Autumn of the 17th year of Chongzhen

Chapter 135 Zheng Zhibao, Sleepless Around
Ten miles to the east of Quanzhou City, two large camps have been set up. One is a bit messy, it is the temporary residence of the people, and the other camp is very organized. Although it is only a temporary residence during the march, the drainage ditch The huts, fences, and gates are all meticulous, and even the thatched huts outside the camp are well-built, and outside the tents of the Chinese army, on the big flag, a big "King" character is fluttering slowly against the night breeze.

After Dai Zhifan and his party left Quanzhou, they ran fast, but when they returned to the camp, it was already dark.

They galloped to the gate of the camp and reined in their horses. The guarding Baihu hurriedly helped him pull the reins, and then told him: "Master Qianhu, Lord Hou, if Qianhu returns to the camp, no matter how late it is, go to the big tent first." See."

Dai Zhifan nodded, then got off his horse, handed the reins to Baihu, and then said to the knight behind him: "I'm going to meet Lord Hou, you go back to your tent and rest first."

Hearing the words, the cavalry clasped their fists in agreement, while Dai Zhifan walked in the direction of the big banner flying high in the camp.

Not long after, Dai Zhifan had already walked near the big tent of the Chinese army, but he saw two soldiers standing outside the tent, surrounded by dozens of braziers, the temperature made people feel scorching hot, but they illuminated the area around the tent, handsome There was also light coming out of the tent, either with a big wax or an oil lamp, and a focused figure was reflected on the tent.

Dai Zhifan saw that Wang Yan didn't rest, so he hurried forward and asked the soldiers to report, but he heard Wang Yan's voice in the tent: "Has Anren returned to the camp? I have been waiting for a long time, come in and talk."

Hearing this, the soldier raised the curtain for Dai Zhifan, he entered the tent, followed by saluting: "The final general will see the Marquis."

Wang Yan put down the writing brush in his hand, looked up at Dai Zhifan, and said with a smile: "Anren, get up and answer, I wonder if this trip went well? Then Zheng Zhibao was angered by you, come and talk to me quickly."

Hearing this, Dai Zhifan felt a little trembling in his heart, today he made a big fuss in the city and even captured Zheng Zhibao himself, no matter which one is a serious crime, according to the laws of the court and the rules of the army, it is a death penalty.

When Dai Zhifan was doing things in the city, he didn't feel anything, but after returning to the camp, he was a little worried, afraid of causing trouble for Wang Yan.

At this time Wang Yanxiang asked, but he would not hide anything, he told the whole story about how he broke into the city gate without permission, how he made a big fuss in the government office, and how he kidnapped Zheng Zhibao to send him out of the city.

Before going to Quanzhou, Dai Zhifan got Wang Yanzhi's words, let him be domineering, and gave Zheng Zhibao some color, but now Dai Zhifan thought it was too much, so after he finished speaking, he was ready to accept Wang Yan's punishment.

But he didn't regret it because of this, after all, it was a majestic thing to put Zheng Zhibao on the horse's back and gallop all the way.

"Haha~" After listening to Wan Daizhifan's narration, Wang Yan didn't show any displeasure on his face. Instead, he said with a smile, "Ben Hou chose Anren for this trip, and it's true that Zheng Zhibao suffered such a great humiliation. Can't sleep at night."

Dai Zhifan saw that Wang Yan had no intention of blaming him, he couldn't help but feel a burst of joy, he thought for a while, he already knew what Wang Yan meant, and was about to ask him, but Wang Yan said: "An Ren has worked hard today, if you come to Japan, your plan will be successful. There must be a big reward." Then Wang Yan waved his hand again, "It's getting late, and Ben Hou still has two memorials to write, so An Ren should go down and rest first!"

Hearing this, Dai Zhifan had no choice but to salute and leave the big tent with a trace of doubt in his heart.

In Quanzhou city, Chengjihou's mansion, Zheng Zhibao was just as Wang Yan said, on the big bed, turning around and unable to sleep, the anger in his heart was really hard to calm down.

When it was almost midnight, he still couldn't let go of today's events, but became more and more angry, so he simply put on his clothes and ordered his subordinates to invite his staff to discuss.

Not long after, the staff member with bandages all over his head was led into Zheng Zhibao's study by his servants, his eyes were reddish, obviously he hadn't fallen asleep either.

"Lord Hou", at this time he saluted, but Zheng Zhibao said directly: "Kade, this Marquis has been so humiliated today, it's really hard to swallow the anger in my heart, even though Ping Guogong said beforehand, don't let this Marquis fight with Wang Yan, But this time, it was Wang Yan who provoked it first. If this shame is not to be shamed, this Marquis will be restless. You are the most important staff member of this Marquis, so I asked you to come here to discuss and help me to get rid of today's shame!"

The aide's name is Sun Kejia, whose name is Kaide, from Fuzhou, who failed the imperial examinations many times, and then joined the Zheng family. It has been decades now, and he is loyal to the Zheng family.

"Master Hou, there is a way that the Lord humiliates his ministers to death." Sun Kejia had one ear cut off by Dai Zhifan today, and he hated Wang Yan and Dai Zhifan no less than Zheng Zhibao.At this time, it can be said that master and servant are of the same heart. He heard Zheng Zhibao's words, and he would not agree with him, "If Lord Hou doesn't report his shame today, then his subordinates will have no face to live in the world."

Seeing that his staff supported him, Zheng Zhibao said angrily: "Wang Yan's troops will go to the city of Quanzhou tomorrow to fetch money and ships, and let me enter the camp to apologize for this matter, but this is absolutely impossible. I want to lock the city gates. If you don't return his money, food and ships, what does Kaide think?"

Hearing this, Sun Kejia revealed the color of thinking, and said after a while: "Master Hou, I think that if you want to avenge your shame, you have to return the money, food and ships in full."

"Oh~" Zheng Zhibao asked in confusion, "Why is this?"

"As for the matter of money, food and ships, since Ping Guogong wrote a letter to explain, he must reach an agreement with Wang Yan. If Hou Ye does not return it, he will make a statement to Wang Yan. If he pays back, Hou Ye can paralyze Wang Yan and then apologize. Invite him to a banquet as an excuse." Sun Ke Jia said with a sinister smile, "As long as Wang Yan enters the city, isn't life and death in the hands of Lord Hou?"

"Good plan!" Zheng Zhibao couldn't help clapping his legs and praised: "Wang Yan, although I didn't have much contact with him in the court, but he is only thirty years old, and he is already a Marquis. A thousand households under him Being so domineering, he must be arrogant in his heart. It shouldn't be difficult for the Marquis to show weakness to him and lure him into the city after listening to Kaide's words!"

Immediately, the two masters and servants discussed again, and they didn't go back to rest happily until Yinshi.

The next day, Zheng Zhibao didn't wake up until noon, and just after he finished washing, a subordinate came down to report, "Outside the east city, Wang Yan's army has set up camp!"

Zheng Zhibao heard the words, and his followers called Sun Kejia, came to the top of the east city, looked out, but saw that the camp outside the city was disorderly, with fences and gates, rudimentary, not even comparable to the camps of ordinary rogues.

Seeing this, Zheng Zhibao couldn't help frowning slightly. Although he also felt that Wang Yan's army was just a group of beggars without armor, after all, Wang Yan's reputation was well known, and the camp was set up like this, which really gave people a feeling that it was not worthy of the name.

However, Zheng Zhibao didn't think much about it, but still followed the policy discussed last night, letting Sun Kejia enter Wang Yan's camp with 15 taels of silver and several carts of wine and meat.

After Wang Yan received the silver and supplies, Sun Kejia took the opportunity to say: "Lord Zhongyong, my Lord Marquis is very sorry for what happened before. Today, Lord Zhongyong arrived in Quanzhou, and my Lord Marquis is convenient for hosting a banquet in the city. I apologize to Lord Hou for the matter, and the two families will reconcile in the future and serve the court together. Second, practice for Lord Hou, and wish Lord Hou put down the rebellion. My Lord Hou sincerely invites you to the banquet."

After Sun Kejia finished speaking, he looked at Wang Yan expectantly, but Wang Yan said coldly: "This Marquis has no friendship with Zheng Zhibao, what kind of banquet are you going to? Let your Marquis eat by himself!"

(End of this chapter)