The matter in Shanxi was successfully resolved, and Mao Wenlong had no need to stay in Kaifeng Mansion anymore, and all the rest of the affairs were handed over to Chengzuo and Chen Jisheng to take care of, and he was ready to leave for Xi'an.

However, before he set off, he received a letter from Chongzhen, saying that he had sent someone to discuss with him about fighting the enemy together. Mao Wenlong didn't have any interest, he had already handed over everything to Chen Jisheng and Chengzuo to handle.

Dealing with Houjin, Mao Wenlong believed that Chen Jisheng and Chengzuo already had enough experience, and there was no need for him to be a half-person to blindly command. Mao Wenlong planned to let Chen Jisheng deal with it, but Wu Chengen came in time.

It seems that he had expected that Mao Wenlong would ignore it and leave, so he came day and night. And it was only after the person arrived in Kaifeng Mansion that he sent the post.

Mao Wenlong saw that everyone had already come, and he was a little rude to leave without caring about leaving, so he had no choice but to meet Wu Chengen.

"Mr. Mao, I'm glad to be there!" Wu Chengen was full of smiles and behaved very politely.

Mao Wenlong didn't have a good face, he glanced at Wu Chengen and just nodded slightly, and then motioned for him to sit down, and then said bluntly: "I don't know what my father-in-law is called?" ”

Wu Chengen arched his hand and said: "Our family's surname is Wu." ”

After Mao Wenlong heard this, he looked at Wu Chengen again: "Could it be that his father-in-law is Wu Chengen and Wu Chengen's father-in-law?" ”

Wu Chengen didn't expect Mao Wenlong to recognize him, he was slightly surprised, but he didn't think about it deeply. No matter how you say it, he is also a celebrity around the emperor, and Mao Wenlong's predecessor was also an official of the imperial court, so it is reasonable that he will remember himself.

Wu Chengen tapped his forehead: "It's our family." ”

After Mao Wenlong was confirmed, he was quite looking forward to this meeting, after all, he was a heavyweight, and the two sides could talk about things more simply.

"Then I don't know what advice Gonggong Wu has when he came this time?" Mao Wenlong has calmed down, and no longer has the mind of dealing with the past with Wu Chengen.

Although Wu Chengen was meeting Mao Wenlong for the first time, he had already done enough about him before. So after seeing the change in Mao Wenlong's attitude, he breathed a sigh of relief, at least in the current situation, it is not bad.

Wu Chengen hesitated for a moment, and then said sharply: "Our family is on the order of the emperor this time, and we have come to discuss with General Mao about fighting the enemy together, hoping that General Mao can set an exact date, so that we can also be prepared." ”

Mao Wenlong chuckled: "It turned out that it was for this matter, not to hide it from my father-in-law, but in fact, I have given full authority to my subordinates to take care of this matter." If the father-in-law needs to discuss now, why not let them negotiate with the father-in-law? ”

Wu Chengen frowned, very unhappy in his heart, but he didn't dare to show it in front of Mao Wenlong. He still said with a smile: "Since General Mao has handed over everything to his subordinates to take care of, then our family will wait and discuss with them." ”

Mao Wenlong nodded and said bluntly: "In this case, I have to rush back to Xi'an, and Gonggong Wu will take care of himself." ”

I didn't expect Mao Wenlong to be so simple, Wu Chengen's true intention has not yet succeeded, how can he leave now. He hurriedly said: "General Mao, don't worry, in fact, our family has come to confirm the date of fighting the enemy together. is also entrusted by the emperor, and I hope that General Mao can help one or two. ”

Mao Wenlong sneered in his heart, these old foxes in the imperial city are all due to scheming, and they always like to complicate simple things. Mao Wenlong was not interested in playing dumb riddles with him.

After forcing Wu Chengen's mind out, Mao Wenlong said with a smile: "Since Gonggong Wu still has something, then you might as well talk about it." ”

Wu Chengen's eyes changed a lot when he looked at Mao Wenlong at the moment, and he originally wanted to come in step by step, but it seemed that Mao Wenlong didn't seem to cooperate. Helpless, Wu Chengen has completely lost the opportunity at this moment, and was suppressed by Mao Wenlong at the beginning, and he was absolutely passive.

Both sides have talked to this point, and Wu Chengen simply said bluntly: "The emperor hopes that General Mao can temporarily borrow some grain and grass from the imperial court to relieve the famine of the border soldiers." ”

Mao Wenlong's face suddenly became gloomy, and he said coldly: "Does my father-in-law treat me as a great good person?" ”

Wu Chengen saw that Mao Wenlong was faintly angry, but he was not in a hurry: "General Mao, don't worry, the emperor doesn't want your grain and grass for nothing." If Mr. Mao needs anything, we can make a deal. ”

Mao Wenlong frowned, but he was secretly happy in his heart, Wu Chengen's words were right in his arms. Pretending to be embarrassed, Mao Wenlong thought about it for a long time before saying: "I don't have much grain and grass, and it would be unwise to lend it to you again." ”

Wu Chengen saw that Mao Wenlong did not directly refuse this time, and he was slightly surprised. But at the same time, he was also overjoyed, which has proved that he must also have requirements for the imperial court.

As long as Mao Wenlong is not asking for nothing, then this time the matter of borrowing grain will have a chance of success. Wu Chengen's confidence suddenly swelled a little, and he hurriedly said: "General Mao needs what conditions to agree, you might as well say it bluntly." As long as it is not too much, the emperor will inevitably consider agreeing to General Mao. ”

Mao Wenlong hesitated for a moment and muttered, "First of all, I need to know how much grain and grass you want to borrow?" ”

Wu Chengen made a rough estimate in his heart, and then stretched out a palm and said, "Fifty days of grain and grass for an army of 200,000." ”

This bit of grain and grass is completely a drop in the bucket for the current Mao Wenlong. Now Xuzhou has completely become Mao Wenlong's granary, and the harvest in the latest quarter is enough for the 200,000 troops under Mao Wenlong's rule for a whole year.

Although Chongzhen doesn't have much grain and grass to borrow, Mao Wenlong will never show off his wealth in front of them.

"Father-in-law Wu, there is a lot of grain and grass in this amount! It is estimated that Mao will not be able to take out so much, as you can see, now that the Dongjiang Army has just expanded, the grain and grass are also in a tense trend at this time. Mao Wenlong frowned and said.

Wu Chengen could not be deceived by Mao Wenlong's words, he had already done an investigation into Mao Wenlong's current grain and grass hoarding. Not to say that he is completely sure, but judging from half of the estimates, Mao Wenlong will not be a tight grain and grass.

"General Mao, no one will lend grain and grass at will, especially in this chaotic world. Our family really came to ask for help, so I also asked General Mao for the sake of us to resist the enemy together in the future. Tell us about your terms and we'll happily close the deal. Wu Chengen immediately moved with affection and reason.

When it came to this, Mao Wenlong had nothing to hide, and said with a smile: "I don't know if the imperial court currently has warships at sea?" Or someone who can build a warship? ”