Chapter 276

As the lord of one country, is it a bad rule to go directly to the territory of another country?

certainly!

And it's a sensational act.

Generally speaking, if the kings of the two countries want to meet, they will build a high platform on the border between the two countries.

The central axis of this high platform is the border line between the two countries, and the kings of the two countries are still within their own territory.

Of course, there is also a situation, that is, a state visit, where the monarch of one country will enter another country.

When Emperor Jiang Li was in power, many princes and even monarchs visited the Dagan Kingdom.

But after Jiang Li died, everything changed.

Not to mention that there are few mutual visits between kings, and even the Prince Shaojun rarely visits other countries.

Ning Yuanxian is practicing calligraphy.

And he was still very angry.

Because Shen Lang's words also reached his ears.

The monarch's calligraphy is not bad, but it is not expensive enough. One day I will teach him a new calligraphy, which will definitely be extravagant.

Now Ning Yuanxian is not angry.

Yellow mouth child, outspoken.

You Shen Lang's poetry is unparalleled, I recognize that.

But when it comes to calligraphy, how can you compare to me?

My Ning Yuanxian's calligraphy is absolutely first-class, and I am a family of my own. I am afraid there is no more expensive calligraphy than me in this world.

After writing this, Ning Yuanxian felt that the more he looked, the better.

I can't wait to catch Shen Lang and let him open his dog's eyes and take a good look.

Taking out the words written by Shen Lang again, the monarch said disdainfully, "Shen Lang's words are too frivolous, they are not worth mentioning at all, they are not worth mentioning, and I don't know where his confidence comes from, yet he dares to criticize the words of a widow. It's really shameless, and I don't have any self-knowledge at all."

The great eunuch Li Xun didn't make a sound at the side. Anyway, now that the monarch is in a happy mood, he doesn't have to flatter him against his will.

In Li Xun's opinion, the character of the monarch is better than that of Shen Lang.

But none of them can be called calligraphy masters, at most they are just good-looking.

The characters of the monarch are extremely noble, and I wish I could carve every word.

And Shen Lang's words are completely insane. When they are patient, they can write more delicately than the monarch. When they are impatient, the word can't be called mad grass. Half of the ten words have to be guessed, like a ghost drawing a talisman. .

In short, the calligraphy level of these two men is half a catty, and they are unable to enter the room!

Of course, no one dared to tell the truth, and they all blew the words of the monarch into the sky, which made Ning Yuanxian in awe. He really felt that he was at the level of a master in calligraphy, so he especially liked to give characters to others.

Your mother's birthday, the widow gave you a letter.

Your family son got married? Give you a word.

Three generations of your family have a single pass, and this gave birth to another grandson? Come, come, the widow will give you a word.

How much does the monarch favor these subjects? Not necessarily, he just thinks he is good at writing and likes to show off.

Some of the people who received the words hung up happily, after all, it represented the favor of the monarch.

But there are some veteran officials who are the pillars of the country but are very helpless. For example, the prime minister of Shangshutai, Lord Zhu, is a master of calligraphy and has extremely high attainments.

And the monarch has a deep affection for him, no matter what his family does, he will give him words.

You must hang up the words the king gives you, otherwise you will despise the king.

As a result, the entire lobby was densely populated with the words of the king, Ning Yuanxian, and there were dozens of pictures.

At first glance, others think that Zhu Xiang's calligraphy appreciation level is so low, and why is the house full of such gorgeous characters?

However, the monarch still feels good about himself, and he goes to the lobby of the Zhushi family to appreciate his own calligraphy. He also said that calligraphy is also a skillful skill. He can't write many good characters now, and he can only come to Zhu's house if he wants to read , it's really cheap. I wish you home.

Zhu Xiang is very helpless. He actually wants to say that since your Majesty likes it so much, take it all back.

Of course, this can only be said in the heart.

Zhu has a deep affection for Ning Yuanxian. This person is not only his student, but also his son-in-law. It is considered that he has grown up. On the one hand, he is his monarch, and on the other hand, he is like a nephew. sustenance of hope.

Every time I see Ning Yuanxian so narcissistic, Zhu Xiang is really helpless and funny.

"Send this letter to Shen Lang and slap him in the face." Ning Yuanxian said.

"Follow the decree!" The eunuch Li Xun said helplessly.

At this moment, Eunuch Li dashed in and said in a trembling voice, "Your Majesty, the King of Wu is here."

Yue Wang Ning Yuanxian was stunned, suspecting that he had heard it wrong.

Is this guy so unruly? Even if the monarch visits, he must first send a embassy to contact in advance, and then invite the other monarch, and then select the zodiac auspicious day to visit.

You Wu Qi just came here?

Do you think this is going to the grocery store?

But in addition to being surprised, Ning Yuanxian was still very happy, even full of surprises. This was a huge diplomatic victory.

Under normal circumstances, the monarchs of the lower kingdoms visit the upper kingdoms.

After the Yanzhou Incident more than 20 years ago, the Wu Kingdom was defeated, but the old King Wu did not take the initiative to visit the Yue Kingdom. He still built a high platform on the border, and then the two kings negotiated.

The outcome of the negotiation was, of course, humiliating to Wu.

The state of Wu completely ceded the land of the nine counties.

In addition to being overjoyed, Ning Yuanxian instinctively wanted to gather all the courtiers in the palace, and even assemble an army of tens of thousands, to give King Wu a showdown, and to witness this brilliant diplomatic victory.

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The young King Wu was ready to be humiliated.

Ning Yuanxian's vanity is well known, and his failure to hunt at the frontier has made him lose face.

Now that the country of Yue has won a great victory, and the King of Wu has requests from others, of course, Ning Yuanxian will let Ning Yuanxian take what he wants.

Wu Qi came to see the King of Yue with the mentality of trying his hardest.

Since Ning Yuanxian loves face and is very vain, then King Wu is simply satisfied to the extreme.

I, the dignified king of a country, have come to compromise with you in person, so you, Ning Yuanxian, don't have to make further progress.

The young King Wu has already decided that he can do whatever he doesn't dare to humiliate next.

For example, it was ridiculed by thousands of people in Vietnam.

Another example is to personally beat the king of Yue.

Or pour wine and tea for the King of Yue in person.

His posture, Wu Qi, can be put to the lowest level.

But when it comes to negotiation, he will never give in.

Indemnity can be, but not more than 500,000 gold coins.

It is absolutely impossible to cede land, not even half a county.

Wu Qi had already decided that if Ning Yuanxian did not agree, he would stay in the palace of the King of Yue and not leave.

I can survive even a few months.

Anyway, I'm the king of a country, you can't drive me away, can you?

But after entering the palace of King Yue, everything was different from what King Wu imagined.

In a hurry, the ceremony greeted by Yue Wang Ning Yuanxian was solemn, but there was absolutely no intention of bullying.

Hundreds of honor guards, plus a dozen high-ranking officials, Yue Wang Ning Yuanxian personally greeted him, without any intention of humiliation.

After King Wu was slightly startled, he hurriedly stepped forward and bowed down: "Little nephew Wu Qi, meet King Yue."

But before he could bow down, he was immediately supported by Ning Yuanxian.

"King Wu is absolutely unacceptable. Although you are younger than me in terms of seniority, you and I are both rulers of a country and can only be compared with each other." Ning Yuanxian said: "It's really funny to say, the name of King Wu is the same as mine. Uncle Wang is the same."

King Wu was called Wu Qi, and Ning Yuanxian's uncle was called Ning Qi.

King Wu immediately bowed down again and said, "Wu Qi pays homage to brother Wang."

Ning Yuanxian said: "Okay, my brother is really heroic, young hero, I sent an envoy to invite you to visit my Yue Kingdom two days ago, and my brother is here today. I am really overjoyed. go?"

Wu Wangdao: "I just received the invitation from the king, and I am looking forward to meeting the king again. With the brother Lao, the journey is relatively smooth."

Damn, when did Ning Yuanxian invite Wu Qi?

And listening to the speeches of these two, it was as if the King of Wu had come all the way.

In fact, it is only a dozen miles away. Do you have no idea if it is a good journey?

The King of Yue said, "Brother Wang, you are a guest, please come first!"

King Wu took a step back and said, "You are the king's brother, of course you will ask first."

The two continued to be humble, and finally King Yue took the arm of King Wu and said, "If this is the case, then we will walk together!"

Then, the two kings entered the palace!

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Next, King Yue held a welcome banquet for King Wu.

The two of them only talked about poetry and songs, and they didn't talk about state affairs at all.

King Wu praised Shen Lang's poetic talent several times, and King Yue belied Shen Lang several times.

It was as if two parents were chatting.

Parent A is desperately praising the son of parent B. Your child is really amazing. He is the first in the class in the exam.

Parent B tried his best to belittle him. No, no, he only got 98 points in the test. He didn't know how he lost the other two points.

All in all, this banquet was a delight to the guests.

Then, the two sides changed to a palace and put on clothes that were solemn but not courtrooms.

Negotiations officially begin.

The number of people was very small. Ning Yuanxian only brought two people here, and Wu Qi only brought two people.

King Wu was silent for a moment and said, "Brother Wang, how can Bian Xiao retreat?"

Very straight to the point.

Ning Yuanxian said, "What can King Wu pay?"

King Wu said: "Public apology. From now on, the country of Yue will be the brother, and the country of Wu will be the younger brother, and the war indemnity will be 200,000 gold coins."

As soon as these words came out, Ning Yuanxian didn't speak, but the Minister of Rites of the Yue Kingdom sneered.

It's absurd, you can open such conditions?

King Wu, you conspired to seize the Leizhou Islands in our country of Yue, and sent an army of 30,000 to attack my Raging Tide City, and the war was undeclared.

Not only that, but you personally led a 30,000-strong army south to approach Ueno Castle, looking like you were going to fight our country decisively, forcing your Majesty to go on a personal expedition.

That is to say, my country is stronger and stronger, and God blesses me, otherwise I am afraid that I will suffer a disaster this time.

If it is our Yue Kingdom that loses this time, you, King Wu, are afraid that the lion will open his mouth, and not only want us to admit that the Leizhou Islands belong to you, but also cede at least five counties.

Now that Wu Guo lost, you are only willing to pay 200,000 yuan?

It's ridiculous, is there such a cheap thing in the world?

dream!

The Minister of Rites of the State of Vietnam burst out laughing and was about to start spraying.

However, Ning Yuanxian raised his hand.

"King Wu, I don't want you to pay the indemnity, and I don't want you to cut the soil. Bian Xiao can retire." Ning Yuanxian said.

Wu Wang Yi said: "What do you want, brother Wang?"

Ning Yuanxian said: "Covenant, from now on, Wu and Yue will form a brotherhood, no one is a brother and no one is a younger brother, they are all equal."

King Wu was surprised.

This result was even more difficult for him to imagine.

But soon he understood.

The main enemy of Yue State at this time was not Wu State, but Chu State.

After two defeats, Wu State had temporarily lost its threat to Yue State.

But Chu State is still powerful and aggressive.

In the current situation, it is easy to form the Wu-Chu alliance to fight against the Yue Kingdom.

Therefore, Ning Yuanxian stopped Hu in advance.

He didn't want King Wu to cut the soil or pay indemnities, just a covenant.

Even this covenant may not necessarily be true.

Ning Yuanxian said: "King Wu, I know that your father and son have always regarded the change of Yanzhou as a huge shame. There is not a day when you don't want to take back the land of the nine counties, and there is not a day when you don't want to be ashamed. You don't have to be a worthy brother. Now, the two of us join forces to defeat Chu State first, and you can take away the land of the nine counties from Chu State."

Next, Ning Yuanxian brought a map and pointed at the territory of Chu State: "Brother, which nine counties do you want, circle them on this map.

These words were so powerful that they seemed to have completely defeated the Chu State and immediately divided the spoils.

King Wu fell silent.

Of course he knew that the so-called covenant was false, and it was just a political gesture.

As for the division of Chu between the two countries, it is even more nonsense.

For the Yue Kingdom, the most important thing now is to quell the rebellion in the Nanfu Kingdom, properly manage the Tianxi Province, and cultivate health and well-being.

Vietnam needs a peaceful external environment.

What you do is what you get, and that's it.

The current state of Vietnam is not a period of expansion.

Moreover, this proposal of the King of Yue did indeed provide a possibility that Wu and Yue would join forces to attack the state of Chu.

Of course, this goal is still very far away, and I don't know how many repetitions and changes there will be in the middle, but at least it is a good start.

When the King of Yue had the upper hand, he showed a very high stance, but he was quite the stance of subduing soldiers without fighting.

The King of Yue needed a stable external environment, so why didn't the King of Wu not?

This time he has suffered such a huge defeat and also needs to recover the endgame.

Moreover, there may be some turbulence in the transition of power due to the alternation of the old and the new in the country.

If you win this time, it's all good to say, but you lose again.

It does take a long time for King Wu to regain his supreme authority.

The country of Yue needs to cultivate and rest, so why not the country of Wu?

So King Wu just thought about it for a moment, then he stretched out his hand and said, "Brother Wang, from now on, the two countries of Wu and Yue will be brothers and allies."

Ning Yuanxian held Wu Qi's hand and said, "From now on, the two countries, Wu and Yue, watch and help each other!"

The two kings are really resolute.

A covenant was soon signed.

Of course, when King Wu saw the cover of the covenant, he secretly scolded the mother for selling out.

Because this covenant is bright and dark.

The covenant on the bright side is that the two countries of Wu and Yue become brothers.

Secretly, this is simply called Wuyue's attack on Chu Miyue.

King Wu can think about it, although it is a secret contract, as long as it is signed within a month, it is guaranteed to spread all over the world.

Hey, just sign it.

King Wu was helpless for a moment, and signed the so-called secret agreement between Wu Yue and Chu.

This kind of show operation has also happened many times on earth.

For example, during World War II, Germany and the Soviet Union signed a secret alliance, but the result was not a mess.

next day!

Wu and Yue built high platforms on the border. In front of civil and military officials and tens of thousands of troops, the two monarchs signed the Wu-Yue Covenant and then spread it to the world.

Wu and Vietnam formally formed an alliance.

The world is shocked!

So unexpected, so sudden.

Not only did you beat you to the death before, mortal hatred, but now it looks like you're wearing a pair of pants, and you've changed your face too quickly.

The messenger of Chu State had not yet arrived in the State of Yue, when he received the announcement from the two countries, and he almost vomited blood.

Half of the embassies returned to the state of Chu, asking for the will of the king of Chu, and the other half of the embassies continued to go to the state of Yue.

But this time the mission is really bleak.

Ning Yuanxian started too fast.

Originally, the State of Chu wanted to join forces with the State of Wu to slaughter the State of Yue diplomatically.

Who knew that Ning Yuanxian directly cut Hu.

As the saying goes, what you can't get on the battlefield, you can't get at the negotiating table.

This time Chu Guo must be in trouble.

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On the third night of Shen Lang's departure from Baiye County, he welcomed his first guest.

Xue Pan, the son of the Earl of Wu'an, and a stunning little beauty beside him.

The reason why she is called a little beauty is because she looks like she is only about seventeen years old at most, she is very shy and keeps her small head down all the time.

Shen Lang looked at Xue Pan.

This person seemed to have changed his face, looking at Shen Lang with eyes full of intimacy, as if the two were confidants.

A few months ago, Xue Li went to the Earl of Xuanwu to break off the marriage.

Xue Pan followed Yin Yuanhui to enforce the debt, trying to drive the Jin family to a dead end.

Not only that, 20 years ago, Count Jin Yu borrowed one million gold coins and hired ten thousand troops and a whole fleet to encircle and suppress the pirate Qiu Tianwei. As a result, the entire army was destroyed, bringing disaster to the Jin family.

In terms of hatred with the Jin family, the Xue family is bigger than the Su family.

Moreover, the Jin family's kindness to the Xue family is as heavy as a mountain. The other party really betrayed without reason, and the most shameless betrayal almost killed the Jin family.

As for the Su family, it was not until Mulan broke off the engagement that the two officially turned against each other.

But the reason why Shen Lang sought revenge from the Su family first.

First, because he caught up, Su Jianting attacked Earl Xuanwu's mansion and injured his mother-in-law.

The second is because the monarch hated Su Nan in his heart.

But the Xue family is different.

Wu'an Bo Xue Che is the monarch's most intimate, in charge of the world's intelligence affairs for him.

Yan Nanfei is also a member of the Xue family, although he is clearly one of the six great masters of the Yue Kingdom, and he is also the head of the Nanhai Sword Sect.

However, the Nanhai Sword Sect is like a semicolon of Heishuitai.

Coupled with the absolute ally of the Xue family and the Chong family, and the existence of the third prince Ning Qi, the Xue family is not obvious on the surface, but it is actually very powerful and deeply rooted.

The Su family is powerful on the surface, but it is also powerful in reality.

The Xue family is low-key, like an iceberg, only a point on the surface of the water can be seen, and the remaining 90% are underwater.

Shen Lang must destroy the Xue family.

But in terms of difficulty, it may be bigger than the Su family.

How cold and arrogant the previous Xue Pan was in front of the Jin family.

Today, although his face is somewhat reserved, it is full of smiles.

"Congratulations to my brother-in-law for establishing immortal merits." Xue Pan said.

Shen Lang smiled and saluted, but did not speak.

Xue Pan said: "Brother-in-law, you will definitely pass through Lang County when you enter the country this time."

I am very sure of that.

At this time, the third prince, Ning Qi, led a 30,000-strong army to guard Lang County, originally planning to block the Sunan rebels.

It is definitely not needed now, the Su clan rebels have been wiped out.

Shen Lang nodded.

Xue Pan said: "His Royal Highness the third prince wants to treat you to a meal, so let me come to invite you."

Shen Lang said: "Do you have to go?"

Xue Pan said: "Of course not, it depends entirely on my brother-in-law's own wishes, but His Royal Highness the third prince is really eager for talent."

The last time Shen Lang was successful in his mission to Qiang, the third prince also sent someone to win over him, but his attitude was very perfunctory.

This time, it seemed very sincere, and sent Xue Pan, the real direct descendant.

Xue Pan said: "Brother-in-law, I know what I have done before is disgraceful, but there is no way. Our Xue family must obey His Majesty's will. We will do whatever His Majesty asks us to do."

Twenty years ago, when your Xue family betrayed my Jin family, could it be the will of the monarch?

Xue Pandao: "Of course I know that it is difficult for my brother-in-law to let go of my Xue family, but take your time. There is one thing my brother-in-law may need to know."

Shen Lang said: "Is it the matter of Kutouhuan's assassination of my father-in-law?"

Xue Pan said: "Yes, then does my brother-in-law know what Ku Touhuan's true identity is?"

Shen Lang said: "I would like to hear the details."

Xue Pan said: "His name is Zhuo Yichen, and he is Zhuo Zhaoyan's righteous brother, so he is the prince's person. To assassinate Marquis Jinzhuo will also kill the prince's will."

Shen Lang said in shock: "Is there such a thing?"

Xue Pan said: "It's absolutely true."

Shen Lang trembled and said: "It's terrible, it's just appalling, Ku Touhuan is actually the prince's person, this news is too shocking. The prince actually sent someone to assassinate my father-in-law? From then on, he and I were inseparable. "

Xue Pan said: "Brother-in-law Shen, we both have common enemies, why don't we stay in a trench first?"

Then, Xue Pan said: "I know that my sister Xue Li is ignorant and has brought great harm to the Jin family, but the marriage between the Xue family and the Jin family can still continue. Come here, Mengmeng."

The stunning little beauty came over.

"This is my sister Xue Meng, the younger sister, my father's favorite jewel."

Shen Lang looked at the girl carefully.

In terms of looks and tenderness, the girl in front of her really surpassed Xue Li.

Xue Pan said: "Jin Mu Cong's son is very talented and famous all over the country. He and my sister Xue Meng are a match made in heaven. How about making these two husband and wife?"

Shen Lang looked very moved and smiled: "Miss Xue Meng, Jin Mucong is not as handsome as me, are you really willing to marry him?"

This is really shameless.

Xue Meng said in a low voice, "I have already secretly visited Fat Brother, I... I like him quite a bit."

Shen Lang said: "That's great, but I can't control this matter, I need to report to my father-in-law and mother-in-law."

Xue Pan said: "That's nature, that's nature. His Royal Highness the third prince is waiting, and my brother-in-law must go there when he passes through Lang County."

Shen Lang said: "I try my best, try my best!"

Xue Pan said: "That's my brother's farewell."

Shen Lang said: "Brother Xue, it's easy to walk, walk slowly!"

The stunning little beauty said, "Brother-in-law Shen Lang, goodbye!"

Shen Lang said softly, "Sister Xue Meng, goodbye."

The stunning little beauty waved at Shen Lang again.

Xue Pan left with his sister.

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The next day, Shen Lang moved on!

In the evening, the entire official post was packaged again.

Although he had contracted an official post every time before, the officials in the post had completely treated him as if he did not exist, avoiding him like a snake and scorpion, and could not afford to provoke him.

And this time, he didn't pass by a place, and local officials came to send flattery one after another.

Before arriving at the official post, the officials inside had already arrived dozens of miles in advance to greet him. They were attentive and courteous, and even the prefects could not enjoy the treatment.

Shen Lang finished dinner and went back to his room.

The sword king Li Qianqiu lived next door. Before Shen Lang entered the room, the sword king whispered: "There is someone in your room, and it is a woman."

Shen Lang was stunned.

Could it be my Mulan baby?

Did she know that I was holding back too hard, so she came to soothe the burning and emptiness inside me?

Shen Lang held it back for a long time this time, almost a month.

The whole person is about to explode.

open the door.

Sure enough, a woman stood with her back to her.

This back is enchanting and unparalleled, the devil curve.

"Young Master Shen is here? I've been waiting for a long time." The woman turned around.

It was Zhuo Zhaoyan, the prince's outer chamber.

"Xue Pan has already met Young Master Shen." Zhuo Zhaoyan said softly, "But I believe that Young Master Shen must have promised him nothing."

Shen Lang said: "What is Miss Zhuo's intention?"

Zhuo Zhaoyan said: "His Royal Highness appreciates Young Master Shen very much, really appreciates it. I know that Young Master Shen had a misunderstanding with His Royal Highness before, but the misunderstanding can be resolved, right?"

Shen Lang said: "Kutouhuan went to assassinate my father-in-law, can such a big misunderstanding be solved? The prince regards my wife Jin Mulan as a forbidden child, can such a big misunderstanding be solved?"

Zhuo Zhaoyan said softly, "Of course!"

Then, she pulled slightly.

The tight silk skirt fell, nothing was worn inside, revealing a body as white as jade, naked.

Then her jade arms wrapped around like a snake, her beautiful face was attached to it, and she said softly, "Young Master Shen, the spring night is worth a thousand dollars, don't let it go, I'll talk about it later."

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