Ouyang Zhongtian was stupid there at this time, and he didn't know what to do, Qi Jingzhi didn't bother to pay attention to him, and turned his head to ask the envoy of Western Liao, Zhagu: "Speaking of which, Western Liao has also paid tribute frequently in the past few months, and the things that have been paid tribute are very novel, what is this for?" I remember that neither tea nor spices are native to the Western Liao Kingdom, right? ”

Zagu's dark eyebrows raised slightly, from the time they began to implement this plan, they knew that they might be recognized by Qi Jingzhi, because they had already prepared all kinds of answers, and now seeing Qi Jingzhi suddenly ask this question, he was shocked and a little relieved at the same time, although Qi Jingzhi was already suspicious of them, but if he asked this question, it means that he was just suspicious, and he did not see through the mechanism.

He smiled at Qi Jingzhi and bowed: "Back to Your Majesty's words, Xiliao's interest in spices and tea has only started in recent days, these years Xiliao has been constantly exploring the land to the west, there are some shrewd warriors with cattle, sheep and horses have gone far and walked to a country with very different customs, their country has many spices and tea, as well as unique processing technology, the people of that country exchange their spices and tea for our cattle, sheep and horses, and accidentally let our people learn the processing technology, At this time, there happened to be a wealthy merchant who could not turn around, and used a large number of fine fragrant wood and tea to offset taxes, so we began to study the processing of spices and tea, and after a period of hard work, Xiliao finally created a unique spice and tea, because our monarch really admired the demeanor of the great country of Nanyan, so once a new tea and new spices were developed, the courtiers would quickly pay tribute to the emperor of Nanyan. ”

Qi Jingzhi nodded, lowered his eyes and didn't know what he was thinking, but the smile on his lips deepened: "So that's the case, this is really a coincidence that there is no book, if it weren't for all kinds of coincidences in the world, how could I taste such a good tea and use such a good fragrance today?" It's just that spice tea is not produced in Western Liao, if it is forcibly expropriated for tribute, it will cost the people and money, it is definitely not what I want to see, spice tea and other things, just send it here, if there is an embassy in Western Liao next time to bring these things, I will never accept it. ”

Zha Gu was stunned for a moment, obviously did not expect things to develop in this direction, Qi Jingzhi did not have too many doubts about the items paid tribute by Western Liao, but instead focused on whether the Western Liao's tribute of spices, tea and other things would cost the people and money, and from the perspective of the people, he rejected the tribute of Western Liao, but saved himself.

Is this the legendary reward for good?

Having said that, he couldn't really accept Qi Jingzhi's words, now that Concubine Xiao was finally able to successfully control others in Nanyan, more poison was needed at this time, originally they could provide poison for Concubine Xiao unknowingly through tribute, but now Qi Jingzhi directly paid tribute to Concubine Xiao, didn't this cut off their way?

"Your Majesty, Xiliao doesn't think that these tributes are a waste of money, although the spices and tea are precious, but His Majesty the Emperor is wise and martial, of course he has to match this precious thing, what does Your Majesty think? Moreover, although Xiliao did not dare to be strong, a little spice tea was still affordable. ”

Qi Jingzhi shook his head and said with a smile: "A porridge and a meal, when thinking about it is not easy; Half a thread and half a thread, the constant thought of material resources is difficult. Why can't I afford to use spice tea? Just thinking that I don't know how much people's blood and sweat are hidden in this cup of tea, I can't help but feel that it is difficult to swallow, if the Zha Guqing family doesn't feel like this, then I will give you a cup, so that you can also taste, what is the taste of the people's blood and sweat! ”

After he said that, he waved his hand behind him, and the little eunuch, who was about a few steps away, immediately greeted him, picked up the tea cup in front of Qi Jingzhi, and respectfully brought it to Zhagu: "Lord Zhagu, please!" ”

Zagu grinned helplessly, his heart was really awkward, he knew very well what was in this tea, he didn't want to drink it! What if he drank it and got poisoned, and told all their plans in the hall in a daze? Even if he didn't fall into the poison of the heart, this cinnabar would be very uncomfortable! In case he was irritable and forgetful, how could he unfold their plan, how could he fight wits and courage with Emperor Nanyan? You know, now their plan is at a critical moment, and they can't make any mistakes!

His hesitation at this point became a void in Qi Jingzhi's eyes, but Qi Jingzhi knew it in his heart, so naturally he would not pierce Zha Gu's face, but sneered: "Isn't Lord Zha Gu also unable to drink this thing full of blood and sweat of the people of Western Liao?" In that case, how can I drink it! This tea and spice should not be paid tribute in the future, if the Emperor of Xiliao really loves these things so much, he should keep them for his own use! ”

At this point, Zagu was helpless, he could only pretend to be embarrassed and reluctantly respond.

Nanli looked at Qi Jingzhi's appearance as if he was smiling, and couldn't help rubbing his cuffs with his fingertips, and laughed in Xiliao in a low voice: "Sister, this Nanyan Emperor is really interesting!" He would actually feel sorry for the people of our Western Liao. ”

"The monarch, most of them are people who sell their fame and reputation, he naturally has to be virtuous in front of us, otherwise wouldn't he throw people to Xiliao? I don't believe that he Nanyan has nothing more laborious than our spices and tea! They have ice in summer and charcoal in winter, and this charcoal is just enough, isn't ice going against the sky? Nanyan is rich in land and prosperous times, but I am afraid that the Nanyan people will be cruel, even more so than Xiliao! Nan Mi lowered her long eyelashes slightly and hooked her lips.

"After all, he's just a hypocrite." Nanli flattened his mouth and stopped talking.

At this time, Qi Jingzhi looked at Nanzhao again: "Speaking of which, I haven't thought about the matter of Princess Baozhu yet, I don't know if Nanzhao has any expectations?" ”

Ge Longjia got up and smiled slightly, bowed down and said: "Your Majesty is a person who is discerning, I dare not be presumptuous, let alone hide, when the jewel came, my father once said: 'If the jewel can be the best for the concubine, for the prince's wife and concubine, for the prince's wife and concubine again, under the prince, not in the eyes.'" 'The jewel is Uncle Wang's treasure, but also the pearl of his father's palm, the ministers dare not accuse His Majesty of what he did, only ask His Majesty to take care of the heart of his father and the pearl's father, give her a good home, and don't insult her identity as a princess. ”

Qi Jingzhi nodded, I don't know what I thought of again, and I was slightly distracted: "Okay, I promised you." ”

Ge Longjia smiled and feasted, although there was often a smile on his lips, but no one could tell how much of it was true and how much it was false, but Ge Longpo was still the heartless look he had yesterday, and looked at Qi Jingzhi with a smile: "Actually, in all fairness, Baozhu is really beautiful, although she is a little young, but she already has the name of the first beauty in Nanzhao......

Qi Jingzhi raised his eyebrows slightly, hesitated slightly, and then smiled: "Really?" It seems that I am really blessed......"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, Your Majesty's grace is mighty, and the ministers are sincerely afraid." Ge Longjia was stunned for a moment, and then immediately understood, and thanked him with a smile.

Being able to leave the orb by Qi Jingzhi's side, their plan will be easier to unfold, and there are people in the palace who are easy to do. Although Xiao Concubine can also be counted as their person, Xiliao and Nanzhao are separated by a layer after all, and when the interests of Xiliao and Nanzhao conflict, Xiao Concubine will not choose Nanzhao. So they can trust Concubine Xiao, but they will definitely not put all the treasures on Concubine Xiao.

In addition, there is another reason why they refuse to rely on Xiao Concubine, that is, Xiao Concubine's status in the palace is too low, Xiao Chuge is just a six-grade petty official in terms of background, and Xiao Concubine is not even a first-class concubine, just a fifth-grade concubine, even if she is pregnant, what can she do? Even Qi Yu can yell at her, can you expect her to help a lot?

Since Concubine Xiao can't count on it, they can only rely on themselves, fortunately, Nanzhao has had the idea of making peace with Nanyan a long time ago, so he has been cultivating Baozhu since more than ten years ago, and he is completely raised according to Qi Jingzhi's liking, in fact, in Nanzhao, "Baozhu Princess" is not a woman, but a group of women, and this Baozhu princess who was sent is just the one most similar to the person in Qi Jing's heart.

Qi Jingzhi looked at the appearance of Ge Longjia Thanksgiving, smiled slightly to hide the scorn in his heart: "I have thought about it, Princess Baozhu has a noble status, which is extraordinary, and she represents the harmonious relationship between Nanzhao and Nanyan. ”

As soon as these words came out, the faces of the people on Nan Zhaoguo's side became very delicate at that time, they had also observed Nanyan, and knew that Qi Jingzhi was not joking at the moment, but listening to Qi Jingzhi's words couldn't help but make people cry and laugh, in Nanyan's harem, the highest status was the queen, followed by the imperial concubine, and then the fourth concubine of Guishu and virtuousness, but now the problem is that there are already people sitting in the position of concubine, Concubine Gong has held this position for I don't know how many years, and the daughter-in-law to be married is about to become a mother-in-law, and no one can snatch this position from her, even if Concubine Gong is a little out of tune on weekdays, but after all, she is a person who has been in the palace for so many years, if she says that she has no means at all, it is not possible.

But now Princess Baozhu was inexplicably made a concubine by Qi Jingzhi, and she was given a two-character title...... This is a great honor among the concubines, and now in the harem, in addition to the treasure bead itself is a two-word title, only the queen now has a two-word title, although this matter is an honor, but it will also find someone to hold a grudge!

In addition, this title is also very problematic, concubine concubine...... Is this Qi Jingzhi really stupid or fake stupid? The concubine is also demure and beautiful. Is there an emperor who has a daughter-in-law called a beautiful concubine? And let your daughter-in-law live in the garden?

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