I just got home.,Upload a chapter coded on the way.,I'm sorry --

A quarter of an hour later, Zhang Lei hurriedly entered the palace with Dugu Liang, and a personal soldier was already waiting at the door, and when he saw them coming, he immediately stepped forward to give a salute: "Two of you, please come with me!" ”

Dugu conscience is really a little nervous, he doesn't know what kind of result today's meeting will become, it can be said that tonight's meeting is related to the future and fate of their entire Dugu family.

In fact, he also knew that Yang Yuanqing was willing to talk to him, that is, there would be no problems in the big way, and the only things left were each other's conditions and concessions.

They followed the soldiers to the Inner Guest Hall, in the Inner Guest Hall, Yang Yuanqing had been waiting for them for a long time, Yang Yuanqing of course knew Dugu Liang's status in the Dugu family, and he came to negotiate with him on behalf of the entire Dugu family.

Not only for Dugu Huai'en, but also for the future of the Dugu family, a Central Plains war has affected the hearts of countless people, and many families have begun to re-examine the future trend of the world, so as to make new choices, and the Dugu family is one of them.

At this time, a report from the soldiers came from the door: "Your Highness, they are here." ”

"Let them in!"

The door opened, and the soldiers led Dugu Liang in, Yang Yuanqing immediately stood up and smiled: "Dugu Shaobao, don't come to harm?" ”

Dugu Liang's nervous heart suddenly calmed down at this time, and he hurriedly bowed down and saluted: "After many years, His Royal Highness the King of Chu has a better demeanor than back then, and he has a little more kingly spirit." ”

"Dugu Shaobao has won the prize!"

Yang Yuanqing smiled and waved his hand, "Dugu Shaobao, please take a seat!" ”

Dugu Liang sat down, Yang Yuanqing looked at Zhang Lei, and Zhang Lei understood what he meant. also sat down beside Dugu Liang, and at this time, two maids entered the room and served them tea.

Yang Yuanqing picked up the teacup and asked: "Dugu Shaobao's visit to Taiyuan this time will not affect any government affairs!" ”

Yang Yuanqing asked very implicitly, that is, he asked him. He came to Taiyuan, whether others know.

Dugu Liang understood what he meant, shook his head and said: "I am just an idle official in the Tang Dynasty, I don't have any specific positions, and I rarely even participate in the monthly monthly moon dynasty meeting. ”

Stop for a moment. Dugu Liang added and said: "Of course, the head of the Dugu family is very clear, and he knows better than anyone else. ”

Yang Yuanqing picked up the teacup and took a sip slowly, he can't be in a hurry at this time, he can't take the initiative in this matter, he can't expose his bottom line too early, he must brake quietly. Let Dugu Liang sing first, and more importantly, he is not in a hurry in this matter, but the Dugu family is in a hurry.

Yang Yuanqing's silence made Dugu's conscience anxious, and he wanted to speak several times. But he didn't know where to start, at this time, Zhang Lei reminded in a low voice on the side: "This time, the Dugu family attaches great importance to the Central Plains War. ”

A sentence reminded Dugu Liang, he leaned over and smiled, and said to Yang Yuanqing: "A big reason why I came here this time is for Dugu Huai'en." He was unfortunately captured in Yingchuan County, but he was only a civil official, and the Dugu family hoped to redeem him. I wonder if His Highness can consider it? ”

Yang Yuanqing put down the teacup and said with a faint smile: "I can understand Dugu Shaobao's love for the people, but after all, Dugu Huaien is a prisoner of war and has been filed with the Ministry of War. But in this way, I can't convince the public, I hope Shaobao can understand. ”

Dugu's conscience was disappointed. didn't even give the opportunity to talk about the redemption conditions, Yang Yuanqing politely rejected the Dugu family's request to redeem people, but Dugu Liang was still a little unwilling, and said: "I'm sorry to make Your Highness feel embarrassed, but is there any workaround?" ”

"Flexible?"

Yang Yuanqing smiled slightly, "It may be that I didn't express my meaning clearly, the captured Tang Army is not only Dugu Huaien alone, but also tens of thousands of soldiers and many civilian officials, if only Dugu Huaien is released, will it make Li Yuan think that the Dugu family has done something behind the scenes, but it is not good for the Dugu family, Dugu Taibao thinks?" ”

Of course, Dugu Liang knew that there would be this consequence, and his real intention in coming to Taiyuan was not just to save Dugu Huaien, he just used Dugu Huaien as a topic, and finally discussed the future of Dugu's family with Yang Yuanqing.

Of course, if Dugu Huaien's matter is not handled well, there is no way to talk about the future of Dugu Huaien, and after a deep sigh, Dugu Liang smiled again: "We are not asking His Highness to release him immediately, but hope that His Highness can treat him well, in addition, when the envoy of Chang'an comes to discuss the prisoner of war, His Highness can give priority to Dugu Huaien's release, if so, I wonder if we can negotiate the conditions?" ”

The words have come to this extent, it is not interesting for Yang Yuanqing to pretend to be stupid again, he nodded, and finally expressed his attitude.

"I welcome Dugu Shaobao to Taiyuan, and I will not forget the happy cooperation between me and the head of the Dugu family back then, and I also look forward to our cooperation to continue, if the Dugu family can show enough sincerity, I can guarantee the interests of the Dugu family after the Sui Dynasty unified the world."

Dugu Liang was overjoyed, "I don't know what we need to do to be sincere enough?" ”

Yang Yuanqing refused to say it explicitly, and smiled implicitly: "This is very simple, the richest thing in the Dugu family, that is, the most urgently needed and lacking item in our Sui Dynasty, I think Dugu Shaobao should understand what I mean." ”……

Dugu Liang said goodbye and left, but Zhang Lei stayed, Yang Yuanqing and Dugu Liang's negotiation is only a principled negotiation, Yang Yuanqing needs food, and the Dugu family can provide food, but the specific amount and delivery method are not discussed in detail by the two sides, this is Zhang Lei, the middleman, to lead the talk.

Yang Yuanqing sat behind the table and was silent, Zhang Lei stood aside but a little uneasy, he was not willing to be this middleman, or rather, he was not willing to be the middleman of the Dugu family, he was a Sui minister, and he did not want to betray the Sui Dynasty for the sake of the family.

But it is up to him to decide how things change, and he will eventually face a choice between his family and the Sui Dynasty.

After a long time, Yang Yuanqing glanced at him and smiled: "Young Eunuch Zhang seems to be a little confused? ”

Zhang Lei nodded silently, "Xia Guan doesn't know what to choose?" ”

Yang Yuanqing saw that he didn't understand his hints, and smiled again: "Then should I call you Young Eunuch Dugu, or continue to call you Young Eunuch Zhang?" ”

Only then did Zhang Lei understand the deep meaning of the King of Chu calling himself Young Eunuch Zhang instead of Young Eunuch Dugu just now, and he was excited in his heart. hurriedly said: "The lower official is willing to be Young Eunuch Zhang!" ”

Yang Yuanqing nodded, and said meaningfully: "I understand your intentions, but I want you to negotiate with the Sui Dynasty on behalf of the Dugu family as the Dugu Young Eunuch." ”

Zhang Lei vaguely understood Yang Yuanqing's deep meaning, but it was not very clear. He had the realization that this moment would be a major turning point in his life.

He bit his lip, "His Highness is stupid and has failed to understand His Highness's deep meaning, so I hope His Highness will make it clear." ”

As a ruling king, the supreme military and political head of the Great Sui. Yang Yuanqing will not say some things clearly, because many things will become a promise, and once it is completed, it will greatly affect his prestige, which is also Yang Yuanqing slowly realized.

As a superior, many words need to be yes or no. To put it mildly and implicitly, leave a little leeway for yourself.

In fact, it is the same as being an ordinary person, you can't say anything too clearly, especially between relatives, friends and colleagues, and the rejection can't be clear. Rather, I should say that I will do my best, and it hurts to refuse too clearly.

In the same way, the promise should not be too refreshing and simple, you must know that many things are achieved by people, and things are planned by heaven. Once you promise too much and you can't do it, it will not only disappoint your relatives and friends. It will damage your own reputation and image, and it will also delay the affairs of others.

Therefore, 'to be a man to leave three points of leeway' is a kind of wise saying.

The subtle euphemism of the superior is actually an upgraded version of this kind of behavior, and the core starting point is the same.

"Dugu Shaoqing. I hope that the Dugu family will pay more attention to you than Dugu Huaien. One day in the future, when I go to Dugu Mansion, the person who opens the door to greet me is you, not Dugu Huaien. ”

Zhang Lei, no! He should be called Dugu Lei, he completely understands what the King of Chu means, Dugu Huaien is the most promising heir to the Dugu family, and the meaning of the King of Chu is to make him the heir of the Dugu family.

Dugu Lei's nose was sour, and he was very grateful in his heart, he restrained his inner emotions and gave a deep salute, "Your Highness's caring heart, Dugu Lei is grateful, but Dugu Lei is the son of Dugu's family, I'm afraid I will disappoint His Highness." ”

Yang Yuanqing shook his head, "There is no absolute thing in the world, only interests, as long as you can bring the greatest benefits to the Dugu family in the future, whether it is a concubine or a concubine, it doesn't really matter." ”

Dugu Lei suddenly thought of something, isn't His Royal Highness the King of Chu in front of him the son of the Yang family? ……

The night shrouded Taiyuan City, a carriage out of the east city gate, about three miles, soon entered the village, stopped in front of a big house, Dugu Lei came out of the carriage, Dugu Wei had heard the sound of the carriage, waiting in front of the gate.

"The eldest uncle has been waiting for a long time, please come with me."

People's hearts are so strange, yesterday Dugu Wei was a little contemptuous of Dugu Lei, and there was always a trace of disdain in his tone, but today's Dugu Liang's unsparing praise made Dugu Wei also change his attitude and become affectionate towards Dugu Lei.

Dugu Wei led the way in front, talking and laughing all the way, and when he walked not far from the inner house, he saw that there was no one left and right, so he whispered to Dugu Lei: "I didn't speak properly yesterday, and I ask the fifth brother to forgive me." ”

Dugu Lei said lightly: "You're welcome, I won't take it to heart." ”

Dugu Wei laughed dryly and led him into the room, in the room, Dugu Liang was standing in front of the window with his hands in his hands, thinking about something, it should be said that this trip to Taiyuan, he had achieved his goal, but on the other hand, Yang Yuanqing's request brought a trace of danger to the Dugu family.

Yang Yuanqing clearly proposed to ask for grain, and there was still a lot of grain in the Dugu family manor, and it was not a problem to give food, but how to transport it and how to hide it from Li Yuan's ears and eyes were all problems.

"Uncle, the fifth brother is here." Dugu Wei reminded in a whisper behind him.

Dugu Lei stepped forward and gave a deep salute, "See Uncle Chang!" ”

Dugu Liang turned around slowly, glanced at Dugu Lei, and asked with a smile: "How much food does Yang Yuanqing want?" ”

"Back to the eldest uncle, His Royal Highness the King of Chu proposed to ask for 300,000 stone grain."

'Three hundred thousand! Dugu Liang frowned slightly, the Dugu family could get 300,000 stone grain, but how to transport, how to hand over, how to deal with these details?

He asked again: "Did Yang Yuanqing say that who is solely responsible for the specific negotiations with the Dugu family?" ”

Dugu Lei slightly bowed, "Back to the eldest uncle, His Royal Highness the King of Chu said that I will negotiate with the Dugu family on his behalf." ”

"By you?" Dugu Liang was stunned for a moment