The population of Northern Qi was far less than that of Zhao.
Even the capital city is not as good as an ordinary state capital in Zhao State.
So they had never seen so many people.
Hundreds of thousands of people gathered outside the north gate of Lin'an Mansion.
Looking from a distance, it looks like a real sea of people!
There are shrewd businessmen, large and small restaurants and teahouses, have already occupied the space.
The cries of various snacks came and went.
It’s incredibly lively!
The moment they saw the envoy team being held in the middle by the two-wing army like escorting prisoners of war, the hundreds of thousands of Zhao people gathered outside the north gate of Lin'an Mansion were quiet for a moment.
next moment--
Everyone unanimously let out an earth-shattering cheer.
Some elderly people even couldn't help crying.
I dare not even dream that I could see such a scene in my lifetime——
The Zhao people could also "drug" the Qi people into Lin'an like this!
Even if this is not really escorting prisoners of war, even if it seems to be a bit of a spiritual victory, how can these people of Zhao State, who have been depressed for decades, care about this at the moment?
They need to vent, need to be released, and in this way... they need to develop confidence and enhance cohesion!
There were cheers, shouts and roars.
Earth-shattering!
Although it was different from the murderous aura erupted by the three thousand forbidden troops, the momentum brought by the shouts of the mountain and the tsunami, as well as the meaning behind the sound, did not cause much harm to this group of members of the Northern Qi envoy. Insulting... even more than yesterday!
Almost all members of the mission were not riding horses today, and all hid in their cars.
How could a dignified envoy from the suzerain country be treated as a prisoner on a mission to a foreign country... and then be watched inhumanely by hundreds of thousands of people?
Many people couldn't help crying, closed the car windows, covered their ears, and murmured: "What a shame and shame... What a shame and shame!"
In comparison, Qi Jue is really a ruthless person.
The Prince of Northern Qi was still riding on his shiny black horse, with his chest held high, as if the group of people in front of him were really welcoming him.
Not only that, he even said to Jiang Su, who was running alongside him with no expression on his handsome face: "What do you think?"
"My lord, it's not that good." Jiang Su said calmly.
How could it possibly feel good to be treated as a prisoner of war by hundreds of thousands of people and watch the jokes? If Qi Jue hadn't pulled him away by force, he wouldn't have been able to help but hide in the carriage.
"Hahahaha!" Qi Jue laughed and said, "Song Yu arranged this grand welcome ceremony with all his heart! I am particularly comforting!"
"It's a relief, Your Majesty." Jiang Su reminded.
"Yes, yes, I am happy, I feel so damn comforted!" Qi Jue said with a smile on his face: "This scene reminds me of what my father said back then... The Northern Qi army captured tens of thousands of Zhao royal family members. My dear, there are also ministers from the DPRK and China, and it’s the same grand occasion when we return to the capital!”
"It's almost exactly the same as this scene! Hahaha, Jiang Su, look at the expressions on the faces of those people, as if their army had won the battle. We are prisoners. How fun!"
Jiang Su thought to himself: Isn’t it?
Qi Jue looked aside: "Hey, Song Yu, do you think what I said is right?"
When Song Yu, who was riding a maroon horse not far away, heard this, he looked over with a smile and said, "Your Majesty, what you said is wrong. We are a country of etiquette, Zhao. The people are warm and hospitable. They spontaneously went out of the city to welcome the envoy. Listen to this deafening Aren’t you moved by the cheers?”
Qi Jue laughed loudly: "I am so moved that my blood boils all over. I am so moved that I wish I could go back and raise troops immediately, march all the way, and receive such cheers again!"
Song Yu responded with a smile: "Really? I heard that at least 70% of Northern Qi's troops are now in the west making love with the Liao warriors. Your Majesty, please don't talk big words here and then turn around without sending troops. This will harm you. What a prestigious reputation!”
Qi Jue ran out of words and chose to keep a straight face and shut up.
In terms of martial arts, he felt that he could kill this insidious and cunning dog with one slap; in terms of bickering, ten of him tied together would be no match for him.
He just secretly ran to ask Jiang Yong for advice early in the morning. He barely remembered part of it and forgot the rest.
Song Yu rode gracefully on the horse, always keeping a smile on his face.
He also built a luxurious tent ten miles away, sent food, wine, and beauties... He made a siege gesture to show me to the people of Zhao State, and go have your spring and autumn dreams!
Come here with me honestly, accept the "warm welcome" from the people of my country, and then go to the post house specially used to receive foreign guests to rest.
At that time, these three thousand forbidden troops will still protect you. Don't even think about wandering around in private and disturbing my people.
If you want to buy some specialties, you can, but you must be escorted by my people!
Otherwise, I am afraid that the angry people of Zhao will tear you alive!
When the imperial army "protected" the mission through the huge crowd of civilians, cheers shook the sky.
It can be heard even inside the palace.
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…
The official family was playing chess with Chu Qinghui.
Judging from the situation, the official family does not seem to have an advantage.
Chu Qinghui's big dragon that was about to connect almost surrounded the official family.
"Guan family, you sent a gangster like Song Yu to greet the envoy and cause such a big mess. What do you want...?"
Chu Qinghui held black, dropped a piece, and asked lightly.
The official looked at the chessboard, seemingly lost in thought, and did not respond for a long time. Finally, he dropped a white piece in his hand, instantly revitalizing an area.
He smiled and said: "Beiqi is no longer the same as it used to be. That old dog Qi Kun humiliated me several times and wanted to marry Huan'er. Who is he? Is he worthy?"
Chu Qinghui stared at the chessboard and said calmly: "Does the official think my son Chu Ren is worthy?"
The official was slightly startled and looked up at him: "As far as I know, your eldest son Chu Ren is already married."
Chu Qinghui smiled and said: "I can add a wife!"
As he put down a sunspot, the situation on the board changed significantly again.
He ignored the small area that the officials had just revitalized, and still concentrated on being his big black dragon.
The official did not get angry, but said calmly: "Outsiders only think that I am doting on Huan'er. Maybe, she has been doted on for more than 20 years, and she has been spoiled a long time ago. If Chu Xiang really has this intention, you can ask him personally. Ask Huan'er, if she is willing, I have no objection. After all, I promised that I will let her do it for the rest of my life."
As he spoke, the official twirled a white coin. At this moment, cheers like a mountain roar and a tsunami came from far outside, drifting over with the hot air of Lin'an Mansion.
The official smiled and said, "Did Prime Minister Chu hear this?"
Chu Qinghui asked with a smile: "What did the officials hear?"
The official said: "Public opinion."
Chu Qinghui shook his head: "What I heard was a little different from what the officials heard. I only heard the... venting howls of a group of incompetent people trying to cover up their own incompetence."
The official said: "The words of Prime Minister Chu are biased. What I heard is self-confidence, the collective... usable people's hearts! Moreover, it is these incompetent people who are mentioned by Prime Minister Chu who help me support this world. I can't wait for nothing. Production, the clothes on your body and the food in your mouth are all produced and created by them.”
"So what can we do?" Chu Qinghui said casually: "They are just untouchables for generations. They will always be at the bottom of this world and will never be able to truly enter the scholar-bureaucrat class. Even if there are one or two occasionally. Most of the so-called golden phoenixes in the slums are not richer than three generations, and they have no foundation after all. In fact, in my opinion, people like the Guan family, who have finally regained their fortunes, should be cherished more."
At this moment, louder cheers came from outside again.
Chu Qinghui continued without changing his expression: "It is unwise to gain such satisfaction by humiliating foreign missions. It will not only reduce the price, but also create unnecessary enemies."
"We are enemies. There is no such thing as adding to the enemy."
The official smiled and dropped a white piece in his hand, which still only revitalized another small area.
Chu Qinghui quickly dropped the black piece and said: "I feel that just like this game of chess, the official's vision... is a bit narrow after all. They only care about the gains and losses of one city and one land, but my big dragon is almost ready." !”
Guan Jia also quickly dropped a white piece like Jia Jia: "What about now?"
Chu Qinghui took a look and his expression changed slightly.
He is an almost fully formed dragon, and the dragon's head area is very tightly protected, making it almost impossible for water to get in.
The dragon body is also protected by various means.
Only Longwei was relatively weak, but when he saw that the officials only focused on operating a small area of "one city, one place", he relaxed his defense there.
As a result, as the white stone of the official family fell, those small areas that seemed to be loose at first actually became distantly related.
The most important thing is that as the chess piece fell, Chu Qinghui's big black dragon tail... was cut off!
How can a dragon soar through the nine heavens without its tail?
He frowned, staring at the white piece that Guan Jia had just landed, and murmured: "This piece is not simple!"
The official smiled softly: "It's not as important as you think. If it wasn't protected by other chess pieces, it would definitely not be able to accomplish anything by itself."
Chu Qinghui was noncommittal, still staring at the white piece, and said quietly: "Guan Jia, what do you think if someone comes over at this time and overturns the chessboard?"
The official laughed and said, "Then we will naturally start a fight."
Chu Qinghui nodded: "Yes, naturally we started fighting."
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The post house in Lin'an Mansion is very big!
It's called Chenxi Pavilion.
Located on the edge of West Lake.
The mission needs to enter from the north gate, pass through the city, and then exit from Fengyu Gate...
It's equivalent to having to go out after a "parade".
Song Yu is very satisfied with his arrangement. He is a person who pays attention to etiquette.
The distinguished guests have come all the way, so how can they be sent directly to the "State Guesthouse" in the suburbs without letting them appreciate the prosperity and wealth of Lin'an Mansion?
That's very rude!
He had visited Chenxi Pavilion before and found it quite good!
Regardless of the building scale, layout structure, or internal decoration, they are all top-notch in this era.
There are pavilions, pavilions, garden corridors, and large, colorful koi carp swimming in the clear water that runs through the entire post house.
Various buildings are dotted in the area, which is like a botanical garden with the singing of birds and the fragrance of flowers.
Reception area, rest area, dining area, accommodation area, etc. are all available.
To be honest, in Song Yu's opinion, it was a waste of time for the Northern Qi envoy to live in this place.
All the young and beautiful maids who were originally responsible for serving here were replaced by him.
Replace them with those aunts and uncles who also have rich experience but are older.
Song Yu was still a little worried about this. Who knew what a bastard like Qi Jue would do when he was extremely angry.
Therefore, he also arranged for many forbidden soldiers to take off their military uniforms and join the ranks doing rough work.
As for the beauties presented by officials along the way in the mission's motorcade, Song Yu really had no choice.
After all, it's not time to completely break up.
The mission team arrived at Chenxi Pavilion.
After a grand welcome ceremony and an inhumane crowd of hundreds of thousands of people watching, the entire Northern Qi delegation was exhausted mentally and physically from top to bottom.
After settling in, almost no one came out to eat dinner. They all hid in their rooms and fell asleep.
After coming out, Song Yu glanced at Luo Dewang.
Lao Luo's chest slapped loudly: "Don't worry, Mr. Yu, I will definitely protect these distinguished guests of the mission! I won't let any of them out!"
If you make progress, you don't have to come in and have your head chopped off.
Song Yu nodded: "In the next few days, I will work hard on you and all the brothers. After this matter is over, I will personally go to the official family to apply for promotions and salary increases for all brothers!"
Buying a drink or something like that is a small thing, and this is what really makes everyone happy.
Then he, Su Chaoyun and Yan Yunxia got on the carriage and left the post house.
Although the Northern Qi delegation had been exhausted in the past two days, Su Chaoyun and Yan Yunxia, who were highly stressed and tense at all times, were also very tired.
Although Song Yu has better spiritual power, he still needs to hide his strength at all times, so his face also shows a bit of fatigue.
Su Chaoyun glanced at Yan Yunxia and said, "Shall we go have a drink?"
Yan Yunxia nodded: "Okay."
Song Yu: "..."
Su Chaoyun glanced at him: "You are different from me. There are so many people at home and you haven't been home for several days. Don't let your family worry."
(End of chapter)
