Zhao Hongrun looked at the solemn-looking head of the Wei family in Tianshui in the distance, feeling doubly surprised.
It must be said that Wei Feng's request, or suggestion, really caught him off guard, and he didn't know how to react for a while.
Today's Wei family in Longxi can be roughly divided into two types of people. One type is people who have actually lost the pride of the Wei family in their hearts. They only think about how to survive in the Wei Kingdom and continue to live a luxurious life of drunkenness and dreams. For example, Wei Li, the father-in-law of the Wei family; and the other group are still trying to find ways to make the Wei family make a comeback, such as Wei Ji, the king of Lintao.
And Wei Feng, the head of the Wei family in Tianshui, obviously belongs to the latter group.
In fact, Wei Feng was even more courageous than Wei Ji. After all, Wei Ji at least wanted to seek help from the Zhao family, but Wei Feng seemed more inclined to become an ally of the Zhao family than a vassal.
"It's not easy..."
Even if it was Zhao Hongrun, he would inevitably be in a dilemma at this moment.
To be fair, Zhao Hongrun actually does not resent people like Wei Li, the father of the Wei family, who are pampered and privileged. In his opinion, as long as the Wei family in Longxi does not cause trouble in the Wei State, what does it mean if the imperial court provides a sum of money to support him? The people were dispersed and relocated to the territory of Wei State. If it was not possible to send some of them to Song County, it would be very good for the Wei family to compete with Nangong Yao.
However, Wei Feng made a request for military power.
Zhao Hongrun would not agree to such a request at all. You must know that after the army was disbanded, the Wei family in Longxi was like a cat that had lost its claws. There was no threat to the Zhao family, and he would not be at the mercy of the Zhao family in the future? But what if? By allowing the Wei clan in Longxi to retain the army, who can guarantee that this will not lead to danger?
But the problem is that Wei Feng's concept is so grand that Zhao Hongrun really can't find any loopholes - the Wei family has abolished the patriarchal system and given up the status of the family as a condition, hoping that the Zhao family will give the Wei family corresponding respect. .And where is this respect reflected? It is reflected in equal exchange, that is, the Wei family uses its own strength to challenge the Korean army for the Wei State in northern Xinjiang, and uses military merit in exchange for the required resources and status.
Watertight!
"No! Don't let the Wei family retain the army!"
There seemed to be a voice in Zhao Hongrun's subconscious constantly reminding him, but his reason told him that he had no reason or position to refuse Wei Feng's legitimate request.
How to refuse?
Are you saying that the war in Northern Xinjiang does not require the help of the Wei family?
Indeed, with the current military strength of the Wei State, it does not make much difference in the overall situation whether or not the Wei family's tens of thousands of troops are helping. However, the problem is that this matter involves the Wei family's dignity, which is more troublesome.
The Wei family of Longxi gave up their position as the head of the family after coming to the Wei State. They just hoped to be self-reliant and rely on military exploits in exchange for survival and continuation in the Wei State. If the Zhao family still refused, it would be too unkind and would seem a bit unreasonable. Aggressive.
It even makes people wonder whether the Zhao family is relying on its power to force the Wei family to death.
"...Can't refuse."
After thinking for a long time and considering various factors, Zhao Hongrun still could not refuse Wei Feng's request, just because Wei Feng's words were simply impeccable.
At this time, seeing Zhao Hongrun being silent, Wei Feng's eyes flashed with a strange color, and he said with a smile: "Isn't it that King Su can't make the decision? ... If this is the case, why not send someone to ask your Majesty the King of Wei? mean?"
"Excite me?"
Zhao Hongrun looked at Wei Feng angrily, gritting his teeth.
After a while, he took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "I really can't make the decision on this matter. I will send someone to Daliang later to ask my father to make a decision."
After hearing this, Wei Feng's eyes changed slightly, seemingly surprised.
"This boy... is young and should be full of energy. I didn't expect him to be so calm and calm... I am afraid that no one in the younger generation of the Wei family can match him."
Secretly praising Zhao Hongrun in his heart, Wei Feng laughed twice and stopped using his plan to provoke the general.
A few people, including Lintao Lord Wei Ji and Yao Lord Zhao Sheng, looked at Zhao Hongrun with a bit of surprise.
As for his second uncle Zhao Yuanyan, who was sitting next to Zhao Hongrun, he also looked at his nephew with approval. After all, Zhao Yuanyan also knew Zhao Hongrun's character and knew that the latter did not act impulsively in this matter, which was really commendable.
The subsequent meeting progressed very smoothly. After all, after excluding the key issues of the position of the king and father and whether he could retain military power, the other issues seemed irrelevant.
Generally speaking, the Wei family initially approved the various requests made by Zhao Hongrun, for example, asking Wei Li, the emperor's father of the Wei family, to serve as the representative of the entire Wei family in Longxi and go to Daliang to meet Emperor Wei.
But Zhao Hongrun was still unhappy, because in his opinion, the most fundamental problem was not solved, but Wei Feng turned his army around and found a reasonable reason.
After the meeting, Zhao Hongrun took the clan guards to stay temporarily in the post house in the city, and then summoned several Green Crows to write down the proceedings of today's meeting in writing, and asked these Green Crows to send them to Daliang without stopping.
To Zhao Hongrun's surprise, that night, Wei Feng, the head of the Wei family in Tianshui, brought Wei Ji, Lord of Lintao, and Zhao Sheng, Lord of Yao, to the posthouse to pay him a visit in person.
"Master Wei Feng, are you here to laugh at me?"
When meeting Wei Feng, Zhao Hongrun expressed his inner depression through jokes.
It is no exaggeration to say that Zhao Hongrun has not met many people who can make him frustrated so far. His father, Emperor Wei, is one, Shouling Junjingshe of Chu is one, and the third one is Tianshui Wei.
The head of the family, Wei Feng, passed away.
After hearing Zhao Hongrun's joke, Wei Feng quickly waved his hand and said: "King Su has misunderstood. Wei Feng is not good enough to make friends with young heroes like King Su, so how can he be willing to have a grudge with him?" After that, he raised the two coins he was carrying.
With a small jar of wine, he said with a smile: "I had no choice but to provoke King Su at the meeting today... It was Wei Feng's fault for irritating King Su. Considering that the Wei family is struggling now, I still hope that King Su will
Forgive me."
Seeing Wei Feng's low profile, Zhao Hongrun naturally couldn't say anything more, so he invited Wei Feng, Lintao Lord Wei Ji, and Yao Lord Zhao Sheng into the house, and ordered the Zongwei to prepare a few dishes and entertain the latter three.
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During the banquet, Wei Feng spared no effort to establish friendship with Zhao Hongrun, while Wei Ji, Lord of Lintao, and Zhao Sheng, Lord of Yao, were there to warm up the atmosphere. Especially Zhao Sheng, Lord of Yao, made the conversation lively with his elegant conversation and sometimes humorous remarks.
The atmosphere became more harmonious.
Of course Zhao Hongrun understood the purpose of these three people.
So when the wine was full, he asked straight to the point: "Master Wei Feng, what do you want?"
After hearing this, Wei Feng, Wei Ji, and Zhao Sheng looked at each other, and the smiles on their faces slowly faded, becoming much more serious.
Under the gaze of Zhao Hongrun, Wei Feng raised the jug and poured a glass of wine for the three people at the table. He said seriously: "I don't have the confidence like Lord Wei Ji to try to take Longxi back from the Qin people. I only hope that I can use it to win back Longxi."
The Wei family, at least my Tianshui Wei family, is in the Wei State... no, it should be said that it is in the Wei Dynasty, settling down with dignity, not relying on others, not relying on others."
"..." Zhao Hongrun took a deep look at Wei Feng without commenting.
After all, he and Wei Feng had only met once today and were not familiar with each other. Who can guarantee that what Wei Feng said now is true.
"What are Mr. Wei Feng's plans?" Zhao Hongrun asked after taking a sip of wine.
As if he understood Zhao Hongrun's vague question, Wei Feng smiled slightly and said: "I have discussed with Lord Wei Ji to reorganize our army in Longxi. When the time comes, Lord Wei Ji will be the chief general, and Jiang Bi will be the general."
Lieutenant general, go to northern Xinjiang to assist in the war."
"The Wei family wants Northern Xinjiang?" Zhao Hongrun glanced at Wei Ji calmly and asked casually.
"No, no, no." Wei Feng waved his hands repeatedly and said: "I went to Northern Xinjiang just for meritorious service, and there is no other reason for it. As for where my Wei family will settle in the future, I will follow the Zhao family's arrangements..." At this point,
He said in a complicated tone: "I just hope that I can live with a straight spine and not be looked down upon by others."
After hearing this, Zhao Hongrun sipped his drink and was silent for a moment.
In fact, the war situation in Northern Xinjiang is not optimistic. Although it seems that the two sides are in a stalemate, the Wei State is only relying on the city and the passes to defend it. As for the outside of the city, it has actually fallen into the hands of the Korean cavalry.
in hand.
But having said that, it was precisely because Wei's army was stuck in several key strategic places that South Korea was quite cautious and did not dare to go too far alone.
And if Northern Xinjiang is supported by tens of thousands of reinforcements from the Wei family, even if this situation cannot be changed, I believe that the situation of the Wei army will be more comfortable. What's more, it is Wei Ji and Jiang Bi who are preparing to send troops to Northern Xinjiang this time.
Waiting for famous generals.
At the same time, in Daliang, hundreds of miles away from Yan County, in the imperial palace, Emperor Wei, who was staying in Youzhi Palace, was awakened by the eunuch Tong Xian as soon as he lay down.
"Your Majesty, it's a six hundred mile rush sent by the Green Crows from Yan County."
"Blue Crows? Hongrun?"
Emperor Wei was stunned for a moment, then got off the bed wearing a dragon robe, took the letter from Tong Xian, opened it and glanced at it.
Immediately, he frowned slightly.
After a while, Emperor Wei's brows gradually relaxed, and he murmured with a half-smile: "Tianshui Wei Feng... tsk, tsk, I didn't expect that there are such people in Longxi... Well, Tong Xian, send someone to tell Hongrun, just
I agree." After saying that, he gently patted Tong Xian's chest with the letter in his hand.
"Yes." Tong Xian took the letter and bowed.
At this time, Emperor Wei was about to walk back to the apse. Suddenly, he seemed to feel something. He stopped and frowned and glanced at the letter in Tong Xian's hand, with a look of thought on his face.
Seeing this, Tong Xian asked in confusion: "Your Majesty? What's wrong with you?"
"..." Emperor Wei shook his head slowly, but the confusion on his face did not fade away.
Although it was not a big deal, Emperor Wei still had a vague feeling that the outcome of this Wei incident was slightly different from what he had expected.