Chapter 910 Discussion

"Also, this group of people came here with a pass from the Prime Minister of Dali Kingdom. They did not go through the inland passage of the Song Dynasty at all. They entered Jiaozhi from Dali Kingdom."

"They claim to be a caravan going to Haixi for trade. Due to diplomatic etiquette, I, Jiaozhi County, can only send them out as gifts."

"Although I made some money for food and accommodation, I still lost a lot of money to worry about. Jiaozhi County has suffered a big loss, and Su Shaobao is still arguing with Mr. Gao."

"So the king said these people are from the Song Dynasty. This is a huge misunderstanding."

"Su Shaobao asked me to tell the king that the Song Dynasty is a moderate country and will never interfere in the internal affairs of other countries. Please rest assured, the king."

"But the Song Dynasty will not allow any country to infringe upon the legitimate interests of the Song Dynasty. Your Majesty must also be clear about this."

He Li snorted coldly: "Those three-state rebels didn't have the support of the Song Dynasty. Where did their weapons and food come from? Even if your envoy is eloquent, I'm afraid he won't be able to explain it, right?"

"Your Majesty, please listen to my explanation." Dong Fei leaned even lower: "The climate conditions in the three states are very suitable for growing sugar cane. The sugar merchants of the Song Dynasty took a fancy to that place and signed a sugar cane planting purchase agreement with local farmers.

We bought them more sugarcane seeds, paid them deposits, and gave them tools."

"Your Majesty, you also know that the sugar cane knife is just like that. We didn't expect them to make trouble and attack the king's army with the sugar cane knife..."

"By the way, speaking of this, the Wang Army and the Rebel Army are fighting fiercely in the Three Prefectures, but those sugar canes are innocent. They are the property of our Song merchants, who have paid a deposit."

"What Su Shaobao and Li Dujian mean is that if you fight a war, the interests of the Song Dynasty in the three states must also be guaranteed. The sugar cane of our merchants in the Song Dynasty must not be destroyed, otherwise we will have to pay compensation according to the price."

Marshal Gao Dan on the other side couldn't stand listening anymore and drew his sword at him: "It's too much to bully someone! I'll chop off your dog's head now!"

On the other hand, Zou Shilan, the consul accompanying the army, held Gao Dan back and said, "Marshal, please don't get into trouble and just listen to what he has to say."

Dong Fei's face turned pale with fright, and he said tremblingly: "There is also the shipping department... because of the isolation of trade... now they have hoarded... a large amount of supplies. You and Wang Zhen are not allowed to let the sergeants harass and rob... any

, any attack on the city's shipping affairs... will be... regarded as a declaration of war against our country, the Song Dynasty."

Zou Shilan sneered and said, "All the Bintonglong people ran to the other side and insulted the king across the river. What do you say?"

Dong Fei's expression became better: "The civil war in your country has caused countless refugees to seek refuge in Song Dynasty. It just so happens that these people are all citizens of your country. Su Shaobao and Li Dujian wanted to ask whether there are any refugees in your country.

Charter?"

"Now the Song Dynasty has taken in 100,000 refugees from your country. Even our city's shipping department has taken in nearly 40,000 people from Jiuzhou. Based on two liters of rice per person per day, during this period of time, countless people in Jiaozhi County have been consumed.

Money and food.”

"Now that the king is here, should these expenses be settled and borne by your country? I will go back and compile the daily account books..."

He Li didn't expect this at all, and didn't know how to respond for a moment. The consul Zou Shilan responded quickly: "These people went into hiding and fled after the arrival of the king's division. How can they still be obedient people? Why should I occupy the city?"

Can you afford the cost?”

Dong Fei looked troubled: "But they are obviously from Champa..."

Zou Shilan looked loyal and courageous: "Only those who are loyal to the king are the people who occupy the city! The rest are all rebels!"

Dong Fei was anxious: "You...how can you cheat? How can I explain to the Shaobao and the Governor if you are like this?"

Gao Dan waved his knife: "Blast it out! If you dare to talk nonsense again, the king will not be able to take your little Hoi An town?!"

The sergeants under the tent had long disliked this wretched merchant, so they stepped forward and dragged Dong Fei out by his collar.

Gai Dan sheathed his sword bitterly and said to He Li: "Your Majesty, the army is exhausted after being made a scene by this Song dog. It is better to retreat two miles and discuss how to break those bamboo stakes first."

He Li's face was so gloomy that it was about to drip with tears, and he nodded slowly: "Wang Zhen is not dead, I can't sleep or eat well, Xiang Jun can't be counted on now, let's go back and think of a solution."

Dong Fei was thrown out of the camp by He Li's guards, and the two punting sergeants who accompanied him hurriedly followed him, and the three of them boarded the boat in embarrassment and crossed the river.

After holding on for a while, Dong Fei said with lingering fear: "Master, did you hear that? King Zhan doesn't treat you as human beings..."

The young man Zhouzi looked indignant: "Unkind and unjust! Sooner or later you will be punished!"

That night, Wang Zhen sat in the hall of Jiuzhou Governor's Office and sighed.

"Huang Tongpan, Huang Tongpan, I, Wang Zhen, ask myself, don't I treat you weakly on weekdays? Ah? You treat me like this?"

"Who asked you to write those two white flags on the city gate? Why don't you show off your literary talents like this?"

"I've told you a long time ago that we can keep quiet about making money and try to please anyone without getting offended. Even the veterans at Hengshan Pass are served by me like a grandson. Tell me about this..."

"Besides, has the Song Dynasty agreed to our defection? They don't even dare to take over the Three Prefectures, let alone us who are separated by the natural dangers of Hengshan Mountain?"

Huang Yong smiled and held up his hands: "Provincial Governor, don't forget that you are appointed Governor of the Song Dynasty, so we have a reason. Although they haven't agreed yet, we can rely on it!"

"ah?"

"Isn't that right? Isn't it the title of the governor of Jiuzhou that we received from the Song Dynasty by helping the Song Dynasty annihilate Li Changjie?"

"Eh?"

"So, can Jiuzhou be understood in terms of Jisuzhou? As long as the governor can survive this wave, then write to the Song Dynasty, crying about how the Champa King bullies us, and asking the Song Dynasty to make the decision for us, isn't it possible?"

"Tong San, we have to be able to defend it! I don't have more than 10,000 people in my hands now, ah, plus the 2,000 guest troops, it's only 12,000. And over there in the city, there are a total of 70,000! No way.

No, I will send an envoy out of the city tomorrow to have a good talk with King Zhan..."

"Say what you say!"

A young general came to the hall angrily: "Father, please give up those thoughts as soon as possible! The only solution for now is to fight to the death!"

"What do you mean, little Dezi? Didn't I ask you to contact the city affairs office to provide us with some more supplies?"

Wang De said: "I just went to the enemy camp with Dong Gouguan. He Li said that the people who fled are all rebels, and the troops who don't obey are rebels! There are more than 100,000 people in the three states, and 40,000 or 50,000 in the old state.

People are all bandits!"

"Father, you are the number one person that King Zhan wants to kill! Ranked before Zhang Lingcong and Liu Feng!"

"You! You are so brave!"

Wang Zhen stood up, trembling with anger: "Who told you to go there?! If someone recognizes you and uses you to threaten your father, will you die or will we die together?!"

"I finally sent you across the river secretly, why do you want to come back? Do you want your mother to watch me and my father die fighting here and cry to death on the other side? Come on, let me see how it goes. Are there any injuries..."

"Father!" Wang De was speechless for his father, who was a good money-maker but as timid as a mouse in trouble: "Uncle Huang, please advise my father, I...I will go to patrol the camp!"

Looking at Wang De's back, Wang Zhen said angrily: "Look at him... isn't this all for him?! Old Huang, you said I..."

Huang Yong took Wang De and sat down: "Don't worry, the governor. The defense of Jiuzhou City is so complete that the puppet king's elephant army is powerless, so let's go to Dayou."

"There is a saying in Sun Tzu's Art of War, 'Encircle an enemy ten times.' That refers to a field battle. We have been preparing for more than half a year, and now we have a new force, and there are boats on the other side to support us. How can we be afraid of him?"

"You also know where Sanzhou is now? It is the treasure land of the sugar merchants of the Song Dynasty! Is the Song Dynasty really willing to give up?"

"It only takes one month to go back and forth between Jiuzhou and Liangzhe. It's more convenient than Jiaozhou. Which ship from Longya City doesn't dock in my Jiuzhou?"

"The Song Dynasty was able to win Penang, Macheng, and Longya City in succession. The situation was so grand. If they gave up Jiuzhou, the dragon would be broken into two parts. So Ming Gong, you are a fan of the authorities."
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