Nine dragons fight for the throne, I don't want to sit on this throne

Cao Zhi.

A name that makes all the talented people in the world pale in comparison.

Even Deng Hongwen, who was a newly crowned top scholar, was full of admiration when talking about this man.

It is said that this man once wrote a poem by Luoshui that shocked the world and almost caused the Emperor of Wei to depose the eldest son and enthrone the youngest son.

But precisely because of this incident, Cao Zhi was severely suppressed by the crown prince in the Wei State. This time, the Wei State sent Cao Zhi to the Han Dynasty, probably because of Cao Zhi's own efforts.

After being suppressed in the Wei State, he thought about making a difference in other dynasties.

As long as I make a name for myself, I will be able to save the situation after returning home.

After listening to Deng Hongwen's narration, Chu Ning sneered.

How can a person who is suppressed in his own dynasty make a name for himself in other dynasties?

Although he had no doubt about Cao Zhi's talent, he was very skeptical about his ability.

Of course, this trip to the Han Dynasty was mainly to celebrate the birthday. If the other party was polite to him, it would be fine. But if they were ungrateful, then of course he would teach the other party a lesson!

With this in mind, Chu Ning and his party traveled day and night to the Han Dynasty.

It was already mid-February, and it was already the end of the month when we set out from Kyoto and entered the territory of the Han Dynasty.

By the time we arrived at the Han capital, Chang'an, it was already the end of February.

Entering the territory of Chang'an, it is obviously much more prosperous than the State of Chu.

On the open official road, people come and go in an endless stream, and post stations can be seen every few distances.

Chu Ning couldn't help but admire the Han Dynasty, "It's true that the Han Dynasty could compete with the Qin Dynasty. From what I've seen along the way, it's enough to show that the Emperor of Han managed the entire dynasty in an orderly manner."

Deng Hongwen was also full of admiration at this moment: "Yes, doors are not locked at night, and no one picks up things on the road. This is indeed the style of a great country!"

But Ran Ming on the side had a look of disdain on his face, but he didn't dare to say it out loud, for fear of upsetting Chu Ning.

The group soon arrived outside Chang'an City. From afar, they saw the towering city walls rising into the sky, like a natural moat that was insurmountable!

Ride closer, there are patrolling soldiers along the way.

They were released only after their identities were checked.

At this moment, at the gate of Chang'an city.

There were soldiers standing on both sides. They were tall and strong, with fierce looks on their faces. They looked like veterans of many battles.

In front of them, a tall young man in a golden robe stood facing the wind.

His chiseled features, handsome face, and natural aura of nobility made it difficult to look directly at him.

He stood tall in the wind, and although he was alone, he gave people the feeling that no one could stop him.

This person is none other than Hou Huo Quji, the Han champion who has made great military achievements at a young age!

At this time, the sound of horse hooves was heard in the distance, and a cavalry group was coming quickly.

"coming!"

Huo Quji smiled on his handsome face: "It's been a long time since we last met. I wonder if His Royal Highness the King of Chu still remembers me!"

As he was speaking, the cavalry had already arrived in front of him.

The all-white horses are pleasing to the eye at first glance.

The Han Dynasty soldiers who saw this scene for the first time couldn't help but look sideways.

"Shut up!"

Chu Ning waved his hand and gave an order, and everyone stopped in front of Huo Quji.

Huo Quji smiled and bowed: "It's been a long time since we last met. Your Highness the Prince of Chu is still as elegant as ever."

Chu Ning dismounted, laughed, and returned the greeting: "The Champion Marquis is still in high spirits. This kind of character is probably only possessed by the Champion Marquis in the world!"

The two exchanged polite words, and Chu Ning then extended his hand to introduce the person behind him: "This is our dynasty's Minister of Rites Deng Hongwen, Lord Deng!"

"It's Master Deng!"

Huo Quji looked at him curiously and said, "I have heard of your deeds."

Deng Hongwen bowed and said, "I never thought that the Champion Marquis, who is thousands of miles away, would know about my affairs. This is really surprising to me."

Huo Quji shook his head and said with a smile: "You are already the Minister of Rites of the State of Chu. How can I not pay attention to such a person?"

"I have already prepared a banquet. Please wait for a moment until another distinguished guest arrives. We will go together."

Chu Ning's heart was moved when he heard this, and he asked, "Which country is this envoy from?"

Huo Quji raised his eyebrows and said, "I haven't even said it yet, but Your Highness the King of Chu has already guessed that it is an envoy from another dynasty?"

Chu Ning laughed: "The person who came must be extraordinary if he can make the Champion Marquis wait here."

"I agree with this point."

Huo Quji laughed and said, "This man, the King of Chu, and I are all known as the Four Heroes."

"Four heroes?"

Chu Ning blinked his eyes: "How come I don't know that I have such a title?"

Seeing that Chu Ning didn't seem to be pretending, Huo Quji couldn't help but laugh and said, "These are all arranged by those boring literati. In addition to the King of Chu and this Marquis, there is also the Second Prince of the Tang Dynasty, and the Third Prince of the Wei Kingdom who will arrive here soon."

It turns out that Cao Zhi is coming!

Chu Ning showed a playful look on his face: "The most talented person in the world is coming? Then I must have a good look at him."

Originally, he was not interested in envoys from other dynasties, but when he heard it was Cao Zhi, he wanted to stay and take a look.

Huo Quji didn't seem surprised by this. He looked at Chu Ning with a playful look on his face and said with a smile, "When we meet later, King Chu, please give me some face and don't do anything."

It can be seen that he knew about Cao Zhi writing a love letter to Shen Wanying.

Chu Ning was about to speak when Huo Quji's ears suddenly moved and he looked into the distance: "Here they come!"

Then, a team came towards this side in a mighty manner.

Chu Ning looked ahead and saw black spots in the distance moving towards the city gate. After a while, he could clearly see that it was a group of soldiers.

After a while, the team came in front of everyone.

This was a fully armed cavalry unit. All soldiers wore light black armor, held spears, and looked murderous.

The leader was a man wearing purple brocade clothes and a purple gold crown on his head. He looked very dignified. He was Cao Zhi, the third prince of Wei!

As the host, Huo Quji stepped forward and saluted with a smile: "Your Highness Prince Chen, it's been a long time since we last met. You are still as talented as ever!"

Cao Zhi dismounted and bowed in return, saying calmly, "I didn't expect that the Champion Marquis would come to greet me personally. This is quite unexpected."

After a pause, he saw Chu Ning standing beside him and frowned, "Who is this..."

"Let me introduce you two."

Huo Quji's eyes flashed with a hint of amusement: "This is His Royal Highness the King of Chu!"

"Your Highness, the King of Chu, this is the third prince of Wei, Cao Zhi, whom I just told you about!"

After hearing this, the two looked at each other and no one spoke.

For a moment, the atmosphere at the scene was solemn.

Seeing this, Huo Quji smiled and tried to smooth things over: "You two have come from afar, and I have prepared a welcoming banquet for you. Please come and enjoy it."

Unexpectedly, Cao Zhi smiled calmly upon hearing this: "Marquis Guanjun may not know that I have a hobby, which is not to eat with people who are not good at writing."

"This Prince Chu was born in the common people and has not received royal education. How can I have a meal with him?"

As soon as these words came out, Ran Ming was furious and rushed forward: "What did you say? Say it again!"

As he said that, he thrust forward with the spear in his hand!

Anyone who dares to humiliate Chu Ning in front of him is humiliating him!

Ran Ming was furious and wanted to teach this ignorant guy a lesson!