"The content of today's meeting is to discuss the succession of the next prime minister of the seven countries, and the representatives of each country can speak freely."

In the center of the Land of Alliances there is a large round table in which representatives of various countries sit in their seats. Qiu Luoxue felt that this form of alliance had the feeling of a round table. In ancient times, it was already very advanced to achieve this level.

"The term of office of the prime ministers of the seven countries is limited, and the term of office of the previous prime minister of the seven countries has not yet arrived, if the new prime minister of the seven countries takes office, won't the term of office be extended, which doesn't seem appropriate."

I don't know which country's envoy spoke first, and started the discussion. But Qiu Luoxue found that most of the speakers were envoys from small countries. The three countries of Daqin, Nanliang and Beize rarely speak.

This alliance is just a formality, Cai Chikun, who wants to destroy the seven-nation alliance, is dead, and it is the most powerful Great Qin who leads this alliance, and the two big countries of Beize and Nanliang have no objections, and other small countries naturally do not dare to oppose them.

Soon, the alliance has been passing and recommending Qiu Luoxue as the new prime minister of the Seven Kingdoms. The ceremony for the conferment of the seals of the seven nations was then held, and the event was supposed to be conferred on the new prime minister by the previous prime minister. However, Cai Chikun was dead, so Mu Qianqian, the eldest princess of Beize, represented Cai Chikun and gave the seal to Qiu Luoxue.

"Prime Minister Qiu, congratulations, you will have to worry about the affairs of the alliance in the future." Mu Qianqian said with a smile when she handed over the seal.

"It's not a matter of duty." Qiu Luoxue replied.

After taking over the Xiangyin, Qiu Luoxue faced everyone, held the Xiangyin high, and said: "The alliance is consolidated, so that the seven countries will not be disturbed by the war, and in the future, the Prime Minister will abide by the agreement of the alliance and do his best to safeguard the interests of the alliance." I hope that you will join me in seeking stability in the Seven Kingdoms. ”

Directly opposite Qiu Luoxue is Xia Zimo. As Qiu Luoxue spoke, he kept his eyes on her. It was his firm eyes that gave Qiu Luoxue greater courage.

After the meeting, Xia Zimo, Qiu Luoxue, Su Mufei, and Mu Qianqian got together and formed a small banquet. This is also the first time that the political leaders of the three countries have officially sat together.

"Today's event was successfully concluded thanks to the help of the two of you." Xia Zimo was the first to speak.

"Where, Nan Liang and Bei Ze also received a lot of help from Great Qin. Only by helping each other can the friendship between our three countries last longer. Su Mufei said, and asked Mu Qianqian, "What does the eldest princess think?"

Mu Qianqian smiled and said, "Naturally."

Qiu Luoxue couldn't say anything on the side, she could only eat silently, anyway, whether it was the prime minister of Great Qin or the prime minister of the Seven Kingdoms, she was just an ornament. Leave those national affairs to Xia Zimo and them to solve, anyway, she is a foodie who has no pursuit.

"Great Qin's letter of state has clearly stated the intention to form an alliance, I don't know what the intention of the two is?" Xia Zimo asked again.

Referring to the intention of forming an alliance, Su Mufei and Mu Qianqian glanced at each other. It's a question worth pondering, there are pros and cons to forming an alliance, and what they need to consider is whether the benefits outweigh the disadvantages.

Ally? It turns out that the purpose of coming to the Seven Feathers Congress Alliance this time is not for the Prime Minister of the Seven Kingdoms, but to form an alliance with other countries. It seems that the emperor is really thoughtful. Qiu Luoxue thought in her heart while eating.

"Did you hear that? The lords of Daqin, Nanliang, and Beize have gathered together, and these three great powers have come together, which is really a rare situation in a century. ”

"The three big countries are not coming together to think about how to annex us."

"You can really worry about it, they are only superficially powerful. Beize was greatly injured because of Prime Minister Cai's affairs, Nanliang has not been eliminated due to the internal troubles of the five princes, and King Chen and the emperor of Daqin quickly disagreed, and they had the intention of replacing them. If you want to swallow us, you have to be too impatient. ”

"The big countries are not at peace internally, and we are not much better off in small countries. It's just fifty steps and a hundred steps, let's think about how to survive in troubled times. ”

The three leading dragons over there gathered, and the four small countries here were not idle, and they were talking together. In this way, everyone is facing a similar situation, which will give some people with bad intentions an opportunity.

"The alliance has ended today, and Prime Minister Qiu has successfully assumed the post of Prime Minister of the Seven Kingdoms." King Chen's subordinates reported to him.

"Do the lords of each country make any moves?" Chen Wang asked.

"Not yet." The subordinate replied.

"What's the situation in Lembongo?" Chen Wang asked again.

"The rebel army and officers and soldiers are still deadlocked." The subordinate replied.

Hearing this answer, King Chen showed a dangerous smile, and after thinking for a while, he said: "You go to Lanmeng to understand the intentions of both sides, whoever is willing to cooperate with this king, this king will help them sit on the throne of the lord of Lanmeng."

His smile was sinister, and he thought in his heart: Xia Zimo, do you think that if I am grounded in the mansion, I will not be able to lay it out? Then you're underestimating me.

"The military alliance proposed by Daqin is very good, and my Nanliang also has this intention, why don't you take this opportunity to sign a treaty?" Su Mufei asked tentatively.

"We in Kitazawa also agree with this matter, and the treaty can be signed today." Mu Qianqian said and took out Beize's jade seal, and this sincerity was already obvious.

Military alliances are needed by all countries at present, and when the domestic regime is not stable, an external alliance will be a strong guarantee.

The rest of the conversation revolved around the treaty. The more Qiu Luoxue listened, the more bored she became, and she didn't know when she fell asleep. When she woke up again, a prepared treaty was placed in front of her.

"The treaty is in quadruplicate, and the one of the prime minister of Qiu is stamped with the seal of the seven countries, which can be regarded as a kind of witness." Su Mufei kindly reminded Qiu Luoxue that he saw Qiu Luoxue asleep.

"The alliance of the three countries is also a contribution to the peaceful development of the seven countries, and I am honored to witness this moment." Qiu Luoxue said with a smile.

Each of the four took out his seal, stamped the treaty, and exchanged them with each other. The final treaty is a finished product with four stamps.

The fire in the furnace was blazing, and the momentum was as strong as that of the Triple Alliance today. I just didn't expect that one day in the future, one country would take the lead in violating the content of the treaty, which eventually led to a war in the seven countries.

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Half a month later, Xia Zimo and Qiu Luoxue returned to Kyoto in Daqin. At this time, the New Year is not far away, and people from every household are running out to buy New Year's goods, and the streets are lively.

"Wow, it's better to be in the capital, look at this atmosphere, it's a picture of national peace and security." Qiu Luoxue stood on the crowded street, looked at the passing crowd, and sighed.

"Wow, it's better to be outside the palace, during the time you are not in the capital, you have suffered this king." Xia Ziyan suddenly appeared at some point, and stood next to Qiu Luoxue to complain.

Qiu Luoxue and Xia Ziyan turned their heads to look at each other at the same time, looked at each other and smiled, the picture was very harmonious.

"What's that bitterness, the emperor and I almost died outside." Qiu Luoxue said.

"That is to say, shouldn't people who have experienced life and death together have a closer relationship? Why are you so distant? Xia Ziyan asked, his observation was really delicate enough, and he even noticed this little thing.

"We were originally a normal relationship between monarchs and ministers, and now we are also a normal relationship between monarchs and ministers, so what is estranged." Qiu Luoxue continued to stroll forward in order to avoid eye contact with Xia Ziyan.

"It's not that simple, there must be something wrong with the two of you." Xia Ziyan said with almost certainty.

There is indeed a lot of estrangement between Xia Zimo and Qiu Luoxue, after Qiu Luoxue admitted that day that Xia Zimo was not destined to be the person she was looking for.

Xia Zimo didn't summon Qiu Luoxue, and Qiu Luoxue wouldn't take the initiative to enter the palace. Even if Xia Zimo summoned him, it was for political affairs, and there would be no more communication after the discussion.

Both of them are deliberately staying away from each other, and on the surface they have returned to a normal relationship between monarchs and ministers, but their hearts are not like this. The more I deliberately dodge, the more my heart hurts, the more my heart hurts, and the more I feel the intensity of that feeling.

"Your Majesty, the sacrifices at the end of the year are ready, but the rituals of the previous years must be completed by the emperor and the queen together. After His Majesty has not yet been established, the concubine Niangniang is in claustrophobia, and I don't know how to arrange the sacrifice? Qiu Luoxue asked.

"The concubine is still claustrophobic, I forgot about this." Xia Zimo said, "Jin Fu, pass on my will, exempt the concubine from the punishment of claustrophobia, and the ritual of sacrificing to the heavens at the ceremony will be completed by her and me together." ”

"Yes." Jin Fu said.

Qiu Luoxue just reported to Xia Zimo according to the questions raised by Taichang Shi, and since she already had a solution, she said: "It is only appropriate that the sacrifice be completed by the noble concubine." It's just that His Majesty has not been established, which is also a problem, and the ministers of the DPRK and China often discuss this matter. The harem can't be left without an owner, Your Majesty should consider the matter of establishing a future as soon as possible. ”

"Okay, I'll think about it." Xia Zimo replied in a stiff tone, and he didn't know if it was anger or something else.

"In this way, Wechen will retire first." Qiu Luoxue said, her tone was very official, and what she said was all clichés. She felt that this was the only way to restrain her feelings.

"Okay, let's go down." Xia Zimo didn't keep it, and after speaking, he lowered his head and continued to watch the twists.

Qiu Luoxue took one last look at Xia Zimo and turned to leave. Xia Zimo looked up at her departing back the moment she turned around.

They have reached an impasse between them, and so far they have not been able to find a breakthrough, so they can only treat each other in this way, conveying their thoughts where they can't see each other.

What can be done to break through the current situation? Let's just leave it at that, and give up the relationship that shouldn't have happened in the first place. This is a question that Xia Zimo and Qiu Luoxue need to think about, but they don't think about it now, they just waste their time day by day. What can be forgotten is never an unforgettable feeling, and what cannot be forgotten is what has been paid sincerely.