Almighty Nongmen Phoenix

"That's definitely not feasible."

"Oh?"

Emperor Hongwen and Dong Xiang never expected that Lu Yaoyao would answer so directly.

"Princess, isn't that right? An alliance is peace for us, so it's a good thing."

Wen Xiang said.

"Peace is of course a good thing, but do you think Xirong is only here to seek peace with Dongzhou?"

"This"

Obviously impossible.

"Their purpose of coming here is nothing more than to drag our Dongzhou into the water."

"At the same time, I am also afraid that we will make trouble at this time. After all, they have made troubles at the border a lot these years."

"If we also do it at this time, they will face a lot of pressure from the two countries alone."

"Bringing Dongzhou together, first of all, we can ensure that we will not face a pincer attack from the two countries, and we can also use the grievances between Dongzhou and Northern Chu to divert the flames of war."

All three nodded.

"Of course, apart from these, there is a more important point. How did Xi Rong come to ask for help and form an alliance?"

"Pay tribute?"

"It is impossible to pay tribute."

All three shook their heads.

"Then it's still about what value Xirong can offer, let us form an alliance, we can't just come and say a word, and we agree to form an alliance, right?"

"We have to make it clear that Xi Rong came to beg us, not us beg him."

"Your Majesty also said just now that the situation in Xirong this year is similar to ours, and you should be very clear about how much the consumption has been after these catastrophes."

"What about Xirong? They belong to the nomadic people, and their own national strength is relatively weaker than ours. It can be seen from their kowtowing over the years that there will be times when they are weak."

"There are times like this every year. In this year's situation, how much do you think they can come up with?"

The three people on the opposite side were silent. After thinking about it carefully, they felt that Lu Yaoyao's statement was quite reasonable.

"The three of you have always been thinking about things from the perspective of the country. To put it bluntly, I am a businessman."

"The alliance between the two countries can be regarded as a commercial cooperation. Since Xirong wants to get it, it must pay the same value. In the current situation, it is obvious that they cannot come up with a suitable price. The alliance is not good for us. It’s a loss-making business.”

"It makes sense to say so, you girl, you are quite shrewd in doing business at a young age."

Emperor Hongwen looked at Lu Yaoyao with a smile.

Regarding Lu Yaoyao's words, he then felt that they made sense.

"What method does the princess think Xirong will use to form an alliance?"

"Is it worth thinking about?"

"Since you can't get anything out, then get people."

"You mean make love?"

Lu Yaoyao nodded with a smile.

Then he looked at Emperor Hongwen and joked, "Your Majesty seems to be blessed soon."

"Go, go, you girl dare to say anything."

Emperor Hongwen glared at her angrily.

Wen Xiang and Dong Xiang beside him looked at Lu Yaoyao with astonishment.

This Wanfu princess is really bold, dare to tease His Majesty like this, what shocked them even more was Emperor Hongwen, who was not angry at all.

"Wang De, go to the imperial dining room and prepare the hot pot. Today, I will keep Wanfu for dinner in the palace."...

Wang De quickly responded, and just about to retreat, Emperor Hongwen said again; "Send it to Fengqi Palace, and talk to the queen by the way, and have dinner together."

"Your Majesty, the minister will take his leave first."

Emperor Hongwen only said to stay with Princess Wanfu, not them, and they were still in Fengqi Palace, the two of them were also very acquainted.

"Ah."

Soon Wen and Prime Minister withdrew from the imperial study.

"Let's go, let's go to Fengqi Palace. I haven't played mahjong with you yet, so I don't have any business today."

Naturally, Lu Yaoyao couldn't say anything about Emperor Hongwen's arrangement.

They went to Fengqi Palace with him, the palace had already received the news, and they did not expect to see the two coming so soon.

After hearing that Emperor Hongwen was going to play mahjong, she immediately sent someone to call Concubine De over.

Lu Yaoyao stayed in the palace until he had dinner before leaving.

After returning to the Lu Mansion, she didn't go out again.

As soon as the time turned, it was the twenty-eighth day of the twelfth lunar month, and everyone in the Lu family began to prepare for the New Year's Eve.

And Lu Yaoyao also received a post from the palace two days ago.

She has to go to the palace for a big banquet.

In the past few days, Xirong's envoys have also arrived in the capital.

Emperor Hongwen briefly met with him, but the other party has not yet explained his purpose for coming, and they will also attend this big banquet.

"Since Yaoyao is going to attend the palace banquet, let's have an earlier New Year's Eve dinner."

"Second brother, go out of the city and invite all your uncles over."

On New Year's Eve, at noon, the Lu family compound was extremely lively.

"Our Lu family has changed a lot this year, and it's getting better and better. It's all because of Yaoyao."

"The principals of each family are here today, so the old man will say a few more words."

"The capital city is no better than Jiangdong. Although Yaoyao's status and abilities are unusual now, we can't use her status to do anything wrong."

"Do business well and make money, and avoid trouble."

The crowd responded.

"We don't cause trouble, but if someone provokes us, don't let yourself be bullied, just come and tell me."

Lu Yaoyao followed suit.

Everyone smiled and nodded, complimenting a few words.

After lunch, the whole family sat together, drinking tea, playing chess and mahjong, and enjoyed themselves happily.

Lu Yaoyao also liked this kind of atmosphere. In the past years in Dongzhou, except for the excitement during the Chinese New Year when she was a child, she was basically the only one who celebrated the New Year with Qiu Yu Qiushuang.

Such a lively scene this year reminded her of some things about the Chinese New Year in her previous life.

"What is Yaoyao thinking about? It's time for you to draw the cards."

On the mahjong table, Lu Mingxi stretched out his hand and shook it in front of Lu Yaoyao.

"Ah, I don't think about anything, I just think this year is going well."

Hearing this, Yuanshi, Zhaoshi, and Lu Mingxi at the same table all looked at her, with distressed expressions in their eyes.

"I've suffered for you all these years."

"But it's all over, and we will live like this every year in the future."

"Ah."

Lu Yaoyao nodded with a smile.

"By the way, cousin, how is Wu Jun doing recently? How is it at the Imperial College?"

Hearing her mention Wu Jun, Lu Mingxi's pretty face immediately turned red.

Said in a soft voice; "It's all good, he said earlier that he would come over and thank you well."

"I don't really need thanks or anything. As long as he treats you well in the future, I'm not helping the wrong person."

"Cousin, you."

Lu Mingxi's face turned redder.

"By the way, Auntie, do you have to find a time to make an appointment with my cousin and Wu Jun?"

"Well, I've already discussed it with your uncle and grandfather, and I will invite Wu Jun to come over to discuss it sometime after the Chinese New Year."