Contract Prince

The carriage of the Hou's Mansion had just driven not far, when the mighty team of Southern Chu envoys had already arrived at the gate of the capital.Southern Chu people are good at martial arts, and they have always advocated fighting the world on horseback, so the Southern Chu missions all came on horseback.

The leader is a burly man with a very tough face, broad and round shoulders, high breasts, and a fluffy beard scattered on his cheeks and sideburns. This man is Yu Wenyan, the king of Southern Chu. .

"Xiao Cong was ordered to welcome the King of Southern Chu." Xiao Cong said indifferently, he did not bow, but stood upright and slightly cupped his hands.In his heart, Yu Wenyan is just an uneducated leader of a barbaric alien race. He is the dignified eldest son of the emperor of the Xiao Kingdom. How can he bow his knees to such a gangster-like person and lose the face of the state.

Xiao Cong's indifferent welcoming attitude made Yu Wenyan very unhappy.Seeing the disdain and domineering look on Xiao Cong's brows, the Southern Chu monarch became even more angry.

Three years ago, when Yu Wenyan came to Xiao Country to pay tribute, he had slight contact with Xiao Cong.His evaluation of Xiao Cong is: average talent, full of arrogance.But Xiao Cong at that time was not so arrogant, he could at least salute him respectfully.Judging from the current situation, Xiao Cong completely ignored him.

Yu Wenyan didn't have a good impression of Xiao Cong, but he had a little admiration for Xiao Zhan.Yu Wenyan is an ambitious person, and there are very few people who can admire him.Logically speaking, the crown prince should be the one to welcome the foreign monarch, how could there be no sign of Xiao Zhan at this time?

Yu Wenyan said in a deep voice: "According to the logic, it should be the crown prince who welcomes me. His Royal Highness King Zhao has overstepped the rules."

Xiao Cong snorted softly, and said unhurriedly: "Prince Xiao Zhan was abolished not long ago, and this dynasty has not yet established a new crown prince. As the eldest son of the emperor, is there anything wrong with coming to welcome the King of Southern Chu?"

After hearing the news, Yu Wenyan was shocked.Xiao Zhan was abolished unexpectedly, this emperor is really stupid.

In addition to the shock, it was more of a secret joy.Xiao Zhan has been deposed, and the possibility of his restoration is very small.The new crown prince must be chosen among the other three princes. Zhao Wang Xiao Cong is arrogant, Kang Wang Xiao Lian is mediocre, and Duan Wang Xiao Yang has a bad mind. None of them is the best candidate for the crown prince.

The crown prince is the foundation of the country, Xiao Guan has chosen an unsatisfactory heir, after a hundred years, the foundation of the Xiao country is bound to be destroyed.At that time, Southern Chu will be able to destroy its border defenses and reduce its strength without a large military force, and it will be just around the corner for Xiao Guo to bow his head and proclaim himself a vassal.

Yu Wenyan has been a courtier of Xiao Guo for many years, and it is his dream to turn himself into a master, and it is his lifelong ambition to lead the soldiers of Southern Chu to compete in the world.A cold smile floated from the corner of Yu Wenyan's eyes, as if he saw the scene of Southern Chu cavalry marching northward.

"There is such a thing?" Yu Wenyan's mouth was full of smiles.

Xiao Cong said casually: "How can the geographical location of Southern Chu be compared with our Xiao Kingdom? It is located in a wild and wild place on the border, so it is normal that the news is not well-informed."

King Zhao always wanted to show his sense of superiority in his words.Yu Wenyan could tell that Xiao Cong was using the terrain of Southern Chu to imply that he was ignorant.Fortunately, he is in a good mood now, and he is too lazy to argue with Xiao Cong.With a strong whip, he led the team away.

After taking a short rest at the designated posthouse, Yu Wenyan, led by Xiao Cong and others, entered the palace to meet Xiao Guan.

The Son of Heaven sits in the Ming Hall, and Xiao Guan sits majestically on the dragon chair in the main hall, under which are all the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty.Because today is the day to receive the king of Southern Chu, in order to show the majesty of the country, the emperor and his officials tried their best to show their spirits.

Yu Wenyan knelt down on both knees, struck the festival with his hands, and performed the etiquette of a courtier: "Nan Chu Yu Wenyan sees the emperor, and wishes the emperor a long life and good health."

Although Yu Wenyan really hates the way he bows his knees and bows his head to become a minister, but it's not yet the time to completely turn against Xiao Guan, and if he can't bear it, he will make a big mess.

If you don't want to kneel again, hold back!

Xiao Guan said: "Stay flat."

"Thank you, Your Majesty the Emperor." After Yu Wenyan got up, he said respectfully: "This time, apart from the tribute that should be handed in, I specially donated [-] Southern Chu blood horses to the imperial court."

Southern Chu is a frontier land with steep terrain, making it difficult to grow food, fruits and vegetables.But this doesn't mean that it doesn't have something it can't sell. Nanchu's horses are first-class, and Nanchu's blood horses are even more famous.

This horse has a burly body, amazing endurance and speed, and can travel hundreds of miles a day without getting tired in battle.It is named for the blood-like fluid that oozes from the corners of its eyes.

One Southern Chu blood horse is very precious, let alone twenty.It seems that Yu Wenyan spent a lot of money in this tribute.Xiao Guan nodded, pretending to be very satisfied and said: "I feel Nan Chu's loyalty to Xiao Guo."

Yu Wenyan is a smart person, and his ability to see the direction of the wind is naturally not bad.He immediately climbed up the pole given by Xiao Guan, knelt down again and said loudly: "The loyalty to His Majesty is a lesson from heaven and earth. Southern Chu wishes to be loyal to Xiao Guo from generation to generation!"

Xiao Guan is not stupid, of course he knows that Yu Wenyan's words cannot be trusted.The barbarians have always talked about honey and swords!If Southern Chu was really willing to submit to Xiao Guo, and Gu Weixi had borrowed troops from Yu Wenyan during the campaign, he would not have refused on the grounds that he had no name

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Xiao Guan was extremely displeased to see Southern Chu grow bigger, because the border wars were constantly raging at present, and Xiao Guo was unable to send troops to suppress Southern Chu, so he could only continue to have a false relationship with Yu Wenyan.

"I, Xiao Country, is a sensible country. If Southern Chu is really loyal, I will treat him generously."

After some "hypocrisy", Yu Wenyan finally stated the purpose of this trip. He cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I have another purpose for coming to your country this time besides paying tribute."

When Xiao Guan heard this, his smile froze immediately, and he looked at Yu Wenyan coldly.Of course he knew why the other party came.

"I have admired the Sixth Princess for a long time, and my greatest wish in this life is to be able to tie the knot with Her Royal Highness." After finishing speaking, he bowed his head heavily, "I also ask His Majesty the Emperor to make it happen."

Yu Wenyan was afraid that Xiao Guan would not agree, so he continued: "Nowadays Xiliang and Xiao Guo are fighting frequently. Although I really want to use the troops of Southern Chu to help, but in the end the teacher is unknown. If Your Majesty is willing to marry the Sixth Princess to me, Xiao Guo and Nan Chu Chu is the best of Qin and Jin, and I can justifiably help your country."

What Yu Wenyan said was true.Although Southern Chu was a subsidiary state of Xiao State, the treaty signed only stipulated two things: [-]: It must bow down to Xiao State and not wantonly provoke at the border; [-]: It should pay tribute to Xiao State on a regular basis.

The treaty did not stipulate that Southern Chu had the obligation to borrow troops from the Xiao Kingdom.

Therefore, whether to borrow or not depends entirely on Yu Wenyan's own wishes.

As soon as Yu Wenyan said this, there was a lot of discussion in the court.Among them, the most obvious performance is Lu Zhong, who can't wait to tear Yu Wenyan to pieces immediately.

From a practical point of view, this marriage is very valuable.Xiao Guo and Xiliang have been fighting for a year, and so far there is no winner, and it is not known when this battle will end.

During the year of war, Xiao Guo consumed a lot of troops.Xiao Guo's army has been used to being at ease these years, but it is not as bloody and hard-working as Xiliang's soldiers. The [-] Xiao Guo's army faced [-] Xiliang's army, and it was only a close call.

Southern Chu's iron cavalry are brave and good at fighting. If Southern Chu is willing to send troops to help at this time, then Xiao Guo's victory is in sight.

This marriage is indeed very valuable, but it is under the premise that Xiao Muxue has not yet left the cabinet.At this time, the sixth princess is already married, no matter how valuable the marriage is, it will not help.Many ministers sighed quietly, His Majesty really shouldn't marry the princess to Gu Yunjing.

With a cold face, Xiao Guan stared at Yu Wenyan with disgust.No matter how high-sounding the other party said, they were just negotiating terms with him.

As an emperor, Xiao Guan hated others negotiating terms with him, and he couldn't tolerate using his most beloved daughter as a bargaining chip.Yu Wenyan has completely touched his reverse scale.

According to his temperament, Xiao Guan really wanted to kill Yu Wenyan.However, due to this occasion, it is not good to burst out the anger in my heart on the spot, gritted my teeth and swallowed it into my stomach.

Xiao Guan's face turned pale for a long time, and finally forced a lifeless smile on his face, and said, "I am very happy that the Lord of Southern Chu thinks highly of the sixth princess. But to be honest, the sixth princess is already married."

"Married?" Yu Wenyan suddenly opened his eyes wide, staring at Xiao Guan.

"That's right." Xiao Guanyang said, after seeing Yu Wenyan's dead eyes, he felt very comfortable.

Yu Wenyan is a person who licks blood on horseback, and cold arrows and cold guns can't make him frown.But after learning the news of Xiao Muxue's marriage today, his heart felt as if he had been struck by lightning, his eyes were red, and he wanted to kill someone so much that his blood stained the court of Xiao Guo.

Seeing the emperor's appearance, the Southern Chu envoy gently pulled Yu Wenyan's cuff, and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, you must not act rashly. Everything must be based on the overall situation."

Although Yu Wenyan loves Xiao Muxue, it's not enough to lose everything for her.Resentment was resentment, but he still controlled his emotions.Slowed down, and said in a deep voice: "The sixth princess is stunningly beautiful and magnificent, I really don't know which man is suitable for her?"

Xiao Guan said leisurely: "The son-in-law is the son of the Marquis of Zhenyuan, Gu Yunjing."

Yu Wenyan has never heard of Gu Yunjing, although he has never heard of it, but he is full of hostility.

"If the son-in-law can win the favor of the sixth princess, he must be a dragon among men. I envy him very much, and I want to get to know him a little bit, and I hope His Majesty will allow you."

Yu Wenyan is not only envious of Gu Yunjing, but also jealous.If I had to use words to describe it, it would be: three points of envy, seven points of jealousy, and that gnashing of teeth hatred.

Although Yu Wenyan already has a wife, Xiao Muxue is the woman he dreams of.When he first met the sixth princess, Yu Wenyan was deeply attracted by her appearance and temperament.He had no intention of marrying again, but as a monarch, he had to consider the issue of procreation.

Thinking of the woman he loves being raped, Yu Wenyan instantly felt the pain of ten thousand arrows piercing his heart.

Xiao Guan was looking forward to his son-in-law giving him a good face, and frustrating Yu Wenyan's momentum.He immediately said: "Quite."

"The Monarch of Southern Chu has come from a long way and is tired from traveling, so go down and rest first, I will arrange a son-in-law to meet you tomorrow."