In the past two days, Xu Jingzong has been very close to a man from the Western Regions. This man is called Ni Shu, and he is a descendant of the former Western Turkic Zhenzhu Khan.
There were ups and downs in Chang'an, and there was also the injustice of civil officials impeaching officials.
The establishment of official schools was once again opposed by local gentry.
There were many obstacles to the establishment of the imperial examination.
Under the firm attitude of the court, despite the slow implementation, the court had no intention of compromising whether it was on clan annals or imperial examinations.
Until June, summer has arrived in Chang'an City.
After this morning's court meeting, Zhang Yang first went to the Ganlu Palace to meet with His Majesty, and Fang Xuanling and Changsun Wuji were also present.
Li Shimin had already written the decree but had not yet printed it. Everyone present looked at Zhang Yang.
Facing the crowd, Zhang Yang saluted first, "The Ministry of Rites has made arrangements. Nishu is a descendant of Mohedu and a descendant of the Western Turkic Zhenzhu Khan. There is no problem with his identity and bloodline. Naturally, he is the best to be granted the title of Khan." A good candidate, as for the title, I have already thought of it, whoever is Feng Ni will be Dulu Khan."
Changsun Wuji said: "There are actually many aspects of this plan that need to be improved. Do we need to arrange for someone to protect the safety of this new Khan?"
Zhang Yang replied: "The Ministry of Rites has made arrangements. When they arrive in the Western Regions, they will be escorted by Gaochang soldiers and horses."
Fang Xuanling glanced at Yuchi Gong again: "General Yuchi, may I ask how many troops we have in the Hexi Corridor?"
Yuchigong replied: "To guard against Tibet, there are 20,000 troops stationed in the Qilian Mountains in the Hexi Corridor."
Fang Xuanling asked again: "Is it possible to leave the Qilian Mountains and go ten miles ahead?"
Yuchi Gong nodded, "As long as His Majesty agrees, it will be fine."
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There was a discussion in the Manlu Hall, and a conspiracy about the Western Turks slowly took shape in the Manlu Hall.
Ni Shu was named Dulu Khan and returned to the Western Turks to lead the tribes of the Western Turks to resist the rebellious minister Yehu Khan. He also changed the generals in the Hexi Corridor and recalled Niu Jinda. The Taifu Qing Li Daliang moved to Liangzhou to appease the Turks in the northwest They surrendered and rushed to the Qilian Mountains.
For the first time, the political machine of the Tang Dynasty operated for the Foreign Affairs Council.
Zhang Yang came to the Foreign Affairs Academy with the decree, and read out the decree in front of Zhang Xiangxiang, Zhang Dashu, Xu Jingzong and other people in the Foreign Affairs Academy. Feng Ni was granted the title of Dulu Khan, and he assisted the Western Turkic tribes in annihilating Si Yehu's troops. And it was supported by Gaochang soldiers and horses.
In the second order, Ashinadur attacked the remaining three towns in Anxi and started the war immediately after receiving the order.
Two decrees left Chang'an City.
Zhang Yang and Xu Jingzong bid farewell to Nishu, the descendant of the Western Turkic Zhenzhu Khan.
Ni She set foot on the road back to the Western Turks alone with the will of Tian Khan.
Xu Jingzong said with emotion: "The people of Gaochang will support him outside the pass, and I don't know if he can command the Western Turkic tribes by himself."
Inexplicably moved by this lonely figure, Xu Jingzong wiped his tears and said, "For the sake of the orthodoxy of the Western Turkic Khanate, this person will have to face tens of thousands of soldiers and horses from Si Yehu."
"I never thought you were a sentimental person before."
"Xiaoguan just feels sympathy for his tragic experience. Nishu and Siyehu are inseparable. This kind of hatred is the best to use."
After calming down, Xu Jingzong added: "Because the warm spring came late this year, the cattle and sheep in the East Turkic grassland are not as good as in previous years. Should we discuss with His Highness the King of Wei whether we can make further plans for this year's business?"
Zhang Yang cleared his throat, "Of course it's short."
"Short?"
"It's hard for me to explain to you how to operate it now. Let's arrange it later at Qujiang Pool. We will meet with the King of Wei in the Foreign Affairs Commission and we can discuss it together."
"It's true."
Seeing that the person was about to leave, Xu Jingzong asked again: "What is Zhang Shangshu going to do again?"
"Ask the Khan for debt."
"What?"
It is not easy to ask Tian Khan for debts, and this incident is even more incredible for Xu Jingzong.
Zhang Yang explained his purpose outside Chengtian Gate, but was still stopped by Li Daoyan, who was guarding the palace gate.
"Brother Daoyan, I just want to see His Majesty."
"Your Majesty has an order and if there is no important matter, you will not see Zhang Shangshu."
As he spoke, Zhang Yang saw Changsun Wuji walking into Chengtian Gate as if nothing had happened.
Zhang Yang pointed at Changsun Wuji, "Why can Duke Zhao go in?"
Li Daoyan added: "Your Majesty only ordered Zhang Shangshu not to enter."
"It's been half a year! Your Majesty can't afford to default on your debt for so long!"
Zhang Yang was losing his temper outside the Chengtian Gate, and Li Shimin in the Li Zheng Palace had a headache. "This kid Zhang Yang keeps pestering you, why should I give him another two thousand acres? He wants three thousand acres of land for one Lishan Order. Is this ridiculous?"
Empress Changsun couldn't help but smile bitterly, "This is the promise His Majesty made at the beginning. Naturally, he will insist on it to the end."
"What can I give him?"
"How about another approach, such as exempting Lishan from paying taxes for ten years?"
"I mentioned it before, if this guy doesn't agree, he just wants the land."
Queen Changsun said helplessly: "It has indeed been half a year since the original promise."
After more than an hour of commotion in front of Chengtian Gate, Zhang Yang left first.
Seeing the people leave, Li Daoyan breathed a sigh of relief. Half an hour later, he was dumbfounded again.
Zhang Yang and King Wei came together, carrying a stove and a lot of meat skewers.
In front of Chengtian Gate, Zhang Yang lit the stove, put on an iron rack and began to barbecue.
Li Tai's bodyguard also moved a table and bench.
Just like that, we sat down and started grilling.
The meat skewers were grilled until they were sizzling and oily. Li Tai said in confusion: "My father owes my brother-in-law two thousand acres of land, so it has nothing to do with me."
"Of course it does matter. King Wei owns Lishan's industry. As long as we get these two thousand acres of land, we can build a few more factories."
Li Tai shook his head blankly, "But that's my father."
"What's wrong, your father? Can your father refuse to pay? It's written in black and white, and His Royal Highness the King of Wei is a notary." As he spoke, Zhang Yang looked around, "Why doesn't Prince Hejian still refuse to pay? Come on, he’s a notary too.”
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Li Tai said in a low voice, still a little aggrieved, "Maybe he didn't dare to come because he knew that his father was defaulting on his debt."
Li Daoyan couldn't bear it anymore, "Zhang Shangshu, this is inappropriate."
Zhang Yang smeared some sauce on the barbecue, "I made this myself. Brother Daoyan, would you like to try it?"
"You!" Li Daoyan choked. He was usually polite and had never learned any curse words. He didn't know how to respond at this moment.
Even the officials passing by stopped to ask if they wanted to join in the barbecue.
The barbecue was indeed very fragrant. Li Daoyan couldn't help but smell it more. Seeing the fat in the mouth of the meat skewers, King Wei couldn't help but swallow his saliva.
Everyone was busy guarding the palace gate, which was usually very tiring, and it was even more unreasonable to have two people bragging about barbecue in front of them.
Li Daoyan looked up at the sky, really wanting to follow Li Daliang to the outside world, and maybe join the battle in the Western Regions, but he didn't want to do it anymore.
