Hauge stood on the rampart of the city in a daze, his face very melancholy. In the cold wind, he looked at him quietly, like a piece of lifeless wood.

He looked at the wall, and after seeing all the cavalry of the Duoduo tribe disappear at the end of sight, he turned sullenly and went down the city wall, and went back to the palace.

Along the way, Sony and Aobai have been following, because the three of them have thoughts, so they have nothing to say all the way.

When he returned to the mansion, a doorman came up to report and told Hao Ge that not long ago, Hao Zeren, the shopkeeper of the ironware shop, sent his men to come and pass the news, saying that the shopkeeper of the ironware shop had something important to do, and asked Hao Ge to come to the ironware shop to talk about it.

"What's the matter, that guy didn't say, he just ......"

Hauge sighed, waved his hand, and stopped the doorman's babbling. Because, he had immediately keenly thought that it must be Li Xiao, the king of Pingliao, who had sent a letter, instructing this Hao Zeren shopkeeper to negotiate with him about the cooperation between the two armies to sign an alliance.

Hauge swept the corner of his eye and found that Sonny and Aobai behind him were looking at him with inquiring eyes.

He was stunned in his heart, and he suddenly knew that these two people must also understand in their hearts what Hao Zeren had sent someone to find him.

After a moment's thought, Hauge turned around and said to the two at once, "You come to the living room with the king first, and we will discuss it first." ”

The two answered, and immediately followed Hauge into the living room, and then closed the room to talk secretly.

The light in the living room was dim, and Hao Ge was the first to speak, he coughed lightly, and asked in a low voice: "The two, from the point of view of this king, Hao Zeren has sent a message to let this king go to the iron shop to see him, it must be that Li Xiao, the king of Pingliao, has agreed to discuss the cooperation alliance with our army." Moreover, it is very likely that Hao Zeren will be sent as a representative to discuss specific matters with this king. So, when the king goes to talk to him next, is there anything that needs special attention? ”

As soon as he finished speaking, it was the impatient Ao Bai who took the lead in speaking, he waved his fist vigorously, and said loudly: "Damn, there is something to pay attention to, anyway, it is just a paper agreement now." From my point of view, no matter what conditions Tang Jun proposed, they were just things on paper, but it was not impossible to make a false promise and vaguely agree. Anyway, our purpose is to send troops as soon as possible to the Tang Army, which has entered these dogs, and help us share the pressure. In the future, after Dolgon's gang is defeated, we will turn against the Tang Army, so that these Han Nikan bullshit will not be able to get it. ”

After Ao Bai said this, Hauge frowned in disgust, before he could speak, Sonny on the side had sneered and said: "Ao Bai, you are right, you have taken advantage of all the advantages in the world, do you really think that everyone else is a fool?" Do you really think that Li Xiao and the Tang Army under him are just a tool at your disposal? Do you really think that those conditions put forward by Tang Jun, when I wait, I can make up a song at will, and I can push Zhiwu to pass? The Tang army is so well-equipped and strong and brave, the former Emperor Chongde was still deeply jealous of it, and our forces are so weak, how can we have the capital to go against its will. To put it mildly, with our strength, if we really want to turn against it, I am afraid that when the time comes, not only will we not have any good fruits to eat, but we will be in danger of being killed and annihilated. So, I'm not as optimistic as you are, and I'm thinking that if we really want to take all the benefits now, but we won't pay any price, it's just a dream. I thought about it too well now, but in the end, I was afraid that it was too late to regret it. ”

Ao Bai was dumbfounded by Sony, he snorted, but there was nothing more to say.

Hearing Sony's words, Hauge's face became more and more sad, and he asked Sony in a deep voice: "Sony, since you think so, what do you think this king should pay attention to if he goes to negotiate with Hao Zeren, and how to deal with the conditions proposed by Tang Jun, is it appropriate?" “

When Sonny heard this, he pondered for a while, and then immediately said: "Prince Su, from the perspective of the servants, in the next negotiation with Hao Zeren, as long as the conditions proposed by Tang Jun are not too excessive, it will not hurt to agree. If their conditions are indeed too excessive and unacceptable, we will fight with them and force them to relent. “

"If the Tang army is unwilling to compromise, we must agree to all of their terms before agreeing to sign the alliance?" Hauge stiffened his face and pressed again without hesitation.

Sony's face immediately became very embarrassed, and he replied loudly: "If this is the case, then the servant advises Prince Su to agree as soon as possible in order to prevent long nights and dreams, and extraneous branches......

Hearing Sony's whisper, Ao Bai on the side suddenly became angry, he stood up, pointed at Sony's nose, and said sharply: "Sony! I don't think you're such a cowardly coward, a useless man! You are afraid of the Tang Army's retaliation, and you have to abide by the agreement, and I have nothing to say. But now, in order to reach the covenant, you really want Tang Jun to put forward any conditions, do you have to agree to them all? , that's a! Damn, Lao Tzu asked you, Tang Jun asked you to eat shit, will you eat it too? The Tang Army wants the dragon chair of the Qing Empire, do you want to give it too? You don't want to think about it, if our army is really so weak that it can only agree to it all, then the Tang army has to take advantage of the situation to make more unreasonable demands, what should you do, what do you say?! Damn, Lao Tzu ......"

"Enough! Worship you, give this king enough mouth! Hauge shouted angrily, stopping Aobai, who was about to scold, and said even more ugly words.

Ao Bai was stunned for a moment, he opened his mouth, but he didn't speak again, but his face was still angry, he snorted, stomped his foot hard, and sat back in the chair again.

Hauge's face was very ugly, he sighed lightly, turned his head to look at Sony, who was scolded and had a helpless expression on his face, and sighed and asked: "Sony, this guy is rude, don't take it to heart." It's just that this king also feels that if the concession is too much, first, it will be difficult for us to bear it, and secondly, I am afraid that the Tang army will take the opportunity to gain an inch, in this case, even if our army reaches an alliance with it, it will be too humiliating and passive. “

Sonny looked back at Hauge with a complicated look full of sadness, and then said slowly: "Prince Su, with all due respect, do you think that now our army can bargain with the Tang Army on the terms and costs?" “

"You ......" Hauge was speechless for a moment, but his face was hot.

Sonny sneered and continued: "Prince Su, forgive me for being ugly, now that we are waiting, it can be said that we are completely dependent on Tang Jun's snort, how can we still have the slightest bit of independent power!" Whether we can hold this prosperous city and whether we can finally withstand Dolgon's attack, the timely support of the Tang army can be said to be very important and urgent. Although we have not yet reached the point of quenching our thirst, but the current critical situation, I am afraid that we will not be afraid to let it go, right? And to put it more bluntly, if we finally break down the negotiations with the Tang Army for the sake of the so-called face and dignity, so that the army is left alone and waiting to be killed, then when the power of our army is wiped out, and your lives and net worth are gone, then we are the real rest of everything, and the real nonsense! “

Sonny paused, his face was sad, and he muttered: "And when the time comes, we will not only be killed, but I am afraid that we will be poked in the backbone and ridiculed and abused, after all, this dead end is our own effort, and we can't blame anyone." Prince Su, if it really comes to this point, it will be difficult for Sony to die under Jiuquan! “

Sony's words poured an inexplicable sad atmosphere into the entire living room. The whole room was quiet all at once.

The expression on Hauge's face became more and more embarrassed, and even in his eyes, there were a little tears flickering slightly, and he turned his head away, not wanting Ao Bai and Sonny to see his own fragile expression.

However, after being silent for a while, Sonny continued: "Prince Su, from the perspective of the minions, although the conditions proposed by Tang Jun may be very tough, they should not be to the extent that it is difficult for me to accept. “

"Oh, why do you think so?" Hauge's eyes lit up slightly.

"Prince Su, what a shrewd person Li Xiao is, how could he not understand the truth of killing chickens and taking eggs to dry up and catch fish? In my opinion, he is very likely to let go of the big fish in the long run, and when he puts forward the conditions, he will definitely take into account our actual ability to bear it, and will never force us to death as soon as he opens his mouth. And as long as his conditions are not enough to hurt my Qing Dynasty, these conditions can be accepted. “

The light in Hauge's eyes suddenly became even stronger. It's just that his mouth opened, but he still didn't speak.

Sonny paused and replied, "Prince Su, you must know that the most critical and urgent thing for us now is to try our best to resist the fierce attack that Dorgon is about to start, and to be able to withstand the initial offensive. And in order to achieve this goal, we must now reach an alliance agreement with the Tang army no matter what, and let the Tang army send troops as soon as possible to assist our army in resisting Dorgon, which is the most important. Besides, if we can stay in the green mountains, even if there is no firewood, only if we can successfully defeat Dolgon and grasp the supreme power of the Qing Empire, then, in a few more years, we may not have the opportunity to turn the book again, and when the time comes, we will fight with the Tang army again, it is not too late. ”

When Hauge heard this, his face was already full of determination, he stood up, and said loudly to the two: "Okay, don't say any more, this king already has an idea in his heart." Just do what Sony says. Think about the former King of Yue Goujian, even King Wu's stool dared to taste, lying on the salary to taste the courage to endure humiliation and burden, and finally became a generation of overlords. Han Xin, the Marquis of Huaiyin, was also humiliated by his crotch and served as a pawn to control Su, but in the end he became a generation of famous generals through the ages. Although this king does not dare to say that he is wise and wise, he must also work hard to turn the tide and fall. As for the ultimate success or failure, it depends on the will of God. ”

After Hauge finished speaking, Sony immediately hurriedly bowed his hand and said: "Prince Su does not care about his reputation, does not want to be famous, and is dedicated to the country. We will swear to follow us! “

Hao Ge took a deep breath and said proudly: "Okay, then I'll go to the Xianwang Iron Shop together now and meet Hao Zeren, the head of the Tang Army." “

"Hey, the minion obeys." Hauge and Aobai responded together.

Next, the three of them did not sit in a sedan chair, but directly led a group of cavalry, against the cold wind, and rode straight to the Xianwang ironware shop in the western district of Shengjing.

After coming to the Xianwang ironware shop, Hao Zeren and Chen Juyi were already greeted outside the door.

The three of them got off the horse, and Hao Zeren greeted him, his face was full of smiles, but his eyes were full of deep meaning.

Seeing Hao Zeren's expression, Haoge's heart was extremely sour, but his face still tried to maintain a calm appearance.

Behind him, Ao Bai and Sonny also had complicated expressions, but they were silent.

Hao Ge was about to speak, but Hao Zeren had already made a gesture of invitation, and said in a low voice: "Prince Su, outside is not the place to talk, please go upstairs and talk in detail." “

Haug sighed, and ordered Ao Bai and Sonny to follow him inside, but let the cavalry continue to keep watch outside, and no one was allowed to enter the blacksmith.

Hao Zeren and the others went up to the second floor, sat around the charcoal basin with the charcoal fire, and sat down with the guests, Hao Zeren immediately ordered the man to watch the tea, and then asked the man to step down, and told him not to let people go up to the second floor if he had nothing to do, and not to disturb the crucial conversation with Hauge that was going to be held next.

Hao Zeren smiled on his face, but he did not immediately start negotiations with Hao Ge, but warmly greeted everyone, asking them to roast the fire and drink tea first, so as to drive away the cold.

"Prince Su, a scholar, the commander of the army, the three of you have a good taste, this tea is a new tea that was only shipped from Taiwan this morning, known as what kind of frozen top oolong, its taste is mellow and delicious, the aftertaste is long, it is much better than the tea you drank in the past, it is really a very rare and rare good tea. Don't say that this land of Liaodong is rare for the dignitaries and nobles in the Ming Dynasty to drink. This frozen top oolong tea, there are also some prepared below, and you can bring some back later, so that your family can have a good taste......"

Hao Zeren smiled kindly, and kept saying some kind words, his warm and casual attitude made Hao Ge and the others' original wariness suddenly relax a lot.

Besides, this clear and thorough tea is indeed delicious, Haoge took a sip, thinking that it was much better than any kind of high-grade tea he had drunk before, both in taste and taste, and suddenly the original tangled and depressed mood was not felt much soothed.

They drank tea while roasting the fire, and after about half an hour, Hauge coughed lightly and took the lead in getting to the point.

A smirk appeared on his face, and he whispered to He Zeren: "Shopkeeper Hao, you informed this king to come here today, but there is news from the king of Pingliao, are you willing to negotiate an alliance with our army?" “

Hao Zeren smiled slightly, his eyes flickered for a moment, and then he said to Haoge: "Prince Su is right, Lord Li, the king of Pingliao, has indeed passed the word and agreed to negotiate an alliance and cooperation with your army, and the king of Pingliao has appointed his subordinates as the plenipotentiary to negotiate with your army on behalf of the Tang army. “