"I understand, you continue to monitor." The secret guard responded and retreated. Yang Peng thought for a moment and smiled coldly. At this time, Zhang Xiang came in, cupped his fists and said: "King Yan, the Mongolian mission has entered the city." Yang Peng thought for a while and said to Zhang Xiang: "You go to entertain them first, I will see them tomorrow." Zhang Xiang promised. With a sound, he retreated.
Yang Peng stood up and walked to the huge map behind him. This was the entire map of China and even the entire East Asia. Yang Peng's eyes fell on the large area in the north and fell into deep thought. …
Later that day, Yang Peng, dressed in casual clothes and accompanied by several secret guards, arrived outside a residence. This is the most ordinary residence in Tianjing New City. It is a small courtyard hidden among the greenery. Compared with the residences in other cities and rural areas, this courtyard seems very luxurious.
The hidden killer who had been leading the way stopped, turned around, clasped his fists towards Yang Peng and said, "King Yan, this is it."
Yang Peng took a look and said to the secret guard: "Knock on the door."
The secret guard responded, knocked on the door, banged it several times, and then raised his voice and asked: "Is there anyone at home?" A person walked out quickly from the living room, an old mother. She saw him standing at the courtyard door. The few tough and unusually strong men outside couldn't help but feel a sudden shock in their hearts. They didn't dare to open the door or get close. They asked from a distance: "Who are you? What's the matter?" The secret guard didn't know how to answer. Turning back to look at Yang Peng. Yang Peng stepped forward, smiled and said to the old mother: "Old man, we are friends of Young Master Zhang. We came to see him for something. Is he at home?"
Seeing that although Yang Peng was imposing, his attitude was very kind, the old mother relaxed her guard, walked over, and opened the courtyard door. Standing at the door, he looked at Yang Peng and said strangely: "I have met all of my Fang'er's friends, but I have never met you!" Yang Peng smiled and said: "Master Zhang and I only met recently. I admire Mr. Zhang’s character very much!” The old mother couldn’t help but sigh, “He is so stubborn!”
Yang Peng smiled and said: "It is square and upright, this is a rare quality!" The old mother asked curiously: "Is the young master an officer in the army?"
Yang Peng nodded, "You can say that." The old mother showed awe and bowed quickly: "The old woman didn't know that the general was coming, so she missed the greeting from afar. Please forgive me!" Yang Peng quickly helped the old mother up. , smiled and said: "Old madam, there is no need to be polite!" At this moment, a young man's voice came from inside: "Mom, who is here?" Before the voice could finish, a young Confucian scholar appeared in front of everyone, It turned out to be the young Confucian scholar who had refuted Yang Peng in the restaurant that day. It turns out that this Confucian scholar's surname is Zhang, with the double name Xingfang, Zhang Xingfang, and he is a well-known talent in this street. Before Yanyun ruled Yanjing, every neighbor on this street did not envy him, but all this happened under Yanyun's rule. After the rule, things completely changed. Confucian scholars became a group that even farmers despised, and the Zhang family naturally became the object of everyone's secret ridicule.
When Zhang Xingfang saw Yang Peng, he couldn't help but be startled. Then he showed an annoyed look and asked unceremoniously: "Why did you come to my house? I don't welcome you!"
The old mother was shocked and scolded: "Fang'er, how can you be so rude to the general!" Zhang Xingfang glanced at Yang Peng and snorted, "He is indeed a general in the Yanyun Army. No wonder you are so arrogant! You are today Are you here to catch me? I'm not afraid of you!" When the old mother heard what her son said, she couldn't help but become nervous and looked at Yang Peng quickly. Yang Peng smiled and said to Zhang Xingfang: "Mr. Zhang, don't get me wrong. I'm here specially to chat with Mr. Zhang!" Zhang Xingfang raised his eyebrows, "We have nothing to talk about if we don't agree with each other!"
Yang Peng said with a smile: "It seems that Mr. Zhang is very afraid to talk to me!" Zhang Xingfang was furious, "Who is afraid? Just speak, I want to see what you can say!" Yuluo turned around and entered. living room. The old mother looked at Yang Peng at a loss. Yang Peng smiled and comforted: "Don't worry, I'm here to make friends with Mr. Zhang, not to embarrass him." For some reason, the old mother listened to Yang Peng. When Peng said this, he could not help but let go of his worries, and he would not doubt his words at all.
Yang Peng turned to the secret guards and said, "You guys stay at the door and wait for me." The secret guards clasped their fists and agreed. Yang Peng walked into the living room and saw Zhang Xingfang sitting on the right side with a serious expression. He couldn't help but smile, walked to the left side and sat down, opposite Zhang Xingfang. Zhang Xingfang glanced at Yang Peng with an unkind expression and said unceremoniously: "If you have anything to say, just say it!"
Yang Peng smiled slightly and asked, "After Mr. Zhang came back the day before yesterday, didn't he think about what I said?" Zhang Xingfang frowned slightly and remained silent. Yang Peng saw Zhang Xingfang's expression in his eyes and smiled: "Master Zhang is very intelligent, so he can naturally understand the truth in my words!" Zhang Xingfang snorted and whispered: "Heresy!"
At this time, Zhang's mother came in with tea, looked at the two of them nervously, then came to Yang Peng, handed the tea, "General, please use it." Yang Peng stood up, took the tea with both hands, and said with a smile: "Thank you!" Zhang Xingfang, who was opposite, saw that Yang Peng was so polite to his mother, and his original hostility subsided a lot. Mother Zhang looked at her son, then at Yang Peng, "You guys, let's talk!" Then she turned around and went out.
Yang Peng sat back in his seat and put the tea bowl on the small table at hand, but did not drink. Zhang Xingfang sneered: "The tea in our house is rough and smells bad, so naturally it cannot enter the general's mouth!" Yang Peng said with a smile: "Master Zhang misunderstood. My old mother personally delivers the tea. I am very grateful, but there is a rule in my family. , don’t just drink tea and drink outside, please forgive me, Mr. Zhang!" Zhang Xingfang felt strange.
Yang Peng said: "Master Zhang thinks what I said is heresy. I wonder why?" Zhang Xingfang frowned. He couldn't explain the reason. He was just subconsciously hostile. In fact, deep down in his heart, he said to Yang Peng I still agree with many things, but I just can't accept it. Confucianism is a tool for kings to fool and rule the people. The truth and saints who were originally sacred and inviolable to him have been reduced to worthless, and even become He found it difficult to accept the presence of monsters and monsters.
He raised his head, glanced at Yang Peng, frowned and said: "There is a way in heaven and earth. For example, flowers, plants and trees must rely on the sun to grow. People must also follow a certain way to survive. As Confucius and Mencius said, it is this way that only all people can grow." Only when people follow this Tao can society be harmonious, otherwise wouldn’t it become a world like animals?”
Yang Peng asked with a smile: "Then what is this Tao?" Zhang Xingfang said without thinking: "The Three Cardinal Guidelines and the Five Constant Virtues are the Tao!" Yang Peng asked: "The king is the guideline for the ministers, the father is the guideline for the son, and the husband is the guideline for the wife?" Zhang Xingfang nodded: "Exactly!" Yang Peng said with a smile: "According to this, the king can kill his ministers at will, the father can torture his children at will, and the husband can also abuse his wife and concubines at will?"
Zhang Xingfang frowned, "Well, this is naturally not good. As long as kings, fathers, and husbands understand the principles of the three cardinal principles and five constant principles, they will naturally not do this!"
Yang Peng smiled and said, "Do you think it's possible? From ancient times to the present, it seems that there have been a lot more foolish kings. Selling sons, daughters, and wives are commonplace. Is this the so-called Tao?" Zhang Xingfang was speechless, thinking in his heart I want to refute, but I can't find any reason to refute. It can be said that the things the other party said are the result of the Three Principles and Five Permanents. How can he refute.
Yang Peng said mockingly: "Animals also know how to risk their lives to protect their wives and children, but the three cardinal principles and the five constant principles have caused so many people to sell their children, daughters and wives. Do you think it's good?" Zhang Xingfang didn't know how to answer.
Yang Peng said: "I've said it a long time ago, this is just nonsense to fool people! The emperor is the guide for his ministers. It's just that the emperor is afraid that the people below him will rebel, so he made up such a nonsense to restrain the thoughts of the people below him morally. , but didn’t all dynasties start with rebellion? Where does this principle of kings and ministers begin?” Zhang Xingfang said angrily: “The power of kings is granted by God, but the previous dynasty was immoral, so the destiny of heaven has been transferred, and the change of dynasties is a matter of obeying nature and responding to people. Lift, cannot be confused with rebellion and rebellion!”
Yang Peng chuckled, "This is another reason for Confucianism to justify itself. Then I want to ask you, 'The son does not talk about strange powers and confuses the gods', is this your Confucian thought?" Zhang Xingfang nodded without hesitation: "Of course ." Then he understood what Yang Peng meant and couldn't help but be stunned.
Yang Peng smiled and said: "'You don't say anything about governing the gods', but you also say that the power of kings is divinely authorized. What do you mean?"
Zhang Xingfang's mind was in confusion and he couldn't answer. Yang Peng said: "What Confucius and Mencius said are just some people's remarks. There are some reasonable aspects, but there are also biases and fallacies. There is no need to regard these as golden rules! There are two kinds of people in this world. One type of people strives for their own happiness, working hard to make money, working hard to get an official position, so that they can enjoy glory, wealth, and a happy life. Most of them are like this; the other type of people are much less common. Live for others, take the world and the people as your own responsibility, and work hard to make the country prosperous and the people happy. Mr. Zhang, who do you think is right and who is wrong among these two types of people?"
Zhang Xingfang frowned and said: "I can't say who is right or wrong, but people who serve the country and the people are naturally admirable! Just like Du Gong and Di Gong!" Yang Peng nodded and asked again: "Then what do you do? What kind of person's words and thoughts are like: ministers guide, father guides son, husband guides wife?" Zhang Xingfang was stunned and couldn't help but murmured: "It seems, it seems like the first kind of person..." Yang Peng smiled slightly, "That's right. Isn't this set just created for your own enjoyment? It's obviously out of selfishness, but it insists on rising to the height of morality, and keeps asking people to abide by it. How can people be so shameless? At this level, it’s considered the best!”
Zhang Xingfang couldn't help but feel ashamed. Yang Peng said: "Since Mr. Zhang also thinks that people who serve the country and the people are admirable, then what's wrong with such people seeing a cowardly king and traitorous ministers in power, rising up to resist and trying to change the world?" Zhang Xingfang's mind was in confusion, and his His conscience felt that Yang Peng was right, but the Confucian morality he had formed over a long period of time made him feel that he should not rebel. It was as if two huge voices were roaring in his mind, making him dizzy and at a loss.
Yang Peng said: "My views on Tao are completely different from yours. Naturally, I dare not say that my views are definitely correct, but I can tell Mr. Zhang for details. I believe that the real Tao is the people, and it can make the people of the world It is right to make life better and better, otherwise it is wrong! Kings and ministers should serve the people, not eat their flesh and blood!" Zhang Xingfang was shocked, as if he was frightened by thunder. Arrived average.
Yang Peng looked at Zhang Xingfang's expression and said, "I've said everything that needs to be said. It's up to you whether you can understand it or not!" He stood up, took out a token of Prince Yan's Palace from under his belt, and threw it away. He went to the small table next to Zhang Xingfang and made a snap, "If you want to understand, just take this token and come to see me at Prince Yan's Mansion!" After saying that, he turned around and left.
Zhang Xingfang picked up the token, looked at it, and found that it was indeed the token from Prince Yan's Mansion. Suddenly, his heart moved, and he said with a look of shock: "Could it be him?!" He hurried out of the living room and saw that they had already left. . Zhang Xingfang lowered his head and looked at the token in a daze.
Mother Zhang came behind Zhang Xingfang, looked at the people who were walking away, and asked Zhang Xingfang: "Fang'er, who is he?" Zhang Xingfang frowned and said, "He is King Yan!" Mother Zhang was frightened. Jumping, almost thinking that my ears heard it wrong.
The people on the street saw many fierce men dressed in furs and riding tall horses appearing on the street. They couldn't help but talk about it: "Who are those people? They look so fierce!" "Are they Khitan people? They don't seem to be. They look so alike!" "You are really ignorant. Those Mongols are even more barbaric than the Khitans!" "What are these Mongols here for?" "Haha, I didn't even think of this. They must be here to pay tribute!"
While the people were looking at these Mongolians, the Mongolians were also looking at the residents of the city and the surrounding markets with very fiery eyes. One of the short and stocky Mongolians couldn't help but said: "Is this the legendary Tianjing New City? It really looks like a heavenly palace!" The Yanyun official who was leading the way laughed and said: "This is Tianjing New City. In fact, our place is different from Tianjing New City. There are several cities similar to Jingxin City!" When the Mongolians heard this, their eyes became even more intense.
The group of Japanese were wandering on the street, so when they saw the group of Mongolians entering the city, they couldn't help but stop and watch. The young man at the head looked thoughtful, and the old man next to him sighed: "The Mongols are really different, they are really like a group of ferocious beasts!"
The Mongols were led by Yanyun officials to a courtyard of the State Guesthouse and settled down. After Yanyun officials left, several Mongolians gathered together to discuss. The short and sturdy man said excitedly: "I thought the Khitan towns were the most prosperous cities in the world, but I didn't expect the Han cities. The prosperity here far exceeds that of the Khitans! The prosperity and wealth here are really like the legendary fairyland. No wonder the old people always call this place the Peach Blossom Pond!"
A tall and thin man next to him also said excitedly: "The wealth of this Tianjing New City is probably equivalent to the entire road to Beijing in the Liao Kingdom!" Everyone nodded, and everyone's eyes showed a greedy and fiery look. .
The leading man frowned and said, "Don't be too happy! Yan Yun is rich, but Yan Yun's army is famous and not easy to deal with!"
The tall and thin man said nonchalantly: "I don't think so. I'm afraid the power of the Yanyun Army was only blown by the useless Khitan people. If it encounters our Mongolian army, huh, it will definitely be vulnerable!" "Several big men echoed his words.
The leading man frowned and said: "The Yanyun Army rose in a small area of Yanyun. After countless battles, it finally occupied the entire Central Plains. If it is just luck, this is impossible. We must not be careless about the Yanyun Army!" All the big men! No words were spoken, but judging from their expressions, it was obvious that they did not take these words to heart. The leader of the big man said: "Let's put this matter aside for the time being. No matter whether the Yanyun army is strong or weak, the Great Khan has formulated a policy of conquering the Liao Kingdom first and then Yanyun. As subordinates, we must implement it wholeheartedly and must not destroy the Great Khan." Khan’s plan!” All the big men nodded.
The leading man said: "Tomorrow I will go see the legendary King of Yan to see if he is a real thousand-mile horse, or a beautiful-looking but useless rogue!" All the men laughed, The short and strong man said loudly: "I think he is just a pretty boy, otherwise there would be so many women!" Everyone laughed.
The next morning, the Mongolian envoy and his party arrived at the gate of Prince Yan's Mansion. A guard came forward to greet him, cupped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, please come with me." The Mongolian envoy nodded, got off his horse, and everyone who followed him also turned over. dismount. The guard turned around and led the way, followed closely by the Mongolian envoy and his party.
The captain of the secret guard standing at the gate saw that the Mongolian envoy's entourage was also entering the door. He immediately raised his left hand and shouted: "The Mongolian envoy has come to see you, the rest of the people stop!" During this period of time, the Mongols were invincible in their conquests from east to west. The envoys of the Liao Kingdom were acting recklessly, and the Khitan people did not dare to intervene. They were already used to being arrogant and arrogant. Now when they saw someone dared to stop them, they became furious. The short and sturdy man immediately pulled out his scimitar and wanted to kill people. Seeing this, the secret guards at the door drew their swords one after another and surrounded the Mongols in a semicircle.
When the Mongolian envoy saw the quick reaction of these guards and their sharp and bloodthirsty eyes, he couldn't help but feel frightened. He quickly turned around and shouted to his men: "Don't be rude, stay at the door and wait!" After hearing this, all the Mongolians sheathed their swords one after another. But he still glared fiercely at the secret guard in front of him. How could the secret guard be afraid of them? He always looked at them with cold eyes.
The Mongolian envoy followed the guard into the gate and went straight to the hall. Looking up, I saw a very young but imposing young man sitting at the top, and I couldn't help but secretly praise him.
After the guards reported to Yang Peng, they retreated. The Mongolian envoy put his right hand on his chest and bowed: "The Mongolian envoy Temur has met His Highness King Yan!"
Yang Peng smiled and said: "Your Majesty, you have worked hard on your journey." Temur held up the credentials in both hands and said: "The Great Khan of our country has credentials for King Yan!" Wang Kai immediately stepped forward, took the credentials, and then Forwarded to Yang Peng. Yang Peng took the certificate of credence, removed the sheepskin envelope, took out the sheepskin certificate of credence, unfolded it, and read it again. Putting down his credentials, he asked Temur: "The Mongol Khan wants to form an alliance with me?"
Temur said: "Yes, we Mongolia and Yanyun have a common enemy, and that is the Liao Kingdom. We can form an alliance to destroy the Liao Kingdom together!!" Facing the Liao Kingdom, the Mongols actually did not have enough confidence. They believe that the Liao Kingdom has a large territory, abundant resources, and a large population. A million-strong army is by no means a powerful force that can be easily dealt with. Therefore, the Mongols hope to find an alliance to jointly deal with the Liao Kingdom. In this way, Yan Yun, who has been fighting fiercely with the Khitans, enters They wanted to use the Yanyun Army to contain some of the Liao troops so that they could seize the opportunity to attack the city and capture the Liao Kingdom.
Yang Peng said: "I'm afraid this will disappoint you. I, Yan Yun, have signed a peace treaty with the Liao Kingdom, and we will no longer be enemies of the Khitans!" Temur was very surprised, "How could King Yan not want to destroy the Khitans?" Where is the person?" Yang Peng was too lazy to say anything more to him, so he carried Yeqi Guanyin out, "One of my concubines is named Yeqi Guanyin. She was once a princess of the Liao Kingdom. For her sake, how could I Going to attack her mother country!"
Temur frowned, "King Yan is a great hero, but he would delay important events because of a woman! Doesn't King Yan's actions chill the hearts of his subjects!" Han Bing glared and shouted: "How presumptuous! King Yan's affairs will be decided again. I don’t need you foreign barbarians to tell me what to do!”
Temur was angry in his heart, but he could not let it go. He said to Ye Qi Guanyin: "Since the King of Yan does not want to be an enemy of the Khitans, it is hard for me to say anything. So, does the King of Yan agree to open a mutual trade on the border between us? ?”
Yang Peng said: "Opening a mutual trade is something that is beneficial to both parties." He looked at the sheepskin credentials in front of him and continued: "There is no problem with tea, wine, cloth, silk, and porcelain, but commodities such as steel and gunpowder We can’t provide it!”
Temur frowned and asked: "Why is there a problem?" Yang Peng said with a smile: "The reason is very simple. We don't use enough ourselves, how can we have extra for mutual trade!" Temur said angrily: "Form an alliance, King Yan was unwilling to trade with each other, but King Yan kept the most important things. King Yan, you clearly have no sincerity in making friends with us Mongolia! Aren't you afraid that our Khan will be angry and raise an army to punish you? "
As soon as these words came out, Yang Peng was a little surprised, but all the civil and military officials had already cursed. They were all so angry that they wanted to beat people. With Yan Yun's current power, who dares to be disrespectful to Yan Yun? It's better for the Mongolian envoy to respect him. It's out of the question. He actually dared to openly threaten King Yan. How could this not make everyone angry!
Yang Peng raised his right hand, and the scolding voices gradually became quieter. However, everyone stared at the Mongolian envoy angrily. The Mongolian envoy was very surprised. He had told such threatening words to the kings of many countries, but he had never seen such an angry scene. It was like a stick poking a hornet's nest. He had never seen such an angry scene before. In this situation, Temur, although not afraid, did not know what to do.
What happened after all, let’s see what happens next.
