Late at night, the number of pedestrians on the street has gradually decreased, and the breeze is blowing, making it a little deserted.
In order to save money, most people in the city turned off their lights and went to bed at night. In a luxurious courtyard in the northeast of the city, the lights were bright, and seventy or eighty servants gathered in the courtyard, looking like they were ready. p>
In the hall, Tian Xiang sat in the middle, his face full of majesty, but if you look closely, you can see a trace of fear in his eyes.
"Tian Fu, do you think Lu Bu discovered the secret between me and Cao Mengde?"
Tian Fu, who was standing aside, wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and said with a forced smile, "Master, there shouldn't be. If we let him go, Lu might not send someone to pick us up. He hasn't come yet. Maybe he doesn't."
Don’t know the connection between us.”
Tian Xiang stood up and paced back and forth in the room, still feeling uneasy.
What to do?
Escape from Puyang City?
No, if I leave, won’t this wealth of ten thousand yuan be made easier for others?
What to do?
Just when Tian Xiang was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot, there were rapid footsteps outside the door.
"Sir, Mr. Wen Xing would like to see you."
Wang's writing skills were written in regular script and he was a Dingtao scholar. He was a eloquent person and was one of Lu Bu's important staff.
When Tian Xiang heard what his servant said, he was so frightened that he almost fell to the ground.
Tian Fu hurriedly stepped forward to help him and whispered, "Master, don't worry. If they know our secret, I'm afraid it won't be Mr. Wen Xing who comes, but the troops sent by Lu Bu?"
Hearing this, Tian Xiang's eyes lit up and he nodded with a smile, "Tian Fu, you are right, you are absolutely right, haha, hurry up and greet Mr. Wen Xing."
Tian Xiang laughed wildly and strode out of the door. When he saw Chen Gong, he hurriedly handed over his hands and said, "Mr. Wenxing, what brought you here? If I had known that you were coming, I would have prepared a banquet."
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Wang Kai is of medium height, wearing a very decent gray robe. He is a little thin, but his eyes are exceptionally bright and he looks extremely shrewd.
Wang Kai waved his hand, "No need, I am here this time to have something to say to you?"
Tian Xiang hurriedly stretched out his hand and made an invitation gesture, "Mr. Wenxing, please come in quickly. It's not convenient to talk outside. Let's go inside to talk."
Wang Kai nodded and walked into the courtyard.
The two came to the hall, and Tian Xiang hurriedly asked someone to carry a banquet and entertain Wang Kai.
Wang Kai did not refuse, always smiling and speaking with a spring breeze.
Tian Xiang tried a few words, then gradually felt relieved and began to exchange cups with Wang Kai. It was not easy.
After three rounds of wine and five flavors of food, Tian Xiang knew it was time to get down to business and asked tentatively.
"Mr. Wen Xing, there must be something important to discuss when you come here this time. Could you please tell me what it is?"
Wang Kai put down his wine glass, turned to look at Tian Xiang, and said with a smile, "Since Tian Weng asked, I won't hide anything and will tell the truth."
At this point, Wang Kai paused for a moment before continuing, "Marquis Wen's army has fought several times and consumed a lot, so I want to raise some food.
Tian Weng, you also know that those people have no food, so I want to borrow some from you. I wonder if you are willing to lend it?"
When Tian Xiang heard that he was borrowing food, he frowned and said with a wry smile, "Mr. Wenxing, since you don't hide it from me, I won't hide it from you either. The year is bad and I don't have much food here.
However, since Marquis Wen has spoken, I can't deny my face. I am willing to donate 100 dendrobium of grain. I don't need Marquis Wen to return it, so I will treat it as my wish. Mr. Wenxing, what do you think?"
Hearing that Tian Xiang only wanted to give out 100 bushels of grain, Wang Kai cursed in his heart, but his face did not change color and was still smiling.
"At this critical moment, Tian Weng is willing to provide food to support Wen Hou. It is really rare. When I go back next time, I will definitely bring my heart to him."
Tian Xiang originally thought that Wang Kai could negotiate the price, but unexpectedly, 100 dendrobium of grain was given away. He was overjoyed and hurriedly handed over his hand.
"I would like to thank Mr. Wenxing very much. When I get richer in the future, I will never forget Mr. Wenxing's benefits."
Wang Kai nodded, picked up the wine glass and took a sip. After putting it down, he murmured, "Tian Weng, I heard that you are very knowledgeable and knowledgeable. I have something to ask, and I hope you will give me your advice."
At this moment, Tian Xiang's two worries have been solved, and they were solved so perfectly. It was the time when Tian Xiang felt refreshed and said with a smile.
"Mr. Wenxing, you're flattering me. I'm just a businessman. I have some experience. As for being knowledgeable, I'd better not laugh at the old man."
Wang Kai waved his hand, turned his head and looked at Tian Xiang, smiled slightly, and asked slowly, "Tian Weng, how should we deal with the crime of collaborating with the enemy?"
"Collaborating with the enemy?"
Tian Xiang was stunned for a moment, then his expression changed, and his heart suddenly lifted, "Mr. Wenxing, what did you say?"
Wang Kai put away the smile on his face and asked slowly, "Tian Weng, what I'm asking here is about the crime of collaborating with the enemy. If you are caught, what do you think you will do?"
Tian Xiang's face had turned livid, and cold sweat formed into large beads of sweat flowing down his face. He tried hard to squeeze out a smile that was uglier than crying.
"Mr. Wenxing, I am just a businessman. How can I know how to deal with the crime of collaborating with the enemy?"
Wang Kai picked up the wine glass and said slowly, "Tian Weng, it turns out you don't know. I thought you knew everything?
But it’s okay, I happen to be here and I can tell you how to deal with the crime of collaborating with the enemy in Marquis Wen.”
Having said this, Wang Kai drank all the wine in the glass, put down the glass, and said slowly.
"When Marquis Wen deals with people who are guilty of collaborating with the enemy, he usually arrests his whole family, no, nine tribes, and then they all fight together."
Wang Kai turned his head and looked at Tian Xiang and sighed, "If you think that the nine clans of this person who committed the crime of collaborating with the enemy are gone, then his family property will naturally be confiscated. All food and property will be public property. What do you think?
Is it miserable?"
Hearing these words, Tian Xiang was so frightened that his whole body trembled, and he hurriedly raised his hands, "Mr. Wenxing, I suddenly remembered that I still have some food left at home. Can I offer it to Marquis Wen as a token of my gratitude?"
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Wang Kai smiled slightly, looked at Tian Xiang, and said softly, "Tian Weng, do you know how many soldiers and horses Wen Hou has and how much food he needs?"
Tian Xiang was so frightened that he was sweating profusely. Because of his trembling, the wine glass in his hand kept hitting the table, making a snapping sound.
"Mr. Wenxing, what do you think we should do?"
Tian Fu suddenly raised his hands and said, "Mr. Wenxing, is there any misunderstanding here?"
Wang Kai turned his head to look at Tian Fu and asked softly, "Your name is Tian Fu?"
Tian Fu hurriedly handed over his hand, "The villain's name is Tian Fu."
Wang Kai nodded, "You should be the one who goes to Cao Ying for business, right?"
Seeing Wang Kai's half-smiling eyes, Tian Fu's heart suddenly lifted, and he said with a forced smile, "Mr. Wenxing, these things were all done according to what Mr. Gongtai said. The villain is just
He passed the message and did nothing else."
Only then did Tian Xiang react and nodded hurriedly, "Yes, Mr. Wenxing, we didn't do anything?"
Wang Kai smiled and stood up, "Tian Weng, I have already heard what Marquis Wen said. As for what to do or what will happen, I won't say more. Please consider it carefully, Wen Tian."
After finishing speaking, Wang Kai turned around and left.
Tian Xiang was startled, and stared blankly at Wang Kai as he walked to the door. He suddenly reacted, stood up in a hurry, chased after Wang Kai quickly, grabbed Wang Kai, and said in a trembling voice.
"Mr. Wenxing, why bother? We have to talk slowly!"
Wang Kai shook his head and said, "Tian Weng, now that you are full of wine and food, what you just said can be regarded as repaying the money for this meal."
By now, Tian Xiang already knew that it was not good, so he was not willing to let Wang Kai go, so he begged hard.
"Mr. Wenxing, you can't leave. What will I do if you leave?"
Wang Kai turned his head and looked at Tian Xiang, pretending to be confused, "Tian Weng, have you done something wrong?"
"Me?"
Tian Xiang was stunned and speechless for a moment.
This matter is not trivial. If it is told, it will be over.
However, it seems that Wang Kai already knows, and most importantly, even Marquis Wen also knows.
Once Marquis Wen is angered, I am afraid that not a single one of his own head and the nine clans will be left alive.
Tian Xiang knew that he couldn't hide it any more. He gritted his teeth and said, "Mr. Wenxing, I have always treated you as my brother. This time, I will help you no matter what."
Wang Kai frowned, then spread his hands and said with a wry smile, "Tian Weng, you haven't done anything. How can I help you?"
Tian Xiang relaxed and sighed, "Mr. Wenxing, to be honest, I was fooled this time."
Wang Kai smiled slightly and said, "Tian Weng, can you tell me how you were deceived?"
Tian Xiang lowered his head and said feebly, "Mr. Wenxing, let's go back and do it. I will tell you that I hope you can save me. In the future, I will definitely repay you heavily."
Wang Kai nodded, "Since Tian Weng really needs my help, I have already drank your wine and eaten your food, so of course it will help."
After speaking, Wang Kai slowly returned to the room and sat down without waiting for Tian Xiang to pull him.
Tian Xiang slowly walked back to his seat, sat opposite Wang Kai again, and sighed, "Mr. Wenxing, I regret it. Why is this old man so confused?"
Having said this, Tian Xiang sighed again and told what happened.
"Mr. Wenxing, this is what happened. I hope you can save me?"
Wang Kai nodded, reached out and took out a piece of paper full of words, put it on the table, and said with a smile.
"Tian Weng, take a closer look. Are there any discrepancies with what you said?"
Tian Xiang was so frightened that he trembled all over. He quickly picked up the paper and read it carefully. After reading it, his face was frighteningly white.
"Mr. Wenxing, where does this come from?"
Wang Kai sighed and said with a wry smile, "Tian Weng, you thought you were doing things very secretly, but in fact, every step you take has been mastered and recorded by Mr. Gongtai."
Having said this, Wang Kai pointed to the paper on the table and said, "Tian Weng, since you are so forthcoming, I won't hide it from you. I will sign it and press my thumbprint. Marquis Wen has decided not to pursue this matter any further.
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"Sign!"
Tian Xiang leaned back in fright, "Mr. Wenxing, how is this possible? If I sign, wouldn't I be dead?"
Upon hearing this, Wang Kai sneered, "Tian Weng, do you think you can still live even if you don't sign?"
"This?"
Tian Xiang's eyes were like copper bells, and he stared at Wang Kai closely, his eyes full of fear, "Mr. Wenxing, do you think Marquis Wen will not let me go?"
Wang Kai waved his hand and pointed at the paper on the table, "Tian Weng, you are lucky, this is your way of survival. If you sign it, and follow Wen Hou's instructions in the future, not only will you be fine, but if you do
If it’s good, and it’s appreciated by Marquis Wen, there may still be some future.”
At this point, Wang Kai's face darkened, "But if you don't sign now, I can guarantee that if you don't make it past tonight, this will no longer be your home. Where to go? Tian Weng, please make a choice as soon as possible."
After hearing these words, Tian Xiang immediately realized what a crisis he was facing!
Wang Kai was right. Maybe there were a large number of officers and soldiers ambushing outside the door. As long as he gave the order, he would be taken into prison in an instant, and it would be a matter of time before he was killed.
Escape?
As soon as this idea arose, Tian Xiang immediately gave it up automatically.
Wanting to escape is simply a dream. This is Puyang City, the territory of Lu Bu's army. Wanting to escape under Lu Bu's nose is a wishful thinking.
Maybe, this is really the only way?
Tian Xiang grabbed the paper on the table and had the urge to tear it up, but he didn't dare because he knew that if the paper was torn, he would be finished.
After pondering for a long time, Tian Xiang raised his head and looked at Wang Kai, and asked tentatively, "Mr. Wenxing, can you tell me what exactly does Marquis Wen want me to do?"
Wang Kai smiled slightly and said slowly, "Food."
Tian Xiang gritted his teeth and said, "Mr. Wenxing, since Marquis Wen is here for food, I am willing to donate all the food in my family just to spare my family. Mr. Wenxing, what do you think?" p>
Wang Kai waved his hand, "Tian Weng, you have donated all the food. Will your family still starve no matter what they eat?"
Having said this, Wang Kai patted Tian Xiang on the shoulder and said, "Tian Weng, you only need to donate half of your family wealth, and keep the rest for yourself."
After hearing this, Tian Xiang's eyes lit up and he asked with hope, "Mr. Wenxing, is this true?"
Wang Kai nodded, "Of course, Marquis Wen can't bear to see starvation, so I only want half of your family wealth and food.
However, Marquis Wen doesn't want his troops to starve, so I would like to ask you to contact the gentry and businessmen from all over Yanzhou to donate food, so that we can gather enough military rations so that none of us will starve, don't you think?
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Tian Xiang was taken aback and waved his hands hurriedly, "But how could they donate the food?"
Wang Kai laughed and said, "So, you must take the lead and set an example for everyone to actively donate food."
Having said this, Wang Kai picked up the wine glass on the table and took a sip, "Tian Weng, Marquis Wen is short of food now. If you do this well and gain Marquis Wen's appreciation, the benefits you can get will definitely be beyond your imagination."