Chapter 1124 Deadlock!(1/2)
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This mountaineering trip was done spontaneously by Governor Yuan, and he was not fully prepared. Naturally, the food on the top of the mountain could not be too delicious.
Originally, at this time, a softer approach was needed to resolve the embarrassment and adjust the atmosphere.
But it is a pity that both Governor Yuan and Mao Wenlong still go their own way, and they have no intention of taking the lead in showing kindness to the other party, or in other words, of easing off.
And with the two of them like this, Li Yuanqing couldn't speak.
Because no matter who Li Yuanqing speaks to first, he will definitely be regarded as an enemy by the other party. He will be thankless and may even get angry.
Forced by the situation, Li Yuanqing could only close his mouth, remain silent, and silently feel the cold sea breeze on the top of the mountain.
However, Li Yuanqing discovered a trace of it... a trace of subtlety.
There were several times when Mao Wenlong wanted to speak to Governor Yuan, but perhaps Governor Yuan's expression was too unpleasant. In the end, Mao Wenlong did not say anything.
A lunch is like chewing meat.
Li Yuanqing couldn't help but think of the famous theory of later generations: "When you are with a beautiful woman, even for a whole day, you will feel as fast as a minute. But when you stay with a ferocious beast,
, even if it's just a second, I'm afraid it will feel like a whole day..."
Fortunately, the lunch time was not too long, only ten minutes, and everyone had finished eating.
Inspector Yuan stood up, moved his hands and feet slightly, and said with a smile: "Mao Junmen, what are the battle plans for Dongjiang next year?"
Mao Wenlong smiled faintly: "I'm sorry, Governor, I'm thinking of you. But~, Governor, the food and salary for the second year of Dongjiang have not yet been received. The results of this spring and summer offensive have been reported for almost two months, but in terms of merits and rewards, it has been almost two months.
Still haven't received a reply. Governor, in the current situation, although the sons of Dongjiang are willing to kill the enemy, they are suffering from lack of food and salary. Next year, they will have to endure their humble duties temporarily and recharge their batteries."
"Ha ha ha ha ha……"
Inspector Yuan immediately laughed unspeakably and glanced at Mao Wenlong's eyes, "Mao Junmen, you are negotiating terms with the imperial court, not with me."
Mao Wenlong hurriedly bowed his hands respectfully: "The governor is joking. How dare you humble your position?"
Inspector Yuan smiled lightly and nodded, "Mao Junmen, the wind is strong on the mountain, and we have seen the scenery. For the specific matters, let's go back and rest for a while, and then we can talk about it slowly."
With that said, Governor Yuan ignored Mao Wenlong, rolled up his sleeves, and strode down the mountain.
Xie Shangzheng and his soldiers quickly followed behind Governor Yuan.
Mao Wenlong squinted his eyes, looked at Governor Yuan's back coldly, and suddenly snorted disdainfully.
Li Yuanqing could no longer remain silent at this time and hurriedly whispered: "Commander, this Yuan Manzi..."
But before Li Yuanqing finished speaking, Mao Wenlong smiled and waved his hand, "Yuan Qing, you don't need to worry. This Yuan Manzi is just a fool. When the emperor is a wise king, the matter will be solved soon!"
Mao Wenlong said, patted Li Yuanqing's shoulder with a smile, and strode down the mountain.
A group of generals named Mao from the Dongjiang Department quickly followed behind Mao Wenlong.
When they were all gone and dozens of steps away, Li Yuanqing came back to his senses, waved his hand to Yang Lei and said, "Let's go."
"yes."
Yang Lei and his soldiers did not dare to neglect and quickly followed Li Yuanqing.
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It was already evening when we returned to the camp.
The atmosphere is like this today. Naturally, there can be no more friendly dinner between Mao Wenlong and Governor Yuan.
The campsites on both sides were closed to visitors.
Li Yuanqing had just come back. Chen Zhong, Mao Chenglu, Zhang Pan, Chen Liangce, Shen Shikui, Shang Kexi, Geng Zhongming and other old guys had been waiting in Li Yuanqing's camp for a long time. They hurriedly came over and asked: "Yuanqing, what's the result today?"
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Li Yuanqing waved his hand, "Let's go to the tent and talk."
At this time, Governor Yuan was not accompanied by many, and this was not the camp of Guan Ning's main force. It was surrounded by the sons of Liaonan and Dongjiang tribes, so Li Yuanqing and others did not have to worry about being labeled as "secret discussions".
When they arrived at the big tent, the soldiers served hot tea. Li Yuanqing did not hold back much and directly recounted today's mountain climbing process to everyone.
Of course, it was just a simple process. When Inspector Yuan asked about the names of Mao Wenlong's soldiers, Li Yuanqing naturally ignored it on purpose.
"Fuck! Who the hell is Yuan Manzi? Huh? Why should he block the achievements that our brothers have worked so hard and risked their lives for? If you really piss me off, I have to cut it off.
Feed the dogs with his bird head!”
Mao Chenglu couldn't bear it anymore and almost jumped up.
Shen Shikui said hurriedly: "Chenglu, Chenglu, please calm down first. This Yuan Manzi is the governor of Jiliao after all, don't say such stupid things."
However, even Shen Shikui, who had always been savage, couldn't help but frown. He looked at Li Yuanqing and said: "Li Shuai, the situation is developing like this, which is definitely not a good sign. If Yuan Manzi just wants to block our Dongjiang River,
We really don’t have any good ideas. Hey..."
Zhang Pan also frowned and said: "Yuan Qing, Lao Shen is right. If Yuan Manzi really wants to block him, it will be really difficult for the commander and the brothers to handle it. This Yuan
Barbarian, you are really not afraid of mutiny on our side."
Shang Kexi spat in a low voice: "If this Yuan Manzi really doesn't know how to appreciate others, then we will rebel, so what's the problem?"
Geng Zhongming even said directly: "There is no use in fearing mutiny. Let's simply take this Yuan Manzi without any hesitation. When the time comes, this bird will be in our hands, and we won't be afraid of any bad guys manipulating it again."
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Shen Shikui said hurriedly: "Xiao Geng, this can't be done. It's easy for us to take Yuan Manzi. But~, what should we do next? We still have great righteousness, but if we do this, there will be no great righteousness.
I am afraid that I will give Yuan Manzi an opportunity to take advantage of me!"
Mao Chenglu couldn't help but said angrily: "Old Shen, what do you think we should do? We can't just stretch our necks, wash them clean, and wait for this bitch Yuan Manzi to chop us off, right?"
"That's right. Even if you extend your head, it's still a knife, and if you shrink your head, it's still a knife. It's better to take Yuan Manzi away quickly, so that the brothers won't be so aggrieved!"
Geng Zhongming's already gloomy face suddenly became even gloomier, and the veins on his neck bulged.
Shang Kexi also said: "If brothers find this difficult to handle, then I will come to pretend to be a pirate!"
"this……"
Seeing that the situation was about to get out of control, Shen Shikui hurriedly looked at Li Yuanqing as if asking for help.
By this time, Shen Shikui was still very self-aware.
He knew very well that his status and confidence were far from enough to control the anger of these brothers.
Li Yuanqing waved his hand and exhaled slowly, and everyone in the tent immediately became quiet.
As one of Mao Wenlong's most senior soldiers, and at this time the most powerful and successful one, Li Yuanqing's influence and appeal among the middle and high-level officers in Dongjiang are, to some extent, even greater than that of Mao Wenlong.
Even worse.
"Brothers, after all, this matter is still the beginning. If the brothers act hastily, I am afraid that they will fail the commander-in-chief's original intention of participating in this negotiation. Regarding this matter... let's see the results tomorrow first. Also,
Brothers, this is an emergency. You brothers must try your best to exercise restraint and not drink too much, let alone talk nonsense. Yuan Manzi's mind is smaller than the eye of a needle."
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With great difficulty, Li Yuanqing calmed down the excited generals in Dongjiang.
He also ordered Chen Zhong, Zhang Pan and Chen Liangce to go to their formation and continue to enlighten them in case anyone really changed today. Li Yuanqing breathed a sigh of relief.
As the saying goes, ‘three people make a tiger’.
At this time of year, relative isolation becomes more important.
Negative emotions are contagious.
Destroying someone's wealth is like killing one's parents.
Not to mention, it was the achievements of these brothers who fought hard with their heads in their hands.
Once something unexpected happens, Li Yuanqing may not be able to suppress it for a while.
Li Yuanqing could only make temporary arrangements, 'If things go well tomorrow, brothers can get together and have a celebratory drink.'
Although Li Yuanqing is very clear, let alone tomorrow, even the day after tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, things will not make much progress at all...
After thinking calmly in the tent for a while, Li Yuanqing greeted Yang Lei and was about to go to Chen Jisheng's place to pay a visit, when a soldier reported that Chen Jisheng had already arrived.
Li Yuanqing couldn't help but narrowed his eyes slightly, 'Chen Jisheng is also a little unable to sit still. This matter...'
Not long after, Chen Jisheng quickly arrived at Li Yuanqing's tent. Li Yuanqing hurriedly asked Chen Jisheng to sit down and asked in a low voice: "Brother, how is the situation?"
Chen Jisheng frowned tiredly, "Yuan Qing, I just came from the commander-in-chief. The commander-in-chief said, let's just be cool for now. If Yuan Manzi really doesn't know how to show appreciation, then let's start a small-scale mutiny to test it out.
one time."
"Mutiny?"
Li Yuanqing also frowned tightly and whispered: "Brother, has the commander-in-chief thought about this matter?"
Chen Jisheng smiled bitterly and said: "Yuan Qing, the matter has come to this, Yuan Manzi is so unreasonable, what can we do? If we don't show some sharp thorns and hurt this stupid thorn, I'm afraid that Yuan Manzi won't do it at all.
Maybe you can buy it from us."
Li Yuanqing nodded slowly, handed Chen Jisheng a cigar, lit one himself, took a deep breath and said, "Brother, this is a good idea. However, the scale must be carefully controlled."
To be continued...