Zhuge Guanqi filled the wine glass for Hu Xiaotian and said with a smile: "Your Excellency, you won't agree?"
Hu Xiaotian said: "If I don't agree, they will have backup plans. Dakang is deeply troubled by the food shortage, and the conditions they propose are also extremely attractive."
Zhuge Guanqi said: "Sir, do you think the emperor will agree?"
Hu Xiaotian said: "The emperor also sent envoys to ask me for 100,000 shi of food."
Zhuge Guanqi said: "The initiative in the matter does not lie with the emperor. Dongliang County and Dongluocang are now in the hands of the Lord, and the food and grass are also in the hands of the Lord. Even if the Emperor agrees to give the land of Jiangbei to Dayong, then what will happen?
You must obtain your adult’s permission.”
Hu Xiaotian said: "If I don't agree, it will be a blatant disobedience to the Holy Ming, and the emperor will have an honest reason to deal with me."
Zhuge Guanqi said: "If you send the two cities away, then where will you, your soldiers, and the soldiers and horses you just recruited go?"
Hu Xiaotian fell silent. He only had three cities in his hands. If he lost the land in Jiangbei, his only possibility was to retreat to Wuxing. Zhuge Guanqi was asking questions knowingly.
Zhuge Guanqi said: "No matter what, your strength has not weakened much! If you control 70,000 elite soldiers and have enough food and grass, I am afraid that the Emperor Kangxi will start to worry."
Hu Xiaotian nodded, it does make sense. It is impossible for anyone not to worry about a disobedient guy with 70,000 soldiers and horses guarding his borders. However, Long Xuanen seems to have no choice. If the food shortage in Dakang becomes
If there is no improvement, it may not be too long before there will be even greater chaos in the country.
Zhuge Guanqi said: "The world is like a chess game. Da Kang's life is not easy, and Dayong's life is not easy now. Otherwise, with Dayong's always strong strength, how could he accept the result of two consecutive defeats and turn to diplomatic means to solve it?
Question? Sir, please answer me a question. If the emperor agrees to Dayong's conditions, will you hand over the land in Jiangbei?"
Hu Xiaotian shook his head and said: "No!"
Zhuge Guanqi smiled and said: "If you don't hand over, aren't you afraid that Dayong and Dakang will join forces to deal with you?"
Hu Xiaotian said: "Even if we surrender, they will still join forces to deal with me. Since the result is the same, why should I do such a stupid thing?"
Zhuge Guanqi couldn't help laughing. He nodded and said: "This game of chess has reached this point. Dayong's purpose is obvious. The real intention behind the exchange of grain is to provoke a conflict between you and the court.
Contradiction, if the imperial court can see through their treacherous plot, it will definitely reject this request. If the imperial court is short-sighted, then it will agree to the terms of peace talks, thus focusing all the contradictions on the Lord."
Hu Xiaotian said: "How should I break the situation?"
Zhuge Guanqi said: "Everything depends on the attitude of the capital. I hope the emperor can see the overall situation clearly. Dayong is not afraid. They should not raise troops to attack you in the short term. It seems that the pressure from the Black Hu people is on them."
No, this new king must be under great pressure in the court, otherwise he would never make such a concession. Although your Excellency is the source of the conflict between the two parties, from another perspective, your Excellency is the real one.
Those who can control the direction of the situation are without the participation of adults. No matter how long or how much they talk, it is just talk on paper. If I were an adult, I would remain unchanged in the face of all changes, let the wind and waves rise, and sit firmly on the Diaoyutai!
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Hu Xiaotian smiled and nodded. He remembered something: "By the way, Brother Guanqi, I have a gift for you."
Zhuge Guanqi said: "No reward for no merit, sir, please don't let Guanqi be ashamed."
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "Whether you accept it or not, of course depends on Brother Guanqi's own wishes. But you should make a decision after seeing this gift."
Zhuge Guanqi had no choice but to nod. Hu Xiaotian took out the book from his arms and gently placed it in front of Zhuge Guanqi. Zhuge Guanqi carefully unfolded the blue cloth wrapped on it. When he saw the book inside clearly
.The whole person was obviously shocked. He would never have thought that the book Hu Xiaotian gave him was actually the "Array of Soldiers". Although he was a descendant of the Zhuge family, the "Array of Soldiers" had been lost for a long time.
Even he didn't know where this wonderful book of formations, which condensed the wisdom of his ancestors, was hidden. Whenever Zhuge Guanqi thought of this, he felt regretful. He thought that this wonderful book had been lost. But he didn't expect that he would still have it in this life.
An opportunity to see this book in person.
Zhuge Guanqi could not restrain his inner excitement. He picked up the "Array of Soldiers" and flipped through a few pages. With his profound knowledge of the art of war, he quickly concluded that this book was absolutely authentic.
From the change in Zhuge Guanqi's expression, Hu Xiaotian could conclude that he was undoubtedly a descendant of Zhuge Yunchun. He smiled and said: "This book is kept in the palace. I got it by chance. I know nothing about the art of war. I gave you the sword as a gift."
A strong man, a mink fur and a beauty, I believe this book can play its true role in the hands of Brother Guanqi, so don’t refuse it!”
Zhuge Guanqi is so wise. He certainly understands that Hu Xiaotian will never give him this book for no reason. Giving such an expensive gift to himself is to show that Hu Xiaotian values himself, and for another reason, Hu Xiaotian should be
Already know his true identity.
Zhuge Guanqi pursed his lips, bowed deeply and said, "Thank you, sir!"
Yu Tianxing entered his father's room, put down the gift he brought, and said respectfully: "Dad!"
Yu Dongqing responded while lying on the bed, waved his hand to signal the maid who was waiting for him to leave, then clenched his fist and put it in front of his lips and coughed a few times.
Yu Tianxing said with concern: "Dad, how many times have I advised you to follow me back to the city to live. The environment there is much better than here. Why are you so stubborn?"
Yu Dongqing sighed and said: "Son, the villagers elected me as their leader and trust me so much, how could I leave before them?" He suddenly grabbed his son's hand and said: "Tianxing, do you really want to be there?
Serve Master Hu as his military advisor?"
Yu Tianxing was shocked and looked at his father with doubts: "Dad, what do you want to say?"
Yu Dongqing said: "Tianxing, Dad knows that Master Hu has been kind to you, but he also knows that good birds choose trees to roost in. Although you assisted Master Hu and helped him win two victories, these two
Victory cannot fundamentally reverse the situation. How powerful Dayong is, how can Mr. Hu be the opponent of Dayong with his current military strength? "
The expression on Yu Tianxing's face turned cold: "Dad, is someone looking for you?" He stood up, looked out the door, and found that no one else was outside, and then returned to his father's side.
Yu Dongqing sighed and said: "Tianxing, I know that I have always wronged you in the past, thinking that you are a mediocre child. It is not until today that I know that you have such a talent. I don't want you to be a secret and delay me."
future."
Yu Tianxing said: "Dad, I just pretend I didn't hear what you said today. If you dare to say such words in front of me again, don't blame me for ignoring the father-son relationship between you and me." He stood up and wanted to leave.
But Yu Dongqing grabbed her sleeves and said with tears: "Son, don't forget, your brother and sister all fled to Dayong, their wealth and life are all in your mind.
!”
When Yu Tianxing heard the words, he was like thunder, and said in a trembling voice: "What did you say? Dad, please tell me clearly, what exactly happened?"
Yu Dongqing raised his sleeves and wiped the tears from his face and said: "Someone sent a message today, saying that your two brothers have all found jobs in Yongdu and are living very well now."
Yu Tianxing gritted his teeth and said, "Did someone use my brother's life as a threat to force you to persuade me to serve in Dayong?"
Yu Dongqing nodded and said: "They said that as long as you are willing to go to Dayong, you will be given a high official position and a generous salary, so that you can enjoy endless wealth and glory in this life."
Yu Tianxing sneered: "Dad, do you believe these lies?"
Yu Dongqing said: "Son, if you don't agree, I'm afraid your two brothers and their families will all be killed. I have pity on my three grandchildren and your three nephews. The eldest of them is less than
She's five years old..." Speaking of the sad part, Yu Dongqing burst into tears again.
Yu Tianxing said: "Dad, tell me clearly who is coming to find you?"
Yu Dongqing was about to speak when he heard a clear voice coming from outside: "Is Mr. Yu here?"
Yu Tianxing was slightly startled, then turned around and walked out, only to see a tall and tall young man standing there. His facial features were somewhat familiar, and upon closer inspection, he turned out to be Princess Xue Lingjun.
Recalling what his father said just now, Yu Tianxing immediately understood the key point. He calmly raised his hands and saluted, "Who do I think you are? It turns out that the eldest princess is here."
Xue Lingjun smiled and said: "I just came to the refugee camp to have a look. I didn't expect to meet Mr. It seems that it is quite fate."
Yu Tianxing stood at the door with no intention of inviting her to sit inside.
Xue Lingjun didn't take it seriously and said softly: "Mr. Yu, aren't you afraid that others will see us talking?"
Yu Tianxing said: "Yu behaves upright and sits upright. He is worthy of the universe, the sun and the moon, and he is worthy of the conscience of heaven and earth. What is there to be afraid of?"
Xue Lingjun clapped his hands and praised: "Mr. Yu is indeed a well-known man."
Yu Tianxing said: "If Her Royal Highness, the eldest princess, doesn't accompany my master to discuss important matters, how can Yaxing come to this remote place?"
Xue Lingjun said: "I'm just curious about what kind of person he is who can help Hu Xiaotian defeat the strong twice and defeat my army, so I came here to see it with my own eyes."
Yu Tianxing smiled calmly and said: "If you want to see me, you can summon me at any time. Why bother to go there in person? Her Royal Highness the Princess has really good intentions!" Thinking of her two brothers who were all in her hands, she was
Using it to threaten himself, Yu Tianxing couldn't help but feel a burst of anger in his heart. (To be continued.)
