Originally, Zhong Weihu was not willing to meet Cheng Dalei. This devil left a really bad impression on him. And Cheng Dalei was not willing to meet Zhong Weihu because he was not qualified. In the past, He Shen was responsible for such things. But today
When He Shen was dealing with the matter of grain storage, Cheng Dalei could only condescend to talk to Zhong Weihu face to face.
When Cheng Dalei arrived, Xu Shenji was chatting with Zhong Weihu. Xu Shenji grinned widely, making Zhong Weihu stunned. Seeing Cheng Dalei come in, Zhong Weihu stood up hurriedly.
"General Niu."
Hey, why did you change your name again?
Cheng Dalei has been here for three years, and Zhong Weihu no longer pretends to be confused. He used to call him "Master Cheng", but why did he suddenly change his name today?
"Here, sit down." Cheng Dalei sat down behind Shuai'an: "Why are you here today? It's not the day to pay living expenses."
Zhong Weihu was speechless. Xue Ting and a group of young men from Liangzhou were held hostage at Qinchuan Pass, and they had to pay Cheng Dalei a fixed amount of living expenses every month. Thinking of this, Zhong Weihu felt as sick as eating flies.
Of course, today is for important things, so Zhong Weihu didn’t mention it for the time being.
"Has General Niu heard about what happened in Chang'an?"
"Uh..." Cheng Dalei opened his eyes wide, rolled his eyes, and asked carefully: "What happened in Chang'an City? I have no news here. It will take at least several months for the news from Chang'an to reach me."
Zhong Weihu didn't know whether Cheng Dalei was telling the truth or a lie. He paused and said, "To be honest with General Niu, the bandit rebellion of the Righteous Sect has now reached the gates of Chang'an. Emperor Ming called on all the princes in the world to be diligent, and your official position is Emperor Ming."
I sealed it with my own mouth, but we must not forget Emperor Ming’s kindness in knowing and meeting him.”
Cheng Dalei was stunned for a long time, and he looked at Xu Shenji, who was also shocked. Their expressions showed the same meaning:
Could this guy be awake?
No wonder the name for Cheng Dalei was changed as soon as he came. It turned out that Cheng Dalei was now used, so Cheng Dalei was no longer a bandit, but became an official.
But Cheng Dalei's identity as a bandit is a sure thing. Do you think that if you call me General Niu, I will send someone to kill him?
"Ha, that's it." Cheng Dalei laughed and said: "Emperor Ming and I had the kindness to meet each other, and our kindness was shared. How could I forget it? To be honest with Master Zhong, I now wish I could spread my wings on my back and fly to Chang'an.
Kill the thief."
"That's great. I wonder when you will leave."
"Alas...I haven't spoken yet, you are too anxious." Cheng Dalei said: "The three armies have not moved, food and grass go first. We, a small family in Qinchuan Pass, to be honest, we are about to run out of food, and we are still worried about how to survive.
What about this winter? Why don't Liangzhou City lend me some grain to use as military pay?"
Zhong Weihu looked at Cheng Dalei with wide eyes, an expression that said, "Stop talking nonsense." If you can send troops after the food is delivered, I will take your surname directly.
"What if there is no food?" Zhong Weihu asked.
"We have to send troops even if we don't have food. Since we are the generals of the empire, we have to kill thieves for the empire. It doesn't matter if all our men die. It doesn't matter if I die myself. As long as I can share Emperor Ming's worries, I will die without regrets."
"When will General Niu send out troops?"
"Next year, we can gather the food next year." Cheng Dalei took a sip of tea.
puff!
Xu Shenji almost laughed out loud.
The expression on Zhong Weihu's face changed, and he was obviously very embarrassed.
Cheng Dalei put down the teacup, put away the smile on his face, and said: "Tell me carefully, why did you come here today? If you don't treat me as a fool, I won't treat you as a fool."
Even thinking with his toes, he knew that Cheng Dalei would not send troops for Emperor Ming. But since Song Bokang knew why Zhong Weihu wasted his efforts, it was obvious that this was not their purpose.
"Master Cheng is really smart, so he knows that he can't hide it from you." Zhong Weihu also became serious.
"Okay, no need to say flattery. If I want to hear it, I can hear it here at any time." Cheng Dalei said coldly.
"If Mr. Cheng doesn't send troops, can he allow me to take one person away?"
"Who?" Cheng Dalei picked up the teacup again.
"The Sixth Prince of the Empire, Li Xingzai." Zhong Weihu said every word.
Cheng Dalei was startled, then slowly put down the teacup he picked up, thinking quickly in his mind.
Yes, Cheng Dalei had no reason to stop Lin Shaoyu from avenging his father. Likewise, there was no reason to stop Li Xingzai from going to Chang'an to rescue Emperor Ming. After all, he was his biological father.
"You can go." Cheng Dalei said slowly.
"What about the Sixth Prince?"
"I don't think you have the right to ask what the sixth prince of the empire does."
Zhong Weihu was about to speak when he suddenly saw Cheng Dalei's face turned serious and he slammed the table.
"Come, let's see you off."
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After driving away Zhong Weihu, Cheng Dalei went to see Li Xingzai in person. Li Xingzai, Fordler, and Li Waner lived in a courtyard with corridors and flower halls. Cheng Dalei still maintained enough respect for Li Xingzai, the imperial prince.
When Cheng Dalei went there, Li Xingzai was playing chess with Fudler. Li Xingzai was a bit strange. He didn't know anything about music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, poetry, and poetry, but he understood everything, but he couldn't be said to be proficient in everything.
He also grows flowers, he also makes paintings, and his eyes are straight when he sees beautiful women, but these things can hardly be called his hobbies. He is interested in everything, but he doesn't seem to be interested in anything.
No wonder everyone in Chang'an City said he was a waste.
Cheng Dalei stood behind Li Xingzai and looked at it for a while. He really couldn't understand Go. Li Xingzai suddenly raised his head, smiled and said, "You're here."
"Well, let's see you." Cheng Dalei hadn't figured out how to explain his purpose.
"If you don't come, I'm going to find you." Li Xingzai pushed down the chessboard in front of him: "I'm leaving."
Cheng Dalei was startled: "You already know."
"Ha, you really underestimate me. If I don't know anything here, I will really become a waste."
Cheng Dalei was silent. Indeed, Li Xingzai was recognized as a waste in Chang'an City, but at the same time, he was also the sixth prince of the empire whom Emperor Ming valued most. How could such a person know nothing?
Cheng Dalei was silent for a moment, took off his sword, and handed it to Li Xingzai with both hands.
"The property returns to its original owner."
Li Xingzai smiled: "This is not my sword. I gave this sword to you as a ransom back in Qingniu Mountain."
"It's a joke, how can it be taken seriously?"
"This is not my sword, nor should it be my sword." The smile on Li Xingzai's face slowly faded: "A prince should not use an ordinary sword."
He put his hands in front of the window, letting the breeze blow in his face.
"My sword should be made with elite soldiers as the front and good horses as the bridle. It should surround the great rivers and carry the mountains and rivers. This sword should cut through the floating clouds and destroy the earth. Once this sword is used, it can quell the princes, kill the rebels and bring peace to the world."