V2.Chapter 148

Shao Yu knows nothing about the situation of the eight counties in the north of Ning and knows that the Cai family is in charge of the overall situation. He thought Cai GUI was just a nobody in Fengguo. Unexpectedly, he was from the Cai family. Presumably Tang Yin sent him to come with Shaojun to show his intention.

He looked at Li Ting next to him, then said with a smile, "I don't know if it's childe Cai, disrespectful!"

Cai GUI said with a smile, "you're welcome, Lord Shao!" After a pause, he said solemnly, "abandoning the dark and turning to the bright is the only way out for Lord Shao. Continue to stand on Shaofang's side and be killed by him sooner or later."

Shao Yu pretended to be surprised and asked, "how do you say that, childe Cai?"

Cai GUI said: "in order to protect his orthodox position, Shao Fang wantonly killed the Shao family. Do you think Shao Fang can accommodate you?"

Li Ting then said, "but not long ago, the king specially sent a document to Xishan County, praising adults for their loyalty to Mo and the king."

Cai GUI smiled and said, "can't Mr. Li Ting see that it's Shao Fang's appeasement policy? Now Shao Fang wants to use troops against the jade state and fight against our strong wind. What he fears most is internal chaos. Now he appeases Lord Shao in the hope that there will be no fire in his backyard. Once he has nothing to do, I'm afraid that Lord Shao will follow the footsteps of many killed fellow clansmen!"

"Right, right, right!" Shaojun hurriedly echoed: "what Lord Cai said is reasonable. You should think twice and act!"

Shao Yu's mind can't be compared with that of Shaojun. What's Shaofang's mind? How can he not think of it?

Betraying Shao Fang and defecting to the wind country is indeed a way out for him. Otherwise, he would not welcome Shaojun so grandly. The key is that it matters. The choice he has to make now is related to the life and death of the whole Xishan county and his family. He has to think carefully. He won't show his attitude until the last step. In his opinion, the best way now is not to offend both sides and leave two ways for himself. No matter who wins or loses, he will not be killed.

Shao Yu's idea is strongly supported by his confidant Liu Ting. Liu Ting believes that he can't openly tear his face with Shaofang now, nor can he blindly stick to the Hefeng country to the end.

He looked puzzled, shook his head and smiled bitterly at Shaojun and said, "uncle, it's not that my nephew doesn't read the feelings of the same clan, but that my nephew also has his own difficulties. I have to think about it more carefully."

He didn't refuse his surrender. Shaojun was already very satisfied. How dare he * he was too anxious and said repeatedly: "yes, yes, yes! After all, this is a major event related to the future of a virtuous nephew. It's also right to think carefully."

Cai GUI sighed. Does this Shao Jun know which side he is on? Now he also roughly understands Shao Yu's mind. He wants to be a wall leader, fall on both sides, don't offend both sides, and leave himself two ways to retreat. Such a person is also the most difficult to deal with. Fortunately, he had expected such a situation for a long time and made corresponding preparations.

He smiled and said with a deep meaning: "the tree wants to be quiet, but the wind is not enough! Lord Shao read Shaofang and his friendship. I'm afraid that Shaofang will not show mercy to Lord Shao!"

Shao Yu and Liu Ting frowned together and asked, "what does childe Cai say?"

Cai GUI said slowly: "Han Zhong and Yuan Tian didn't run to the east or south, but ran to the West and fled into Xishan county. It's a coincidence or a premeditation. No one can tell..." he pointed so far, deliberately leaving room for Shao Yu and Liu Ting's reverie.

Shao Yu and Liu Ting were stunned, then laughed up and said, "it's reasonable for adults Han and Yuan to take refuge in Xishan county because the terrain of Xishan county is dangerous."

"Really? Let's wait and see!" Cai GUI said with a light smile.

Shao Jun and Cai GUI visited Xishan county and were warmly received by Shao Yu. The latter regarded them as guests of honor and sent special personnel to protect and serve them, so that they could live in Fengyang safely and steadily.

However, during their stay in Fengyang, although Shao Yu was entertained with good wine and food every day, he never made clear his attitude even if he didn't mention the main business. Obviously, he was procrastinating and hoped to make a choice until the day when the situation was clear. If Fengguo wins, he will accept Shaojun and Cai GUI's surrender and turn to Fengguo. If Mo wins, he will not suffer any loss. At that time, he will kill Shaojun and Cai GUI and take their heads to Shaofang. Anyway, no matter who loses or wins, he has a way to go.

Cai GUI knows Shaoyu's thoughts like the back of his hand. Shaoyu wants to delay time, but it suits his heart.

Zhenjiang on the other side is not as calm as Fengyang. Rumors of Xishan County defecting to the wind country spread widely, and rumors were everywhere, causing panic. At this time, the spies of Tianyan and Diwang secretly found Taifu Zhang Rong.

That day, Zhang Ronggang returned home after the break of the dynasty. Before his ass was hot, the servants in the house came in and reported that there were two middle-aged people who claimed to be businessmen outside.

As a Taifu, he is deeply valued by the king. There are a lot of guests visiting Zhang Rong's house every day, including those who know and those who don't know. This is not unusual. However, Zhang Rong is in a bad mood today. The mo'an coalition army is as strong as a spear in the jade country, and the advance of the Kefeng army in the north of Mo country is also unstoppable. The war in the north is tight, Shao Fang is angry, and there is tension in the court. As an important minister, Zhang Rong is also deeply under pressure.

Hearing the name of the visitor, Zhang Rong waved in annoyance and said, "no, No."

The messenger handed a letter to Zhang Rong and whispered, "my Lord, the seeker said that when you see this letter, you will naturally meet them."

"Oh?" Zhang Rong took the letter paper and unfolded it. There were only a few numbers on it: the villain was willing to give away a thousand gold, just to see Lord Taifu.

Zhang Rong's biggest weakness in his life is greed for money. When he saw someone willing to give him money, his heart was moved. He stood up and walked back, saying expressionless, "take him and them to the study."

"Yes, my Lord!"

The messenger promised and trotted out.

Zhang Rong changed his casual clothes and waited in his study for a short time. The servant brought in two middle-aged men in their forties from the outside.

The two were also clever. Seeing Zhang Rong, they hurried forward, saluted respectfully and said, "villain Liang Ren, I've seen Lord Zhang."

"Yes!" Zhang Rongan sat on the collapse without moving. He just glanced at them casually, then lowered his head and continued to look at the book in his hand. At the same time, he asked casually, "what's the matter with you two asking to see me?"

The two middle-aged men who claimed to be Liang Ren and Liu Yang looked at each other. The former said, "Lord Zhang, I dare to visit. I have something to ask for."

Zhang Rong is not surprised at all. Nine times out of ten, he has something to ask for. He asked casually, "I heard you two are businessmen?"

"Yes, Lord Zhang."

"What business do you do?"

"Horses." Liang Ren whispered back.

It's a horse dealer! Zhang Rong put down his book and looked at them again. At that time, those who could be horse traders were powerful businessmen who made huge profits. Naturally, money was nothing to mention. Zhang Rong, who had always been greedy for money, was acutely aware of his opportunity to get money.

"Tell me, what do you two ask for?"

"This..." Liang Ren and Liu Yang seemed hesitant and hesitated. They didn't speak for a long time. Their eyes drifted and swept to the left and right from time to time.

The crafty Zhang Rong understood what they meant. He waved to the servants on the left and right, sent them out, and then said with a smile, "what's hard to hide, now you can say."

"But..." Liang Ren and Liu Yang turned their eyes to the two bodyguards behind Zhang Rong.

Zhang Rong looked back and said calmly, "these two are my guests and my confidants. There's no need to worry about it, but it doesn't matter."

Listening to him, Liang Ren finally said, "Lord Zhang, in fact, brother Liu and I do horse business with Fengguo." With that, he looked at Zhang Rong without blinking, waiting for his reaction.

Zhang Rong's face first changed, but soon returned to normal. He sneered and said, "you two are so brave that you dare to sell horses to the enemy country. Your crime should be punished!" That's what I said, but there was no angry expression on Zhang Rong's face, and the bodyguard behind him didn't come forward to catch Liang and Liu.

Liang Ren and Liu Yang looked at each other. The latter took out a roll of paper from his arms, held it in both hands and walked towards Zhang Rong. At this time, a bodyguard behind Zhang Rong stepped forward, blocked him, then took the paper roll in his hand, looked through it for a moment, and found no abnormality. Then he turned back and handed it to Zhang Rong respectfully.

Zhang Rong took it, untied the string on it, unfolded the paper roll, looked down and saw that it was a stack of silver notes rolled together. He glanced at the first one. It was a thousand Liang silver note. He drew another one, which was also a thousand Liang silver note. There was no need to take a closer look. The stack of silver notes was all one thousand Liang. It was hastily estimated that there were more than 20 Silver notes, that is, it was more than 20000 liang of silver.

What a big hand. You can take out more than 20000 liang of silver as soon as you make a move. These two people are really not simple! Zhang Rong quietly rolled up the silver ticket again, gently put it on the table, patted it with his hand, and asked, "what does this mean?"

"Twenty five thousand taels of silver is just a gift for the villain to meet Lord Zhang for the first time. As long as Lord Zhang is willing to help the villain, the villain will have another gift." Liang Ren said with a smile.

Zhang Rong's eyes turned and his mind turned sharply. He was silent for a long time. He looked back at the two bodyguards behind him and asked whether they would be Lingwu. When Liang Ren and Liu Yang just entered the study, the two bodyguards had used insight. At this time, Zhang Rong asked. They shook their heads with certainty, indicating that the other two did not have spiritual cultivation.

Seeing this, Zhang Rong put down his heart, raised his hand a little and swayed outward. The two bodyguards understood and both went out of the study. When they left, only Zhang Rong, Liang Ren and Liu Yang were left in the study. Zhang Rong said with a smile, "now, what can you say directly?"