martial arts general

Chapter 142 Zhennan King City
Zhao Jiuxiao and his party acted as ordinary people, rode fast horses, and arrived at the destination smoothly.

The city in front of you is Zhennan Royal City.

Looking from a distance, it is full of the temperament of a scholarly family.

Entering the city, there are people learning piano, chess, calligraphy and painting everywhere.

Some people are painting landscape paintings, and a brush is just right.

Some people are practicing calligraphy with soft strokes.

Some people are playing the piano, and the sound of the piano has a distant temperament.

Some people are playing chess, which is Xuanyuanfeng's favorite thing.

He rushed forward and observed carefully.

Chess players are old and young, the youngest is only a few years old, and the oldest is over 90 years old.

Xuanyuanfeng soon became fascinated by it.

But Zhao Jiuxiao still called him away and said, "Young Xia Xuanyuan, we can't delay."

Although Xuanyuan Feng was reluctant to give up, he still nodded and followed the others.

Not long after walking, He Zhengyang smelled the aroma of alcohol and walked over immediately.

I saw a big wine vat there, and many drinkers filled a bowl to drink from it.

He Zhengyang also paid and ordered five bowls of wine.

These wines were rice wine, and he drank them very quickly.

He Zhengyang was still not satisfied, and wanted to jump into the wine vat and drink to his heart's content.

Zhao Jiuxiao stopped him: "Deputy General He, don't be in a hurry."

He Zhengyang could only agree.

After walking for a while, Zhao Jiuxiao saw a group of people reciting poems ahead.

Sometimes they looked up to the sky and sighed, sometimes they lowered their heads in thought, their expressions varied.

Zhao Jiuxiao also stared at the other party and nodded secretly.

Gongsun Wuji was even more interested, carefully watching the faces of these people.

After a while, he said in a low voice: "These poets are all the sons of dignitaries in the city. Because of their superior living conditions, they like to recite poems and fight against each other. This can be regarded as the tradition of Zhennan Kingdom."

Zhao Jiuxiao: "So that's it. It seems that the officials of Zhennan Kingdom are very talented."

Gongsun Wuji: "That's natural. In terms of literary talent, there are not many people in the world who can surpass Zhennan Kingdom, especially the emperor Lu Qingxuan of Zhennan Kingdom. This person's painting skills are quite high, enough to be famous in history."

Zhao Jiuxiao frowned: "Painting?"

Gongsun Wuji: "Exactly, when he appoints officials, he also attaches great importance to the painting ability of officials. If someone can match what he likes, it is easy to get promoted and get rich."

This sentence reminded Zhao Jiuxiao of an emperor in the history of the real world.

This person also liked calligraphy and painting, but in the end he became the king of the country.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help laughing: "Lu Qingxuan likes painting so much, will it delay state affairs?"

Gongsun Wuji shook his head: "That's not the case. This is also the scary thing about Lu Qingxuan. Not only is he good at painting, but he is also quite capable in governing the country. He is really a rare Mingjun."

Zhao Jiuxiao: "It's not easy to defeat such a person."

Gongsun Wuji smiled and said: "Doesn't this further demonstrate General Zhao's wisdom and martial prowess?"

After speaking, everyone continued to move forward.

At this moment, they were all a little hungry, so they entered a restaurant.

Just as he was looking for a place to sit down, Xiao Er came over.

Gongsun Wuji also helped everyone order a lot of local delicacies to enjoy.

He also ordered two altars of good wine for He Zhengyang.

He Zhengyang had a good drink.

Zhao Jiuxiao was enjoying the food while thinking about where to watch next.

At this moment, the diners on the side commented: "It is said that the current emperor has the intention to cooperate with Tiansheng Kingdom and develop together, but I think the general of Tiansheng Kingdom is ambitious, so I am afraid he will not agree."

"Isn't that right? General Zhao has conquered the South and North and destroyed the Liusha Kingdom and the Xuantie Kingdom. The next one might be our Zhennan Kingdom."

"That's not necessarily the case? After all, our navy is strong, and Tiansheng Kingdom's army is nothing more than a powerful army. With the natural danger of the sea, I don't believe that he can cross the sea."

"There are many heroes under General Zhao's command. It is difficult to guarantee those who are proficient in the navy in the future. At that time, we will be in danger."

"Perhaps this is the reason why the emperor wants to cooperate with Tiansheng Kingdom?"

In this way, they chatted with each other.

After hearing this, Zhao Jiuxiao couldn't help but nodded secretly: "I'm a little embarrassed that these guys praise me so much. But if Zhennan Guo really wants to cooperate with us, it would be an interesting thing."

Gongsun Wuji cupped his hands and said, "General Zhao, this is our good opportunity."

Zhao Jiuxiao asked, "What chance?"

Gongsun Wuji: "If the other party wants to cooperate, it must have another purpose. Let's use our tactics to make Lu Qingxuan think we are quite sincere. When he relaxes his vigilance, we will attack him aggressively and catch him by surprise!"

Zhao Jiuxiao: "This method is not bad, but with Lu Qingxuan's ability, you should be able to see it, right?"

Gongsun Wuji smiled and said: "General Zhao, don't forget that Zhennan Kingdom has always looked down on our Tiansheng Kingdom's navy. With this, they will not regard us as enemies."

Zhao Jiuxiao suddenly realized: "When Gongsun Shaoxia said this, I really suddenly became enlightened."

Gongsun Wuji: "Yes, sometimes it is a great thing to be looked down upon by others."

Sima You also said: "General Zhao, since we have found important information, why not go back here."

Zhao Jiuxiao nodded: "Okay, I believe the envoys from Zhennan Kingdom will come soon. I will wait for them in the capital."

After the discussion, everyone set foot on the road back.

After riding a steed all the way for fun, Zhao Jiuxiao sat on the merchant ship again.

He also set sail and returned to Fuzhou.

Along the way, Zhao Jiuxiao thought about many things.

Especially things about Feihai Country and Zhennan Country.

These two kingdoms are both powerful countries on the sea. If he destroys one of them, will the other take advantage of the fire and loot it?

However, until now, Zhao Jiuxiao's actions will not be interrupted at will.

Luo Wenyuan is still intensively training the navy, expanding troops, manufacturing warships and cannons.

Zhao Jiuxiao saw this and was very happy.

After returning to the capital, he also took a good rest in the General's Mansion for a few days.

A few days later, the envoy from Zhennan Kingdom came to the General's Mansion, carrying a valuable gift.

After Zhao Jiuxiao opened the gift box, he saw the fine pearl necklace and coral carving ornaments.

He readily accepted it and said to the envoy: "Go back and tell your Majesty that I, the general, am willing to have good relations with the Zhennan Kingdom. To show my sincerity, I am willing to exempt the merchants of the Zhennan Kingdom from [-]% of the tax."

After hearing this, the envoy's eyes changed drastically, and he bowed in salute: "Thank you, General Zhao! After I return, I will report the truth to Your Majesty."

Zhao Jiuxiao said with a smile: "Yes, let Your Majesty take care of the dragon's body, rest well, and don't work too hard."

The envoy cupped his hands and said, "General Zhao's words are true, and I will take my leave now."

After speaking, he turned and left.

Zhao Jiuxiao arranged manpower and treated the envoy generously until the envoy returned to Zhennan.

After completing this matter, not long after, he received a letter from Lu Qingxuan.

In the letter, Lu Qingxuan was very grateful to Zhao Jiuxiao for what he had done, and also said that the two countries could have a good relationship from generation to generation and never turn against each other.

Of course Zhao Jiuxiao agreed.

But in his mind, he had already planned to send troops across the sea in half a year.

(End of this chapter)