The wine has passed three rounds, and the food has passed the five flavors.
Things that need to be talked about will always have to be talked about.
County Lieutenant Li put down his wine glass and smiled: "There has to be someone to talk about. It just so happens that I am an outsider, so I started with a big talk. Of course, it is you who really need to communicate and negotiate. The ugly words come first, no matter how the discussion goes. , everyone is still friends privately, don’t make it too ugly, this is a government..."
After emphasizing, Lieutenant Li filled everyone's wine glasses, sat down and clapped his hands. The two maids waiting outside the door floated into the room, holding wine jars and filling up the wine jugs.
Shen Li noticed the appearance of the maids. They were all good-looking. She didn't know whether they were from the government or were brought by Li Nianzheng to serve him.
Lei He picked up the wine glass and paid tribute to Shen Li and Yang Baiye at the same time: "You two, Lei is already a little drunk now that he is too drunk. If what he says next is offending, please forgive me."
"Whatever Master Lei is saying, compared to you, Brother Shen and I are juniors, so you can just say it if you have anything to say."
Shangguan Xi told Yang Baiye that there was no need to give copper coins to show off, just communicate well.
Now that the Xingxiu Sect has the upper hand, as long as Lei He dares to act rashly, it will be the Copper Coin Society that cannot stay in Qifeng City.
"Okay, Young Master Yang has a good temper, so Lei Mou will tell you directly."
Lei He cleared his throat, considered a little, and said slowly.
"I admit that the Copper Coin Society is no longer the opponent of the Xingxiu Sect in Qifeng City. Losing so many upper-level fourth-level masters is indeed a serious injury. If the Xingxiu Sect is determined to kill the Copper Coin Society, Qifeng City It definitely belongs to the Xingxiu Sect. From now on, if the Copper Coin Society wants to establish a foothold here again, I'm afraid it will have to pay a huge price."
"Where are the people from Lingquan Sect?" Shen Li asked after waiting for Lei He to finish.
Yang Baiye glanced at the young man.
The Xingxiu Sect actually didn't take Lingquan Sect seriously. This small force relied on the Copper Coin Society and didn't have any notable figures.
"Lingquan Gate..."
Lei He paused, "I am the master of Lingquan Sect."
"Oh I got it."
"Most of the disciples of Lingquan Sect are in Pingkangfang. Nowadays, they are dead and injured, and I am the only one left who is the bare sect leader."
"Who did it?" Shen Li asked knowingly.
"Sun Xi, you should know this person."
"I do know her." Shen Li suddenly realized.
Lei He gritted his teeth. This method of relying on a big force to form one's own force was very common in the world.
"Master Lei continues, we are listening."
Yang Baiye smiled.
Lei He straightened his expression and said as calmly as possible: "Okay."
"Lei's intention is to make peace with the Xingxiu Sect. Of course, I have many good ideas. Since you two represent the Xingxiu Sect, I hope you will consider them carefully."
Shen Li said: "Master Lei, you must know that the Xingxiu Sect has an absolute advantage now. If you continue to wage war with the Copper Coin Society, you will definitely be kicked out of Qifeng City. I wonder what the conditions are for you to continue operating in Qifeng City?"
This is the reality. Even though the Copper Coin Society has many martial arts masters left, after all, so many high-ranking fourth-level masters have died, completely losing its strategic advantage over the Xingxiu Sect. With the money in his pocket, and the Yang family's influence in Qifeng City, this process went without any disturbances.
"Don't forget, the Yang family is still a bit thin in Qifeng City. When the time comes, when the Yang family comes forward, I believe that not many aristocratic families will dare to say no to the Xingxiu Sect. Lord Lei, what do you think?"
Lei He sighed: "What little brother said is to the point, but I am afraid that the good idea I proposed will not be rejected by the Xingxiu Sect."
"oh?"
"The first idea is that the Copper Coin Society will try its best to help the Xingxiu Sect take root in Luojing, instead of being disliked by the big families like before, and even secretly disrupting your position."
Yang Baiye glanced at Shen Li and saw that he was deep in thought. He clapped his hands and said with a smile, "What a great idea. If Master Shangguan is here, he will definitely be happy."
"Don't be anxious, don't be anxious, this is just the first idea."
Lei He sighed in his heart. Compared to Young Master Yang, Shen Li is more difficult to deal with: "The second good idea is to compensate the Xingxiu Sect one hundred thousand taels of silver. The money will be paid in copper coins, so you don't have to worry."
One hundred thousand taels of silver is a huge amount, and in the entire world, only copper coins can be so generous.
"Is Captain Lei the master of this matter?"
"It's up to you." Lei He insisted.
Yang Boye really wanted to agree. The two conditions for peace were really too generous. They were so generous that even without the second condition, just the first one was enough.
"What do you think, Brother Shen?" Yang Baiye asked softly.
Shen Li said bluntly: "Brother Yang, Qifeng City is not far from Luojing."
"Yes, it's indeed not far."
"The Xingxiu Sect has exclusive control of Qifeng City, which is actually not far from the temple. The income gained far exceeds 100,000 taels of silver, and it is a steady and steady job."
"You are right. But if this happens, the Xingxiu Sect and the Copper Coin Society will become completely enemies."
"Brother Yang, isn't it a mortal enemy that Bi Jingye, Fu Hongye and others died at our hands? I'm just afraid that Copper Money will do one thing openly and another behind the scenes, use various conditions to paralyze us, and then secretly accumulate strength to catch us off guard. .”
The two of them were talking about this in front of Lei He and Li Nianzheng, which made their faces extremely ugly. No matter how happy or angry they were, it would not work. What Shen Li revealed was Lei He's background.
Yang Boye looked at Lei He and said, "Master Lei, Brother Shen's concerns are not unreasonable."
"I assure the Xingxiu Sect that it is absolutely impossible for the Copper Coin Society to do this."
"Leader Lei's guarantee alone is nothing." Shen Li said expressionlessly.
"Yes, Master Lei, I've heard enough stories about Xu and Snake."
"What should I do to gain your trust?"
Yang Baiye planned to let Shen Li speak first, and he would calm Lei He's mood.
Shen Li shook his head and said: "It's very, very difficult, unless the copper coins will completely withdraw from Qifeng City."
"Quiting Qifeng City? This..." Lei He found it difficult to accept.
"I understand what Brother Shen means. He means that the Xingxiu Sect will not add insult to injury to the copper coins at the moment and will allow you to leave Kaifeng City unharmed." Yang Boye added.
Lieutenant Li took a sip of his drink and thought about whether he should help Copper Money Talk.
If the Xingxiu Sect does not agree to Lei He's conditions, Copper Coin will have to be evacuated honestly. In that case, I wonder if the Xingxiu Sect is willing to let the important officials in the court put in good words for them, so that the matter of their collusion with the Jianghu forces can be reduced to a trivial matter. melted.
"Brother Shen, if Copper Coin will evacuate Qifeng City, this can be considered a peace treaty, right?"
Shen Li smiled at Li Nianzheng and nodded: "Yes."
"Then the Xingxiu Sect doesn't want the two good ideas that Captain Lei mentioned?"
"want."
"ah?"
Shen Li picked up the wine glass, "After all, the initiative is in our hands. If you think about it, if we really want to kill him, it will be difficult for the Copper Coin Society members in the city to escape unscathed."
"That's the truth." Li Nianzheng nodded and looked at Lei He, "What else does Captain Lei have to say?"
Lei He fell silent and thought hard.
What he considers more is to protect himself, so as not to be blamed by the vice president and lose his position as helmsman.
Yes.
Lei He's eyes lit up.
"Haha, wait a minute, I just said two good ideas, and there is still a third good idea that I haven't said yet."
"All ears."
"The third good idea is to ensure that the Xingxiu Sect believes in me. I hope to join the Xingxiu Sect and become an undercover agent of the Xingxiu Sect in the Copper Coin Society."
"..."
"?..."
Not to mention Shen Li and Yang Baiye, Li Nianzheng also stared at Lei He in disbelief.
Yang Baiye was silent for a long time. His mind couldn't turn around anymore and he needed to think carefully.
Shen Li asked directly: "Brother Lei is telling the truth?"
"Simple, as long as you have the evidence that I joined the Xingxiu Sect, if my words and deeds are inconsistent in the future and I directly make it public, the Copper Coin Society will definitely not spare me."
"Brother Lei is telling the truth, and no one can refute it." Shen Li is sincerely convinced. In this way, the copper coins will help the Xingxiu Sect take root in Luojing and get one hundred thousand taels of silver. Two benefits, and no worries.
Assuming that the copper coins will secretly lurk in Chencang, we need to save up our strength to deal a cruel blow to the Xingxiu Sect. With Lei He as an undercover agent, we can know in advance and take advantage of the plan.
"Is that settled?" Lei He asked.
"I wonder why Brother Lei made such a big decision?"
Lei He smiled bitterly and said: "I am just a defeated general. If I don't make such a decision, the copper coins will not be able to spare me. Besides, I am not young. In a few years, I will be able to wash my hands, retire to the mountains and forests, and be free and easy."
"Brother Lei is right." Shen Li clasped his hands, "Brother Lei, please come with us and meet the leader of Shangguan. All the decisions of the Xingxiu Sect in Qifeng City come from her."
"Wait a moment, I have a few more words to say." Lei He breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Shen Li appreciatively.
This young man is more knowledgeable than the Young Master of the Yang family and has enough thoughts.
The Young Master of the Yang family is being cautious, which inevitably puts him in a tight spot. His vision is not broad, and he cannot tell where the real interests are for the Xingxiu Sect.
According to Lei He's understanding, monopolizing Qifeng City is certainly a great benefit, but it will undoubtedly push him to the forefront. Other major forces in the world will not be willing to see the Xingxiu Sect family monopolizing it, and will definitely attack them in groups. At that time, the Xingxiu Sect will If you fall into the spotlight, driving away the Copper Coin Society will be more of a loss than a gain.
The young man played the bad role, and Yang Baiye played the red face. One person was the villain, and the other was the good guy. However, Yang Baiye seemed to be complimenting Shen Li, but he was just a supporting role, not the protagonist, so the person who made the decision was still the young man.
"Brother Lei, please speak frankly." Shen Li said with a smile, as if he and he had become brothers.
Lei He secretly sighed in his heart that this genius from the Xingxiu Sect was not only amazing in his cultivation and talent, but he also had no faults in his conduct.
"The Xingxiu Sect has an important minister in the Northern Sui Dynasty, right?"
"As far as I know, there is more than one important minister."
The two of them asked and answered questions.
Yang Baiye wanted to say a few words, but paused in his heart and calmed down his thoughts. Shen Li is the dragon crossing the river, and he is the local snake.
There's no need to push for the limelight.
"Who does Brother Shen know?"
Lei He and Li Nianzheng were both overjoyed.
"Shaoqing of Guanglu Temple and Secretary of Dali Temple."
Lei He said happily: "Miao He, the young minister of Guanglu Temple, and Chen Hanqing, the secretary of Dali Temple?"
"Exactly."
Yang Baiye remained calm.
Others didn't know it, but he knew that Miao He, the young minister of Guanglu Temple, and Chen Hanqing, the secretary of Dali Temple, were not from the Xingxiu Sect at all.
