Chapter 26 Chapter 26 Conflict
The ceremony for Tang Guo to welcome the visit of Khitan envoys was very grand.Khitan and Tang have always had business contacts through the sea. This time Li Yu kindly invited Khitan to send envoys to visit, which can be described as painstaking. The Khitan's high-profile contacts, this move can be regarded as a hidden needle, now that the Khitan envoy has arrived, he naturally wants to make a big publicity and create momentum.
Yang Hao didn't pay much attention to the Khitan envoy, but Jiao Haitao became nervous, and sent several people to collect all the details of the Khitan envoy's visit, and complained indignantly in front of Yang Hao: "My lord, Tang Guo has already asked me Song Guo professed to be a vassal, that is, my Song Guo's subjects, and now without Song Guo's permission, they secretly make friends with Khitan, what is the reason? This is unreasonable!"
"How is it? Well, when Miss Mo leaves the palace, you tell me right away, go ahead and keep watching her." Yang Hao waved a guard away, turned around and said lazily: "Khitan and I are big Song has established diplomatic relations and is not an enemy of our Song State. Tang State has made friends with it. There is nothing to blame, right? Tang State is just a vassal state of Song Dynasty, so it still has the right to be independent?"
Jiao Haitao was angrily silent, and after a while when he got some news, Jiao Haitao came to Yang Hao again: "My lord, the Khitan envoy is visiting, and the welcome guard of honor put out by the Tang State is 360 people, a total of 360 people. My lord, my lord, when we came, there were only one hundred and eighty people, so what is the reason for favoring one over another? The Tang Kingdom is a vassal of our Song Dynasty, isn’t this unreasonable?”
"So what if he is 3,600 people? I don't care about these."
Jiao Haitao became anxious: "My lord, this is not a matter of treating us personally. Your lord came here with a festival axe, representing the emperor of the Song Kingdom. In terms of etiquette, we lost to the Khitan people. It is our Song Kingdom who is ashamed."
"Then what do you say? Ask Li Yu to apologize, and then we will go out of the city and send a guard of honor of 360 people to pick us up again? Isn't that a monkey show? Jiao Sicheng, calm down, I think...someone Just want us to be shocked and upset."
"this is!"
Seeing noon, Yang Hao had finished his lunch and had just made a pot of tea when Jiao Haitao came again angrily: "My lord, is it tolerable or unbearable! The Khitan envoys donated fine lamb wine, sable fur and brocade jacket to the lord The lord of the country gave back gold jewels and jade treasures, but he also gave him a gold seal and a purple ribbon, he is no longer the emperor, does a king have the right to bestow a gold seal and a purple ribbon?"
Yang Hao rolled his eyes and said: "Who doesn't know the official stick, I don't know if he has this power, do you think he has it or not?"
"Uh, this... I don't remember that there is such a precedent. I will wait for the next official to check the ancient rites and laws. If it doesn't agree with the reason, we can make a big fuss based on this, denounce Li Yu, and solemnly protest."
Yang Hao listened to each other and didn't take it seriously, but Jiao Haitao walked around like Gui Cheng, always paying attention to the movements in the palace.
"My lord, my lord," Jiao Haitao ran over again, "My lord, the state banquet is over, and the Khitan envoys have come to the Courtyard. Hey! The Lord of the Jiangnan Kingdom sent him outside the Meridian Gate in person. My lord, you represent me!" The emperor of the Song Dynasty came here, and there is no such courteous treatment, the action of the Jiangnan king is simply...it is..., this is too inappropriate..."
Yang Hao sighed and said, "Cheng Jiao Si, look at your sweat, come, sit down and have a cup of tea."
"Master Xie, the lower officials are not thirsty. Tang people think that they can intimidate the people of Song Dynasty by exalting the Khitan people? Hmph! It's a good plan, I'll take a look at the lower officials." Jiao Haitao walked away quickly, Yang Hao looked at his back and couldn't help He couldn't help laughing: "This Prime Minister Jiao Si is really cute with a bookish spirit, but he has a bit of integrity to argue with reason, um...not bad..."
A guard walked over lightly, and whispered in Yang Hao's ear: "My lord, this subordinate was ordered to keep an eye on that Miss Mo. Seeing that she would not come out after entering the palace for a long time, he changed into casual clothes and approached her, and heard from her driver's mouth." It's a cliché, it's said that Miss Namo will not come out until late at night."
"Oh?" Yang Hao rolled his eyes: "For so long..., did she hide from me on purpose? Hmph! Get rid of me so easily? I'll go to sleep first, and I'll spend the night with you after I've recovered enough energy!"
Just as Yang Hao stood up, Jiao Haitao ran back with a blushing face, "My lord, do you know who personally sent the Khitan envoy to the Courtyard?"
Yang Hao glanced at him and said: "It should be Lord Ye Yu Ye, isn't he Da Honglu, it's his duty to receive foreign envoys."
"Hey!"
Jiao Haitao stomped his feet vigorously, and said angrily: "Of course Ye Yu will come, but there is also an official who will accompany him. That person is the chief minister of the Tang Dynasty, Chen Qiao, the privy envoy, and he is now the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty. Your Excellency, you can stay here." Why didn’t he personally accompany the embassy? This is a contempt and humiliation to our country Song. Your Excellency should immediately enter the palace and express a strong protest to the lord of Jiangnan!”
Yang Hao yawned, spat out a piece of tea, and said nonchalantly, "Is there anything else? I'm going to take a nap first. People say that spring is sleepy and autumn is exhausting. It's true. Although it's winter in Jiangnan, it's still It’s the feeling of late autumn, and it’s easy to get tired. Master Jiao, if you have nothing to do, go to sleep. If you have enough energy, go to a few more places, try to understand some important roads, rivers, cities, garrisons, etc. in the south of the Yangtze River, and draw them down. That's the norm."
Yang Hao stretched his waist, Shi Shi ran away, Jiao Haitao stared at his back in a daze for a while.
Yang Hao lay down for two sticks of incense, and just fell into a deep sleep, Jiao Haitao ran back like burning his ass: "My lord, my lord..."
Yang Hao turned over and sat up, and said with a wry smile: "Jiao Sicheng, have you heard any unbearable news?"
Jiao Haitao said angrily, "I didn't inquire about the news, I saw it with my own eyes. The Khitan envoys had just settled in the post, but they felt that the location of the house was remote and the courtyard was not as elegant as the place where we lived, so their warriors arbitrarily demanded us Some people moved out to make room for them, and Commander Zhang reasoned with them, but they actually beat people, and several of our soldiers have been injured."
Yang Hao was stunned, and anger appeared in his eyes: "We guards are all high-class imperial guards, and we are not inferior to Khitan warriors in terms of martial arts, why are they allowed to bully us?"
Jiao Haitao said: "Your Excellency doesn't know, they are sincere. Commander Zhang heard that there was a dispute between the two sergeants, so he hurriedly led people to mediate. They are all equipped with weapons, so how can we not suffer? Ye Yu, the Minister of Honglu Temple, was also present, but he couldn't stop those arrogant Khitan warriors. My lord, we should be regarded as honored guests when we go to the Tang Kingdom. Responsibility for hospitality and maintenance, Tang Guo cannot absolve himself of the responsibility for this incident, and your lord should lodge a solemn protest with Tang Guo..."
"What a fart to protest, Mr. Jiao, can you say something else?"
Yang Hao burst into foul language. He grabbed his clothes and put them on in a hurry, while teaching him a lesson: "Most of the protesters are humble and high-minded, otherwise why should they protest? Protesting is for nothing. Whatever they do, we will do it , beat his gray grandson back, won’t it be over?”
"Ah? Do you... want to do it?"
Jiao Haitao stammered, he didn't expect that Yang Hao, who has always been so good-tempered, so good-tempered that he was almost cowardly, would be more violent than him when he exploded. As a guest, if there is something that should require the host to come forward, if we fight with the Khitan envoys in the post, wouldn't we be as ignorant of etiquette and domineering and barbaric as the Khitan people? The Tang Dynasty lost face because of this, and the Jiangnan lord pursued it. of."
"Forgive a bird!"
Yang Hao put on his boots, stood up and took off the Qingshuang sword given to him by Zhe Ziyu from the wall, pressed the sword spring, and with a "choke" sound, a half-foot cold blade popped out. He looked at the blade, and then With a "crack", he returned the sword into its sheath and hung it on his belt, tightened his wrists and belt, and said at the same time:
"During the time of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, the general Li Guangli was killed in the battle of Dawan, and his corpse was scattered for thousands of miles. Wasn't that on the territory of another country? According to you, he was wronged, so what? After the great victory in that battle What did the monarchs of the Western Regions look like when they saw them? One by one, they were paved with loess and poured clean water on the streets. After leaving the city for tens of miles, when they returned to the country, their monarch would personally accompany them with rare treasures and come back to meet the emperor of the Central Plains.
What about when the Han Empire was no longer as strong as it used to be?When King Kangju received the envoys from various countries, he ranked the envoys of the big Han behind the envoys of the small Wusun Kingdom. Several envoys are all sent to die, why are they respectful before and then arrogant?strength only.You are polite and expect people to respect you?Then you have to go to the country of gentlemen, but some people are tight-skinned and cheap-boned, who only know fists but not etiquette, go! "
After Yang Hao finished speaking, he walked out in a hurry. Jiao Haitao was stunned for a long time, and hurriedly stomped his feet and said: "If I had known that my lord had such a temper, I would not have told him. This will make a big fuss. Just don't make trouble out of control..."
"My condor should have flown to Shangjing by now, right?" Looking at the blue sky in the distance, Yelvwen thought for a while.Jiangnan's wine was soft and strong. Although he drank it happily at the banquet, it only brought two blushes to his face, and there was no obvious change. Ding Chengye walked up to him and said, "That's right, with the flying speed of 'Ha Li Gai', he should have arrived in Shangjing by now. Alas, the adults are not in Shangjing to preside over the overall situation in person, and the young ones are still a little guilty, and I don't know what to do." What will happen on the sidelines?" Ye Luwen smiled slightly and said: "When I am in Beijing, they will always be vigilant. Not only me, but even my tribal army will be under Xiao Chuo's strict surveillance at all times. No one would have thought that we When you are far away in the south of the Yangtze River, you will launch an attack, and it will have a miraculous effect if you don't expect it." He stroked his beard, and said with satisfaction: "You Han people have a saying in military books, you can show what you can't do, and use it to show that you don't need it. Taking chances, this is easier than me personally controlling the tribal army in Shangjing. She would never have thought that my father, who has always been "frail and sick", had quietly left the tribal territory at this time and sneaked into Shangjing to control my tribal army, haha... , I just don’t know... when will Father activate it..." Ding Chengye comforted: "My lord, you don't need to worry too much. The old prince has spent his entire life as a soldier and has incomparable experience in battle. He will definitely choose the most appropriate opportunity to deliver a fatal blow." At this time, a guard rushed in and reported: "My lord, the Song people refused to move out, and they had an argument with our people, and the two sides started fighting." Yeluwen rolled his eyes and asked, "Have our people ever suffered a loss?" The guard laughed and said: "Don't worry, my lord, according to my lord's order, our people went prepared, all with weapons at hand, wounded a few of them, our people were not harmed, but they suffered from being dumb, The soldiers who came one after another have brought their spears and spears, and I'm afraid there will be a big fight." Yelvwen chuckled and said, "They dare? He's about to move his troops, let's go, I'll go and have a look." Ding Chengye hastily persuaded: "My lord, there is no definite news from Shangjing, so don't cause more trouble with them..." Ye Luwen smiled knowingly: "Of course I won't kill that Yang Hao now, it's just to show him off." Ding Chengye was stunned, his face suddenly turned pale: "Yang...Yang Hao? Who is Yang Hao?" Yeluwen said: "The envoy of the Song Dynasty is called Yang Hao. I heard that this person fought against Yeluxiuge when he was in the northwest. He must be a man with both civil and military skills. I will meet him later." Yeluwen grabbed his waist knife and went out , Ding Chengye stood there stupidly. "Yang Hao, could it be that Yang Hao?" Ding Chengye thought of the enemy who brought him to such a fate, and he couldn't help feeling angry from his heart, and the evil turned to his guts. He grabbed a leather hat and put it on his head with the brim Press down, and then follow out. Ye Yu stood in the middle of the two menacing soldiers, bowed and bowed, and said: "Everyone, everyone, you are guests from afar, and you are all honored guests of our Tang Dynasty. If there is anything to discuss, why hurt the harmony between each other for some trivial matter?" Woolen cloth?" Zhang Tongzhou shouted: "I, Mr. Zhang, is a reputable man. Now I have hurt several brothers. You tell me to calm down. Zhang is not so cowardly. Master Ye, please step aside. Today, I am Zhang Tongzhou." We must seek justice from these Khitan people." Standing beside Zhang Tongzhou were some imperial guards, some of whom were still in disheveled clothes. They obviously rushed over after hearing the news. Behind them were some soldiers with swords and spears. Because they arrived late, their own people had already suffered a disadvantage, and the commander was negotiating with the other party. So they didn't rush forward, but the big Khitan men with braided hair and braided hair wearing leather robes with round collars on the left lap and wearing leather boots on the opposite side were all armed with weapons. They listened to Zhang Tongzhou's words, but they laughed and mocked: "You Song people can only boast, if you have any real skills, just show them. What we Khitan people admire are true heroes. You have the ability to kill me. I will only give you my thumbs up and praise you for being a good man! If you don't have the ability, you can pack up and get out as soon as possible, and make room for us. We will live in this yard." The more the two sides talked, the more angry they became, and they both rushed forward. Ye Yu bowed and bowed with a bitter face, still persuading himself: "Can't you calmly listen to what I have to say, whoever is going to invite Envoy Yelu and Envoy Yang Zuo to come, this officer It’s really unstoppable.” Suddenly looking up and seeing Yang Hao and Jiao Haitao coming, Ye Yu was overjoyed, and couldn't help complaining: "Cheng Jiao Si came at a good time, please restrain your subordinates, the master said, the use of etiquette, peace is the most important. The way of the king, Si It's beautiful. It's so outrageous to treat Tang as nothing with such noise." Prime Minister Jiao Si originally wanted to persuade Yang Hao to make peace, so that Yang Hao would not fight, but he was very displeased when he heard this, and couldn't help retorting: "How can Ye Honglu take the meaning out of context? The Master said: 'For the purpose of ritual, peace is the most important thing. This is the way of the former kings. This is the beauty.' It was once said, 'Let the small and the big be the same, but you can't do something. It is impossible to know harmony and make peace without etiquette.' Now the Khitan people lose their manners first, and Ye Honglu controls them. No, why are you accusing me of being rude?" The samurai on both sides were at war, but the two literati in the middle began to argue with each other, citing scriptures and citing scriptures. Not only the samurai on both sides could not understand, but even Yang Hao could not understand.It turned out that Ye Yu was quoting Confucius’ words, “When talking about the application of etiquette, harmony is the most important thing. Harmony is the beauty of all things, but Confucius also said that if no matter the big or small things, all for the sake of harmony, but not controlled by laws and regulations, then the principle will be lost.” The two poor scholars were pushed back and forth by the warriors on both sides, like water plants in the sea, still insisting on defending the way. Yang Hao got impatient, strode forward, and shouted in a deep voice: "Confucius will solve this matter." If it doesn’t work, let me solve it!” Hearing the sound, the generals of the Song Army moved left and right, and Yang Hao, like Moses who parted the sea, walked forward step by step from the middle of the two human walls with his sword in hand. "My lord, let's have our reasons first, and don't use your hands to hurt others and leave others behind. My lord, we might as well go to the palace to complain to..." "Come here, Jiao Sicheng is tired, help him down to rest!" "Obey!" Two heavy-backed, eight-foot-tall imperial guards rushed up, grabbed Jiao Sicheng in the middle, and dragged him down. Ye Yu's face turned pale and said: "Yang... how does Zuoshi Yang plan to resolve the dispute?" Yang Hao's face darkened, and he said solemnly: "Use the sword in my hand!" Ye Yu became anxious when he heard this: "Yang Zuoshi must not do it, if you fight, how will things end if things get serious, I'm an official..." "Come here, Mr. Ye is tired, help him down to rest." This time it was not Yang Hao who spoke, but a general of the Khitan people, he imitated Yang Hao's words with a smile, and at that moment, two Khitan warriors came up with a smile, and picked up Ye Yu like a chicken. lifted him aside. "You can't use force, you can't kill people!" Ye Yu and Jiao Haitao screamed as they stretched their necks. Yang Hao glanced at the tall Khitan general who was standing there steadily like a Yuan and Yue Zhi. His footsteps were steady and his momentum was like a mountain. His big hand was tightly holding a huge curved horse. Shining brightly, I don't know how many times he was rubbed by his thumb, he squinted his eyes, and said in a deep voice: "I am the commander of the Khitan tribe army, Li Kai, who is your Excellency?" Yang Hao's eyes also slightly narrowed: "My official, Yang Hao, Shaoqing of Song Guohongyu Temple, is it you who brought people to hurt me?" With a "Hula", all the Khitan and Song soldiers dispersed, forming a circle with a radius of several zhang, a civil official, a general, a sword, and a horizontal knife, and the eyes of the two collided like swords.
"My condor should have flown to Shangjing by now, right?" Looking at the blue sky in the distance, Yelvwen thought for a while.Jiangnan's wine was soft and strong. Although he drank it happily at the banquet, it only brought two blushes to his face, and there was no obvious change. Ding Chengye walked up to him and said, "That's right, with the flying speed of 'Ha Li Gai', he should have arrived in Shangjing by now. Alas, the adults are not in Shangjing to preside over the overall situation in person, and the young ones are still a little guilty, and I don't know what to do." What will happen on the sidelines?" Ye Luwen smiled slightly and said: "When I am in Beijing, they will always be vigilant. Not only me, but even my tribal army will be under Xiao Chuo's strict surveillance at all times. No one would have thought that we When you are far away in the south of the Yangtze River, you will launch an attack, and it will have a miraculous effect if you don't expect it." He stroked his beard, and said with satisfaction: "You Han people have a saying in military books, you can show what you can't do, and use it to show that you don't need it. Taking chances, this is easier than me personally controlling the tribal army in Shangjing. She would never have thought that my father, who has always been "frail and sick", had quietly left the tribal territory at this time and sneaked into Shangjing to control my tribal army, haha... , I just don’t know... when will Father activate it..." Ding Chengye comforted: "My lord, you don't need to worry too much. The old prince has spent his entire life as a soldier and has incomparable experience in battle. He will definitely choose the most appropriate opportunity to deliver a fatal blow." At this time, a guard rushed in and reported: "My lord, the Song people refused to move out, and they had an argument with our people, and the two sides started fighting." Yeluwen rolled his eyes and asked, "Have our people ever suffered a loss?" The guard laughed and said: "Don't worry, my lord, according to my lord's order, our people went prepared, all with weapons at hand, wounded a few of them, our people were not harmed, but they suffered from being dumb, The soldiers who came one after another have brought their spears and spears, and I'm afraid there will be a big fight." Yelvwen chuckled and said, "They dare? He's about to move his troops, let's go, I'll go and have a look." Ding Chengye hastily persuaded: "My lord, there is no definite news from Shangjing, so don't cause more trouble with them..." Ye Luwen smiled knowingly: "Of course I won't kill that Yang Hao now, it's just to show him off." Ding Chengye was stunned, his face suddenly turned pale: "Yang...Yang Hao? Who is Yang Hao?" Yeluwen said: "The envoy of the Song Dynasty is called Yang Hao. I heard that this person fought against Yeluxiuge when he was in the northwest. He must be a man with both civil and military skills. I will meet him later." Yeluwen grabbed his waist knife and went out , Ding Chengye stood there stupidly. "Yang Hao, could it be that Yang Hao?" Ding Chengye thought of the enemy who brought him to such a fate, and he couldn't help feeling angry from his heart, and the evil turned to his guts. He grabbed a leather hat and put it on his head with the brim Press down, and then follow out. Ye Yu stood in the middle of the two menacing soldiers, bowed and bowed, and said: "Everyone, everyone, you are guests from afar, and you are all honored guests of our Tang Dynasty. If there is anything to discuss, why hurt the harmony between each other for some trivial matter?" Woolen cloth?" Zhang Tongzhou shouted: "I, Mr. Zhang, is a reputable man. Now I have hurt several brothers. You tell me to calm down. Zhang is not so cowardly. Master Ye, please step aside. Today, I am Zhang Tongzhou." We must seek justice from these Khitan people." Standing beside Zhang Tongzhou were some imperial guards, some of whom were still in disheveled clothes. They obviously rushed over after hearing the news. Behind them were some soldiers with swords and spears. Because they arrived late, their own people had already suffered a disadvantage, and the commander was negotiating with the other party. So they didn't rush forward, but the big Khitan men with braided hair and braided hair wearing leather robes with round collars on the left lap and wearing leather boots on the opposite side were all armed with weapons. They listened to Zhang Tongzhou's words, but they laughed and mocked: "You Song people can only boast, if you have any real skills, just show them. What we Khitan people admire are true heroes. You have the ability to kill me. I will only give you my thumbs up and praise you for being a good man! If you don't have the ability, you can pack up and get out as soon as possible, and make room for us. We will live in this yard." The more the two sides talked, the more angry they became, and they both rushed forward. Ye Yu bowed and bowed with a bitter face, still persuading himself: "Can't you calmly listen to what I have to say, whoever is going to invite Envoy Yelu and Envoy Yang Zuo to come, this officer It’s really unstoppable.” Suddenly looking up and seeing Yang Hao and Jiao Haitao coming, Ye Yu was overjoyed, and couldn't help complaining: "Cheng Jiao Si came at a good time, please restrain your subordinates, the master said, the use of etiquette, peace is the most important. The way of the king, Si It's beautiful. It's so outrageous to treat Tang as nothing with such noise." Prime Minister Jiao Si originally wanted to persuade Yang Hao to make peace, so that Yang Hao would not fight, but he was very displeased when he heard this, and couldn't help retorting: "How can Ye Honglu take the meaning out of context? The Master said: 'For the purpose of ritual, peace is the most important thing. This is the way of the former kings. This is the beauty.' It was once said, 'Let the small and the big be the same, but you can't do something. It is impossible to know harmony and make peace without etiquette.' Now the Khitan people lose their manners first, and Ye Honglu controls them. No, why are you accusing me of being rude?" The samurai on both sides were at war, but the two literati in the middle began to argue with each other, citing scriptures and citing scriptures. Not only the samurai on both sides could not understand, but even Yang Hao could not understand.It turned out that Ye Yu was quoting Confucius’ words, “When talking about the application of etiquette, harmony is the most important thing. Harmony is the beauty of all things, but Confucius also said that if no matter the big or small things, all for the sake of harmony, but not controlled by laws and regulations, then the principle will be lost.” The two poor scholars were pushed back and forth by the warriors on both sides, like water plants in the sea, still insisting on defending the way. Yang Hao got impatient, strode forward, and shouted in a deep voice: "Confucius will solve this matter." If it doesn’t work, let me solve it!” Hearing the sound, the generals of the Song Army moved left and right, and Yang Hao, like Moses who parted the sea, walked forward step by step from the middle of the two human walls with his sword in hand. "My lord, let's have our reasons first, and don't use your hands to hurt others and leave others behind. My lord, we might as well go to the palace to complain to..." "Come here, Jiao Sicheng is tired, help him down to rest!" "Obey!" Two heavy-backed, eight-foot-tall imperial guards rushed up, grabbed Jiao Sicheng in the middle, and dragged him down. Ye Yu's face turned pale and said: "Yang... how does Zuoshi Yang plan to resolve the dispute?" Yang Hao's face darkened, and he said solemnly: "Use the sword in my hand!" Ye Yu became anxious when he heard this: "Yang Zuoshi must not do it, if you fight, how will things end if things get serious, I'm an official..." "Come here, Mr. Ye is tired, help him down to rest." This time it was not Yang Hao who spoke, but a general of the Khitan people, he imitated Yang Hao's words with a smile, and at that moment, two Khitan warriors came up with a smile, and picked up Ye Yu like a chicken. lifted him aside. "You can't use force, you can't kill people!" Ye Yu and Jiao Haitao screamed as they stretched their necks. Yang Hao glanced at the tall Khitan general who was standing there steadily like a Yuan and Yue Zhi. His footsteps were steady and his momentum was like a mountain. His big hand was tightly holding a huge curved horse. Shining brightly, I don't know how many times he was rubbed by his thumb, he squinted his eyes, and said in a deep voice: "I am the commander of the Khitan tribe army, Li Kai, who is your Excellency?" Yang Hao's eyes also slightly narrowed: "My official, Yang Hao, Shaoqing of Song Guohongyu Temple, is it you who brought people to hurt me?" With a "Hula", all the Khitan and Song soldiers dispersed, forming a circle with a radius of several zhang, a civil official, a general, a sword, and a horizontal knife, and the eyes of the two collided like swords.