King of Song

Chapter 249 Willow Dark Flower Bright Another Village

In the Li Hotel, Zhe Wenxin was completely relieved when he heard the good news from Lin Zhao.

When the mood is comfortable, the body will naturally recover quickly, and with the doctor's careful conditioning and the power of medicine and stones, most of the recovery will be made soon.

"I didn't expect you to be so physically fit and recover quickly?" In the garden, Lin Zhao looked at Zhe Wenxin basking in the sun and smiled.

Zhewenxin has already recovered [-]% to [-]%. Because of his special status, under Lin Zhao's reminder, he has resumed his old men's attire, and he is still a handsome nobleman.

"Thank you!" Zhe Wenxin's gratitude was definitely from the bottom of his heart. Firstly, it was to thank Lin Zhao for saving her own life, and at the same time, it was equivalent to saving their Zhe family.

It is self-evident what the consequences will be if the Privy Council notices the shortfall of [-] horses without a reasonable explanation.Lin Zhao's move is undoubtedly a great kindness to Fuzhou Zhejia.

It stands to reason that we should express our gratitude solemnly, but Zhewenxin can't say other "affectionate" words. The two words "thank you" are simple and unpretentious, but they are her most sincere expression.

As for material or other gratitude, I don't have anything at the moment, and I'm afraid I can't give anything other than a physical promise...

"You're welcome!" Lin Zhao said in a deep voice, "Ali Gu and Sunan Dangzheng are already preparing, and when the time comes, send your people to take over. Be careful after entering the Song Dynasty."

"Well, yes!" Zhe Wenxin also knew that this was not only about their Zhejia themselves, but also about Lin Zhao's safety.Speaking of which, Zhe Wenxin was really moved. It was actually an extremely risky act for Lin Zhao to help them fold their family.

"What are you doing? Are you playing polo?" Zhe Wenxin saw from a distance that many soldiers of the Imperial Army of the Song Dynasty were practicing polo in a large field in the center of the yard!
Lin Zhao let out a long sigh: "Oh, it's nerve-wracking to bring up this matter. On the day of Mrs. Tubo Qiao's birthday, there will be a polo match. It's a pity...the soldiers are not very proficient in this, I'm afraid it will be time for others to watch it. It's a joke." Losing to others is fine, but losing to Xixia people is really hard to swallow, and Lin Zhao deeply regrets it.

"A polo match?" Zhe Wenxin originally thought it was just a game of the Song Army soldiers having nothing to do and having fun, but he didn't expect it to be a game that related to the face of the country.

"That's right!" Lin Zhao said in a deep voice: "At Dong Zhan's welcome banquet that day, I refuted Liang Yi's embarrassment, and he was very dissatisfied. The assassination the day before yesterday should be aimed at me... this matter There is no conclusion yet, and I don't know how the Tubo people will explain to me... But in this polo field, I need to compete with the Xixia people, but the current situation, alas!"

Lin Zhao is really helpless now, the Song Dynasty imperial army's skills are limited, it is impossible to improve too much in a short period of time.

However, Zhe Wenxin who was on the side giggled and said, "Don't worry, Da Song may not lose to Xixia at that time, and Mrs. Qiao's birthday day, it is unknown if she will become a blockbuster."

"Eh? What do you mean?" Lin Zhao was a little surprised, but also pleasantly surprised.

Zhe Wenxin said in a calm manner: "Polo was introduced to the Central Plains from Tubo, and it was even more popular in the Northwest. Because of the lack of horses in the Song Dynasty, polo gradually declined, and it became popular in Cuju. But in the Northwest, especially the Western Army Among them, polo is quite popular." After speaking, he blinked slightly at Lin Zhao.

"You mean..." Lin Zhao seemed to understand something.

Zhe Wenxin smiled and said: "Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty introduced polo to the Central Plains. One of the important purposes was to train cavalry. Fuzhou has kept this tradition for hundreds of years."

"So, you mean..." Lin Zhao had fully understood it now, and it can be said that he was both surprised and delighted.

Zhe Wenxin nodded and said: "That's right, the followers following me are all soldiers of the Western Army, and they are also first-class polo masters, including myself of course..."

"That's great, that's great, it's true that there is no way out after the mountains and rivers, and there is another village!" Lin Zhao was pleasantly surprised, and when he was in a dilemma, he didn't expect that Zhewenxin could help solve this problem.

Before that, there was absolutely no possibility of victory, but now, with the help of Zhewenxin and Fuzhou soldiers, the chances of winning this polo match will undoubtedly increase greatly.

The most important thing is that the Xixia people, especially Liang Yibu himself, until now, don't know that the polo team in the Song Dynasty has such a major change, and they will inevitably underestimate the enemy.When the time comes, they will be taken by surprise and caught unprepared, and they will definitely be caught off guard.

There is no evidence for the assassination, and it cannot directly conflict with it, so I have to bear it for the time being.But it doesn't mean that Lin Zhao can swallow this breath, he must have a good exchange with Liang Yibu on the polo field, and thank him for his "great love"...

"Mountains and rivers are full of doubts, and there is no way out, and the willows are dark and the flowers are bright, and there is another village." Zhe Wenxin recited it in a low voice, looked at Lin Zhao, and praised: "Such a wonderful poem, I didn't expect Lin Langzhong's literary talent to be so good."

Lin Zhao smiled sheepishly, and said, "It's just nonsense, it's just about the polo match, I'm afraid I will trouble you."

"Don't worry, Achang and the others are all masters here, and the masters of Juzhou may not be the opponents of the Xixia people." Zhe Wenxin is very confident about this.

"Thank you very much. I will arrange it immediately. From now on, you will be the coach of the Dasong polo team!" Lin Zhao was really in a good mood at this meeting.

"Where, these are what we should do." Lin Zhao is so kind to Zhejia, Zhewenxin has been suffering from no chance to repay.If the polo game can help, it can be regarded as a little effort, so I am naturally very happy.

Zhe Wenxin said: "But... Achang and the others alone can do it, but... I think it's best for you, Mr. Lin, to play. When the time comes, you will bring unexpected results. You will be able to surprise everyone with your skills and add luster to Da Song .”

"Me? My skills are really..." Lin Zhao has participated in polo training recently, but his skills are relatively average.

"It doesn't matter. In addition to skills, the mount is also very important in polo games. Your white horse is a first-class horse, and it will definitely make contributions to you."

Zhewenxin hesitated for a moment, and then said: "As for the game skills, I... I can teach you..."

"In that case, I'll give it a try!" Lin Zhao smiled. There is a beautiful woman to teach, so learning polo must be a very happy thing.

Zhe Wenxin also smiled shyly, and there was a touch of shyness on her pretty face. It should be a happy thing to be able to fight side by side with him!
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After a polo game, Lin Zhao was sweating profusely. As soon as he stepped off the polo field, someone came to report: "Master, Tubo Zanpu invites you!"

Dong felt invited?Lin Zhao's heart skipped a beat, presumably there must be some progress in the murder case.

progress?Lin Zhao jokingly smiled, it must be Dong Zhan's strategy.This matter itself has no solution, it can only be a compromise after the game.

Compromise is also possible, it depends on what conditions Tubo or Xixia offer, Lin Zhao will wait and see.

When he came to the Tubo Palace, Lin Zhao clearly noticed that Dong Zhan looked a little tired, not as energetic as before.

This was the first time I saw Dong Zhan after being assassinated, and I think he must have been very busy these few days.

"Envoy Lin, how are you resting these few days?" Dong Zhan asked with a smile, looking very kind.

"With Lao Zanpu's concern, everything is fine!" But when Lin Zhao answered, his face was gloomy, and he couldn't see any excitement.

Seeing this, Dong felt asked in a deep voice: "For the assassination of the noble envoy in Qingtang City, Tubo is extremely sorry, and please forgive me, envoy Lin!"

"Zanpu doesn't need to apologize, this is what Xiaoxiao did, and it has nothing to do with Tubo!" Lin Zhao asked in a deep voice, "I heard that General Qingyi Jieguizhang is in charge of investigating this matter. I wonder if there is any result?"

"Envoy Lin, don't be in a hurry. Guizhang is doing his best to investigate, but there is no progress yet, please forgive me." Dong felt changed the subject, and said: "I invite envoy Lin here today to reconcile with your respected officer. Let’s talk about the tea-horse road.”

Lin Zhao's heart moved, it was impossible to make any progress in the investigation.

Dong felt can be devious, okay!Since you don't want to offend both sides, and you want to have both sides, then naturally you have to pay more.

"Okay, I don't know how Zanpu thinks about it?" Lin Zhao was very generous.

Dong felt smiled and said: "Gu has thought about it carefully, the tea horse road is good for both Tubo and the Song Dynasty, it is better to put it into practice as soon as possible."

If he wanted the Song Dynasty to appease the anger, Dong Zhan would naturally relax on some matters.But just agreeing to the proposal of the Tea Horse Road is so simple, it seems... How could the pursuit of the Song Dynasty be so low?
"Okay, what's Zanpu's opinion on this? Is there anything to add?" Lin Zhao asked in a deep voice. He wanted to know what Dong Zhan's conditions were.

Dong felt now fully understood that the emperor of the Song Dynasty was absolutely right to send Lin Zhaolai. Although he was young, he was a rare talent.Do things step by step, with reason and evidence, with extraordinary courage and strategy.

The most rare thing is to be calm and calm.

To be honest, Dong felt was a little worried before, whether Lin Zhao would lose his composure and directly lead someone to find Liang Yi to bury his bad luck.If the envoys of the Song Dynasty and Xixia countries fought in Qingtang City, it would be a big deal, and Tubo's face would be lost.

The most important thing is that if Lin Zhao is really so reckless, then the Song Dynasty's greatest advantage and initiative will be lost.

It was only now that Dong felt realized that from the beginning to the end, his worries were unnecessary.Lin Zhao was much more rational than he imagined. Even when his life was threatened, such as assassination, he remained calm and calm.Calmly and calmly, seek the most favorable solution from it, and strive for greater benefits for yourself.

What a talent!It would be great if Lin Bubi could be like this!

Dong felt a sigh in his heart, this will always be an extravagant wish.

It is the current situation, although Liang Yibu has been forced to agree to let Lin Bubi marry the princesses of Xixia and Uighur at the same time.But the benefits Tubo got from it were very limited. What should we use now to appease the Song envoy?
Dong felt can't help feeling a little dizzy!

Negotiations are still going on, and Lin Zhao is quietly waiting for a reply.

Dong felt pondered for a long time, and said in a deep voice: "In order to express our apology and respect to the Great Song Dynasty, Tubo donated an additional [-] war horses to the Great Song Dynasty every year. I wonder what envoy Lin thinks?"

Five thousand war horses?The number does not seem to be much, but it is only [-] horses per year. For the Song Dynasty, which was short of horses, it was already a considerable sum.

As for the reason why Zhewenxin asked to buy two thousand horses, it was an intention to bargain.In real trading, the number of horses will also be discounted.What's more, there is long-distance transportation, and casualties and losses on the way are inevitable.

In the end, Ali Gu agreed so readily, it was because he was coerced by Lin Zhao.In the end, even if [-] war horses were really prepared, they would probably have to be delivered in batches.

Therefore, Dong Zhan's [-] horses per year is reasonable, and it is already a lot.

Lin Zhao thought for a while, then murmured, "Why don't we give Tubo five thousand catties of tea every year?"

Uh……

Dong felt very clear that it was impossible for Lin Zhao to post back at this time, what he said was completely ironic.There are already [-] war horses, and he is still not satisfied...

"Envoy Lin is really polite. You don't need the tea. You can buy it according to your needs. If there are too many, it will be wasted." Dong Zhan declined with a smile, and then said: "As for the war horses, [-] horses seem to be a little small. Why don't you buy them again? How about adding [-] horses for a total of [-] horses?"

Eight thousand horses is definitely a lot, but Lin Zhao seems to be unsatisfied and still dissatisfied.

Lin Zhao said in a deep voice, "Why don't we make up [-] horses, how about Da Song buying them with money and goods?"

Uh……

Dong felt a little helpless, he didn't expect Lin Zhao's appetite to be so big.Forget it, the matter has come to this point, if two thousand horses can appease the Song Dynasty, it is naturally the best.

This matter has already made people burnt out, and Dong Zhi really doesn't want to continue entangled in this matter.

Dong felt helpless: "Envoy Lin was joking, how about this, Tubo donated [-] war horses to Song Dynasty for five consecutive years, and stopped after five years..."

Fifty thousand horses is already a limit for Dong Xing, and the time cannot be longer!The Northwest was originally a situation where the three powers stood at the same time. If too many horses were supplied to the Song Dynasty and the Song Dynasty's military strength expanded, it was very likely to break this balance, and it might not be of any benefit to Tubo.

"Thank you Zanpu, we will discuss it after five years!"

Lin Zhao was very satisfied with this result.Between talking and laughing, [-] war horses will be in hand, which will be a good supplement to the cavalry of the Song Dynasty, and the combat effectiveness will also increase a lot.

As for the time, five years is enough...

Lin Zhao vaguely remembered that during the reign of Song Shenzong, there was a war between the Song Dynasty and Tubo.If you think about it, it will be about this time period. How will the relationship between the two countries be after five years?

Having [-] war horses is already enough, let alone the horses exchanged in the tea-horse road trade, maybe we will rely on these war horses in the future, and it is not known whether they will defeat the Tubo people in turn.

Lin Zhao said in a deep voice: "Zanpu, [-] horses in five years, quality and quantity guaranteed!"

Dong felt smiled and said, "That's natural! Envoy Lin must go back and have a good rest first, as for other things..."

"Okay, thank you Zanpu, the most important thing for us now is the polo match, as for the others... don't care about it!"

The implication is naturally very clear!

The game is over and the goal is achieved, then the assassination is just a passing cloud.It's just that some words can't be put on the table, they can only be expressed in such an obscure way.

Dong Zhan smiled lightly, thinking of those fifty thousand horses, he couldn't help feeling a little heartache.It's all the fault of Liang Yibu, it seems that Xixia must ask for more dowry to make up for the loss...

(End of this chapter)