Li Qingxia frequently toasted to Yang Peng and Zhan Jinguo. After drinking for three rounds, Li Qingxia asked curiously: "The two eldest brothers are so impressive, they must be generals in Yanyun's army!"
Yang Peng smiled and nodded, "Brother, you have good eyesight!" Li Qingxia was overjoyed, "I have often heard about the heroic deeds of General Yan Yun, and admired them so much. I never expected that I could meet my hero here. I am really impressed. So lucky!"
Yang Peng smiled and said: "Brother, thank you!" Li Qingxia said excitedly: "My favorite is the hero who fights on the battlefield. I wonder if Brother Yang can tell me what happened on the battlefield?"
Yang Peng took a sip of wine and smiled, "There's nothing to say. On the battlefield, either you die or I die. Except for those who survived, everyone else became dead, that's all!" Li Qingxia was silent for a moment, He couldn't help but said: "Brother Yang's words are so touching!" Then he said curiously: "My younger brother is very curious as to why Yan Yun Army can defeat powerful enemies repeatedly and survive a hundred battles. I wonder if Yan Yun Army has any secrets?"
Yang Peng laughed, poured himself a bowl of wine, drank it, and said: "Of course there is a secret," Li Qingxia immediately showed a listening look, and couldn't help but look forward to it. As for the secret of Yan Yunjun's victory in every battle, she It can be said that I have been longing for it for a long time! Just listen to Yang Peng say: "The secret is actually very simple. It is nothing more than that there must be a brave man under the heavy reward!"
After hearing this, Li Qingxia couldn't help but feel disappointed, and frowned: "What's so strange about this huge reward!" She looked at Yang Peng, "I'm afraid there are other secrets!" Yang Peng pointed to the wine bowl, "There is another secret, which is to drink! Haha, drink a lot before the war, and you will have nothing to fear!"
Li Qingxia was stunned for a moment, and then realized that the other party was joking with her. She couldn't help but feel a little annoyed, and said angrily: "My younger brother admires Yanyun Heroes and hopes to know more about Yanyun Generals, but he didn't expect Brother Yang But you are talking nonsense to your little brother!”
Yang Peng said with a smile: "I'm not talking nonsense! Brother, if you don't believe me, there's nothing I can do about it!" Li Qingxia picked up the chopsticks, picked up a piece of meat, and ate it. While eating, she thought: 'This person must be You deliberately talked nonsense to me. There must be a rule in their Yanyun Army that no one is allowed to talk about similar things outside, otherwise they will be severely punished by military law! If you say this, I'm afraid Yan Yunjun really has a secret that others don't know! 'As soon as I thought about this, I couldn't help but yearn for Yan Yunjun's secrets even more.
Li Qingxia raised her head and said, "Brother Yang doesn't want to talk about this, so I won't ask." After a pause, "I am very happy to know the two eldest brothers. If the two eldest brothers don't dislike it, please invite me." Sit there for a while, I will treat you well!"
Yang Peng smiled and said: "Thank you for your kindness, brother, but I'm afraid we don't have time." Li Qingxia said: "If you don't have time in the last one or two days, just two or three days later. If you don't have time in two or three days, then just wait. In a few days, the two eldest brothers will always have time!" Li Qingxia looked like she was determined to invite the two of them as guests. In this case, many people would lose face and agree to the other party's request, but Yang Peng smiled and said: "Brother, don't worry, we will meet sooner or later!"
Li Qingxia felt that the other party was perfunctory with her. The sentence "Sooner or later we will meet" is basically a panacea and can be explained no matter how it is. When Li Qingxia saw that the other party refused to take the bait, she couldn't help but feel defeated. Suddenly something came to mind: if Shi Liancheng was so powerful, how could he still not be famous today? He followed Yang Peng very early! Poplar? ! He couldn't help but look at Zhan Jinguo, and said secretly: 'Who is Zhan Jinguo? That was one of the most famous generals in Yanyun's army, with great reputation, and he was Yang Peng's brother! Who is Shi Liancheng? Even if he drinks with Zhan Jinguo, he can't make Zhan Jinguo behave so reserved and submissive, right? Humph, this Yang Mu is not Shi Liancheng at all, it is clearly Yang Peng! ! '
As soon as he thought of this, his eyes shone with a strange look. He picked up the wine glass, stared at Yang Peng and said: "I was really rude just now. I didn't say my real name. My name is not Li Qing. My name is Li Qingxia. I am the envoy from Xixia!" Li Xu was shocked and took possession of the Kingdom of Jin. He felt a little surprised. Yang Peng looked calm and didn't know what he was thinking.
Li Qingxia raised her head and drank the wine, and said, "I punished myself with a glass of wine for my impoliteness!" Yang Peng laughed loudly, "So I should punish myself with a bowl of wine!" Then she picked up the wine bottle and gave it to herself I poured a bowl and drank it all in one gulp. Putting down the wine bowl, she glanced at Li Qingxia and said with a smile: "It seems that the princess has already guessed my identity!" Li Qingxia smiled slightly, "It seems that His Highness has already guessed my identity!" The two of them talked. At this point, Li Qingxia naturally knew Yang Peng's identity. When she saw that the young man sitting in front of her was actually King Yan, who had been frightened by Megatron's order, she couldn't help but feel nervous and restless.
Yang Peng said with a smile: "I have long heard that Princess Li Qingxia of Xixia is extremely intelligent, and now I see that she is indeed well-deserved!" Li Qingxia stared at Yang Peng and said: "King Yan is famous. I have heard many legends, but I didn't expect the real person to be so smart." Just like ordinary people, they only have one head and one mouth!" Yang Peng said with a smile: "It disappoints the princess."
Li Qingxia said: "It's better to choose a day than to hit the sun. I originally wanted to meet King Yan, but now that I have bumped into it, I might as well discuss business matters with King Yan here!"
Yang Peng poured himself a bowl of wine and drank, "Your Highness, Princess, just say whatever you want." Li Qingxia said, "We Daxia hope to re-establish a peace treaty with Yanyun and prevent each other from violating each other from now on!" Yang Peng With a mocking smile, "Princess, do you think this peace treaty is useful? Haven't we signed a peace treaty before? Didn't Xixia still ignore the treaty and invade Yanyun?" Li Qingxia said: "Whether you are willing to sign such a treaty, yes I can’t force you to do anything about King Yan!”
Yang Peng was very surprised to see Li Qingxia speak like this. He thought that now that Xixia had suffered heavy losses and the country was in critical condition, he was afraid that he would rush to sign a peace treaty. However, Li Qingxia's behavior was not like that at all. She seemed not to care very much. appearance!
Yang Peng thought about it for a moment and understood what Li Qingxia was thinking. This Xixia princess was very wise. She understood very well that a peace treaty was of no use at all. If Yan Yun really wanted to invade, it couldn't be stopped by a contract! I couldn't help but secretly think: 'I'm afraid the main purpose of your trip this time is not to make a peace treaty with me, but to spy on my Yan Yun's true identity! Haha, what a smart woman! How come there are so many smart and brave women in this era! '
Yang Peng smiled and said: "It's rare for the princess to come here. As the King of Yan, I have to do my best to be a landlord. Tonight, if the princess has time, I will treat the princess to a drink at home." Li Qingxia smiled and said: "Since it is Yan, If the king invites you, I will arrive on time." Yang Peng smiled slightly. Li Qingxia stood up. Seeing this, Li Xu quickly stood up too. Li Qingxia bowed slightly and said, "We'll see you tonight!" Yang Peng smiled and nodded. Li Qingxia called the waitress, took out a silver ingot, handed it to the waitress, pointed to the food and wine on the table, and said, "I'm paying for this meal." The waitress took the silver ingot and stepped back. Yang Peng smiled and clasped his fists and said, "Thank you very much." Li Qingxia smiled slightly and led Li Xu away.
Yang Peng smiled and said to Zhan Jinguo: "You can't eat the food and wine for free!" Zhan Jinguo said with a smile: "That princess is really impressive!" Yang Peng took a bite of the food and nodded, "Indeed! This Xixia princess is indeed amazing! The rumors are true!" Then he poured himself a bowl of wine and drank it.
Li Qingxia led Li Xu out of Fan Tower, suddenly stopped, and said very excitedly: "He is the King of Yan! It's better to meet him than to be famous! Now I finally understand why Daliao Kingdom, our Daxia Kingdom, and Tubo Neither humans nor the Song Dynasty are his opponents! There is no one in any country who can compare with him! It would be fine if he was just brave and invincible. The most terrifying thing is that this person is more cunning than a fox!" He glanced at Li Xu said, "Have you noticed that he has figured out my identity a long time ago, but it was only later that I finally understood and figured out his identity! In terms of resourcefulness, I'm afraid I'm not as good as him!" Li Xu had the same feeling. He nodded, "When I didn't see him, I didn't feel how scary he was! But just now we were sitting face to face, not afraid of princess jokes. Although he always smiled, I felt like I couldn't breathe! This man is so terrifying and unfathomable!”
Li Qingxia was silent for a moment and said to Li Xu: "We have to prepare. I will find out all the details about him tonight!" Then she led Li Xu back in a hurry.
While Yang Peng and Zhan Jinguo were still drinking, Yang Peng said: "Brother, there is no time tonight. I will take you to meet Yu Liyan tomorrow night!" Zhan Jinguo was startled and said with a red face. : "This, this is too urgent!" Yang Peng rolled his eyes, "What a hurry! If you all fall in love, you will have a happy event quickly. I'm waiting to hold my nephew!" Zhan Jinguo didn't He smiled sheepishly and couldn't help but look forward to it.
Yang Peng looked at Zhan Jinguo and said with a smile: "There's no telling how you look! Tomorrow, put on an armor and cloak and ride on a white horse. Haha, I guarantee that Yu Liyan will love you to death!" "
Zhan Jinguo was so embarrassed that he picked up the wine bowl and took a big sip.
At this moment, a burst of chattering came from the noisy sound in the hall. Yang Peng frowned, because the intonation was clearly a characteristic of Japanese. Yang Peng turned around and saw five well-dressed men sitting at the next table. One seemed to be the owner. He was very young and looked like he was only in his twenties. The other four were all very old. The oldest one was in his sixties. With their appearance and gray hair, these five people were no different from ordinary Han people. Yang Peng couldn't help but feel that he had heard wrongly.
Just when Yang Peng was about to turn his head and continue eating and drinking, a burst of chattering came again. This time Yang Peng heard clearly that it was indeed Japanese, and it was the voice of the young man who looked like the master of the table. Yang Peng thought to himself: Damn it, it's so unlucky that you can encounter these things even if you eat a meal!
Although Yang Peng was sure that those people were Japanese, he didn't pay much attention to them. After all, there were not a few Japanese who came to do business and study in Tianjing New City.
Yang Peng drank and chatted in the Kingdom of Jin. After having enough wine and food, he left Fanlou. When I came to the door, I saw those Japanese people on the street at the door, pointing at the city and talking non-stop, as if they were making comments. Yang Peng and Zhan Jinguo reunited with the secret guards who came forward and prepared to leave. At this moment, something a Japanese said caught Yang Peng's attention. He heard what the Japanese said was: "Your Highness, this Tianjing Xincheng City is really extremely prosperous! Our Kyoto is even more prosperous than this." Much inferior!"
Yang Peng's heart moved: "Your Highness, did that Japanese person say 'Your Highness'?" 'As soon as I thought about this, I couldn't help but look at the group of Japanese. The leader of the Japanese happened to look over, and then scolded the subordinate who had just spoken. Yang Peng understood. What he said was, 'Don't talk nonsense, let's go back.' ’ The subordinate was frightened, bowed his head and shouted loudly, and then the Japanese headed north.
Yang Peng lowered his head and thought. Zhan Jinguo looked at the backs of the Japanese and asked Yang Peng, "Brother, are there any problems with those people?" Yang Peng looked at the backs of the Japanese and asked, "Can you tell their identities? "Zhan Jinguo's heart was moved, "Are they Khitan people?" Yang Peng shook his head, "Not Jin people, but Japanese people!"
Zhan Jinguo was stunned, "Japanese?" Then he said nonchalantly: "There are many businessmen from the Japanese country in the city." Yang Peng frowned and said, "I'm afraid it's not as simple as businessmen!" Then he said to Wang Kai: "Wang Kai, you guys follow up and see where they stay, don't disturb them!" "Yes!" Wang Kai clasped his fists in agreement, and then led several other secret guards to follow.
Yang Peng said to Zhan Jinguo: "Brother, let's go." Zhan Jinguo nodded, and the two of them turned their horses and headed east. It was already noon, and the streets were even more lively, as hot as the sun above our heads. …
Yang Peng returned to his mansion and played with his wives and concubines. Soon after, Wang Kai came back and reported: "Master, those Japanese settled in Yunlai Inn and rented a separate courtyard!" Yang Peng walked to the lake, and Wang Kai stood behind him. On the lawn not far away, the playful laughter of wives and concubines could be heard from time to time.
Yang Peng asked Wang Kaidao: "They didn't find you, did they?"
Wang Kai said with certainty: "Absolutely not!" Yang Peng thought for a moment, turned around, gave detailed instructions, and finally asked: "Do you understand?" Wang Kai cupped his fists and said: "I understand." Then he hurriedly said left.
At this moment, melodious music came from the lawn in the distance. Yang Peng followed the sound and saw Master Li dancing gracefully in front of everyone, like a butterfly dancing in the wind, with a hint of charm naturally revealed in the softness. The sunlight filtered through The leaves were sprinkled on her body, speckled and sparkling, it was really indescribably beautiful. Yang Peng couldn't help but laugh. …
As night fell, an exquisite banquet was set up in the waterside pavilion in the backyard of the palace. Yang Peng and Yelu Hanyu were present, and sisters Jin Xiuying and Jin Xiuwen were holding wine aside.
Yelu Hanyu smiled and said: "I heard that the Xixia princess Li Qingxia is a rare beauty!" Yang Peng took a chopstick and ate the dish, and said with a smile: "Mei'er is afraid that I have fallen in love with her. ! Don’t worry, I’m not interested in her at all!” Then he looked at Yelu Hanyu affectionately and said softly: “I’m content to have you by my side in this life!” Yelu Hanyu’s heart filled with emotion and he looked back tenderly. My beloved, my tenderness and sweetness are all in words. The Jin sisters, who were standing behind the two men and holding wine bottles, saw their expressions and were filled with envy in their hearts.
The sound of footsteps suddenly came from a distance. The footsteps were not loud, but they were heard very clearly in this silent environment. The two of them looked away and looked around, only to see a few people coming from a distance. The one at the head was the Feifeng female guard who was holding a lantern to guide the way. Under the dim light, a beauty in full dress could be vaguely seen walking towards them.
After a while, several people walked into the waterside pavilion. Only then did Yang Peng and the others see clearly. Li Qingxia was dressed in a Western Xia dress. She was extremely beautiful and full of exotic customs. It was really eye-catching. Just her appearance. In words, she is definitely not inferior to Yelu Tri and other women, but in Yang Peng's feeling, she is far inferior to his own wives and concubines in terms of style.
Li Qingxia came to the two of them, nodded slightly and said, "Li Qingxia has met King Yan!" She called herself Li Qingxia instead of the envoy of Daxia. Firstly, she wanted to shorten the distance between the two parties so that they could talk later. Secondly, she called herself Li Qingxia. I thought that the title 'Da Xia' was a bit self-exposed in front of the other party, but she didn't want to be humble, so she simply didn't mention it.
Yang Peng smiled and said: "Miss Li, you're welcome, please sit down!"
Li Qingxia bowed slightly towards Chen Xiao and nodded, as a thank you. She glanced at the stunning beauty sitting next to Yang Peng and asked, "This must be the princess, right?" Chen Xiao introduced with a smile, "This is Princess Yelu." Li Qingxia immediately thought of the origin of the other person's identity, and slightly He nodded and said: "I have admired Princess Yelu for a long time, and I am so lucky to meet you today!" Yelu Hanyu smiled and said: "Princess, you are welcome!" Then he sighed with emotion: "How can an exile deserve such praise from the princess! "Smiled slightly, stretched out her delicate hands and said, "Princess, please sit down!"
Li Qingxia nodded slightly, walked to sit across from the two of them. The Jin sisters immediately came up to fill the glasses for the three of them, and then left.
Li Qingxia picked up the wine glass and said to Yang Peng and Yelu Hanyu, "I'd like to propose a toast to you, master." They looked at each other and smiled, picked up the wine glasses, and both drank it in one gulp. Li Qingxia smiled slightly and raised her head to drink the wine in her glass. After drinking this glass of wine, the relationship between the two parties seemed to have become much closer. Li Qingxia put down her wine glass and sighed, "How great it would be if we could always talk like brothers over wine!"
Yang Peng said with a smile: "Things in the world are always uncertain. Maybe a good friend can turn into the most vicious enemy in an instant, and an enemy can turn into a close friend in an instant! Princess, don't worry too much, in life There is a lot of suffering and little happiness in this world, so why bother yourself!"
Li Qingxia secretly said: "You are really a fox. If you say this, you haven't said it yet!" ' He glanced at Yang Peng and nodded: "What King Yan is so right! This is the relationship between us and Song State. It's really hard to say whether we and Song State are enemies or friends!" Yang Peng said with a smile: " It would be great if the princess could understand this!"
Li Qingxia said: "It is no longer important what kind of relationship we have with the Song Dynasty. What is important is the relationship with Yan Yun. There is one thing that I am very confused about. With Yan Yun's current strength and the current momentum of King Yan, but Why do you still have to succumb to those ignorant kings and sycophants in the Song Dynasty? King Yan can definitely proclaim himself emperor! If King Yan proclaims himself emperor, our country will be the first to surrender to King Yan!"
Yang Peng sighed, "Although there are many things wrong with the imperial court, I would rather teach the people of the world to betray me than I will betray the people of the world! I will not betray the imperial court!"
Li Qingxia secretly said: "Who believes this!" What a good guy, he's not very old, but he's more cunning than an old fox, and he doesn't even reveal anything! He thought in the center of his mind and sighed: "There are too few loyal people like King Yan nowadays! If everyone was like King Yan, I'm afraid the world would not be in chaos!" Yang Peng said with a smile: "Princess Thank you! Princess, you don’t have to worry about my affairs, but the princess’s own affairs are very troublesome! I heard that the princess has been deprived of her power by the Emperor of Xixia. She is obviously a talented person, but she is used as a diplomatic envoy! Princess Even though you are dedicated to serving your country, you can’t help but feel sad and angry, right?”
Li Qingxia knew clearly that Yang Peng was deliberately provoking her emotions, but these words were like steel needles piercing her heart. Yes, she devoted herself to serving the country, but what she got in return was her father's suspicion and hostility. After all, she had worked so hard. What is it for?
Yang Peng smiled and said: "Given the current situation in Xixia, let alone me, Yanyun, I'm afraid you can't deal with Tubo!" Li Qingxia felt deep worry in her heart. In fact, Li Qingxia has been worried about this for a while. There are two things, one is the threat from Yan Yun, and the other is the threat from the Tubo people. Yan Yun's threat is not imminent yet. She is more worried that the Tubo people will use troops to make up for their previous losses. It was stationed in the southeast to defend Yanyun, but the defensive force in the direction of Tubo was very empty. Once Tubo invaded, the consequences would be disastrous.
Yang Peng smiled and said, "I can give you an idea."
Li Qingxia subconsciously looked at Chen Xiao, her eyes involuntarily showing anticipation. Yang Peng said: "The Dangxiang people have been under the rule of the Central Plains Dynasty for hundreds of years! To put it bluntly, Xixia's national status has never been recognized by others! Nowadays, Xixia is in danger and the country is in a difficult situation. Rather than encountering disaster in the end, it is better to join Yan Yun now, and Xixia can at least avoid a major disaster!"
Li Qingxia was indignant when she saw that Yang Peng's idea was like this, and said loudly: "Although we in Xixia are in danger, we will never surrender to others! If a person lives for a hundred years, his life doesn't matter. Reputation is the most important thing. !”
Yang Peng admired in his heart that most men could not compare with such a woman. Thinking of this, admiration appeared in his eyes involuntarily, and admiration also appeared in the eyes of Yelutri next to him. .
Yang Peng said: "In a hundred years of life, is reputation or life more important? Even if the princess is willing to die for the country, what about the people?" Li Qingxia was shocked. Yang Peng continued: "If you choose this path of no return, that is your own business, but why should you force the people to join you and end up with their families destroyed? Isn't this too selfish!"
What happened after all, let’s see what happens next.
