Many poems and sayings from ancient times to the present have a certain truth.

For example, "The spring breeze brings new life", such as "Eighteen years later, a good man is born again", which shows that precious things can grow back after being lost, including the first kiss.

If you don’t remember, I won’t mention it either. Wiping your mouth is a brand new first kiss.

"Hurry up and serve, I'm hungry!"

After he relaxed and his expression returned to normal, Gu Qing put on a majestic demeanor and sat at the table with a golden sword.

Huangfu Sisi rolled his eyes at him, turned around and entered the kitchen.

Gu Qing pointed at Han Jie and said: "You, protect me every step of the way. If you dare to neglect your duty again, I will hang you on the flagpole in public. This is a military order, and I will do what I say."

Han Jie was stunned and finally realized that Gu Qing's words were serious, so he nodded solemnly, stood behind Gu Qing with his sword in one hand like a door god, and looked around with vigilant eyes, as serious as Erha.

For a long time, Han Jie couldn't help but ask: "What happened to the Marquis that night? General Hou was missing for several days after he returned to the camp..."

Gu Qing said with a cold face: "I have lost my virginity, do you think I should lose it?"

Han Jie was stunned. He saw Gu Qing's serious expression and couldn't tell whether it was true or not, so he said carefully: "The Marquis said 'chastity', not 'morality'? A man's chastity... what does this look like?"

"It's pink and tender, and it hurts when touched..."

Han Jie blinked quickly, but still couldn't form a picture for a long time, so he had to sigh in resignation, and comforted him with empathy: "Don't be disappointed, Lord Marquis. I think when I will lose my virginity at the end of the year..."

"Shut up, I have no interest in your chastity. Just stand still and don't talk."

Gu Qing rubbed his face vigorously.

Suddenly I felt so tired. The paintings of the guards below seemed to be distorted...

Soon, Huangfu Sisi brought out a few dishes. While wiping his hands, he asked, "Do you want to drink, Lord Marquis?"

Gu Qing leaned back alertly: "Why are you drinking? What do you want to do?"

Huangfu was stunned for a long time, then suddenly burst into laughter, his cheeks suddenly stained with a blush? He covered his mouth, turned around and ran away.

Not long after, Huangfu Sisi suddenly ran back and said, "I have a friend who wants to see the Marquis, but I don't know..."

"No!" Gu Qing replied stiffly.

Huangfu Sisi was so choked that she rolled her eyes: "Why not?"

"I just ate a few of your meals in vain. Do you care who I see and who I don't see?"

Huangfu Sisi sighed: "Hasn't the Marquis been looking for people with the nine surnames of Zhaowu? This friend of mine is a member of the nine surnames of Zhaowu. How many years has he been in exile in the Western Regions? He has only seen the light of day now. The Marquis definitely doesn't want to

See?"

Gu Qing's movement of holding his chopsticks suddenly stopped and he said: "Not all of the nine surnames of Zhaowu are talented people, most of them are mediocre people? It's useless to see them."

"This friend of mine was once as rich as anyone in the country. At the peak of his business, most of the goods in the Western Region were priced by him."

Gu Qing's eyelids twitched. He put down his chopsticks and said, "That's it? Let's meet."

Huangfu Sisi hesitated for a moment and said: "Master Hou, this friend of mine is responsible for destroying the country and destroying the family. It is inevitable for the officials of the Tang Dynasty... You know, I hope Master Hou will be considerate and don't argue with him.

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Gu Qing said calmly: "Is it okay? I won't get angry if you scold me a few times? If you scold me harshly, you will be cut off with a knife? He is not the only one who has the talent in the world."

Huangfu thought for a moment. A sharp edge she had never seen before flashed across his body. She knew that Gu Qing did not mean to scare people. In the land of Anxi, Gu Qing had the power to take and take away. A human life was nothing at all.

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Turning around and returning to the backyard of the inn, Huangfu Sisi soon brought a middle-aged man.

The man stayed in the inn these days and tidied up his appearance. His hair and clothes no longer looked like a dirty and messy beggar. He washed away the mess, trimmed his beard, and put on clean clothes. He looked like a graceful middle-aged man.

He is a young and elegant scholar, but his eyes are still indifferent and there is no trace of emotion.

Gu Qing sat still and looked at him calmly.

He walked with a graceful manner, obviously well-educated. His right elbow remained bent and his fingers were unconsciously rubbing something. He was obviously from a wealthy family. What he used to rub with his fingers must be the jade pendant he carried with him. He looked straight ahead when walking.

, is not moved by the scenery on both sides, has a firm will, and is a relatively stubborn type of person.

When they met for the first time, Gu Qing made a rough conclusion about him based on his demeanor and behavior.

The middle-aged man walked three steps in front of Gu Qing, stood still, bowed and said: "Kang Dingshuang, a man who has lost his country, pays homage to Deputy Marshal Hou Gu of Qingcheng County in the Tang Dynasty."

"Kang Dingshuang?" Gu Qing raised the corner of his mouth and said with a smile: "Sure enough, he is a person with the nine surnames of Zhaowu. There is a proverb in the Western Regions: 'The thousand-year-old fox (Hu)'s surname is Zhao and Zhang; the five-hundred-year-old fox's surname is Bai and Kang'

, Your Majesty, are you from Kangguo?"

Kang Dingshuang said calmly: "Yes, I am not only a native of Kang State, but also a prince of Kang State. My real name is Du Ji. My father is Du He, the lord of Kang State. In the third year of Tianbao, the Emperor of Tang Dynasty canonized my father as King Qinhua. In the ninth year of Tianbao

In the book, Gao Xianzhi, the governor of Anxi, destroyed the Shi Kingdom. Our Kang Kingdom was also implicated, and the whole family fled. My father died on the way, but Gao Xianzhi's successful report to Chang'an said that he had "defeated the Nine Kingdoms", and that the country was destroyed and in exile.

People really don’t know where sin comes from.”

Gu Qing said calmly: "You can ask Gao Xianzhi this question. Don't ask me in a questioning tone. I feel uncomfortable listening to it."

Kang Dingshuang took a deep breath, tried his best to calm down, and bowed, "Yes, I made an unreasonable statement. Please forgive me, Lord Marquis."

Gu Qing nodded and said: "I was dispatched by the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty. I took office in Anxi just a year ago. What happened before I took office, whether it is kindness or hatred, has nothing to do with me. If you don't even have such a simple mind,

I don’t understand, it’s a waste of time for me to see you today, you’re not worthy of me seeing you.”

Kang Ding lowered his head and said, "I have figured it out. Everything has nothing to do with the Marquis. The Marquis issued the notice and issued the pardon order. He has shown great kindness to the nine surnames of Zhaowu, and I will remember it deeply."

Gu Qing smiled and said: "There is no need to say false words. In fact, you know in your heart that my pardon is what you, the nine Zhaowu surnames, deserve. For you, the officials of the Tang Dynasty are just correcting the past.

How could you be so 'great' for making mistakes? It would be great if you didn't come back to Datang to demand compensation. You say you are grateful, but in fact you are not even remotely grateful in your heart, only full of unwillingness and hatred."

Kang Dingshuang was startled and couldn't help but look up at Gu Qing.

Kang Dingshuang no longer dared to look down upon the young Marquis after he expressed what was in his heart.

At a young age, he was granted the title of County Marquis by the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty. With his great reputation, he was a worthy scholar. This young man was indeed a bit overweight.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me. I will no longer lie to you. Yes, my heart is filled with unwillingness and hatred."

Gu Qing laughed again: "As I said, if you want revenge, go to Gao Xianzhi. I won't take the blame. If you want to do something other than revenge, you can come to me. Let's sit down and talk calmly."

Kang Dingshuang hesitated for a moment, then suddenly bowed to Gu Qing with great respect and said: "Master Hou, on behalf of the people of the nine surnames of Zhaowu, this gift is to express our gratitude to Master Hou for the pardon issued by the people of the nine surnames of Zhaowu.

It’s the end of the day.”

Then Kang Ding straightened up, looked directly into Gu Qing's eyes, and said slowly: "I am grateful for this gift, and there is absolutely nothing false about it."

Gu Qing smiled and said: "Okay, I believe you, sit down and drink with me."

When Huangfu Sisi saw that the two of them were chatting happily, he couldn't help but look at Gu Qing with joy, and diligently helped them fill up their glasses with wine.

Gu Qing held the cup to him and drank it in one gulp.

After wiping his mouth, Gu Qing suddenly looked at Kang Dingshuang with great interest and said, "If Gao Xianzhi was standing in front of you at this moment, and you happened to have a knife in your hand, what would you do?"

Kang Dingshuang said without hesitation: "Chop him with one knife. If there is enough time, I want to chop him into pieces with one knife to commemorate the souls of the innocent people of the nine surnames of Zhaowu."

"What happens after the happy grudge? You killed the Anxi Jiedushi entrusted by the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty. Naturally, the pardon I issued will be cancelled. From now on, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty will definitely hunt down the people of the nine surnames of Zhaowu, even to the ends of the earth.

Have you thought about the consequences of exterminating your clan?"

"I have thought about it, but I still have to do it. I dare not use the knife even if I stand in front of my sworn enemies. I will be a useless waste in this life. I would rather die than live. There are so many pairs of innocent people's eyes watching in the sky.

Waiting for me to kill my enemies, how can I let them down?" Kang Dingshuang said, with tears in his eyes and his body trembling slightly.

Gu Qing sighed sadly and let him vent his emotions.

After a long time, Kang Dingshuang sniffed hard and said with a forced smile: "I lost my composure for a moment, and the Marquis laughed."

Gu Qing changed the subject and said: "I heard that you are very good at business. How come a prince of such a dignified country is still in business?"

Kang Ding Shuangdao: "The Kang State is different from the Tang Dynasty. It is a small country with few people, and there are not so many etiquette rules. It is said to be one country, but it is actually a family. Our Kang State is located between Dashi and the Western Regions of the Tang Dynasty. For thousands of years, the Western Regions have

The trade route must pass through our territory of Kang State, and it is bustling with people coming and going, so almost all the people of the nine surnames of Zhaowu are businessmen. Wouldn't it be a pity not to make any money from the money flowing through them? It is normal for a prince to do business."

"I heard that in your heyday you could determine the price of goods in half of the Western Region. Is it true?"

Kang Dingshuang smiled bitterly and said: "It's just spreading rumors. Kang State is a small country with few people and is surrounded by big countries. How can I dare to decide the price of goods? Aren't I afraid of causing the disaster of destroying the country?"

Gu Qing pondered for a long time and said slowly: "Brother Kang, I don't care how you dealt with your previous hatred, but I hope you can help me for a few years before you take revenge. The main thing is to help me do business and help me make money. I don't know Brother Kang."

how about?"

Kang Ding said in embarrassment: "Master Hou, please forgive me. It's not Kang who doesn't know how to praise. It's really... the nine surnames of Zhaowu will see the light of day. I have to be busy gathering the people of the nine surnames and arranging the lives of the surviving people. I really have no time to care about it."

other……"

Gu Qing's eyes flashed and he suddenly smiled and said: "How about we make a deal between you and me?"

"What deal?"

"You help me for five years. During these five years, you only need to help me do business and make money. After five years, I can request an order from the court to rehabilitate the nine surnames of Zhaowu and help the nine surnames of Zhaowu to restore their country on their original territory.
Chapter completed!