"Oh? Brother Xu is also interested in the matter of "Poseidon"? ”

Hearing Xu Shi's question, Cheng Gujian's hand holding the wine glass stiffened for a moment.

"There's no way not to be interested."

Xu Shi smiled and sighed, "If it weren't for the Seagod, we might not have been able to contact your Hualan Empire...... When I stayed on Ginsong Island before, I heard a lot from the people on the island. ”

"I see."

Cheng Gujian bowed slightly, "Since that's the case, then the estimate I can tell you is about the same...... Of course, it doesn't hurt to say it again. ”

The fact is that even for him, the grand duke who leans towards the government and the opposition, it is really not much different from what Pan Cheng and others told Xu Shi - the unknown creatures that inhabit the depths of the ocean have unparalleled destructive power...... I've heard it all from time to time.

The advantage is that compared to Pan Cheng, he has an extra atlas in his hand - this is the album of all kinds of creatures recorded by the imperial royal family, and the so-called "sea god" is of course among them.

It is a little similar to the profile image that Ye Shanshan did in Xingchuan, but it is a little different when you look closely, and it adds a bit of indescribable flavor to it.

Xu Shi and Xia Wuwu glanced at each other, and the latter suddenly realized a problem, and said curiously, "Judging from the year recorded in the atlas, the 'Sea God' has existed for a long time, so why is the Hualan Empire only thinking about conquest until now?" ”

"Because of its existence, it has begun to pose a threat to the Empire, Lady Xia."

Cheng Gujian frowned, "If the 'Sea God' only stays in the deep sea, then no matter how strong it is, we have no intention of touching that moldy head...... After all, we don't live by the sea, and I guess your city-state is too? ”

Xia Wuwu is noncommittal, Night Sin City has also been respectful of the ocean before, and the biggest effect may be that parents will scare their children by saying "I will throw you into the sea again...... At least before Xu Shi proposed the plan of "going to sea", she did not have such a concept at all.

"Right?"

Cheng Gujian took a bottle of wine and poured himself a drink, but there was a little melancholy in his words, "About two or three months before you came, a lot of strange things happened in the empire one after another. ”

"First the tide started to rise and fall abnormally, and then there were the coastal towns and villages...... The monsters in the sea jumped on the shore like they didn't want to die, some of them exploded, some of them were highly poisonous, and some people even witnessed the appearance of the "sea god". ”

That's the truth, it's okay to be safe before, but once something happens, it's a big trouble, in a sense, this can also be called a dark forest?

You must know that the people of the empire who live by the sea are not only on Silverpine Island, but Silverpine Island is the only island in the Hualan Empire...... Especially the turmoil caused by creatures that previously existed only in legends brought fear to these ordinary people.

In such a situation, neither the royal family nor the Holy See can certainly sit idly by.

"So you found Silver Pine Island as a substitute for the dead?" Xu Shi smiled and nodded.

"That's right."

This was said explicitly, but Cheng Gujian responded without prevarication, "The people of Yinsong Island are good at water, and they have shipbuilding skills, and more than half of the documents about the sea in the empire since ancient times are their credit, so it is only appropriate for them to do this kind of thing." ”

In fact, Xu Shi's wording is a bit imrigorous, not so much for the dead ghosts, but rather for Pan Cheng and the others who were assigned to fight the front war - it is said that they are responsible for the affairs of the "sea god", but it can be seen that neither the royal family nor the Holy See have much experience in this.

However, the two sides didn't want to act rashly and make unnecessary sacrifices, so they coincidentally targeted Silver Pine Island.

Let Pan Cheng and them try the depth first, so that they can have more time to prepare, and if the situation is good, they can also accumulate some experience.

Judging from the surface, they are not inactive, they can block the mouths of the people, and if the people of Yinsong Island don't go, it is because they are timid and afraid of death, not that the empire does not pay attention to this matter.

As for what the people of Ginsong Island do, whether they live or die, it's a trivial matter that can't be taken care of...... Well, it's still for the dead.

"The people of Silverpine Island are also the subjects of the empire, and this is also their responsibility and obligation."

Cheng Gujian also smiled, "But listening to Brother Xu's words, it seems to be a little uneven?" Also, you have a friendship with Ginmatsu Island...... Why don't you apologize to you? ”

At this time, isn't the barbarian a subject of the empire? Xu Shi secretly complained, adaptive identity, right?

However, he was also amazed by the character of this ancient sword duke who could afford to let go, after all, for a powerful minister who covered the sky with one hand, such a thing as apologizing was often untouchable, even in the form of a joke.

Isn't that just kidding? Anyway, he didn't hear any repentance from the other party, and it was almost as good as a warning - Silver Pine Island is the territory of the Hualan Empire, and you don't want to point fingers as an outsider.

No, the attitude of the ancient sword is also here, you are good friends with Yinsong Island for a while, so since we have cooperation now, for the sake of your face, I will not be embarrassed for them anymore.

"It's already happened, it's no fun to talk about more, and I didn't come back then."

Xu Shi smiled, he didn't say this to tear his face with the other party, so he just diverted the topic, "So now, what are you going to do next?" ”

"Of course, it is to gather people and horses to exterminate the "Sea God" in one fell swoop."

Cheng Gu Kendao, "Recently, I have been screening people among the knights of the royal court, and depending on the situation, maybe I will have to go into battle in person." ”

"What about the Holy See?"

“…… It's the same, after all, no one expects the people of Ginmatsu Island to solve the "sea god". ”

Cheng Gujian sighed lightly, "During this time, there have been priests from all over the world entering the main city one after another, what else could it be if it wasn't for this?" ”

In person?

These words made Xu Shi and Xia Wuwu a little surprised, according to your current status, you can be regarded as a royal conquest......

But it's reasonable to think about it carefully - after all, in the context of the Hualan Empire, the crusade against the sea god can easily rise to the level of a political game.

The royal family and the Holy See, which are already two checks and balances, naturally hope to find an opportunity to further enhance their influence...... Crusading against Poseidon is not a trivial matter, once who can come out on top, and then market it well, it is easy to press a heavy yard on the scale, and eventually form a one-sided trend.

Since this is the case, the two sides will naturally not take it lightly and come up with one hundred and twenty points of spirit.

"Originally, I had a headache."

Cheng Gujian took two more sips of wine, and then suddenly smiled with relief, "If it were more than ten years ago, I might have looked forward to returning triumphantly, but now that I am older, I have more things in my heart, and I am less courageous, and I am even afraid when I think of the need to go out in person." ”

"Fortunately, Brother Xu, you appeared in time, and the weapons you brought should be a great help in the crusade against the sea god...... I have a reluctant request, and in the time before leaving, you must help and train the people I have chosen. ”

"This is my business, how can there be a reason to sell things without after-sales?"

Xu Shi blinked and smiled to signal that he didn't have to worry, "If Brother Cheng needs it, I can also accompany you, and I will give the same guidance on the road." ”

“…… Brother Xu is really willing to do this? ”

Cheng Gujian looked surprised, as if he hadn't thought about Xu Shihui at all, "You are not from the Hualan Empire, how can you really work to this job?" ”

Xu Shi secretly rolled his eyes, his heart is almost right, are you a novice in officialdom? The whole face is curious about the baby's appearance, in fact, this is what you are talking about......

"To be honest, I'm never interested in the story of Poseidon."

However, he didn't break it, and he didn't follow Cheng Gujian's meaning just now, but he said very sincerely, "I have long had the idea of finding out, and since this is the case, you and I together are also more sure of me." ”

"I see."

Cheng Gujian woke up from a big dream, "It seems that Brother Xu is an adventurous hero...... In that case, I won't say much, but I will give you a glass. ”

"Brother Cheng is massive."

Xu Shi complimented him lightly, "But there is something that has to be said in advance, and you also said it, we are not from the Hualan Empire, if we win at that time, how will the credit be calculated?" ”

"This ......"

Cheng Gujian frowned, Xu Shi really asked him this time, "The royal family already has a charter, and those who travel this time will be rewarded for all their merits, and if they are martyred, they will even be crowned marquis...... But these things don't appeal to you, right? ”

"Isn't it?"

Xu Shi did not deny it.

"Hiss......"

Grand Duke Gu Jian smacked his lips, "I think I have to find Your Majesty again and discuss it carefully, and I have to give you an explanation first anyway." ”

"It just so happens that I also need Brother Xu's help in training soldiers, and when I ask Your Majesty for advice tomorrow, at least you will come to me again in the future, and you won't need to be so mysterious."

"Then there's Brother Lao Cheng."

Xu Shi nodded, half-jokingly, "It's a pity that I have to be mysterious today...... It's not too early for me to say goodbye, is there a small door? I'll go out more secretively, lest you tell the truth. ”

"I'll send you personally, who dares to put a beak?"

Cheng Gujian sneered and got up, not paying attention to it at all, "Please." ”

When Xu Shi went out, the two exchanged a lot of pleasantries, mostly about some details of cooperation.

For example, the matter of building a base station that Xu Shi has been thinking about, of course Cheng Gujian will not refuse, and let him just do it with a wave of his hand.

With him speaking, it's not a matter.

"By the way, Brother Xu hasn't been to the Holy See yet, right?"

When he arrived at the gate, Cheng Gujian suddenly remembered something, "When are you going to visit?" I can prepare you in advance. ”

"I don't know."

Xu Shi looked indifferent, "There is a beginning and an end, the things here are not finished yet, there is no need to be in such a hurry." ”

"Also, I have heard about your festival with the Holy See."

Cheng Gujian bowed slightly, "I won't hide it from you, I personally don't even want you to have anything to do with them." ”

"Listening to what this means, Brother Cheng doesn't believe in God?"

Xu Shi blinked his eyes and asked an additional question.

"Faith, I have always believed that there is a God in the world."

Cheng Gujian shook his head, "Otherwise, where does the 'divine breath' come from?" Where does the power of the "Chosen One" come from? ”

But believing in God is not the same as believing in the Holy See, they really have the power to represent God? In my eyes, it's just a group of ambitious people who want to make a name for themselves. ”

“…… I see. ”

Xu Shi was stunned, learned his tone and read a sentence, and then took the initiative to stretch out his hand to him for the first time.

……

"So you're going to work with him like this?"

On the way back, Xia Wuwu hugged Xu Shi's arm and asked softly.

"What's so bad? At least for now, it's not about keeping that relationship, isn't it? ”

Xu Rua Rua her, "And in my eyes, this person is quite interesting, I appreciate it." ”

This is the truth, you said that Cheng Gujian is calculating, it is natural, but this person is also really willing to do something for his empire, and he will really go to the imperial conquest, not just the type who can only play with power.

In general, he was quite honest, at least for him.

Of course, Xu Shi also knew that this was because the two of them now had a common goal, Cheng Gujian didn't like the Holy See, and he himself was not much better, the enemy of the enemy was a friend.

Not to mention that he is very valuable, and he can bring him a lot of benign help, which is the main reason, otherwise whoever comes will probably have to kneel and talk to Cheng Gujian from beginning to end, and he will not dare to raise his head.

"But he's essentially going to use us......"

Xia Kitten complained slightly, "Inviting you to go to the sea god together, no matter how you look at it, it's all hypocritical, and it's true to use us as a shield when you are really in danger." ”

"Who's to say it isn't?"

Xu Shi did not deny it, "But we were also going to investigate the matter of the sea god, and it is not a bad thing to have a local as a guide and bodyguard." ”

"Including trade, the establishment of diplomatic relations or something, it is much easier for us to have him to help us...... Let's take advantage of each other. ”

Who made us outsiders now? Some advantages are definitely not so easy to play, and with Cheng Gujian's identity, it is definitely unrealistic for you to expect the empty glove white wolf, you can only be like this now, each taking what he needs.

But overall, the result is acceptable to him.

"In a sense, the two of you are really a little alike."

Xia Wuwu complained, "But you don't think about the Holy See at all now?" You haven't even seen anyone else's face. ”

"I didn't say that, did I?"

Xu Shi shrugged his shoulders, "But if you really want to divide my heart between high and low, of course the royal family is the first choice, and you know the reason." ”

"Because that little empress is what you imagined she to be, right?"

"Huh?"

"Just kidding."

Xia Wuwu smiled, she knew that of course it was because of the festival with Luo Yu.

Although the group of "Templars" nominally serves both the royal family and the Holy See, anyone with a discerning eye can see that this group of people is more crooked to the side of the Holy See.

Weighing the two phases, who is willing to have less trouble.

"But it doesn't matter if you touch it, does it? If you really go to crusade against the sea god with Cheng Gujian, you will be tied to death. ”

Xia Wuwu thought for a while and said, "Especially that Luo Yu said that he was a silver knight, in fact, I don't think his status is necessarily very high, otherwise he won't be so constrained." ”

As for those bronzes, don't even think about it, who cares if those few broken urges are dead or alive when they really cooperate, and they still kill a Fan Shigui in front of the royal family during the day, will it affect the cooperation in the future? That's the truth.

Xia Xiaomei knows his own man very well, and she agrees with his choice to use infiltration to conquer here, they may not lack force, but it is more difficult to fight both sides, especially under the premise of fighting against "Heavenly Principles", there will be no benefit at all.

But since it's infiltration, multiple roads should also be good?

"You're right, but it's never the main thing to deal with anyone, just get things done."

Xu Shi sighed, "Now that we can trade and trade, we can also build base stations to do research, and it doesn't matter if we talk to the Holy See or not, if we really need to talk about what is needed, we can switch positions at any time." ”

Xia Wuwu opened his mouth, as if he was really ...... Sure enough, I've become stupid, right? Anyway, I always felt stupid in front of him......

Fortunately, she doesn't care, she has long been used to doing things according to orders in this regard, and it is the most common mode to move her when she is tweaked, and it is like this when she is planted.

"Hey, you always feel carefree, you're talking to the Holy See?"

Xu Shi felt funny when he saw her expression, and suddenly joked, "Tell me honestly, did you collect money from others in private?" ”

"What nonsense."

Xia Kitten retorted angrily, "Didn't you once say that it's more convenient to find a fool to start?" I think Na Luo Yu is quite stupid...... Isn't that a good thing? ”

This is true, after immersion in the operation of the time, Luo Yu's little calculation is worthless in her eyes, especially if it has not succeeded......

"That being said, it's not okay if you're too stupid."

Xu Shi was very satisfied with her unmarked boasting, but he only shook his finger.

"Why not?"

"Well...... this"

Xu Shiyou explained, and was about to speak when he heard a noise in front of him.

I lifted the curtain of the carriage, but saw that I was almost at the post house.

The source of the noise was in front of the post house, and I saw the Feng Ling sisters and Xia Ke'an standing together, their faces were a little nervous, and Shen Qin, who was in charge of guarding on the side, was even more cold to the freezing point.

They faced a few people in armor, a bright silver armor, and their identities were self-evident.

There is also a familiar face among them.

"Xiaofeng Xiaoling, obedient, it's not appropriate to stay here for a long time, go back to the Holy See with me first!"

Oh?

Grab someone in front of you, right?

nnd, I was so angry that I didn't pay attention to the mosquito bite my bag yesterday......

This chapter was written hastily and may be refined later.

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