Oriole Line

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"Your Majesty,..." Pu Chen was about to speak, but Zhou Yan stopped him with his hand, "The Great Sima has done a lot of hard work, and he lost a lot of troops in the Battle of Wuchang, so let's listen to your love first."

There was already a person in the seat saying: "Lao Tzu said that the husband is only a soldier, an ominous weapon. In the past, the Northern Yan was strong and invaded the South repeatedly. It raised troops to protect itself. Now, the powerful enemy is gone, and there must be no more military affairs." Pu Chen carried At first glance, it was Tai Chang who was in charge of ceremonies and sacrifices, and he was already in his seventies and eighties.For this kind of role, the qualifications are placed there, and the age is several times that of Pu Chen, so it is inconvenient for Pu Chen to refute.

"Second minister." Several officials followed closely behind.

Zhou Yan nodded slightly: "Since I ascended the throne, I have devoted myself to the peace and well-being of the country. It is too common to say that military affairs are a last resort. Sun Tzu said, "Soldiers who surrender without fighting are good people." .”

"If you don't use soldiers, how can you take back the old land?" Pu Chen's voice seemed a bit out of place.As soon as he finished speaking, Zhou Yu, who was sitting in the prince's seat, shook his head slightly at him.

Pu Chen's heart sank, he had clearly agreed with Dai Wang before, why did something change today?However, he trusted Zhou Yu in his heart, seeing him like this, he was not as blunt as before, and planned to observe the situation in the court first.

Another person remonstrated: "Why use troops to take back the old land? Just send envoys to discuss peace."

As soon as the proposal for a peace agreement came out, the courtiers started discussing one after another, but after a while, the voice for peace talks had gained an overwhelming advantage in the Nanjing court hall.Could it be that before today, Zhou Yan and the courtiers had already drawn up a peace negotiation strategy?Pu Chen cursed in his heart.It is not impossible to negotiate a peace, but the so-called peace negotiation requires a trade-off.The land that could be completely taken back by the First World War, if it becomes a peace agreement, will be given up to Beiyan, Pu Chen feels unwilling.

Zhou Yan said: "Since the lovers all advocate peace talks, who should be the envoy?"

Xie Kun came out at this time and said: "This matter is of great importance, and the envoys must be people of high status in Nanjing, so as to show our sincerity. If Your Majesty does not have a better candidate, I am willing to drive for Your Majesty." Xie Kun bowed deeply.

"No, Xie Xiang is taking care of everything, how can he leave the court so easily?"

"If it weren't for thanking the prime minister, who else could be called valuable?"

There was a lot of discussion in the hall.Pu Chen quietly observed the officials in the hall, as if watching a well-prepared performance.It's just that he doesn't know, who is this performance for?himself?still……

"They probably want to replace the king." Wen Tao whispered in Pu Chen's ear behind him.Pu Chen thought of Zhou Yu shaking his head gently at him just now, and suddenly realized that, as soon as his eyes swept over the prince's seat, he saw Zhou Yu standing up and saluting: "My brother is willing to be the envoy of Nanjing to Beiyan, and to share the worries of the emperor."

Zhou Yu's head was hanging down, Pu Chen couldn't see his expression.It turned out that this scene was for Zhou Yu to watch!However, when did he know that he was the real protagonist of this scene?

Zhou Yan seemed to be a little surprised and said: "Imperial brother is willing to go to Beiyan, it is the best! The emperor's status is precious, and he will negotiate peace with Beiyan with the dignity of a prince. He will surely fulfill his mission and return victorious."

There was another voice of "Your Majesty is wise" in the court hall.

Zhou Yu raised his head, his face was always calm and calm, like a mask.He sat down and took a look at Pu Chen, seeing that Pu Chen did not intend to oppose in court, Zhou Yu looked relieved.

The big event is certain, and the music and dance of the New Year's banquet began.The maikos of the palace were swinging their bright red sleeves in the Chaoyang Hall, and their graceful figures shuttled through the hall.The courtiers either raised their glasses to celebrate together, or chatted with each other, all in a happy mood.

Amidst the hustle and bustle, Pu Chen felt a little stuffy.It seems that every time in Jiankang, there is this feeling of being crushed by layers of spider webs. Like him now, he obviously has many questions, but it is inconvenient to ask for an answer now, so he can only raise a glass to Dai Wang Yaoyao.

Zhou Yan got down from the dragon chair and drank happily with the courtiers. Gradually, his face turned red and his interest became higher and higher.When he came to Pu Chen's side, he drank a few more glasses with him, and said with a smile in his eyes: "What do you think Da Sima thinks about the peace negotiation?"

"I have no objection, minister." Pu Chen said.

"No objection is fine, hahaha." Zhou Yan seemed to be a little drunk, put his hand on Pu Chen's shoulder and said, "The age difference between Da Sima and Zhen is not that big, and our monarchs and ministers are united, just like the former emperor and Da Sima. The father is generally the same."

Pu Chen nodded slightly with a smile, he didn't like this occasion at all.

Zhou Yan's smile became warmer and he said: "My eldest son is already three years old, so there is still no one in Da Sima's favor?"

Pu Chen was startled, and hurriedly said: "My father's new funeral has not been completed for three years, and I dare not go beyond the rules."

Zhou Yan shook his head gently: "Da Sima is pedantic hahaha." He said with the strength of wine, "How can a man have no wife? Da Sima holds an important position, and the three-year mourning period is too long. I... I will spare you Hahaha." Zhou Yan said with a smile and walked towards other courtiers.

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Because of Zhou Yan's words, Pu Chen ate the second half of the New Year's banquet like a stick in his throat.On the other hand, Tang Yu had no heart for the city. Standing behind Puchen, he watched the singing and dancing for several hours with great interest. He praised the kabukis for their beautiful faces, and lamented their lightness for a while. Grab some court delicacies.Pu Chen pretended to be indifferent but looked at Wen Tao's expression from time to time. Wen Tao naturally heard everything Zhou Yan said just now.Above the main hall, and in front of Tang Yu, it was naturally inconvenient for Pu Chen to explain anything, but seeing Wen Tao's normal state, Pu Chen felt guilty instead.

All the officials in the main hall were already drunk, and the entourage brought by the high-ranking generals had already been integrated into the banquet. Only Wen Tao was still standing respectfully, as if he was out of place in this court.

"If you're hungry, eat something to fill your stomach." Pu Chen said to Wen Tao.

"That's right, that milk cake is very delicious, how about a piece?" Tang Yu had already eaten a round, so he quickly recommended it.

Wen Tao shook his head and said politely: "I'm not hungry, not to mention that the Patriarch has been drinking, so I'm here to take care of him."

Pu Chen saw that Wen Tao was wearing the strong attire of his entourage, with a sword on his waist, but his left hand, which was pressing on the sword, had already lost strength, and his knuckles were a little white.Pu Chen knew that Wen Tao actually liked to eat, and he would never be so restrained in normal times.

Finally at midnight, the banquet was over, Zhou Yan was already drunk and passed out, and was helped to the harem, and all the officials also left the palace one after another.Pu Chen brought Tang Yu and Wen Tao out, and there were already guards waiting for them.When they came, Pu Chen and Tang Yu were on horseback.Pu Chen didn't drink much, so he could go back on horseback, but he glanced at Wen Tao, who was speechless all the way, and said to Tang Yu, "I'll take the car with Wen Tao."

Tang Yu didn't take it seriously, but Puchen's black and blue horse waited for several hours in the cold wind, but finally saw that the owner couldn't come up, kicked his hooves quite dissatisfied, and snorted heavily.Pu Chen patted his horse to comfort him, and helped Wen Tao into the carriage.

As soon as the car curtain was put down, Pu Chen took out a bag of things from his sleeve and said, "I haven't seen you eating just now, so I brought you two yuan. Tang Yu said this is delicious."

Wen Tao took it silently and took a bite. Although it was already cold, it was fragrant and sweet, full of milky fragrance, so he unconsciously took two more bites.He ate carefully and quickly like a rodent, and ate both cheesecakes in no time.

Seeing that Wen Tao was still silent, Pu Chen leaned towards him, grabbed his hand in his sleeve and said, "I don't want a wife."

The corners of Wen Tao's mouth curled up, as if to comfort Pu Chen, then he sighed softly: "How can you decide this matter?"

"My father is gone, and my tutor is gone, so no one can make decisions for me in this matter of marriage." Pu Chen said.

Wen Tao wanted to pull his hand away from Pu Chen, but Pu Chen didn't intend to let go at all.Wen Tao turned his head to look at the moonlight outside the car window, and said quietly, "If I were just your counselor, I would probably persuade you that this marriage will be beneficial to you and not harmful."

Pu Chen didn't know that what Wen Tao said was right.He and Zhou Yan didn't have any relationship between a monarch and a minister. To this day, the truth of Cai Bo's suicide in the Chaoyang Palace has not been fully revealed, and the secret of how Haril obtained the tar is still unclear.He doesn't trust Zhou Yan from the bottom of his heart, but Zhou Yan is a king, he is a minister, he is not an ordinary minister, he is a powerful minister with a heavy army in his hand.He doesn't trust Zhou Yan, so how can Zhou Yan trust him?If you can marry the daughter of the royal family, it is naturally the most appropriate way to reassure Zhou Yan.At that time, if there are heirs, they will be of the blood of the clan, and if they hold a heavy army, Zhou Yan will not mind so much.

"But you are not just my counselor." Pu Chen pulled Wen Tao over and buried his head in the furry silver fox scarf around his neck. The soft touch melted Pu Chen's heart. He subconsciously touched the welt under Wen Tao's scarf, like touching a cinnabar mole on his heart.

"If I'm not your counselor, then who am I?" Wen Tao's voice was clear and cold, like tiny blades.

With his head stuck in Wen Tao's collar, Pu Chen mumbled something.

"Huh?" Wen Tao only felt his neck itching from the heat from Pu Chen's breath, but he couldn't hear what Pu Chen said.

Pu Chen raised his head and looked at Wen Tao, his eyes were bright in the dark car.He paused every word: "Love, man."

The corners of Wen Tao's mouth curled up, and his pretty face suddenly came alive.Pu Chen felt that he could look at it like this for a lifetime.

"Da Sima, there is a congratulatory gift for the king." A personal guard suddenly said from outside the carriage.

Pu Chen hurriedly stopped the car and asked someone to hand over the gift.In the hall just now, he wanted to talk to Zhou