these people again."
"Why?" Xiahou Qingcheng said immediately: "He is a good man and a court man. Why can't I contact him?"
"There is no reason." Dou Liren said coldly.
Xiahou Qingcheng shell teeth bit his lip before saying: "But I still owe him money, he said, and he will be able to pay back his money again."
"In this world, not all grace can be reported, nor all enemies can be reported." Doujia said lightly: "Some things have passed, and a small servant is not worth your waste. Energy, today's things, you forget as soon as possible." See Xiahou Qingcheng unwilling, sighed: "If today's things, let your father know, you can think about the consequences?"
Xiahou Qingcheng heard the words, immediately showing a trace of awe in the eyebrows.
"Let's go." Doujian turned and walked away: "In two days, we will leave here. If you really want to pay back his money, I will send someone to do it for you."
Xiahou Qingcheng's pretty face suddenly appeared distressed. Although she had walked a few streets, she glanced back. It seemed that she was still thinking about the little brother Yizheng in Duwei Mansion, hesitating for a while, and finally following Dou Liren Go away and never look back.
The night was dark, and the wood lane was already dead.
Xiahou Qingcheng missed the debt owed to Qin Xiao, but Qin Xiao didn't think too much about Xiahou Qingcheng.
The Doujia people and Xiahou Qingcheng are obviously not ordinary people. Qin Xiao was born in the city. Although he has no hatred for the high-ranking officials and nobles, he has no intention of admiration.
When the old man was alive, he asked Qin Xiao. The most impenetrable thing in this world is the hearts of the people. The thoughts of those nobles and nobles are not the speculation of ordinary people. Bring disaster.
The dead branches at the door were still there, and the person he was waiting for still didn't show up.
"The 198th day." Qin Xiao said in his heart.
The old black dog was still curled up under the plum tree as usual, and there was no movement.
Qin Xiao felt at least angry in the courtyard when he brought back the dying old black dog from the street.
Whenever night fell, it was when Qin Xiao was alone, and also when he was alone.
Although he is used to a lonely and lonely life, he can add a little anger to his lonely life because of the old black dog, which will not be a bad thing after all.
The lonely person, deep down, always hopes for a solace.
Back in the house, Qin Xiao relieved the wine gourd and placed it on the table without even lighting the oil lamp, so he went to the bed and lay down on his back, spread his arms, and let his body relax.
This is his habit. Every day when he returns to his hut, he relaxes his body, vents his brain, closes his eyes and relaxes for a moment.
The old man said that Bajiquan can strengthen the body, but this relaxation can make your blood more smooth. Although the time is not long, it can nourish your energy.
Suddenly, Qin Xiao abruptly sat up.
He felt something was wrong, but he couldn't remember what was wrong, frowned, and soon he found the problem.
The old black dog under the plum tree is very old and no longer as dexterous and energetic as he was when he was young.
But after getting along with Qin Xiao for a while, it apparently has accepted the new owner, accustomed to the old black dog lying under the plum tree, and whenever Qin Xiao returns to the courtyard, it will bark at his owner twice. Sound, as a way to comfort the master who has returned hard.
Perhaps it is already a habit of conditioned reflex, never interrupted.
But today is obviously wrong. When Qin Xiao entered the yard, he did not hear the barking of the old black dog. At that time, he was still thinking about the Golden Hook Casino, and he did not care, but after relaxing, he realized Something went wrong.
Why didn't the old black dog bark?
Qin Xiao was alert for a moment, but whenever anything abnormal happened, he would be alert and not dare to take it lightly, because this was also taught by the old man, and he never forgot.
From an early age, the old man let him remember the so-called six wisdoms.
The six wise men are the wisdom that must be possessed in six situations.
One of them is to be alert when you find that the things and people around you are different from the normal ones, even if they are only very subtle changes, because you are probably already in danger.
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