"There's a large group of people over there, and it seems that the clothes and colors are the neighbors, and they don't know if they are friends or foes?" Du Ruonan frowned, she was the first to notice the smoke and dust floating up over there.

There are people and horses coming towards this side, and it is impossible to tell whether they are friends or foes, but in fact, they have already given the answer in their hearts.

Tao Zhiguo had just ended the war, and it didn't seem incomprehensible that he would be remembered like this.

"If I'm not mistaken, it's the military camp of the neighboring country that has come to attack him, and he wants to take advantage of the fisherman." Su Zhiyu frowned and thought, "They should have guessed that Tao Zhiguo is suffering heavy losses now, so they mustered up the courage to try." ”

Tao was complacent about defeating the army of the small country, and they thought that Tao Zhiguo had suffered heavy losses and had the heart of a snake swallowing an elephant.

The result must be greed and lack of snake swallowing elephants, they probably didn't think about what would become of them if they failed, right?

Du Ruonan snorted coldly, "It's not just a temptation, they want to take the opportunity to attack Tao Zhiguo and take the opportunity to annex it." ”

The corners of Su Zhiyu's mouth rose undeniably, these people forgot one thing, even if Tao Zhiguo suffered heavy losses, it was not something they could attack if they wanted to.

In the end, it ended in the defeat of the neighbors, although it was not a fiasco, but it was also far from what they expected.

Not only did they lose the battle because they underestimated their opponents, but they were also captured by the prince who took the lead.

"The army is defeated, and as a defeated minister, you can dispose of it, but I represent not only myself, but also the dignity of the entire country in which I represent." The prince's expression was indifferent, and he quickly recognized his position and facts.

He is now only a prisoner of another country, and his food, clothing, shelter and treatment depend on whether the king of this country wants to or not.

It's quite good to increase the value, a prince and a country. From a macro point of view, of course, it is different.

This prince understands that he pursues advantages and avoids disadvantages, and as soon as this statement comes out, he represents the whole country, and others naturally cannot despise him.

It's just that his words are a little inconsistent, and if he is disposed of, he shouldn't move out of his identity, so it always seems that his heart is not sincere enough, and it has a certain purpose.

"You've already said that you're nothing more than a defeated general, a prisoner. Don't you think it's ridiculous to demand dignity in this capacity? Du Ruonan asked rhetorically without raising his head.

"Although the army was defeated, it is not allowed to give up on oneself and be humiliated. I was born a prince, and it was my father who was entrusted with the responsibility of the country by fighting in this land. Which of my words is wrong? Am I not strong enough to represent our country? The prince asked rhetorically.

The qualifications are enough, but his attitude is a little unpredictable. Acknowledging that one's own country is the defeated side is trying to maintain its dignity on the grounds of its own country.

"It is your own freedom to represent your country, and the state will not deny your words as long as you wish." Du Ruonan. I don't understand what's there to argue about this thing.

"Even if I am trapped here, I am still a prince, and I have lost my pride from the moment I was defeated. If there is no respect left, how should others perceive our country? The prince went to explain that if he really looked at it according to his thoughts, it might have a little bit of meaning to preserve his last dignity.

However, these are two hostile countries that have just ended the war, and I don't know if this prince is bold enough or not afraid of death. Even dare to say such things.

"It's true that you're a prisoner of the defeated army, but no one wants to humiliate you. What you said was a bit excessive, it was you who came to lead the troops to attack us on the initiative, and you are now making such a request as a prisoner, which in itself does not take us seriously. Du Ruonan poked straight to the point.

The prince was silent for a moment, he didn't know how to answer.

"Those who know the times are Junjie, but you interpret this sentence well. I still bring my own proud bones, but it is useless for us to keep you, it is better to have a letter from you, and attach it to the letters of the neighboring countries to see if they are willing to redeem you. Du Ruonan looked up and down a few times before speaking.

"Will you let me go back? How much ransom do you want? "The prince obviously didn't expect things to go so smoothly, and these people were willing to ransom him and let him go directly?

"Will you tell us the highest secret of your country? Or are you going to stay here and play for us first? "Du Ruonan. Nonchalant inquiry.

Hearing this, the prince's face turned the color of pig liver, and he slowly shook his head, "The gentleman has something to do, and he doesn't do something." If I do something sorry for our country because I was captured, what face do I have as a prince to meet the people and my parents. ”

"I won't get anything from you, so what are you left to do?" Du Ruonan asked rhetorically.

"After all, it's the prince, of course it's useful for you to capture me, otherwise you wouldn't have come to meet me, wouldn't you?" The prince slightly. I thought about it and explained it for myself.

To put it bluntly, he is really the first to say that he is useless at all, and it seems that it is really useless to keep him, except for showing national prestige and tolerance. Starting point Chinese

If there really is an excuse to provoke a war, they have just won the battle, if they want to go into battle and pursue. He shouldn't be left alive.

"Isn't that enough, what's there to talk nonsense about. If you kill you, you may provoke a war between the two countries again, and even if you win, you will be criticized, if you don't get substantial benefits, you have to sacrifice resources, this is one thing, and the second is that if you don't want to stay here, make some small moves behind your back, or send a message to us and cause us losses, wouldn't it be worth the loss? Du Ruonan asked rhetorically.

"You can't help but think too far, just after the defeat, you have already thought of the future losses." The prince was suddenly a little embarrassed, and he didn't know whether to say that she was far-sighted or calculating.

"Am I not right? Even if the prince is a captive, he is different from ordinary people, he always pays attention to your influence, and even treats you sloppily from words to actions. Du Ruonan admitted that he had exaggerated elements, but the capture of the leading prince gave them a blow, and they already had it.

The next thing that is more important than the prince is the ransom.

"What you said is not unreasonable, but I didn't expect that it would be in your best interest to let me go. If other countries will take me as a prisoner, I am afraid that it will be difficult to return to my homeland. The prince said with a complicated smile.

"I want your Highness to write a letter, I don't know what you want to say about your homeland and family. At that time, the credentials will be sent to neighboring countries. Du Ruonan took the trouble to explain.

"You're really thoughtful." The prince's smile gradually reluctantly.

After receiving it, the neighboring country quickly returned the letter of entitlement, and the accompanying envoys brought a lot of ransom money to ransom the prince, "This is what we brought, and we hope to redeem our royal highness." ”

What does it mean that there is a bag of seeds in the things they bring with them, and that the ransom contains the seeds? Does this thing have any special significance?

Du Ruonan found that it was familiar to put the seeds in her hand and play with them, and when she withdrew her hand, she found that there were wisps of cotton wool between her fingers.

This made Du Ruonan suddenly interested, and she grabbed a handful of seeds carefully. After looking at it, it was finally determined that these were the seeds of cotton.

The things that have cotton mean are too important, and Du Ruonan was a little incredulous for a while.

The high-ranking family is still such a poor people's home, and it is even more difficult to survive the winter. Cotton clothes and quilts are good products to keep out the cold and the cost is low, if these can really be developed.

Thinking like this, Du Ruonan picked up cotton seeds and prepared to study to grow cotton, that is, why not do such a thing as being able to develop new business routes and work for the welfare of the people, Du Ruonan pinched the seed in his hand with emotion. If we make good use of it, we don't know how many people this seed can save.

"Where did you get this jade pendant on your body?" Du Ruonan glanced at his eyes and found that there was a jade pendant on the prince's body, which was quite familiar.

"Are you talking about this jade pendant? What's so special about this? The prince took off the jade pendant on his waist and handed it to Du Ruonan.

Holding it in his hand and looking at it carefully, Du Ruonan secretly mentioned that this jade pendant was exactly the same as the jade pendant of the previous emperor.

The prince of a neighboring country, holding the jade pendant of the emperor of the previous dynasty. Du Ruonan looked a little confused, and the more she recognized her, the more she felt shocked that this jade pendant was genuine.

"Where did you get this jade? I look a little familiar, maybe I can tell you the origin of this jade. "Du Ruonan. Smile mysteriously.

"This thing was obtained by his subordinates as tribute, and as for how much, he may have to ask him to know. What's so out of the ordinary? "The prince doesn't know why, he has been wearing this thing for a long time.

Although jade is a good jade, the carving kung fu is also good. It's just that after all, it's just a dead thing, I don't know where he comes from, and I can't tell what's special about it on the surface.

"The prince is a noble of the heavenly family, you think this is a good piece of jade, this subordinate must have some ability, otherwise you can't get a piece of jade in your eyes." Du Ruonan handed over the jade pendant in his hand.

"Can you tell me which one it is? Is it by your side? Can we summon him to our eyes now to inquire about the jade pendant? Du Ruonan stared at the subtle expression on the prince's face and asked.

"It shouldn't be difficult for you to summon him, but when you ask me like this, I'm also a little curious about the origin of this jade." The prince looked at the jade pendant and never noticed anything wrong.

"Then bother the prince to tell us who this person is?" Du Ruonan took a deep breath, maybe. The people you will meet may be related to some people and things of the first emperor, or even people who are involved in them.

"Where did this jade pendant come from? Do you know the origin of the jade pendant? The prince asked his men.

"This thing was snatched from a teenager, and it didn't make a big deal." The subordinate knelt on the ground and explained, his head on the ground and his eyes flashing in confusion.

"What kind of boy did you meet, and where did you meet him? Are you sure that the jade pendant is a teenager's thing and not from someone else? Du Ruonan was a little excited after hearing the answer.