Yang Zhi's sympathy for Linglong is indeed sincere. is not only because the so-called major matters related to the survival of the country should not be borne by her as a weak woman, but also because everything she has done with all her heart and soul in life and death, even if it can be effective, is destined to be as fragile as tissue paper pasting windows.

In fact, Beiyan has fallen into a vicious circle. The less and less the land and the city are cut, the more the tribute and the poorer they are, the less they are, the more they are worried and afraid, and the more they are afraid of others, the more they think they are easy to bully. If the energy and financial resources spent on ceding land and negotiating peace with Nagong are used to make great efforts to govern and fight against foreign enemies, not only do you not have to endanger yourself from time to time for a corner of Gou'an, but it is not impossible to compete with Xia Chu for hegemony.

Throughout the ages, whether it is an individual or a country, it is understandable to use all means to fight for the most favorable living space for themselves as much as possible, but the methods and methods adopted by Beiyan are really wrong. If you have to evaluate the credit rating of Emperor Xia, it is simply the same grade as the Turks. In the turbulent times of the jungle, credit is really a luxury.

Yang Zhi's expression was as ordinary as telling someone that he had eaten a few steamed buns for dinner, and Linglong stared at him for a long time, and sighed: "The assassination of Tuodu Khan is no different from the general in the million-strong army, I should have thought that Gongzi was the Great Xia general." Childe asked this to ridicule me for being a nobody, or to look down on us women? ”

Yang replied, "I have no intention of doing so. ”

Linglong said distractedly: "There is no trivial matter in the family and country, and none of these things can be publicized to the outside world." A gentleman does something and doesn't do anything, I just want to be born as a man. The crown prince is the prince of the country, and his younger brothers are still young, so if I don't do it, let them do it? As the old saying goes, if the skin does not have hair, it will be attached? Since I was born in the Dayan royal family, I inherited the family and the national temple, and saved the people of Dayan from being devastated, does the prince think I have any other choice? ”

In Yang Zhi's view, the greed for power and the unwillingness to lose vested interests are the real reasons why the warlords do not shed tears when they see the coffin, and it is the most hypocritical and disgusting to tear the temple and the people's blessing site as a fig leaf. Linglong is actually no different from the "angry youth" of Beiyan who was bewitched and used, and she felt more and more pitiful and pathetic in her heart, and she also felt even more disdain for Emperor Yan and King Dingbei.

Yang Zhi believes that only the "peaceful liberation" model of King Qian of the Northern Song Dynasty is the wisest choice for Northern Yan. In the early years of the Northern Song Dynasty, King Qian of Wuyue Kingdom "returned to the Song Dynasty", which saved the living souls from the flames of war.

"Absolutely." couldn't help but say jokingly: "If it is really for the sake of inheriting the temple and the blessings of the people, as long as you give up the throne and hand over the military power, and take the initiative to request to be incorporated into the territory of Great Xia, in order to block the mouth of the world, and to set an example for the rest of the small countries, I think Emperor Xia still has the strength to let Emperor Yan be a rich man who has no quarrel with the world." The question is, are your uncle and father willing to do it? ”

"With all due respect, Yihe Nagong is tantamount to drinking water to quench his thirst for Dayan. The national strength of the two sides is declining and the other is growing, and it is only a matter of time before they are destroyed by Great Xia. Although cutting meat with a blunt knife can last for a while, it is also the most painful. ”

Linglong said helplessly: "The main battle faction of the DPRK and China also said the same thing, thinking that it is better to fight against the water than to endure humiliation and bend the knees." The Lord and the faction proposed a two-pronged strategy a few years ago: follow the example of the Western Regions, accept the title given by Emperor Xia, and become a vassal state of Great Xia. Both my uncle and my father thought it was feasible at the time, but they had not yet made up their minds. ”

got up and said: "It's not a secret, I have been weighing this matter since I returned to Dayan with my son from the Turks. If Gongzi can vigorously promote the two countries to reach a peace agreement on this, Dayan will definitely thank Gongzi for his kindness! ”

The so-called authorities are fascinated, and the bystanders are clear, and the father and daughter of Emperor Yan and King Dingbei are tantamount to getting into a dead end. The "two-pronged strategy" of the Lord and the faction is obviously too naïve wishful thinking. What's more, Beiyan has been the land of the Chinese Dynasty since ancient times, and it is completely nonsense to imitate the Western Regions Fanbang example. Maybe Emperor Xia will agree in the morning, but whether he will turn his face at noon or at night depends on when he is happy or not. If you want to surrender and are ambiguous, you will usually die a more ugly death.

Yang Zhi half-truthfully excused himself and said: "You and I have experienced hardships together, as long as I can do it without trust, I will do my best." It's just that although I can convey it on my behalf, I have no basis for what I say, and Emperor Xia may not believe it. Besides, I am soft-spoken, and whether or not to negotiate peace can only be determined by Emperor Xia. ”

Linglong said with disappointment: "Is Childe being perfunctory?" You will be famous all over the world after that battle, and you have made the immortal merit of assassinating the Khan of Tuodu, how can Emperor Xia treat you lightly? If the son can let me go to Yanjing and ask my uncle to repair a letter and use the Great Yan State Seal, there is no need to worry about having no evidence. ”

Yang Zhi saw her expression, her face full of pity and pleading, and her heart couldn't help but soften: "If you only let me be a letter bearer, it's okay." It's just this...... Don't expect too much from me. ”

Linglong was suddenly overjoyed and said, "So the son agreed?" Without further ado, how about you and I leave for Yanjing tomorrow? ”

Although her cheeks flushed with excitement, her lips were still bloodless. Yang Zhi nodded and persuaded: "Your arrow wound has not healed, but you are not in a hurry at this time." ”

"I have Mr. Lao who cares." Linglong lowered her head to avoid his gaze and asked, "By the way, that day I only heard that Gongzi was a son of a Xinyang merchant in Jinling, and his literary talent was outstanding, but how could he learn a shocking martial art?" Why did you join the army and go to Shuofang again? ”

The twists and turns of this can't be said for three days and three nights, even if Yang Zhi only picked out some concise things that should be said and said a rough idea, he was also dry-mouthed. After listening to him quietly, Linglong seemed to be unsatisfied, and still looked at him intently and was stunned.

Yang Zhi was uncomfortable by her: "County Lord, County Lord!" …… Could it be that I have flowers on my face? ”

"Oh, not really." Linglong couldn't help but laugh, bit her lip and asked, "Childe and the young lady of the Shen family...... It must be very affectionate, right? ”

Why are women so gossipy? At this moment, when it was already night, Yang Zhi yawned and replied casually: "Love can't be talked about, it's true that I miss it occasionally." ”

Linglong said apologetically: "I've been nagging for a long time, and I've tired my son." Childe just rest assured, and I will do my best to arrange everything tomorrow. ”

Even if Linglong is dressed in a plain face and a hairpin cloth skirt, it is enough to make any normal man excited. Yang Zhi lay on the bed and thought about it, recalling the bits and pieces of the two acquaintances and coexistence, but he didn't feel sleepy. Linglong has a stoic and resolute temperament, but is also empathetic. It seems that he can also ignore the treatment of injuries, unlike ordinary little women who are cowardly, and even rely on him to be responsible. The only flaw is very similar to a powerful reason why those snobbish women kicked their boyfriends in their previous lives: the family burden was too heavy.

I became sleepy after thinking about it, and I couldn't help but smile: It's a little inexplicable that I turned from joining the army to a messenger after a big turn! In fact, are you not negotiating an armistice and peace, and it is my business? Tomorrow I will go to Yanjing with Linglong just to be a messenger who makes soy sauce, not to be a groom official, who do you think you are?