Chapter 577 Hostage Upon hearing this, Shangguan Xiu's eyes suddenly lit up.
He put down the document in his hand, thought about it, and said with a smile: "He really came to Xin Jiyao, a woman who is quite trustworthy."
As he spoke, he raised his head and said, "Bring him He comes to the study."
"It's Brother Xiu."
Xiao Jue left the mansion in person.
When he arrived outside the mansion, he looked up and saw three people standing at the gate, all dressed in casual clothes.
The leader, a handsome man who is dressed gorgeously and looks like a noble prince, is it Xin Jicheng or someone else.
Xiao Jue stepped forward and said with a smile: "Master, please come in."
Since the person reported his identity as a secret envoy, he naturally did not want to reveal his true identity.
Xiao Jue did not call the other person by his first name or surname, and only addressed him as master.
Xin Jicheng took a different look at Xiao Jue.
He had seen him in Xijing and thought he was just a minor attendant beside Shangguan Xiu, but he didn't expect him to be so smart.
Xin Jicheng's cold expression softened, he bowed his hand in return to Xiao Jue, and then walked into the Zhenguo Duke's Mansion with his two entourages.
He came to Beijing this time simply because he was forced to come by his younger sister Xin Jiyao.
How could he be willing to think that the dignified third son of the Xin family wanted to come to Feng Kingdom and serve as a hostage for Shangguan Xiu?
When Xin Jiyao made this request to him, his nose was almost crooked with anger.
He wanted to push her to the ground and spank her hard, but he was afraid that he would not be able to beat her.
Later, Xin Jiyao treated him with affection and reason, and repeatedly ensured his safety.
Even His Majesty and Grandpa were moved out by her.
Xin Jicheng was really tortured by her and had no choice but to comply with his younger sister's request.
Shuru website: Close the mouth and heart chapter In fact, if Xin Jicheng is really determined not to come, no one can force him to come.
He fully supports the strategy of his younger sister, Feng Kingdom, to devour Bessa.
In his opinion, this is It is currently the most beneficial national policy for the country.
If it is successfully implemented, the country can successfully capture Duji and annex a large area of Bessa.
The national power will make a qualitative leap.
Of course, Feng Country will also take advantage of it. , but that’s all for later.
Naturally, there will be people in the future to deal with what happens in the future.
It is a top priority to capture Duji first and enhance the country's national strength.
In the study, Shangguan Xiu and Xin Jicheng met.
Seeing Xin Jicheng, who had come from afar and was dusty with travels, Shangguanxiu raised the corners of his mouth, burst into laughter, and said, "Mr. , the fate is not shallow."
What a bad fate, Xin Jicheng muttered feebly in his stomach.
He bared his teeth at Shangguanxiu and said, "Sir Shangguan, please come to Fengguo as a guest.
How dare you not come?"
Xin Jicheng's dissatisfaction and helplessness can be heard in his tone.
Shangguanxiu smiled, waved and said, "Mr.
Xin, please take a seat."
While speaking, he also looked specifically at Xin Jicheng's two subordinates standing outside the study.
He asked with a smile: "This time, Mr.
Xin didn't mix my sister among the servants."
It would be better if Shangguan Xiu didn't mention Xin Jiyao.
Whenever he mentioned Xin Jiyao, he felt sulky.
He snorted twice and said: "She has returned to the army now and is in a hurry to prepare military supplies and food.
How can she have time to accompany me to Feng Country?"
After a pause, he changed the subject, took a deep look at Shangguan Xiu, and said, "My little sister has always been crazy and bold.
I never thought that Lord Shangguan would support her idea and be willing to go crazy with her. " He said this mainly to test Shangguan Xiu's sincerity in cooperation.
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Shangguanxiu understood what he meant, shrugged and said, "General Xin's idea is very crazy and bold, but at the same time, it is very feasible."
"So, what the Lord Shangguan thinks is feasible, is it also what the Feng Kingdom thinks is feasible?"
Xin Jicheng asked with a half-smile.
"My sister is right when she says something about you.
Your Majesty will not accept your fate in the future."
"It seems that Lord Shangguan has made up his mind.
It's so good, and my trip is finally worth it."
Xin Jicheng said with a smile.
As soon as he finished speaking, Shangguan Xiu rubbed his hands and said with a helpless smile: "Although I will accept your fate, you must have the capital to accept it.
At present, it is freezing in Bessa, so I The officers and soldiers of the Zhenjun Army are all wearing single clothes.
We need to make a large number of cotton clothes for the expedition to Bessa.
I hope that your country can provide some assistance to our army. " When Xin Jicheng heard this, he was so angry that he wanted to go over and slap Shangguan Xiu twice, and he also wanted to laugh three times.
He had never seen such a shameless commander-in-chief of an army, and he was also the commander-in-chief of a group army.
Last time, he shamelessly extorted 20 million taels from himself.
This time, he went even further and asked for cotton clothes.
This kind of behavior is no different from that of a profiteer.
"Sir Shangguan, please tell me how much money you want to extort from me again this time," Xin Jicheng asked, rolling his eyes.
Shangguan Xiu was overjoyed and said slowly: "Why do you need to use such unpleasant words to blackmail Mr.
Xin?
Since we are fighting together, you and I are friendly forces.
If one party is in trouble, shouldn't friendly forces provide reinforcements?"
The key is that your Zhenjun army is now extremely rich, and you are still trying every means to blackmail me.
This is unjustifiable.
Having met Shangguan Xiu once and already knowing what kind of person he was, Xin Jicheng was too lazy to talk to him and asked straight to the point: "How much is it?"
"I roughly estimated that the entire army would need at least five million taels to protect against the cold."
"so" "Five million taels."
"Your army's cold protection comes from our country."
Xin Jicheng raised his eyebrows.
"Zhen County is short of resources, and our army is also short of food and clothing, and we are tired of fighting."
"Okay, I understand."
Before Shangguan Xiu could finish speaking, Xin Jicheng couldn't help but interrupt him.
Shangguan Xiu smiled and said: "Our army is currently training in Shah, not far from Ningnan.
I believe that the supplies from Ningnan will be delivered to our soldiers soon."
Xin Jicheng nodded, changed the subject, and said with a smile: "I think that after you and I defeat Bessa, Lord Shangguan should abandon the army and go into business.
With Lord Shangguan's intelligence, if he goes into business, he will definitely become rich.
No, , should be as rich as any country."
In response to his sarcasm, Shangguanxiu not only did not get angry, but also laughed out loud and said: "With Mr.
Xin's auspicious words, if such a day comes, I will definitely invite Mr.
He has already taken advantage of him.
If he doesn't let people talk freely, why not suffocate Xin Jicheng to death?
Xin Jicheng smiled bitterly and shook his head.
He felt that he had never taken advantage of Shangguan Xiu.
He asked: "I don't know, what position will I hold in the Zhenjun Army in the future?"
Shangguanxiu thought for a while and said, "Mr.
Xin can be a first-line officer next to me.
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However, wouldn't this be too unfair to Mr.
Xin?"
Xin Jicheng had no doubts and thought this was good.
Without thinking about it, he immediately raised his hands and said, "Thank you, Mr.
Shangguan."
As the deputy envoy of the Ningnan Foreign Affairs Office, he only worked as an unknown person next to Shangguan Xiu.
The assigned staff was of course Qu Cai.
But he didn't really come to Feng Country to be an official.
It was just a pretense, and his real identity was just a hostage.
Being able to stay with Shangguanxiu and keep an eye on his every move is considered the best arrangement for Xin Jicheng.
At least he can judge whether Shangguanxiu is sincere in cooperating with him.
"Jiyao's Zhengxi Group Army is actively preparing for war.
Isn't it time for Lord Shangguan's Zhenjun Army to return to the country and head north?"
Shangguan Xiu nodded and said: "That's what I have in mind.
Don't worry, Mr.
Xin.
Soon, our army will evacuate Shah and go north to Feng County."
Xin Jicheng breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this.
Jiyao and Shangguanxiu have reached an alliance, which will greatly promote the alliance between the two countries.
Drawing Feng State to their side and working together to deal with Besa can ensure that our side is in an invincible position.
This is what the imperial court Most wanted.
First through the alliance with Shangguan Xiu, and then to achieve the goal of the alliance with the entire Feng Kingdom, Jiyao has made great achievements this time, and his status in the court will be greatly improved.
Xin Jicheng also admires his little sister.
The arrival of Xin Jicheng allowed the plan conspired by Shangguan Xiu and Xin Jiyao to be officially implemented, and the war between Feng Kingdom, Beisa, and Ningnan gradually began to emerge.
Alexei is one of Ian's confidant guards.
Today, as usual, he went to the Ke Lai Tavern for dinner.
This is a Fengjun-style tavern.
The food may not be very authentic, but it is in line with Alexei's taste.
The Ke Lai Tavern is located near the hotel.
After Alexei followed Ian to Shangjing, he came to this tavern to eat almost every day.
Over the past few days, he had become a regular customer in the tavern.
When he saw Alexei, the waiter warmly invited him in.
After ordering three dishes, one soup and a pot of wine, Alexei ate up all the food and wine like a storm.
Then, he stood up with satisfaction and was about to go to the counter to check out.
Suddenly, a young man of seventeen or eighteen years old bumped into him and walked past him quickly.
Alexey turned around and cursed in Besa dissatisfied.
Then he walked to the counter, touched his waist, and suddenly found that his money bag was missing.
His expression suddenly changed, and he turned back subconsciously, only to see the young man who had just bumped into him looking around furtively outside the tavern.
He immediately understood what was going on, and shouted in a half-baked wind language: "You kid, don't run away."
As he spoke, he quickly chased after him.
It would have been better if he didn't yell.
When he yelled, the boy turned around and ran away like a frightened little rabbit.
Alexei flew into a rage and chased after him.
The boy was like a loach, weaving left and right among the people on the street.
After a short time, he got into a small alley on the street.
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Alexei immediately followed without thinking.
He had just entered the alley, and before he could catch up a few steps, a man suddenly jumped out from the wall on one side of the alley.
This man was holding a large sack in his hand.
When he jumped down, the sack was tightly wrapped around Alexei's head.
At the same time, a person jumped down from the wall on the other side of the alley.
This person held a thick wooden stick in his hand, aimed it at the round head covered in a sack, swung his arm and hit it hard with the stick.
Go down.
The sap hit Alexei on the head, and the latter fainted on the spot without even having time to say a word.
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