Han Shizu

Chapter 596 The Growing Wang Yansheng
"Military envoy, the Dingnan army sent people here to buy salt!" He was introduced to the official office in Qingshi Huangtu, in charge of the salt field and market order, served a bowl of wine in person, and reported the matter to Wang Yansheng by the way.

"Oh?" Wang Yansheng became interested and stared at him: "I have an order. The party members want to buy salt, and return it with money, silk and horses, and trade according to the price. Everything, follow the rules, why report it to me?"

The city order explained: "This time, the Dingnan army has purchased a large amount of salt, which is [-] shi. The party members hope that the price of salt will be stabilized to sell it. I dare not be self-sufficient!"

"Huh! Then Li Yiyin has a big appetite!" Wang Yansheng muttered, thought for a while, and asked, "Are the people from the Dingnan Army still haunting the salt field?"

"It's much less!"

Wang Yansheng said: "I see, then Li Yiyin is probably still ruthless! This purchase of salt is also a test!"

"The military envoy is wise!" the city magistrate complimented.

Previously, although the salt field was in the hands of the Dangxiang tribe in Yanzhou, the influence of the Dingnan Army behind it was very deep. Although the amount of salt produced was not huge, most of it was exported to Xiazhou.In fact, if Wang Yansheng hadn't been stationed here, it wouldn't be long, with the infiltration of party members, Yanzhou would be annexed by the army sooner or later.

Therefore, what Wang Yansheng did after he arrived in Yanzhou was a big blow to the Dingnan Army, directly cutting off a large number of its minions in Yanzhou and cutting off a source of income.Therefore, since last summer, the boundary between Yan and You has been at constant friction.

When presenting knights and horses to Tokyo, Li Yiyin also played a letter to impeach Wang Yansheng.

"If I'm wise, why am I here? I don't have any battles to fight, and I have to take care of these business matters. This is something that the general will do!" Wang Yansheng muttered in a rude manner, and said: "I really want to send troops. Those who dare to show off their power under my nose will be arrested and chopped!"

"The imperial court has something to do, let me guard this place, and bind my hands and feet! These barbarians don't need swords and blood, how can they frighten their generation!"

Not daring to answer this question, the city orderer asked Wang Yansheng for instructions: "Dare to ask the military envoy, how to answer the Dingnan army?"

Wang Yansheng scratched his head, thought carefully for a long time, and said: "Forget it, the emperor wants to appease Li Yi Yinhuairou, and this general is not good at provoking trouble, so I will bear it for now. I will give him two hundred stones to send an envoy, but , not a single piece of money and silk should be missing!"

"Yes!"

"Order to garrison the forts north of Salt Lake, and strengthen my guard!" Wang Yansheng ordered to the military academy under his tent.

"General, come to report from Zhoucheng, Zhao Kuangyin, the Marquis of Yu, the capital in front of the palace, is patrolling the border and crossing the border!" A postman went inside to report.

"Huh? This Zhao Kuangyin didn't come too slowly. I've already patrolled the frontier army!" Wang Yansheng raised his eyebrows, and said with a little displeasure in his tone, "When I was a general, he was only a forbidden army." Xiaoxiao, these years have passed, and I still want to visit him! How can there be such a reason in this world!"

"I won't stay here any longer, I'm going back to Zhoucheng!" Although he complained in his mouth, Wang Yansheng made a decisive decision to return to the city, confessed and left immediately.

"Military envoy, go slowly!"

Yanzhou City is the only city in the territory, a small city with mud-walled huts, but it is kept clean, which is a symbol of the rule of the Han Dynasty here.It took Zhao Kuangyin less than half an hour to go into the city, and then he inspected all the places.

"This Wang Yansheng has a rough temperament, but he is an expert at managing soldiers! The sergeants in Dingbian are all strong and capable, and he has trained them well. The city defenses are also well organized. I inspected them and found no omissions. , You are indeed a veteran who has experienced many battles!" Standing on the top of the wall, stroking the female wall, Zhao Kuangyin sighed.

"It seems normal to me," Zhao Kuangyi muttered while listening in.Fortunately, the voice was not loud, otherwise Zhao Kuangyin would be taught a lesson if he heard it.

In the distance, a group of knights from the Han army came rushing forward. Each of the cavalrymen headed north with a small flag. Next to the big "Chinese character" flag, one of the "Wang" character flags was the most conspicuous. It moved in the wind and galloped. And to Yanzhou.

"It's Wang Yansheng who has returned! Let's go down to the city to meet the general!" Zhao Kuangyin had good eyes, smiled lightly when he saw him, and set off first.

The state government is not arrogant, and even looks a little downcast, but it is heavily guarded.In the yamen hall, a banquet is prepared, and Zhao Kuangyin is invited to take the seat, but Zhao Kuangyin does not allow it, and wants to be a guest.Wang Yansheng was even satisfied with his gestures, but because of his status as an angel, he had to take into account the face of the emperor and the majesty of the court, so he firmly invited Zhao Kuangyin to take the seat, and he could not refuse, so he took the main seat.

From Wang Yansheng's actions, it can be seen that he has grown a lot after being demoted to Yanzhou. At least in the past, he did not think about the face of the emperor and the majesty of the court in his dealings with others.

"Yanzhou is remote here. Although there are cattle, sheep, horses and camels, they don't have the gourmet delicacies of the Central Plains. There are only these coarse foods, which are for Zhao Du Yuhou!" Wang Yansheng said, pointing to the wine and meat on the food table.

After sweeping his eyes, Zhao Kuangyin smiled heartily, and said: "This is not rough food. When I was fighting in the army, those who craved would eat meat recklessly and drink in large bowls. For Zhao, having a few bowls of good wine is enough. Yea!"

"Good! As expected of the emperor's favorite general, I like this kind of pride!" Wang Yansheng also laughed, picked up a bowl of wine, and stared at Zhao Kuangyin: "Drink a bowl first!"

"Please!" Zhao Kuangyin picked up the bowl and drank without frowning.

After drinking a bowl of beef and wiping his mouth, Wang Yansheng looked at Zhao Kuangyin and said with emotion: "Marquis Yu, the capital of Zhao, really has a bright future! Previously, the person who could patrol the border on behalf of the emperor was either a minister or a privy secretary!

Think of Wang, who has been in the army for more than ten years, and has been on the battlefield. It is not too late to serve the emperor, and the highest military position is only the deputy commander of the Holy Army!After the Southern Expedition ended, they descended to Yanzhou to drink the northwest wind.Marquis Yu, the capital in front of the palace, until now, I really can only think about it."

Hearing Wang Yansheng's words, Zhao Kuangyin remained modest: "Zhao is not talented and has little qualifications. Fortunately, His Majesty entrusted him with trust and entrusted him with important positions! On the contrary, General Wang, who has guarded Yanzhou for less than a year, has become famous far and wide, and all the Hulu are fearless." Convincing, when I first entered the country, I heard its reputation and admired it, this is not something Zhao can compare to!"

"You're being modest!" Wang Yansheng said as he poured out the wine himself, "The emperor employs people and values ​​their talents. If General Zhao has no ability, how can he be so highly valued by His Majesty. If nothing else, I will propose to Tang. I, Wang Yansheng, will admit my merit Gao, but I have to admit that you, Zhao Kuangyin, have contributed more."

Zhao Kuangyin said: "The general is absurd!"

"This time you were ordered to patrol the border, and you came very quickly. A few days ago, the official document was sent, and it said that you were still in Jingyuan!" Wang Yansheng continued to invite wine, saying, "Today, you have arrived in Yanzhou!"

Zhao Kuangyin raised his glass and signaled: "The things in the west, the emperor's most important thing, are only two places, one is Longyou, and the other is Shuofang. After Fengxiang's tour, he will naturally come north!"

"Then tell me, I will lead the frontier army and guard Yanzhou, how about the defense?" Wang Yansheng looked at Zhao Kuangyin.

Looking into his eyes, Zhao Kuangyin said: "Although Zhao has just arrived, he has not been fully inspected, but he walked around the city. The soldiers are capable, the discipline is strict, and the order in the city is orderly. It is all thanks to General Wang!"

Zhao Kuangyin's words made Wang Yansheng very happy: "Then you should, and report the truth to His Majesty!"

"That's natural!"

"Come on, drink!"

"Before leaving Beijing, His Majesty also specially instructed me to greet General Wang and say that you have worked hard on the frontier!" After taking another sip, he cut a piece of meat and gave it to his mouth as the Romans did. Missing the General!"

"Really?" Wang Yansheng became more energetic.

Zhao Kuangyin put down the knife and cupped his hands to the southeast: "How dare Zhao pretend to be holy!"

On Wang Yansheng's face, the smile grew wider.Zhao Kuangyin asked: "Yanzhou is located in the northwest border, close to the Dingnan Army, and the captives are always there. Your Majesty is very worried. What's the problem with the general's town here?"

Hearing this, Wang Yansheng said directly: "No one else, only a small number of soldiers! With fifteen hundred soldiers, the defense is not enough. If the party members make a big mess, I can fight a battle, but I can't defend it completely.

Li Yiyin, the Dingnan Army, has always been restless. After I took office, I tried my best to rectify it, and offended him again.I see, sooner or later there will be a battle.To increase the number of troops, at least [-] soldiers, if there is a rebellion, I can guarantee to defend Yanzhou and wait for the court to put down the rebellion army! "

(End of this chapter)