"You...... How could it be you? ”

Xu Xian was shocked, pointed at Shi Wei and shouted, forgetting where he was for a while.

The voice fell, and Xiong Qingye, who escorted Shi Wei here, immediately shouted: "Bold, dare to be rude to Lord Shi." ”

Xu Xian's body shook with shock, and his eyes stared at Shi Wei for a few moments, but he became more and more puzzled.

It has only been less than a year since Shi Wei left the Southern Tang Dynasty, just because he became popular too quickly, even the intelligence system of the Southern Tang Dynasty could not report the newly rising Song Dynasty Hongchen back to China.

Because of this, Xu Xianzi didn't know that Shi Wei, a "traitor" in the Southern Tang Dynasty, was now deeply respected by the emperor of the Great Song Dynasty.

Looking at Xu Xian's frightened expression, Shi Wei's heart was naturally happy.

At that moment, he bowed slightly, and said lightly: "Lord Xu, this official is here on order this time to read the Son of Heaven's edict to you, why, it seems that Lord Xu, you don't seem to welcome this official." ”

Xu Xian's heart trembled again, and cold sweat rolled down his forehead.

Although Xu Xian felt unbelievable about how Shi Wei could transform himself into a minister of the Great Song Dynasty, he had to accept this cruel fact.

"How dare the lower officials, Lord Shi hurry up and please."

Xu Xian could only put down his old face, be cheeky, and pretend to respectfully invite Shi Wei in.

Shi Wei then swaggered and walked in.

Entering the hall of the hall, Shi Wei was about to sit in the guest seat, but Xu Xian asked Shi Wei to sit on the throne with a thick old face.

Shi Wei excused himself and said: "How dare the lower officials, Lord Xu is my honored guest, so he should sit down." ”

is also an envoy, but there is a huge difference in national strength, Xu Xian knows that his status is far from being comparable to Lu Duoxun who sent an envoy to the Southern Tang Dynasty.

The more polite and polite Shi Wei was, Xu Xian felt a chill in his heart.

He hurriedly said: "The lower official is just a minister of the country, how dare he sit in front of Lord Shi, if Lord Shi refuses to take a seat, then the lower official has to stand." ”

Xu Xian thought that if he said such a thing, Shi Wei would not let him stand, so he immediately took the seat.

Shi Wei was waiting for his words, and immediately sighed: "Since Lord Xu likes to stand so much, then it's better to stand, Shi is welcome." ”

Shi Wei settled down happily in the next seat at the moment, and enjoyed the tea, just as if Xu Xian did not exist.

Then Xu Xian was embarrassed now.

Thinking that he was an important minister in the Southern Tang Dynasty, he was also infinitely beautiful, and others were not nodding and waiting wherever he went, even in the Jinluan Palace, Li Yu remembered that he was an old minister of the two dynasties, and he would also be treated with courtesy.

Now that he was an envoy to the Great Song Dynasty, he met Shi Wei, the "enemy", but he ended up standing and talking.

Lose face and have no place to be ashamed.

Xu Xian's eyes flashed with a little resentment, but he didn't dare to attack, so he could only stand next to Shi Wei and laugh with him.

"That...... Lord Shi, I wonder what the Son of Heaven has? Xu Xian just wanted to end this embarrassing scene quickly, so he asked cautiously.

Shi Wei put down the teacup and said with a very kind smile: "The Son of Heaven's holy message, it's not too late to talk about it later, after all, Lord Xu and I are old acquaintances, and this time it's rare to see each other, so it's time to talk about the old days." ”

Shi Wei's tone and demeanor were cordial and tight, as if Xu Xian had met an old acquaintance in a foreign country.

Xu Xian felt a chill in his heart, and he didn't know how to deal with it.

"Lord Xu, back then, your method of spreading my filthy forbidden palace was really vicious, and it almost made Shi's head fall to the ground."

The old thing was brought up again, how could Shi Wei forget such a grudge, but he said that he would get up, but there was no resentment in his tone.

It was this kind of light and breezy tone that made Xu Xian even more frightened.

This important minister of the Southern Tang Dynasty had to pretend to be aggrieved, and gave up his hand to defend: "Although the lower official had a political disagreement with Lord Shi at the beginning, he would not have resorted to such subordinate methods, and Lord Shi really misunderstood the lower official. ”

Xu Xian refused to admit it, which was already expected by Shi Wei.

He just sneered: "But when Shi was in prison and ordered his son Xu Changqing to show off his might, he personally admitted that he did it." I think with Ling Gongzi's ability, I am afraid that I will not be able to set off such a big storm, and only make Lord Li believe the rumors, isn't this what Lord Xu did? ”

When Xu Xian heard this, he couldn't help but have a trace of surprise in his eyes.

Obviously, Xu Xian never expected that his precious son would do such a boring thing.

Of course, even if he knew at the time, it was just a few words.

It's just that the father and son of the Xu family never dreamed that the little Langzhong who couldn't be killed by them at the beginning has now become the minister of the Great Song Dynasty who Xu Xian had to laugh with in a low voice.

When Xu Xian secretly scolded his son for being stupid, he was busy and said: "I didn't expect that the rebel son would do such a shameful thing, and the lower official didn't know it at all, it was the lower official who taught the son no way, and the lower official confessed to Lord Shi for the rebel here." ”

As he spoke, Xu Xian bowed deeply and bowed to the end.

"This old guy reacted quickly, and he simply put the responsibility on his son, and he deserves to be a veteran of officialdom."

Shi Wei secretly despised him, and wanted to ridicule him more to vent his personal anger.

It's just that after thinking about it, now that he has the emperor's mandate, it seems inappropriate to abolish the public for private purposes.

Thinking of this, Shi Wei's face turned and he suddenly laughed.

Xu Xian couldn't help but be stunned again.

Shi Wei waved his hand and smiled: "I'm just joking with Lord Xu, I have long forgotten about those old things, what is Lord Xu still standing for, please sit down." ”

Saying that, Shi Wei didn't wait for him to be invited, and walked up to the seat by himself.

Xu Xian breathed a sigh of relief, recovered from the embarrassment, and finally sat down.

At this time, Shi Wei's expression had become solemn, he looked directly at Xu Xian, and said with a straight face: "Lord Xu, your country is my Great Song Fan, but the lord of your country Li has refused to come to the court to see the Son of Heaven several times, and the saint is very unhappy today." ”

After Shi Wei teased Xu Xian, he finally introduced the topic to the topic.

Xu Xian's face, which had just eased down, immediately became nervous again.

"It's not a secret, my lord actually planned to come to Bianjing to face the saint a long time ago, but he was unwell all the time and couldn't make the trip, the Son of Heaven is a merciful lord, and he must be able to understand the difficulties of my lord."

Previously, Li Yu refused to meet him, and the excuses he used were all physical discomfort, but Xu Xian didn't think much about it at this time, so he moved out for the same reason.

Shi Wei sneered: "Lord Xu, you are quite incompetent as an envoy, you should find a fresh reason, have you forgotten what my identity was when I was in the Southern Tang Dynasty?" ”

Xu Xian was stunned for a moment, and then suddenly realized, and couldn't help but look embarrassed.

He was so nervous that he forgot Shi Wei's origin for a while.

Who is Shi Wei, that is the original imperial doctor of the Southern Tang Dynasty, whether Li Yu's body is good or bad, who else knows better than him.

Shi Wei suddenly figured out at this time that the reason why Zhao Kuangyin sent him to see Xu Xian was probably related to his identity.

"This ...... I am the lord of the country...... Actually......"

Xu Xian was so embarrassed that cold sweat rolled on his forehead, squeaking, but he couldn't think of any explanation for a moment.

Looking at the embarrassment of the old guy in front of him, Shi Wei became more and more contemptuous.

At that moment, he stood up, and his expression became even more solemn.

Xu Xian's heart was shocked, and he hurriedly stood up.

Shi Wei's eyes were like electricity, shooting directly at Xu Xian's weak eyes, staring at him so that he didn't dare to face it.

In the hall, there was silence.

Shi Wei was using silence to attack Xu Xian's psychological defense.

Sure enough, after a while, this cold atmosphere made Xu Xian tremble, sweating, and a pair of old legs trembling.

He trembled and said: "The lord of our country is really inconvenient and cannot come to the court to see the Son of Heaven, and my country is willing to increase the tribute to appease the anger of the Son of Heaven." ”

Increasing tribute and property is the usual method used by Li Yu to appease the dissatisfaction of the emperor of the Great Song Dynasty for so many years.

Xu Xian thought that this time it would still work.

But he was wrong.

Shi Wei flicked his sleeves and said sharply: "Just a little tribute, how can I care about the Great Song Heavenly Son, as long as the Great Song Heavenly Soldiers go south, in a snap of a finger, the entire Southern Tang Kingdom will be the Son of Heaven." ”

Shi Wei drank like this, only shaking Xu Xian's legs weak, and he almost didn't stand firm.

Frightened, he didn't dare to squeak anymore, but just stood with his head down and listened to the reprimand.

Shi Wei took a step forward, facing Xu Xian, and said coldly: "Holy Benevolence, now I have decided to give your country Lord Li one last chance, if he doesn't come to the court again this year, under the anger of Tianwei, all the consequences will be borne by Ernan Tang Guo himself." ”

Shi Wei used an extremely cruel, but unquestionable tone to issue Zhao Kuangyin's ultimatum to Xu Xian, to Li Yu, and even to the entire Southern Tang Kingdom.

When these words came out, Shi Wei was also infected by them, and there was a vague feeling that his blood was about to boil.

Xu Xian listened, but his face was pale, and he was described as aggrieved, as listless as a frosted eggplant.

After being frightened for a long time, Xu Xian said in a trembling voice: "Lord Shi, can the lower official meet the Son of Heaven and explain to the Son of Heaven the difficulties of our lord in person." ”

"No need!"

Shi Wei drank it categorically and said in a deep voice: "From today on, except for Li Yu, the Son of Heaven will not see anyone in the Southern Tang Kingdom again. Xu Xian, you don't have to stay in Bianjing any longer, please leave for Southern Tang immediately and convey the Son of Heaven's holy message to Li Yu. Whether to come to Bianjing in person and bow down, or continue to deceive himself and perfunctory, let him do it himself. ”

These words shattered Xu Xian's last hope.

With a face like ashes, he knew that there was no room for recovery, so he had to shake his head and sigh, and replied weakly: "The meaning of the Son of Heaven, Xia Guan already knows, Xia Guan will set off back to Nantang." ”

The words have been brought, and Shi Wei has no intention of staying for a long time, so he should leave.

Although Xu Xian was mentally weak, he still had to support his body and sent Shi Wei outside the hall all the time.

Shi Wei was walking away, and suddenly remembered something, so he stretched out his hand and beckoned Xu Xian to the front like a pet.

"What else does Lord Shi command?" Xu Xian asked.

Shi Wei leaned close to his ear and said with a smile: "Lord Xu, please tell Ling Gongzi, maybe we will meet again soon, and when the time comes, Shi will definitely go to visit his old friend." ”

Xu Xian's old face has changed again.

Just as he was frightened, Shi Wei had already turned around and laughed and got into the carriage.

(To be continued)