The mountains and rivers are quiet and broad

"Don't leave me alone, okay?"

Xu Qingfeng was still laughing, but his tone was a little aggrieved, a little cautious, and even a little crying, but Chen Ke didn't respond, just remained silent.

He didn't want to lie to him.

The more you can't live, the more you know the beauty of living.When he is dead, Eunuch Quan, Guan Hongfeng, and Zuo Ming can take care of Xu Qingfeng, and Chen Mao will not make things difficult for him. At that time, thousands of miles of rivers and mountains can come and go freely, so alive.

If he hadn't been unable to protect anyone before, he definitely would not have chosen the path of setting fire to the palace.Now that he is reborn, there is always someone whose fate should be changed.

No?

In the evening, they met the elders of the Uchi family.

The Wuqi family was also a nobleman in the desert 200 years ago. They lost in the melee a hundred years ago, and after several times of cleansing, the whole family moved to Juyanhe City for 50 years.

Half of Juyanhe City is also Han. The Wuqi family is like an ordinary Han family. It is the only ethnic group in the Central Plains that has the highest degree of integration with the Han.

This race is intelligent and friendly, they grow herbs diligently, and they are the largest wolfberry supplier in Northwest China.

Wusuli was one of the leaders of the traveling caravan. At the banquet hosted by the elders of the Wuqi family, the elders praised Wusuli without hesitation, and Wusuli also generously drank a jug of wine to thank him.

It can be seen from the speech, behavior and folk customs that this is a friendly nation, and Xu Qingfeng has a great affection for them.

When the tall and lanky black-skinned elder of the Wu Qi family toasted Xu Qingfeng, Xu Qingfeng drank it down in one gulp without politeness, and won cheers from the crowd.Xu Qingfeng smiled, and lifted the wine glass upside down, indicating that the glass had been drunk.

Chen Ke's face was gloomy, and he was about to take Xu Qingfeng's wine glass away when the elder turned to toast him.

Chen Ke didn't hesitate, and drank it all in one gulp.Both of them left a good impression on each other's boldness. Amidst the warm cheers, Chen Ke tilted his head slightly, and saw Xu Qingfeng also holding a wine glass, still smiling with eyes crooked.

Although Chen Ke didn't respond to Xu Qingfeng at noon, Xu Qingfeng kept smiling, not like a forced smile, but a sincere smile from the heart, which made Tianwen confused, thinking that Chen Ke had really concealed it. Regarding the matter of medicine, he secretly encouraged Chen Ke to promise that he would not reveal his secrets.

Tianwen's serious expression made Chen Ke dumbfounded, but Aman also misunderstood like this, and ran to collude with Zuo Ming. Several people carefully surrounded Xu Qingfeng, making him laugh, and trying to create a relaxed atmosphere.Chen Ke also hoped that Xu Qingfeng would smile more, but this was definitely not the case.

When Xu Qingfeng toasted for the third time, Chen Ke took the glass without hesitation, drank it for him, and explained to everyone at the banquet that Xu Qingfeng was injured and let him drink it for him.

Xu Qingfeng looked sideways at Chen Ke's upturned neck, his throat rolled up and down, and he could imagine the wine slipping and rushing down.

Inexplicably, my body became hot.But Chen Ke has a calm temperament, and the way he talks with others makes him unable to take his eyes off. Perhaps it is because of this superficiality that he lost himself when he first met Chen Ke.

While listening to the people at the table, Chen Ke was distracted by looking at Xu Qingfeng.Xu Qingfeng has been looking at him since just now, without blinking his eyes, as focused as when he was lying on the side of the bed and watching him before rebirth. The food was placed in Xu Qingfeng's bowl, but Xu Qingfeng didn't move, still looking at him.

There was a faint glint of water in the crooked eyes, the corners of the eyes were red, and the cheeks were flushed.

Chen Ke looked at Xu Qingfeng intently, and Xu Qingfeng's ear tips were also red, and even from his neck, there was a light pink color.

"Xu Qingfeng?" Chen Ke felt his throat tighten.

"Huh?" Xu Qingfeng's reaction was a few beats slower.

- This is drunk.

Chen Ke couldn't help laughing, he didn't expect Xu Qingfeng to drink a glass of wine.

When Chen Ke smiled, Xu Qingfeng's eyes widened "噗", and there was a radiance in his eyes, reflecting Chen Ke's face.

Xu Qingfeng still stretched out his hand, and was about to touch Chen Ke's face, Chen Ke quickly grabbed his hand, and somewhat helplessly asked Quan Gonggong to take Xu Qingfeng back first.

"Huh?" Xu Qingfeng didn't seem to be reconciled, and half propped himself up to lean towards Chen Ke, but Chen Ke had no choice but to hold his hand tightly and comfort him: "Good boy, go back to the house first."

Seeing Xu Qingfeng blink his eyes slowly, Chen Ke only felt that his heart was on fire, and it was not good to kiss him in front of everyone, but he emphasized his tone: "Be obedient..."

Xu Qingfeng understood, nodded, stood up, his figure was unexpectedly stable, and apologized to everyone that he was unwell, and then left the banquet with Eunuch Quan.

When Xu Qingfeng left, Chen Ke's mind was also distracted. He sat on the banquet casually, and he didn't notice it himself. He suppressed his unnecessary expressions, and his whole person seemed to suddenly become cold.Tian Wen was sitting nearby, and whispered to A-Man, "Your Highness is so fierce."

Aman didn't dare to look back, and stretched out his index finger to touch Tianwen's forehead: "Eat quickly. You still have evening classes after eating."

Tianwen lowered his head when he heard the words.It's a good thing to have found the abbot who holds the law, but when the abbot holds the law asked him about his homework, his performance was a bit unsatisfactory.

Therefore, the morning and evening classes are increased every day, and he reads scriptures all day long. Every two days, the abbot who holds the law will inspect his homework, which makes him miserable.

When Tianwen was feeling wronged, Ukula, the elder of the Wuqi family, brought the topic to the war, saying that the grain and grass transported to Yangcheng yesterday was raised by the people of Juyanhe City. Although the amount was not large, it was enough The family's three armies lasted for a few days.

This is a kind of show of favor, and Chen Ke could hear it, so he raised his wine glass: "What the Wu Qi family has done has made a great contribution to the harmony between the Han and Wu races. I only have three glasses of wine to show my respect." .”

Seeing that Chen Ke drank three glasses of wine very boldly, Ukula also showed great satisfaction, and responded to the three glasses of wine neatly. Kula expressed the determination of the Uchi family to pacify the war.

Facing the olive branch thrown by Ukula, Chen Ke did not dare to take it without authorization.The Wuqi clan sticks to Juyanhe City, their power is weak, if they don't have the idea of ​​taking advantage of the chaos and taking control of the Central Plains, they just want to gain the protection of the imperial court as a foreign race.

Even if he didn't discuss it with Chen Mao, Chen Ke knew the importance of it in his heart.Take the grain and grass that the Wu Qi family sent to Yangcheng as an example, Cao's army never collected a single grain of rice from the common people, and the grain and grass would probably be sent back intact.

Chen Ke's expression was indifferent, and he didn't pick up, and Ukula didn't mind, he just said that he had prepared a special program for King Ren.

A dozen or so beautiful girls of the Uchi family came up from all directions, dressed in cool, red ethnic clothes, looking fresh and capable, enthusiastic and unrestrained.

Chen Ke didn't care about these women, but they didn't go for Chen Ke either. Instead, they held torches and set up more and brighter bonfires around the banquet venue in a simple and short dance to illuminate the A huge field.

"Dong dong dong, dong dong dong——" the passionate drum sounded, and more than a dozen drums were set up on both sides of the venue. Chen Ke recognized at a glance that they were not ordinary drums, but war drums.

To the sound of drums, a row of strong men walked past the banquet hall in neat steps. The night sky in the desert was very dark, but the moonlight was very bright. They stepped into the sand with vigorous steps and made a "puff" sound. sound.

They were expressionless, solemn and solemn, looking ahead, and simply changed their formation when passing by the center of the venue, shouting loud and clear slogans.

There are four phalanxes in total, and every time a phalanx is passed by, every Uzi family at the banquet will return warm cheers and applause.

Chen Ke just watched quietly, Grandpa Quan's face was sinking like water, with a rare seriousness, Zuo Ming's hand was already on the sword at his waist, waiting to be unsheathed.

Tian Wen was also silent, and he didn't turn his head to look at Wusuli, who was also silent beside him, until the four phalanxes were all gone.

With a calm expression, Wusuli watched the "show" drink up the pot of wine in front of him.Aman didn't speak all the time, he raised his eyes to see where Zuo Ming and the others were, and then lowered his head again.

It was as if thousands of troops had crossed the border, leaving behind an empty silence.Ukula was very satisfied with the effect, cleared his throat, and looked at Chen Ke: "I don't know what the prince thinks?"

"Very good performance, the actors have worked hard." Chen Ke remained calm.

Ukula stroked his beard, "Actually, these are the strongest men in our Wuqi family. Who doesn't yearn for peace when the war is chaotic? Years ago, Wuqi was also the most ferocious warrior in the desert, and now we will still Shed blood and died to protect our homeland!"

"That is the elite of [-] Wuqi, which can be dispatched by the prince." Ukula said.

Twenty thousand, not too much, but not too little.It can be regarded as an army completely.Zuo Ming was a little impatient, "My lord..."

Chen Ke raised his hand to stop him.

War has always been the bloodiest part of politics.There is something in Ukula's few words, but he has a certain amount of advance and retreat. Since he didn't make it clear, Chen Ke didn't say anything.

"The Uchi family is so courageous, this palace admires it."

"Thank you, my lord, for your compliment." Ukula also expressed his joy. After thanking Chen Ke for his compliment, he did not continue to discuss the topic of war. One topic, chatting with Chen Ke about the customs.

Chen Ke is also very cooperative.He has always disliked participating in political affairs, which doesn't mean he doesn't have the city and means.On the contrary, hidden under the case of the "fierce god" is a real royal man.

Zuo Ming retreated into the shadows, but Eunuch Quan put all his energy into paying attention to the food delivered to Chen Ke.

After Ukula showed Uqi's majesty and majesty, there were no swords, lights and swords as imagined, and all the confrontations were hidden in the interlacing of toasts.

What Ukula wants is actually very simple - they can no longer withstand the toss of migration. Ukki migrated from the desert to the Central Plains, and was looked down upon by the Fan people outside the border. It took another 50 years to integrate with the Han people in the border area. , They changed from a huge ethnic group to what they are today.

The Wuqi family cannot leave Juyanhe City, but they have food and grass, and elite soldiers. They can surrender to the imperial court, but the other party may not accept them - at this time, they should be deterred first, and then subdued.

Ukula wants this elite team to maximize the benefits in his hands-not only to guard the homeland, but also to seek the happiness of his children and grandchildren.

Ukula toasted Chen Ke. No matter what Chen Ke thought, he felt that the deterrent effect tonight was very good.

Chen Ke also raised his glass in return. If the Wu Qi family can cultivate such elite soldiers now, they will not be able to have [-], [-], or [-] elite soldiers in the future.If you don't agree, it's a sheep entering the tiger's mouth, if you agree, it's leading a wolf into the house.

The eyes of both of them were full of meaning, until the banquet was over and the exchange of you and me in the wine glasses came to an end.