252 The Beginning of the Exotic Tang Dynasty (10)
The five countries of the Zhongzhou Alliance became four, and they were busy dividing the fields and land. The counties occupied by the www.biquge.info in the war against the south were all ceded to the Huai State and the Hui State, and the Huai State gave them a county in the adjacent places of the Anguo and the Huo State. To the relief of the Zhong family, Bai Lang probably didn't want to ruin Yun Fan's plan, so he didn't disobey as expected, and readily agreed to cede Qinglin County, the westernmost part of Zhaozhou, to Anguo.
and Nanguo, after receiving the letter from Zhongzhou, Zan Yu was in a good mood, and everything was the same as he expected. The Hangguo has been destroyed, and now it is only a matter of waiting for the second Zhongzhou Association in half a year to bargain with Yun Fan. Fighting wit, Zan Yu has never been afraid of anyone.
Tao Yi, who founded the country with commerce, was very wise, and as soon as the southern army arrived, he presented the map and surrendered the city. The only request is not to harm the lives of the Tao people. And he is willing to move out of the southern country and move his family to the dragon country or Zhongzhou. The Hangguo faces the sea on one side and is adjacent to the south on three sides, and by force, there will never be a place to get ahead. It's better to go directly to Zhongzhou, anyway, the Tao family's business is all over the world. Under Yun Fan's new policy, there is not much difference between whether there is a territory or not. His title, the Zan family has no right to recall, Tao Yi doesn't believe that without a territory, Yun Fan won't give him a seat in the association, after all, it's still a prince.
The entire central and southern countries of Dongzhou are actively preparing around Yun Fan's joint initiative, but the north is silent. The Qin State and the Ning State were still under the control of the Tianyi Sword Sect, so naturally they would not go along with Yun Fan. As for the northern country, he hesitated because he received a handwritten letter from Gu Di.
Even if Yun Qiu had the ability to show all the subtle movements of various places and families in front of Yun Fan, Yun Fan was not interested. He now only wants to quickly end the battle of Longqian, destroy Baicao Garden, rescue Yun Qiong and others, and then forcibly establish a union mechanism to contain or even eliminate the chaotic war in Dongzhou.
Cheng Yao is extremely competent, all the way through customs negotiations, familiar with the road, and does not need Yun Fan to do half a snack. Moreover, he had a very accurate grasp of Yun Fan's thoughts, and refused all visits from local officials on his behalf to increase the speed of travel as much as possible.
From Zhongzhou to Wuzhou, the nearest road is to go straight south, passing through Hui and Jianerzhou. But Yun Fan still leaned to the southwest and took the old road of Huai and Chu, because he wanted to see the current situation of the oil field with his own eyes. The oil field is the key to the next economic and technological leap, and it is even more important than winning the Guizhou country.
On the official road from Zhongzhou to Huaizhou, a group of dozens of people swept through like a strong wind, heading straight to Huaizhou, which was Yunfan's department. More than a dozen spiritual monks under Cheng Yao took turns to drive forward for several miles, holding high the banner of King Tang to open the way. All pedestrians, caravans, soldiers, and envoys, regardless of status, are required to give way, or face the consequences. For the sake of speed, Yun Fan doesn't mind being domineering and enjoying a privilege once.
However, in the team, I don't know when there are two people missing, Liu Yong and Zu Nuo. Outsiders don't know, and those who know inside won't say it.
Ten days later, in Huaizhou, there was a person to see, Cheng Yao couldn't refuse, and Huaiwang Zhongkang personally greeted him at the city gate.
is also a prince, this bit of face still has to be given, otherwise outsiders don't know what conjectures they will make up in their brains, and it may even lead to instability in Zhongzhou.
This point was not thought of by Yun Fan, who had no consciousness of his status and power today, but by Cheng Yao's analysis.
Yun Fan was helpless, "Okay, after a long journey, everyone is tired, just rest in Huaizhou for one night, and leave tomorrow." β
Zhong Kang's first words when he met were, "Tang Wang, don't worry about delaying the trip, along the road to Heigang, I have sent a message to all places, and from tomorrow, the road will be closed in turn to keep it unimpeded." β
Yun Fan remembered Cheng Yao's analysis, combined with Zhong Kang's actions, and only then did he begin to pay enough attention to his words and deeds. But he does not have the pride and satisfaction of the world, but feels constrained, and every word and deed needs to be considered again and again, so is there still freedom? In an instant, I was determined to deliver the rights as soon as possible.
Right now, it is just a footnote to the words of Yangxiao in Zhongzhou.
Yun Fan thanked him, "There is King Laohuai." I had planned to stay in Huaizhou for one night, with Huaiwang's arrangement, I don't have to worry too much, thank you, thank you! β
Zhong Kang was overjoyed, "The Tang King is for the country and the people, and his heart is for the world." Zhong Kang can serve King Tang a little hard, and he doesn't dare to thank him. Come, meet your grandfather. β
Yun Fan greeted Bai Wei and the high-ranking officials and nobles of Huai State one by one, and then entered the city with Zhong Kang, "Driving all the way, hungry and thirsty, can King Huai prepare a banquet?" The tone was extremely cordial.
Zhong Kang's heart was full of joy, "Naturally, how dare you let King Tang starve." After the king of Tang washes up, the banquet can be opened. β
This time I didn't go to the Rite Hotel, but went straight to the palace. The royal palace and royal palace in Dongzhou are not as good as there are so many rituals and religions on the earth, and like the Duke's Mansion in Yunfan, it is not only the owner's home, but also the office space, which can entertain close relatives and friends to eat and stay. Yang Xiao once hoped that Yun Fan would stay in the palace for a night.
The state banquet is not sparing luxury, and there are countless delicacies and fruits. It has changed from the old clichΓ© of one person and one seat in the past, and has become a large round table with ten seats. changed the custom that women were not allowed to sit at the table in the past, and now men and women are in the same house. There are many Huaiguo dignitaries and their children who accompanied the guests who returned from the Lingguo, Zhongtai, etc., which is both grand and pro.
Yun Fan also brought all the guards and entourage into the scene, Yun Fan and Liyan, Mingfeng and Zhongkang Zhongtai and Princess Huai sat as chairmen, and Zhongkang affectionately invited Bai Wei to this table.
After three rounds of drinking, Zhong Kang began to get to the point, "King Tang, I want to ask Your Majesty to confer the title of Marquis of Fubo as the duke, and the Governor of Tongshan Bai Ji (the younger brother of Bai Lang) as the marquis, what do you think?" "The oversight, the meaning of showing favor is extremely obvious, and there is an element of temptation, to see if Yun Fan has ambitions for Huaiguo.
Bai Wei also looked at Yun Fan eagerly, waiting for a response. Yun Fan's approval not only improved the status of the Bai family, but also showed that Yun Fan accepted the kindness of the Zhong family, which was equivalent to identifying with his Bai identity.
Yun Fan smiled faintly, "King Huai, this is Huai's internal affairs, and it is inconvenient for me to participate." I have proposed the rules and regulations for the award of the title of Dongzhou before, and each country can agree on it on its own, and it can be reviewed by His Majesty. Although no agreement was reached, it was said that whoever agrees can implement it first.
In our Dragon Country, rewarding knighthoods must be carried out in accordance with this procedure. However, there is still a little detail in my Dragon Kingdom, the title can enjoy the corresponding salary, and enjoy the qualifications of the corresponding level of official positions, but there is no territory.
As for the title charter of the entire Dongzhou in the future, it still needs to be discussed by everyone. β
Yun Fan's answer, Bai Wei was a little disappointed, and he recognized Zhong Kang's proposal to reward him, but he did not admit it, and restricted Bai Lang Bai Yu's authority. It shows that although Yun Fan dotes on several younger sisters, he has no good impression of the Bai family.
However, Zhong Kang understood very clearly, Huaiguo did not reward the Bai family, Huaiguo was at his own convenience, and Yun Fan would not change his attitude towards Huaiguo because of this. As for the theory of landlessness, it is not aimed at the Bai family, but wants to fundamentally change the source of chaos in Dongzhou, and local officials can be local administrators, but they cannot become the actual owners of the place.
Zhong Kang stroked his palm in agreement, "What King Tang said is that in this way, the governance of the country will be integrated from top to bottom, convenient and smooth. From now on, our Huaiguo will approve and implement this clause proposed by the Tang King. The music is ready, and tomorrow I will send an envoy to Zhongzhou, please use the seal of Your Majesty. β
Later, Zhong Tai mentioned the matter of Lingguo again, "The Shen family is unpredictable. According to investigation, on Wuzhou Road earlier, he ambushed Tang Wang. Later, Shen Bao and other children of the Shen family repeatedly opposed King Tang. After the collapse of Xianlu Hall, the Shen family still had a secret relationship with Tianyi thieves. Therefore, Yun Chegong proposed that the four of us work together to eliminate this cancer for the Tang Dynasty.
The Shen thieves have been ambushed, and we will make our own distribution of the region. Ask King Tang, is this an appropriate move? β
Yun Fan waved his hand, "Before the establishment of the association, I have no right to interfere with anyone, as long as I don't challenge my bottom line like Baicao Garden." After the Federation, I will be bound by the constitution of the Federation, and I will also abide by the resolutions of the Federation. Yun Fan took this opportunity to solemnly reiterate that he did not want to cover up the affairs of Dongzhou, and in the future, he would take everyone's public resolution as the criterion.
At this point, everyone in Huaiguo has a certain number in their hearts. They sincerely welcomed Yun Fan's proposition, which would greatly guarantee their safety and status. Naturally, they will also run for Yun Fan's claim.
Among the people present, the people who felt the most deeply were not the people of Huai or Longguo, but Cheng Yao. Thinking about Yun Fan's words and deeds, comparing the actions of Tianyi and Earth Immortals, Cheng Yao, who was confused, seemed to find a glimmer of light in the gray fog.
The state banquet was dispersed happily, and everyone had their own gains.
Bai Wei wanted to invite Yun Fan to stay at the Bai family manor, but Yun Fan refused, saying that the war situation in Qianguo was critical and he needed to rush to Wuzhou as soon as possible. It's late today, and I'm going to leave early tomorrow morning, so I won't trouble my grandfather.
It was a sentence of prevarication, but I didn't want it to come true, the situation in Qianzhou was indeed a big deal.
After receiving Yun Fan's eagle letter, Yun Hui, Ji Zhi and Li Shu rushed to Wuzhou to rendezvous.
Mu Zhu followed the order and led the army north out of Xiangshan to attack Shishan County.
Muzhu had just passed through the Xiangshan Pass, and arrived from the foot of Chenhou. Congchen was annoyed that he was escaped by the dragon army, and the flying eagle asked Pu Xing whether to chase and kill Mu Zhu or stick to Xiangshan, and besiege and kill Miao Wen.
Pu Xing scolded angrily, not for not seizing the fighter plane and letting a team of the Dragon Army jump out of the circle, but for scolding Congchen for not being able to do his best, you go to chase and kill, 20,000 disciples, can you beat the opponent's nearly 100,000 Dragon Army armed with 'artifacts'? Sternly reprimanded Congchen for guarding the mountain road, and never going out of the mountain to fight a decisive battle and the wilderness.
One less dragon army, the better chance of victory. Miao Wen, who strangled Qianzhou City, ignored the dragon army in the north, and went straight to the east, straight to Yunfan's lair. The main force of the dragon army is all in Qianzhou, and there is no combat power in the rear.
Shao Xian's troops marched rapidly, in addition to Congchen, the southwest two roads were also about to be put in place, and only the east road led by Pu Xing was still a little short. Once the encirclement is successful, Miao Wen will have no way to escape.
Yun Fan didn't worry about the battle situation in Qianzhou, because he left a trick for Yun Qiu.
Yun Fan's explanation made Yun Qiu tremble and feel a lot of pressure. It's not that you can't operate, it's that you have a heavy responsibility, how to grasp the opportunity, and don't kill too many people. Yun Fan said that there are only two chances, and it is best to use it only once, unless the Dragon Kingdom is facing a catastrophe, and that time must be kept as the final hole card.
After repeated hesitation, Yun Qiu never made up his mind. If you don't make a move, you can only directly attack the Qianjun troops, but that goes against Yun Fan's original intention of killing evil.
What to do?