While Huang Xie and others were building relations with Zhaoling officials, businessmen who had business dealings with Yinyang also entered Yinyang and paid homage to the city lord and elders.
Unlike Guanyi, which only has a few hundred households, Yinyang is a large town with nearly ten thousand households. Yinyang City is not just an earthen fortress. There is a city inside the city, a community outside the city, and a palace, a kulifang, and everything else. The city was built at the intersection where the Lishui River merged into the Yinshui River. The riverside was densely covered with boats and ferries, which complemented the city gate.
The city is not big, with a side length of less than one mile, and no moat has been dug. There are only about a hundred households living in the city for a long time. Those who can live in the city are local prominent figures. Merchants were allowed to enter the city's markets and open shops, but they lived outside the city. The only fly in the ointment is that there is no army. In normal times, there are only a dozen strong men responsible for maintaining public order. If there is a war, people from surrounding villages and towns voluntarily come to the city to help defend the city.
When the merchants from Chen State came to visit, the market had been closed and the merchants had left their shops and returned to their homes. Therefore, Chen Guo merchants first visited the business leaders living outside the city, and then entered the city on the recommendation of the business leaders. These businessmen often travel to Yinyang, and the upper echelons of the Yinyang people are very familiar with many of them. The merchants of Chen State told them that Mr. Chu is coming to do a big business, and you can receive him according to the highest standards without having to worry about money. You can buy any good goods. As long as Mr. Chu is interested in it, he will definitely use the best. Price acquisition can also establish long-term cooperative relationships in the future. Everyone in Yinyang naturally expressed their welcome, notified the relevant personnel, and entertained the merchants from Chen State who came to the front station. These businessmen usually don't show up much if they don't have big business, but today they came to stand up for others. You can imagine that they are playing a positive role. All merchants were prepared to at least meet Mr. Chu.
The next day, fifty people drove out from Zhaoling in unison, and the fleet also went up Yinshui, arriving in Yinyang in about half a day. Fifty times and five hundred people, a caravan of this size is really shocking. The people in the city were led by the city lord, and there were more than a hundred people from various merchants, who came out five miles away to welcome him.
The leading figures welcomed Huang Xie and others into the most luxurious Nijilu in the area, while the businessmen went to find places to discuss business after the ceremony was completed. Huang Xie said to the city lord and elders: "Our city has been unfortunate for a long time. It has become an old town and is now adjacent to other villages. If there may be any disturbance, I would like to apologize first!" His men brought a few canes and Huang Xie They presented them to the elders one by one and said: "May I live long with you!" He also held out a crown and presented it to the city lord and said: "May you live longer with the city lord!"
These canes were unique in shape, light and durable, and the elders were full of praise. The city lord took the sash, thanked him and said, "How dare we barbarians take this as a gift from the young master!"
Huang Xie returned the greetings one by one and said: "We have moved to a new city, and I hope that the venerable sir will not reject you."
These people quickly responded: "We are very lucky to meet this noble person."
Huang Xie ordered the people to bring out the wine, and each person was given a bowl. The wine was sweet and fragrant.
While everyone was drinking, a retainer suddenly came in and whispered a few words in Huang Xie's ear. Huang Xie said embarrassedly: "I dare not refuse to welcome my old friend. I would like to say goodbye!" He resigned and asked his retainers to drink with the city lord and elders.
After leaving the Nilu, I saw a scholar in front of the door with a haggard face. When he saw Huang Xie coming out, he said politely: "Hello, Mr. Huang!"
Huang Xie took a closer look and saw that the visitor turned out to be Mang Mao. Mangmao served as Wei Qing for more than 20 years and went on many diplomatic missions to other countries. I met Huang Xie many times during the banquet. Huang Xie bowed and said, "Why did you come here?"
Mang Mao said: "I suffered a lot and fled here. I named the city as the Yin clan. When I heard that Duke Huang was coming, I came here to pay my respects."
Huang Xie said: "That's it, please come into the room." He entered his lower body with Mang Mao and said to everyone: "This Yin Gong is an old friend of mine. I haven't seen you for many years, and I didn't want to move here." Everyone knelt down to greet them. After a few polite words, he resigned knowingly.
Huang Xie told his retainers: "Yin Gong is an old friend of mine. I haven't seen him for many years. I would like to have a chat all night long and thank you for your visit."
Ask the retainer to bring out a new pot of wine, and the two of them sit at the table together. After drinking Sanjue's sweet wine together, Huang Xie said: "This place is not far from Chen. Why don't you visit Chu? The king will definitely trust you!"
Mang Mao let out a long sigh and said: "I think it is unlucky to lose my master and humiliate the country. How dare you set up a court or go to the temple again!"
Huang Xie said: "Victory and defeat are common matters for military strategists. How can you be defeated without coming back?"
Mang Mao drank the wine in one gulp, and Huang Xie quickly added more. Mang Mao said: "Even if you are not defeated, you still can't do anything, let alone a defeat!"
Huang Xie saw that Mang Mao was talking about a sore point and quickly toasted. Mang Mao didn't seem to be good at drinking, and his face turned red. Huang Xie hesitated again and again, but couldn't help but ask: "Why was the army of 200,000 defeated suddenly?"
Mang Mao said: "It's of no use to drive the sheep to fight the tigers! If there are no soldiers to control them, they will be defeated by the wind."
Huang Xie said: "How can the king of Wei use his brave men to defeat Qin?"
Mang Mao said: "The king was deeply ashamed of Qin's invasion of Qin. Lord Xinling led the army to station in Huayang and refused to surrender. He remained unyielding for three months. All the veterans in Wei said that Qin was not to be feared. In the past, fifty thousand soldiers could defeat fifty thousand soldiers. Thousands of Qin troops, what's the situation now! At the same time, Liangdong was in charge of the disaster, and the people were only half harvested. The king sent out 150,000 hungry people in Liangdong and other towns, and used 15,000 soldiers as the front. The north was said to be Zhao, and the south was It is said about Han that the three countries will advance simultaneously to attack Qin."
Huang Xie said: "Although the three Jins are in alliance, why would they join forces if there is no benefit?"
Mang Mao said: "It was just when Qin entered Qifeng that Zhao conquered my house and Anyang. The king offered his land as a bribe and asked Zhao to send troops."
Huang Xie said: "The king of Wei used the two cities as bribes... and asked Zhao to send troops..."
Mang Mao said: "Jia Yan sent 30,000 troops from Zhao as the vanguard. The ministers pushed 150,000 troops as the backbone, and asked the King of Han to raise 30,000 troops as the back-up. Among the three Jin Dynasties, the relationship between Han and Qin and Jin was unstable. The latter was strong. When the violent kites arrived at Han, they responded forcefully. However, the Zhao and Wei soldiers gathered in Xingyang and prepared all the food and grass, but the Korean soldiers did not arrive. So they attacked Han. However, Jia Yan said that Zhao Dan attacked Qin, and he and Han were brothers. Yi did not attack it. So the Wei army surrounded Huayang on all sides. - The valley was actually taken. According to the wishes of the minister, the army could be returned after the food was exhausted. Han envoys repeatedly sent envoys to urge Qin to help, but Qin sent Hu More than ten thousand people from Yang came to our aid! Unexpectedly, within ten days of siege of Huayang, the Qin people went out to confuse the road. I relieved the siege and returned to meet them, but Lord Wu'an came out of our rear. He defeated Huayang first, and then slaughtered the Korean army. The name "Tu'" is indeed true. That night, I saw that things were not in harmony, so I sneaked out of the military camp and died in Yin Yang."
Huang Xie said: "I heard that Gong's family disappeared overnight. It must not be what Gong said. He must have been planning for a long time."
Mang Mao's face turned red, as if someone had seen through his thoughts, and said: "It's just as Huang Gong said. Since King Wei of Wei came to the throne, he has lived deep in the palace, and all matters in the court are handled by his ministers. I should not say goodbye to the Prime Minister of Wei. , but there is Lord Xinling, who is quite involved in politics. Last year, I led the troops out of Hexi and was trapped by Qin. I made many plans, but nothing happened. The king of Wei did not take the credit and ordered Lord Xinling to capture our army. Qin When the army was about to open the seal, Daliang was trapped, and the ministers planned to defend the city, but Qin did not dare to invade. When the queen met a businessman, the ministers helped to plan, and tried their best to protect the beam. Huang Gong thought about it, and the seal was only thirty or fifty miles away from Daliang, and the Qin army was dying It's about to arrive. The four gates of Daliang are wide open, showing comfort on the outside, but strong defense on the inside. The joys and hardships of it can't be known without personal experience. Lord Xinling led his troops to occupy Huayang, with his back to South Korea, and supported Daliang on the outside as a horn. What's the difficulty! The credit goes to me! At that time, I knew that the favor of the King of Wei had passed away, and the Wei State was not a place where I could stay for a long time. So I left Chenliu with my wife. When the time came to send troops, all the ministers and sons followed. Only my concubine was left at home. !”
Looking at Mang Mao's complacent expression, Huang Xie shook his head secretly. The so-called people with great ambitions but little talent and pretentiousness are probably the kind of people they are talking about! But he still hid these mean thoughts in his heart, put on a look of concern, and said: "My father-in-law accepted Wei's favor, and the previous king believed in my father-in-law, and he regarded me as his advisor. Now that the new king has ascended the throne, I would rather accept this humiliation, and have no dispute." Huh?"
Mang Mao said: "I have repeatedly asked Cao Mang to count on Lord Xinling, but I cannot harm him because of his longevity and luck."
Huang Xie said: "I heard that Mr. Wei was assassinated and was rescued by the Zheng family. This is what Gai Gong did."
Mang Mao said: "To tell the truth to Huang Gong, he is not an independent minister. Even the king of Wei will also harm him."
Huang Xie said: "Isn't Lord Xinling the brother of the King of Wei? How can I harm him?"
Mang Mao said: "Jun Xinling has a rare virtuous name, and he has three thousand followers, all of whom are handsome. From the temples up to the grass, everything he does is within the reach of Lord Xinling. If there is someone like this next to you, It’s hard for you to sleep peacefully without sleeping! So I’ve been trying to get rid of it for a long time!”
Huang Xie said: "The king of Wei has lived in the deep palace for a long time. How can he be able to shake Lord Xinling with only one minister in court affairs?"
Mang Mao said: "That's why we must respond to it with falsehoods, support it with falsehoods, and plot it secretly."
Huang Xie said: "Young Master clearly understands this meaning, but Lord Xinling is so ignorant?"
Mang Mao said: "It's just one person who deceived Lord Ling!"
Huang Xie knew there was a reason, but he couldn't ask clearly. Changing the topic: "Where do you want to go now?"
Mang Mao said: "It's just like a dog that has lost its home. It can't live in fear all day long. So why should I meet Mr. Huang? I would like to give him a lesson!"
Huang Xie said: "My lord, I have been the Qing of Wei for a long time, and everyone in the world knows about it. The loss of Huayang is known to the whole world. Now I am hiding in Yinyang. Unless there is a big reason, I should not leave lightly. My lord can temporarily appoint someone to act as an intermediary. Rongchen When I return to Chu, I should make plans for Xu. When Ruoyin Yang meets his needs, I will accept it myself!"
Mang Mao said: "My son Shen is only around me and has not left the princes. I hope Huang Gong will take pity on him and let him follow me around. But if you are driven, I can order Shen'er to pass it on in a brief note. I will all obey my order."
Huang Xie thought for a while, took off a copper pendant from his waist, handed it to Mang Mao, and said: "Master Shen can't live in the Mang family, so I would like to establish him as the Shen family. If I can't accompany you today, I might not be able to avoid people." Eyes and ears. If you dare, please sneak out of the room between Rang and Deng, and wait until I arrive. But after I have applied for the kingdom, I will show you the copper pendant as a letter. I should know it."
Mang Mao was originally a cunning and cunning man. Hearing this, he was overjoyed and said: "Huang Gong's words are very appropriate. I should plot this matter and have Shen'er meet with Gong between Rang and Deng. If this son cannot bear to be taught a lesson, Gong can Throw it away.”
Huang Xie said: "The public's trust must be in the shape of a dragon and a phoenix." Looking at the sky, he said: "One tripod and one Gui, don't be displeased by the public."
Mang Mao said: "I dare not disturb you, but I would like to say goodbye." Huang Xie repeatedly refused, saying that he still wanted to ask for advice during the dinner. Mang Mao also gave in and stayed on the reverse journey to have dinner.
