Princess Saitama snorted coldly: "I have no prejudice against him. Since you know that gods are also full of fights, you should also know what kind of person he is. Wouldn't he attack you?"
"No, it won't happen for the time being!" Prince Dahairen said with a smile: "His child is still too young. After the failure of this expedition to Baekje, the prestige and strength of the royal family have been greatly affected. If he takes me again If he is killed, there will be no one in the royal family anymore. If something happens to him again at that time, the imperial lineage passed down from the Divine Chronicles will be cut off, which he absolutely cannot accept!"
"Is that why you dare to take such a bold action?" Princess Saitama sneered: "Is it because you are sure that he will not attack you? You two are really good brothers!"
"Saitama, you are still too easily blinded by hatred, and you can't even see the advantages of my brother!" Prince Dahairen smiled and said: "Did you read the three edicts not long ago? This is what my brother acquiesced to, why did he Let me do this?"
"After losing the battle, there is no way to make concessions to the nobles and please the nobles. What's the big deal?"
"Yes, then why doesn't he do it himself and let me do it? Wouldn't it be nice to take this favor yourself?" The prince of the people of the sea said with a smile: "In the final analysis, brother is letting me accumulate prestige in case anything happens. 1. Saitama, I know you will never forgive your brother because of what happened to Yuma, but you must also remember that you are also a member of the royal family, and the same blood flows in our veins."
After hearing these words, Princess Saitama remained silent. After a while, he whispered: "What's the use of saying this? After all, you haven't betrayed your brother!"
"This is not betrayal!" The Prince of the Sea People smiled: "It is normal for the royal family to fight among themselves for the throne, just like the struggle between gods. This is not surprising at all. But the fight between us cannot be destroyed. We cannot forget the status of the royal family, otherwise we will only regret it!" At this point, he reached out and held Princess Saitama's right hand: "Saitama, this country belongs to Amaterasu. It was like this in the past, and it is like this now. This will be the case in the future, one for eternity and never ending!"
"Yes!" Princess Qiyu nodded.
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Si Xiang City.
"Lang Jun plans to recruit all the craftsmen?" Liu Chongguang asked cautiously.
"Yes, everyone, and recruit more if necessary!"
"Yes, but these people have already returned to their hometowns, and it is the busy farming season now. If you want to-"
"Their losses will be compensated by me!" Wang Wenzuo interrupted Liu Chongguang's stammering explanation: "All craftsmen will be supported by three rations! In addition, the monthly wages for the big workers will be the same, and the small workers will get half a month. How about a piece of cloth each for winter and summer? Do you still have any questions?"
"No problem!" Liu Chongguang shook his head. The remuneration given by Wang Wenzuo far exceeded the income of the craftsmen from farming at home. With this foundation, recruiting craftsmen was very simple.
"Very good!" Wang Wenzuo took out a roll of drawings from his sleeve and handed it to the other party: "Take a look at this first to see if it can be built!"
Liu Chongguang took the drawing and was immediately attracted by the patterns on it. Of course he knew that this Tang general was versatile, especially in machinery and construction. The serial crossbow, scorpion, thunder car, etc. were all created by him. , but the ship shape on the drawing was something he had never seen before. He saw that the ship had a slender hull, two masts, and a sharp bow, like a sharp knife. It was very different from the Tang ships that were common on the East Asian seas at that time.
"Chongguang, can you build this boat?" Wang Wenzuo asked.
"This little guy has never seen a boat like this, and he doesn't know how to build it. He dare not say whether it can be built!"
Liu Chongguang's answer disappointed Wang Wenzuo. Compared with the sailboat he built before, the boat he came up with this time was larger, with two decks, so that the lower cabin could carry war horses. Judging from the past experience of fighting against the Japanese, cavalry, especially armored heavy cavalry, is the Tang army's greatest advantage. Without armored cavalry, the Tang army is missing a leg. If there are two decks, the ship will have a very deep draft and must rely on sails instead of oars to drive. But without oars, a boat would be very dangerous in unfamiliar coastal waters. If you are not careful, the sea wind will blow you to the shoal and run aground, or even hit the rocks. After comprehensive consideration, Wang Wenzuo chose a schooner. A schooner that can be driven in all directions is definitely much more maneuverable than a horizontal sail.
"There are still eight boats left that I took from the Tang Dynasty this time. You need to repair them again. If there are any rotten wood, replace them and paint them again. They are ready for use!" Wang Wenzuo said solemnly.
"As you command!"
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In the Japanese state, Zichaocang and Juguangting Palace were built.
"The orange trees outside are blooming!" Huicong sighed: "I remember that there was a large orange grove behind the temple. At this time of year, bees were flying in the forest, making a buzzing sound, and the fragrance was fragrant, and my teacher was sitting there Give us sermons in a clearing in the forest, just like here!”
Cui Hongdu came out and stood side by side with Hui Cong on the terrace. Hui Cong was right. The orange trees in the courtyard were full of white flowers. Every time he took a breath, the rich fragrance filled his nose. A girl came from far away. He had not felt this peaceful for a long time.
"Sure enough, Saburo got what he expected!" Cui Hongdu said with a smile: "The Japanese are using a delaying strategy. To be honest, if it wasn't the Japanese's trick, I would rather stay here for a few more days!"
"Yes!" Huicong said with a smile: "Living in a place like this, the hustle and bustle of the world is gone, and you are a lot closer to Lingshan Mountain!"
"How close is it to Lingshan?" Cui Hongdu laughed when he heard this: "You monk are talking nonsense again. I have inquired. This Juguangting Palace is the palace of the Japanese king. The previous Japanese king died here. How can such a magnificent place here be closer to Lingshan?"
"I heard that the Japanese believe in Buddhism, and this palace is similar to a Buddhist temple. Naturally, it is not far from Lingshan Mountain!"
The two of them were chatting and laughing louder, and a Japanese attendant came up from the hall to greet him, bowed and said: "What orders do you two envoys have? Please give me your instructions!"
Cui Hongdu and Hui Cong exchanged glances and said with a smile: "There's nothing wrong. I've just lived in this palace for a long time. I don't know when I can go to the capital of your country!"
"Reply to the envoy!" The attendant had obviously been prepared for this question and replied without thinking: "The sea route from here to the capital is currently very windy and rough. For the sake of the safety of the two envoys, it will take some time. We can only board the boat when the wind and waves calm down!”
"How long will it take?"
"At least six or seven months!"
"Six or seven months, doesn't that mean it will be after October?"
"good!"
"If you say so, the waterway from here to your capital is rough and rough for half the year? Then how did you mobilize tens of thousands of troops to come here in the first place?"
"What the two envoys don't know is that the soldiers and horses that went to Baekje basically came from the area around Chikushi. They are connected by land, so there is no need to take a boat!"
"Oh?" Cui Hongdu couldn't help laughing when he heard this: "If you say so, your country has not mobilized many soldiers and horses around the capital, but it can mobilize 30,000 to 40,000 soldiers and horses around Zhuzi alone? Then your country's total Aren’t there two to three hundred thousand soldiers and horses?”
The Japanese attendant lowered his head and said: "The number of soldiers and horses in my country is a secret in the country, and I don't know it. However, although it cannot be compared with your country, with the sea as a pond and Mount Kumgang and Mount Fuji as cities, even if The invading enemy has millions of troops, but he still dares to deal with it!"
Cui Hongdu wanted to ask a few questions, but he didn't want to be pushed back by the other party's soft and hard words. He was angry and was about to retort, but Hui Cong stopped him and said in a low voice: "The dispute between the two countries is not between words. Following the edict of the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, I am going to your capital to deliver my credentials and meet the Japanese king. Please let me get on the road as soon as possible to avoid delays and misunderstandings in Chang'an!"
"Young man, I understand!" The attendant cupped his hands and said, "I will convey your thoughts to you. Please wait patiently in the palace. If you need anything, please speak up. I will do whatever I can to help you." , we will definitely do it!" After saying this, he bowed to Cui Hongdu and Huicong before bowing and retreating.
"This guy doesn't take the hard way. He is really a difficult character!" Cui Hongdu said coldly.
"Those who can be sent to entertain us must be carefully selected from the Japanese!" Hui Cong whispered: "All we can do now is to wait patiently, but since Wang Sima expected that the Japanese would use He naturally has countermeasures for delaying tactics!"
"That's true, Sanlang must have some countermeasures!" Cui Hongdu sneered and sat cross-legged on the terrace: "It's a pity that we are in this palace. I don't know what he is busy with in Sixi City!"
The two chatted for a while on the terrace, and then the attendant came over with several maids. It turned out that it was time for the morning meal, and the maids placed bean porridge, pickled leeks, grilled fish and other dishes in front of them. After stopping, the attendant bowed and left, leaving only two maids waiting on the side. Cui Hongdu picked up the bowl and chopsticks to eat, but found something extra at the bottom of the bowl. He pinched it with his fingers, but it looked like a paper roll. He reacted very quickly, and hooked the paper roll into his sleeve with just a touch of his fingertips. He waited until he finished eating. , the palace maid packed up the dishes and just left. Cui Hongdu said: "Zen Master, let's go for a walk in the orange grove!"
"That's fine!"
The two entered the orange grove and walked around for a few times. Cui Hongdu confirmed that there was no one around and whispered: "Zen Master, look out for me!"
Hui Cong nodded knowingly, turned around and looked around. Cui Hongdu took out the roll of paper from his sleeve, unfolded it and read it carefully, rolled it up again, put it away and nodded to Hui Cong.
"What is it?"
"Just now when we were eating, there was a small paper roll at the bottom of the bowl!" Cui Hongdu whispered: "It's a secret message from Princess Saitama to us!"
"Princess Saitama? Is she the sister of Prince Arima who was killed by Prince Nakadai?"
"Yes, this is the person!" Cui Hongdu said with a smile: "Zen Master has a good memory. This woman is also the great witch of Amaterasu among the Japanese. She is quite powerful among the Japanese and is also the mortal enemy of the prince, the eldest brother."
"Then what did she write in the letter?"
"I didn't write anything, I just revealed my identity and agreed to meet us secretly in the palace three days later!"
"Meeting secretly with us here?" Huicong frowned: "Prince Zhongda Brother is keeping a close eye on us. She is the mortal enemy of Prince Zhongda Brother. Is there any fraud involved?"
"It's unlikely!" Cui Hongdu thought for a moment and then replied: "Since the eldest brother and the prince have arranged us in such a place, it is natural that he does not want to break up with the Tang Dynasty. Even if he caught us, he would not dare to Attack us!"
"That's true!" Huicong nodded. Just as Cui Hongdu said, the reason why Prince Zhongda arranged them in the Japanese king's palace was to show his attitude and not give the Tang people an excuse to invade. No matter he caught The envoys of the Tang Dynasty would not dare to punish them no matter what.
"The two of us can't do much here anyway, so just wait for the good news!"
Time passed quickly, and two days passed in the blink of an eye. Cui Hongdu and Huicong seemed to have become accustomed to this palace. They spent every day eating and drinking, and at most walking around. At night, the Japanese even sent beautiful palace maids to sleep with them. Cui Hongdu also Accepted. So on the third day, Cui Hongdu found another paper roll at the bottom of the bowl during dinner. This time he had experience. When no one was around, he unfolded it and saw a line of words written on it: "Tonight" Please ask for two girls to serve!"
Cui Hongdu frowned and put the scroll into his sleeve. After thinking for a moment, he walked to the terrace and said to the Japanese attendant standing at the foot of the steps: "Can you send one more woman here tonight?"
"Send one more girl?" The Japanese attendant raised his head and looked Cui Hongdu up and down. His eyes suddenly stopped between his legs, with a look of admiration on his face.
"Oh - I understand, villain! Is it enough to send one more girl?"
Cui Hongdu was stunned, as if he had just said something wrong, but it was too late to defend himself. He could only nodded: "Enough, enough!"
"No problem, sir, please rest assured!" The Japanese envoy suddenly pointed at Huicong who was sitting in the hall: "Would you like to ask the Zen master to send one as well, or does he also want two?"
"No need, he is a monk, no need!" Cui Hongdu waved his hand angrily: "Two women are enough!"
"Yes, yes!" The attendant responded twice and retreated. Cui Hongdu exhaled a long breath and wiped the sweat from his forehead before he felt very tired.
Back in the hall, Hui Cong also finished eating. He looked at Cui Hongdu and said, "Cui Langjun, why is your face a little red? Are you feeling unwell?"
"No, I'm fine!" Cui Honglue replied in embarrassment: "Tonight we will take turns sleeping, you will sleep in the first half of the night, and I will sleep in the second half of the night!"
It was getting late, just like usual, the Japanese sent two women who were sleeping with them and let them into Cui Hongdu's room. Cui Hongdu looked up and saw that the two women were both veiled and had similar figures, and they were about to ask. I saw the man in front of me blew out the oil lamp, and when the room became dark, I felt the soft fragrance coming into my arms, and hugged me.
(End of chapter)
