Back Off, Let Me Come

It is not easy to investigate Shen Tang's theory of world destruction.

However, Yu Hai also has his own way.

As the head of the Southeast Branch, his connections are unimaginable. Direct investigation is not possible, so he took the cooperation between Yunda and the Northwest Branch and its trends over the past few years as a breakthrough, and also investigated Qishan of the Northwest Branch. Regardless of Qi Yuanliang and Shen Youli, who is the puppeteer who controls the puppet and who is the puppet controlled by the puppeteer, the interests of the two must be the same!

Zhai Le has not seen Yu Hai for several days.

Just when he was about to take the initiative to ask, Yu Hai asked for an interview with a pair of haggard dark circles under his eyes. He accompanied Queen Zhao for dinner. Their little son was born cute and sat next to his parents to eat. Although Zhai Le and Zhao were the lord and queen of Qu State, they were close and loving like ordinary couples in private, raising their children and not sticking to the old rule of not talking after eating.

When they met something they liked, they did not forget to pick up a few bites for each other.

Of course, this is Zhai Le's habit.

When he was young, he traveled with his brother Zhai Huan. It was impossible for the two to follow the rules of the children of the aristocratic family all the time. In addition, due to his personality, Zhai Le was also happy to share what he liked. Queen Zhao was not used to it at first, but she got used to it over time.

She even felt that this move would bring the couple closer.

"Father, my son wants it too."

Zhai Le had to lean over and stick out his chopsticks: "Okay, here you go."

Halfway through the meal, Yu Hai came to ask for an audience.

Zhai Le guessed that the investigation had a result, and put down his chopsticks: "Sanniang, you use it first. Guilong must have something urgent to do when he comes here at this time. Keep an eye on the boy and don't let him eat too much food."

"Don't worry."

Zhai Le was not optimistic about this.

In his early years, he decided that his second daughter would be the crown princess, and was determined to entrust her with important tasks, and trained her according to the standards of the heir in every aspect. Regardless of opposition from the royal family, civil and military opposition, or popular debate, he never wavered, which means that no matter how talented his youngest son was, he would never have the chance to be king. Out of guilt for the child, and the fact that this child is very likely to be the last one in her life, Zhai Le found an absolutely safe contraceptive method. Even for the sake of the second daughter's heir, he could not give the queen another child. Queen Zhao loved the youngest son even more.

Not to mention that the youngest son learned to coax adults without any guidance.

"Eat less."

Zhai Le could only pat his youngest son's head.

Seeing Yu Hai's haggard appearance, he was shocked.

"Has Guilong not slept these days?"

Yu Hai shook his head: "How can I sleep?"

Zhai Le felt a little relieved when he heard this: "Did Yunda really do something to let the whole world be buried with him?"

Yu Hai said: "The specific details cannot be found, but from the analysis of clues, looking at the trajectory of Shen Youli's actions over the years, we can also see some clues. This is what I have found these days."

Zhai Le looked at the thick pile of intelligence. It took most of the day to read it all. Fortunately, there were red key points marked by Yu Hai on it, and he only needed to look at these to have a general understanding. The more Zhai Le read, the more silent he became. He even forgot when to put down the intelligence.

Yu Hai asked, "What is the master's plan?"

Quguo has basically gathered the southeastern forces, and took the opportunity of friction with the northeastern forces to show off its muscles, giving a slap and then a sweet date, barely shocking the greedy eyes of the outside world with bad intentions! Seize the opportunity to recuperate and try not to let people see the signs of being strong on the outside but weak on the inside. It has entered a stage of stable development and it is time to truce and restore people's livelihood.

If there is another war, the opposition will not be small.

Quguo does not have to help contain the central forces. It can also choose to wait for Shen Tang to be attacked by two parties and fight three parties. When the country takes action, it will reap the benefits. Of course, this choice is not smart. Not only is it too mean, it is also easy to capsize!

It is not so easy to take advantage of the snipe and clam fighting.

Zhai Le said: "You contact these people privately."

He gave Yu Hai a small note.

Yu Hai opened it and saw that they were all military generals! This is not surprising, because most of the opposition comes from the civil officials, and the military generals' training resources are mostly on the battlefield. As long as Zhai Le convinces this group of people and has their support, this matter can basically be accomplished.

He put the note into his sleeve.

Zhai Le asked again: "Have you found out where Shen Youli is?"

"She is in the suburbs of the capital. Does the master want to see her?"

Zhai Le lowered his head to wipe his beloved sword until the blade could clearly reflect his eyes. He sheathed the sword and hung it on his waist again. He picked up two jars of wine: "Of course we have to meet. We have said that we will work together to divide up the fat meat in the central region. We should reach a preliminary agreement on how to divide it and how much to divide, so as not to make it a mess after the matter is accomplished. She will not be ashamed of defaulting on the debt."

Yu Hai also stood up and followed: "I will go with the master."

Qi Yuanliang's master, he is also very interested.

Shen Tang did not deliberately conceal his whereabouts. He was careless and was afraid that others would not be able to find him. The government affairs of the Central Branch Company were handed over to Gu De, and Xiahou Yu followed her to sneak into the territory of Quguo to do business.

Although it was not the first time, she still wanted to sigh - Xiahou Zikuan is really a very unique Quqing Academy limited edition white moonlight, and he can make connections wherever he goes. She didn't have a chance to use the travel expenses she brought for this business trip.

Others have to spend money when going out, but he only needs to use his face.

This time, Xiahou Yu's friend took the initiative to arrange the suburban villa. Every day, he took out fish and meat to entertain him. The day before yesterday, he arranged a poetry meeting for an outing, and yesterday he organized a Qushui Liushang banquet. Today, there was also an itinerary, but Shen Tang refused to go out, so he gave up.

The friend simply stayed in the villa to play chess and drink tea with Xiahou Yu.

Inside the window, two scholars were playing chess elegantly, and outside the window, Shen Tang was twisting her wig with a ferocious expression. In addition to the one in her hand, there were two wigs on the rope for replacement. Every time my friend looked up and saw this scene, he couldn't help but pause!

He immediately lowered his head, and saw the box at hand from the corner of his eye, and his heart was very relieved-his friend heard that Xiahou Yu had a stable home in the early years, and he was happy for him. He also heard that many classmates went to seek refuge, and now he is assisting the lord to manage his power in a decent manner. This time, passing through Quguo, Xiahou Yu brought him two special gifts, the biographies of famous ministers and famous scholars produced by Kangguo in the northwest.

My friend also has it in his hand, but it is pirated and the workmanship is rough.

Once in correspondence, my friend mentioned it to Xiahou Yu, but he didn't expect that the other party would remember it and brought him a limited edition. The limited edition, the paper alone is so attractive. My friend really can't figure out how Kangguo can mass produce it while ensuring quality? Not only the Kangguo edition of biographies of famous officials and scholars, but also the books of the Northwest Kangguo Bookstore are the best in the industry!

The paper is excellent, the handwriting is clear, and the layout is simple.

The most important thing is that it is cheap!

My friend has heard more than once that it is easy for scholars in the northwest to publish books. They only need to give the manuscript to the official Kangguo Bookstore. After the bookstore reviews and obtains the book number, they can print the book and sell it in the domestic bookstore, with a profit of 50-50. Profit is second, and the most important thing is to become famous! Which scholar does not want his words and deeds to be passed on to the world?

It would be nice to put it at home after it is printed.

The more he listened, the more excited he became, but the distance was too far.

He could only ask friends from all over the world to help him bring a few books if they had the chance. He rarely saw heavy books on the shelves of his study, but instead there were neatly stacked hardcover books.

Xiahou Yu was also thoughtful.

Throw me a peach, and I will repay you with a jade.

He also treated the other party more sincerely.

The girl next to Zikuan was quite strange.

He once accidentally saw her take off her wig and shave off the sparse hair that had just grown on her scalp with a blade. He was immediately shocked and widened his eyes. This woman is actually dressed as a nun?

When he thought of the nuns in some rural temples, his friend looked unhappy, and it was obvious that he had imagined something strange. Until Shen Tang corrected her that she was not a nun! She was just bald for some reasons, and some parts of her scalp could not grow hair, so she used a wig!

The friend was immediately ashamed and bowed his hands to apologize.

It was one thing to understand it in your heart, but it was another thing to see Shen Tang drying several wigs with your own eyes. But Xiahou Yu looked like he had long been accustomed to it. How could Xiahou Yu not be accustomed to it? Among these wigs, there was also one that was privately prepared by colleagues for the master's birthday gift last year. Just how to fix the hairstyle gave the clever embroiderer a headache, but fortunately it was completed on schedule.

The master was very satisfied with this wig.

The top of the head is high, the hair volume is sufficient, and the hair color is rich!

So far, only two people knew that Shen Tang was drying her wig.

When Zhai Le climbed over the wall with two jars of wine, there were now four people who knew the secret of drying the wig. Shen Tang paused while combing her wig, and Yu Hai almost lost his balance when he jumped down from the wall. Zhai Le's eyes switched between the clothesline and Shen Tang.

Zhai Le sniffed: "Am I here at the wrong time?"

Shen·Zixu·Tang: "..."

She looked calm on the surface, but in fact she was holding her head and shouting in her heart.

She pretended to be calm and picked up a wig to cover her head. Her movements were smooth and natural, which made the audience startled and inappropriate: "No, I came at the right time. Oh, you brought wine? It's rare to see it here."

Zhai Le was always the one who asked her for free wine.

"I'll treat you to a drink."

Zhai Le raised his hand, and one of the jars of wine drew a beautiful and simple arc in the air and landed steadily in Shen Tang's hands. She slapped open the red cloth seal with one hand, and the rich aroma of wine wafted into her nose, making her feel drunk. She took a sip: "Good wine!"

"Don't rush to finish it, drink while chatting."

"Chat? Sure!"

Shen Tang had long been sure that Zhai Le would agree, otherwise he would not have stayed here for several days. Today's Zhai Le is no longer the reckless but righteous boy he was back then. He still has the livelihood of a country on his shoulders, so when cooperating with others, he must be very careful and not lose an inch of land.

Zhai Le saw Xiahou Yu through the window.

Xiahou Yu raised his glass and saluted from a distance, just as a greeting.

The friend's pupils shrank suddenly, his muscles stiffened, and the action of getting up also stopped in mid-air, because Zhai Le had already gone somewhere else with Shen Tang, and Yu Hai followed closely, not paying any attention to him. When the three disappeared from his sight, he breathed a sigh of relief.

"That was not..."

"The King of Qu, Zhai Xiaofang."

The friend smiled awkwardly: "It is indeed the Lord."

He is an official in the court of Qu. Although he is not a high-ranking official, he is also qualified to see the king. He should have been on duty these days, but because Xiahou Yu came, he asked for leave from his superiors, and Yu Hai was the one who approved his leave. It was quite embarrassing to be seen by the two of them at this moment.

The friend paused while playing chess and thought of something.

He asked carefully: "The Lord seems to be looking for..."

The friend moved his eyes to the fluttering wig on the clothesline.

The Lord can come in person, and the two seem to be old acquaintances. I think the identity of the "Bhikkhuni" is not simple.

Xiahou Yu said: "She is looking for my Lord."

The friend nodded: "Oh...oh?"

Wait, what does Zikuan call that person? ? ?

Shen Tang sat cross-legged on the rockery beside the pond, eager to take a sip of the fine wine. Although the taste was not as good as her spirit wine, it was more complex and unique, something she had never tasted before. Zhai Le had touched the wine jar with her before, and came straight to the point: "How much do you want to share?"

Shen Tang was prepared for this.

She knew that Zhai Le would come to her house, either to ask about the details of the world-destroying disaster or to discuss with her how to divide the spoils.

Shen Tang didn't like to suffer a loss: "Fifty-fifty."

Even though Zhai Le was mentally prepared, she was still amused.

Suppressing the anger in her heart: "Fifty-fifty? Shen Youli, I didn't know you could be so thick-skinned that you could even ask for this?"

Shen Tang said: "Why is it thick-skinned?"

Zhai Le asked her: "Can you send troops or food?"

Kangguo's main focus is on the southwest, and it will not take the initiative to transfer troops away unless it is absolutely necessary. If Zhai Le does not leave, Kangguo's only solution is to recruit new soldiers in the country and then transfer some internal defense to make do with it. In this case, both the number and the strength of the troops are far below the average level. If Zhai Le leaves, Shen Tang will have less pressure on the border defense, and can concentrate on dealing with the southwest, with less investment in the central region. In this case, she actually had the nerve to propose to split the central region with him 50-50? ? ?

Is this different from directly taking money from his pocket?

Shameless, greedy!

Shen Tang said: "I can send troops and food."

Zhai Le: "..."

Shen Tang continued: "I can even mix in the central forces to tip you off and stab them in the back at a critical moment. The scale of the forces I have operated in the central region in recent years is indeed small, but it is elite. In order to deal with today's situation, I have already prepared."

Zhai Le shook his head: "It's useless."

Only mentioning quality without quantity is playing rogue.

He is not as simple-minded as he was back then, and he will not be easily deceived. Just based on Shen Tang's family background in the central region, he wants to share the spoils with him? Even if he agrees to it in a daze, the civil and military officials in the court will not agree. Zhai Le took the initiative to propose a ratio.

"Eighty-two, you two, I eight."

"Sixty-four, we can talk, if we don't, forget it."

"Seventy-three, you three, I seven."

Shen Tang looked at Zhai Le with resentment.

Zhai Le said: "It's useless for you to look at me like this. This time, the troops will inevitably cause great resistance. The civil and military officials in the court have been tired of war for a long time, and the people also need time to recover. If there is no sufficient reward, who is willing to take the risk to provoke the central countries?"

Shen Tang asked a key question.

"If it is seventy-three, which seven do you want?"

Under Shen Tang's gaze, Zhai Le took a map from Yu Hai. The lines were simple and only a rough distribution could be seen.

"It's this seven!"

Shen Tang laughed at the first sight.

"Why don't you just put a knife in my pillow?"

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