|||->-> Chapter 658 Peace Talks

After seizing the Yumen Pass, Shi Bin immediately sent someone to send the good news back to Lin'an, and also ordered Li Chao to return to Jinghu and continue to be his envoy, and at the same time, in the name of the need for a general to guard the Yumen Pass, nominated Sai Zhang Fei as the general of the Taurus Wei to guard the Yumen Pass.

Because Shi Bin has made such a great contribution and is powerful at the same time, although he knew that Shi Bin was supporting his henchmen, there was no way, and the emperor and others could only choose to agree to his request.

It didn't take long for Sai Zhangfei to come to Yumen Pass in a hurry, and he greeted people with a smile almost every day along the way, not like a murderous bandit leader at all. Such a pie-in-the-sky good thing naturally made him ecstatic, and he became Shi Bin's ironcore.

After seeing Shi Bin, Sai Zhangfei was so excited that he didn't know what to say, because in the battle with Ali Buge to attack Kublai Khan, he Sai Zhangfei actually didn't contribute a little force. The ones who really contributed were Wang San, Li Chao, Xiang Shibi, Wang Jian and the big guy in front of him. In other words, he robbed them of their credit. This made Sai Zhangfei, who was a little cunning but not thick-skinned, a little embarrassed.

"Brother Xian, what's wrong with you, why don't you speak?"

"Big brother, did I rob Wang San, Li Chao, Xiang Shibi, and Wang Jian of their credit?"

Unexpectedly, this was Sai Zhangfei's first sentence, which made Shi Bin both surprised and delighted, because it can be seen that Sai Zhangfei is a person with a shameful heart, worthy of trust and training.

"Needless to say, you don't blame me for transferring you to this northwest to suffer. It's no worse here than in the south. To be honest with you, I feel a little overwhelmed. Shi Bin smiled.

"Big brother is really benevolent, I used to suffer too much when I was a bandit, but now I just guard a checkpoint, how can I not bear it? If you can't bear it, it will be too embarrassing, so it is better to ask my eldest brother to give me a few hundred taels of silver to make me a rich man. Sai Zhangfei laughed as he spoke.

"How can I be willing to let you be the rich lord of the land? Naturally, I want to keep you for a great use. Shi Bin smiled. After a while, Shi Bin said again: "Brother Sai, do you know the current situation?" ”

Sai Zhangfei nodded and said that Xu Feng had already told him, and admired Shi Bin for doing a good job and following the right person. It's just that Shi Bin is reminded to be careful of Ali Buge's treachery and Kublai Khan's sowing discord.

Now that Shi Bin has recaptured Yumen Pass, even if he supported Ali Buge with a batch of firearms and promised to continue to help him contain Kublai Khan, it is difficult to guarantee that he will not have doubts and finally be provoked by Kublai Khan. Therefore, I agree with Sai Zhangfei's reminder. After all, as long as the person in charge is a little more cunning and chooses to watch the fire from the other side of the river as soon as the gate of the Jade Gate is closed, Ali Buge is helpless.

"Brother Xian, since you think of this, what do you think we should do next?" Shi Bin asked.

"Big brother, this matter can't be easily decided, it's best not to have a big conflict with Kublai Khan, and don't give Ali Buge too much assistance to fight with Kublai Khan. Of course, if Brother Ali Buge encounters a major crisis, the eldest brother still has to be saved, and he can't really escape from Persia. Sai Zhangfei said solemnly.

agreed with Sai Zhangfei's statement, Shi Bin was even more happy, dragged him into the study, and the two sat down to talk in detail.

"What do you think Kublai Khan will do next, you former bandit leader?" Shi Bin asked, "Will he lead the crowd to recapture the Yumen Pass despite Brother Ali Bu's watchful eyes?" ”

"Please rest assured, eldest brother, Kublai Khan is not Ali Buge, Kublai Khan has the world in mind, and will never ignore the overall situation because of a messenger and a checkpoint. I thought he might do one thing..."

Seeing that Sai Zhangfei said this but didn't say it, Shi Bin understood the following things, Sai Zhangfei was likely to be unable to make up his mind, and he was afraid that he would make a mistake and cause trouble. Of course, this kind of thing can't be allowed to happen, so Shi Bin immediately said that even if Sai Zhang Fei said it wrong, he Shi Bin would not settle accounts after the autumn.

Seeing Shi Bin's attitude, Sai Zhangfei said: "The junior brother thinks that Kublai Khan is likely to send his subordinates again, most likely to come to peace talks. said that he didn't mind the eldest brother retaking back Yumen Pass, and only asked the eldest brother not to meddle in the affairs between him and Ali Buge. And the younger brother thinks that this possibility is very high. ”

Think about it

Thinking about Zhang Fei's statement, Shi Bin immediately felt that what he said was very reasonable. Because if it were him Shi Bin who encountered this kind of thing, he would do the same. The reason is very simple, since Shi Bin has recaptured the Yumen Pass, Shi Bin will never think of using the sword again, the smartest thing to do is to stay out of the matter and reach a settlement at some cost.

"It makes sense, it doesn't seem like things are that easy." Shi Bin smiled and said: "Forget it, there is no clue yet, anyway, the Yumen Pass has been taken, and the strategic goal has been achieved." As for pick-up

What to do when you come down, take it one step at a time. As long as the jade gate is not lost, we are the winners. Let's go, Brother Xian, let's go have a good meal. ”

Because of the Yumen Pass, Ali Buge and Kublai Khan became immortal, and the military strength of the Yuan people dropped significantly, and the Song army was very happy from top to bottom. Except for the necessary rotating sentry, the rest of the soldiers were on vacation for three days and had a good time.

On the night of the fourth day, he suddenly heard someone begging to open the door in the hope of seeing Shi Bin, and with Shi Bin's consent, he pulled the visitor up with a bamboo basket. The person who came to visit was none other than an emissary of Kublai Khan.

"Tell me, what did Kublai Khan call you for? I have slain one of his messengers, and he has sent you, and I am not afraid that I will kill you too? Shi Bin smiled.

"Your Excellency, you won't kill me. You should have had a last resort when you killed Lonnaya before. Moreover, my life is the Khan's, and it is my glory to die for the Khan. The messenger smiled, then took a letter from his pocket and handed it to Shi Bin.

The content of the letter was very simple, I hoped to meet Shi Bin ten miles outside Yumen Pass the next morning. Shi Bin did not reply on the spot, but turned around and walked out of the study to discuss with others.

Shi Bin was a little embarrassed to wake everyone up in the middle of the night, but it had to be so, so Shi Bin paused for a moment and said, "Just now Kublai Khan sent a messenger again, hoping to meet me tomorrow in the ten miles outside the pass." ”

"Meet?" Everyone was surprised to hear the news, and Jia Ling even said, "Absolutely can't go!" ”

"Why?"

"You and your brothers defeated him several times before, and he lost his strength greatly. A few days ago, he killed his henchmen and took away his Yumen Pass, he must hate you to death. If you go to meet him, won't you fall into a trap? Jia Ling explained in a very serious voice.

"What do you say?" Shi Bin turned his head and asked.

Sai Xishi immediately stood up to express his support for Jia Ling's opinion, and the rest looked at Jia Ling one after another, but they didn't dare to speak.

"As long as you say what you think, I will still discuss with you whether to go or not, and promise that I will never risk my life, and my sister-in-law will not blame you."

Such a guarantee made Wang Jian, Xiang Shibi and Sai Zhangfei look at each other, and Sai Zhangfei said: "Wang Jian and Xiang Shibi and I both think that the marshal should see Kublai Khan, but you have to pay attention to safety. After all, it would be too humiliating not to see Kublai Khan, and he would be despised. And we don't think that Kublai Khan was that kind of insidious villain. After Sai Zhangfei finished speaking, Wang Jian and Xiang Shibi immediately nodded in agreement. It's just that Jia Ling and Sai Xishi glared angrily, obviously eager to eat Wang Jian and the three of them raw.

"Don't worry, of course I won't go ten miles outside the gate to meet Kublai Khan, so that he has a chance to murder me. I will choose a place for myself, and as for whether Kublai Khan comes or not, I will let him go. What do you say about that hill bag in the three miles outside the gate? The surrounding area was bare and could not ambush the soldiers. Shi Bin smiled.

It's definitely a good place, and with a little care, nothing will happen. Jia Ling and Sai Xishi immediately relieved their hearts and breathless, and instead expressed their support for Shi Bin to see Kublai Khan.

Kublai Khan's envoy obviously expected this result, so he did not hesitate to accept Shi Bin's conditions, and asked Shi Bin to arrive on time and not to lose his promise.

Since he had never met Kublai Khan, the hero of the world, Shi Bin was very excited when he got up the next day, and he really wanted to see what kind of person Kublai Khan was. Therefore, he arrived at Xiaoshanbao a quarter of an hour in advance, but he didn't expect that Shi Bin had just dismounted, and Kublai Khan also rode his horse.

The man on the horse has thick eyebrows and big eyes, and a large beard also deserves the title of a beautiful beard. Wearing an atmospheric hat, a luxurious robe, a jade belt and a jade-handled saber around his waist, and a pair of delicate leather boots, he knew that this person was Kublai Khan at a glance. That kind of dignity is from the inside out, and it cannot be imitated.

After dismounting, Kublai Khan smiled at Shi Bin and said, "Lord Shi, I will be fortunate to meet you." ”

Unexpectedly, Kublai Khan smiled so naturally, which made people feel like a spring breeze, Shi Bin was shocked in his heart, and he had to admire his high state of mind.

"Great Khan, I will be lucky. I have heard the great khan's prestige for a long time, and it is really a blessing to see it today. Shi Bin also said politely.

"Lord Shi is a hero in the world, and I, Kublai Khan, have long wanted to meet Lord Shi, but I have no chance. Now that Lord Shi is willing to meet me, it should be my third life of luck. Kublai Khan said very sincerely.

Shi Bin admired Kublai Khan for being such a good man and not being arrogant at all because he was a member of the Golden Family, but at the same time he was uneasy. If such a powerful person is in power, things will not be easy.

"Great Khan, do you have anything to say about asking me out today?" Shi Bin asked.

"Ben Khan does have something he wants to discuss with his lords."

"Great Khan, please."

"Ben Khan wants to redeem Yumen Pass, I don't know, can it?" Kublai Khan asked.

"Redeem Yumen Pass?" Shi Bin smiled after hearing this, "Isn't the Great Khan joking?" How important the Yumen Pass is, the Great Khan must know. My Great Song Dynasty has finally recovered it, how can it be possible for you to grasp it again? Wouldn't that be a self-demolition of the gates for the bandits to enter and exit? ”

"Lord Shi, don't say it so ugly, our Yuan and Song Dynasty have always been friends. Of course, if the adults don't want us to redeem the Yumen Pass, then let us redeem those captives. ”

Shi Bin did not object to the ransom of the captives. Shi Bin rarely kills and surrenders, and those surrendered soldiers are time bombs, not only are they useless but they also have to be raised, which is really not cost-effective.

"Is this why the Great Khan wants to meet with me for this?" Shi Bin obviously didn't believe it.

"Of course, there is more than that, there is a more important thing." Kublai Khan laughed.

didn't ask Kublai Khan what it was, Shi Bin just waited for Kublai Khan to take the initiative to say it. Although Kublai Khan was still smiling innocently, there was a clear glint in his eyes, thinking about some important things.

It didn't take long for him to speak: "Ben Khan wants you to be a spectator, and don't get involved in the fight between me and Ali Buge, please mention any conditions your lordship, as long as I have the ability, I will definitely meet them." ”

It's really planning to talk peacefully, Shi Bin said secretly. At the same time, the evaluation of Sai Zhang Fei in his heart was a few points higher, and he found that he was not only a martial artist, but also had some resourcefulness.

"The Great Khan wants me to watch the fire from the other side?" Shi Bin asked with a smile.

"It's not for adults to watch the fire from the other side, but for the sake of the Great Song Dynasty, presumably adults don't see hope that the corpses are all over the field and the blood is flowing into rivers. Now that the Great Song Dynasty has recaptured the Yumen Pass and regained control of the Hexi Corridor, wouldn't it be good if you could get out of the way? If the adults are worried, Ben Khan is willing to sign an agreement with the adults that he will never invade the Great Song Dynasty. Kublai Khan swore an oath.

Kublai Khan's words made Shi Bin's heart itch, and he couldn't help asking: "I really don't want to see corpses flowing all over the field, but I don't like treachery..."

Although the words were well spoken, Kublai Khan could hear from that tone that Shi Bin was shaken. So he immediately smiled and said: "Lord Shi, as long as you no longer support Brother Ali Buge, I am willing to give you five thousand horses from the Western Regions." ”

This price is not low, and Shi Bin is even more shaken. Xu Feng's voice suddenly sounded in his ears, "My lord, go back." ’

Shi Bin, who came to his senses, smiled, shook his head and said, "It's not that I don't want these good horses, it's just that the matter is too big to make an easy decision." Give me a few days to think about it, and in the next few days you will continue to send envoys over and we will consult. One thing I can guarantee is that I will not support Ali Buge until a result is negotiated. Of course, the peace talks will not last more than half a month at most. ”

I had long expected that things would not come to an end soon, but Kublai Khan felt good about getting Shi Bin's assurance. So he said: "Yes, the sky-high price will be repaid on the spot, let's talk about it." Ben Khan is looking forward to a result in half a month. ”

After Kublai Khan finished speaking, he made a fist salute, then turned on his horse and rode away.

Looking at Kublai Khan in the distance, Shi Bin couldn't help but sigh that he was resolute and resolute, and he was really a hero.