Jiangling is located in the heart of the Jianghan Plain, overlooking the most prosperous and essence of the middle reaches of the river, and is an important town in Jianghan with a long history.

However, as the Yunmeng Daze between Jianghan and Hanzhou shrank year by year, and the large wetland swamps gradually transformed into plain land, the strategic importance of Gangneung gradually decreased.

In recent years, the eastern plains of Gangneung have become more and more open, and if there is an invading enemy, as long as they pass through Jingling, the road ahead can be described as a flat river, and you can directly reach the city of Gangneung through the Jianghan Plain.

The change of the natural environment also greatly increased the pressure on the city defense of Gangneung, and whenever there was any sign of war in the surrounding border area, there would be a fence outside Gangneung City to prevent the invading enemy Zhikou Castle.

Even so, due to its long history, today's Gangneung is still the military and political center of Jingzhou in the Southern Dynasties. As the situation in the downstream became more and more corrupt, Jiangling now also bears the heavy responsibility of suppressing the rebellion in the entire Southern Liang Dynasty.

Although Xiao Yi, the king of Xiangdong, is disabled, his noble background has not affected his future. In addition, he is rich in talent and versatile, so he has a good reputation at the time, and he is also valued by Emperor Liang, and he has repeatedly sat in Dayi. Just sitting in Jiangling, there have been several years before and after, and there are many protégés and former officials in the entire Jianghan, and the influence can be said to be very profound.

The envoy to the north of the city was introduced into the palace as soon as he returned to the city, and the king of Xiangdong was discussing current affairs with several newly invited scholars, and after hearing the attendant's announcement of the matter, he also quickly stopped chatting and went to the outer hall to summon a group of envoys.

When the first executive came to the court, the one-eyed king of Xiangdong looked at the king monk and saw that there was no damage to his whole beard and tail, and the king of Xiangdong said with a smile: "Although Qiang's words are arrogant, but after all, his power is weak, I don't want to fight with him, and he naturally doesn't dare to rashly harm my general!" ”

When Wang Seng heard this, he couldn't help but have a secret grudge in his heart, but he didn't dare to reveal it, so he could only go forward to worship and say: "Fortunately, the king is blessed with grace, and the last general will be able to return." General Li of the North is not unreasonable, willing to listen to the justification, no longer entangled in the past, with a book to pay tribute, please read the king. ”

As he spoke, he handed over Li Tai's handwritten letter with both hands.

King Xiangdong took the letter handed by the waiter, but did not immediately read it, but put it on the desk casually and said with a smile: "I am not in a hurry to read the letter, and first take a look at the demeanor of Li Boshan, who has repeatedly defeated the famous generals of the north and south." ”

Hearing what the king of Xiangdong said, one of the envoys hurriedly took out a long box and handed it over.

The king of Xiangdong placed the long box on the desk and opened it, and then took out a scroll from it, and he carefully unfolded the scroll on the case, and gradually a portrait of a person on the canvas appeared in front of him.

It turned out that the king of Xiangdong was curious about Li Tai's appearance and demeanor, so he sent the fine art painting work in the palace as an envoy to the north of the city, and then painted a portrait of Li Tai after seeing him with his own eyes, which was the one in front of him.

The king of Xiangdong himself is versatile, Danqing painters are also very good at it, and he also has his own handwriting of the "Gong Gong Tu" to depict the envoys who entered the country to pay tribute, and the painting skills are a must.

Therefore, the painters supported by his house are naturally extraordinary, and the one sent to the north this time is the personal disciple of Zhang Seng Xuan, who is excellent at painting and is particularly good at portraits, so this portrait is also vivid and vivid, quite charming.

"This celestial man, how can he have the demeanor that Qiang can have!"

When the portrait was completely unfolded in front of him, the king of Xiangdong looked at it for a while, and immediately raised his eyebrows and said in surprise, the one eye was full of incredulity, and then he looked down at the painter messenger and said in a deep voice: "Could it be that Qiang knows that there is a Danqing who depicts his portrait and bribes to pretend?" Painting slaves and greedy goods, deceiving me with this beauty! ”

When the painter heard this, he quickly knelt down on the ground and shouted, "How dare your servants...... That General Li is indeed handsome and handsome, rare in the world, and his servants use the pen carefully, and less than half of them can get the charm, and there is absolutely no trip to receive goods and decorations, so I implore the king to know the truth! ”

When the king of Xiangdong heard this, he first snorted coldly, then displayed the portrait to the hall, and then looked at Wang Seng and asked: "The leader sues me, is what this painting slave said true?" ”

After hearing this, Wang Seng hurriedly straightened his figure, and said: "General Li is indeed quite handsome, and he does not have an ordinary and vulgar attitude. It is also strong and strong, quite domineering, the audience will inevitably be robbed, exaggerated a few points, only as the king is born noble, will look at the ordinary, indifferent. ”

When the king of Xiangdong heard this, he nodded thoughtfully, and then admired the portrait again, and then sighed: "For a while, the fame was famous, or it can be said that it was a lucky accident." But this Li Boshan's reputation was not for a while, but in recent years, he has moved to the southeast, and his deeds have been heard of by the times. It's not suspicious of its talent, but I didn't expect that the appearance and demeanor are also considerable, and the clock of heaven is really sharp, but I am angry with me, I am afraid that I will not be able to live! ”

After a little sigh, he beckoned the portrait to be put away and stored properly, and then returned to the case and opened the letter and read it carefully, but his face gradually became gloomy.

Wang Seng stood up in the hall, peeked at the king of Xiangdong, saw the change in expression, his heart suddenly sank, just thinking about whether he should speak out to explain a few words, only to hear the bang in the hall, the king of Xiangdong had already slapped this letter on the case.

"The Qiang thief is really bold and strong, I didn't want to fight with him before, I was not afraid of it, just to settle down first, but I didn't expect to be more arrogant and arrogant, and made so many wild words!"

The king of Xiangdong first shouted angrily, then turned his eyes to look at the worried people in the hall, and then pointed to Wang Seng and said: "Lead the army to travel far away, and return to the mansion to recuperate first, and then recruit if there is something." ”

Wang Seng was quite apprehensive in his heart, but he didn't dare to say anything, and after hearing the words, he got up and bowed and retreated.

After Wang Seng Debate withdrew, the king of Xiangdong looked at the remaining people and asked viciously: "If you go to the north of the country, can Wang Jun have any complaints?" ”

After hearing this, several people hurriedly lowered their heads and thought about it, and then they each shook their heads.

When the king of Xiangdong saw this, he couldn't help but be even more annoyed, and shook his fist at the case: "This disciple is just a slave in front of the case, and he has no reputation outside, and it is even more difficult for Qiang to know!" If I don't fail my words and deeds, how can I be taken seriously by the captives, not only do not do anything wrong, but also want to call his son to rest the matter? You have to cover it up, and tell all the details of this trip, and you will never be spared if you dare to hide it! ”

After hearing this, several people immediately became nervous, and when they recounted the journey experience in detail, they confirmed each other and supplemented the details, and did not dare to omit anything.

King Xiangdong frowned and listened very carefully. He was quite suspicious of Wang Seng's debate, and he did not despise the other party, but attached great importance to it.

If the country has something to do, it depends on the military ministers, and of course the king of Xiangdong understands this truth. He has been in the palace for many years, and he also has a full understanding of Wang Shengbian's military talent. If you don't value him, why have you left him in the house for so many years?

Valuing the king's monk debate is one thing, but blindly relying on it and not beating it is not the way to control people. Especially Hou Jing's martial arts disturbed Jiangnan, and the other generals were lucky to be born at the right time after seeing this scene? Once you are arrogant and proud of your achievements, it is tantamount to raising tigers, and you must severely stifle such signs!

Although he himself admonished Wang Seng a lot, he was worried that others would solicit Wang Seng well, so he was so sensitive and vigilant about this matter.

Especially when he heard the envoy relay Li Boshan's many praises and praises to Wang Shengbi from the north of the country, the king of Xiangdong frowned even deeper, and said angrily: "This thief is really knowledgeable and has the ability to know people, and he should not be underestimated because of his short teeth!" Knowing this, he shouldn't have sent Wang Jun to the north. But his father and son have been eating my food for many years, and they want to sacrifice their son when they are tempted by the slightest call, which is really hateful! ”

After listening to these contents, it was already late at night, but the king of Xiangdong still did not feel sleepy, and after some weighing and thinking, he ignored the fact that the night was dark, and went to summon the king and monk to meet in the house.

When Wang Seng Bi hurriedly entered the mansion, the king of Xiangdong stared at the one-eyed person and carefully observed him, and saw that he did not have the confused state of being interrupted from sleep, so he sneered: "What is it that Wang has been haunting and not sleeping when he has been in the mansion for a long time?" ”

For the sensitivity and suspicion of the king of Xiangdong, Wang Seng has also learned for many years, and after hearing the words, he hurriedly lowered his head and replied: "This is the place where I went to the north to observe the thief armor staff is quite prosperous, and I secretly think about what to do if I want to recover Handong in the coming year." ”

After hearing this answer, King Xiangdong's face softened slightly, and then he said: "The thief is greedy for my subordinates, and he can't get it, and he can't give up if it's small." If you want to fix it now, you might as well respond to it. Count the rest of the army, as you see, who is it appropriate to send? ”

"The long rest of the door has long been an adult, and the food, clothing, and upbringing are all from the king, and since he should be dedicated to the king with all his talents, how can he use his disciples! However, all the young disciples are young, not intellectually sufficient, still undereducated, and do not know right and wrong, so it is also not appropriate to make them. ”

Wang Seng was also thinking about this question all the way back from the debate, and when he heard the king of Xiangdong make this inquiry, he knew that he was still testing himself, so he replied: "The second breath is awarded, although it is young and reckless, but it already knows the grace and righteousness, although it is free-ranged in the north, it can still be summoned and sent immediately, and it is the most appropriate to send it." ”

After the king of Xiangdong heard Wang Sengbian's answer, he first groaned, and then nodded with satisfaction.

Sorry sorry, it's late...

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