Compete for the Song Dynasty

Wei Lin, the magistrate, poured wine for Wang Pang and Yang Yizhen attentively, looking at them from time to time with his perceptive eyes.Now he is also confused, what kind of relationship these two people have, they seem to be familiar but there seems to be some estrangement; there seems to be more energy in the seemingly intimate words.It's no wonder that although Yang Yizhen is a traitor in Dali, she has been a powerful minister in Dali from her father's generation.How could a small county magistrate like Wei Lin understand the conversation between him and Wang Pang.So he had no choice but to laugh with him while pouring wine.

When Yang Yizhen heard Wang Pang's question, he had already said what was on his mind. He picked up the wine glass with a chuckle and glanced at Wei Lin.Wang Pang understood immediately, and after Wei Lin filled his glass with wine, Wang Pang said: "Magistrate Wei, you should step back first."

Wei Lin said yes, and exited the room muttering in his heart. After closing the door, he couldn't help but look in through the gap in the room.I saw Wang Pang and Yang Yizhen smiling at each other, like two mud tires standing still. "Pa" a hand patted Wei Lin's shoulder, Wei Lin was startled, but when he looked back, it was Zhe Kejun: "County magistrate, what are you doing?"

"Oh, it's all right, I'll see if I need to add another dish to the lord." Wei Lin's face turned red and then pale, anyway, he is also a dignified ninth-rank official, so it's okay to crack the door. Not glorious.

Zhe Kejun didn't take the ninth grade county magistrate seriously at all: "My lord will greet you if necessary, county magistrate, go slowly!"

The guards in front of the prince were so fierce, Wei Lin walked away resentfully, found a place in the corridor in the courtyard where he could see the door, and waited restlessly for the prince to greet him.

Yang Yizhen didn't speak until he heard the silence outside, "The king of Zhennan really keeps his word. I heard that the crown prince was seriously ill in Yongzhou a few days ago, but is it true?"

"If it's fake, it's also fake. Why care too much about the real and the fake? Besides, brother Yang, you forgot our appointment at Manchunyuan?"

"Of course I haven't forgotten, but I'm still hesitating right now. Brother, you've seen it too. As long as I put my mind to it, I can do well here. I don't even have to show up and let my brothers do business in Dali Dasong , is enough for a wealthy party. So, today I deliberately chose this way to meet the prince. The prince will not blame me, right? As for asking the prince for help, I really want to ask the prince. Do you think it is necessary for me to go? What are you arguing with Dali?"

Wang Pang stared at Yang Yizhen, whether he said hesitating or asking, his tone was indeed probing, but his eyes were aggressive.If Wang Pang was an inexperienced child, perhaps he might have been confused by Yang Yizhen's words and thought he would sincerely repent.It's a pity that Wang Pang is not so easy to fool. Seeing Yang Yizhen's seemingly Chen Ken expression, he suddenly burst out laughing.

"My dear brother, is my question funny?" Yang Yizhen asked.

Wang Pang put away his smile: "Brother Yang, you chose your own path. But when you ask this question, thinking of Brother Yang's experience, it reminds me of a poem. Listen carefully: Law-abiding and sad, strong beam every night Singing joyously, riding horses and mules at the expense of others, benefiting oneself at the expense of others, being upright and just starving. Building bridges and repairing roads, blinding eyes, killing people and setting fires a lot. I went to the Western Paradise and asked my Buddha, and the Buddha said: I can do nothing!"

Yang Yizhen listened to Wang Pang's insults and scolding first, and then kicked the question back to herself. She was angry and funny, and at the same time had a bit of admiration and admiration. The former emperor of Dali, Emperor Shengde, is probably the most non-believing person among the kings of Dali, and I certainly don’t believe it as a minister. However, Emperor Shengde has passed away, and now I would like to ask the prince for advice. I heard that Buddha can save all living beings. So how will Brother Wang ferry me?"

The news of the death of Emperor Shengde of Dali has not been made public. After all, he was a deposed monarch, and he died quietly.But Wang Pang had already received the news from Lin Xiuxiu beforehand, and it was precisely because of this that Wang Pang knew why Yang Yizhen, a Dali rebel, wanted to return to Dali as a minister. Words don't go well.History happens for a reason.Now that the news was confirmed again from Yang Yizhen, Wang Pang was even more convinced of his own judgment, and he said calmly, "Brother Yang's problem, I'm afraid you have to get over by yourself. Since you think there is no need to go back, Then it’s not bad to stay in Yongzhou and be a serious businessman.”

"My lord, you can really joke, I don't have the skills of a lord, how can I do business. Besides, you didn't say it just now, can I ask you for help?" Yang Yizhen saw that the king didn't follow his own words, and then If we go on like this, even if it is dark, we will not be able to get to the point.

Wang Pang pretended to be confused and asked, "Isn't there?"

"If I wanted to void the agreement that provoked Dali and Dasong at the beginning, how would the prince know that there is still?"

"Hehe, Brother Yang probably heard about it too. Last night I was waiting for someone to visit at the place where I was staying, right? Dali's matter is your business and has nothing to do with me, so of course I don't know what the night visitor heard. I'm not very interested in knowing. What's more, I really hope that I can get along with Brother Yang in peace."

Yang Yizhen looked at Wang, although he didn't say anything, he seemed to have a plan in mind. "Okay! I, Yang, admire the lord. Since the lord has said the matter of peace, then I really have something to ask the lord for help. If the lord can help with this, then we will really be in peace in the future. Not only the matter of peace, but also This is a good thing for both Dali and Song Dynasty."

It's fine if it's good for you, but you still have to involve Da Song to make it look like it's a win-win situation.Wang Pang smiled secretly, but he pretended to be surprised and said, "Brother Yang, please tell me."

"King Zhennan is also a cheerful person, but Gao Zhisheng who is traveling with Zhennan King may not be a happy person. Even if I think that each is his own master, he can't care about him, but he always treats me as a traitor. Now I have I received the news that the emperor has already tempted me to return to the city of Yangjubaa, but there are many disputes in the court. If I can show my sincerity at this time, I will plead guilty. Not only will I be exonerated, but I will also be able to protect my family members who were imprisoned in Dali. I If you can return to Dali smoothly, wouldn't it be a good thing for the prince?"

"It's a good thing, but Brother Yang can do it himself. Why do you need me to cross?" Wang Pang asked with a faint smile.

"Even if I want to plead guilty, I have to go through Xiaguan first. The person who guards Xiaguan is Gao Guoxiang's best friend. Even if I want to show my sincerity, I can't bring my troops back. What's more, as long as I step into Dali, I will be offered a reward." Chasing and killing. I’m afraid I haven’t reached the city of Yangjubaa, and Jing has already lost his head. It doesn’t matter if I lose my head, so my brother will follow me in exile, and in the end the country can’t return home. I'm sorry, brother!" He said a little emotionally.

Wang Pang looked at Yang Yizhen quietly, unexpectedly, this seemingly sturdy man actually said that his eyes were red and moved with true emotion.Thinking of these people wandering outside, Wang Pang felt quite a bit.Although the situation is different, Wang Pang has experienced the feeling of being unable to return to his home and his relatives anxiously waiting for him.So he immediately had some sympathy and affection for Yang Yizhen in his heart, and he couldn't help thinking that if Duan Silian is a person who can employ people, Gao Zhisheng and Yang Yizhen are both good candidates.It's a pity that if Duan Silian is weak, then sooner or later there will be two tigers in one mountain, and these two people will make Dali Kingdom go through a period of wind and rain. [

Seeing Wang Pang not speaking for a long time, Yang Yizhen chuckled: "I know how long the lord and Gao Guo have been friends, I'm afraid it's my request that made the lord difficult."

"Brother Yang, I promise you that I will take you back to Dali. However, I have an idea, which can be regarded as a request!"

Yang Yizhen didn't expect Wang Pang to agree so quickly. Hearing that he had a request, she immediately sat up straight: "Oh? What request, please tell me, my lord!"

If you don't ask for it at this time, Wang Pang will not do it for nothing. "I can take you back to Dali, but I can't bring your soldiers back to Dali. I can persuade Prime Minister Gao, but I can't ask him to let you go." The horses all go back."

"Then I won't go back either. I'll just go back and live with myself. I won't do anything about leaving my brothers outside!" Yang Yizhen said decisively.

"Okay! Come on! Brother Yang is a man of righteousness, I toast to Brother Yang!" Wang listened to Yang Yizhen's words, which were really the words of a bloody person: "Brother Yang, I think so, your brother can also go back .You credit Gao Guoxiang with the merit of persuading and recruiting, so that not only you will be safe, but your troops will also be safe."

Yang Yizhen frowned, a little reluctantly, but there was nothing wrong with Wang Pang's thinking, after all, he would definitely be a minister in the same palace in the future.Wang Bang continued: "I know you don't want to, but if you give Gao Guoxiang a step, he will definitely build a ladder for you. People support people, birds lift forests. Of course, this is just a suggestion, and I also suggest that your soldiers unload Armor, the cavalry unloads their horses..."

"Isn't it the same as being captured, what kind of recruiting!" Yang Yizhen muttered dissatisfied.

"Who said you were captured? Did you let thousands of your brothers take off their clothes and plead guilty with you? These equipments will be brand new after Brother Yang is stable again, and the brothers will not suffer from you. Besides, you have the determination In front of Gao Zhisheng, I will try my best to ensure that Brother Yang can go on the same road with us, so that we can go to Yangjubaa city in peace!"

Wang Pang's mouth was originally a three-foot tongue, not to mention that Yang Yizhen had the idea of ​​being recruited, and Wang Pang just followed his thoughts to persuade him that it would be safer and safer.Yang Yizhen seemed to be worried about some things: "Then, my horses, equipment..."

"Brother Yang, if I remember correctly, Brother Yang can recruit workers and open mines in the Song Dynasty. I don't know the laws of the Dali Kingdom, but this is prohibited in the Song Dynasty."

"Two things, why did you get involved in this? This is your Dasong's place. If I go back to Dali, will it be justifiable to do business with your Dasong?"

Wang Pang chuckled: "That's right, you can't mine the mine anymore!"

"I'm at a loss! My lord, can't you just stop it for me?!"

Wang Pang smiled instead, now it is time to make money, he said generously: "You have returned to Dali, these businesses should stop, of course I will not let you lose money, I will take all the orders and let you take them with you." How about Yin Zi going back to appease your brothers?"