The two of them sat opposite each other.

Time seems to have returned to the scene five years ago, when the first emperor Xiao Heng and Weber played chessboard.

But the difference is that what is between the two is not a chessboard, but just a pot of tea.

Xiao Ju was the first to speak: "The person behind the Prince Attack case is Xiao Liang, the King of Han, since Brother Wei has already found out, why didn't he tell Yu Zhen earlier?" ”

After Wei Ran heard this, the hand holding the teacup eased unconsciously, but he still said truthfully: "Your Majesty's dragon body is sick, I really don't want Your Majesty to hear the sound of cannibalism again." ”

Xiao Ju just shook his head slightly, and then a wry smile couldn't help but appear on the corner of his mouth: "The world only knows that the throne is tempting, but how can they know how difficult it is to sit in this position." Now that Xiao Liang, the king of Han, has a suspicious heart, then Xichuan is too conservative and Hengheng is also inseparable, and I now agree with the previous statement of Wei Di and Cui Xijiu, and Beiqin will sweep Xichuan for us. ”

When Wei Ran heard this, he could only sigh in his heart. Northern Qin took advantage of the opportunity of Xiao Ju Jiankang to quell the rebellion last year, and captured Jiameng Pass in one fell swoop, opening the door to Xichuan, and it was only a matter of time before Xichuan was captured.

"Your Majesty Gao sees that Xichuan is easy to defend and difficult to attack for Northern Qin, but for us, this is not the case. Losing Xichuan, he went up the Yangtze River in the day, and he could reach Chengdu in a few days by land and water. It's just that this is an immortal achievement for Northern Qin, although the great merit belongs to Yuan Shan, so that Yuan Shan's heart swells, but Wei Chen still has to think about it, let Yuan Shan take who will be, this person must have a certain ability, and he can contain Yuan Shan in the future. ”

Wei Ran saw that Xiao Ju did not answer, so he added: "As soon as the edict of transferring troops comes out, the vassal kings everywhere will inevitably be panicked. At this time, as long as someone takes the lead, then it is bound to be like a spark burning the prairie and the flames of war burn. After the end of the war, our DPRK's internal affairs will inevitably be exhausted. Therefore, it is necessary for the Northern Qin to also be in chaos, and there is no time to look south. Weichen had already sent people north to contact the remnants of the mountain beard Khan Yu Jiulu Nagui. Let him collude with Yuan Shan and send troops north to attack Yu Jiulu Honghu. ”

After hearing this, Xiao Ju's eyes suddenly lit up, and he immediately said: "Brother Wei's intention, if the Northern Qin army goes to attack Yujiulu Honghu and divides troops to attack Xichuan, then Xiangfan and Huainan will definitely have no time to look south." ”

"That's right, and Yu Jiulu Nagui, the minister's detailed work told Yu Chen, this person has courage and no strategy, he will only show the courage of a horseman, and he doesn't understand internal affairs at all, if he is allowed to lead Shanhu, he will inevitably go south to plunder Northern Qin, and the border of Northern Qin will inevitably be troubled by it."

After saying this, Wei Ran glanced at the tea on the table and said; "Now Yu Jiu Lu Honghu is unable to make friends with Northern Qin because Yu Jiu Lu Nagui lives in Bingzhou, and he must be depressed at this time. This person has quite a city, a few points stronger than Yu Jiulu Bodhi, we must take advantage of his fledgling wings now, cut it off, otherwise I will win the world in the future, after chasing the Central Plains, it will be our turn to face the harassment of Shanhu. ”

When Xiao Ju heard this, he immediately laughed, and couldn't help but say: "Wei Di is thinking far away, now that the Central Plains has not been occupied, Wei Di has already begun to think about things outside the Saiwai." ”

"Now among the famous generals of the Northern Qin, An Zhong is in the prime of life, but unfortunately he has devoted himself to Minguan and is now stationed in Youzhou. Tuoba Yue, this person is a member of the Tuoba clan of Liaodong, guarding Liaodong against Goryeo and the nomadic people outside the Saiwai. ”

When it came to the Tuoba family, Wei Ran couldn't help gritting his teeth, remembering that Wei Ran was depressed all his life because of the Tuoba family, and he didn't have a good impression of the Tuoba family in his heart, but he still said: "Mu Zong, this person is very strong in Wen Taowu, although this person did not participate in the previous confrontation between the two countries, but now that Northern Qin is also employing people, I heard that he has been appointed as the head of Yongzhou's soldiers and horses, and he is already a confidant of Yuan Shan." ”

After hearing this, Xiao Ju's face became more and more solemn, and then he also said: "Tiger Prison guard, arrogant Cao." This person is rumored to be Xiang Yu at that time, who used to be able to resist hundreds of thieves alone, but now he is deeply respected by Min Guan, guarding the tiger prison and ensuring the east-west connection between Northern Qin. ”

Wei Ran also nodded slightly: "The remaining generals are mostly vassal kings of the Northern Qin clan, with mediocre abilities, but they have prestige. But there is another person who may be able to complete the great cause of Xichuan for Yuanshan, and he can also restrain Yuanshan in the future. ”

"The person Wei Di said, could it be Yu Wenzhi?"

Seeing that Xiao Ju had already guessed, Wei Ran did not object, but said with a smile: "It is Yu Wenzhi, this person's ancestors are very cute. Dingbian waited for the results of the battle, and Yu Wenzhi was also quite capable, but when I looked at him, his heart was not as ruthless as Yuan Shan. Yuan Shan is a hungry wolf, and he is not on good terms with Yuan Shan. ”

At this time, the tea on the table, Xiao Ju had already been replaced with a map. Wei Ran pointed to the direction of Bingzhou and said: "Weichen has already suggested that Yu Jiulu Nagui ask for troops from Northern Qin, and Zhao Zhao will command Zhao Youzhi's old army, and together with the remnants of Yu Jiulu Nagui, go north to attack Shanhu. The Changqing horse is my father's old friend, and his troops are all elite. ”

"With such an obvious plan to drive away the tiger and devour the wolf, can Yuan Shan be fooled so easily?" Xiao Ju was quite sober at the moment, and his words were full of doubts.

Wei Ran laughed after speaking, and said, "Your Majesty doesn't know, Weichen specially ordered someone to send a lot of gold and silver treasures to Yu Jiulu Nagui. If Yu Jiulu Nagui is a short-sighted person who squandered the treasures given by Weichen, then he will definitely be able to make a living by plundering Northern Qin in the future. Northern Qin will have a headache, more than 200,000 people in the Shanhu tribe, and if they really want to fight, Northern Qin will suffer heavy losses. If the treasure is dedicated to Yuan Shan, Yuan Shan is greedy for money, and Wei Chen is ready to talk about rhetoric and Yu Jiu Lu Nagui. Yuan Shan will definitely send troops. ”

"Your Majesty, what we need to consider now is the worst impact after the reduction of the feudal domain and the resignation, which is that the Grandmaster Domain King will unite with the Northern Faction to make a rebellion. Weichen believes that Xiao Yin, whose base camp is in Jiangzhou, must be the center of the storm. Weichen transferred the Jiangling army away to make way for Xiao Liang, the king of Han. so that he can join forces with Xiao Yin. ”

When Xiao Ju heard this, he couldn't help touching his forehead, and then said with a wry smile: "Xiao Liang, this person, as his name suggests, is thin and cold by nature. If Xiao Yin rebels, he will inevitably be proclaimed emperor in Jiangzhou, how will Xiao Liang be willing to surrender his hands to become a vassal at that time? is afraid that once the war is unfavorable, Xiao Liang will inevitably resent, and the two will turn against each other. ”

"That's right, the rest of the kings will see that we are weak, and they will definitely jump back, and they can be wiped out at that time."

Seeing Wei Ran so confident, Xiao Ju was still worried: "What Wei Di said is indeed reasonable, but if there are more and more people who are coerced, I am afraid that the society will be in trouble at that time, what about this matter?" ”

"Even if the kings have responded, but they can't connect with each other, except for Xiao Gui, the king of Chu, Xiao Liang, the king of Han, and Xiao Yin, the king of Zhao, the three of them may be combined together, and the rest of the kings want to join forces, they must pass through the states and counties where our army is stationed, and I will transfer the Jiangling army away, called gathering to attack Northern Qin, which is actually to divide the troops to block the road of the remaining kings. It looks huge, but in fact, it is only a soldier of three states. Then our army intercepted Xiao Yin's army in ochre, at this time our army only needs to send troops to attack Qianxi and cut off the grain road, and the rebels will definitely have no skills to return to the sky. ”

After Wei Ran and Xiao Ju agreed on a strategy, Xiao Ju was relieved.

But Xiao Ju, who is generous by nature, still said at this time: "I hope that the kings can remember my painstaking efforts and obediently hand over the military power, and I really don't want to face each other with swords." At that time, it will still be the people of Li who will suffer. ”

In the city of Chang'an in Northern Qin, Wang Qi followed the Shanhu envoy into Chang'an.

Wang Qi took the lead in leading the envoy to visit Yuanshan.

Yuan Shan saw that the person who came was a Han person, and immediately felt curious, and said: "Shanhu barbarian department, how can there be Han people?" ”

Wang Qi replied: "Xiaomin was originally a businessman, and he was coarse in Shanhu, because the Khan was in trouble to merge the state, so there were not many people who knew Chinese, so Xiaomin would do it for him." ”

Hearing this, Yuan Shan nodded, it is true. The Shanhu tribe itself has its own language, and now Yujiulu Honghu is orthodox, and most of the talented people in the natural tribe belong to Yujiulu Honghu.

Yu Jiu Lu Nagui is mostly soldiers and family members, and it is inconvenient for the two sides to communicate, which is also one of the reasons why Yu Jiu Lu Nagui is quite uncomfortable in Bingzhou, and the language is not understood at all.

"My Khan said that he was ashamed to send people to the land. I want to fight back to the grassland, drive away Yu Jiulu Honghu, and want to ask the king to send troops to help. ”

Hearing Wang Qi's intention, Yuan Shan also frowned at this time. At this time, the stakes are serious, and in case of defeat, the prestige that he has regained with great difficulty will be wasted.

Wang Qi obviously expected it, and then said: "Great King, wealth is in danger. In the past, the Changqing horse department, the attack on Shanhu was invincible, and now although the Changqing horse is dead, but its department is still there. ”

"Although this gentleman is not unreasonable, but the Changqing horse is now dead, and there is no one in the old department to restrain him."

"The son of the Changqing Horse, although this son doesn't know what his ability is, he only needs to be a puppet, so that the Changqing Horse can do his best."

Wang Qi's words made Yuan Shan's heart move, this is indeed a good idea. Let Zhao Zhao take command of the expedition, and he will send someone as the deputy commander, which is indeed the best of both worlds.

Wang Qi saw that Yuan Shan's face was already hesitant, knowing that he was already tempted. So he sent two more boxes of belongings to Yuan Shan, and said: "My Khan heard that the king worked hard day and night, so he offered such a small gift, and hoped that the king would accept it with a smile." ”

Yuan Shan saw two boxes full of treasures, and his face couldn't help but glow, but he still pretended to excuse himself and said, "No, let's take it back." ”

"Don't see the king, my Khan said. Regardless of whether this matter can be done or not, now the tribe can live and work in peace and contentment in Daqin, and it also depends on the king. And the state soldiers and horses were very hostile to the tribes. I also hope that the king will have a lot of sea. ”

As soon as Yuan Shan heard about the topic related to Min Guan, he was particularly interested, and he also began to scold Min Guan according to Wang Qi's words.

Wang Qi smiled secretly in his heart, but his face was silent, and after knowing for a long time, Yuan Shan said: "I will consider this matter." Sir, you can go back and wait for news. ”

After Wang Qi left Yuanshan's mansion, he was not in a hurry to return to the post station, but he still went to the mansion of several Yuanshan's henchmen, and they also gave some gifts, and dotted up and down.

With soft hands, these people have expressed their attitudes, and they will definitely persuade Yuan Shan to send troops.

Wang Qi then returned to the post station, secretly took some gifts, and then Qiao Zhuang went to Chen Yuanyuan's mansion first.

Changlin Bo Chen Qing heard that someone was visiting Chen Changyuan, and thought it was a son of a family. But at first glance, he didn't know anyone, so he asked, "Who is the gentleman?" What's the matter with me? ”

"I was entrusted by the old people of the Southern Dynasty to visit Chang Lin Bo and Gongzi." Wang Qi pretended to be mysterious and said.

Chen Qing was suddenly shocked, who else could there be the so-called old man of the Southern Dynasty?

But Chen Changyuan came when he heard this, so he said, "Mr. is from Wei Ranmen? ”

Wang Qi nodded, then took out the gift and handed it to Chen Changyuan and said: "This is a gift from my wife to Mrs. Chen, they are all Mrs. Chen's favorite rouge gouache in Jiangnan, and there is nothing else, please be relieved." ”

Chen Changyuan took a look, it was indeed the rouge gouache that Xiaoyue had bought in Jiankang at the beginning, and he had been nagging from time to time recently, and there was no such thing in Chang'an.

Chen Changyuan glanced at Chen Qing, and Chen Qing signaled that it would be okay to accept it, after all, it was not a valuable thing.

Chen Changchang put away the things beautifully, and he must have been able to make Xiao Yue happy for a few more days.

"The King of Qin of your country ordered you to come here, but is there anything else?" Chen Qing was not as naïve as Chen Yuanyuan, he just asked directly.

"My king didn't give a special explanation. It's just that Daqi came in to rectify the military horses, and the king of my family wants to swear to the Northern Expedition. The king said that one day, he would definitely meet with Chen Gongzi in Chang'an. Wang Qi said teasingly.

Chen Qing was furious when he heard this, and said: "The erector is arrogant! He can cross the Yangtze River first. In Jiangnan, isn't it good to be a rich prince? How dangerous things are on the battlefield, and how ever-changing. His son is only old now, and he is thinking about swallowing the world, in case something goes wrong, how to explain to Dingnanhou. ”

Listening to Chen Qing's angry and caring words. Wang Qi just smiled and didn't speak, and then left the Chen Mansion.

Not long after, Wang Qi appeared in the palace and only said that he wanted to meet the princess.

Yuan Yun is still sitting on the female red at this time, for some reason, it may be a habit of being cultivated in Jiankang, Yuan Yun is particularly partial to female red at the moment, and when she heard that someone visited her, Yuan Yun was still puzzled.

After being met in the front hall, Wang Qi also handed over a package, which was full of rouge gouache from the Southern Dynasty and a letter.

Yuan Yun opened the letter, and what appeared in front of her was Juanxiu's font, which looked like it was from a woman's hand.

But I saw that the first page of the letter was written that Yuan Shu worshiped her sister Yuan Yun and opened it herself.