Chapter 425: The First Covenant
Wu Xi said: "As far as I know, they are still a family when they are in the Dai Dynasty. Of course, now that a hundred years have passed, I wonder if the heroes of this world are no longer interested in becoming one? ”
Feng Hanzhao smiled thoughtfully: "It's not that I'm not interested, but I can't do porcelain work without diamonds." But I won't give up so easily. ”
Wu Xi said: "The coexistence on the surface of the present does not mean that the future will be safe. Jiguo is a good lesson. After Yuantai annexed the Ji Kingdom, it was like a tiger with wings. It's just that now it has fallen into inexplicable infighting, and when Zheng heard that the two princes were killed and injured, the discord between the Qiao family and the Li family has shifted from the secret to the open. Sheng Jun is difficult to be the emperor. ”
Feng Hanzhao said with a smile: "If it weren't for that, I'm afraid I wouldn't have appeared here, and I would only lead the troops in a fierce battle at Qishan Pass." ”
Wu Xi said: "But once Yuantai eases up, it will be you and me who will suffer." Planning ahead is the way to survive. It's just that I don't know if His Royal Highness the Crown Prince can make decisions for His Majesty the Emperor of your country? ”
Feng Hanzhao said: "Then it depends on which step Li Guo wants to take." ”
Wu Xi said: "The two countries have been separated for a long time, and it may not be so easy to suddenly come together. I think maybe we can start by opening up the border city and organizing an army to compete with Yuantai. ”
Feng Hanzhao asked, "Which city's border market do you want to open?" How many troops do you plan to organize? ”
Wu Xi said: "Our two countries are connected by mountains and rivers, and your country's merge state and my country's Guizhou border on Jiading Pass, so it's good to open the border market here?" Coming up, the epidemic in Guizhou can be quelled this time, thanks to the prescriptions and herbs that Ning Guo has greatly assisted. ”
Feng Hanzhao said: "The effort of raising your hands is not enough to worry about. "But he didn't mention whether it would be okay to open Jiading Customs, and he didn't know if there was an epidemic in the state and whether he was willing to open up.
Wu Xi was not in a hurry, and continued: "The army will send 10,000 people first, add 20,000 after half a year, and then add 20,000 after half a year, and the two countries will each send 50,000 people." How is it? If it drags on for too long, I am afraid it will not be conducive to the formation of an army. ”
Feng Hanzhao said: "Li Guo has always stayed out of the dispute between Yuantai and Ningguo, and formed an alliance with Daning, aren't you afraid that Yuantai will find trouble with Li Guo?" ”
Wu Xi said: "Although there was a Triple Alliance before, the alliance was invalidated on the day when Yuantai and Daning went to war. We're now a new alliance. Why didn't Mr. Zhen speak? Your ideas are also very good. Wu Xi's meaning of this was obviously to hope that Zhen Zhen could add fuel to the fire.
Zhen Zhen seemed embarrassed: "I...... Forget it, there is a specialization in the art industry, I don't know much about these things in your place, I'll just listen to it on the side, and if I can't give any advice, I don't want to get an axe. ”
Feng Hanzhao said: "Then what conditions does Li Guo have for Daning?" ”
Wu Xi said: "First of all, it is naturally military security. To fight a war is to burn money, and Li will definitely not take the initiative to attack. However, if they are beaten and do not fight back, the people will feel guilty, the officials will feel suffocated, and over time they will lose the hearts of the people, and they will also lose the country. Therefore, the best choice is to have a good word, and do not use a knife or a gun. ”
"In addition, what is more credible than the contract is the marriage contract, after all, no one can change the blood relationship. Therefore, the rapprochement between the two countries should be put on the agenda. Not only the Feng family and the Wu family, but also the intermarriage between other families and clans of the two countries can also promote exchanges and contacts between the people. ”
"The third question is whether officials can also be exchanged? For example, some of the deputies of the yamen. This will increase exchanges between the officialdom of the two countries. ”
Feng Hanzhao said: "These conditions are included from top to bottom. ”
Wu Xi said: "If you want to get together, you naturally have to guide the people's hearts." Otherwise, even if they are in one place, it will bring endless trouble in the future. ”
Feng Hanzhao replied politely: "For such an important matter, if I give such an answer alone, it seems that I don't have much respect for your country." ”
Wu Xi had no reason to object: "Okay! The pros and cons should be fully considered. In addition, Mr. Zhen, I have a reluctant request. ”
"Dr. Wu, please."
Wu Xi said: "Wu Fan is the daughter of the crown prince Wu Xi and Ruyue, and it can be regarded as my daughter." It's just that I haven't raised children before, so I don't know much about girls' thoughts. I was always worried that Ruyue's suicide would have a bad effect on her. How? Well, I'm afraid that my own subjective feelings will mislead your judgment. Can you meet her and talk to her? Of course, I know the rules of psychological counseling, and how about paying ten times the most expensive doctor's visit fee in the country every time? ”
Zhen Zhen subconsciously refused: "No, ......"
Feng Hanzhao intercepted the topic one step ahead of her: "I can't go back, it's so decided." ”
"Huh?" Zhen Zhen is still a little confused, so it's decided?
"Of course, he will not regret it. Every word I say now counts in the future. Wu Xi then sighed, "I have been in Li for so long, and I have had such a good time chatting for the first time. It's just that after tomorrow, I'm afraid that I will have to be called 'I' in front of you. Thank you both. ”
The three of them are all smart people, and they all know what they are thanking each other, and they also understand that this moment of "equality" is like a flash in the pan.
Wu Xi said again: "Teacher Zhen, it's just that the child may not understand psychological counseling. I hired a teacher for her with her, do you think it's appropriate? ”
"Yes." Zhen Zhen nodded and said, "I will explain it to her clearly, you don't have to worry about this." ”
"Thank you very much. Would you like to meet now? Wu Xi asked.
"It's good to see you, but ......" Zhen Zhen was thinking about how to speak.
Wu Xi understood: "I know, I have to protect privacy." If His Royal Highness the Crown Prince can appreciate his face, I would like to invite His Highness to the study to have a look. ”
Feng Hanzhao replied empathetically, "Okay, thank you for your hospitality." ”
Wu Xi walked to the door, opened a lid, and said to a copper bowl, "Please princess come here." Then he collected the rain from the eaves.
After a while, a girl in the prime of her life walked into the Cool Palace. She wore a light green Luo skirt and no jewelry except for a jade bracelet. There is a calmness between the delicate eyebrows and eyes that does not match this age.
After the ceremony, Wu Xi introduced Zhen Zhen to her: "Fan, this princess of Ningguo is actually the teacher I invited for you. She can teach you a lot of things that your father didn't quite understand. In the future, you should learn from the teachers. ”
Wu Fan gave Zhen Zhen a deep blessing: "Wu Fan has seen Teacher Zhen. ”
Zhen Zhen said busily: "You're welcome. Get up and sit down. ”
Wu Fan got up and sat down on the round stool next to Zhen Zhen, who noticed that she had only sat a third of the way.
Wu Xi really took Feng Hanzhao to the study and left this cool hall to Zhen Zhen and Wu Fan. 166 Reading Network