Chapter 22: How can you get the method of both worlds in troubled times

Zheng Wei felt a little moved after hearing Zhang Mai's words, but after all, he had been in the business world for a few years and started to support the entire family alone at the age of 20. The touching lasted only for a short while before he returned to his calmness. At this time, Guo Luo heard that he had found the Zheng family and rushed to meet. Guo and Zheng met when they were young. At this time, they met again, and each felt a sense of emotion in their hearts.

After meeting Zheng Wei, Guo Luo reported to Zhang Mai: "The banquet is ready, but when is it appropriate to start the banquet? Brother Mai, will you come forward then?"

Zheng Wei remembered the fierce appearance of the Tang army soldiers who invited him to the banquet before, and thought that this banquet was probably not a good banquet. He speculated that Zhang Mai's tone was afraid that this banquet seemed to be unfavorable to these merchants. The Zheng family has been settled in Julan City for several generations. Zheng Wei grew up here since childhood, so he naturally regarded himself as a member of Julan City. At this time, he thought: "The merchants in Julan City are not only my neighbors, friends, and relatives of Aqimu family, but also help each other, one loses and one prosper. Only when all the merchants are kept can our family be safe. If all the merchants are hit, my Aqimu family may not be able to survive alone. When they came to send me an invitation, they were afraid that this banquet would be unwilling to be good." So he decided to try to protect the fellow travelers in Julan City to make their lips and teeth.

He looked at the two drunk tea cups beside Guo Shiyong and Yang Dingguo, and thought to himself: "They knew that I was a descendant of the Zheng family, and their attitudes improved a lot. It seems that they still have some incense to the descendants of the Farming House. If they were moved with emotion, they might be able to retain more vitality for Julan City."

He had the ability to use it in his two ways, and he had already thought of a solution in his mind. In his words, he told Zhang Mai that many of the merchants in Julan City were descendants of Han people. "Of course, most of the families have mixed races with the nine surnames of the Zhaowu clan and even Persians. I hope this time is expensive..." He originally wanted to say "Gui Army", but after thinking about it, he felt that this statement was beyond his mind. He was afraid that Zhang Mai was unhappy, so he changed his words: "I hope the Tang army will not hurt them this time."

He said these words just hoped that Zhang Mai could reduce harassment to these merchants in view of the origin of his past. Unexpectedly, Zhang Mai, Guo Shiyong and Yang Dingbang's uncle and nephew, were surprisingly enthusiastic about his words. Yang Yi asked on the spot: "There are many Tang people in Julan City? Are they descendants of the Farming Mansion back then?"

Zhang Mai was also waiting for Zheng Wei's answer with anticipation.

"This..." Zheng Wei was very alert. Yang Yi just asked a question, and Zhang Mai only showed an expression. Zheng Wei faintly realized from their reaction that something might have happened to his words just now. Although the Tang army was making a big fuss north of the Saiye River, the people in the village of Julan City did not know the details there. Even the well-informed people only heard that there were troubles there.

Zheng Wei did not know the changes in the Tang army over the past few months, did not know that the Tang army had established four major goals, including "save Tang people", and did not know that Zhang Mai and Guo Shidao had the determination to reunite all descendants of Tang people in the Western Regions and pro-Tang forces. In the absence of understanding of the Tang army, his judgment on some things was deviated.

At this time, he pondered for a moment before answering: "Yes, many of the descendants of the Farming House were in Talas, and some even migrated to Samarkand - well, that is, Kangju City. The merchants in Julan City are only part of them, and everyone is still thinking about the Tang Dynasty, so I hope the envoy can treat them well."

When Guo Shiyong and Yang Dingbang heard these words, his face showed joy. The so-called four happy events in life, "meeting old friends in a foreign land" is one of them. Although it has been several generations apart, thinking about the Tang army split for some reason, but now they have the opportunity to meet again, it is naturally a great news.

Even Zhang Mai, who originally wanted Tang Renxiao and Liu Heihu to entertain those merchants, and then to be polite, changed his mind at this time. Since the other party was a descendant of the Mercantile House, he naturally could no longer use the same methods as the Chin-Si Shi.

"Don't worry. How could I make things difficult for them? We are not robbers, nor are we barbarians. Our China is a country of etiquette and righteousness. Even if we treat other nations, we treat other nations with courtesy, let alone compatriots." Zhang Mai replied, "But since we are compatriots, I cannot help but meet with everyone."

He wanted to take Guo Shiyong and Yang Dingguo to the banquet. Guo Shiyong stopped him and said, "Encourt, we didn't know that these merchants were descendants of the Corporate Farming Office before, so I have no objection to sending Liu Heihu and others to do this, but now that I know, I can't use such a Hongmen Banquet to entertain them."

Anyone who knew about the events of that year was quite guilty about the failure of his ancestors to endure each other and for their country. At this time, they had to reunite with the descendants of the Mercantile Mansion, and they were eager to resolve their old grudges and make up their minds.

Zhang Mai nodded: "What does Uncle Yong mean?"

Guo Shiyong said: "Let's not hurry to meet them, and we will send someone to stop Tang Renxiao and Liu Heihu from doing things randomly. In addition, Brother Zheng Shi will explain our origin and purpose to the merchants. A banquet will be held in the evening and the merchants will be invited. At that time, everyone will be led by the special envoy to meet the elders and brothers of the Mercantile Mansion. In addition to reminiscing about the past, we will also have to apologize to them to thank us for our abruptness today."

Zheng Wei listened next to him, and somewhere deep in his heart was touched again, thinking: "I really have a heart for us after hearing these two words." Suddenly, he was secretly uneasy about his plan just now, but he didn't take the liberty to reveal it. He thought: "Although we have been isolated from each other for so long, it is thicker than water." Zhang Mai was trying to win him over, Zheng Wei was naturally clear in his heart. Although he didn't want to follow them at this time, he didn't want to be an enemy of the Tang army. "I hope I can think of a way to take care of both of them."

However, Zhang Mai agreed with Guo Shiyong's words and hurriedly sent Xiao Shitou to inform Tang Renxiao and Liu Heihu, and said to Zheng Wei: "Today, Ayi broke the Zheng family's gate, which is really unintentional. I will apologize for him here. As for the banquet for the merchants in Julan City, I think it is decided to be tonight, and the place is set to be in the Laisi Mansion. If we still invite him, I am afraid that the elders and brothers of the Farming House will be panicked, so Brother Zheng will summon me."

He and Guo Shiyong both called "brothers and brothers" and seemed very intimate, but Zheng Wei was a little embarrassed. Zhang Mai asked, "Why, Brother Zheng refused?" Zheng Wei hurriedly said, "Where, where." He paused and said, "It's just that the martial law in the city is now, I..."

Zhang Mai smiled and said, "The martial law warrants are people who are ill-behaved by foreigners, not targeting their own people." He called Ma Xiaochun and asked him to stay in Zheng's mansion, and his followers went in and out, "But if you have any needs, just tell Xiaochun." After a pause, he said, "Brother Zheng, in fact, as long as you wear this Tang Dynasty dress, you can pass through in this city of Julan, and you don't need me to give any more orders."

After saying these words, Zhang Mai took someone to say goodbye, and no soldier was left except Ma Xiaochun. Before leaving, he repeatedly told Ma Xiaochun to treat Zheng Wei the same as he did.

When he walked out, Guo Shiyong patted his old clothes and sighed to Yang Dingbang: "It's a pity that the robe I made two years ago was left in the valley under the lamp. I have to wear this torn clothes when I meet my father and brother tonight..."

Yang Dingbang said: "Yes, this outfit is covered with blood and dust. Even if you know earlier, it's better to wash the pulp in advance, you'll be a little rude tonight."

Yes, what they want to meet are the best elders and brothers who have not seen for several generations. These two words are calm, but a piece of pure heart and sincerity have emerged, and Zheng Wei was stunned afterwards.

After Zhang Mai and others left, Zheng Wei's younger brother Zheng Han said, "Brother, these people are very good, and the envoy Zhang is afraid that his knowledge is better than you. We have never heard of any of the teas he said, and we don't know whether it is true or false, but I think what he said makes sense."

Zheng Wei touched his head and said, "What he said is indeed passionate, and I was moved by him for a while. But, Ah Han, are you willing to throw away this family, leave all your business for these words, and go with them to wander around and die?"

Zheng Han shouted: "I...I dare! But, it seems that the price is also a bit higher."

Zheng Wei smiled softly and said, "Yes, the price is a bit higher. And even if you can go, I can go, your sister-in-law, nurse, and the women, Grandpa Sak, and other family members, may not be able to bear this hardship."

Zheng Han asked: "What should I do?"

Zheng Wei pondered: "I guess the Tang army will not stay in Julan City for too long. At present, we will try to deal with it. When they leave, our lives will return to normal."

Zheng Hao, a native of the old family who has been with him, is a real descendant of the Tang people, and is also one of the few people in the family who know these anecdotes. The Zheng family has been escorting supplies to Dengxia Valley for more than ten years. He has been with him. He listened to him and went up and said, "San Young Master, how could you tell that Envoy Zhang that these merchants in Julan City are descendants of the Mercantile Mansion? Although there are more than twenty families here, most of them are not. Even those twenty families are not the direct descendants of the Mercantile Mansion back then. Most of the direct descendants of the Mercantile Mansion were cut off from Samarkand. Those who stayed in Julan City have been almost transformed after so many years. They will take them to a banquet tonight. If they are exposed at that time, this..."

Zheng Wei sighed: "I originally wanted to help the merchants in Kulancheng so that these Tang soldiers would not hurt them, but I didn't expect them to react like this and actually had to meet them solemnly. Now he miscalculated." His miscalculation this time had nothing to do with his wisdom, but because he could not believe in the sincerity of Zhang Mai and others. Since he miscalculated Zhang Mai's position and direction, he would be in a thousand miles later.

"If it was Talas here, things would be easier. Even here, there would be a way. I have said, 'Most people have mixed races with alien races' to make the foundation. As long as everyone listens to me, there is still something to do about this matter." He wanted to send people to invite merchants to the government to discuss it.

Zheng Hao said: "San Young Master, our Aqimu family has been divided into two parts. Although you have supported the family business in Julan City, your prestige is no longer as good as before. Especially Samur, Kaladin and others, after the master and the eldest young master were isolated from Saman, they have not taken you seriously in the past few years. Just send a servant to invite him, they may not be willing to come. If you come, you may not be willing to listen to you."

Zheng Wei said: "You don't have to worry about this. I have already made a point. Even if most of them are not Tang Min, as long as I do what I say, I should be able to escape this disaster."

After Zheng Han and Zheng Hao went out, the slim Persian girl walked out from behind. She was Zheng Wei's wife. At this time, she surrounded Zheng Wei from behind and asked softly in Persian language: "Is there something difficult about it?"
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