Archaeologist Qin Xiao came across a damaged seal of "Anxi Protectorate" during an excavation. When he opened his eyes again, it was already the Western Region of the Tang Dynasty in the 22nd year of Zhenguan.
He became a low-level official in the Anxi Protectorate and joined the army. With his "prophet" on the direction of thousands of years of history, he worked step by step in the cracks between the Tang, Tubo, Turks, and Dashi. Improving iron smelting, rebuilding city defenses, and establishing an intelligence network - modern knowledge became his only reliance in troubled times.
From Qiuci to Suiye, from Rehai to Congling, he witnessed the fall and recovery of four towns, sent away generations of famous generals, and also met the Turkic noble girl Ashina Mingshu who was used as a political bargaining chip.
She said: "How will you write about me in your history books?"
He said: "I can write - she is my hometown."
The Anshi Rebellion broke out, leaving the Western Regions alone.
When Chang'an could no longer hear Kucha's horn, he chose to stay.
History does not write about the unknown. But under the wind and sand, there are always people who refuse to leave.
