Half an hour later, in the back hall of Juyi on the main peak of Wagang Mountain, Zhai Rangzheng and Li Jiancheng discussed measures to deal with Zhang Xutuo, Zhang Xutuo used the strategy of drawing wages from the bottom of the kettle to gradually destroy the peripheral farmland of Wagang Mountain, so that only a part of the farmland of the Wagang Army was left in the mountain, and it was foreseeable that the Wagang Army would encounter an unprecedented food shortage after the autumn harvest this year.

Zhai Rang was worried, pacing back and forth in the inner hall without saying a word, he had to admit that Zhang Xutuo was powerful, and grasped the key point of the Wagang army, if the food inside and outside the Wagang army was cut off, it was likely that he would not survive next year, and Zhang Xutuo would win without a fight.

At this time, Wang Ruxin, a strategist next to him, said: "I feel that it is not reliable to take Yang Qing's route, after all, he has a fiasco in our hands, and his old grudge is very deep, not only will he not help us, but will participate in strangling us, we will be self-defeating, please think twice!" ”

Li Jiancheng snorted coldly in his heart, he knew that Wang Ruxin would say so, but he would oppose any proposal he had, and if he couldn't object, he would mess around or secretly pull back, although he was not Zhai Hong's person, but he was also a believer in the Bohai Society, and he wore a pair of pants with Zhai Hong.

However, Wang Ruxin's opposition did not touch Zhai Rang, the key is that Wang Ruxin only opposed for the sake of opposition, and he couldn't come up with another solution to the problem, which made people a little annoying.

At this time, Zhai Rang stopped and looked back at Shan Xiongxin, "Xiongxin, what do you think of this plan?" ”

Shan Xiongxin nodded, "If you fail, it will be nothing more than a loss of a little property, and you can also take advantage of the contradictions within the other party, you can try!" ”

Shan Xiongxin's consent undoubtedly tilted the decision-making balance in favor of Li Jiancheng, although Zhai Rang still had a trace of doubts, he had nothing to do, he had to make up his mind, "Okay! I'll pay for the money. I will leave this matter to the second general with full responsibility. ”

King Yang Qing had three sons, the eldest son Yang Chenghei was appointed as Taichang Cheng, who was an official in the capital, and the second son Yang Chengye was appointed as Dongping County Cheng. Only his youngest son, Yang Chengnian, followed him.

Yang Chengnian was about twenty-five or sixteen years old, shrewd and capable, and was in charge of the huge family property of the Xun Wangfu for his father. And he likes to make friends, he is generous, and he has a high reputation in the Central Plains, and is known as the son of Xingyang.

At noon on this day, the largest wine store in Guancheng County, Juying Restaurant, was doing brisk business, upstairs and downstairs were full of guests, and in an elegant room on the third floor, Yang Chengnian, as usual, was gathering with a few friends to drink.

Several of my friends are children of famous families. One of the men in his thirties was Zheng Yan, the son of Zheng Shanguo, the secretary of Dali Temple, who was arrested and imprisoned for his participation in Yang Xuangan's rebellion, although he was released soon after, he had been stripped of all his fame and could not be an official for life, he was depressed for the past two years, but he had a good relationship with Yang Chengnian, and often drank together.

Yang Chengnian is tall and heroic. A talent, and can speak well. He poured Zheng Yan a glass of wine and said with a smile: "The mountains and rivers are changing, such as autumn, today is full of wind and rain, and tomorrow the sun will shine, according to me." It's not necessarily a bad thing to be in the opposition and not in the court, but my brother said, didn't he? ”

Zheng Yan picked up the wine glass and said with a smile: "There is some truth in that, I heard that the court officials are not allowed to drink, but I can drink happily now." Come! We drank this one again. ”

"Drink! Drink! ”

Everyone toasted and drank together, and the room was very lively.

At this time, a Yang Chengnian's entourage walked into the room and quietly handed Yang Chengnian a note, Yang Chengnian glanced at it quickly, and couldn't help but be surprised, he smiled at everyone quietly: "Everyone drink slowly, I have a little trivial, I'll be back soon." ”

Yang Chengnian got up and came to the second floor, and walked into a private room on the second floor, there was only one person in the room, who was about the same age as Yang Chengnian, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, and was heroic, this person was Xu Shiji, a famous general of the Wagang Army, and he was also a faction of Wagang Xitang, and was sent by Li Jiancheng to negotiate with Yang Qing.

"Young Master Yang, I haven't seen you for a long time!"

Of course, the Wagang Army has dealt with Yang Qing, the king of Xun, Yang Qing has four large farms in Dongjun, tens of thousands of acres of land, he wants to protect his own interests, and it is essential to deal with the Wagang Army, in fact, the Wagang Army has never touched Yang Qing's manor over the years, nor has it touched his interests, so Yang Qing also turned a blind eye to the Wagang Army.

Yang Qing's grange is in charge of the third son Yang Chengnian, Yang Chengnian has had many contacts with the Wagang Army, and the person who deals with him is Xu Shiji.

If it was in the past, the appearance of the people of the Wagang Army would not make Yang Chengnian feel nervous, but at this time, it was the time when the imperial court encircled and suppressed the Wagang Army, and Xu Shiji's appearance at this sensitive juncture really made Yang Chengnian feel nervous, of course, he would not betray Xu Shiji, after all, they have huge interests in Dongjun.

Yang Chengnian hurriedly closed the door and asked in a low voice, "Why are you here?" ”

"I want to see Ling Zun, can I please introduce my son?"

"What did you do with my father?" Yang Chengnian asked nervously.

Xu Shiji said unhurriedly: "Actually, it's not a big deal, I just want to ask Ling Zun for a small favor." ”

Yang Chengnian knew that it would not be a trivial matter for Wagangjun to come to his father at this time, so he groaned and asked, "Can you tell me first, what is the matter?" ”

"Yes! But this is not a place to talk, can we change places? ”

Yang Chengnian nodded, "Please wait for me for a moment!" ”

He walked out of the room and walked briskly to the third floor

Half an hour later, in one of Yang Chengnian's own mansions, Xu Shiji frankly told him about the current plight of the Wagang Army, and said to him: "The Wagang Army is willing to buy the grain stored by King Xun in the Grange in Dongjun at twice the market price, and give another 3,000 taels of gold and a box of jewels as a birthday gift from Wagang to His Royal Highness King Xun." ”

Yang Chengnian was silent for a moment, he knew very well that the Wagang Army was actually here to ask his father for help, the interests involved in this matter were too wide, and the risks were too great, it was not for him to call the shots, he finally nodded, "I can introduce my father to Brother Xu, but I can't guarantee whether he is willing to see Brother Xu." ”

"I know this, first please ask Yang Gongzi to report to Ling Zun."

Yang Chengnian asked Xu Shiji and his men to live in his own mansion first, and he left the mansion and returned to the palace with a heavy heart.

At this time, Yang Qing was preparing to take a nap, this is a habit he has developed for many years, he has to take a nap for an hour after lunch every day, and the thunder can't move, of course Yang Chengnian also knows his father's habits, so he found his father before his father took a nap.

Yang Chengnian put a delicate sandalwood box on the small table, the box is bigger than a pumpkin, Yang Chengnian opened the box, the jewels suddenly rushed to his face, illuminating people's eyes can not open, there are at least more than 100 treasures inside, there are more than 30 pearls alone.

Yang Qing stood in front of the box with his hands in his hands, his eyes narrowed into a slit, he was a person who knew treasures, and the treasures in this box were of high quality, and they all had great origins.

He picked up a pearl the size of a pigeon's egg, carefully studied for a moment, the pearl flashed a clearly visible lilac, the deeper the light, the heavier the purple, he said to his son Yang Chengnian in surprise: "If I am not mistaken, there are twenty-four pearls of this kind, it should be Yang Xiong's string of purple shell beads, I saw it once ten years ago." ”

Yang Chengnian was taken aback, "Could it be that Yang Xiong's missing luggage boats were taken away by the Wagang Army?" ”

Yang Xiong, the king of Ande, died of illness during the 100th anniversary of the Great Cause's expedition to Goguryeo, and his personal belongings were transported back to Luoyang from Zhuo County, but they disappeared on the way, and it is said that they were unfortunately overturned, among which there were many of Yang Xiong's treasured things, including a string of purple shell beads made of 24 beads.

Yang Chengnian rummaged in the box, and sure enough, he found twenty-four of the same purple beads, Yang Qing nodded, this is the treasure given to Yang Xiong by the first emperor, it can be called a priceless treasure, Wagang Jun actually gave it to himself, and the shot is extraordinary!

"Okay!"

Yang Qing said happily: "I can see Xu Shiji, bring him to see me at night!" ”

That night, Xu Shiji met Yang Qing, and Xu Shiji knew in his heart that as long as he met Yang Qing, then the matter would be half successful, at least it could be discussed, otherwise Yang Qing would not see him at all.

"General Xu, please take a seat!"

When Yang Qing heard that the Wagang Army was going to give him another three thousand taels of gold, his attitude became more polite, invited Xu Shiji to sit down, and asked the maid to serve them tea.

Xu Shiji bowed and smiled: "This year's drought in the Central Plains, has Wang Ye Grange been affected?" ”

"The impact of Liang County is relatively large, and Dong County and Xingyang County are fine, only reducing production by 10%, or thanks to the good construction of water conservancy in ordinary times."

"Although there is a big drought, the loss of the prince should also be compensated!"

Yang Qing understood what Xu Shiji meant, this year's drought has reduced grain production, but he took the opportunity to buy more than 7,000 hectares of Shangtian at a low price in Dongjun and Liang County, and added three large farms, and the number of tenant slaves has also increased by 1,000 households, which is really a great harvest.

The two exchanged pleasantries for a while, and then went directly to the topic, Wagang Jun was willing to pay twice the price to buy the grain stored in Yang Qing's Grange, which was a big deal and had a crucial impact on Yang Qing's interests. (To be continued.) )