Lin'an Never Night

Chapter 462: All the relatives and friends left, only one old friend remained

When Mr. Li woke up in the morning, he still felt a little dizzy.

When he was young, he had a good alcohol tolerance. Even if he was drunk, he would wake up refreshed as long as he had a good sleep.

Now that I’m older, my metabolism has slowed down.

He drank very moderately last night, but when he woke up in the morning, he still felt hungover.

However, Mr. Li was still in a relaxed mood.

Because last night, they and Wanyan Dari had reached a consensus on the joint actions to be taken in the future.

His son-in-law Wanyan Luti was responsible for capturing Dading Prefecture and using the city as a center to block the imperial army heading north to quell the rebellion.

Wanyan Dari was responsible for operating on the flank of Dading Prefecture and recruiting troops in the hinterland of Liaodong, gradually weakening the forces loyal to the court.

From this result, it seems that Wanyan Luti was under the greatest pressure.

But Wanyan Luti is the strongest now, so he is the only one who can take responsibility for this matter.

And although the risks are great, the rewards are also great.

As long as Wanyan Luti can successfully resist Wanyan Liang's troops heading north, he will be the de facto King of Northeast China.

If you can't stop it...

So whether you stand in the front or hide in the back, it’s just a matter of dying a few days earlier or later. What’s the difference?
The old man had a very light breakfast.

A salted duck egg, a plate of pickles drizzled with sesame oil, and a bowl of thick glutinous rice porridge.

When he was about 70% full, his stomach was no longer so uncomfortable and his mind was clearer. Li Taigong asked about Yang Yuan's news: "Did Mr. Yang do well last night?"

The guard who had been guarding outside Yang Yuan's room all night and came to report to Li Minghe early in the morning clasped his fists and said, "Old Master, everything was peaceful last night at Yang Xueshi's place."

"Ok?"

Li Minghe's eyes suddenly fixed.

That beauty was so vivid and charming. If I were ten years younger, I would have been tempted. How could he resist touching her?
Is this young scholar Yang still looking for an opportunity to escape back to the Song Dynasty?

At this time, a maid came in and reported: "Grandpa, Scholar Yang wants to see you."

Li Minghe's eyes flickered, and he pushed the greasy egg yolk into the porridge, shoveled the last mouthful of porridge into his mouth, waved his hand, signaling the servants to clear the dining table, and then ordered: "Please come in."

As soon as Yang Yuan entered the flower hall, Li Taigong said with a smile: "Mr. Yang is in good spirits and full of energy. You must have had a great time at the 'Little Imperial Examination' last night, right?"

Yang Yuan spat inwardly.

This old guy sent four people to listen to my wall. With my hearing ability, do you think I don’t know?

Yang Yuan sighed and said, "I have failed Mr. Li's kindness. Last night, nothing happened between me and Madam Jin."

"Oh?"

Li Taigong didn't expect him to be so frank. His suspicions were slightly reduced, and he became a little curious. He asked, "Why is that? Is that Korean woman not to the taste of Young Scholar Yang?"

"Mrs. Jin is as pretty as a peach in spring, and as pure as a chrysanthemum in autumn. She is naturally the most beautiful woman in the world."

Yang Yuan praised her and said, "I am so happy that the old man gave me such a beauty. But..."

Yang Yuan shook his head and sighed again, his expression bitter.

Seeing him hesitating, Mr. Li was confused.

What's wrong with him? Is it possible that his body is not good at such a young age?

But it’s a bit difficult to ask this question.

Yang Yuan sighed a few times before saying, "Last night, I was also thinking of a woman who was kind to me, so I chatted with her for a few minutes. I found out that her husband is actually my best friend!"

Li Taigong was stunned for a moment, and asked half-believingly, "What a coincidence?"

Yang Yuan slapped his thigh and said, "What a coincidence!"

Yang Yuan then told the story of how Wang Shuai, a big merchant from Goryeo, was stranded in Lin'an due to the tense situation between Song and Jin and both countries banned maritime trade. He then told the story of how he became friends with Wang Shuai, a big merchant from Goryeo.

Then, Yang Yuan said sternly: "Since Madam Jin is the wife of my close friend Wang Shuai, even though she is extremely beautiful, Yang Yuan cannot do anything disrespectful to her."

Li Taigong stroked his beard and said softly, "I think Scholar Yang still likes her. No one else knows about your relationship. I am not a talkative person..."

Yang Yuan said sternly: "It starts from emotion and ends with courtesy. I will never do anything that is impolite or unjust!"

Li Taigong raised his thumb and said, "Mr. Yang really has the demeanor of an ancient gentleman. I admire him."

Yang Yuan said: "Thank you, thank you. Since I know that she is the wife of Mr. Wang, I cannot be disrespectful to her.

During the conversation, Mrs. Jin did offer a plan that would be of great benefit to our Song Dynasty, her Jin family, and you, old man. That’s why Yang came to disturb us so early in the morning.”

Li Taigong was surprised and asked, "Oh? What's Mrs. Jin's plan?"

Yang Yuan said: "Old Master, why do you think this Madam Jin would appear in Liaodong?
In fact, she originally went to Yanjing to expand the Jin family's business. The Jin family is now the largest maritime merchant in Goryeo..."

Then, Yang Yuan repeated to Li Minghe the strategy he had discussed with Jin Yuzhen last night, in the name of Jin Yuzhen.

Li Minghe's heart beat fast after hearing this.

Yang Yuan is still loyal to the Song Dynasty. He knows this well. This matter is extremely beneficial to the Song Dynasty, and Yang Yuan will definitely promote it.

If this deal is really successful, wouldn't the Goryeo Jin family be making a fortune?

It is not surprising that a great businessman could think of such a great business opportunity.

Of course, he also wondered whether this Mrs. Jin was coming up with a plan to escape.

However, even if it was a plan devised to escape, it doesn't mean that the plan cannot be actually implemented.

Is there any other businessman in the world who is capable of doing business with both Song and Jin?

The Goryeo Jin family is just a vassal state in Gyeongju. Can they resist such temptation?
To take a step back, if you really get fooled, it's just that you let a woman run away. What's the loss?
Thinking of this, Li Minghe slapped his thigh and said decisively: "Okay! I agree!
However, what we need is not the luxurious things of your Song State, but food, cloth, medicine and weapons. Will the Song State agree to this?"

Yang Yuan asked: "Grandpa, do you think that the Song Dynasty has any reason to refuse?"

Li Minghe chuckled. Yes, the Song State was hoping that the Jin State would be in chaos. How could they not help?

Yang Yuan's expression became serious, and he said: "However, Taigong, you must remember that not a grain of grain, a piece of cloth, a bag of medicine, or a single arrow from the Song Kingdom has ever flowed into your hands.

We in Song don’t know where the goods sold to you by the Goryeo Jin family come from.”

Li Minghe laughed loudly and called out, "Someone come!"

Li Minghe said to Yang Yuan with a flushed face, "I can't wait any longer. Young Scholar Yang, you should start making arrangements right away."

The guards walked into the hall, and Li Taigong said, "Xiaoxueshi Yang has important matters to discuss with his subordinates, so please do not stop him."

Although the rebels no longer supervise the members of the Song Dynasty delegation, Yang Yuan is not among them.

Li Taigong was determined to "recruit" this person, as for the others, they were dispensable.

The guard agreed, and Yang Yuan left with the guards.

Li Minghe stood up excitedly and wanted to go to the house next door to tell Wanyan Luti the good news.

Before he left the hall, Wanyan Luti and Wanyan Dari rushed in.

They brought bad news to Li Minghe: Wanyan Yong, the King of Ge stationed in Liaoyang, Tokyo, sent Wugun Yuanzhong, the Meng'an of Shenzhou, to lead 8,000 elite soldiers to attack Hesuguan Road with great momentum.

According to the plan they agreed upon last night, Lu Ti would go to attack Dading Prefecture, and Wanyan Dari would be responsible for his rear safety.

However, in their original plan, they judged that Wanyan Yong in Liaoyang would close the city gates and refuse to leave.

In this way, Wanyan Darui would have enough time to recruit soldiers and grow rapidly.

By the time Wanyan Yong was ready to send troops, the enemy's strength had reversed.

However, no one expected that this weakling who had been subjected to Wanyan Liang's suspicion and guard against would be so devoted to Wanyan Liang that he even took the initiative to send troops to show his loyalty.

This made Wanyan Darui lose his composure.

After occupying Laotieshan City yesterday, he has forcibly conscripted more than 2,000 able-bodied men from the local area into the army.

Now, with the addition of his original family soldiers and horses, he now has more than 10,000 soldiers capable of fighting.

Therefore, if it were only Wugun Yuanzhong's 8,000 troops, he might be able to fight and might even win.

But who knows whether Wanyan Yong sent other troops to support?
So Wanyan Darui found Wanyan Luti, hoping that before Wanyan Luti sent troops to Dading Prefecture, he would first join forces with him, gather elite forces, and deal a heavy blow to King Ge's army.

In this way, not only can Wanyan Yong's morale be severely damaged, but even the army can be stationed at the city of Liaoyang, forcing Wanyan Yong to take a defensive stance.

Then, using the method of "adding stoves and reducing soldiers", Wanyan Luti was sent to Dading Prefecture.

During this period, he spared no effort to expand his military forces.

By the time Wanyan Yong realized his strength, he had already completed the step of expanding the army, and the situation was opened up.

Wanyan Luti certainly didn't want to show up. He marched towards Dading Prefecture, and then Wanyan Yong defeated Wanyan Dari and led his troops to cut off his retreat. Therefore, he agreed to Wanyan Dari's plan.

However, the largest force under his command now comes from the Hesuguan Road Military Command.

The troops of the Hesuguan Road General Army surrendered because of the relationship between his father-in-law Li Minghe's family. So he needed to discuss this matter with the Li family.

After listening to his son-in-law's explanation, Li Minghe said decisively: "Beat him! You must beat him!

We must not only fight this battle, but also fight to the death and show our might in this battle!
Only if Wanyan Yong is frightened will it be easier for us to act in the future.

Only in this way can we give ourselves some breathing space and room to maneuver.”

Wanyan Lvti said happily: "My father-in-law is right. Da Rui and I will mobilize the troops right away."

Li Minghe said, "Go! When we go out to fight, I will bring along Scholar Yang from the Song Dynasty to help you observe the enemy's battle formation!"

After Wanyan Darui and Wanyan Lvti left with their hands rubbing, Li Minghe ordered the guards in the corridor: "When I go to the battle, take the girl from the Wugulun family with me. Wugulun Yuanzhong? Humph..."

……

After Yang Yuan returned, he asked the Jin soldiers to summon Kou Heiyi and Fei Yuye.

Of course, Fei Yuye was still using a pseudonym at this time.

In order to show his sincerity to Jin Yuzhen, Yang Yuan did not let Jin Yuzhen avoid it.

After Kou Heiyi and Fei Yuye sat down, Yang Yuan told them his plan.

Yang Yuan said: "Deputy Envoy Kou, this matter must be handled by you.

You and Madam Jin will go to Goryeo together. After you convince the Jin family, you can go to Song Dynasty together. You must explain the situation of Jin to the court, clarify the pros and cons of this matter, and promote it. "

Fei Yuye's current identity is just an unknown person in the delegation. If he does not send a deputy envoy to do such an important task, but sends an ordinary Song army, what will Li Taigong think?
So, now we can only let Kou Heiyi go back.

Kou Heiyi was secretly happy, as he was feeling trapped here with nothing to do.

This time, he will be able to get in touch with the Jin Kingdom and the Xia Kingdom respectively.

How could they not get involved in the situation in Northeast China?
Fei Yuye hesitated and asked, "Master Yang, do I have to go back too?"

Fei Yuye's father had been persuaded by Yang Yuan to pretend to surrender to Wanyan Dari and was highly valued.

Now that she is here as a diplomatic attaché, there is actually no point in her staying.

However, she secretly infiltrated the delegation in order to save her father.

Although Zheng Yuandong and Kou Heiyi both deliberately condoned her, she did resign from her post and left without saying goodbye.

It is impossible for the imperial court to allow an official who has left his post without permission to be reinstated.

Not only that, she will be severely punished once she returns.

That's why Fei Yuye is worried.

When Jin Yuzhen heard Fei Yuye's words, she couldn't help but look slightly surprised.

This voice... Could it be that "he" is actually a woman?

Yang Yuan said: "With your current status, you can't play any role in the delegation.

I let you go back. Your contribution in making this happen is enough to atone for your sins.

Although it is impossible to reinstate him, he will no longer be punished.

In this case, I would like to ask you to cooperate with Mrs. Jin to build a secret support channel from the Song Dynasty, Japan, and Goryeo to Shangjing.

This matter is not suitable for the court officials to deal with directly. If you want to come then, you can come again.

When you come again, you will be the guest of honor of the Jin rebels. You will be able to do many things more easily.”

Fei Yuye was filled with gratitude after hearing his well-arranged arrangement. She stood up, clasped her fists and said, "Thank you, Master Yang. Yuye is very grateful."

Jin Yuzhen was already sure that she was a woman at this time, and looking at her conversation with Yang Yuan, the tone did not seem to be purely that of a superior and a subordinate.

Jin Yuzhen had her own guess in her mind.

Jin Yuzhen immediately said: "Master Yang, please rest assured that Yuzhen will ensure the safety of Miss Yuye.

When Yuzhen leads the fleet to the capital, she will return Miss Yuye to the scholar intact."

Yang Yuan, Fei Yuye and Kou Heiyi all looked sideways at Jin Yuzhen.

This Korean woman has a very good heart.

……

After Yang Yuan explained everything clearly, he took Kou Heiyi and Jin Yuzhen to see Li Taigong again.

Jin Yuzhen did not make any requests, so all her followers and guards were naturally released.

Not only did Li Taigong take the initiative to release Jin Yuzhen's entourage and guards, he also returned their weapons to them.

On the Song Dynasty delegation side, Yang Yuan requested that all the delegation members be sent back.

After the situation in the Jin Kingdom changed repeatedly, it was no longer possible for the Song Kingdom delegation to carry out its original mission.

There is no use for those ordinary mission members to stay here, and they will become a burden to him once he wants to leave in the future.

Li Taigong had no objection to his request.

In his eyes, the only truly valuable people in the entire Song Dynasty delegation were the chief and deputy envoys.

He knew that according to the custom of the Song State, the diplomatic missions always had civil officials as the chief envoys and military officers as deputy envoys.

So the military officer Kou Heiyi is somewhat useful, but not very useful.

As for the other members of the delegation, keeping them would be a pure waste of food. He wanted to win over Yang Yuan, but he couldn't kill those people, so it was better to send them away.

Therefore, Li Taigong generously agreed that all members of the Song Dynasty delegation could leave with Deputy Envoy Kou.

Among these members of the delegation were Kanon Yazawa and Konami Tsubakiya.

Yang Yuan did not keep them by his side.

Yang Yuan exhorted them, “I can now fulfill my promise to Ji Xiang.

Not only will I let her go back to Japan, I will also give her a great opportunity to expand her strength.

I will give her full responsibility for this new trade route from the Song Dynasty to Japan.

With such huge benefits, it will be easy for Himeka to unite all the forces in Hakata. You go and help her.

Obeying the master's orders is an instinct ingrained in Kanon and Kona.

Besides, it’s not like I can’t come back this time.

So the two girls had no objection.

Grandpa Li asked someone to pick out a decent large ship from the scattered ships in the harbor and hand it over to Jin Yuzhen.

Jin Yuzhen led his entourage, and Kou Heiyi led all members of the Song Dynasty delegation on board the ship.

At the dock, Yang Yuan watched the large ship set sail towards Goryeo.

Of the original delegation, if Yu Jiguang and Fei Tianlu, who are now openly affiliated with Wanyan Dari, are not counted, he is the only one left at the foot of Laotie Mountain.

"Xiaoxueshi Yang, Wanyan Yong of Liaoyang has sent troops to attack our rebellious army."

Li Taigong said with a smile: "Lu Ti and Da Rui are gathering troops to strike them head-on.

Mr. Yang, you may as well go with me to see the might of our army.

I want you to understand that the Song State will not lose money if it bets on us, hehe..."

The two men mounted their horses and returned to Laotie City under the escort of a large group of Jin soldiers.

At this time, teams of soldiers in the city had gathered and were marching out slowly, looking quite powerful.

In Li Taigong's mansion, Wugun Yingge had his arms tied behind his back and was escorted out of the gate by several Jin soldiers.

Yingge stood on the steps and saw Yang Yuan riding on a horse at a glance.

Wugu Lun Yingge immediately shouted, "Yang Yuan! Where is my sister Yuzhen?"

Yang Yuan was a little surprised when he saw her being escorted out.

Didn't you say you would take me to watch the battle? Why did you bring Yingge out? You couldn't just kill a woman as a sacrifice, right?

When Yingge asked, Yang Yuan answered without thinking, "Mrs. Jin? Oh, she's on the boat."

"Bed?"

Yingge's eyes widened.
He really bullied Sister Yuzhen!
It's already this late and Sister Yuzhen hasn't gotten out of bed yet. She must have been bullied by him.

Yingge was so furious that she was about to rush towards Yang Yuan.

"Beast, I won't let you go! I will definitely seek justice for Sister Yuzhen.

Yang Yuan, you are dead!"

(End of this chapter)