Although he did not come from a noble family, Su Dingfang had been studying since he was a child and was not from a reckless background. Although he was taciturn, he had led the army ten years ago and had his own style.
Lightning pursuit, eight battles in one day, beheading the leader and defeating the enemy, and three hundred horsemen capturing the king alive. This is a legendary achievement that can be passed down to future generations and remembered in the annals of history. Coupled with his unparalleled bravery, Su Dingfang was appointed as the left-back Zhonglang general. After that, he got General Zuowei
Dou Cong appreciated him and won the respect of his soldiers.
However, Su Dingfang rarely left the village except for going to the South Yamen of the Twelve Guards in the imperial city every day. In the name of supporting his widowed mother, he declined the invitations of many colleagues and comrades.
But today, Su Dingfang came to Princess Pingyang's mansion.
"Dingfang is here." Chai Shao smiled and pointed at Su Dingfang, "Huairen is really doing a good job by dragging someone in to help."
Su Dingfang was stunned for a moment, listened to Chai Shao's explanation, and then bowed and said, "Please also ask Duke Qiao for help."
"There is a shortage of grain in Guanzhong, and there is little grain and rice in Guanyou, and it is even more difficult to deal with Longxi Road." Chai Shao smiled and asked Su Dingfang to sit down, "I have already thought about it, selling horses and buying grain at the same time, and the good horses will go down from the south of the river. Entering Shaanxi East Road, trading horses for food."
Princess Pingyang came out from behind and frowned slightly, "But transporting grain from Shaanxi Province to Daizhou is a long way and consumes a lot of money. It is better to sell it for money and then transport it back to Hedong to buy grain."
The couple argued for a while. Each of the two plans had its own pros and cons. Chai Shao glanced at Su Dingfang and said with a smile, "Does Dingfang have a clever plan?"
Su Dingfang was about to speak when he heard Princess Pingyang say with a half-smile but not a smile: "Huairen always acts safely, I'm afraid he has already made up his mind."
Seeing Su Dingfang's rare chatter, Chai Shao laughed loudly and said, "Dingfang can tell you."
Only then did Su Dingfang tell Li Shanxin's idea. Chai Shao and Princess Yang looked at each other, both a little confused.
Li Shan had long considered that there was a shortage of food in Guanzhong, and it was impossible for him to buy food... The wine shop had grown bigger and bigger, occupying almost one-third of the space in Bei City. The caravans were out of the country, and the most important cargo now was jade. Pot spring.
Therefore, Li Shan devised a specious system based on the later salt introduction system of the Song and Ming dynasties.
No matter where they are, except Guanzhong, everyone from other places transports grain to Dai County, exchanges it for horses according to the quantity, and then takes the horses from Chai Shao.
"In other words, all the grain and rice consumption will be counted on the merchants?" Chai Shao thought for a moment, "I'm afraid they won't agree?"
"They are all good horses, and the supply exceeds demand. However, the consumption of grain and rice during the journey will be borne by Dai County." Su Dingfang explained: "In this way, there is no need to organize people to transport grain."
Chai Shao touched his chin and simulated it in his mind, murmuring: "Maybe it can be used by the court..."
Selling horses and buying grain is operated in this way. In fact, Chai Shao's skill is not needed... If this system is used by the court, it is indeed necessary to go through this skill.
But this matter cannot be made public, and it is even prohibited by the imperial court. They just turn a blind eye. In this case, letting others pass... this can be said to be pulling people. Into the water.
Of course, Chai Shao is not afraid of these, and can even benefit from them... At least, for a veteran general, a good horse from beyond the Great Wall is enough to make him covet.
Chai Shao still remembers that when he rushed back to Jinyang, east of the river, before he raised his army, Li Yuan deceived two thousand war horses from the Turks in exchange for becoming a vassal... He had a tall maroon horse under his crotch, but unfortunately it was in shallow water. Yuan was killed by an arrow in the first battle.
Princess Pingyang glanced at her husband. She was actually more sensitive politically than Chai Shao. She could tell right away... Even if she and his wife didn't invite Su Dingfang to their home today, I'm afraid he would take the initiative to visit him.
Li Huairen was afraid that he had already told Su Dingfang in the letter.
Therefore, Li Shan deliberately wanted to maintain close contact with his wife... Princess Pingyang did not resent this. In addition to saving her life, Su Dingfang followed Chai Shao to conquer Tuyuhun. Although Li Shan was not an official of Princess Pingyang's mansion, , but in the situation where the prince and the king of Qin are competing for the right to inherit the throne, they vaguely have the same political stance.
The relationship between them gradually changed from a personal relationship to a convergence trend.
Now Princess Pingyang deeply sighed at Li Shan's rough life experience. Thinking of this, she glanced at her husband.
Chai Shao laughed and casually mentioned the trivial matters during the Western Expedition, and also talked about Kan Leng, who was as defensive as a rock in the battle at Taozhou.
"Huairen's letter mentioned that the Marquis of Linji County held Mo Dao and killed the enemy in front of the battle, and all the Turks were eclipsed." Su Dingfang said with a smile: "After this battle, although the Marquis of Linji County was not awarded the title, he was successively awarded the title of King of Xiangyi , with permission from the King of Huaiyang, we can lead troops to help guard Yanmen Pass."
Of course Su Dingfang, who had read every letter, knew that Li Shan wanted to sideline Liu Shirang and take full control of Yanmen Pass, and that Kan Leng and Li Gaoqian were strong supporters...especially the former.
"This time the caravan returned to the customs with hundreds of good horses. Although it was beneficial to the country, it violated the law after all." Chai Shao sighed: "Today's discussion, Liu Shirang wrote a letter to impeach Huairen, and an important minister, Prime Minister, suggested that he be guilty."
Su Dingfang was stunned for a moment. He didn't know this yet, but he immediately confirmed that it was Pei Shiju... Ling Gong really guessed it, and Pei Shiju fell into the pit impartially.
"The Pei family from Hedong is a two-pronged family, and there is no one like him in the court." Chai Shao said slowly: "Just look at Ding Fang's calm expression, and you will know that... Ding Fang knows the inside story."
Su Dingfang was speechless for a moment. He was very sensitive to timing when fighting, but in this kind of intrigue... well, history has proven it.
In history, Su Dingfang was the pioneer who broke through the Turkic king's tent. Although he was a partial general, he still made great achievements, but he was not allowed to be promoted for more than 20 years until Tang Gaozong Li Zhi came to power.
It was finally confirmed that it was indeed Pei Shiju and Li Dewu... Princess Pingyang took a deep breath and said, "Go ahead."
Although Su Dingfang is not very sensitive in this regard, fortunately, he has Ling Jing who is particularly sensitive in this regard... In a similar scene, Ling Jing drew a bottom line for Su Dingfang.
Except for the affairs of King Qin, everything can be described.
So, Princess Pingyang and Chai Shao asked little by little, almost squeezing out toothpaste... although in this era there was only tooth powder, not toothpaste.
Su Dingfang revealed the truth bit by bit, and intentionally or unintentionally portrayed Li Shan as an innocent little white rabbit.
Li Dewu abandoned his wife and son, and harmed her several times. Pei Shiju acted as his accomplice and became more ruthless... Li Shan was completely persecuted, really.
As for why Li Shan used his tricks to send Li Dewu to the East Palace... Hey, Su Dingfang didn't know about this either.
As Su Dingfang narrated, the expressions of Princess Pingyang and Chai Shao became more and more complicated. They lamented that Li Dewu was even more ferocious. They understood why Pei Shiju forced Li Shan to Yanmen, lamented Li Shan's tragic past, and even praised Li Shan. The character of mind that works hard when faced with adversity.
"A two-phase school, so powerful!" Princess Pingyang snorted, "Huairen prevaricated that day, so I knew that she would have an opponent in the court!"
"Tell Huairen, since you regard me as your sister, there is no need to be afraid!"
Princess Pingyang did not dare to make such a guarantee when it came to making the decision for Li Shan. However, Pei Shiju and Li Dewu had framed her several times, so Princess Pingyang had at least the ability to protect Li Shan.
