Chapter 379 A feast of Hongmen, a lifelong mortal enemy
When Xiao Tang and others were in the large tent of Zhen Wanyan Department of Shengnu, they could quickly feel that the atmosphere inside was a bit depressing and a bit subtle.
Xiao Tang not only met Aguda's brother, Wu Yashu, who is currently the leader of Wanyan's department, but also met many people who left their names in the history of the Song and Jin Dynasties. Among them were several of Wanyan Aguda's His brothers Wu Qimai, Xieye, and Yan Mu, as well as his four sons Oben, Olubu, Nianliduo, and Wushu. In addition to Nianhan and Lou Shi, there are also Xi Yin, Yin Shu, and other talented generals. We can wait for a few famous founding generals from the Jurchen tribe.
After Aguda recounted how he killed a tiger alone, although Wu Yashu and other Jurchen leaders praised Xiao Tang for being a hero, Xiao Tang could faintly feel the hostility of most of the Wanyan tribe leaders towards him, especially because of their age. Wanyan Wushu, who was still just a half-grown boy, said bluntly that the Khitan dogs were weak and the Han people were even more cowardly. What if it was a Jurchen warrior who killed a tiger? But as soon as Wushu finished speaking, he was killed by his Father Aguda scolded him and drove him out of the big tent.
Xiao Tang remained calm and looked at the Jurchen leader who had just been talking to Zeng Kui, the fourth son of Zengtou City. Now he knew that the man was Wu Qimai, the fourth brother of Aguda. Not only would he become the second most powerful person in the Jin Kingdom, The acting emperor was the initiator of the decision to launch a war of aggression against the Song Dynasty.
When Wanyan Aguta led the elite Jurchens to conquer the Liao Kingdom, it was Wu Qimai who handled various internal affairs at the rear. When he ordered the Jin cavalry to go south, he burned, killed and looted on the one hand, and on the other hand, he moved a large number of Jurchens to the Southern Dynasties. , and moved the captured Han people and Khitan people to the north to encourage the restoration of agricultural production. The national strength of the Jin Kingdom was indeed further improved during Wu Qimai's rule. It can be said that he also knew how to take advantage of the situation and obey the rule. The king of a country.
Therefore, Wu Qimai is Xiao Tang's real mortal enemy.
At this time, Wu Qimai did not know that Xiao Tang was extremely hostile to him, but he had also wanted to kill Xiao Tang for a long time. The reason why Wu Qimai had murderous intentions towards Xiao Tang was indeed because of Zeng Toushi.
When Zengtou City got in touch with the Jurchen tribes in the White Mountains and Black Waters, Wu Qibu not only had to go through this wealthy family in the Song Dynasty, but also the Zeng family, who was also of the Jurchen ethnic group, and the headquarters, which lacked living resources and iron weapons. The people traded supplies. Wu Qimai, who had a further perspective, also knew that the Song Dynasty was far richer than the Liao Dynasty. Moreover, Zeng Jiayan said that the Song Dynasty also had treacherous traitors controlling the government, and its military strength was probably not as strong as the increasingly weakened country. of the Liao Army.
When my Jurchen Erlang can really destroy the Liao Kingdom in one fell swoop, it will inevitably border the Southern Dynasty. Now the Liao Kingdom's government is in chaos, Emperor Tianzuo is even more incompetent, and the Song Kingdom is also extremely weak... The nomadic athletes were originally He is good at riding and shooting, and all the people are soldiers. Most of the tribesmen can ride bad horses and shoot strong bows. My daughter, the real son, is born in the white mountains and black waters. In the dangerous natural environment, the people's character is more brave and sturdy. Although the Song Dynasty is rich, but its Most of the people are just farmers plowing the fields with hoes... If we can destroy the Liao Dynasty, how can we not destroy the Song Dynasty?
The people of Liao are now like a sickly old wolf, and the Jurchens are like tigers coming out of the forest. If the Song Dynasty is really as weak as a sheep, the tiger will still eat the sheep after killing the old wolf... ..
When Wu Qimai had such a plan in mind, then the role of Zengtou City, one of the most powerful places in Hebei and Song Dynasty, was not only to trade and provide materials to the Jurchen Alliance.
At this time, the fierce general Lou Shi of the Wanyan tribe captured several more subordinates who claimed to be Xiao Tang, the envoy of the Song Dynasty. Zeng Kui, who was also in the Wanyan tribe at this time, immediately asked Wu to persuade Zengtou City to stop relying on the Song Dynasty.
It was Xiao Tang's horse farm in Daming Mansion that was raising horses and selling them for huge profits. They also begged the Jurchen tribesmen to catch Xiao Tang and kill him with a knife, so that they could help him get rid of this thorn in his side and a thorn in his flesh.
It was nothing more than killing a Khitan dog who served as an official in the Southern Dynasty. In addition, it would also help Zengtou City to expand its influence in the Song Dynasty. Why not do this? But what Wu Qimai never expected was that Xiao Tang
He wasn't captured alive by the Jurchen tribe, but was beaten and invited here by his brother A Gu!
Thinking of this, Wu Qimai glanced at Aguda, and it happened that Aguda was also looking towards him. Wu Qimai saw Aguda's sharp eyes like a falcon resting on him, and then he shook his head slightly.
Wu Qimai frowned. Before meeting Xiao Tang, he had weighed the pros and cons with many leaders of the Wanyan Department, and hinted that he asked Aguda to kill Xiao Tang and others. However, Aguda showed no emotion on his face and only said that he would bring a banquet.
After passing Xiao Tang and others, it is not too late to discuss things slowly.
Wu Qimai knew that Aguda was not only a heroic and righteous man, but also a decisive and decisive tyrant. Even though Aguda valued Xiao Tang very much, they had only just met each other for the first time. If Xiao Tang could be eliminated, the Jurchens could benefit from it.
If the various tribes bring greater benefits, then A Gu will not blink more when he kills him.
Aguda brother, what are your plans now?
Wu Qimai secretly thought in his heart that now the eldest brother Dubo Jilie Wu Yashu of the Wanyan tribe was in poor health day by day, and his second brother Aguda had already been regarded as a great leader by many Jurchen tribal alliances.
Even if the leader, Wu Qimai, wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to get rid of Xiao Tang, he would never dare to go against Aguda's order and do it privately.
"I didn't expect that the warriors of Xiao and Tang were indeed envoys sent by the Song Dynasty. I also heard that you were a noble person of the Song Dynasty. You also sent your men to visit the Song Dynasty and Liao Dynasty frequently and did a lot of business, right?" At this moment?
, Aguda broke the slightly depressing atmosphere. He raised a bowl of strong wine and said to Xiao Tang.
Xiao Tang thought about it. He didn't expect that in just two days, these Jurchen leaders had found out a lot of details about themselves. How did they know this? Zhemo was the one Zeng Kui from Zengtou City who told Wanyan Department.
Bar?
Seeing Aguda looking at him meaningfully, Xiao Tang's thoughts were spinning rapidly, and he replied to Aguda: "Aguda is right, not only in Bianjing, the capital of the Song Dynasty, but also in Hebei and Hebei provinces bordering the Liao Kingdom.
There are also many of my business houses on the road, and my caravan can travel to Liaodong by sea from the Port Division of Mizhou City."
Hearing Xiao Tang's extremely good answer, Aguda immediately showed a look of joy on his face. He said: "Warrior Xiao Tang, I admire your bravery. You have also seen that although my Jurchen sons are all brave warriors, our equipment
The situation is uneven, and there is a lack of copper and iron for casting weapons and armor. Not only that, many of our people are suffering from hunger and cold, and their livelihood is very difficult. Even if we use the ginseng, mink skins, fine horses, northern pearls and other materials produced by our department,
Foreign exchanges are subject to layers of exploitation and oppression. Since you have a business under your name, and you can travel by sea. Since you can do business with the Liao people, why can't you do business with me, the Jurchens?"
This is getting to the point... Xiao Tang secretly thought in his mind that Aguda's request to trade with him so straightforwardly also proved that he was very aware of his financial and material resources in the Song Dynasty. Thinking of the other Jurchen leaders' treatment of him,
With a playful attitude, Zeng Kui from Zengtou City will appear here. I am afraid that in addition to Aguda, Wu Yashu and Wu Qimai have not thought about taking advantage of their own territory to get rid of him, a business rival from Zengtou City.
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Aguda is giving himself a chance. It depends on whether you, Xiao Tang, intend to continue to hinder Zengtou City's financial path, or whether you choose to work with Zengtou City to provide extremely valuable resources for my people and my great cause?
Even if Aguda is a man who values love and righteousness, he is still a man who leads the Jurchen Alliance. Even if Aguda appreciates him, his personal feelings will probably be insignificant when it comes to major events such as his campaign to conquer the Liao Dynasty. Xiao Tang is now very
It is clear whether he is being conceited or taking the overall situation into consideration. How should he reply to these Jurchen leaders now:
"Agu Dajin, this is a mutually beneficial thing for you and me. The livestock, leather goods, fine horses, northern pearls and other specialties produced by your department are also very in demand in the Song Dynasty. I am also willing to provide them to your department.
Important daily necessities. Not only that, I would also like to present tea, cloth, porcelain and other commercial goods needed by your leaders to show my sincerity."
"Okay! Okay! Okay!" Aguda laughed loudly after hearing this. He stood up and said: "In that case, you are not only a warrior that I, Aguda, value, but we Jurchens will also treat you as the most distinguished guest.
