The Moon is Full in the Traveling House

Su Lun did not have to wait too long, and soon Wang Shen and the others returned to the inn one after another. The news they brought back was similar: prices had risen sharply, food and oil were in short supply, and the further north they went, the more serious the situation became.

After listening to everyone's report, Su Lun's face became solemn. He frowned and thought to himself: Judging from these signs, the disaster in Chu has reached a very serious level. If the food problem cannot be solved as soon as possible, it may cause greater unrest or even war.

Su Lun prayed silently, hoping that Qi Heng would be quick and pass the message to Master Chen Xuan as soon as possible.

Qing Yang, who was standing by, saw Su Lun frowning and looking worried, and couldn't help asking, "Lord Su, logically speaking, the more chaos in Chu, the better it would be for us, right? Why are you still so worried?"

Hearing this, Su Lun sighed softly and said slowly: "You are right, but the ones who suffer in the end are still those innocent people. In fact, the thoughts of ordinary people are very simple. They don't care too much about who is in charge of the world. As long as they can have a bite to eat and live well, over time, they will naturally choose who to support..."

"Chu is one of the three major countries after all, and the Emperor of Chu is no ordinary person. If it weren't for the natural disaster, this kind of thing wouldn't have happened. The people should not easily betray Chu and join Dashun." Qingyang said weakly.

Su Lun chuckled, "Of course not, that's why we need to come here. What we need to do is to build momentum. Once Master Chen Xuan arrives in Chu and proposes a grain trade, we must spread the news to everyone. The King of Chu is a smart man, and if he doesn't want to lose the support of the people, he will agree."

"What if the Emperor of Chu disagrees?" Wang Shen asked curiously.

Su Lun sneered: "Then the news that the King of Chu disregarded the lives of the people and insisted on raising troops will spread throughout the world, and the people's hearts will be unstable, and the morale of the army will also be shaken. Our chances of winning will be great..."

"But if this is the case, will Master Chenxuan be in danger?" Wang Shen clenched his fists and asked nervously.

Hearing this, Su Lun was silent for a moment, then said softly: "When two countries are at war, they don't kill envoys. Besides, we haven't torn our faces apart yet, so it stands to reason that Master Chenxuan should be fine. Moreover, Master Chenxuan is extremely intelligent, has many friends, and has arranged many experts around him. General Xiao will also go to Qingzhou in person to meet him. Besides, don't we still have us? We will protect Master Chenxuan's safety even if we die. Master Chenxuan knows the importance and danger of this mission, but he is still willing to take this responsibility. All we can do is to support him with all our strength and ensure the smooth implementation of the plan. As long as we can successfully create enough momentum and make the people of Chu happy, then even if the King of Chu disagrees with the exchange of grain, he will not dare to take action against Master Chenxuan easily. Because that will only make him lose the support of the people more and the country will be unstable."

Everyone nodded in agreement. They all understood that this was not just a simple diplomatic action, but a game that concerned the fate of the two countries. As a key figure, Master Chen Xuan would be under tremendous pressure and risk. However, everyone also firmly believed that he had the ability and wisdom to deal with various situations and would be able to complete the mission.

Wang Shen breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this, but was still a little worried. Su Lun noticed that Wang Shen seemed to be particularly concerned about the safety of Master Chen Xuan, but wisely did not ask more questions.

Before setting off, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince had secretly met with Su Lun and Gu Bei, telling them that there were people available in Chu State, and that they could contact them directly after arriving in Chu State. Along the way, Su Lun had delivered the letter to the designated location as planned. As long as Master Chen Xuan successfully met the King of Chu, the matter they discussed would spread quickly.

After arranging the next things, Su Lun set off again. He calculated the time. According to the plan, they would arrive in Jiangzhou the day after tomorrow morning and meet up with Gu Bei and the others.

At this time in the Chu Palace, the King of Chu looked at the letter in his hand with a frown on his face, as if he had encountered something troublesome. The King of Chu's several princes were also in the hall at this moment. Seeing the King of Chu's expression, no one dared to speak. After a moment of silence, the eldest prince asked cautiously: "Father, what happened again?"

"Hmm!" The Emperor of Chu nodded and said, "People from Shun Dynasty said they are willing to trade and sell grain to our country. They will send an imperial envoy to discuss this matter soon. What do you think?" The Emperor of Chu asked, staring at the princes below.

After hearing the news, the princes showed different expressions. Some were excited, some were worried, and some were in deep thought.

The eldest prince spoke first: "I think this is an opportunity for us to alleviate the domestic food crisis, but we must also be careful not to be taken advantage of by the Shun Dynasty."

The second prince continued, "Brother is right, but I think we should be cautious. After all, the Shun Dynasty's intentions may not be pure. After all, this is the first time I have heard of selling grain to other countries."

The Third Prince thought for a moment and said, "Second Brother has a point, but I think we should still proceed from our own interests. If the people of Shun Dynasty are really willing to trade with us and sell grain, it would be a good thing for us. However, we must also pay attention to protecting our own interests and not be led by the nose by the people of Shun Dynasty."

The fourth prince looked thoughtful and did not express any opinion.

The King of Chu listened to his sons and sighed inwardly. Although these children were smart, they were still too immature in politics. He knew that this trade negotiation with the Shun Dynasty was not only related to the economic interests of Chu, but also to the national security of Chu. Therefore, he had to consider carefully and make the most wise decision.

"I want to see what the Shun Dynasty people are up to!" A hint of sharpness flashed in the eyes of the Emperor of Chu, and then he said to the eunuch beside him: "Pass on my order and ask the Minister of Rites to receive the imperial envoy from the Shun Dynasty well. Also, send someone to find Prince Qin and tell him that I have something important to discuss and ask him to come to the palace as soon as possible."

Prince Qin's real name is Zhao Hongzhen. He is the twin brother of the current Emperor of Chu. Although they look similar, their personalities are very different. Prince Qin has been studious since he was a child, well-read, knowledgeable, and talented. His wisdom is far beyond ordinary people. However, this brilliant prince has no interest in the throne. Shortly after the Emperor of Chu ascended the throne, he left the capital and began to travel around. Despite this, Prince Qin would still write to the Emperor of Chu regularly to report his whereabouts and recent situation. If it weren't for the rebellion of Prince Rong, Prince Qin would not have come back so soon. Thinking of Prince Rong, the Emperor of Chu was full of anger. Prince Rong hijacked the queen and fled the capital. Although Prince Rong was finally captured, he did not reveal the whereabouts of the queen until his death. You must know that the queen was eight months pregnant at the time... In the end, for the face of the royal family, he had to announce that the queen had died of illness. This incident was a shame for his life. Whenever he thought of it, the Emperor of Chu wished to cut Prince Rong into pieces!

Now that the King of Chu encountered a problem, he naturally thought of his resourceful brother first. In this time of change, he needed a think tank like Prince Qin to give him advice.