On the occasion of rebirth Zhou Sui

Chapter 311 Incense Brothers

In spring, strong winds occur in the northern region, blowing the desert sand and dust to the south of the desert. The sky is filled with wind and sand, and Cui Qiji can't open his eyes.

This is not the first time he has gone out to the frontier. Gao Jiong was defeated miserably in Liaodong before, and Cui Che went to the grasslands in autumn and winter to intimidate various ethnic groups.

Cui Qiji followed his father to Monan.

Unlike the last time when it was just a show of force, this time there was a real war. Cui Qiji was also full of ambitions for this, imagining that he would become famous all over the world in one battle.

In the past, others said that he was Cui Che's son. In the future, Cui Che must be best known as Cui Qiji's father.

It just backfired. Let alone leading the battle, Cui Qiji didn't even have a chance to be a battlefield atmosphere team. He was directly sent to Fang Xuanling by Cui Che, where he learned logistics management from him and dealt with Xiren herdsmen and livestock every day.

Cui Qiji would not complain about his father's jealousy of talents, but he could not help being depressed.

Today's wind and sand are very strong, and the livestock are a little uneasy. The herdsmen are shouting constantly, driving the cattle and sheep all over the mountains and fields.

"Are you still angry with Mr. Yan?"

Fang Xuanling found Cui Qiji in the crowd and smiled.

At the age of five, he followed his father Fang Yanqian and joined Cui Che's family. His relationship with the Cui family was extraordinary. Almost all of Cui Che's children, Fang Xuanling watched them grow up.

Cui Qiji did not answer, but kept sighing. He wanted to kill the thief, but his father would not give him a chance.

Fang Xuanling rode side by side with him and continued:

"The three armies have not moved yet, food and grass go first. Logistics is a big matter. Don't underestimate it."

"Qiji naturally understands what the house chief Shi said."

Cui Qiji spent these years either honing his martial arts or studying military science. Of course he knew the importance of ensuring logistical supply.

Fang Xuanling nodded and said:

"Now that you understand, you should know Duke Yan's good intentions.

"To be a general, you only need the courage of an ordinary man to fight in battle, but to be a commander, you should focus on all aspects.

"Liaodong suffered a disastrous defeat because there was a logistical problem.

"Only 30,000 to 40,000 people died in the battle under Liaodong City. However, of the 300,000 troops, only more than 100,000 were able to return. The rest of the soldiers died on the way home."

Cui Qiji knew that what Fang Xuanling said was reasonable, and sincerely convinced, he asked:

"Did Grandpa ask the house chief Shi to come?"

Fang Xuanling did not deny:

"Don't look at it. Yan Gong drove you to my place. On the surface, he doesn't care. In fact, he has to ask me for news about you every now and then."

Cui Qiji smiled knowingly.

On the ninth day of February, the army arrived at Kumoxi's pasture in the Laoha River Basin.

Life on the grasslands is inherently difficult. Whether it is the growth of pasture or the reproduction of cattle and sheep, they have to rely on the weather for food. There is basically no ability to resist disasters.

In times of calamity, they would either invade the borders of the Central Plains dynasty or go to neighboring tribes to rob them.

The people of Kumoxi have been doing this for hundreds of years.

Until Cui Che appeared.

Cui Che led them to plunder the once arrogant Turks, and then followed Cui Che's team to plunder the Khitans. The Xi people's current prosperity is all based on the blood and tears of the Turks and Khitans.

Therefore, Cui Che was deeply respected and loved by the Xi people, but they also respected King Xi Ahui Lusu.

However, the relationship between the two was not harmonious, which really left the Xi people helpless. Fortunately, both parties did not completely fall out for the sake of the Emperor of the Sui Dynasty.

Just like today, the Emperor of the Sui Dynasty issued an edict, asking King Xi Ahui Lusu to fully cooperate with Cui Che. Ahui Lusu, who claimed to be a loyal minister of the Sui Dynasty, also put aside his personal grudges and served Cui Che's Eastern Campaign wholeheartedly.

Of course, this is the relationship between the two in the eyes of outsiders, but in reality, it is a different story.

The Sui army camp, in the commander's tent.

Ah Hui Lusu came secretly with his son Ah Hui Goye, and Cui Che also specially summoned his son Cui Qiji.

After three rounds of drinking, Cui Che said drunkenly:

"Your Majesty and I have known each other for a long time. Although we are not called brothers, we have a feeling of brotherhood.

"But lately I've been worried about whether our descendants can continue this friendship if you and I die."

Ah Hui Lusu was silent and seemed to be worried about this.

Seeing this, Ah Huigoye stood up and said:

"Father! Duke Yan! Geye has admired Duke Yan since he was a child. If Duke Yan never abandons his son, Geye is willing to cut his own blood and swear an oath with his son to become brothers. From now on, he will serve Duke Yan like his father!"

Upon hearing this, Cui Che looked at Ahui Lusu and asked for his opinion.

Ah Hui Lusu showed no hesitation or dissatisfaction at all and immediately applauded. Cui Che then looked at Cui Qiji.

Cui Qiji stood up and said:

"My grandfather and your Majesty are brothers. Now the prince is willing to renew our friendship with Qiji. This is my wish, but I don't dare to ask for it!"

"good!"

Cui Che clapped his hands and laughed, then ordered his cronies to place incense outside the tent, and even brought in a white horse.

Outside the commander's tent, under the stars and moon, Cui Che ordered people to kill the white horse and sacrifice it to heaven and earth.

Cui Qiji and Ah Huigeye opened their clothes, slashed their chests with short knives, and used wine glasses to collect the blood from their hearts.

After burning incense and praying, the two drank the heart's blood together and became incense brothers.

That night, the two father and son pairs continued to drink happily in the handsome tent. After Ahui Lusu and Ahuigoye left, Yuchi Chifan walked out from behind the screen and planned to help Cui Che to go to the bed to rest.

Cui Qiji was about to leave, but was stopped by Cui Che:

"Don't leave in a hurry, my father still has something to say to you."

He also said to Yuchi Chifan:

"You should rest early while I go out to have a conversation with the Bodhisattva slave."

After saying that, he stood up and took Cui Qiji away from the commander's tent.

Late at night in the Monan grassland, the cool breeze was blowing. The Cui family and his son walked out of the Sui army camp one after another. From time to time, patrolling soldiers came forward to greet them. Cui Che also greeted them with a smile, and did not forget to tell them to wear more clothes when patrolling.

clothing.

When they came to the river bank, the guards had already dispersed their vigilance. Cui Che knelt down and washed his face. He invited Cui Qiji to sit on the grass with him, and then he said:

"Do you know the story of Er Zhu Zhao?"

Cui Qiji said seriously:

"Haier knew that he and Gao Huan became brothers and handed over the six towns of Xianbei to Gao Huan's command, which resulted in their own destruction."

Cui Che nodded slightly and continued:

"We need to be wary of foreign races. Although Ahui Lusu obeys my advice, we cannot allow them to expand their strength. Otherwise, in the hands of their descendants, they will sooner or later become a serious problem for the Central Plains Dynasty."

Cui Qiji said without comment:

"This should be something that the saint and the prince should worry about. Besides, the child thinks that his own strength is the foundation."

Cui Che heard this and was silent for a long time, then asked:

"What do you think of the prince?"

Cui Qiji recalled for a moment and replied:

"The prince is extremely filial, lives a frugal life, is humble in everything he does, and is smart and wise. He will definitely be a wise king in the future."

Cui Che was speechless and could only lament that Yang Guang was really good at pretending to be able to deceive Yang Jian and Dugu Jialuo, let alone a young man with little experience like Cui Qiji.

(End of chapter)