This is Qin Jian's first visit to Northern Xinjiang after he became the Minister of Rites.

The characteristic of the north is that it looks quite desolate in autumn, winter, and early spring. It is not devastated, but it looks like the surrounding fields are withered.

The official who came to the north for the first time said that the scene looked quite poor, which made Qin Jian laugh.

It's the climate, not wealth.

However, compared with the Southern Zhou Dynasty, the production in the north was much worse.

This is why everyone feels that Chang'an can control Northern Xinjiang.

Food is the most important thing for the people, so Chang'an was able to let the Northern Xinjiang governor do whatever they wanted, just because as long as he held the key to the door of the Hubu warehouse, Northern Xinjiang could not move.

But what I didn't expect was that when Yang Xuan took office, the first thing he did was to seek food self-sufficiency.

But the northern Xinjiang is bitterly cold, not to mention one crop a year, and the Northern Liao Dynasty is still harassing us. How can we be self-sufficient?

At that time, Chang'an ridiculed Yang Xuan for being an idiot and talking about dreams. Some wise people said that Yang Xuan was demonstrating to Chang'an, but it was self-defeating.

Chang'an at that time was so optimistic!

Unexpectedly, Yang Xuan first encouraged land reclamation, then captured Nangui City and initially established a barrier. Then, that vast field became a slap in the face of the wise men of Chang'an.

one time.

Again!

Now that he could fill his stomach, the soldiers and civilians of Northern Xinjiang praised Yang Xuan.

Many people hoped that Northern Liao would send troops.

Once Bei Liao sends troops, Nangui City will not be able to stop them.

The Northern Liao Dynasty sent troops, divided into two groups, to raid Chenzhou.

However, he was severely beaten by Yang Xuan and his entire army was almost wiped out.

When the news reached Chang'an, some people said that the situation in northern Xinjiang remained unchanged and that Beiliao could break through the interception of Nangui City at any time and sweep the fields.

yes!

Even if the fierce bandits from northern Xinjiang guard Nangui City, they can't stop the mighty army.

But what I didn't expect was that Yang Xuan sent troops.

Sweeping across the inner state.

From this, the barrier is established.

Food self-sufficiency in northern Xinjiang has become a reality.

Chang'an's method of controlling Northern Xinjiang is useless!

What will happen to the emperor? He must be angry.

Qin Jian knew this very well.

So, when he heard that the emperor was ecstatic after hearing the news, he took a sip of tea and said: "How come this tea is like wine? I'm drunk before I drink it, and I want to talk nonsense!"

The emperor must be angry and anxious, this is the analysis of Qin Jian.

Northern Xinjiang was now self-sufficient in food, and the emperor had fewer means to check and balance Yang Xuan.

This emperor was probably the most manipulative emperor since the founding of the Tang Dynasty.

When a minister cannot be manipulated by political means, he will become anxious and will try every means to manipulate him.

Qin Jian understands this mentality.

Therefore, he did not want to come when the palace and the court sent people to Northern Xinjiang to present rewards in public this time. But Zhu Wei, the minister, said that you and Qin Guogong were on a mission to the Southern Zhou Dynasty together. With this friendship, he will not be embarrassed.

you.

If you don't want to go, why don't you let me go?

If you have old arms and legs, if you fall down and die in the middle of the road, will you be able to live with your conscience?

Qin Jian had no choice but to agree.

Accompanying him was a eunuch named Tian Xin.

Tian Xin looked quite indifferent, and she rarely communicated with him on the road.

This is a bad sign!

Qin Jian knew that there were not many ways to check and balance Yang Xuan and Beijiang in Chang'an, and official hat was one of them.

Chang'an is Zhengshuo, and Yang Xuan himself said that he will live up to the Tang Dynasty in this life.

In this case, officials should naturally make arrangements in Chang'an.

What kind of trouble will Tian Xin cause during this trip?

If not...

Qin Jian hopes not to do it, but if this is the case, he should appoint a doctor from the Ministry of Personnel instead of inexplicably appointing someone from the Ministry of Rites.

It is said that the official Luo Wen was very fond of Yang Xuan and helped him run his duties.

In this way, the Ministry of Rites appoints people instead of the Ministry of Personnel... This is to make soy sauce.

In other words, Tian Xin has the final say on everything on this trip.

Furthermore, he had heard halfway that this trip was to win over powerful people in northern Xinjiang, and most importantly, to show favor to the Zhao family in Lu County.

The reputation of the Zhao family in Lu County in the Tang Dynasty, especially in the north, is almost that of gods. No, they are gods.

If Zhao takes a clear-cut stance against Yang Xuan...

The water here is very deep!

This kind of thinking must be experienced by an old official in Chang'an City.

Qin Jian stood up and said, "I'm going out for a walk."

Someone reported it to Tian Xin, "Shilang Qin said he should go out for a walk."

Tian Xin has a greasy face.

There were no vegetables this season, so he couldn't eat dry vegetables, so he was always greasy. His whole face looked oily and slippery.

He sneered, "Qin Jian and Yang Xuan have an old relationship. I'm afraid they will renew their relationship this time! We deliberately didn't talk to him along the way, just to let him guess. The more we guess, the more mistakes we make."

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The eunuch Liao Sun said: "Tian Ye, after all, Qin Jian is the minister of the Ministry of Rites, and he is well-informed..."

"Halfway through, we sent someone a message saying that we are going to win over the powerful people in Northern Xinjiang and the Zhao family in Lu County. He should have heard it."

Tian Xin said: "It is said here that the official who was promoted furthest this time is in Neizhou and it will take some time to get back. So, make preparations and go to Lu County tomorrow."

Liao Sun asked: "For what reason?"

Tian Xin said: "We are angels. Angels need a reason to travel?"

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Qin Jian left the residence and walked along the street, involuntarily heading towards the lively places.

People all like to be lively.

The more people a place has, the more friendly it looks.

Those who can live in the wilderness for a long time must have their own pursuits, and they are very passionate.

Qin Jian was a layman, so he always went to places with many people when he came.

In early spring, everything revives, and people come out of their homes to walk around or buy some things.

The commerce in Taoxian County is not developed, and it cannot even catch up with Lin'an, let alone Taiping.

But I can’t stand the crowd!

Therefore, there is a lot of business in the city.

Qin Jian rubbed his stomach, feeling a little hungry.

He found a shop owned by a barbarian, and when he went in, he saw a platform in the middle with a barbarian girl dancing a whirlwind dance on it, and a group of old snakes next to it were eating and cheering loudly.

"What do the guests want to eat?"

A Hu girl asked in Tang Dynasty, which she was not very proficient in.

"What are you good at?" Qin Jian asked.

"Hu Pancakes, how delicious. Our Hu Pancakes are all good to the Duke!" Hu Nu smiled charmingly, "I am also happy to have them!"

Qin Jian glanced at her and said, "My lord, good appetite!"

"That is."

Hu Nu smiled.

"Why don't you talk nonsense like this and the Duke doesn't care?" Qin Jian felt that this was ruining Yang Guogong's reputation.
To be continued...