When it comes to Maple Leaf, Ying Zheng looks a little nervous.
Wu Chan was so smart. Seeing the change in Ying Zheng's expression, he asked urgently: "What's wrong with Maple Leaf? Has something happened?"
Ying Zheng didn't dare to talk about giving Maple Leaf to Hu Yu, so he quickly explained: "It's nothing. When we first arrived in Xianyang, Maple Leaf seemed not very energetic due to the acclimatization, but Li Si cured it immediately. , I even built an exclusive stable for it, so it feels very comfortable now."
Wu Chan looked ashamed and said, "I know that being acclimatized may be just one aspect. The more reason is that he misses me."
A good horse misses its owner, and why doesn't the owner miss his good horse?
As for Maple Leaf's concern, Wu Chan didn't just talk about it. In the past year, she still went to Maple Leaf's stable every day to see where Maple Leaf slept and smell the smell there.
Ying Zheng saw that Wu Chan was a little disappointed and felt uncomfortable, so he said, "Don't worry, you can see the maple leaves again when you arrive in Xianyang."
After saying this, Ying Zheng realized that it would be better if Wu Chan didn't go. If he went, Maple Leaf's affairs would definitely be revealed.
But this sentence also reminded Wu Chan, and his sadness immediately disappeared: "Okay."
Ying Zheng continued on the topic: "Didn't you say that King Qiemo has been waiting for me here? Did he ever say why he was waiting for me?"
Wu Chan shook his head.
The great elder said: "I asked him, and he said we would wait until King Qin comes."
"He is really good at scheming." Ying Zheng said, "I know that I will come to Jingjue in the near future."
Thumbs up and said with a smile: "The King of Qin has Wu Chan in his heart. Anyone with a discerning eye can guess that you will come to Jingjue often."
Ying Zheng looked embarrassed and was speechless for a moment.
Wu Chan said coyly: "Uncle Thumb, you are making fun of us again. King Qin is obviously very thoughtful."
Thumb laughed and said, "Yes, that's right, it's very caring."
The great elder looked at Ying Zheng and asked curiously: "Then King Qiemo has been here for more than a month. Why?"
Ying Zheng didn't show off and said directly: "Last time I went back, when I passed by Qiemo, he followed me all the way to Loulan and reconciled with the King of Loulan. Later he told me that all this time, Qiemo and Guimo Xi has a very good relationship with Dawan, and the reason why they often have conflicts with Loulan is because Qiuci secretly gave instructions."
"So that's it." The great elder suddenly realized, "With the help of Qie Mo Lai to check and balance Loulan, Qiuci really made a good move."
Ying Zheng nodded and continued: "Because of the close relationship between Qiuci and Dawan, King Qiemo also had some friendship with Dayuan. Therefore, King Qiemo proposed that if Great Qin intends to purchase a batch of sweat horses, he You can match them."
"Really?" Wu Chan's eyes flashed and he asked urgently.
"Of course it's true," Ying Zheng said, "I think that's why he's here waiting for me."
"Haha, if you can buy a sweat horse, then Maple Leaf will have a companion in the future." Thumb said with a smile.
"Yes." Ying Zheng looked at Wu Chan, "With a companion, let Maple Leaf give birth to a litter of foals for our queen."
"Hahaha..." The great elder and Thumb laughed at the same time.
Wu Chan's eyes widened and he said, "Then you should ask him quickly. If a deal can really be reached, Jingjue will also be willing to pay some money."
"I see you are anxious." Ying Zheng said, "Then I will go find him now, and you can wait for the news."
Wu Chan responded and sent Ying Zheng out of the palace.
The news that Ying Zheng came to Jingjue had already spread in the city.
Naturally, King Qiemo already knew this.
But he did not rush into the palace to find King Qin. Instead, he sat leisurely in a restaurant and drank wine.
Ying Zheng found out the whereabouts of King Qie Mo, and rushed to the tavern accompanied by Thorin and Qiang Yu.
"King Qin, long time no see, let's sit down and have a drink." King Qie Mo seemed to have expected Ying Zheng to come.
"Haha, long time no see." Ying Zheng
Smiling, he sat across from King Qiemo and said, "King Qiemo is really in a good mood."
"If Jingjue doll doesn't invite me to drink, then I have to drink it myself." King Qiemo joked.
"Your Majesty, do you need someone else to invite you to drink?" Ying Zheng said sarcastically.
"Haha." King Qiemo said with a smile, "King Qin doesn't know that the wines in this exquisite city can be said to be of eight kinds. In the past month, I have been drinking a different kind every day, but I still haven't been able to taste them all. .”
"Prince Qin, tell me, how can anyone bear this?"
"You know, we are not a small country after all."
Ying Zheng knew there was something in his words, so he was not in a hurry. He picked up the wine bottle in front of him and poured himself a glass of wine.
"Then I would like to taste the taste of the wine from the countries in the Western Region." Ying Zheng picked up the wine glass and took a sip.
"How is it?" King Qiemo looked at Ying Zheng and asked.
"A little dry." Ying Zheng pursed his lips.
"This is Khotan wine, it's a bit dry." King Qiemo said, "But you'll get used to it."
Ying Zheng sighed softly and said, "It's so pleasant to drink different wines every day. If I have a lot of time, I really don't want to stay here."
"Haha, I'm not staying here and not leaving." King Qiemo also took a drink and said, "I want to wait for you here."
"What are you waiting for?" Ying Zheng asked knowingly.
King Qiemo said with a smile: "I personally escorted Da Qin's caravan to Jingjue. Shouldn't I ask for a reward? Otherwise, why would we drink wine?"
Ying Zheng smiled and said, "We made an agreement in advance. You will escort the caravan and receive remuneration, but you will also receive remuneration from the caravan. How come you have to blame me?"
King Qiemo had a smile on his lips and looked sideways at Ying Zheng and said, "Can't others see it? Can't I see it? How could this first caravan sent by you, King Qin, be real merchants? Judging from their appearance, they are all They must be warriors who escort the goods. Since they are not merchants, the reward will naturally be given by their master."
Ying Zheng laughed and said, "It seems that I can't hide it from King Qiemo. Otherwise, let's agree on a price and I will pay all my salary for this year."
King Qiemo was a little surprised and was stunned for a moment, then said: "It seems that you won't send a real caravan within this year?"
"Haha, maybe." Ying Zheng said, "Even if a real caravan is sent, the money will be lost."
"Hahaha..." King Qiemo laughed and said, "The King of Qin is still upright. Come, I will give you a bowl."
Ying Zheng raised the wine bowl, touched it with King Qiemo, and drank it all in one gulp.
"Since I have received the reward, King Qi Mo will not waste time here." Ying Zheng wiped the corner of his mouth and said, "After all, there is a caravan coming later and it needs someone to escort it."
King Qiemo put down the wine bowl, still smiling: "Is there something good that King Qin doesn't want to know?"
"Didn't you already mention it in your previous letter?" Ying Zheng said, "Is it about Dawan?"
"Haha, not bad." King Qiemo filled his wine bowl again, "During this time, news came from Dawan, saying that they could consider selling their national treasure, the bloody horse, to the King of Qin. , however, the price is quite high.
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"Speak out and listen." Ying Zheng looked at King Qiemo with a stern face.
King Qiemo sat up straight, cleared his throat, and said solemnly: "Each mare will be exchanged for a hundred good horses, a thousand fat sheep, a hundred taels of gold, and a thousand taels of silver."
"If it's a stallion, double that."
Ying Zheng narrowed his eyes and chuckled: "The appetite is not small. How much is the price of a horse, no matter how valuable it is? How much is the entire Dawan Kingdom worth?"
"Is it expensive?" King Qiemo pretended to be confused, "Why don't I think so?"
"Haha, I'm afraid this price is very high, but I can't afford it." Ying Zheng looked directly at King Qiemo, "But according to Qiemo's habit, if you can't afford something, you can use a knife to rob it, right? ?」
King Qiemo: "..."
What does it mean to treat others in their own way?
"The reason why Great Qin is so powerful in China is by constantly devouring the land of other countries." Ying Zheng said with an evil smile, "If it is something that is not urgently needed, then wait a while. If it is something that is urgently needed, then grab it quickly. .”
"Haha, that's the truth, right?"
King Qiemo's heart tightened, but he remained calm on the surface and said, "The King of Qin is joking. Dawan is so far away from Daqin. How could the King of Qin mobilize an army to rob things?"
"That's right." Ying Zheng pretended to think, "There is also a Western Region in the middle. If you want to go to Dawan, you have to capture the Western Region first."
King Qiemo: "..."
"But if I do well in business with the Western Region, it seems that it would be a good idea to take advantage of it." Ying Zheng said calmly.
"Haha, with such an expedition, isn't the King of Qin afraid of wasting his people and damaging his wealth?" King Qiemo asked.
Ying Zheng raised his head and laughed and said, "Presumably King Qie Mo has also heard about the incident between the widow and Wu Chan, so there seems to be nothing wrong with helping his family expand their territory."
Although this possibility is unlikely, it is not unreasonable to say that the Qin army used its superiority as its foundation to deploy troops abroad.
"It's okay if we don't make this joke." King Qiemo was the first to lose control, "Let's talk about business."
Ying Zheng took a sip of wine and said, "The price is too high, so don't talk about it."
"When we do business," King Qiemo said, "of course we have to negotiate a price. If we don't negotiate, how do we know whether it will work or not?"
"Negotiation is possible," Ying Zheng said, "but this is not what the king of Dawan said personally. I'm afraid you will benefit a lot from this."
"Hahaha..." King Qiemo laughed a little awkwardly, "This period has brought some benefits to me, but the sweat horse is indeed Dawan's national treasure. It has never been sold to the outside world for many years. If it hadn’t been for my repeated pleas, I’m afraid King Dawan wouldn’t have let go.”
"Having said that, you can't ask for an exorbitant price." Ying Zheng said calmly, "Alternatively, I can consider exchanging something else."
"Something else?" King Qiemo asked, "What is it?"
"Military rations." Ying Zheng replied briefly.
King Qiemo was shocked and stood there stunned.
A country's grain reserves represent the country's national strength and are also the foundation of the country.
Whether it is a war or a disaster, food plays an irreplaceable role. Therefore, no country has ever used food as a bargaining chip to conduct business with other countries.
But Ying Zheng proposed to exchange military rations for Dawan horses.
Even King Qiemo couldn't understand this unreasonable approach. Although most people in places where cattle and sheep are raised mainly eat meat, the yearning for food has been around for a long time, because meat is not Not easy to preserve.
