Ma Wenzhao barely sleeps all night.As soon as it was daylight, he came out of his tent.The air outside was fresh and smelly to him.This is the border of the Chu State, and you can see the land where he grew up in the distance.That is the place that belongs to him, and he is bound to take back everything that belongs to him" General, the spies of Shu have been caught" A report from the soldiers came from behind Ma Wenzhao.He smiled and turned around, "Oh, the spy was caught so early in the morning.It's really early enough" "The general went out to fight, and the Shu Kingdom was defeated and retreated, so he was naturally anxious, where can he take care of the morning and evening at this time" The generals nearby also laughed.Ma Wenzhao nodded slowly, "I'll see this spy in person." ”"I'm not a spy, I'm here to make an envoy" The Shu people who were tied with their hands behind their backs were like this when they saw Ma Wenzhao's first words.Ma Wenzhao lowered his eyes and looked at him.He shook his arms and shook off the soldiers who held him down, "I am a messenger sent by the monarch of Shu to express goodwill to the general, not a spy, if it is a spy, how can I come to the military camp so early and brightly, and I am really here to make it when I quietly inquire in the dark" "Where are you who are above board, you are clearly probing your brain near the camp, sneaky" The soldier who caught him gave him a kick and defended.Ma Wenzhao smiled, "Who are you?"
"I am a close confidant of the monarch, Wei Liao." ”The man said hurriedly."
Wei Liao Wei Zixin, who are you," Ma Wenzhao asked with lowered eyes."
Zixin is my sister, my sister-in-law," Wei Liao said.Ma Wenzhao nodded."
Untie."
The "general" soldier was stunned for a moment, and saw that Ma Wenzhao had already turned around and went to the general's tent, so he didn't dare to hesitate, and hurriedly bent over to untie the rope for Wei Liao.Wei Liao got up and kicked the soldier back, and smiled, "Thank you for the grace of your feet." ”After speaking, he chased Ma Wenzhao to the camp tent."
Wei Zixin is the favorite concubine of the King of Shu, I heard that the King of Shu is even more fond of Wei Zixin's brother, how can he be willing to send you to be a messenger" Ma Wenzhao lifted his clothes and sat down on the upper seat, with a faint smile on his face, looking at Wei Liao with a little disdain.Wei Liao arched his hand and said: "It is precisely because the monarch trusts me that he dares to ask me to come and negotiate peace with the general." ”"Negotiate peace," Ma Wenzhao raised his eyebrows.Wei Liao hurriedly bowed his head, "Our monarch is very sincere, if this battle continues like this, it is Shu and Da Zhou who will suffer, but let Chu sit and reap the benefits of the fisherman."
Da Zhou took care of Chu Guo, and Chu Guo just sent his princess to Da Zhou.The promised annual tribute has not yet been offered, and the current monarch of Chu is a usurper of his brother.His character, how can he be trusted, a person who even dares to kill his own brothers, sons and nephews" Ma Wenzhao's fists couldn't help clenching, and the blood vessels and tendons on the back of his arms and hands were highlighted.The atmosphere in the tent was much colder, as if the temperature had suddenly dropped.Wei Liao frowned at his expression, and quickly guessed which of his words had entered his heart."
If we continue to fight like this, the general commands properly, even if we fight Shu back, what good will it do to the Great Zhou The general can get the name of the god of war.And there is no benefit.Chu State will not have any substantial benefits to Da Zhou, no matter how good he promises, it is better to really hold the benefits in his own hands. ”Wei Liao smiled and said in a low voice."
If the Great Zhou is willing to negotiate peace with the Shu State, we are willing to lift the restrictions on the merchants of the Great Zhou and are willing to establish economic exchanges with the Great Zhou.The porcelain coal of the Great Zhou Dynasty will be purchased at a good price by our imperial court.The famous tea and medicine of my Shu country.Priority will also be given to the supply of Da Zhou. ”"I want to negotiate peace, but I didn't make concessions, what you say is just good for Shu, what good is it for Da Zhou, Da Zhou doesn't have your silk tea.Just as prosperous. ”Ma Wenzhao said coldly.Wei Liao smiled, "The general's words are wrong, trade is a matter that is beneficial to both countries."
Merchants and ordinary people have money to earn, and the people's lives will be better.When the people have money in their hands, they will live and work in peace and contentment, and they will not think of rebellion.When there is money in a country, the people will be stronger.and the Gentiles will not dare to care.There are no external problems.Internally, we will have more energy to discover and cultivate talents.This is a matter of increasing gain," Ma Wenzhao was about to speak.Suddenly, a herald shouted anxiously outside, as if he was about to break into the tent.The herald seemed to be in great a hurry, but the guard at the front of the tent said nothing that he would come near the tent door.He was about to open his mouth to shout, but was stopped by the guard in front of the tent.Wei Liao lowered his eyes and smiled."
The general will deal with the affairs of the army first, and think about the proposal of a certain suitable talent, my monarch is very sincere."
Ma Wenzhao frowned slightly, but there was something really messy in front of the camp.He nodded slightly.Ordered someone to come in and invite Wei Liao down."
Who is making noise in front of the tent, don't you know the rules of the army?"
asked Ma Wenzhao.The herald was brought before him."
General Hui, it's not that his subordinates don't know the rules of the army, but the eight-hundred-mile urgent holy decree sent by the saint of the capital has arrived," the herald raised his head and said.Ma Wenzhao squinted slightly, "Eight hundred miles expedited" "Exactly" The herald raised the token in his hand, "General Ma received the order" Ma Wenzhao slowly got up from the stool, walked to the table with some perfunctory steps, and slowly knelt down.The herald read out the holy decree, saying that there was a man-made rebellion in Beijing, and asked Ma Wenzhao to immediately lead his division back to Beijing to aid the imperial court without delay.As for who the rebels are, it is not mentioned in the decree.Marven Zhao immediately noticed this strangeness, and he frowned and stood up."
General Ma, you haven't received the order yet," the herald stared at him in surprise, and got up before he could receive the order.Ma Wenzhao squinted his eyes and asked: "I don't understand, who rebelled, the soldiers and horses of the saint near the capital, and even the soldiers and horses of the neighboring counties and counties cannot be mobilized, do you want to transfer me back to Beijing from afar, don't you know that I am now fighting against the Shu Kingdom, and it has reached the most critical moment" The herald glared, "General Ma."
It's not a question for you to ask, and it's not for you to doubt the Holy Decree.The Holy One is free to consider, how the Holy One commands, and how we are ministers, how to do it" Ma Wenzhao shook his head again and again, "You probably forgot, there is a sentence that the general will not be subject to the orders of the foreign monarch."
I'm commanding the horses and soldiers now, but I'm not here for fun.It is for the dignity of the Great Zhou, for the honor of the Great Zhou, for the people of the Great Zhou and the imperial court, fighting against the Shu State. ”"So to speak.Once the general goes on the expedition, he doesn't have to obey the orders of the saint," the herald scolded, "General Ma, this shouldn't be a disobedient heart," Ma Wenzhao laughed, "You are in my camp."
To say that I have a heart of disobedience is really bold. ”The herald was stunned, and there was some fear in his eyes."
Haha, don't be afraid.I'm kidding you.I am naturally a loyal minister. ”Ma Wenzhao walked to his side with a smile, raised his hand and patted him on the shoulder, "I mean that the general is outside."
Naturally, we must have our own considerations and consider the overall situation.After all, thousands of miles away, there are some things that cannot be seen or taken into account.And the saint can't take care of it.Those who are ministers should consider the saints.Yes and no, you say," the herald seemed frightened by him, and nodded repeatedly, "exactly. ”"So now this moment.After fighting with Shu for so long, so much military spending, material and manpower have been spent, and it is about to reach the moment of final victory.You say, how can I leave, wouldn't that be a failure" Ma Wenzhao squinted at the herald.The herald nodded again and again, "What the general said is true" "So, you say, can I take this holy decree" Ma Wenzhao asked with a smile.The herald's forehead immediately sweated, "This, this" He couldn't say this, why did he ask his head, "But" Ma Wenzhao's voice changed suddenly.The herald immediately looked at him and waited for the plane to be heard from him."
I'm more curious, what kind of rebellion can make the Holy Shang so close to the great enemy, isn't everything already under control, I haven't heard the rumors before, and suddenly someone rises up, and it can become such a big climate" Ma Wenzhao asked in a low voice.The herald spouted.If it is the common people, or some kind of gang, people with lofty ideals who are dissatisfied with the rule of the imperial court, dissatisfied with the atrocities of embroidered clothes, and incite the people to revolt, it is naturally impossible to form a formation that cannot be underestimated so quickly.It can only be a spark, and if you want to have the potential to burn the prairie fire, you need to accumulate it for many years.It seems far-fetched to say that this person is a rebellion now, but it is just that the saint says so today.The people don't say that, the people's banner is "Kuangfu Orthodoxy".Orthodoxy is on whose side, as if even the Heavenly Dao will favor which side."
It's the first prince."
Under Ma Wenzhao's gaze, the herald said in a weak voice.Ma Wenzhao nodded slightly when he heard this, "First Prince" The herald looked at his face cautiously."
General Ma is naturally loyal to the saint of today, and he knows it," the herald hurriedly said
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