After listening to Wei Liao's analysis, Lord Xinling's excitement turned into a basin of ice water: If South Korea's rescue was so treacherous, what should we do? Lord Xinling felt so ridiculous when he thought about how excited he was as soon as he heard that the Koreans were coming for help. At this time, his mood was full of contradictions. Intellectually, he believed that Han Yuan must have a conspiracy, but emotionally he said, "No way" and "Maybe he just came to help."
The Third Division also arrived. Mr. Liang Wei announced to them the message from Dr. Xu Jia and the order from Dr. Jin Bi in a routine manner. The three divisions were all a little excited. Lord Xinling asked Wei Liao to express his doubts, and the three officials all said: "Lao Wei is very worried." Lord Xinling felt that they were not as nervous as he was.
After some discussion, everyone resigned. Si Sheng and Sikong left the city. Mr. Liang Wei was about to return to the military camp with Si Mang. Lord Xinling stopped Si Mang and said, "The war is urgent. I haven't heard of Simang's teachings for a long time. Now the war has slowed down a bit, so I am about to ask for advice." Leave Si Mang behind.
Si Mang followed Lord Xinling back to the house with a confused look on his face. Lord Xinling said, "How can Si Mang see the Han Yuan matter?"
Si Mang said: "Maybe we can help with the peace negotiation."
Lord Xinling asked: "What do you mean?"
Si Mang said: "Han's aid will definitely be detrimental to Qin, and Qin may be willing to make peace."
Lord Xinling said: "The Qin and Wei peace talks are about to be completed, and the only ones to fight are one or two cities."
Si Mang said: "In this battle, Wei's losses are big, while Qin's losses are small. It is inevitable to offer the city for peace. If the sun and moon are delayed, the losses will be big."
Lord Xinling said: "I would like to hear the details!"
Si Mang said: "The heart of Qin's invasion of Wei is difficult to destroy and difficult to recover. Just like the human body, it is blocked by obstruction, it is difficult to eat and drink, and all the limbs are disabled. If there is medicine to cleanse the sediment, why not be stingy with the price?" In one day, the body will be wasted and the bones will be reduced, why not make plans early?"
Lord Xinling said: "What I am confused about is that a hundred thousand soldiers are actually helpless to Qin? Is there any way to make up for it?"
Si Mang said: "Please give me another metaphor for the disease. Rhubarb and croton are the generals of sedimentation. However, if the chest and abdomen are blocked, they will collapse if used, and the disease will become more dangerous. Why? The medicine is not suitable for the disease. One hundred thousand cases Although the crowd is large, there is no use for it! If the arrow hits the arm, it can be gouged out; if the arrow hits the heart, why not gouge it out? These hundred thousand people can protect the beam from being lost, not destroyed, not in danger, not It's labor. It's not the people of Qin. But if you use force with the people of Qin in the suburbs of Daliang, Daliang will be labored, in danger, and destroyed. Although it may not be lost, it is true that there are many mistakes. I hope you will check it out!"
Lord Xinling listened to Si Mang's narration attentively, and sighed: "What you said is true! As soon as Han Yuan comes out, Qin will return, the seal will be restored, and the beam will be relieved. Although there are two or three disturbances, it can be Just ignore it. Just assume that the medicine is right for the symptoms and ignore its price."
Si Mang said: "Young Master is naturally very intelligent. He knows ten things after hearing them. I cannot match them."
Lord Xinling said: "I think this is not what Mr. Wei means!"
Si Mang said: "Old Wei is very worried, but he is also worried about the limbs. The disease is in the belly and heart, so how can we take care of the limbs! The foundation of a country lies in the people, and food is the first thing for the people. Don't miss the farming season, and do your best in the fields, and you will get it. Food. Today, a hundred thousand people have abandoned their fields for more than a month, and they are unable to cultivate the southern acres. There will be hunger in the coming year. Although Han is greedy, what he is greedy for is limited; if the people are wrong about the time, they will lose infinitely. Among them, the priorities should be carefully considered by the prince. !”
Lord Xinling said: "What you said is true. Even if the land is lost, someone can recover it; if a person is lost, even though he has the land, there is nothing he can do. Therefore, the gains and losses of government depend on the people and not the land."
Si Mang said: "Young Master's holy wisdom is the blessing of Wei!"
The conversation with Si Mang finally relieved Lord Xinling, making him feel that it was not so naive and ridiculous to expect Korean aid.
After Si Mang left, Lord Xinling had dinner with Mr. Zhang Ye and Mr. Zhongyue before returning to Bai's Car Shop. The idle time was mainly spent in Dongge with Xiao Nu and Gai Nie. After not seeing each other for more than ten days, the three of them have become much closer. The slave did not allow Gai Nie to touch the sword left by Lord Xinling, which made Lord Xinling a little regretful: he also wanted to see what progress Gai Nie would make if he used a real sword. So I told him that as long as he doesn't take it out of the room, he can play in the room.
Lord Xinling did not tell the detailed situation to the gentlemen in the car dealership, but simply told them that the King of Han was ready to send troops to help, the war was over soon, and everyone could prepare to go home. All the gentlemen also cheered together.
The next day, when Lord Xinling found Bai Gen for a chat, he also told Bai Gen about this. Bai Gendui burst out laughing and said, "I would like to congratulate the young master! The young master has returned victoriously and has accomplished something great. If he is destined to do something in the future, he will not dare to resign!"
Lord Xinling felt that Bai Gen's attitude was a bit strange and said: "The Korean aid is coming, which may not be beneficial to Huayang. Maybe the family leader has a plan?"
Bai Gen suppressed his smile and said after a moment of silence: "Big military affairs are planned by meat-eaters. How can a humble person talk about it? If a humble person can speak, Korean aid will pass through Huayang, and the general will alert him."
Lord Xinling said: "If I throw away a hundred thousand people, do I still fear 40,000 Koreans?"
Bai Gen said: "I'm a humble concubine, but I'm sorry, general!"
Lord Xinling said: "I treat my master as my dearest relative, and I hope that my master will treat me as my dearest relative, no matter what."
Bai Gen said: "I don't dare to make arrogant opinions. As I saw, Zheng was without food for three days, and the general's 100,000 people died of hunger! What did he do?"
Lord Xinling said in shock: "Three days without food? What do you mean?"
Bai Gen said: "Huayang's military rations are all funded by Zheng. Now that Zheng Yuan has left, he will attack the city in a big way, and Zheng's supplies will not go out. How can Huayang be spared?"
Lord Xinling said: "If it is true, what can you do?"
Bai Gen said: "General, you should have sent the army earlier! If you send back half of the 100,000 people, you will get two days of food in one day. Those sent are all sick and weak, and they will not have any serious impact on the strength of the army."
Lord Xinling said: "I will remember the words of the family master carefully. Whatever I gain is all given by the master of the family. I see that the disciples of the family master travel all over the world. The master of the family knows everything about what is going on in the world. Those who choose to serve in the military and state are Say less."
Bai Gen said: "What virtue is there for a humble commoner to know what's going on? What he knows is nothing more than the increase or decrease of profits and losses, the exchange of goods between merchants!"
Lord Xinling said: "The exchange of goods is not a military matter. I would like to hear where the goods are coming and where they are going!"
Bai Gen said: "The general has not arrived yet, but I have received the notice that a large convoy is about to go to Luoyang. Is it related to the military state?"
Lord Xinling pondered for a while and said, "It is a major matter involving military affairs. I would like the master of the family to tell you all the details."
Bai Gen said: "About half a month ago, the Bai family in Zhengdi heard that I was going to Luoyang by preparing a car. I told you that this project involves a lot of money. If you can pay more, you will definitely make a lot of profit."
Lord Xinling said: "What I mean is, as long as there are cars to ride on, it will not be a problem?"
Bai Gen said: "Of course. There are many carriages in Zheng. If there are few needed, they will not be as good as those in Huayang."
Lord Xinling said: "Where did those who came to Luoyang camp in the past?"
Bai Gen said: "Luoyang is where the king of Zhou lives. Although there are few soldiers and few generals, the abundance of wealth, the prosperity of material possessions, the prosperity of the people, and the prosperity of education are all unmatched by other countries. Their goods are also traded all over the world. , easy for the world, not just one thing."
Lord Xinling said: "Is the head of the family also very lucky in Luoyang?"
Bai Gen said: "Huayang is a border town. The humble people are in charge of their own carriages. Some of them come from Luoyang, but few go to Luoyang. They may take one or two rides, but they are not goods trade."
Lord Xinling said: "When will the fortune be scheduled to start?"
Bai Gen said: "Half a month ago, it was supposed to last for one month, or half a month. I am a humble concubine serving the young master, but I don't know how to prepare."
Lord Xinling said: "If there is any profit or loss, you can go to Daliang and ask for it without saying anything."
Bai Gen said: "The matter of profit and loss is of no use! Young Master Yan has something to do with the military and the state..."
Lord Xinling said: "The people of Qin bought grain in Kaifeng. They carried it on boats and water, and the rivers flowed continuously. They all garrisoned in Kaifeng. How could they get much in Kaifeng, a small town? I suspect that what was transported by Zheng was the food of the Qin army. It was shipped to Luoyang. , turned to Qin."
Bai Gen thought for a while and said, "That's probably true. But why take the road through Huayang? From Qifeng to Luoyang, the waterway is straight and the transportation is very convenient."
Lord Xinling said: "It may be transported by water and pass through Liangxia, which is taboo for Qin; it can reach Huayang, which Wei can't reach."
Bai Gen said: "It's possible. But what do you think the young master has to do with the military state?"
Lord Xinling said: "Qin has entered my heart and left as soon as possible! I would rather not return all the grain and grain to Wei!"
Bai Gen said: "May your wish come true, young master!"
The two chatted for a while, and then Lord Xinling resigned. When he turned back to the courtyard, he suddenly saw Lu Buwei coming towards him. Lord Xinling went over to see the courtesy. When Lu Buwei saw the courtesy, he whispered: "There may be someone who is unfavorable to the young master, please be careful!"
Lord Xinling was stunned and said, "What do you mean?"
Lu Buwei said: "Besides Huayang, I see quite a few strangers, all of whom are brave warriors."
Lord Xinling said: "I know it alone! Let's go to the hospital and talk about it."
Lu Buwei said: "The business is not finished yet, so I don't dare to talk about it. Young Master, please be careful!"
Lord Xinling entered the courtyard, called Mr. Cao, and said, "I may have heard that there are strangers outside the city. Does Mr. Cao know?"
Mr. Cao said: "Let me investigate."
Lord Xinling said: "Don't be alarmed, for fear of something strange."
Mr. Cao said: "I know it."
While he was talking, Mr. Zhongyue came in. Seeing Mr. Cao there, he said, "I was about to disturb you, but I didn't expect you to be here." Lord Xinling bowed Mr. Zhongyue to the main room. Mr. Zhongyue said: "Gentlemen, I have reported that there are many strangers outside Huayang City. They are either business travelers or mediocre people, and they are all temporarily stationed outside the city. I'm afraid there will be something different when they arrive. I hope that the young master will return to China for a while. Yang for protection."
Lord Xinling asked: "How big is it?"
Mr. Zhongyue said: "Unknown actually, there are about ten or twenty people."
Lord Xinling said: "Does he regard Mr. Cao and others as nothing? If he returns to the city alone, he knows his plan clearly, and he may not make it happen. If not, wait for it to move and control it."
Mr. Zhongyue said: "In this case, I will send people to guard you."
Lord Xinling said: "There is no need. By sending people to guard us, we are clearly announcing our plans. No. As long as everything remains as usual."
Mr. Zhongyue said: "How can you put your Majesty in danger?"
Lord Xinling said: "How can a mere one or twenty people put me in a dangerous situation? Sir, don't worry about my safety, but try your best to track down my traces. If you don't come here because of me, wouldn't you make the world laugh!"
Mr. Zhongyue thought it made sense, so he negotiated a security plan with Mr. Cao and left on his own.
Mr. Zhongyue comes every day, and the other gentlemen do not become suspicious when they see him. Every time we visit, we often check the defensive measures, but this time it was just a routine inspection. No one knew about the assassins entering Huayang City, and they just finished their work with peace of mind.
