Chapter 65: Coercion and Temptation

The three of them became tigers, and after Guo Rong's efforts, the news that Yang Lian was going to defect and defect to Wu Yueguo spread quickly like a plague. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. biquge。 infoBecause Guo Rong was very secretive, not only did Li Jing not know about his conspiracy, but even Yan Wang, Sun Sheng and others were kept in the dark, and they didn't know who did it.

Suddenly, Yang Lian's remarks about defecting to the enemy and treason sprung up like mushrooms after a rain, and some people even said that Yang Lian had met with Qian Wenfeng, the envoy of Zhongwu Jiedu, in Shimaling, although I don't know what the two said, but just by virtue of this, Yang Lian was suspected of collaborating with the enemy.

This kind of remarks quickly spread to the ears of Li Jing, the son of heaven, this time Yang Lian sent troops, without the support of the main force of the forbidden army, Yang Lian completely relied on the troops of the two states of Haichu and the prefectures and counties of Shandong, and the money and grain came from all over Yang Lian's jurisdiction. To a certain extent, Li Jing is a little indebted, but as a monarch, no matter what his subordinates do, he least wants betrayal, although he doesn't believe that Yang Lian will betray.

But the three of them became tigers, especially as the news spread, Prime Minister Sun Cheng, Dali Temple Qing Xiao Yan, Zhongshu Sheren Chang Mengxi, Han Xizai and others wrote one after another, saying that this matter is very strange, and Your Majesty must guard against it.

Li Jing didn't believe it at first, then expressed concern, and soon, when he confirmed that Yang Lian did meet with Qian Wenfeng in Shimaling, Li Jing's heart sank to the bottom, what was going on? Could it be that Yang Jiedu really wants to take refuge in Wu Yueren? There are signs that it seems possible, but it seems that it is not possible. Li Jing was also confused by himself, he couldn't believe it, and he didn't want to believe it.

If Yang Lian really took refuge in Wu Yue, the consequences would obviously be immeasurable, and the battleship of Datang could capsize at any time. Li Jing urgently convened the courtiers to discuss the matter, and the courtiers led by the King of Qi naturally supported Yang Lian, saying that Yang Lian had captured several states and counties in Wuyue in a row, how could he surrender to the Wuyue people?

But King Qi couldn't explain the reason why Yang Lian had been stationed in Yuhang for more than a month and didn't use troops, let alone why he met with Wu Yuezhong and Wu Jiedu's envoy Qian Wenfeng, and what was the content of their conversation? What exactly is the purpose? The king of Qi was ignorant of all questions and was defeated in the court.

Sun Sheng stroked his beard, triumphant, and glanced at King Qi who was like a defeated rooster, this may be his best chance. It is impossible to bring down the King of Qi, but at least let Yang Lian's class return to the dynasty and eliminate his credit.

"Your Majesty, now Yang Jiedu's performance is very obvious, he is very likely to take refuge in Wu Yueren, of course, what benefits Wu Yueren promised him, these micro-ministers are not clear, but one thing is certain, Yang Lian is willing to meet with the enemy chief Qian Wenfeng, and he must have accepted what conditions." Sun Sheng said.

"The minister seconded the proposal!"

"The minister also seconded it!"

King Yan's party, both in the open and in the dark, jumped out, talking again and again, crowding out the opponent together.

Li Jing took a deep breath, he knew very well that the party struggle was on the rise again, and it was his hesitation that caused today's situation, but what Sun Sheng, Han Xizai and others said was not wrong, Yang Lian's heart can be punished, and his heart can be punished! Thinking that I was not thin on him, I actually committed the act of fornicating with the enemy chieftain, which really disappointed Li Jing.

Li Jingsui said: "Brother Huang, Yang Lian fought for the Tang Dynasty in the south and the north, expanding the territory for a hundred miles, and is one of the generals who occupy the most land since the founding of the Tang Dynasty. The younger brother thought that the matter should be investigated well, so as not to frame a good person. ”

"King Qi, this is just your guess." Han Hee-jae said.

"Saying that Yang Lian rebelled, isn't it your guess?" King Qi fought back.

"Our speculation has a real-time basis, but King Qi's speculation can't justify itself, if Yang Lian really betrays the Tang Dynasty, the army will move north, so, the Tang Dynasty is in danger. When it really comes to this point, can King Qi take full responsibility? Han Xizai said.

Li Jingsui waved his hand and said: "Saying that Yang Lian rebelled, Lone is unbelievable, if there is really such a day, Lone will commit suicide and martyrdom to show his innocence." ”

Han Xizai laughed twice, and was about to ridicule Li Jingsui, when Li Jing, the son of heaven, slapped the dragon chair violently and said, "Enough!" ”

Seeing that the Son of Heaven was furious, Han Xizai closed his mouth and didn't dare to speak anymore, after all, he was the Son of Heaven, and naturally he had the temperament of a superior person.

Li Jing glanced at the ministers with a majestic gaze, and said, "Now the situation is special, Yang Lian's situation in Yuhang is unknown, but this news seems to be conclusive, and it is not groundless. I have already understood what you Aiqing said, and I have decided to send someone to Yuhang to see what the situation is, and who dares to take on this responsibility? ”

Li Jing's eyes looked at Han Xizai, Sun Sheng and others, but Han Xizai and Sun Sheng retreated to their positions very interestingly, laughing, they themselves don't deal with Yang Lian, let them go to Yuhang, isn't this their life?

Li Jingsui coughed and said, "Brother Huang, you might as well leave this matter to your younger brother." ”

Li Jing was stunned for a moment, and was about to open his mouth to refuse, when someone stood up, it was Li Ping, the head of the household, Li Ping said: "Your Majesty, King Qi, Yang Jiedu has a special identity, and King Qi is the prince of the Tang Dynasty, how can he easily get into danger?" If Wechen is unfortunate enough to sacrifice his life for the country, I only hope that His Majesty can treat Wechen's wife and children kindly. ”

When Sun Sheng saw that someone was coming forward, he said, "Your Majesty, it would be best if Li Shilang could go to Yuhang." "Li Ping is a neutral person within the Tang Dynasty, so Sun Sheng supports Li Ping.

Li Jing thought about it, agreed, and asked Li Ping to make a little preparation, and in the name of the army, he went to Yuhang by water.

Hangzhou City, after being harassed by Yang Lian for a period of time, many people complained very much, and some people wrote books, saying that the Tang people deceived people too much, and they should be taught a lesson.

Qian Hongli just smiled faintly, the more Yang Lian was like this, it proved that he was already anxious, and Qian Hongli wanted to grind it again and consume Yang Lian's energy. But Yang Lian sent troops out of the city every day, and he was never tired of it, and this was the greatest happiness in his life.

Seven or eight days passed, the weather was getting hotter and hotter, the temperature rose quickly, and I began to scream non-stop. At dusk on this day, a white and chubby man dressed in silk walked slowly towards the east of the city.

The east of Hangzhou is a relatively prosperous part of Hangzhou, similar to the banks of the Qinhuai River in Jinling, and is full of fireworks. What the man is going to is one of the brothels called Yichunyuan. The women of Yichun Courtyard are of the highest quality among the brothels in Hangzhou, and the man fell in love with a woman named Chun'er half a year ago, so he often went to patronize it. The man originally wanted to marry her, but when he thought of the mother in the family, he had no choice but to give up.

There are a lot of people in Yichun Courtyard today, and after the man entered, he glanced around, muttered, and walked in, walking towards Chun'er's house with a familiar road.

Chun'er's door was closed, and there was a faint sound of the piano, and the man licked his lips and pushed the door in. Sure enough, Chun'er was playing the pipa in the room, but there was another man in the room, quite strong, with a full beard and two eyes as big as copper bells.

"Who are you? Don't get out yet? The man snorted coldly, Chun'er could only be touched by him alone, but not others.

"Me? I'm in a brothel, what to do, isn't it clear? The bearded man said.

The man patted his chest and said, "I am a senior official of Wu Yueguo's household department, if you don't leave, I will let people arrest you." ”

The bearded man laughed out loud and sneered, "It's up to you? ”

The man's face suddenly turned red, although he was eating official food, but he was not a big official, what he said just now was just to scare this person, but he didn't expect him to debunk himself.

"You, don't leave yet!" The man's eyes widened.

The bearded man smiled and walked towards the door.

"You're interested!" The man said, looking at Chun'er with squinting eyes, he doesn't have much time, otherwise the mother worm in the family will be crazy again, so he must hurry up and do things.

However, the bearded man walked to the door, but closed the door, and the bolt was tightened, and then he turned back and looked at the man with a smile.

The man felt that something was wrong, so he couldn't help but take two steps back, and Chun'er behind him suddenly pulled out a dagger from under the pipa and put it on the man's neck. The man's face turned white, and he stammered: "Chun, Chun'er girl, what do you mean?" ”

Chun'er smiled, her voice was still so good, and said, "Fang Yu, Chun'er is looking for you today, and I have something to ask for." ”

"What, what's the matter, take the dagger away first." Fang Yu's voice trembled a little, he was young, he didn't want to die.

"Well, as long as Fang Yu takes me to Taicang." The bearded man said.

"To Taicang? What are you going to do? Fang Yu asked very vigilantly, Taicang is a place where the state stores grain, which is of great significance, how can it be easily let people pass?

Chun'er stretched out a hand, touched Fang Yu's face, and said with a smile: "What can I do when I go to Taicang?" It's not that there is no food, you have to take some, and Fang Yu doesn't want the slave family to be starved to death, right? ”

Fang Yu said: "Chun'er, if you have something to say, if you don't have food, I will give you some of it, don't use knives and guns, it's not safe, it's not safe." ”

Chun'er raised her eyebrows and said, "What, are you unwilling to bring it?" ”

"This ...... Chun'er, aren't you just short of some food, why do you need to go to Taicang? Fang Yu said.

The bearded man sneered, took out a dagger, and said, "Chun'er, why bother with him, if he doesn't want to, he will kill him with one sword, I will pretend to be him and blend into Taicang." ”

Fang Yu became even more vigilant and said, "You guys, what are you going to do?" ”

The bearded man slid the tip of his knife lightly over Fang Yu's face, the blade was very sharp, and it easily cut through Fang Yu's skin, but he didn't feel pain, he was too nervous at this time.

"Yo, it's bleeding." Chun'er smiled, stretched out two slender fingers, wiped the blood on Fang Yu's face, looked at it carefully, and put her fingers into Fang Yu's mouth.

A salty smell spread in his mouth, and Fang Yu was taken aback, only then did he realize that his skin had been cut.

"How's it going, is it delicious?" Chun'er smiled and said, "In this way, let the concubine slowly cut off the meat on your body, roast it, sprinkle it with salt, and feed you piece by piece?" ”

Fang Yu's body trembled, his eyes widened, and he said, "Don't, don't." As he struggled, the blade around his neck had cut through his skin, causing him a pang of pain.

"Ah, it's bleeding again." Chun'er said, with a look of regret.

The bearded man applauded and laughed: "Chun'er, what you said is really a good idea, so do it!" As he spoke, the blade approached Fang Yu's officer.

Fang Yu was taken aback and said, "No, no, I'll take you there." ”

The bearded man narrowed his eyes and laughed, and said, "You see, if you agree earlier, where is the need to suffer?" ”

"That's it." Chun'er smiled and wiped the blood from Fang Yu's face with her cuffs. That's what got him on his feet.

Fang Yuyan gasped heavily, he covered his broken neck with his hands, and looked at Chun'er with palpitations, and his originally incomparably beautiful face seemed to have become hideous.

"Who are you?" Fang Yu also realized that something was wrong, so he asked.

"We?" Chun'er and the bearded man looked at each other and smiled, Chun'er opened his mouth and said, "As for me, I am naturally a Tang person." ”

"What? Are you a Tang man? Fang Yu was even more surprised, he had actually known a Tang man for so long, and a lot of things had happened. Fang Yuyan glanced towards the door, and was about to snatch the door out, as long as he escaped, he would be able to reveal Chun'er's true identity.

The bearded man saw his thoughts, swept his dagger, and said, "You don't have to think about running away, you can look at such a thing first." As he spoke, the bearded man took out a hairpin from his bosom and threw it over.

Fang Yuyan stretched out his hand to take it, took a closer look, and was taken aback, this was his wife's thing, and now the hairpin was taken out by the bearded man, could it be that his wife had fallen into their hands? Fang Yu suddenly became nervous and said, "You guys, what do you want to do?" ”

"Fang Yu is really a noble person who forgets things, didn't he say it just now? As long as Fang Yuyi takes me to Taicang, Fang Yu's family will be safe and sound. If you do well, it is not impossible to be rewarded. The bearded man said.

Fang Yu was not a stupid person, he immediately understood, and said: "You are the people of the Tang Army outside the city, and the purpose is to burn the grain and grass and make Hangzhou City short of food. ”

"Sometimes it's good that people are too smart, but more often than not, it's bad." The bearded man said.

Chun'er pursed her red lips and said, "Commander Fang, whether you agree with it or not, it is impossible to change this plan. But if you cooperate, not only will the family be able to survive, but you will also be able to take credit for the big attack on Wu Yue Kingdom in the future. Chun'er said, took out a silver ingot from her arms, and shook it in front of Fang Yu's eyes.

A faint fragrance came, and Fang Yuyan couldn't help but take a deep breath, this smell was really fragrant. His mind was spinning rapidly, if he didn't agree, his family would definitely die with him, and if he agreed, the whole family would be alive and even rewarded.

The two choices are very far apart, the interests are diametrically opposed, as long as you are a normal person, you know how to choose. Fang Yuyi is just a petty official, for him, the rise and fall of the country does not have much significance, as long as the family is safe and sound, what else can he pursue?