retaliate

Shen Changhe came here not only to probe, but also with the task of asking for help.

Grain self-sufficiency in the three states is very difficult. Originally, Ning Xing relied on transporting grain to fill in the gaps.Now that Ningxing's food is cut off, the problem is aroused.

At the beginning of the year, the grain supply in the three prefectures seemed a little tight, so Lin Jun sent people to go out to buy it, but the northern border was strictly controlled, and food was allowed in and out.

In the past, the management of Beiliao was not strict, and grain was often smuggled in Beijiang.But since the three states were separated and Longhua Prefecture was lost, Ning Xing's attitude has changed.

Beiliao roamed around and cracked down on smugglers.

Lin Jun asked people to find a way from Beijiang. He and Yang Xuan had the same views on wealthy merchants: As long as they give money, wealthy merchants can sell everything.

Shen Changhe also asked at the time: "If they don't agree"

Lin Jun said mockingly at the time: "Then it must be that the price you gave is not enough!"

Secret spies have entered northern Xinjiang and are colluding with wealthy merchants.

On the other side, Shen Changhe came to test and blackmail by the way, which is a two-pronged approach.

According to Lin Jun's analysis, Chang'an should be sharpening their knives at this moment. Chang'an's guards, local government soldiers, and the southern border army may all be on standby, waiting for an agreement with Ningxing, and the two armies will attack the northern border.

It is impossible for Yang Xuan to fail to calculate this situation. When he was faced with two sides attacking, he could only kneel down.

At this time, the only one who can lend a helping hand is Lin Jun.

Shouldn't it be better for comrades in arms?
Fifty thousand shi is a lot of grain, but in the context of last year's bumper harvest in northern Xinjiang, it doesn't seem like much.

Lin Jun can overcome this difficulty with only [-] shi of grain.This year he has worked hard to open up wasteland in the three states.

This is learning from Yang Xuan, but Yang Xuan was able to conquer Neizhou and other places in order to open up wasteland and build barriers.

But Lin Jun could only spread scouts widely.

If the army of the Northern Liao Dynasty attacked, those crops would become spoils of war. There was no need to attack, and the three states would collapse on their own in the second year.

These things were revolving in Shen Changhe's mind. He stared at Yang Xuan, feeling that the Beijiang family had a great career, and if they exchanged food for an ally who was willing to make a move at a critical moment, Yang Xuan would definitely be tempted.

But unexpectedly, Yang Xuan opened his mouth and said lightly, "Dream!"

Shen Changhe was stunned, then smiled and said: "The Duke thinks the old man is scaremongering? Secret spies from the three states have been inquiring about news in Cangzhou. They have a household registration in the Northern Liao Dynasty and are more reliable than Jin Yiwei. Does the Duke know what Helian Du is doing? "

Yang Xuan picked up the teacup, took a sip, and said calmly, "Helian Du, aren't you trying to find out when we will send troops in northern Xinjiang this year?"

Shen Changhe: "."

He glanced at He Lianyan and thought to himself, he never expected that the Jinyiwei in charge of this woman would be able to find out such confidential information.

The old man underestimated her!

Should not!

He took a deep breath, "Duke."

"If you want to beg, just say so." Yang Xuan said sarcastically.

Shen Changhe suppressed his anger, "Duke, please give me some food for the sake of being the enemy of Beiliao!"

If the conversation collapses, you lower your posture.Don't worry about embarrassment. Compared with Daye, your personal honor and disgrace are nothing.

These are Lin Jun's words.

Therefore, Shen Changhe lowered his posture to the point of humbleness.

As long as you give food, everything is easy to talk about. …

"Old Han." Yang Xuan smiled.

Han Ji, who was accompanying him at the side, stood up, "Duke."

Yang Xuan said, "Tell Liu Gong, and give him a thousand shi of grain."

"A thousand stones!" Shen Changhe was really angry this time.

A thousand shi of grain is a lot for an individual or a businessman, but for a behemoth like Beijiang, it is just a drop in the ocean, and for the countless mouths of the three states, it is better than nothing.

"Is Qin Guogong trying to humiliate my three states?"

Shen Changhe, who had a huge psychological gap, sneered.

Yang Xuan nodded, "Yes! ()"

He said: "As far as I am willing, I can send troops to attack the three states right now. Why don't I take action? It's not because I'm afraid of Lin Jun, a famous general of the Liao Dynasty, there is only one reason!"

Yang Xuan stretched out his index finger, and said contemptuously: "If you take too many steps, it's easy to talk nonsense."

Han Ji smiled, "There are three prefectures blocking the Northern Liao army on the right side for Northern Xinjiang. The Duke is very satisfied!"

Shen Changhe blushed and stood up, "Farewell!"

When he went out, Yang Xuan said: "Lin Jun's life is difficult, but he is not to the point of being humble. This is the intention of the arrogant enemy. He wants me to ignore the three states and despise the three states. In order to deal with Beiliao with all our strength. I bet he must also be showing weakness to Beiliao, so that he can survive in the cracks."

Han Ji winked, and some officials went out to inquire.

Not long after, the official came back, looking at Yang Xuan with more admiration in his eyes.

"Jin Yiwei tortured the two Eagle Guards, and learned that the Sanzhou scouts have changed their aggressive posture recently and retreated back. When they meet on both sides, the Sanzhou scouts will take the initiative to avoid them."

Yang Xuan smiled and said: "He showed weakness on both sides, and wanted Beiliao and me in Beijiang to ignore him. Then he sat and watched the two sides fight, trying to survive in the cracks. By the way, be a fisherman."

"The means are interesting." Han Ji said, "However, the Eagle Guards came to inquire about our northern border layout this year, which is a passive response. In this way, Ningxing probably has a new plan."

"For Ning Xing, the northern border is the enemy of life and death. Both He Lianchun and Lin Ya want to gather their strength to destroy my northern border first. But behind me there is a rebellion from the Shegu tribe. To fight against the outside, we must first secure the inside. It seems that Ning Xing chose the latter."

Yang Xuan thought about it, and said for a long time: "Jin Yiwei wants to verify this news, at all costs!"

"Yes!" He Lianyan took the order and left.

At this moment, Yang Xuan, as the commander in chief, did not have the concept of casualties in his eyes.

At home, he became a somewhat unprincipled father.

"Aye! Let's play!"

As soon as he got home, Ah Liang held his hand by the hem of his clothes and begged.

"Where are you going?" Yang Xuan lowered his head and asked.

Ah Liang said, "Go to the mountain gate!"

The father's principle popped out immediately, "No way!"

Seeing his son pursed his lips, Yang Xuan said: "Metaphysics can go, but you can't go too much."

What if Ah Liang regards metaphysics as his second home?
The old man can die happily.

Yiniang knew what he was worried about, she smiled and said, "It's all about discipline at that time."

"Although the father's order is hard to disobey, I dare not disobey it. This is the current rule. But I don't want to force Ah Liang, so guide as much as you can!"

"Miss Wu!"

Wu Luo is back.

"I have seen the Duke."...

Yang Xuan nodded, "I heard from the guards that you are quite vigilant and calm this time, well done!"

Wu Luo's discovery allowed Yang Xuan to judge Ning Xing's plan, and he contributed a lot.

"It's the guards who are amazing."

Wu Luo immediately resigned.

Yiniang watched her enter her room, and said, "The arrogance in this woman's bones can't go away."

Wu Luo didn't take credit for it, it wasn't some high-mindedness, but disdain!

This woman!

"If it were in the palace, I would probably go out and sharpen her, otherwise how can I serve the Duke!"

When Yiniang said this, a surge of confidence emerged spontaneously.

"She has made a lot of contributions this time." Yang Xuan said, "It has a great impact on the overall situation of our northern Xinjiang this year."

"Oh!" Yi Niang heard, "Forget it, I'll speak a few nice words to Madam later.

Your position has also changed a little too quickly!
Yang Xuan smiled and went in immediately.

Zhou Ning raised his head, "Zitai, you came just in time, Aye has sent a letter."

"What did you say?" Yang Xuan sat down and asked.

Zhou Ning handed him the letter paper, Yang Xuan shook his head, "I'm a little tired.

He rarely reads his wife's letters home, not because he doesn't want to read them, but because he wants to leave space for his wife.

"Aye said that the Ministry of Households sent a lot of money and food to southern Xinjiang. Shi Zhongtang frequently showed his loyalty, and just donated more than ten beauties from the Southern Zhou Dynasty."

"Southern Zhou beauty?" Yang Xuan was taken aback.

Zhou Ning nodded, "It was abducted by the kidnapper from Nan Zhou, after being trained."

"The emperor can and dare to use such a woman?" Yang Xuan's face was slightly cold.

"Accepted!" Zhou Ning said contemptuously, "That's a beast that accepts dead cows and rotten horses!"

But both of them knew that the emperor was expressing his position to the outside world by accepting the woman: I believe in Shi Zhongtang!
"Aye also said that the king of Yue loves to enter the palace more and more recently, but the king of Wei doesn't like to enter the palace any more."

"Whether King Yue enters the palace or not, he is still a popular candidate for the crown prince. Whether King Wei enters the palace or not, there is still little hope." Yang Xuan sighed a little, "Speaking of which, if I did not separate the northern border, I think Li Mi would have given birth to Wei. The king’s idea of ​​taking over the East Palace. Once I separate the regime, King Wei’s hope will be slim.”

"Li Mi is most afraid of Yang Songcheng!" Zhou Ning, who was born in the Zhou family, sees these things more clearly than Yang Xuan. "At this moment, he needs to rely on Yang Songcheng and others, so he joined forces. In this way, the King of Yue has the highest voice to take over the East Palace.

But Zitai, don't forget, in the final analysis, what Li Mi cares most about is not the country, but whether he can grab more power.Therefore, it is impossible for him and Yang Songcheng to really join forces. "

"Same bed, different dreams!"

"right!"

"After all, I'm still the matchmaker between the two of them."

"Then why don't you open a matchmaking shop?"

"No problem, but you, the proprietress, have to sit in the store every day."

The husband and wife played with a flower gun, and Yang Xuan got up to see Erlang.

Aunt Guan came in, "Why didn't Madam tell you about the persecution at home?"

After the emperor and Yang Songcheng joined forces, the Zhou family's situation suddenly became difficult.From the middle of the court to the local area, Zhou's people or property are all suffering blows.

Zhou Ning shook his head, "I am the wife of the Yang family. Besides, even if it is said, what can Zitai do? Could it be that he sent an army south?  …

The most taboo thing for women is to think that their men are omnipotent.Even if you can't, you have to find a way for me to get this done.Pushing forward again and again, it will only be disgusting in the end! "

Aunt Guan sighed, "The past few years at home may not be easy."

"My husband has already made a move." Zhou Ning smiled.

Aunt Guan smiled wryly, "Slave is stupid."

Zhou Ning said: "The last time my husband went to Chang'an, it wasn't long after Yang Songcheng led the aristocratic family to besiege the Zhou family. It stands to reason that my husband had something to do that time, so I shouldn't offend Yang Songcheng and the aristocratic family behind him too deeply. But he still marched on the Yang family in Yingchuan, and even tore down the wall to humiliate Yang Songcheng."

"Isn't that a demonstration?"

Zhou Ning smiled, "If it's a demonstration, there is a better way. Do you still remember the emperor's attempt to move Huang Chunhui?"

"Remember." Aunt Guan said: "The Duke sent someone to spread a message, whoever moved the Huang family, he punished all the people, from then on, the Huang family has no worries. Huh!"

Aunt Guan was stunned, "Then the king's horse stepped on the Yingchuan Yang family, is this a warning to them?"

She suddenly realized, "That's right, just besieged the Zhou family and was attacked by the Duke's army. If they dared to destroy the Zhou family, the Duke would retaliate and destroy the Yang family at any cost."

Aunt Guan looked at Zhou Ning, "Miss, is that so?"

Zhou Ning's eyes were gentle. "What do you think?"

Her man did this silently, but he never expressed his merits to her, or made a fool of himself.

Then, she suppressed the uneasiness at home about the current situation and expressed her stance, which is the reward.

Husband and wife have always been considerate of each other, and only by helping each other can they last long.

Once one party takes the other party's contribution for granted, he is indifferent.
The relationship between this husband and wife can't be better!
Hua Hong came in, "Madam (), the second brother's house is almost decorated."

"Go and see."

Zhou Ning stood up, "Go and invite Yi Niang too."

Wang Laoer's house was stuck in the middle of the inner and outer courtyards, and a door was opened towards the inner courtyard.

Zhou Ning and Yiniang entered Wang's house through this door.

The house is quite exquisitely built, and the workmanship is excellent.

"good!"

Yi Niang is very satisfied.

"What is that?" Zhou Ning asked, pointing to a wooden platform in the yard.

Yi Niang was taken aback, "I remember not having this thing!"

The foreman lowered his head, not daring to take a look at these nobles in the inner courtyard, and Zhou Ning and the two were surrounded by maids, so they couldn't really see it clearly. He laughed and said, "This is what the second brother wants."

"What does he want this thing for?"

Yiniang was puzzled, walked up to the table, looked at the flat wooden table, "Does he want to bask in the sun here?"

Everyone couldn't help but smile, but after thinking about it carefully, they felt that Wang Lao Er could really do such a thing.

"The wooden platform in the inner courtyard looks very abrupt." Yiniang could be the master, "Tear it down!"

The foreman looked embarrassed, "Second brother said this is a place where dried meat is dried! No one can move!"

Yi Niang's face turned black in an instant!

Wang Lao Er is accepting the task.

"Lin Jun is short of food, so he will definitely follow the old road I have walked and smuggle from both sides. The Beiliao side hates him to the bone, so they must set up checkpoints and strictly check the caravans coming and going. Then, only me in Beijiang... Second, you take the Jinyiwei people to investigate this matter."

Wang Lao Er happily said: "How many people can you kill?"

This idiot!

Yang Xuan's face darkened, "It's important to do something. Come back!"

Wang Lao Er turned around and said dissatisfiedly: "What's wrong?"

Han Ji smiled, thinking that with the current power of the Duke, only the second child would dare to be so casual in front of him!

Yang Xuan said, "It's up to you whether to kill or not."

Wang Laoer went happily.

The Duke treats the second child like a son, and like a brother!
Han Ji asked, "It's good for Jin Yiwei to investigate this matter, the Duke ordered the second child to go."

Yang Xuan said: "Most of the people from Lin Jun's side are secret spies. This type of people is the most sensitive to the smell of the same kind. I don't have the patience to play tricks with him. The second child is not stingy and runs amok, just right!"

He looked at the north, "This year, I want to scare the people of Beiliao!"