I'm a marquis in Datang

A stern look flashed across Fu Junheng's eyes, and he said, "Pure deterrence is the contest between generals and the confrontation between soldiers. So after arriving at the border, we can use the name of exchange to compete with each other."

There was a thoughtful look in Su Dingfang's eyes.

This may be an opportunity.

The opportunity to beat all the soldiers under his command, because Su Dingfang gained a foothold in Guazhou, and after sweeping up the bandits in Guazhou and Shazhou, whether it was Fu Junheng or the soldiers in the army, they were more or less arrogant, because in this area There is no single enemy.

Su Dingfang thought about this, and said in a deep voice: "Okay, you can arrange it when the time comes."

"Follow your orders!"

Fu Junheng responded immediately.

He became excited because this time was an opportunity to suppress Du Qi, and it was also an opportunity to test Du Qi's strength.In fact, before Du Qi and Su Dingfang jointly dispatched troops to sweep up the bandits in the territory, there were few opportunities to fight along the way. Wei Shuyu and Su Dingfang went to the post smoothly, and Du Qi also went straight to the west, so the soldiers under Su Dingfang knew nothing about Du Qi. many.

In addition, Fu Junheng only joined in the follow-up, and he didn't know Du Qi's ability, so he had the intention to compete.

Fu Junheng said: "Inspector Su, the humble official will make arrangements immediately."

"Go!"

Su Dingfang nodded.

After Fu Junheng went to arrange things, about half an hour later, Su Dingfang mobilized a thousand soldiers, took Fu Junheng and others together, and headed west in a mighty way, heading straight for the border between Guazhou and Yizhou.

The two sides are heading towards each other and met at the border in mid-September.

When the two armies met, they lined up and stationed themselves.

Du Qi dressed lightly, after all there were only [-] cavalry.However, the soldiers under Du Qi's command are well-equipped, and the horses are first-class horses, and the armor of these cavalry is forged by the manufacturing academy. Except for the sabers of all the others, they have been replaced and replaced by Tang Zhongsheng. A new weapon forged by a craftsman, with a sharp blade that cuts iron like mud.

The relationship between Du Qi and Su Dingfang is quite good.When the two armies met, Ma Yuan, Mo Ledo and others formed an array in the rear, while Fu Junheng led a thousand soldiers in the rear.

Du Qi and Su Dingfang sat opposite each other under a canopy in the middle.

In front of the two of them, there was a table.

There is a jug of wine and a plate of simple stewed lamb on it.

Du Qi filled a glass of wine for Su Dingfang, picked up the bottle and said, "Brother Su, I haven't seen you for several months. You are more generous and energetic. Now you are working in Guazhou and taking care of Shazhou's military affairs. It's pretty good."

Su Dingfang returned a glass of wine, and said with a smile: "Pingxi King offended me, compared to Pingxi King, my point is insignificant.

The merits are really beyond mentioning.In Yizhou, King Pingxi started a course to obtain scholars, exempted from agricultural tax and corvee, and provided relief to the people, and developed the economy. The life of the people is getting better every day, which makes me greedy! "

"Although I have the intention, I am unable to achieve this step of King Pingxi. Speaking of it, I am a few years older than King Pingxi, but when it comes to the ability to govern the country, when it comes to the ability to march and fight, King Pingxi is far superior to me."

"It can be called my predecessor."

"I do hope that King Pingxi can take care of me, so that Guazhou can have some opportunities and enjoy the blessings together!"

This is what Su Dingfang really thinks.

There is no disadvantage in following Du Qi.

Su Dingfang thinks it's inappropriate to sit and watch the sky like Fu Junheng, self-righteous.In the Tang Dynasty, the former prince Li Jiancheng underestimated Du Qi, and finally died; the former Taiyuan Wang clan head Wang Zongzhou underestimated Du Qi and ended up in a miserable situation; the former Turks were torn apart by Du Qi.

He didn't want to be an enemy of Du Qi, that's what a fool would do.Obviously there are benefits to be gained from following Du Qi, so why make an enemy of Du Qi?What's more, Su Dingfang remembered the entrustment of his teacher Li Jing before he left, not to be an enemy of Du Qi.

He trusted his teacher's judgment.

Du Qi smiled slightly, and said calmly: "Brother Su is polite, but since Brother Su mentioned that I can help here, naturally he will never refuse."

"I can help, I can help!"

With a bright smile on Su Dingfang's face, he said, "Pingxi's Yizhou is buying grapes on a large scale. There are also a lot of grapes in my Guazhou."

"In addition, there are many other melons and fruits in Guazhou, and the people of Guazhou have no way to sell them."

"Where King Pingxi's subordinates can buy and sell."

"It would be the best if the shops under King Pingxi can buy these melons and grapes so that the melons and fruits in the common people's land will not rot. After all, the weather this year is good, there are a lot of grapes, and the price is quite cheap."

Su Dingfang said: "If King Pingxi can buy it, it will be a Buddha from all families."

Du Qidao: "Brother Su said, it's no problem."

Su Dingfang said: "Thank you!"

Chapter 718

Debt of Favor

Du Qi was silent for a while, then continued: "Speaking of which, I have another matter here. Brother Su can participate, which is beneficial to the people of Guazhou. Of course, I just mentioned that if Brother Su is not willing, then I don't force it either."

Su Dingfang said: "King Pingxi just say it."

Du Qi said calmly: "It's already September, and the weather is getting colder. When I was in Yizhou, I found that cotton was planted in the Western Regions. But there are very few people who plant cotton."

"Most people plant wheat and soybeans. After all, wheat can be planted at the end of the year, and wheat can be harvested in April and May shortly after next year. After the wheat is harvested, soybeans can continue to be planted and harvested around the end of October."

"The cultivation of cotton is different."

"Cotton is carried out after spring, and it can be picked in August and September, or in September and October in distant places. Cotton is not widely used."

"However, in the future, the shops under my command will conduct large-scale acquisitions."

Du Qi said solemnly: "So this is an opportunity for the people to increase their income. When brother Su can encourage farming, encourage the people to plant cotton in some barren mountains and wild ridges and other sunny places. No matter how much it is, I will take it away."

Previously, Du Qi was busy with many things and had no time to arrange cotton matters.

After all, Du Qi just arrived in Yizhou, so he doesn't have enough prestige.Even if Du Qi encouraged him, no one would agree.That is to say, now that Du Qi is in Yizhou, he can really make a decision with one word, and he can call on the people, so he is ready to plant.

In the Central Plains, there is kapok.

However, such kapok is very different from the cotton in the Western Regions.It is a pity that the promotion of cotton is not enough, and few people even plant it. After all, it is of little use.But for Du Qi, who traveled through time in later generations, he knew the importance of cotton very well.

After the cotton is processed, it is a must for winter.

After Su Dingfang heard it, he said without hesitation: "Pingxi King's great kindness, Su will never forget it. In my Guazhou, thousands of people can live a good life, all rely on Pingxi King's care."

Du Qi said with a smile: "Brother Su, you are being too polite. There is no need to be like this between us. Besides, even if you issue a notice to encourage the people, it may not be effective. In short, you can only give the people a choice."

Su Ding looked solemn, and said solemnly: "I will do my best to carry it out."

He believed in Du Qi.

Because there is no need for Du Qi to deceive him.