When it comes to the trade between Daliang and Qifeng, Zhang Sui also finds it difficult to understand. He suddenly remembered that Qifeng Ling and Wei were still in the army, so he said, "Why don't you consult with Qifeng Ling and Wei?"
Lord Xinling's eyes also lit up and he said, "Of course! You can go and invite him."
Zhang He said: "Don't bother me. Just ask someone to invite you." Then he got up and asked a retainer to invite the Qifeng Ling and Wei who lived in the camp.
When I was young, I arrived in front of my house. Lord Xinling went out with a group of guests to greet them. They bowed to each other and entered the palace. They went up the stairs to the hall and sat down separately for the guests and the host.
Lord Xinling said: "Wars break out frequently. I have failed to teach you a lesson. It is a sin!"
After unsealing the order, Wei Qi paid homage and said, "How dare you, my ministers!"
Lord Xinling said: "Since Qing and others entered the camp, Mr. Che You and Mr. Mang returned to the country, and the Jin Bi officials went straight to Huayang and defended the city. The troops were directed towards Kaifeng."
After unsealing the order, the lieutenant replied: "Young master uses troops like a god to help me, and I respect you with all my respect!"
Lord Xinling said: "What virtue is there? It all comes from the efforts of the officials and officials. The army occupied Huayang, and the Qin people invaded with ten thousand people, so the officials formed a camp to defend it. Qin attacked with many people, but could not succeed, so they did not dare to go out. So I have to meet with you."
The unsealing order and the Wei said: "All the gentlemen are wise, and the officers are brave!"
Lord Xinling said: "At this moment, our army is planning to attack Qifeng. You have been in Qifeng for a long time, so you must have something to teach me!"
The unsealing order and the Wei said: "I have lost ground and fallen into the army, and we are just waiting for punishment!"
Lord Xinling said: "If you rely on your strength to unblock the seal again, there will be no redemption!"
After unsealing the order, Wei said: "I no longer know how to fight. Although I want to offer you some celestials, I still can't get them."
Lord Xinling said: "The order is the order. Your order only talks about the number of people and the amount of taxes."
Seeing that the names were directly called upon in the unsealing order, I could not avoid it, so I had to reply: "There are more than a thousand households in the unsealing households, all of which are merchants, and only two to three hundred households are farmers. This is a rough idea, and the detailed number will be known after the registration. Although the households are There are few people, but they call friends, relatives and relatives, and each household has ten or even dozens of people. The comings and goings are irregular. It is difficult to know the number of people. It is tens of thousands. The strong and strong people can cover half of them. The women and children do not live in deep places. There is no comparison. His wife often leans against the door and smiles, and his children often sit on the threshold to welcome guests. There are no idle people. In terms of taxation, the gatekeepers are all in charge of the Wei. The ministers pay 700,000 yuan a year and all of them are transferred to the young manor. They dare not suffer any loss. .”
The unsealing order was very eloquent, but there was no useful word, which made Lord Xinling very disappointed. He had no choice but to turn to Captain Qifeng and ask: "How many soldiers does your captain have, and where should they defend them?"
Qifeng Wei said: "Qifeng soldiers have thousands of soldiers, all of whom are recruited from the local area. They are not full of soldiers. The battalion commanders and soldiers are all old and weak soldiers. They are divided into two battalions, water and land, each guarding according to the customs. They also collect taxes, arrest theft, and conduct inspections. He is responsible for things like trespassing, guarding against thieves, and keeping the people in peace. He has to lead one household servant. To protect the land and protect the people, he is still capable of being driven. But when encountering a strong enemy suddenly, he will be dispersed by many, making it difficult to defeat him."
Lord Xinling said: "I heard that there is a strong city in Qifeng that can be used to defend it."
Qifeng Wei said: "In Qifeng, there is a small city on the border of Zheng to defend it. In the Wei Dynasty, Daliang is connected to the Ji River, and the road passes outside Qifeng City. The water bank has become a commercial city. The strong ones build the city along the lining; the weak ones, It uses thorns as a fence. There is no city wall to protect the surroundings. The so-called gates only start from the main roads to levy fees. According to the law, soldiers will go out if they have a mission, and they will stay in the city if there is no mission. However, the soldiers all start on the left side of the home. If something happens If you have nothing to do, then go home. The camps in the city are vacant, but they are just the Ling and Wei mansions."
Lord Xinling said: "The Qin people attacked Qifeng and burned their gates. What can they do?"
Wei Qifeng felt ashamed and said: "I was not in the city at the time, so I don't know. It is also unknown if a small number of officials hurriedly closed the city and defended it."
Lord Xinling was annoyed. What use could he do to an official who didn't know anything about such questions? ! But he didn't show it on his face, he still had a serious expression and said: "If you, gentlemen, are unclear, please teach me a lesson!"
Zhang Ye said: "How many mouths are there in your second mansion and your permanent residence in the city?"
The unsealing order said: "There are usually two to three hundred people in my residence, all of whom are always with my children. There are no outsiders."
Qifeng Wei said: "There are one or two hundred people in the minister's residence, all of whom are always with their children, and there are no outsiders. We also recruit a soldier from the government, with the children as Bo and Shi. They are all loyal and mature people, and there are no outsiders. There are still some people in the camp. The camp officials are all old and weak warriors, some are far away from home, or have no wives or families. They are all in poverty, but they only have food and a night's sleep."
Zhang Ye asked: "How many family members are there?"
The unsealing order said: "All my family members are in the countryside, and I have not dared to take office. The female family members are only a few concubines, and they have to prepare pillow quilts. They are probably all from good families in unsealing."
Qifeng Wei said: "I am also like this."
Zhang He said: "The city is trapped, where are the children of the Zun family?"
Both the Qi Feng Ling and the Lieutenant said: "I can't protect myself, so I can't hope for others. I want to fall into Qin's hands. There are unspeakable things."
Zhang Noi said: "When the Qin people come from the east, do you want to get their trust first?"
After unsealing the order, Wei said: "I haven't gained his trust. Qin is like descending from the sky."
Qifeng Wei added: "I and other guards start from thirty miles below Honggou and end at Qifeng boundary. The west end of Wei is Wei, which is not where the guards are located. I have not heard the alarm from the passes, so I don't know."
Zhang Noi said: "Nanguan fell two days before the unsealing of the seal. Didn't your mansion hear about it?"
The unsealing order and the lieutenant both said: "We haven't received any customs report!"
Several other gentlemen also asked some questions, but none of them got the point.
Lord Xinling interrupted their questions and asked directly: "The road to Qifeng has reached four directions, can I hear it?"
This question may have touched on the field they knew. The two of them compared and drew together to complement each other and explained the details of the roads inside and outside Qifeng in great detail. Lord Xinling's face brightened slightly.
Some guests have come to report that Mr. Guo and Mr. Jin have returned. Qifeng Ling and Wei want to leave, but Lord Xinling refuses to let them go. He asks the guests to ask the gentlemen to rest first and come to the house for dinner. Then he said to the unfinished order and the captain: "There is little food in the camp, and I would like to share it with all the ministers. I still have some questions and ask for advice, so I would like to stay for a while." The two of them didn't know why, so they had to stay.
Dinner was still very simple, just a bowl of millet porridge and a plate of dried fruits; due to Mr. Zhongyue's special care, some salt and plums were added to the porridge served in the hall. The diners carried them to the hall one by one on small cases. Soon, Mr. Zhongyue arranged for Mr. Guo and Mr. Jin to have dinner in the hall, and the following diners only stayed in the courtyard. Mr. Zhongyue himself did not go to the hall, but sat in the courtyard and ate with ordinary diners.
After meeting with Qifeng Ling and Wei, Mr. Guo and Mr. Jin sat down behind Lord Xinling. Mr. Xinling introduced: "Second Sir, under the order of the doctor, visited the enemy camp at night and has not returned until now."
The unsealing order and the captain both bowed and said: "Thank you for your hard work, sir!"
Lord Xinling said: "Both the two princes have sealed their old officials. Sir, if you find out the feelings, you can report them briefly."
Both of the guests are welcome. Mr. Jin first said: "I followed the waterway to explore the grains of Han and Zheng. There was no obstruction. I went straight to Qifeng, and they were carried into the warehouse by merchants. The income from selling grains was the slips given by the merchants in Qifeng. The writing on the slips was not seen."
The unsealing order and the lieutenant were surprised and said: "Han Zheng's grain comes to unsealing?... Doesn't it mean that he is in favor of Qin?"
Mr. Jin said: "Of course."
After unsealing the order, Wei said: "Is Han not an ally of Wei? How can he support Qin and turn his back on Wei?"
Mr. Guo said: "It's not just about Han, it's also about Qin and Wei after opening the seal and establishing business!"
Lord Xinling asked: "What do you mean?"
Mr. Guo said angrily: "Han Liang came to Qifeng, but he did not give it to the people of Qin, but paid it to Qifeng shops. Doesn't it mean that shops are connected to Qin?"
Lord Xinling said: "What's the benefit of going around like this?"
Mr. Guo said: "Han can entrust the name of transporting grain to open the seal, and it is not a capital of Qin. The people of Qin can get the grain without using manpower to carry it, and they don't have to work in the warehouse; merchants can get the profit from it."
Lord Xinling said: "Three benefits can be achieved with one fell swoop. The people of Qin are good at planning."
The unsealing order and Wei said: "If Qin retreats, its merchants will be captured and killed to serve as a warning to others."
Lord Xinling took one look at it and said, "Wei lost its land, how can we blame its people? How can we not blame merchants for pursuing profit? How can we blame them!"
The unfinished order and the lieutenant were bored, lowered their heads and praised: "Young Master's benevolence and righteousness are beyond the reach of others."
Lord Xinling asked Mr. Guo again: "Is the Qifeng water channel accessible?"
Mr. Guo said: "Although the Qin people occupied Qifeng, they were not restricted from trading routes and waterways, and could enter and exit at will. Their boats traveled north and south as usual."
Lord Xinling said: "If we can sail down the river with one boat, can we attack it?"
Mr. Guo said: "Although trade routes and water routes are not blocked, the people of Qin are very guarded. If there is no clever plan, it may be difficult to succeed."
Lord Xinling said: "The unsealing of merchants' connections to Qin can be interpreted as the loss of Wei's territory and the pursuit of profits by merchants. What is especially hateful is that Daliang also sailed to unsealed..." He was so excited that he could not continue to speak.
He said: "Young master, don't worry. General Mang is guarding Daliang, and it will be as solid as gold. The Qin army is nothing to fear."
Lord Xinling said: "But those who are confused, since business is the key to Qifeng, why not use swords and soldiers to fight against each other? Wouldn't you rather go too far?"
The unsealing order advised: "Soldiers are murderous weapons; contenders are traitors to morality; generals are dead officers. Therefore, they are used as a last resort. Do not launch soldiers lightly, do not start chaos lightly, and fight with caution."
Qi Fengwei also said: "The Qin people have no intention of attacking Liang. If they solidify their troops and think they are defensive, it will be useless to attack. It is better to treat them with justice and make them retreat."
Lord Xinling said: "Can Qin retreat?"
The unsealing order said: "The people of Qin live in Wei. If they can't plunder them, they will return to their hometown. There is no doubt!"
Lord Xinling said: "What if I live in Wei for a long time?"
Qifengwei said: "Wei people live in Wei, Qin people live in Qin, and heaven is the same. Qin people live in Wei, and they must be dissatisfied with the water and soil. How can they suppress their homesickness and the desire to return home? How can it be different from the land of Wei and the people of Wei? If we fight against each other, wouldn’t we be seeking death?”
Lord Xinling sighed and sang: "The millet is Lili, the seedling of the rice. I am walking with great strides, my heart is shaking..."
After unsealing the order, the lieutenant hurriedly avoided the banquet and bowed to him: "Young Master, you must not...make such a sound of ruining your country!"
Lord Xinling said: "When the Qin people enter the outskirts of our country, we cannot drive them away, but instead harmonize them. It is better not to cause worries!"
The unsealing order said: "If you win in battle, how can you win if you subjugate the enemy's army without fighting? I hope you will observe it!"
Lord Xinling glanced at the two of them and said, "There are mistakes, as the two ministers have advised you. The general is in charge of the defense of Daliang City, and he must have a big plan. If you are limited by one sight, you will definitely miss something. Please come to the table, sir." The two of them. Take your seat.
Lord Xinling saw that all the gentlemen's food tables had been prepared, and all the gentlemen in the hall had their own food, so he said: "National rites are not included in the army, and military rites are not included in the country. Everything in the camp is not prepared, so let's eat porridge to show respect!" Invite me to have a meal!" Everyone came in with porridge in their hands, and the sound of sighing could be heard everywhere.
When the porridge and fruits were all gone, everyone held a few bowls and placed them on the side of the steps.
