Lin Yongxiang has been mixed in the officialdom of the Great Song Dynasty for many years, and he still can't hear that Zhong Ziang is giving himself steps, so he said: "In fact, my subordinates think that with the wisdom and martial arts of the sect leader, how can they be afraid of Yang Yan, take the initiative to attack when the army, and give Yang Yan a head attack." In fact, he was inconclusive about whether he would fight or not, but at this time, he also hated Zhao Cao in his heart, so he went against Zhao Cao.

Several officials of the original Song Dynasty were also in the same voice, and when they saw Lin Yongxiang say this, Sun Ji also said: "Fighters, morale is also, now the morale of my Holy Sect is booming, and it is unstoppable." This anger can only be drummed but not vented, how can we be afraid of the head and tail, and dare not fight? ”

Huang Wending also said: "I teach to take advantage of the situation and follow the sky." There is no advance or retreat. The sect leader should make up his mind as soon as possible to fight a decisive battle with Yang Yan, if he hesitates any longer, the disaster will not be far away. ”

Zhao Cao and Lai Wenzheng listened to it, and they were angry, but it was not easy to speak. What they said just now has no substantive meaning at all, but it is inflammatory and strong, and they don't know how to refute it for a while. They know that although these people are only local officials, they have also been rolling in the officialdom of the Great Song Dynasty for many years, and they have no other abilities, but the great truth is naturally said in one set, and these Jianghu people who are extremely skilled in Manichaeism can compare with each other.

But their words really aroused the fighting spirit of some people, Zhong Zhen came out first, and said angrily: "The sect leader wants to compete for the world, how can he be held back because of a little Yang Yan, the child is not talented, and he will lead a team of men and horses to fight a decisive battle with Yang Yan." If you can't win, you will never come back to see the master. ”

His words just touched Zhong Zi's heartstrings, and Zhong Ziang also said in his heart: If I don't even dare to fight with Yang Yan, what else can I talk about seizing the world and achieving great things? So he said generally: "I have made up my mind, Chen Ziming, you lead the left and right armies to attack Renxiu, Zhao Cao leads the front army to attack Fuchuan, Lai Wenzheng leads the rear army to attack Liuzhou, and God leads the Chinese army to respond in three ways, and fights to the death with the Song army." Zhong Zhenxian, you go to war with Chen Ziming's army. There must be no mistakes. Although he was determined to fight, Bi Jing was still sober-minded, knowing that Zhong Zhenxian was frivolous and impatient, and did not dare to let him lead the army alone, so he was assigned to Chen Ziming's subordinates.

Chen Ziming and Zhong Zhenxian listened first, and they were naturally full of joy, although Zhao Cao and Lai Wenzheng were unwilling in their hearts, but Zhong Ziang ordered that they could not attack more, so they had to take the order.

At this moment, Lin Yongxiang shouted again: "Slow." He said again: "The so-called name is not right, it is not good, since the sect leader is a move to respond to heaven and hang the people to fight crimes, how can he be a teacher without a name, and have a real but no share." The subordinates thought that the sect leader should be the king first, and then send troops, and at that time, the name would be justified, and it would be natural, and it would naturally be successful. ”

Sun Ji immediately said peacefully: "Director Lin is reasonable, but this is a big deal, how can he act hastily, his subordinates think that the sect leader should repair the platform and receive Zen, and he should tell the heavens and add nine tin." Fang Cai seemed solemn. ”

Jiang Yiju also said: "If you are called the king, how can you have no palace, and your subordinates think that they still have to build a palace. ”

Their opinion was to let Zhong Ziang be king, this idea was put forward too suddenly, and no one in Manichaeism thought about it. Zhong Ziang listened, and was also silent in thought.

At this time, Lai Wenzheng came out and said: "Sect Master, his subordinates think that the king should be slow, the original Sect Master's proposal was to first base himself in Guangnan, gain a firm foothold, and then force the Song Dynasty to recognize the rationality of the Holy Religion, and then wait for the opportunity to annex the world." If we take the liberty of claiming the king, I am afraid that it will attract the jealousy of the Song Dynasty, and there will be no turning back between us and the Song Dynasty. ”

Lin Yongxiang shook his head and said: "Mr. Lai's words are bad, it is precisely to force the Song Dynasty to admit that our Holy Sect is reasonable, and only then do we want the sect leader to be the king, only after being called the king can the Song Dynasty not dare to underestimate our Holy Sect, and the sect leader can also have an equal status with the emperor of the Song Dynasty." This is exactly the conditions that are conducive to the negotiation between our Holy Sect and the Song Dynasty, so how can Mr. Lai say that it is not possible?"

Lai Wenzheng knew that he couldn't talk about Lin Yongxiang, so he ignored him, and said directly to Zhong Ziang: "Sect Master, if you call the king to cultivate the Zen platform and the palace, it will cost a lot. Although a large amount of money has been collected now, it is necessary to pay for the army, and it is really impossible to draw such a sum of money, so I ask the master to think twice. ”

Lin Yongxiang said: "Sect Leader ......"

Zhong Ziang interrupted him and said, "No need to say anything." ”

Everyone stopped, waiting for Zhong Zi to make a decision. After a long while, Zhong Ziang said slowly: "Today I only talk about how to deal with Yang Yan's army, and nothing else, so the matter of becoming the king is postponed." ”

Lai Wenzheng breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, Zhong Ziang still understood the overall situation. Bowing down, he said, "Sect Leader Mingjian." The others had no choice but to follow: "Sect Leader Mingjian." ”

Lai Wenzheng picked up his head and looked at Zhong Ziang sitting on the high chair, and suddenly found that Zhong Ziang seemed to have become a little stranger.

Zhong Xinhuan sat in the courtyard, looked up at the stars in the sky, and said softly: "Qingqing Zijin, take care of my heart." Even if I don't go, Zining won't make a sound? Qingqingzi Pei, I think about it. Even if I don't go, Zining won't come? Picky and embarrassed, in the city. Not seen for a day, like March. When he read "I haven't seen you for a day, like March", Zhong Xinhuan was stunned for a while, and finally let out a long sigh. She suddenly found that she had unconsciously begun to sigh with the scriptures.

"'I haven't seen you for a day, like March', I haven't seen Brother Yang for a long time." Zhong Xinhuan has also read Xiaoya in this poem before, although he also knows that this poem is written about missing lovers, but he always doesn't feel too sad. When I read it again today, I suddenly realized that the meaning of this poem turned out to be so appropriate.

At this time, the two little tigers at her feet also seemed to feel the misery in her heart, and rubbed at her feet. Zhong Xinhuan couldn't help but pick up a little tiger and said, "It's okay, there are two of you with me." ”

Now that these two little tigers have grown to the size of goats, Zhong Xin has a little difficulty hugging them. "You have grown up a lot, if Brother Yang sees you now, he must be very happy."

After more than 20 days of marching, Yang Yan led the Song army to the south along Xiangshui and entered Guangxi from Jinghu South Road. It is the boundary of Jingjiang Prefecture under the jurisdiction of Jingjiang Prefecture, and you can reach Jingjiang Mansion in one day's journey.

The army went south, and there was no autumn along the way. First, Yang Yan strictly ordered not to disturb the people, otherwise he would be dealt with by military law. On the other hand, Yang Yan also made some arrangements on the route of the march, and tried to choose the road that was not effective. Moreover, it is not allowed to enter the city when passing through the state capital county, so it is necessary to go around the city at one rate, and then camp outside the city to rest overnight. Zhao Qianru's Surprise Yan Army, together with the eunuch Gonggong Cao and the twenty little eunuchs he brought with him to serve him, also marched along the army without complaint.

It was spring ploughing season, and the road on which the army was marching was flanked by rice paddies with no edge in sight. Countless peasants toiled in the fields, despite dodging the army, and the fields were filled with freshly planted seedlings. Verdant and green, business is booming.

Yang Yan rode his horse and walked in the army, and saw Chen Liang and Xin Qiji walking side by side, looking at the paddy fields pointing and pointing, as if they were discussing something. Yang Yan Cui Ma caught up and said, "Brother You'an, Brother Tongfu, what are you looking at?" ”

Xin Qiji pointed to the hard-working farmers in the paddy fields and said, "Zihao, have you seen those farmers farming?" ”

Yang Yan nodded and said with a smile: "See, what's wrong with the farmer's farming." Isn't it a matter of course for farmers to farm? ”

Xin Qiji said: "Yes, it is indeed a natural thing for farmers to farm, because they sow seeds in spring, plough in summer, and only harvest in autumn, as long as they are lazy at any time, their life for the year will not be settled." They work non-stop every day, neither for the emperor's generals, nor for the heroes and heroes, but actually just for their own survival, in order to be able to support their parents, wives and children. ”

Yang Yan listened to Xin Qiji's words, and couldn't help but think thoughtfully.

Chen Liang also said: "In fact, even if they don't say it, they know that they have to survive, eat, feed their families, and live a good life." As long as they do not collect land taxes and levy forced labor every day, they will work hard. Since ancient times, the so-called prosperous era has actually meant that the court does not interfere with the lives of the people, increases their burdens, and does what they should do. Reduce taxes, recuperate, and recuperate. The 'rule of Wenjing' in the Han Dynasty and the 'rule of Zhenguan' in the Tang Dynasty are all the same. Therefore, governing the people is like water, preventing the people is like a river, it is better to sparse than not blocked, and only because of the power is the way to govern the country. Since ancient times, the more rampant the expropriation and plundering, the more the tax is heavier, the poorer the national strength, and the more likely it is to provoke the people's uprising, the late Qin, the end of the Sui Dynasty, the former Han Dynasty died in the Red Mei, and the Later Han Dynasty died in the Yellow Turban, the same is true. ”

Yang Yan nodded, what Chen Liang said was exactly the same as what he saw last time in Guangnan. At this time, someone behind him: "Mr. Chen's words are really high-minded."

A few people asked, and it turned out that it was Zhao Qianru urging the horse to come up from behind. Seeing that several people were looking at themselves, their faces were slightly red, and they said, "I listened to your conversation in the back, and when I heard Mr. Chen's high arguments, I couldn't help but speak, and asked Mr. Xin and Mr. Chen to forgive me." ”