Chapter 1408: The mountains and rivers are exhausted
Wu Jie said it very sincerely, and it didn't look like he was lying...
But there is a saying that goes well: knowing people, knowing faces, but not knowing hearts.
Who can guarantee that it's not you, Wu Jie, who is causing trouble? Duan Shiwen looked suspicious and said, "General Wu said they had mentioned this matter to you?"
Wu Jie nodded and said: "That's exactly the case, but if this matter is really investigated, I think King Dali did not handle it properly in some places."
Are you blaming me? A few days ago, Duan Zhengyan was so ecstatic and disgraced that Li Qi tried to retreat for the sake of advancement. Now seeing Wu Jie trying to shift the responsibility to them again, he couldn't help but feel a little angry. He thought to himself, this matter
I just found out how it could be caused by me. Didn't I cause trouble for myself? I said without saltiness: "Really? I would like to hear the details."
Wu Jie said: "The whole thing is like this. A few days ago, Yao Kelong's men went fishing in the Fuliang River and happened to meet Meng Kun's people. There was some dispute between the two sides. The result was that Meng Kun's people not only took Yao Kelong's
They drove them away and ordered them to keep the fish and shrimps they had caught. But this was just a fuse. In fact, Meng Kun and others had repeatedly suppressed them before this. In fact, they were all Dali soldiers and should be treated fairly.
Wu Jie said: "I won't say anything else. Just looking at the situation of the troops stationed on both sides, we can actually get some clues. Meng Kun and his troops are all stationed in the best area, close to the mountains and rivers.
They can shelter from the wind and rain, but Yao Kelong and his troops are stationed in the most open place, having to withstand the test of scorching sun and heavy rain all day long."
Duan Zhengyan couldn't help but look at Duan Shiwen after hearing this. He was really not good at leading troops in battles and didn't know much about this matter at all. Moreover, how could he think so carefully under the circumstances at that time.
But Duan Shiwen obviously knew this, his face looked a little strange, and he prevaricated: "The situation was so chaotic at that time. How could His Majesty care so much? Why did you know about this but didn't inform Your Majesty?"
Wu Jie sighed: "I am just a helper. This is your family matter. How can I come forward? Until now, I have been doing this. Although they asked me to submit to the Song Dynasty, I sternly refused. For this reason, I still
No one can be seen hiding in the big tent."
Could it be that he was really causing trouble? Duan Zhengyan felt a trace of hesitation on his face after hearing this, and thought to himself. He still has to go back and ask clearly about this matter.
Li Qi added: "After I learned about this, I immediately recalled Wu Jie. Whether you believe it or not, I really have no intention of interfering with your Dali family affairs, and I don't have the time, but I hope you will
If you can handle this matter as soon as possible, don't let it drag me down, Da Song."
Duan Shiwen saw that Li Qi's tone was getting tougher. He was really afraid that he would beat him up, so he hurriedly changed the subject and said, "What about the Song Army in Shicheng County?"
Li Qidao: "I've also heard about Zheyan's hostage, but I think we can't be blamed anymore. Now that their mission has been completed. Of course I have to order them to withdraw their troops. Is it possible to let them stay there permanently?
It was your people who knelt before them and even threatened them with death, refusing to let them leave. What do you want me to do? Do you order them to fight their way out with swords? If that is the case, you will probably blame me even more.
.I have already sent a reply to Zhe Yanzhi’s side, asking them to do a good job in the ideological work of the people and withdraw the troops as soon as possible.”
Duan Zhengyan was once again speechless by Li Qi.
Indeed, it is understandable for Li Qi to do this, and it is also what he hopes to see. If Li Qi lets the Zhe family army be stationed in Shicheng County, he will have an even bigger headache. However, he also feels that this matter is too strange and must have something to do with Li Qi.
I struggled very much and thought to myself, I was still too impulsive. I came here to ask questions without understanding anything clearly. As a result, I was speechless when they rebutted me. I had better go back and ask questions first before arguing with them. With this in mind,
, he cupped his hands and said: "I'm really sorry, Duan was impulsive and offended the Privy Councilor."
Li Qi raised his hand and said with a smile: "It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter. I can understand this, but I think King Dali, you should rush back and talk to the chiefs now. If this matter is not stopped in time, there may be a big chaos."
Wu Jie said: "Now that Wu Lin is still there waiting for King Dali to receive him, I will not go back, lest there be any misunderstanding, and I will be blamed for death."
These two generals, with one word and one word from me, completely shifted the responsibility, but later on, it became Duan Zhengyan's fault again.
Duan Zhengyan nodded and said, "Duan will leave first."
Li Qi stood up and said, "I'll send it to King Dali."
"I don't dare bother the Privy Envoy, so Duan will take his leave."
Duan Zhengyan finished speaking and left with Duan Shiwen.
After they left, Zhao Jingyan smiled at Li Qi and said, "You really can keep your composure!"
Li Qi laughed and said: "When things have come to this point, they have reached a desperate situation and it is impossible for them to make a comeback. When they are at the end of their rope, they will naturally come to me, within a day or two."
Wu Jie said cautiously: "Isn't the Privy Council afraid that Duan Zhengyan will persuade Yao Kelong and others?"
Li Qi did not answer and asked instead: "If it were you, Wu Jie, what choice would you make in the face of Duan Zhengyan's lobbying?"
Wu Jie was stunned for a moment, with a confused expression on his face.
Zhao Jingyan smiled and said: "If Duan Zhengyan hadn't known about that letter, there might have been some hope, but now that the letter has been exposed, those people have no choice at all. In this case, even the most innocent person
No one believes that Duan Zhengyan will let things go, they will only think that this is Duan Zhengyan’s expedient measure, and then they have only one possible way.”
Wu Jie said: "Do your best to submit to me, the Song Dynasty."
Zhao Jingyan nodded slightly and said with a smile: "Wu Jie, you Privy Council envoy are not so kind as to send that letter to Duan Zhengyan for no reason."
Wu Jie suddenly realized, thinking that the Privy Councilor was really thoughtful and could think so thoroughly. In this way, he not only had a reason to excuse himself, but also forced Duan Zhengyan to a dead end. This move was really cruel.
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Li Qi hurriedly asked: "What do you mean? I'm just dealing with it impartially, so what do you think I should do?"
Even Zhao Jingyan, who knew this matter well, couldn't refute this. It was so incredible. She could only smile bitterly and said: "Zhengyan met you during that period, which is really his misfortune."
Li Qi shook his head and said: "I don't think so. I think it was his great luck that he met me. He has an obvious weakness, and Da Song can help him make up for this weakness, so he has no choice but to turn to Da Song. His ability
Talent can be fully utilized.”
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After Duan Zhengyan returned, he immediately ordered Duan Shiwen to investigate the matter thoroughly, but the results obtained were exactly what Wu Jie said. Not only that, but now that Wu Jie has left, the situation has become even worse. Yao Kelong and others have not
They forced Wu Lin to send someone to deliver the letter to Li Qi.
Of course, Wu Lin is very happy to accept the fact that she is under house arrest.
"well---!"
Duan Zheng sighed heavily and regretted: "It's all my fault! It's all my fault! I didn't consider their feelings at that time, so that they turned to the Song Dynasty. By the way. Didn't you talk to them?"
Duan Shiwen sighed bitterly: "We've searched, we've searched, but now they can't listen to anything. They don't trust us at all. They also threatened that if the Song Dynasty refuses to take them in, they will go back and make themselves kings."
"this---!"
Duan Zhengyan opened his eyes and almost vomited blood. In fact, with his character, how could he favor his own people? The problem is that his subordinates did not think so, which also hindered him. However, he
We cannot blame Meng Kun and others for this, because in this case, he will be even more disloyal and fall into an even more embarrassing situation.
All in all, neither the left nor the right are human beings, and I really want to die.
Duan Zhengyan is good at everything, but he lacks any courage or the domineering power of a king. He then asked: "What about Shicheng County?"
Duan Shiwen told Duan Zhengyan about Shicheng County again. In the final analysis, the people of Shicheng County still lack trust in Duan Zhengyan. They only believe in one fact now, that is, the Song Dynasty can protect them well, and you
Duan Zhengyan can't, it's that simple.
Duan Shiwen worriedly said: "Your Majesty, we must go back as soon as possible. There are now rebellions in the country, and Shicheng County is adjacent to Shanchan Mansion. Its geographical location is very important. If it is not resolved this morning, it will cause a catastrophe sooner or later."
Duan Zhengyan said: "Do you think I don't want to go back as soon as possible, but don't forget that this money is still in Li Qi's hands. Alas, in fact, this money is just a small thing. Li Qi has promised to pay me back, and I believe he will not regret it.
, But the question is what to do about Yao Kelong and his others. They have tens of thousands of troops and are very powerful in the country. If we don’t solve this matter, nothing can be solved even if we go back."
Speaking of this, Duan Zhengyan really felt that he was riding a tiger and it was hard to get off. It was neither possible to leave nor to leave, so he went to the doctor indiscriminately because of his serious illness. He said: "How about --- how about asking Li Qi to tell them and make them give up?"
, so they have no choice but to submit to me."
"No, no, your majesty must not do this!" Duan Shiwen said: "That Li Qi is very cunning. We don't know what his plans are in his heart. Now he may be afraid of your majesty, so he doesn't meet those people.
, if His Majesty asks him for help, then he can justifiably meet with Yao Kelong and others. Who knows what kind of peace he has, if he uses clever words to confuse us, then it will be difficult to recover. "
"This won't work, that won't work either, so what should you do?"
Duan Zhengyan was about to collapse and couldn't help but lose his temper. Whenever he thought about the current situation, he was ready to die. He gradually began to have doubts about himself. He doubted whether he could still manage the country well.
Duan Shiwen felt very sad when he saw Duan Zhengyan's painful expression. However, his ability was limited and he could not help Duan Zhengyan. He lowered his head and said: "Your Majesty, I cannot share your worries for Your Majesty. It is really a crime worthy of death."
Duan Zhengyan waved his hand and said: "I can't blame you, it's my own carelessness. If I hadn't sent Quanzi to hunt down the Gao family, or if I had thought of Yao Kelong and others as soon as possible, I wouldn't have suffered the bitter consequences today.
, Alas, after all, all this is caused by myself, I can’t blame others.”
He is so simple!
If Li Qi was determined to help him, why would there be so many problems? Of course, this is really not the fault of Li Qi, because Li Qi did not harm him, but did not try his best to help him, that's all.
Duan Shiwen said: "Your Majesty, what should we do now?"
"You go back first and let me think about it."
"yes."
After all, this is related to the Duan family, how could Duan Zhengyan make such a rash decision.
It's a pity that God didn't help him either. In the past two days, emergency letters from Shanchan Mansion came one after another, and bad news kept coming. These bad news brought Duan Zhengyan to the verge of collapse, and his hair turned a lot gray.
, even when he was a puppet before, he had never been so troubled.
Duan Shiwen looked at the increasingly haggard Duan Zhengyan, and felt even more uncomfortable, and said: "Your Majesty, we must make a decisive decision now, and we cannot delay it any longer."
"Yes, we can't drag it out any longer." Duan Zhengyan looked up and sighed, with a hint of helplessness: "There is only one person who can help me now."
"who?"
"Li Qi."
"But this---."
As soon as Duan Shiwen finished speaking, Duan Zhengyan raised his hand and interrupted him, saying: "I know what I want to say, but we are almost at the end of our rope. I don't want to hide it from you. I really don't have the confidence to handle it well.
I don’t want to risk all this with tens of millions of people in Dali. As long as Li Qi can rescue the people of Dali from this dire straits, no matter how much I suffer, it doesn’t matter.”
"Your Majesty, I am incompetent!"
Duan Shiwen saw that Duan Zhengyan had made up his mind. They had put in so much effort and blood, but in the end it was all in vain. He couldn't help feeling sad, and he fell to the ground and burst into tears.
Duan Zhengyan closed his eyes and sighed: "Okay, this matter has been settled. You don't need to be so depressed. We will have to wait until you meet Li Qi to know the outcome." (To be continued...