Chapter 35          

At about Shen time on the second day (3:00 pm), a group of people from the Shaanxi Sansi (Chengxuan Government Commission, the Secretariat Censor, and the Command Commission) took two slightly larger ships. Gu Baisong, the Ansai Guardian, sent a small boat to Yan'an Prefecture and set off the ship eastward outside the north gate. It was originally a dock, but now a long row of sheds are set up nearby, and they are rushing to build boats and rafts, a busy scene.

The case table in the middle of the prefect's lobby was removed and replaced by a high-legged coffee table. Guan Shengyun and Luo Junzhi sat on the left and right - Guan Shengyun took the lead, and Luo Yonghao's honorary title of "military advisor" has been called in the army. Although there is only one word difference, the status of the military advisor in the army is completely different from that of the master. The latter has a private subordinate relationship with the chief general, and the military advisor's status is even faintly above the commander (such as Zhuge Liang). Luo Shifan should have been called "Shao Military Advisor", but most generals have been called "straight military advisor" and cannot be changed for the time being. And they habitually add the word "small", which sounds more intimate. There are two rows of chairs in the west, including Gao Yougu Gong and other generals, and there are two rows of chairs in the east, which are empty, which is obviously prepared for the guests.

This scene is different now.

According to Guan Shengyun's original intention, now that the soldiers are in good condition, there is more to set up a formation to give these dog officials a warning, but they were stopped by Military Commander Luo. The reason is very convincing: We are no longer wandering bandits, and a dignified army should show their grandness. The other party is a provincial delegation. Those who have seen large formations are not the ninth-rank chief clerk. If they do something to scare people, it will be embarrassing if they are not suppressed.

Master Luo led his group in, rushed up and clasped his fists and said, "Report to the Grand Commander, Military Advisor, and Provincial Guests." Then he turned to Luo Yonghao and stood there.

Someone among the visitors took a step forward and laughed and said, "Master General, Brother Luo, are you okay?" The person who spoke was an old acquaintance, Zhou Chizheng, the magistrate of Yulin Prefecture!

Luo Yonghao stood up first, bowed and replied with a smile: "Hello brother Xingduan (Zhou Chizheng's word).

Zhou Chizheng reached out and pointed at the side: "Master, Brother Luo, Zhou, please come and introduce you to you."

"This is Lord Zhao, the Left Senator of the Shaanxi Provincial Administrator!"

"This is Mr. Wang, deputy envoy of the Shaanxi Criminal Censorate!"

"This is Lord Bao, the assistant commander of the Shaanxi Commander Commander!"

"This is Shangguan, the prefect of Yulin Prefecture, Lord Xiao!"

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Hearing these official positions, not only did Guan Shengyun's head "buzz" sound, Luo Yonghao himself was also secretly surprised: they were all fourth-rank officials (the commander-in-chief is a third-rank, but they were just a military position). Moreover, I thought that the provincial government was just in the name of the Third Division, but I didn't expect that everyone had come! Needless to say, the official positions were still very important, and I took them to Xiao Changhua, the governor of Yulin!

At Luo Yonghao's instructions, Guan Shengyun also stood up. Every time Zhou Chizheng introduced one, he clasped his fists and said, "Looking for a long time."

The officials of the imperial court were even more awkward. These thieves who were killed! Every face was the same as those guys I had seen in the execution ground and stood in the cage! If I had met them in the past, I would have to lie far away on the ground and stick their butts up, and my butts were sticking out and kowtowed tremblingly. But it became a climate. Not only did I have to go to the thief's den, but I also had to pretend to be polite on the surface! They all smiled and slapped their hands with their hands, and cursed in their hearts: "Dead thief prisoner! Can the officials of the imperial court have to bear this worship of you? Sooner or later, they died of a bad life, and their bodies were fed to wild dogs!" As soon as they thought of this, the smiles of several people became proud, and at first glance they seemed real.

After the greetings, both sides took their seats again and someone brought tea.

Not only all the officials, everyone was a little restrained and uncomfortable. The two out of place suddenly gathered together. Even Gao, who was laughing and laughing on weekdays, were not as straight as Gao. Several generals from Gu sat upright uneasy. No one knew how to start the show. The scene was a little awkward for a moment.

Luo Yonghao took the lead in breaking the silence: "Dear guests, I drove seventy or eighty miles early in the morning, and it was a waste of time. The coach has arranged the guest room. You can wash and rest first, and prepare some simple food in the evening to nourish your spirits. You might as well talk about the important things tomorrow. What do you think of? "

Because he had dealt with him before, Zhou Chizheng took the role of the official spokesperson with all his responsibility: "It's great, very good. Thank you for your kindness in Marshal Guan and Brother Luo." As he spoke, he pounded his waist half-truely and sighed, "Oh, I'm not sleeping or lying in the boat for most of the day. To be honest, Zhou really can't stand it, haha."

The ancients used to going to bed early and getting up early. After dinner at four or five o'clock in the afternoon, going to bed at six or seven o'clock was a common routine. Reading at night until ten or eleven o'clock at night was a model of hanging the beam and thorning the thighs. Luo Shifan was about to introduce everyone to the guest room to rest, Zhou Chizheng said again: "Brother Luo, I guess I am exhausted after traveling a long distance, so I will spare the dinner. I will get some food casually and let the adults plaster their stomachs in the guest room, and I will be happy!" After saying that, he gave a wink to Military Commander Luo.

Luo Yonghao had already expected this situation and bowed and replied, "It's better to obey your orders than respect, ashamed. Please, dear guests..."

As soon as the backs of the officials disappeared, Gu Baihua was the first to jump up and said angrily: "What are the bad airs of private children and dog officials? I won't talk about the serious matters when I come, which will make Gu awkward for a long time!"

The generals were stimulating and cursed. Military Commander Luo smiled and waved his hand: "Don't be impatient with all brothers. The people in the Sansi actually only represent an attitude, and their official titles are not low, which is considered to show their sincerity. They will not directly participate in the real negotiations. You have also seen that the prefect of Yulin has also come. Luo thought that this matter would still fall to Yulin Prefecture."

Gao Tengdou was a little puzzled: "What are the dog officials here? Wouldn't it be better to let someone surnamed Xiao and someone surnamed Zhou come to discuss?"

Guan Shengyun continued, "The military advisor is right. The only one with the surname Xiao is the prefect of Yulin. How can we talk to us on behalf of Shaanxi Province? They came because they were afraid that we would not believe in the surname Xiao."

Military Commander Luo smiled: "That's right. They came here. Luo probably wouldn't make a clear statement, but Xiao Changhua would discuss all the details with them." After a pause, he continued, "Brothers, have you ever thought about it? Has you guys been digging wild vegetables in the mountains half a year ago, and Luo also planted some radishes and cabbage in the yard of Shenmu County. A few months ago, we were happy after getting the money and food in Yulin. Now, even the provincial government has to send officials to discuss with us! Why is this?"

The generals responded in a verbal manner: "Military advisor is amazing!"

Even Guan Shengyun praised: "The military advisor made a brilliant plan."

Luo Yonghao said solemnly: "Wrong! Luo does have the size of his achievements, but if it weren't for you, Luo would still be gnawing radishes in the Shenmuhouya today. The only fundamental reason is that the knife in our hands is hard enough! If we were soft and only knew how to kneel down, would they still talk to us? All of us had long been hung high on the city gate tower! Luo knew nothing about training and fighting, and it was all up to the commander and everyone. In the future, everyone would restrain their subordinates and practice hard. Remember: the more we are, the more they should flatter and make the fortunes! Let's go and come here again tomorrow morning (7-9 o'clock).

Everyone responded with a loud bang and dispersed with smiles. Luo Yonghao turned around and said to Guan Shengyun, "Master, go to bed later tonight. Parliament Zhou Tong should come to me. After I talk to him, let's talk to you too."

Guan Shengyun clasped his fists and said, "I'm working hard on the military advisor, everything is followed by the military advisor's orders."

Luo Yonghao hurriedly sideways and avoids: "Master, don't be polite about your duties, Luo doesn't dare to take it."

While talking, Master Luo came back: "Dad, I'll lead them to the guest room. Zhou Tongzhang secretly told me that I want to talk to you tonight."

Guan and Luo looked at each other and smiled.

Just after the You hour, Luo Shifan introduced Zhou Chizheng into Luo Yonghao's study. Surprisingly, Xiao Changhua and Luo Yonghao were also invited to the scene, letting the two sit in the guest seat facing south and north, and sit in the main seat facing west and east.

Xiao Changhua was a little embarrassed. After all, Luo Yonghao was suppressed for six or seven years under his rule. A while ago, I heard that Luo Magistrate Luo was a thief in Yulin Prefecture, and he felt more angry and disdainful. In just a few months, a small thief became a climate. He knew that Luo Yonghao's plan was invaluable. Although scholars must be more knowledgeable than thieves, this ability is extremely comparable. This kind of person has been buried by himself for so long, so at this moment, I really regret it. When I met, I bowed from the bottom of my heart and apologized with a red face. Luo Yonghao was very open-minded, and he gave a bow and said lightly that the past would not be mentioned.

It is a private occasion, so the three of them have saved too much courtesy and went straight to the point.

First, because the finished half-finished products of hundreds of boats and rafts were piled up near Yanshui Wharf and could not be hidden. Second, they were looked at by the other party, and also showed sincerity and put pressure on them. Luo Yonghao did not hide the idea of ​​attack extension. Of course, he would definitely not mention the specific tactics. However, unexpectedly, Zhou Chizheng kept asking the bottom line. Logically speaking, both sides were enemies, not friends, and the delicate and heartful judge Zhou Tong should not be so ignorant, right? Military Secretary Luo felt a little confused.

Seeing this, Xiao Changhua simply made the words clear: "My brother Wen Guang (Luo Yonghao's name is not doubtful. Xingduan, you don't have to try so hard to beat around. There are no outsiders here, so Xiao opens the skylight and speaks brightly. We want to help your army with help!"

These shocking words were greatly surprised by Luo Yonghao. Xiao Changhua continued, "We and our group set out in two separate groups from the provincial capital. Lord Zhao of the vassal department and Lord Bao of the Dusi Mansion went to the old mansion first to explain the meaning of the vassal and Nie Zhu, and then Lord Bao went straight to Yanchang. Lord Zhao took Xiao and Xingduan to the security guard (now Zhidan County), and Deputy Envoy Wang of the vassal department was already waiting there. We waited for a few days and met Lord Bao who had returned from Yanchang. Then he went south to find Brother Wenguang."

Luo Yonghao's heart moved and he prolonged his voice and said, "Mr. Bao is up to the long term..."

Xiao Changhua interrupted Luo Yonghao's question: "Brother Wen Guang expected it is not bad. Lord Bao has made some arrangements. The prefect Yu knew that he had fought to the death and prepared two plans. The city wall defense must be done. There have been many stones rolling wood these days. I heard that there are also oil pots and tin oil. Although the guards of the walls were all brought by Ding Zhuang, the strong attack of the army would inevitably have to lose some troops. Yu Taimao trained four or five hundred new soldiers, mainly to set up defenses on Yanshui to prevent your army from going downstream. Yu Taimao also knew that the new soldiers were useless and wanted to use fire attack strategies. He built dozens of boats and rafts, filled with firewood and straw, connected them with ropes, and buried them at Yanshui turn, preparing to set fire when the army arrived. Brother Wen Guang did not need to inform us of the strategy of the military. Xiao just told the truth to let Brother Wen Guang and the army prepare for some preparation."

Luo Yonghao was shocked when he heard this. If Yu Shengliang really arranged this way, according to the original plan, Gu Baihua's Gangfeng Camp would be over!

In order to avoid the long-range fire attack at the city as soon as possible, the fleet of Gangfeng Camp will inevitably rush down the river at full speed. The turning point of the water is a blind spot, and the river channel is not too wide. If the water flows, there will definitely be many whirlpools on the river. When the water is blocked by the fireboat, no one who sprints with all his might can stop it and will plunge into the fire one after another! Yu Shengliang's new recruits are not useful in regular battles, but chasing and fleeing enemies will definitely have a hundred times more morale... The consequences are really unimaginable! The other party is an enemy but not a friend, but so many officials come to negotiate - in other words, take the initiative to be hostages - it is impossible to take risks and lie with their lives.

As soon as he thought of this, Luo Shifan left and sat down, and bowed to Xiao and Zhou and others to the ground: "Luo thanked Lord Xiao first for the General, Lord Zhou."

Zhou Chizheng said seriously: "Brother Wen Guang, Lord Xiao is full of sincerity. It is easier for us to talk about other matters?"

Luo Yonghao also kept his face calm and said seriously: "Brother Xingduan is saying that Luo can swear to heaven. As long as it does not violate the principles, Luo will do his best to help the two old acquaintances."

Knowledge points in this article:

1. Direction and honor: The places where ancient people were hospitalized were divided into halls and rooms. The main entrance of the "tang" was on the south side, the main seat was facing south and north, and the west side (facing east) was the seat of the VIP, and the position was slightly inferior to the east (facing west). The seats on the same side were respected near the north side (main position). This is easy to remember: We usually say "east and east", and the east is in front, so the east side is more respected - this east means facing east. Similarly, we also say left and right, so the left is respected. The left and right governors, left and right political attendants, left and right assistant ministers... are all like this, the position is the same, and the left and right are slightly larger on the left. So, the question is: In "Biography of Lian and Lin", Lin said that Lin Xiangru was "on the right of Lian Po", so Lian Po was unhappy and went to Lin Xiangru to disturb trouble. What did you say?

There are two possibilities.

a. At that time, civil and military officials were not so strict. I thought that in the court of King Zhao, both of them were in the east, so Lin Xiangru on the right was closer to King Zhao, so Lian Po was jealous.

b, it may also be on the official position list, Lin Xiangru's name is on the right. In the Warring States Period, there were bamboo slips and wooden slips. They were usually rolled into a volume, opened from right to left, and written - this is also the origin of our ancient books from top to bottom and right to left reading and writing: writing on bamboo and wooden strips - this can also be explained.

Note: Most dynasties are distinguished between "East and West" and "Left" in the same way, except for the Qin and Han Dynasties. For example, there are four types of common leaders in Qin: the Grand Priest, the Right Priest, the Left Priest, and the Four-Charge Priest. The Grand Priest is similar to the prime minister. The Right Priest is led by the royal minister, and the Left Priest is led by the ministers of the royal family, and the Left Priest is led by the ministers of the royal family.

General talks are in the "tang". If the relationship is close or some topics that are not suitable for public discussion, we have to talk in the "room". Behind the hall is the room, we have an idiom, "Enter the hall" and it means this. In the room, the seat is another way: the west side is the main seat, the south side is the guest seat, and then the east side is the east side, and the south side is the guest seat. This habit is still preserved in some places.

2. Avoid etiquette: We call it "the country of etiquette". When ceremonials are very particular about returning etiquette. When the other party bows, he sits on a chair and waves his hands in a big manner: "Forget it" - this is called "receiving etiquette", stand up and bow sideways: "Don't dare to take it" - this is called "receiving half of the etiquette". When facing the other party, he returns the gift in the same way as the person who presents the etiquette, which is called "receiving etiquette".

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