"Fifth brother, you are a busy man, why do you have time to come and see me."

Sima Liang, who had changed into clean clothes, looked at the fifth prince Sima Yun casually.

"It's not you, I'm an elder brother who just has time, so I'll stop by and have a look." Sima Yun looks like a good brother.

"As far as I know, Fifth Brother, your fiefdom is in the military town in the northwest." Sima Liang pretended to be very puzzled.

"I'm going to the concubine's maiden house on the way. I have a little matter here, and I have to discuss it with my family. ”

"The younger brother is in the deep palace all the year round, and he is not very well-informed. I don't know if my brother is new, the people of the Yancheng family, forgive me for being rude. In this way, it is indeed a stop-by. Sima Liang pretended to suddenly realize.

……

The seemingly ordinary chat between the two is actually pretending to be confused and talking nonsense.

Really, talking like my father, it's really tiring. Is it really hereditary? The previous brothers are also like this. I can't stand it.

Sima Yun couldn't stand this kind of conversation.

If he has enough time, he can probably chat with the other party for three days and three nights, without saying a word useful. But there is not much time left for him.

"Sixth brother, brothers don't have to be like this. We're all the children of a father, and we know it. Why I came, you know for sure. It's almost time to arrive in Yancheng. You don't want anyone else to see me get out of your carriage. ”

The other party's frankness did not surprise Sima Liang. Because the other party doesn't say it, he will also interrupt this Tai Chi. The reason is exactly what the other party said.

"Okay, let's get down to business."

"It's about to be the day of the salt, brother, I want to share more." Sima Yun had a pair of eagle-like eyes, staring directly at Sima Liang.

"Is it because there are fewer offerings in the master's family, or do you think your younger brother is easy to bully?" Sima Liang shot back at the other party.

Hahaha.

"Just kidding, don't worry, sixth brother." Sima Yun's face turned pale, and he treated it with a smile.

"No, sixth brother, you don't have so many boats. I'm also going to help you share some of the burden. If we can't set a new time, we can finish all this year's production. The consequences, you are also clear. ”

Although the other party was smiling and talking, Sima Liang didn't feel relaxed about what he said.

"I can't control so many ships, but there are a lot of other ships."

Hahaha.

"Sixth brother, you really like to joke. The Shi family is the general allocation of official salt, and you know the relationship between me and the Shi family. Don't let your brother be this bad guy. ”

Sima Yun's tone was full of threats, but Sima Liang still heard it from it, with a hint of jealousy.

"The Shi family is always a minister, and no matter how I say it, he is the king of Yancheng. The fifth brother should not treat his younger brother as a soft-footed shrimp. Your set won't work for me. ”

The smile gradually shrank, and Sima Yun looked at Sima Liang expressionlessly.

"It is worthy of being a person who has a foothold in the troubled waters of the central capital. Brother really underestimated you. Then I won't play the outsider's set anymore. I just asked. I am on the throne, and the king of Jiangnan is yours. As long as I'm there for a day, I'll treat you like a father would treat an uncle. He looked sincere, as if from the bottom of his heart.

Pulling the car window, Sima Liang breathed in the air outside the window.

After a few moments of breathing, he closed the window

"Jiangnan is good. But I don't want to lose the land of Yancheng. The prince's brother didn't dare to set such conditions for me. How can I believe that Fifth Brother you can fulfill. Even if you really have this intention, can you really fight, the other two brothers? ”

The implication is that you don't have enough chips for me to bet on.

Maybe it's because they know that they're in decline, or that the previous ones were all smoke bombs. Sima Yun smiled again.

"Ride the wall, I know. But you can't eat so much alone, and it's still the score that changes. I just want to know how much you're willing to give out. ”

After pretending to think about it, Sima Liang's expression was entangled, as if it was difficult to choose.

"Twenty percent of the total. The remaining thirty percent, I can solve it myself. Only these two percent, I can't do anything. ”

After saying that, he let out a long sigh and showed pity.

"Twenty percent? Seriously? Sima Yun couldn't help but be overjoyed.

Sima Liang sighed first, and then nodded with an embarrassed face.

"Okay, then I know what to do. Today, you should treat it as if your brother never came. I'm not going to talk about it. At the same time, my brother will remember this love. ”

After speaking, Sima Yun patted the other party's shoulder and left the carriage.

Whew, huh?

"Sixth brother, don't lie to me."

"It's all my own brothers, how could I lie to you. If the other two had found it first, I would have said the same. ”

"Good brother. You can just tell a few families normally, and I'll take care of it here. I'll definitely help you keep your 30%. ”

After speaking, Sima Yun pulled down the curtain and left again.

Just because of the other party's folding, Sima Liang poked his head out and checked several times. After confirming that the other party was really gone, he breathed a sigh of relief.

"Can't you just say it all at once, really. What a big deal, it makes me tremble. ”

Regarding the content of the communication, Sima Liang was actually not surprised. It was only because of this incident that the other party came to find him that he felt strange. Fortunately, the conversation is still under control.

As he said, the three forces, whichever side comes, his rhetoric is the same. These two benefits were originally meant to be given up. If you put it out honestly, you can still be a favor.

"I guess this is just a way, and the highlight should be related to the trade of Saki Country."

Sima Liang suddenly thought of yesterday's announcement.

There is a delay in the announcement. Even the fastest ones have at least 1-2 days of information difference. Before the other party came, he must have gotten important information in Zhongdu, and he had to discuss with the teacher's family.

"It's a shame. Let him tell me something. Forget it, let's put what you can get into the bag first. It's mine, it's mine after all. ”

Now, it's useless to be upset. Sima Liang called Xiao Yao and asked the other party to help him clean up. After all, the next inauguration ceremony is the most important thing for him today.

"Does Xiao Yao miss me?"

"Nope."

"Huh? It's true? ”

"Hmph."

……

Originally, Xiao Yao was very happy, but when she hugged Sima Liang in the wild, she smelled the gouache smell of other women. At that time, the situation was urgent, and she did not dare to ask more.

Plus now, when I help take care of it, there are a few extra soft long hairs.

She doesn't have to guess, she knows it all. In the past few days that the other party has been outside, he has a new love.

"Xiao Yao, be good."

Xiao Yao didn't speak, and helped the other party clean up, outfit and grooming.

"Your Highness, I'm sorry. Slaves and maids should not be angry with you. Please don't drive me away. As a slave, Xiao Yao didn't dare to pretend for too long.

"Okay, got it."

After some comfort, Xiao Yao accepted the reality that there were people outside the other party. After all, all she can do is accept.

The Guards led the way at the front of the convoy.

A new armor long sword, with a sharp eye. Ordinary people are daunted.

Behind them, there was a winding convoy of motorcades, and there was no end in sight.

When the guards arrived at the west gate of Yancheng,

When he opened the city gate, he had already welcomed the arrival of a group of people.

After a brief negotiation, the Guards temporarily took over the guarding. Wait for the follow-up guard of honor to enter.

Two teams of people holding the Sima family crest and the Yanwang banner walked over neatly.

They held their heads high and held their flags high. At the same time, the leader shouted: "His Royal Highness King Yan has arrived, and the people have retreated to give way." ”

But this shout, how can it drive away people who like to join in the fun. Instead, it was counterproductive.

However, these people's words are on the second layer, in order to let the people come over.

Since it was his first time in the fiefdom, Sima Liang needed to inspect the main avenues on foot. Let your people know that Yancheng has changed masters.

Of course, there will be guys who don't know that Yancheng has changed owners, but that is always a rare exception. He just had to let most people know.

In the sound of music, Sima Liang got out of the carriage and walked to the bridge of the moat.

"Your Highness, I'm late. Please forgive your sins. Xiao Shunzi looked sweaty and out of breath.

"It's okay, your new clothes are good."

"I ran errands yesterday and bought it by the way."

"Okay." Sima Liang and the other party nodded tacitly.

The guard of honor opened the way, escorted by the Guards, and followed by the band in the rear.

It was also from this moment that Sima Liang officially entered Yancheng.

The situation in the city was the same as he thought, because of the movement of the honor guard and the band, the streets near the city gate were full of onlookers. The other party stared at him curiously, watching his next move.

In fact, in the original arrangement, Sima Liang wanted to speak. But he felt that the content of what he said was a bit high-sounding, and it was too difficult for ordinary people to understand. So this part was discarded and changed to give the people some sweetness.

This sweetness is a taste of sweetness. It is to let the father-in-law, in his name, sprinkle sugar around.

You must know that in this era, jaggery is not a very common thing. After ordinary people are satisfied with food and clothing, they rarely make up their minds to buy sugar.

Through the unremitting efforts of the Tang family, some beautiful voices came out of the people.

"This His Royal Highness King Yan looks quite kind."

"At least there's sugar to eat."

"I feel better than King Ning."

"The face is born from the heart, and if you are handsome, it is generally not too bad."

"Nonsense, you obviously have a crush on someone."

……

Buy-ins always work. At least, in the eyes of most women and children. Sima Liang is a person who seems to be more kind and kind.

Contrary to what they think, some people who think they are young talents. felt that the other party had stolen their limelight.

However, these people don't have the courage to make trouble, so they can only silently watch each other's infinite scenery.

As the procession slowly moved forward, more and more people followed. The main road, which is not particularly wide, is even more crowded.

Because of this, he walked for nearly half an hour on the short road to the center of the city.

Yancheng was originally the capital of the Yan king, and the center of the city was the old palace. After being defeated, it was changed to a royal palace. His previous master was King Ning, but the other party was mainly in Ningcheng and only came to live occasionally.

The configuration of the palace is definitely not worthy of the identity of Sima Liang, so it must be rebuilt.

Fortunately, it was originally the foundation of the palace, and it didn't take too much effort to renovate it. Simple work has already begun. Most of the land convoy was also loaded with artisans and reconstruction materials. It will take about two months before he can live in this Yanwang Mansion.

Standing in front of the gate of the miniature version of the palace, Sima Liang was surrounded by some middle-aged and elderly people. Compared with the old faces around him, his young and handsome face looks a little out of place.

It's not his problem, it's mainly that people of the same grade as him are not qualified to stand here at all.

It is intriguing that these people stand.

Sima Liang stood in the center, Tang Chong on the right, Feng Si on the left, Shi Hu on the right, and King Sheng on the left. The rest of the people stood in two rows around them.

The few people around Sima Liang smiled brighter than flowers. Under the backdrop, the faces of the rest of the people, who were not good-looking, were even more gloomy. Especially the Yang family, which is known as the first family in Yancheng. was placed in the most remote position, which made the other party feel a great shame.

But the Yang family didn't dare to have any objections to this. Normally, Sima Liang's grandfather's family was brought down by the Yang family, which eventually led to the extinction of the clan. It will be even stranger to let the other party stand close to themselves.

But what is unreasonable is that the Rong family and the Lu family, which represent the eldest prince and the second prince, did not get to the nearest position. On the contrary, the rising stars, it can be said that the Sheng family and the Feng family, which have no foundation, occupy the most conspicuous place.

Do you think Sima Liang did it on purpose? That's right, he did it on purpose.

From now on, this is his territory. Unless the master behind these people can succeed to the throne, he will not compromise with the other party.

The appearance of the Tang family, the Sheng family and the Feng family was a signal he gave to the people of Yancheng. Yancheng has changed, and it will be me Sima Liang who has the final say in the future.

"This Lord Yan Wang is so majestic."

"Look at the Yang family, they don't even dare to fart."

"Don't say it, the Lu family and the Rong family are similar."

"This Sheng family and the Feng family are really lucky."

"The most comfortable is the Tang family, and my daughter has become a phoenix."

"Other girls are also good-looking."

"I heard that there is a little lady in the Tang family who has not yet left the cabinet."

"Tell ...... more"

……

The chatter kept ringing out. It seems that in the past few days, some people in Yancheng have chatted.

Sima Liang and several major families in Yancheng were treated as monkeys by the people of Yancheng.

A group of centaurs squeezed in from the crowd. More appropriately, a group of people escorting a person in.

"Little Liu, you still remember the eldest uncle." A middle-aged man with kind eyebrows walked up to Sima Liang's side.

"Uncle Ning?" He was dumbfounded.

"I didn't expect you to remember me. I remember when I met you, you were such a small one. Now they are all handsome guys, and they have half the style of what I used to be. King Ning gestured his height and hugged the other party with a smile.

What is King Ning doing here, why don't we have any news at all. The people of several major families looked at each other, indicating that they did not know at all.

"You're here, and you won't notify your little nephew. How can I entertain you with this courtesy. ”

"Family, don't you see the outside. I just haven't seen you in a long time, come and see you. It doesn't mean anything else. Why bother to be extravagant and wasteful, engaging in that kind of false pomp and circumstance. "King Ning's kind appearance really looks like an uncle who cares about his nephew.

"That's the little nephew."

……

It doesn't matter if this is the case under the two of them. At least from an outsider's point of view, it is a scene of harmony between uncle and nephew. This is undoubtedly a good thing for Sima Liang.

His territory was originally deducted from King Ning's side. There have been rumors among the people about the relationship between the two. said that he had torn his face and was going to fight.

Now, the other party appeared in a low-key manner, giving enough face to the younger generation, which undoubtedly shattered this rumor.

Therefore, in public and private, Sima Liang has to entertain each other warmly.

Due to the appearance of King Lao Ning, the swords prepared by several major families have no way to use force. plus the two foxes of the Sima family, competing with each other's acting skills. They couldn't stand it, so they could only bite the bullet and retire to the two. Even the Tang family followed.

However, they retired in preparation for reception. Now there is one more prince, and the specifications do not need to be translated, but some entertainment things need to be added.

"Little Liu, uncle, I'm here in time."

After watching the people of several major families leave, King Ning smiled and patted Sima Liang's shoulder and pulled him to a corner close to the palace.

"Uncle Xie has lifted the siege."

"Well, you don't have to ask them to prepare more. I left right away. This time, I came mainly to avoid suspicion. Plus put on a pose for you. Either way, we're all family. Let the family be in peace. ”

Lao Ningwang's expression was a little sad, and it was obvious that there was something in his words.

For the kindness of this strange uncle, Sima Liang was a little moved. Because of the other party's behavior, he really gave himself enough face, and he didn't steal the limelight, and he let himself do follow-up work, which reduced a lot of resistance.

"Uncle, born in the emperor's family. I want to love each other, but I can't do it. ”

"Well, yes. Those boys are just like your father and your uncles when they were younger. You have to earn a head and break the blood flow before you are willing. I'm a little uneasy about coming this time. However, judging by the way you just looked, you should be able to handle it. King Ning was a little relieved.

"The matter of official salt?"

"Almost, just salt in the shadows. Uncle can only say so much, be careful yourself. ”

After saying this whisper, King Ning pulled Sima Liang and walked back to the center.

"Xiaoliu settles down, remember to come and see his uncle. We are not far away, and your father-in-law's hometown is also near my palace. ”

"Definitely, definitely."

The two foxes of the Sima family were separated in the center of Yancheng.

"Illicit salt? But I can't stop that. Sima Liang's face was full of sorrow.

After thinking about it for a while, I didn't have a clue. He also left the center of the city and went to the Tang Mansion, ending his tour of the city.