When Zhang Ye finished his statement, the hall had darkened. Mang Mao ordered to light the lamp. A thick torch was inserted on the table in front of the screen, and the scorching light danced, making everyone's face turn black and white for a while.
After listening to the statement, Mang Mao was silent for a moment and said: "Young master lives in a dangerous place and encounters all kinds of hardships, all of which are my fault. Even if I die ten thousand times, nothing can be redeemed."
Zhang He and others bowed down and said, "I wish the general had already decided on a plan to retreat from Qin, and all the kings would follow it!"
Mang Mao changed the subject and said: "Sir, all of you have fought with the Qin people, so you must know the Qin people's true intentions."
Zhang Ye said: "From what I've seen, the Qin people's formations are strict. The soldiers are all using their lives, marching to rescue each other, making orders and prohibitions, and the flags and drums are in order. They are serious enemies. When they are chasing death, the formations are disbanded, and they can take advantage of them."
Mang Mao said: "I would like to be able to explain my way."
Zhang Ye said: "The people of Qin approached our formation and used shields as a guard. Arrows rained down. The civilian army suffered many casualties. The villagers were ignorant and panicked. They scattered and attacked the eight camps around them. Qin used drums to rush the halberd soldiers. Drive to the north and the formation will be resolved. Taking advantage of this gap, the officer will shoot it with a crossbow and retreat with the force approaching it."
Mang Mao said: "Where did you, sir, live during the Fang War?"
Zhang Noi did not say that he was watching the battle from behind the Qin army's formation, but said: "I live in Huayang." The other two gentlemen said: "I stayed in Huayang as a sentry scout."
Mang Mao said: "Have you seen him fight in person?"
All three people said: "I haven't seen it in person, but I can hear it."
Mang Mao said: "Although my second son has experienced this battle, he has never been there. I don't know the reality of the Qin people." In the midst of sighing, he suddenly said: "After hearing the order of Qifeng, Wei, when he saw it in Huayang, he must know the reality of Qin people. If the young master has no other use, I would like to send him back."
Zhang He said: "I should report it to you, and there is no one else."
Mang Mao said: "Mr. Cheng, for your patronage and knowing of Huayang's feelings, I would like to thank you!" He bowed in the seat. The three of them all avoided the table and returned to worship. After knowing that the meeting was over, he left immediately. Mang Mao also asked Mang Chen to prepare a car to see him off, and took a general's festival talisman, saying: "I'm afraid that military affairs are urgent, so I'm walking behind the forbidden city. If you can hold this festival, there will be no obstruction." All three people thanked him. Zhang Ye put the festival talisman into his arms.
Returning to Mr. Wei's house, he opened the door and said goodbye to the Mang family. He closed the door and turned around Xiaoqiang. He found the elder coming over anxiously. When he saw Zhang Noi, he said, "Sir, I still can't rest. Captain Daliang is here!"
Zhang Yue's heart tightened, and he followed his elders into a warm pavilion. A lamp was placed on the table. Lieutenant Daliang sat behind him, and there were two people waiting at the door. The four people came in to see the ceremony, and the waiters left. The four people sat down on both sides of the table.
Daliang Wei said: "I have something that I don't dare to say unless I am close to my confidants. I heard that Mr. Wang returned to the country and came to visit in secret, for fear that others would know about it."
Zhang Noi said: "I would like to hear Daliang Wei's teachings!"
Daliang Wei said: "We should tell the young master urgently. Qin and Wei are secretly discussing a plan to get rid of the young master."
Zhang Ye was surprised. In fact, there seems to be a constant stream of assassins and swordsmen along the way. Zhang Yue also suspected that there was something behind it, but he couldn't find any clues. Whenever he wanted to pursue it, Lord Xinling always vetoed it on the grounds of military emergency - did Lord Xinling know about it himself and deliberately avoided it? Now when I heard Daliang Wei mention it clearly, I immediately got excited and said, "What does Daliang Wei mean?"
Daliang Wei said: "I heard that Qin and Wei were discussing, and they wanted to destroy Huayang's army before the peace negotiation. The idea was for the young master. The young master was defeated, either died in the army, or was ruined in his reputation, and he will not be able to rise again. That's why he was defeated. Meaning."
Zhang He asked: "Who came up with this plan?"
Daliang Wei said: "The young master has been ruined and his reputation has been ruined. Who can be proud of it?"
Zhang Zou didn't dare to say anything anymore, nodded with a heavy heart, and asked: "What measures will be taken to respond?"
Captain Daliang said: "Don't fight lightly, don't fight with waves, use deep trenches and high bases, and scout from afar. The first thing is to be invincible."
Zhang He said: "This is what the Jin officials did. However, if you persist in indecision for a long time, the food and fodder will be difficult. What can you do?"
Daliang Wei said: "Since Wei is in a difficult situation, how easy will it be for Qin and Ning? The difficulty will be doubled. The stalemate has lasted for a long time, and Qin will retreat. However, the important people are still in the city. But there is nothing in the city, and Qin can't do anything."
Zhang He said: "Inside the city? There are no other people in the city except the military soldiers' camp and the disciples."
Daliang Wei said: "Young Master is always close to the people. As a soldier, he is the first soldier. This is the key to his skills, so he should be taken advantage of."
Zhang He asked: "Why did Captain Daliang hear about it?"
Daliang Wei said: "If you plan something in the palace, how can it go unnoticed! This is all I have to say. I hope you, sir, will not ignore it." He stood up and said goodbye. The family elder wanted to persuade him to stay, but Captain Liang said: "The Yin Xing sneaked in, so I don't dare to be a human being. I can't return to visit you either. I'll say goodbye."
The old man called for a carriage, and it was a safe carriage with strict security on all sides. Lieutenant Daliang got in and sat down, then the carriage went out and left.
Zhang He asked: "Where is Lieutenant Daliang?"
The old man said: "We'll arrive in the afternoon in an An car."
Zhang Noi asked: "What's the excuse?"
The old man of the family said: "Dan Pin asked me about the young master and his son."
Zhang Noi said: "How can you hide your carriage and horses when you show them clearly?"
The other three shook their heads. Mr. Lin said: "The arrival of Lieutenant Daliang is quite unexpected, and his words are suspicious."
Zhang He said: "Although it is suspicious, what is his intention? Don't you want Huayang to fight Qin? Don't you want your son to be close to the people and become a soldier?"
Mr. Fan said: "Although his behavior is suspicious, his words should not be ignored. Judging from his hesitation in speaking, he seems to be hiding something. If he waits for a long time and speaks in a hurry, there must be carelessness."
The old man said: "It is an urgent matter, I dare not rush it, but I am willing to go to Huayang immediately to repay the favor of the master!"
Zhang He said: "That's what my elders said. I hope that my elders will prepare a car and all the equipment, and I will get up right away."
The elder hurriedly went to make preparations and had dinner served to the three of them. There were vegetables and meat. The three of them were also hungry and finished the meal. The old man came to tell me that the car was ready. The three people came out and checked that the bridle rope, bow and halberd, sword and shield were all correct. Then he took the car out and walked along the street to the south gate. After showing the festival talisman given by Mang Mao, the soldiers opened the city. After the three people left the city, they boarded the car and set off.
The car was driven by Mr. Fan. When the three of them discussed the results, they drove back to Huayang by the most direct but unexpected route. Mr. Fan is familiar with the route, so he avoids the main roads and only drives along the trails. It was a dark night, and under the thick darkness, he could not see clearly fifty steps ahead, and his bow and arrows were almost useless. Zhang He simply put down his bow and held his shield in front of him. Mr. Fan drove the car, turning east and west, with unpredictable tracks. Under the cover of darkness, it was impossible to see clearly. Only the sound of horse hooves and the rumble of wheels exposed their whereabouts.
After driving for more than two hours, we have reached the Great Wall. The car turned south here and headed towards Nanguan, which was burned down by the Qin people. Zhang Ye suddenly said: "Nanguan is in ruins, making it difficult for carriages and horses to travel. Turn north and open the city to the main road."
Upon hearing this, Mr. Fan took the horse, turned around, and came north. When the carriage arrived at Pu Tian, Zhang He said, "We are tired and our horses are exhausted. Let's go into the city and rest for a while." Although the two gentlemen had doubts, they did not object. They drove the carriage to the city gate and called for the city gate to be opened. Fu Tianshou personally went out of the city and entered the city. Zhang Ye said: "This horse has been galloping all night. I am afraid that the horse power will be difficult to save, so I would like to change horses and ride."
The guardian of Putian prepared another carriage that Lord Xinling had left behind when he left the city, and sent the three people out of the city. They also opened the city gate at the foot of the Great Wall, and the rooster crowed all the time. After leaving the city, we drove quickly and arrived outside Huayang City at midnight.
Messrs. Lin and Fan were immediately called by Mr. Guo to draw the Four Solitudes, and the carriage was taken away by the night watchmen to feed them. Zhang Ye returned to his room, ready to rest for a while and collect his thoughts before meeting with Lord Xinling again. But he was surprised to find that there was a person sleeping in the house! Zhang Le was so frightened that he slammed the door, jumped into the yard, and shouted: "Who is it?"
Every door opened, and everyone saw Zhang Noi standing in the courtyard, fully alert, and became nervous and gathered around him.
Zhang Le's door also opened, and it was Mr. Zhong Yue who came out. Zhang Ye then relaxed and asked, "Why is Mr. Zhongyue here?"
Mr. Zhongyue rubbed his face and said, "I saw that your husband stayed away all night, something big must have happened, so I waited for you. He was so sleepy that he actually fell asleep."
Zhang Noi raised his hands to the people around him and said, "I'm uneasy. I'm bothering you, sir. I'm really uneasy!" The crowd gradually dispersed.
Zhang Noi said to Mr. Zhongyue: "It's haunted! Why do you see this!"
Mr. Zhongyue said: "If you don't dare to make a fuss, it's really important. I'll wait for you to decide." He stepped into the room without hesitation.
Zhang Ye then followed up and said, "What's so urgent?"
Mr. Zhongyue said: "There are rumors that Uncle Tang has come to the city and I want my brother to visit the Zeng family at Lu's carriage house."
Zhang Ye suddenly jumped up and said, "Brother Zeng is here? When will he be here?"
Mr. Zhongyue said: "Mr. Wu Dao went out and will return the next day. Uncle Tang then left."
Zhang He asked: "When will Uncle Tang enter the city?"
Mr. Zhongyue said: "At dusk."
Zhang He said: "I can't catch you." Then he asked Mr. Zhongyue to sit down and said: "I also have something to ask, sir. I hope you will bear with me and fight with me."
Mr. Zhongyue said: "Sir, I'm not sleepy yet, but what's more, I'm not feeling sleepy!"
Zhang Ye said: "I arrived by car, although I am tired, I am not sleepy."
Mr. Zhongyue said: "Sir, what are you talking about?"
Zhang He said: "I entered Qifeng from the Wei family, went straight to Daliang, and then entered the mansion. Everyone in the city knows about it."
Mr. Zhongyue asked: "How do you know this?"
Zhang He said: "When I entered the city, I was questioned by the soldiers. After a while, I knew everything. I still know it. The Prime Minister of Wei and General Mang invited each other to come to the mansion, and the King of Wei and the Daliang Lieutenant came to the mansion to inquire."
Mr. Zhongyue said in surprise: "The king also entered the palace?"
Zhang Noi said: "Send Lord Longyang into the mansion."
Mr. Zhongyue sighed: "This is not a good thing! ...Please tell me what you said."
Zhang He said: "The Prime Minister of Wei was summoned because he wanted to hear about the affairs of Huayang, and he said that the peace negotiation between Wei and Qin only depends on Huayang. Qin asked for ten cities, and Wei was willing to offer five cities. If Huayang stayed for one month, he would offer one less city. I would like to offer one less city. Sir, please express your gratitude."
Mr. Zhongyue thought for a while and said, "Maybe there's something going on."
Zhang He said: "General Mang's summons also asked about the affairs of Huayang, but he said that the peace between Wei and Qin will be completed, and the people of Huayang will be sent away, so it is necessary to plan the strategy in advance. The general's intention is that the prince Jin Minjue, and The official grant is one year."
Mr. Zhongyue said: "If you are an official for one year, you will need thirty-six dan for food, and for a hundred thousand people, you will get 3.6 million dan. It may be difficult to support a county."
Zhang He said: "The general wants the young master to give him his private money."
Mr. Zhongyue said: "What can I do with one month's worth of food?"
Zhang He said: "You also rely on the young master?"
Mr. Zhongyue said: "Is there no way for the king to come out?"
Zhang He said: "I also blame him. Mr. Che You said, the king and the young master are brothers, one and two, two and one, and they are inseparable. To benefit the country is not a matter of public or private affairs!"
