Zhenguan: I, Dou Fengjie, will not be the first cuckold.

Chapter 77 If you can take action, don't just shout! (Second Update)

June 23.

The Khitan chieftain Dahemohui and the Xi chieftain Kedu arrived at the Sifang Pavilion at the same time. Their tense atmosphere caused Cui Xinggong, the interpreter, to frown.

Therefore, the officials of the Sifangguan hurriedly went to the Honglu Temple's Department of Foreign Affairs and asked Dou Fengjie, the acting director of the Department of Foreign Affairs, to mediate the matter.

When Dou Fengjie, accompanied by Cheng Chumo and Beimen Shuang, leisurely crossed to Sifangguan, the verbal battle between the Khitan and Xi tribes was still escalating.

"Look again!"

"What's wrong with looking at you?"

"If you stare at me again, I'll stare you until you die!"

This kind of meaningless talk, like the endless, repetitive whirring of a large cartwheel of the Xi people, was unleashed.

The situation was like an arrow on a bowstring, but it was always left hanging and not released.

Cheng Chumo snapped impatiently, "So what if we're louder? Beat him up! Pull his hair, gouge out his eyes!"

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"Honestly, stop whining and startling away! If you can fight, don't just shout!"

"Hit him! If we don't, Lao Cheng will look down on him!"

Bei Men Shuang grinned, baring his rat-like teeth: "If we were going to fight, we would have done it long ago. Manager Cheng overestimates them."

Cui Xinggong was full of surprise. This was the style of the Dianke Bureau. They were always afraid that the world was not chaotic enough!

Would it be a good idea to let them mediate?

Dou Fengjie chuckled: "You're overthinking it, Interpreter. The relationship between the Khitan and the Xi tribe is complicated. They often quarrel and claim to be sworn enemies, but in reality, they launch joint attacks to plunder."

Although the Dahemo Association had been coming to Chang'an to pay homage since the early years of the Zhenguan era, it did not prevent them from frequently sending troops to seize Yingzhou.

When the Khitans seized Yingzhou, the Xi tribe, who were considered their enemies, even sent troops to help them.

In other words, the Tang Dynasty's focus was on the northwest, and it neglected the northeast, which is why Xue Wanshu, the governor of Yingzhou, struggled to hold on for many years.

It was quite an achievement for Xue Wanshu to not fall when she had to deal with Goguryeo, Khitan, Xi, and Baixiao all at the same time.

Despite being exposed by Dou Fengjie, Dahe Mohui and Kedu Zhe showed no embarrassment and continued to perform their acting with unspoken camaraderie.

As long as they don't feel embarrassed, it's others who are embarrassed.

Inside the dormitory room of the Four Directions Hall.

Dou Fengjie slammed his fist on the table and stood up, his tone aggressive: "The Khitan, Xi, and Bai Xiao, in collusion with Goguryeo, frequently raid my Yingzhou. We must settle this score properly."

Dahe Mohui cried out with a bitter face, "Shangguan, I'm innocent! The Khitan are not solely dominated by the Dahe clan; other clans also have their own armies. Even with my best efforts to control them, it's inevitable that some will be overlooked!"

The man who could be saved also looked aggrieved: "There are tens of thousands of young and strong men in the Xi tribe, and there are always some brave and fierce ones who cross the border."

"We know we shouldn't, but we couldn't stop them!"

Look, the Tang Dynasty has been too benevolent for too long, causing foreign tribes to think it's an easy target, and everyone wants to take a bite out of it.

"So, you also couldn't control the tribe of Ashina Heluojuan, the Turkic Khan, and robbed tens of thousands of cattle and horses?"

The north gate opened its doors in a sinister manner.

Heluogu sent a messenger on horseback to Chang'an to recount the hardships and suffering of the young Khan, and the court could not help but appease him.

After all, the former Khan Ashina Shiboxin had made contributions to the Tang Dynasty at a crucial moment, and his son could not be ignored.

"Or perhaps I, too, might lose control and rob the Khitan and Xi tribes?"

The eyes of the young bandit Cheng Chumo were gleaming.

If the emperor approves this outlandish suggestion, Cheng Chumo could really gather a bunch of纨绔 (playboys) to wreak havoc on the Khitan and Xi tribes.

Even if we can't win in battle, we can always outrun them; the reputation of Wagang cannot be wasted.

Dou Fengjie's eyes flashed with malice: "How about I ask Xueyantuo Yishitongtel to lead the Tongluo and other tribes to visit relatives with the Khitan and Xi tribes?"

There is always someone who can subdue another. The Khitan and Xi tribes were only medium-sized tribes on the grasslands, and they certainly had no power to resist the might of the Xueyantuo.

Not to mention that the Tongluo tribe and others were also extremely fierce.

At present, the Khitan and Xi tribes have not become too powerful. At most, they can take advantage of the chaos to gain some benefits, but they are not qualified to confront the Tang Dynasty or the Xueyantuo head-on.

Dahe Mohui quickly put on a smile and said, "Sir, we have already realized our mistake, so we are offering sable furs and fine horses to sincerely apologize to the Heavenly Khan."

Yes, Dou Fengjie is also familiar with this model.

They come to apologize in person, but afterwards they continue to stab you in the back, even more viciously.

Anyway, the Tang Dynasty cares about its reputation and is fond of grand achievements. Even if it suffers a loss, it still has to praise its victory. It's so good that its face is swollen from winning.

Unfortunately, Dou Fengjie never bought into this: "The Dahe clan can't control the Khitans, so why don't we change the surname to control them?"

In my opinion, the Yuling tribe is quite powerful.

Daiga Mokai's face turned green.

Among the eight Khitan clans, the Yuling tribe has always been the strongest, posing a great threat to the Dahe clan.

In fact, when the eight clans formed an alliance, someone did mention that the Yuling tribe should be the leader.

Even though the Khitan chieftain did not have as much power as the Turkic Khan, the Mohist Association did not want to move.

Who would become a chieftain if there were no benefits to it?

"Or, how about Fu Fuyu from Jubailangshui?"

The two rat teeth at the north gate gleamed with a dangerous light.

Having been repeatedly singled out as two of the eight surnames, Mo Hui was thrown into disarray, wondering how many of the eight surnames had bypassed him and directly approached the Tang Dynasty.

Dou Fengjie gave Bei Menshuang a careful look, confirming that this manager was not someone who was just loafing around and waiting to die; he had done all the homework that Fu Fuyu had done.

Given time, the position of Director of the Imperial Household will surely be held by the North Gate.

"The Chiliu tribe in the Tuhe and Huanghe areas is also quite good."

Feeling threatened, Cheng Chumo grinned.

Coincidentally, stepmother Cui's business dealings touched upon Chi Liu's department.

Dou Fengjie secretly gave a thumbs up; the little bandit did have some ability.

Looking at the chaotic scene of officials from the Bureau of Foreign Affairs, Cui Xinggong couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

This seventh-rank department is something else!

"No, no need. I will definitely discipline them strictly when I get back."

Mo wiped the beads of sweat rolling down his forehead.

"Kumoxi will present Xiche and Xihu as a token of our apology to the Great Tang."

Those who are capable of helping should speak up quickly.

The Xi tribe was composed of five surnames. If the Tang Dynasty really wanted to sow discord, it was not impossible for the dynasty to change hands.

The Xi people's famous product is the Xi cart, a large cart that is renowned throughout the world.

The Xi Hu is actually the erhu of later generations, and the morin khuur also originated from the Xi Hu.

Dou Fengjie sneered: "The Great Tang is not one to be swayed by a few kind words. If I hear of your two clans disturbing Yingzhou again, don't blame the Great Tang for ordering the Xueyantuo and the Turks to jointly annihilate them."

Mo Hui and the one who could be saved were drenched in sweat.

Given Dou Fengjie's fierce appearance, he was definitely not someone that the officials in the Tang Dynasty court would simply condemn verbally and then let bygones be bygones.

Given Dou Fengjie's deep understanding of the two tribes, it's not impossible that he could support another tribe as its chieftain, causing the Khitan and Xi tribes to fall apart once again.

Such officials are more chilling than generals who lead armies to destroy a country.

"If it weren't for the Duke of Zan, I wouldn't have known that these two clans were actually in cahoots."

After leaving the Sifang Pavilion, Cui Xinggong sighed with emotion.

"That's normal, everyone has their own area of ​​expertise."

Dou Fengjie smiled.

In fact, many things can be found out from the merchant class.

The problem is that both the emperor and his ministers want to profit from merchants, yet they look down on them. Why should merchants be loyal to the court?

If we don't pay attention to the horses of the Khitan and the carts of the Xi people, future generations will suffer the consequences.