Blood-quenched mountains and rivers

Regarding Tang Shengzhi's unyielding behavior, Yang Wei's reaction was to act as if nothing had happened, which was hard to understand for Xing Jun and others.

After hearing that Tang Shengzhi would replace Yang Wei in the Northwest Army, Xing Jun patted the table angrily and said, "Tang Shengzhi is the defeated general of our army commander. With his ability, he still wants to conquer the Northwest Army by himself. Isn't this just waiting for him?" Send your head up!"

Fang Dacheng, Li Tiegang, Wang Xiao and others responded one after another. Although the Northwest Army was poor, it was extremely fierce when it came to fighting. They had seen Tang Shengzhi's strength with their own eyes. If Tang Shengzhi could win, The few people who had fought against him categorically did not believe it.

Qian Chengshan, who was sitting beside him silently, said in a low voice: "Commander, if we can repel the Northwest Army, we will have done a great service in front of President Jiang. This is different from making plans in ordinary times. You said it yourself. Only a victorious war can be an achievement that soldiers can be proud of, why did the commander give up such a great opportunity to Tang Shengzhi for nothing?"

Everyone said something to each other, but Yang Wei, who was sitting in the upper seat, didn't seem to hear it. After several people repeatedly asked, Yang Wei suddenly raised his head and said thoughtfully: "Go and find me a monk." , remember, don’t be in the city of Nanjing, and don’t be too pious, it’s best to deceive people.” 239

Yang Wei's order made everyone very puzzled. Find a monk who can lie?What's the difference between this and going to a brothel to find a young girl?It's all fantasy!

Xing Jun looked at Yang Wei with a puzzled face, and couldn't help asking: "Commander, what's the use of finding a monk at this juncture?"

"Of course I came here for fortune-telling," Yang Wei replied casually. Seeing that several people seemed dissatisfied with the answer, Yang Wei smiled mysteriously and said in a low voice: "The mountain people have their own magical effects, you go find them." That's right."

When Xing Jun, Fang Dacheng, Li Tiegang, Wang Xiao and Qian Chengshan sent their men to secretly search for the monk, Yang Wei went to see Tang Shengzhi off with gifts. As soon as he entered the door, he saw Tang Shengzhi standing in front of the altar and burning incense reverently. While kowtowing, he said in a low voice: "Buddha blesses the expedition to be a complete victory, so that believers can punish the "treacherous" people and feel proud!"

Looking at Tang Shengzhi's devotion that was almost superstitious, Yang Wei suppressed a smile and cleared his throat on purpose: "It's really rare to have someone as pious as Commander Tang in today's troubled times. I believe Mr. Heaven will definitely favor Commander Tang, and this battle will surely be victorious!"

Tang Shengzhi was startled by the sudden sound, and when he turned his head and found Yang Wei standing behind him, displeasure immediately appeared on his face, he cast a sideways glance at Yang Wei and said, "Mr. Yang is here to visit, what's the matter? "

Yang Wei put down the gift, sat on the sofa by himself, and said disapprovingly: "Thinking that Commander Tang will lead troops to go out tomorrow, Yang thinks that he will come to see him off now. Here are two pots of flower carvings, even if they are for Tang Jun. I've been preparing for a wine expedition."

Tang Shengzhi didn't even look at the brocade box, he waved his hands and said, "Mr. Yang, please take it back. Tang Mou's heart is devoted to Buddha, and he is empty of meat and wine."

When a man loses his wine, he loses his blood. From this point of view, superstitious belief in gods and Buddhas is indeed in line with Tang Shengzhi's character.Since Yang Wei came to visit, he naturally wanted to do what he liked. Seeing that Tang Shengzhi was very resistant to him, Yang Wei cut to the chase after chatting for a while, and whispered mysteriously: "Since Commander Tang is devout to the Buddha, he must You must have met many Buddhist masters?"

Talking about visiting Buddhist temples has always been Tang Shengzhi's longing and hobby, but in recent years he has been busy with military affairs and has no time, and Yang Wei's question happened to make Tang Shengzhi feel very ugly. Busy with official business, I have no time to meet the Buddha. But if we can calm down the world and let the people live and work in peace and contentment, it is no different from doing good deeds, isn't it? If Commander Yang believes that one must go to temples to burn incense and worship Buddha, it would be pious. Too superficial!"

Yang Wei waved his hands again and again, and explained with sincerity on his face: "Commander Tang may have misunderstood. Haven't you prepared to meet this master?"

Speaking of Master Taixu, Tang Shengzhi immediately sat upright with a lot of majesty. This Master Taixu was a very famous Buddhist master in the Republic of China. Tang Shengzhi once went to visit, but happened to catch up with the master's retreat and failed to achieve his wish. It can be said that it is enough Tang Shengzhi regretted it all his life, so that if he could see Master Taixu's direct disciple, Tang Shengzhi would be happy and satisfied. Tang Shengzhi, who was so excited, immediately asked forgetfully: "I wonder which master Yang Jun is talking about?"

Looking at Tang Shengzhi's expression as if the fish had already bit the bait, Yang Wei pretended to be mysterious and said, "Commander Tang didn't know? This master has gained a lot of fame in the Tongguan area."

Tang Shengzhi's words reached Tang Shengzhi's ears, and they were obviously regarded as Yang Wei's contempt for him. Tang Shengzhi said displeased: "If Commander Yang doesn't want to say it, then forget it."

"No, no, no," Yang Wei waved his hands, and replied cheerfully, "This master's dharma name is Master Baizhang, and everyone in the Tongguan area is well known."

Tang Shengzhi racked his brains and couldn't think of hearing about such an eminent monk, but he couldn't show it in front of Yang Wei, so he nodded calmly and said, "It turns out that he is Master Baizhang, and he is indeed a famous master of his generation. So is Tang I've heard it before."

Yang Wei sneered in his heart, but on the surface he pretended to be courteous and said: "Speaking of this Master Baizhang, he is an eminent Buddhist monk, but his personality is a bit strange, and he likes traveling very much. It is very difficult for an eminent monk. If Army Commander Tang wants to meet an eminent monk, Yang can give it a try. Friends in the Tongguan area will take care of him and invite the master to go in advance. Then Army Commander Tang will go to visit him. Otherwise, I am afraid that it will not be long. It's hard to find Master Baizhang."

Although Yang Wei's proposal sounded very tempting, Tang Shengzhi wished he could make an agreement with Yang Wei now, but when the words came to his lips, Tang Shengzhi looked at Yang Wei's secretly smug face, but suddenly swallowed the words again Going back, for Tang Shengzhi, even if he missed the opportunity to meet the master, he would never bow to Yang Wei. He suddenly changed the subject and said in a blunt and stubborn voice: "Thank you, Commander Yang, for your kindness, but this time it is for attacking the enemy. Let’s go, we’ll talk about these things later. It’s getting late, please ask Commander Yang to go back and rest.”

After Tang Shengzhi finished speaking, he got up to see off the guests. Yang Wei still persuaded: "Commander Tang is powerful, and it won't take much time to deal with the Northwest Army. Anyway, if Commander Tang wants to meet the master, Yang Wei can find someone to arrange it!" Shanhe 239

Before he finished speaking, Yang Wei was already pushed and shoved to the door by Tang Shengzhi, and the remaining half of the sentence was blocked by Tang Shengzhi outside the door.

Yang Wei curled his lips helplessly, and said in a low voice: "It doesn't matter if we don't see you, Master Baizhang will naturally wait for you, Army Commander Tang, to win a beautiful defeat."