Ouyue country.

The capital of Ouyang Shao, the king of Ouyue, was established in the area of today's Wenzhou. Since the king of Chuwei destroyed Yue, the descendants of Goujian, the king of Yue, were scattered, and one of them was exiled to Oudi, called Wang Jianguo.

Because of its remote location, far from the center of the power vortex in the Central Plains, and the state of Chu was busy fighting with Qin. For the descendants of the Yue Kingdom in a remote corner, most of them adopted a policy of appeasement. Therefore, since the founding of the People's Republic of China, Ouyue has rarely had disputes.

The salty smell comes from the sea, and this is a small harbor. Liu Ji stood on the dock, looking into the distance, a fleet of ships escorting goods was slowly coming, and he breathed a sigh of relief inexplicably.

"Finally arrived safely."

Liu Ji's hanging heart finally let go, Guy was escorting a lot of goods this time, and it was very important. However, the empire set up many checkpoints along the road from Huiji County to Ouyue Kingdom, and placed a large number of troops to guard it, and it was impossible for such a large-scale smuggled goods to pass through the border safely.

Of course, if Liu Ji took out the token that Ying Ziyi gave him, then these would not be a problem. But it is important that Liu Ji cannot reveal his identity. Therefore, Liu Ji can only choose shipping.

In this era, the risk of shipping is still quite large, maybe the fleet will hit the reef somewhere, and maybe it will sink somewhere and encounter the sea breeze.

Shipping is full of uncertainties, and if it were possible, Liu Ji would never have chosen this route. But this time Shennongtang's deal with the king of Ouyue was too short.

Liu Ji loves to gamble and loses nine out of ten, but this time, he seems to have won the bet.

The three big ships slowly approached the shore, and the anchor fell. Liu Ji instructed the disciples of Shennongtang and the sailors of Siyuetang on the ship to start unloading.

Boxes of heavy cargo were brought off the ship and loaded onto the truck.

"Brother Liu Ji, when will you take a gamble." Situ Wanli, the master of the farmhouse's Siyue Hall, got off the boat, became addicted to gambling, pulled Liu Ji, and asked.

"You can do it anytime, but let's get down to business first." Liu Ji pointed behind him and said with a smile.

"What is this?"

Situ Wanli looked at Liu Ji behind him, and there was a variety of cars. He spread his hands, but he was also helpless. These carts are not only different in size, but also in the animals they carry, some use horses, some use oxen, some use dogs, and some actually use giant rhinos.

Ouyue's national strength is weak, and the whole country is afraid that it will not be able to gather an army of 10,000 people. Not to mention a decent fleet of transports. Situ Wanli thought to himself that Liu Ji could find such a convoy to transport goods, and he had to say that he was 'talented and eight-bucket'.

"This time, the Zhu family has a lot of blood, tell Brother Wei, what is Shennongtang's plan?" Situ Wanli put his arm on Liu Ji's shoulder and asked in a low voice.

"The wind has changed." Liu Ji said with emotion.

"What do you mean?" Situ Wanli's two-character beard trembled, a little puzzled. Liu Ji, who has always been out of tune, suddenly became profound when he spoke.

"The peasant family has returned to the empire, no, to be precise, it has returned to Gongzi Fusu. Now that we are eating under the hands of others, we are now sharing the worries of our masters. Liu Ji said indifferently.

"I've heard that the Empire's army has been moving around a lot lately, and your brother said so. So it seems that the rumor is true? ”

Situ Wanli is in charge of Siyue Hall and is well-informed. Soon, he guessed a few points about the Zhu family's plan.

Emperor Qin is going to make a move on Baiyue. And Ouyue is at the forefront, and it is the first target of the imperial army. And Gongzi Fusu was born as the eldest son of the empire, but he was pressed down by Prince Qin. This time, Fusu was able to win the jackpot in the Empire's campaign against Baiyue. Then the eldest son will definitely be able to score a lot of points in front of Emperor Qin.

"That's not right!" Situ Wanli is old and refined, and looked at Liu Ji, "I'm afraid it's not just like that!" ”

"That's right." Liu Ji nodded, with a look of you guessing correctly, and said: "As you think, brother, Shennongtang has always had business dealings with Ouyue and Minyue. It can be said that these two are the financiers of my Shennongtang. If these two fail, my Shennongtang's source of funds will definitely be greatly damaged, and how can I compete with Lieshan Hall at that time. I also have a task when I come this time, which is to persuade the king of Ouyue not to think about it, and to follow the empire. ”

"Hahaha!" Situ Wanli laughed, "Ouyang Shao won't think so!" ”

……

The capital of the king of Ouyue is not so much a city as a large town.

The arrival of Liu Ji's team was extremely eye-catching. Passing through the city gate and walking on the dirt road, along the way, there are many Ouyue people who have cast peeping eyes.

The land of Ouyue has been closed for a long time, and there is little communication with the outside world. In addition, the Yue people have always been clothed and distributed, not like clothes. Therefore, before the king of Yue, Goujian, all the countries in the Central Plains were ashamed. Later, Gou Jian annexed the state of Wu, established a hegemony, and began to learn etiquette from the Central Plains and bring clothes and crowns. However, the king of Yue failed to conquer Chu without borders, and the Yue people were scattered to the two places south of the Yangtze River, and they were displaced all the way, so where could they still take care of their clothes?

Therefore, when Liu Ji walked on the street, he could still see some Ouyue people with scattered hair and gray faces.

Liu Ji's convoy was very important to these people, and the novelties and necessities of life brought by the caravan always made the Ouyue people love it.

Through these small commodities, Liu Ji purchased jadeite, pearls, ivory, and rhino horns from Ouyue and Minyue, and then sold them back to the Central Plains at a high price. The high profit brought by the price difference between these two ends is where the expenses of Shennongtang, the strongest farmer, lie.

Therefore, the Zhu family, the master of Shennongtang, did not want Ouyue and Minyue to be chaotic, and it would be best if the status quo could be maintained.

But it all depends on the attitude of Ouyang Shao, the king of Ouyue, towards the empire.

Respect or disobedience. This is the difference between life and death.

"What does Childe mean?" Situ Wanli asked Liu Ji. He was very strange why this matter was handed over to Shennongtang instead of Lieshan Hall, which was closer to him.

"Go to the king, Yi. That's the bottom line. Liu Ji said in a deep voice, looking at the sky in the distance, the wind and rain were coming.

Situ Wanli gasped, asking a king to remove his royal name, such a thing is simply an insult, but it is not something that can be done simply. No wonder Gongzi Fusu handed over this matter to Shennongtang.

"Emperor Qin abolished the Zhou rites and implemented a new policy throughout the country. If King Ouyue still retains the title of king, isn't this nakedly slapping Emperor Qin's face? This alone cannot be changed in any way. If the king of Ouyue is unwilling to remove the king's title, only the army of the empire awaits him. ”

"I'm afraid it's not easy to do!" Situ Wanli was worried, and when he looked at it from the side, he saw an inexplicable smile on Liu Ji's face, which disappeared in a flash.

"Not necessarily!"

Situ Wanli followed Liu Ji into the royal city, and in front of the palace gate (in fact, it was a relatively large wooden gate), a sturdy man wearing brocade clothes but wearing a disheveled hair was already waiting there.

"Brother Liu Ji, you have made me wait for a long time. Today's dinner, you don't want to slip away. ”

"Where, where, the journey is tiring, just drunk and resting." Liu Ji smiled, put aside the convoy full of goods, and followed the man into the royal city.

After glancing at the sky, Situ Wanli pulled Liu Ji's sleeve and asked, "Who is this?" ”

"Ouyue King Ouyang shakes!"

Boom, Situ Wanli's heart resounded like thunder, this man who was a little kingly like a rich man turned out to be the king of Ouyue?

The surprise in Situ Wanli's heart had not disappeared, but he watched Liu Ji talk happily with the king of Ouyue, and even began to hook his shoulders. Situ Wanli shook his head and chuckled, "This kid." ”

By the end of the day, it was already raining heavily. However, the banquet in the palace was quite lively.

In the country of Ouyue, up to Ouyang Shao, the king of Ouyue, down to a small commander, Gu is all in the list. Most of them are disheveled, and some are bare-chested.

Situ Wanli traveled all over the Central Plains, and the royal family and nobles did not participate in the banquet, but he had never seen such a special banquet.

This is not so much a state banquet for the royal family as a group of bandits having a dinner.

But looking at Liu Ji, he looked like he was happy to accept it. Situ Wanli had to admire him, looking at the entire wooden hall, Liu Ji could get acquainted with anyone he met and drank two glasses of wine. Some even call him brothers, this kid really has a set!

I saw Liu Ji's face flushed, and he walked around the hall, and finally returned to King Ouyue's side. Situ Wanli knew that he was starting to get down to business.

"I said, O king! There's one thing I want to discuss with you. If I, Liu Ji, are wrong, you should fart. ”

"If there is anything to say, when have I not done anything about your Liu Ji!"

"That's right, I got the exact news that the Qin State wants to attack Ouyue."

"What? Why! My Ouyue country is such a big palm, and it has not hindered him from winning the government, why did he beat me? Ouyang shook his head and said in a daze, feeling unconvinced.

"yes!" Liu Ji sat beside King Ouyue on all fours, patted his thigh, and echoed: "When I first heard the news, I also told people this. Why did he fight the king, your well water does not interfere with the river water. But I heard that this is the idea that the military masters of the Qin State came up with, and if they want military merits, they can only fight! You don't know what the scene was after the Qin army, the king. The road is dry and boneless, and there are no tiles left. Where is a tragic word can be described. ”

"So what should I do?" Liu Ji was deceitful and bluffed King Ouyue.

"Surrender, there is no other way." Liu Ji said.

"If I surrender, can Yingzheng spare me?" Ouyang Yao asked.

"It should be no problem, don't you know, the king, recently our peasant family took refuge in Fusu, the eldest son of the empire. Brother, I have to work hard to follow the above. As long as you are willing to surrender, let them take away your throne and give you a new surname at most. As for your land, it's better for you to manage, how about it! Liu Ji was full of wine, his face was red, he patted his chest, and said very magnificently, with a very righteous look.

"Then thank you Brother Liu Ji." King Ouyue hurriedly toasted Liu Ji, and Liu Ji also looked happy to accept it.

This Liu Ji.

Situ Wanli, who saw everything in his eyes, shook his head unconsciously. This Liu Ji really sold others, and others have to thank him.

By the time the banquet had dispersed, it was close to the early hours of the morning. Situ Wanli pulled Liu Ji, who was holding the wine jar, out of the main hall.

Walking out of the hall, as soon as the cold wind blew, Liu Ji's drunkenness immediately subsided by half, and the next thing he felt was cold.

"Brother Liu Ji, King Ouyue, you have been fooled. But what are you going to do if the king of Minyue is Wuzhu? I've heard that he's not a good guy. ”

"The soldiers will block, and the water will cover the earth. What's the big deal. Liu Ji stretched his waist, and a wave of sleepiness came to him.

For the current Liu Ji, what Yue Wang Wuzhu is not the most important, it is true to get a bed to sleep. (To be continued.) )