Text: Section 70 The fate of the princess
The lord of the Northern Ming Kingdom, Tai Hongshi, looked at Zhang Ruming in surprise, and said in his heart, how is this possible? The envoys of Great Xia went to attack the prince of Moro in the middle of the night, are you telling a story to Lao Tzu?
In the stunned eyes of everyone, Zhang Ruming's face did not change his color and his heart did not beat, and there was even a trace of disdain in his eyes.
"What a joke, this envoy has worked hard all the way, and he didn't even go out of the door of the official post yesterday, so he dares to slander this envoy for committing murder? Bah, just like you, it's light to be beaten. ”
"You bastard, if you're a man, you have to dare to act, don't admit it. Don't think that if you are an envoy of Great Xia, Lao Tzu can't do anything about you, you Xiangguo Yu Ban has always been friendly with my country, as long as I have a letter of state from the Moro country, you bastard will definitely fall into a catastrophe. Wu Batu gritted his teeth and glared at Zhang Ruming.
When Wu Batu said this, let alone Zhang Ruming, even Li Jianshan pouted. If it were other officials, they might really be able to be shocked, but their Heavenly Master Hall and the Investigation Division were more horizontal than the other, and no one put Yu Ban on the top of their heads.
Zhang Ruming said disdainfully, "In the eyes of Lord Ben, he is a fart." Don't be sharp-toothed and hard-mouthed, if you want to fight, just say it, I'm not afraid. ”
After hearing this, Yutai Hongshi couldn't help but be stunned in his heart. Yu Ban, the prime minister of the Great Xia Kingdom, is a well-known figure all over the world, and after the envoys of other countries go, they have to worship his threshold before they can see Emperor Yuning. The Shangguan Xuanwu in front of him actually didn't take Yu Ban in his eyes, could it be that the pattern of the court of the Great Xia Kingdom had changed?
Wu Batu was just about to speak, but Yutai Hongshi said slightly angrily, "Shut up to the emperor, the emperor has a banquet for the distinguished guests of the two countries, but you are making a lot of noise here." Don't you two really take me Beiming in your eyes? ”
Zhang Ruming clenched his fists, "Mingjian, the lord of the Taiwan country, I have always been good friends with your country. Unlike some small countries, they don't understand etiquette at all. Duan Lang, let go of that stupid big man, let's not worry about them. ”
Duan Lang withdrew the knife, and in order to prevent the guard from striking again, Duan Lang slapped his palm on his chest and took a few steps back. Wu Batu's two guards glared angrily at Duan Lang and the others, as long as Wu Batu said a word, the two of them couldn't wait to rush up and tear Duan Lang and the others apart.
Wu Batu endured his anger and looked at the Tai Hongshi, "The lord of the Tai country, it's not that you want to cause trouble, this matter is already related to the face of my Moro country, we must find out clearly, and I hope that the lord of the Tai Tai country will give justice to me." ”
Yutai Hongshi also heard that Wu Batu did not intend to calm down, and it seemed that he was really going to face off with the envoys of Great Xia. Treating these two groups of guests, Tai Hongshi really has a headache. The Great Xia Kingdom has come to sign the peace treaty, and he will definitely protect it. Wu Batu is not easy to mess with here, he has lost his daughter, if he causes trouble again, it will really be a thankless effort.
"Wu Batu, you two have their own opinions, and the emperor can't make a decision right away. The Emperor of Ming Japan will personally inquire into this matter. Tonight, everyone calm down, after all, you represent Great Xia and the Moro Kingdom, don't lose your identity. ”
As soon as Hongshi's voice fell, Zhang Ruming clenched his fists and continued, "It's still the lord of Lantai who is wise and knows that this envoy is innocent." Since the lord of the country said it, this envoy will not bother with him, and I hope that the lord of Taiwan will forgive me for the rudeness. ”
"Uh~!" What is this said, it is simply a change of concept, when did I say that you are innocent.
Tantai Mingyue couldn't help but admire Zhang Ruming's mouth, and as soon as she said a few words, she immediately isolated Wu Batu. Regardless of whether Zhang Ruming is a black hand or not, at this time, he has already stood on the favorable side.
Wu Batu was so angry that he was about to have convulsions, and Duan Langxin said that you kid didn't look at what Zhang Ruming did before, and dared to quarrel with him. He is just a liar who runs the rivers and lakes and plays tricks, let alone you, even if he scolds the Lord of Yama, the Lord of Yama can be reincarnated angrily.
Wu Batu's lips trembled, "Lord of the Lantai Kingdom, it's not that you don't know how to be polite, today you either order me to be taken down and driven out of Beiming, or you will simply kill the prince." Anyway, if we don't settle the grievances between me and him, Prince Ben will never give up. ”
When Yutai Hongshi heard this, he also aroused anger, and slapped the table in front of him, "Wu Batu, what do you want." Don't think that if you are the prince of Moro, you can see no one. ”
Wu Batu clenched his fists, "The lord of the Tantai country, it's not that he doesn't know how to raise it, it's just that this Daxia child humiliates this prince, just like insulting my Moro country." Today, there is no high or low, and this prince can't swallow this breath. ”
Zhang Ruming pursed his lips, ", it's okay if you can't swallow this breath, only a dead person can swallow his last breath." ”
"You~ arrogant child, if you have the ability, you will fight with this prince openly. If you're still a man, don't refuse Prince Ben's challenge. ”
"Cowardly, just fight, I'm afraid of you! It just so happens that both you and I are three people, so let's play one-on-one, two wins in three games, and dare to bet on one game. ”
"Good! Please testify for us and settle your grievances in a manly way. "Voubatu pulled the shelf and was about to rush up.
Yutai Hongshi's brain was bigger, and he had a good reception of the wind and the shocking feast, but it suddenly became a gladiatorial arena. Yutai Hongshi looked at the embarrassed ministers of Beiming around him, gritted his teeth and said.
"Good! Since both of you have this intention, the Emperor will testify to you. Then according to the rules of our immediate race, the loser will be punished with alcohol! ”
Wu Batu sneered, "Lord of the Tai Country, it's not enough to punish the wine. ”
Zhang Ruming also said, "Yes, yes, at least a little bit of color is a good time." ”
Yutai Hongshi was slightly stunned, and said in his heart that these two guys are really not a big deal.
"But I don't know what color you need." Yutai Hongshi asked.
Wu Batu looked at Zhang Ruming and said viciously, "If they lose, then they will knock from the gate of the palace to my post house step by step." ”
Zhang Ruming ignored him, but asked Duan Lang and Li Jianshan in a low voice, "You two deal with those two big guys, okay?" ”
Duan Lang looked at Li Jianshan, the two smiled slightly, Duan Lang said, "Even if you raise, you won." ”
Duan Langxin said that if it was Liu Xusheng and Cui Zhiliang, it would be really hard to say whether they would lose or win. As soon as he fought with the big man just now, Duan Lang knew that the two of them were rough types, with no strength but lack of agility. It was easy for him and Li Jianshan to deal with this kind of person.
Zhang Ruming had confidence, and suddenly said loudly, "No problem, what do you say if Lao Tzu loses." But our condition is that if you lose two of the three games, then go back to the Moro Kingdom, and don't think about the idea of fighting Princess Mingyue in this life. In addition, the border of the Northern Ming Dynasty must not be harassed for five years, otherwise this envoy will never agree. ”
Wu Batu opened his mouth in surprise, and Duan Lang also looked at Zhang Ruming in surprise, he didn't expect this guy to have a good brain, and he actually thought of this trick.
Yutai Hongshi was furious, "Nonsense, isn't it child's play for the emperor to marry a daughter, how can you be humiliated at will." ”
Zhang Ruming smiled indifferently, "Lord of the Taiwan Empire, if this kid can't even keep his wife, what kind of face does he have to marry your daughter." Of course, if this kid is afraid, it means that I didn't say it. ”
"Afraid! Will this prince be afraid of you? Okay, I'll bet with you. Wu Batu said angrily.
Zhang Ruming's face was cold, "Look, even your future daughter-in-law can be a bet." This kind of inhumane guy, how can the lord of the state of Tangtai marry the princess to him, it is simply an insult to the face of the Beiming royal family. ”
"You~I'm going to kill you~!" Wu Batu was about to pounce angrily, and the Beiming guards on both sides hurriedly set up.
Yutai Hongshi's brain was a little dazed, this was simply a strong argument. Tantai Mingyue also glared at Zhang Ruming resentfully, because she was particularly disgusted with the words 'future daughter-in-law'. However, seeing Duan Lang's confident eyes, Tangtai Mingyue seemed to be looking forward to this gladiatorial fight.
Yutai Hongshi rubbed Yintang, his intention to marry a daughter was to extinguish the drum and collect the army. Now it seems that being troubled by this Great Xia envoy is likely to be a loss of his daughter and a soldier. In that case, let them gamble and see what their daughter's providence is. If Shangcang Zhen didn't let her marry Wu Batu, he would also admit it.
"Good! Since you all agree, leave it to fate. Yutai Hongshi said with a cold face.
"Wait!" Wubatu shouted.
"Why, I'm scared so soon." Zhang Ruming looked at Wu Batu angrily.
"Humph! Prince Ben just felt that this bet was a little unequal. Wu Batu looked at Zhang Ruming coldly, ready to raise the stakes a little more, but kowtowing alone could no longer satisfy the resentment in his heart.
Zhang Ruming smiled, "Okay, then give you some points, if this envoy's side loses, I will compensate you for 50 million taels of silver from the Moro Kingdom." I'm satisfied. ”
When Li Jianshan heard this, he almost choked on one breath. Li Jianshan said in his heart that this guy really dared to say it, and regardless of whether he won or lost, when these words reached Kyoto, those people in the court would definitely be able to list ten major crimes for him.
Wu Batu sneered, "Hmph, don't say that such a condition is you, even if you are forbidden, you don't dare to say it." Ignorant child, I wonder how you became an envoy. ”
"Haha~!" Zhang Ruming sneered arrogantly, "Yu Ban, can he compare with Lao Tzu?" Do you know who Lao Tzu is? Listen, Lord Ben gave Shang Fang the sword to survey the sky on my behalf, holding the Great Xia Soldier and Horse Command Talisman and the Golden Horse Commanding Arrow, and I was there wherever I went. Mo said that it was only 50 million taels of silver, even if the entire Great Xia soldiers and horses were dispatched by me. Beiming and Great Xia have become allies, and if the Moro Kingdom dares to harass again, Lord Ben can support with an order of 200,000 troops. Well, you don't even know what a golden arrow is, do you? ”
Zhang Ruming's words were not only a warning to Wu Batu, but also to the lord of the Northern Ming Dynasty and a group of officials. Sure enough, when he heard that Zhang Ruming was holding a golden arrow, Yutai Hongshi was also surprised. Tantai Hongshi glanced at his daughter Tantai Mingyue, and Tantai Mingyue nodded slightly, that meant something.
Wu Batu was also shocked in his heart, of course he knew what the golden arrow was, and only his father was in charge of the golden arrow in the entire Moro country. He didn't think that Zhang Ruming would dare to tell a lie, after all, once such an important thing was spread, the truth would be self-evident, and it would be a great crime to destroy the Nine Clans.
Wu Batu sneered, "I didn't expect an envoy to have a little energy in Great Xia." Okay, then the lord of the state of Taiwan will testify, you and I are the main generals of all parties, let's fight in an upright manner in accordance with the regulations of the tribe. ”
"Whoever repents will be a fucking bastard in his family." Zhang Ruming waved his hand excitedly.
Yutai Hongshi shook his head with a wry smile, and it was inconvenient for him to stop anything when it came to this, so he had to clear the field and leave room for a duel. This is not a small showdown, the two sides represent their own countries, and it also involves the future fate of Princess Mingyue. Not only the father and daughter of Yutai Hongshi, but also the members of the Beiming Dynasty also began to talk in a whisper.
Yutai Hongshi asked softly, "Mingyue, what do you think of winning or losing?" ”
"Commander Duan and Deputy Envoy Li ~ Li have worked hard, and they have a great chance of winning two out of three games." Mingyue concealed the joy in her heart and replied softly.
"How about that Shangguan Xuanwu?"
"He? Hmph, he is a civil servant, and he will definitely lose. ”
Yutai Hongshi's face changed, "That's not easy to say, don't forget that this time the rules are the rules of the immediate clan." If Shangguan Xuanwu was not an opponent, Wu Batu would not let him go. ”
Yutai Mingyue's heart trembled, she was happy in her heart just now, and she actually forgot about it. The Northern Ming Moro are all horse peoples, and when the tribe encounters a grand festival, they will elect Weiwuzi gladiatorial battles to help the fun. The two clans will elect the main general and his members, and in the gladiatorial fight, even if the members have the advantage, the opponent can completely turn the tables on the main general. Because he will force the opposing master to admit complete defeat, or he will fight until he is exhausted. Therefore, the generals selected by each tribe are all people who are convinced by the clan, and even if they admit that they are completely defeated, they will not be laughed at by the clansmen. Besides, it was just a penalty for drinking, but today was different, after all, there was a huge stake. Moreover, the person who arbitrated was still the lord of the Northern Ming Kingdom, which could not be denied.
Tantai Mingyue stood up and was about to warn, but Tantai Hongshi blocked softly.
"Mingyue, the matter has come to this, just obey the will of heaven."
Tantai Tassel also said, "Third sister, my father is right, we just need to be fair in this matter." But the snipe and the clam competed, but the fisherman did not see any benefit. ”
Tantai Tassel glanced at his father, he felt that his father was a little partial to Great Xia, and Tantai Tassel hoped to be friendly with Moro.
Zhang Ruming and Wu Batu each occupied a table, Li Jianshan and Duan Lang were very relaxed, after all, as long as they won, Zhang Ruming didn't have to compete at all.
Duan Lang looked at the worried gaze of Tangtai Mingyue, and showed a comforting smile, it was the best ending to be able to rescue Tangtai Mingyue in this way.
"Brother Duan, which one will you deal with later?" Li Jianshan asked.
"Take your pick."
Li Jianshan looked at the other side, "The guy who shot just now has a lot of strength, like he has practiced kung fu such as the outer door golden bell jar." I'll just choose him, I'm good at dealing with this kind of stupid person. But the other guy doesn't seem to be easy to deal with, so be careful not to capsize. ”
"Well, that guy is relatively calm, and he has endured it and never made a move, so I'll be careful with it." The two of them chatted very easily, and they didn't take the gamble seriously at all.
On the other side, Wu Batu's guards were also preparing for the movement. Wu Batu asked in a low voice, "Are you sure?" ”
The guy who shot just now said, "That bald-headed captain of the guard is a very quick man, and he is a difficult character. ”
The other said disdainfully, "The Southern Barbarian Land of Great Xia cannot be compared to my Moro warriors in terms of strength. Don't fight them, you can win by pushing them hard. ”
Wu Batu nodded, "Okay, then I'll come for the first time, this prince doesn't vent fiercely, it's really hard to swallow this bad breath." ”
The two guards were startled, and hurriedly persuaded, "Your Highness, you are a golden body, how can you fight with Daxia Xiao'er." ”
"Don't worry, this bastard punched and kicked Lao Tzu that night, and he didn't have much strength. If it weren't for the sneak attack, Prince Ben wouldn't have been able to kill him. ”
Wu Batu glared at Zhang Ruming viciously, he had this plan from the beginning, not only to subdue this dead bald head, but also to involve him in Beiming. After all, 50 million taels is not a decimal number, and Wu Batu didn't believe that Great Xia could give this silver. At that time, the Moro Kingdom will have an excuse to send troops to ask Beiming for it.
Wu Batu came to Beiming this time, and on the surface, he was followed by ordinary guards in the palace, but the real master had already hidden in Xianglu City in advance. Ever since he was attacked, Wubatu has summoned the masters of the Moro Kingdom who are hiding in the shadows to search for him. Unexpectedly, the murderer was actually an envoy of Great Xia.
In today's gladiatorial battle in the Imperial Garden, Wu Batu is not stupid, he doesn't dare to bet on the two guards. If he hadn't thought that he could easily defeat Zhang Ruming, Wu Batu would not have agreed so happily.
The two sides made a little preparation, and the commander of the guards in the Beiming Palace came to the center of the venue. Yutai Hongshi nodded slightly, signaling that it was time to start. Yutai Hongshi was depressed in his heart, how could he feel that such an important matter was a bit child's play. But just in the middle of this drama, it can be said that the fundamental interests of the three kingdoms are implicated. There is no border between Bactria and the Moro Kingdom, so it doesn't matter if there is a stalemate. But the Northern Ming Dynasty has a border with these two countries, and it is difficult for Yutai Hongshi to control this balance. No matter who wins or loses, I'm afraid Beiming will be implicated.
The commander of the inner guard looked at the two sides and shouted loudly, "The rules of the competition are two wins in three games, and the first ~ gladiator appears." ”
Li Jianshan and Duan Lang both stood up, wanting to see who the other party was, and the two of them had a chance. Suddenly, I heard Wubatu shout.
"That bald head in Great Xia, let's do the first game. The grievances between you and me can be resolved here. Wu Batu said and walked to the center of the field.
Duan Lang and Li Jianshan were stunned for a moment, and were about to dissuade them, but Zhang Ruming waved his hand, "Needless to say, it's up to Master Ben." ”
Zhang Ruming walked over with figure-eight steps, and the two of them stood face to face, not to mention, they were all equal in height and size.
Wu Batu clenched his fists hard, and his face showed a hint of hideousness. Tantai Mingyue looked worriedly, and wanted to stand up and remind him several times, but seeing his father's stern gaze, Tantai Mingyue had to endure it silently.
"Boy, cherish your face, he will soon cease to exist."
", scare me, huh? The bag on your head was smashed, and you knew it would hit another one on your head. ”
"Bastard, you're looking for death~!" Wu Batu said that he was going to do it.
"Wait!" Zhang Ruming looked at the commander of the inner guards, "This is the beginning?" ”
The commander of the inner guard was stunned for a moment and nodded, "You can start." ”
"Well, in the first game, Lao Tzu admits defeat. Lord Ben has never beaten the old, weak, sick and disabled, and the other party has injuries, and it is not glorious to win. My Great Xia is a country of etiquette, so why not give the opponent a game. Hey, guy with a bag on his head, let you win a game. ”
After Zhang Ruming finished speaking, he waved his hand around, as if he had won this game. Zhang Ruming ignored Wu Batu who was in a daze, and walked down. Duan Lang smiled, and said in his heart that this cheeky person is thick enough, and he can't do it with another person. Li Jianshan was embarrassed to look at it any longer, he had never seen such a shameless adult.
Wu Batu was stunned for a long time as if he had eaten two catties of Xiang, and suddenly rushed over like crazy.
"Bastard, don't go~ Lao Tzu didn't let you go down~ come back to me~!"