"Military envoy, the Dingyan army sent someone to buy salt!" The official office that was introduced into the bluestone loess base was in charge of the salt field and the city order of the Yanchang market, and personally served a bowl of wine, and reported the matter to Wang Yansheng by the way.

"Oh?" Wang Yansheng became interested and stared at him: "I have already ordered that the party members want to buy salt, take money and horses to pay it back, and trade it according to the price." Everything, according to the rules, why report me? ”

The city order explained: "This time, the amount of salt purchased by the army is quite large, enough to cost 500 stones, and the party hopes that the price of salt will be stabilized to sell it, and they dare not be self-dictatory!" ”

"Humph! That Li Yiyin has such a big appetite! Wang Yansheng muttered, thought about it for a while, and asked, "Are the people of the Dingyan Army still haunting the salt works?" ”

"It's a lot less!"

Wang Yansheng said: "I see, then Li Yiyin is only afraid that he will not die of a thief's heart!" This salt purchase is also a temptation! ”

"The military envoy is wise!" The city order complimented.

Previously, the salt field, although in the hands of the party tribes in Yanzhou, had a deep influence on the difficult army behind it, and the salt produced, although the amount was not huge, was mostly exported to Xiazhou. In fact, if it weren't for Wang Yan's ascension here, it wouldn't be long before Yanzhou would have been annexed by the Dingyan army sooner or later with the infiltration of the party members.

Therefore, Wang Yansheng's actions after he arrived in Yanzhou were a big blow to the Dingyan Army, which directly cut off one of its major minions in Yanzhou and cut off a financial route. Therefore, since the summer of last year, the border between salt and you has been constantly rubbing.

When presenting knights and horses to Tokyo, Li Yiyin also played a letter by the way to impeach Wang Yansheng.

"If I am wise, why should I be here, and there is no war, and I still have to take care of these business matters, this is what a general should do!" Wang Yansheng was rough, muttered, and said: "I really want to send an army to arrest and cut down those party members who dare to show off their might under my nose!" ”

"There is something in the court, let me guard this place, and tie my hands and feet! These Hulu, who don't use swords and soldiers, don't see blood, how can they deter their generation! ”

Not daring to accept this, the city order asked Wang Yansheng for instructions: "Dare to ask the military envoy, how to reply to the difficult army?" ”

Wang Yansheng scratched his head, thought about it seriously for a long time, and said: "That's it, the Son of Heaven wants to appease Li Yiyin, and it is not good for the general to provoke trouble, so I will bear with it for the time being." Give him two hundred stones, and send them to him, but not a single piece of money and silk should be missing! ”

"Yes!"

"Order the forts north of the salt lake to strengthen my vigilance!" Wang Yansheng commanded the military academy under the tent.

"General, the state city is coming to report, Zhao Kuangyin, the former commander of the palace, patrols the border and crosses!" A post officer, into the report.

"Huh? This Zhao Kuangyin, it's not slow to come, it's all patrolled to my border army! Wang Yansheng shrugged his eyebrows, with a little resentment in his tone, and said: "When I was a general, he was just a colonel of the forbidden army, and after a few years, I still have to visit him!" In this world, how can there be such a truth! ”

"I won't stay here for long, I'll go back to the state city!" Although he complained in his mouth, Wang Yansheng's decision to return to the city was decisive, and he gave a word of explanation and left.

"The military envoy walks slowly!"

Yanzhou City is the only city in the territory, a small city, with earthen walls and thatched houses, but it is very clean, and it is a symbol of the Han Dynasty's rule here. Zhao Kuangyin entered the city, and it took him half an hour to inspect everywhere.

"This Wang Yansheng has a rough temperament, but he is an expert in managing soldiers! Dingbian sergeants, are strong and capable, he has been trained well, the city defense layout, is also very organized, I took a look, and I didn't find any omissions, worthy of being a battle-hardened veteran! Standing at the head of the city, stroking the female wall, Zhao Kuangyin sighed.

"I think it's ...... ordinary" After listening, Zhao Kuangyi lowered his head and muttered. Fortunately, the voice was not loud, otherwise Zhao Kuangyin would have been taught a lesson if he heard it.

In the distance, a team of Han army knights rushed, each cavalry went north, all planted a small flag, "Chinese characters" on the side of the big flag, and one of the "Wang" word flags is the most conspicuous, whistling in the wind, galloping towards Yanzhou.

"When Wang Yansheng returns! Let's go down to the city to meet this border general! Zhao Kuangyin's eyes were good, he smiled faintly when he saw it, and took the lead in leaving.

The state government is not arrogant, and even looks a little down, but it is heavily guarded. In the yatang, prepare a banquet and invite Zhao Kuangyin to take a seat, but Zhao Kuangyin is not allowed, and he wants to sit as a guest. made Wang Yansheng even satisfied, but with his angelic respect, he needed to take into account the face of the Son of Heaven and the majesty of the court, so he insisted on inviting Zhao Kuangyin to take the seat, and he couldn't refuse, so he sat on the throne.

As for Wang Yansheng's actions, it can be seen that he has grown a lot when he is degraded to Yanzhou, at least before, he acted as a person, but he would not think of the face of the Son of Heaven and the majesty of the court.

"Yanzhou is far away here, although there are cattle, sheep, horses and camels, there are no delicacies from the Central Plains, only these coarse foods, entertaining Zhao Duyu Marquis!" Wang Yansheng pointed to the wine and meat on the table and said.

Sweeping his eyes, Zhao Kuangyin smiled heartily and said: "Where is this coarse food, when I wait for the battle in the army, the thirster is to eat meat and drink wine in a big bowl." For Zhao, a few bowls of wine are enough! ”

"Good! is worthy of being a general favored by the Son of Heaven, I like this kind of pride! Wang Yansheng also laughed, picked up a bowl of wine, and stared at Zhao Kuangyin: "Let's do a bowl first!" ”

"Please!" Zhao Kuangyin didn't frown, picked up the bowl and drank it.

After drinking a bowl of cow and wiping his mouth, Wang Yansheng looked at Zhao Kuangyin and said with emotion: "Zhao Duyuhou, what a great future!" The one who could patrol the border on behalf of the Son of Heaven before was either a minister or a privy!

Thinking about Wang, he has been in the army for more than ten years, crisscrossing the battlefield, and it is not too late to serve the Son of Heaven, and the highest military position is only the deputy commander of the Holy Army! The southern expedition is over, but it descends to this Yanzhou to drink the northwest wind. The palace is all in front of the Marquis of Yu, and now, I can only think about it......"

Listening to Wang Yansheng's words, Zhao Kuangyin maintained modesty: "Zhao is not talented and has shallow qualifications, but fortunately, His Majesty trusts him and entrusts him with reuse!" On the contrary, it is General Wang, who has been guarding Yanzhou for less than a year, and his reputation is far and wide, and Hu Lu is not afraid to obey, I first entered the territory, I heard its fame, and admired it, which is not something that Zhao can compare! ”

"You're humble!" Pouring his own wine, Wang Yansheng said: "The Son of Heaven employs people and values his talents, if General Zhao has no ability, how can he be so valued by His Majesty." Don't say anything else, just mention Tang, I, Wang Yansheng, think that my merit is high, but I also have to admit that your Zhao Kuangyin's credit is even greater......"

Zhao Kuangyin said: "The general praised it falsely! ”

"This time, you were ordered to patrol the border, and you came very quickly, and the official document was sent a few days ago, and it said that you are still in Jingyuan!" Wang Yansheng continued to invite wine, saying: "Today I have arrived in Yanzhou!" ”

Zhao Kuangyin raised his glass and gestured: "The western side affairs, the most important thing for the Son of Heaven, but there are two places, one is Longyou, and the other is Shuofang." After Fengxiang patrolled, he naturally came north! ”

"Then tell me, I will lead the border army and guard Yanzhou, how about the defense?" Wang Yansheng looked at Zhao Kuangyin.

Facing his gaze, Zhao Kuangyin said: "Although Zhao has just arrived, he has not had time to inspect it, but he has walked around the city, the sergeants are capable, the discipline is strict, and the order in the city is orderly, all of which are the merits of General Wang!" ”

Zhao Kuangyin's words made Wang Yansheng very happy: "Then you want to report to Your Majesty truthfully!" ”

"That's nature!"

"Come, drink!"

"Before leaving Beijing, His Majesty also specially instructed his subordinates to greet General Wang, saying that you have worked the border!" After taking another sip, he cut a piece of meat and sent it to his mouth, Zhao Kuangyin sighed: "Your Majesty, you can always think about the general!" ”

"Really?" Wang Yan came to his senses.

Zhao Kuangyin put down the knife and arched his hand to the southeast: "How dare Zhao convey the holy will!" ”

On Wang Yansheng's face, the smile was even bigger. Zhao Kuangyin asked: "Yanzhou is located in the northwest border, adjacent to the difficult army, and the captives are always there, and Your Majesty is very worried. What are the difficulties of the general? ”

Hearing this, Wang Yansheng said directly: "Without him, only there are few soldiers!" Fifteen hundred soldiers, the defense is not enough, if the party members make a big move, I can fight, but I can't defend it.

Li Yiyin, the Dingyan Army, was always restless, and after I took office, I tried my best to rectify it, and I offended him again. I see, sooner or later, we will have to fight. If you want to increase the army, at least 3,000 soldiers, if the army is in trouble, I can guarantee to hold Yanzhou and wait for the imperial court to quell the rebellion! ”