The British expedition team in the Wakhan Valley came from Rawalpindi, a military center in the Punjab region of the UK and India. It is a key defense in northwest India and a bridgehead for infiltration of Afghanistan and the Western Regions. It is stationed with more than a thousand British soldiers and thousands of Indian mercenaries. After China's gradual rise, the pressure on the British-Indian border was also increasing day by day.

However, the British's adventurous spirit made a large number of British businessmen and adventurers unable to understand the pressure felt by the British and Indian colonial government officials. They still explored unknown areas like in the past, hoping to find their own "golden land".

Last year, Rawalpindi and British-Indian trains were held in Karachi, the most important port of the Arabian Sea, which further enhanced the British's strategic advantage over Afghanistan, and more and more adventurers were entering the Afghan border area to explore.

The adventurer who came to the Wakhan Valley was named Blair. He was a bankrupt businessman in the UK. He and his two nephews hired more than a dozen Indian soldiers and embarked on an adventure journey. In this era, the borders were always extremely blurred in areas without boundary rivers or boundary mountains. Blair was even a free and righteous man. He did not believe that the people of the East's exclusive system could bring happiness to the people, and only the British Empire could save them.

Blair's goal was Langal. I heard that it was a town of thousands of people. Blair hoped to establish a trade relationship with them and earn a lot of gold coins for himself.

Seeing several Indian mercenaries fighting against old Tajik men who refused to be guides, Blair walked aside happily. There was nothing good about the inferior people's methods of treating inferior people.

The yurt surrounded by lonely wooden fences is raised with a few sheep. The cliffs next to it block the bitter mountain wind. The snow in this area melted early, and the trees beside the stream also spit out green buds.

Just as Blair took out a wrinkled cigarette, he suddenly heard a scream and muffled sound from behind him. When he turned around, he saw several Indian soldiers holding their hands high. A dozen soldiers in camouflage uniforms surged out from berets, behind the rocks and yurts. The muzzle of the black cave cave was aimed at the uninvited guests of the British and Indians. The sword on the brim of the beret hat and the unique dark gold military emblem of the sun, moon and stars clearly showed their identity, the Chinese Royal Infantry.

Indian soldiers searching and chasing in the yurt also walked out with their hands raised. There were bangs of gunfire sounds from afar. After a while, Blair saw several Indian mercenaries and his little ones. The nephew was escorted and disarmed with his hands. Several Chinese soldiers walked behind with inch guns. Finally, the blood of his older nephew, who was dragged out.

The second platoon leader ran to Liu Buchan and saluted and reported loudly: "Report to the company commander! There are seven bandits and disciples in the woods! Six prisoners are captured! One person is killed! The report is completed!"

Looking at the body of his nephew, Blair's mind went blank. He suddenly screamed and wanted to pounce on him and fight against the Chinese. Then he was hit by a heavy gun in the back of his head, and his eyes turned black and he fell to the ground.

When Blair woke up again, he was already in the company and the castle was awakened by someone with cold water.

Lianyun Castle is an Islamic style castle. The castle is full of dome-shaped buildings. The main population is the Pashtun people and there are a small number of Tajiks. Unlike the Tajik gathering areas in northern China, this town actually has a mixed population, so it is difficult to truly define their bloodline.

The current Afghan Kingdom is actually almost the same as the political governance form of the Bukhara Khanate. It is in a state of feudal establishment. For example, the Bukhara Khanate is the emir regime. The monarch is known as the Khan. Under the Khan's rule, these large and small seals and construction territories were divided. The title of the lord is "Emir." For their lord Khan, they are princes, and for the hundreds of surnames in the territory, they are naturally princes.

However, the current Bukhara Khan king Muzaffardin and Bahadur claimed to be an emir and held central power. However, the invasion of Tsarist Russia interrupted the process of political governance and reform. After the Sino-Russian War, it gradually became a vassal of China.

The Kingdom of Afghanistan is a state of tribal separatism. The central government has a very weak influence on the local area. Each tribe has its own calculations. For example, in the southern border of Afghanistan, there are several tribes of all sizes that maintain an ambiguous relationship with the British and Indian regime.

In the Lianyunbao area, the actual ruler was also a tribal chief, a branch of the Karland tribe of the Pashtun people. The chief Hakim was an old man with thick white beard under his jaw, but his sharp and aggressive eyes were obvious. The Pashtun people were originally a fighting tribe and society custom, and it was also an important part of their folk characteristics. The Pashtun people loved martial arts weapons, and almost everyone wore long swords or big daggers. The blood clan revenge, frequent armed fighting, and the custom of providing protection for guests was unchanged.

In the meeting hall next to a Muslin Church in Lianyun Castle, Liu Buchan met the local tribe leader Hakim.

In fact, outside the chamber, a large number of Pashtuns gathered, including old people and children. Some Pashtuns were full of doubts and didn't know what the Chinese were doing here. More than a dozen Chinese soldiers dressed in full armed costumes looked at them vigilantly.

In fact, Liu Buchan only led one infantry platoon and untied Blair into the city. For safety reasons, the other two infantry platoons and firepower platoons stayed outside the city with the exploration team.

The translation that Liu Buchan brought with him was actually a Persian translation, but he could barely communicate with the Pashtun people.

After presenting local cheese tea, looking at Liu Buchan, Hakim said bluntly: "Dear Chinese guests, we have lived in Langal for thousands of years. We have our own letters and lifestyle. I hope you can tell your Shangguan and convey our kindness. We will pay tribute on time. But I hope you and your Shangguan respect our letters and life. Don't send officials to Langal to avoid unpleasant clashes. Please do not misunderstand that we are humble and have deep respect for the Central Plains Empire. I am not resisting the rule of the Central Plains Empire."

Liu Buchan nodded slightly. It was obvious that the old chief had received information from the elders of the clan and knew that his tribe was facing now.

"Chief Hakim, please rest assured that the management of Lianyun Castle will be subject to officials who are familiar with the affairs of your tribe. My mission is to survey and map the southern boundary and I have also received strict orders. Without your permission, my soldiers and I will not be allowed to step into Lianyun Castle half a step, nor will there be any unpleasant conflict with your tribe."

Hakim's face relaxed and he said, "So that's it, Anla will thank you."

Liu Buchan thought about it and said, "There is a saying that I don't know if it's right. From then on, you and your tribe will become the members of the imperial kingdom. You will be protected by the imperial kingdom and your life will get better and better. On the premise of abiding by the imperial kingdom's laws and regulations, the imperial kingdom will never interfere with your faith and living customs. Elder Hakim, I think you will be proud of your choice in the future."

Hakim stroked his chest and bowed slightly: "Thank you for your good advice from the Jinshi. I am also looking forward to becoming a subject of your country." That's it, but in the Western Regions of the Central Plains Empire, the north is a Tajik gathering area, and there are conflicts with his tribe for ranches, and I am afraid that I will suffer even more in the future.

Liu Buchan knew that he was not good at appeaseing foreign races, so he immediately said to Hakim: "I hope to use your house to interrogate the British who invaded the valley, and I hope you can testify on the side."

Hakim's eyes flashed, with a slight head. Obviously, he was also very curious about the relationship between the Chinese and the British, and wanted to see how the Chinese treated the British invaders. In fact, last year, a British expedition team came to Langal and was driven away in a mess after a clash with his tribe. However, in this clash, more than a dozen brave young people in his tribe paid the price of their lives.

Liu Buchan made a gesture, and soon Blair was pushed in. The translator was a young student from the survey team, who was very knowledgeable in English.

Blair was beaten again in struggle. When he woke up completely, he still maintained a proud posture, with blood flowing from the corner of his mouth, but his eyes were full of contempt.

"You will pay the price for the violent behavior!" He raised his head proudly at Liu Buchan.

Liu Buchan personally executed the rioting Russian prisoners, and had no curiosity about the Semu people. He signaled Blair to sit down. Seeing Blair's arrogant look, he explained patiently: "I feel deeply regretful about your nephew's accident, but you invaded the territory of our country. Your nephew's rebel against the enemy with weapons. The reactions made by our country's soldiers are completely in line with the laws and military regulations of our country. Therefore, I do not think that the Military Court of Our Country will accept your appeal."

Blair was almost blown up by anger. The Chinese military officer said politely, but the arrogant between the lines was very clear. He abides by the Chinese law and the military code. As long as it did not violate the Chinese law, no one could do anything to him.

Liu Buchan continued: "As for you and your subordinates, we will send it to the Pamir Immigration Department, and the Immigration Department's court will determine the guilt. During this period, we will give you the right to you in accordance with the Imperial National Law. At the same time, we will inform your consulate about your current situation. If your consulate cannot provide a lawyer, our Immigration Department will designate a lawyer for you. Of course, the lawyer will pay for your own expenses.

I personally think you will be charged with illegally pretending to cross the border, beating, kidnapping, and striking the imperial government’s public, etc. If the crime is convicted, you should be sentenced to serve your sentence within the imperial territory.”

Blair's face turned blue, not because of the arrogance of the Chinese, but because of the British gentleman who has always regarded himself as the center of a civilized world, but cannot be refuted by the seemingly dazzling but extremely formal law in the East.

"You, you must know the consequences of killing British citizens with guns and banning British citizens with prisoners!" Blair shouted angrily.

Liu Buchan said: "Mr. Blair, obviously you don't know that dozens of British soldiers in India have been shot dead by our soldiers. So, instead of being hysterical for your British public identity, it is better to consider how to waive yourself in court."

Blair really didn't know that the small-scale conflict broke out between China and Britain in India. This matter involved the complex relationship between the British Empire and the international political governance. Even the highest level of the military was secretive, so he, a bankrupt businessman, would naturally not know.

Blair's face turned blue and white, but he refused to admit defeat and stared at Liu Buchan and said, "I really hope we will meet again."

Liu Buchan waved his hand and signaled the soldiers to push him out.

From beginning to end, the Persian translator translated the conversation between the two to Hakim. The shock caused by a few short conversations to Hakim is imagined. It is not because of the Chinese's strong and toughness, but the confidence that he gives the other party full of power. This is a kind of civilized self-confidence and a kind of confidence in the system of the country, which makes Hakim, who only knows that the blood clan revenge and fights to maintain "justice" through revenge, was shocked like never before.

When talking to Liu Buchan again, Hakim suddenly felt weak and his posture softened a lot. Perhaps it was a true respect from the barbarian tribe for the Tianhuo Chao Shangbang, and it began to sprout unconsciously.

Blair's case quickly became another sensitive topic in China-UK diplomacy. The Chinese handled it very low-key, but the British Embassy held negotiations with the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs five times within a week, but the news spread.

Ye Zhao couldn't help but talk about this when he was in the residence of Lan Guiren.

The Lan Guiren's residence on the top floor of the Equal Life Building is magnificent, and the gorgeous chandeliers in the living room are bright and bright, making the interior look more magnificent.

Ye Zhao sat on the white-colored sofa with her breasts. Behind her, she showed her snow-white silk stockings and small legs and thin black high-heeled leather shoes. Jin Feng, wearing a sexy pink skirt, was gently pinching Ye Zhao's head.

When you come to the house of noble people in Lan, Ye Zhao always walks with his beloved concubine because his noble wife often comes to visit Empress Dowager Longxian. If Ye Zhao comes alone, he is afraid of rumors that will spread.

There are indeed customers today, and they are actually old acquaintances. General Muten's son, daughter-in-law, Guarja, had managed the Guangzhou Hotel for the General's Sailing Room in his early years. Now he is the deputy director of the General's Office of the Imperial Foreign Ministry and the only female official at the level of department head among all departments of the State Council.

In the journals of the Imperial Kingdom, she naturally became a new generation of women who were self-reliant and self-reliant. Sometimes Ye Zhao could only sigh at the mystery of Xuan's dynasty.

Guarjia and Jin Feng have known each other for more than ten years. She is accustomed to observing words and expressions, and is also very popular with Jin Feng. Today, she naturally dares not speak much, just pours tea and water, and becomes a maid.

Lan Guiren, wearing a charming long gilt fingertip, asked Jinfeng lightly: "Are you in Beijing this month?"

Jin Feng said respectfully: "Yes, if you go back to the Empress Dowager, I will be in Beijing this month." Although I have been named the Imperial Concubine for more than ten years, Jin Feng still feels a little inferior when facing Rong'er's sister, the empress of the previous dynasty, and the empress dowager of the present.

Guiren Lan said, "I told you a long time ago, it's okay to call me the emperor's sister-in-law or sister."

Ye Zhao smiled and said, "Yes, call me sister. Jin Feng should be relaxed and relaxed. She told me a while ago that she was tired of running outside. Just so happens, isn't she pregnant?"

Jin Feng's face turned slightly red, but on the day when the imperial doctor's diagnosis was confirmed, she cried bitterly for the whole night, and Ye Zhao also accompanied her all night, whispering to comfort her. Ye Zhao knew about her uneasy, grievances, caution and strong expectations for pregnancy over the years. Even Ye Zhao knew about her swearing in front of the Bodhisattva and she was willing to spend her and Ye Zhao's bloodline.

Hearing the word "pregnant", Jin Feng couldn't help but look down at her flat belly. The joy and happiness in her heart were indescribable. This was the bloodline of her and Ye Zhao, and the crystallization of Ye Zhao's pampering her. She hoped that the dragon seed in her belly was not a prince, but a little princess, so that she would not get involved in the palace stroke, but could get Ye Zhao's doting.

Concubine Lan asked Ye Zhao again: "How is Yao Xun's academic performance?" She attaches great importance to the identity of the prince born to her sister, and perhaps she cares a lot more than Rong'er.

Ye Zhao said with a slight nose: "It's okay, I'll bring him to kowtow to the emperor's sister-in-law another day."

Guarjia suddenly saw a delicate little gold watch on the white wrist of the imperial concubine and the empress dowager, which made her white wrist look like snow and her jade hands were delicate and tender. She suddenly thought of something, and her heart was beating, and she was too busy to look at it again.

Ye Zhao looked at her, and under the bright moonlight of the Great Emperor, Guarjia was even more panicked.

"What do you say about the officials in your department? Blair's case." Ye Zhao asked Guarja with a smile.

Guarja's back was already soaked with sweat, so he calmed his mind and said, "Your Majesty has his own decision, and they have no idea."

Ye Zhao laughed: "So, are the officials in your Foreign Affairs Department all vocalists who have no opinions?"

Guarja was startled and hurriedly said, "No, I'm a slave, I'm a slave that's not what I mean."

Ye Zhao looked at Concubine Lan and said, "In fact, it's nothing to sentence the sentence but not the sentence. I'm going to take this opportunity to set rules with the British in the Western Regions to calm the British's desire to go north in the Western Regions." In the past, Britain and Russia were playing games in China and Asia, and finally signed the London Protocol. Afghanistan became a buffer zone between both sides. The Russians no longer went south, and the British no longer went north. Now, Central Asia has become a struggle field between China and Britain.

Ye Zhao now likes to talk about these international affairs with Concubine Lan. He is not listening to Concubine Lan's opinions, but he vaguely feels that Concubine Lan has been so cowardly that she has been exposed to foreign ghosts and has also been stained with a lot of dirty water on her body. Far more and more, the foreigners want to talk to her about these foreign affairs. Of course, no one will know this kind of thought in this life.

Concubine Lan's eyes flashed. In fact, every time Ye Zhao talked about these topics with her, she thought Ye Zhao was testing herself. No matter how close the relationship between the two was sometimes, it was extremely difficult to truly achieve no barriers at all.

The ringtone suddenly rang, and the maid went over to answer, but looked for Guarja.

Guarja talked a few times in the televised conversation, and then Yingying came and said, "Sir, I have something to do at home."

Ye Zhao had a slight head, and Guarjia knelt down to the Empress Dowager and the Imperial Concubine, and then left.

When Concubine Lan stood up to clean her hands, Jin Feng whispered in Ye Zhao's ear: "Mr. Wan Sui, it turns out that you and Guarjia are nothing. I thought you were a few years ago..."

Ye Zhao glared at Jin Feng and said, "I have dirty thoughts!"

Jin Feng giggled, suddenly frowned, covered her stomach and said, "Master, my stomach hurts a little. You sit down and I'll go back and rest for a while."

Ye Zhao was startled and said, "What's wrong?" But when he saw Jin Feng walking in a hurry, how could he look sick? He was stunned and then understood her little thoughts. This third concubine was full of thought. When did she guess the matter between her and Guiren Lan? (To be continued)
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