Chapter 128: On the Road (4)
Led by two old men who were about the same age as Gao Chenggang, but with gray hair and thin faces, they looked much older than Gao Chenggang. That guy and the other 5?? The man followed the old man.
Coming to Gao Yuanfeng, who stood up with a smile, the two old men hugged their fists, and the square-faced one spoke first, "Yang Kai, the people of the dead country," the old man with a pointed face, "Wang Hengzhong," said in unison, "I have seen Gao Gongzi." ”
Gao Yuanfeng was slightly stunned, and heard what these two people meant, they believed that Gao Yuanfeng was real, but they might not recognize his identity.
Gao Yuanfeng was not disappointed by this, and returned the salute with a fist, "The kid has seen all the seniors. ”
Yang Kai said: "Not long after Master Li left, Gao Gongzi came to the land in person, which shows that Gao Gongzi still values the grass people very much, and the grass people are grateful. But you just told your son-in-law that we are worthless, and we really don't understand Mr. Gao's intentions. I don't know if Gao Gongzi's request to the grass people is agreed or ······ It could be seen that he was angry with Gao Yuanfeng and said that they were of little value.
Gao Yuanfeng said regretfully: "Did Grandpa Li just leave? Oh, I'll just go faster." I'm from Luodu, and I haven't met Grandpa Li yet. Of course, I don't know what you asked Grandpa Li for. I'm just stopping by to see you, and I don't have any specific intentions. Since you have something to say to me, you might as well tell it to your face. Come, sit down, talk. ”
Gao Yuanfeng gestured to Xiang's mother. With a wave of her hand, Xiang Ma took out a lot of wine, braised pork and snacks, as well as bowls, chopsticks and wine glasses.
Yang Kai and the others' faces changed greatly, they heard that Gao Yuanfeng's stepmother was a superhuman, but they didn't know that their skills were so high, up to above the Spirit Control Period. She alone could kill them all without the power to resist.
Gao Yuanfeng, who sat down first, saw that the faces of several people were cloudy, and immediately understood that they thought they were giving them a disadvantage, and said with a smile: "This is my stepmother, and I will definitely not hurt you." Please sit down, sit down and say. Wine glasses and chopsticks for yourself, I can't let my stepmother wait for you. ”
Yang Kai calmed down, gestured to the younger people behind him with his eyes, crossed his legs, and sat on the grass opposite Gao Yuanfeng. This cross-legged is a bit exquisite, if Yang Kai recognizes Gao Yuanfeng as the master, then even if Gao Yuanfeng sits like this, he shouldn't be so casual, but kneel and sit. Yang Kai seemed to have a clear meaning.
Gao Yuanfeng shook his head, didn't say anything, turned back to Liu Qi and said, "Uncle Seven, let's eat some together, it's almost time to eat." ”
Liu Qi smiled, "Young Master, if you talk about business, we won't quarrel with you, let's go and eat." After saying that, he walked to the side with Zhong Jiu, Ma Twenty-one, and Tong Thirty-three to find a flat grass, and took out the meal from the spirit ring by himself, but did not drink.
Yang Kai's face stiffened, and he couldn't imagine that in addition to Xiang's mother, there was also a super master. The people who were picking up their own dishes and chopsticks almost missed and dropped the dishes and chopsticks on the ground.
Yang Kai and the eight people set up the wine glasses and chopsticks in front of him, but they were embarrassed to reach out for the snacks. But several people couldn't help but swallow their saliva, they hadn't drunk wine in a long time, and they had eaten such exquisite and delicious dishes.
Gao Yuanfeng didn't embarrass them, stretched out his hand to Xiang's mother again, and then gently threw out the wine that Xiang's mother handed him, which happened to be a small can for each person, and landed lightly and securely in front of everyone. Xiang's mother took out a large piece of braised pork and threw it to Gao Yuanfeng. Gao Yuanfeng took out his dagger and waved it in the air a few times, and the braised meat was evenly divided into eight pieces and flew into the bowl of Yang Kai's eight people.
Gao Yuanfeng didn't mean to deliberately use martial arts, he just didn't bother to get up. But in the eyes of Yang Kai and the others, Gao Yuanfeng was a further deterrent.
Gao Yuanfeng raised his glass, "Come on, no matter what, meeting is fate." I respect all of you. ”
Yang Kai and Wang Hengzhong faced each other bitterly, and then picked up the cup together. Yang Kai said: "Whether you kill or chop, it's all up to your son, but I still insist on my opinion." He raised his head and drank the wine in one gulp, glaring at Gao Yuanfeng.
Gao Yuanfeng was inexplicable when he heard it, and then dried the wine and slowly put down the wine glass, "I really don't know what you asked Grandpa Li for, let alone killing." I told the uncle before, you are not of much value to me in terms of force value, why should I kill you?
As a descendant of the Gao family, I thank you for your loyalty, so I took a detour to see you, and there is no malice. Of course, if we can come together, you can still play a big role. That's what I really mean. ”
Yang Kai didn't appreciate it, "You've descended to Zhou, so you're not afraid that we will reveal your true identity?"
"Haha. Gao Yuanfeng smiled, "Are you nervous about this?" First, can you win the trust of the Zhou people by what you say? Second, if it weren't for family affection, I wouldn't be afraid that the Zhou people would know. Let's be honest, I'm Superman too. What do you think the Zhou people can endure me?"
Yes, after Gao Yuanfeng's advanced contemplation period, his self-confidence increased greatly, and he really didn't care if Zhou Guo knew his true identity. It's just that he prefers to use the identity of a hard-working child rather than accept his original identity. is not only the resentment against Gao Huan, but now there is also the resentment against his mother and the Yun family, and he feels that the identity of the prince is all calculations and no family affection.
Objectively, although Gao Yuanfeng's flesh and blood come from his parents, the soul that determines his thoughts comes more from another person, so it is normal to dislike the identity of the prince.
Yang Kai was suspicious, "You think we are useless, but you are not worried about us leaking secrets, so why are you here?"
Gao Yuanfeng smiled bitterly, "I said that I was grateful for your loyalty, and I came to see you." Is the truth that hard to believe?"
"Just take a look?" Yang Kai and the others still didn't believe it.
Gao Yuanfeng nodded, "Just take a look, and I just hope to help you a little." Xiang's mother, give them 100 crystal coins. Elder Yang, I can't get the food and equipment, and I don't know if this money can help you. Along the way, I saw that Zhou Jun was poor in urban and rural areas, and probably couldn't buy food even if he had money. ”
A pile of dazzling crystal coins almost blinded the eyes of Yang Kai and the others. The excitement is indescribable.
But after Yang Kai was a little excited, he put away his involuntary smile with great self-control, "Of course it can help us." I know that Yanhu can't buy food, but Shannan County can. However, there is no merit and no merit, and I still have to say what should be said. If Gao Gongzi does not agree, please forgive the grass people who dare not accept this money. ”
Gao Yuanfeng, "I'm not asking you to do anything for me when I give you a little money. Of course, it would be better if you could walk the same path as me. It's really too different in terms of ideas, and I will never force it. Elder Yang, if you have something to say, I will listen to you. ”
Yang Kai took a deep breath, feeling a little like going to the execution ground, "First, I will never descend to Zhou. It's okay to surrender for a while, but once we find out that you are genuinely fighting for the Zhou Kingdom, please allow us to leave. Second, we will not be incorporated into other battalions, we must form a battalion of our own, and we will not accept foreign generals. Third, we must not expropriate and extort money, and we must treat our parents well. Fourth, after the successful restoration of the country, it is forbidden to cook rabbits and dead dogs, and indiscriminately kill heroes. There is no basis for this argument, and it needs to be supported by the new law. In other words, we want to limit the authority of the king. Fifth, ······. ”
Yang Kai babbled a lot, about a dozen. After finishing speaking, Yang Kai looked at Gao Yuanfeng worriedly. He himself knows how excessive these demands are. Don't look at what he said resolutely, in fact, he was mentally prepared for Gao Yuanfeng to reject some of the terms. Bargaining. In addition to the key points that are unshakable, he is not uncompromising.
Gao Yuanfeng was more interested in one of the new words, "What do you mean?"
Yang was happy and cold, this was something he was unwilling to give into, Gao Yuanfeng just mentioned, "My food and clothing parents are the people of Limin." Others think that the duty of a ruler is to shepherd the people, which is tantamount to shepherding cattle and sheep. If there is a little bit of honesty, the people will be grateful, and they will be called parents and officials. It means that the rulers treat the people like children.
But I don't see it that way. I think that officials do not produce anything, but depend on the taxes of the people to support themselves, just like raising children. Therefore, on the contrary, instead of being the parents of the people, the officials are all from the people, and they should respect the people as their parents. I call them 'food and clothing'. As an official, you should respect your 'parents' and protect the safety of one party.
King Qi was already overexploiting, and he thought that it would be better for the Zhou army to come, but who knew that the Zhou State was even worse. If it weren't for the Zhou army being too harsh, we wouldn't rather die than surrender. ”
After speaking awe-inspiringly, Yang Kai suddenly remembered the identity of the person in front of him, and Yang Kai was suddenly embarrassed. Isn't this tantamount to admitting that he insisted on resisting for so long, not because he was loyal to the Gao family, but because he couldn't bear the more ruthless policy of the Zhou state.
Gao Yuanfeng smiled, "I'll just say, according to the ruthless and murderous temperament of my two elder brothers, how could they not offend all the courtiers, and there are pure and loyal ministers like you."
Okay, okay, don't be nervous, I don't care.
To be honest, I really can't meet any of your conditions. ”
Yang Kai and Wang Hengzhong seemed to have received a heavy blow, and the dragon spirit and tiger fiercely pretended to disappear in an instant, and their bodies also collapsed, and they were discouraged.
Gao Yuanfeng said: "The matter of the Zhou Dynasty depends on how you look at it." Of course, I am obedient to Zhou, not because I am loyal to the king of Zhou, but for myself and those close to me, such as my grandfather. Oh, it's Gao Cheng, the remnants of those people. In order that they can have peace of mind, in order that they can enjoy their old age in peace.
As for the restoration of the country, we can work in that direction. My opinion is that you can go as far as you can. Maybe in the future, I can only occupy one state and one county, uh, this is now the Bohai County guard, so it should be more than that. Maybe it's not just a vassal state, it may not be a dynasty.
The matter of joining forces can be done exactly as you ask. However, your strength is lacking, and I hope that you can accept some of my elixirs, exercises, and mentors' funding, so that your strength can be improved. ”
Speaking of this, Gao Yuanfeng suddenly felt a little embarrassed, "You said so many suggestions on governing the country and governing civil affairs. Well, I'm afraid I can't do it. ”
In the first few articles, Yang Kai actually made concessions, and the last thing he could not compromise was precisely about the rule of officials and civil affairs. The rule of officials is related to his future life and death, and civil affairs is related to his faith. If Gao Yuanfeng was a tyrant like his two elder brothers, he would rather die than recognize Gao Yuanfeng as the master.
Yang Kai was extremely disappointed, and Gao Yuanfeng's next words made him see hope again.
Gao Yuanfeng continued to say embarrassedly: "What I said is not enough, because I am too lazy to worry so much. It's good that I can protect myself and my relatives, and if you let me protect the safety of the people of a country, I don't dare to agree rashly. On the way, I saw the meager rations that Zhou Jun forcibly requisitioned from the people, and I vaguely thought about whether I should help them. But I have limited energy alone, and I can't do it when I'm tired.
I actually like the Dongzhou Taoist way of ruling by doing nothing, whether it is a government or a civil administration, you can do what you want, just do it. The more you do, the better, and I'll only be happier without me interfering, isn't that right?"
Isn't that the truth? It's a ghost. How can there be a king who doesn't love power, is it still a king?
Yang Kai hesitated and said, "I want to limit the royal power, can you agree?"
Gao Yuanfeng said frankly: "Of course I agree, why don't you agree?" He said the truth, because he had never been willing to return to the country and become a king, just for his grandfather's wish. And he was ready, and after the restoration of the country, he ceded the throne to the descendants of the Tsuna. After the change of thinking, what he pursued was only a high position of strength that could ensure the peace of himself and his relatives, not a position of power. For him, high position is a guarantee of tranquility, not a commanding power.
Yang Kai was skeptical, "I'll believe you." But your grandfather may not agree, right?"
Gao Yuanfeng scratched his head, "I can't control his thoughts. If you want them to agree, you have to convince them. ”
Gao Yuanfeng's words made Yang Kai believe it. But Yang Kai stubbornly asked, "In case you and your grandfather can't reach an agreement, which side do you agree with?"
This issue is very important, and when the two sides have different political views, there must be a referee. The position of the referee is often related to the direction of political opinions.