Chapter 74 Provocation
When Zhang Biezhi rushed over here aggressively, Xiao Rong was not in his room at all. He and Yu Shaoxie were sitting in the conference room talking.
After many days, Nan Yong finally responded, but the response was perfunctory. They sent someone to deliver a letter, without mentioning Qu Yunmie's injury or Xiao Rong's shock. They said a lot of polite words and finally told them in a hint that they hoped they would send someone to negotiate and explain the misunderstanding. ... In other words, they did not intend to admit the incident, but they intended to use bribery to completely bury the incident.
This is understandable. It is not uncommon for a prime minister to use such dirty means. However, once it is spread out, it will be unheard of. The people of Nanyong are all so proud, how could they be willing to admit such a great humiliation.
When the messenger arrived, Xiao Rong and others were excitedly watching the battle in the parade ground, so the letter was delivered to Gao Xunzhi.
Yu Shaoxie and Gao Xunzhi lived together. When Gao Xunzhi was reading the letter, he was also there. When he learned of Nanyong's intention, he immediately expressed that he wanted to make the trip.
At present, Yu Shaocheng doesn't know about this matter, and Gao Xunzhi discussed it with Yu Shaoxie. According to Gao Xunzhi, he actually doesn't quite agree to let Yu Shaoxie go there. After all, the relationship between his brother and Nanyong is very awkward, and Yu Shaoxie, as his elder brother, was once a native of Chang'an. Both his teachers and classmates were in Nanyong. His status was not much better than his brother's.
However, Yu Shaoxie's words made Gao Xunzhi immediately change his mind.
"The only people who can represent the king in negotiating with Nanyong are the ones in the meeting room. Mr. Song is not qualified because he is not steady enough and can easily offend others with his words. Moreover, he is also a witness of the battle in Huaiyin City. The people of Nanyong may not be happy to see him. There is no need to mention Fuzi because his status is too important and he must not leave Chenliu. Mr. Gao, you are in charge of all the major and minor matters in Chenliu and the army. You are indispensable here. In this case, it will be either me or my brother Xiao who will go. If my brother Xiao hears about this, he may take the initiative to ask to go. But Mr. Gao, do you dare to let my brother Xiao set foot in Nanyong’s territory for the second time?"
Gao Xunzhi: “…” I don’t dare.
After a moment of silence, Gao Xunzhi said to Yu Shaoxie, "We are in the right this time. When we arrive in Huaiyin City, we are no longer guests, but victims who come to argue. We no longer need to worry about their attitude. Before you go, I will assign you 3,000 soldiers and horses. Even if we don't take action, it will be good to put a stop to their arrogance."
Yu Shaoxie smiled and nodded. This kind of silent support is naturally the more the better.
But before he went back to pack his luggage, Gao Xunzhi said to him again: "Whether you can make the trip this time depends on one more prerequisite."
Yu Shaoxie turned around and saw Gao Xunzhi speaking: "You have to get A Rong to agree, otherwise when he finds out, he will hold a grudge against you forever."
Yu Shaoxie: “…………”
The above is the reason why Yu Shaoxie called Xiao Rong out alone. ...
Xiao Rong frowned as he listened to Yu Shaoxie talking about the reasons why he wanted to go, like he understood Nanyong, he understood the officialdom, he was an outsider to this incident, it would be more convenient to negotiate… In fact, Xiao Rong was not at ease to hand over such an important matter to Yu Shaoxie, because they had been together for so long, and Yu Shaoxie only did those trivial matters that Xiao Rong was unwilling to hand over to the staff and did not want to do himself. Although Yu Shaoxie often participated in small meetings, he seemed to have no special contribution except for having the loudest voice when he was indignant.
Yu Shaoxie is a person who naturally likes to speak out about all kinds of injustice, but he is also a person who only helps his relatives and not the outside world, so he will speak for whoever is closer to him.
He is full of enthusiasm but not vigilant enough. If he is asked to go to the negotiations, will he really not be fooled by the cunning people of Nanyong and even be persuaded to let the Zhenbei Army compensate Nanyong with some things?
Yu Shaoxie looked at Xiao Rong who remained silent, and asked, "Brother Xiao, do you think I am unable to shoulder such an important task?"
Xiao Rong: “…”
Did he become Qu Yunmie? Did his expression become so easy to understand?
Yu Shaoxie: "To be fair, I really didn't accomplish anything in the Zhenbei Army. Last time, Brother Xiao pointed it out to me, and I realized that the king and I were often at odds. This was not just the king's fault, but also my fault. If it were Brother Xiao, he would have made the king reflect on his mistakes, and I am useless except for arousing the king's anger."
Xiao Rong glanced at Yu Shaoxie who was speaking calmly.
You are really brave. Even now you still want to say bluntly that Qu Yunmie did something wrong. Aren't you a native scholar? Can't you learn to be humble and tactful like those scholars? ...
Yu Shaoxie didn't know what Xiao Rong was complaining about him in his heart, he was still talking slowly: "It's funny to say, when the king and I made mistakes at the same time, we both held our own opinions and never thought we were wrong, and it might be the same in the eyes of others. But when the king got better and better under your influence, Xiao brother, I was the only one who made a mistake. Even when I think about it, I find it a little funny, so I think about it day and night, and feel that I shouldn't go on like this. The king is the person I am loyal to, the prime minister is the person I respect, and brother Xiao is the person I admire. If I want to be with you, I should do some practical and big things. Please rest assured, brother Xiao, I remember all your requests clearly, and this time I will make the people of Nanyong spit out everything they should spit out."
At this point, he also made a joke to Xiao Rong: "Except for Badong and Jingling counties, the king is not an ordinary person, and his request is not an ordinary request. I really dare not make a guarantee on this."
Yu Shaoxie thought that what he said was quite good, but Xiao Rong continued to look at him and said to him, "You didn't mention your brother." Yu Shaoxie was stunned.
Xiao Rong stretched out his fingers and counted: "My king, the prime minister, and me. Your brother is also a member of the Zhenbei Army now. Why didn't you mention him?"
Yu Shaoxie: “…” Forgot.
Yu Shaoxie's face turned awkward. He knew how much Yu Shaocheng admired him as his brother, but... sometimes he also felt that Yu Shaocheng was a little clingy. He spent too much time with him, so when they were not together, he would throw Yu Shaocheng as far away from his mind as possible.
Xiao Rong stopped teasing him and chuckled, "Alright, since Brother Yu has said so, I will naturally help him. But if you don't do it, I will report it to the king and let him scold you severely."
Yu Shaoxie smiled and said, "No need. If you can't do it, I will lead the army myself."
The number of blows from the military stick was at least twenty, and the soldiers would cry out in pain. If the blow was severe, a pair of legs would be broken. Even though Yu Shaoxie's body was much stronger than Xiao Rong's, he could not withstand such punishment.
It seems that he is really confident about this matter, which is good.
Even the crazy Yu Shaocheng probably couldn't accept this. He couldn't even if he wanted to go because no one would agree to let him go to Huaiyin.
Thinking about how the madman had mocked him for having no common sense not long ago, Xiao Rong smiled slightly and decided not to remind him, letting him go crazy at night.
Picking up the teacup beside him, Xiao Rong paused and brought up the topic Yu Shaoxie had mentioned before: "After returning that day, I thought about it myself. My growth process was quite different from that of Brother Yu. All of Brother Yu's teachers were scholars, but mine were not. I really shouldn't have questioned you like that, because you and I have different identities, and it's also good this way. The king needs people like me and Brother Yu around him. Each of us looks at different things, so that Sen*wan*organizes* everything and makes sure there are no mistakes."
Yu Shaoxie listened to Xiao Rong's words, he lowered his eyes and smiled gently.
If Xiao Rong hadn't said these words, he wouldn't have minded that matter, but since Xiao Rong had said it, he had to admit that he felt very happy.
After a moment, Yu Shaoxie raised his head and promised Xiao Rong: "In the future, I will also watch and listen more, and pay more attention to people outside the aristocratic families."
Xiao Rong shook his head: "No need, Brother Yu, just stay as you are. The day will come when the war will end and the generals will retire. The world will eventually become the world of scholars. The Zhenbei Army needs a liaison between the gentry and the gentry, who will also serve as a buffer zone. Brother Yu can be such a person, leading, guiding, and influencing the gentry."
Yu Shaocheng was stunned: "Me?"
No matter in terms of family background or literary attainments, he is not first-rate.
Xiao Rong smiled and said, "Of course it's you. The Prime Minister is not born to be this kind of person. Scholars will never be able to accept that he was once an exiled criminal. Scholars may respect him, but they will not regard him as one of their own. Song Suo... Sigh, maybe it will be okay when Song Suo is older, but who knows when he will learn to be smooth with others. If he goes out now, he might die at the hands of a hot-tempered person one day."
At this point, Xiao Rong took a sip of tea and added in his mind, "Many times I am the one with a bad temper who wants to take action." ...
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