When Jin Bi personally led the middle camp out to demonstrate, Lord Xinling was standing on the tower, looking into the distance. He heard the faint beat of drums and the final burst of cheers. Although they were about thirty miles apart, the cheers were still clear and would not raise any suspicion. Lord Xinling was a little confused. It was obvious that there was no conflict. What was going on with the cheers?
At noon, the bell rang on time: withdraw troops and return to camp.
Lord Xinling went down to the city as usual, but he was no longer in a relaxed mood: it was clear that the Qin army would increase its troops by 10,000. If he still knew about General Qin's visit to the camp this morning, he would probably be even more nervous.
Doctor Jin Bi was obviously not in a relaxed mood. After withdrawing his troops, he immediately sent envoys to each army to convene the generals for discussion. Naturally, Lord Xinling of the rear army would not go there in person. In addition to Mr. Liang Wei and the Third Division, Mr. Zhang Ye was also sent. Lord Xinling himself went back to the East Pavilion to take a nap. The military meeting had been held for a long time. Lord Xinling woke up at noon and they had not returned yet.
Due to time constraints yesterday, Zheng Anping only briefly reported the key points. Mr. Guo and Lord Xinling both wanted to know the details, so they took advantage of their free time to invite Zheng Anping and the other two postmen back and let them talk openly about yesterday. thing.
When the postmen saw Lord Xinling, they were all very nervous. Zheng Anping could only scratch his head and said first: "Wei Shu and others drove straight to Zhengxia. It was still early and there were no pedestrians on the road. About an hour later, we arrived outside the Beiqu Gate. The city gate has been opened, and a few people have entered the city. The Han soldiers guarding the city inquired, and the answer was that the envoy from Wei State asked to see the Wei envoy, Doctor Jia. The doctor's name had been heard by the Han soldiers, so he directed the post to enter. Weishu and others arrived. In front of the post, everyone enters by name. After checking the festival talisman, the post official goes in to tell the doctor, and the doctor orders the young master to go out to meet him. The humble concubine enters."
Mr. Guo interrupted: "When we reach Guanyi, where can we rest our horses?"
A postman replied: "Stop in front of the post gate and put it on the horse post. When Anping entered, the common people did not leave the car for a moment, but sat on the ground around it.
Mr. Guo said: "Feeding horses, drinking horses, where are the water and grass?"
The postman replied: "I got them all in the post. It's worth about ten coins, taking into account the official's salary."
Mr. Guo then turned to Zheng Anping and said, "Young Master Xu has introduced me, where is the doctor?"
Zheng Anping said: "The doctor greeted us in front of the hall. The accompanying people were recommended by the young master, and they were the third envoy from the former Wei Dynasty and the second husband. The doctor invited him to enter the hall, but the humble man did not dare, so he stood at the foot of the steps and told him that the doctor's mission was difficult. , Your Majesty was very uneasy, so he ordered your concubine to come and greet the doctor! The doctor lowered his rank and said, "I will tell you that since I entered Zheng, the King of Han has been ill and has not been seen. I have supported you in many ways, but I can't find him, and I have betrayed the son." Hope. The ministers paid homage to the Crown Prince, the Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty and other Han officials, but the Prince and the Prime Minister did not come to see him. Perhaps one or two officials came to visit, sat for a while, and left without saying anything. "Zheng Anping imitated the words of Dr. Xu Jia, which was very cute. Look, Mr. Xinling and Mr. Guo both laughed.
Zheng Anping said: "I visited all the officials, but they were not allowed in. Since I took on the mission, there has never been such a difficult situation. The officials almost want to cry. Weishu said that the young master told the officials that both Han and Liang wanted to fight with Qin Lianheng , the peace treaty will be completed. I hope the doctor will be able to investigate the matter and repay the truth. The doctor said: Respect! I think this is all the mediation of Duke Chen. The doctor wanted to keep the wine, Wei Shu said, Wei Shu has a destiny and dare not stay for a long time; mission Having arrived, I am willing to resign. So I go out and return. When I return, I see people and cars on the road. The humble people and others rush back all the way, which is the reward. The above is true. "
Mr. Guo said to the two postmen: "Two brothers are sitting in front of the post. What do you think?"
The postman didn't expect to ask directly, and his face turned red. A postman said: "There is a wine shop in front of the posthouse, and the women there are very pretty."
Another postman gave him a "poof" and said: "There is no world, only women! Sitting in front of the posthouse, you can see the city gate. The guards are not strict. If there are too many without checking, you can only enter the carriage." Then it will be inspected and taxed."
Mr. Guo said to the first postman: "How many people are there in the wine shop? What are they wearing?"
The postman recalled for a while and said: "First there was a short brown man with a coin, and he drank it while talking to the woman frequently. After that, there were three or five young men, all with crowns and beards, who went into the dining room and sat down to drink. The woman People were just pouring wine in the bar without getting up to greet him. There was another beggar who didn't know what was going on and he was scolding the bartender. The owner of the restaurant and the bartender came out and drove him away. After Anping came out, we went on our way. "
Mr. Guo said to the second postman: "Brother, how many cars have entered the city, and how much is the tax?"
The second postman also recalled it and replied: "When we first met, there was no tax, only the entrance into the city. The second vehicle was one, two, three...five vehicles, check them one by one, and the first one is the same as the first one." A bunch of money, no matter how much, was stuffed into his hand. There was a third chariot again... During the inspection, Anping came out, and then rushed back, but he didn't see it in time. "
The first postman said contemptuously: "I'm waiting for half the pay, but I can only ride once, and I still don't know how to count. What's the point?"
The second postman said: "If you don't do something, it happens for a reason!"
Mr. Guo stopped their quarrel with a smile and said: "The three brothers all gained something from their visit to Zheng. After arriving in Zheng, did anyone inquire with them? Did they talk to others? Did they argue with others?"
The first postman said: "When there is no one around, he looks at me frequently, as if he is conveying his love."
The second postman sighed and said, "I'm afraid it's his own fault! But there are beggars begging for food. I'm still in need, so why should I have him? I just send him away and ignore him."
Mr. Guo asked: "There is no one else?"
The second postman said: "There is no one else."
Mr. Guo said: "Master Zheng's quick victory is indeed miraculous. Not only the Koreans don't know it, but also Chen Gong has no other strategy." After a few more casual conversations, Zheng Anping resigned. As soon as they went out, the two postmen said: "Why call you Mr. Ru?"
Zheng Anping avoided it and said, "But please come up to me!"
One person said: "No, no, I have heard that Mr. Zheng is the master, so why are you not the master? How can you be the master?"
Another person said: "As long as you are rich and noble, don't forget each other."
Zheng Anping said: "How can you get rich?"
After seeing off Zheng Anping and his party, Lord Xinling asked Mr. Guo: "What does Mr. Guo know?"
Mr. Guo said: "It is a Korean custom for women to be in charge of women and to collect taxes at city gates. There is no difference between what the two said. It is a pity that the two of them were fascinated by the sound and appearance, and they never knew that they were observed by others."
Lord Xinling asked, "What did you observe, sir?"
Mr. Guo said: "Wei soldiers entered Zheng. Although they did not enter the city, no one attacked them. It is hard to believe that they are sincere."
Lord Xinling said: "What the two of them said is untrue?"
Mr. Guo said: "No, it's because the two people's ears and eyes are connected to the sounds and colors, and it's not like other reasons. Doctor Jia lives in the post house, and all the guards know it. How can there be no detection? The two of them don't notice."
Lord Xinling said: "If there is any investigation, gentlemen will definitely know about it."
Mr. Guo said: "Doctor Jia mentioned Chen Gong, but I suspected it. If I ask again today, I will still talk about Chen Gong. How did the doctor know that Chen Gong came to Han?"
Lord Xinling said: "Are there any doubts about this?"
Mr. Guo said: "If Dr. Jia can visit Mr. Chen..."
Lord Xinling said: "There must be changes. But why are you speechless?"
Mr. Guo said: "Master Zheng came in a hurry and didn't know his confidants, so he didn't say anything. When I heard that Han didn't apply to return to Han, didn't he say that he knew where Duke Chen was?"
Lord Xinling said: "There must be something going on. It seems that if the king and grandson don't complain, Duke Chen will visit Han and he will be ordered to go to Huayang to prepare food."
Mr. Guo said: "This is not true. Zheng Shi established a water channel to open the seal, so why rely on Huayang? But he sent Wang Sunji and Bu Shen to Huayang, and obviously told Duke Chen, what is his intention?"
Lord Xinling said: "Sir, what do you want to teach me?"
Mr. Guo said: "I think about this but can't understand it."
To put it bluntly, Zhang Ye came back from the meeting. Lord Xinling asked: "Where is the Third Division?"
Zhang He said: "I asked you to enter the camp first to prepare, and then come later."
Lord Xinling said, "What's your order, sir?"
Zhang He said: "Since the Qin people have increased their troops here, they must do something. They should send out more scouts and go out to scout out sentries, so as not to make any mistakes. Each battalion needs to prepare military affairs and act according to the orders without making any mistakes. "
Lord Xinling said: "What can I do to defeat the Qin army, sir?"
Zhang He said: "The Qin people have increased their troops. The front army cannot defeat them alone. The middle and rear armies should help according to the order without delay. Then I issued the order of flags, drums and gold to alert everyone."
Lord Xinling felt heavy. How difficult it was to control the movements of the army within a range of thirty miles! He asked Zhang Noi: "Does Sir have to hear the banners, drums, and gold orders?"
Zhang Ye answered honestly: "I haven't heard of it. Even though I have heard it, I haven't practiced it and don't know its changes. It's just the practice of the Three Divisions."
Lord Xinling said: "How complicated is military affairs, and it ends here!"
Mr. Guo said: "In matters in the military camp, the general will take charge. Young master, it's okay to just sit down and discuss the situation."
Lord Xinling said: "Although, it is not as good as Chen Gong and the doctor's discrimination."
Mr. Guo suddenly asked Zhang Noi: "If Dr. Jia knew about Chen Gong's affairs, what would happen to him?"
Zhang He replied casually: "Mr. Chen must talk about Lian Heng and Qin."
Mr. Guo said: "What you said is very true. Mr. Chen has many twists and turns, but he still said it to the emperor, so he must say it to the doctor! But the doctor doesn't say anything and doesn't retaliate, so why?"
Zhang Ye said: "This matter involves secrets and cannot be trusted to anyone else."
Mr. Guo said: "If the doctor were to visit Mr. Chen, who would know about it?"
Zhang Ye said: "There must be two or three sons."
Mr. Guo said: "Of the two or three Korean doctors I have visited, is it possible that there is no one like Chen Gong?"
Zhang Noi said: "It's not necessarily the case, it's just a matter of course!"
Mr. Guo said: "I am thinking about it. The Qin army abandoned Daliang and headed towards Huayang. Does the doctor know this?"
As soon as this obvious conspiracy theory came out, the three of them fell silent.
After a moment, Lord Xinling said: "Even if Doctor Jia knows about it, how can he repay it?"
Mr. Guo said: "Tell Mr. Fang."
Lord Xinling said: "How does Doctor Xu Jia know?"
Mr. Guo said: "Mr. Chen sent Brother Zeng to report to the king overnight. Wouldn't you rather he hurry up?"
Lord Xinling said: "The doctor must be ignorant, and if he knows, he will report it! Sir, don't doubt it! Uncle Lu found out that the person who is in charge of Qin's discussion is Duan Ziqian."
Mr. Guo said: "Your Majesty is a truly benevolent Lord!"
Zhang Noi said: "But if you have found its traces, you have not found the truth. Don't be too suspicious, and you will be at odds with your own flesh and blood."
Lord Xinling said: "This is what you taught me. The doctor is alone in Korea and cannot find help. He has been unable to get in for three days. How can we help him?"
Zhang Ye said: "You can't know what's going on in the temple unless you are there. We are outside the situation. Although we want to help, what can we do?"
Lord Xinling said: "If I visit Mr. Chen, can I get the truth?"
Zhang He said: "Brother Zeng came to visit yesterday, and what you said may be able to make sense. Now that brother Zeng has gone, what can I do?"
Lord Xinling said: "If I can get a word from Mr. Chen, I will have no regrets."
