Chapter 282: The Duan Family (Part 2) (Seeking the Moon
Hearing that the two old ghosts had arrived so quickly, Duan Silian's eyes flashed with helplessness, but he quickly adjusted and said: "Please come soon ()" He took off the Diao Chan crown on his head, revealing the soft-footed futou underneath, and
He said to the envoy of the Song Dynasty with a helpless face: "Xiao Wang really has no way to deal with these two old stubborns. They always think that the superior country is trying to seize the inferior country. I would like to trouble the envoy to explain the requirements of the Song Dynasty to the envoy.
They listen."
Wang Gui and Chen Ke exchanged glances. The people from the Great Song Dynasty had always played tricks on each other, so why couldn't they see that this was Duan Silian's plan long ago?
So he remained calm and watched the changes.
After a while, two old men in purple robes wearing high crowns came in. Master Yang laughed loudly and said: "I am old and my legs and feet are slow. I kept the Lord and the envoy waiting for a long time."
Gao Xiangguo smiled and saluted without saying anything.
"You're not late, please take a seat." Duan Silian waved his hand, and the eunuch presented two more futons.
The two sat down, just opposite Wang Gui and Chen Ke. Duan Silian sat at the head alone, becoming a detached person. He slowly said to the two powerful officials: "The envoy has just made it clear that he is here to inquire about a man named Nong Zhigao.
Have you ever heard of his whereabouts?"
This is definitely a lie, Chen Ke and Wang Gui secretly shouted at the same time, Duan Silian, who looks like a good person, is really not a good person!
But think about it, if you fight these old ghosts every day, as long as you are not a fool, you can become a master.
"This name is very familiar." Taishi Yang twisted his beard and said, "Xiangguo, what do you think?"
"Yes." Gao Zhisheng said, "I have some impressions."
"The surname Nong is very special." Yang Yunxian said slowly: "I remember that among the thirty-seven tribes in eastern Yunnan, there must be a Nong tribe."
"Yeah." Gao Zhisheng nodded and said, "There is such a one."
"Then this Nong Zhigao, could he be from the Nong tribe?" Yang Yunxian asked.
"Nong Zhigao is not from the Nong tribe." Chen Ke was not in the mood to listen to their cross talk here, so he interrupted: "He is the leader of the barbarians in Guangyuan Prefecture on Guangnan West Road in the Song Dynasty. He rebelled and proclaimed himself emperor four years ago.
. He caused great harm to our Song Dynasty, Guangnan, and caused countless murders. Later, the imperial court mobilized a large army to exterminate him, but only a body in a dragon robe was found in his pseudo-imperial palace, but his body was unrecognizable."
"He disappeared for several years, but the court never relaxed its pursuit of him." Speaking of this, Chen Ke glanced at Gao Xiangguodao with sharp eyes: "After repeated investigations, we found that he was hiding in a place called Temo Road.
() but because Guangyuan Prefecture has not been captured, the imperial court has never been able to take action against him."
"Temo Road. Isn't that the fiefdom of Nongbu?" Duan Silian said with a surprised look on his face.
"We don't care which tribe's territory it is, we only know that Nong Zhigao is hiding there. But at the beginning of this year, Nong Zongdan, Nong Zhigao's younger brother, had been suppressed by the court for several years. He led the barbarians in Guangyuan Prefecture to surrender, and the court finally
The road to eastern Yunnan has been opened." Chen Ke said, "Now our generals Yang Wenguang, Xiao Gu and others have assembled a large army and are ready to attack at any time." After a pause, he looked at his face, which was so frightened that his face turned pale.
The Dali monarch said: "But our Song Dynasty is a state of etiquette. Dali is not our vassal country, let alone an enemy country. Therefore, the officials sent us here to ask your country to help capture this person...or open the border of eastern Yunnan.
Let’s do it ourselves.”
Everyone was secretly wiping their sweat after what he said. Wang Gui included: "I think, Xiao Chen, you are so good at bragging. It is true that the imperial court has stationed troops on the border. But where is the preparation for the use of force?"
But at this moment, he had to help Chen Ke, so when the monarchs and ministers of Dali looked at him, he nodded expressionlessly.
"Now things are getting serious." The monarchs and ministers of Dali looked at each other with guilty consciences. At first, they only knew that the Song Dynasty army was gathering in Shu, but they didn't expect that there were also troops gathering in the east... For the sake of Nong Zhigao, why would they go to such great lengths to fight?
What? I’m afraid he’s going to attack Guo and capture Dali?!
Barriers have always been corresponding. Just as the Song Dynasty did not know much about Dali, Dali did not know much about the Song Dynasty. No matter how many spies are sent now, they can only find that the Song Dynasty did gather troops on both sides of the border, but they did not know much about the Song Dynasty.
If you can't find it, the Song Dynasty is just bluffing.
Chen Kezheng seized this point, threatened the Dali monarchs and ministers severely, and took the initiative. Seeing that the expressions of the three Dali foxes were no longer as calm as before, he added more: "According to verification, Nong Zhi
Gao has a close relationship with Dali. After his father was killed, he relied on Dali's power to regain Guangyuan."
"There is no such thing!" Duan Silian did not expect that the deputy envoy of the Song Dynasty was completely opposite to the good-hearted envoy. He was actually an aggressive and ruthless character. He quickly denied it and said: "I, Dali, never care about the affairs of other countries, let alone
It is said to be Guangyuan Prefecture in the Song Dynasty." After a pause, he looked at Gao Zhisheng and said: "Xiangguo, did the Nongbu act without authorization?"
"Probably not..." Gao Zhisheng nodded calmly: "I will write to inquire about this later."
"Of course they have to investigate," Duan Silian said solemnly: "Let them honestly explain their relationship with Nanong Zhigao. If they allow this person to be tolerated, they must hand him over immediately, otherwise they will face disaster."
"Yes." Gao Zhisheng responded.
"How long will it take?" Chen Ke asked.
"Yes, you have to give Ambassador Song a time limit," Duan Silian said.
"One month." Gao Zhisheng said.
"It's too long." Chen Ke shook his head and said: "Ten days are enough for a round trip. I just want an accurate letter, yes or no. If the Prime Minister feels that he can't show mercy, just leave it to me, Da Song."
"Ten days, just ten days." Gao Zhisheng saw sweat on his forehead and chuckled, "There is no need for the superior to take action, there is no need for the superior to take action."
"It's best if we don't do it," Chen Ke nodded and said, "But when we do it, there will be no ambiguity."
An extremely pleasant meeting came to an end. Wang Gui and Chen Ke stood up to leave. In addition to the palace, they returned to their bodyguard Zhonghou. Wang Gui shook his head and said: "Zhong Fang, you really dare to say that, and you are not afraid of blowing your cover."
It’s over, there’s no way to end it?”
"Is there any way to make the Song Dynasty lose its strength?" Chen Ke spread his hands and said: "Fortunately, the monarchs and ministers of Dali Kingdom have their own agendas and are scattered, and they don't have the guts to fight against the Song Dynasty." He said with a bitter smile:
"Everyone has a bad hand, and they can't get a strong one. They can only deceive each other to see who can deceive the other."
"What do you think the result will be in ten days?" Wang Gui said, "Will you tell us that Nong Zhigao ran away?"
"Then Gao Zhisheng must want this, but are Duan Silian and Yang Yunxian willing to cooperate with him? I can't see it." Chen Ke shook his head and said: "Actually, to put it bluntly, if the three monarchs and ministers of Dali Kingdom are of the same mind, there is really nothing we can do."
“Will they ‘brothers live outside the wall to protect themselves from their insults’?” Wang Gui asked.
"No," Chen Ke said with certainty: "Prince, these three families seem to be equally divided and stand on a three-legged basis, but in fact, if there is no external interference, the final result will be 80% won by the Gao family... The Yang family and the Duan family are
If there is a feud, as long as the Gao family doesn't act rashly, the two families will fight sooner or later. No matter who wins or loses, Baiman's strength will be greatly reduced, and Wuman will become the strongest. At that time, whether it is to coerce the emperor to order the princes
, or replace it, it all depends on the Gao family’s wishes.”
"Yeah." Wang Gui nodded and praised: "Well said."
"We outsiders can understand this. The Duan family and the Yang family will know it, but the Yang family has finally come to this day, how can we just give up? Continue to surrender to the Duan family? It is obviously impossible. That's why we appear.
, it is really a timely rain for the Yang family. They must take the opportunity to abolish the Gao family so that they can concentrate on fighting for hegemony with the Duan family." On the night of sailing on the Erhai Lake, Yang Yizhen's words clearly exposed their thoughts.
Already.
"This is especially true for the Duan family. Both the Gao and Yang families covet their throne. If we don't take this opportunity to make a good plan..." Chen Ke analyzed expressionlessly: "When we wait
Once he leaves, he can only sit back and watch the situation deteriorate further. Do you think they can be of the same mind?"
"No." Wang Gui was convinced and said with a smile, "Then let's wait ten days to see."
In the Dali Palace.
In front of the Song envoy, Duan Silian proclaimed himself king, but when the Song envoy was away, he changed his title to emperor.
He looked at the two powerful ministers and said: "You all heard clearly what the Song envoy said. Is it worth it to go against the Song Dynasty for the sake of a wise man?"
Of course this was meant for Gao Zhisheng, who still said calmly: "If Nong Zhigao was alone, I would immediately capture him and hand him over to the Song envoy. But he has been recuperating in Temo Road for the past few years.
There are five to six thousand tribesmen gathered, among whom there are more than two thousand capable warriors. Add in the seven or eight thousand Nong soldiers from the Nong tribe, which is nearly ten thousand people. Moreover, the Nong soldiers are tough and good at fighting, relying on ten thousand soldiers.
How many troops does Your Majesty plan to send to clear out the stronghold opened by Fu Mo?"
"..." Duan Silian looked at Yang Yunxian. The latter said: "What's so difficult about this? Our three families each sent ten thousand soldiers to catch him by surprise. I don't believe that the Nongbu can fight us to the end for Nong Zhigao."
This is indeed a feasible plan, but the blow to the Gao family is too severe... Not only the Nong tribe will hate the Gao family to death, but the other tribes will no longer trust a leader who betrays them.
How to lead the team when the hearts of the people are scattered? This is Gao Zhisheng's biggest worry... The Thirty-seven Wuman tribes are not comparable to the Baiman in terms of number and strength. Even if the Yang family and the Duan family join forces, they are no match. But.
Why are the white barbarians always ruling Dali, and not the black barbarians? The answer lies in these thirty-seven tribes. There are many mountains, each with their own thoughts. When encountering problems, they cannot unite as a rope, so naturally they cannot form a joint force.
