Struggle in the early Tang Dynasty

The so-called Baiman, headed by the Cuan family, has many tribes. It is not a country, and it has not been a vassal to the emperor of Tang Dynasty.

Before Guo Ye came, His Majesty Li Er also gave him a task, that is to take the Erhai Lake to connect Tianzhu, which secretly meant to include the land of Baiman into the territory of the Tang Dynasty.

If it's an ordinary Tang general, then it's nothing to say, just fight.When to conquer and when to finish.

However, Guo Ye thought about it carefully, and he really couldn't do this.Let's not talk about Baiman's strength for the time being, even if they are defeated, so what?

People can run away!

Opening up the frontiers and opening up the land is opening up the frontiers and expanding the land. What if there are no people on the land?migrant?Haven't achieved results in decades?

Besides, the main task this time is to take Erhai Lake to Tianzhu, and the second is to destroy Baiman.To put it bluntly, it is mainly for the smooth flow of business between Datang and Tianzhu.

Pushing Bai Man into a hurry, he fled away to harass your business.No matter how many soldiers and horses Guo Ye sent, they couldn't defend the thousands of miles of commercial roads!

Guo Ye felt that the best way to deal with the white man was to focus on economy and culture, supplemented by military.Find a way to bring them into Datang's economic and cultural circle, and then gradually figure it out.

The ancients said that if people from afar are not convinced, they will practice literature and virtue.In a sense, it still makes sense.

Now that Yang Sheng ran to Baiman's territory, Guo Ye led his troops to fight there, and it was inevitable that there would be friction with Baiman's army.Once the blood is seen, it will not be so easy to get back together later.

Therefore, sending troops to attack Yang Sheng directly is a bad idea.

Since you can't fight, you can only surrender.Guo Ye entrusted this task to his sworn brother Li Yifu.

As a treacherous minister, he is always eloquent and good at guessing people's hearts.He was sent to persuade him to surrender, so he was a professional counterpart.

Li Yifu was unambiguous, although he knew that the trip was dangerous, he still agreed.Seven days later, Li Yifu returned smoothly.

"Congratulations, big brother Hexi!" Li Yifu was all smiles, it seemed that this task was indeed completed well.

Guo Ye said: "What? Then Yang Sheng agreed to surrender? Brother Yu persuaded the enemy chieftain with his three-inch tongue, it is a great merit. Brother Yu will definitely ask the court for credit for you."

Li Yifu waved his hand, and said: "No need. This time I was able to successfully persuade Yang Sheng. I don't have much credit. The main thing is my big brother's mighty power."

"Brother, I don't like to hear your words. Whose credit should be the credit, so I'm still jealous of your great achievements?"

Li Yifu smiled wryly, "It's not that I'm being modest, it's just the fact."

"How do you say this?"

"After I arrived at Yang Sheng's camp, he was very warm and polite, and all reception etiquette was in accordance with the highest standards. Not only that, but when I asked you to surrender, he even agreed with me. My brother prepared a full stomach , I didn’t come to speak out in a hurry.”

Guo Ye was taken aback when he heard the words, and said: "In this way, Yang Sheng planned to surrender a long time ago? This is strange. If I had known today, why did I have to do it in the first place? Why did he run away? Why didn't he just surrender in the first place?"

"Uh...don't worry, listen to me, Yang Sheng's surrender is not unconditional."

"What? He wants an officer?"

"It's not about being an official."

"Is that asking for money?"

"No. To be clear, he wants someone."

Guo Ye's expression changed, and he said, "Who does he want? Could it be that he wants me to hand over Lei Shuyao to him? No! Absolutely not! I can't do such a treacherous thing."

Li Yifu said: "Of course not. Even if he really made this request, I would sternly refuse it. In fact, what he wants is...you!"

"Me? What does he want me to do?"

"He wants you to agree to marry Yang Qingqing! As long as you agree to take Yang Qingqing as a concubine, Yang Sheng is willing to bring his family to surrender. Brother, is this request too much?"

"This……"

To say that Yang Sheng's request is not too much.Guo Ye and Lei Shuyao were unclear.And the Yang family and the Lei family have a deep blood feud.Just surrender like this, can you not make a murmur in your heart?

By accepting Yang Qingqing, Guo Ye gave Yang a guarantee that he would never retaliate against Yang because of Lei Shuyao.

It's just too reasonable a request.

As for Guo Ye?Marrying a young and invincible beautiful girl, what is there not to like?

On the surface, this proposal is really a win-win outcome, with only benefits for both parties and no harm.But is this really the case?

Leaving aside the three chapters of the agreement in Guo Ye's family, how can this matter be explained to Lei Shuyao?

By the way... Lei Shuyao!

Guo Ye suddenly noticed a figure flashing at the door, followed by the sound of footsteps, the beauty had already run away.

No need to ask, Lei Shuyao has already heard the conversation I had with Li Yifu just now!Regardless of Li Yifu, Guo Ye chased him out with a feeling of guilt.

"Shuyao, don't run! You wait for me!"

Lei Shuyao didn't stop until she reached her small courtyard, and said, "Is King Qin looking for a little girl for something?"

"This... this... you heard what Li Yifu said just now?"

"I heard."

"Then what do you think?"

"Ideas?" Lei Shuyao chuckled, and said, "I have a lot of ideas, but what's the use? If I make a strong request, can you refuse Yang Sheng's request?"

"me……"

"Forget it, don't talk about it, people don't want to see you in trouble." Having said this, a stream of blood suddenly flowed out from the corner of Lei Shuyao's mouth.

Guo Ye quickly took a step forward, supported her by the shoulder, and said, "Shuyao, what's wrong with you?"

Lei Shuyao wrapped his arms around Guo Ye's neck, and said, "I have eaten Guixian San, the ultimate poison of Liaoren, and I will die soon."

"I'll take you to the doctor right away!"

"No need, there is no cure for this poison." Lei Shuyao smiled sadly, and said: "It is widely rumored in the Han that the Liao people are good at poison, but in fact there is only one poison that the Liao people really secreted. I am worthy of death after eating it. My identity as a saint."

"Why are you so stupid?"

"Hehe... I, Lei Shuyao, have been shrewd all my life. You are the first and last person to call me stupid."

Speaking of this, Lei Shuyao vomited another small mouthful of blood. She carefully wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth with a juan handkerchief, and said nonchalantly: "This medicine is not only colorless and tasteless, but also suitable for secret poisoning. Another advantage is that it can make people feel sick. People die without pain, very suitable for suicide."

Guo Ye felt a chill, and said, "Is there really no cure for this poison?"

"That's natural. I'm afraid Shuyao will die in less than a quarter of an hour. There is a saying that people who are about to die speak well. Qin Wang is a thousand years old. Before the temporary, Shuyao wants to say a few words from his heart. Can you believe it?" ?"

"Of course, I can believe it!"