Neon Clothes and Iron Clothes

Chapter 373
Princess Qiyu snorted coldly: "I have no prejudice against him. Since you know that gods are full of battles, you should also know what kind of person he is. Could it be that he won't attack you?"

"No, just not for the time being!" The Hairen prince smiled and said: "His child is still too young. After the failure of this expedition to Baekje, the prestige and strength of the royal family have been greatly hit. If he is killed too, there will be no one in the royal family anymore, and if something happens to him at that time, the imperial line handed down from Shenji will be cut off, which is absolutely unacceptable to him!"

"That's why you dare to act so boldly?" Princess Saitama sneered, "Is it because I'm sure he won't attack you? You two are really good brothers!"

"Qiyu, you are still too easily blinded by hatred, and you can't even see the good points of your brother!" The prince of Hairen said with a smile: "Have you read the three edicts not long ago? This is what my brother acquiesced, why did he Let me do this?"

"After losing the battle, there is no way to make concessions to the nobles, just to please the nobles, what's the big deal?"

"Yes, then why didn't he do it himself, and let me do it? Isn't it good to eat this favor?" The prince from the sea said with a smile: "In the final analysis, brother, this is to let me accumulate prestige, so that I can prepare for the future. One. Saitama, I know that you will never forgive your brother because of the affair, but you must also remember that you are also a member of the royal family, and the same blood flows in our veins."

After hearing these words, Princess Saitama remained silent.After a while, he said in a low voice: "What's the use of saying this? After all, you haven't betrayed your brother!"

"It's not a betrayal!" The Hairen prince smiled and said, "It's normal for the royal family to kill each other in order to fight for the throne. It's like a struggle between gods. It's not surprising at all. But the battle between us can't be destroyed. The status of the royal family, we must not forget this, otherwise we will regret it!" At this point, he stretched out his hand to hold Princess Saitama's right hand: "Saitama, this country is the God of Amaterasu, it used to be like this, now it is In this way, it will continue to be like this in the future, all generations are one, and it will never end!"

"Yeah!" Princess Saitama nodded.

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Sibi City.

"Mr. Lang plans to call back all the craftsmen?" Liu Chongguang asked cautiously.

"Yes, everyone, and recruit more if necessary!"

"Yes, but these people have already returned to their hometowns, and it is the busy season of farming, if you want to—"

"Their losses will be compensated by me!" Wang Wenzuo interrupted Liu Chongguang's stuttering explanation: "All craftsmen will be supported by three rations! Besides, the monthly wages of the big workers are the same, and the wages of the small workers are half. How about a bolt of cloth for winter and summer? Do you have any questions?"

"No problem!" Liu Chongguang shook his head. Wang Wenzuo's remuneration has far exceeded the income of the craftsmen working at home. With this background, it is very simple to recruit craftsmen.

"Very good!" Wang Wenzuo took out a roll of blueprints from his sleeve and handed it to the other party: "Take a look at this first, see if you can build it!"

Liu Chongguang took the blueprints and was immediately attracted by the patterns on them. Of course he knew that this Tang general was versatile, especially in terms of machinery and construction. He led the creation of chain crossbows, scorpions, thunderbolt chariots, etc. , but the shape of the ship on the blueprint was something he had never seen before. He saw that it had a slender hull, two masts, and a sharp bow, like a sharp knife.

"Chongguang, can you build this boat?" Wang Wenzuo asked.

"This type of boat has never been seen before, and I don't understand its method, so I dare not say whether it can be built!"

Liu Chongguang's answer made Wang Wenzuo a little disappointed. Compared with the paddle boat he built before, the boat he took out this time was much larger, with two decks, so that the lower cabin could be loaded with war horses.Judging from the experience of fighting the Japanese in the past, the cavalry, especially the armored heavy cavalry, is the biggest advantage of the Tang army. A Tang army without armored cavalry is equivalent to losing a leg.And if there are two decks, the draft of the ship will be very deep, and it must be driven by sails instead of oars.But without oars, the boat would be very dangerous in unfamiliar waters near the sea. If the sea wind blows to the shoal and runs aground, or even hits the reef, it will be very dangerous.After comprehensive consideration, Wang Wenzuo chose the schooner, the maneuverability of the schooner that can sail in all directions must be much better than that of the horizontal sail.

"There are still eight boats left from the boat I took from the Tang Dynasty this time. You can repair them again. If there are any decayed wood, replace them, paint them again, and wait for them to be used!" Wang Wenzuo said in a deep voice.

"As ordered!"

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In the country of Wa, Zichao Cang was built, and Juguangting Palace was built.

"The orange trees outside are blooming!" Hui Cong sighed, "I remember that there was a large orange grove behind the temple. At this time of year, bees were flying in the forest, making a buzzing sound, and the fragrance was tangy. Teach us scriptures in clearings like this one!"

Cui Hongdu came out and stood side by side with Huicong on the terrace. What Huicong said was right, the orange tree in the courtyard was full of small white flowers. Every time he took a breath, the strong fragrance filled his nostrils. He has not felt this kind of peace for a long time.

"Sure enough, Saburo was right!" Cui Hongdu laughed and said, "The Japanese played a trick to delay the attack. To be honest, if it wasn't for the trick of the Japanese, I would rather stay here for a few more days!"

"That's right!" Huicong said with a smile, "Living in this kind of place, the hustle and bustle is gone, and it's a little closer to Lingshan!"

"How much closer is it to Lingshan?" Cui Hongdu laughed when he heard the words: "You monk is talking nonsense again. I have inquired about it. This Orange Guangting Palace is the palace of the Japanese king. The former Japanese king died here Here, how can such a magnificent place be closer to Lingshan?"

"I heard that the Japanese believe in Buddhism, and this palace is similar to the Buddhist temple. Naturally, it is not far from Lingshan!"

The two talked and laughed loudly, a Japanese servant came up from the hall, bowed and said: "What orders do you two envoys have, please give me your instructions!"

Cui Hongdu exchanged glances with Huicong, and said with a smile, "It's nothing, it's just that I've lived in this palace for a long time, and I don't know when I can go to the capital of your country!"

"Report to the envoys!" The servant was obviously prepared for this question, and replied without thinking: "The sea route from here to the capital is rough and rough. For the safety of the two envoys, it will take some time. Only when the wind and waves are calmer can we board the boat!"

"How long will it take?"

"At least six or seven months!"

"Six or seven months, won't it be after October?"

"Not bad!"

"According to what you say, the waterway from here to the capital of your country is full of wind and waves for half a year? Then how did you mobilize tens of thousands of troops to come here?"

"The two envoys don't know that the soldiers and horses who went to Baekje were basically from around Zhuzi. There is a land connection, so there is no need to take a boat!"

"Oh?" Cui Hongdu couldn't help laughing when he heard this: "If you say so, your country didn't mobilize many soldiers and horses around the capital, but you can conscript 30 to [-] soldiers and horses just around Zhuzi? Then your country has a total of Don't you have [-] to [-] troops?"

The Japanese servant bowed his head and said: "How many soldiers and horses there are in my country is a secret in the country, and the villain doesn't know it, but although it can't compare with your country, but with the sea as a pond, Mount King Kong and Mount Fuji as cities, even if The invading enemy has millions of troops, dare to deal with it!"

Cui Hongdu wanted to ask a few questions, but he didn't want to be pushed back by the other party's soft but hard words. He was annoyed and was about to retort, but was stopped by Huicong, who whispered: "The dispute between the two countries is not about words. I am ordered by the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty to go to the capital of your country to deliver the letter of credence and meet the King of Japan, please let me wait on the road as soon as possible, so as not to delay the time and cause misunderstandings in Chang'an, it would be bad!"

"Little man understands!" The servant cupped his hands and said, "I will pass on your thoughts to you, you two, please wait patiently in the palace, if you need anything, please speak up, as long as you can do it within your ability. It must be done!" After saying that, he bowed to Cui Hongdu and Huicong before bowing and retreating.

"This guy doesn't take hard things, he's really a difficult character!" Cui Hongdu said coldly.

"The ones who can be sent to entertain us must be carefully selected by the Japanese!" Huicong said in a low voice, "The only thing we can do now is to wait patiently, but since Wang Sima expected that the Japanese would use them before we came, Delaying tactics, he naturally has countermeasures!"

"That's right, Saburo must have a countermeasure!" Cui Hongdu sneered, and sat cross-legged on the terrace: "It's a pity that we are in this palace, and we don't know what he is busy with in Sibi City!"

The two chatted for a while on the terrace, just now the waiter came over with a few maids, it turned out that it was time for court food, the maids set out bean porridge, pickled leeks, grilled fish and other dishes in front of the two of them. After stopping, the servant bowed and retreated, leaving only two maids to wait on the side.Cui Hongdu picked up the bowl and chopsticks to eat, but found that there was something extra at the bottom of the bowl, and when he pinched it with his finger, it looked like a roll of paper. , the court lady packed up the dishes and just left.Cui Hongdu said: "Zen Master, let's go for a walk in the orange grove!"

"Alright!"

The two entered the orange grove and walked around a few times. Cui Hongdu confirmed that there was no one around, and said in a low voice, "Zen Master, watch out for me!"

Huicong nodded knowingly, turned around and glanced around, Cui Hongdu took out the scroll from his sleeve, unfolded it, read it carefully, rolled it up again, put it away and nodded to Huicong.

"What is it?"

"Just now when we were eating, there was a small scroll at the bottom of the bowl!" Cui Hongdu said in a low voice, "It's a secret letter from Princess Saitama!"

"Prince Qitama? Is that the younger sister of Prince Arima who was killed by Prince Zhong?"

"That's right, it's this person!" Cui Hongdu laughed and said, "Zen Master has a good memory. This woman is also the great witch among the Japanese people, and she is quite powerful among the Japanese people, and she is also the sworn enemy of the eldest brother and the prince."

"Then what did she write in the letter?"

"I didn't write anything, I just revealed my identity and agreed to meet us secretly in the palace three days later!"

"Meeting us here in secret?" Huicong frowned: "Brother Zhong's prince guards us very closely. She is the sworn enemy of Prince Zhong's elder brother. Could there be fraud in it?"

"It's unlikely!" Cui Hongdu replied after thinking for a moment: "Since the eldest brother and the prince arranged us in such a place, it is naturally because he does not want to tear himself apart with Datang. Even if he caught us, he would not dare Start with us!"

"That's true!" Huicong nodded. As Cui Hongdu said, the reason why the eldest brother and the prince arranged them in the Wa King's palace was to show his attitude and not to give the Tang people an excuse to invade. They dare not punish the envoys of the Tang Dynasty for any reason.

"Anyway, the two of us can't do much here, just wait for the good news!"

Time passed quickly, two days passed in a blink of an eye, Cui Hongdu and Huicong seemed to have gotten used to this palace, they ate and drank every day, at most they wandered around, and at night the Japanese sent beautiful maids to sleep, Cui Hongdu also I accepted it.In this way, on the third day, Cui Hongdu found another scroll at the bottom of the bowl during dinner. He had gained experience this time, and when he opened it when no one was around, he saw a line written on it: "Tonight Please ask for a second female servant!"

Cui Hongdu frowned, put the scroll into his sleeve, thought for a while, walked to the balcony, and asked the Japanese servant standing at the bottom of the steps: "Can you send an extra woman here tonight?"

"Send one more girl?" The Japanese servant looked up and down at Cui Hongdu, his eyes suddenly stopped between his legs, and his face showed admiration.

"Oh—the villain understands! Is it enough to just send one more girl?"

Cui Hongdu was taken aback, as if he had said something wrong just now, but it was too late to defend himself, so he could only nod his head: "Enough, enough!"

"No problem, my lord envoy, don't worry!" The Japanese envoy suddenly pointed to Huicong who was sitting in the hall: "May I ask if the Zen master would like to send one, or does he also want two?"

"No need, he's a monk, no need!" Cui Hongdu waved his hand angrily: "Two women are enough!"

"Yes, yes!" The waiter replied twice and retreated. Cui Hongdu exhaled a long breath and wiped the sweat from his forehead, only to feel that he was very tired.

Back in the hall, Huicong also finished eating, he looked at Cui Hongdu: "Cui Langjun, why is your face a little red, are you feeling unwell?"

"No, I'm fine!" Cui Honglue replied in embarrassment: "Tonight we two take turns sleeping, you sleep in the first half of the night, and I sleep in the second half of the night!"

It was getting late, as usual, the Japanese sent two women who served as bed servants, and let them enter Cui Hongdu's room.Cui Hongdu looked up, and saw that the two girls were both lightly veiled and of similar stature, and they were about to ask questions.I saw that the person in front had blown out the oil lamp, and as soon as the room was dark, he felt the soft fragrance in his arms, so he hugged into a ball.

(End of this chapter)