Soon after Yang Peng left Tianjing Hotel, Zhao Xiangxiang and Luo Yanran also left Fanlou and went to Zhao's mansion. On the way, Zhao Xiangxiang jokingly asked: "My sister cares so much about national affairs, does she also want to be a female minister?" Luo Yanran smiled, "My sister made fun of it, how can my little sister have the ability to be a female minister, even if she has that ability, she doesn't want to get involved." After a pause, she continued: "Xiaomei just cares about her own affairs. ”

Seeing that Zhao Xiangxiang showed a puzzled expression, she explained with a smile: "The legend of King Yan in Shilin is like a demon and a monster, and the little sister is naturally worried about King Yan if he wants to kill people in Shilin!" However, after last night's conversation with me just now, I found out that King Yan is not what the legend says. He, he just wants to change some inherent situations, but he doesn't want to kill the people in Shilin! He smiled self-deprecatingly, "A family like ours that has long been unrecognized by the people in Shilin has no problem!" Well, I'm completely relieved now. ”

Zhao Xiangxiang couldn't help but feel happy for Luo Yanran, and then said worriedly: "The people in Shilin have a deep misunderstanding of the eldest brother and are very hostile, I, I'm really worried!" ”

Luo Yanran shook her head and said, "Sister is wrong, the hatred of the people in Shilin for King Yan is not out of misunderstanding, but out of profit!" Seeing Zhao Xiangxiang's incomprehensible expression, she couldn't help but secretly say: 'Although my sister is talented and talented, her character is weak and naïve, and she doesn't understand the despicability and sinister hearts of the people in the world! In this regard, Confucian scholars are still excessive! Uh, how could I think like that? Quickly put these messy thoughts behind him, and said to Zhao Xiangxiang with a smile: "Sister, you and I don't have to take care of these things, and I can't manage them if I want to, besides, with the wisdom and wisdom of King Yan and the ability of his subordinates, I must be able to deal with this kind of problem!" ”

Li Qingzhao felt that what Luo Yanran said made sense, and the worry in his heart couldn't help but disappear by half, and nodded with a smile.

The four daughters returned to the Li Mansion. As soon as they entered the gate, Zhao Ming and his wife greeted him, and said with a smile on their faces: "Can the girls have a good time?" I guess I haven't eaten yet, the meal is ready! Then he commanded the old servant beside him, "Take the two young ladies to the backyard for dinner!" The old servant answered.

Zhao Xiangxiang hurriedly said: "Uncle don't be busy, we have already eaten at Tianjing Hotel!" Ju'er, who was standing behind Zhao Xiangxiang, said proudly: "We ate with Brother Yanwang!" ”

Zhao Ming's and his wife's eyes lit up, and Zhao Ming smiled and said, "That's good!" King Yan likes the girls of our family, this is really a blessing that our family cultivated in the previous life! When Zhao Xiangxiang heard her uncle say this again, her face turned crimson, and she hurriedly explained: "We and King Yan just happened to meet, and King Yan actually didn't mean anything else to us!" Zhao Ming and his wife were willing to believe it, and nodded with a smile: "Yes, yes, the girl said yes." ”

Seeing this scene, Zhao Xiangxiang knew that the more she talked, the more she misunderstood, so she simply stopped talking about it, and said to Zhao Ming and his wife: "Uncle, uncle, I'll go back to the room." Zhao Ming hurriedly said: "The girl must be tired, go and rest!" Your aunt and I will bring you tea later. Zhao Xiangxiang nodded, and walked towards her own embroidery building in the backyard, Luo Yanran smiled slightly towards Zhao Ming and his wife, and followed, and the two little maids holding a lot of things also followed.

The four girls came to Zhao Xiangxiang's embroidery building, and the two little maidservants hurriedly put down the things in their hands, let out a long breath, and slapped their sour arms. Ju'er pulled Yun'er's sleeve and said, "Let's go prepare tea." Yun'er asked puzzledly, "Didn't my uncle say just now that they would send tea?" Ju'er rolled her eyes and said, "I'm not worried about the tea they make!" Come on! With that, he walked downstairs, and Yun'er hurriedly followed.

Zhao Xiangxiang and Luo Yanran walked to the window of the moon cave and sat down, chatting for a while, Luo Yanran suddenly asked, "Sister, is this courtyard owned by my uncle?" ”

Zhao Xiangxiang shook her head, with a grateful look in her eyes, stroked her hair with her slender hand, and said, "This was given to me by my eldest brother." It seems to be a Beijing official before. Seeing Luo Yanran's appearance of smiling but not smiling, she couldn't help but blush, and hurriedly said, "Sister, you, don't misunderstand!" Big brother, he just saw that I was lonely, so he would help me in particular, in fact, in fact, most of it was for the sake of the princess's sister and my friendship! ”

Luo Yanran said with a smile: "Little sister didn't think about anything, I'm afraid you were thinking about it yourself!" Zhao Xiangxiang's delicate face became even redder.

Luo Yanran thought for a moment, raised her head and glanced at Zhao Xiangxiang, and said, "Sister, there are some things I don't know whether to say or not!" Zhao Xiangxiang held Luo Yanran's slender hand and said sincerely: "Although my sister and I have not known each other for a long time, we are like sisters at first sight, and it doesn't hurt if my sister has anything to say!" "Zhao Xiangxiang and Luo Yanran, the two talented women, although they have long heard of each other and admired each other, but they have never known each other, until the Khitan army went south, the two girls met on the way to escape, and soon became close friends who talked about everything. Soon after, Zhao Xiangxiang followed Yang Peng's boat to Yanyun Sixteen Prefectures, while Luo Yanran and his party returned to Yangzhou, and soon after, the Khitan soldiers approached, and the Luo family fled across the Yangtze River, and it was not until more than a year ago that the Luo family returned to their hometown Yangzhou from Jiangnan. Not long after, Luo Yanran got the news of Zhao Xiangxiang, and only then did she have a trip to Tianjing New Town.

Luo Yanran was silent for a moment, glanced at Zhao Xiangxiang, and said, "Sister, as a guest, I shouldn't say these things, but I'm really a little worried!" Sister, that uncle and grandmother are obviously not good people, and it is really inappropriate to stay by my sister's side! It would be better for the sister to find a way to get rid of them all so that there won't be problems in the future. ”

Zhao Xiangxiang looked embarrassed and said, "Actually, I can actually see it." When I came to Bianliang to join them, they weren't as close to me as they are now, until, until they found out about my eldest brother's relationship with me, ...... ....... But, but they are my relatives after all, I, I really don't want to ......" Luo Yanran sighed and said: "Sister is gentle and kind, no matter how much others do to be sorry for you, you can forgive them!" Zhao Xiangxiang smiled. Luo Yanran pondered: "Although these two villains have ill intentions, as long as my sister and King Yan have that relationship, they don't dare to be presumptuous!" Hmph, the villain knows how to survive best! Don't worry too much! ”

There was a sound of footsteps on the stairs, and Ju'er and Yun'er each came to the two girls with a bowl of fragrant tea, offered the tea, and then retreated to the side. The two girls picked up the tea bowl and took a small sip. There was another sound of footsteps at the stairs, but this time it was Zhao Ming and his wife, both of whom were holding a bowl of tea in their hands. When I came to the two girls in front of them, I couldn't help but feel a little stupid when I saw that there was tea in front of the two girls. The husband and wife put down the tea bowl, Zhao Ming took out two invitations from his arms, handed them to Luo Yanran, and said with a smile: "I almost forgot, this is an invitation sent by Shang Gongzi and Zhuang Gongzi personally this morning." The two sons are really in love with the young lady! ”

Luo Yanran stood up and bowed slightly: "Thank you, uncle!" He took the two invitations and sat back in his seat. looked at them separately and found that they had all invited him to the banquet tonight. After thinking for a while, he said to Li Qingxia: "Sister, is there a letterhead here?" Zhao Xiangxiang nodded and said, "Yes." Then he instructed Ju'er: "Go and get two pieces of letterhead." Ju'er answered, ran to the desk not far away, brought two snow-white letterheads, as well as pen and ink, and came back.

Luo Yanran picked up the brush, dipped it in ink, and wrote on the two letterheads, only to see her fingers lightly gripping the pen shaft, her wrist trembling slightly, and a beautiful regular script appeared on the snow-white letterhead as if by magic. A moment later, both letterheads were written. Luo Yanran asked Zhao Xiangxiang for two more envelopes, put two letterheads into the envelopes, and wrote the words 'To Shang Gongzi' and 'To Li Gongzi' on the envelopes. After finishing the letter, he handed the letter to Yun'er and instructed: "Deliver it to the residence of the two sons respectively." Yun'er untied the two letters, but her face showed embarrassment, and said, "Miss, I, I can't find the residence of the two sons." ”

Zhao Xiangxiang said with a smile: "This is easy to do," and then said to Ju'er: "Ju'er, you and Yun'er go to deliver the letter together." Ju'er answered, Yun'er glanced at her happily, and then the two little maids said goodbye to their young lady and went downstairs hand in hand. ……

Yang Peng stood in the attic of the backyard, looking at his wife and concubines and children who were playing in the backyard, with a happy smile on his face.

Da Da Yang Peng smiled slightly, knowing who was coming. I only heard footsteps come to a stop a few feet behind me, and then Jiang Li's voice came: "Master, the latest news from Ningxia!" ”

Yang Peng turned around, took the letter from Jiang Li's hand, opened the envelope, took out the letterhead, unfolded it, and saw that the letter read: The Tubo army has cut off the connection between Xuanhua Mansion and Xiliang Mansion, and although the Western Xia Army is still resisting, the situation is already very unfavorable. The subordinates have already sent people to contact Daochong according to the previous arrangement of King Yan, but there is no news for the time being.

Yang Peng took the letter paper and turned his hands behind his back, turned to look out the window, and fell into deep thought, he was thinking about how to deal with the current situation. In the previous estimates, the Tibetan army would not progress so quickly, and the war between the two sides would be delayed until at least the beginning of spring next year, when the autumn harvest had passed, and it was convenient to have grain and grass to mobilize the army, and the snipe and mussels would compete for the benefit of the fisherman. However, according to the latest information, the resistance of the Western Xia side was much weaker than previously expected.

According to the current situation, before the winter, I am afraid that Western Xia will be completely defeated by Tibet, which is very bad.

Previously, the Tibetan envoy and the Western Xia envoy came to Tianjing New City at the same time, and the Western Xia wanted to follow the story of the Great Han Bangu envoy to the Western Regions and provoke the relationship between Tubo and Yanyun, but the result was self-defeating. However, due to Zambala's wisdom and strategic vision, the relationship between the two sides not only did not break down, but some secret agreements were reached under the impetus of Zambala, which was naturally unfavorable to Yan Yun. However, on the way back to Tibet, the Tibetan mission was suddenly attacked and killed by Western Xia warriors, suffering heavy casualties, and even Zambala died in this attack. After returning to China, the people of the Tibetan mission who escaped the catastrophe hated the Tangut people to the core, and after returning to China, they recounted the whole incident in detail, including the attack by the Tangut people in Tianjing New Town.

As a result, the Tubo monarchs and ministers were indignant, and Yan Yun added fuel to the fire, so the Tubo Emperor couldn't wait to issue an order to conquer Western Xia. Soon after, 150,000 Tibetan troops were assembled. At this time, the Western Xia side had also noticed the movement of the Tibetan side, and immediately sent people to the Tibetan side to actively prepare for defense. However, the Tubo Emperor had made up his mind, and he couldn't listen to what the Western Xia side said. Finally, not long after, the 150,000 Tubo army suddenly launched a fierce attack on the snow mountain defense line, at this time, because the main force of the Western Xia army was all placed in Xiliang Mansion to guard against the Yanyun army, the Western Xia army on the snow mountain did not have many troops, coupled with insufficient preparation, and there were internal officers who defected, and the result was that the Tubo army broke through the snow mountain defense line overnight.

Immediately, the Tubo army crossed the snow-capped mountains, divided the troops into two routes, attacked Xuanhua Mansion and Xiliang Mansion respectively, and at the same time cut off the connection between Xiliang Mansion and Xuanhua Mansion with a fine cavalry, and the Western Xia was in a precarious situation. The situation has developed so much that Chen Xiao and others had expected before, and the plan could not catch up with the changes, Yang Peng had to change the plan immediately, otherwise, he was afraid that the bamboo basket would be empty, and the Western Xia would eventually be occupied by Tubo.

Yang Peng turned around and said to Jiang Li: "Gather everyone to come to the hall to discuss matters." Jiang Li saw Yang Peng's solemn expression and realized that he had something important to discuss with everyone, so he immediately made a promise and turned around and ran down. ……

Above the hall, Yang Peng stood in front of the map, and the scholars and soldiers who stayed in Tianjing New City came in one after another. When they saw Yang Peng, they all bowed and said, "I've seen King Yan (big brother)!" ”

Yang Peng looked at the Western Xia on the map and said, "The progress of the Tubo people is much faster than we expected!" I just received news from Ningxia that the connection between Xuanhua Mansion and Xiliang Mansion has been cut off by Tibet! We have to change our plans to cope! Pointing to Xixia, "Otherwise, Xixia will be swallowed by the Tubo people, and the plan we have been planning for a long time will be empty." ”

Everyone also had this feeling, Han Bing said: "In fact, as far as the current situation is concerned, only 100,000 elites are needed to control the situation, but we are not enough food and grass, let alone dispatch 100,000 troops, even 30,000 or 40,000 troops are difficult!" After a pause, "What's more, we promised never to use troops against Western Xia before the beginning of spring, if we openly violate our oath, I'm afraid it's not good!" ”

Huang Guangdao: "There was already a plan to ask Li Tongren, who was left behind in Xingqing Mansion, to send someone to lobby for Daochong, I wonder if Li Tongren has already done so?" Yang Peng turned around and said, "The envoys sent by Li Tongren have arrived in Xuanhua Mansion, Xiliang Mansion and other places, but the situation is not clear for the time being. ”

Huang Guang pondered: "In this situation, it is very likely that Dao Chong will be persuaded!" As long as Dao Chong and the others surrender to our Yan Yun, there will be room for things to turn around! Chai Yonghui frowned and said, "It's hard to say. Even if the Tangut people surrender to us, the Tubo people are willing to give up the fat to their mouths? If the Tibetans ignore our warnings and continue to attack, I am afraid that the land west of Xiliangfu will still be taken away by the Tibetans! ”

Huang Guangdao: "There is this possibility, but it is also possible that the Tubo people will not dare to offend our Yanyun, and give up the attack and collect troops to return to China." As far as the current situation is concerned, it is difficult for us to control the progress of the matter, and if we surrender to the truth, then it is possible to steer things to the most favorable outcome for us. ”

Yelu Hanyu said: "What Lord Huang said makes sense. In fact, even if the Tubo people take away the land west of Xiliangfu, it is nothing, and in the future, when we have enough food and grass, the army will take it back. At that time, perhaps as long as the posture was opened, the Tubo people would obediently give up the land. Big brother, there is no need for us to dwell on the fact that we must seize Xiliang Mansion and other places at this moment. Zhang Xiang and Chai Yongqi echoed: "What Niangniang said is very true! ”

Yang Peng glanced at Yelu Hanyu with a smile and said, "Mei'er is right, but it would be much better if you could take Xiliang Mansion at this moment!" Everyone glanced at each other, and they all felt that this matter was not under their control, and the final result was only up to the will of God.

Yang Peng walked to the top, sat down, glanced at everyone, and said, "I plan to send an order to Yang Yanzhao and ask him to select 20,000 elite horsemen to attack the enemy!" ”

Huang Guang frowned and said: "Although our army is brave and invincible, but I am afraid of 20,000 war horses, I am afraid it will be difficult to take food from the tiger's mouth!" Han Bing continued: "In addition, we once promised Tubo in an official document that we would never send troops to attack Western Xia before the beginning of spring next year, wouldn't it be a breach of our promise to send troops at this time?" Big brother, in the world, this promise should still be kept! Chai Yonghui nodded in agreement: "Sister Han Bing is so right!" looked at Yang Peng and said angrily: "Big brother, you are a big hero, but you can't be a villain who doesn't believe in your words!" ”

Chai Yongqi was shocked when he heard his sister speak like this, and immediately reprimanded: "Little sister, don't talk nonsense!" What do you know, this country is competing for the world, and it is normal for everyone to deceive and deceive each other! ”

Yang Peng smiled, waved his hand and said: "Yonghui is right, let's not destroy our promises until we have to!" He glanced at Chai Yonghui and said with a smile: "This is like doing business, everyone is always willing to believe in reputable merchants!" Of course, when forced or there are enough huge interests, it is still possible to break the trust once or twice. Everything is in the interests of the nation, and there is no need to sell fame and reputation. "But for that matter, I'm not going to break my promise." ”

After listening to Yang Peng's words just now, everyone thought that he had made up his mind to send troops, but they didn't expect him to say that he would keep his promise again, and they were all puzzled, only Yelu Hanyu seemed to think of something.

Yang Peng said with a smile: "With only 20,000 war cavalry attacking, there will definitely be no benefit in this pot of boiling gruel, and it may even suffer huge losses!" So my thought was ......"

Immediately, Yang Peng sent someone to inform his wife and concubines and children in the backyard, and the whole family put on civilian clothes and went to the Tianjing Hotel. Yang Peng had long planned to have a good meal at the Tianjing Hotel tonight, so after having lunch at the Tianjing Hotel at noon today, he gave instructions to the shopkeeper of the Tianjing Hotel and booked the top floor of the Tianjing Hotel.

A large family and all the guards came to the top floor of Tianjing Hotel, and Yang Peng raised his voice: "There are no rules tonight, everyone is free!" The guards replied in unison with smiles on their faces: "Yes! The wives and concubines all smiled happily, and the two infant children babbled and sang in their mother's arms.

Yang Peng and his wife and concubines sat down at the big round table near the window, although Yang Peng and they were quite a few people, but the round table was larger, and more than a dozen people sat down without looking crowded at all. The guards sat at the round tables around them. At this time, the dishes have not yet been served, and there is no round table with only tea and snacks.

A young and beautiful woman came to Yang Peng's side, bowed down and asked with great respect, "May I ask King Yan, can you serve food?" ”

Yang Peng heard the familiar voice, and quickly turned his head, seeing that he hadn't seen Meng Yulou for a long time, he couldn't help but rejoice: "When did Miss Meng return to Tianjing Hotel?" Meng Yulou saw that Yang Peng's expression was the same as when he was not developed, and he couldn't help but be moved in his heart, and said, "My subordinates just arrived yesterday!" ”

Yang Peng said enthusiastically: "Come on, come on, you also sit down, let's have a good meal together!" Meng Yulou showed hesitation, Zhao Jinxi saw Yang Tong come over, immediately got up and walked over, put his arms around Meng Yulou's arms, and said affectionately: "Sister Meng, we haven't seen each other for a long time, we have to talk well today!" As he spoke, he brought Meng Yulou to Yang Tong's side and asked her to sit between Yang Tong and himself.

Yang Peng turned his head to the fat shopkeeper standing by the stairs in the distance and said, "Let's serve." The fat shopkeeper was originally waiting for Meng Yulou's instructions, and when he saw Meng Yulou sitting with King Yan and the princesses, he was surprised and felt overwhelmed, and then he heard King Yan's order, and hurriedly responded and shouted down the stairs: "Serve the food quickly!" Hurry up! The maid who was waiting at the bottom of the stairs heard the shopkeeper's order and hurried to the cupboard.

After a while, the delicate maid of the Tianjing Hotel came up with all kinds of dishes and wines, and in the blink of an eye, every table was full of dishes and wine.

At this moment, a child's voice came from the top of the stairs: "Master! Everyone followed the prestige, only to see the graceful, gorgeous and noble and generous Mu Guifei holding Zhao You's little hand. Yang Peng's heart fluttered, and Mu Guifei was also fluttering, and then looked away.

Chai Yonghui had already left his seat, ran to Mu Guifei's mother and son, hugged Mu Guifei's arm, and called out affectionately: "Cousin! Mu Guifei smiled. Zhao You raised his head and said loudly: "Little aunt! Chai Yonghui responded happily, and then led Mu Guifei's mother and son to the round table and sat down, but Zhao You went to tease Yang Rui, and he didn't know what Zhao You did, Chen Rui cried loudly. Everyone couldn't help but look over, and saw Zhao You dancing in a hurry, as if he was dancing a god, and they couldn't help laughing.

At this time, there was another sound of footsteps at the stairs, but it was Ya Yu Kannon who came. Ye Yu Guanyin stood at the top of the stairs and glanced at it, saw Yang Peng, his eyes lit up, and he walked straight over. It happened that there was an empty seat next to Yang Peng, and Ya Yu Guanyin sat down honestly and unceremoniously. Seeing this, all the women couldn't help but show annoyance. Just now, the women were humble to each other, so that the seat on Yang Peng's right was vacant, but they didn't expect Ye Yu Guanyin to come, and they were not polite at all, and actually sat on the chair. Ya Kannon was slightly surprised to see that many women were dissatisfied and annoyed with her, but this feeling was quickly left behind her, she only cared about her lover, and others were no different from air to her.

Yang Peng saw that everyone had arrived, and raised his voice: "Come on, come on, everyone can eat as you like!" Knowing that if he didn't move, others would never move, so he picked up his chopsticks and ate a piece of meat. When everyone saw that Yang Peng was moving, they started one after another. Xiao Zhao You was like a little adult, scooped a bowl of shark soup, and carefully fed it to Yang Rui, who drank very happily and laughed from time to time.

Seeing this, Ya Yu Guanyin asked teasingly: "Xiao Zhaoyou, why are you so good to Rui'er?" Xiao Zhao You said while carefully feeding the soup: "Because Rui'er is my little sister!" ”

Ya Yin Guanyin said: "I think you little guy wants to marry her as a wife in the future!" The women's hearts couldn't help but move, and they looked at Xiao Zhaoyou, but Xiao Zhaoyou seemed to be frightened by Ya Yu Guanyin's words, and stood there stupidly holding the bowl, obviously never thinking about it, "I, I, I never thought about it!" Glancing at Yang Rui, who was still in infancy, he couldn't help but say, "She, she, she's so young, how can she be my wife?" The crowd couldn't help but laugh.

Ya Yin Yin smiled; "She's very young now, she's going to grow up in the future, and when she grows up, don't you want to?" Xiao Zhao You blinked, not knowing how to answer, he was still young, he hadn't thought about these things at all, and he had no concept of the love between men and women. Mu Guifei said with a smile: "If Rui'er falls in love with Xiao Zhaoyou in the future, I will be very happy to accept her as a daughter-in-law!" As he spoke, he looked at Yang Peng. Yang Peng smiled and nodded.

Seeing this scene, Yang Tong couldn't help but worry, and thought: 'If Xiao Zhaoyou really marries Rui'er in the future, I'm afraid it will affect Long'er's future!' As soon as I thought of this, I couldn't help but worry.

Yang Peng and the women talked about the past while eating and drinking, and the wives and concubines couldn't help but show a gentle and lingering look whenever they heard the eldest brother talk about things related to themselves, but not every woman was so gentle, like Ya Yu Guanyin, when she heard Yang Peng talk about the things between the two, she said angrily: "You are a thief who steals your heart, I don't know when you stole your heart!" Han Bing felt the same way, and said angrily: "I was also stolen by him unconsciously!" For him, I actually, I actually ,......" Yang Peng smiled, looked at them gently, continued to tell the past, and then talked about the vision for the future, when everyone heard Yang Peng say that he wanted to live in seclusion in a paradise without outsiders, some showed a yearning for it, and some disagreed, thinking that this flower world is stronger than the uninhabited world, I don't know how many times.

After all, what happens next, let's see how it will be broken down next time.