In the next few days, Pharmacist Guo still took good care of Sun Tu and the others. The daily food and wine were abundant enough, and the soldiers in the city were also polite to them. At least compared to the possible food shortage problem in Zhuozhou City at the moment, These people are really doing well.
But that’s about it. Because in addition, whatever requests Sun Tu made were politely rejected by the Changsheng Army. Whether he wanted to see Guo Yaoshi to discuss his surrender, or to walk around Zhuozhou City, these soldiers just shook their heads and refused. , and used the excuse that his general was busy with official duties and could not spare time to see them, and asked them to wait patiently for the time being.
As a result, Sun Tu and his party seemed to be under house arrest by the Chang Sheng Army, which naturally made people feel unhappy and even more uneasy. If Sun Tu hadn't held them down, Wu Song and the others would have forced their way in. Although he knew in his heart that this was just a strategy devised by Pharmacist Guo in order to take more initiative, he felt more and more impatient as time went by.
It wouldn't matter if there were only envoys from their side, but now that there is a group of Liao people, the situation is completely different. Not only will the variables increase, but the risk factor will also increase exponentially. Who knows whether the Liao people will seize the current opportunity and fight with them. Did Pharmacist Guo reach a tacit agreement, or did a Liao army suddenly appear outside Zhuozhou City
Just when Sun Tu could no longer hold himself back and was about to force a attack, early in the morning on the fourth day, the Changsheng Army actually sent someone to invite them to see their general. This finally made Sun Tu feel a little relieved, and his willingness to meet showed that there was still a chance. However, when they arrived in front of the garrison yamen again, they found that a group of Liao people had also arrived at the same time, and the two sides immediately confronted each other clearly.
"I didn't expect you Song people to have the intention to come to Zhuozhou at this time. Do you really think you can make General Guo work for you with your sweet words?" Xiao Sixun immediately said mockingly.
Sun Tu immediately retorted: "Are you talking about yourselves? Who doesn't know that Liao is now in constant internal and external troubles, and that the destruction of the country may be just around the corner, but you still want to use the power of the past to overwhelm the Chang Sheng Army! To tell you the truth, Whether it is Zhuozhou or the ever-victorious army, it has long been in the possession of the Song Dynasty."
"Hmph, it's just a matter of words. You Song people are weak, so that's all you can do."
"Then you are so ignorant. Just last month, I, the Song Dynasty, defeated your Liao elite on the Baigou River. If you hadn't waited to deceive you, I'm afraid even Youzhou City would have changed hands by now. Bar."
"That's sheer nonsense. Why didn't you mention the heavy casualties suffered by the Song Army in that battle, but you still boasted in front of me? Do you really think that I don't know what's going on outside when I'm in Zhuozhou?"
Seeing that the two sides were getting more and more angry as they talked, and there was a tension at stake. The Changsheng Army members who were just watching the show hurriedly stepped forward and said with a smile: "Messengers, please don't hurt your harmony. If you have anything to say, please go in first. My general has been waiting inside for a long time." After saying that, he made another invitation gesture.
Sun Tu glanced at the Liao envoy thoughtfully, then hummed softly and strode inside. Seeing this, the Liao people over there refused to lag behind and quickly caught up with him, almost walking into the gate side by side with him. After bypassing the screen wall in front, they looked at Yaoshi Guo who was waiting in the courtyard with others. At this moment, his face
He was still smiling proudly, but he didn't know if he heard the quarrel outside, which made him feel that he had completely taken the initiative in the situation.
After the two parties came to him, Medicine Master Guo raised his fists and said: "I would also like to invite the two envoys Haihan. Guo has been involved in various things in the city, so he has been neglecting you for the past two days. Fortunately, I have free time today. Then Let’s settle this matter. You two, please!”
Although he apologized, his expression and tone were all matter-of-fact. This made both Sun Tu and Xiao Sixun feel slightly unhappy, but the former just smiled, while the latter snorted. After all, no one had an attack and followed him back into the hall.
The seats in the hall have been arranged for a long time. Naturally, Pharmacist Guo sat at the top seat of the host, but there was only one seat for the host and guest. Obviously, this was done deliberately by him in order to constantly provoke conflicts between the two parties. So that you can profit from it. Xiao Sixun immediately jumped in and sat on the guest seat. At the same time, he glanced at Sun Tu provocatively, waiting for him to sit next to him.
But to his surprise, Sun Tu did not take a seat. Instead, he walked to the seat at the back, bent down and dragged the seat on the side to the middle of the hall. Sat down. As a result, the sitting method of one host and two guests in this hall seems quite strange.
Originally, according to the usual seating arrangement at this time, the host was at the top, and then there were seats on the left and right below. They just sat down according to their status. This was not only true in the Song Dynasty, but also in the Liao Dynasty. It had also been affected by etiquette for a long time. With such an arrangement.
But Sun Tu's move was completely unconventional. He actually sat down with Pharmacist Guo. Not only did he not fall behind, but he also made Xiao Sixun's status much lower than that of Xiao Sixun. This made his face darken. He wanted to do as he was told, but he was unwilling to do so, so he could only stay there.
Sun Tu's move not only embarrassed the Liao envoy, but also caught Guo Yaoshi off guard. After being stunned for a moment, he smiled bitterly and pretended not to see him. He really can't pursue this matter. After all, it was his plan in advance, and they just broke his plan.
Just when the atmosphere in the hall was a bit strange, Sun Tu spoke first: "General Guo, it seems that you are planning to sell the goods to two families today. The one with the highest price will get it?"
These words made Master Guo's face stiffen once again. Isn’t it said that Song people are the most observant of etiquette? Isn’t it said that Song people are gentler than Liao people? Why can't I feel anything about this Ambassador Song? This person's boldness and aggressiveness are no worse than those of the Liao envoy!
Even though I was thinking this, I still had to say something. At that moment, he forced a smile and said: "General Sun is right, I do have this intention. However, this is also a helpless move. Who asked your two envoys to come at the same time? It is not easy for me to make a choice. I just Let’s see what kind of protection you can give to my brothers below, so that I can give them a satisfactory explanation.”
After hearing a few words from him, he pulled out his sergeant as a shield. Sun Tu felt a burst of ridicule in his heart, but his face looked quite solemn: "General Guo said, this matter is just like doing business, you should compare goods. Sold on highs.”
Seeing that the two people were talking to each other and had a lot of fun talking to each other and wanted to finalize the matter, Xiao Sixun became even more anxious and started immediately.
He said: "General Guo, don't forget that you were a minister of our Liao Kingdom..."
"But he is also the leader of the rebel army who was forced to revolt. At the same time, he is also a Han citizen and has always been bullied by your Khitan people." Sun Tu replied immediately.
Xiao Sixun did not answer his words, but just hummed, continued to look at Medicine Master Guo and said, "You have to think about it. The Song people have always been cunning and changeable. Just from today they openly tore up the alliance and used troops against me, Daliao, we can see that they can't I believe it. Although you are a Han, you are not from the Song Dynasty after all. Will they tolerate you? But we, Daliao, are different. As long as you have the ability and make meritorious service in the next war, the imperial court will definitely let bygones be bygones. , if I give you a heavy reward, it will not be difficult to hand over the Zhuozhou area to your jurisdiction!"
"Hahaha, your Liao court is so generous that you actually gave Zhuozhou as a reward to General Guo. Then should I tell your emperor that I rewarded him with Linhuang Mansion?" Sun Tu laughed. mocked. Before waiting for the other party to react, he looked at Pharmacist Guo again: "General Guo, the sincerity that I, the Song Dynasty, can give is much stronger. Not only can I agree to your previous request and use it to control Zhuozhou for generations, but I can also do everything for you." The army will provide you with enough food, grass, and soldiers to help you defend this city! In addition, as long as you perform meritorious service for the court during this war, rewards of gold, silver, and treasures will be indispensable. We can even buy you the highest-end apartment in Tokyo. He is a highly respected minister in this house." As he said that, he turned back and waved to a subordinate who was left outside.
The man had always carried a package with him. Now he hurriedly took two steps forward and handed the stuff to the soldiers of the Changsheng Army guarding the door. He then sent the stuff into the hall and placed it on the long chest in front of Guo Yaoshi. On the case.
Just hearing the thud when the items were put on the case, you can tell that the items in the package are really not light. And when Pharmacist Guo opened it casually, he felt his eyes were blurred. Everyone inside and outside the hall couldn't help but let out a sigh, because what was inside the package was actually dozens of gold ingots. At this time, under the sunlight, Shining with dazzling light.
At a glance, Yaoshi Guo knew that this bag of gold was as much as three hundred taels. Even he couldn't help but feel short of breath. This was a huge sum of money that he had never seen before.
Sun Tu looked calm and calm: "General Guo, the three hundred taels of gold here are just to show our sincerity. As long as you are willing to submit to me, the Song Dynasty, gold, silver, money and food will not be a problem." But these golds are not a problem. It was copied from Tong Guan's hand. At this time, it can be regarded as borrowing flowers to offer to the Buddha, and it has been put to some use.
Seeing Pharmacist Guo's appearance, Xiao Sixun's face became even more ugly. He really didn't expect the Song people to do such a trick. At that moment, he hummed and said: "Mr. Guo, you have to think about it. Gold and other things are just external objects. If a person dies, it is no different from a stone! Although I, Daliao, can't get these yellow and white gold now, thing, but don’t forget what I said two days ago. Once you really betray us, Daliao, Zhuozhou will be burned to the ground in a few days when the army arrives!"
Pharmacist Guo was still congratulating himself on the trick he had played. If he hadn't brought the two parties together, how could there have been such a benefit? Gold is just a trivial matter, but the promise from the Song Dynasty court is what he hopes for most. However, after hearing Xiao Sixun's threatening words, his expression changed again, which was really embarrassing.
One side lures it with benefits, and the other side threatens it with threats. What choice should he make