Chapter 119: Snowy Night Visits and Makes Alliances
When Su Junnuo hurriedly came to Prime Minister Gu's study, he was already standing there with his hands in his hands, waiting patiently.
The moment he saw Su Junnuo, Prime Minister Gu hurriedly greeted him and saluted, "Old minister, I've seen the second prince." ”
Su Junnuo immediately supported Prime Minister Gu Cheng and said with a smile, "Prime Minister Gu, it stands to reason that I should be a junior, how can you make such a big gift." ”
He sounded sincere, and if that was the case, he could be regarded as having a bit of a conscience. It seems that his daughter has handled him well these days.
"The second prince, the old minister is always a courtier. And as a courtier, this etiquette should not be less. ”
Su Junnuo smiled slightly, "But this is in a place where there is no one else, why be so polite?" If Wei Zhi knew, I'm afraid she would be sad. ”
Hearing this, Prime Minister Gu was stunned, "Could it be that Wei Zhi is so rude in the house." ”
"Of course not." Su Junnuo said, "Wei Zhizhi is virtuous, gentle and considerate, and a good wife. ”
"Indeed, Wei Zhi, this child has been sensible since she was a child, and it is not in vain that the old minister has always loved her."
When he said this, his face was not red and his heart was not beating. Who in Chicheng doesn't know that he Gu Cheng's mansion has mistreated Gu Weizhi with his mother-in-law and concubine? However, none of this matters now, what matters is that they can achieve common interests.
After the two exchanged pleasantries, they got to the point. This Gu Chengxiang was the head of the Chinese courtiers of the dynasty, but he had quite a status. So if you have his help, it would be good to create some unfavorable remarks against Su Junyan. After all, since ancient times, it has been said that three people have become tigers. Sometimes, when there are too many false rumors, it becomes true.
After the two of them had finished talking, they left the study one after the other and went to the banquet in front of them.
Prime Minister Gu's mother has always liked to listen to operas, so she specially invited an opera troupe to set up a stage. Just when everyone was fascinated by what they were listening to, suddenly an attendant rushed to the house. For a while, the play was quickly stopped, and everyone knelt on the ground, just waiting to read the holy decree.
It turned out that Emperor Chu was grateful for Prime Minister Gu's hard work over the years, and today he specially sent a birthday gift to Prime Minister Gu Cheng's mother. For a time, everyone was envious, which was an infinite glory.
Zhao Qingyang knelt in that group of people, but his heart was quite unpleasant. The daughter of the Gu family married Su Junnuo, and promoting them was naturally promoting him. It seems that the emperor is trying to make a face for Su Junnuo. Now Su Junyan is still fighting for the Chu State, and Emperor Chu is acting openly like this. If he returns triumphantly in the future, wouldn't he want to unload the mill and kill the donkey?
In this royal family, it is better to seal an idle prince, if it is serious, but his life is not guaranteed. I don't know if the three princes have a way to deal with it.
After the Gu family received the order, the banquet continued. The congratulatory gift from the emperor is really a good thing, the three-foot-tall red coral, without a single flaw, is really priceless. The officials who have always looked at the wind naturally have a plan in their hearts.
In short, this dinner is extremely beautiful.
After Li Zhenzhen lived in this manor in the deep mountains, she began to sharpen her ink and prepare to write a letter to Su Junyan. Although she knew that Su Heng had been with him and had a flying pigeon story, and she knew the situation here well, she had to write some private words.
Li Zhenzhen's letter couldn't stop as soon as she started writing, and it took several pages to finish. In fact, he didn't express much of his longing, but just depicted the scenery and tranquility of the deep mountains, so that he could know that he and his children were doing well.
After some recuperation, Guo Xu's body has improved a lot. It seems that it is a good way to live in this deep mountain, see the beautiful scenery every day, and eat some game.
That night, Li Zhenzhen was sitting at her desk practicing calligraphy. Ever since she settled in the mountains, she had developed such a habit. Otherwise, thinking of Su Junyan every night, I really can't sleep.
Suddenly, Ah Li hurriedly ran in, out of breath and said, "Princess, it's not good." ”
Li Zhenzhen raised her eyes and asked her, "Ah Li, you take your time." ”
Guo ...... Guo Yuluo took advantage of the guards' inattention and ran away. ”
Li Zhenzhen frowned, "It's the middle of the night, and it's the deep mountains and old forests, isn't she going out to die?" ”
Ah Li said loudly, "It's okay to die, if you don't die, run out safely, and reveal the news that we are hiding here, it's really a big trouble." ”
"How did you deal with this?"
"What else can I do?" Ah Li replied, "Master Guo Zhuang and Su Heng both know the power of this, and they have already sent someone out to track her overnight, hoping to find her back." However, I always feel that there are many dreams at night, so it is better to kill them cleanly. ”
Hearing this, Li Zhenzhen sighed, "Killing is indeed clean, but it will break my father's heart." Think about it, after all, it is the adopted daughter he has personally raised for many years, how can he be so ruthless? ”
Ah Li also sighed, "This is indeed the truth, so this time Su Heng rarely did not give a killing order to the secret guards under his opponent." All I hope now is to get her back so that she doesn't get any moths. ”
Li Zhenzhen pushed open the window and looked outside. Who knows that there is no moon or stars tonight, and it looks like it is going to rain. There are wolves in this mountain, I hope Guo Yuluo is well.
At the border pass, Su Junyan was about to sleep, but he knew that a soldier came to report, and a messenger from Yaguo came to him.
Hearing this, he was curious. Now that the two armies are facing each other, neither of them has started a war first, but at this time, someone claims to be the envoy of Yaguo, which is indeed a bit interesting.
In that case, let's meet each other.
Su Junyan put on a robe and a big coat and walked out of the bedroom. As soon as I walked out, a gust of wind and snow hit, but it was very cold. He hurried to the hall and met the so-called envoy of Yaguo.
The messenger saw him and saluted, "I have seen the three princes." ”
Su Junyan glanced at him and said coldly, "Say, why did Meng Wei let you come over?" ”
However, the envoy said, "The third prince is wrong in saying this, this official is not the envoy of Mengwei, but the envoy of the emperor of my country. ”
"Emperor Yaguo?" Su Junyan smiled contemptuously, "Among these many countries, which one does not know the name of your general, and there are few people who know the name of the emperor of your Yaguo." You claim to be the envoy of the Emperor of Yaguo, but you are bored, so you have come to entertain me. ”
Su Junyan said this bluntly, without showing any mercy, so the messenger's face was red and white for a while. It took a long time for him to speak.
"Meng Wei is just a general, and my dignified country is naturally our emperor. Today, this official is indeed on the order of our emperor to come to negotiate conditions with the three princes. ”
"Negotiate conditions?" Su Junyan said lightly, "Your Emperor Yaguo has no real power at all, so what can you use to negotiate conditions with me." I think you should hurry back to China before Meng Wei finds out, and maybe you can save yourself and your emperor's life. Come, send off. ”
"And what if you take Meng Wei's head to negotiate terms?"
Hearing this, Su Junyan laughed even more, "Meng Wei's head? That's even more outrageous. If your Emperor Yaguo can get Mengwei's head, how can he be willing to be overpowered and become a puppet. ”
The envoy was neither humble nor arrogant, "The official was in a hurry just now, so some words did not reach the meaning. To be precise, it was the three princes who took the head of Meng Weixiang, and after the matter was completed, our emperor was willing to sacrifice ten cities. ”
"That's kind of interesting." Su Junyan said with a smile, "Ten cities, your Emperor Yaguo should also be willing to do it." However, I have a question, I don't know if you can solve it for me. ”
"The third prince, but it doesn't hurt to say it."
"Meng Wei is the fierce general of your country, if you don't have him, your country may not be able to find a better general. So, is your emperor really willing to do it? ”
I only heard the messenger say, "I don't know if the three princes can hear a word, lying on the couch, how can they allow others to sleep soundly." Yaguo, after all, is the Yaguo of our emperor, not the Yaguo of Mengwei. ”
"So even if you give away so many cities for nothing, you are willing?"
"There is also a saying, if you go outside, you must first settle inside. If you can't even hold real power, how can you govern your country well? The messenger said, "It is well known that Meng Wei is a violent man, and he also has a penchant for cannibalism and human blood. Such a brutal person will only provoke wars, but will not govern the country. Keeping him will only make the people's livelihood miserable. In recent years, the states of Chu and Ya have suffered from wars and need to recuperate. I don't think the three princes expect the two countries to really fight. ”
"How to cooperate?"
Seeing that Su Junyan was relieved, the envoy was happy in his heart, and immediately said, "There are our people in the army, and when the time comes, we will steal out Mengwei's battle plan, and when the time comes, we should join forces with the outside and kill them together." ”
Hearing this, Su Junyan laughed out loud, "Hearing this, I'm very interested." Still, I need you to prove one thing like me. ”
"What's the matter?"
"You are indeed an envoy of the Emperor of Yaguo, not a spy sent by Mengwei."
Hearing this, the messenger took out a jade pendant from his arms and handed it to Su Junyan, "Third prince, this jade pendant is a symbol of the royal family of Yaguo, and you know it." ”
How do you know that Su Junyan glanced at the jade pendant, and said lightly, "Now, the entire Yaguo is Mengwei's power, and he wants to take a piece of your emperor's jade pendant, but it is not a problem at all." So, this thing doesn't prove anything at all. ”
Hearing Su Junyan's words, even if it was a cold winter, the messenger's forehead was sweating profusely. At this moment, he really couldn't find any other way to prove his identity.
Seeing his embarrassed appearance, Su Junyan spoke, "I have a way to teach you." ”
"Oh?" The messenger immediately asked, "Please also ask the third prince for advice." ”
Su Junyan said slowly, "I know that there is a legend in your Yaguo that if you are emptied of your organs by weapons after death, you will not be able to reincarnate forever and suffer a lot, so you swear a special taboo. If you can kneel before me today and swear, if you are not the messenger of the Emperor of Yaguo, your whole family will die in this life, and then your organs will be emptied of your weapons. I believe in you. ”
Hearing this, the envoy looked at Su Junyan deadly, and his two eyes were about to pop out. This oath is really vicious.
"So, do you dare to make such an oath?"