Chapter 40: The two masters fight their wits
Sima Banru didn't expect that the woman who was going to be snatched back yesterday was actually Princess Shu Han, and his eyes lit up with excitement for a while.
"One more thing." The eunuch saw that Sima Banru was so happy, so he took the opportunity to say, "My Majesty said that Her Royal Highness the princess is not an ordinary person, she has been pampered since she was a child, and the marriage should also be grand. ”
"What's so hard about that?" Sima Banru didn't seem to hear it clearly, and he had already readily agreed, "Ben Hou will ask Deng Ai to allocate 10,000 taels of silver and immediately send someone to the people." ”
"Master Hou is really atmospheric." The eunuch gave a thumbs up, "In this case, the villain will retire and return to the palace to wait for the marquis." ”
"Someone." Sima Banru shouted, "Reward the scholars." ”
The lieutenant officer outside agreed to walk in and take the eunuch out.
Sima Banru had not yet recovered from his excitement, and even forgot the wine and food on the table. However, there is one person who has not forgotten.
Lin Yuniang behind the screen was as if she had just been beaten up and cried.
If it was in the past, Lin Yuniang's tears were one of the most powerful weapons against Sima Banru, not to mention wetting her clothes, even if she let out a slightly moist snort, she would have Sima Banru and the six gods without a master. However, today, Sima Banru didn't seem to hear it.
"Come on, prepare the horses quickly, Ben Hou is going out of the city to find General Deng Ai."
A samurai walked in.
"Can Master Hou listen to the last general's words?"
"Speak." Sima Banru said it, but his mind was not on the warrior at all.
"General Deng Ai also discussed the military supplies with the last general the day before yesterday, because the Shu Road is difficult, all the materials cannot arrive on time, and the soldiers' silver has not been issued for more than a month, and the soldiers have many complaints. If at this time, Hou Ye wasted money and property in the army because he wanted to marry a newcomer, and he was afraid of hurting the hearts of the soldiers, General Deng Ai would not agree. ”
Before the warrior could finish speaking, Sima Banru had already whipped him hard with a short whip.
"Benhou is only temporarily borrowed, and after returning to Luoyang, he will ask my father to return the court in full, how dare you interfere in the affairs of Benhou?"
The samurai was beaten, and his face turned pale.
"Master Hou insists on going his own way, and I am afraid that it will be difficult for the three armies to be subdued."
"Hugh is rambling." Sima Banru waved his hand impatiently.
The samurai shook his head and left.
"Lord Hou doesn't accept advice, but I am afraid that when I return to Luoyang in the future, I will be scolded by King Chitose of Jin. Also, when Hou Ye marries the sister of the king of the dead country, don't the people of the world suspect that Hou Ye is bullying, so they despise your Sima family? Behind the screen, there was the sound of Lin Yuniang twitching.
Sima Banru whipped on the screen.
The thick curtain fell from above, revealing Lin Yuniang's little face that looked extremely aggrieved.
Sima Banru probably also felt a little wronged by her, thought about it, and said in a low voice, "Niangzi Hugh wants to be like this, this marquis marries Princess Anning, which is intended to make the queen of Shu Han completely surrender, and if there is any change, he can also be used as a hostage." ”
Lin Yuniang naturally wouldn't believe Sima Banru's nonsense.
Sima Banru didn't want to explain too much, and walked out quickly with a short whip.
This time, everyone miscalculated.
Deng Ai not only agreed to all Sima Banru's requests, but also specially proposed that he personally bring a hundred chariots to greet Sima Banru.
A hundred chariots was nothing for Cao Wei's army, which was full of 100,000 people, and in less than an hour, almost everything was ready.
The soldiers who distributed the silver taels to the people of the city also began to act.
Almost in the blink of an eye, the entire city of Chengdu was enveloped in an atmosphere of joy. The people who hid in their homes and did not dare to go out took to the streets, thinking of witnessing the marriage of this never-before-heard princess Anning.
A long procession of chariots slowly walked through the streets, wheels rolling over the bluestone road, and the rumbling sound awakened the city that seemed to be on the verge of death.
Each warrior on the chariot was wearing brand new armor, and various colored flags danced in the wind, reflecting the light of spears and halberds, like a long dragon wriggling close to the ground, giving people an extremely shocking sensory stimulation.
Imperial Palace, Jing'an Palace:
"Your Majesty, that Sima Banru and Deng Ai really came with a hundred chariots, and they have now arrived at the gate of the palace." A eunuch who was waiting for news outside ran in and said to Liu Yong, who was sitting in the hall.
A layer of cold frost quickly condensed on Liu Yong's face.
Deng Ai could actually allow Sima Banru to behave like this? The meaning was already obvious, he didn't want to conflict with Sima Banru, so as to give himself any opportunity.
It seems that if you want to turn the two against each other, Duan'er will have to spend a lot of thought.
"Hurry up and invite the queen and Princess Anning." Liu Yong commanded.
With the sound of ringing, Duan'er walked out accompanied by four palace maids.
Empress Zhang followed behind, still wiping her tears.
Liu Yong walked down the steps.
"I can't send my sister Duan'er in person, I only hope that my sister will take care of herself, and I will not think about what happened last night, and I will wait for my sister's good news in the palace."
Duan'er didn't speak, just looked at Liu Yong quietly, her eyes seemed to be full of extremely complex emotions.
Liu Yong didn't dare to meet Duan'er's gaze.
"If Duan'er really succeeds, Your Majesty will expel the traitor, but are you still willing to continue to recognize Duan'er's sister?" Duan'er asked suddenly.
Liu Yong was startled and glanced back at Empress Zhang.
Empress Zhang was silent.
"Duan'er is already a princess, I am here, and Duan'er is also there." Liu Yong said.
Duan'er quickly wiped the tears from her face.
"General Deng Ai has arrived." The eunuch guarding the gate of the palace shouted.
Deng Ai strode in with a silver armor and a sword hanging from his waist. He was accompanied by more than a dozen samurai and a temporary wife-in-law.
Duan'er and the others quickly avoided it.
"General Ben congratulates Your Majesty." Deng Ai gave up.
Liu Yong looked at Deng Ai coldly.
"General Deng is worthy of being the favorite general of the King of Jin, and he is still heroic in killing the enemy on the battlefield, and this generation of Marquis Sima is also ingenious."
"Your Majesty praises falsely, Deng Ai's wisdom is no less than a three-year-old naughty boy compared to Your Majesty." Deng Ai smiled, "It's just that the one who has the last laugh is still unknown, and Your Majesty still needs to be cautious." ”
Liu Yong's face changed slightly.
Deng Ai's words are obviously pointed.
His beauty trick can only deceive Sima Banru, but he can't deceive Deng Ai. However, Liu Yong didn't think so, Deng Ai knew that it was a plan, but he had to be led by his nose, this dignified commander of the three armies, he couldn't help but live a little bit.
"I know that General Deng Ai is eloquent, but I have to bend my waist in front of my carving insect skills, and even I feel sorry for the general." Liu Yong scoffed.
Deng Ai smiled bitterly.
"I think my family Jin King Chitose is so heroic, but he also bends his waist on his son, and Deng Ai is just a courtier, how dare you work Your Majesty to feel sorry for me?"
The conversation between the two sounds like a compliment to outsiders, but they don't know that there is a murderous intent implied in it.
At this time, twenty eunuchs and ten palace maids holding high-grade Shu brocade and many rare treasures in their hands had already walked in from outside.
"Your Majesty, everything is ready, just wait for Her Royal Highness the princess to leave the palace." A eunuch said.
Liu Yong waved his hand vigorously, and then, turning his head, deliberately not looking at these people.
Deng Ai turned around.
Ten samurai with brocade boxes in their hands walked in from outside.
"The soldiers are outside, there is nothing to do, and the right to pay for the appointment is only a small gift, and the king of Jin will be rewarded again in the future." Deng Ai said.
Liu Yong just smiled faintly and was silent.