King's favor is hard to do
Chapter 5-48
, sit up.
"What you said, we will talk about it later."
His voice was a little hoarse, and his eyes avoided Du Yuzhang.His fingertips were cold, but he controlled his movements well, and Du Yuzhang didn't notice anything unusual.However, Du Yuzhang still instinctively felt that something was wrong with him—maybe it was because he was too calm, so calm that he became a little stiff.
"Your Majesty, I..."
"I said, wait and see! Are you so eager to leave me?"
Du Yuzhang was taken aback for a moment.
— What left?When did he ever say he was leaving?
"His Majesty!"
"I said, what is your request, I will talk about it when I come back! Why are you so anxious? You are so impatient to ask me to let you go, why do you want to stay in Ximan, and go to sleep with Su Ru?"
The two looked at each other without speaking.Li Guangning's face became even uglier.He squeezed a few words between his teeth,
"Du Yuzhang, get out of the way."
"I……"
"Get out of the way! Don't talk!"
Du Yuzhang didn't open his mouth, Li Guangning only felt tormented in his heart.But when Du Yuzhang spoke, he became timid again, just wanting to delay this fatal moment for a while.
"...I'm going to do business, so I don't have time to entangle you with these things. If you still know something, don't bother me at this time."
Li Guangning closed his eyes while talking.He only felt that his headache was getting worse, and his temple seemed to be about to explode.
Last night, he waited all night, but Du Yuzhang didn't come...Su Rucheng's words "hide behind me, stay away from him" lingered in his mind all night.
The moment he knocked over the milk tea pot, he just wanted to push Du Yuzhang to a safe place, away from the hot tea... But Du Yuzhang's subconscious movements were actually avoiding him... It turned out that in his eyes, the more terrifying thing was not Scald, but yourself?
Li Guangning originally thought that after wading through so many muddy and bumpy roads, there would always be a bright future in the end.But he didn't expect that the seemingly bright future turned out to be an even worse quagmire.After so much hard work, he thought that he finally climbed out of the abyss he dug with his own hands before, and could be with the person he loves the most, break away from the heavy past, and support each other to move forward...
But Du Yuzhang shattered his confidence with just one sentence.
He loves Du Yuzhang.So in love, I want to be with him no matter what.But what about Du Yuzhang?Does he still love himself?
No, maybe what should be asked is not whether that person loves or not... but how strong is that person's love, under the years of torture and consumption by me, can it still support him to choose to spend the rest of his life with him regardless of the past?
After all... the opponent is Su Rucheng.
In fact, before yesterday, Li Guangning had never really regarded Su Rucheng as an opponent.
He doesn't like Su Rucheng, and he just hates him for daring to covet his lover.Deep down in my heart, I didn't really fear him.Li Guangning has always believed that he is the emperor and the master of the Great Yan. He is majestic and powerful, while Su Rucheng is just the young master of a small tribal country in Ximan. Why should he be compared with him?Even if Ximan dominates the grassland now, Su Rucheng can't compete with him in terms of power, financial resources and status!
But yesterday, he suddenly realized... Su Rucheng has something that he will never be able to compare with.
Su Rucheng has never hurt Du Yuzhang.
So Du Yuzhang, will he really not abandon himself?Would he really not abandon himself, the old person who gave him countless nightmares, and choose a brand new life?
Li Guangning didn't dare to think about it, but he couldn't really think about it.
Last night, his heart was deeply tormented by fear, regret and anxiety.He was looking forward to Du Yuzhang's arrival, but also afraid that Du Yuzhang would come, but he sentenced him to death with a single sentence.
As a result, Du Yuzhang really did not return all night...
When the sky was getting dark, his mind was already filled with scenes of Du Yuzhang and Su Rucheng making love to each other, and even being entangled.
my head hurts...
Li Guangning pinched his nails on the side of his temple, creating a deep purple scar.His head was about to burst, and he was already driving himself crazy.
"In that case, please listen to Your Majesty."
Du Yuzhang said softly,
"Go and do your business first. I'll wait for His Majesty in this carriage. After His Majesty comes back, I want to have a talk with His Majesty."
... What are you talking about?Talk about if you don't like me anymore, will I lock you in the deep palace?If you like Su Rucheng, should I let you go free?
Li Guangning's back molars were clenched tightly, and his temples were throbbing.Without saying a word, he turned his head away and was about to get out of the car.
"Wait, Your Majesty."
Du Yuzhang grabbed his sleeve from behind and took his hand.Li Guangning's fingers were stiff, and was held in Du Yuzhang's palm,
"And this, Your Majesty, you take it too, it may be of some use."
It was a stack of paper, densely packed with small letters, and the handwriting was elegant and elegant.Sentences were transcribed cleanly and neatly, and it was evident that a lot of effort had been spent.
"Before, Your Majesty said that he wanted to understand the sentiments of the people and understand the demands and ideas of the vendors. After I came back from the market that day, I sorted out some of them. It's just that I was in a hurry and I couldn't sort them all out, but the most important parts are listed here. Your Majesty can take a look later, and if Ximan brings up this topic, he should be prepared."
"...you didn't come to see me all night last night, because you wrote this?"
"That's not it."
"..."
Du Yuzhang didn't notice the change in Li Guangning's face, he just neatly arranged the papers and stuffed them in Li Guangning's hands.
"If I started writing last night, how could I have time? I have been writing for several days, but I haven't finished it yet. Last night, I barely sorted out a prototype. Fortunately, the negotiation is not a one-day event. There are still a few days, and there is still time to continue to improve and revise. "
"So you've been doing this all night last night..."
Li Guangning's obsession with "what were you doing all night last night" finally made Du Yuzhang realize something.He looked up in a daze,
"I heard that His Majesty didn't sleep last night. Could it be that His Majesty has been waiting for me to come to His Majesty?"
"..."
Li Guangning's complexion was subtle,
"I heard? Who did you listen to? Is it Han Yuan? What nonsense did he say to you!"
"...It's nothing."
Du Yuzhang sat up straight.
"Master Han just said that His Majesty was in a bad mood last night, and he would not see anyone. He told me not to be self-willed, let alone tormenting His Majesty. He also said that I shouldn't hurt His Majesty's heart, that His Majesty was still seriously injured. , but tormented day by day, preparing for the peace talks, people have lost a lot of weight."
"……Oh."
Li Guangning looked a little uncomfortable.Du Yuzhang raised his hand, and pulled Li Guangning's clothes back along his waistline—the robes were so wide that it was true that his posture didn't change much when he was wearing them.But when Du Yuzhang pulled it together like this, the outline of Li Guangning's waist was exposed, which really reduced a lot.
——Why didn't I see how haggard and tired he was when he came to look for me yesterday?
——Because he kept laughing, kept lowering his body to coax himself, and didn't mention his difficulties?So I justly ignored his hard work...
——Or because my thoughts were all on that false sacrifice, on my emotions and grievances.So I never thought about whether he also has grievances and emotions, let alone take a good look at him?
Du Yuzhang sighed and rested his head lightly on Li Guangning's lower abdomen.
"...Your Majesty, I shouldn't be angry with you yesterday. I said that I fell in love with someone else, and that the person I mentioned at the sacrifice was not you, but I lied to you."
"..."
"I don't like anyone else. I only like one person, and I haven't changed my mind since I first fell in love with him."
Li Guangning's heart seemed to flicker into the air, and even his breathing became soft.
He looked down at Du Yuzhang.The man's face was pressed against his lower abdomen, and his expression was invisible.Li Guangning reached out and rubbed the top of his head, his fingers inserted into the soft black hair.
In the carriage, it seemed that time had stopped.Neither of them spoke, they just leaned together quietly.
It's a pity that this silence was finally broken, and Han Yuan's voice came from outside the carriage.
"Your Majesty, the Western barbarians have arrived. If you are not feeling well, how about letting Bai Jiaoran attend today? You should rest in the carriage for a day."
"No need!"
Li Guangning turned his head and answered, then turned his head again, and said softly,
"Yuzhang, wait for me to come back. I also have a lot to say, and I want to tell you."
"it is good."
Du Yuzhang nodded.
"I will stay here and not go anywhere, waiting for His Majesty to return."
The prairie of Ximan, it is so green
Outside the carriage, Han Yuan stood aside.The curtain of the car was lifted, and he quickly lowered his head, not even glancing inside - the car has been parked for so long, and His Majesty still refuses to come out, who knows what these two people are doing inside?
Do not see injustice, do not listen to injustice.In life, you should not watch what you shouldn't watch. This is the key to life of Dayan's first treacherous minister.
Li Guangning came out, but Du Yuzhang did not.Han Yuan glanced at His Majesty the Emperor, and saw that his face looked much better than before. Not only did he not suffer so much, but he even looked a little refreshed.Look at his skirt again, it seems that there are traces of rubbing, not as crisp as before.
——Not bad, Old Du.I am usually stubborn, but I can still grasp the key points at critical moments.As for men, no matter how angry they are, they can't stop the one they love from taking the initiative to linger.First of all, first grind the hundred steelmaking steel into soft fingers, and other things are easy to talk about...
"Han Yuan."
"The minister is here."
Li Guangning spoke suddenly, pulling Han Yuan out of his indescribable emotion.
But Li Guangning didn't say anything, just stared at him with a creepy expression.
At that moment, Han Yuan thought that he was secretly arranging things on the dragon bed, but His Majesty spotted it.But on second thought, probably not.My expression management has always been in place, shouldn't it be so obvious?
"You have a good relationship with Du Yuzhang?"
"Uh...we used to be officials in the same dynasty, so we are fairly familiar with each other."
"Do you know the old house of King Su not far from the Imperial Palace?"
"Return to Your Majesty, I have heard about it."
That mansion once belonged to an old prince, it occupies a large area, the location is excellent, it is a priceless mansion, and it is very close to His Majesty's palace.Could it be that His Majesty wants to award this house to Du Yuzhang?
Is this considered a thousand dollars to buy a smile?
Han Yuan was still thinking, when he heard Li Guangning say slowly,
"It's good to hear that. The house has been idle for many years, Han Yuan, I reward you."
"?"
Han Yuan's eyes widened suddenly.give him?Why?If it is to praise him for risking his life to save others, but he also used His Majesty as a bait to lure the enemy—speaking of it, it would be good if he was not punished for his crime, and reward?
What's more, it's been more than ten days since that happened.I really want to reward, shouldn't it be now?
"Reward to the minister? This..."
"Why, don't you want it?"
"No, no, no. I'm so grateful, there are no words to express! Thank you for your majesty's love, I will devote myself to death!"
Han Yuan hurriedly flattered, and then said weakly,
"It's just that your Majesty, I'm so terrified of receiving rewards for nothing."
"Afraid? Huh."
Li Guangning glanced at him sideways,
"Han Aiqing is so bold that she dares to chew anyone's tongue. I don't see where you are panicking."
"..."
Han Yuan's face suddenly turned ugly.As smart as he is, how can he not hear the meaning of Li Guangning's words?But the problem is that there are too many people who arrange behind him. From the emperor to the queen mother, there is no one he dare not speak of.At this moment, I really don't know what Li Guangning is talking about.
"Okay, don't think about it."
Li Guangning seemed to be in a good mood, and patted him on the shoulder,
"Han Aiqing don't need to panic. I didn't say I'm going to cut your tongue. As for the words, you can say what you have to say—well, I will reward you in the future! Remember it?"
After all, he walked into the peace talks venue in a good mood.Leaving Han Yuan to ponder for a moment, he couldn't help turning his head to look into the carriage.
——Du Yuzhang... Did you just sell me out when you were talking to His Majesty about your love?
— Otherwise, why did His Majesty suddenly go crazy?No, I have to ask him later!This person is also true. Isn't it a prerequisite for making bad friends in the officialdom by arranging behind the scenes?Turn around and report to Shangfeng, can you still get along happily!
……
The next step is peace talks.
When Li Guangning walked into the venue, Su Rucheng was already sitting in his seat waiting for him.Seeing him coming in, Su Rucheng stared fiercely at Li Guangning's face like a knife.If his eye knife is really edged, I'm afraid there will be several more blood holes on Li Guangning's body.
His hostility towards Li Guangning was more naked than yesterday.Even the officials on Dayan's side felt it, and they all sat upright, nervous.They have been preparing for this negotiation for several months, and they are afraid that if there is a mistake at the last minute, all previous efforts will be wasted.
But Li Guangning's state of mind was completely different from yesterday.Seeing that Su Rucheng was so angry, he was not only not angry, but rather proud - what's the use of rushing back all the way?
Our family Yuzhang said in person that since the day he met me, he has never liked anyone else!
At this moment, Li Guangning has the mentality of being in the palace with thousands of people doting on him.He straightened his back, with a reserved smile on his face, and sat down with his airs on.
"Young Master Su, you have read all the earlier documents. What's the problem?"
"no problem."
"Then let's get started."
Li Guangning is supreme in Dayan, while in Ximan, the leader has long since stopped asking about government affairs, and Su Rucheng also monopolizes power.The No. [-] person on both sides personally intervened, so what's the problem?Coupled with the fact that the two sides have made sufficient preparations in the early stage, the process of the peace talks has advanced rapidly.Soon, the specific terms were finalized, leaving only some corners and corners that needed to be further finalized.
"Probably that's all."
We talked all morning.
Su Rucheng pushed the pile of documents on the table and leaned back on the back of the chair.
"There is no objection from Ximan here. Your Majesty Emperor Dayan, what about you?"
"I still have some supplementary terms that need to be discussed with Ximan."
Li Guangning took out a stack of papers from his pocket and unfolded them on the table.
"Although the problem mentioned above is trivial, it is also related to whether the market can be run well, and whether it can be extended to the entire border between Ximan and Dayan. Therefore, it should not be underestimated."
"Are you willing to extend the free trade agreement to the whole territory?"
Su Rucheng was taken aback.Commercial trade is beneficial to the people on both sides, and it is even more beneficial to the western barbarians whose production technology is not so developed.However, there are too many exchanges between the two sides, and troubles are prone to occur.So for three years, they could only trade at the experimental point of Pinggu Pass - just such an opening has brought great benefits to Ximan.
Of course, there are still troubles and resistance.Otherwise, how did the old army of the Xu family make trouble?
"I didn't say it was going to be across the board."
Li Guangning said calmly,
"It's just to be prepared. If these problems can be solved one by one, you can consider opening a few more test points. When the time is right in the future, you can consider connecting points to expand to the whole territory. But now, are you happy? It’s too early. You can’t manage even a mere Pinggu Pass, and you want more? How is that possible.”
Li Guangning's tone was very arrogant.The Western barbarians behind Su Rucheng all looked unhappy, and one of them even rolled up his sleeves, ready to retort.
Su Rucheng raised his hand to stop him.
"What His Majesty Emperor Dayan taught you is that the matter is of great importance, and we should act steadily. But don't rush forward."
Hearing this, Li Guangning raised his eyes and looked at him in surprise.
——This Su Rucheng, at a young age, has firmly secured the throne of western barbarian power.It seems that not only rely on his brute force.Even if he provokes himself like this, he can still hold his breath...
"What do you plan to do when you say you can't make rash advances?"
"Your Majesty the Emperor of Yan, the purpose of the trade is nothing more than the mutual benefit of both sides, and mutual exchange of what is needed. Further, it is to use the wealth of the Great Yan to supplement the livelihood of the people of the Western Man; to use the horses of the Western Man to consolidate the national defense of the Great Yan. If the two countries exchange goods and cooperate in government affairs, there will be no rivals around you and me to compete with you and me. In the past, I always thought that you need war horses, and we need food, gold and silver, so we can only fight and rob... In fact, It is completely possible to buy and sell with each other, and finally will frighten Si Mian Xiao Xiao at the feet of Ximan and Dayan."
"..."
Li Guangning raised his eyes to look at him, and with a wave of his hand, all the officials on his side were screened away.With only the few closest people behind him, he spoke softly,
"...Du Yuzhang told you what you just said, right?"
"good."
"I said, the more you hear it, the more familiar it becomes. If you want to come to Ximan, you can't come out of my Yuzhang, who has an outstanding strategic vision, high insight and far-reaching good governance."
"Achille is indeed a good talent for governing the country. But if I am not the kind of magnanimous monarch, he would not be willing to tell me these shocking theories. Regarding the future of Western Man, I have the same goals as Achille."
Hearing this, Li Guangning was immediately displeased.So he coughed, and pushed the stack of papers in his hand forward,
"He also wrote such a long manuscript for you, so that you can use it to negotiate with me, Dayan?"
"..."
When Su Rucheng saw the writing on it, his face turned dark immediately.
"Is this what he wrote last night?"
"That's not it."
Li Guangning raised his chin reservedly,
"With so much content, how can I write it all in one night? He started writing several days ago, and managed to sort out the outline last night. But he is amazingly talented, and just an outline is enough."
This is not enough.Li Guangning turned his head suddenly and said to Han Yuan,
"By the way, you ask someone to send some soup to replenish your body, and serve Yuzhang to drink it. He stayed up all night last night, but when he was with me this morning, he exhausted too much energy. He sweated a lot , It's windy here, remember to take good care of him, don't let him catch the wind and cold."
"..."
Han Yuan thought "hehe".They are all men, who can't understand the implication?
However, he has only received a generous reward from His Majesty, so Han Yuan naturally wants to give him some face.
"Yes, Your Majesty! I'll order them to send a soft quilt again—Master Du's spring shirt is thin, so you need to cover it warmer before you can rest well."
After all, he pretended to go out the door.Taking a sneak peek at Su Rucheng at the door, he noticed that the young master of Ximan's face was livid.
——Sorry, Young Master Su.It's not that I, Han Yuan, are not friends enough, it's that you are so shameless, it's really incomparable with our Majesty.You have no chance of winning the bickering, so it's better to have a peace talk.
The Grassland of Ximan, it's so green No. [-]
I don't know if Han Yuan's voice really reached Su Rucheng's ears.He clenched his fists and endured for a moment, enduring the tearing pain in his heart.
He raised his head.
"Aqile is indeed a rare talent, and even a treasure worthy of full care. Your Majesty Emperor Dayan, you are luckier than me."
"..."
"So I hope you can cherish your luck and don't hurt his heart. Otherwise..."
"How about otherwise?"
"Otherwise, maybe you will know one day—if you don't cherish it, even the lucky person will lose his piece of luck. And I will wait for that day to come."
"Then you will have to wait in vain."
"is it?"
Su Rucheng had a sad smile on his young and handsome face,
"In all fairness, I really hope that there will be such a day. But he...he really shouldn't be let down again. So, His Majesty Emperor Dayan, I sincerely hope that you can always remember what you said today, and don't give me this opportunity to take advantage of it." opportunity to enter."
"..."
"It's a man, so don't let him get hurt again. Okay?"
There was silence.
"Young Master Su, I didn't expect you to think this way. It seems that Yuzhang has a good eye for making friends. He was right to defect to you three years ago."
Li Guangning also sat up straight, changing his previous frivolous posture.At this moment, his eyes are sincere and his tone is much more solemn.
"In this case, I, Dayan, can also give you Ximan a chance."
Su Rucheng raised his eyelids, and the two looked at each other.Li Guangning nodded to him and said,
"You little friend, did you tell you that the conditions I raised yesterday were not?"
"What kid?"
Su Rucheng was a little surprised.On one side, Tuya blushed, and gave Li Guangning a hard look—but he really forgot to tell Su Rucheng that yesterday Li Guangning had offered to "exempt Ximan from customs duties for three years, and give away thousands of rolls of cloth and ten thousand loads of grain". condition.
He hurriedly moved close to Su Rucheng's ear, biting his ear softly.After hearing this, Su Rucheng's face changed again and again, and he didn't speak for a long time.
"His Majesty Emperor Dayan."
Finally, he said with difficulty,
"In order to sever my friendship with Du Yuzhang, you actually went to such a point? What do you think of me as a Western barbarian? He and I are very innocent. He is a noble man and has never done anything against his will. I am right He also respects and loves him, and has never forced him to do anything... But you are going to use this method to buy us to be inseparable?!"
Su Rucheng was so angry that even his eyes were burning red.Li Guangning spent a large amount of money and benefits, pointing his nose to use these in exchange for Du Yuzhang to return to Dayan, he is unstoppable.But in heaven, if Du Yuzhang went back voluntarily, no matter how heartbroken he, Su Rucheng, how could he stop him?If Du Yuzhang didn't want to go back, could he, Su Rucheng, just watch Li Guangning rob someone and let him go?
When this kind of condition was put forward, it was as if Li Guangning threw gold, silver and grain on Su Rucheng's face and told him - take the money and leave Du Yuzhang alone.Get out, his life and death will have nothing to do with you in the future!
For him, accepting such conditions is tantamount to shame and humiliation.But this condition is not his own glory and wealth, but is related to the women, children, old and young children who are freezing and hungry in winter, and even the long-term development and people's livelihood of the Western Man!
Li Guangning on the opposite side saw that his face turned pale and then green, blue and then red, and seemed to feel a little interesting.With his mouth slightly raised, he asked,
"Young Master Su really has a youthful spirit and a strong backbone. So, you can give me an accurate word - if I really use this condition to coerce you, will you submit?"
"..."
Su Rucheng lowered his eyes, his muscles tensed up.Tuya on the other side couldn't help but tugged at his hand under the table,
"My lord, don't pay attention to him! Bullying others... We Western barbarians have always lived on the grasslands. Our ancestors have been doing this for so many years! We don't want any preferential terms! We can survive without doing business with them. ..."
"Shut up, Tuya."
Su Rucheng calmed down,
"This is not the time for you and me to be impulsive. My honor and disgrace are nothing, and the future and people's livelihood of the entire West Mania should not be used for trifling."
"Little Lord……"
Tuya wanted to speak, but was stopped by Su Rucheng who stretched out an arm.Su Rucheng raised his head, his eyes were clear,
"His Majesty Emperor Dayan. I accept your terms."
"Is it?"
A casual smile appeared on Li Guangning's face,
"But my conditions have changed."
"you!"
Su Rucheng's expression changed drastically, and he was about to turn his back on him.He tried to endure it, but his chest heaved violently, and his hands were clenched into fists—could the other party deliberately make things difficult and humiliate him because of Du Yuzhang?If Dayan really did this, it would be too deceiving!
"No hurries?"
After admiring his expression enough, Li Guangning smiled confidently,
"The jade chapter belongs to me, and it has nothing to do with you from the beginning to the end. Of course, I will not use him to negotiate a deal with you. Of course, I will not betray Dayan's interests to negotiate a deal with you. As I said, I think you are worthy of this person, so I will give you a chance."
He sat upright, leaning forward slightly.Those eagle eyes are shining brightly,
"Dayan's ally, an alliance of political economy and even military force, can make you sweep the entire grassland, and take charge of the power of the world with me, Dayan! Do you want such a position, Ximan?"
……
An hour later, Li Guangning returned to his carriage.
"Your Majesty, are you really leaving?"
Bai Jiaoran followed behind him, with some doubts,
"But there are still many things that have not been finally decided..."
"The most important agreements are never on paper. Jiaoran, you heard the agreement between me and Su Rucheng just now. The negotiation is completed, and this time it is not in vain. The remaining things are up to you to decide." That's it."
"but……"
"Not that many buts."
Li Guangning stood still, turned around and said to him,
"You have always followed Du Yuzhang as an example. But there is one thing, you have always been inferior to him. The more important he encounters, the more decisive he becomes. He has never doubted that he is incompetent. Bai Jiaoran, you are the prime minister of a country. Do you lack knowledge or strategy? Not enough? Not at all. Then why can't you do what he said when he was in the court, overwhelming all the officials?"
"It's the minister who can't convince the public..."
"Convincing the public? You are wrong. You really need to persuade the public, but you have mistaken the cause and effect of convincing the public and reasoning! You really think that Du Yuzhang is because he is doing the right thing and has many reasons, so those courtiers dare not Defy him? He has the right! He dares to exercise power, dares to monopolize power, if someone really ruins his affairs, he really dares to directly use the power in his hands to knock that person into the bottomless abyss! Bai Jiaoran, remember—— The courtiers are all wolves, the more you back down, the less they will obey you. Convincing people with reason is of course important, but if you dare not use your authority, no one will listen to your reasoning!"
"Your Majesty taught it right."
"So go. Originally, you were the one who took the lead in the preparation of the peace talks. You are familiar with every aspect. When there is a dispute, you will fight, and if you break it, you will break it. I trust you."
After finishing speaking, he stretched out his hand and patted Bai Jiaoran's shoulder as encouragement.After that, he opened the curtain of his carriage and got in without looking back.
Bai Jiaoran was left standing there thinking for a moment, with one hand covering his chest, his fists gradually clenched.He has made up his mind, but he can no longer ask His Majesty to worry about him, and he must follow Du Yuzhang's example to support the Great Yan's court.
"Your Majesty is gone, you are still standing here stupidly. Bai Jiaoran, what are you thinking?"
"Han Yuan?"
Bai Jiaoran turned around and found that Han Yuan was standing behind him at some point.At this moment, he folded his arms and tilted his head to look at himself, with a narrow smile on his face.It seemed that he had seen the scene from the beginning to the end.
Bai Jiaoran's face flushed, but she was indescribably happy.I've been busy all day recently, although I can see Han Yuan, but I don't have a chance to talk, let alone being alone with him.
"Didn't you go to deliver something to Lord Du just now? I thought you wouldn't come back."
"Of course I'll come back to pick you up. It's just that you're late and you just left. Are you tired after negotiating with His Majesty inside for so long? Come on, take a rest in my tent, and I'll bring you some wine."
"Ah good……"
Habitually agreed, Bai Jiaoran remembered something, shook his head and said,
"No. Your Majesty has entrusted me with the rest of the peace talks. I can't live up to his trust. It's easy to make mistakes after drinking. Han Yuan, you go back and rest first. I'll sort out the paperwork first, and then go to you. "
"Oh, Your Majesty..."
The corner of Han Yuan's mouth twitched,
"I heard what he said just now. What is it like Du Yuzhang who keeps his word? Doesn't he keep what he says? He still pressures the officials? Isn't he forced to come out! Your Majesty is right in one sentence, the officials They are all wolves, if you are weak, he will be strong! But if you press down too hard, then you will have no way out. Want to retreat completely? The wolves are afraid of you, and will leave nothing left of you. Bai Jiaoran, you Don't listen to him."
"Han Yuan, why are you talking nonsense again?"
Bai Jiaoran lowered her voice,
"Your Majesty also wants me to grow up and not be too weak. Otherwise..."
"Yes, he wants you to grow up. It's better to be like Du Yuzhang back then, and take care of the whole court by himself. Then he will be free. Otherwise, how can he have time to talk about love? Love, what about me and me?"
"Han Yuan! Why do you think so! As a subject, shouldn't you share your majesty's worries? What's more, your majesty has been busy day and night for more than ten days for the peace talks, but asked me to take care of you. Your majesty is enough for you Well, if you say that, aren't you afraid that His Majesty will be sad?"
"Sad? Your Majesty doesn't have time to be sad for me! Bai Jiaoran, why are you so stupid? Look at it clearly. If His Majesty didn't work day and night and only pick things that Du Yuzhang cares about, would Du Yuzhang turn around so obediently?"
——and clearly understood the holy will, told Du Yuzhang the news, and added fuel and vinegar just right, which made him embrace the beauty so smoothly.The results of it?You rewarded me with a house, but you want to exchange it with the coolies of my little bastard?What's the use of the house? Is it used to guard the vacant room alone?
Han Yuan let out a sigh in his heart.He intends to scold a few words, but seeing Bai Jiaoran's face is ugly, he might get angry if he continues.He could only swallow his breath and let out a long sigh.
"Forget it, forget it, don't show me such a face. Is it the paperwork? I'll accompany you to sort it out."
"you?"
Bai Jiaoran hesitated a little,
"Your injury is still unhealed, so it's inconvenient to pick up a pen. It's better for you to rest, and I will do it myself."
"How long will it take for you to come by yourself? We will continue to talk in the afternoon. Do you still have lunch at noon? Don't you take a break? Stop talking nonsense and lead the way!"
While speaking, Han Yuan took Bai Jiaoran's shoulders and walked into the tent together.Before leaving, he turned his head and stared at Li Guangning's carriage—for some reason, he suddenly had a bad feeling.
It seems that I have also been calculated by His Majesty.
Your Majesty, didn't he plan to let him and Bai Jiaoran do coolies together from the very beginning?
This, this... is the monarch of a country.Your Majesty, why are you so thick-skinned and so dark-hearted!
……
Li Guangning didn't care how resentful Han Yuan was.
His thoughts were full of the man hidden in the carriage.When he opened the curtain of the carriage, his heart beat a few beats faster.
But he didn't expect to see Du Yuzhang who was sleeping soundly, curled up, and his whole body was buried under the bedding and cushions.It looks so small and so painful.
The interior of the car is very warm, with the elegant aroma of Anshenxiang wafting.Du Yuzhang slept soundly. Although Li Guangning brought in the cold air when he came in, his eyelashes trembled slightly and he didn't wake up.
Li Guangning did not expect that Han Yuan really sent the soft silk quilt.It's just that I don't know what kind of fragrance is smoked in the silk, it has a sweet and greasy taste.Li Guangning only smelled it a few times before he felt a little hot all over his body.
Du Yuzhang huddled under the silk quilt, as if he had slept hot, his forehead was a little wet with sweat, and the hair on his sideburns stuck to his face.His cheeks were also dyed a little bright red, and his breathing was even more rapid, as if he was dreaming.
Li Guangjing looked at him quietly for a moment, feeling his heart soften.He took off his robe, moved closer, and pressed a kiss on the man's forehead.
"Um……"
There was a murmur, but there was some panting, as if she was loved to the extreme and only groaned when she couldn't bear it.With just one sound, Li Guangning felt a heat in his lower abdomen, and his eyes became much deeper.He tore off the belt with one hand and threw the heavy robe to the ground.
Then he took a step forward, lifted the man's chin, and kissed him directly.
The air in Xiban smells of exhaust
It was probably because the Anshenxiang was too effective, until Li Guangning got under the soft silk quilt in addition to his outer robe, and Du Yuzhang opened his eyes in confusion.
"His Majesty……"
"it's me."
"Your Majesty... don't do this..."
Du Yuzhang seemed half awake, begging in a low voice, with a crying voice in his thick nasal voice.Li Guangning only felt his throat was dry and thirsty, he subconsciously clasped Du Yuzhang's waist, and suddenly realized that the person in his arms was hot, his breathing was panting, and his body was covered in sweat.
--what happened?
Li Guangning forced Du Yuzhang to show such a mood many times in the early years.Seeing him like this, he immediately knew something was wrong.At this moment, my mind turned, and my eyes fell on the soft silk quilt.Du Yuzhang's body was steaming with heat, and the strange fragrance on the quilt became more intense.
"Could it be Han Yuan? Did he mess up something?"
Li Guangning cursed secretly.But he knew that Han Yuan didn't dare to mess around with him casually.Is it before
"What you said, we will talk about it later."
His voice was a little hoarse, and his eyes avoided Du Yuzhang.His fingertips were cold, but he controlled his movements well, and Du Yuzhang didn't notice anything unusual.However, Du Yuzhang still instinctively felt that something was wrong with him—maybe it was because he was too calm, so calm that he became a little stiff.
"Your Majesty, I..."
"I said, wait and see! Are you so eager to leave me?"
Du Yuzhang was taken aback for a moment.
— What left?When did he ever say he was leaving?
"His Majesty!"
"I said, what is your request, I will talk about it when I come back! Why are you so anxious? You are so impatient to ask me to let you go, why do you want to stay in Ximan, and go to sleep with Su Ru?"
The two looked at each other without speaking.Li Guangning's face became even uglier.He squeezed a few words between his teeth,
"Du Yuzhang, get out of the way."
"I……"
"Get out of the way! Don't talk!"
Du Yuzhang didn't open his mouth, Li Guangning only felt tormented in his heart.But when Du Yuzhang spoke, he became timid again, just wanting to delay this fatal moment for a while.
"...I'm going to do business, so I don't have time to entangle you with these things. If you still know something, don't bother me at this time."
Li Guangning closed his eyes while talking.He only felt that his headache was getting worse, and his temple seemed to be about to explode.
Last night, he waited all night, but Du Yuzhang didn't come...Su Rucheng's words "hide behind me, stay away from him" lingered in his mind all night.
The moment he knocked over the milk tea pot, he just wanted to push Du Yuzhang to a safe place, away from the hot tea... But Du Yuzhang's subconscious movements were actually avoiding him... It turned out that in his eyes, the more terrifying thing was not Scald, but yourself?
Li Guangning originally thought that after wading through so many muddy and bumpy roads, there would always be a bright future in the end.But he didn't expect that the seemingly bright future turned out to be an even worse quagmire.After so much hard work, he thought that he finally climbed out of the abyss he dug with his own hands before, and could be with the person he loves the most, break away from the heavy past, and support each other to move forward...
But Du Yuzhang shattered his confidence with just one sentence.
He loves Du Yuzhang.So in love, I want to be with him no matter what.But what about Du Yuzhang?Does he still love himself?
No, maybe what should be asked is not whether that person loves or not... but how strong is that person's love, under the years of torture and consumption by me, can it still support him to choose to spend the rest of his life with him regardless of the past?
After all... the opponent is Su Rucheng.
In fact, before yesterday, Li Guangning had never really regarded Su Rucheng as an opponent.
He doesn't like Su Rucheng, and he just hates him for daring to covet his lover.Deep down in my heart, I didn't really fear him.Li Guangning has always believed that he is the emperor and the master of the Great Yan. He is majestic and powerful, while Su Rucheng is just the young master of a small tribal country in Ximan. Why should he be compared with him?Even if Ximan dominates the grassland now, Su Rucheng can't compete with him in terms of power, financial resources and status!
But yesterday, he suddenly realized... Su Rucheng has something that he will never be able to compare with.
Su Rucheng has never hurt Du Yuzhang.
So Du Yuzhang, will he really not abandon himself?Would he really not abandon himself, the old person who gave him countless nightmares, and choose a brand new life?
Li Guangning didn't dare to think about it, but he couldn't really think about it.
Last night, his heart was deeply tormented by fear, regret and anxiety.He was looking forward to Du Yuzhang's arrival, but also afraid that Du Yuzhang would come, but he sentenced him to death with a single sentence.
As a result, Du Yuzhang really did not return all night...
When the sky was getting dark, his mind was already filled with scenes of Du Yuzhang and Su Rucheng making love to each other, and even being entangled.
my head hurts...
Li Guangning pinched his nails on the side of his temple, creating a deep purple scar.His head was about to burst, and he was already driving himself crazy.
"In that case, please listen to Your Majesty."
Du Yuzhang said softly,
"Go and do your business first. I'll wait for His Majesty in this carriage. After His Majesty comes back, I want to have a talk with His Majesty."
... What are you talking about?Talk about if you don't like me anymore, will I lock you in the deep palace?If you like Su Rucheng, should I let you go free?
Li Guangning's back molars were clenched tightly, and his temples were throbbing.Without saying a word, he turned his head away and was about to get out of the car.
"Wait, Your Majesty."
Du Yuzhang grabbed his sleeve from behind and took his hand.Li Guangning's fingers were stiff, and was held in Du Yuzhang's palm,
"And this, Your Majesty, you take it too, it may be of some use."
It was a stack of paper, densely packed with small letters, and the handwriting was elegant and elegant.Sentences were transcribed cleanly and neatly, and it was evident that a lot of effort had been spent.
"Before, Your Majesty said that he wanted to understand the sentiments of the people and understand the demands and ideas of the vendors. After I came back from the market that day, I sorted out some of them. It's just that I was in a hurry and I couldn't sort them all out, but the most important parts are listed here. Your Majesty can take a look later, and if Ximan brings up this topic, he should be prepared."
"...you didn't come to see me all night last night, because you wrote this?"
"That's not it."
"..."
Du Yuzhang didn't notice the change in Li Guangning's face, he just neatly arranged the papers and stuffed them in Li Guangning's hands.
"If I started writing last night, how could I have time? I have been writing for several days, but I haven't finished it yet. Last night, I barely sorted out a prototype. Fortunately, the negotiation is not a one-day event. There are still a few days, and there is still time to continue to improve and revise. "
"So you've been doing this all night last night..."
Li Guangning's obsession with "what were you doing all night last night" finally made Du Yuzhang realize something.He looked up in a daze,
"I heard that His Majesty didn't sleep last night. Could it be that His Majesty has been waiting for me to come to His Majesty?"
"..."
Li Guangning's complexion was subtle,
"I heard? Who did you listen to? Is it Han Yuan? What nonsense did he say to you!"
"...It's nothing."
Du Yuzhang sat up straight.
"Master Han just said that His Majesty was in a bad mood last night, and he would not see anyone. He told me not to be self-willed, let alone tormenting His Majesty. He also said that I shouldn't hurt His Majesty's heart, that His Majesty was still seriously injured. , but tormented day by day, preparing for the peace talks, people have lost a lot of weight."
"……Oh."
Li Guangning looked a little uncomfortable.Du Yuzhang raised his hand, and pulled Li Guangning's clothes back along his waistline—the robes were so wide that it was true that his posture didn't change much when he was wearing them.But when Du Yuzhang pulled it together like this, the outline of Li Guangning's waist was exposed, which really reduced a lot.
——Why didn't I see how haggard and tired he was when he came to look for me yesterday?
——Because he kept laughing, kept lowering his body to coax himself, and didn't mention his difficulties?So I justly ignored his hard work...
——Or because my thoughts were all on that false sacrifice, on my emotions and grievances.So I never thought about whether he also has grievances and emotions, let alone take a good look at him?
Du Yuzhang sighed and rested his head lightly on Li Guangning's lower abdomen.
"...Your Majesty, I shouldn't be angry with you yesterday. I said that I fell in love with someone else, and that the person I mentioned at the sacrifice was not you, but I lied to you."
"..."
"I don't like anyone else. I only like one person, and I haven't changed my mind since I first fell in love with him."
Li Guangning's heart seemed to flicker into the air, and even his breathing became soft.
He looked down at Du Yuzhang.The man's face was pressed against his lower abdomen, and his expression was invisible.Li Guangning reached out and rubbed the top of his head, his fingers inserted into the soft black hair.
In the carriage, it seemed that time had stopped.Neither of them spoke, they just leaned together quietly.
It's a pity that this silence was finally broken, and Han Yuan's voice came from outside the carriage.
"Your Majesty, the Western barbarians have arrived. If you are not feeling well, how about letting Bai Jiaoran attend today? You should rest in the carriage for a day."
"No need!"
Li Guangning turned his head and answered, then turned his head again, and said softly,
"Yuzhang, wait for me to come back. I also have a lot to say, and I want to tell you."
"it is good."
Du Yuzhang nodded.
"I will stay here and not go anywhere, waiting for His Majesty to return."
The prairie of Ximan, it is so green
Outside the carriage, Han Yuan stood aside.The curtain of the car was lifted, and he quickly lowered his head, not even glancing inside - the car has been parked for so long, and His Majesty still refuses to come out, who knows what these two people are doing inside?
Do not see injustice, do not listen to injustice.In life, you should not watch what you shouldn't watch. This is the key to life of Dayan's first treacherous minister.
Li Guangning came out, but Du Yuzhang did not.Han Yuan glanced at His Majesty the Emperor, and saw that his face looked much better than before. Not only did he not suffer so much, but he even looked a little refreshed.Look at his skirt again, it seems that there are traces of rubbing, not as crisp as before.
——Not bad, Old Du.I am usually stubborn, but I can still grasp the key points at critical moments.As for men, no matter how angry they are, they can't stop the one they love from taking the initiative to linger.First of all, first grind the hundred steelmaking steel into soft fingers, and other things are easy to talk about...
"Han Yuan."
"The minister is here."
Li Guangning spoke suddenly, pulling Han Yuan out of his indescribable emotion.
But Li Guangning didn't say anything, just stared at him with a creepy expression.
At that moment, Han Yuan thought that he was secretly arranging things on the dragon bed, but His Majesty spotted it.But on second thought, probably not.My expression management has always been in place, shouldn't it be so obvious?
"You have a good relationship with Du Yuzhang?"
"Uh...we used to be officials in the same dynasty, so we are fairly familiar with each other."
"Do you know the old house of King Su not far from the Imperial Palace?"
"Return to Your Majesty, I have heard about it."
That mansion once belonged to an old prince, it occupies a large area, the location is excellent, it is a priceless mansion, and it is very close to His Majesty's palace.Could it be that His Majesty wants to award this house to Du Yuzhang?
Is this considered a thousand dollars to buy a smile?
Han Yuan was still thinking, when he heard Li Guangning say slowly,
"It's good to hear that. The house has been idle for many years, Han Yuan, I reward you."
"?"
Han Yuan's eyes widened suddenly.give him?Why?If it is to praise him for risking his life to save others, but he also used His Majesty as a bait to lure the enemy—speaking of it, it would be good if he was not punished for his crime, and reward?
What's more, it's been more than ten days since that happened.I really want to reward, shouldn't it be now?
"Reward to the minister? This..."
"Why, don't you want it?"
"No, no, no. I'm so grateful, there are no words to express! Thank you for your majesty's love, I will devote myself to death!"
Han Yuan hurriedly flattered, and then said weakly,
"It's just that your Majesty, I'm so terrified of receiving rewards for nothing."
"Afraid? Huh."
Li Guangning glanced at him sideways,
"Han Aiqing is so bold that she dares to chew anyone's tongue. I don't see where you are panicking."
"..."
Han Yuan's face suddenly turned ugly.As smart as he is, how can he not hear the meaning of Li Guangning's words?But the problem is that there are too many people who arrange behind him. From the emperor to the queen mother, there is no one he dare not speak of.At this moment, I really don't know what Li Guangning is talking about.
"Okay, don't think about it."
Li Guangning seemed to be in a good mood, and patted him on the shoulder,
"Han Aiqing don't need to panic. I didn't say I'm going to cut your tongue. As for the words, you can say what you have to say—well, I will reward you in the future! Remember it?"
After all, he walked into the peace talks venue in a good mood.Leaving Han Yuan to ponder for a moment, he couldn't help turning his head to look into the carriage.
——Du Yuzhang... Did you just sell me out when you were talking to His Majesty about your love?
— Otherwise, why did His Majesty suddenly go crazy?No, I have to ask him later!This person is also true. Isn't it a prerequisite for making bad friends in the officialdom by arranging behind the scenes?Turn around and report to Shangfeng, can you still get along happily!
……
The next step is peace talks.
When Li Guangning walked into the venue, Su Rucheng was already sitting in his seat waiting for him.Seeing him coming in, Su Rucheng stared fiercely at Li Guangning's face like a knife.If his eye knife is really edged, I'm afraid there will be several more blood holes on Li Guangning's body.
His hostility towards Li Guangning was more naked than yesterday.Even the officials on Dayan's side felt it, and they all sat upright, nervous.They have been preparing for this negotiation for several months, and they are afraid that if there is a mistake at the last minute, all previous efforts will be wasted.
But Li Guangning's state of mind was completely different from yesterday.Seeing that Su Rucheng was so angry, he was not only not angry, but rather proud - what's the use of rushing back all the way?
Our family Yuzhang said in person that since the day he met me, he has never liked anyone else!
At this moment, Li Guangning has the mentality of being in the palace with thousands of people doting on him.He straightened his back, with a reserved smile on his face, and sat down with his airs on.
"Young Master Su, you have read all the earlier documents. What's the problem?"
"no problem."
"Then let's get started."
Li Guangning is supreme in Dayan, while in Ximan, the leader has long since stopped asking about government affairs, and Su Rucheng also monopolizes power.The No. [-] person on both sides personally intervened, so what's the problem?Coupled with the fact that the two sides have made sufficient preparations in the early stage, the process of the peace talks has advanced rapidly.Soon, the specific terms were finalized, leaving only some corners and corners that needed to be further finalized.
"Probably that's all."
We talked all morning.
Su Rucheng pushed the pile of documents on the table and leaned back on the back of the chair.
"There is no objection from Ximan here. Your Majesty Emperor Dayan, what about you?"
"I still have some supplementary terms that need to be discussed with Ximan."
Li Guangning took out a stack of papers from his pocket and unfolded them on the table.
"Although the problem mentioned above is trivial, it is also related to whether the market can be run well, and whether it can be extended to the entire border between Ximan and Dayan. Therefore, it should not be underestimated."
"Are you willing to extend the free trade agreement to the whole territory?"
Su Rucheng was taken aback.Commercial trade is beneficial to the people on both sides, and it is even more beneficial to the western barbarians whose production technology is not so developed.However, there are too many exchanges between the two sides, and troubles are prone to occur.So for three years, they could only trade at the experimental point of Pinggu Pass - just such an opening has brought great benefits to Ximan.
Of course, there are still troubles and resistance.Otherwise, how did the old army of the Xu family make trouble?
"I didn't say it was going to be across the board."
Li Guangning said calmly,
"It's just to be prepared. If these problems can be solved one by one, you can consider opening a few more test points. When the time is right in the future, you can consider connecting points to expand to the whole territory. But now, are you happy? It’s too early. You can’t manage even a mere Pinggu Pass, and you want more? How is that possible.”
Li Guangning's tone was very arrogant.The Western barbarians behind Su Rucheng all looked unhappy, and one of them even rolled up his sleeves, ready to retort.
Su Rucheng raised his hand to stop him.
"What His Majesty Emperor Dayan taught you is that the matter is of great importance, and we should act steadily. But don't rush forward."
Hearing this, Li Guangning raised his eyes and looked at him in surprise.
——This Su Rucheng, at a young age, has firmly secured the throne of western barbarian power.It seems that not only rely on his brute force.Even if he provokes himself like this, he can still hold his breath...
"What do you plan to do when you say you can't make rash advances?"
"Your Majesty the Emperor of Yan, the purpose of the trade is nothing more than the mutual benefit of both sides, and mutual exchange of what is needed. Further, it is to use the wealth of the Great Yan to supplement the livelihood of the people of the Western Man; to use the horses of the Western Man to consolidate the national defense of the Great Yan. If the two countries exchange goods and cooperate in government affairs, there will be no rivals around you and me to compete with you and me. In the past, I always thought that you need war horses, and we need food, gold and silver, so we can only fight and rob... In fact, It is completely possible to buy and sell with each other, and finally will frighten Si Mian Xiao Xiao at the feet of Ximan and Dayan."
"..."
Li Guangning raised his eyes to look at him, and with a wave of his hand, all the officials on his side were screened away.With only the few closest people behind him, he spoke softly,
"...Du Yuzhang told you what you just said, right?"
"good."
"I said, the more you hear it, the more familiar it becomes. If you want to come to Ximan, you can't come out of my Yuzhang, who has an outstanding strategic vision, high insight and far-reaching good governance."
"Achille is indeed a good talent for governing the country. But if I am not the kind of magnanimous monarch, he would not be willing to tell me these shocking theories. Regarding the future of Western Man, I have the same goals as Achille."
Hearing this, Li Guangning was immediately displeased.So he coughed, and pushed the stack of papers in his hand forward,
"He also wrote such a long manuscript for you, so that you can use it to negotiate with me, Dayan?"
"..."
When Su Rucheng saw the writing on it, his face turned dark immediately.
"Is this what he wrote last night?"
"That's not it."
Li Guangning raised his chin reservedly,
"With so much content, how can I write it all in one night? He started writing several days ago, and managed to sort out the outline last night. But he is amazingly talented, and just an outline is enough."
This is not enough.Li Guangning turned his head suddenly and said to Han Yuan,
"By the way, you ask someone to send some soup to replenish your body, and serve Yuzhang to drink it. He stayed up all night last night, but when he was with me this morning, he exhausted too much energy. He sweated a lot , It's windy here, remember to take good care of him, don't let him catch the wind and cold."
"..."
Han Yuan thought "hehe".They are all men, who can't understand the implication?
However, he has only received a generous reward from His Majesty, so Han Yuan naturally wants to give him some face.
"Yes, Your Majesty! I'll order them to send a soft quilt again—Master Du's spring shirt is thin, so you need to cover it warmer before you can rest well."
After all, he pretended to go out the door.Taking a sneak peek at Su Rucheng at the door, he noticed that the young master of Ximan's face was livid.
——Sorry, Young Master Su.It's not that I, Han Yuan, are not friends enough, it's that you are so shameless, it's really incomparable with our Majesty.You have no chance of winning the bickering, so it's better to have a peace talk.
The Grassland of Ximan, it's so green No. [-]
I don't know if Han Yuan's voice really reached Su Rucheng's ears.He clenched his fists and endured for a moment, enduring the tearing pain in his heart.
He raised his head.
"Aqile is indeed a rare talent, and even a treasure worthy of full care. Your Majesty Emperor Dayan, you are luckier than me."
"..."
"So I hope you can cherish your luck and don't hurt his heart. Otherwise..."
"How about otherwise?"
"Otherwise, maybe you will know one day—if you don't cherish it, even the lucky person will lose his piece of luck. And I will wait for that day to come."
"Then you will have to wait in vain."
"is it?"
Su Rucheng had a sad smile on his young and handsome face,
"In all fairness, I really hope that there will be such a day. But he...he really shouldn't be let down again. So, His Majesty Emperor Dayan, I sincerely hope that you can always remember what you said today, and don't give me this opportunity to take advantage of it." opportunity to enter."
"..."
"It's a man, so don't let him get hurt again. Okay?"
There was silence.
"Young Master Su, I didn't expect you to think this way. It seems that Yuzhang has a good eye for making friends. He was right to defect to you three years ago."
Li Guangning also sat up straight, changing his previous frivolous posture.At this moment, his eyes are sincere and his tone is much more solemn.
"In this case, I, Dayan, can also give you Ximan a chance."
Su Rucheng raised his eyelids, and the two looked at each other.Li Guangning nodded to him and said,
"You little friend, did you tell you that the conditions I raised yesterday were not?"
"What kid?"
Su Rucheng was a little surprised.On one side, Tuya blushed, and gave Li Guangning a hard look—but he really forgot to tell Su Rucheng that yesterday Li Guangning had offered to "exempt Ximan from customs duties for three years, and give away thousands of rolls of cloth and ten thousand loads of grain". condition.
He hurriedly moved close to Su Rucheng's ear, biting his ear softly.After hearing this, Su Rucheng's face changed again and again, and he didn't speak for a long time.
"His Majesty Emperor Dayan."
Finally, he said with difficulty,
"In order to sever my friendship with Du Yuzhang, you actually went to such a point? What do you think of me as a Western barbarian? He and I are very innocent. He is a noble man and has never done anything against his will. I am right He also respects and loves him, and has never forced him to do anything... But you are going to use this method to buy us to be inseparable?!"
Su Rucheng was so angry that even his eyes were burning red.Li Guangning spent a large amount of money and benefits, pointing his nose to use these in exchange for Du Yuzhang to return to Dayan, he is unstoppable.But in heaven, if Du Yuzhang went back voluntarily, no matter how heartbroken he, Su Rucheng, how could he stop him?If Du Yuzhang didn't want to go back, could he, Su Rucheng, just watch Li Guangning rob someone and let him go?
When this kind of condition was put forward, it was as if Li Guangning threw gold, silver and grain on Su Rucheng's face and told him - take the money and leave Du Yuzhang alone.Get out, his life and death will have nothing to do with you in the future!
For him, accepting such conditions is tantamount to shame and humiliation.But this condition is not his own glory and wealth, but is related to the women, children, old and young children who are freezing and hungry in winter, and even the long-term development and people's livelihood of the Western Man!
Li Guangning on the opposite side saw that his face turned pale and then green, blue and then red, and seemed to feel a little interesting.With his mouth slightly raised, he asked,
"Young Master Su really has a youthful spirit and a strong backbone. So, you can give me an accurate word - if I really use this condition to coerce you, will you submit?"
"..."
Su Rucheng lowered his eyes, his muscles tensed up.Tuya on the other side couldn't help but tugged at his hand under the table,
"My lord, don't pay attention to him! Bullying others... We Western barbarians have always lived on the grasslands. Our ancestors have been doing this for so many years! We don't want any preferential terms! We can survive without doing business with them. ..."
"Shut up, Tuya."
Su Rucheng calmed down,
"This is not the time for you and me to be impulsive. My honor and disgrace are nothing, and the future and people's livelihood of the entire West Mania should not be used for trifling."
"Little Lord……"
Tuya wanted to speak, but was stopped by Su Rucheng who stretched out an arm.Su Rucheng raised his head, his eyes were clear,
"His Majesty Emperor Dayan. I accept your terms."
"Is it?"
A casual smile appeared on Li Guangning's face,
"But my conditions have changed."
"you!"
Su Rucheng's expression changed drastically, and he was about to turn his back on him.He tried to endure it, but his chest heaved violently, and his hands were clenched into fists—could the other party deliberately make things difficult and humiliate him because of Du Yuzhang?If Dayan really did this, it would be too deceiving!
"No hurries?"
After admiring his expression enough, Li Guangning smiled confidently,
"The jade chapter belongs to me, and it has nothing to do with you from the beginning to the end. Of course, I will not use him to negotiate a deal with you. Of course, I will not betray Dayan's interests to negotiate a deal with you. As I said, I think you are worthy of this person, so I will give you a chance."
He sat upright, leaning forward slightly.Those eagle eyes are shining brightly,
"Dayan's ally, an alliance of political economy and even military force, can make you sweep the entire grassland, and take charge of the power of the world with me, Dayan! Do you want such a position, Ximan?"
……
An hour later, Li Guangning returned to his carriage.
"Your Majesty, are you really leaving?"
Bai Jiaoran followed behind him, with some doubts,
"But there are still many things that have not been finally decided..."
"The most important agreements are never on paper. Jiaoran, you heard the agreement between me and Su Rucheng just now. The negotiation is completed, and this time it is not in vain. The remaining things are up to you to decide." That's it."
"but……"
"Not that many buts."
Li Guangning stood still, turned around and said to him,
"You have always followed Du Yuzhang as an example. But there is one thing, you have always been inferior to him. The more important he encounters, the more decisive he becomes. He has never doubted that he is incompetent. Bai Jiaoran, you are the prime minister of a country. Do you lack knowledge or strategy? Not enough? Not at all. Then why can't you do what he said when he was in the court, overwhelming all the officials?"
"It's the minister who can't convince the public..."
"Convincing the public? You are wrong. You really need to persuade the public, but you have mistaken the cause and effect of convincing the public and reasoning! You really think that Du Yuzhang is because he is doing the right thing and has many reasons, so those courtiers dare not Defy him? He has the right! He dares to exercise power, dares to monopolize power, if someone really ruins his affairs, he really dares to directly use the power in his hands to knock that person into the bottomless abyss! Bai Jiaoran, remember—— The courtiers are all wolves, the more you back down, the less they will obey you. Convincing people with reason is of course important, but if you dare not use your authority, no one will listen to your reasoning!"
"Your Majesty taught it right."
"So go. Originally, you were the one who took the lead in the preparation of the peace talks. You are familiar with every aspect. When there is a dispute, you will fight, and if you break it, you will break it. I trust you."
After finishing speaking, he stretched out his hand and patted Bai Jiaoran's shoulder as encouragement.After that, he opened the curtain of his carriage and got in without looking back.
Bai Jiaoran was left standing there thinking for a moment, with one hand covering his chest, his fists gradually clenched.He has made up his mind, but he can no longer ask His Majesty to worry about him, and he must follow Du Yuzhang's example to support the Great Yan's court.
"Your Majesty is gone, you are still standing here stupidly. Bai Jiaoran, what are you thinking?"
"Han Yuan?"
Bai Jiaoran turned around and found that Han Yuan was standing behind him at some point.At this moment, he folded his arms and tilted his head to look at himself, with a narrow smile on his face.It seemed that he had seen the scene from the beginning to the end.
Bai Jiaoran's face flushed, but she was indescribably happy.I've been busy all day recently, although I can see Han Yuan, but I don't have a chance to talk, let alone being alone with him.
"Didn't you go to deliver something to Lord Du just now? I thought you wouldn't come back."
"Of course I'll come back to pick you up. It's just that you're late and you just left. Are you tired after negotiating with His Majesty inside for so long? Come on, take a rest in my tent, and I'll bring you some wine."
"Ah good……"
Habitually agreed, Bai Jiaoran remembered something, shook his head and said,
"No. Your Majesty has entrusted me with the rest of the peace talks. I can't live up to his trust. It's easy to make mistakes after drinking. Han Yuan, you go back and rest first. I'll sort out the paperwork first, and then go to you. "
"Oh, Your Majesty..."
The corner of Han Yuan's mouth twitched,
"I heard what he said just now. What is it like Du Yuzhang who keeps his word? Doesn't he keep what he says? He still pressures the officials? Isn't he forced to come out! Your Majesty is right in one sentence, the officials They are all wolves, if you are weak, he will be strong! But if you press down too hard, then you will have no way out. Want to retreat completely? The wolves are afraid of you, and will leave nothing left of you. Bai Jiaoran, you Don't listen to him."
"Han Yuan, why are you talking nonsense again?"
Bai Jiaoran lowered her voice,
"Your Majesty also wants me to grow up and not be too weak. Otherwise..."
"Yes, he wants you to grow up. It's better to be like Du Yuzhang back then, and take care of the whole court by himself. Then he will be free. Otherwise, how can he have time to talk about love? Love, what about me and me?"
"Han Yuan! Why do you think so! As a subject, shouldn't you share your majesty's worries? What's more, your majesty has been busy day and night for more than ten days for the peace talks, but asked me to take care of you. Your majesty is enough for you Well, if you say that, aren't you afraid that His Majesty will be sad?"
"Sad? Your Majesty doesn't have time to be sad for me! Bai Jiaoran, why are you so stupid? Look at it clearly. If His Majesty didn't work day and night and only pick things that Du Yuzhang cares about, would Du Yuzhang turn around so obediently?"
——and clearly understood the holy will, told Du Yuzhang the news, and added fuel and vinegar just right, which made him embrace the beauty so smoothly.The results of it?You rewarded me with a house, but you want to exchange it with the coolies of my little bastard?What's the use of the house? Is it used to guard the vacant room alone?
Han Yuan let out a sigh in his heart.He intends to scold a few words, but seeing Bai Jiaoran's face is ugly, he might get angry if he continues.He could only swallow his breath and let out a long sigh.
"Forget it, forget it, don't show me such a face. Is it the paperwork? I'll accompany you to sort it out."
"you?"
Bai Jiaoran hesitated a little,
"Your injury is still unhealed, so it's inconvenient to pick up a pen. It's better for you to rest, and I will do it myself."
"How long will it take for you to come by yourself? We will continue to talk in the afternoon. Do you still have lunch at noon? Don't you take a break? Stop talking nonsense and lead the way!"
While speaking, Han Yuan took Bai Jiaoran's shoulders and walked into the tent together.Before leaving, he turned his head and stared at Li Guangning's carriage—for some reason, he suddenly had a bad feeling.
It seems that I have also been calculated by His Majesty.
Your Majesty, didn't he plan to let him and Bai Jiaoran do coolies together from the very beginning?
This, this... is the monarch of a country.Your Majesty, why are you so thick-skinned and so dark-hearted!
……
Li Guangning didn't care how resentful Han Yuan was.
His thoughts were full of the man hidden in the carriage.When he opened the curtain of the carriage, his heart beat a few beats faster.
But he didn't expect to see Du Yuzhang who was sleeping soundly, curled up, and his whole body was buried under the bedding and cushions.It looks so small and so painful.
The interior of the car is very warm, with the elegant aroma of Anshenxiang wafting.Du Yuzhang slept soundly. Although Li Guangning brought in the cold air when he came in, his eyelashes trembled slightly and he didn't wake up.
Li Guangning did not expect that Han Yuan really sent the soft silk quilt.It's just that I don't know what kind of fragrance is smoked in the silk, it has a sweet and greasy taste.Li Guangning only smelled it a few times before he felt a little hot all over his body.
Du Yuzhang huddled under the silk quilt, as if he had slept hot, his forehead was a little wet with sweat, and the hair on his sideburns stuck to his face.His cheeks were also dyed a little bright red, and his breathing was even more rapid, as if he was dreaming.
Li Guangjing looked at him quietly for a moment, feeling his heart soften.He took off his robe, moved closer, and pressed a kiss on the man's forehead.
"Um……"
There was a murmur, but there was some panting, as if she was loved to the extreme and only groaned when she couldn't bear it.With just one sound, Li Guangning felt a heat in his lower abdomen, and his eyes became much deeper.He tore off the belt with one hand and threw the heavy robe to the ground.
Then he took a step forward, lifted the man's chin, and kissed him directly.
The air in Xiban smells of exhaust
It was probably because the Anshenxiang was too effective, until Li Guangning got under the soft silk quilt in addition to his outer robe, and Du Yuzhang opened his eyes in confusion.
"His Majesty……"
"it's me."
"Your Majesty... don't do this..."
Du Yuzhang seemed half awake, begging in a low voice, with a crying voice in his thick nasal voice.Li Guangning only felt his throat was dry and thirsty, he subconsciously clasped Du Yuzhang's waist, and suddenly realized that the person in his arms was hot, his breathing was panting, and his body was covered in sweat.
--what happened?
Li Guangning forced Du Yuzhang to show such a mood many times in the early years.Seeing him like this, he immediately knew something was wrong.At this moment, my mind turned, and my eyes fell on the soft silk quilt.Du Yuzhang's body was steaming with heat, and the strange fragrance on the quilt became more intense.
"Could it be Han Yuan? Did he mess up something?"
Li Guangning cursed secretly.But he knew that Han Yuan didn't dare to mess around with him casually.Is it before
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