Lin Yi and Shangguan Minghong had a drink. They each drank the wine in one gulp. Lin Yi poured the wine for Shangguan Minghong. Although Shangguan Minghong seemed to be kind, he was a member of the court after all, and he had a close relationship with Lin Yisu.
He had never met, so Lin Yi was wary.
Lin Yi said: "General Shangguan, I didn't know the truth before, so I have doubts. Please don't be offended, General. I wonder what the General ordered me to do when he recruited me here?"
Shangguan Minghong said with a smile: "King Lin is serious. This is the first time you and I are dealing with each other, so we should be on guard. This is because King Lin is very courageous, and he might not come even if it were me. And," Shangguan Minghong emphasized again:
"I didn't invite King Lin here, I invited you here. Although I am a general in the dynasty, I also have some power in my hands. But King Lin, you are also a dragon and a phoenix among people, and you are also the king of the south. So King Lin, you treat me as a friend.
Let’s see. And to be honest with King Lin, I was also a member of the Jianghu community twenty years ago. People in the Jianghu world value heroes who cherish each other and feel like old friends at first sight. I feel like old friends at first sight with King Lin.”
Shangguan Minghong didn't have the arrogance of a general in front of Lin Yi. It was not like Feng Liancheng who used his power to dominate others and bossed Lin Yiyi around. Lin Yi immediately felt good about Shangguan Minghong.
Moreover, Shangguan Minghong also came from Jianghu, which made Lin Yi feel even more close to him.
Lin Yi said: "It's a great honor that the general thinks so highly of Lin Yi."
Shangguan Minghong said with a sincere expression: "This is also my honor."
Lin Yi knew that Shangguan Minghong had made his plans after seeing him. Lin Yi was not in a position to ask directly, so now he could only act according to the situation.
So the two of them drank and chatted.
After three rounds of wine and five dishes, Shangguan Minghong gave Lin Yi a dish with chopsticks, and then asked, seemingly intentionally but casually: "Prince Lin, I heard that you have a close relationship with General Feng?"
When Lin Yi heard this question, he thought he didn't know the purpose of Shangguan Minghong's visit, so he had to deal with it carefully. He must not let anyone take advantage of him.
Lin Yi cleverly said: "To be fair to General Shangguan, we can't say we have a close relationship. General Feng has a high and powerful position, and I am just a careless person. He is in charge of affairs in the northwest, so if he gives orders, I can only try my best to do it for him."
Shangguan Minghong said with a "haha" smile: "General Feng is responsible for the defense of the northwest. He has a heavy responsibility. If he needs help, he should do his best. And the situation is so serious now, so even I was sent by the emperor to serve as a deputy to General Feng to help.
General Feng helped me. From then on, I have been living in the northwest for a long time."
This surprised Lin Yi.
It turns out that Shangguan Minghong was sent by the emperor to serve as Feng Liancheng's deputy.
Whether Shangguan Minghong sincerely came to help Feng Liancheng because of the serious situation, or if he had other deeper intentions, Lin Yi didn't know for a while.
But Lin Yi guessed that the emperor must have mentioned him to him before Shangguan Minghong came, so Shangguan Minghong knew everything about the emperor's secret gift to him.
In this way, Shangguan Minghong is the emperor's loyal minister.
Lin Yi said happily: "It turns out that General Shangguan is here to help General Feng. That's great. I sent two generals from the Five Tigers to intimidate the northwest. The other countries will definitely not dare to make mistakes again."
Shangguan Minghong said: "King Lin is currently competing with Beifu Qin Dingfang for hegemony in the martial arts world and is winning every time. Moreover, King Lin has many warriors under his command, so I can ask King Lin to help me in the future."
Lin Yi said: "If General Shangguan needs me, I will do my best."
"Good!" Shangguan Minghong praised greatly: "There are many people with lofty ideals in the world, and King Lin is a man of great righteousness. I, Shangguan Minghong, have decided to make you my friend. From now on, if I ask for anything, please ask King Lin to help me."
Help.”
Lin Yi said: "As long as it involves the country and the people, Lin Yi's definition cannot be ignored!"
Shangguan Minghong was very happy, with a look of joy on his face.
The two continued to drink and talk happily, as if they had become friends at first sight. Later, Shangguan Minghong even called Lin Yi brothers.
After dinner, Lin Yi had to go on his way, so he said goodbye to Shangguan Minghong.
Shangguan Minghong asked Tian Ying to send Lin Yi out.
Tian Ying sent Lin Yi away and returned to the private room.
Shangguan Minghong said to Tian Ying: "Tian Ying, what do you think of this Southern Realm King?"
Tian Yingdao: "There is a sense of righteousness, and I also checked that Lin Yi has a good reputation. He should be a chivalrous person."
"And he's very smart." Shangguan Minghong said: "I talked with him for nearly an hour, and he handled it perfectly. I met him today, firstly to get to know him, and secondly to test him out. After all, he has a good relationship with Feng Liancheng.
I can’t believe him easily now.”
Tian Ying whispered: "General, the emperor ordered you to keep an eye on Feng Liancheng, and secretly collect evidence that Feng Liancheng was corrupt and violated the law for personal gain. Feng Liancheng is not a fool, so our trip to the northwest will not be peaceful."
"That's right. Not only is it not peaceful, it could lead to death if not done properly." Shangguan Minghong sighed again: "To be honest, Feng Liancheng is indeed a talented general. But he is jealous of his ability to form cliques for personal gain. And he is also too greedy.
Now, he was in charge of the defense of the northwest, but he often used this as an excuse to ask the emperor for conditions, either for troops or money. The emperor almost tightened his belt to satisfy him. It was hard to satisfy his desires. Moreover, for his own personal gain, he wished that the situation would get worse.
It’s so severe that I wish the Western Regions would continue to send troops and generals to the border to put heavy pressure on our government. The more this happens, the more the emperor will be unable to leave him, the people will be unable to leave him, and he will be able to do whatever he wants. His heart is really worthy of death."
Tian Ying said: "General Feng is a little carried away."
Shangguan Minghong said: "People who forget their form usually don't end well. However, we really can't do without him in this situation now. Okay, let's set off and go to see General Feng. I'll invite you again in a few days.
The King of the South is drinking..."
Shangguan Minghong then also took people away.
…
Lin Yi and Wang Guilai left the town. Wang Guilai asked Lin Yi why Shangguan Minghong wanted to see him.
Lin Yi said: "This General Shangguan first came to test my relationship with Feng Liancheng, and secondly he tried to get close to me. But I have a good impression of him. He is a general of the Five Tigers, but he is approachable. Even after he was half drunk, he even called me brother.
.Haha, I’m really flattered.”
Wang Hui said: "What a surprise. Xiao Linzi, after all, I have lived for decades more than you. I also dealt with people in the court back then. I held you up to the clouds in front of you, and stabbed you in the back."
So don’t be knocked unconscious by his ecstasy soup. You should beware of Yirucheng, beware of Yirucheng!”
Lin Yi's eyes narrowed and he said: "Brother, to be honest, I really hope that Shangguan Minghong can replace Feng Liancheng. Then Feng Liancheng will no longer be indispensable. Then I can chop off his head!"
Wang Hui returned on his horse and reached over, slapped Lin Yi on the head and said: "You said I was a madman, but you are the madman. You cut off the head of the five tiger generals of the dynasty, and from then on you take your wife and children to escape.
Let's live. Even though the world is big, there is no place for you anymore. Moreover, the south courtyard will also be raided. No one related to you can escape..."
Lin Yi seemed to be muttering to himself: "There will definitely be a way. Feng Liancheng and Li Tianlang must die. They all must die..."
Lin Yi and Wang Hui were walking for more than ten miles when they suddenly heard the sound of fighting coming from the hills southwest of the road.
Soon, a man in a white cloak staggered out from behind the hill.
Moreover, he was injured and bleeding from two places on his body.
Lin Yi saw the man's cloak and knew he was from Piaoling Island.