The Great Idle Person of the Zhenguan Era.

Summary

Li Su asked Nah An detailed questions about the Khotan kingdom's territory, population, military strength, culture, and customs. Nah An answered, revealing the kingdom's complex culture and diverse array of religions, including Indian Buddhism, Nakahara Taoism, and Persian Zoroastrianism. The kingdom had no national script, using Han characters, and its people seemed to have a tolerant attitude towards religion. Li Su also inquired about Governor Cao Yu of Xizhou, learning that he had a bad reputation and wasn't easy to get along with. Li Su's conversation with Nah An was interrupted by Zheng Xiao Lou, who sensed a large group of enemies approaching from the west. The sound of horse hooves grew louder, and the group prepared for battle, forming a defensive line with the cavalry. Li Su reassured Xu Ming Zhu, who was trembling with fear, as the sound of horse hooves drew closer, filling the air with an eerie atmosphere and the smell of blood.

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