Chapter Seventy-Nine: Huaiyin Seal
Gao Yu wanted to launch another attack on Huaiyin, where Pang He was located, Cai Jing disagreed, but there was no way, when Gao Yu proposed to Song Huizong Zhao Ji to send troops, Zhao Ji refused, which was beyond Gao Yu's expectations. Zhao Ji's reason for refusing was very simple, because Tong Guan went to attack with hundreds of thousands of troops, and he was defeated after only one battle, and if he attacked Huaiyin City again, then he would also need hundreds of thousands of troops, which could not withstand such a toss for the current imperial court. Because the imperial court is not only facing Liao and Jin, but also Western Xia, once all the troops are invested in the extermination of Fang La, then foreign countries will take advantage of the situation, and at that time, the Great Song Dynasty is in danger.
Song Huizong refused, and Gao Yu wanted to clean up Pang He, so he could only wait a little. Pang He, relatively speaking, can develop in Huaiyin for a period of time with peace of mind. During this time, Fang La also gave Pang He a big surprise.
After finishing the matter at hand in Hangzhou, Fang La went to Huaiyin alone and secretly met Pang He alone.
In Pang He's new residence, Fang La said to Pang He: "You fought very well in that battle in Huaiyin, do you know, you won this battle, and how much has the prestige of our army been enhanced." Tian Hu and Wang Qing, they were all wiped out by Song Jiang without the power to fight back, but you, who won more with less, set a good example for the heroes of the world. I originally thought that you were just exaggerating when you said that you would defeat them, but now, I really want to be impressed by you, and it is not in vain that I will hand over Huaiyin City to you. ”
Pang He said: "The subordinates are actually exaggerating, this time I failed to capture Tong Guan and Song Jiang alive, and I can be regarded as living up to the sect leader's trust." ”
Fang La said: "If you can defeat them, you have fulfilled my expectations for you, and you don't have to blame yourself." As for me, there are two main things for this visit, the first thing is what I mentioned in the letter, I want to give you a big surprise. With your battle in Huaiyin City, it is already famous all over the world, and I will give you the icing on the cake and make you the Marquis of Huaiyin. Do you know which Marquis of Huaiyin is in history?"
Pang He replied, "Han Xin!"
Fang La said: "That's right, Han Xin of Huaiyin City." I named you the Marquis of Huaiyin, not only my commendation for you, but also my expectation for you. I hope you can become the Han Xin of our La, guard Huaiyin for me, and sweep the world for me. ”
Pang He said: "Sect Master, how can his subordinates dare not expect to become the Marquis of Huaiyin in the eyes of the Sect Master. ”
Fang La smiled and said: "My command is indeed a fierce general, but those who are brave and strategic, you are the most suitable for me." ”
Pang He said: "This battle of Huaiyin is also thanks to General Fang Jiefang, if it weren't for him, his subordinates would not have won so easily. ”
Fang La said: "Fang Jie is my nephew, what kind of person he is, I know very well that in terms of martial arts, he does have the courage of ten thousand people." But he is too young and has a more impulsive personality, so he can only be regarded as a general, not a handsome talent. In fact, he is not a person who is willing to be obedient, and he is a little rebellious. But to be able to listen to you shows that you have the ability to convince him. Perhaps, you can't achieve the same great deeds as Han Shin, but you are now the closest person to Han Shin under my command. The imperial court will definitely not give up, and the burden on your body is still very heavy. Whether Huaiyin can hold it or not depends on yours. Whether you can hold Huaiyin or not is also related to whether I can sit firmly in Jiangnan. Once Huaiyin is lost, then Hangzhou will also face unprecedented pressure, and when the time comes, you should also know what the situation will be. ”
Pang He said: "The subordinates understand the importance of Huaiyin, and they will also swear to defend Huaiyin City. ”
Fang La said: "Die, I will definitely not let you die, what is a Huaiyin, you Pang He is my strongest weapon." I know that now in the Great Song Dynasty, you and I are the thorns in their hearts, and they are doing everything possible to get rid of us. More than once you've wanted me to get rid of you. But I'm not stupid, I'll have a lot of peace of mind with you. For example, this time, if it weren't for you, then Huaiyin City would definitely be captured, and when the time came, Zhang drove straight into and killed me in Hangzhou. Either way, it will have a great impact on my roots in Gangnam. But with you is completely different, as long as you are in Huaiyin, then I can do what I want to do in Hangzhou with peace of mind. Because as long as you can keep Huaiyin, then my foundation in Jiangnan will be unbreakable. Therefore, if I want you to better defend Huaiyin, I must also create good conditions for you, Huaiyin Marquis is my gift to you, and it is also the best guarantee for myself. With this Huaiyin Marquis, I think the heroes of the world must have a new view of you, and he also has a strong appeal and can call on the heroes of the world. ”
Pang He said: "I understand, the sect leader wants me to use the influence of the Marquis of Huaiyin to better defend Huaiyin City. ”
Fang La nodded and said: "That's right, this Huaiyin Hou is what I want to give and must give, this is the Huaiyin Hou seal I gave you." ”
As he spoke, Fang La took out a seal from his bosom and handed it to Pang He: "In the future, except for me, your full strength will be the greatest, including the crown prince, you will also listen to you!"
Pang He hurriedly knelt down: "Sect Master, subordinates don't dare!"
Fang La stretched out his hand to help: "What don't you dare, you are now the Marquis of Huaiyin, in charge of Huaiyin for me, it is a barrier that our Fang La relies on the most, if you don't even have this right, then why should I seal you the Marquis of Huaiyin, is it just to give you a title." I named you the Marquis of Huaiyin because I believe in you and believe that you can do a good job as the Marquis of Huaiyin. ”
Pang He was still kneeling: "Subordinate..."
Fang La helped Pang He up, and Pang He had no choice but to get up: "I know, because of the matter of Jin Zhi, the relationship between you and me seems to be estranged." Now, Jin Zhi should be very happy in your house, I have written to her many times, and she has told me that she wants to continue living with you, I don't know, you have considered this. ”
Pang He said: "Sect Master, my subordinates have been busy with Huaiyin's affairs and haven't thought about it yet. ”
Fang La sighed and said, "You know, Jin Zhi is my Fang La's baby daughter, and she is the pearl of my palm. Since I was a child, I have been used to her, and I will find a way to give her whatever she wants. As long as I don't satisfy her, she will cry and make trouble, and I have no choice but to do my best to satisfy her. But this time she has grown up and is sensible, and when she tells me about her feelings, let her do it herself, and I don't have to do anything for her. I feel that you occupy a very important position in her heart, more important than me as a father. I'm all jealous, jealous that my daughter can make so many changes for a man. ”