Living in the ruins of Xiutu Royal City for a night, Pei Min did not go back to Longyou directly, but instead went to Guzang, Zhiyi, Liangzhou.

People in the world have a false common sense that Liangzhou is located in the northwest and is a deserted place.

Actually, it is not the case!

Liangzhou's wealth and prosperity are even better than Yangzhou and Yizhou.

There has always been a characteristic in ancient China that those who win the north will win the world, those who win Guanzhong will win the world, and there is almost no example of those who win the south. The only one is Zhu Yuanzhang, because after the invasion of the Jin and Yuan dynasties, the focus of China has shifted to the south.

At this time, the world's layout is still focused on the north and overlooks the south, with dense populations in Guanzhong, Central Plains, and Northland. The population in Jiangnan is sparse and not as prosperous as imagined.

As for the so-called Yang Yi Er, the earliest source was the first year of Jingfu in Emperor Zhaozong of Tang Dynasty, more than a hundred years later. It was because of the Anshi Rebellion that the northerners migrated to the south on a large scale, filling the defects of Yizhou in Jiangnan, which made Yangzhou and Yizhou shine.

At this time, the Tang Dynasty had three major economic centers: the Western Beijing Chang'an, which is unparalleled in the world. The second of the eastern capital Luoyang, these two places almost laid the foundation for the economic and cultural centers of the Tang Dynasty.

As for the third largest economic center, it is not elsewhere, but the seemingly remote Guzang of Liangzhou.

Guzang, the capital of Yongliang, is the key to the world, a dream city, the birthplace of Yongliang culture, the military and political center in the northwest, and the economic and cultural center.

Especially during the Zhenguan and Yonghui periods, Li Shimin and Li Zhi two generations of the British masters opened up the Western Regions, pushed the Silk Road to its peak, and began the exchange and integration of East and West cultures. Liangzhou, as the node of the Silk Road, opened the front line in the vast desert and controlled the throats of the five counties, benefited greatly, and became a prosperous treasure land with "popularity and thick mulberry trees", second only to Chang'an and Luoyang.

The great poet Cen Shen also has a poem that describes Liangzhou, saying that "there are 100,000 families in seven miles of Liangzhou, and the Hu people are half-matched in playing the pipa."

After entering Guzang City, Pei Min also felt the prosperity of Liangzhou. Many of them came and went on the streets with yellow hair and blue eyes. In terms of quantity, they were better than Chang'an.

Compared with the cultural centers of China, those Hu people who admire Chinese culture and are willing to become part of China prefer to settle in Liangzhou, where East and West cultures are combined and exchanged.

"You guys play casually. I'll go to visit Taigong. We meet here in Shenshi!"

Pei Min's achievements today are inseparable from Xue Na's support. If it weren't for Xue Na's support, Pei Min would not have been able to win the top scorer in martial arts; if it weren't for Xue Na's support, Li Longji would not have been able to hand over the task of controlling the imperial guards in the Northern Yaya to him for execution. If Xue Na hadn't given him all his money, Pei Min would not have understood military affairs at all!

It can be said that when Pei Min was able to reach this point in the five years of the Tang Dynasty, Xue Ne was seen in several key places.

Just imagine if Pei Min was not the top scholar in civil and military affairs, how could he be favored by Li Longji and Princess Taiping? If he had not made great contributions to Long, why would he enter the Censorate and lay a political foundation? If Xue Ne had not taught military affairs and taught Xue Rengui's experience in military use, how could he shine in Jincheng, thus abandoning civil and military affairs, establishing himself in Taozhou, and conquering the Jiuqu land of Hexi?

If Pei Min is destined to be a noble person, Xue Ne will definitely be the one who is not.

Pei Min has never stopped correspondence with Xue Ne in recent years, but after parting in Chang'an, there is no time to see each other again.

This accident came to Liangzhou and it would be unreasonable if you didn't go to visit me.

Lou Fan, He Zi, and Bailiff said they would find a small inn to eat, drink and rest comfortably. Others, such as Li Yide, Xia Shan, and Pu Gu Huaien, wanted to visit the oldest military generals in the Tang Dynasty.

Pei Min did not refuse and led everyone to the Liangzhou Governor's Office.

Xue Ne is now the chief general of Liangzhou and the top leader of Liangzhou. The territory under her jurisdiction may not be as vast as Pei Min's Longyou, but the real power in her hands is even better.

When Xue Ne learned that Pei Min was coming, she was very happy. She put down everything in her hands and came to greet her in person.

The Xue family has been in the past generations, whether it is Xue Andu or Xue Rong, Xue Gui, both famous generals during the Southern and Northern Dynasties, not to mention Xue Rengui, his record and deeds are legendary. However, after Xue Na, the Xue family was in a state of disagreement. He is now nearly seventy years old, with three sons and more than a dozen grandsons. He is also well-known. With the achievements of his ancestors, he is mixed with the title of governor and general, but no one is truly capable of fighting.

In the early years, every time a family gathering, Xue Na couldn't help but scold her, and she didn't have much energy to scold her until she scolded her until now.

The only one who is worthy of gratitude is Pei Min, the god grandson. In just a few years, he became the number one martial artist in the Kaiyuan Dynasty. If he hadn't lived for so many years, he would not be able to suppress his military achievements. He just wished that Pei Min was his biological grandson.

"Taigong!"

Seeing Xue Ne strode from afar, Pei Min trotted to meet him and knelt down and said, "Good you down, grandson! I haven't seen you for many years, and you are still in the same style!"

Xue Ne laughed like a loud bell, and she stepped forward to support her and said, "Get up, get up and talk! In just a few years, Min'er has become a true pillar of the country. Even though Taigong is in Liangzhou, he has been a famous person for a long time and is very happy."

Pei Min said humbly: "How can you compare to Taigong? It's so powerful that it's so powerful!"

Xue Ne also laughed proudly.

In his early years, due to Princess Taiping's interference, he took over Liaodong, but was demoted and felt depressed.

It was Pei Min who persuaded him to give up the Northeast and turn his gaze to the West, and it turned out to be a precept.

With the achievements of the Tubo invasion, Xue Ne was directly promoted to the Grand Governor of Liangzhou. In Liangzhou, he trained soldiers, reorganized his military equipment, promoted outstanding generals and schools, and trained Liangzhou soldiers into tiger and wolf soldiers.

The third year of Kaiyuan was also two years ago. Later, the Turkic Mochu Khan attacked the Western Turkic Gelulu, Hu Luwu, and Shi Nishi tribes, repeatedly defeating their people and directly threatening the safety of the Western Regions.

Li Longji appointed Xue Ne as the chief general of the Shuofang Road military commander, the chief servant Lu Yanzuo, and the governor of Lingzhou Du Binke as the deputy chief supervisor, and the conquest of Mochuo.

Xue Na took command of 67, entered the hinterland of the grassland, and won consecutive battles, which led to the defeat of the Turks, forcing the Khan of the Lian Turks to be killed due to the rebellion of the Tiel tribe. The five tribes of Ba Yigu, Huihe, Tongluo, Xiao, and Pugu were also afraid of Xue Na's power to surrender.

This battle, Xue Ne became stronger and stronger, showing the Tang Dynasty's courage to fight bravely, actively seeking war, and winning every battle, which will shock the earth.

It was like Huang Zhongding's army beheading Xiahou, and Lian Po bravely defeated Yan and Wei, showing the old general's spirit of not getting old.

At this moment, in the eyes of the Turks, Xue Na was like Pei Min in the eyes of Tubo, hateful and fearful.

"I've seen the Grand Governor!"

Li Yide also came to pay a visit at this time. The innocent man knelt on the ground and kowtowed three times.

Li Yide was recommended by Pei Min, but his abilities were cultivated by Xue Na. Even martial arts and horses came from Xue Na. Xue Na was like reborn parents.

"Get up, get up!" Xue Na also helped Li Yide up and said, "Your achievements have also been heard of, which is amazing."

Pei Min introduced Xia Shan, Pugu Huaien and others to Xue Na.

The generals were also extremely excited when they saw Xue Ne. On the one hand, Xue Ne is the oldest general in the Tang Dynasty, and his qualifications are unparalleled. On the other hand, he is Xue Rengui's son. In the Tang Dynasty military, who can not worship Su Dingfang and Xue Rengui?

Xue Ne glanced at the two generals, greeted them friendly, and greeted them all into the main hall of the Governor's Mansion to speak.

Li Yide, Xia Shan, and Pu Gu Huaien didn't stay long and left the time to reminisce about the past to their grandparents and grandchildren.

Xue Ne did not continue to receive Pei Min in the main hall, but walked with him like a walk, talking homely in the backyard of the Governor's Mansion, chatting from all over the world.

Pei Min also told Xue Ne Zhixiao about the inheritance of military tactics he obtained from Li Jing, Su Dingfang and Pei Xingjian.

Xue Ne was very happy when she heard this and said, "Duke Wei, Duke Xing, Duke Wen Xi and my father are all the most amazing generals in my Tang Dynasty. It is amazing that you can pass it on to the four of them alone... But you must also know the truth that greed is not bad. Remember, the inheritance of our ancestors is to learn, understand, not imitate. Everyone has different characteristics and strengths, and the way of using troops is very different. If you imitate blindly, you will lose your original intention."

"What Taigong said is very true!" Pei Min heard this and said, "The grandson is the grandson. He studied their military strategy just to learn their knowledge, enrich themselves, let themselves understand more and be more outstanding. In order to have amazing performances on the battlefield in the future, fight more and more beautiful battles, and reduce unnecessary losses. He will not arrogantly think that if he obtains their inheritance, he can become any of them..."

Xue Na nodded with relief and said, "Yes, Min'er is Min'er. In the eyes of Taigong, you in the future are not inferior to them. If you can understand this, it will be better."

Pei Min smiled and said, "Why would my grandson write a copy of the three duke's military books and give them to the grand duke?"

Xue Na's eyes lit up at first, then shook his head and said, "No, Taigong is at this age, and he can't learn even if he wants to. As for Taigong's descendants... Humph..." As soon as he said this, he felt angry and said, "It's better to spare it. Leave it for them. It's too wasteful of natural resources and waste the knowledge of his ancestors."

Pei Min frowned slightly. In his memory, Xue Na never accepts old age. If you call him "old general" or "old governor", you will definitely be anxious.

It would be fine if it was a civil servant, but if it was a military general, he would have to take you to the school to practice, so that you can see the power of the unparalleled Xue family Fang Tianji.

However, Xue Ne's words were like a hero's old age, which made him feel very uncomfortable, so he said, "Jiang Taigong is in charge of eighty years, and he can still destroy Shang. Taigong is only 689 years old, so he is still in his battle year."

Xue Na shook her head and sighed, "Min'er doesn't know yet, Brother Zhen has passed away!"

Pei Min's face froze and he also understood why Xue Ne was like this.

The "Brother Zhen" mentioned by Xue Ne is Guo Yuanzhen, Duke of Dai.

The Tang Dynasty general who was commanding in the innate coup and who used counter-espionage to kill the Tubo army gods and roamed the West actually died of illness!
Chapter completed!