Yuan Chengce saw that Xiao Yu had spoken, and also said: "It is absolutely impossible to return it to the Qi State, but now it is not good for us to start a war, in terms of economic strength, the land of Yan and Qin was originally the weakest of the five countries, and if it really starts, the people will complain, and we still have to think of a way to get the best of both worlds." ”

"What Prime Minister Yuan Cheng said is very true, although we have overseas trade as support, but if we really want to start a war with Qi and Song at the same time, I am afraid that we will have more than enough heart and insufficient strength, and it is not enough to take a step back for the time being and return Beihai to them." Wang Lun stood up and spoke.

"Also the North Sea? No, I won't agree, and besides, I dare to bet with you that after returning Beihai, within two years, Qi will definitely ask for the return of Yandi again. Yang Yi was anxious when he heard this, and immediately objected.

Wang Lun explained: "Sect Master Yang, don't worry, this is just an expedient measure. What is the purpose of our occupation of the North Sea? Isn't it just to do business with Qi State? If it is not returned, Jiang Huan Chu can also implement a trade blockade, and then Beihai will lose its meaning. ”

After hearing these words, Yang Yi's expression eased slightly, Beihai was far away from Penglai and even farther away from Ryukyu. As a trading port, it is very useful, but if the Qi State implements a trade blockade, it will not only be useless, but it will also cost a lot of military expenditure every year.

"It was Yang who was rude just now, please continue Mr. Wang." Yang Yi arched his hand and apologized.

Wang Lun smiled and didn't take it to heart: "It's okay for the Qi State to want us to return Beihai, but there must be one condition, that is, we must be open to trade, and our merchant ships can freely enter and leave Beihai Port, which I believe they can accept." ”

Yang Yi shook his head: "Of course they will accept it, because even if they agree, as long as they don't have military strength to back it up, they can still come up with countless ways to suppress our caravan." ”

"If Sect Master Yang had said this a few years ago, I would naturally not have objected. But now, as long as Qi Guo agrees, they can't suppress it. Wang Lun's tone was full of confidence.

"I heard the lord of Takenaka City say that now Naha can import a large number of novelty items from the West, such as wine, chili peppers, glass, etc., as long as these things are transported to Beihai for sale, and the people of the Qi country have never seen them, they will definitely rush to ask for them, no matter how much Jiang Huan Chu suppresses them, it is impossible to completely prohibit them, but will raise the price higher and higher."

After hearing this, Yang Yi said: "The combat effectiveness of the Qi State Navy is not bad, won't they import it themselves?" ”

Wang Lun shook his head: "Since Jiang Huanyan died, the combat effectiveness of the Qi State Navy will also drop a notch." Now the caravan of Qi only covers Southeast Asia, we only need to arrange people to be stationed near Oman on the border between the Indian Ocean and Southeast Asia, once they find that the caravan of Qi enters the Indian Ocean, they will pretend to be pirates to rob them, so where will they find goods to stabilize prices? ”

"Well, the matter in Beihai can be solved like this, but what about Yandi? What should Jiang Huan Chu do if he asks us to return the Yan Land? Yang Yi raised a new question.

"Yandi? What swallowland? Wang Lun deliberately pretended to be surprised: "Yan Land is Ning's unyielding territory, what does it have to do with our Tianluo Sect?" If Qi Guo wants to go back, then he should go to Ning Buqu, why are you looking for us? ”

Everyone present was stunned for a moment, and then laughed, although this statement is a bit of a scoundrel, but it is indeed a good excuse.

Shi Zhen smiled and said: "Mr. Wang, no wonder others call you a think tank, I have completely convinced you." However, before we meet with Jiang Huan Chu, we must also hand over Hanzhong City to General Ning, otherwise it will be demolished. ”

Gao Yi quipped: "I can predict Tian Wuji's expressions when they hear these words, Mr. Wang is really smart." ”

"Then this meeting with Huan Chu will talk about everything according to Mr. Wang's plan." After speaking, Shi Luosheng restrained his smile: "However, this is all an expedient measure, Qi Guo will not suffer this dumb loss, and as soon as their national strength recovers, they can join forces with Deng Yuanjue to crusade against us again, we must make full use of this time to catch up with them." ”

"Captain Gao, I want to ask you to go to Sucheng to assist General Kegong, at present, all political affairs in Qindi are in charge of Li Shirong, I am worried that he will not have enough energy alone, you can just go and help him."

Gao Yi hadn't seen Gao Kegong since he joined the Tianluo Sect, and he was also happy when he heard this arrangement: "My subordinates can't ask for it, thank the sect leader for it." ”

"Unyielding is still stationed in Guangyuan, and the political affairs in the rear can't be left unattended, Prime Minister Yuan, I want to ask you to go to Anyang to take charge of the internal affairs of Yandi, I don't know if you are willing?"

Yuan Chengce took a step forward: "It is incumbent on my subordinates. ”

After arranging the two of them, Shi Luosheng asked Shi Pre to assign the group of officials they brought from the Song State to various important counties and counties to serve as taishou.

Finally, just as the meeting was about to end, Shi Yu suddenly stood up and said, "Luosheng, don't you think everyone's names are messy now?" Prime Minister Yuan and Taiwei Gao have already left the Song Kingdom, and they are not Prime Ministers and Taiwei anymore, as for General Gao and General Ning, with the demise of Yan and Chu, their previous official positions no longer exist, and it is a bit nondescript to call them like this. ”

"Mr. Shi's words are exactly what I want, I also think the title is too messy, and we are just a Jianghu sect, these places should be called the hall master and the helmsman, but it is a bit funny to call it so." Yang Yi immediately agreed.

Wang Lun followed up with a smile: "General, among those of us, we have been following you for more than ten years, and some of us have been following you for a few years, so we should think about it for our brothers." Now the world is divided into three, in terms of strength, the Tianluo Sect is not under the Qi and Song countries, and we are acting under the banner of the Jianghu sect, which is inevitably a little disproportionate, so I implore you to establish yourself as the emperor. With that, he restrained his smile and rolled over and fell to his knees.

Under the command of the Tianluo Sect, except for Shi Pre, Ling Zhen and Liu Zixuan, Wang Lun has followed Shi Luosheng for the longest time, and only he is the most suitable to say such words as the emperor.

As soon as Wang Lun knelt down, everyone present also knelt on the ground, even Zu Qingzhi and Shi Pre.

Shi Luosheng was startled, and hurriedly helped the two of them up: "Master, Mr. Shi, you are all my teachers, one teaches me knowledge, the other teaches me martial arts, don't do this, hurry up." ”

The two of them shook their heads at the same time: "Please agree to Mr. Wang's proposal, otherwise the two of us will not be able to kneel for a long time." ”

"Please agree to Mr. Wang's proposal, otherwise I won't be able to kneel for a long time." The crowd shouted along.

Shi Luosheng saw that everyone was like this, and he was a little at a loss: "Please listen to me, except for Xichuan, we have obtained Yan and Qin for less than half a year, the people have just experienced war, and life is still in the hot water, they have not received the slightest benefit from my Tianluo Sect, if I rashly claim the emperor, not only will I not get their support, but they will also be disgusted." ”

Seeing that everyone was a little moved, Shi Luosheng continued: "It's better to wait for a few years, the people's lives have improved, and they have really received the benefits brought by our Tianluo Sect." At that time, it will not be too late for me to become emperor again. ”

After speaking, Shi Luosheng looked at Wang Lun, who was in the lead, and the latter glanced at Shi Pre and Zu Qingzhi again, and the three of them seemed to discuss it with their eyes, and then Wang Lun said: "The general's proposal is also acceptable, but the emperor can be postponed, but it is imperative to be called the king." First, it can calm the hearts of the brothers, and secondly, the banner of the Tianluo Sect is indeed not suitable for the future organizational structure. ”

"Okay, Mr. Yi, please get up first." When it came to this, Shi Luosheng could only agree.

The current Tianluo Sect is not just a Jianghu sect, there are many high-ranking officials from previous countries, Song, Yan, Chu, and Qin, and there are Li Shirong and Yuan Chengce at the prime minister level alone, they can't be as reckless as the rivers and lakes, because there is an entire family behind them.

This also determined that they joined the Tianluo Sect to pursue political interests, not to simply enjoy themselves. If Shi Luosheng refuses to be the emperor, or even the king, then where is the political future of these people? Is it really like what Yang Yi said, to be a helmsman and hall master in the church?

This is also the reason why Wang Lun and Shi pre-forced Shi Luosheng to be the king first, they are familiar with the history books, and know that if Shi Luosheng refuses to be the king again, then in the future, once the two countries of Qi and Song fall into a state of stalemate, or when they are at a disadvantage, it is inevitable that some people will be half-hearted, and it will be too late to remedy it.

Three days later, under the persuasion of everyone, Shi Luosheng established himself as king in Rongcheng, and the founding name was Ming. And named Yuan Chengce as the Taifu, Gao Yi as the Shangshu Order, Takenaka Chongzhi and Shi Pre as the military advisors, and the prime minister for the military affairs. Ling Zhen, Liu Zixuan, Gao Kegong, Huang Songsheng, Ni Yun and others were officially generalized.

At the same time, Shi Luosheng stepped down as the head of the Tianluo Sect, and originally wanted to pass it on to Zu Qingzhi, but Zu Qingzhi refused on the grounds of his advanced age, and recommended Yang Yi to succeed him as the sect leader, and Shi Luosheng naturally would not veto.

Half a month later, Shi Luosheng left Rongcheng with Shi Pre, Wang Lun and Yang Yi and went to Hanzhong to meet Jiang Huan Chu.

Because Hanzhong City was temporarily under the name of Ning Buqu, Shi Yu also transferred Niu Qingyuan back, and he and Ling Zhen had just finished handing over.

The next day, Jiang Huanchu took Song Chong and Tian Wuji to Hanzhong City, accompanied by Jiang Wan'er, who had been guarding filial piety in Beijing, and Liu Zixuan, who accompanied the condolences, and they also happened to return to Rongcheng by the way.

"Luosheng, I heard that you established yourself as the king of Ming in Rongcheng half a month ago, it's really gratifying, I didn't send anyone to watch the ceremony, don't take it to heart." As soon as the two sides met, Jiang Huan Chu first said hello to Shi Luosheng.

Shi Luosheng also arched his hand: "Your Majesty said that it was funny, I didn't go to Beijing to congratulate you on such a big thing as your accession to the throne, and I should be the one who should apologize." ”