In today's world, it seems to be a three-point world, but in fact it is still two heroes standing side by side, everyone in the world knows that whether it is the Northern Han Dynasty or the Southern Chu, whether it is land or population, they are far above the Qi State, and any of these two powerful countries really want to attack the Qi State, and the Qi State cannot resist at all. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

The survival of the Qi State is because of the antagonistic balance between the Han and Chu countries, and it is not easy for the Chu State and the Han State to easily conquer each other, but once the Qi State is pulled, it will instantly occupy the advantage.

The purpose of Chu State's marriage to Qi State was to hope that one day when the Chu army went on the Northern Expedition, it would use the water division of Qi State to control the river channels and advance by land and water, and the strength of the Chu army and the Han army could be said to be on par, but once the water division of Qi State helped control the waterway, then Han State would immediately be at a disadvantage, and vice versa was the same for Han State.

Qi Ning heard that the crown prince offered to use the Eastern Qi Water Division to assist the Chu State, which really surprised him, as if a big pie fell from the sky and fell into his hands.

If everything goes too well, it may not be a good thing.

Qi Ning was suspicious in his heart, but said with a smile on his face: "Your Highness's plan is naturally something that my Chu State can't ask for, but the two countries join forces to attack the Han State, this is a military matter, and the foreign ministers have no right to decide, they must play the emperor, and the emperor will ruling." ”

The monarch of Eastern Qi suddenly smiled and said: "I have also seen the little emperor of your Chu State, when I made the crown prince, he was only the prince of Chu State. Although he is not very old, he is calm in his work, and if this young man is too calm, it may not be a good thing, and he lacks the momentum to move forward. ”

The monarch of the Eastern Qi State commented on the emperor of Chu State in this way, which was still somewhat disrespectful, Qi Ning smiled faintly and said: "The emperor is thoughtful in everything, think twice before acting, this is also the blessing of the Chu State." ”

"In the heyday, be cautious and think twice, there is naturally nothing wrong with this." The monarch of Eastern Qi put down the wine cup he had been holding in his hand, stroked his beard and said: "But in troubled times, sometimes it still takes some courage. Jinyihou, in your opinion, your little emperor dares to join forces with my Qi State to attack Han this time? ”

"Back to the king, but the ministers can't figure out the emperor's thoughts." Qi Ning said: "But the foreign minister thinks, such a good opportunity, most of the military generals of my Chu State should not miss it, as long as most of the people in the DPRK and China support the joint deployment of troops, the emperor should not miss the opportunity." ”

The monarch of the Eastern Qi Kingdom smiled faintly and said: "You Chu State Manchu Dynasty civil and military, in fact, you still can't match your brocade clothes." ”

Qi Ning immediately smiled and said: "The king praised it falsely, although Jinyihou is one of the four hereditary marquis of Chu State, but the foreign ministers are too young, and their qualifications in the court are still shallow, and there are many pillars and pillars of the Chu State, but the foreign ministers are not counted." ”

"Jinyi waits, this is self-humility." The crown prince had already waved his hand to bring the map down, raised his hand and made a gesture, that is, he asked Qi Ning to sit down first, walked over to the side of the case by himself, and said, "If it weren't for the emperor of your country, how could he send you to Qi country?" ”

Qi Ning thought to himself that it would be better if he didn't speak at this time, and besides, the little emperor of Longtai didn't take him seriously, but it seemed that the person who was sent to Dongqi this time was an idler, which was equivalent to underestimating Dongqi.

The monarch of Eastern Qi said slowly: "I know that your little emperor has just ascended the throne, and he always has to break the old and bring forth the new. After a deep groan, he said: "If you admonish, your little emperor will naturally not turn a deaf ear." ”

Qi Ning heard the meaning of the words of the monarch of the Eastern Qi State, and seemed to want to persuade Long Tai to join forces to send troops, and he only felt that the situation in the world was really changing, and the State of Chu had always hoped that the State of Qi could assist in sending troops, and now the two countries of Chu and Han were recuperating after the Qinhuai War, but the State of Qi began to propose to join forces with the State of Chu to attack the Han.

"The Jinyi Qi family represents the military in the Chu State." The prince stared at Qi Ning and said with a smile: "As long as the little marquis is willing, this joint army will be successful." ”

Qi Ning thought to himself that you also think too highly of me, and said with a smile: "Your Highness is serious, in fact, this time is different from the past, Your Highness should have heard a little, and the foreign minister does not have any military power in his hands now." ”

"The Jinyi Qi family has led the Qinhuai Legion for generations." The prince said: "The Qinhuai Legion can have today's military might, and it is inseparable from the Jinyi Qi family, in fact, everyone in the world knows that even if the commander of the Qinhuai Legion today is Yue Huanshan, but Yue Huanshan is the Qi family's hand-picked up, and the Jinyi Qi family will not listen to a word." ”

Qi Ning frowned and said, "Your Highness, forgive the foreign ministers for taking the liberty of the foreign ministers, the Qinhuai Legion is the legion of the Chu State, not the legion of the Qi family, Your Highness said this, it is to put the foreign ministers in a disloyal place." ”

The prince said with a smile: "Don't worry about Jinyihou, my father held a banquet today, and he didn't let a single courtier participate, just to be honest with you, those high-sounding words, don't say it." ”

Qi Ning let out an "oh", and the prince continued: "I won't tell you, we also have a little understanding of Jinyihou's current situation. The Jinyi Qi family is based on martial arts, if this time the Jinyi Hou is the main force, the Qinhuai army will fully support the Hou Ye, once the Hou Ye takes this opportunity to make meritorious contributions, it will inherit the immortal prestige of the Jinyi Qi family, presumably the little Hou Ye will be even more popular in the Chu State in the future. ”

Qi Ning picked up the wine cup, smiled slightly, and groaned slightly, before he said: "Your Majesty, Your Highness, such a major matter always needs to be discussed by the two countries, but it can't be too public, if you really want to join forces to attack Han, you can't let Han prepare in advance." ”

"Not bad." The crown prince said with a smile: "Father also means this. ”

Qi Ning didn't take a sip, put down the wine cup and said, "Since that's the case, the foreign minister has an idea." When the foreign minister returns to Beijing, he will naturally tell the emperor's intentions to the emperor, and when the princess is sent to the Chu country, he can also send someone to discuss the matter secretly. ”

The monarch of Eastern Qi and the crown prince glanced at each other, the monarch stroked his beard, and the prince had already asked: "When does the Hou Ye think it is appropriate for Tianxiang to go to the Chu State?" ”

Qi Ning laughed and said, "The foreign minister is here to try his best to promote this matter, so naturally he hopes that the sooner the better." ”

"It's fine." The monarch of the Eastern Qi Kingdom groaned slightly, and then said: "I have already sent someone to make preparations, at most three days, you can go on the road, I sent the prince to send Tianxiang to the Chu State, just to set off with you, Jinyihou, what do you think?" ”

Qi Ning was taken aback, and said with some astonishment: "Three days? ”

The prince asked with a smile: "Does Master Hou think that the time is too long, or is the time too short?" ”

Qi Ning didn't expect things to go so smoothly at all, when he entered the palace, he faintly felt that Chu might really have a chance to marry Princess Tianxiang, but after entering the palace, the monarch of Eastern Qi quickly gave the answer, which made Qi Ning already a little surprised, at this moment, the monarch of Eastern Qi actually agreed to send the princess directly to Chu by the prince three days later, but this was something that Qi Ning never expected.

Qi Ning originally thought that such a big event, even if Qi Guo agreed, many matters were prepared, but I was afraid that a month would be too short, and Chu State should go back and send someone to welcome her relatives, after all, the princess of the dignified princess married Chu Guo far away, naturally she couldn't be sloppy, there were too many cumbersome matters, and this time it was already a great success to be able to confirm this family matter.

However, the decision of the Eastern Qi monarch was really beyond Qi Ning's expectations, and the Eastern Qi monarch seemed to be desperate to hope that the in-law relationship between the two countries would become a reality as soon as possible.

No matter what the other party plans, if he can bring Princess Tianxiang back to Chu directly this time, such a result is far beyond his thoughts, but I am afraid that it is impossible for Chu to think that it will be so smooth, Qi Ning immediately got up and arched his hand: "The king is Shengming, and the foreign minister Xie Jun has given him a generous marriage." It's just that.......! ”

"Just how?"

"Your Majesty, that's the case, Princess Tianxiang has golden branches and jade leaves, and my emperor of Chu is also the proud son of heaven, this marriage can be called the first family affair in the world." Qi Ning said: "Your Majesty, the foreign minister also hopes that the princess will come to our Chu country as soon as possible, but the time is too short, even if the foreign minister immediately sends someone to rush back to Jianye to report, Jianye will immediately start to handle it, I am afraid that there will be a lot of inconsiderateness, and if there is a place to snub the princess, the foreign minister will .......!" ”

The monarch of Eastern Qi didn't wait for Qi Ning to finish speaking, and waved his hand: "The two countries are in good shape, and I don't care about those red tapes." Xiang said to the prince: "Prince, when you arrive in the country of Chu, you don't have to worry about everything, since then, Qi and Chu are the countries of in-laws, and everything is also considerate of each other." ”

The prince got up and arched his hand and said, "Erchen has the order!" Turning to Qi Ning, he raised his hand and said, "Master Hou, this trip to Chu State, I have to ask Lord Hou to take care of me." ”

Qi Ning immediately bowed his hand and said, "The prince is polite, this time I have to work hard for the prince." ”

Although the purpose of this trip was successfully achieved, Qi Ning always felt a little strange in his heart, the monarch of Eastern Qi did not stay for too long, drank a few glasses of wine, and left first, and the prince did not talk about the alliance after that, but asked very considerately whether Qi Ning was suitable for the climate of Eastern Qi.

After the meal, the prince personally sent Qi Ning out of the palace, Qi Feng and others had been waiting outside the palace, and they were relieved to see Qi Ning come out safe and sound.

Back at the post house, Qi Ning called Qi Feng and Wu Dalin, and said, "The monarch of Eastern Qi has promised that three days later, the prince of Eastern Qi will personally escort Princess Tianxiang back to Chu with us." ”

Qi Feng and Wu Dalin both showed a look of surprise, obviously they didn't expect things to go so smoothly, the two looked at each other, and soon showed excitement, Qi Feng clapped his hands and said, "Master Hou, now we can go back with our waists." I have always been worried that the people of the Eastern Qi Dynasty forgot their righteousness when they saw that the Northern Han people cut their land and begged for relatives, so they would send the princess to the Northern Han Dynasty. ”

Wu Dalin said: "Master Hou, isn't it because Beitang Yu and them disappeared that the Eastern Qi Dynasty changed the direction of the wind?" ”

Qi Ning said: "I'm a little strange why they agreed so happily. But in any case, the task of our trip has been successfully completed, Leader Wu, three days later, the prince of Dongqi will definitely take the Dongqi guards, you and the brothers, on the way, there should be no contradictions, and the princess will be escorted to Jianye safely, and we will be done. He said with a smile: "You have made a lot of credit this time, and after I go back, I will definitely ask the emperor for your credit." ”

Qi Feng said with a smile: "Master Hou, this Dongqi man has just died two princes, and the funeral has not been done yet, so this happy event will be done first." ”

Qi Ning glanced at it and said, "Don't talk nonsense. Stretching his waist, he suddenly heard a voice outside: "Team Leader Wu, Team Leader Wu!" ”

Wu Dalin frowned, went out, and came back soon, holding a letter in his hand, and said, "Master Hou, someone sent a letter to Master Hou." Presented to Qi Ning, Qi Ning took the letter, and saw that there was no payment outside, that is, the words "Jinyi Waiting for Kissing" were not written, a little strange, and asked: "Who sent it?" ”

Wu Dalin said: "It's one of our brothers on patrol, he said that he met a Dongqi official in the post house, gave him a letter, and asked him to hand it over to Master Hou, and left after speaking." ”

Qi Ning bowed slightly, strange in his heart, opened the letterhead, opened it and glanced at it a few times, his brows tightened, his eyes showed surprise, and then he let out a sigh of relief and said: "I see!" ”