"Master Yang, after the meeting that night, you wrote me that letter through Shi Yong's channel. You didn't want me to see your intentions, so in that letter you used the excuse of asking me to send troops to help cross the river.
.This makes it appear that things are done in a formal and upright manner. At the end of the letter, you specifically recounted the events of that meeting, and this is the focus of your letter." Zhang Yanling said solemnly.
Yang Yiqing sneered and said: "It's a joke, I just informed you of the facts, but I didn't write anything else. I didn't express any appeal to you. You think too much."
Zhang Yanling chuckled and said: "Yes, Mr. Yang did not say it clearly, but do you still need to say something clearly? You described in great detail how Gu Da used them to block the attack, and you also analyzed the situation and mentioned not arresting the attackers.
The consequences of attacking
.Although the tone of your letter is as calm as possible, the implication between the lines is very clear. You are implying to me that you decided to send troops at the risk of offending Gu Dayong just to prevent me, Zhang Yanling, from being trapped and killed in Ningxia City...
…”
Yang Yiqing couldn't help but sneer. He wanted to refute, but he didn't know how to refute. So he picked up the wine cup and drank to cover up his embarrassment and pretended as if nothing had happened. The seventh glass of wine was even more bitter and tasteless.
"'The army was defeated in crossing the river, the morale of the soldiers was low, and I was also criticized. The supervisor Gu Dayong has threatened to report to the court to investigate the failure of my crossing the river attack. At this time, although it is not a good opportunity to launch another attack.
In order to suppress the overall situation of rebellion, I am willing to take this risk and launch an attack.
To ensure the consolidation of the results of the battle in Ningxia City. Even if defeated again, it can play a role in containing the rebels, which is also an excellent result. And Yang's reputation and honor are nothing compared with the major events of countering the rebellion, like mustard dust.
'. Mr. Yang, these are the exact words written in your letter. I remember correctly."
Yang Yiqing reached for the wine bottle.
"In this case, it can be said that there is indeed no clear demand, but it is more obvious than saying it. Are you not hinting to me that in order to save me, you launched an attack at all costs, and you want me to be grateful to you? You even
I'm afraid I don't understand you
I made it clear that you are doing this to contain the rebels. You said that you are willing to be punished by the court. Isn't this just selling out the misery and suffering? No matter how stupid I am, Zhang Yanling, I can understand what you want to express.
Meaning. Besides, I’m not stupid.”
Yang Yiqing held the jug upside down. There was not much wine left in the jug. He dropped the last wine into the cup drop by drop. He looked at the falling wine drop by drop.
"Is the story finished?" Yang Yiqing said solemnly.
"No. Are you satisfied, Mr. Yang? Did I miss anything or did I understand something wrong? Please correct me, Mr. Yang." Zhang Yanling looked at Yang Yiqing with a smile.
Yang Yiqing put down the empty wine bottle, looked up at Zhang Yanling and said: "There is nothing to correct me. The story is very exciting. But the whole story is just conjecture. Mr. Zhang, you should go and have a look at your brain. I suspect you are suffering from hypothetical syndrome."
If this disease is not treated early, you will go crazy."
Zhang Yanling laughed and said: "Master Yang, I know whether I am sick or not. Master Yang, I told you that everything is just my guess. It doesn't matter if you don't admit it, because I don't expect you to admit these things. I
I don’t mean to embarrass you, I just want you to understand that I, Zhang Yanling, am not stupid, stupid, deaf, or blind. Although I am young, have little experience, have a bad temper, and have a bad reputation, I can still read some people’s little thoughts.
Clear.”
Yang Yiqing picked up the wine glass and drank the ninth glass of wine. After putting down the wine glass, he said in a deep voice: "Master Zhang, I don't understand. Since you have speculated on so many things, it stands to reason that I should be extremely important in your mind.
Those who are unbearable are the ones who do it. Why did you say those words to Gu Dayong just now? In your opinion, isn't this my plan against you? You can expose me in public."
Zhang Yanling smiled and said: "It's very simple. You, Mr. Yang, have no intention of harming me. Why should I, Zhang Yanling, be hostile to you? Although you have made this calculation, I understand your intentions. You just hope to serve the foreign court."
Earn this credit, earn it for yourself
It's just a credit. You did your best in countering the rebellion. Unlike some people who stabbed me secretly and wanted my life. So, of course I will not be angry because of what you did. On the contrary,
Your wishes will be fulfilled and your ideas will come true.”
Yang Yiqing sneered and said: "Is this a charity? You exposed me to my face, but you said you would help me. What is your purpose of asking me to be grateful for your kindness? Do you think that this little favor will make me grateful to you?"
Zhang Yanling shook his head and said: "Mr. Yang is worrying too much. I don't think so. I still respect you scholars. You are all people who want face. You will starve to death without eating the food you come to. Otherwise, you, Master Yang, wouldn't have gone to all the trouble."
You hinted at me. If it had been anyone else, they would have shamelessly come to me to beg me. Besides, the credit for suppressing the rebellion also belongs to you. Because no matter what,
In other words, your massive ship-building at Lingzhou Ferry was indeed a cover for me. My success in raiding Ningxia Town was also due to Mr. Yang attracting the attention of the main force of the rebels. Although Mr. Yang himself
I don’t have this idea, but in fact it did play a role in attacking the east and attacking the west. Therefore, Mr. Yang should have a share of the credit for suppressing the rebellion."
Yang Yiqing stared at Zhang Yanling, and suddenly felt a little ashamed in his heart. How come he is such a confident person, but why in front of this Zhang Yanling, he always feels that he is not strong enough and has insufficient self-confidence. He feels that he is a bit chicken-hearted. He always thinks the worst of people.
.
"Besides, Mr. Yang and your foreign court really need this credit. You should also know something about the relationship between me and your foreign court. Your foreign court and I are not enemies, at least not for now. Therefore, I am very willing to help you in times of need.
, without falling into a well
Xia Shi. Because our common enemy is someone else. I don’t want to see the foreign court and you, Mr. Yang, being criticized by those eunuchs because of this matter. To a certain extent, helping you is helping me, helping the foreign people.
Ting is here to help me honor my relatives." Zhang Yanling said with a smile.
"Master Zhang, you... do you really think so?" Yang Yiqing asked in a deep voice.
Zhang Yanling laughed and said: "Of course, do you want me to swear an oath? By the way, I have already written the memorial to be submitted to the court, and I will show it to Mr. Yang. If Mr. Yang has no objection, you can sign your name. You
I will jointly submit a report to the imperial court."
Zhang Yanling reached out and took out a memorial from his arms and handed it to Yang Yiqing.
Yang Yiqing reached out to take it in confusion, and read it out. Part of what was written above was how the two made a plan to attack the east and west. Yang Yiqing attracted the main force of the rebels from the front, and Zhang Yanling took the initiative to raid Ningxia City.
Yang Yiqing was speechless. After a while, he raised his head, looked at Zhang Yanling and said, "Master Zhang, have you already written this memorial?"
Zhang Yanling said: "I wrote it yesterday morning, before Master Yang arrived with his army."
Yang Yiqing frowned and said: "Have you decided long ago that you want to rescue me? Do you attribute this credit to me and you?"
Zhang Yanling shook his head and said: "It's not about rescuing the siege, nor about dividing the effort. It's just how it should be."
Yang Yiqing smacked his lips and groaned, with a look of shame on his face.
"Master Yang, if there is no objection, I will sign my name and report it to the court. There are still many things here that need to be decided by the court. I want to complete the things here as soon as possible and return to the capital. My wife is about to give birth, and I don't want to waste time."
Zhang Yanling said in a deep voice.
Yang Yiqing nodded slightly, got up and walked to the corner desk, took a brush and dipped it in ink, and wrote his name in a few strokes. Then he took out the seal from his pocket and stamped it with his private seal.
"Master Zhang, I will remember today. I am so narrow-minded. I am extremely ashamed." Yang Yiqing handed the folded book back to Zhang Yanling with both hands and said.
Zhang Yanling chuckled and said: "Master Yang, it doesn't have to be like this. I will order someone to rush to the capital soon. In addition, I will need Master Yang's help for some things next. Or at least you can not interfere with my actions."
Yang Yiqing was stunned and asked: "What are you going to do?"
Zhang Yanling sneered and said: "Someone stabbed me in the back. Does Mr. Yang think I will let it go? I have to settle accounts with some people."
Yang Yiqing frowned and said, "You mean... Eunuch Gu and the others?"
Zhang Yanling sneered and said: "It's not them or who? These guys leaked information about my whereabouts and wanted to kill someone with a knife. How could I spare them?"
Yang Yiqing said in a deep voice: "What does Mr. Hou want to do?"
Zhang Yanling laughed and said: "It's very simple. If he wants my life, I will take his life. Tooth for tooth, eye for eye."
Yang Yiqing's scalp was numb, and he frowned and said: "Master Hou, Gu Dayong is the eunuch who supervises the army, and Yang Yu is the deputy commander of the Jinyi Guards. You can't do anything wrong. It's better to report this matter to the court. I can testify for you, and
You play together."
Zhang Yanling smiled and said: "To testify, do we have evidence? Even if we do, it will be reported to the court and there will be no evidence. Mr. Yang, you only need to pretend not to know about this matter and turn a blind eye. Others
The matter is my own business, so don’t worry about it.”
Yang Yiqing pondered for a long time and said slowly: "I didn't hear anything, and I don't know anything after that."