Lord Longyang is wearing a blouse, a tall hat, and a cloak. He has handsome features, an elegant demeanor, and a humble appearance.
Seeing that Lord Longyang claimed to be asking questions on the king's order, the retainers of Mr. Wei's Mansion who were following him quickly descended the steps and stood at the foot of the steps.
Lord Longyang was well versed in etiquette and bowed to the ground. He did not stand up until all the retainers had descended the steps. Said: "The king asks if Mr. Xinling is okay!"
Zhang Ye bowed and replied: "Although the young master was in the battle, he was fortunately not injured. It is really thanks to the blessing of God and the blessing of the king!"
Lord Longyang said: "The king asked Lord Xinling if he had enough food and clothing, and if he could sleep well at night?"
Zhang Ye said: "The clothes, food and clothing of a young master are the same as those of soldiers. I dare not increase them."
Lord Longyang said: "The king asked the gentlemen where they will serve when they return to the country."
Zhang He said: "I was ordered to patrol the waterway to unblock the seal. Fortunately, I returned home and have nothing to do."
Lord Longyang said: "The king asked Lord Xinling what you want from the king?"
Zhang He said: "The prince and the king are one. I am the ancestral temple and the country, and I dare not have any selfish interests."
Longyang Jun said: "The king asked Huayang to march in harmony, and the top and bottom are of one mind, and the generals will work together!"
Zhang He said: "This minister should do his best for his duties and not dare to worry about the king!"
Lord Longyang bowed his head and said: "The king's five questions have been completed. I must report back to the king and dare to resign!"
Everyone bowed down and bowed down and respectfully sent him out the back door. The elder of the family looked at Kong Kong and said, "When you are at your leisure, I will pass by and pay my respects!"
Long Yangjun said: "How dare you kill Lao Lao and pass the government? I will treat you like a court lady from that day on."
A group of people sat out the back door and bowed for a long time until Lord Long Yang left.
After returning, the family elder said to the three gentlemen: "The king and the prime minister all know that they have nothing to do with the ministers. They don't care about others. Are the general and Daliang Lieutenant going to visit them?"
Zhang Noi looked at the sky and said, "I would like to return to Huayang today, and I hope that I will plead guilty!"
Just as he was talking, the government came to report, and General Mang sent an envoy to ask Mr. Zhang to come over to the government to talk.
The old man said: "It's too late to avoid him. I'd like to see you!" He led the three of them out of the house to meet each other. When I came out of the house, I was shocked to see that it was Mang Chen who came to invite me.
After seeing the ceremony twice, Mang Chen said to Zhang He and others: "Mr. Zhang returned to the country, but the ministers did not know it and were not welcomed. Please follow my father's order and ask him to come to the house to discuss the cooperation between Liang and Hua. I would like to No words!"
Zhang Ye could only say: "How dare you resign from the general's order?"
The old man of the family said: "I would like the young master to come in and rest for a while while I prepare a car."
Mang Chen said: "Don't dare to rush. We have already prepared three carriages for you to drive." He pulled the three carriages, and sure enough, there were two people in the carriage, leaving the left seat.
The old man said: "Young master, I would like to offer you some wine."
Mang Chen said: "I dare not be disrespectful! Mr. Xiang must have important things to do when he returns home in a hurry. General, I don't dare to make a mistake. I would like to speak to him as soon as possible, and I will not do anything wrong."
Zhang He said: "Young Master's words are correct. Just be a humble concubine, please don't worry about it."
The old man said: "Sir, it's hard to have a sip of porridge when you return home!" Then he said goodbye. After some humility, the three diners boarded the car one after another, all sitting on the left side of the car. Zhang Zou and Mang Chen rode together. Mangchen drove himself directly to the general's mansion.
Waiting in front of the door were Mr. Mang Hai and Mr. Che You. When they saw Zhang Noi waiting to get out of the car, they came down the steps to greet each other, bowed to each other and bowed to the house. Mang Mao waited in front of the hall, welcomed the three guests into the hall, and invited the three gentlemen to sit down. They were not allowed to say goodbye, so they had to sit down. Mr. Mang Mao, Mr. Che You, and Mr. Mang, who were sitting at the main table, went out to bring a big urn, scooped out a large bowl and presented it to the three guests, who drank jujube water. The three gentlemen were already hungry and thirsty as they walked along, and they all drank it all in one gulp. The three young masters all waited on me at the lower end and supplied water frequently.
Before Mang Mao could wait for the water to come up, he said impatiently: "I wish you, sir, would tell me about Huayang's condition soon."
Zhang Ye took advantage of the few young men to go to Zaoshui to organize his words. After drinking the jujube water, he slowly said: "To guard Daliang, the king's orders are given to the general. The young master's army is in Huayang, thinking it is the corner of Daliang. Therefore, he waits for the general's orders day and night. I dare to ask the general's offensive and defensive strategies!"
Mang Mao said: "The attack and defense of Daliang today is not related to military affairs, but to the affairs of the state. What is it? All the nobles and relatives are related to each other, but they can stop Qin from attacking. I am actually incompetent, I only know how to fight. I was invited by the officials to Open all the city gates, and even open trade in Qifeng. Sir, I know that there are two countries at war, and the trade routes are connected, so the city gates are not closed?"
Zhang He said: "This is unheard of. The gate of Huayang City is open but not closed, because it is heavily guarded and Qin cannot attack. Even Zheng City is open to the city. Why?"
Mang Mao said: "The peace talks in the world are fierce, and no one wants to fight. Therefore, during the war and defense, we have this wonder. The young master wants to get my order, but I don't know what the general is like! He only prepares the tools for war. Wei and Qin are in harmony, and the prime minister of Wei is the leader. I don’t know how the peace talks will come to fruition or what they will discuss. But I heard that Wei is offering ten cities for peace. There are people who want the king to agree to it."
Zhang He said: "This is a major military and state matter that I dare not know. I would like to hear the general's intention."
Mang Mao said: "When I first discussed the war with the young master, I used the soldiers of the Great Wall to sneak up on Qin's queen. If Han came out to his right and Wei came out to his left, Qin would definitely leave. Unexpectedly, things turned out unexpectedly and it turned out to be like this. The battle was not normal. War, peace is not peace. What can I do!"
Zhang He said: "As a general, what will happen to Huayang now?"
Mang Mao said: "Daliang, Qifeng, and Huayang are not in my hands now, but they are actually in my hands. They are not in my hands, but they are in Qin's hands."
Zhang Noi said: "The king offered five cities for peace. What does the general think?"
Mang Mao said: "Ten cities can also be used. Today, the water and land in Daliang and Qifeng are open, and the Qin people are coming in the morning and evening. The army and people of Daliang are on guard from morning to night, and they cannot rest. It is also the middle of winter, and everything is unprepared. They are afraid of entering." Winter is hard to endure, and the door is full of frost. It will be especially difficult if you miss the spring! If the Qin people retreat, the alert of Daliang will be lifted, the Huayang army will be sent out, the people will be prepared for the winter, and the land will not lose its season. All these things will win ten cities. There are too many. Now we are not stopping the people. Even the ministers and others are exhausted mentally and physically."
Zhang He said: "If the peace agreement is completed, Huayang will be sent. What is the way to send him?"
Mang Mao said: "Sir's worries are exactly what I worry about. The death of Huayang has left all the hungry people in the four villages. They are in danger and have to survive in death. If you don't have the resources to die, it will be chaotic. Chaos will be a disaster, and what's worse? Qin. Who is it? Wei and Qin are the friends of gentlemen. Although the swords and soldiers are facing each other, the courtesy of three or five is still indispensable. If you get the advantage, the righteousness will not be lost. If the people are in chaos, they will be thieves, have little shame, and have no faith. If they advance, they will If you are afraid of death, you will be greedy for profit if you retreat, and you will hunt and kill them endlessly, causing great harm."
Zhang Ye said: "The general must have a plan to dispatch him."
Mang Mao said: "There are three strategies: the first is to attack the city and build the stronghold to build its merits, and reward them according to their merits. Each one gets his place. Is there any city in Huayang that can be attacked today? Among them, fight hard with the enemy and kill ten If a person succeeds alone, he will be rewarded based on his merits. He has no thieves. Can he fight with Qin now? Those below him will be given meritorious titles and raised by officials so that they can die at the age of death. Now that the upper and middle strategies are not working, the young master Those who can do it.”
Zhang Ye said: "Is it feasible to make a strategy? I haven't received the king's order!"
Mang Mao said: "No one else can do it, but the young master can do it. The young master is the younger brother of the king. The young master's words are based on the king's words and should not be criticized by the ministers. May the young master inherit the king's thunder and benefit the ancestral temple and the country." !”
Zhang Zou said: "How much public money is it?"
Mang Mao said: "In an ordinary year, a household has one hundred and fifty dan, but when the household is hungry, the household has about 90 dan. Although it is sufficient for food, there is no tax, sacrifice or clothing. But if you get thirty or forty dan, you can die at the age of 30."
Zhang He said: "A household of one hundred thousand would cost three to four million stones."
Mang Mao said: "You will be exempted from the tax and you will get fifteen stones. The official will give you twenty stones."
Zhang He said: "Is this also the son's private money?"
Mang Mao said: "Five and young master, one and two, two and one, how to separate public and private? But it is for the benefit of the country."
Zhang Noi said: "I'm sorry to hear this from you! Now Huayang's army is in dire straits of food and fodder. Does the general have any orders?"
Mang Mao said: "The king is very relieved to hear that the young master has sent all his followers out of the treasury to support the army. If he comes back victorious, the king will definitely receive a reward. The young master is not stingy!"
At this time, Mr. Che You, who was next to Mang Mao, said: "Mr. Wu Guan often leaves the king and the young master, which is not right. The king is the young master, and the young master is the king. If the king is safe, the young master will be safe, and if the young master lives, the king will live. It cannot be separated. . Anyone who seeks help from the king and seeks to benefit the country can go ahead and do it without worrying about him. Sir, your heart and soul should be devoted to this and never slack off."
Zhang Zhuo said: "I would like to take this as a humble concubine!"
Mang Mao said: "I have already talked about Daliang. I would like you to talk about Huayang in detail."
Zhang He said: "The two young masters Hai and Chen have returned from camp. They should report it to the general. Why should we wait for a reply?"
Mang Mao said: "Although the second son is in the camp and stands aside and watches, he cannot tell the truth. I hope you can tell the truth again."
Zhang Zuo thought about it and started talking about it after Mang Mao returned to the country. Lord Xinling initially prepared to defend Qin outside the Great Wall and organized the civilian army to build complete fortifications. Just after the construction of the fortress was completed, Lieutenant Daliang arrived at the camp and reported that the Qin army had attacked Qifeng, and that the fortress outside the Great Wall was a lie. However, Wei Daliang suddenly became ill and found it difficult to lead the troops. Lord Xinling still led the army, hoping to follow the court's agenda, sneak up on the Qin army, and fight to the death with it. In the process of preparing food, the nine princes were killed by thieves outside Putian City. Later, it was unexpectedly discovered that Huayang City was selling grain in Qifeng. He changed his plan to attack Huayang and built a defense with Huayang as the center. Then, the second son of the Mang family, Mr. Zuoliangwei, led all the soldiers from Xinzhong to Huayang, and was attacked by the enemy that night. When I was preparing to attack Qifeng secretly, the Qin people suddenly sent troops to confront me. Doctor Bi of the Jin Dynasty then established a high base to wait for him. The stalemate continues to this day. During this period, many people from Qin attacked me, but I retreated them all. Qin Nai sent more troops to commit serious crimes. Although he received few casualties, he returned without success. The doctor then issued a "teaching order" to train the civilian army. Later, the second young master returned and announced his arrival, telling the general to dig a cave in the ground in preparation for the dead of winter. Therefore, with the strength of the entire army, within ten days, the entire army was able to evacuate into the ground to get some shelter from the wind and cold. As well as Lord Xinling setting up a medical camp and participating in civilian army training. Dr. Xu Jia followed the two young masters to the camp, but encountered many disturbances. He went to Zhengzhong with Mr. Xu and all the guests of Lord Xinling. The King of Han excused himself and did not see him, so he discussed with Dr. Xu Jia to buy grain in Zheng to force the King of Han. The King of Han then See it. All these things were reported one by one, except for the meeting with Chen Zhen and Zeng Ji, not a word was revealed.
While Zhang Ye was narrating, Mr. Mang Mao and Mr. Che You stared directly at Zhang Ye with their bright eyes, as if they wanted to read his mind. He also glanced at the other two diners from time to time to observe their expressions. Zhang Yu lowered his eyebrows and talked eloquently, with a steady tone without any ups and downs, as if he was narrating someone else's affairs. But the other two disciples couldn't hide their inner feelings, and their expressions changed as Zhang Yue narrated. ——Everyone in the Mang family saw it one by one.
