Using a county as a greeting gift, no one can believe it, even if Li Xuanba's smile is very sincere, Du Fuwei still shows a puzzled expression, behind him, Wang Xiongdan and Kan Ling glanced at each other, extremely frightened.

As the Duke of Zhou of the Southern Sui Dynasty, how could this kind of joke be made casually?

"Why?" After a long time, Du Fuwei frowned tightly and asked.

If you agree to Li Xuanba, it means that you have accepted the court's recruitment, or you are always in danger of being broken by the imperial court, so Du Fuwei is very curious, how dare Li Xuanba say such a thing.

Du Fuwei did not ask Li Xuanba why he gave Piling County to him, but asked him why he dared to believe in himself, and why he felt that he dared to believe him.

"What does Manager Du think is wrong?" Li Xuanba asked knowingly with a curious look on his face. Du Fuwei thought to himself, this matter is not only inappropriate, it is simply unbelievable.

"Zhou Guogong treats Li Zitong's family well, it can be seen that he is a benevolent person, Fu Wei hesitated, not worried that Zhou Guogong would deal with my Jianghuai army." Du Fuwei said meaningfully: "I just think it's strange, why do you dare to give me Biling County? He said that he was not worried, but he still indirectly expressed the doubts in his heart.

"Mr. Li respects Mr. Du very much, and Li Lin also respects you, so Xuanba believes in Mr. Du's personality." Li Xuanba arched his hand and said: "Li Lin's matter, Xuanba apologizes to you." ”

"The Jianghuai army is hostile to the imperial court, and Zhou Guogong can have such an arrangement, Fu Wei admires it very much." Du Fuwei glanced at Li Lin in the distance, stroked his beard and smiled. said: "Zhou Guogong's kindness, Fu Wei understands it, but please forgive Fu Wei for not daring to take this risk." ”

Piling County is rich. It is also a large county in the Jianghuai area, Li Xuanba made this decision just because of trust, and Du Fuwei felt that he was not blessed.

"Mr. Du is a martial artist, and Xuanba is not an elegant person." Li Xuanba had already guessed that Du Fuwei would refuse, so he was not surprised at all, he said calmly: "Why don't we be open and honest and have a good discussion?" "Send something to someone. also had to discuss letting others accept it, Li Xuanba felt very aggrieved.

"Please also ask Zhou Guogong to speak clearly." Du Fuwei raised his eyebrows and arched his hand. The temptation of Piling County is great. Although Du Fuwei has no intention of competing for the world, he will not dislike his own territory.

"The imperial court and Xuanba have always hoped that Chief Du can serve the imperial court and give you Biling County, which does mean to solicit." Li Xuanba said: "Nan Sui is currently weak. Mr. Du sat and watched the world. In order to understand the Lord, this Xuanba can understand. But Xuanba is very confident, Nan Sui will rise soon, and it is also worthy of President Du's service. ”

Yang Dong is known to be virtuous, Li Xuanba holds great power, but he can be in harmony with Yang Dong's monarchs and ministers, these things Du Fuwei has already heard. Since the last time he stayed in Danyang as a hostage, his heart had been biased towards the Southern Sui court. But he still didn't dare to make a decision.

Because if his decision was wrong, tens of thousands of people would die as a result.

"Why didn't Zhou Guogong wait until that day came before surrendering?" Duvowe had a smile on his lips. Asked with interest.

"Mr. Li has said before that if the imperial court wants to be stable, it must always be on guard against that side." Li Xuanba pointed to the north with his finger: "The imperial court planned for several months, but in the end it failed to eliminate Shen Faxing's forces, which proves that Shen Faxing is not to be underestimated." The sleeping lion will also be afraid of the situation where there is a wolf in front of him and a tiger in the back, so Xuanba will come here to persuade Mr. Du. ”

Li Xuanba's words were exactly what Du Fuwei was really worried about.

The imperial court laid out a big situation, successfully eliminated Li Zitong's forces, and secretly planned for several months to capture the Jin Tomb in a war, which would undoubtedly make Du Fuwei vigilant, for fear that he would become the next target of the imperial court.

"This matter is also of great benefit to Mr. Du." Seeing Du Fuwei's noncommittal appearance, Li Xuanba continued: "Sending charcoal in the snow is far more satisfying than icing on the cake, and if Manager Du shows his attitude at this time, it is much more gratifying than going to the imperial court when the overall situation has been decided." ”

"I have to say, your words make a lot of sense." Du Fuwei was silent for a moment, shook his head and said, "But the choice you gave me was actually for me to gamble." When he was young, he didn't know how to do it, and he often wandered into casinos, where I learned a truth, without full certainty, you can't bet too big. ”

A cool breeze blew on the river, rolling up the mud and sand on the shore, and the three of them covered their wine glasses with their sleeves and looked at each other speechlessly.

Asking himself, Li Xuanba felt that if he stood in Du Fuwei's position, he would not dare to believe what he said. He turned his head to look at the eldest grandson Wuji, hoping that he could give a reason to persuade Du Fuwei, and Du Fuwei also looked at the eldest grandson Wuji, as if he felt that the eldest grandson Wuji would definitely be able to give the best of both worlds.

Li Xuanba's conditions are very tempting, Du Fuwei does not reject them, the only thing that lies between the court and him is only the question of trust.

"Mr. Du is reluctant to take risks, which is reasonable." The eldest grandson Wuji tilted his head, blew away the dust that fell on the table, then straightened up, and said with a smile: "Biling County is far richer than Liyang County, and the number of county seats is not comparable to Liyang County, in this case, it is better for Governor Du to send Liyang County to the imperial court, and then bring all the Jianghuai troops to Piling County, in this way, Governor Du does not owe favors to the imperial court, nor does he have to worry about the dispersion of troops, I don't know what you think?" ”

Li Xuanba's mouth was stunned, and he only felt that the eldest grandson Wuji's strategy was really wonderful, and easily dissolved Du Fuwei's heart knot. Du Fuwei also showed an excited look, and it could be inferred from the words of the eldest grandson Wuji that the imperial court really had no idea of dealing with him.

"Changing small for big, weak for strong, Fu Wei is ashamed." Du Fuwei said ashamedly.

"When General Manager Du moved to Biling, he only needs to defend the court against Shen Faxing, and he doesn't have to be a vassal to the court for the time being." Li Xuanba's heart fell to the ground: "This is the sincerity of the imperial court, and I ask Manager Du not to shirk again." ”

Li Xuanba said everything to this point, how could Du Fuwei refuse, he bowed to Li Xuanba, hugged his fists and said: "Everything is arranged by Lord Zhou Guogong." The three of them talked for more than an hour, and Du Fuwei called Li Xuanba an adult for the first time, which already showed his attitude.

"It is a blessing for the court to be able to get the help of President Du." Li Xuanba helped Du Fuwei up and said happily.

After Du Fuwei got up, he looked worried, and said hesitantly: "Lord Zhou Guogong, Fu Wei still has something in his heart, I don't know whether to talk about it or not. ”

"When Xuanba proposed in the court to let Mr. Du take charge of you to guard the Biling, most of the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty were opposed, if it weren't for General Chen's support, I'm afraid that Xuanba wouldn't have come here to discuss with you." Li Xuanba guessed Du Fuwei's thoughts, and said with a smile: "So Chief Du doesn't have to worry about General Chen making things difficult for you." (To be continued.) )