Volume 10 Chapter 100

The next evening, Shao Fang and his team arrived in Wancheng and stayed there for one night. The next morning, Shao Fang entered Yancheng.

Feng and Mo are allies. The whole Feng Kingdom welcomes Shao Fang very much. The welcoming ceremony is very grand. Tang Yin also went out of the city to welcome him personally.

After meeting, the first thing Shao Fang said was to congratulate Tang Yin. Tang Yin was stunned by his congratulations. Shao Fang smiled and said, "When I was still in Mo Kingdom, I heard that Feng Kingdom defeated Du Ji's army in Tia and the victory news came frequently. According to the time calculation, Feng Kingdom should have taken Tia now, right?"

He smiled when he spoke, but his tone was sour. Tang Yin could certainly understand Shao Fang's jealousy. He smiled and said, "Brother Shao, you misunderstood. Our army is going to aid Tia, not invade and annex it. Even if we defeat Du Ji's army, Tia is still Tia, and Fengguo is still Fengguo."

Shao Fang was happy to hear this, showing an expression of understanding, and patted Tang Yin's arm hard, saying, "Brother Tang, do you still need to say these false polite words to me?"

Tang Yin stopped explaining, he knew that it was useless to say more. He turned sideways, waved his hand and said, "Brother Shao, please come into the city!"

"Please!"

Tang Yin and Shao Fang both got into the carriage prepared in advance, and slowly entered Yancheng under the protection of a large number of Fengjun and Moguo guards.

After entering the city, Shao Fang couldn't help but sigh in his heart. It had been less than a year since he last came to Yancheng, but now it seems that Yancheng is more prosperous than the last time he came, and there are many new tall buildings in the city. Looking at the roadside, there are rows and rows of shops, which are very lively.

The rapid development under the feet of the emperor is really amazing! Shao Fang is a little regretful now. If he had taken the emperor to Modu, Zhenjiang would probably be more prosperous than Yancheng now, right? ! There is no medicine for regret in the world. Even if Shao Fang saw the benefits of accepting the emperor at this time, it was too late.

On the way, Shao Fang asked: "Brother Tang, should we go to see the emperor first or go to your palace first?" According to the rules, the princes must see the emperor first when entering the capital, no matter for what reason, which is also a respect for the emperor. Although Yancheng is not Shangjing, the emperor is here after all.

Tang Yin was happy and asked back: "Brother Shao, do you think it is necessary to see the emperor?"

Shao Fang smiled and didn't ask any more questions. Through Tang Yin's understated question, he could already feel the status of the emperor in Tang Yin's mind, but it was no wonder. How could it be possible to live under someone else's roof and not be controlled by others? Thinking of this, Shao Fang was secretly angry at his ministers for their short-sightedness and lack of foresight. What does it mean to accept the emperor is like putting a mountain on your head? Look at Tang Yin now, he continues to sit on the throne of King Feng, and at the same time firmly holds the emperor, so that he has absolute right to speak.

Alas! Shao Fang sighed secretly. Mo country is full of talents and capable ministers, why did it lose to Feng country in the matter of accepting the emperor?

When he arrived at Tang Yin's palace, Shao Fang looked up and said in surprise: "Brother Tang still lives here?"

Tang Yin shrugged and said: "Feng country has been fighting for years, and the country has long been weak and the people are poor. Where can there be spare money to build a palace?" He didn't pretend to be poor, but Feng country is really not rich now. It's not that the strategy of fighting to support war is inappropriate, but that Feng country has rebuilt too many towns now, which greatly consumes Feng country's treasury.

Shao Fang blinked his eyes and suddenly changed the subject, saying, "This place is actually not bad. If it is comfortable to live here, there is no need to build a palace."

Tang Yin gave him a strange look, wondering what he was up to, and why he changed his words so quickly.

He got off the carriage first, and after Shao Fang got off, the two walked into the palace side by side.

Shao Fang went to visit his sister Shao Xuan first. During this period of time, Shao Xuan had been living in Tang Yin's palace. She had few opportunities to meet Tang Yin, but there was a special person to serve her carefully. After not seeing each other for such a long time, Shao Xuan had changed a lot, at least she was much more well-behaved than before. Seeing that his sister lived comfortably here with Tang Yin, Shao Fang was secretly relieved.

After saying goodbye to Shao Xuan, Tang Yin and Shao Fang came to the study and sat down as host and guest. In addition, Feng State's left and right prime ministers Qiu Zhen, Shangguan Yuanji, and the general Lian Ge and Taifu Zhang Rong accompanying the Mo State were all present.

After a simple courtesy, the two sides gradually got to the point.

Tang Yin was the first to speak, asking, "Brother Shao, you have come all the way here, are you going to Feng Country to enjoy the mountains and rivers?"

Shao Fang's face became serious, and he said, "I came here this time mainly to discuss something with Brother Tang!" Sure enough, Tang Yin smiled and said, "Brother Shao, please tell me if you have something to say."

Shao Fang pondered for a moment and said, "I hope Brother Tang can join forces with me to attack Yu Country."

Tang Yin wondered if he had heard it wrong. Shao Fang did not come for Changsun Yuanhong, but to attack Yu Country, which was too unexpected. He turned his eyes to Qiu Zhen and Shangguan Yuanji. The two of them obviously did not expect Shao Fang to make such a request, and they seemed a little surprised. Tang Yin smiled and asked, "Brother Shao, do you want to attack Yu Country?"

"That's not the case." Shao Fang said with a sly smile, "Does Brother Tang know who the monarch of Yu Country is?"

This is simply an idiotic question. Tang Yin asked back, "Isn't it Lingshuang?"

Shao Fang nodded and asked, "Has Brother Tang ever seen Lingshuang?"

Tang Yin took a deep breath and said patiently, "No."

Shao Fang smiled, but it was just a *smile, and he said: "I have seen it before. The appearance of Ling Shuang, the Lord of the Jade Kingdom, is so beautiful that it is as beautiful as a fairy! I have favored all kinds of women, But I haven’t met the king of a country yet, so I want to propose marriage to the Jade Kingdom.”

Tang Yin looked at Shao Fang inexplicably. Shao Fang is a womanizer, Tang Yin knows this, and Shao Fang has never concealed this. If Lingshuang is as beautiful as he said, it is normal for Shao Fang to be moved by it, but what does this have to do with sending troops to the Jade Kingdom? relation?

Seeing his doubts, Shao Fang sighed softly and said: "I want to marry Lingshuang, but unfortunately she may not be willing to marry me. If Mo and Feng jointly send troops, they don't need to enter the Jade Kingdom, but only need to stockpile troops at the border. By then, if I propose marriage again, I can’t help but Lingshuang not accepting it.”

Ah! Tang Yin almost laughed out loud. The two countries jointly sent troops to make such a big fuss just to force someone to marry him and satisfy his selfish desires. This was too childish. Tang Yin felt that he was crazy enough, but compared with Shao Fang, he was still far behind.

He shook his head and said: "Brother Shao, you have also seen the current situation in Feng Country. The army is fighting in Tia, towns are being built in every county, and the treasury is empty than the face. , It is too difficult for me, Feng Country, to send troops now."

Even if there is no war, the long journey of the army will consume a lot of money, and it will also require a huge amount of money and food to support it.

Shao Fang was not surprised by Tang Yin's rejection. He said with a smile: "Brother Tang, please rest assured that I will not let brother Feng Jun's efforts go in vain." After a pause, he continued: "Brother Feng Jun's money and food for the expedition, It will be taken over by me, Mo State, and if it goes through, I will give one of the eight counties in Ningnan to Prince Tang's brother!"

Yo! Shao Fang was so generous for a woman, even willing to give up a county in exchange. This is incredible. Just by sending troops and scaring the Jade Kingdom, you can get a county. This is a huge advantage! Tang Yin raised his eyebrows and looked directly at Shao Fang.

It can be said that Tang Yin has never believed in the possibility of pie-in-the-sky good things happening in his life. Shao Fang is willing to pay such a high price. What is he thinking? Thinking of this, he subconsciously looked at Qiu Zhen and Shangguan Yuanji. The former frowned and lowered his head in silence, while the latter winked at him, sometimes scratching his head, sometimes scratching his face, and fidgeting.

When had a man as mature as Shangguan Yuanji ever been so impatient? When Tang Yin saw this, he immediately understood that he had something to say. Now that Shao Fang was present, he didn't feel comfortable asking directly. After pondering for a while, Tang Yin smiled at Shao Fang and said, "Sending troops is a big deal. One move affects everything. I have to think about it carefully!"

The smile on Shao Fang's face disappeared and he asked: "Is it possible that Brother Tang is not satisfied with my conditions? One county is not enough, so two counties are enough? Now that Changsun Yuanhong has occupied two of the eight counties in Ningnan, as long as Brother Tang If you can defeat them, I can give those two counties to you, brother!"

The more generous he was, the more suspicious Tang Yin became. The latter looked up and smiled and said: "I would like to thank Brother Shao for his kindness in advance, but Feng Country is indeed in difficulty now. I will give Brother Shao an accurate answer tomorrow as to whether he can send troops. Brother Shao can’t wait for one day, right?”

Shao Fang showed a lonely look and said quietly: "I thought that with the friendship between my two brothers, as long as I opened my mouth, even if there was no benefit, Brother Tang Wang would help me. I think back then, when Feng Country suffered, how could I, Mo Country? Didn’t you risk the country’s destruction to help?”

When he said this, Tang Yin had nothing to say. Indeed, the Wind-Fighting Alliance was coming fiercely. If Mo Country had not remained neutral, it would not be certain whether Feng Country would still exist. Tang Yin smiled slightly and said, "I will naturally not forget Brother Shao's benefits to Feng Guo. I will try my best to help Brother Shao in this matter."

"So Prince Tang has agreed?" Shao Fang's face changed like flipping through a book. His face was gloomy just now, but after hearing Tang Yin's words, his face immediately glowed.

Tang Yin said with a smile: "Although I want to help Brother Shao, I don't know whether the ministers will agree. But Brother Shao can rest assured that even if the ministers object, I will try my best to persuade them." His words were still not given to Shao. Fang Yi believed it, and the latter was about to speak. Tang Yin laughed, interrupted the topic, and said: "I know that Brother Shao has always liked singing and dancing. I have booked the largest restaurant in Yancheng. Instead of you and me sitting here boringly, Instead of chatting, why not go to a restaurant to have a drink and listen to music and dance.”

He secretly thought that Tang Yin was cunning. After all the talk, he still didn't finalize the matter on the spot. However, Shao Fang couldn't force it again and again, so he could only follow Tang Yin's words and said: "Okay! This journey has been really hard for me, so I might as well have some fun."