Not long after Wei Wuji returned to the Eldest Princess's Mansion, he received a message from the palace.

Chu Ji really went to Emperor Chu and gave some so-called evidence to Emperor Chu.

Moreover, he also went on a play and wanted to frame him.

It's just that Emperor Chu didn't believe him, and scolded Chu Ji by the way.

"Horse, it's okay, it's okay..."

Chu Wushuang was afraid in his heart for a while.

Li Bai also nodded and said: "Fortunately, the lord went to the palace in time and explained the truth to the emperor, otherwise, if the prince goes up those chapters, it will definitely be unfavorable to the lord!" ”

Wei Wuji also said: "I really didn't expect that the prince would really want to attack me." He's too stingy, isn't he? ”

"I just drove him away in my own mansion, and he was so angry that he didn't hesitate to kill me?"

Wei Wuji thought in his heart, how can he inherit the throne in the future with such a heart?

The state of Chu is in the hands of Chu Ji, and it is both dead and crippled.

Moreover, he and the crown prince are incompatible, once the prince succeeds to the throne, he is the first person to clean up.

"Even if it's for self-preservation, you can't let the crown prince succeed to the throne..."Wei Wuji thought in his heart.

However, if the crown prince is not allowed to succeed to the throne, who will be the next emperor of Chu?

Under the knee of Emperor Chu, there is only such a son.

As if there was no choice.

"Ugh..."

Wei Wuji suddenly got up and sighed, "That's it, I don't want to, the boat will naturally go straight to the bridge, I believe God won't let me be easily killed!" ”

.......

.......

The matter of the prince's framing did not cause much trouble to Wei Wuji.

In his opinion, Emperor Chu's health is still very good, and there will be no problems in the next few years.

And the military power of Chu is in his hands.

Even if one day, Chu Ji succeeds to the throne, he has the ability to protect himself.

this day.

Zhou Yuan, the envoy of the Northern Qi Dynasty, came to the Eldest Princess's Mansion and asked to see Wei Wuji.

Wei Wuji went to Cheng Yanjin's military camp, and just came back to meet Zhou Yuan: "Zhou envoys came to my mansion, but there is something to do with me?" ”

"Meet the colt."

"No courtesy."

Wei Wuji waved his hand and said, "Let's go in and talk." ”

"Okay."

Take Zhou Yuan inside and worship tea.

Wei Wuji sat down and said, "Lord Zhou, we are old acquaintances, please speak up if you have anything to say." ”

Zhou Yuan said with a smile: "Didn't you forget that the premise of the alliance between our two countries is to save 10 million taels in the hands of the horse.

Today I brought the money.

If the colt says no, then it is saved? ”

"Look at my brain..."Wei Wuji immediately remembered.

At the beginning, when he was in Wancheng, he told Gao Yan that in order to avoid the Northern Qi State from going back on its word and causing another incident, he had to take out 10 million taels and put it here in Wei Wuji as a guarantee for the alliance between the two countries.

At that time, Gao Yan also agreed.

Wei Wuji didn't expect that Zhou Yuan would take the initiative to mention this matter.

If he hadn't mentioned it, maybe Wei Wuji had really forgotten.

"Where's the money?"

"Please put away the horses."

Zhou Yuan took out ten silver tickets from his arms and put them in front of Wei Wuji.

He said: "This is the silver ticket of my Northern Qi Kingdom, one million taels and one piece, a total of ten, with a jade seal on it, which belongs to the imperial seal silver ticket." With this silver ticket, it can be exchanged for any money in the Northern Qi Kingdom. ”

"Good..."

Wei Wuji put away the silver ticket and said with a smile: "Gao Yan really talks about credit..."

"A colt must also be trustworthy. These silver tickets are not for the horses, but..."

"I know, it's a security deposit."

Before Zhou Yuan could finish speaking, Wei Wuji interrupted him, "If there is no war between the two countries within three years, I will return the silver ticket to Gao Yan." Don't worry, I, Wei Wuji, will not rely on you for a mere ten million taels. ”

Wei Wuji said that, but his eyes were already glowing green.

For the state of Chu, 10 million taels is a huge amount of money.

With 10 million, you can do a lot.

It can double the economy of Chu.

It can make Chu make more money in three years.

At that time, 10 million will be more than 10 million.

"Pony?"

"Ahem..."

Wei Wuji came back to his senses and said with a smile: "Lord Lao Fu told Gao Yan that with this 10 million, the relationship between our two countries is as stable as Mount Tai.

I promised him that as long as he did not renegade on the covenant and sent troops to our country, my Chu State would never do anything to harm the Northern Qi State.

I hope that the friendship between our two countries will last for a long time. ”

"Okay, so I'm relieved." Zhou Yuan got up and said, "There are still important things to do, so I will leave first." ”

Wei Wuji sent Zhou Yuan out of the Horse Mansion.

Chu Wushuang, who had been listening to the corner of the wall in the back, hurriedly ran over: "Donkey, this is 10 million?" ”

"Hmm."

Wei Wuji shoved the money into her hand and said, "Put the money away." This money is of great use to our Chu State, and we will deal with it after I think about it. ”

"Oh."

Chu Wushuang hid the money.

.......

.......

The formation of the Northern Army was both advantageous and disadvantageous for the Chu State.

Because, while enhancing military strength, it also needs strong financial support.

With the current situation of the Chu State, it can only be provided for a short period of time.

If the time drags on, there will be a shortage of food.

This point, Emperor Chu also thought of it.

However, he pinned his hopes on fighting to feed the war.

Because he felt that Wei Wuji had won every battle, and as long as he sent troops, he would definitely be able to sweep through the Zhao State.

At that time, there will be no need to worry about food.

This kind of thinking is dangerous.

In case, he didn't fight Zhao State, what did the Northern Army eat?

"Mowgli, what are you doing?"

That night, Chu Wushuang found that Wei Wuji was alone in the courtyard, using plant ash and lard to get around.

It's dirty, and it's disgusting to look at.

"You'll find out later."

Wei Wuji smiled and asked Li Bai to boil all the water in the pot, put the ashes of the plants and trees in it, and then cook it in lard.

After putting the water pork liver, leaving the slimy stuff.

"It's so dirty..."Chu Wushuang hurriedly ducked away.

"Haha... This thing is not dirty, to be specific, it is used to get dirty. Wei Wuji laughed.

"Dirty?"

Chu Wushuang didn't believe it: "With such dirty water, can it be dirty?" I'm afraid that it will get dirtier and dirtier, right? ”

.........

Wei Wuji didn't argue with her.

Once the things are done, place them on a stone slab.

"Alright, we'll take a look tomorrow morning, and you'll see that he's not dirty at all."

Wei Wuji instructed Li Bai to go back and rest.

Then, he took Chu Wushuang's hand and went back to the house to sleep.

Wait until the next morning.

Chu Wushuang ran out curiously to check the contents of the basin.

She found that the dirty ash and lard had solidified.

Reach out and touch it, it's slippery.

"Mowgli, what is this?"

Chu Wushuang asked.

"It's called soap, and it gets dirty."

Wei Wuji said, "If you don't believe it, you can try?" ”

"How do you try?"

"Get your hands dirty and wash them with soap!" Wei Wuji said, wiping his hand on the ground, and then grabbed a handful of unused lard from the corner of the wall in the distance.

The dirt was mixed with lard, and the dirty hands were as black as ink.

And very greasy.

In normal times, it will definitely not be cleaned.