Chapter 10: Dark as a Piano (I)
Compared with the beautiful mountains and rivers and surging waves in Nanming, Weiguo is more dense with jungles and mountains.
The fifth prince of Nanming, King Nancheng, has received the emperor's order, came to Wei to submit the alliance and obtain the twelve secret techniques at the same time, and the group has arrived in Wei State.
"Your Highness, we will arrive at the Imperial City of Wei Kingdom tomorrow, let's rest here tonight." King Nancheng's personal guard Lin Yan said.
King Nan Cheng walked into the inn according to Lin Yan's intentions, looked around, it was quite clean, and there was nothing unusual around: "Okay, I'll rest here tonight." ”
King Nancheng sent an envoy to Wei this time, and was entrusted by Emperor Ming, so he only brought four personal retinues, and there was no mission around him. Lin Yan and King Nan Cheng walked into the same room, and the rest of the people were in the next room.
"Your Highness, there is something I don't know if I should ask." Lin Yan asked tentatively, he had been curious for a long time.
"This king knows what you want to ask." King Nan Cheng has been pressed by the emperor's order in his heart, and it is really uncomfortable, just Lin Yan wants to ask, it is better to have multiple people to work together.
"In that case, the little one will be straightforward. His Majesty sent His Royal Highness to envoy Weiguo this time, but it was not a big order, and I couldn't understand this matter all the way. Moreover, I heard that the Great Decree did not mention anything about the alliance. Your Highness knows why? Lin Yan always felt that this matter was not simple, but he couldn't figure out the ins and outs.
King Nancheng took a sip of wine and thought about how to talk to him, after all, he couldn't figure it out: "My father just asked this king to submit the letter of alliance, and as for other things, this king also has a lot of puzzles. I still remember that my father didn't mention the Great Decree to me at that time, but only said that I had to do it. ”
King Nancheng did not dare to inform Yu Lin Yan of the imperial decree of 'obtaining the Twelve Secret Techniques', and he guessed that this might be the reason why Emperor Ming asked him to send an envoy instead of sending a great order to come.
King Nan Cheng then said: "It may be that my appearance is more sincere than the Great Order." ”
Lin Yan didn't think so, he could see that King Nan Cheng didn't seem to tell him something, but it was not good to ask any more, and after pouring the wine, he didn't say much.
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【Late at night, Nanming Jing Palace】
Except for the people on duty in the mansion, all of them had fallen asleep, and He Ju was dressed in Ming Shixuan's black and white clothes, tied his hair and swords, and took Xiao Qi and Ruoxin to prepare to leave the mansion overnight and go to Weiguo.
"Let's go, let's go." He Ju blew out the lamp and candle, and said to Xiao Qi and Ruoxin who had packed their bags, and the three of them came to the base of the wall by the moonlight.
"County Lord, have you thought about it? I won't be able to come back for a month and a half. Xiao Qi was still worried that He Ju was impulsive.
"I've made up my mind, and it's rare that we have the opportunity to see what the sky in Weiguo is like, we can't just stay in Nanming for the rest of our lives." He Ju looked up at the moonlight, Nanming's day she had already remembered in her mind, now was a good opportunity to see the outside world, if it wasn't for the Stringless Technique, she might not have the courage to leave Nanming.
"Well, county lord, I'm so happy that you took me this time, every time you and Xiao Qi go out, I'm almost suffocated." Ruoxin said happily, laughing as she spoke.
"Shhhh Don't make a mess of you. Xiao Qi was still very worried that she would make some trouble.
"I promise, I'll be honest when I'm out this time." Ruo Xin's three fingers soared to the sky, as if he was swearing.
"Without further ado, let's go." After He Ju finished speaking, the three of them jumped and walked over the wall.
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【Early Morning, Weiguo Inn】
Early in the morning, King Nancheng and his entourage set off to continue to the imperial city of Weiguo. It is said that the Wei Kingdom is the most decaying of the five countries, but along the way, it is found that the people are simple, there are few people begging, and there is no starvation. On the contrary, people are much more harmonious than Nanming, and after inquiring all the way, the person who guides the way does not take a penny, which makes King Nancheng feel nostalgic.
"Your Highness, we have arrived." Lin Yan drove his horse to the city alone, confirmed his actions with the defenders of the city, and then turned back to King Nancheng.
"Okay, drive!" King Nancheng and his entourage rode to the city gate, and saw that the person who took the car was already ready.
"See King Nancheng." The general who defended the city led the soldiers to greet the city.
"Well, lead the way to the palace." According to the emperor's order, King Nancheng never revealed his whereabouts, and it stands to reason that the general guarding the city should not greet him. He thought to himself, sure enough, it was right to let Lin Yan come to explore the way in advance, he must have indicated his identity, and he seemed to be quite reliable.
"Yes!" The general guarding the city was not allowed to leave the city gate, so he immediately ordered his two subordinates to guide King Nancheng to the palace: "You two welcome King Nancheng to the palace, and you must serve well along the way, and if you dare to slack off, you will come to see you." ”
"Thank you, General." Lin Yan said.
King Nancheng observed the behavior here, and found that his father was not wrong, Wei Guo was very concerned about this alliance, maybe Wei Guo was really as his father said, there was no choice but to form an alliance, and the twelve secret techniques could naturally be obtained.
King Nancheng instantly gained some confidence and followed the soldiers to the palace.
The general who defended the city probably found someone to inform the palace after King Nancheng left, and there were already ministers waiting in front of the palace, standing in two rows neatly. In Nanming, the imperial palace has only one floor, while in Weiguo, the imperial palace is layered, and the front and back are blocked so that people can't find the direction.
"The ministers greet King Nancheng." As soon as he entered the palace gate, he accepted the kneeling of the ministers of Wei State, and King Nan Cheng was a little nervous to now disdain Wei State.
patted Lin Yan, King Nan Cheng whispered: "How do they know that I can afford to do this big gift?" ”
Lin Yan responded: "King Nancheng is famous all over the world, and they must have heard of it in Weiguo. ”
King Nancheng looked at Lin Yan with a slight dissatisfaction for an instant, and said carefully: "Listen to this king, leave the flattering words to my father, and don't bother me." ”
Lin Yan thought about it, felt that what he just said was a guess, not flattery, and continued to respond: "If it weren't for His Highness's prestige, it would only be because of Nanming's request." It seems that this alliance is more important than the other, and it is clear at first sight. ”
King Nancheng and his entourage quickened their pace, and soon came to the main hall, Emperor Wei sat on the high platform, younger than Emperor Qi, and his face was happy, as if he knew the result of the alliance as soon as he saw King Nancheng come forward.
"Nanming's envoy, King Nancheng, see His Majesty Emperor Wei." King Nancheng and the others knelt on one knee, although they were reluctant, but the number of etiquette was still in place.
"The emperor's nephew, please hurry up, come here, give me a seat." Emperor Wei still couldn't smile from ear to ear, and he didn't know how true or false this smile was.
King Nancheng was stunned at first, the emperor's nephew? Later, he was more sure that the Twelve Tantric Techniques would definitely be able to be obtained, and he could rest assured that he could boldly talk about the conditions.
"This king has important matters to discuss with Emperor Wei alone when he comes this time, and the rest of the people may as well retreat." King Nancheng gave Emperor Wei a look, and Emperor Wei immediately ordered everyone to retreat.
"The imperial nephew can speak now." Emperor Wei stepped down from the high platform and approached King Nancheng.
"When I received the idea of seeking an alliance from Wei State, I was very concerned, so I sent me here to show my sincerity. Presumably, His Majesty will know the result the moment he sees that it is not the Great Order. King Nancheng saw his thoughts clearly from Emperor Wei's expression.
"Exactly, exactly, the imperial nephew has been tired all the way." Emperor Wei could only follow him.
"Huh? Regardless of whether it is affected or not. My Majesty Nanming's sincerity has also seen it, and the letter of alliance is in my hand, if Your Majesty needs it, I will also show some sincerity in exchange. You need to know that the reason why Wei Guo is looking for Nanming to form an alliance is nothing more than that it is about to become the target of public criticism, and once the alliance is formed, my Nanming will be your barrier, and when the war is in flames, I am afraid that it will not burn you. King Nancheng took out the letter of alliance and waited for Emperor Wei to express his position.
"What King Nancheng said, I understand. Say, what do you want from my Wei Kingdom? Emperor Wei guessed that it was the Twelve Secret Techniques, if it was really handed over to Nanming, then there would be no status in this alliance, so he slowly walked up to the high platform and sat down again.
"What else can Wei Guo need for me Nanming? It's nothing more than 'ten, two, tantra, technique'. After King Nancheng finished speaking, he held the letter of alliance with both hands, walked up to the high platform step by step, and bowed down to pay tribute to Emperor Wei, as if to force him to agree.
"Hey! The Twelve Esoteric Techniques are the treasures of the town, and I can't make my own decisions! Emperor Wei said anxiously.
Seeing that Emperor Wei was so uncalm, King Nancheng was so unhappy, knelt at Emperor Wei's feet with the book of alliances, and said softly: "Shhhhhhhhh Your Majesty, the country is gone, what's the use of the treasure of the country? Why don't you use this treasure to live in the country and show me? King Nancheng's tone was terrifying, and this demonic and ghostly voice seemed to be tearing people's hearts, and it was exactly the same as his father's emperor, which made people dare not refuse.