The most arrogant in history

Chapter 172: The body is hollowed out.

Wei Dingshan's letter was delivered five days ago.

This is the second time Ye Kun has been invited.

If Ye Kun didn't go, he was worried that Wei Dingshan would be unhappy and his trade route to Jingzhou would be cut off.

Jiang Yourong and Liu Yuejuan nodded together: "Just go, my husband, don't worry about us and mother-in-law. Mother-in-law is at home, we will take good care of her."

"Thank you, ladies."

Ye Kun smiled and thanked him.

Three days later, Ye Kun arrived at Tianmen City and met Shangguan Jifu, planning to travel to Jingzhou by water.

Shangguan Jifu hosted a banquet and said with a smile:

"Brother Dalang, Lord Wei invited you twice but not me. Does he want to support you and get rid of me?"

"You know I won't kill you, so just don't worry."

"That's right." Shangguan Jifu nodded and said:

"Most of the Huang Tian Dao rebellion in Jiangbei has been put down. There are still a few large bandits, but they probably won't last until the end of the year. Brother Dalang, you and I are brothers, what should we do next?"

Tianmen County and Dongba County, when combined, are still a tiny place.

There is Yizhou to the west, Jingzhou and Yangzhou to the east, Jiaozhou to the south, and the Yangtze River to the north.

It can be said that it is surrounded on all sides.

Ye Kun sighed and said, "Fourth brother, I am also worried about this matter. Why don't the princes from all directions come to fight us?"

Shangguan Jifu was stunned: "Do you want others to beat us?"

"If others come to fight us, we can take the opportunity to grab territory. If no one comes to fight, we have no legitimate reason to fight."

Ye Kun shook his head: "For example, at this moment, we two can't grab Wei Dingshan and beat him up for no reason, right?"

Shangguan Jifu chuckled and said, "How about, after the autumn harvest, we can look around and see who is easier to bully?"

Ye Kun nodded: "Let me go to Jingzhou and meet Wei Dingshan first."

Shangguan Jifu raised his glass and said, "Wait for your good news."

Early the next morning.

Ye Kun boarded the boat, went east along the river and headed straight for Jingzhou.

This time, Ye Kun dressed up as a businessman and brought only a few hundred elites, as well as Liu Hongyu and several other maids. He also brought a bunch of gifts, including the real thing and blueprints of a one-wheeled plow.

Flowing downstream at a very fast speed.

At dusk that day, Ye Kun entered Jingzhou City and sent his personal soldiers to the prefectural governor's mansion to hand in his visiting card.

Then, Ye Kun asked his personal soldiers to inquire about the residence of Master Qin Caiwei in the city.

Unexpectedly, Wei Dingshan of Jingzhou thought highly of Ye Kun and hosted a banquet for him that evening.

Ye Kun washed his face and went to the prefect's mansion with a few followers and a list of gifts.

Wei Dingshan's two sons, the eldest son Wei Ning and the second son Wei Kang, were ordered to wait in front of the door to welcome Ye Kun.

The eldest son is nearly thirty years old, and the second son is in his early twenties, about the same age as Ye Kun.

This is already a very high standard of reception.

Seeing Ye Kun, the two young masters came down the steps to greet him and clasped their fists together:

"Master Ye, we brothers are waiting here on our father's orders."

Ye Kun clasped his fists in return and said, "I am just a commoner from the countryside. I am very honored to have you two gentlemen come out to greet me."

"Master Ye, you are too polite. Please!"

"Please come in, gentlemen!"

The banquet was set up in the inner hall, with tripods and bells ringing.

Wei Dingshan was about fifty-five years old, seven feet tall, with gray hair and a face that was elegant yet dignified.

Ye Kun stepped forward and bowed:

"I am Ye Kun, your student, and I am grateful to you for your care. However, I have been busy with worldly affairs and have not been able to meet you until now. I hope you will forgive me."

"I have heard of Lord Ye's name for a long time. After meeting him today, I can see that he is indeed a leader among men."

Wei Dingshan laughed, stood up, took Ye Kun's hand, and nodded, saying, "Master Ye is younger than I thought. You are a young hero with a bright future."

"It's hard to live up to the reputation, old man, thank you for the compliment."

"You're welcome, sit down."

"Thank you, old man."

Ye Kun took off his shoes, sat down, and sat cross-legged behind the low table.

In fact, Ye Kun was not used to this. His buttocks were pressing on his legs, which was not good for blood circulation!

Maids and servants shuttled back and forth, and in a moment, the wine and food were ready.

Wei Dingshan picked up the wine glass and said, "I am here to welcome Master Ye."

"I respect the old man. I wish him a long life, good fortune, and may he sweep the world clean and be feared by the world."

Ye Kun casually recited a string of idioms.

After three cups of wine, Wei Dingshan said with a smile:

"The world is in turmoil now, with princes rising up, occupying cities and ruling their own territories. I wonder what Lord Ye thinks of the world situation, and whether he has any strategy for governing the country and bringing peace to the world?"

The second son, Wei Kang, looked displeased.

I feel that my father thinks too highly of Ye Kun.

The eldest son did not react. He looked listless, as if he was addicted to alcohol and sex and his body was drained.

Ye Kun clasped his fists and smiled bitterly:

"I am a commoner, tilling the fields, trying to survive in the chaotic world, not seeking fame and fortune among the princes. It was only because Huang Tiandao rebelled that I had no choice but to lead my fellow villagers to fight to the death. With the recommendation of Lord Wei, I was able to rise to prominence and own the tiny land of Badong. However, a sparrow under the eaves cannot understand the ambitions of a swan. Ye Kun, a common man, how dare I talk about worldly affairs?"

"Lord Ye is too modest." Wei Dingshan shook his head and smiled:

"Many merchants from Jingzhou travel to Badong. They all say that Lord Ye has a good way of training soldiers, leading troops, and governing the people. No one picks up lost items on the roads, and no one locks their doors at night. All industries are thriving, and trade is booming. Is this just empty talk?"

The second son of the Wei family sneered and said, "Master Ye, my father asked you to speak, so just speak."

"Dare not to obey orders?" Ye Kun clasped his fists and smiled, then said slowly:

"Huang Tiandao's rebellious army has been swept away by the princes of the Central Plains. Although there are still remnants of bandits, they are no longer strong enough to turn the tide and will soon be defeated. The princes of the Central Plains have incorporated the bandits, and the power of all parties is expanding. It can be imagined that the annexation and fighting between the princes will soon begin. It is still unknown who will win.

After the struggle for supremacy in the Central Plains, there will definitely be powerful princes who will unify the north of the Yangtze River and then squeeze the princes in the south.

The princes in the south of the Yangtze River, Yangzhou, Yizhou and Jiaozhou, have no ambition to advance. The Tianmen County and Dongba County of Shangguan Jifu and I are small places with thousands of old and weak soldiers, and we dare not compete with the heroes.

Only Jingzhou has strong soldiers and horses, straddling the Yangtze River, abundant resources, and loyal people. If Lord Wei makes a call, he can unite the south of the Yangtze River and attack Luoyang directly. It will not be difficult to conquer the Central Plains. "

When Wei Dingshan heard this, his eyes lit up:

"Although Lord Ye is young, he is able to see the big picture, make plans, and talk about major world events like the back of his hand. Today, I feel like I have suddenly opened my eyes."

The second son Wei Kang sneered:

"Lord Ye's words make perfect sense. May I ask, even if we can form an alliance with Jiangnan, how should we send troops?"

Ye Kun replied: "Yizhou can advance into Hanzhong and take Guanzhong. Yangzhou can advance into Jianghuai and take Xuzhou. Jingzhou can attack Luoyang directly and command the princes under the emperor's command. If you don't think about advancement, you may be controlled by the princes in Jiangbei in the future."

"That's nonsense." The second young master shook his head repeatedly:

"If we march into Luoyang, Jiaozhou and Yangzhou will definitely attack us from behind. By then, we won't be able to come or go, and I'm afraid Lord Ye will be able to take advantage of it."

Ye Kun didn't want to argue, so he clasped his fists and said, "I was just talking nonsense, the Second Young Master is right."

Wei Dingshan couldn't hold back his face and glared at him, "Kang'er, don't be rude. You've drunk too much. Why don't you leave?"