On the wedding day, my wife was abnormal
Chapter 380 There is something wrong with 2 points
In the quaint and fragrant reception room, the warm charcoal fire basin occasionally emits a slight "crackling" sound, and sparks jump, making the room warm.
The hall is elegantly decorated, with a few rays of soft sunlight filtering through the carved window lattices, which sprinkle on the ground, like a layer of golden gauze.
There are several ancient calligraphy and paintings hanging on the wall. The brush strokes are vigorous and the scent of ink is faint. They complement the rare antiques displayed around, showing the extraordinary taste of the owner of this place.
Although they are said to be beautiful, in fact, these things were all looted from Gu Yunting's underground bank, such as celebrity calligraphy and paintings, antique vases, etc. Later, there was really no place to put them, and it was a pity to sell them, so Lin Zhen used them to decorate his mansion.
After all, it was the Prince Regent's residence. How could it be just a backdrop of greenery? That would be too shabby.
When the old man passes away, this will be considered an asset left to future generations.
Lin Zhen sat leisurely on a carved pearwood chair, gently toying with a dragon jade pendant. The jade pendant was translucent, emerald green, warm to the touch, and radiated a soft sheen as it swished across his fingertips.
This is his favorite jade pendant and the one that has been with him the longest. It is also the one that fell into Sima Chunlei's hands.
Lin Zhen has never changed for so long.
On the table nearby, steam was rising from the teacup that Huanbi had just brought in. The fragrance of tea filled the air and blended with the ancient atmosphere of the room.
Lin Zhen picked up the teacup, blew away the heat gently, took a sip, and the tea soup went down his throat. It was sweet and smooth, making his brows relax, and he looked comfortable and calm.
At this time, Hou Chun led the Korean envoy into the reception room.
The messenger was dressed in traditional Korean clothing, made of high-quality fabrics and elegant colors. He wore a belt around his waist and a jade pendant. When he walked, the jade pendant bumped against each other, making a crisp sound.
He glanced around the hall, finally settling on Lin Zhen. He first respectfully clasped his hands together in a deep bow, then said in a clear voice, "Your Majesty, I am Kim Jun-hee, the Korean envoy to the Kingdom of Qian. I have long heard of your great name, and it is truly an honor to meet you today."
Everyone spoke Chinese, but he had a slight accent, which was okay, and he was considered a genuine Chinese.
If it were South Korea, Lin Zhen would definitely not be in a good mood at all.
Lin Zhen put down the teacup, a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he raised his hand to support him: "Emissary Jin, there is no need to be so polite. Please take a seat."
After saying that, he gestured to Hou Chun to look for a seat.
Jin Xijun thanked him, sat down upright, folded his hands in front of his knees, and was very respectful.
It has to be said that he has been in the capital of Daqian for quite some time, and this gentleman is not someone to be trifled with.
In the past, there were fights and murders, but later on, there were five thousand and one hundred thousand.
It is not his turn to be so presumptuous as to be a hero like him.
He looked at Lin Zhen, a shrewd look in his eyes: "Sir, I came here to ask for something."
"But it doesn't matter."
"Yes, I happened to get my hands on some Erguotou brewed by the Crown Prince. After tasting it, I found it rich and mellow with a long aftertaste, but it's expensive. I'm short on money, but I have a patriotic heart, so I'm wondering if the Crown Prince could build a brewery in Korea. Don't worry, Korea will absolutely not accept taxes from you, and only wants to provide for its citizens."
Lin Zhen leaned back in his chair, his fingers rhythmically tapping the armrests. He raised an eyebrow and chuckled, "Your Excellency, I don't brew Erguotou, but the royal family does. This wine is a specialty of Daqian, the brewing process has been passed down from generation to generation, and it embodies the painstaking efforts of countless craftsmen. If you simply want to purchase some to bring back for your royal family to taste, that's fine. But if you want to import it and open a brewery in Korea, that's absolutely impossible. This brewing method is related to the foundation of the country and must not be easily passed on to outsiders."
Jin Xijun would refuse Lin Zhenhui if he found him, but he was not in a hurry and leaned forward slightly: "Prince, I hope you can be flexible. To show our country's sincerity, we are willing to open a glass workshop in Daqian and share this glass firing technology. Look-"
As he spoke, he took out a glass bottle from his arms and gently placed it on the coffee table.
The bottle was very small, and everyone looked at it, but they saw that the so-called glass bottle was just an object of crude workmanship.
Although the bottle has a somewhat transparent feel, if you look closely, you can find that it is covered with tiny impurities, which appear quite mottled under the sunlight.
The wall of the bottle is of uneven thickness and the lines are not smooth enough. When held in the hand, the texture feels stiff and lacks the warmth and delicacy that high-quality glass should have. Instead, it looks more like a barely formed glass cup, which is out of place compared to the exquisite antiques in this living room.
Jin Xijun's eyes were filled with complacency. He raised his hand and gestured, "Prince, please look. This is the craftsmanship of our Korean craftsmen. Once the workshop is built, such fine products will be continuously produced. You can control the source of goods and make a fortune! Hahahaha, with such sincerity, it's more than enough to exchange for the recipe of Erguotou, right?"
Haha, I knew that none of you Koreans are good.
To be honest, this colored glass looked like garbage to Lin Zhen. In later generations, five yuan could buy two kilograms of it. But in ancient times, colored glass was always a rare thing. As the saying goes, things are rare and valuable, so no matter what color the colored glass was, the price was always high.
But it is obvious that Kim Jun-hee's purpose is obviously not Erguotou.
It can even be said that Lin Zhen already knew his purpose.
Lin Zhen's eyes swept over the glass bottle, a sneer curled up at the corner of his mouth, and his tone was cold: "Hmph, the envoy may have overestimated the value of this item. In my opinion, this bottle is worthless. Hou Chun, show him away."
Seeing this, Jin Xijun suddenly became anxious.
He hurriedly stood up and broke free from Hou Chun's obstruction, then sat down again, gritting his teeth and saying, "Sir, this is the fastest way for Daqian to introduce colored glaze technology! Please consider it again. If you miss this opportunity, it may be difficult to find such a good opportunity in the future."
Lin Zhen remained seated, but his eyes suddenly became as sharp as an eagle's as he stared directly at Jin Xijun. "Emissary Jin, what good things can your tiny country of South Korea possibly have? Don't waste your words. I've made my position clear, and I won't change it. Unless you, South Korea, show your full sincerity."
Jin Xijun's forehead was covered with beads of sweat, and his eyes moved rapidly, as if he was weighing the pros and cons. After a moment, he spoke again, "Since Prince Liuli doesn't like it, then let's do this. Da Chu is now adjacent to my country, South Korea, and the situation is delicate. If the prince is willing to cooperate with my country to create Erguotou, I will report to our emperor and make the two cities on the border of our two countries into trading ports. In the future, Da Qian and South Korea will trade with each other. You know, we have a lot of iron ore. If we can cooperate in trade, it will save a lot of costs."
Ever since Lin Zhen conquered part of the territory of Southern Chu, he ordered martial law at the border.
This is for security reasons, so now neither Han, Qi, nor Wei can enter from the southern border of Daqian.
But South Korea is just on the southern border, so Korean merchants have no chance of entering Daqian, let alone other spies.
This is very troubling for South Korea.
In addition, Kim Jun-hee must have other purposes.
Lin Zhen continued to shake his head, his impatience evident. "Don't beat around the bush with me. Just say what you want to say. I don't have time for you to mess around. If you can't come up with your true cards, this meeting today will end here."
Jin Xijun's face showed hesitation. He clenched and unclenched his hands, hesitating for a long time before finally sighing. "Your Highness is wise. Since that's the case, I'll be frank. Our country knows that Daqian has a great demand for iron ore, but there aren't many iron ore deposits in Daqian. Fortunately, we have several rich mines in South Korea. If Daqian is willing to cooperate with me and share the brewing of Erguotou, our country is willing to supply ore in exchange."
Exchange wine for ore?
Is this something the king of a country could come up with?
You treat me like a three-year-old kid.
Lin Zhen's eyes narrowed slightly, his fingers paused tapping, and after a moment's thought, he slowly spoke, "This matter is of great importance, and I alone cannot decide it. The envoy may return to the inn and rest. I will inform my father and then discuss the matter. Hou Chun, see him off."
"Yes, Envoy Jin, please come in." Hou Chun accepted the order.
Although Jin Xijun was unwilling, he had no choice but to get up and say goodbye.
After the messenger left, Lin Zhen stood up and paced to the window, looking at the dead tree in the yard covered by snow, his eyes deep.
After a moment, he called out, "Monkey, immediately send someone to invite the six ministers to come and meet in the prince's meditation garden."
"Yes!"
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