In the big tent, the banquet began, and no one mentioned anything else.
Apart from eating meat and drinking wine, An Shenqi and Kang Fu were just reminiscing about old times, while Li Congyao was frowning.
Zhao Kuangzan, the military governor of Huazhou Town opposite Zhang Zhao, was quite curious about Zhang Zhao.
The fourteen-year-old kid actually had a good drinking capacity. He acted like an adult and frequently asked Zhang Zhao for drinks and asked him interesting stories about the Western Regions.
He even asked Zhang Zhao for two Persian palace men so that he could go back and brag to the second generation of powerful people.
Everyone said something, and except for the Jiedushi who were sitting there, there was also a guard standing behind them.
Standing behind An Shenqi was a tiger general named An Shouguan, which sounded like An Shenqi's fake name. He was as tall as a wild bear, and his helmet and armor were quite powerful.
Standing behind Li Congsuo was Lu Duan, the commander of Fengxiang's left army, horse and infantry forces. The two defeated generals didn't say much, they just sat and stood listlessly.
Behind Zhao Kuangzan, the military governor of Huazhou Town, stood a veteran general with eyes that seemed to be open and closed, and a long beard on his face, which looked a bit like the second master Guan.
Judging from his demeanor and the swollen muscles on his arms despite his big belly, he is definitely a master.
As for the Qinzhou Xiongwu Army Jiedushi Kang Fu, a young general looked at Zhang Zhao with hatred in his eyes, as if he wanted to tear him up and eat him. It should be the one Kang Fu said.
The surname is Song.
The surname is Song? Haha! In all likelihood, he is a clansman or even a brother of Song Zhong, the Xiongwu Jiedushi who was killed by Zhang Zhao.
Judging from the fact that Kang Fu wanted his life, the Song family must have ignored Kang Fu.
Thinking of this, Zhang Zhao deliberately talked loudly with Zhao Kuangzan, "Someone is so excited about killing, that villain Song Zhong sent troops without permission, thinking he was powerful, but in someone's eyes, he is nothing more than a chicken and a dog!"
There was no need for his warriors to go into battle, so I raised my sword and cut him in two with one strike!"
Although Zhao Kuangzan is young, he is very thoughtful. Although he doesn’t know why Zhang Zhao said this, he chose to remain silent.
It wasn't until the veteran behind him coughed lightly that he spoke, "Sikong is really brave, Xihuzan can't leave the station without permission, otherwise he must go to Liangzhou to see... uh, something.
Zan is only fourteen this year, and he and Sikong hit it off instantly. I wonder if I can call Sikong my brother?"
Zhao Kuangzan hesitated for a moment because he didn't know how to address Zhang Zhao. Of course, he also wanted to follow the stick and get closer to him.
Good boy, this is a big deal, but Zhang Zhao chuckled.
"Zhao Jieshuai and I hit it off like old friends, but we can't be like brothers!"
Zhao Kuangzan looked confused, and even couldn't help but want to look back at the veteran behind him.
"No need to be confused, Commander-in-Chief, I will explain it later." Zhang Zhao said with a smile.
What a joke, Zhao Kuangzan’s mother was Princess Xingping, the thirteenth daughter of Li Siyuan, Emperor Mingzong of the Later Tang Dynasty. Zhang Zhao wanted to marry Princess Yongle, the fifteenth daughter of Li Siyuan, for Murong Nobunaga.
Murong Nobunaga is roughly equal to Zhang Zhao's heir. If successful, Zhang Zhao and Li Siyuan will be related to each other, and Zhao Kuangzan will call Murong Nobunaga his fifteenth uncle.
In this way, Zhang Zhao is the ancestor of Zhao Kuangzan. How can we be brothers?
I am your grandfather!
The two continued to talk, and Zhang Zhao would try his best to belittle the murdered Song Zhong from time to time, until the general named Song behind Kang Fu was so angry that he stamped his feet.
Zhang Zhao raised his head this time, pretending to be drunk and asked with hazy eyes: "Who is that person behind the Taiwei? Could it be that he is also a treacherous thief like Song Zhong?"
At this time, General Song, who had been scolded for several minutes, couldn't bear it anymore. He suddenly jumped out, holding a long knife, put the two fingers of his left hand together, and pointed angrily at Zhang Zhao.
"Hexi bullies have gone too far! You will be killed on the spot today!"
"What a thief! You dare to bring weapons to assassinate important ministers of the country! You are indeed a rebellious person!"
Zhang Zhao didn't panic at all. It would be better if this guy didn't carry a knife. If he did, it would be more justified to kill him.
"Where is my son Nobunaga?" Zhang Sikong yelled, and it almost became his mantra.
As Zhang Zhao shouted, the roar of fighting and the sound of clashing weapons came from outside the camp. It seemed that there was a fight between the mighty army fangs outside and Zhang Zhao's personal guards of Shandu.
When the general named Song saw that Zhang Zhao had no weapons, he rushed over as soon as he finished speaking.
But at this moment, the curtain of the tent door moved, and Murong Nobunaga, wearing a white helmet, jumped in with a flying step.
He held a sword in his left hand and a bronze hammer in his right hand. The general named Song who was about to step forward to stab Zhang Zhao quickly hid.
However, although he dodged the bronze hammer, Murong Nobunaga was still in his body, so he yelled and stabbed Murong Nobunaga with the long knife in his hand.
Murong Nobunaga sneered and struck out with the long sword in his hand. It was so powerful and heavy that he knocked General Song's long sword out of his hand.
Then Tiger Step stepped forward, "Tong! Tong! Tong!" His fists were like hammers, hitting him from the left and right. The general named Song had no power to parry. He was hit unconsciously and staggered.
Zhang Zhao sat leisurely and made a gesture of wiping his neck. Murong Nobunaga immediately lifted the general named Song who was about to fall to the ground, grabbed his head with both hands and twisted it violently.
Stuck! Broken neck bone!
Then he waved the short knife in his hand, and blood spurted out. Murong Nobunaga stepped away before the blood spurted out, without any blood droplets on his body. It was extremely neat!
Kang Fu let out a long sigh and bowed his head in the shocked eyes of everyone.
"Don't be surprised, everyone! He just asked Zhang Sikong to clean up his family. This thief is named Song Yi. Together with his brother Song Zhong, he controls the Xiongwu Army.
I always turn a blind eye, but during the war in Hechuan, their brothers actually secretly communicated with Shu, so they had to be eliminated!"
When Kang Fu said this, everyone in the camp understood. They didn't know whether the secret communication with Shu was true or false, but it was certain that Kang Fu was being ignored, and everyone showed a concerned expression, including Li Congzuo.
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Because everyone in the camp is a commander-in-chief, how to prevent the fan soldiers below from causing trouble has always been a top priority. An Shenqi even showed an expression of appreciation.
"There are thirty tooth soldiers outside the tent. They are also close friends and members of the Song family. Please ask Sikong to eradicate them as well!"
Kang Fu continued, and then finally showed a somewhat embarrassed expression on his face.
"In addition, I sincerely request Sikong to assign three hundred strong military troops to a certain person, so that they can be used as bodyguards."
Well, the tooth soldier that Kang Fu wanted was chosen from the powerful army that was about to be forced to surrender by Zhang Zhao.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Zhao quickly winked at Barbarian Xiong and asked him to go out and deal with the thirty tooth soldiers of the Xiongwu Army, while letting Murong Nobunaga stay with him and quickly interrupted Kang Fu's words.
If you let him continue talking, this kind of old fox will take advantage of you without even a trace of embarrassment.
"What do you think of the gentleman here?" Zhang Zhao asked, pointing to the dashing Murong Nobunaga.
"Correct a good man! Just like King Lanling of the Northern Qi Dynasty!" Of course Kang Fu praised him.
Zhang Zhao turned to Zhao Kuangzan and asked, "What do you think, Commander Ji?"
Zhao Kuangzan was a little strange. Although he was the military governor, Murong Nobunaga was older than him. Generally speaking, Zhang Zhao should ask An Shenqi first and then ask him.
However, young people admire heroes the most. With a look of admiration on his face, he asked naturally: "Isn't it Xue Baipao who took He Chuan's head among all the troops?"
"Of course!"
"You are indeed a hero, I should respect you!" Zhao Kuangzan said as he took out a short knife from his waist.
"This sword is called Duan Yu, and it is very sharp. I gave it to the white-robed general out of a certain respect!"
This knife is inlaid with gold and jade. Zhao Kuangzan said as he pulled it away for everyone to take a look. The cold light was cold. It was indeed a good knife.
Zhang Zhao couldn't help but admire him. He was indeed the Quan generation who could leave a name in history. He was able to perform these operations at the age of fourteen and played with ease!
Young people, of course, also like shiny things. When Murong Nobunaga saw that Zhang Zhao agreed, he knelt down to receive the gift.
Although he was older than Zhao Kuangzan, Zhao Kuangzan had a noble status. He was the daughter of a princess. His father and ancestors were all handsome men. He was also the wife and nephew of Shi Jingtang. When he gave a sword, he had to follow the rules given by his elders.
However, Zhang Zhao moved quickly and supported Murong Nobunaga, preventing him from kneeling down.
Zhao Kuangzan was stunned again. The general behind him who looked like Mr. Guan suddenly widened his eyes.
"Sikong, what do you mean by this? Are you despising my lord?"
Zhang Zhao smiled and waved his hand, "How dare you do that! I just heard that Princess Yongle, the fifteenth daughter of the former Emperor Shengde and Wu Qinxiao, is staying in the boudoir. She is about the same age as my son Xin. I wonder if I can ask Taiwei Kang to marry Taifu An.
A red line?"
As soon as these words came out, everyone in the venue was stunned!
But... Kang Fu, An Shenqi, and Zhao Kuangzan thought for a moment and discovered that this was indeed a good marriage!
Although Princess Yongle is the younger sister of today's emperor, she is also a former Tang princess, so her identity is somewhat embarrassing.
At least not many people among Daibei Wuxun were willing to marry him, but since Zhang Zhao was entrenched in Hexi, he didn't have so many worries.
Moreover, in order to win over Zhang Zhao, the emperor of Kaifeng might really agree.
"I wonder where Xiaolang is from?" The three of them looked at each other, and Kangfu asked first.
"The young general was born into the Murong family in Tuyuhun, a royal family of the Murong tribe, but he was born in the Tang Dynasty and has already been a Tang person.
My ancestor was the governor of Guazhou, my father died early, my mother is the granddaughter of the late Commander Cao of the Guiyi Army, and Zhang Sikong is a certain heir!"
Kangfu nodded. His background was slightly different, but he still met the minimum requirements.
"So Sikong doesn't want you to kneel down to thank me because he wants you to be my uncle?" Zhao Kuangzan suddenly became arrogant.
"Then you have to try to please me. The fifteenth mother has grown up with me since she was a child. If I agree with you, you will get twice the result with half the effort!"
Princess Yongle was more than two years older than Zhao Kuangzan. Zhao Kuangzan was also brought to Luoyang by his maternal grandfather Li Siyuan to educate him personally since he was a child.
It is not an exaggeration to say that she grew up with Princess Yongle. They say they are aunt and nephew, but in fact they are like siblings.
However, having said that, Zhao Kuangzan is still very optimistic about Murong Nobunaga. With his figure, appearance, and demeanor, he will definitely be able to impress his fifteenth aunt.
"One each for Princess Xiaxi of Tianzhu and a daughter of the Saman Persian clan. I will have someone send them from Liangzhou right away. As long as Zhao Xiaolang can say that they are one and the same!"
Zhang Zhao immediately said that he knew that Zhao Kuangzan was about to return to Kaifeng. If nothing else happened, his father would take him to Khitan to live for a few years, and then he would think of staying when Yelu Deguang entered the Central Plains.
The father and son of the Zhao family, the father was in Khitan and the son was in the Central Plains, they made bets on both sides and both sides have deep roots.
In addition to letting him lead the red line, Zhang Zhao will also need him in the future, so he is willing to offer such a good condition.
"A gentleman's word!"
Zhao Kuangzan was so excited that he almost jumped up. The princess of Tianzhu and the daughter of the Persian clan as concubines would definitely make everyone envious. Isn't it a great scenery?
"Hurry up and whip your horse!"
Zhang Zhao immediately high-fived Zhao Kuangzan. Then Zhang Zhao walked up to An Shenqi.
"Five hundred thousand guan! Food, grass, gold and silk are enough. I will withdraw my troops immediately!"
As soon as he heard this, Li Congsuo's face turned pale, and he immediately knelt down behind his feet.
"Please reduce it by one or two, I really can't afford it!"
Although Li Congzuo spoke, Zhang Zhao did not look at him, nor did An Shenqi. However, An Shenqi still had to help say a few words.
First, it was 500,000 guan, which Li Congsu could not afford. Secondly, Li Congsuo's Prince Qi's Mansion, which was also the territory of Fengxiang Jiedushi, was the key point in the defense of Meng's Shu Kingdom and should not be weakened too much.
"I also ask Sikong to reduce it by one or two if appropriate. In addition, there are one hundred thousand guan of goods and tens of thousands of dan of grain and grass in Chang'an's treasury. Please give them to Sikong."
Zhang Zhao didn't say anything. Why send the beggar away at this point?
He came from Liangzhou and spent more than 150,000 guan. He also killed hundreds of warriors and injured thousands. One hundred thousand guan was undoubtedly a joke!
"I personally went to borrow money from the merchants, and I will definitely raise 200,000 yuan for Sikong. In addition, I and Taiwei Kang will do their best to help with the son's affairs, and they can also declare Sikong as the king of the county!" An Shenqi said through gritted teeth.
Zhang Zhao finally nodded, "If you want to sell Hexi white sugar and rock sugar to the Kingdom of Shu, please pay one or two for it. Four hundred thousand guan is enough!"
At this time, the road from Longyou to Shuzhong was in disrepair and had long since expired.
The only road is the easy road from Fengzhou, where Fengxiang Jiedushi lived, to Xingyuan Mansion (Hanzhong) of Shu Kingdom.
This was also Li Congsuo's way of making money. If he entered Shuzhong, his hair would be plucked by them in Prince Qi's Mansion.
What Zhang Zhao meant was that he didn't want Li Congyu to block him, and he didn't want to pay business taxes.
"Please reduce the amount. If it's 300,000 yuan, I can raise it within ten days even if it's just a piece of cake!"
Li Congzhao no longer cares about his image. Now that he is defeated, the compensation for his return will be astronomical. If he has to pay more than 300,000 yuan in compensation, he will definitely not be able to pay for the compensation, and he will be stabbed to death by the soldiers below if he returns.
"Sikong! I'm in Qinzhou and know the situation of Prince Qi's Mansion. They have spent all their efforts to raise 300,000 yuan!"
Kang Fu was made uncomfortable by Li Congyao's begging for help, so he could only bite the bullet and come out to plead for mercy.
"Oh! Okay! Since the Taifu and the Taiwei have made it clear together, the 350,000 yuan cannot be less!"
Zhang Zhao let out a long sigh, but he was still quite happy.
It's not bad to be able to get 550,000 gu, at least you won't lose money, and it's even more important to open up the trade route in central Sichuan and propose marriage to Shi Jingtang.