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Cao Rui looked at Sun Shao, who suddenly became like a scoundrel in the market, speechless, and could only smile bitterly. Pen ~ fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info Sun Shao had a straight face, and said seriously: "What, don't give me face?" ”

"How dare you." Cao Rui hurriedly said: "The elder has a gift, and he doesn't dare to say anything." ”

"That's pretty much it." Sun Shao didn't care whether Cao Rui was willing or not, he put his arm around Cao Rui's shoulders and said affectionately: "Let me tell you, what about the women of our big man, of course they are not bad, but those women with family backgrounds, they all regard themselves as characters, this is reluctant, that unwilling, poor women, and they are bent on pleasing you, and they are clearly unhappy and want to pretend, so that they have no surname, but those foreign women, well, interesting, avoid irritation......"

Sun Shao chattered endlessly, and finally looked at Cao Rui, who was crying and laughing, like sitting on pins and needles, but frowned, reached out and pinched his shoulder: "Alas, Yuan Zhong, you are so thin, can you withstand those foreign women?" If you can't have more sons, like Cao Gong, then the position of King Wei is not suitable for you. ”

Cao Rui's face was swollen and red, he really had no way to talk about this nonsense Yue Wang, he didn't dare to scold, and he didn't know how to respond, but when he heard the last sentence, he was startled. Cao Ying gave birth to a total of twenty-five sons, Cao Pi also gave birth to nine, in the understanding of the Han people, strong fertility is to some extent a kind of destiny of the expression, can not give birth to a son, there will be a phenomenon like the end of the Han Dynasty, often indicates that a dynasty is near, this is something that Cao Rui never dares to admit, if Sun Shao to Cao Ying said that this kid is not good at congenital, then he is about to become true The position of the grandson is only afraid that it will be in the soup again.

"Your Highness said it was a joke, it was a joke." Cao Rui didn't dare to shirk anymore, knowing that Sun Shao might stuff two spies into him, he could only accept it.

"Okay, I'll send someone to you in two days, and I'll ask them about your skills then." Sun Shao said half-truthfully: "This is not what I mean alone. ”

Cao Rui was startled, looked at Sun Shao suspiciously, and didn't dare to refuse, nodded again and again, and then ran away a little nervously.

After teasing Cao Rui, Sun Shao was in a good mood, went downstairs, returned to the post house, and as soon as he entered the door, he saw Quintus with a happy face. He was stunned for a moment, and then remembered after a while: "Quintus, why are you here?" Come and talk to King Wei about business? ”

Quintus hurriedly shook his head and said, "I, Rome, only do business with the Yue State, not with the Wei State. I came from Temu City this time to see His Highness. ”

"Why, the city of Rome is besieged? You have come to me for refuge? Sun Shao made a joke as he walked inside.

"Not yet, but soon." Quintus knew Sun Shao's temper and couldn't take him seriously, Sun Shao could joke with him, explaining that it would be more beneficial to talk about things later by not treating him as an outsider.

"Who is so interested in besieging the city of Rome?" Sun Shao smiled angrily: "Doesn't he know that my Han and Rome are friends?" ”

"It's Ardashir, King of Sasansan." Quintus followed Sun Shao into the house and sat down, recounted the situation in Rome, and finally emphasized that the Sassanids were building ships and preparing to compete with the Yue for supremacy at sea. All he knew was a little rumor, but on the way here, he thought about it carefully, and felt that only this was the only way to really say that Yue Guo would help, so when he told Sun Shao, the conjecture became certain, and the source of the news was the prisoners of the war between the two sides, and it was said with nose and eyes, which made people have to believe it.

Sun Shao is also a little suspicious, he also knows some things about the Sassanid people to build ships, Zhou Yi's secret agents arranged in Taixi Feng City have found that there are many shipbuilding craftsmen in Taixi Feng City, but in what step, it is a factor that is not sure, after all, Tai Xifeng is tens of thousands of miles away from the Yue country, and the Han and Sassanid people are two different races at all, you can tell at a glance, and most of the people in the secret agent camp are in the lower class, although they have the opportunity to enter the mansion of high-ranking officials to perform, but who talks about confidential things from time to time Kabuki, And it's clearly not the presence of native Kabuki?

In contrast, the Romans got more accurate information from the mouths of their captives.

Sun Shao put away his smile, showing unhappiness and a little annoyance. After the establishment of the Sassanid Empire, he did not show any hostility, and specially sent Jiang Gan to visit Ctesiphon with gifts, conveyed goodwill, asked for trade, the two sides negotiated well, Ardashir was very satisfied with the goodwill from the far east, agreed to trade with the Han Dynasty, and has been getting along very politely in recent years, and the envoys have come and gone more frequently, and there is a harmonious appearance. Sun Shao didn't think that Ardashir would prepare to deal with the Han Dynasty, but firstly, the two sides were so far apart that there was no direct conflict at all, and secondly, Ardashir claimed that he was a descendant of Persia and wanted to inherit the legacy of the Persians, and he would die with the Romans to the end, thinking that he would not use force with the Han Dynasty in the short term, but he did not expect Ardashir to have this plan.

Is it really because the Han people monopolized the maritime trade routes? Sun Shao thought of the sentence that Cao Ying reminded.

Quintus looked at the suspicion in Sun Shao's eyes, and his mood was extremely nervous, but he hid his mood very well, looked at Sun Shao with a sincere face and said: "I come with the sincerity of Rome, and I am willing to work with Your Highness to deal with the untrustworthy Sassanids, please Your Highness give Rome this honor, let the great Rome and the great Han Dynasty join hands to teach this Persian who does not know the height of the sky and the earth a lesson." ”

Sun Shao bared his teeth: "It is necessary." If you don't teach him a lesson, he still thinks he is the best in the world. You say, how are your emperor and queen mother going to teach him? ”

Quintus was overjoyed, but he didn't dare to take it lightly, after all, although Sun Shao expressed his attitude, he didn't say anything about the actual conditions. He hurriedly said: "Alexander and Momia want to meet with the king and discuss cooperation in person. ”

"Meet?" Sun Shao frowned, it is really dangerous to say that Rome is really in danger, otherwise they would not have proposed such a grand thing as a meeting, the Yue Guo Navy Division has to go to the Red Sea once or twice a year to escort the escort, and the Romans want to contact the Han Navy Division, as long as they get his permission, they can meet directly with the general of the escort, why do they have to have such a high-level meeting?

Sun Shao took the opportunity to drink tea and pondered, his poor historical knowledge did not know where the crisis in Rome was at this time, comparatively speaking, most of his understanding of Rome still came from the collection of Zhou Yi and others, but the news that Zhou Whale gave him was at least three or four months ago, if it was not related to the vital interests of the country, it may even be a year ago, and it was almost impossible for him to understand the real situation in Rome now.

"It's too big, I'm going to think about it." Sun Shao raised his head and said to Quintus very politely: "If you want, you can live with me, tell me about your situation in Rome in detail, and I can also think about how to help you." You also know that I can do it if I send only one general to help you, and if I am asked to meet your emperor, my ministers will not agree without sufficient reason. ”

Quintus nodded understandingly: "I know Your Highness's worries very well, and I won't hide it from Your Highness, when I proposed to invite Your Highness to Rome, our Emperor and Queen Mother thought that Your Highness would definitely refuse, after all, this is too difficult." Now that you can give me a chance, I'm very satisfied. If Your Highness wishes, I can explain to Your Highness in detail all the circumstances of Rome. ”

"Good." Sun Shao smiled, "You must be tired after such a long journey, so let's take a good rest first." Yecheng is also a famous city of my Han Dynasty, and there are many merchants from your Rome here, you first enjoy the scenery of Yecheng, and then we will talk in detail. ”

Quintus retreated satisfied, but Sun Shao didn't move for a long time, he thought about it, and then sent someone to invite Xiahou Hui. After Xiahou Hui came to Yecheng with him, he took his newborn son Sun Cheng home to see his mother Cao. It has been thirteen years since she married Sun Shao, and she has not returned home once, and of course she will have to stay for a few more days this time. Knowing that Sun Shao was going to discuss things with her, she didn't dare to slack off, and hurriedly rushed back to the post house, and her cousin Cao Shuang, who was listening to her talk about the affairs of the Yue Kingdom, heard it, and volunteered to drive her back to the post house for her, and by the way, she met the king of Yue who made the king of Wei Cao Gong look at her differently.

Cao Shuangzi Zhaobo, the son of the great Sima Cao Zhen, is one year older than Xiahou Hui, the same age as Xiahou Xuan, and Xiahou Xuan's Qinggao, he is a very cautious person, and he has a good relationship with Cao Rui. This time Sun Shao came to Yecheng at the invitation of Cao Ying, Cao Zhen estimated that it might be related to whether Cao Rui could inherit the throne, so he specially let Cao Shuang and Xiahou Hui get closer and listen to some news, and now that he has the opportunity to meet Sun Shao, of course he will not let go of this opportunity.

Unlike Cao Shuang's initiative, Xiahou Xuan disdained this, and he had a bad relationship with Cao Rui. Cao Rui's wife Mao is from the Han family, Xiahou Xuan is proud of the nobility of the family, unwilling to intersect with Mao's younger brother Mao Zeng, once when he entered the palace, Cao Rui asked Mao Zeng to sit with him, hoping to make friends with Xiahou Xuan, a talent, but Xiahou Xuan was very faceless, and his face changed at that time, Cao Rui was very annoyed, and since then he has been estranged from Xiahou Xuan a lot. From this point of view, Xiahou Xuan should be more concerned about this matter than Cao Shuang, but he chose to ignore it.

Seeing Cao Shuang, Sun Shao was a little surprised, and Cao Shuang generously stepped forward to sign up and expressed his admiration. Sun Shao was very surprised when he heard this, he had the impression that Cao Shuang could be said to be the culprit who buried Cao Wei, and he was an incompetent person, but looking at the young man in front of him who was not outstanding in appearance but had a very calm bearing, he couldn't get in touch with that kind of loser anyway.

"It's Uncle Zhao." Sun Shao greeted him with a smile and chatted a few words, Xiahou Hui reminded him from the side that Cao Shuang and Cao Rui had a good relationship, Sun Shao immediately understood, and said half-jokingly: "Things gather by like, people by groups, Wei is really a gathering of talents, and in the future, it will be a strong opponent of my Yue Kingdom." ”

Cao Shuang immediately understood, and laughed haha: "Shuang only wishes to be able to follow the king Jiwei, and dare to compete with the king." Then he said a few more kind words and went away happily.

Sending Cao Shuang away, Xiahou Hui teased his son Sun Cheng and said, "It's decided? ”

Sun Shao nodded: "It's decided." Cao Rui said, Mrs. Zhen wants to give you a pick-up, and I have already responded. ”

Xiahou Hui nodded, but there was no happy expression, and after a while, he said, "That's fine." ”

Sun Shao didn't speak, he knew what Xiahou Hui meant, there was both regret for Wei and joy for Yue Guo one less fierce opponent, but there was some loss on her face, and she didn't know where it came from.

"Brother and Cao Rui are not on good terms." Xiahou Hui saw Sun Shao's incomprehension, so he laughed lightly and explained: "He offended Cao Rui's brother-in-law Mao Zeng, and the relationship between the two was very stiff....... Alas, my brother's temper is too bad. ”

Sun Shao suddenly knew Xiahou Xuan's temper that the Xiahou clan was a nobleman with a long history, although it had been a long time since it had been defeated, but when Xiahou Xuan was born, their family had become a prominent family again, no different from the Cao clan, and he himself was a smart person, especially good at metaphysics, and it was naturally expected that no one in his eyes was expected. And the Cao family has a habit since Cao Ying, most of them are married to poor families, the current Queen of Wei Bian is even an advocate, Cao Pi married Zhen is a captive, Guo is a criminal family, Cao Rui marries a poor woman It is not unusual, Xiahou Xuan, as a close minister of the Cao family, is indeed a little unsympathetic. But then again, the celebrities of this era are known for not being human.

"I really can't stay any longer, so let him go with us." Sun Shao waved his hand indifferently, there are many such people in Yueguo, but they are just more deflated, among the four countries, that is, the Xuanfeng of Wei is more serious, and the other three countries are not so serious, especially Yueguo is more down-to-earth, and people who talk empty are not very popular. However, with Xiahou emblem covering him, it is no problem for Xiahou Xuan to be a talker for a lifetime.

"Ugh." Xiahou Hui couldn't think of any better way, so she had to respond, but in this way, their relationship with Wei was even farther away, and she didn't know if it was a good thing or a bad thing for her son Sun Cheng.

"What happened to call the concubine back in such a hurry?" Xiahou Hui remembered what was going on.

Sun Shao told Quintus about his intentions.

Xiahou Hui frowned: "Sassanid is thousands of miles away, and it will take two or three months to sail downwind, and it is not easy to launch a large army expedition." Besides, although we are very strong, as soon as we come ashore, our deterrent power is greatly reduced, and it is impossible to pose a threat to the Sassanids, but we may lose our troops and bring humiliation on ourselves. ”

Sun Shao sighed: "It's not that I haven't thought about it, but Cao Gong's words reminded me that we have cut off Sasan's financial route, and it is not surprising that Sassanid will deal with us." Rome is right next to them, and he dares to secretly prepare against us, if he destroys Rome, then it will be worth it? ”

"It's not that easy." Xiahou Hui shook his head with a smile: "Rome has been founded for hundreds of years, and the hundred-foot insect is still stiff even though it is dead. The new country of Sassanid is very vigorous, and it does not know how to recuperate and accumulate strength, but it frequently sends troops, in my opinion, it is not a long-term way, so there is no need to worry. ”

"But Quintus was in such a hurry to invite me to meet their emperor, and if it weren't for the time of survival, he wouldn't have been so out of shape." Sun Shao groaned and said: "Rome is the same as my Han Dynasty, it is common for them to change emperors, once they change an emperor who is friendly with Sasanian, then our business will be greatly affected." Once the business fails, these people are afraid that they will make waves in the country again, and then this good situation will be in vain, and the development of our country will inevitably be affected. Alas, it can't be taken lightly. ”

Xiahou Hui frowned slightly, and stared at Sun Shao for a moment: "King, I think Quintus's words may not be credible, so let people check it carefully, so as not to be used by the Romans." ”

"Yes, I do have such concerns." Sun Shao nodded: "However, we still have to be prepared, and take advantage of the opportunity in Yecheng, I want to understand the mentality of these families." By the way, the Zhen family is also the majority shareholder in the business group, you look for an opportunity to probe Mrs. Zhen's tone. ”

"I see."

...... "It seems that the old man is a crow. After listening to Sun Shao's overview of the situation in Rome, Cao Ying couldn't help but smile, with a smug and cunning look in his eyes, he looked at Sun Shao, who was a little worried, and quipped: "You think that the merchant is arrogant, and now he will be dragged down by the merchant, which can be regarded as a retribution." ”

Sun Shao glanced at him angrily: "Don't worry, Gong Cao, if something really happens, I will first sell the merchants of Zhu Cao, Zhu Xiahou, and the Bian family and the Zhen family, and see if you can still be so happy." ”

"Hehe, the merchants of Zhu Cao and Zhu Xiahou are not Han merchants?" Cao Ying was not in a hurry at all, lying comfortably on his favorite sandalwood recliner, swaying leisurely, his hand caressing the armrest that had been rubbed by him and shiny, "I can do this kind of thing, but you can't do it." ”

"And." Sun Shao pursed his lips helplessly, and also lay on the recliner, his eyes swept over the eaves, looking at the blue sky.

"Don't worry!" Cao Ying saw that he was preoccupied and had no interest in talking at all, and comforted: "Even if the Sassanids defeat Rome, what can he do to you?" Does he not want spices, nor tea, nor silk, nor does he want our porcelain? As long as he wants it, he can't do anything with you, and he has to negotiate business with you in the end. ”

"I also know this truth, but after all, it is most beneficial for us that someone rushes to buy it, if he is the only one left, of course, he can only buy from me, but I can only sell to him, so how can the price be raised?" Sun Shao sighed and said: "I'm short of money now, and I have to spend money everywhere, so I just point to these businesses to feed that group of people." ”

"Even if you fight, you're not afraid of him." Cao Ying suddenly said, "Don't you have a sky-shaking thunder?" When the time comes, blow him up and turn him on his back, won't all the problems be solved? ”

The corners of Sun Shao's mouth trembled, and he was about to smile bitterly, but he suddenly woke up, and subconsciously looked at Cao Ying with the afterglow of his eyes, just as Cao Ying also looked at him, as soon as he met his gaze, he dodged it and immediately got out of the way. All this is a change in an instant, if Sun Shao is not quick to react, he will almost reveal the stuffing. The earth-shattering thunder is still an experimental product, it's okay to scare people, if you really want to take it out and use it, it's definitely a money-losing product, probably Cao Ying, the old ghost, also saw something wrong, so he took this opportunity to test him.

"It's a good idea." Sun Shao changed his words and said with a wicked smile: "But the earth-shaking thunder is too expensive, I have to take back the capital first." After going back this time, he began to raise taxes, when he earned enough money, and when he went to clean up the Sassanids. ”

"Shaft, running cars with a mouth, no truth." Cao Ying scolded with a smile. After Sun Shao took out the steam engine to cooperate, the application range of the steam engine was greatly expanded, and more people participated in the improvement and development, the development speed of the steam engine was greatly accelerated, and the steam engine has developed to the third generation, and has made great progress in power and stability, and has been applied in inland waterway transportation and short-distance navigation. The Xuanwu Academy, for example, had a branch that trained steam engine maintenance technicians, and they laid a stone path around the Xuanwu Pond and used a steam engine to pull a horse-drawn carriage around the lake for the amusement of the royal family and related nobles, as well as to test the improved steam engine. Because the steam engine will run with a lot of steam, it is commonly known as a car. Of course, this kind of car is not the same thing as the car in Sun Shao's impression at all, and it is not quite the same as a train, but in general, it is also a pioneering feat.

"Cao Gong, then you say, should I meet with the Roman Emperor?" Sun Shao asked again, but at this moment, he was not as worried as he was just now, at least on the surface, he couldn't let Cao Ying see that his heart was weak, after all, with the strength of Yue Guo now in the minds of others, he had no reason to worry about the Sassanids thousands of miles away.

"You can go." Cao Ying said slowly: "When a vassal king of the Han Dynasty met with the Roman emperor, we won a move in terms of momentum first. However, I have two things to remind you, first, don't go to the territory of Rome, that would be too shameless, you should choose a place that is about the same distance for both sides, if possible, it is best for him to come to the country. Second, don't trust them all, but deal with the Sassanids at the same time, no matter what the Sassanids have, if they can fight each other, we can better profit from them. Whether Sassanid defeated Rome or Rome defeated Sasani, it is better for us to lose both of them. ”

Sun Shao was surprised, and paused for a moment before saying: "Gong Cao, sure enough, Jiang is still old and spicy, and your trick of profiteering is the real ruthless move." ”

"If I don't say anything to each other, you can't think of it?" Cao Ying said calmly: "You Yue monarchs and ministers are much more insidious than me, and this kind of trick that harms people and benefits is expected." He paused for a moment, and then said, "Feng Xian, how about I support you a few more talents?" ”

"Who?" Sun Shao said with a smile: "The talent that Cao Gong fancies, it must be a great talent." ”

"That's natural." Cao Ying pinched his forehead: "Actually, I hesitated for a long time and was reluctant to give it to you, but I had a dream yesterday that made me make up my mind to let him go to your country to develop, so as not to delay his future." ”

Sun Shao's curiosity was aroused, what kind of person made Cao Ying so worried, and he actually dreamed to make up his mind?

(To be continued)