Don't steal a man from me

Chapter 36

In the first battle of Chongjiang, all the 25 allied troops of Song, Wei and Chen were killed, and the Chinese general Han Peng was also shot to death by random arrows. On the contrary, the Chu army only lost about 5000 people. , Their faces changed drastically.

The business house declined, and there were countless wars, big and small, among the princes of the Central Plains, but none of them directly wiped out all the enemy's military power like the battle of Chongjiang. Since the late period of King Cheng of Chu, Chu has nearly Having not participated in a war for [-] years, the soldiers of Chu in Chongjiang World War I showed orderliness, orderly evolution of the army formation, fierce combat tactics, and weapons that the Central Plains had never seen before. The military formation has made this long-silent southern country a Shura-like existence in the hearts of the monarchs of the Central Plains.

King Wei of Song was so frightened that he couldn't get sick. After the war, he even sent Prince Cheng into Chu to seek peace. Sending envoys to Chu, seeing the threat that Chu could reach his door with his hand, he hurriedly brought the letter of peace to Yan, and Xi and Qing also sent envoys to Chu to show their alliance.

The gate of the Shangdoctor’s Mansion was full of people every day, and envoys from various countries rushed to visit with priceless treasures, hoping that Chu Ping would speak soft words in front of the King of Chu.

Wei Ran of Zhu State was busy with the rewards and promotions for the meritorious soldiers in the First Battle of Chongjiang. Although the Zhu State Mansion was lit up like daylight every night, when he thought that the battle of Chongjiang of Chu State was so beautiful, Wei Ran couldn't agree more. muzzle.

At such a lively time, Chu Yunqi was dressed in a golden phoenix black and dark clothes, sitting quietly beside the desk in the king's bedroom, holding a good Zihao in his hand, and gently drew the outline of Su on the rice paper. Jue's delicate eyebrows came.

In the painting, Su Jue is sitting astride a horse, leaning slightly to take the peach branch he handed over, a strand of black hair slipping down his slightly thin shoulders, Chu Yunqi remembers Su Jue with a slight smile on his lips at that time , he lowered his brows and eyes, and the tenderness was smudged layer by layer from the depths of his eyes. The crimson peach blossoms set off his fair face, and his slender fingers gently held the peach branches. Behind him was the plant in the east of the city. The peach tree, the wind blows the peach petals and falls, falling on the head and shoulders of the immortal-like person.

When the last stroke was completed, Chu Yunqi let out a breath. He put Zihao aside and looked down at Su Jue who looked like a banished fairy in the painting. The doting and smile in his eyes gradually spread. The ink marks were completely dry, so Chu Yunqi looked away, slowly rolled up the painting, wrapped it with high-quality silk, and put it in a wooden box on the bookshelf behind him.

The box made of reddish-brown fine rosewood is engraved with a phoenix totem, and there are four or five volumes of paintings quietly placed in the box, and each volume looks like Su Jue when you take it apart. The appearance in the palace of Chu is like the appearance of him sitting in front of the desk writing a new law. Every volume is saturated with Chu Yunqi's deepening miss for Su Jue.

"Your Majesty, the senior doctor Chu Ping is already waiting in the side hall, and he said that he has something to report to my king." The voice of the caller came.

Chu Yunqi raised his eyes and glanced at the closed bamboo door, and said lightly: "Understood, I will be there soon."

The side hall of the Chu Palace.

"Brother Ping." Chu Yunqi came out from behind the screen, stepped forward to hold Chu Ping's hand and said with a smile, "I've been too busy these days."

"Brother Yun." Chu Ping shook his head and said, "It's okay."

The two brothers would still address each other as brothers on weekdays, and they would not be alienated by the slightest distinction between monarchs and ministers.

"How's Madam doing these days?" Chu Yunqi pulled Chu Ping to sit down and chatted about family affairs.

"A few days ago, I was worried that you would lead troops to fight, and you didn't sleep very well at night. I asked the doctor to prescribe some tranquilizing medicine. Recently, I heard that Chu State had won the battle. I couldn't stay in the mansion happily, shouting I want to go into the palace to see you." Chu Ping smiled and said, "How is mother?"

"Naming to me all day why Brother Ping didn't come over? Yesterday I blamed me for arranging so many things for you." Chu Yunqi said: "My aunt wants to come over, so I'll ask someone to pick her up at the mansion and stay in the palace for a while That's fine too."

"En." Chu Ping nodded, and he said, "What are you going to do with Song Weiguo and Chen Guo? Song Weiguo Prince City came to visit yesterday, and this battle scared them a lot. I heard that he wanted to Guocheng to the north of the Chongjiang River was also ceded to us as a gift for peace."

After hearing this, Chu Yunqi nodded and asked, "Where is Chen Guo?"

"Although King Chen didn't come to my house in person, I guess he wants to cede the land to seek peace." Chu Ping paused.

Chu Yunqi inquired about the attitudes of the envoys of Xi and Qing, nodded after a general understanding, and said, "Notify the courtiers of the Chu court that the matter will be discussed at the court tomorrow, and I will handle this matter together."

"No." Chu Ping nodded.

the next day.A round of red sun slowly rose from the east, and the orange-red sunlight shone brightly on the eaves of the magnificent Chu Palace.There were many chariots parked in the Chariot and Horse Square in front of the Chu Palace. The Chu officials all got out of the chariots in court uniforms, and walked up the 36 white jade steps covered with scarlet felt in twos and threes.

At exactly the right time, Chu Yunqi came out from behind the screen in a heavy and complicated royal costume and a crown on his head. He stood still in front of the throne and turned around. There was a faint smile on his lips, but his eyes were sharp and clear. , without any joking, he inadvertently raised his eyes, glanced at the Chu ministers and envoys from various countries in the hall, and Chen Wang shivered faintly.

This should be the first time that I have had such close contact with Chu Yunqi. Both of them are clearly the kings of a country, but for some reason, Chen Wang, who is sitting by the desk in front of the Chu Palace, feels oppressed by Chu Yunqi's whole body. Forced into a cold sweat, he shrunk his neck and subconsciously slowed down his breathing.

Chu Yunqi feels too much like a king, three parts evil, three parts unpredictable, three parts dry, and there is an inexplicable sense of danger.Even if this person is standing in the bustling city of Yan City wearing a Gebu sackcloth, he can be picked out from the crowd at a glance, so dazzling that people can't look directly at him.

"My king Wannian—" All the officials shouted in unison.

Chu Yunqi sat down on the throne and stretched out his hands to help him. Chu Ping stepped out of court, turned to face the courtiers and said, "There is only one thing in today's court meeting - my king will sign a friendship covenant with Song, Wei, Chen, and Ji to show me The meaning of being close to the king and benevolent to the people."

The faces of the envoys of Xi and Qing are not very good. Only the Shang prince has the right to call the princes to join the alliance. Manipulating the three kingdoms of Song, Wei, Chen, and Ji in the name of being close and benevolent to the people. It is said to be a friendly covenant.

"My king would like to donate Guocheng to the north of the Chongjiang River to the King of Chu as a token of goodwill." Song Weiguo Prince Cheng sat up and cupped his hands and said.

Seeing this, the envoy of the State of Ji sneered and said, "Do you still want Guocheng as a gift from Song Weiguo? If the King of Chu wants it, it's just a matter of reaching out, and it's as easy as flipping the palm of your hand. In my opinion, if Song Weiguo is really sincere, he might as well hand over his hands and exchange his hands." Send it to Bo."

Prince City’s complexion changed drastically. Yi Bo is the capital of Song Weiguo. Ji Guo’s envoys humiliated Song Weiguo in public at the court of Chu, but they relied on Chu State as their ally country. Because the King of Chu is still sitting on the throne, Prince City is not easy to get angry. , I could only smash my teeth and swallow it in my stomach.

King Chen sighed almost inaudibly, and there was imperceptible sadness in his eyes. King Ji's naive idea that he could sleep peacefully next to this big tree in Chu State really made King Chen feel chilled. I understand, it's really sad to insult Song Weiguo in the palace of Chu State.

Chu Yunqi raised his eyebrows, and the smile on his lips gradually deepened, but there was no smile in his eyes. He paused and said: "The kingdoms of the world are fighting for cities and launching wars. The people have suffered for a long time. This time Yuanji, I didn’t mean to form a bridge with Song Weiguo and Chen Guo. You beat me today, and I will beat you tomorrow. Swordsmen, benevolence and harmony, make the people live and work in peace and contentment, and there will be no more wars in the Central Plains. The widow decided to return the Chongjiang territory occupied by Song Weiguo. As for Guocheng, Song Weiguo does not have to give it as a gift for peace. We are only talking about the covenant today. , don’t talk about anything else.”

Among the ministers of Chu, the guest Qing Zhang Yi's eyes flickered, she took the retreat as the advance, took a long line to catch big fish, and knew how to hide her edge at the cusp of the storm. Chu Yunqi was really experienced in doing things. There is such a king of Chu in Chu State , Unifying the Central Plains is only a matter of time.

After hearing this, Prince City looked at Chu Yunqi with gratitude. He never dreamed of asking for peace today. Not only did Chu not want Song Weiguo's city and pool, but also returned the captured city of Chongjiang. Prince City was overwhelmed by flattery. , All that was left was for Chu Yunqi to kneel down and shout "Wan Nian", Chen Wang also breathed a sigh of relief, he had been worried that Chu Yunwei would embarrass him in the Chu court today, but he didn't expect that he was simply worrying unnecessarily. He let out a long sigh of relief.

"Chen Wang, I have a small request." Chu Yunqi turned to look at Chen Wang and smiled.

King Chen's heart rose to his throat. He tensed his body and looked at Chu Yunqi. He gritted his teeth so as not to make his voice tremble. If you do it, you will definitely agree to the king of Chu."

Chu Yunqi had a panoramic view of King Chen's nervousness, smiled and said: "I am making a qin for me, Zhao Wenjun, Xiangguo of Chu, and I heard that the heavenly silk from your country of Chen is the best choice for strings. The widow wants to ask you for some silkworm silk, I don't know if it is possible."

"Hey, why not? The king immediately ordered someone to send the best one." Chen Wang waved his hand, and he let out a long sigh of relief.

"I'm here to thank King Chen." Chu Yunqi smiled and said.

After hearing this, the envoy Xi cupped his hands and said, "The red sandalwood produced in our country of Xi is the best material for the qin and goose feet. My king sent me here this time, and I happened to bring red sandalwood as the capital of the alliance. My king hopes to be able to cooperate with Chu Together, the king promotes benevolence and morality, and protects the well-being of the people."

The envoy Xi spoke beautifully, and he directly raised King Xi to the same position as the King of Chu. At the same time, he also secretly warned Chu Yunqi not to forget the fact that the country of Xi in the east is still the tacit overlord of the world.

Chu Yunqi sensed what the envoy Xi said, and immediately smiled and said: "I am thinking of asking King Xi for red sandalwood, so it will save a lot of trouble."

Therefore, the Yancheng alliance among the great powers in the Central Plains was supposed to be on the verge of breaking out. Under Chu Yunqi's Tai Chi, all countries signed an alliance with Chu with satisfaction. Since then, Chu's status has jumped to the same level as the Shang Emperor.