Tibet

At this time, a middle-aged official came in from outside and happened to see Hun Yao. He was secretly surprised. He had never seen such a tall and majestic person before.

He hurriedly stepped forward and asked, "Your Excellency, you are also here to apply for a job?"

Hun Yao nodded, "I came from Chang'an. There are a lot of people. I'll wait a moment."

The middle-aged official glanced at the bullock cart outside and asked, "Are your family members inside the bullock cart outside?"

"Exactly!"

"Let's do this! You bring your family in first. There are seats over there to rest. I'll find someone to help you carry your luggage."

The officials were very polite and enthusiastic, which really made Hunxuan feel comfortable. He quickly went out to pay the fare, helped his wife and children out of the cart, and took out their luggage.

At this time, several servants came out to take luggage and boxes for Hun Yao. Hun Yao took his wife and children to the waiting area to sit down and rest. A servant brought them tea.

The middle-aged official came over and said with a smile: "I, Liu Yan, work in Jiedu Mansion. May I ask your surname?"

Hun Yao was startled, "It turns out to be Liu Shangshu. I'm sorry. I am Hun Yao, the former general Shuofang!"

Liu Yan was shocked, "So you are General Hun. His Highness King Qi mentioned you two days ago. We all thought you were still on the way and were neglecting us."

Liu Yan quickly called the officials over and arranged accommodation.

Hun Yao was moved and asked embarrassedly, "His Royal Highness, King Qi, still remember me?"

Liu Yan nodded, "He said that you and he fought side by side on the battlefield during the encirclement and suppression of Absi's army, and he has never forgotten you."

At this time, Yu Ao shouted not far away: "Brother Hun, it's my turn. You take your family with you, so you can do it first!"

Hun Yao smiled and said: "No need, you go first!"

He introduced to Liu Yan: "That is the grandson of Yu Shilang of the Ministry of Industry. We came here together. He is a Jinshi."

Liu Yan smiled and said: "I know, Yu Ao, an eagle message has been sent from Chang'an. I will take you to stay first, and we will handle the formalities later."

Liu Yan asked a few of his men to help carry the luggage. He took Hun Yao to the backyard, and his wife followed behind with their two sons.

"I would like to ask Liu Shangshu, is the Tang army still fighting against the Tibetan army?"

Liu Yan nodded, "Before, we drove the Tibetan army to the south of Dafeichuan and recovered the West Sea. Tuyuhun surrendered, but this year the Tibetans came back again and occupied Jiuqu. We wanted to protect the West Sea, so we did not fight."

Hun Yao frowned slightly, "If we occupy Jiuqu, Kuozhou and Hezhou will have to strengthen their defenses. The Tibetan army will come along the Yellow River."

"Indeed, we have been discussing this issue in the past two days. His Highness King Qi believes that the other party's intention is to lure the tiger away from the mountain. Their real goal is the West Sea."

Soon they came to a small courtyard. Liu Yan smiled and said: "This small courtyard is specially reserved for General Hun's family. They will stay here temporarily for a few days and then a house will be arranged."

"Liu Shangshu, go and do your work! Don't worry about us."

At this time, a steward came to salute him. Liu Yan gave the steward a few words and asked him to arrange food and lodging for the family, and then he left.

When Hun Yao's wife saw how elegant the small courtyard was, she really liked it and said to her husband, "Husband, the environment here is not bad!"

The steward smiled and said: "Madam, you don't know. There are only two small courtyards in the entire guest house. We have only received Wei Xiangguo and General Changsun before. You are the third one and belong to the distinguished guests of His Highness King Qi."

Hun Yao's wife was just really moved, nodded and said to her husband: "My husband should have come to Longyou a long time ago."

Hun Yao gave a bitter smile, isn't it just that it can't hinder Dashuai Guo's face?

The two maids stepped forward to salute, and took the wife and children in first.

Hun Yao asked the housekeeper again, "When can I go see His Highness King Qi?"

The housekeeper scratched his head and said, "His Royal Highness King Qi seems to have gone to Jinsuoguan on the north bank of the Yellow River early in the morning. He may make arrangements tomorrow. Anyway, Liu Shangshu is here, so General Hun doesn't have to worry. You can settle down in peace first."

Hun Yao also felt that he was too impatient, so he nodded and said, "Thank you for being in charge!"

At this time, Yu Ao came over and said with a smile: "Brother Hun is treated well! It is actually a private hospital."

"Xiandi is staying here too?"

"I'm in Courtyard No. 3, with two rooms inside and one outside. I don't get such good treatment."

"Then brother, please move here. There are many empty rooms here, and the ones on the side are all empty."

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Yu Ao hesitated, "Isn't this not in line with the rules?"

Hun Yao was a forthright man. He immediately asked the manager, "This is my brother. Can he move here?"

The steward laughed dryly and said, "If Madam agrees, then there will be no problem."

Yu Ao immediately understood that the couple lived in a small courtyard, and why did he come here to mix things up? He quickly smiled and said: "The elder brother's kindness is appreciated, and the younger brother understands it. I am also here to apply for a job. I must abide by the rules, otherwise I will leave a place for His Highness King Qi." If you don’t follow the rules, you will lose more than you gain.”

Hun Yao thought about it and it was right. This was not his mansion after all, so he smiled and said, "Then come over for a drink later."

"OK!"

"Yu Ao agreed quickly, "I'll go and put my luggage first, and then come back to find my elder brother. "

An official ran over. He saw Yu Ao was there and said quickly: "Master Yu is here too, great!"

"Do you have anything to do with us?" Hun Yao asked with a smile.

The official nodded, "I just received a notice that His Highness King Qi will receive you two early tomorrow morning!"

Early the next morning, Hun Yao and Yu Ao were led to the palace of King Qi by Wei Yingwu, who joined the army in the recording office. Wei Yingwu went in to report. After a while, he came out and said with a smile: "You two, please come in!"

The two walked into the official room and saw Qi King Li Ye waiting for them with a smile. The two quickly bowed and saluted, "See you, Your Highness!"

"Welcome both of you to Longyou!"

Li Ye paid attention to Ao because he got the news from Dugu Ming. The Yu family would support the Helong army with 30,000 shi of food every year and spend 300,000 gu to join the Helong Money Club.

In this case, enough respect must be given to the eldest grandson of the Yu family.

Li Ye asked the two of them to sit down, and then smiled and said to Hun Yao: "I think back then, we two young men fought side by side on the battlefield. Twelve years later, we met again in Longyou."

Hun Yao also smiled slightly and said: "I only found out later that His Highness is the grandson of Li Xiangguo. I deeply feel that I was rude at that time. It is our honor to serve His Highness now!"

Li Ye smiled and nodded, then turned back to Ao and said, "I read the recommendation letter from the head of the Dugu family, and it said that Mr. Yu is not afraid of hardship. This is very good. I hope it will be the same in reality."

Yu Ao said in a deep voice: "Your Highness can test your humble position!"

Li Ye stood up and said, "Follow me!"

Li Ye took the two of them to the staff room next door. There are various sand tables placed here, and the Longyou sand table is placed today.

Hun Yao is a discerning person. When he saw the sand table, his eyes suddenly lit up. This thing is great! All the mountains and terrains were in his sight. He opened his eyes wide and carefully observed the sand table.

"Let me first give you two a brief introduction to the current situation of Tubo and the Tang army."

Li Ye took the wooden pole and pointed at a salt lake in the south of Dafeichuan and said: "This salt lake is called Cold Spring Lake. We fought a battle with the Tibetan army here at the beginning of the year and wiped out more than 3,000 people. Basically, the Tubo army was It's the Tianzhu Army, General Hun should know that this is a common trick of the Tubo people."

Hun Yao nodded, "The Tubo army really likes to play this trick. They first drive out the Tuyuhun, Qiang, Tubo Han or soldiers of other ethnic groups and charge in the front. They are behind. I think this may be related to the insufficient population of the Tubo people. They He loves his soldiers very much."