In the blink of an eye, two days passed.
The city of Jinling is still bustling with activity. This capital city of Great Xia is surrounded by mountains and rivers, with dragons and tigers nestled in it. It gathers the energy of the entire Yangtze River.
This place is protected by four spirits, and it is not an exaggeration to call it the land of luck in the south.
In the world of China, because the territory of China continent is very vast,
With the substantial increase in area, some places that were originally not suitable for being a capital now have the conditions to become a capital.
Just like Sihong, Daxia's original base in the Jianghuai River, if he could not cross the Yangtze River and march to the south, Wang Jing would most likely choose this place as his capital when there was only the Jianghuai land.
However, no matter how suitable these places are, they are not as good as Jinling, Luoyang, and Chang'an.
In this world, the three most famous capital cities in history seem to have been favored by God.
The dynasty that chooses this place as its capital will continue to restrain and condense the dynasty's energy as time goes by, which has the effect of condensing and suppressing the energy! Perhaps this is God's favor for the historical ancient capital.
A capital city like Jinling is easy to develop and can become extremely complex in a very short period of time. Even after going through war, it can quickly recover.
On the streets, there are trees planted on both sides of the road. There are relatively few shops in the streets close to the six government offices of Jinling. It is mainly where officials of all levels from Daxia hang out. It seems a little quiet.
But after passing one street, the street became extremely complicated. Even because it was close to the government office, no one dared to commit crimes here, attracting many vendors and restaurants.
Some officials came here to drink and drink tea after leaving the office.
One of the teahouses opened by the Qiao clan has beautiful decoration, quiet environment, and safe soundproofing. Therefore, many officials from the Six Ministries like to drink tea and talk here.
There are three floors in the teahouse. On the first floor, in addition to tea and snacks, there are several women in tulle clothes playing the piano and singing soft tunes from time to time. The second floor is separated by screens and potted plants, forming small compartments that are relatively independent and far apart.
The third floor is the real private room.
It was noon, and the hot weather could make people sweat profusely, but when entering the teahouse, one could feel a cool breath. This was because the owner of the teahouse specially asked Taoist Daozhengsi to set up a formation in the building.
It is an array that can cool and heat. To operate the array, you need to consume the energy in the gold crystal coins. Although a gold crystal coin can run for a long time, there is no teahouse in Jinling that is willing to consume precious gold crystal coins to adjust the temperature. Several.
In the private room on the third floor, three men in official clothes were drinking tea and talking.
There are many calligraphy and paintings hanging on the walls of the private room. These calligraphy and paintings come from famous artists of various eras, as well as the quietly burning incense that can make people feel ethereal and concentrate their spiritual power. It can be regarded as a relatively low-level cultivation product.
These items alone consume a lot of money in the entire room. A man who can use this kind of private room to drink tea and talk is obviously rich and does not care about these consumptions at all.
"Brother Xie, I heard that the Ministry of Rites in front of Langtian has an envoy from the south. What is the identity of the person?"
The person who spoke had a long and narrow face, with lively eyes, and seemed to be more alert. He was an official in the Sixth Department of the Central Government. Although his rank was relatively low, because he worked in the Central Government, his status was not comparable to that of local officials. .
He and the other man were not from high backgrounds. When talking to the man named Xie, they both lowered their postures, obviously intending to make good friends with each other.
"Of course, if it's not convenient for me to say it, just pretend I didn't ask!"
"Haha, it's not a secret! In two days you will know that the person who came is Fang La's envoy, or Fang La's third brother Fang Mang, his sister Fang Baihua, and Deng Yuanjue, who is known as Baoguang Tathagata!"
"They came to Jinling on behalf of Fang La to ask for help from Your Majesty! Please send troops southward..."
Brother Xie's name is Xie He, and he is a son of the Xie family in Chen County. He also participated in the Enke competition last time. Because of his family background, he successfully passed the examination. Later, through the Xie family's relationship, he participated in the six-bu official examination and became a A member of the Ministry of Etiquette.
The Ministry of Rites of Daxia was not the Qingshui Yamen of those dynasties in history.
The Ministry of Rites is responsible for important authorities such as education, imperial examinations, and diplomacy. Especially during the stage of hegemony, the status of the Minister of Rites is almost as high as that of the prime ministers of the three provinces.
At the same time, the Ministry of Rites is also very well-informed, because envoys from other forces who come to Jinling are all received by the Ministry of Rites.
"Asking for help from His Majesty, he also asked me to send troops south... Are they asking for help with empty words?"
The official who just spoke was a little surprised.
Fang La, what a great reputation! Thanks to that famous book and historical records, Fang La has a great reputation both among readers and among the people, and of course it is a bad reputation.
Many people are curious about this rebel leader who rebelled in the late Northern Song Dynasty.
I am curious that the other party has been able to persist until now without being destroyed by other forces, and has even become a medium force occupying a piece of land.
His tenacious vitality is stronger than that of Yang Jian and Zhu Yuanzhang.
"Well...it's not just empty talk, but it's almost the same! Fang La is willing to surrender to His Majesty, and is also willing to send his niece to the palace. He is also willing to cooperate with the attack on the Song army from the rear after our army goes south..."
Xie He hesitated for a moment, and then told the benefits given by Fang La and others.
The two people next to them looked at each other, and it turned out that they were just like white teeth, and they were willing to send their niece into the palace... His Majesty is surrounded by the world, and there are many beautiful women in the palace. Is there still a lack of a woman?
Of course, they also knew that this was Fang La's expression of surrender to Daxia, and he did not really think that His Majesty liked beauty and sent women as gifts.
"With this kind of conditions...their plan is really good!"
Both men couldn't help but sigh.
"If I were Fang La, I would definitely surrender to our dynasty, dedicate the land, soldiers, people, and generals under his command to His Majesty, and exchange for the hereditary and irreplaceable title of Marquis and Earl, and enjoy wealth and honor!"
"Any smart person can see that I will be able to sweep across the south sooner or later. Fang La doesn't take the opportunity to surrender at this time and still wants to compete with Zhao Song. He is really stupid and overestimating his own capabilities!"
The first man to speak shook his head.
"Yes, this is something that a discerning person can see, but those who are blinded by ambition cannot see through it! Didn't history say that Fang Lacai captured a few state capitals and then proclaimed himself emperor? It can be seen that he His vision is short-sighted, and he is just a grass-headed king who clears the way for the true king! "
"I heard that Fang La also has four marshals, eight fierce generals, twelve gods and twenty-four generals under his command. There are quite a few generals. It would be a pity if they were attacked and destroyed by Zhao Song..."
"By the way, General Si Xingfang, who defected to Your Majesty along with Privy Council Bu and General Lin Renzhao, was one of the four marshals originally under Fang La. Unfortunately, General Si Xingfang was attacked by the former Qin general Deng Qiang and died on the battlefield!"
"If General Si Xingfang is still here, with his ability he will definitely become a general commanding an army of 100,000 people!"
The three people in the room were talking and changing the topic from Fang La to Si Xingfang.
In a room not far from this quiet room.
The two men and one woman looked green and white, with different expressions. The three of them were Fang Maang, Fang Baihua and Deng Yuanjue as Xie He and the others said.
Fang Baihua had already put her jade hand on the handle of the knife at her waist.
Just now, when she heard the three people constantly belittling her eldest brother Fang La, she wished she could pull out her sword and rush out to cut off the heads of the three people.
That's too ugly to say!
What about short-sightedness, shallow intelligence, and no long-term plan? Listening to these words makes people feel angry and ashamed! Because what the other party said is true, this makes people even more angry.
"Baihua, this is Jinling, you must not take action!"
Fang Maang stretched out his hand to press Fang Baihua's arm with a solemn expression. Although he was quite angry in his heart, he was older and had better self-control than ordinary people.
As the envoy heading north to Jinling this time, he shoulders a heavy responsibility. It doesn't matter if someone gossips a little, as long as it achieves its purpose.
"What these dog officials say is too unpleasant!"
Fang Baihua's pretty face turned pale with anger, but she still managed to hold back her anger and was persuaded by Fang Maang.
At this time, the two of them noticed that Deng Yuanjue's expression was a little complicated, as if he had become like this after hearing Si Xingfang's name.
The strength of the three of them is not weak. Even Fang Baihua has the favor of God. He has condensed the Dharma and stepped into the seventh level. Even though it is only a relatively weak seventh level, it is rare.
Deng Yuanjue's strength reached the peak of the eighth level.
As a master in the Water Margin who can compete with Lu Da and Lin Chong in terms of martial arts, he has the potential to reach the ninth level. As long as he experiences a fierce fight, he may break through at any time.
The three people have sharp ears and eyes, and the soundproof wooden walls of ordinary Gangqi generals and civil servants have little effect on them.
"Grandmaster?"
Fang Maang shouted, and Deng Yuanjue came back to his senses.
"Oh! I really didn't expect that I would hear Brother Sixingfang's name at this time. Unfortunately...brother is no longer alive!"
Deng Yuanjue sighed.
Among the many generals who defected to Fang La in history, a few did not join Fang La, and Si Xing was one of them.
Suddenly hearing the news about him, Deng Yuanjue's emotions were somewhat complicated.
"Three brothers and my sister have heard what those acid guys said just now. If we follow the original conditions, I'm afraid it will be difficult for Xia Jun to send troops!"
Deng Yuanjue is not an ordinary monk. He is a senior member of Manichaeism. He is not only proficient in martial arts, but also has good eyesight.
He followed Fang Maang northward. In addition to serving as the guard commander, he also discussed with Fang Maang and Fang Baihua the strategy after entering Jinling.
"When we came here, the military advisor said that although the Xia Army had temporarily negotiated peace with Zhao and Song, they would have to send troops south again sooner or later... Now that we have held back Zhao Song's army, we have just given the Xia Army a chance to take action!"
"If the Xia army goes south at this time and joins forces with our army to attack, Zhao and Song will be defeated! So as long as we propose an alliance, the Xia army will definitely agree to send troops!"
Fang Maang said slowly and explained to Deng Yuanjue.
Deng Yuanjue shook his head and said, "Although what the military advisor said makes sense, it is just speculation. Don't forget, after Xia Jun defeated Zhao and Song Dynasty, he became neighbors with Shenggong. Didn't Zhao Kuangyin have a saying that no one should be allowed on the side of the bed? Are you sleeping soundly? If Zhao and Song Dynasties are destroyed, we will be the next enemies of Xia Army!"
"Even if the Xia army sends troops, it will not be that fast. For them, the best time is when our army is defeated and the soldiers of Zhao and Song have not returned. By then our army is defeated, and the Xia army will be verbally defeated. What’s the use of forming an alliance?”
Fang Mang said nothing.
Fang Baihua's expression also kept changing.
Deng Yuanjue was silent for a moment, and then said: "Actually, what those few sour men said just now makes some sense. The power of Shenggong and us is too weak. We are not even opponents of Zhao and Song Dynasty. How can we survive against the Xia army one day?" ?”
"It's better to surrender to Daxia directly, so that the Holy Duke and I can have a good ending!"
Whoosh!
Fang Maang and Fang Baihua both raised their heads and looked at Deng Yuanjue in disbelief. They never expected that Deng Yuanjue, a high-ranking Manichaean leader and a close confidant of the Fang family, would actually say this.
"Master wants to defect to Xia Jun?"
Fang Baihua frowned and her voice was a little cold.
Deng Yuanjue waved his hand and said, "I just feel that although the world of China is vast, with the power of the Holy Duke and I, we simply cannot compete with the heroes of the world, so I am just thinking of a way out!"
"If the Holy Duke is not willing, we will live and die with the Holy Duke!"
The expressions of Fang Maang and Fang Baihua softened a little, too! When the civil and military generals under Fang La fought with Zhao Song and Song Jiang in the source world, they basically all died in battle, and none surrendered out of fear of death.
After Fang Maang and Fang Baihua calmed down, they couldn't help but think about Deng Yuanjue's words.
At this time, the words of the three clerks in the quiet room in the distance also emerged from their hearts.
Suppressing the anger in their hearts, Fang Maang and Fang Baihua had to admit that what the other party said did make sense.
Even Zhu Yuanzhang and Yang Jian, who were among the top ten wise men in history, fell in the struggle for hegemony. Although his eldest brother Fang La was a hero, he was really incomparable compared to these two wise men because he was not qualified.
Since there is no hope for hegemony, what they have to consider is the continuation of the Fang family business.
After a while.
Fang Maang's voice was a little bitter as he said: "Master is right. We are not even opponents of Zhao and Song. How can we compete with Daxia? It is better to take advantage of the time when we have soldiers and horses to directly vote for Daxia and get Hou Hou." Earlship..."
"It's just that my eldest brother has an upright personality and it's hard for him to bow his head. What we said doesn't count at all.
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Deng Yuanjue smiled and said: "Third brother, the authorities are confused. After knowing the ending of his history, how can the Holy Duke's thoughts remain the same as before?"
"If the third brother and sister, plus the Fang clan members, work together to persuade Shenggong, Shenggong will most likely agree to defect to Daxia for the Fang family! The Lord of Xia has the capacity to tolerate people, and Shenggong can have the title of Marquis, Fang Jie, Shi Bao and the others are also talented generals, so it’s not difficult to get appointed!”
"In front of you is an abyss, and behind you are wealth and wealth... The family has everything you need! It is impossible for the Holy Duke to hit an egg against a rock!"
Brother and sister Fang Maang and Fang Baihua were thoughtful when they heard this.
"Well, this matter is very important, and I need my eldest brother to make up my mind... I will advise him carefully!"
Fang Maang said.
He, Fang La's third younger brother, is not that ambitious, because even if Fang La succeeds, the throne will not fall on him, so he can listen to his words. Keep a calm mind.
