The first Taoist priest of the Tang Dynasty

"I'll make a note of it. Thank you Zhong Shaobao for saving my life. If Zhong Shaobao needs me, Jiang Wei, you can say whatever you want and take care." Jiang Wei nodded heavily, and after saluting, he walked away slowly.

Zhong Wen stood where he was, watching Jiang Wei's leaving back until he disappeared.

"Well, it seems that I am also a hard worker. After receiving this honor, I, Zhong Wen, have never been safe." Zhong Wen sighed.

After Zhong Wen looked at the graves of brothers surnamed Shi in the distance, he turned around and headed towards the Western Regions.

A day later, after passing through the Gobi, Zhong Wen saw a Guanbao with both eyes.

On the top of Guanbao is written Yumen Pass.

"This is Yumen Pass? Why is it different from the pictures I saw before? Didn't it say that Yumen Pass was built on the Gobi Desert? How could it be built by the river?" Zhong Wen stood in the distance of Guanbao, looking into the distance, After discovering that this pass castle was Yumen pass, I became suspicious.

But Zhong Wen didn't know.

The picture he saw in his previous life was the Yumen Pass built in the Han Dynasty, and it was still a ruins, long gone.

Hanyumen Pass is located on the Gobi Desert [-] kilometers northwest of Dunhuang.

It was built in [-] BC during the reign of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. Until later generations, it has experienced countless wars, and it is no longer what it used to be.

The Yumen Pass that Zhongwen saw at this time was the Yumen Pass that was built in the second year of Wude in the Tang Dynasty.

Tang Yumen Pass is located on the south side of the Shuangta Reservoir, [-] kilometers away from Yumen City, on the east bank of the Hulu River.

Naturally, there is no such thing as a river.

However, Zhong Wen also didn't know that Tang Yumen Pass had long since disappeared in the long river of history, and even, in [-], in order to build a reservoir, the site of Tang Yumen Pass was submerged in the Shuangta Reservoir.

And the Tang Yumen pass seen by later generations is only the twin pagodas, and everything else has disappeared.

As for Yumen Pass in the Five Dynasties and early Song Dynasty, it moved [-] kilometers eastward from the site of Yumen Pass in Tang Dynasty, and returned to the site of Shiguan Gorge.

And this Yumen Pass has only existed in the long river of history for more than 100 years. After the Western Xia occupation, the Yumen Pass of the Five Dynasties and the early Song Dynasty disappeared from the historical records.

The three characters of Yumen Pass.

In most people's minds, it is estimated that a poem can come to mind: Spring breeze does not pass Yumen Pass.

Even Zhong Wen is the same.

Wang Zhihuan's "Liangzhou Ci" can be said to have influenced generations after generations.

The Yellow River is far above the white clouds,

A piece of lonely city Wanren Mountain.

Why should Qiang Di blame the willows,

The spring breeze never stops Yumen Pass.

The Yumen Pass mentioned in Wang Zhihuan's "Liangzhou Ci" should be said to be the Tang Yumen Pass that Zhong Wen saw at this time.

Chapter 537 Guard Li Jing talks about the Western Regions

"Who is shutting down? Report your name!" Just as Zhong Wen came to Yumen Pass before the gate was closed, a general on the city wall shouted to Zhong Wen loudly.

"I am Zhong Wen, go and report to your general Li Jing." Zhong Wen replied loudly to the general on the top of the wall.

"Zhong Wen?" This person didn't know who Zhong Wen was, but he could name Li Jing, so he probably knew Li Jing.

People who can get to know their generals, they naturally need to deal with them well.

Although Li Jing is good at governing the army, these subordinates are not without vision.

Then he ran to the city tower and went to report.

Not long after, Li Jing got the report from the city gate general, and quickly ordered the soldiers to open and close the gate.

"It turned out to be Zhong Shaobao. I haven't seen you for a long time. Why is Zhong Shaobao here? Our Yumen Gate is closed?" The closed doors were opened one by one, and the hanging door was also lowered. Li Jing walked over to meet Zhong Wen.

"General Li is well. It's been a while since you and I have seen each other. It's hard work to be stationed in this Western Region." Zhong Wen didn't respond to why he came to Yumen Pass.

In other words, Zhong Wen can completely avoid Yumen Pass, or not enter this Yumen Pass.

It is only necessary to cross the Calabash River, there is absolutely no need to meet this Li Jing.

However, because of Li Shimin's secret decree, Zhong Wen had no choice but to enter the Yumen Pass so that he could meet Li Jing, Marshal of the Conquest of the Western Regions.

"It's a matter of duty, the duty of a courtier, there is no hard work, Zhong Shaobao, please enter the customs before we talk." Li Jing stretched out his hand to invite Zhong Wen to enter the customs.

After entering the pass, he returned to Li Jing's residence.

Li Jing and Zhong Wen can be said to be both familiar and unfamiliar.

When I was in Chang'an, I only saw two sides, and both sides were met during the court meeting.

In private, the two have no connection at all.

Or maybe it's just that Zhong Wen is not welcomed by others, so no one came to his house to pay a visit.

As for Zhong Wen's familiarity with Li Jing, it only came from the records about Li Jing in his previous life.

There are various rumors on the Internet in later generations that Li Jing is the military god of the Tang Dynasty.

But it is.

Li Jing has fought countless battles throughout his life, and has never been defeated.

Among the generals in history, nine of them have never been defeated.

The first is Bai Qi, the second is Sun Wu, the third is Han Xin, the fourth is Wei Qing, the fifth is Huo Qubing, the sixth is Li Jing, the seventh is Yue Fei, and the eighth is Qi Jiguang.

Of course, there is also Li Mu.

However, compared to these eight people, Li Mu seemed a little low-key and was not well known to the world.

Zhong Wen didn't know Li Jing well, so naturally he didn't have any personal acquaintances.

Speaking of which, Zhong Wen respected Li Jing quite a bit. At least, Li Jing, a general who had never been defeated, made Zhong Wen quite admire him.

In terms of military capabilities, Zhong Wen is a scumbag.

But Li Jing is at the professor level.

Even if Zhong Wen is a person from later generations, compared with Li Jing, what is he if he is not a scumbag?

"Zhong Shaobao, I don't know why you came to Yumen Pass?" After sitting down, Li Jing began to inquire about Zhong Wen.

"General Li should know about my stay in Chaka, right? Li Daliang already informed you, right?" Zhong Wen asked back.

"Well, Li Daliang finally passed some matters concerning Zhong Shaobao." Li Jing replied.

"A few days ago, a master from the Western Regions came to Chaka, killed ten soldiers and fled. This time, I am going to the Western Regions to capture this person and avenge the death of the ten soldiers." Zhong Wen said indifferently. Said.

"Zhong Shaobao is high-minded. People from the Western Regions killed me as an officer of the Tang Dynasty. I, Li Jingru, heard about this and must pursue them to the end. However, I can't do without him, and I don't have that high-strength martial arts. It's hard work for Zhong Shaobao." Li Jing heard this. Afterwards, I was taken aback for a moment.

But then, he remembered Zhong Wen's extremely defensive temper.

Although Li Jing was leading the army outside, what happened in Chang'an City could still be heard in his ears.

As far as Zhong Wen's short temper is concerned, he, Li Jing, has already heard of it.

Now, Zhong Wen went deep into the Western Regions alone for the sake of the ten soldiers who died in the Tang Dynasty, which made Li Jing give Zhong Wen a thumbs up in his heart.

"I set up the salt production in Chaka Salt Lake. The death of the soldiers is also my responsibility. If I don't avenge them, no one will avenge them." Zhong Wen said helplessly.

Originally, he was able to catch the master of the Western Regions, but his carelessness caused him to run away, and he felt very uncomfortable.

"Going thousands of miles to the Western Regions, Zhong Shaobao will rest at Yumen Pass for a few days, and it will snow soon. Zhong Shaobao will have a difficult journey to enter the Western Regions." Li Jing said.

"No need, I came here to pass on my secret decree to the sage. This is the sage's secret decree. General Li will have a look first before discussing it." After Zhong Wen refused, he took out the secret decree passed to him by Jiang Wei from his bosom.

Although Li Jing was a little unclear about Zhong Wen's words, he could guess some of them.

After receiving the secret decree that Zhong Wen handed him, he began to review it.

"Huh? Is Your Majesty planning to attack Gaochang and the Western Regions? Well, I have long disliked those wild monkeys." Li Jing slapped his thigh excitedly after reading the secret decree.

Seeing that Li Jing was so happy, Zhong Wen also smiled in agreement.

As a commander-in-chief, he is also a general who leads the army outside.

Their mission is to fight.

Conquer all kinds of countries and tribes that want to plunder Tang.

And he, Li Jing, has been in battle all his life.

At the beginning of the previous dynasty, although Li Jing was a minor official, in the eyes of the ministers of the previous dynasty, Li Jing was regarded as more important than anyone else, and his talents had long been known among the ministers of the previous dynasty.

For example, Niu Hong, the official minister of the former dynasty, praised Li Jing as "the talent of Wang Zuo".

Another example is the military strategist of the former dynasty, Zuo Pushe Yang Su also touched the bed and said to him: You will eventually sit in this position.

After Li Tang Shiqi, he followed Li Shimin.

Since then it has been out of control.

From pacifying Xiao Xian, pacifying Lingnan, pacifying Fugong Er, and destroying Eastern Turks, to Yuantu Yuhun this year.

If generals don't fight, naturally it doesn't make any sense.

Therefore, when Li Jing read the secret decree, he was so excited that he couldn't find his way.

"Your Majesty wants me to investigate the situation in the Western Regions, and I have never been to the Western Regions, and General Li is stationed here. I think I know more about the Western Regions than I do, so I came here to ask General Li Ask for advice." After Zhong Wen laughed, he said to Li Jing.

"Zhong Shaobao, you are too modest. Although I, Li Jing, are stationed here, I have not been happy recently. Then Gao Zengsheng and Tang Fengyi are suing me. For this matter, the Holy Majesty has issued an order to let me return to Chang'an , and I can't be distracted by sending people to the Western Regions to investigate." Li Jing was happy, but then turned disappointed.

In fact, after the war against Li Jing ended not long ago, he returned to Yumen Pass to garrison, and the imperial decree from Chang'an was in his hands.

Recently, he has also been confessing some things, even the matter of the defenders has begun to be handed over. It can be said that he, Li Jing, won the battle and was sued.

Therefore, as Li Jing said, he had no intention of sending people to investigate the situation in the Western Regions.

"Gao Zengsheng, Tang Fengyi? Why do these two want to sue you?" Zhong Wen asked puzzled.

"Oh, it's not because Gao Zengsheng didn't march and didn't arrive on schedule, which delayed the military plane. I also punished Gao Zengsheng at that time, but I didn't expect that Gao Zengsheng joined Tang Fengyi and handed over a letter of treason to the Holy Majesty. Secret performance." Li Jing sighed.

"The Holy Majesty just sent you a decree to let you go back to Chang'an? Anyone can sue you, so this military law is too childish, right? Even if it is rumored, there must be a real evidence. A secret decree, I will write another letter to Chang'an." After Zhong Wen heard the reason, he was also upset.

The accuser must have real evidence, and Tuyuhun will be dismissed now, and he will be recalled to Chang'an for investigation.

However, Zhong Wen said that he wrote the letter back to Chang'an because of his own ideas.

Although Tuyuhun had been quelled, there were still many tribes ready to move.

And the countries in the Western Regions probably got the news that Tuguhun had put down the chaos a long time ago, and they might be planning something.

If Li Jing returns to Chang'an, the tribe of Tuyuhun may become chaotic again. Coupled with the restless countries in the Western Regions, the Chaka Salt Lake will be in danger.

For the sake of Lizhou's interests in Chaka Salt Lake, Zhong Wen decided to write a letter to the Holy Master and send it back, so that Li Shimin could dispel the idea of ​​recalling Li Jing.

"Is this possible?" Li Jing asked worriedly.

As soon as the imperial decree comes, he must get it back. This is something that must be obeyed as a subject.

On the other hand, Zhong Wen is dispensable for the imperial decree.

Just do things with peace of mind.

If the imperial decree ordered Zhong to commit suicide, would Zhong Wen also have to commit suicide?Zhong Wen was not that stupid.

Even if there are some political issues, as long as Li Shimin's imperial decree is not in the interests of Lizhou, Zhong Wen will still choose to refuse.

"It's all right, don't worry, General Li, can you tell me about the situation in the Western Regions now?" Zhong Wen believed that since he had interfered in Li Jing's affairs, Li Shimin would probably withdraw his order.

As for who Gao Zengsheng and Tang Fengyi were, Zhong Wen didn't care at all.

"Since Zhong Shaobao has said so, then I believe you. Regarding the Western Regions, I only know the news a year ago, but in the past year, I know less. Zhong Shaobao is going to the Western Regions, and he needs to pay attention to Yiwulun Taiwan..." Li Jing got Zhong Wen's promise, and after he settled down, he began to introduce things about the Western Regions to Zhong Wen.

Following Li Jing's introduction, Zhong Wen gradually began to know some things about the Western Regions.

As Li Jing said, the directions he needs to explore are Yiwu (Hami), Luntai (Urumqi), Kucha (Kuqa), Suiye (Tokemak) and other places.

Of course, there are other places.

As for the broken leaves that Li Jing mentioned, because they were too far away, the news that Li Jing said was only known from some merchants in the Western Regions.

As for the division of the countries in the Western Regions, Li Jing also took out a map and handed it to Zhong Wen.

However, Zhong Wen couldn't understand the map of this era, so he had to ask Li Jing one by one.

Li Jing also knew everything, and began to talk endlessly to Zhong Wen.

Afterwards, Zhong Wen became more and more aware of the situation in the Western Regions.