Do you know: I have a different surname: Wang, uncle Minglan

Chapter 228 Yanyun Sixteen Prefectures Defense Map

An hour later, the banquet began.

It is said that when there are more women, there are more things to do.

But no woman, including the Duke of Qi's wife, would be foolish enough to come to the 'Zhongyong Hou Mansion' to cause trouble.

So the backyard seems to be a happy place.

As for the front yard, during the beginning of the banquet, there was an episode.

The reason was that Chen Daniu, under the instruction of Wei Yuan, pretended to have drunk too much wine and wanted to challenge the envoys of Liao and Xia, saying that he wanted to 'make friends with force'.

As soon as this incident came out, many people were a little surprised.

After all, at the official banquets of the Zhou Dynasty, it was basically the envoys of Liao and Xia who caused such things.

On the pretext of being drunk, he wanted to ridicule Zhou for his lack of martial virtue.

To this day, why is it that the generals of the Zhou Dynasty deliberately provoked, and the envoys of Liao and Xia are unwilling to fight?

Wei Yuan even fanned the flames on the sidelines, fearing that the world would not be in chaos.

"I heard that no matter what kind of banquet I had in the past, as long as envoys from the two countries were present, I had to use force to make friends. Why am I so timid now?"

He used the word 'cowardly'.

The envoys from Liao and Xia immediately looked sad.

Accept the challenge? With Wei Yuan here, it is enough to ensure that Great Zhou remains in an invincible position.

If we don't fight, we will lose the face of our country.

The Liao envoy stood up slowly, bowed solemnly to Wei Yuan and said:

"Master Wei, today is a grand banquet in your mansion. It is not appropriate to use force. How about another day?"

Basically, the envoys sent to the Zhou Dynasty by the two countries were very proficient in the culture and language of the Zhou Dynasty.

Wei Yuan shook his head and said: "Ten years ago, I went to the official family to celebrate their fortieth birthday. At the official family birthday banquet, you, the Liao Kingdom, proposed to use force to make friends."

"At that time, your Liao Kingdom was very impressive, with three battles and three victories. Our officials said that it is not appropriate to use force again at the birthday banquet, but you said that the intention is not yet exhausted, and we should continue the competition."

"Why don't you dare to do it now?"

He said the words "I don't dare" very hard.

Then, he took a deep look at Chen Daniu.

The latter understood immediately, stretched out his hand, and lifted the Liao envoy up with brute force alone, and laughed:

"No wonder you have to dare to compete in martial arts. You are so weak. You are just afraid of being punched by me. That is a big deal."

Another Liao envoy immediately stood up and said angrily:

"How dare you! We are the envoys of Daliao, how dare you!"

Chen Daniu threw the Liao envoy aside with a little force and said angrily: "A chicken or a dog is vulnerable to a blow!"

The other Liao envoys couldn't tolerate it.

"Marquis Wei, what do you mean? We came to this banquet only after your invitation!"

"You, the Zhou Kingdom, have gone too far in bullying others!"

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Wei Yuan laughed disapprovingly and said: "Too much to deceive others? How are you, the envoy of Zhou, doing in the Liao Kingdom? I don't think I need to say more, right?"

"In our great Zhou Dynasty, this is called treating others in their own way. If you don't accept it, you can fight with our soldiers. Do you dare?"

When had Dazhou ever been so tough?

I don’t know if I dare to say this, but it directly aroused the strong fighting spirit of the surrounding military commanders, and they all laughed and said:

"I don't know if I dare?!"

"Why did you dare not do it now?"

"Don't you Liao and Xia countries say that I, the Great Zhou Dynasty, have no martial virtue? Don't you dare to fight with us?"

"General Chen is so powerful! I have long disliked them!"

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Faced with these noisy voices, the Liao envoy finally chose not to speak out and swallowed the matter in his stomach.

If there really was a fight, Chen Daniu alone would be enough for them to drink a pot.

They really don't dare.

At this time, they couldn't stay any longer, so they simply left with Xia Envoy.

On their way back to the official post, the envoys from the two countries kept wondering about one thing.

In the old Zhou Dynasty, even when the so-called Duke Wu Xianggong was alive, few people dared to take the initiative to provoke the two countries.

Why do you dare to do it now?

Why did so many young generals with amazing strength suddenly appear?

Little did they know that most of the young generals they saw were the team brought by Wei Yuan from Daizhou.

After thinking for a moment, they could only get one message.

That is, today's Great Zhou Dynasty is not afraid of provoking war.

As soon as the envoys from the two countries left, Han Zhang and others started discussing the matter.

"In this way, I want to tell the two countries that I, the Zhou Dynasty, are not afraid of provoking war. Isn't it a bit risky? What if the Liao envoy can't bear the humiliation and the Liao Kingdom really wants to cross the Great Wall on horseback? good?"

"Marquis Wei has been fighting against the Liao Kingdom for many years. How can he not know what the Liao Kingdom is like? We don't want to provoke a war, but the Liao Kingdom dares to do so?"

"If the Liao and Xia are united, the Xia envoy should stand up when the Liao envoy is humiliated. It can be seen that the Liao-Xia alliance is not airtight."

"After that Chen Yuanzhi made such a fuss, I remembered what Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty once said, if the enemy can go, I can go too."

"That's right. Once upon a time, whenever there was a banquet with envoys from the two countries, when would I dare to provoke them or challenge them to a fight? Chen Yuanzhi, or rather Marquis Wei, made a good start."

"Today's banquet is complete."

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backyard.

The news of Chen Daniu humiliating the Liao envoy soon reached the ears of Zhang Guifen and others.

For a time, many people started discussing it heatedly.

"Actively provoking the Liao envoy? This General Chen is really brave!"

"It is said that General Chen came from Daizhou with Lord Wei, and he killed Liao soldiers with real swords and spears."

"It really gives me the ambition to be heavenly!"

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Speaking of Chen Daniu, Zhang Guifen suddenly thought of another task for today.

After searching for a long time, she finally found Qin Jianjia, the youngest daughter of the Fuguo family.

This girl is only fourteen years old now, and she is not yet at the age of marriage.

However, there is no girl who does not have spring in her heart, so it is good to ask the other party's opinion first.

After the banquet, many people were not in a hurry to leave. They finally got together, and of course they wanted to use the precious land of the Loyal and Brave Marquis's Mansion to keep in touch with each other.

Taking this opportunity, Zhang Guifen called Qin Jianjia to an uninhabited area and asked, "Do you know the General Chen they were talking about just now?"

Qin Jianjia was still a little confused. Why did the Zhang family sister call her for no reason?

When she heard about the general Chen, she immediately said, "On the day of your sister's wedding, I met General Chen. The general is quite interesting."

Interesting?

Zhang Guifen was delighted, "You mean, you like him?"

Like?

Qin Jianjia frowned slightly, and instantly understood Zhang Guifen's intention. Her pretty face blushed and she said:

"I have only met General Chen once, how can I say I like him?"

Zhang Guifen looked at her expression and felt that there was a chance, and said:

"Just tell me the truth, General Chen likes you. If you feel a little fond of him, come to the Marquis' Mansion another day so that you can meet him again."

Like me?

Qin Jianjia said: "Since ancient times, marriage has always been decided by matchmakers and parents. I am the one who is in charge."

Zhang Guifen said: "If you like me, I will go to propose marriage on behalf of General Chen. How about that?"

Qin Jianjia thought about it, and suddenly shook her head and said: "My brother said that I can't talk to General Chen about me."

Zhang Guifen said seriously: "This matter has little to do with your brother. It depends on how you think about it."

Qin Jianjia's voice became smaller and smaller, "I don't know. But if my parents knew that I was seeing a man from another world, they would probably break my legs."

Zhang Guifen smiled and said: "If you are worried about this, don't worry about it. Just put it all on me. Do you think your parents will punish me?"

Qin Jianjia stamped her feet, "Oh, sister, that's not what I meant. It's just that"

"Forget it, let's not talk about it first. Sister, please forgive me. It's getting late. Sister should go back."

After that, she turned around and left.

Zhang Guifen looked at her leaving figure and murmured, "Why is the Fuguogong family so strict with this girl?"

"No wonder this girl is always missing when I meet Rong Feiyan and others."

"Forget it, choose a good day and go to the Fuguogong Mansion in person to find out what my uncle and aunt have to say."

Another place.

Minglan is chatting with Hualan.

Since Hualan married into the Zhongqin Marquis Mansion, she realized that this seemingly magnificent Marquis Mansion was actually rotten to the core.

All expenses in the mansion can be said to be insufficient to cover expenses.

When Hualan got married, she took away a lot of rich dowry.

And now, those dowries are almost being tossed away by her mother-in-law.

Hearing this, Minglan was furious.

"Using your dowry to supplement the family income, but still making things difficult for you, how can this be justified?"

Hualan sighed and said, "Sixth sister, you don't know that no matter how poor the Bo's Mansion is, it is still the Bo's Mansion after all, and the family background is there."

"No matter how rich our Sheng family is, in the eyes of others, it is just a small family."

"Your brothers have always been gentle and never fight for anything. I am already good enough."

"I heard that there are some vicious mothers-in-law in some noble families who will beat and scold their daughters-in-law at any time."

Minglan said, "My uncle also went to my eldest sister's wedding."

"Does the Zhongqin Bo's Mansion have to blame you for my uncle's face?"

Hualan said bluntly : "When I first got married, my parents-in-law hoped that I could meet Uncle Wei through me, but you know what happened later. Uncle Wei didn't give face to the Zhongqin Marquis's Mansion at all."

"I can't blame your uncle for this. After all, I am grateful that Uncle Wei can come to my wedding."

"Later, it was also because my eldest sister was not pregnant and could not continue the heirs for the Yuan family."

Minglan frowned and said, "Sister, I'm sorry for you."

Hualan shook her head, "Speaking of which, I envy your aunt a little. As a woman, I'm afraid that even if we cultivate blessings for several lifetimes, we can't compare to your aunt."

Minglan was thinking at this time, I wonder what the family she will marry into in the future will be like?

After the banquet, Minglan told Zhang Guifen about her elder sister. After hearing this, she said: "Not only others envy me, sometimes I envy myself too. I have nothing to ask for in my life if I can meet a man like your uncle." "But." When she said this, she held Minglan's jade hand and said earnestly: "I can't control other people's affairs, nor do I want to control them, but if you get married in the future and encounter such a thing, I will definitely support you." "Or, wait two years later, I will find a superior family for you and marry you off in a grand manner." Minglan smiled and said: "Aunt, you are talking as if I am your daughter." "Also, is aunt used to being a matchmaker?" Zhang Guifen did not joke with her, but said very seriously: "Niece, daughter, it's the same." "You call me aunt, I will do my best to protect you and let you have a good marriage." Minglan was moved. I am afraid that I will never be able to repay the kindness my uncle and aunt have shown me in my lifetime.

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After the banquet, Zhang Guifen started preparing for Lin Zhaoyuan's marriage.

The day after tomorrow, Wei Yuan went to Ningyuan Hou Mansion.

At this time, Gu Yankai was already extremely weak.

The last time he came here, when he saw the other party, he could still barely walk on his own, but now, even with the help of others, he could hardly get out of the bed.

Seeing this, Wei Yuan couldn't help but ask: "What kind of disease does Uncle Gu have? Is it really difficult to cure it with medicine and stone?"

When he came to Gu Yankai's bed, Gu Yankai deliberately dismissed everyone.

Hearing this, Gu Yankai shook his head.

"I have a loss of energy and blood. In the past, I seemed to be no different from ordinary people, but I just relied on one breath."

"But if I vent that tone, I will naturally die soon."

Wei Yuan sighed, "Uncle Gu called my nephew to come here, but what else do I need to explain?"

Gu Yankai struggled to hand a picture under his pillow to Wei Yuan.

The latter was shocked when he saw it, "The defense map of Yanyun's Sixteenth Prefecture? How did Uncle Gu get this map?"

No matter how much manpower and material resources the Imperial City Department used, they still couldn't find out anything about this map.

But does Gu Yankai actually have this picture?

How could he not be shocked by this?

Gu Yankai spoke slowly: "With you here, I can rest assured about Ting Ye's future affairs."

"The only one who feels unwilling to do so now is Yanyun Sixteen Prefectures."

"When I was young, like you, I also threatened to recover the Sixteenth State of Yanyun, but you and I both know that it is too difficult. It is so difficult that it cannot be accomplished in one generation."

"This defense map is from 20 years ago. I seized it. I have one copy for the officials and one copy for me."

"Later, there was a fire in the palace, and the official defense plan was destroyed. Now, this is the only one in the entire Zhou Dynasty."

"If you have the opportunity to lead an army out of the border in the future, this defense map may be useful to you."

Others don't know the meaning of this defense map.

But Wei Yuan knew.

Why is Zhang Fu called a general who is good at guarding?

Among the famous generals from ancient times, who would want to be known as a good guard?

There is no exact defense plan, and all the situations in Yanyun's sixteen states are a mystery to Dazhou.

Although the Imperial City Division often sends people to the Sixteenth Prefecture of Yanyun, the information that can be obtained is only some basic information, which is far less meaningful than this defense map.

"Does the official know about this picture?" Wei Yuan asked.

Gu Yankai shook his head and said: "I had selfish motives at the time, thinking that with this map, the Sixteenth State of Yanyun would be within easy reach. However, it was only because I was too young and energetic at the time."

"The defense map presented to the officials was the original version that was captured. I drew this map myself one stroke at a time, thinking that it would be useful when I go out to fight one day."

"I am handing this map to you today. I hope it will be useful to you. However, times have changed and the defense map from twenty years ago will be difficult to use today."

Wei Yuan took a deep breath, took the picture, and bowed solemnly to Gu Yankai:

"Uncle Gu, please rest assured that throughout his life, my nephew will make it his mission to recover the Sixteenth State of Yanyun."

Gu Yankai nodded and said feebly: "I can only help you so far."

When Wei Yuan left, Gu Yankai tried his best to say his last words to Wei Yuan,

"Gu family, Tingye, please leave it to your nephew."

Why does Gu Yankai value Gu Tingye?

The reason is simple, because in the entire Gu family, Gu Tingye is the most suitable successor.

Gu Tingyu is in poor health and may leave someday.

Xiao Qin's son is incompetent and embarrassed to use.

Gu Yankai thought about it and thought that only Gu Tingye could support the Ningyuan Hou Mansion.

Wei Yuan believes that in noble families such as Bo's Mansion and Hou's Mansion, the relationship between father and son is actually very weak.

Everything is based on family priority. Therefore, it is hard to say how much the father-son affection accounts for Gu Yankai's emphasis on Gu Tingye.

After leaving Gu Mansion and getting on the chariot, Wei Yuan took a serious look at Yanyun's Sixteen Prefecture Defense Map.

He was also thinking, when there was a fire in the palace and the Yanyun defense map in the hands of the officials was burned, why didn't the officials order someone to draw more copies of the map?

After thinking about it, there is only one reason that can be explained clearly.

The official family has never thought of regaining the sixteen states of Yanyun.

"The defense map from twenty years ago. What kind of changes will there be in the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun twenty years later?"

Wei Yuan murmured.

He is now extremely sure that one day in the future, sooner or later, he will go to the land of Yanyun Sixteen Prefectures to take a look, or not just take a look.

After all, no one can take an inch of the ancestral land from others.