Chapter 184
After receiving the news that King Zhao was finally going to visit the mansion, Lanling Jun was overjoyed. The main purpose of his mission to Longcheng was to settle the matter for Princess Wuyou. For this reason, he had done a lot of preparations. So far, it is no exaggeration to say that this matter is 70% sure, and in the end, King Zhao's own consent was missing.
Lanlingjun was meticulous and had not been idle these days. He had brought Princess Wuyou to meet Empress Dowager Jiang Xin several times and asked her to pass on the gifts sent by Queen Wuyan of Qi. Through his secret observation, Lanlingjun obviously realized that the Queen Mother really liked the princess from Qi. This was originally something he expected.
Lanling Jun is confident that even if King Zhao himself doesn't care much about this marriage. But as long as the Queen Mother tried his best to make it happen, there would be no problem. All mothers in this world are probably not very different in choosing lifelong affairs for their sons. They will consider it more thoroughly in all aspects.
As for Chu Jiangmian's attitude, Lan Lingjun has also gained a deep understanding of Zi Zhong and others. This Zhao King, who was rumored to be famous for many years, has actually failed such a "notorious reputation". Until now, no woman in Jinxiang Palace has become the king. Perhaps the only thing that is difficult to explain is Murong Qiancheng, who came with him from Zhongzhou six months ago.
"Wuyou, when King Zhao comes, you must not be so angry with a princess anymore! In order to make this happen, and to live up to the queen's entrustedness, I am almost fucked by the days in Longcheng... Alas! Many major events in Qi are waiting for me to go back to deal with. If your marriage is almost done, I can set off for the East China Sea soon."
Lan Lingjun gave Princess Wuyou who was called in front of him earnestly. If Wuyou is his junior, he would also call him Uncle Wang.
"What should I do? I won't stay here by myself, and I will also follow me back to Qi State!"
Princess Wuyou pouted and looked reluctant. In the face of national affairs, although she probably understood that her fate might not be able to escape the relationship with Zhao State, she always felt that such a passive arrangement was very unhappy!
"Of course the princess can't go back to Qi, at least she can't go back recently. This mansion was originally prepared for the princess, and this will be the princess' home in Zhao from now on. Before I leave, I will naturally arrange everything so that the princess doesn't need to worry about any trivial matters."
Seeing the serious look on Lanlingjun's face, Princess Wuyou blinked and decided not to ask more questions. If it was really as he said, it would seem good to stay in Zhao State. With such a large mansion, she could stay in it freely and do whatever she wanted. She would no longer have to be subject to various constraints like when she was in the palace of Qi State. Perhaps, the only thing she needs to worry about is her relationship with King Zhao.
As dusk fell, the lights were on. King Zhao Chu Jiangmian came as promised, and only Shang Dagong Zizhong and Bai Ye were following him.
Lanlingjun brought people to greet the door early. After a few greetings, he enthusiastically led the way in front of his head, turned over the pavilions and entered the brightly lit hall. Qi State has rich financial resources, and this mansion has been decorated with a new look, and it is a scene of wealth.
"The King of Zhao can come in person and let me take all the landlord's etiquette and finally get my wish. Otherwise, if I return to Qi soon, I will inevitably have regrets in my heart! Haha!"
Lan Lingjun's smile was very sincere, and what he said came from the heart. Chu Jiangmian quickly replied to the gift and answered.
"Actually, I should have visited you a long time ago. But in recent days, I have been busy with military affairs, so I have delayed it until now. Lanling Jun, you should not be surprised if you have any neglect!"
Lan Lingjun smiled slightly, knowing in his heart that this was just a refusal from the other party. However, Zi Zhong, who seemed to guess what he was thinking in his heart, then approached his ear and whispered.
"Lanlingjun, the king's words are not perfunctory. To be honest, we just handled the urgent news from the north before we came... The king was afraid that Lanlingjun would wait for a long time, so he rushed over without even having time to change his clothes."
Lan Lingjun was stunned. He immediately realized that Zi Zhong told him about such an important matter without hiding it. He must have received Chu Jiangmian's personal instruction on the way here... Could it be that this would be related to Qi State?
Lan Lingjun secretly suspected and came to the hall to sit down. His subordinates had already lined up the banquet, with all kinds of rare and delicious food and rich dishes, and there was no need to say. Three toasts between the host and the guest, Lan Lingjun's eyes moved, and saw a figure flashing across the screen, and a corner of his red skirt appeared faintly. He knew that it must be Princess Wuyou who was quietly checking the movement. However, he did not say it out loud. He looked up at Chu Jiangmian's calm expression, and finally couldn't help asking.
"Is the emergency military situation that Doctor Zizhong just mentioned related to the war between the Huqi in the north?"
"Lanling Jun predicts things like a god, this is exactly what happened!"
"Oh...what's the winner?"
Lan Lingjun looked into his body and showed a concerned expression on his face. As far as he knew, in the direction of Yanling Pass on the northern border of Zhao State, the Zhao army and Hu cavalry had launched several large-scale wars in the past two months. Although the specific situation was not known, the intensity was conceivable.
Zi Zhong looked at Chu Jiangmian and saw that the other party nodded. He understood in his heart that because they had the interests of each other, there was no need to hide anything from Qi people.
"Lanling Jun is relieved. According to the king's military deployment, the Zhao army soldiers won many battles. Although the Hu cavalry increased their troops several times, they have never taken advantage of it. If everything goes well and nothing unexpected happens, the next time the military newspaper comes again, it should be news of a great victory... Haha!"
Zi Zhong showed a proud look on his face. For decades, no matter who it was, he had always shared the same hatred of the enemy when it comes to fighting the Hu Qi, and any victory was honored!
Even Lan Lingjun felt a little excited when he heard this news. Although Qi was far away in the East China Sea, due to its geographical location, the Hu cavalry rarely threatened them. However, as a nobleman of Qi, he had the same Yanhuang blood as the people of other vassal states. He was always full of sympathy for those Central Plains who were often invaded by foreign tribes in the north.
"This is really great! Your Highness, King Zhao, let me use this glass of wine to wish the Zhao army in advance the victory, defeat the Hu cavalry, and promote my Yanhuang Huazhou to be majestic!"
Chu Jiangmian naturally could not refuse this glass of wine. He raised it up and drank it all, very generous. Zi Zhong said nothing wrong. Outside Yanling Pass, after more than two months of fierce battles, under the coordinated battle between General Li Mu and Murong Li City, they finally completed the strategic deployment of the Hu cavalry invading army. The military newspaper he just received in the afternoon was sent from Yanling Pass. The time for the decisive battle between Zhao army and Hu cavalry is coming, and he is full of confidence in this!
"The Hu Qi is actually nothing terrible. Over the years, the reason why they have been so rampant and constantly harming the people of the Central Plains is ultimately because they are blindly responding to the challenge and have not found the best way to deal with them. They are like hungry wolves on the grassland. In order to find enough food to survive and reproduce offspring, they are willing to use their lives to plunder. To deal with such a group, only more ruthless than them can they be timid and tamed... I already have a general strategy in my heart, and now all I lack is time. As long as I give me enough time to completely expel these wolf packs on the grassland, it will be easy!"
The young King Zhao attacked the case with his palm and his voice was generous. Whether for the long-term peace and stability of the people of the world or to fulfill the will of the previous kings, he must take defeating the Hu people as his first goal. This is his unshirkable responsibility and his historical mission. Infected by his emotions, Zi Zhong and Lanlingjun also sucked their hands and praised each other, raising their glasses together to enhance their voices.
The woman who had been secretly hiding behind the screen and listening for a long time suddenly felt a little throbbing in her heart. She could see the young and handsome face not far away from her through the gap. At this moment, a thought arose.
"It is said that Yan Zhao has many sad songs, and men are all thirsty people who are willing to die. They can be their king and be convinced by everyone in such a short time... He should be a real hero, right? So, should he still slapped his spirit?"
Chu Jiangmian naturally couldn't guess that a few feet away from him was a woman hiding in the dark and peeking at her little abacus. After a moment of pondering, he looked at Lan Lingjun and finally decided to express a worry that had just arisen not long ago.
"Lanlingjun, I wonder if I have received news from Qi in the past few days?"
Lan Lingjun, who was very comfortable in his heart, did not realize anything. He thought it was just Chu Jiangmian's casual question, and replied with a smile.
"Although the intelligence system of Qi State is not as good as the Qianji Pavilion of Zhao State, the message transmission is still very fast. I wonder what the King of Zhao wants to know?"
"Has nothing unusual been found on Qi's border? Well, I mean, is there any war or something?"
Lan Lingjun was stunned. He didn't understand why Chu Jiangmian suddenly asked this. There had been no war in Qi for several years. It has been even more calm recently, and nothing unusual!
"I am stupid, please let King Zhao make a clear statement!"
"When the Zhao army outside Yanling Pass was fighting, some abnormalities in military mobilization were found in Yan State..."
Before Chu Jiangmian could finish his words, Lanlingjun's servant came from Qi in a hurry, bringing shocking news.
"What!? Qi State was attacked by the enemy? More than 30 cities were successively captured within a few days... The troops pointed directly at Canghai City?!"
Chapter completed!