Rebirth of Shuangshu

Chapter 120
"If there are no neighboring big countries, or if Rui can develop into a big country, maybe it will be a good future."

"It's impossible. Rui State was able to defeat Qin State once because Rui defended Qin's attack. If Rui State is to attack neighboring countries, the city may be destroyed without attack."

Those who defend the city are guarding their own homes.The siege is attacking other people's homes.The two beliefs are completely different.

"I don't think it's completely impossible, such as the state of Song next to it. Now that Song is in turmoil and its population is declining, it might be an opportunity for Rui. If Rui wins Song and expands its territory, it may be able to resist Qin in the future. aggression."

"However, the State of Song is promoting the Jin-Chu 'Alliance to Eliminate Soldiers', and will get a chance to breathe next."

"Now is the best time to do it. It will be difficult after Song Guo recuperates."

"It's not that simple. It's easy to defend the city, but difficult to attack it. You can't just see that Rui Guo defeated the Qin army once, that doesn't mean that Rui Guo people are good at fighting."

Cui Panpan and Lin Xiaoxiao argued quietly.They followed Kong Ci and others.

Lin Xiaoxiao glanced at her watch, it was three quarters of Xu o'clock, that is, almost eight o'clock in the evening.

The streets are still full of people.

"Huh?" Cui Panpan suddenly raised his head on tiptoe and looked in one direction.

"What?" Lin Xiaoxiao looked in the direction of Cui Panpan's line of sight, only to see a crowd of people's heads.

Cui Panpan frowned and shook his head: "It's nothing, I read it wrong."

The autumn wind blows from the plains, and the autumn night in Ruidu carries the fragrance of millet.This is a symbol of a good harvest.

The liveliness of the night continued until close to Haishi.

There are fewer stalls on the street, and the crowds return to their homes with lanterns.Only the sound of singing and dancing can be heard from time to time in the restaurant.

Lin Xiaoxiao and his party returned to Ruijin Pavilion.

When passing the counter, the shopkeeper stopped Cui Panpan and handed her a kit.

Cui Panpan opened the kit, and saw that there was a piece of silk with words inside. After winking at Lin Xiaoxiao, everyone went upstairs and went back to the room together.

There were three people in the room, Lin Xiaoxiao, Cui Panpan and Kong Ci.The others went back to their rooms to rest.Kong Ci was Lin Cui's military advisor.

Cui Panpan opened the brocade bag and took out the silk handkerchief.There are words written on the handkerchief.

Lin Xiaoxiao took a look and fell silent.Cui Panpan was silent for a while, then handed the handkerchief to Kong Ci.The characters on the handkerchief were not in seal script, so they couldn't recognize them.

Kong Ci looked at it carefully and said: "The sender will meet at Xinglan Manor in the south of the city about three days later. The inscribed name is Han, and it should be that Han Wu."

"Three days later? South of the city? There seem to be many noble manors in the south of the city, which are used for farming. This Han Wu is indeed a nobleman." Lin Xiaoxiao said.

I walked around the city almost everywhere today, and I know the general layout of the city.

Cui Panpan pondered for a while and said: "Since we are going to the nobleman's banquet, I need to be careful about my clothes. Hey, I knew I would have sewed some clothes for you in advance. Three days is too short, why don't you go back to Chongyifang tomorrow to go to Tailoring See if it fits?"

"No, I've already thought about what to wear to the banquet," Lin Xiaoxiao said, "But you, do you have suitable clothes?"

Cui Panpan said: "I have. Originally, Xiao Cui had a lot of clothes. I brought a more formal set."

Kong Ci said: "I don't need to be so particular about my attendants, I just need to be decent and not rude, what I wear now is fine."

Since everyone has clothes, there is no need to worry about these things.

After saying a few more words, Kong Ci left: "Tomorrow, Amu and I will walk around the city, maybe we can find out more information."

Lin Xiaoxiao nodded: "It would be the best if we could know the identities of Han Wu and Gu Yan in advance."

At night, the door is closed and locked.

Lin Xiaoxiao and Cui Panpan sat on the bed, staring at several sets of ancient costumes, a little uncertain about paying attention.

Lin Xiaoxiao was also a fan of Hanfu in the past. She participated in fan clubs, and occasionally participated in tea parties and other activities.

There are improved versions of these sets of ancient Hanfu, which are more rigorous ancient versions.The materials and workmanship are all high-quality, which cost Lin Xiaoxiao tens of thousands.

Lin Xiaoxiao had long wanted to show it off, but there was no suitable occasion before.She usually runs around, and her daily clothes are comfortable and suitable for sports.

"I'll wear them all once, and you can see which suit suits you."

Lin Xiaoxiao jumped out of bed and tried on each suit one by one.Cui Panpan also became interested, and used the one Lin Xiaoxiao wore to wear on himself.

The two of them tossed and tossed until midnight when they became sleepy, and then they stopped.

Cui Panpan concluded: "These two sets of official uniforms are from the Han Dynasty. Although they are similar to the current direct uniforms, there are still many differences in details. It looks too formal, and attending a private banquet will spoil the scenery." , inappropriate."

Lin Xiaoxiao nodded in agreement: "Indeed, and the fabrics of these two sets are thicker, so it's a bit hot to wear at this time."

Cui Panpan pointed to the other three suits and said, "The materials of these three suits are too flimsy and too fancy. It's good for outings and photos, but it's not suitable for banquets because it's frivolous now."

Lin Xiaoxiao also agreed: "Yes, these three suits were originally worn for the COS party, and the styles are too exaggerated."

Cui Panpan pointed to the other two suits and said: "Both of these suits are okay. The style is quite satisfactory, similar to what people wear today. The fabric is light and elegant, the color is generous and elegant, and the floral flowers on the bottom of the skirt are just right, like a dusty flower fairy." illusion."

"Yeah," Lin Xiaoxiao nodded repeatedly, "The white one looks better, or the light blue one?"

Cui Panpan tilted his head to look at Lin Xiaoxiao, and suddenly said, "You've been running on the mountain all day, why haven't you got a tan? You haven't finished applying sunscreen yet?"

"It's already been painted," Lin Xiaoxiao said, "I didn't care about that a long time ago. It's hot and easy to sweat, so I don't even bother to put on lard ointment."

Cui Panpan sighed faintly, touched his face and said, "I seem to have turned black. I wear a bamboo hat and gauze hat when I go out every day, but I still can't protect myself from ultraviolet rays."

Lin Xiaoxiao glanced at Cui Panpan, and said helplessly, "You're already white enough, okay? I'll wear this white suit, it looks more elegant."

After ordering the clothes to wear in three days, the two packed up and prepared to go to bed.

Cui Panpan suddenly said, "Give me one of the three chiffon suits."

Lin Xiaoxiao said: "Okay."

Cui Panpan said again: "Let's go up to the mountain to take pictures together some other day? Just wear those three suits, for a photo shoot."

Lin Xiaoxiao said: "It's no problem, don't change the day, and shoot when I get back from here, or it will be cold."

Lying on the bed, chatting from time to time, Lin and Cui fell asleep not long after.

Xinglan Manor in the south of the city.

It was midnight, and there were still people who hadn't rested.

In the field of the manor, the millet is already ripe, and there is still a piece of land that has not been harvested.

Han Wu was wearing a bunt shirt, holding a sickle in his hand, and was bending over to cut millet.Behind him were several servants, and beside him was Gu Yan.

Gu Yan was also wearing a bunt sweatshirt, with a sickle in his hand.It's just that he seemed a little absent-minded, standing in a daze from time to time, as if he had forgotten what he was doing.

Not long after, the millet was harvested.

Han Wu handed the sickle to the servant, took the sweat towel to wipe the sweat off his face, and looked up to see Gu Yan who was still in a daze.

Han Wu was a little childish, so he walked over lightly and patted Gu Yan on the shoulder.Gu Yan was taken aback, raised his sickle and slashed to the side.Han Wu reacted quickly, he punched Gu Yan on the shoulder, and then took the sickle from his hand.

Looking at Han Wu's posture, it's likely that he has practiced it specially.

Gu Yan saw Han Wu's face clearly, and hurriedly clasped his fists in salute, and was about to apologise, but Han Wu waved his hand to stop him.

"I've said it many times, you and my brother don't need to be so far away. What were you thinking just now? Look at your mind wandering."

"I'm thinking about the documents sent by the Song Dynasty."

Today, the court received a document from the State of Song. Sima Huayuan of the State of Song launched a peace conference to propose the elimination of soldiers, and invited ten neighboring countries to participate.

Gu Yandao: "Song Guo took advantage of the dispute between Jin and Chu to invite ten countries to participate in the elimination of the army. It is too much to make a fuss. Song Guo was deeply affected by the war between Jin and Chu. What has it to do with us and other countries?"

Han Wu threw the sweat towel in his hand to the servant next to him, and said: "It is always a good thing to eliminate soldiers. If we can use the affairs of Jin and Chu to promote peace and stability in the surrounding area, everyone will have a chance to recuperate."

Gu Yandao: "The Jin, Chu and Song Dynasties are all big countries, and they used to be strong and dominant. In the past few decades, they fought every year, and they were finally disabled. If they recover, Rui will become weak. By then, Rui Does the country still have the peaceful autumn harvest festival?"

"I understand your worries, but we can't get in the way of this matter. Although the Song Kingdom has been weak for a hundred years, we are still unable to defend it. We are just spectators in this alliance of eliminating soldiers."

"We can't do anything to Song, can't we also do something to Jin and Chu? They are old enemies, and there are many life-and-death enemies among the soldiers and horses. If they are provoked to fight directly, the alliance of eliminating soldiers will not be able to go on. The signing will not be possible. If there is no agreement, they will have no peace."

Han Wu pondered for a long time, and said: "This matter has something to do, but it can't happen during the alliance meeting. At this time, all the countries want to truce, and even if it happens, they will bear it. It's better to wait for the peace agreement to be signed, and then one party Break the covenant and invalidate the peace agreement."

"Then when will this matter start?" Gu Yan was obviously eager to try.

"We should plant the seeds right now, and wait for the outbreak to happen in the future, so as to clear up our relationship." Han Wudao.

Gu Yan bowed and bowed: "Please serve the Lord."

"Okay, this matter is up to you. Draw up a charter first, and after you and I reconsider, you can let go. By the way, the queen mother has been feeling unwell recently. If you have time to visit her in the palace, ask me good."

After hesitating again and again, Gu Yan asked, "Since the lord knows that the queen mother is ill, why don't you visit the palace in person? The queen mother hasn't seen the lord for a long time."

Han Wu smiled wryly and shook his head: "She never liked me, she only liked to be close to my second brother, so why should I go to her to find myself boring. The second brother is well-behaved and smart, and I can rest assured that he will do his filial piety by her side."

Gu Yan hesitated and said: "The Second Highness is only in his prime, and he is still a child."

"Yeah," Han Wu seemed to be thinking, "I wasn't with her when I was young, and I couldn't be happy. When I came back, it was already a weak year, and she already had a second brother by her side. Every time I saw their mother and child, I just felt I am an outsider."

Gu Yan hesitated for a while and said: "The former king sent the lord to South Korea, and he actually used the lord as a pledge. Only then did the country get Rui for [-] years, so it can be considered that Rui owes the lord."

"I don't need to say that," Han Wu said solemnly, "As the son of Rui Guo, that is the responsibility I should bear."

"My lord is Gao Yi. It's a pity that the empress dowager's heart cannot understand the lord's suffering."

"It goes without saying that the Empress Dowager is my mother. As a son, you should think about her. You also have to call her aunt, and then go to visit her often to comfort her."

"Yes."

The two went to the main house of the manor under the guard of the servants.

Gu Yan suddenly said again: "Will I not attend the event in three days' time?"

"No need," Han Wu said with a smile, "Three days in the city, they will be able to find out your identity. I don't want to reveal your identity until I find out the details of the mountain girl. I can make up the story if you are not present." Cover it up."

After returning to the main room, Han Wu and Gu Yan ate supper and drank some wine before going to rest.

As Han Wu said, it only took Kong Ci a day to find out Gu Yan's identity.

The name Gu Yan is almost a household name in the capital.He is the direct son of the Gu family, and his biological mother is sworn sisters with the Queen Mother Rui Jiang.Gu Yan has been in and out of the palace since he was a child, calling the queen mother his aunt.Today, after Rui Bo came to the throne, he worshiped Gu Yan as a doctor.

Gu Yan was a bully when he was a child.

There were not many gentry princes with similar status to him in the capital, and most of them became his followers.He often led a group of sons to race horses in the city.Fortunately, the streets of Ruidu are wide, and no one was killed.After Rui Bo's second son was born, Gu Yan restrained himself a lot.

It is said that Gu Yan is very popular with today's Rui Bo.

"The current Rui Bo was a proton when he was a child?" Cui Panpan asked Kong Ci with staring eyes.

"Yes, Bo Rui was sent to South Korea when he was only three years old, and he didn't return to the country of Rui until he was 20 years old."

According to the information Kong Ci inquired, the previous generation of Rui Bo came here to build the city after he obtained the fiefdom, but he didn't have any men and horses or so much money and food, so he asked the previous generation of Korean Dukes for a loan.First Han Gong agreed, and gave Xian Bo a group of troops and money to support him in building Rui City, and the son of Rui Guo was the collateral at that time.

Later, there was civil strife in South Korea, the first Han Gong was killed, and the new Han Gong usurped the throne.

After taking office, the new Duke of South Korea asked Rui Guo to pay back the money, but Rui Guo didn't have that much money at the time.Rui Bo was worried that his son would be killed, so he united with Wei Guo to attack South Korea and save his son.But Wei Guo repented and withdrew, and finally Rui Bo's action to save his son ran aground.

The Korean public was very angry when they learned of Rui Bo's behavior, so they kept Rui Guo's son in South Korea. It was not until Rui Bo gave South Korea a large ransom a few years ago that he released Rui Guo's son back to the country.

It is also said that Rui Bo's plan to attack South Korea went bankrupt, not only Wei Guo backed down, it seems that Queen Mother Rui Jiang also persuaded Rui Bo not to raise troops.It is rumored that the reason Wei Guo changed his mind was because Rui Jiang sent a secret letter to Wei Guozhu.

Rumors cannot be fully believed, and it is difficult to tell the truth from the false.

One thing is certain, it is true that Rui Bo is at odds with the Queen Mother and her son.

Empress Dowager Rui Jiang reprimanded Rui Bo many times in public, and often praised Rui Bo's younger brother.

(End of this chapter)