Section 349 New Suitors
"Yes." Ying Guanghai did not deny it: "I can't come up with enough supplies to pay for the horses, but I have to get those war horses." β
Tianhao thought it was incredible. He stared at Ying Guanghai for three seconds: "You'd better give me a good enough reason. β
Subtext: Otherwise I'll throw you out of this room!
"I'm in a critical period of competition for the throne." Ying Guanghai did not hide it: "The Tiger people have always refused to trade war horses, and five hundred stallions is a huge wealth. With this steady override of the two brothers in the first line, I can win the support of the majority of the people, and become the only heir to the throne designated by my father. β
Tian Hao quickly replayed all kinds of information about the Eagle Clan in his mind, and Ping Jun collected the information in this regard very completely. Ying Guanghai's arrival was indeed sudden, and his appetite and attitude towards power surprised Tianhao. It can't be said to be unreasonable, nor can it be said to be a scoundrel, he does have the capital to rely on.
"Five hundred horses...... Alignment ......" Tianhao regained his composure, and he gently held the knuckle of his left finger with his right hand: "You gave me a very complicated multiple-choice question. β
Ying Guanghai spoke quickly: "If the previous two proposals bothered you, then I think you'd better listen to my third request before making a decision." β
Tianhao was noncommittal: "You did surprise me. Actually, I regret it a little, if I refused to see you at the beginning, I wouldn't have so many complicated issues now...... Well, let's talk about your third request, and it would be better to surprise me a little. β
"I want to marry your sister." Ying Guanghai said bluntly: "I know that she is an adult and I am familiar with her situation. With this marriage as a foundation, you should no longer have doubts about me, and we can cooperate very well and help each other. β
Wedding?
Tianhao's mind appeared the figure of his sister Tianshuang.
Even he himself thought it was funny, the little girl who was dark and thin in the past has now become the object of many men vying to marry, and the background of these guys is better than the other, and the name is louder than the other.
Turning his gaze back to Ying Guanghai again, Tian Hao said calmly: "You are indeed very scheming, the three requirements are connected and interlocked. β
Ying Guanghai's smile was very determined: "We can be friends, the kind that has a close relationship." β
Tianhao was particularly sensitive to the word "friend", he lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then raised his head: "I can't give you an answer now, let me think about it for a few days." β
It's not that Tianhao has a good impression of Ying Guanghai, but he thinks that this person can be used. There are very few people who take the initiative to make such requests, and they are also princes of large clans.
The last similar "collaborator" was Lu Qingxi, whose status at that time was much lower than Ying Guanghai, but he was only the prince of the Deer Clan, and he was not even involved in the royal family of the Deer Clan.
Things start to get interesting, and there is another prince by Tianshuang's side. In fact, Tianhao is very optimistic about Niu Weifang, but one more competitor will definitely make things changeable. What's more, Tianhao has no restrictions on the love between men and women, and he has no worldly ideas.
The concern for his sister should be based on the actual situation, if the purpose of controlling the Eagle Clan can be achieved through marriage, Tianhao feels that he can try to make Tianshuang accept Ying Guanghai.
After all, Niu Weifang's identity is not very suitable in Tianhao's opinion. The three major tribes of the Raging Bull, the Bison, and the Thunder Ox, plus the national teacher Wu Peng, he was able to win the new king election ceremony a few months later. If all goes well, Tianhao can become the regent.
If Tianshuang really falls in love with Niu Weifang, the situation will become more tricky. With the increasingly powerful strength of the Lei Niu Department, Tianhao will definitely override Niu Weifang, and Tianshuang's character will definitely not object, but she will definitely not be happy in the future.
In short, everything is inconclusive now, no matter what choice Tianshuang makes, Tianhao will support it.
Ying Guanghai was very open-minded: "It's understandable, anyway, I don't have anything to do during this time, so I'll visit Thunderhorn City by the way and wait for your news." β
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In fact, whether it is an alliance or a refusal, it does not matter to Tianhao.
The Eagle Clan is a large clan equal to the Deer Clan, with a total population of about 1.5 million. They don't have exclusive skills, but they have the most powerful archers in the entire North.
Many years ago, the Eagle Clan hired a large number of pigs, and with a combination of heavy infantry and archers, they defeated the Leon Clan one after another. If it weren't for the Lion King's cession of territory to seek support from the Tiger Clan, and the cavalry's high-mobility power to crush the Eagle Clan's archers, it would be really hard to say which would be stronger or weaker.
The Pig Clan has always been a barrier for the Eagle Clan, and this balance has been broken by the appearance of Tianhao. What's even more excessive is that Tianhao actually annexed the entire Pig Clan, making it impossible for the Eagle Clan to copy the previous tactics.
Tianhao can't judge the true intention of Eagle Guanghai, is it the intention of the Eagle King himself? Or is it really just for the sake of the alliance, as he himself said, and then to get help and gain an advantage in the battle for the throne?
If the instruction comes from the Eagle King, Tianhao must open a higher increase.
If it were a mere prince, he would be equally interested in getting a kick in it, but there wouldn't be as many chips on the table as there were for people to look at.
What's more, Ying Guanghai is very different from Lu Qingxi, this is a very confident guy who has a firm grasp and awareness of most issues. He is very smart, not as visionless as Lu Qingxi, and it is difficult to control, it is definitely not a sentence or two that can oppress him and be forced to comply.
Make him strong, and it is very likely that he will create an enemy in advance.
Tianhao gave an urgent order to Pingjun, he needed more information from within the Eagle Clan for his own judgment.
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At the end of the day's lessons, Frost left the classroom and walked towards the special residence arranged in Thunderhorn City.
A tall, lanky middle-aged man blocked the way.
"Hello." He smiled, but did not hide his superficial arrogance: "My name is Ying Guanghai, and I am the prince of the Eagle Clan. β
Tianshuang stood still, she subconsciously looked around, and found that the guards arranged by Tianhao were standing on the side, her heart suddenly settled down, and asked suspiciously, "Is there something wrong with you?" β
"I am the prince of the Eagle Clan." Repeating what he had said before, he continued, "I would like to invite you to dinner. β
Tianshuang frowned and asked, "Was it arranged by my brother?" β
She has an unparalleled sense of admiration for Tianhao, and there has been an example of Niu Weifang before, so it is naturally not surprising that she has similar thoughts about Ying Guanghai now.
Tianshuang is not averse to eating with strangers, after all, this is Thunderhorn City, and it is safe.
"Yes." Eagle Hiromi doesn't think there's anything wrong with lying to a young girl. He smiled and leaned sideways in a "please" gesture: "It's my pleasure." β
Under Tianhao's management, a strong commercial atmosphere has emerged in Leijiao City. The new monetary system was fully implemented, and shops sprung up like mushrooms. Among them, the largest store is funded by Tianhao behind the back, which can be understood as a "state-owned enterprise" in the civilized era. At this stage, we need guidance, and only by getting more people involved can we form a more competitive business environment.
Ying Guanghai was not very clear about the changes in Thunderhorn City, he casually ordered a few items according to the menu, but the concept and style of these dishes were vague, and it was not until it was served that he was really surprised and shocked.
Thinly sliced fish mixed with sauerkraut, pepper and plenty of fat give you a rich aroma that whets your appetite. Pick up a piece of fish meat with chopsticks and stuff it into your mouth, the smooth and tender taste spreads on the tip of the tongue, there is no fishy smell at all, and the delicious and strong fragrance ripples in the mouth, and at the same time it jumps towards the nostrils, all the way to the brain, stimulating the central nervous system to taste the strong temptation from the delicious.
Pickling venison is different from elsewhere, where the chef cuts the meat into thick slices and stir-fries it with spices and dried chilies. When it is served on the table, the temperature is just right, it will not be hot in the mouth, and the thick slices of meat are moderately soft and hard, and the chewing is very strong, which is better than the traditional grilled or dry roasted method.
In the ancient civilization era, the Chinese learned to ferment meat sauce and fish sauce very early on, and obtained a special sour taste (such as fish sauce) that is very different from the fruit acid flavor. However, a large number of miscellaneous calculations will be generated during the decomposition process of meat protein, including amino acids, lactic acid, acetic acid, etc., which will make the sourness and acidity stability cannot be guaranteed.
The sour seasoning made from the fermentation of grain chaff is simple in technology, but it is actually an inevitable choice in the process of grain hulling, in order not to waste bran materials. Fresh fish and flour are used to make buns, and with a little vinegar, you can turn simple foods into delicious foods, blend them between boring monochromes, and enrich them into beautiful pictures.
Fried rice is a new way of eating that has emerged under the drive of Tianhao. It's not that barbarians don't know how to fry rice, it's that they have little, if not all, concept of returning cold rice to the pot to stir-fry. As long as you can fill your stomach, cold rice soaked in hot water and sprinkled with a little salt is a delicacy for the hungry...... They never thought of stir-frying with grease and eggs, chopped shrimp, green shallots, fresh peppers or tomatoes, and then simmering until the fish broth or broth was about to come out of the pan.
Ying Guanghai doesn't have much hope for food, his requirements are very simple, just eat enough.
A visionary man will never be bound by trivial matters, let alone be trapped in material temptations. Because of this, Ying Guanghai didn't care much about Tianshuang's appearance. Before coming to Thunder Point City, he had learned about this girl in detail, and knew that she was ugly, her thin waist was difficult to give birth to, and although her breasts and buttocks were straight, she did not have the beauty recognized by the northern barbarians.
Having dinner together is just a way to enhance your relationship, and it's more of a superficial perfunctory than a pursuit. But Ying Guanghai never imagined that the food served in the restaurant in Thunder Point City would be so delicious, whether it was fish, meat, vegetables, staple foods...... It's all beyond imagination, and it's far from being as monotonous as I thought.
It's so delicious!
He quickly chewed on a piece of fish that had just been stuffed into his mouth, and before he could swallow it, he picked up another piece of meat, and the fat mixed with the food in his mouth, full of happiness.
"The dishes are really good...... Well...... You eat more. He found that he was a little out of shape, and hurriedly greeted Tianshuang, and his hurried movements looked a little chaotic, and the girl felt very funny in her eyes, so she couldn't help but raise her hand to cover her mouth, and laughed "eat".
The dining table blocked Tianshuang's body, and only her elbow was visible. It was hot, and she wore a light cotton short-sleeved shirt with an open collar and bright red fabric, and a knotted string that ran from her shoulders to the back of her neck.
Ying Guanghai knows that this kind of clothing worn inside is called "belly pocket", and it seems that there is also a name called "hood". The tribal characteristics of the northern barbarians that have been handed down to the present day for thousands of years determine that there is a great difference between men and women, especially in front of men, and it is almost impossible for women to have any secrets, including clothing.
When it comes to underwear, the barbarians of this era do not have as many male and female taboos as they did in civilized times. Especially women who have been married or have had that kind of relationship with a man don't mind the gaze from the opposite sex when they usually take a bath, change clothes, and untie their hands. Tianhao has always wanted to change this situation, but unfortunately it has little effect, he can only smile bitterly at it, silently waiting for time and civilization to change these barbarian guys.
The belly pocket and the "what-and-what hood" are the new costumes of the Thunder Cow Division. The Eagle Clan and the Ox Clan border, there are caravans between the two tribes, Eagle Guanghai had seen this kind of clothing worn in it half a year ago, he could tell the difference between the two, knowing that the former is a whole piece of cloth with a few thin cloth ropes, and the latter is characterized by a cotton cloth wrapped in a stiff material trimmed into a circle, such as a dried bamboo shoot shell, the inner bark of a black needle pine, or a shell that is too large to grasp by hand...... Anyway, this thing is for women, but there are many fools in their territory who think that men can wear it. They are stubborn and think it's a pretty piece of clothing designed specifically for men to make thin men look burly and maximize their swollen, firm pecs.
Takahiromi was also confused by this, but he soon discovered that it was a joke. The answer to the real exploration of underwear is, of course, from the Niu people, especially after coming to Thunderhorn City, he saw with his own eyes that only women wear belly pockets and "what what hoods".
Tianshuang developed well, the dining table blocked the slender waist, Ying Guanghai could only see the upper part of her amazing body, a strange thinking was bornββββ he suddenly felt that she was not as ugly as she looked on the surface, at least her face was beautiful, and her breasts were also in line with the popular aesthetic.
The bare skin on the neck and shoulders was very white, and the real damn thing was the two muslin ropes that were knotted around the back, and Ying Guanghai couldn't help but have a reverie that he had never had before, and some strange and beautiful pictures also unfolded in his mind.