On the occasion of rebirth Zhou Sui

Chapter 311 Incense Brothers
In spring, strong winds occurred in the northern region, blowing the sand and dust from the desert to the south of the desert. The wind and sand filled the sky, and Cui Qiji couldn't keep his eyes open.

This is not the first time he has been out of the fortress. Before Gao Jiong suffered a disastrous defeat in Liaodong, Cui Che went to the grasslands in autumn and winter to intimidate all ethnic groups.

Cui Qiji followed his father to Monan once.

Different from the simple show of force last time, this time there is a real battle, Cui Qiji is also full of ambition for this, imagining that he will become famous all over the world in one battle.

In the past, others said that he was Cui Che's son, but in the future Cui Che's most famous identity must be Cui Qiji's father.

It’s just that things went against our wishes, let alone leading the battle, Cui Qiji didn’t even have the chance to be a part of the battlefield atmosphere team, he was sent directly to Fang Xuanling’s side by Cui Che, and followed him to learn logistics management, dealing with Xiren herdsmen and livestock every day.

Cui Qiji would not complain that his father was jealous of his virtuous and capable, but he was also unavoidably depressed.

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

"Are you still angry with Duke Yan?"

Fang Xuanling found Cui Qiji in the crowd and smiled.

He followed his father Fang Yanqian to join Cui Che's family when he was five years old, and his relationship with the Cui family was extraordinary. Cui Che's children were almost all raised by Fang Xuanling.

Cui Qiji didn't answer, just kept sighing, he wanted to kill the thief, but his father just didn't give him the chance.

Fang Xuanling rode the horse side by side with him, and continued:
"The three armies have not moved, food and grass go first, and logistics is a big deal. Don't underestimate it."

"Qiji naturally understands what the head of the house said."

Cui Qiji has been honing his martial arts all these years, or studying military books hard. Of course, he knows the importance of guaranteeing logistics supplies.

Fang Xuanling nodded and said:

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

"To be a general, you only need to be brave and fight in battle, but to be a handsome person, you should focus on all aspects.

"The disastrous defeat in Liaodong is not due to a logistical problem.

"Only 4 or 30 people died in the battle under the city of Liaodong, but only [-] of the [-] troops were able to return. The rest of the soldiers all died on the way home."

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

"Grandpa asked the head of the room, Shi, to come?"

Fang Xuanling did not deny:
"Don't look at Duke Yan who drove you here, he doesn't care about you on the surface, but in fact, he has to ask me for news about you every now and then."

Cui Qiji smiled knowingly.

The army came to the grassland of Kumoxi in the Laoha River Basin on the ninth day of February.

Life on the prairie is inherently difficult. Whether it is the growth of pastures or the reproduction of cattle and sheep, they all have to rely on the sky for food, and they basically have no ability to resist disasters.

In a calamity year, they would either invade the border of the Central Plains Dynasty, or go to the neighboring tribes to rob.

The Kumoxi people have come here in the same way for hundreds of years.

Until Cui Che appeared.

Cui Che led them to plunder the once invincible Turks, and followed Cui Che's team to plunder Khitan. Xi Ren's current wealth is built on the blood and tears of Turks and Khitan.

Therefore, Cui Che is deeply loved and loved by Xi people, but they also respect Xi Wang Ahui Lusu.

But the disharmony between the two really made Xi people helpless. Fortunately, the two parties did not completely fall out because of the face of Emperor Da Sui.

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

Of course, this is the relationship between the two in the eyes of outsiders, but in reality, it is another scene.

In the Sui army's big camp, in the handsome tent.

Ahui Lusu came secretly with his son Ahui Geye, and Cui Che specially summoned his son Cui Qiji.

After drinking for three rounds, Cui Che said drunkenly:
"My Majesty and I have known each other for a long time, although we don't have the name of brothers, we have brotherhood.

"But lately I've been worrying a lot, if the two of you and I die, will future generations be able to continue this friendship."

Ah Hui Lusu was silent, as if he was also worried about this.

Seeing this, Ah Hui Geye got up and said:
"Father! Duke Yan! Geye has admired Duke Yan since he was a child. If Duke Yan and his son will never abandon him, Geye is willing to cut his heart and swear an oath with his son to become incense brothers. From now on, he will serve Duke Yan just like his father!"

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

Ah Hui and Lusu immediately applauded without any hesitation or dissatisfaction, and Cui Che looked at Cui Qiji.

Cui Qiji got up and said:

"Grandpa and the king are brothers and sisters. Now the prince is willing to continue the friendship with Qiji. This is my wish, but I dare not ask for it!"

"it is good!"

Cui Che clapped his hands and laughed, and ordered his cronies to set up incense outside the tent on the spot, and even brought a white horse.

Outside the tent, under the moon and stars, Cui Che ordered people to slaughter the white horse as a sacrifice to heaven and earth.

Cui Qiji and Ah Hui Geye opened their clothes, cut their chests with short knives, and took the blood from their hearts with wine glasses.

After burning incense and praying, the two drank the blood of their hearts together and became incense brothers.

That night, the two couples of father and son continued to drink happily in the handsome tent. After Ahui Lusu and Ahui Geye left, Yuchi Chifan came out from behind the screen, intending to help Cui Che to rest on the bed.

Cui Qiji was about to leave, but was stopped by Cui Che:
"Don't rush away, I have something to say to you as a father."

Then he said to Yuchi Chifan:
"You rest earlier, and I will go out to talk with Bodhisattva slave."

After finishing speaking, he got up and took Cui Qiji away from the tent.

In the middle of the night in the Monan Grassland, with a cool breeze, the Cui family father and son walked out of the Sui army camp one after the other. 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 released their vigilance, Cui Che knelt down and washed his face, and beckoned Cui Qiji to sit on the grass with him, and then said:
"Do you know the story of Er Zhuzhao?"

Cui Qiji said seriously:

"The boy knows that he and Gao Huan became incense brothers, handed over the six towns of Xianbei to Gao Huan, and ended up destroying himself."

Cui Che nodded slightly, and he continued:
"For foreigners, you need to be on guard. Although Ahui Lusu obeyed my advice, you can't let them 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 noncommittally:

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

Hearing this, Cui Che was silent for a long time before asking:

"What do you think of the prince?"

Cui Qiji recalled a little, and replied:

"The prince is extremely filial, lives a frugal life, handles affairs with humility, is smart and wise, and will definitely be a wise and heroic ruler in the future."

Cui Che was dumbfounded, and could only lament that Yang Guang had really disguised himself too well, he was able to deceive Yang Jian and Dugu Jialuo, let alone such an inexperienced young man as Cui Qiji.

(End of this chapter)