A crisis is also an opportunity.
After bidding farewell to Gu Wen and Shang, these words have been lingering in Surya's mind.
After long thought, he made a choice and decided to step into the trap set by his father.
Out of the habit of not wanting to attract attention, Surya did not come directly to the door with his carriage and horse, but instead used the Pu family in Champa to cover up.
The Pu family in Champa is also a wealthy merchant family. It cannot be said that they have a good relationship with the Zhang family, but they often have business contacts. It is very common to visit each other. In addition, the relationship between Pu Shiwen and the nominal envoy Pu Shiwen can also avoid some unnecessary guesses. .
At the appointed time, Sulier and Pu Youxi, the head of the Pu family, were in the same car. When they were about to arrive at the Zhang family, they were stopped by a group of soldiers.
In the past few days, in order to ensure the safety of the Song Dynasty's envoys, Baotou Tuhua sent many troops to guard the area and prohibit stray people from approaching.
Fortunately, Qian Long had said hello in advance, and the Pu family also had some status in Champa, so the leading officer just asked a few questions and let them go without further inspection.
Along the way, through the cracks in the curtains, Surya discovered that these soldiers were quite elite, and estimated that there were at least five or six hundred in number. It seemed that his uncle paid great attention to this, and even realized that there was something fishy about it.
In fact, Baotou Tuhua controlled most of the navy in Champa City and accounted for the majority of the maritime interests. Now that the Song Dynasty was forced to suspend the plundering, it was equivalent to cutting off a huge wealth path. He should have hated the Song Dynasty mission the most. .
But Jaye just handed over the protection task to him. If something goes wrong, all the responsibility and blame will be thrown on his head.
At that time, he didn't realize the key. When he came to his senses, Baotou Tuhua secretly scolded Jaya for being sinister and treacherous, but he had no time to regret it and could only strengthen the defense of the mission.
The Zhang family sent someone to greet him and drove the car directly into the house. As the owner, Zhang Yangfan was already waiting at the parking place.
"The prince and Pu Yuanwai are here in great numbers, and the humble abode is filled with splendor..."
After some polite greetings, Zhang Yangfan continued, "I have prepared a banquet in the garden. I have also invited Shangchou Pu Chengfeng and Commander Qian. You two should not mind."
They came here for the Song envoy, but according to the rules, the prince could not contact foreign envoys in private. Although Suriya had Jaye's instructions, he did not show it to the public after all, so Zhang Yangfan still had to create something. The two sides met unexpectedly.
This kind of behavior is completely deceptive, but it is often necessary at certain times.
Sulie smiled and said, "Do you mind if you don't mind? It's up to the guest to do as he pleases. I will naturally follow Zhang Yuanwai's arrangements."
When they arrived in the garden, they greeted each other again, and then the guests and hosts sat down.
Immediately, Pu Shiwen raised his wine glass and apologized to Pu Youxi, "In total, I haven't seen my uncle for more than 20 years. This time my nephew came to Champaign, but he has never been able to visit his uncle. It is really rude. Please forgive me, uncle."
The Pu family is a big cannibal. It has been two or three hundred years since they moved to Champa. More than a hundred years ago, Pu Shougeng's family moved to Guangzhou. Pu Shougeng's father moved to Quanzhou again, but the contact between the same clan has always been maintained. Support business interests.
Pu Youxi also went to Quanzhou for business in his early years. He could speak Chinese, but he was very unfamiliar with it and his accent was strange. "My good nephew is serious about his words... Now that you have an official position and are an envoy, you naturally put public before private. It is not rude..." "
"Haha, my uncle understands righteousness, and my nephew is very grateful. By the way, it is said that my nephew Pu Chongmo is occupying the city. I wonder if my uncle has seen him?" Pu Shiwen still smiled on his face, as if he was just asking casually.
Pu Youxi's eyelids twitched, and he immediately pretended to be confused and said directly in Dashi dialect, "I am old and live in seclusion, so I have not heard about this."
"Really?" Pu Shiwen also used Dashi words, "so that my uncle will know that the Pu family in Quanzhou committed a heinous crime in the Song Dynasty. Fortunately, my nephew corrected his evil ways in time and was able to preserve a trace of his bloodline inheritance. Unfortunately, Chongmo was too young and did not He doesn't understand my difficulties, and he has a perverse and reckless personality. If my uncle has a chance to see him, please give him more advice, otherwise if he gets into trouble, Champa City may not be able to protect him."
This was not only said by Pu Chongmo, but also by the Pu family in Dian Champa. So Pu Youxi's face became a little ugly and he laughed, "If I really meet Chongmo, I will naturally give him good advice."
"Well, then my nephew will thank his uncle first..." After Pu Shiwen finished speaking, he looked at Sulie and said in Chinese, "I'm sorry, I'm only focusing on reminiscing with my elders, and I neglected the prince."
Surya magnanimously said, "It doesn't matter, it's human nature. There are two members of your Pu family. You have contributed a lot to the trade between the two countries for hundreds of years. Now Pu Cheng is in great use of the country. I hope it can be promoted even more in the future." The relationship between Champa and Shangguo.”
"Thank you, Prince, for your attention. Isn't this visit of the foreign minister just to restore friendship between the two countries? We have made a good start now, and we hope to maintain this good trend."
Pu Shiwen didn't know very well Surya's true status in Champa, nor did he know the purpose of his coming, so his tone was more official.
However, Qian Long spoke at this time, his tone seemed more direct, "I wonder what Prince Suriya thinks of the relationship between Champa and the Song Dynasty?"
When Surya heard this, he realized that this was a test of his own attitude, so he said solemnly, "The superior country is the father, and the inferior country is the son. The son comes from the father. Zhancheng is one with China. Due to various reasons, Due to the reasons, they separated and formed their own country, but they have always admired the Central Plains Kingdom as they admire their father. From the beginning of the founding of the Song Dynasty, I have sincerely respected my country, just like a son respects his father. The Song Dynasty also treated my country with kindness and kindness. Like a loving father and son, but unfortunately ninety years ago, my country was usurped by traitors, which led to missteps and drifting away from the higher country. Recently, it has neglected public security, causing pirates to run rampant, and many people have offended the higher country. This is really not the case, and in Bu Cai’s opinion, I should correct myself as soon as possible, regain my humility and sincerity, seek forgiveness from my superior country, and return to the right path of fatherly kindness, sonship, and filial piety.”
Although it was just a general conversation, Sulie showed enough sincerity.
Qian Long held up his palms and said, "Well said, the prince is wise and sensible, and he is a sincere person. It would be great if everyone in your country could think so. Wouldn't it be great to share a family relationship in the future?"
Sharing a family...
This is really a posture of treating Zhancheng as a son.
Even though Surya himself used the metaphor of father and son, he couldn't help but blush at this moment, feeling embarrassed in his heart, and quickly gave a fake cough to cover it up.
"Ahem... for some reason, when I first met Commander Qian, I felt very destined. If you don't give up, how about you and I becoming good friends?"
Qian Long laughed heartily, "Hahaha, the prince is indeed a man of temperament, and that's exactly what I meant. From now on, you and I will become brothers. Brother Su, I'm being polite here."
Why do I have the last name Su?
Surya couldn't help but have black lines in his head, but he didn't care about it and hurriedly returned the gift, "Brother Qian Xian is so polite. Brother Yu is not as good as Brother Xian in addition to being a few years older and has more knowledge and experience. In the future, there will be Brother Lao Xian." Please help me.”
By this time, everyone present could see that Sulie had deliberately befriended Qian Long, but he was actually trying to seek the support of the Song Dynasty behind Qian Long.
Most of the time a prince seeks support from external forces is for political ambition, which will obviously have a great impact on the situation in Champa.
Zhang Yangfan immediately remembered that yesterday Qian Long revealed his intention to regain the Champa City, and today Surya came to ask for support. It was like being dozed off and met his pillow.
Although Suriya seemed to have a poor background in the eyes of the Champa people, he was still a serious prince. If he had the full support of the Song Dynasty, he would most likely be able to ascend the throne.
Relying on the Song Dynasty to obtain the throne, and most likely relying on the Song Dynasty to secure the throne, then Surya would have to obediently cooperate with the Song Dynasty...
Thinking of this, Zhang Yangfan raised his wine glass with a smile, "It's rare to have a good friend in life. Prince Sulie and Commander Qian hit it off instantly, and they have become sworn friends since then. It's really gratifying. We are honored to witness it, and we should drink this cup together." Celebrate, come, come, let’s all have a drink and respect our friendship!”
At this time, Pu Youxi was confused and confused, because his Pu family rarely got involved in the power struggle in Champa, and they usually moved closer to whoever was on the throne.
Taking a step back, even if you want to achieve the power of Conglong, you will not choose the little transparent Suriya. After all, no matter from any aspect, Suriya does not have the conditions to compete for the throne, and he has never even shown it. Such ambition.
This time, he was willing to accompany Suriya to contact the Song Dynasty envoys, mainly because of the instruction of King Jaye of Champa, and he never expected that such a thing would happen.
Regardless of whether it is ancient or modern, at home and abroad, if you are involved in the struggle for the highest power, you will face a brutal fight, and the loser in the end will often end up very miserable.
What's more, if it involves entanglements between countries, it will be a hundred times more complicated and dangerous...
As a businessman, he would naturally not be afraid of taking risks if he had enough profit, but the investment in the current transaction was too large and the chance of winning was slim. It did not seem cost-effective.
Pu Youxi was lost in thought. Everyone else raised their glasses, but he was still in a daze.
Qian Long glanced at Pu Shiwen, and then Pu Shiwen shouted loudly, "Uncle! Uncle..."
"Ah?" Pu Youxi came back to his senses, realized his embarrassing situation, and hurriedly explained, "I'm getting distracted easily as I get older, please forgive me."
Pu Shiwen seemed to be trying to comfort him, "This guy, don't think too much, otherwise it's easy to scare yourself. Don't catch things that haven't happened yet, and don't make rash decisions. If something really happens, just go with the flow." Uncle, don’t you think so?”
After hearing this, Pu Youxi suddenly understood, yes, planning a big thing can't be settled in a few words, let alone an ambiguous banquet banter. Even if there is that possibility, it is still a matter that has no shadow at the moment, and there is no trace of it. Whatever you need to do, just stay on the sidelines and watch.
Then Pu Shiwen continued, "I just want to bear witness to the engagement between Prince Suriya and Commander Qian. I'm sure my uncle won't refuse."
"Of course, of course, drink wins, drinks wins!"
Pu Youxi quickly picked up the cup, and then the five of them toasted together.
Then they started chatting and laughing happily. After drinking for three times, Surya said, "Brother Qian Xian, you haven't experienced the local customs and customs since you arrived in Champa. Why don't you let me be your guide in the afternoon and take you around?" look."
Qian Long understood that Sulie wanted to communicate in private, so he naturally agreed, "Then there is Brother Lao Su, Pu Chengfeng, do you want to come with us?... If you don't want to go, then you can talk to your uncle more... "
