Chapter 155: The Comeback of the Shura Palace?
The other three also lifted the bottle and touched it lightly.
Jiang Che and An Pu glanced at each other, watched the two of them drink it all, smiled imperceptibly, and drank the wine in the bottle.
"Good wine, I don't know if this wine has a good name?"
Song Zaixu is still unfinished, just smelling its taste, the lingering fragrance is still there, and the fragrance is full of 100 steps.
Jiang Che took out his handkerchief, wiped the remaining wine from the corner of his mouth, and replied: "This wine is called Spring Breeze Ten Miles, and it has been included in the ranks of imperial wine by my father. Although it is a royal wine, ordinary people can also taste it, but the gold and silver are slightly expensive, so you can't be greedy for a cup. ”
Song Zaixu stared at the imperial wine poured by the waiter, put it in front of his nose and smelled it, his intoxicated look seemed to be a good drinker.
Smelling first, drinking carefully, and then drinking it all, Song Zaixu felt that the tiredness of rushing for days was swept away, and all the things that were blocked in his heart were released, and he was comfortable.
He said: "Your country is indeed a land of abundance, and its reputation for producing fine wine is well deserved. I have to drink this good wine today, and this trip is not in vain. ”
Jiang Che continued as he spoke: "It's so simple, on the day of King Changhuai's return, I should prepare twenty altars for you to bring back to Dongqian to taste slowly." In this case, why worry about not being able to drink it again?"
Song Jaexu was overjoyed, he thought that he would be satisfied if he could bring one or two altars back, but he saw that Jiang Che was so bold, which made him feel very good.
Although Jiang Che said that ordinary people can also drink this wine, the quality of the wine inside and outside the palace must not be the same, and there must be differences.
Now that you can get the imperial wine in the palace, even if you have to travel for more than ten days, you will not hesitate.
So, Song Zaeen's eyes rolled and said, "This king's envoy to your country this time is for the trade between the two countries, I wonder if there is a chance to include this wine in the list?"
Jiang Che shook his head and said, "It's really embarrassing, if King Changhuai likes this wine, I can give it another twenty jars." But after all, this is the imperial wine in the palace, and there are very few people who can brew it, which can be said to be in short supply, I'm afraid you will be disappointed. ”
Song Zaixu's expression darkened, but he recovered quickly, and he was happy when he was content, and there were some facts that could not be forced.
He said: "It's a pity, I wanted the people of Dongqian to have the honor to taste the fine wine of your country, but it seems that it is difficult for me to be strong." ”
Jiang Che smiled and said: "King Changhuai's words are serious, there are still many tradable products in the country, and they can be confirmed one by one after tomorrow's discussion." ”
Song Zaixu said: "Why do you need to confirm this? Could it be that the king still can't trust His Royal Highness the Prince?"
Jiang Che said with a smile: "Haha, with the words of King Changhuai, I have to have another drink with you." ”
Song Jae-wook couldn't wait to raise the bottle and said, "Okay, please." ”
After three rounds of drinking, everyone was drunk, eager to get drunk for a long time.
It's a pity that these four people are like old friends who haven't seen each other for many years, talking about everything, pushing cups and changing lamps.
However, everyone's mind, although others know, do not break it.
People who belong to the two camps secretly return to life and death, but there is a scene of harmony in front of them.
If the hawkish elites on both sides know about it, I don't know how they feel?
Song Jae-eun went on an envoy at a young age, and after many diplomatic experiences, he also knew that the two countries would not be worried about their safety if they were not at war.
And the Nanliu Kingdom will naturally not start from this aspect, which is an extremely stupid approach.
What's more, the relationship between the Eastern Qian Empire and the Southern Ryuk Kingdom is located in a complex position and is very delicate. They can secretly stumble each other, but on the surface, they will never use their swords and real guns.
Both sides also have their own plans.
Therefore, this time, the Dongqian Empire sent envoys in a vain attempt to increase the country's tax revenue.
But Jiang Che and the others were not aware of the other conspiracies of the Eastern Qian Empire. It's just that this visit of the Dongqian Empire also has a great impact on the Southern Liuguo
Advantage.
You can learn from each other's strengths and add some advantages to your shortcomings. Especially in terms of military affairs, compared with the Eastern Qian Empire, they are in a state of looking up.
Song Jae-wook shook his head drunkenly, curled his big tongue and said, "Prince...... Your Highness, this king does not ...... It's too much to drink, so I'll leave it at ...... Please forgive me. ”
Jiang Che couldn't go there, his face was red, like a red sun, he waved his hand and said: "Hey, this is a bad word, King Changhuai is a lot, I still want to drink another altar with him." But thinking back to tomorrow's business, it is important, and you can't delay it, so let's follow the king for a long time!"
Song Zaixu seemed to be drunk, but in fact, he was very sober, and said with a smile: "Haha, okay, after the matter is completed, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will have to take out good wine, and we will get drunk again." ”
Jiang Che said: "Naturally, there is no hindrance, then there will be no long-term king." General An, will you send King Changhuai back to the palace for me?"
An Pu is a martial artist, and his physical fitness is not comparable to that of these pampered princes and nobles, but also all the way at the wine table.
Therefore, these quantities are not difficult for him.
More importantly, it is necessary to protect the safety of the river.
Therefore, every time he drank a few glasses, he dissolved the wine in his body with true qi.
An Pu got up and said, "The last general obeys the order, King Changhuai, please." ”
Song Zaixu shirked and said: "How dare you bother General An? The security of your country is reassuring and does not need to be worried. ”
There is something in this statement.
In other words, the personal safety of the Dongqian Empire in Nanliu will not be threatened by you, right?
So Tu Tianlu also hurriedly said: "The last general must fulfill the responsibility of guarding, in Jingnan Mansion, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince does not need to worry about the safety of the Seventh Prince." ”
Tu Tianlu also paid some attention, he was not greedy when he pushed the cup and changed the cup, and he used it all the way of turning wine.
Since the guests have made it so clear, Jiang Che will not be ignorant, and said: "In this way, then King Changhuai, we will see you tomorrow." ”
Song Zaeen stood up, bowed his hand, and said, "Okay, farewell." ”
Jiang Che said: "General An, send King Changhuai for me." ”
"Wow. ”
When Song Jae-wook and the others left, it was quiet again.
Jiang Che was holding the wine bottle in his hand, his eyes exuding a wise light, and it seemed that his drunkenness was also disguised.
After a while, An Pu returned to the palace and said, "Your Royal Highness the Prince, they have returned to the palace. ”
Jiang Che instructed the waiters to make a pot of sobering tea, and then asked them all to retreat. The cup of tea is filled with bursts of heat, and its fragrance can make people feel refreshed.
Jiang Che just gently stirred the tea soup, and neither of the two spoke.
After a long time, Jiang Che poured the cooler tea soup into his throat and took the lead in speaking: "Lao An, do you know why this Song Zaixu didn't let you escort you back?"
Lao An?
It seems that as An Pu said before, his friendship with Jiang Che is really extraordinary, and the title seems so close.
However, An Pu would not call His Royal Highness the Crown Prince "Lao Jiang" or anything like that, which is a big disrespectful act.
He said, "The last general guesses that they should be guarding against me." ”
Jiang Che smiled: "That's right, don't look at this Song Zaixu who seems to be a good person, in fact, his city is very deep." It's just that he hides it very well, and even others will be confused. ”
An Pu nodded in agreement: "It's just that I'm weird. ”
Jiang Che said, "What's strange?"
An Pu sat down, poured himself a cup of tea, and took a sip before saying, "Since last year, our Dingnan operation has continued to suppress the Shura Palace, why does the Dongqian regime still agree to trade and trade?"
Jiang Che put down the teacup heavily, frowned, looked solemn, and said, "What do you mean?"
An Pu didn't answer directly, but asked, "Has Your Highness ever heard of Qianli Tower?"
Jiang Che thought back to him left and right, and said, "Qianlilou? I haven't heard of it, what is it?"
An Pu first cautiously checked the perimeter in case the partition wall had ears, and finally made sure that there was no one before returning to his position.
Jiang Che didn't know why, and asked suspiciously, "What's the matter?" Could it be that there is some ulterior secret in this Qianli Building?"
An Pu nodded.
Jiang Che's curiosity was aroused, and he said, "Let's hear it." ”
An Pu sorted out the language, and said after ten breaths: "Qianli Tower, at the end of last year, Situ Chen and Hua Luo entered the palace to meet Your Majesty secretly, and finally established Qianli Building with Your Majesty's consent.
On the surface, it is a dart game, but in fact, it is secretly a secret agent, mainly targeting the Shura Hall and the Dongqian Empire. The members of the Senrilou will scatter around the four countries under the guise of a dart to find out all the useful information. ”
When the words fell, Jiang Che was originally unimpressed with this, and finally keenly grasped a point of speech. Situ Chen and Hua Luo jointly proposed, and then it was a secret.
It's not easy to combine the two into one.
Jiang Che asked, "You mean, this is the Treasure Casting Garden and the Liuyun Sect established together? Isn't there a branch of the Treasure Casting Garden that collects intelligence in Dongqian?"
An Pu shook his head and said, "It's not the two of them who built it, but someone else. As for the Dongqian Branch of the Treasure Casting Garden, it is expected that it will be withdrawn one after another during this time, and the merits will be completed. ”
Jiang Che was confused when he heard this, and said, "No, who is this other person? Why did the Treasure Casting Garden withdraw from the Dongqian Empire? Also, why don't I know about such things?"
Worried that Jiang Che had other dissatisfied thoughts, An Pu said: "Your Highness, don't worry, the last general didn't know about this matter in the first place. It's just that I led Situ Chen and Hua Luo to meet His Majesty that day, so I was able to stay and observe.
It's just that the stakes are very high, except for the parties involved, you and I know about this Qianlilou. At that time, His Majesty issued a gag order, and no one else should know about it except you.
Besides, the people behind the scenes of this Qianli Building are really unspeakable, please forgive me. ”
Jiang Che thought about it for a while, suddenly realized, and said: "I understand, the Qianli Building you mentioned is a means to trade with Nanliu now. Its purpose is to replace the Shura Hall to enter Dongqian to establish an intelligence point, which is consistent with the method of Qianlilou entering the Dongqian Empire. ”
An Pu shook his head again and said, "Your Highness is half right. ”
"Oh?"
"I'm afraid that these merchants are all from the Shura Temple. ”
An Pu's words fell, and Jiang Che's eyes showed a look of shock.
If this is really what An Pu said, I'm afraid things are not so simple.
Jiang Che said, "So...... Is the Shura Hall planning to make a comeback?"
An Pu said: "It is possible that they have suffered a very aggrieved loss in Nanliu Kingdom, and they will definitely not stop there." On the whole, they want to dominate the Qiting continent, the biggest obstacle...... It's our Nanliu country.
In recent years, we have repeatedly put up with it. In order to recuperate and develop agriculture and commerce, the financial resources of the state treasury have reached an unprecedented grand. If we focus on military power next, it will be difficult for them to go any further.
So, my guess is that they're going to try to figure out what we're going to do next, so we can do it early. ”
An Pu's insight is simply to the point.
The ambitions of the Eastern Qian Empire will never get smaller, but will only keep increasing.
Jiang Che thought for a moment, and he said, "It's just ...... There's a catch. ”
"What?"
Jiang Che's eyes turned to exude a fine light, and he said: "I don't know if the trade between the two countries in the southeast is Song Zaien's intention, or is it the work of the national teacher who leans towards the government and the opposition?"