The people sent by Hou Junji did not say much, and handed over the things and letters, then said goodbye.

Xu Qilin knew that this was trying to keep his mouth shut so that he would not get anything. He was angry and turned to complain to His Majesty Li Er.

After reading the letter, I just gave a simple greeting, and said that Xu Qilin made great contributions to this conquest. As for the gifts and purpose, there was no mention of it.

Xu Qilin read the letter, then casually looked at the list, and gave it to Wang Fangyi.

Wang Fangyi didn't understand why, and after taking the list, he didn't know what Xu Qilin was trying to do.

Xu Qilin smiled and said, "The property on this is only taken by Gaochang's treasure sword, and it cannot let down the good intentions of Shangshu Hou. As for the others, I will leave it to you as the temporary governor, and start the work as soon as possible!"

Wang Fangyi suddenly realized and couldn't help but admire him. Xu Qilin was rich, but who would think that he had too much money? He gave him money as a fund so generously, and his character was much higher than Hou Junji.

Moreover, I just hand it over and don’t even need a record, showing my trust in myself. Of course, I am also sensible, so I have to write it into the report and submit it to Xu Qilin.

"The acquisition of cotton was sent by an official from Dayingku to handle it." Xu Qilin pondered for a moment and said, "By the way, there is another thing. Du Zhenglun was sent to Ganzhou and he couldn't stay in Gaochang for long."

Wang Fangyi was stunned and asked, "Do you want to take over Xu Cheng or have another appointment?"

Xu Qilin said: "The court's meaning seems to be to let him serve in Suzhou. Well, I can only reply to the court when someone goes back to talk to him."

After pausing, Xu Qilin continued: "You can settle the place as soon as possible. Once the Silk Road trade opens, Gaochang's economy can also be boosted. To manage the place, it is not enough if you lack money."

"The official understands." Wang Fangyi bowed and replied, "Then I will say goodbye."

Xu Qilin said, "You should follow me to visit Mr. Hou and show him your Majesty's decree, so that you can exercise your power of governance."

The two left the house, took the guards and went to Hou Junji's residence.

As he was walking on the street, he saw Asuna Sher leading a car with several guards.

"Xu Cheng." Asuna Sheer took the lead in bowing and greeting.

Xu Qilin returned the gift and asked with a smile: "General Ashina, you are polite. I wonder where this is going?"

Asansheer pointed to the vehicle and said, "This is the spoil of war that conquered Gaochang. I have not been ordered to collect it."

Xu Qilin was a little surprised. This foreign general regarded money as nothing, which was admirable. Such an awareness was more than superior to Hou Junji and the Tang generals.

Previously, Ashinsheer and Qibirheli led their troops to attack Khan's Futu City, and they had just arrived at Gaochang to share the order. Hou Junji also considered the same and also distributed their property.

And this Asuna Sheer is not simple, and he had glorious experiences. He was originally built by the Eastern Turks, and set up the Yaqi in the north of the Mo, commanding the tribes such as Tiel and Xueyantuo. Later, he was defeated by Xueyantuo and led his troops to move westward to Khan Futuo City.

After moving westward, Asansheer took advantage of the civil strife of the Western Turks to seize nearly half of its territory and claimed to be Dubu Khan. However, he was later defeated by Xue Yantuo and had to flee to Gaochang Country.

In the ninth year of Zhenguan, Ashinasheer led his troops to the Tang Dynasty. His tribe was placed in Lingzhou (now Wuzhong, Ningxia). He was named General of the Left Guard, Princess Shang Hengyang, and was appointed as the Princess of the Prince Consort.

In short, Ashina Sheer is also His Majesty Li Er's brother-in-law. If you want to discuss it with Xu Qilin, well, you're a peer generation.

Although Ashina Sheer also lives in Chang'an, he had only met Xu Qilin a few times and had never even said anything.

Xu Qilin has never been in the court, but only cared about his own Dayingku. As a surrendered general, although His Majesty Li Er treated him as a Khan, he was quite low-key.

At this time, we went to Hou Junji's military tent together, and the two had the opportunity to talk.

"When I was in the capital, I always heard of Xu Cheng's name and admired the 6 feather immortals in the Tea Saint."

Asansheer turned his head slightly and bowed, "I have also asked for tea and medicine for treating qi diseases from Princess Changle, but I have never thanked Xu Cheng."

Xu Qilin smiled and said, "Doing the disease and saving people is what the teacher wants. If the general thanks you, he will be too polite."

Asansheer said: "The six-feathered immortal immortal trace is unpredictable. If you want to thank Princess Hengyang, you can only be Xu Cheng."

Xu Qilin was no longer modest, but pointed to the vehicle and said, "I'm afraid it's not good if the general returns it like this, right?"

Asuna Sheer was stunned for a moment and said, "Why is this?"

You are not a Han Chinese and don’t understand the twists and turns. Others say that they are rich in silence. If you are arrogant and unfair, not only will Hou Junji be unhappy, but how should the generals think of you?

Xu Qilin pondered for a moment, tied his horse's head, and said, "The reason for not receiving the imperial edict is very far-fetched. Is there no reward for the destruction of the country? If the general has any doubts, he will seal it first and wait for the imperial edict to come."

Ashin'er blinked his eyes, as if he was thinking, and as if he didn't understand.

Alas, I still have little study! I don’t know the saying “Everyone in the world is drunk and I am awake alone, but everyone in the world is turbid and I am clear alone”, why didn’t Mr. Qu jump into the river because of this?

Xu Qilin couldn't say it too clearly, so he smiled and said, "I went to pay homage to Mr. Hou, to tell him the emperor's decree to take over Gaochang's government affairs. If the general goes to return the property, it will be inconvenient for his fellow travelers."

As soon as Ashinaser heard the decree of His Majesty Li Er, he knew that Xu Qilin had already received the instructions from His Majesty, and might even have the power to supervise him.

In this case, he asked himself to seal his property for the time being, which largely represents the meaning of His Majesty.

Thinking of this, Ashinser bowed and said, "Since that's the case, I'll go back first and make a decision in the future."

Xu Qilin bowed and said, "General, walk slowly."

Asansheer brought people back, and Xu Qilin watched him leave before continuing to visit Hou Junji.

When he arrived at Hou Junji's residence, he was soon received. Seeing the Gaochang treasure sword on Xu Qilin's waist, Hou Junji felt a little calm and his attitude was very friendly.

After a few polite words, Xu Qilin came up with an edict and asked Hou Junji to follow this.

His Majesty Li Er had a strategy for the arrangements after the conquest of Gaochang. However, he didn't know the specific results of the battle, and the imperial edict did not make it too dead.

It is certain that prefectures and counties are established in Gaochang, and the central government is in charge. If the Khan Futu City is also captured, it is necessary to consider establishing a county in Jianzhou; the Anxi Protectorate is best to be located in Jiaohe City to prevent the Western Turks.

After reading it, Hou Junji believed that according to the current results and progress of the Tang army, there was no problem in implementing His Majesty Li Er's decree.

"Your Majesty has been very wise. In his opinion, he should also build a protective palace in Khan's Futu City, which governs the area north of the Tianshan Mountains." Hou Junji pointed to the map and said, "The Anxi Protectorate is in Jiaohe City, which is far from the Futu City. If there is any war, it is beyond reach."

Xu Qilin nodded and said, "Shangshu Hou can submit this suggestion to Your Majesty. Although Your Majesty has an edict, it is too far away. I don't know the details of this place, so let us take the actual situation as the basis!"

Hou Junji looked at Xu Qilin with a profound meaning and said, "I will report to Your Majesty to you. Now, the arrangements will be made according to Your Majesty's decree. The day after tomorrow, I led my army to Jiaohe City and set up a Protectorate."

Xu Qilin bowed and said, "Since the imperial court wants to set up states and counties, Gaochang's operation should not be delayed. I dare to ask the Secretary of Hou to order and allow the local garrison to draw personnel, obey the arrangements of local officials, or maintain urban public order, or carry out settlement."

"We are going to settle down now?" Hou Junji was a little confused. After all, the spring plowing has passed, so wouldn't it be too late to open up the land and sow seeds?

Xu Qilin said: "Depending on the local climatic conditions, winter wheat can be planted and harvested in April and May next year."

After pausing, he continued: "There are still prisoners of war, who will dig ditches, dig wells, and improve water conservancy and irrigation facilities."

Because Turpan is located in the basin, the temperature level here is relatively high even in winter, so the accumulated temperature can meet the growth needs of winter wheat. As for the construction of the Kaneri, it is naturally done by those prisoners of war.

"That's it—" Hou Junji nodded and said, "Okay, I'll order the garrisons in various places to draw some soldiers to form fields, open up land and farm, and settle down the border."

"Thank you, Secretary Hou." Xu Qilin bowed and said, "I won't bother you anymore, I'll say goodbye."

Hou Junji politely sent Xu Qilin and Wang Fangyi out and returned to the house. He couldn't help but re-evaluate Xu Qilin's position in His Majesty Li Er's heart.

The edict is only an acknowledgement of Xu Qilin's investigation into how Gaochang was restored and rebuilt after the war. It only involves civil affairs, and the settlement of land and soldiers is not considered to be an intervention in military affairs.

But who knew if Xu Qilin had any other imperial edicts in his hand, but it was just not revealed. It was precisely because of this concern and worry that Hou Junji happily agreed to the military camp.

From the decree of His Majesty Li Er, we can see the urgency to steadily occupy Gaochang and make it a bridgehead for expanding the Western Regions as soon as possible.

From another aspect, it can also be seen that Xu Qilin has received great praise and attention from His Majesty Li Er in his management and management.

Even Hou Junji has no doubts about this. After seeing the achievements of Ganzhou, who can believe that this is only a result of more than a year?

Now we start to reclaim wasteland and prepare to plant winter wheat, and we will be able to harvest it in May and June next year. This alone saves food and grass transport from Guanzhong or Hexi, even if not all, the money saved is shocking.

No wonder His Majesty Li Er trusts so much. If he had changed to an emperor, he would have favored such a capable minister who governs politics and finances, right?

Hou Junji smiled bitterly and shook his head, called his personal soldiers, and began to arrange matters such as setting up a Protectorate in Jiaohe City.

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After capturing Gaochang City, the Tang army continued to divide its troops into territory, "there were three counties, five counties, twenty-two cities, eight thousand and forty-six households, thirty-seven thousand and seven hundred horses."

Did you see that it is really a small country with a total population of less than 40,000. But in such a small country, there are still three counties, five counties, and twenty-two cities. It is estimated that one city is equivalent to a village in the mainland.

Of course, Gaochang has an area of ​​more than 70,000 square kilometers. It is not particularly small when passing through Ningxia, Hainan, and Taiwan!

Xu Qilin personally took charge of Gaochang, while Wang Fangyi led people to travel around, and the garrison officers and soldiers from all over the country also provided full cooperation. The work of purchasing cotton, reclaiming wasteland, garrisoning fertilizers and preparing seeds was soon carried out in an orderly manner.

The Tang army easily defeated Gaochang Kingdom and shocked all parties in the Western Regions. The Western Turks hid from afar, but the surrounding small countries had to express their opinions.

King Yanqi took action first and came to pay homage to Hou Junji, presented grain and tribute treasures, and requested the return of the three cities that had been taken away by Gaochang. After Hou Junji reported to the court, he returned the three cities and the Yanqi people who were looted by Gaochang.

Small countries such as Kucha, Khotan, Shule also came to show their kindness one after another, complaining about Gaochang's sins, and sent envoys to resume tribute and worshiping the Tang Dynasty.

This is not the end, but the beginning!

Xu Qilin knew that the competition between the Tang Dynasty and the Western Turks in the Western Regions had just begun, and these small Western countries were swaying between the two strongholds, and there would be no shortage of wars in the future. Otherwise, where would the four Anxi towns come from?

Therefore, Yanqi, Kucha, Khotan, and Shule will all be occupied by the Tang army, so that the Silk Road in the Western Regions will be completely controlled by the Tang Dynasty.

He knows these historical trends, but some people are worried about the absence of war. Who can it be except Fang Er?

This guy followed Ashinasheer to attack Khan Futu City, thinking that there could always be a horse to rush and show his skills. However, the person surrendered directly and didn't even have to throw away the stones, which was worse than Gaochang City.

As for other small cities in Gaochang, let alone. There are only a thousand soldiers, but the city is just like a village. When the Tang army arrived, they immediately surrendered, which was so straightforward.

After wandering around for a long time, the people became darker and their mood became more depressed. Seeing that the imperial edict was coming soon, where should he go?

Xu Qilin was also helpless. What ideas could he give when he saw this annoying guy wandering in front of him?

His Majesty Li Er may not mention him, but what about Fang Xuanling, can he let this stinky son continue to sway outside?

"What should I do?" Fang Er came over again, and didn't know which time he asked the shameless question.

Xu Qilin felt that his eyes were about to be turned out, so he had to change his contempt and helpless expression and said, "You stay here without any war. You can manage and manage and manage Xu's borders, and you don't like to do it. Follow me back to Ganzhou first, let's find a way."

"What's the solution?" Fang Er felt that there was a chance this time, so Xu Qilin answered him and couldn't help but stare at Xu Qilin, "As long as you don't go back to the capital, even if you're going to drag Princess Shang's affairs out of nothing for a year or two."

Xu Qilin scratched his head, but he didn't think about it, just wanted to get this guy back. Of course, he had to take it back before taking it back.

Fang Er curled his lips and said, "Look, I'm not lying to me."

Xu Qilin couldn't help but roll his eyes again and said, "Think about it slowly. Now, I think about it on the way, and when I arrive in Ganzhou, I think about it."

Fang Er smiled and said, "I thought of a way, do you think of it?"
Chapter completed!