"Commander Shen, I just said it. I can't just watch more than a thousand people led by Gao Dazhai leader die in Funiu Mountain, so even if there is little hope, I have to find a way to help them. The current situation , I think that only by making them stronger can they defeat powerful enemies and gain a foothold in the Funiu Mountains. Therefore, I have to find a way to get a batch of armor, weapons, crossbows, shields and other combat equipment to give them so that they can fight. This is the best way I can think of. I have nothing to hide from Commander Shen, and I tell them frankly about everything I think and do. Commander Shen should understand my intentions."
Lin Jue put down his wine glass, looked at Shen Tan with piercing eyes, and said in a deep voice.
Shen Tan swallowed the wine that had changed in his mouth, coughed twice, and said in a low voice: "Of course Mr. Lin's thoughts are clear to Mr. Shen. But I have to remind him that this move is to directly provide swords and weapons. Then He is not an ordinary capitalist bandit, he is even raising a bandit. Do you really want to do this?"
Lin Jue smiled and said: "You will die for cooperating with bandits, and you will die for raising bandits. What's the difference? I don't care about these things. My purpose is just to help them, not to let them die in the mountains, and at the same time to make up for my previous guilt. I The purpose is not to do anything treacherous and unethical, Commander Shen needs to understand this."
Shen Tan thought for a while and said: "That's true. It seems that we can't just sit back and watch them be surrounded and killed by bandits. That is also against morality."
Lin Jue cupped his hands and said: "Thank you, Commander Shen, for your understanding. However, I want to do this, but there are some things that are difficult to handle. As the commander said, weapons, armor, bows and crossbows are all materials strictly controlled by the imperial court, and it is not easy to get them. .I made some inquiries and found that there are some on the black market, but firstly, the quantity is not enough, and secondly, it is not safe, and it is easy for the news to leak. After thinking about it, I really have no clue. I am not a channel for this kind of military equipment and supplies. It was too familiar, and I wanted to inquire about it, but I was afraid of getting into trouble. After thinking about it, I thought it would be better to ask someone who knew about this matter and put me at ease. No, I am afraid that only one person in the circle I associate with Commander Shen meets this condition. Therefore, I invite Commander Shen to come together today and I would like to ask Commander Shen to give me some direction."
Shen Tan sighed in his heart, and he guessed it right. Sure enough, this drink was no ordinary drink, and Mr. Lin would not be so bored as to treat him to a drink for no reason. This matter was finally made clear.
However, this matter is of great importance, and Shen Tan is extremely cautious. If he is not careful in this matter, he will be involved. It’s okay to take it seriously, and he will do everything for his friends, especially friends like Lin Jue. He is also willing to insert a knife. But this is an act of collaborating with bandits and supporting bandits. If it involves himself, it means involving the palace. It is a huge matter. Don't be careless.
"Mr. Lin, this matter is not easy to handle. I do know the circulation path of these materials. I even know that some people make money by secretly selling military equipment. However, these things are extremely secret, and I have nothing in my hands. I have never done anything like this. If you want me to help you contact this matter, I would have to ask someone else to open the joint, but in this case, the matter will be easily leaked. And this matter is too sensitive. After all, this is provided to ...Things belonging to bandits. Let me tell you clearly. If the news is leaked, it is not your business or mine. It will be about bringing out the prince." Shen Tan twirled his beautiful beard and muttered.
Lin Jue nodded and said: "You are right to worry. This matter must not involve others. It is out of extreme caution that I do not want to buy from the black market. Every joint must be treated as one's own. Anyone who does not know No one who knows the details can teach him to know, otherwise there will be endless troubles."
Shen Tan said: "Young Master understands this, so I don't need to say anything more. Shen Tan is just the commander of the guards of the palace, not the leader of the imperial army. If I am the commander of Ning Haijun and have the power, then this matter should not be a problem .It’s a pity that my official position is small and I have little power, so I can’t do anything.”
Lin Jue laughed, thought for a while, nodded and smiled: "That's right, I'm too whimsical. It's really difficult for me to ask Commander Shen to do such a favor. Forget it, I won't mention this matter again. Shen Commander, just pretend I didn’t say that, let’s drink and reminisce about old times and have a good time. Come, come, drink and eat.”
Lin Jue grabbed the jug and poured wine for Shen Tan, raised his glass to toast to Shen Tan, and then pointed to the dishes on the table to introduce them.
"Come, try this. This dish is said to be the specialty dish here, called green onion rabbit. At the beginning of winter, the hare is plump and it is the most delicious time. This is the newly killed black rabbit. I made it with my own hands. I ordered a live rabbit and watched the chef kill it with my own eyes. Try it, it tastes really good."
Shen Tan nodded and took a piece of rabbit meat and put it into his mouth. It tasted really good, but Shen Tan didn't think the rabbit meat was very delicious at the moment because he was a little confused. Mr. Lin is a person he admires, Guishan Island If it weren't for his resourcefulness, he might have died there. After that, he always wanted to find an opportunity to repay Mr. Lin, but Mr. Lin was not someone who repaid kindness, so he always felt that he owed him something. But today, Mr. Lin asked me to help him with something, but he declined him politely. He felt very panicked in his heart. However, this matter was really no small matter. Mr. Lin's idea was too bold. If you are not careful, the situation will be uncontrollable. You have to be cautious.
Lin Jue still smiled and introduced another plate of dark dishes as if nothing happened.
"This dish is called smoked rat and roasted bat. It sounds a bit scary, doesn't it? The chef is from Guangdong, and this dish is a famous Cantonese dish. Unfortunately, no one in Hangzhou dares to eat it. I am once again trying to be novel. , ordered a plate. Unexpectedly, the taste was unexpectedly delicious. No, I also ordered it today, so you can try this novel taste. But don’t think that the ingredients are simple. Mountain rats are easy to get, but bats in this season are not easy to get. This is caught from caves in Guangdong and transported thousands of miles. It is not easy to prevent bats from freezing to death on the way. Come, try it, don't think it looks bad when burned, the taste is first-class eat."
Shen Tan silently stretched out his chopsticks to pick up a piece of dark meat and put it into his mouth. Maybe this dish was indeed delicious, but Shen Tan felt that it was tasteless.
"This dish is called hand-washing crab. What is hand-washing crab? Let me tell you..." Lin Jue ordered another plate of golden dishes and introduced it.
Shen Tan finally couldn't bear it anymore, put down his chopsticks and said to Lin Jue: "Master Lin, tell me, what should we do about this matter?"
Lin Jue asked in surprise: "What's the matter?"
Shen Tan said: "It's about the weapons and equipment you just mentioned. What else could it be?"
Lin Jue smiled and said: "Didn't I say it? Let's not talk about this matter. I will find another way myself. Commander Shen, don't worry about it."
Shen Tan reached out and slapped his chopsticks on the table and said: "Master Lin must feel that I, Shen Tan, are not friends enough. But you must know that I really can't help. As I said just now, there are too many links in the middle. There is a danger of leaking the news. Master, please believe me, Mr. Shen is not the kind of person who refuses to help his friends. What’s more, this is something Mr. Lin has asked me about."
Lin Jue smiled and said: "I believe you. I didn't say I didn't believe you. I didn't think you were a friend enough. Commander Shen is the most loyal person I know, otherwise I wouldn't ask you for help. You If you say you can't help, then you definitely can't help. Can I blame you? In any case, this matter will not have any impact on our friendship. Commander Shen doesn't need to think too much about this matter. Come on, let’s have a few drinks, Commander Shen is also very busy on weekdays, so it’s rare for us to get together.”
Shen Tan frowned and said, "But why do I always feel that Mr. Lin has opinions about me? I feel that in Mr. Lin's heart, I am afraid that I, Shen Tan, am a friend not worth keeping."
Lin Jue smiled bitterly and said: "That's what you think in your heart. I don't think so. Commander Shen, you are really worrying too much. Come, have a drink and forget about this matter."
Lin Jue picked up the wine glass and toasted to Shen Tan. He raised his neck and was about to drink it. Shen Tan suddenly reached out and grabbed Lin Jue's wrist.
"Master Lin, don't be too busy drinking. If this matter cannot be resolved, Shen will feel uneasy and he really can't drink."
Lin Jue put down his wine glass and sighed: "Commander Shen, why are you doing this? Don't take this matter to heart. I know this matter is difficult to handle. I just want to try my luck by inviting Commander Shen here. I don't necessarily need Commander Shen to help me with this." .”
Shen Tan frowned and said, "No, since you have found me, you think highly of me, Shen Tan. Master, let me think about it carefully and see if there is any other way."
Shen Tan stood up and walked around the box with his hands behind his hands, frowning and thinking hard. Lin Jue sat there with a smile and watched Shen Tan think hard. He thought to himself: Shen Tan is indeed the kind of person he imagined. He is cautious in his actions, but he values loyalty and repayment. Sometimes the strategy of retreating before advancing is more effective for this kind of person. Just now he has politely rejected himself, but if he asks forcibly again, he will be even more determined. However, once he doesn't mention it, people like him will feel guilty and will actively think of solutions.
As long as this kind of person has his temper, he will confide in you and take big risks for you. If you regard his retreat just now as timidity, it will completely misunderstand this person. He was in the palace that day. The fact that Zhong dared to disobey the young prince's order and let him go showed that he was not a courageous person. Therefore, Lin Jue did not think that Shen Tan did not dare to do it because he was timid, but he did have some concerns. What he had to do That is to let him put away this worry himself and let the feeling of guilt overwhelm the worry in his heart.
"Hey, Commander Shen, just forget it if you can't handle the matter. You really don't need to take it to heart. I can't bear to see Commander Shen worry so much. In fact, I'm very touched. Commander Shen can think of good solutions for this matter, which makes me I feel quite comforted. Don't worry, not only am I not unhappy at all, but I respect Commander Shen even more. As your friend, I, Lin Jue, have made my decision." Lin Jue said in a sincere tone.
As everyone knows, the more Lin Jue said this, the more guilty Shen Tan felt in his heart, and the more he couldn't bear it.
