There were no more than ten people in Hexi who knew about Murong Chunhua and Xi Sheng’s entry into Liangzhou, among which Lu Jialing and Xue Fu knew that they were still through informal channels. So their arrival did not bring any trouble to Liangzhou. Instead, another person was more eye-catching, and this person was Sang Weihan.

It was Sang Weihan's third time to come to see Zhang Mai, and it was also the second time to enter Liangzhou. However, this time his identity and attitude were different. This time, he no longer sneaked like the first time, but entered the territory with a fairly formal identity. Moreover, in the season when autumn is coming, Sang Weihan not only has an increasingly stable Shi Jin regime behind him, but even a force in Tiance was helping him - some people within the Tiance regime hope to negotiate peace with Shi Jin regime, and behind the hope of these people is the expectations of some people.

Therefore, when Zhang Mai heard that Sang Weihan had entered the country and wanted to refuse, many people opposed it, among which Yang Dingguo stood up and said, "The two countries should be in opposition."

Zhang Mai sneered: "What two countries! Shi Jingtang was usurping the rebels. If I collude with him, it would be self-deprecating!"

Cao Yuanzhong said: "Marson, Shi Jingtang is indeed a thief who usurped the throne, but now the border is open, merchants trade with each other, and people are constantly in exchange for each other. But we do not allow his envoys to enter the country and spread it out. All countries will have doubts. If Shi Jingtang closed the border for this reason, then not only would people's livelihood be misleading, but people in the world would blame us for the responsibility for this matter."

Fan Zhiwei Renpu also said, "That's right." Wei Renpu said, "During the Tang Dynasty, An Lushan was also a ***, but sending envoys to discuss matters may not be blocked by the door. Nasan Weihan's entry may not be a self-deprecating person. As long as we are upright, no one can blame us. If we don't enter, it will seem that I, Tang Tang Tiance, have a small force."

Zhang Mai waved his sleeves and said, "Since that's the case, let him in!"

Lu Jialing asked about the etiquette of reception again, and Zhang Mai said, "You said you want to see what he said, but I didn't say you want to receive him! You and Yuanzhong go and negotiate with him."

Yang Ding Guodao: "Marson, this is not very good."

Zhang Mai said: "I do not admit that Shi Jingtang is the emperor of the Central Plains, so I do not admit that Sang Weihan is an envoy. I just think that he is a messenger. If you have any words, let him get out! I don't have that much time to deal with him!" After that, I walked in and disbanded the meeting.

Yang Dingguo and others looked at each other and sighed.

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Sang Weihan entered the country, and the merchants from the two states of Lianglan rushed around and hoped that the Tiance Army and Shi Jin Army would live in peace from now on, so they could do business. Unexpectedly, Sang Weihan had just entered the country, and the envoys from the Later Shu also sent an envoys, and the treats of the Tiance Army were different again. Both groups of envoys were connected to Liangzhou from Lu Jialing. Zhang Maixian met the envoys of Shu and held a banquet and had a good hospitality. During the meal, he asked about the envoys of Shu and asked Lu Jicheng, the envoy of Shu. "Our Lord sent his ministers to come, one was to enhance the diplomatic relations between Liang and Shu and to express my brother's respect, and the other was to be entrusted by Luoyang, hoping that the two families would turn wars into jade and silk."

Zhang Mai changed his color and said, "What did you say!"

Zhang Yi was also surprised when he served the banquet and said, "Are Shu Kingdom and the Central Plains mortal enemies? When your country was first established, the first person to attack Bashu was Shi Jingtang."

He mentioned the early years of the founding of Shu Kingdom. At that time, Meng Zhixiang had just separatisted the southwest and Shi Jingtang was ordered to attack, and there was a great war between the two sides.

Lu Jicheng smiled and said, "Enemy should be resolved rather than to be broken. Besides, that was something that happened many years ago. The country has no selfless grudges. As long as it is beneficial to the people, our Lord will not be willing to cause trouble for an old grudge. I also hope that the marshal can remember the virtue of God's life and let the people of Guanlong live a peaceful and stable life for a few years."

Zhang Mai slapped the case after hearing this, and all the wine and food on the table flew away. Lu Jicheng was shocked. Zhang Mai angrily said, "What kind of enemies should be resolved rather than be formed! No bullshit!"

He actually swears on such a diplomatic occasion, and Zhang Yi couldn't help but feel ashamed. Fan Zhiwei Renpu also felt inappropriate. Zhang Mai pointed at Lu Jicheng and cursed: "Meng Chang was young and ignorant, so forget it. Isn't there still Zhao Jiliang's assistant? Are they too confused?"

Lu Jicheng's old face was rude and thought to himself: "Humanity said that Zhang Mai was extremely domineering since the Western Expedition. It's true that he saw him today!"

Although the Liangshu Alliance is named Zhang brother and Meng brother, it is because Zhang Mai is older. There is no difference between the two countries in terms of diplomatic relations. Zhang Mai actually accused Meng Chang of being young and ignorant in front of the Shu envoy at a diplomatic banquet. This is a very rude thing.

Seeing this, Yang Dingguo hurriedly said to Lu Jicheng: "Shi Jingtang asked for glory, cut off the territory and cleavage the territory, which caused the country's golden cup to be short. This matter was angered by both the gods. Marshal Zhang, who was deeply disgusted by this villain, became famous and angry. If he was famous, he would be angry. If he had a moment of misunderstanding, please don't be surprised."

He also said to Zhang Mai: "Marshal, Shu Kingdom and I are brotherly countries. Even if Lord Meng's suggestion is unpleasant, we should have listened to it before responding."

Zhang Mai said: "What else is there to say? The people just accepted Shi Jingtang's bribes! So they ignored the national justice. What kind of national affairs are selfless and resentful. Shi Jingtang killed Li Congke, that's fine, but he even openly severed the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun to the Khitan. Is such a *** behavior private grudge? What kind of morality of being good at life and letting the people live a safe life for a few years is all excuses! If this matter is done, in the eastern part of the Han Dynasty, I am afraid that some prefectures and counties will be transferred from Shi Jingtang to Meng Chang's bag!"

Lu Jicheng's face changed slightly, as if he was poked into the pain point, but he immediately calmed down and said, "The Marshal's words are too lie! Our Lord is here to do this kind of peace for the sake of the people of the world. I really hope that Guanlong will stop the army. From then on, the three families will be friendly forever. Isn't this a good thing? The Marshal didn't accept it, but he made such aggressive and persuasive words, and made such a shameless and humiliating statement. Is it true that I really think that there is no one in Shu? Although Shu is small, it has its own mountains and rivers, and although the generals are few, they still have the courage to defend against the enemy. When the two countries have good friendship, our Shu brocade has Shu brocade as a sacrifice. If the Marshal wants to be angry, our Shu also has a badao as a defense. Although the Shu people are gentle, they are not afraid of the cavalry of Xiliang!"

When Yang Dingguo was busy trying to smooth things over, Zhang Mai laughed and said, "Are you declaring war on me? Or are you going to find an excuse for the tens of thousands of troops lying in the southwest of Longxi?"

Lu Jicheng stood up and brushed his sleeves and said, "What are the words of the marshal? My lord kindly sent his ministers to come, but the marshal took my lord's kindness as something!"

Zhang Mai said leisurely: "What do you think? I guess Meng Chang is probably getting older and listening to the change of writing, so he really thinks he can play the battlefield like me and compete for the world. Hey, you might as well go back and tell him that I recognize him as his younger brother because he is honest and has no faults, so he gave him a good life. But if he dares to collude with Shi Jingtang, it would be equivalent to indirectly colluding with the Khitan, that is, he is the same group as the *** thief! I will never be ruthless to the *** *** ! What are the solid mountains and rivers and the courage to defend the enemy? In my opinion, it is just too long that I have nothing to do, and I am looking for death!"

This passage was about to come out, and all the civil and military officials in the palace changed their faces. Lu Jicheng was even more angry and said angrily: "Master Zhang, you said this!"

Yang Dingguo quickly coughed and said, "Marson, you are drunk." He winked at Ma Xiaochun, and Ma Xiaochun didn't know.

Zhang Mai smiled and said, "I'm drunk? I haven't even drunk twice. How can I get drunk?" He said to Lu Jicheng: "You can convey these words from me to Meng Chang and persuade your lord to play with crickets at home. If you really grow up, just play with women! There are many scholars in Shu and you can write poems and write poems against him! Don't go to Guanlong to get involved. The competition is not suitable for him!"

Lu Jicheng was so angry that his whole body shivered, and he was brushing his robe sleeves and left in anger.

Yang Dingguo's old face was also very ugly, and he couldn't help but say, "Marson! The words of the envoy of Shu Kingdom are not in line with your wishes, but we shouldn't treat them like this because of our friendship for many years."

Zhang Mai said coldly: "I have been in good faith with him for many years, but he is quite sensible. Now that he has become ignorant, the brother naturally has to teach him a lesson. What's wrong with this? Shi Jingtang is seeking honor, and I wish I could eat his meat and drink his blood immediately, but Meng Chang did not distinguish between right and wrong, and was in a gangster who colluded with foreign enemies! I was just verbally scolding, which was already light! I can compromise on anything, but I can't compromise on this principle of big things!"

"This!" Yang Dingguo was speechless for a moment, and because there were many outsiders on such occasions, he was talking about important matters that could not be secretly discussed. He sighed and retreated.

The next morning, Lu Jicheng hurriedly left. When he heard the news in Liangzhou City, he couldn't help but talk. Many merchants sighed secretly, thinking that the marshal had changed.

Guo Fen heard the wind and came to Zhang Mai and said, "Husband, since you returned to the east, I have never been concerned about military and political affairs, but you have heard that you have offended many people in recent months."

Zhang Mai smiled and said, "Where can you not offend people when governing the country in war? Those good men who hold high positions and are good at everything will kill more talents!"

Guo Fen said: "Although this is the case, people's hearts and opinions must always be taken into account."

Zhang Mai sneered, "People's hearts and public opinion? I think it's business intentions. I also sent people to the countryside to inquire about the military and military farmer who farmed farming, but they couldn't stand Shi Jingtang's stole the Central Plains. In order to be the emperor, even the country was sold. When the fields were mentioned, the farmers all cursed. When the army talked about this, they all wanted to fight Yanyun immediately to regain their hometowns and liberate their compatriots! But the soldiers and people in the middle and lower classes had right and wrong, but no one spoke for them. The big merchants had a lot of money to bribe the censors and even influenced the elders and important officials! Even the generals! So the whole Liangzhou heard their voices! People, the better their lives, the softer their ears were!"

Guo Fen said: "Although this is the case, scholars, farmers, industry and commerce are all people. Can you just listen to farmers and ignore merchants completely?"

Zhang Mai smiled and said, "If I didn't care about them, I'd already fought this time! I just wanted them to make money for a while, so I didn't do it. But I can't forget the big news, the integrity of the country, and the real welfare of the people just because I took care of them. The small profits that were barely stable in front of me are fake welfare, and the great development that will stimulate thousands of years will be true welfare!"

Guo Fen said hurriedly: "I am worried that my husband will offend too many people and make enemies from all sides. At that time, I will fall into an extremely unfavorable situation."

Zhang Mai said: "Shu Kingdom is not a problem. Meng Chang is not an emperor who fought on the battlefield, but a young man who was fed to the nurse. He had to try it before fighting. He had to pee his pants when he really beat him! Shi Jingtang seemed to be more and more stable as he sat in his position, but in fact he just used a slurry iron rack, which looked solid, but as long as he found the counter, he would collapse in one battle! And behind me, there were millions of military and people who were united with me. This was not something that a few comments could shake! The only thing I was not sure about was the Khitan! Yelu Deguang was not a fool, and the Khitan was united with the same clan! I defeated him once in Luntai, and Taonan defeated him once again, but still could not shake his foundation."

Guo Fen said: "The Khitan clan has grown stronger since the Middle Tang Dynasty, and has been booming since Yelu Abaoji founded. It will not take three or five years to defeat them. As for eradicating them, it may take one generation and two generations of efforts!"

"One generation, two generations! How can I wait for so long!" Zhang Mai said: "Now Shi Jingtang has already cut Yan Yun to the Khitan. Every more day, the Khitan rule in Yan Yun will be stable for a day. The more it goes, the more difficult things will become. If we really wait for three or five years, or even ten or eight years, the Khitans will gain a firm foothold in Yan Yun, then it will be even more difficult for me to recover Yan Yun. If Yan Yun is gone, the south of the Mo is unable to calm down. If the Mobei Donghu will always be a knife hanging over our descendants! This is the country's thousand-year disaster!"

Guo Fen was moved when he heard this, Zhang Mai said again: "It's ridiculous that merchants in Liangzhou all over the city. Everyone calculates the small profits in their pockets. Who would have thought so far? Yan Yun and Donghu, it doesn't matter whether they are here or not! But I have to think about things they don't want! I have to do what they are not interested in! Even if I take a risk, I have to grit my teeth and deal with it! Now is the time when our army is at its peak, and it is also the time for bloody battles, hard fights and deaths. After this stage, it will be difficult for me to organize an army that can drive thousands of miles! The current external opportunity is indeed somewhat unfavorable, but the power that has finally formed inside must be used well! Even if I want to take a risk, I will admit it!"

Just then, Ma Xiaochun came to report: "General Tang Renxiao is here!"

Guo Fen was slightly surprised: "Tang Renxiao? Isn't he in Ningyuan?"

"I'll transfer him!" Zhang Mai said: "The West has decided that there is no need to fight a big battle for the time being. Your brother is in charge of Kangju and cannot be in chaos. Shule is our old nest, so he is even less afraid. Therefore, some people are idle under Guo Luo's hands."

Guo Fen said in surprise: "Have you even transferred the troops there?"

Zhang Mai said: "Don't do it now! Let those who want to make noise! ​​After the autumn harvest, the military rations are all sufficient, and the merchants consider the heavy snow to block the mountains, so they will start to stop the market to wait for the coming spring. After the autumn harvest, the time before the heavy snow is the time for us to take action! If we don't fight, it will be earth-shaking, it will sweep thousands of miles, and you will hit the yellow dragon! Fen'er, watch it, as long as God is willing to care about the fortune of the Han family and give me the last bit of luck, our big banner will be planted all over the Hu Han sky within that one or two months!"

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Chapter completed!