I was a gentleman in ancient times

Xun Qi was still reluctant, "Your Majesty, have you thought about it? Do I need to give you some more time to think about it? If you really insist on your own opinion, the State of Yue will go to war with the State of Qin... Tsk tsk! I heard that the State of Yue The Fengzhao Kingdom in the south is just about to move? You say you are under the enemy, what does it feel like? Does it feel good?"

"Prince Qi, you don't need to worry about this. The life of Qin is not easy. In my opinion, you should take this back and persuade King Qin. The west of him is like a deserted land. It's only been a few years. Could it be just Forgot?" Hu Zhuo stood up and mocked Xun Qi's words.

It is true that their country of Yue is weak, but compared with Qin, it is not necessarily weaker, and the Fengzhao country in the south does not take it seriously.

"Exactly." Someone echoed: "Prince Qi, don't need to be alarmist here. I don't believe that King Qin can really disregard the Rongyi in the west and send troops to attack Suicheng and Yecheng in the future. Can Qin send troops? Haha Ha ha!"

"Ah! Your Excellency is talking about the Rongyi in the west? I guess you haven't heard the news from the Yue Kingdom. Just half a year ago, before I came to the Yue Kingdom, the King of Qin personally marched westward and wiped out the army of the Rongyi invaders in one fell swoop. Rong Yi's vitality has been seriously injured, and I'm afraid he won't be able to go eastward again within three to five years."

"Really?" Some people didn't believe it.

Xun Qi smiled but did not answer, "Otherwise, do you think that the king of Qin can be so arrogant that he can ask the king of Yue for the city regardless of his own backyard? Also, I would like to advise you that Qin now has many soldiers and generals. , really don’t underestimate it.”

Everyone is silent, how many soldiers are there?Hehe, it's not that they don't know the situation of Qin.Most of Qin's soldiers will be stationed in the west, and the rest will defend Zou in the southeast.Even if, as Xun Qi said, Qin sent troops and generals to transfer the soldiers from the west, it was absolutely impossible to complete it in such a short period of time.

The monarch and ministers of the Yue Kingdom are actually a little depressed. What is wrong with King Qin?Want to set up enemies on all sides?Qin State also has Zou State coveting.It was hard for them to form an alliance with the Yue country as a friend, and now they have personally torn up the alliance and want to make the Yue country an enemy. I really don't know whether King Qin is smart or stupid.

Xun Qi bowed to the king of Yue who was sitting on the throne, "The king can think about it again. Maybe you don't know whether what I said is true or not, you can wait until the news of Suicheng and Yecheng arrives before making a decision."

Suicheng and Yecheng are close to the land of Qin State Shu, if Qin State really makes a move, the people below will definitely report it, and the truth of what Xun Qi said will naturally be verified.

So after Hu Zhuo thought for a long time, he invited the monarch, and it didn't matter if he waited a little longer.The King of Yue was suffering from unbearable headache at this time, and he didn't want to procrastinate further, so he agreed.

The king and ministers of the Yue Kingdom didn't have to wait long, but within three to five days, there was an urgent report from Suicheng and Yecheng.The soldiers of the Qin State have gathered in Suicheng and Yecheng, and they have great intentions to attack. They also ask the monarch to send troops to reinforce them.

Now, some people believe what Xun Qi said is true.So, Qin is bound to snatch the two cities?

The king of Yue was so angry by Xun Qi that day that his heart ached, and he felt uncomfortable when he came back.Now that he received this news, he became even more furious, and hastily sent the imperial physician's order over.

Xu Man rubbed his sore and swollen shoulders. He had been serving the King in the palace for several days and hadn't returned to the mansion. Seeing that the King was sleeping soundly today, he sneaked back to the mansion to rest.

Unexpectedly, just after returning, I heard Ji Kai begging to see him.I can see you at this time. It seems that there is something important. Xu Man thought about it and asked someone to come in.

Ji Kai Yili met Xu Man, saw the tired look on his face, and asked with concern: "Master, I haven't returned to the mansion for a few days this time, but what's going on in the palace?"

"There can be any major event, but because of Qin's affairs, the king is now sick with anger. Isn't it because the king can't do without people by his side, so I can't rest."

Ji Kaixi said: "That's because the king trusts the master so much that he can't leave the master."

Xu Man's expression was a little uncomfortable when he heard this, and he took a sip of the new tea served by the servant to hide his expression.However, as soon as the tea was tasted carefully, he noticed that it was different from what he usually drank, so he couldn't help asking: "This tea?"

Ji Kai said with a smile: "Master is indeed someone who understands tea. Someone entrusted me to give this to Master. I heard that it is a new product from Shunan. What do you think of it?"

Xu Man nodded, "The taste is soft and fragrant, like orchids on the tongue, and the fragrance is pleasant. It is indeed a good tea."

Ji Kai flatteringly said: "The master doesn't know, these teas are sprouts picked by the girl's lips, stored in the girl's heart, and first roasted with the body temperature. Tsk tsk tsk! The production process is cumbersome and delicate, and there are not many in a year. Master got it."

Hearing this, Xu Man asked curiously, and was extremely interested in this tea.He was originally a tea lover, and he had read the tea scriptures handed down, and he had figured out a lot of fresh methods in his own whims.He has never heard of the tea that Ji Kai mentioned today, but it is very good to think about it.

Opening the small brocade box presented by Ji Kai, Xu Man was overjoyed, as if he had found a treasure.Based on his research on tea, it is natural to know whether it is good or bad at a glance.

"Who asked you to send this? But what do you want from me?" Smelling the fragrance of tea, Xu Man felt that his fatigue was swept away.However, he still asked the reason. To be able to make such a capital investment, this person must be not an ordinary person.Moreover, being courteous is bound to ask for something, and I think this person must have important things to help himself.

Hearing Xu Man's question, Ji Kai didn't hide anything, and said directly: "Master, you know Prince Qi, Qin's envoy, right? That's right! This is exactly what he entrusted to send over."

Xu Man paused in his hands and almost knocked over the box. He said in surprise, "Who? Who are you talking about? Wang Ziqi!"

Ji Kai nodded, "Yes, master, is there any problem?"

Xu Man put down the box and stood up, "Stupid! How could this Prince Qi's gift be so easy to receive? Send someone to send it back immediately!" At this point, he paused, pointed at Ji and said, "No, there is no need to send People, it’s just you, you send them back in person.”

The king was angry with Xun Qi just a few days ago. Speaking of his tiredness in the past few days, he owed it to him. Now that he heard this name, how could he still dare to accept the gift?

"Why is this?" Ji Kai looked puzzled, "Master, this Prince Qi is a big hand. Besides this tea, there are also gold and silver, all kinds of rare treasures. It would be a pity to send them back. "

After speaking, he clapped his hands and asked someone to bring the gift in.When Xu Man looked over, his heart beat faster. There were several boxes of gold and silver, and several boxes of rare treasures.Even if he is used to it, it is not his own after all.He couldn't help getting excited at the thought that these things would become his own personal belongings.

Xu Manben is a person who loves money as much as his life. It was good that he didn't see anything before, but now that he saw so many good things, his heart began to bleed.The things that came to the door belonged to him, Xu Man, and asking him to send them back was more painful than gouging out his heart.But, so what if you don't send it back, Prince Qi Cai, the envoy of the Qin State, just vomited blood in anger, since he sent something, he asked for it on his own head, as an eunuch, how can he help him?

Ji Kai observed Xu Man's mood naturally, and tried to persuade him, "Master, what are you worried about? We can respond to all changes without change, and accept things first. As for Wang Ziqi's request, in simple terms, it is just a matter of convenience." If it's really difficult, there's nothing you can do about it, you can't blame the master, can you?"

"This..." Xu Man was very moved, but he still hesitated, "Is this not good?"

Ji laughed and said, "What's wrong? The master hasn't listened to his conditions, how do you know that you can't do it?"

This is also the reason, Xu Man walked around a few times with his hands behind his back, feeling really reluctant to part with the tea leaves on the table, and finally gritted his teeth and said, "Forget it! Then did he ask me to do something?"

After convincing Xu Man, Ji was very satisfied, "Master, don't worry, his request is actually very simple."

Xu Man looked at him suspiciously, "What do you mean by that?"

Ji Kai glanced around, Xu Man waved his hand, telling the surrounding waiters to go down, and then asked: "What does he want me to do?"

Ji Kai leaned into Xu Man's ear and whispered a few words, Xu Man's face changed drastically, "Ji Kai! Are you trying to kill me?"

Ji Kai hurriedly knelt down to plead guilty, "Master, the villain is only planning for the master, if the master thinks that the villain has the slightest selfishness, please give me the sin."

Xu Man's face was cloudy and uncertain, and he didn't know what he was thinking.But he didn't let people in, let alone confer sin.

Ji Xin sneered in his heart, he knew Xu Man best.He has a great desire for power but is timid and soft. Now that he is given a chance, how will he choose?

He was not afraid that Xu Man would punish him, because he knew that Xu Man still needed him, but he still had to play his part on the surface.

Xu Man walked around a few times, finally sat down on the couch, and said dully, "Get up."

Ji Kai stood up and flicked his robe, then said with a smile: "Master, you can think about it carefully, it will be beneficial to the master and not harmful. Not only can you fulfill Wang Ziqi's request, but the master can also improve you a lot." Floors."

Xu Man was very excited, but hesitant.Ji Kai continued to work hard, "Your Majesty is irritable and irritable now. Because of the matter of Da Furen's election last time, Your Majesty already has suspicions about you, so why should Master endure the humiliation?"

Xu Man unconsciously covered his shoulders with his hands. There was still a dull pain there. It was because the king was angry this morning and was injured by the cup thrown by the king.In the past, the king was reluctant to hurt him at all, but now, because of a little unsatisfactory thing, he insulted and punished him.

Thinking of this, Xu Man felt resentful in his heart. He tried his best to serve the king, but in the end he failed.Instead of this, it is better to find another way out.

He murmured: "After all, Your Majesty has treated me with great kindness, how can I bear it..."

"The master has deep love and righteousness, and the villain is ashamed of himself. Since the master does not want to violate his conscience, the villain will go back to Wang Ziqi." If you stimulate him, it will have a good effect.

Just when Ji Kai was leaving, Xu Man said slowly, "Stop! Let me think about it. But, can the things Wang Ziqi gave really have such an effect?"

Ji Kai paused, turned around and smiled, "Master, don't worry, others will never see any problems with this elixir. Now that the king is in poor health, if you offer this elixir, the king will be excited after taking it, and he will be back to normal." Like people, there will be no abnormalities. Even if something happens to the king after a while, it will never be suspected of the master."

"When the king's oil is exhausted and the lamp is dry, the master and Mr. Hu will join hands in the harem to support the little prince. At that time, what the new king will say will not be entirely up to you, the master?"

What Ji Kai said made Xu Man feel like he was about to move.He already had ambitions, and in this way, he can really cover the sky with one hand, and see who dares to look down on him in the whole country of Yue.

"However, why did Wang Ziqi let me do this? What does he want to get from it?" Xu Man asked the doubts in his heart.

These matters are considered to be Yue's own affairs. What is he, an envoy of the Qin State, getting involved in?What benefits do you want?

"Master, don't you still understand? What is the purpose of Qin's envoys coming to Yue? Isn't it just for Suicheng and Yecheng? At that time, the entire Yue Kingdom will be in the hands of the master. It doesn't matter if we don't want these two cities. We Abandon the two cities in exchange for peace between the two countries, and save the people from the suffering of war. Wouldn't the people be grateful to you? Moreover, the king of Qin also promised to give the master a generous gift every year. When the time comes, fame and fortune will be obtained, but the master is still hesitant What?"

Xu Man couldn't help nodding, his eyes unconsciously fell on boxes of gold, silver and jewelry.I only need to present the elixir to the king, and then support the new king.There is no need to do anything else, as Ji Kai said, the fame and fortune he has been expecting all along can be easily obtained.

"You said to join forces with Hu Zhuo? Can Hu Zhuo agree?" Doing this by himself is still very risky.But if they could join hands with Hu Zhuo, then this matter would not be a problem at all.

"This master can rest assured. Didn't the master order the villain to win over Hu Zhuo before? I already have a network and a line. If I am not sure, I am afraid that there will be no proposal to join forces with Hu Zhuo." .”

Xu Man nodded, feeling relieved a little.

Ji Kai continued: "Everyone has weaknesses. Hu Zhuo seems to have no desires, but he is surprisingly obsessed with high-ranking officials. As long as he is satisfied with this point, there is nothing uncertain. After things are done, as for Hu Zhuo, it is enough to give him the position of Minister of State in the court, so that he can deal with those old stubborn people in the court, and the master can save a lot of worry. At that time, the master's palm, Hu Zhuo's palm, there will be distinctions between inside and outside, close and distant No, the new king must not rely on his master in the end?"

Ji Kai's analysis was so clear that Xu Man could already imagine the scene at that time. He and Hu Zhuo were in harmony with each other, and they complemented each other on the surface.Even if Hu Zhuo becomes Xiangguo, it is impossible for him to climb on top of him. As long as he controls the new king, he has the final say on everything?

"Okay! Let's fight. I will present the elixir to the king. As for Hu Zhuo, I will leave it to you. After the matter is completed, I will reward you a lot. Beauties, fields and houses, high-ranking officials and rich salary are up to you pick."

Xu Man made up his mind, and Ji Kai pretended to be overjoyed when he heard the words, "Thank you, Master, for the reward!"

Xu Man opened the small box that Ji Kai sent over, opened it gently, and saw a thumb-sized dark red elixir lying inside, and a faint fragrance came to his nostrils.Xu Man clasped the box, he was determined to win it.