Passing through the Lie Cuixuan Hall, which was full of Xu Zhong's clumsy handwritings, several people followed Xu Zhong into the side hall of the East Chamber, and sat around the long case in front of the marble screen. The guards were the only one who came in, guarding behind Xu Zhong. Xu Zhong, Huang Jingzhong, and Bai Chenyi had just sat down, only to see a neat man wearing a short close-fitting shirt and trousers hurriedly following up - these strange costumes knew at a glance that they were Bai Chenyi's subordinates, so they sang the battle song and said to Bai Chenyi: "Your Majesty, the news just came, please take a look." As he spoke, he handed over a copy of the book with both hands.

Bai Chenyi frowned, took it absentmindedly, looked at a few lines, turned his face and asked, "Do you know the beginning and end of this matter?" It is a matter of importing medicinal materials from Yungui to the mainland. ”

Shang Zhan Song said: "I know it. Last autumn, an embargo was issued on the transportation of medicinal materials to other countries, and these merchants broke the order and got hundreds of truckloads of medicinal materials, all of which were Poria cocos, gastrodia, Panax notoginseng, musk, deer antler velvet, and cinchona, and they were deducted from the clips. These merchants are all big families with heads and faces, and they complained to the governor's yamen, and Lord Bian was not easy to deal with, so they even brought people and things over and asked the king to deal with them. ”

Xu Zhong on the side, Huang Jingzhong knew the general situation, and was silently waiting for Bai Chenyi's reaction - the will of the embargoed medicinal materials was jointly issued by the three of them, and its purpose was self-evident, that is, to prepare for the needs of war. Bai Chenyi's territory, Yunnan Guizhou and other places are not only important places for drug production, but also a mysterious fairyland with many enlightened people and the most in-depth study of Taoism. The specific details are not even clear to Xu Zhong, Huang Jingzhong, who has fought with him for many years and is commensurate with each other.

Bai Chenyi and his subordinates are such mysterious people, you can never find out the details of him - this was the case in the past hundred years of strife, and the two often just knew that Bai Chenyi led his people to fight alone, deep into the hinterland of the enemy, and then the battle situation was a complete victory. After occupying Yunnan, Guizhou and other places, he no longer participated in the war, but only stayed in his own jurisdiction to build fortresses. When the century-old strife is about to end, everything is full of devastation, and only Bai Chenyi's Yunnan is solid, on the right track, and has become an unshakable land.

Bai Chenyi is such an unpredictable person, but he has always been one step ahead of others, even Xu Zhong and Huang Jingzhong have to be impressed by his combat power and vision, and they can't help but want to get closer to him and strive for his advice - all the important government affairs of the Three Dynasties can only be handled with confidence when Bai Chenyi nods. At the same time, I had to have an inexplicable fear and defense of him, because this is really a terrifying person, and the Three Dynasties were founded in such a delicate atmosphere and have persisted until now.

This is a good time, the two of them thought, these days with Bai Chenyi spent all day drinking, from time to time knocking on the side, just to know Bai Chenyi's true attitude towards the war with the Qi State - the Qi State is in the middle of the continent, it is a piece of fat, and now it is the young new king Xiao Zhi is in charge, it is the time to take advantage of it. If you don't fight now, when will you wait?

Bai Chenyi pondered for a moment, and suddenly sneered: "Hmph! He's just giving me a problem. Where are those merchants now? ”

Shang Zhan Ge said: "Knowing that the king was doing business in Nanjing, he brought them all here, just outside the gate of the courtyard. ”

"Tell them to come in and wait outside the Xuan!" Bai Chenyi got up as he spoke, put away the folding fan, and said with a smile, "The two of you must be also very interested, how will I deal with this matter, why don't we go and see together." ”

The medicine merchant had already knelt down at the bottom of the steps in the courtyard, and when he saw Xu Zhong, Huang Jingzhong, and Bai Chenyi pacing out slowly, he couldn't help but be shocked, and hit his head on the brick floor three times, pleading: "The king is blessed!" Ask the king for mercy...... Mercy...... If these ten carts of medicinal herbs can't be returned, the small ones can only commit suicide by throwing themselves into the river......"

A trace of pity flashed in Bai Chenyi's eyes, and he said slowly: "Gu has already ordered an embargo on medicinal materials, why are you so bold?" ”

"Back to the king," the pharmacist kowtowed again and again, choking up, "because of the flooding in Shandong and Henan in the interior, the plague has spread, and the small semicolon guys there are in urgent need of these medicines." The small one did not dare to violate the ban of the Three Dynasties, because he consulted the prefect's yamen to get it. As the saying goes, medical pharmacies are based on treating diseases and saving people......"

"Huh? What saves people? Bai Chenyi said sharply, "Could it be that Lonely King and I am based on harming people?" ”

Seeing that the pharmacist was so frightened that he just kowtowed, Bai Chenyi changed his tone and sighed, "But you do have your difficulties." I bought all these ten truckloads of your medicine, how about it? The medicine merchant raised his head, looked at Bai Chenyi's compassionate face in surprise, and stammered, "This ...... This ......"

"We have also had plagues in Yungui recently, and there are often miasma and hurting people, not to mention that the Three Dynasties are so big, but there are also a lot of places for medicinal materials." Bai Chenyi said with a smile, "This is also for the sake of my people in Guizhou, Yunnan, and even more for the sake of the three dynasties." Therefore, medicines such as cinchona, coptis, notoginseng, and musk categorically cannot come out of the three dynasties! You are a businessman, and it is natural for you to want to get rich, how about I show you a way to make money? ”

The pharmacist kowtowed first and said yes, and then looked up at Bai Chenyi in surprise. Bai Chenyi played with the taste: "Tell you the merchants in the guild hall, what we lack here is horses and grain, and you can go to Yan Kingdom, and if you come back from the Han Dynasty, you will definitely not be able to suffer a loss!" ”

"Good lord!" The pharmacist is shrewd, how can he not know Bai Chenyi's true intentions, he just secretly recruits troops for the country, it is a big business, and if he doesn't get it, he will even take his life. Hurriedly said, "It's okay to say that the grain is okay, but it's just that this horse seller is a little difficult......"

"Rich and dangerous, tell me about these business scriptures, you people have a way to ......" Bai Chenyi sneered and said, "Since you are making money and being rich in the territory of my Three Dynasties, you naturally have to contribute to the Three Dynasties, not to mention that I will not treat you badly." With that, he shook his hand and left.

Xu Zhong and Huang Jingzhong saw it in their eyes, the two exchanged glances, and they were even more overjoyed in their hearts - now Bai Chenyi made a clear statement, and everything could go smoothly.

A stone fell to the ground, and Huang Jingzhong smiled: "It's really a person who can't be seen, my brother can be described as killing two birds with one stone, wonderful!" ”

Xu Zhong only nodded and smiled, and as soon as he sat down, he threw out the topic, "Two virtuous brothers, I don't know how this Wang Sirui's letter is?" ”

"It's a deed of sale!" Huang Jingzhong had finished reading it, and he smiled and stretched the letter on the table again, "Big brother, brother, with it, this old fox will become our mountain protector!" His eyes sparkled with excitement, and he read:

…… Today, the following countries all have the same heart of war, and the king is the meeting of Mengjin. If the king sends troops to the country of Qi, the countries will respond, and I will help this great cause of the ages......"

Huang Jingzhong read it and praised it repeatedly: "Wonderful, the surname Wang was originally from a reckless background, and it is not easy to write this article!" ”

"It's not necessarily his handwriting." Xia Guoxiang said coldly, "He can not admit this matter, find someone to kill the person who wrote the letter, and the letter will be worthless." One sentence made everyone silent again.

Wang Sirui was a man of a very special status - although he was in the state of Qi, he served as a jointly appointed governor of the two countries on the border of the three dynasties, and managed the disputed areas between the two countries. He was originally a military general of the Qi State, not a native of the Three Dynasties, because he often wore a fox mask, no one knew his true appearance, he was sleek and sophisticated, and he was at the center of the struggle between the two countries but could be left and right, and even the officials of the Three Dynasties who were quite jealous of him also praised him, and the title of "old fox" came from this, but at this time it also became a key figure in the competition between the two countries.

"Not only must you have a good plan, but you must also have great ambitions!" Mr. Xuan Chu was in a better mood at this time, and when he saw everyone's depressed expressions, he smiled and said, "Of course what the Minister of State said is right, but Wang Sirui really has different aspirations, as long as he is well connected, he will not worry about not being used by me." So I don't think I can take this letter too lightly. ”

"That's right." Bai Chenyi praised, his sharp eyes were not confused, "This Wang Sirui just wants to get some benefits from the dispute between our two countries, with my understanding of him, he shouldn't be particularly partial to either of us and the Qi State." We can't expect too much from him, but we can't push him to Xiao Zhen's side. ”

"I know this person quite well, if the two brothers don't mind, leave the matter of dealing with him to me." Bai Chenyi squinted and smiled, he rarely took the initiative to ask Ying to do anything, but this time Xu Zhong and Huang Jingzhong were very surprised, and naturally they agreed.

Mr. Xuanchu took a breath and said: "The strength of the three kings is here now, and I have been present at the meeting for a few days, in fact, this is a small Mengjin meeting, and he will attack the Qi country with the strength of the three dynasties." However, the current army is only 500,000, far less than that of Qi, and the people of Qi are good at fighting on horseback, which is even more extraordinary. It would be unwise to make any superficial moves these days. He gasped as he spoke.

"What should I do, Mr. Yi?" Huang Jingzhong heard for a long time that Mr. Xuanchu was Xu Zhong's number one adviser, and after listening to his thorough explanation, he secretly admired it in his heart, and bowed slightly from the seat and asked, "When does Mr. think it is appropriate to do something?" ”

"This is an extraordinary move," Mr. Xuan Chu said with a solemn expression, "not only the lives of the princes, but also the lives of millions of people!" If this move fails, the Xiao family will be solid in the world! Therefore, no matter how anxious you are, you must be more cautious. The three dynasties are located in Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangdong and Fujian, occupy the benefits of iron, salt, tea and horses, and the dangers of mountains, rivers and rivers, first of all, we must do a good job of the livelihood of the people under ,—— rule, repair government affairs internally, connect with the Later Han Dynasty, raise horses and train soldiers, and make friends with the generals who command the army. Next, as long as you wait, wait for the action of Qi Guo, teach me the truth, and you can swear an oath and win the battle! He paused for a moment and added, "In my humble opinion, there is no better way to do this." ”

Although these words sound reasonable, Bai Chenyi can't wait that long - he must take Xiao Zhi as soon as possible and explain to that gentleman before he can carry out his next plan. It's better to fight quickly, so he said with a smile: "Sure enough!" But please pay attention, sir, Qi is doing the same, and we can't spend it with them! Xiao Zhi should not be underestimated, he seized the power of Cao Ze last year, and immediately ordered to stop the ban on indiscriminate occupation of land, and it was ripe again in autumn - seventy counties were exempted from money and grain; I heard that he started the governance of Huanghuai again; The New Deal is even more popular with the people! It is said that many enlightened people have been taken under his command this year! He has taken advantage of the situation, and time is running out! ”

"I didn't say take your time." Mr. Xuan Chu leaned on the back of his chair and listened very carefully. After Bai Chenyi finished speaking, he smiled and said, "When I say be heavy, it is tight inside and loose outside, and step up preparations." They also have many difficulties - the new policy still needs to be implemented slowly, and they have to buy the people's hearts without donations, and they have to control the river, so how can they have the money to fight the war? The people's hearts are also unstable, there are many victims of the Huanghuai Break, and the Later Han is also secretly stirring up fierce......"

"The people of Houhan are involved!" Bai Chenyi was taken aback—this was obviously out of his grasp, and asked nervously, "Why haven't I heard of it?" ”

"The people of the Later Han have been paying close attention to this matter." Mr. Xuan Chu said with a smile, ignoring the difference in the status of the two and Bai Chenyi's inquiring gaze, he looked straight at Bai Chenyi, and said, "You stay in Yunnan all the year round, so the news is naturally closed?" With that, he handed a name thorn to Xu Zhong with both hands.

That gentleman's power has infiltrated here! Bai Chenyi only felt a chill down his spine at this time.