Yang Peng stayed in the villa for a few days, but did not agree to Ye Qian Longxu's request. He agreed to continue to provide food and grass for the Liao Kingdom in exchange for horses. Ye Qian Guanyin had no way to return to Youzhou with Yang Peng. Yang Peng Shi Ping left behind and returned to Youzhou with the secret guards.
Yang Peng returned to Yanjing. As soon as he came back, he learned from Yang Jiumei that during his absence, Princess Jinzhi visited him many times. "What's wrong with her?" Yang Peng asked. At this time, Yang Tong and Zhao Jinxi were undressing him.
Yang Jiumei shook her head, "I don't know. Ask her and she only said that she has some things to discuss with you." Yang Peng sat down, took the tea from Jiang Li, took a sip, put down the tea bowl, thought for a moment, and said with a smile: "I guess it's nothing serious." Yang Jiumei walked to the side and sat down, frowning and said: "I always feel that Princess Jinzhi has something very serious on her mind! Maybe she wants to use her eldest brother to accomplish something!"
Yang Peng laughed and said, "You think I'm an idiot, so easy to be taken advantage of!" Yang Jiumei rolled her eyes at Yang Peng, "You're not an idiot, but your ears soften when you see a beautiful woman, let alone someone as charming as her. Woman!" Yang Peng touched his nose and smiled awkwardly: "I'm not that bad, am I?"
"Hmph! You know it yourself!" Then he frowned, "If that vixen agrees to marry me, I think you will agree to any request she makes!" Yang Peng said with a smile: "If she is a vixen, you are a vixen. How amazing! I haven’t even managed you yet, so I don’t have the leisure time to mess with other people’s flowers!”
Yang Jiumei was happy and embarrassed at the same time when she heard this. She glared at Yang Peng with red cheeks. Yang Peng saw that she was so shy and so beautiful that she couldn't help but move her index finger. He couldn't help but hold her delicate hand and asked with a sad face: "Jiu Mei, when are we going to have a wedding?" As soon as these words came out, several people present The women all chuckled, and Yang Jiumei blushed, feeling ashamed and angry. She suddenly retracted her delicate hands and said angrily: "You said weird things again!"
"Conscience of heaven and earth, this is the most serious thing, why is it such a weird thing?" Then he held Yang Jiumei's slender hand tightly and said like a rogue: "If you don't answer me, I won't let you go!" Yang Jiumei glared. Looking at Yang Peng, he was ashamed, annoyed and at a loss. Yang Tong and Zhao Jinxi saw each other nearby, and they couldn't help but feel a little disgusted.
"Let go!" Yang Jiumei said angrily. "Don't let go, I will never let go in this life!" Yang Jiumei stared at Yang Peng with a blushing face, her beautiful eyes filled with affection. Then he lowered his head and said softly: "After I report to my mother and sixth brother, I can marry you!"
Yang Peng's eyes lit up, "This is what you said. I'm going to write a letter now." After saying that, he stood up and walked to the study. Yang Jiumei said hurriedly: "I almost forgot something. The Eighth Sister sent someone to deliver a letter from Tianjing New City yesterday." "Oh? Where is the letter?" "It's in your study."
Yang Peng left the back hall and walked straight to the study. The study is located behind the bamboo forest behind the back hall. There is a corridor connecting the back hall and the study. The girls also followed him towards the study. Arriving in the study, Yang Jiumei quickly walked to the desk, found the letter she received yesterday from the pile of official documents, turned around and handed it to Yang Peng. Yang Peng took the letter and saw that the envelope had not been opened. He asked in surprise: "You haven't opened it yet?" Yang Jiumei said angrily: "How can we open your letter privately?"
Yang Peng smiled, kissed Yang Jiumei on the cheek, and then opened the letter and read it; Yang Jiumei, on the other hand, blushed with embarrassment because he kissed her in front of everyone.
Yang Peng's expression gradually became serious, and finally he sat behind the desk, put down the letter, and began to think. Yang Tong couldn't help but ask: "Ms. sir, what happened?"
Yang Peng sighed, "The emperor is building a new palace again. The scale is far larger than all the previous palaces. It is said to be to celebrate the Song Dynasty finally avenging the Liao Dynasty and avenging its previous shame!" The girls looked at each other. Zhao Jin was not happy. Xie Di said: "The imperial court was so badly beaten by the Khitan, but they only got three states in exchange, or three states occupied by the Liao Kingdom. What is there to celebrate?" The girls nodded with deep understanding.
Yang Peng laughed and said: "This is called entertaining oneself! Haha!" Yang Peng frowned and said: "The Song Dynasty has used troops continuously in recent years, coupled with the rampant corrupt officials, the people of the world have long been very poor! We still need to repair Wouldn’t such a palace make matters worse?”
Yang Peng nodded and glanced at the letter in front of him, "This letter says that many incidents have occurred in the states near the capital where families have been forced to commit suicide or abscond; there have also been many civil commotions, and the people at all levels are unbearable. Exploiting officials, gathering crowds to resist, and killing and injuring many officials who were responsible for purchasing Hua Shi Gang. However, these things were concealed by Taishi Pang and others, and the emperor thought that the world was peaceful and prosperous! Haha."
The girls were silent, Yang Tong curled his lips, "This is none of our business." Yang Jiumei immediately scolded: "Everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the world, how can you say you don't care about our affairs?" Yang Tong lowered his head and said nothing. Yang Peng frowned and said, "Okay, don't talk about this!" Yang Jiumei turned around and said, "Brother, did the letter say anything about the situation of mother and sixth brother?"
"They are very good. Although they no longer have the glory of the past, they can sleep peacefully. Now neither Taishi Pang nor Concubine Pang pays attention to them. It is cold at high places, and they have lost the glory of the queen and prince. Maybe it is a good thing."
Yang Jiumei nodded with deep understanding. At this time, Hou Zhun ran in, cupped his fists and said, "Master, Fang Jinzhi wants to see you." Yang Jiumei said teasingly: "This Princess Jinzhi really won't give up until she achieves her goal!"
Yang Peng smiled and said to the girls, "You should go back to your room first." The girls bowed to Yang Peng Yingying and left the study. Yang Jiumei ignored Yang Tong and Zhao Jinxi and led her personal maid Xiaofang back to her yard.
Yang Tong looked at Yang Jiumei's back with a somewhat unhappy expression. Zhao Jinxi said as if he was aggrieved: "Speaking of it, she is just a young girl who has not even passed the exam yet. She actually dares to be so arrogant in front of her sister. It is really infuriating!" Yang Tong snorted and said bitterly: "Isn't it just relying on me? What's the big deal about being born higher than us! Now her brother, sister and nephew have all been demoted, and they are not much higher than us! She doesn't want to care about me, and I don't want to care about her!" Yuluo turned around and walked towards his yard, followed closely by Zhao Jinxi.
When Yang Jiumei returned to the courtyard, the maid immediately came to report that Miss Yonghui was here. Yang Jiumei was overjoyed and hurriedly walked towards the embroidery building. Yang Jiumei and Chai Yonghui didn't know each other for a long time, but they hit it off and soon became good sisters who talked about everything. As the saying goes, people flock together and birds of a feather flock together. It is very difficult for Yang Jiumei and Zhao Jinxi to get along with each other. However, she and Chai Yonghui met each other late. This may be because the two have similar births, similar hobbies and temperaments. For the sake of it.
Yang Peng met the legendary Princess Jinzhi in the study. Fang Jinzhi was wearing a red palace dress with a golden phoenix on the waist, her hair was folded into a bun, and a golden walking stick was inserted horizontally on top of the bun. ; The facial features are exquisite and flawless, no flaws can be found, and the temperament is gentle and graceful, as tender as water. You can truly be called a natural beauty, and the beauty of the country is heavenly and fragrant!
Yang Peng was very surprised by Fang Jinzhi's stunning beauty, but he was used to seeing stunning women and did not show even a hint of surprise.
"Fang Jinzhi pays homage to the general." Fang Jinzhi greeted Yingying, his tone was so soft that it made people feel dizzy. Yang Peng smiled and said: "I dare not accept such a courtesy from the princess! Please sit down, princess!" "Thank you, general!" Fang Jinzhi stood up, walked to the chair on the left and sat down gently. Every movement she made was filled with emotion. Soft flavor.
Fang Jinzhi said mockingly: "In the eyes of the general, my identity as a princess is just a joke." Yang Peng said sternly: "Princess, you are humbled. In my heart, Prince Ming is a hero! Unfortunately, Although he has heroic aspirations, unfortunately he lacks some heroic means!"
Fang Jinzhi was very excited and stood up quickly. She bowed Yingying and said, "Thank you, General!" Yang Peng chuckled and said, "You are a princess. Don't bow to her all the time. I'm afraid your life will be shortened!" Fang Jinzhi smiled slightly and sat back.
Yang Peng said apologetically: "I have been so busy during this period that I have not been able to take care of the princess." "The general is serious. The general is a hero of a generation. It is a troubled time in the world, so he naturally has endless things to do. "After a pause, "I came here this time because I actually have something to discuss with the general." Yang Peng nodded and listened attentively. Fang Jinzhi continued: "All of us believe that only the General can realize the leader's ideals. Therefore, we are willing to serve the General and go through thick and thin without hesitation!"
Yang Peng hesitated and asked, "I wonder what the ideal of your Holy Lord is?" Fang Jinzhi's beautiful face immediately radiated a holy light, and Yang Peng couldn't help but be stunned. Fang Jinzhi said in an excited tone: "The leader will build a Datong society where there will be no government and no oppression. Everyone will have clothes to wear and food to eat. Orphans without parents can still enjoy the love of their parents. Elderly people who have lost their children can also enjoy it." Someone can wear sackcloth and show mourning for them." Looking at Yang Peng, "This is the ideal of our Ming Cult!"
Yang Peng nodded thoughtfully, raised his head and said to Fang Jinzhi: "With all due respect, although your ideal is great, it will be very difficult to realize it!" Fang Jinzhi actually said categorically: "As long as we are not afraid of sacrificing our predecessors and successors, we will always have success. It can be realized in one day! We are not afraid of difficulties, but we are afraid that no one will do it! If our generation cannot complete it, we will leave it to the next generation to continue to do it. If this continues from generation to generation, there will always be a day when our ideals will be realized!"
After listening to Fang Jinzhi's words, Yang Peng couldn't help but feel admiration in his heart. He smiled and said: "Princess's thoughts are really rare!" Fang Jinzhi looked at Yang Peng, "What's the use of having ideals? Only people like the general can realize such ideals!"
Yang Peng smiled and waved his hand, "You're welcome, you're rewarded. According to Confucian scholars, I'm not a good person! I'm greedy for money and lustful, and I don't take Confucianism seriously. I'm obedient to the court, and so on. So according to Confucian scholars, By your own standards, I am an out-and-out bad guy!"
Fang Jinzhi sneered, "Why should we take those corrupt Confucian remarks to heart? Our Chinese clan has become so cowardly and corrupt because of those Confucian scholars! Humph, the divine right of kings is really shameless! We are also the people of the world, How can there be distinction between high and low? In this world, the most shameless people are those scholars. They have no love or benevolence. They only know how to flatter the emperor in exchange for high officials and generous salaries! Without them, the world will be more peaceful and the people will be better off!"
Yang Peng chuckled. Fang Jinzhi said sincerely: "Tomorrow night I will entertain the general at home, and I hope the general will honor him!" Yang Peng said with a smile: "Since it is the princess who invites me, I will definitely go to the meeting on time." Fang Jinzhi showed joy and stood up Standing up, Yingying bowed and said, "Then I won't disturb the general. Farewell!" Yang Peng stood up and said, "I'll see you off." He sent Fang Jinzhi out of the gate and looked at the carriage that was driving slowly, with a thoughtful look on his face. color.
Yang Peng turned around and prepared to go in. Suddenly I heard the sound of horse hooves behind me. So he followed the sound and saw Yang Jiumei, wearing an iron beast mask and a scarlet cloak, leading a dozen female guards galloping from a distance. Yang Jiumei saw Yang Peng standing at the door, with a very happy expression on her beautiful face. When he came to the door, he got off his horse, quickly climbed up the steps and came to Yang Peng, and said happily: "I didn't expect that eldest brother would be waiting for me at the door!"
Yang Peng laughed and saw that her hair on the temples was a little messy, so he stretched out his hand to smooth it and asked softly: "Are you tired?" Yang Jiumei shook her head, "Not tired at all!" The female guards looked at the two of them making love to each other. They all pursed their lips and snickered. Without disturbing them, they all led their horses in through the side door.
Yang Peng took Yang Jiumei's slender hand and walked into the door and walked into the backyard from one side of the hall. The sun was shining brightly at this time, the lake in the distance was glowing with sparkling waves, the cloisters and pavilions were shaded by willow trees, several graceful maids were walking through the cloisters in the distance, and a group of heroic female guards walked not far away. Under the shade of a tree.
Yang Peng took Yang Jiumei's slender hand and walked by the lake. Hu Sanniang lowered her head. She enjoyed the feeling at the moment. "Jiumei, do you think there is any gap or advantage between our army and Xixia's army?" Yang Jiumei thought for a while, "If it has the advantage, I think it should be the infantry and various offensive and defensive equipment. If it has the disadvantage, It’s the cavalry. Although our cavalry is also powerful, its scale is far behind that of Xixia! Therefore, we cannot rely on cavalry alone to conduct large-scale field battles with Xixia! This also limits our ability to fight against Xixia. Xixia launches a large-scale war!"
Yang Jiumei frowned. Yang Peng thought: "We cannot deal with them alone with our own strength. We must rely on the power of the imperial court!" Yang Peng was surprised, "The power of the imperial court?" Yang Peng nodded and thought: "We must find a way to let them The imperial court must concentrate all its forces to deal with Xixia!" Yang Jiumei laughed mockingly, "This is difficult! Even if there are no traitors, the literati will not agree to the use of troops. They will definitely suggest that the emperor make peace with Xixia or contribute annual coins to maintain the Peaceful situation. It must be the same thing again, what about 'the country will perish even if it is strong and warlike'! Humph, I simply don’t know what it means!”
Yang Peng chuckled, "You know those people quite well!" Yang Jiumei showed a look of disgust, "I don't want to know those people! They are just rubbish! Brother, I don't understand. It's not that reading can make people better. Do you become sensible? Why do people who read more books become worse?"
Yang Peng smiled and said: "That's not entirely true. Look at Qian Letian, Zuo Mou, Kou Yan, and Liu Zhiliang. Aren't these all scholars? They are not like those people! Kou Zhun and Cao Bin in the imperial court etc. are all very good! So, reading will not make people bad, they become bad just because of their nature! Smart people will become smarter if they read more, and stupid people will become stupider if they read more. And he’s still a high-level idiot!”
Yang Jiumei chuckled. When Yang Peng saw Yang Jiumei's smiling face, he immediately moved his index finger. He stopped, hugged Yang Jiumei's slender waist, kissed her red lips, and said with a smile: "Jiumei, let's find a place to have a good chat." Yang Jiumei couldn't help but feel emotional, and looked up not far ahead. He pointed at the attic and said, "Just go there." Yang Peng followed her finger and took a look, then led her towards the attic.
Arriving at the gate downstairs, Yang Jiumei suddenly broke away from Yang Peng, opened the door and ran in. Yang Peng couldn't help but get excited and quickly chased after him. In the evening, Yang Peng came to the mansion where Fang Jinzhi and the others lived. As soon as he entered the gate, he saw everyone gathered in front of the hall waiting for him. As soon as they saw him coming in, they all bowed together under the leadership of Fang Jinzhi: "Greetings, General!"
Yang Peng smiled and said, "No need to be polite, please get up." Everyone stood up and immediately followed Yang Peng into the brightly lit hall. Fang Jinzhi asked Yang Peng to take a seat, and Yang Peng went to the top and sat down. Fang Jinzhi and other members of the Ming Cult immediately took their seats on the left and right sides of the hall.
Fang Jinzhi picked up the wine glass and said, "This glass of wine is to thank the general for his willingness to take in homeless people like us!" Everyone in Mingjiao picked up their wine glasses and said together: "Thank you, general!" Yang Peng picked up the wine glass and said, "I In my heart, the people of Mingjiao are all good men, so I am willing to take you in!"
Everyone couldn't help but show excitement. Fang Jinzhi drank up her wine. It was hard to imagine that such a tender beauty could have such a heroic side. It was really eye-opening! Everyone in the Ming Cult also drank their wine, so Chen Xiao raised his head and drank the wine in his glass. Everyone put down their wine glasses and felt that the distance between each other had shortened a lot.
Fang Jinzhi said, "I'm here to introduce my brothers from the Ming Cult to the general." Then he pointed to the dashing woman beside her, "This is Qiuxia, a female general from my Ming Cult and also my good sister." Qiuxia stood up and raised her fist towards Yang Peng. Yang Peng nodded slightly and Qiuxia sat back.
Fang Jinzhi continued to introduce Qiuxia's brother, Wanchun, nicknamed Xiao Yangyouji, a middle-aged man with a serious and meticulous expression; monk Deng Yuan, one of the four marshals, whose image is very similar to Duan Zhixian, almost like Printed from the same mold; Li Tian and Sifang are also among the four marshals. The former is a brave and capable young man, like an unsheathed steel sword, while the latter is a big man with a majestic physique and fierce temperament. The beard and hair are all golden, making him the so-called golden lion king in movies and TV series; the last two people are named Minzhong and Tianyou. Minzhong is a scribe with a somewhat fairy-like style, and Tianyou is Li Tian. His younger brother looks somewhat similar to Li Tian, but his temperament is very different. Yang Peng nodded to everyone.
After Fang Jinzhi introduced everyone, he couldn't help but sigh: "I think how prosperous our Ming Cult was back then, with more than a hundred leaders, but now there are only a few people left!"
Si Fang said angrily: "It's not that dog thief from the Song Dynasty who caused the trouble!" Li Tian said coldly: "They didn't get any benefits either! Only a few of the nearly a hundred leaders returned? So what if they were lucky enough to escape with their lives? They were killed by Song Ting! This is the fate of being a lackey!" Li Tian, a fierce general of the Ming Cult, once beheaded Dong Zhang and Zhao Hao in a formation, and then fought Gao Hu for thirty rounds without deciding the outcome.
Yang Peng asked puzzledly: "Everyone in the Ming Cult is brave and fearless of death, and I heard that you also won the hearts and minds of the local people, but why did you end up with a huge defeat?"
Everyone sighed, and Minzhong said: "The main reason is because of the officials and soldiers who surrendered. When we swept across Jiangnan, these people turned over and joined us one after another. But when the soldiers and troops from Heifeng Mountain moved in large numbers, When the attack came, these people secretly contacted the government and army. Many cities were captured in this way. After we reacted, we immediately began to arrest those officials and soldiers who had surrendered, but we did not expect that it would lead to great chaos. This undoubtedly caused An already critical situation has become even worse.”
Yang Peng said, "You don't want to deny these now. Your current ideals are good, but there are no regulations and no sources of funds. What will you do when the people are affected by the disaster? What will you do if the people have no land to farm? You only have ideals. The funds obtained from just killing wealthy households and attacking the county town are far from enough for development, and you have never thought about how to truly help the people."
"Princess, you will set off to Tianjing New City early tomorrow morning to see if the people in Tianjing New City are the unified world you imagined. We started that city with nine people at the beginning. After five years of our efforts, It has developed to its current scale. Not to mention the current Youzhou, even Bianjing is not as strong as our Tianjing New City. Go and see more, talk less, and slowly understand from your heart what the world is unified and how to do it to achieve it. The purpose, this is a letter. When you get to Tianjing New City, just go find Zhang Xiang and read more. It will be good for you."
Fang Jinzhi said, "Okay, we will set off early tomorrow morning."
What happened after all, let’s see what happens next.
