Yang Peng sighed depressedly, "I originally thought that I wouldn't encounter the troubles of those harems in the previous dynasty, but I didn't expect to let me meet them!" ”

Yang Jiumei said angrily: "This is the price of messing with flowers!" ”

Yang Peng stroked Yang Jiumei's skin, picked Yang Jiumei's chin with his right hand, and said with a smile: "Are you blaming me for messing with you?" Then I won't mess with you in the future. ”

Yang Jiumei's face suddenly turned pale, and tears actually fell. Yang Peng didn't expect his joke to make Yang Jiumei so sad, he immediately panicked, and hurriedly hugged Yang Jiumei and said, "What are you crying about, I'm joking with you!" Yang Jiumei was stunned, then showed an angry look, and was angry, raised her pink fist and slammed it on Yang Peng's chest, and said indignantly: "Is there such a joke?" Yang Peng groaned in pain. The ninth sister became nervous and hurriedly asked, "You, you, did I hurt you?" As he spoke, he couldn't care that he had already lost his spring, sat up, and rubbed his chest for Yang Peng.

Yang Peng saw the beautiful spring in front of him, and couldn't help but forget to pretend to be in pain, and stared at Yang Jiumei's chest with a pair of eyes. When Yang Jiumei saw Yang Peng's expression, she suddenly came to her senses, and couldn't help but be annoyed, and said aggrievedly: "You tease me again!" ”

Yang Peng sat up suddenly, hugged Yang Jiumei, and kissed Yang Jiumei's red lips. Yang Jiumei was originally annoyed in her heart, but she couldn't help the other party's gentle methods, and in an instant, the whole person softened, and under the emotion, she couldn't help it. Yang Peng was also out of control, and another cloud and rain lingered. ……

At dusk that day, Yang Peng helped the soft and boneless Yang Jiumei get off the bed. Yang Jiumei's face was red, her eyes looked at Yang Peng, and she complained a little, but more of it was lingering love.

Yang Peng helped Yang Jiumei sit down at the desk in the study. Yang Peng squatted down in front of Yang Jiumei, held her pair of slender hands, and asked softly, "If you want to eat something, I'll make it for you." Yang Jiumei looked at Yang Peng with affection and said, "How dare I work Your Majesty!" Yang Peng said angrily: "What Your Majesty, call your husband!" Yang Jiumei showed a shy look, hesitated for a moment, and finally called: "Old, husband." Yang Peng was very excited and laughed. Yang Jiumei glanced at Yang Peng with some shame.

Yang Peng stretched his head over, kissed Yang Jiumei's chest, stood up and said, "You sit and rest, I'll go get food." Without waiting for Yang Jiumei to speak, she got up and left. Yang Jiumei looked at Yang Peng's back, and a feeling of happiness rose in her heart, only feeling that she and Yang Peng were like a small couple from an ordinary family, living frequent and happy days. Thinking that such days can't last long after all, I can't help but feel a little lost in my heart. But when you think about it, where is all the good things in the world that last forever? To be able to have such a happy time, it is enough to comfort your life! As soon as I thought of this, I couldn't help but smile on my face. ……

Soon after, Yang Peng personally made a few side dishes, sat in the water pavilion of the palace with Yang Jiumei, watched the sunset, and gossiped while enjoying the food.

Yang Jiumei took a small bite of milky fried meat, and said with a smile: "I am really blessed, I can actually taste the dishes cooked by His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty himself!" ”

Yang Peng smiled: "If you like it, I will make it for you as soon as I have time." ”

When Yang Jiumei heard this, the happiness in her heart naturally did not need to be said. However, she shook her head and said, "I still don't want it!" Let you cook every day, I'm afraid I'll lose my life! I'd like to spend more days with you! ”

Yang Peng said: "I am the emperor, I will give you blessings, both of us will live a hundred years!" ”

Yang Jiumei couldn't help but longing in her heart, and then another worry couldn't help but come to her heart, and said leisurely: "In another twenty years, I'm just afraid that I will be old!" You won't be so nice to me then, you'll definitely dislike me! Yang Peng smiled and said: "In another twenty years, I can't get better even if I want to be lustful!" At that time, I was satisfied to have you with me! Yang Jiumei looked at Yang Peng stupidly. Yang Peng suddenly remembered something, and said resolutely: "If I don't want to be the emperor anymore, I must bring you with me!" Yang Jiumei said coquettishly: "This is what you said!" No jokes! If you leave me behind, I won't live!" Yang Peng held Yang Jiumei's slender hand and looked at him affectionately, Yang Jiumei looked back at Yang Peng, and her affection was silent.

Yang Peng suddenly had an idea in his heart, and said, "Let's finish eating quickly, and then go take a shower!" ”

Yang Jiumei immediately understood what the hell he was thinking about again, and couldn't help but turn crimson, but she was also moved and couldn't hold back.

Andrew and Field finally returned to their home country, the Holy Roman Empire, after a long journey. Fidel looked at the familiar landscape city in front of him and couldn't help but sigh: "It's finally back!" It's a long way to go! Andrew couldn't help but feel the same way, and then said with some emotion: "Although our two empires are far apart, I have a feeling that sooner or later, our two great empires will collide violently!" That would be a real all-out confrontation between the best of Eastern and Western civilizations! ”

Fidel exclaimed, "We will win!" Andrew nodded, "That's for sure!" But in the face of that tough opponent, we can't take it lightly! ”

When the Empress Catherine heard that Andrew and Fidel had returned from their envoy to Daming, she was asking to see her in the main hall, and immediately came out to meet her.

When the two saw the beautiful Empress, they hurriedly bowed: "Meet the beautiful Empress!" I wish Her Majesty the Empress a long life! ”

Catherine sat down on the throne, and when she saw the appearance of the two of them, she said, "You two have worked hard! When the two of them heard this, they felt flattered, and their bodies, which were originally very tired, seemed to have regained their energy in an instant.

Andrew walked up to Catherine with the national letter of Daming in both hands and said, "This is the national letter that Emperor Daming responded to." Catherine took the credentials, opened them, and read them, only to see that they were all polite words wishing for friendship between the two countries for generations to come, and she didn't take them to heart.

Putting down the national letter, he asked, "What do you think of Da Ming?" ”

Andrew said: "Da Ming is very rich, far richer than we thought before!" Starting from the landing of Quanzhou, all the way to their capital Bianliang, the ministers they saw were prosperous and lively, the small city was beautiful and calm, whether it was a big city or a small city, their buildings were very exquisite, it was really like the legendary elf country; Their people live in peace and prosperity, and everyone has a happy smile on their faces. Daming is definitely an incomparably rich country. ”

Catherine muttered, "It is not surprising that China in this era was originally the richest country in the world. Andrew and Fidel saw Catherine muttering, but they couldn't hear what she was saying, and they didn't dare to ask.

Catherine retracted her thoughts and asked, "How is their combat power?" ”

Andrew said: "We saw their army at their Chinese New Year parade. Speaking of this, Andrew's face couldn't help but show a look of amazement, "Heavy armor, murderous!" Although I don't want to admit it, I have to admit that the Ming Army is the country with the most powerful army outside of our Holy Roman Empire! In addition, their social martial spirit is very strong, and there are countless gladiatorial arenas in the capital Bianliang, and the gladiators fighting in them are admirable warriors! The people of the Ming Dynasty like to watch gladiatorial competitions and worship heroes, and after conflicts between them, they often fight to solve problems by force instead of resorting to the government! Although I only stayed in Bianliang for half a month, I saw two large-scale fights on the street! ”

Catherine frowned and said, "This is not the same as the Huaxia I know!" Didn't Huaxia believe in Confucianism and govern the country with the so-called 'benevolence and filial piety'? Therefore, most of their emperor's ministers are artists, but they are often waste who cannot deal with the enemy! ”

Fidel said: "Not so! The rumors are wrong! Their emperors and ministers are very enterprising and advocate force, and the Ming Emperor himself is the first warrior in the world known as their Ming people! ”

Andrew said: "Actually, not only the emperor and ministers, but their entire society is full of aggression!" Artists have no place there, but warriors who can fight well are loved by all! Then he took out a pamphlet and presented it to Catherine, saying, "Your Majesty, this is an atlas that they have compiled." It is painted with portraits of the famous Ming warriors, along with descriptions of their deeds. And on the first page of this album, the so-called first warrior is their emperor. ”

Curious, Catherine opened the catalogue and saw on the first page a portrait of a mighty general with a prancing horse. Catherine looked shocked and couldn't help but say, "It's him!?" Then he frowned and shook his head, and said, "Probably not, how could it be him?" He smiled wryly, and his fingers couldn't help but run his fingers over the faces of the characters in the picture. Then I saw a few lines of small characters written next to the portrait: Unparalleled in the world, invincible in the world, the true dragon of the Ming Dynasty, the first fierce general in the world.

Catherine couldn't help but smile, stared at it for a moment, and put down the book. Raising his head to look at Andrew and Fidel, he asked, "You mean, the fighting power of the Ming army is very strong, and the entire Ming society is full of martial spirit?" The two nodded.

Catherine mused, "This is not what I know. Then he glanced at the two of them, nodded and said, "Your discovery is very valuable!" ”

Catherine said, "I will send you two to the East, and the most important thing is to negotiate business with them. What's the takeaway on this? ”

Andrew said: "We have discussed at length with their Emperor and their cabinet ministers on commercial matters. The atmosphere was very pleasant and they were very welcoming to our proposals. Their emperor said that they would organize a large caravan, led by one of their cabinet ministers, to come to our country. At that time, the Cabinet Secretary will also discuss with us in detail some specific cooperation matters. Catherine nodded and said, "Trade with the East is an important part of our policy. You know, most of the wealth in the world today is in the East, and only by trading with them can we get rich profits. ”

If Andrew and Fidel hadn't been to Daming once, they would definitely disagree with the empress's words, but after going to Daming, the two deeply felt that the empress's words were very correct.

There is one thing that many friends may find difficult to let go. Why is it that our ancient GDP has exceeded half of the world's GDP for a long time, but it has always been difficult to make great achievements? In fact, the reason is very simple, since the prevalence of Confucianism, except for a few founding emperors who can still be called wise and brave, almost all emperors and the entire ruling class are waste, which I call waste politics. Under the rule of waste, no matter how strong the country is, I am afraid that it will not do anything. Didn't Napoleon say: 'A flock of sheep led by a tiger can definitely defeat a flock of tigers led by a sheep!' No matter how great the Chinese nation is, but the leader is a waste, it will be over.

Catherine said to the two, "But tomorrow morning, I will convene a meeting of the ministers." At that time, the two of you will have to think about what you have seen and heard in Daming. Okay, you're tired all the way back, go down and rest. The two bowed down and retreated.

Catherine picked up the album again, looked at the man on it, and was stunned.

Early the next morning, at the court assembly, Andrew and Fidel told what they had seen and heard in the Ming Dynasty. The ministers were shocked and found it difficult to accept, and there was a lot of discussion at the meeting, which was very noisy.

After Catherine waited for the discussion to subside, she raised her voice and said: "I have decided to make trade with the Ming Dynasty our basic national policy, do you have any opinions?" ”

A middle-aged giant man who looked like a lion and was dressed in Gothic armor said in a huge voice like a bell: "Since the East is so rich, wouldn't it be much easier to plunder directly!" Why bother to do trade! I don't believe that the kingdoms of the East really have an army to rival our great empire! "This mighty lion, named Gude, was one of the generalissimos of the Holy Roman Empire, and he was fierce and resolute, and he was a terrible figure in the whole Islamic world. Goode's words immediately resonated with the generals of the military family and many nobles, and there was a bloodthirsty shout at the scene.

Catherine said: "Daming is too far away from us, such an expedition is too risky!" Now is not the time! Let's not forget that the last crusade called by the Pope was a crushing defeat! ”

Goode smiled: "Those so-called crusaders are just a group of rabble, and it is not a big deal that the Ming army can defeat them!" ”

Catherine's eyes lit up and she said, "Anyway, now is not the time to start a war with Da Ming, so don't discuss this matter anymore!" An invisible majesty immediately enveloped the audience, and even Goode did not dare to speak anymore.

Catherine said: "This year's war mission is to fight holy war against Tianzhu. This is the first holy war launched by me, the Holy Envoy of Heaven, and there is absolutely no room for failure! He looked at Goode and said, "Generalissimo Goode, you have to prepare well!" Remember, our war aims more than plundering wealth! "Yes!"

A noble-dressed minister came out and bowed; "Your Majesty, there is a major matter that Your Majesty must consider! This is related to the continuation of our great empire! "This name is Ozil, the Duke of the Rhine, the Left Minister of the Interior of the Empire, and the right-hand man of Catherine in dealing with internal affairs.

Catherine knew what he was going to say, and her face immediately fell, and she said coldly, "I don't want to think about this matter yet!" ”

Ozil frowned, "Your Majesty has already reached the age of marriage, how can you not think about it!" This is not only a private matter for Your Majesty, but also a major matter related to the continuation of our great empire! ”

Catherine said, "I have my own opinions, don't say it again!" Ozil had to persuade him again, but Catherine had already left the throne and returned to the harem. This court assembly was naturally over.

Everyone left the hall one after another, and the good relationship walked together and discussed. Goode walked up to Ozil, patted him on the shoulder, and smiled, "Are you still bothered by what happened just now?" ”

Ozil said with some annoyance: "Your Majesty is really inexplicable! This is a big deal, why not think about it! ”

Goode laughed and said, "I think Your Majesty has a sweetheart, so I don't like us to interfere in her affairs." Ozil raised his eyebrows and said, "This makes even more sense!" Since Your Majesty has a sweetheart, why don't you tell our minister? If Your Majesty has a sweetheart, it will be too late for the subjects of the whole country to be happy! Goode shrugged his shoulders and said, "Your Majesty's thoughts, who can guess!" Then he smiled and said, "You don't have to worry too much about this!" Your Majesty is still very young, why is there a hurry! Ozil frowned and shook his head: "Your Majesty doesn't get married for a day, and I can't rest assured for a day!" ”

Goode said strangely: "There are so many members of the royal family, even if His Majesty has no descendants, it doesn't matter, right?" ”

Goode shook his head and said, "It's different! It's not the same! Now His Majesty's lineage has become a myth, a mortal symbol of the kingdom of heaven. If His Majesty's own children can inherit the throne, it will be the best for our empire! On the contrary, if other members of the royal family inherit the throne, I am afraid that there will be problems! "Goode doesn't quite understand the look.

Soon after, Catherine once again issued the Sanctuary to the entire Catholic world as the Seraphic Angel of Tianzhu, ordering all Catholic countries to immediately gather their armies near the Holy City and prepare to launch a holy war against the Eastern heresy, Tianzhu.

At the same time, after receiving the warning of the Ming Dynasty, Tianzhu was also actively preparing for war, and the main force of the dynasty of nearly one million troops and all the war elephant troops and a large number of baggage materials were constantly moving to the west. Two huge armies in the Eastern and Western worlds are actively mobilizing, and a great war of great scale is about to begin.

However, this big war that is about to kick off has nothing to do with Daming. The Ming Dynasty is currently secretly preparing for war against the Liao State. However, the preparation of the Ming Dynasty was basically in terms of material preparation, and the Liao side did not have the slightest awareness of the Ming Dynasty's intentions. They actively mobilized troops and materials under the orders of Yehu Hugo and prepared to launch a major war against the Western Liao State. It was very difficult to obtain information in ancient society, so the large-scale mobilization of the Liao State did not attract the attention of the Western Liao. However, Liao's movements were detected by the secret agents of the Ming Dynasty.

Yang Jiumei rode her horse to the Loyal Soul Hall outside the city, handed over the information she had just sent from Shangjing to Yang Peng, who was drinking tea with Wang Laozhi, and said, "Shangjing is urgent!" ”

Yang Peng saw that the report was sealed in a red envelope, and couldn't help but worry, worried about whether something happened to Wang Jun or his mother-in-law who had never met once. I immediately opened the envelope, took out the letter paper, and read it. Surprised, he said: "Brother Ye Hugh wants to use troops against Xiliao?!" Yang Jiumei also showed surprise, but Wang Laozhi did not move.

Yang Peng pondered: "Brother Ye Hugh may think that he has hostages in his hands, and I don't dare to do anything to them, so I want to take advantage of this opportunity to annex Western Liao!" ”

Yang Jiumei frowned and nodded, and sneered: "He wants to annex Western Liao in one fell swoop, does he have the ability?" ”

Yang Peng said: "The strength of the Liao State is now much stronger than that of the Western Liao, and there is a fierce Mongolian army. Western Liao may be difficult to fight. What's more, no matter how shrewd Yelu Longqing is, I am afraid that he would not expect that Yelu Hugo would use troops against them at this time. The strength of Liao is stronger than that of Western Liao, and it is calculated or unintentional, and it has a great chance of winning! ”

Yang Jiumei looked at Yang Peng and said, "The premise is that we don't send troops to attack Liao. Yang Peng nodded with a wry smile, glanced at Yang Jiumei, and said, "You know, it is impossible for me to send troops to attack the Liao State at least now!" ”

Yang Jiumei sighed and said, "You are so affectionate, although it is said to be a good thing, but when you are faced with the choice of national affairs, it has become a bad thing to hinder!" I may not say it, but I still have to say that the Liao State must not be allowed to annex the Western Liao, otherwise the strength of the Liao State will be greatly expanded, and it will be difficult for the Ming Dynasty to suppress it again! ”

Yang Peng smiled: "What you say makes sense! But even if it gets to that point, so what? Even if the strength of Yehu Hugo increases explosively after the annexation of Western Liao, I can defeat him! ”

Yang Jiumei couldn't help but admire Yang Peng very much when she saw that Yang Peng was not worried but was still a little excited. Then he remembered something and hurriedly explained: "I didn't want to save Xiliao because everyone is in the same Khitan lineage!" Yang Peng smiled, "You don't have to explain." I still don't understand? You're all mine now, you're thinking about me! ”

Yang Jiumei was ashamed when she saw Yang Peng say such a thing in front of Wang Laozhi. However, seeing Wang Laozhi looking like an old monk had settled down as if he hadn't heard it, his ashamed mood couldn't help but fade a lot.

Yang Peng thought for a while and said, "Although I can't use troops against the Liao State yet, I can do something else." He looked at Yang Jiumei, who was still shy, and said, "Ninth sister, you immediately send someone to rush to Xiliao to inform Yelu Longqing of the impending invasion of Liao." Yang Jiumei nodded and said, "Yelu Longqing's generation of male lords, as long as they get an early warning, it will be impossible for the Liao Kingdom to succeed easily!" I'll go! So saying, he hurried away.

After all, what happens next, let's see how it will be broken down next time.