stand back, let me come

Chapter 1255: Luoshui Oath, Flexible Moral Bottom Line [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

When Xiahou Yu brought dinner, Shen Tang was taking a nap against the rockery. There were two round wine jars lying at her feet. If you got close, you could smell the faint smell of alcohol on her. He raised his hand to brush away the mosquitoes that were surrounding him. Shen Tang said, "Have they left?"

"He's gone. Did the Lord's negotiation with him not go well?" Thinking of Zhai Xiaofang's dark face before he left, and his friends who were too scared to come forward to see him off, Xiahou Yu had some guesses about the outcome of this negotiation.

Shen Tang sat up straight, took the bowl and chopsticks and took two quick bites.

"It's not going well. He has a big appetite and is cunning."

Considering that asking for a high price and paying a low price is a normal negotiation process, Shen Tang is not in a hurry. She has plenty of patience to continue to negotiate with Zhai Le. At worst, she will just give up and look for Wei Cheng's uncle and nephew as foreign aid, and bear the pressure to fight two people at once.

Difficulties are difficult, but there is hope that we can overcome them.

However, how to convince the uncle and nephew of Weicheng was another problem. It was not easy to get these two old men to agree. Thousands of worries were entangled in her mind, and she couldn't figure it out for a while. The only way to relieve her worries was to eat. As she ate, Shen Tang became more and more restless.

I couldn't help but complain: "Zhai Xiaofang used to be so easy to trick."

Xiahou Yu was quite surprised by this evaluation.

It seems that no one has ever thought that this word can be used to describe Zhai Xiaofang.

Xiahou Yu recalled some of his friends' comments on the young king. Some were positive, such as his broad-minded and generous character, and some praised him for his bravery and courage. He had fought in many battles since he was a teenager and was a brave and skilled fighter. Some were negative, saying that Zhai Xiaofang was unscrupulous, cruel and arbitrary, and could even be cruel to his own bloodline, and that there were doubts about his history of ascending to the throne.

The only thing he didn't mention was that he was easy to deceive.

Xiahou Yu knew that his master and Zhai Le were acquainted when they were young, but he didn't know the details. Seeing Xiahou Yu's disbelief, Shen Tang tried his best to prove himself: "He was indeed affectionate and righteous before, but he didn't have brains. His brains grew on his brother Zhai Huan's head."

Even Zhai Le himself said that when his brother was around, he didn't need to think about those intrigues, he just needed to obey his brother's orders, which didn't require any thought at all. As long as it was his brother's words, even if Zhai Huan's order was to jump off a cliff, he would jump.

Shen Tang said proudly: "I did deceive him, but unfortunately——"

As her tone suddenly became heavy, her mood also became heavy. She shook her head and sighed, "It's still true to the saying - I want to buy osmanthus flowers and carry wine together, but it's not like the youth's travel. Then again, it's good to have some brains. After all, he doesn't have his brother's protection now. He wants to protect the relics left by Zhai Huan and not be eaten by this world until there is nothing left. He can't do without brains."

Zhai Le's refusal was within her expectations.

If Zhai Le agreed to the 50-50 split without hesitation and talked about saving the world for the sake of justice, she would doubt Zhai Le's brain.

In his position, he seeks his government.

"He is the ruler of a country now."

Although he said so, Xiahou Yu clearly felt the loss of his master's emotions. This loss was not only a feeling of the change of things and people, but also a deeper and more complicated emotion. Shen Tang did not give Xiahou Yu the opportunity to further speculate, and muttered to himself.

"It's just... it seems like I'm standing still, not making any progress." She sighed deeply, and occasionally felt inexplicably lonely. Zhai Le had changed and grown, which indirectly proved that his time was always moving. No matter whether the road ahead was bright or dark, he was moving forward. On the other hand, she seemed to be left in the same place, and had to accept the passing of time and let it slip through her fingers.

Xiahou Yu was confused. He didn't understand where his master's emotion came from, and why he envied Zhai Xiaofang: "How can this be called no progress? Isn't it that the master has always adhered to his original intention and has not changed over the years?"

Shen Tang scratched his head: "What you said makes sense."

You can say both the positive and the negative.

Feelings of sadness and melancholy come and go quickly.

Xia Houyu: "..."

Shen Tang put away the leftover dishes and chopsticks: "Zhai Xiaofang should come again tomorrow. I hope we can reach an agreement this time."

She has plenty of time, but her body is short of it.

The sooner the cooperation can be implemented, the better. Otherwise, changes may occur.

Xiahou Yu looked hesitant when he heard this.

"Zi Kuan, do you have anything to say?"

Xiahou Yu said: "I am worried. The alliance between the two parties is not formal. Aren't you worried that Zhai Xiaofang will turn against you after the success?"

Zhai Le is no longer the young Zhai Xiaofang.

As the leader of a faction, all actions that are beneficial to one's own development and interests are allowed, and can even be praised and admired by future generations. An informal covenant can be torn up at any time! Even if this world is bound by the Word Spirit, generally speaking, one will not go back on one's word, but don't forget the [Luoshui Oath].

Xiahou Yu continued, "Even if Zhai Xiaofang agrees to divide the Central Continent 60% to 40%, will his civil and military officials agree? If he dares to agree, the Qu Kingdom will take the 60% it deserves, and in the future it will have to face the Kang Kingdom, which owns the northwest and southwest and 40% of the central continent. What chances does he have of winning? But if he breaks the contract, he may still win."

Owning the entire central and southwestern regions is enough to divide the world into two, and relying on the geographical advantage, it can also prevent Kangguo from getting involved in the northeast. As long as Quguo is given enough time to gain a foothold, Quguo can nibble away at the northeast region and prevent Kangguo from expanding.

Is a promise important?

Or is a choice that determines life or death more important?

Xiahou Yu didn't know Zhai Le, but he knew enough about the thoughts of the monarch's civil and military officials. Loyalty to the monarch and patriotism were all empty words, and only one's own interests would last forever. When the monarch made a choice that went against his own interests, even the monarch could be chopped off his horse!

He said this in the hope that the Lord would be more vigilant.

Shen Tang said: "...I know."

She certainly would not put a filter on Zhai Le just because of their friendship in childhood, or label him unilaterally. Zhai Xiaofang is the king of Qu State, and as a person at the pinnacle of national power, his humanity is such that he can give way to the interests of Qu State at any time!

The next day, Xiahou Yu's friend hurriedly returned to work.

Zhai Le climbed over the wall to visit for the second time.

After a night of calm review, he and Shen Tang were much calmer, and the negotiation had made great progress compared to yesterday. The two tacitly ignored yesterday's unpleasantness, went boating together, and drank side by side on the side of the boat. Zhai Le said: "It still feels familiar."

Shen Tang's wine made him miss it all the time. He added, "It's a pity that I can't find the mood I had back then. I just remember that I was really happy at that time. I had no burden on my shoulders and even walked like I was floating."

He raised his head, drank the last sip, and threw the jar of wine into the river.

Zhai Le suddenly remembered something interesting. He pointed at the river and asked, "Youli, do you know what this river is called?"

A smile appeared on his face, just like the eyes of a young boy.

Shen Tang really hasn't studied it yet.

She only knew that this river passed through the capital of the Kingdom of Qu, and when the capital was completed, water was diverted from this river to build a moat. This moat was magnificent in scale, and even Kangguo, who was so keen on infrastructure, was rare. She asked, "What's it called?"

"Youli will be familiar with its name."

"A name that is familiar to me?"

Zhai Le's next sentence almost made her choke on her saliva.

Yu Hai and Xiahou Yu, who were accompanying them, also had their own reactions.

Zhai Le said: "It's called Luoshui."

Shen Tang interrupted him hastily: "...Which Luo?"

Yu Hai and Xiahou Yu: "..."

Is Zhai Xiaofang being abstract with herself?

Shen Tang looked at Xiahou Yu with resentment in his eyes. Xiahou Yu looked away. Zhai Le laughed softly in his ears. He made a very hellish suggestion, which almost confused Shen Tang. He said, "Why don't we follow the example of Emperor Guangwu and make Luoshui our alliance?"

Shen Tang: "..."

This is not a good sign.

Emperor Guangwu's Luoshui Alliance is indeed a good story. Zhai Le said that there is nothing wrong in imitating his oath, but don't forget that in addition to Emperor Guangwu's good story, there is also Sima Yi, the old man. His Luoshui Alliance completely destroyed morality, LYB!

Even the word spirit of [Luoshui Oath] can be used to break a promise.

Now, Shen Tang and Zhai Le had formed a private alliance, and the latter actually proposed to swear by a river with the same name and surname, which was somewhat a joke from hell. Shen Tang wanted to see the trace of a joke on his face, but unfortunately, Zhai Le was serious.

Shen Tang asked him seriously, "Are you Sima Yi?" Zhai Le asked back, "Is Shen Junyan Cao Zhaobo?"

Shen Tang said firmly: "I am not."

Sima Yi and Cao Shuang, she and Zhai Le.

These are two completely unrelated situations.

Zhai Le was also happy: "Then I won't be one either."

Since both of them are sure that they are not the one, then what is the taboo in swearing the oath of Luoshui? As long as they swear the oath of blood, there will be no such thing as blood on their lips. Whoever hesitates has something wrong.

Shen Tang has an open mind and naturally has no guilty conscience.

Just swear by the Luo River.

Anyway, there is the joke of Sima Yi as a good example. If something really goes wrong, she can just be considered as providing jokes for future generations.

The river is here, and we will never break our promise!

Zhai Le said: "Mr. Shen, please wait for good news."

At dusk, Zhai Le and Shen Tang said goodbye.

She took the initiative to see him off for a few steps, watching him disappear from sight. Turning around, she saw Xiahou Yu hesitant to speak.

It was obvious that the other party had been holding it in for the entire afternoon.

He said: "Zhai Xiaofang has no sincerity..."

After Sima Yi, who would swear by a river? Not to mention that this river has the same name as Luo River.

It's obvious that I'm telling the other party to be prepared for me to break my promise.

Shen Tang disagreed: "How can it be insincere? In my opinion, Zhai Xiaofang was sincere this time. We both swore by the Luo River. Whether we follow the example of Emperor Guangwu or Sima Yi, whether it is a good story or a joke, all depends on one thought."

She knew that Zhai Le might break his promise.

Zhai Le also knew that Shen Tang could not be trusted.

  But Zhai Le dared to bring it up openly, he really has guts!

Cooperation is cooperation, and falling out is falling out. He gave himself and Shen Tang room for leeway, which was very considerate.

Xia Houyu: "..."

I don’t quite understand the tacit understanding between the master and Zhai Le.

Shen Tang stared at the endless waves on the river: "It is better to be frank than to be suspicious. This cooperation is settled."

They are definitely going to fall out.

This was a tacit understanding between the two, and swearing by the Luo River was also appropriate.

Xiahou Yu said, "I wonder how the war situation in the southwest is going?"

Ever since he learned the secret of Shen Tang's identity, he knew that the other party could communicate with him and know each other's situation at the first sight.

The Lord has been operating in the central region for too short a time, and his foundation is shallow, so he can't compete with the huge Qu Kingdom. If he wants to keep the "40%" in the oath, he can't do without the support of the main force of Kangguo. And if he wants to get the support of the main force of Kangguo, the situation in the southwest becomes the key. If it is delayed for too long, how can he spare the energy to help other countries?

Xiahou Yu was quite worried about this.

Shen Zixu Tang closed his eyes and sank into thought. After a moment, he opened his eyes and shook his head with regret: "The Southwest Allied Forces have had some exploratory clashes in the past two days, but they just left after getting involved... There is no intention to expand. The main purpose is to disrupt our navy."

It also takes time for the navy to train and adjust.

The Southwestern Allies are now working on her mentality.

If it happens too often, people will inevitably become restless.

The second is to tentatively encircle and see how long Shen Tang's food and grass can last. If they can surround and kill him without bloodshed, the Southwest Alliance will make a huge profit. Unfortunately, this road is doomed to fail. The Southwest Alliance gave up the plan after a few attempts.

Xiahou Yu: "It may not be interference, it may also be a combination of real and fake. Feint several times to harass, and then attack when the guard is off... The trick is old, but it is effective and has been tried and tested."

Shen Tang said he knew what was going on.

in fact--

"...I also hope they harass me a few more times."

The more times you harass, the more time will be delayed by two days.

  The main forces of both sides will have to fight sooner or later, but before the fight, Shen Tang also hopes to give the Southwest Allied Forces a big gift!

Shen Tang spent a lot of time preparing this gift.

  Wouldn’t it be a pity if it couldn’t be delivered?

Xiahou Yu's eyes revealed a yearning look, and he sighed: "I don't know when I can really meet the master."

Shen Tang said: "...isn't there a portrait?"

This is also a little selfish of Shen Tang.

As she gradually gained a foothold in the central region, she began to reveal her true identity and reached a tacit understanding with everyone. However, there was always a subtle difference between facing the incarnation and facing the real body. Xiahou Yu and others were also curious about Shen Tang's true appearance and personality.

People have never heard that Shen Tang has the habit of drying his wigs.

I did hear quite a few interesting stories that had some artistic processing.

Shen Tang asked Qi Shan to paint a portrait of him overnight. The portrait was circulated among the people and also reached the central branch.

Xiahou Yu hesitated: "Painters cannot be trusted completely."

There are still photo frauds these days, and there are quite a few of them.

Shen Tang: "..."

You can doubt the painter Danqing, but you cannot doubt her face.

  But that was the face that she would sigh every day when she looked at herself in the mirror, it was the design by Nuwa, a great masterpiece, the ninth wonder of the world!

With a thought, the two incarnations can be connected. At this moment, the original body is looking at the beauty by the water: "..."

That's the truth, but such praise also makes her shy.

Seeing her happy expression, Qin Li thought she was pleased with the progress of the navy's training: "My Lord, has something good happened?"

Shen Tang stroked his face and sighed.

"Someone praised my face as a world wonder!"

Qin Li: "..."

"I think this evaluation is true and insightful! It is true that even the God of Creation cannot create a second face of the same level."

Qin Li: "..."

Shen Tang stopped teasing and showed his unique facial transformation skills.

Switch to serious state in one second.

"There is good news indeed."

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I have wanted to write The Oath of Luoshui for a long time. How come it is not considered a hellish joke?