Chapter 5 Convincing Southern Xinjiang
As the saying goes, "knowing oneself and knowing one's opponent is the only way to win a hundred battles". Because of the rugged terrain and the difficulty of defending and attacking, no one has attacked southern Xinjiang for a hundred years.
And because the population of the southern Xinjiang country is small and the national strength is not strong, it will naturally not attack other countries.
For thousands of years, almost all of them have existed in a corner of peace, and they have not negotiated much with the outside world. Always self-sufficient.
Therefore, the arrival of Chu Shuyao, an outsider, was still very rejected by the people of Southern Xinjiang.
Although the population of southern Xinjiang is small, it is extremely united. Therefore, Chu Shuyao came to Nanjiang City for only half a day, and the emperor of Nanjiang already knew about it.
Soon, someone asked Chu Shuyao to meet the emperor of the Southern Xinjiang Kingdom.
Therefore, Chu Shuyao also knew why the Southern Xinjiang Kingdom was located at the end of the Four Kingdoms. After all, even the arrival of an outsider like her can arouse the vigilance of the emperor of the Southern Xinjiang Kingdom, so it can be seen that the emperor of the Southern Xinjiang Kingdom is so timid, right?
Closing the country to the outside world is to avoid the attack of other countries, but it also makes the country's economy, civilization, and all aspects unable to develop.
It seems that the group is tightly reported and united, but in fact, it is just afraid of the arrival of outsiders. How can such cowardice achieve great things?
What surprised her was that it was not the old emperor of the Southern Xinjiang Country who met her, but the young His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
It seems that she is not qualified enough, so let the old emperor receive and interrogate.
The prince is also very majestic, "Who is the hall?" Why did you come to my southern Xinjiang? ”
"Back to the prince, the villain is Langzhong of the Western Chu Kingdom, and he has heard for a long time that the medical skills of the Southern Xinjiang Kingdom are broad and profound, so he specially came to learn." Chu Shuyao's words were neither humble nor arrogant, but they surprised the prince of the southern Xinjiang country.
"How do you know that I am the crown prince?" Jiang Zepu asked tentatively.
Chu Shuyao knew that once the prince of southern Xinjiang suspected that she was a fine work of another country, then she would definitely not be able to leave alive.
Thinking of this, Chu Shuyao suddenly laughed, "What's so difficult about this?" Everyone in the world knows that the emperor of the Southern Xinjiang Kingdom is already in his prime, and I, as a person from another country and a person from the Southern Xinjiang Country, will naturally be cautious. Since it was not the emperor who interrogated me, the person who interrogated me should be His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. ”
After finishing speaking, Chu Shuyao stared at Jiang Zepu without squinting, to show that her words were not false.
Sure enough, Jiang Zepu also let out a hearty laugh after examining her for a long time.
"Sir is really smart. It's just that Mr. I'm afraid that he didn't just come here to learn medical skills, right? ”
Then, his tone became sharp, "Say, which country sent you from the country?" ”
The reason why Jiang Zepu called Chu Shuyao Mr. is because Chu Shuyao is now dressed in men's clothes.
In the face of Jiang Zepu's suspicion and questioning, and even killing intent, Chu Shuyao was calm as usual. "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince really misunderstood me. What kind of work do I have! I came here to learn the unique art of medicine and poison in the southern Xinjiang country. ”
"However, now it seems that this poison treatment technique should not be learned!"
Chu Shuyao made a look of great disappointment.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was a little confused about what Shu Yao's purpose was, his eyes narrowed dangerously, and he asked in a slow tone, "Why did Mr. say that again?" Aren't you afraid that I will dispose of you and make an excuse to escape? ”
"Scared?" Chu Shuyao sneered.
"In my opinion, the most timid person in the world is the southern Xinjiang country. Even a defenseless man like me is so vigilant. It seems that the Southern Xinjiang Kingdom is just empty of many capable people, and it can't make the best use of it, so it can only shrink back in this projectile land. Nowadays, in other countries, the people have more than enough food and clothing, but what about the southern frontier country? Along the way, most of the people lived a hard life. This is the benefit of the leader of the southern Xinjiang country, who has always lived in a corner! ”
"What if I learn the unique art of medicine and poison in the southern Xinjiang country? Do you want to be like you, cowardly and afraid, and shut up the door? ”
"You're so daring!" Jiang Zepu pointed at Chu Shuyao angrily.
"Aren't you afraid that I'm going to take your life?" Jiang Zepu warned.
"Of course I'm afraid, but aren't you even more afraid of me? My coming has made you afraid, and my words have made you afraid. After all, what I said is the truth! ”
"You ......" Jiang Zepu was angry, he has always been in a high position, he has long been used to being moody, but he didn't expect that today, he would be humiliated by this person and couldn't hold his breath.
Jiang Zepu knew that the person in front of him was telling the truth. He is young and ambitious, and he has long wanted to make a change, but every time he mentions it, he will be reprimanded by his father, and without the support of his father, he is just empty and ambitious.
"Come, behead this man for me." Jiang Zepu ordered.
If this person is not removed, how can he gain a foothold in front of others? How do you explain to your father? After all, his father had long had a grudge against him.
Chu Shuyao saw that she was about to be taken down, she suddenly yelled, "I have a way to help His Royal Highness the Crown Prince strengthen the Southern Frontier Kingdom, as long as His Royal Highness the Crown Prince spares me a life, I just don't know, does His Royal Highness the Crown Prince dare to do it?" ”
This is the final blow, in fact, Chu Shuyao has no bottom in her heart, she is gambling, betting on how ambitious the prince of the southern Xinjiang country is.
She was known as a think tank in the Western Chu Kingdom, and she participated in many major military affairs of her father. Therefore, she naturally knows the news brought by the secret agents of various countries.
This prince of the southern Xinjiang country is indeed young and promising. It's just that the old emperor who is controlled by the southern Xinjiang country can't show his strength. In time, the crown prince of the Southern Xinjiang Kingdom will ascend the throne, and perhaps the Southern Xinjiang Congress will be so strong that it will be on a par with the other three countries.
Sure enough, after she shouted those words, she was escorted ten steps away, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince spoke.
"Wait! Bring them back to me. ”
Chu Shuyao breathed a sigh of relief, and at this time she realized that she had already sweated profusely.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince looked fierce, "Based on your words, I can conclude that your purpose is not simple." But I still want to hear how you want me to strengthen the southern frontier. If what you say is unreasonable, the prince will push you into the hole of poisonous snakes and let you be bitten by all kinds of poisons. ”
Chu Shuyao smiled with confidence, "I won't disappoint His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." ”
"Tell me about it." His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's words were threatening.
"Now the Tanglin Kingdom is attacking the Western Chu Kingdom with all its might. In Tanglin, there are not many troops. ”
"Do you want the Southern Frontier Kingdom to attack the Tanglin Kingdom? Isn't that self-defeating? Jiang Zepu thought that Chu Shuyao was teasing him, and he became angry.
"His Royal Highness the Prince, please listen to me first." Chu Shuyao remained calm.
"There is a huge disparity in strength between the Southern Xinjiang Kingdom and the Tanglin Kingdom, so naturally they can't attack the Tanglin Kingdom. But the southern Xinjiang country is poisonous! It only needs to poison the Tanglin Kingdom a little as a warning, and the Tanglin Kingdom cannot spare its hands to attack the southern Xinjiang, at this time, the Southern Xinjiang State can put forward conditions to the Tanglin Kingdom. First of all, it is food, clothing, food and grass, and secondly, the weapons of the Tanglin Kingdom. In this way, the southern frontier country can be strengthened. Chu Shuyao swore and said.
"Heh, what you said is light, how can the Tanglin Kingdom be so easy to deal with? Moreover, the Tanglin Kingdom has always boasted of being the first country in the world, so how could it make concessions to the Southern Frontier Kingdom? The meaning of Jiang Zepu's words was that he did not agree with Chu Shuyao's words, but in his tone, there was an inquiring meaning.
He wanted to ask if there was a foolproof solution!
Chu Shuyao continued to say with confidence, "Since the new emperor of the Tanglin Kingdom ascended the throne, his power has continued to grow. In the first two years, he also skillfully seized the border town of the Northern Desert Country. Because that small city is closer to the Tanglin Kingdom, and it is not a strategic location, the Northern Desert Kingdom will endure it. ”
"Now, the Tanglin Kingdom is attacking Western Chu with all its might, and it has torn its face with the Western Chu State, and it is incompatible."
"At this time, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince only needs to send a letter to the Northern Desert Kingdom, as long as the Southern Xinjiang Kingdom and the Northern Desert Kingdom attack the Tanglin Kingdom at the same time, the Tanglin Kingdom will not be able to make a move, and it is naturally undesirable. Even if the Tanglin Kingdom frees its hands in the future and will seek an opportunity to retaliate, then the Southern Frontier Kingdom is not afraid! After all, the southern Xinjiang country is advantaged by the terrain, which is easy to defend and difficult to attack. Moreover, the southern Xinjiang country is good at Gu art and poison art. As long as the Tanglin Kingdom dares to march, in this deep mountain and old forest, not only will their actions be restricted, but the army will not be able to integrate, and it will inevitably be scattered. ”
After hearing this, Jiang Zepu fell into deep thought, and after a long time, he said leisurely, "This idea is a good idea." ”
Chu Shuyao showed a smile at this time.
It's just that in the next moment, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's face changed, "Say, who are you from the Western Chu Kingdom?" actually thought of such a good way to save Zhao from Wei Wei? This idea, for the Western Chu State, is a good thing that is beneficial and harmless. ”
Regarding His Royal Highness the Prince's questioning, Chu Shuyao was not worried at all, because she had never underestimated the prince of the Southern Xinjiang Kingdom, and naturally knew that her words could not be concealed from him. So he no longer hid it. He said bluntly, "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, I am indeed a lobbyist sent by the Western Chu State. However, doing so will also benefit the southern Xinjiang country without harm! ”
"In this war between the Tanglin Kingdom and the Western Chu Kingdom, the Southern Xinjiang Kingdom can reap the benefits of the fisherman!"
"It's just that the advantage for the Western Chu State is that it can take a little breath under the frequent attacks of the Tanglin Kingdom. The best outcome is only a chance to negotiate peace again. ”
What Chu Shuyao said was reasonable, and after she finished speaking, she stopped responding, just waiting for Jiang Zepu's statement.
After a long time, Jiang Zepu finally made a decision, "Your idea is indeed advisable." But I won't let you go easily. ”
"Come, take this man down to me. Put in a cell and keep a good guard. ”
Even this step, Chu Shuyao thought of it. So she said, "It's normal for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to believe me, but it's really boring to be in prison, I wonder if His Royal Highness the Crown Prince can give me pen, ink, paper, inkstone, and piano and chess?" ”
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was curious, "Oh? Would you still be like these? ”
Chu Shuyao was also not modest, and said with a smile, "I am a talented person who knows both piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, otherwise, the Western Chu Kingdom would not have sent me to be a lobbyist." ”
Jiang Zepu replied happily, "Okay, this prince promises you." ”
"Prince Ben admires your talent and courage very much, and if this can be done, he will naturally let you out respectfully. If this does not work, you will surely die. ”
Chu Shuyao only bowed her head slightly and did not say anything about this promise and warning.