Based on Xiong Wuliang's understanding of Ying Zhuo, the arrogant little barbarian must be feeling ashamed and angry at the moment.
Hey hey hey bed warmer maid...
It's probably unrealistic to say what she really wants to do to Ying Zhuo - she is the princess of Qin after all, and she still has status. If something scandalous happens, it is likely to involve a diplomatic dispute.
Although the Chu State now holds [Wuguan] in its hands, it is not very afraid of the Qin State raising troops to attack...but there is really no need to fight such a meaningless battle.
But...since there is a bet...even if I can't really do anything to Ying Zhuo, I still have to tease that little barbarian!
If we don't take this opportunity to tease him, it really doesn't fit the character of the unscrupulous... No, Mr. Wu Liang.
Even if he can't move his hands...just verbal teasing and seeing that arrogant little barbarian looking so embarrassed and angry can satisfy Qu Yanghou's evil taste!
When Xiong Wuliang thought about this, he couldn't help but laugh... Then he imagined Ying Zhuo's graceful figure with bulging front and back to warm his bed, and imagined some exaggerated plots...
It’s exciting just thinking about it!
"Ahem, where is my maid?" Xiong Wuliang came to Ying Zhuo's door, deliberately lengthened his tone and said with a smirk.
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"Report...to the envoy from Yingdu, please see me urgently!" The call of the soldiers suddenly came from the distance, interrupting Xiong Wuliang's lewd smile!
Blanch!
This damn messenger didn't come sooner or later. He just came when the boss and the employer were about to molest a girl from a good family!
Xiong Wuliang rolled his eyes in anger and his expression quickly darkened.
Since it is an urgent report, of course there is no time to tease Ying Zhuo... Xiong Wuliang coughed lightly and said seriously to the room: "I will come back later."
At this moment, Ying Zhuo in the room was flushed, ashamed and angry... huddled in the corner, holding the corner of his clothes and shivering.
Hearing Xiong Wuliang's evil smile outside, Ying Zhuo blushed to the root of his neck, and his beautiful eyes were so angry that he wanted to shed tears.
This damn Mi Liang!
If he really dares to come in and scream... I, I, I... I'll give him a sword!
Fortunately, someone outside called Xiong Wuliang away... Listening to Xiong Wuliang's footsteps, Ying Zhuo breathed a long sigh of relief, but suddenly felt a little lost for no reason...
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The messenger from Yingdu looked flushed and looked very excited - it seemed that the journey from Yingdu to Quyang did not affect the messenger's good mood. The messenger bowed deeply to Xiong Wuliang, quite excited to meet his idol.
Although Xiong Wuliang's face was not very good-looking, he did not embarrass the messenger and motioned to Xiao Hei who was standing behind him to pour tea for the messenger.
The messenger excitedly said to Xiong Wuliang: "Greetings to Marquis Quyang! Greetings to Da Sima! My admiration for Da Sima is like a surging river, endless..."
Xiong Wuliang had goosebumps all over his body and quickly waved his hand: "Tell me, what's going on?"
The messenger calmly said: "Your Majesty has an order - Marquis Quyang is ordered to return to the capital immediately to preside over the alliance ceremony!"
Xiong Wuliang was confused—the alliance ceremony? What alliance ceremony?
This is too bald!
The messenger puffed up his chest and looked flushed: "Of course it is the king's domination ceremony!"
"The king sent an envoy to solemnly invite the monarchs of the five kingdoms of Yan, Han, Zhao, Wei, and Qin to gather in Dachu and hunt in [Yunmengze]!"
"When the five countries form an alliance to discuss world affairs...our king will be the recognized overlord of the world!"
After Xiong Wuliang was stunned for a moment, he didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
It turned out to be such an 'Alliance Ceremony'.
To put it bluntly, King Chu Huai wanted to show off his martial arts - he thought he was already the overlord of the world, so he found an excuse to call all the heroes of the world to come and make an alliance... By then, King Chu Huai would become the real overlord.
During the Spring and Autumn Period, those overlords did this.
Our King Huai of Chu actually wants to create a 'Renaissance', imitate the ancient overlords, and dominate the world...
King Chu Huai held such a grand ceremony, which obviously meant that his self-confidence had been inflated to the extreme - since entering the Warring States Period, almost no one has held such a grand ceremony. There is actually a reason behind it.
Your Chu State may already be the most powerful country in the world, but if you openly dominate, others may not be able to tolerate you.
For example - if King Huai of Chu invited the monarchs from various countries, but none of them came... what should we do at this time? Are we going to attack from all sides and start a war with the whole world at the same time?
That's really tough enough to beat!
What if I endure this tone? On the contrary, it is even more embarrassing...
And there is an old saying that goes well - the first shot will kill the first bird.
Your state of Chu openly dominates, and you are undoubtedly acting as the leader... After entering the Warring States Period, everyone was careful to avoid becoming the leader who was criticized by everyone.
The reason is also very simple - compared with the Spring and Autumn Period, the heroes of the Warring States Period were all mature and no longer respected martial ethics.
During the Spring and Autumn Period, everyone was still very restrained towards each other—if there was no sufficient reason, they would rarely start a war.
After the Warring States Period, it has become a common practice to fight whoever is stronger together.
For example, the Wei State, which was powerful at the beginning, relied on tens of thousands of tyrannical Wei soldiers to conquer the world... As a result, Qi, Qin, Zhao, and South Korea continued to fight against the Wei State and defeated the Wei State forcefully. He was half-dead and has not recovered yet... he dropped out of the first-tier powerhouse in disgrace.
Then there is the Qi State - it also relies on its own strength, but in the end it attracted public anger and was beaten up by various countries. Now only Jimo Gucheng is still resisting.
As for the state of Qin, let alone that - the six countries joined forces to attack Qin several times. Looking at all the countries in the world, Lao Qin received the most severe beatings.
In a word - the alliance ceremony is not cost-effective!
It's thankless and easy to attract hatred.
Xiong Wuliang figured out the connection and couldn't help but smile bitterly: "When will the alliance ceremony start? Do you have a rough expectation?"
Messenger: "Reporting to the Lord - Your Majesty has sent people to build a temporary palace in Yunmengze. One month later, the monarchs of the five countries will gather in Yunmengze, and it will be the beginning of the alliance ceremony!"
Xiong Wuliang sighed.
It's too late to say anything else now - our King Huai of Chu has such a face-saving temperament. If we don't let him show off his victory, it would be even worse than killing him.
What's more, the current state of Chu is indeed unprecedentedly powerful... King Chu Huai's desire to leave his name in history is even more restless, which is understandable.
The messenger urged: "Time is urgent. Please follow me back to Yingdu as soon as possible to meet the king!"
"It is a great honor to preside over the alliance ceremony!"
"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty!" The messenger smiled happily, obviously thinking that this alliance ceremony was a good thing worth enjoying and adding glory to.
Xiong Wuliang sighed again——
It seems that if you want to tease Ying Zhuo, you have to wait a little longer.
"Xiao Hei, prepare a car for me." Xiong Wuliang ordered helplessly: "Follow me to Yingdu from the personal barracks!"
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