Chapter 389 Reaction
The drizzle outside the window is still falling, and the temperature is very low.
Qiao Shiwang was still working hard in the study in front of a mountain of papers. He rubbed his hands and drank a sip of hot tea to warm his body. Although it is almost late autumn in Xizhou, it must already be snowing heavily in Guanzhong, right? No wonder the temperature is so low...
There was muffled thunder from the sky, Qiao Shiwang frowned, thunder in autumn, this is not a good sign...
After receiving His Majesty's order to serve as the first Anxi Protector, Qiao Shiwang was actually quite conflicted. He is not keen on power. In his opinion, being the governor of Tongzhou is enough. The position is not low, the power is not small, and he is very satisfied.
This place in the Western Region is really too desolate. Even though Gaochang is full of oases, it can't compare to the prosperity of Guanzhong. Who wants to be an official in this barren mountain and wild land?
But after coming into contact with Fang Jun and having an in-depth understanding of his strategic plan for the entire Western Region, Qiao Shiwang felt that he could no longer calm down.
No matter how indifferent to fame and fortune, it is impossible for a person not to care about his own reputation and the achievements he will leave in history...
In Fang Jun's strategy, Qiao Shiwang saw the possibility of integrating the Western Regions!
Once this strategy is successfully implemented, in the future, the entire Western Region will be closely linked to the Tang Dynasty and will obediently become a vassal of the Tang Dynasty. Even if half of the ambitious people want to abandon the Tang Dynasty and join other forces, they will eventually be drowned in the condemnation of the entire Western Region.
Because only the Tang Dynasty could bring wealth and vitality to the Western Regions. Once without the support of the Tang Dynasty, the value of grape wine will depreciate, wool will have nowhere to sell, and food will be extremely scarce... the entire Western Region will become a dead land!
Turks?
Neither can we sell grape wine at a higher price and achieve greater sales, nor can we spin countless wools into clothing and cloth and sell them. As for food, should the Turks kill their own horses to provide food for the entire Western Region?
It can be said that as long as grape wine and wool become popular in the Western Regions, the entire Western Regions will be tied to the Tang Dynasty's chariot, and they will not be able to get off even if they want to.
Sheep eat people?
Qiao Shiwang thought of Fang Jun's "metaphor", shook his head and smiled, it was so appropriate...
There were rapid footsteps outside the study, and then the door was suddenly pushed open.
Qiao Shiwang frowned. He didn't have any airs, but this was where he handled official business. Who could be so unruly?
He turned his head unhappily and saw the old housekeeper who had followed him to the Western Region and barged in with a panic look on his face.
"What's the matter?" Qiao Shiwang asked in surprise.
This old butler had been with him for many years and was always the most stable person. Why was he so out of his mind today?
The old housekeeper was completely unaware of his gaffe, and said in a low voice and hastily: "The head of the family, Hou Wenxiao... is dead!"
"What?!"
Qiao Shiwang was shocked and stood up suddenly!
"Fang Jun killed him?"
His first thought was that Fang Jun had killed Hou Wenxiao...
"Uh... no, Hou Wenxiao died in Ju Wendou's mansion. It is said that Hou Wenxiao was a guest there at the time. As a result, there was a 'bang' and the entire main hall of Ju's mansion was blown up. There were stumps everywhere. Broken arm, dead body without a complete body..." the old housekeeper explained.
Fang Jun? He had been gone for many days, how could he possibly kill Hou Wenxiao?
Besides, Hou Wenxiao was guarded by a large number of guards when he came in and out. This was visible to everyone. Even if Fang Jun activated the Shenji Battalion to come out in full force, it would be impossible to kill Hou Wenxiao without leaving any trace behind. handle.
Qiao Shiwang was stunned: "A 'boom'?"
Then, he naturally remembered the muffled thunder just now.
Could it be... that it was the Sky-shaking Thunder?
But how did Fang Jun send someone to throw Zhentian Lei into the main hall of Ju Wendou's mansion?
Qiao Shiwang was puzzled, but in the blink of an eye, he was relieved.
Who cares how that damn Hou Wenxiao died?
As long as you die, everyone will be happy!
When this bastard arrived in Xizhou, he acted as if he wanted to eliminate all Fang Jun's plans. He had already made Master Qiao extremely annoyed!
He still hopes to accomplish some earth-shattering great deeds in the Western Regions and leave a mark in the history books. Qiao Shiwang is damned if he can get used to Hou Wenxiao!
A good death, a good death!
Qiao Shiwang couldn't help but smile. From now on, no one will restrain him in Xizhou...
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The rain is falling.
The climate outside the Great Wall is like this. When the sun comes out, it carries some scorching heat and hits some objects on the surface. Even the wind is hot; and when the autumn rain falls, the howling cold wind seems to want to bite the bones. The chill blows into the seams of people's bones...
The rain was not heavy and the road was not muddy, but marching in such cold weather was a great test for the soldiers' health. The fatigue caused by the long journey makes the body temperature very high, and if you are soaked in the cold rain, you will easily catch a cold.
But Fang Jun liked the rain very much.
I looked up at the gray sky. The boundary between heaven and earth in the distance was already chaotic, and I couldn't distinguish each other. The continuous raindrops were drifting diagonally in the air.
After marching nervously for more than ten days, it was time to make a break...
On the bed of a flat dry river, Fang Jun ordered to set up camp. At the same time, he sent out the scouts who had been put away since the last attack that killed a large number of people, and closely monitored the surrounding area for several miles to ensure that there were no Turks. People peeked from one side.
This time the camp was different from the past. The soldiers first erected the tents one by one, and then began to dig shallow ditches on the riverbed sand within the camp...
When the whole military camp was in full swing, Duan Zan came back.
As soon as he stepped into Fang Jun's Chinese army tent, Duan Zan reported the completion of the mission he had left in Gaochang City.
"As expected by Mr. Hou, Hou Wenxiao couldn't wait to win over Ju Wendou. It's just a pity that Ju Wendou can't even sleep well now. The dignified Deputy Protector of Anxi Protectorate is so inexplicably under his control. He was killed in the explosion in the mansion. It’s not that easy for him to get rid of this pot!”
Duan Zan was extremely impressed by the wisdom of his superior.
After being gone for several days, he was still able to get rid of Hou Wenxiao without anyone noticing, and even framed Ju Wen for a fight. This conspiracy was really scary...
Fang Jun raised his eyebrows: "No one suspects me?"
"Of course there is suspicion, but it is just a thought. In order to beware of the Hou Ye's revenge, Hou Wenxiao had dozens of guards around him all day long, and they were heavily guarded. Even in the main hall of Ju Wendou's mansion, there were more than a dozen With only a guard by his side, even though Mr. Hou has the power to penetrate the sky and reach the earth, who would have thought that a thunderbolt equipped with a time-delay fuse could blow Hou Wenxiao into the sky?"
Duan Zan spoke easily.
Indeed, the idea of this "delayed fuse" is so wonderful. Who would have thought that the Thunderbolt was actually inside the bronze incense burner, and then detonated in a delayed manner by a piece of burning incense?
I am afraid that even Hou Wenxiao himself does not know how he died...
Fang Jun nodded, not too proud.
In the final analysis, although no one can provide evidence for this matter, many people actually do not need evidence.
For example, His Majesty Li Er, and for example, Hou Junji...
As long as you are sure in your heart that it was Fang Jun who did it, what evidence do you need?
But no matter what, this guy Hou Wenxiao must be finished, otherwise he will be too great a threat to the layout of the Western Regions. His Majesty Li Er will not punish himself without evidence, even if he has a clear conscience; as for Hou Junji, he has already forged a grudge, and this one is not missing...
"You must be exhausted after a long chase, right? Let's go and have a rest. There won't be a fierce battle tonight..." Fang Jun said with a smile.
Although he said it was a "fierce battle", there was not much tension and solemnity in his expression.
Duan Zan had just caught up with the large army. He didn't know what happened to the large army today or his subordinates. He didn't ask any questions after hearing what was said. He bowed to the military salute and left the tent. In the past few days, I had been chasing hard with my men and three cavalry, and now I was still standing on my legs because of the long horse riding. Although I was so hungry that my stomach was boiling with acid, I still just wanted to go into the military tent and sleep well. A good sleep...
But what are the trenches all over the camp doing? (End of chapter)