Linyi palace was in chaos.
Countless maids and medical officers came in and out, all looking worried and confused.
Fan Fanzhi has been in charge of Lin Yiguo for thirty years. Not to mention how many achievements he has made, at the very least he has done a good job in treating his people well. Countless people inside and outside the city are praying for the old king, hoping that he can turn danger into good luck and survive this difficulty.
It seemed that he felt the expectations of his people, or that the gods and Buddhas did not want him to ascend to heaven so quickly. After being in a coma for a whole day, Fan Fanzhi finally woke up. After regaining consciousness, the first thing he did was to drive away all the maids, medical officers and family members, leaving only Fan Zhenlong alone to serve in front of the bed.
"Where is Fang Jun now?"
Having just taken the medicine, Fan Fanzhi's body and bones were weak and he had no strength, but he seemed to be in good spirits.
"My son, I will place him in a separate courtyard in the city. I will wait for my father to recover from his illness before discussing an agreement with him."
Fan Zhenlong also looked haggard.
Not only did he have to worry about his father's health, he had to face Fang Jun's threats, and he also had to appease the ministers in the country, Fan Zhenlong didn't close his eyes all day and night, and the stubble on his chin sprouted out, looking as if he had aged overnight. Ten years old.
"well……"
Fan Fanzhi sighed, slowly closed his eyes, and said weakly: "Is there any explanation that can be discussed? That Fang Jun was clearly taking advantage of the situation. He had just been attacked by the Zhenla people. More than half of the country's army was lost, and the rest were also The morale has plummeted. Once the Tang army really launches an attack, how can it resist? Not to mention that thousands of Fang Jun's tigers are in the city at the moment. As long as he is annoyed, they may go on a killing spree without caring. I am afraid that the royal officials in the city will be killed. They were all slaughtered and their family and country were overturned..."
Perhaps these words were a bit too much. Fan Fanzhi gasped for breath, his face became flushed, sweat broke out on his forehead, and he became increasingly depressed.
Fan Zhenlong knelt in front of the couch and said quickly: "Father, please don't worry, your health is important. In fact, what if the Tang Dynasty garrisoned troops in Da Nang? They can't occupy our Linyi Kingdom. If it were possible, there would be no Linyi Kingdom now. It's just a desolate and barren port. It's construction. How can we build a prosperous port in less than ten or twenty years? From Erchen's point of view, Fang Jun's move is just to use a tool to expand territory. It’s just a matter of asking the Tang Dynasty for credit.”
In his heart, he really didn't think it was a big deal to give Da Nang to Fang Jun and let Fang Jun station troops here.
The Han court had no ambitions for Linyi State. After all, it was too far away and not considered wealthy. Hundreds of years ago, Linyi State was the territory of the Han people. In the end, didn't they withdraw their army far away and only guard the prosperous area of Songping County, while abandoning the rest? This allowed Linyi State to rise?
Fang Jun has a rich background. His father was the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty, his father-in-law was the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, and he was a marquis himself. As long as there is a name of "expanding territory", it will definitely be able to upgrade its title to a higher level, or get more benefits...
Fan Fanzhi shook his head weakly and said helplessly: "You... you still haven't looked far enough. With the force of the Tang Dynasty, as long as more than 5,000 soldiers were stationed in Da Nang, it would be enough to bring Lin Yi State under its control. If you dare to resist, In a blink of an eye, the family will be destroyed. Let's go and talk to Fang Jun. If the number does not exceed three thousand, we will agree to his conditions. Otherwise, we will die together! Cough cough cough..."
In the excitement, Fan Fanzhi coughed violently and actually vomited a mouthful of blood. Fan Zhenlong was so frightened that he quickly called all the medical officers in for treatment. After a flurry of scrambling, Fan Fanzhi's condition was finally stabilized, but the old king was probably overworked and passed out again.
*****
"Three thousand? Are you kidding me? Can three thousand people stand up to Da Nang?"
After hearing Fan Zhenlong's conditions, Liu Renyuan immediately became angry before Fang Jun said anything. He stood up, his burly figure fully armored, and stared at Fan Zhenlong condescendingly, as if he would take action if he disagreed with him.
Fan Zhenlong felt guilty, his small body was not enough in front of Liu Renyuan, so he raised his head and smiled bitterly: "Except for my unwillingness to let the Tang army station more troops, the country is really riddled with holes and there is not enough food to supply more troops." people."
Liu Renyuan was furious: "That's not what you said when you asked my Marquis to help you fight in the Linyi Kingdom. Why, now that the Zhenla people have retreated, you want to go back on your words and deny it? Believe it or not, even with just a few of us? A thousand men and horses are enough to annihilate the Linyi Kingdom and kill all of you treacherous people?"
Fan Zhenlong's dark face turned the color of pig liver!
threaten!
A naked threat!
How could the crown prince of a country not be furious when he was threatened in this way?
What's more, you are still in your own land!
But Fan Zhenlong could only sulk on his own without even reading a word of rebuttal.
Liu Renyuan was right. With the tyrannical combat power shown by the Tang army in defeating the Zhen Laxiang soldiers, it was not difficult to destroy the Linyi Kingdom. What's more, in this matter, Fan Zhenlong was suspected of "treachery" and his confidence was weakened by three points. How could he dare to confront Liu Renyuan?
He had to look at Fang Jun. It seemed that he was the only one in the Tang army who was reasonable...
"Master Marquis, look... why don't we make up for it from other places? The number of garrison troops was proposed by my father himself. I am really in a dilemma. I hope Master Marquis will understand."
Fan Zhenlong was really in trouble.
He didn't think there was any use in limiting the number of Tang troops garrisoned. Da Nang was less than fifty miles away from Sangha Pula City. Even if there were only two thousand fully armed Tang troops equipped with the kind of iron knots that could make thunderous roars and mountains collapse when ignited, it would be enough. They stormed Sanghapura and won a great victory.
But his father insisted not to allow the Tang army to have more than 3,000 garrison troops. What could he do?
In normal times, I might still argue with my father, but now my father only has half his life left. If we argue again, he might be angry to death...
Fang Jun almost laughed out loud.
The future king of Linyi Kingdom is really grand and courageous, but he doesn't talk much about business. If you just expose your bottom line like this, who else would have to open your mouth?
After thinking about it, Fang Jun asked, "It's not that I am embarrassing Brother Fan. It's just that if the number of troops stationed is too small, how can we guarantee the safety and interests of our merchants? Not to mention that once there is an invasion of Linyi from outside, this army cannot Help Lin Yiguo eliminate disasters and solve problems!"
Fan Zhenlong smiled bitterly, clasped his fists and begged: "Master Marquis, you know your father's current situation, and I really don't dare to obey your father's orders. Please bear with me and find some compensation elsewhere. I will obey you."
Feeling that his posture was sufficient, Fang Jun said: "Even so, if I insist on going my own way, I will be showing my kindness as a friend. Let me just mention two points at will. First, sell Jinlan to Da Nang just like Da Nang. Tang, the price is up to you. I plan to build it into a transit port to and from Arabia. Secondly, some small islands and reefs in the sea east of Jinlan are recognized by Linyi State as the territory of the Tang Dynasty. I have to Do you want to give the court an explanation? The garrison only has a small number of troops, and it has to be supplemented from elsewhere. It doesn't mean much for such a small place. You and I don't care, but there is an explanation, right? If Brother Fan agrees, we will make a decision. .”
Fan Zhenlong made a quick decision: "Everything must be obeyed by the Marquis."
Da Nang, which is dozens of miles away from the capital, has been sold, but there is still one Camlan left? The area where Jinlan is located is the most barren and the population is small. Lin Yiguo simply does not have the energy to manage the land in the south, let alone the coastal ports.
There is no country in Linyi, but there are many excellent ports...
As for the islands and reefs on the sea east of Cam Ranh?
Fan Zhenlong thought about it again and again, but couldn't remember the name of any island. Since I have no memory at all, they must be some pinpoint-sized islands and reefs, probably stopping points accidentally discovered by Datang merchants or navy during their voyages. On the sea, the combat effectiveness of the Tang Army's navy was ten times more powerful than on land. They could occupy wherever they wanted. If people put it out in the open, it would give themselves face.
Fan Zhenlong even confirmed that Fang Jundong was enclosing the land with a hammer in the west, just to show his merit to the Tang Dynasty court...
Only Fang Jun couldn't help but feel overwhelmed.
Annan devil, after a thousand years, do you still dare to claim that the South China Sea is your territory?
At least legally speaking, from now on, Nansha and Xisha are Chinese territory! I got the land deed to the entire South China Sea fifteen hundred years ago!
Fang Jun was filled with emotion when he thought of the various disputes in the South China Sea in later generations. There is only so much I can do. If your descendants are still incompetent thousands of years from now, then don’t blame your ancestors for not doing the right thing. Why are you so prodigal and incompetent...
