Qiye was puzzled: "Mr. Seventy-One, why is there nothing painted here?"

Mr. Seventy-One explained, "Because I can't draw it. It's all desert, and when the wind blows, the sand and rocks fly, the terrain changes, and you can't draw it at all. ”

Qiye recalled the desert of the earth, and found that it was really as Mr. Seventy-One said, the desert has no normality, and it is indeed impossible to draw the landform.

Carefully looking at the map, Qiye began to observe the east, west, north and south of the Great Desert, and the surrounding environment.

The desert north connects the far north, that is, the snow country.

Even if all the people of the Snow Country are relocated to the Great Desert, in the event of an accident, such as the Terran breach of contract to encircle and suppress the Demon Race, the Demon Race can smoothly return to the Snow Country without being injured.

This is the way out!

The safety of the retreat is equivalent to having the power of self-protection.

In the south of the desert, it is the gateway of the famous Xichuan, Xiongguan Sword Pavilion! Through the Sword Pavilion, you can enter Xichuan and enter the two countries of Ba and Shu controlled by the immeasurable view of Shu Mountain.

In the east of the desert, there are towering snow-capped mountains and the Qilian Mountains.

The Qilian Mountains, with a total of hundreds of mountains, stretching for thousands of meters, are like a moat, isolating the great desert.

Crossing the mountain range and going forward for 100 miles, it is a long river that stretches for thousands of miles and rushes endlessly, the Huai River.

Across the Huai River, you can see the boundaries of Zhao, Han and Wei, and the so-called looking across the river is nothing more than that.

Qiye smiled lightly: "The snow country in the north, Ba and Shu in the south, and Zhao, Han, and Wei in the east across the river, this great desert is really a place of chaos in all directions." ”

If you only talk about the geographical location, this is indeed a good place, which can be called a battleground for soldiers.

It's a pity that this is a big desert, which is not suitable for human survival at all, let alone garrisons.

Otherwise, how could such a geographically advantageous location be unguarded?

After carefully observing the circle, Qiye pointed to the west of the Great Desert and asked, "Mr. Seventy-One, why hasn't the west side of the desert been drawn? Could it be that the west side of the Great Desert is full of deserts?"

Mr. Seventy-One shook his head and said, "I don't know about this." The Great Desert spread westward, and I don't know how many meters it stretched? I once took the Qilian Mountains as a starting point and walked westward for three whole months, but I did not reach the end of the Great Desert until the food and water were exhausted. So, what's on the west side of the Great Desert? I don't know. ”

Qiye was taken aback, and he didn't come to the end after walking for three months?

It seemed that the desert was wider than he had imagined.

Mr. Eighteen, who had been silent, suddenly hesitated: "Seventh prince, there is something I don't know whether to say or not?"

Qiye said respectfully: "Mr. Eighteen has something to say, listen to it." ”

Mr. Eighteen: "If you want to make this peace talk, you must be satisfied with both the people and the demons. The Seven Princes chose the land of the Northwest Desert, and the Terrans naturally did not have any opinions, but what about the Snow Country? There are millions of people in the Snow Country, and they still want to rely on this land to support themselves.

Qiye said: "Mr. Eighteen is really benevolent, and he can put himself in the shoes of the demon clan, and admire it." However, Mr. Eighteen, you have been thinking too much, I have already thought about this matter, and have planned countermeasures, Mr. Eighteen, although rest assured, I will persuade them to agree on the Snow Country. ”

Mr. Eighteen said ashamedly: "In this way, I am thinking too much, the seventh prince is witty, and I admire him." ”

"Prizes. ”

Qiye smiled, picked up the map and said to Mr. Seventy-One: "Mr. Seventy-One, as the saying goes, it is shallow on paper, and there are some things that cannot be seen on the map." How about asking two gentlemen to take me on a trip to the Northwest Desert?"

Mr. Eighteen and Mr. Seventy-One glanced at each other, nodded and agreed: "This is a trivial matter, since His Highness has invited him, then we will accompany His Highness on a trip." ”

Qiye thanked the two of them, "Thank you, two gentlemen." ”

"Your Highness is gracious. The two said humbly.

Qiye said: "Without further ado, two gentlemen, let's leave now." Where's the tea boy?"

After a while, Bai Qi, the tea boy, pushed the door in and asked, "I don't know what happened to the guest officer?"

Qiye said: "We're leaving, check out." ”

Bai Qi: "The villain has already settled the bill for the three of them, and this pot of tea should be treated as if the villain invited the three of them to drink." ”

Qiye was slightly stunned, surprised, and puzzled: "This pot of tea shouldn't be cheap, right? You are a little tea boy, and we have never been masked, why do you want to invite us to tea?"

Bai Qi arched his hand and said: "If the villain guessed correctly, the three should be the Seven Princes of the Snow Country, Mr. Eighteen and Mr. Seventy-One of the Confucian Garden, right?"

Qiye was surprised: "How do you know?"

Bai Qi looked at Mr. Seventy-One and said with a smile: "The villain has been serving tea in the restaurant for so many years, and he has seen a lot of well-informed guests from the south to the north, and he has heard some things about the seventy-two sages of Confucianism. ”

"Mr. Seventy-One has a unique appearance and is easily recognizable. After recognizing Mr. Seventy-One, it is not difficult to guess the identities of the other two, after all, there are not many people who are qualified to drink tea with the seventy-two sages of the Confucian Garden. ”

"In addition, these days, rumors about the two races of people and demons and Tan Wen are spreading in the outside world, and the Seven Princes and Mr. Eighteen are famous all over the world, if the villain can't guess the identities of the two, he is a fool. ”

He said it lightly, but Qiye understood that if it weren't for the well-informed and extremely intelligent people, it would be absolutely impossible to guess the identities of the three of them.

What's even more rare is that he still has the courage to pay for the tea for the three of them on his own initiative. Although it was only a small favor, he still made the three of them owe him a favor after all.

Courageous, resourceful, and smart, this Bai Qi is a talent!

Qiye put his hand on his cheek and looked at him with a smile, "What do you want?"

Bai Qi shook his head and said: "The villain doesn't want anything, not only that, but the villain also has to introduce a talent to the Seventh Prince." ”

"Introduce talents to me?" Qiye found this Bai Qi more and more interesting, and said curiously: "Who is it? don't tell me it's yourself." ”

Bai Qi hugged his fists and said: "Your Highness is really smart, the villain just wants to introduce himself." ”

I really let myself guess right!

Qiye couldn't help but wonder, "You are Mao Sui self-recommended!"

Bai Qi was confused, "Mao Sui recommended himself, who is Mao Sui?"

Qiye has a black line on his face, forgetting that this is not the earth, and there is no story of Mao Sui's self-recommendation, and he is quick to talk for a while, and he said that he leaked.

"Hmm...... Mao Sui is a senior official in my Snow Country. ”

Qiye casually made up a story and said: "He is full of wealth and talent, but he was not valued in his early years. So, in the name of recommending talents, he recommended himself to me. Later, through my recommendation, he was reused, and since then he has risen to prominence and become a high-ranking official. ”

"This Mao Sui is a wonderful man, and if he has the opportunity, the villain must get acquainted with him. Bai Qi said with a smile: "However, it is not Mao Sui's self-recommendation, but Bai Qi's self-recommendation." ”

Qiye: "It doesn't matter if you recommend yourself by Mao Sui or Bai Qi, I don't care." What I care about is why you chose me? With your ingenuity, can't you see where I'm now?"

Bai Qi said: "His Royal Highness's current situation, Bai Qi is very clear. If the peace talks between the human and demon races are successful, His Highness will live, and otherwise, if the peace talks fail, His Highness will die. ”

"The human and demon races have been grudges for many years, and it has long been an endless situation, and it is almost impossible to negotiate peace. It can be said that His Highness is now nine deaths. However, "

As soon as the words changed, Bai Qi said in a convincing manner: "It is precisely because His Highness is now difficult to protect himself that the villain wants to take refuge in His Highness." ”

Qiye suddenly realized, and said with a smile: "Wealth is in danger!?"

Bai Qidao: "Not only that, when I made tea for His Highness before, I heard Mr. Seventy-One introduce the general trend of the world to His Highness, and the villain had already expected that His Highness would definitely have a way to survive the catastrophe in front of him, and he would look at the world with confidence." Rather than waiting for His Highness to survive this catastrophe and then the villain will take refuge, it is better to take refuge in His Highness now. ”

Qiye showed an appreciative gaze and said, "The icing on the cake, how can it be compared to sending charcoal in the snow?"

Bai Qi bowed and said: "Your Highness's sentence breaks the villain's mind, admire." ”

Qiye thought for a while and said, "You answer me a question first." ”

Bai Qi: "Your Highness, please ask." ”

Qiye asked, "If I accept you, what can you do for me?"

The question was very direct, but it was to the point, and it hit the nail on the head.

Bai Qi held his head high and replied in a majestic tone: "If I am a general, I will win every battle, and I will conquer the city." ”

Qiye laughed and said: "What a 'battle must be won, attack must be defeated', this prince remembers your words today, if you can't do it in the future, don't blame this prince for being ruthless under the sword." ”

Bai Qi immediately changed his title and said, "Subordinates obey orders!"

Qiye stood up with long sleeves, a little proud, and said, "Let's go, take you to see the place where we will show our strength in the future." ”

Bai Qi hesitated: "Your Highness, can you give your subordinates a little time?" Your subordinates have a personal matter that is not settled, and they will come immediately when their subordinates give a little explanation." ”

Qiye looked at him, pondered for a moment, and took out a gold ingot from his arms and gave it to him, "I went out in a hurry this time, and I only brought so much with me, take it and use it." ”

Bai Qi held the ingot of gold, his hands trembled, and said in a deep voice: "Your Highness's kindness, your subordinates remember it in their hearts. ”

Qiye waved his hand indifferently, "Go early and return early, in an hour, I will wait for you at the gate of the city." ”

Bai Qi: "No need, my subordinates also have to go out of the city, just by the way, Your Highness will go with me to save time." ”

Qiye nodded, "It's okay!"

......

Outside the city, by the stream, there was a small spinning mill, in which lived several spinning girls.

The group went out of the city, and under the leadership of Bai Qi, they went straight to the spinning mill.

Arriving at the gate, the three of them withdrew from a distance.

Bai Qi patted the dust on his body, combed his hair and clothes neatly, and knocked on the door gently.

After a while, the chai door opened lightly, and an old woman walked out.

When the old woman saw Bai Qi, she smiled and said, "Bai Gongzi, you are here again, are you looking for Gao Yue?"

Bai Qi nodded and said, "Exactly, please call Miss Gao." ”

"Good. The old woman nodded, turned and went in.

After a while, Gao Yue came out.

In terms of appearance, Gao Yue is not a beauty, but she has delicate facial features and a gentle temperament, she belongs to the kind of quiet woman, and she is calm just by looking at it.

"Bai Gongzi, are you in trouble?" asked Gao Yue.

Bai Qi took out the ingot of gold that Qiye gave her and handed it to Gao Yue.

Gao Yue shook her head and said, "I can't accept this, I just took you in for a few days and provided you with a few meals, and I don't need any thanks." ”

Bai Qidao: "This is not a thank you gift, it is a dowry." ”