When Pan Geng moved to Yin, I initiated Jian Shang

When they heard that she was the sister of a noble, the expressions of these business nobles became more serious.

They knew very well who the people with titles in Yan State referred to.

According to etiquette, they could laugh and joke around, and if they liked each other, they could become the queen. Anyway, there were too many people having sex outdoors in that era, and the concept of chastity had not been formed. The families of these beauties also hoped that they could catch a black carp so as to elevate their status in Yan society.

But that doesn't mean they can be bullied at will.

If you anger the nobles in Yan State, war will break out.

"But... you can't just kill people casually, right?" Zisong said in a stiff tone.

"When in Rome, do as the Romans do." Xin Qu said with a smile, "When entering a country, follow the law. According to the rules of our Yan State, if someone molests a woman, and you take action to stop him, you will be considered a brave act and will be rewarded with a rank. If the person dares to resist, he will be killed without guilt. If there is irrefutable evidence, and there are followers who respond or speak up, he will be considered an accomplice and will be sentenced to a lighter punishment or exile to the underworld. No matter who he is, whether inside or outside the country, if he is not a rank holder of our Yan State, there is no law to use him as an accomplice.

Prince, have you forgotten about the legal education you have been teaching these days?"

"..." Wang Zisong looked unhappy.

Many of the business nobles below them angrily slammed the table and said, "What do you mean? Do you really think that just because I call you Beibo, you think you are such a dish..."

Before he could finish his words, the noble was shot to the ground by an arrow.

The scream suddenly startled most people.

Outside the door, soldiers with swordsmen began to rush in, staring at Zisong and the others with unfriendly eyes.

"We are the Kingdom of Yan," Xin Qu said calmly. "Besides, you are the subjects of the King of Shang, not the subjects of the Kingdom of Yan. I will not kill you for the sake of Zixun's face. But if you cannot understand the laws of the Kingdom of Yan, the Kingdom of Yan also knows a little bit about fighting."

The faces of these business nobles became even uglier.

But mostly just watching it normally.

While Zisong was writing the letter back, Xin Qu was not idle. He specially arranged for a teacher to teach them the laws of Yan State, but it was obvious that they had forgotten, or were too disdainful to remember.

He boasts of his own strength and looks down on others.

But for Xin Qu, Shang was just a loose confederation of aristocrats, a real feudal system. Compared with his semi-feudal and semi-centralized political system, its mobilization capabilities and resilience were completely different.

More importantly, the iteration of Yan State's weapons and equipment has been initially completed. In two years at most, the central army will be able to completely replace its equipment with iron weapons. When a war breaks out, it will be able to defeat all the other forces.

Therefore, Xin Qu could completely ignore the power of the Shang royal family. More importantly, Xin Qu knew that Zisong wanted him to send troops, but he did not want to.

So this drama depends on how Zisong responds.

Even if he really has to send troops in the end, he has to get enough benefits from Zisong.

"Uncle Bei, please give me some face. There's no need to make things so awkward." Zisong coughed lightly. "Besides, there's no need to stop the banquet just for an ignorant guy. What a pity. Just drive him away."

"In my place, punishing without teaching is a crime. I have warned you many times that you should understand etiquette, abide by the law, and have the bearing of a great country. And this is what you are like?" Xin Qu sneered, with a look of disdain and contempt, which made Zisong's face look even uglier.

"As expected of the Youxin clan that came out of an affair with the Dongyi people, they are truly barbarians."

These words came from Shi Wu, who was accompanying the guests. He said this calmly, and many nobles at the scene were furious. They stood up one after another. Just as they were about to speak, they heard Xin Qu slamming the table: "What you said is wrong. Our ancestors were also from the Dongyi clan. How can you even scold yourself? Apologize!"

Shi Wu rolled his eyes at Xin Qu and looked at the others indifferently: "Sorry, my words were harsh. But don't think of yourself as a savage. It makes you look inferior."

"..."

After these words were spoken, the merchant noble who had wanted to curse before held his breath and could not move.

Seeing that he had apologized, Xin Qu smiled and said, "Some things are hard to say, because they hurt feelings. Although many of us may be relatives for several generations, after three or five generations, the family ties will fade and the friendship will be gone.

However, since we are relatives, I'd like to say a few words that may not be pleasant to hear.

The biggest difference between humans and wild beasts is that humans know the rules and know how to cooperate. It's not that you don't understand human language, can't be taught the rules, don't understand, I taught you, but you still mess around. Either you look down on my Yan country from the bottom of your heart, or you don't understand human language and are willing to be a barbarian.

No matter you look down on me or don't understand me, I have only one way to make you obey me.

The six divisions moved it, and those who were taller than the wheels were killed. "

As soon as Xin Qu finished speaking, the swordsmen all knocked their swords on their shields. There was a loud sound like a huge bell from all directions. There was no speech, but murderous intent was everywhere.

"The Yan Kingdom was established through fighting." Shi Wu laughed. "We haven't fought a war for more than a year. The children have grown up. They need titles to pave the way for their future. Eight hegemons are not enough. We still have eight. Do you want to fight?"

The banquet hall was in a dead silence. A Hegemony could produce 4,000 to 5,000 strong men. 16 Hegemonys could produce at least 80,000 men.

If the State of Yan really wants to be ruthless, more than 80,000 people can be mobilized, including all men, women, old and young.

These nobles turned pale at the mere thought.

But they didn't want to lose face so their eyes fell on Zisong.

This banquet was obviously aimed at the game between the Shang royal family and Yan Beibo.

Now everything Xin Qu did was not to slap the faces of these nobles, but to slap the face of the Shang royal family.

If Zisong did not handle this matter properly, it would most likely lead to a war between the two countries.

By the time……

Among these nobles, for example, the Su family and other nobles from other countries, they were also watching the scene in front of them with great interest.

The State of Yan developed rapidly, and was gradually becoming the second-in-command among the 800 princes of the Shang clan.

The battle between the Shang royal family and Yan Beibo was more like a fight between a dragon and a tiger.

Moreover, the two sides have different etiquette, rules, and interests, and even a competitive attitude.

The more this is the case, the more beneficial it is to them. After all, whether it is the rise of Yan State or the Shang royal family wanting to consolidate their position, they have to win them over or make concessions to them.

So, the pressure is on.

If Zisong can't handle it, then they can just wait and see.

But he only saw Zisong calm down, holding a wine cup and said: "Since Beibo said, when in Rome, follow the customs and laws. According to the laws of Yan State, the person in front of me will be demoted to a slave and castrated at most.

Since they are slaves, they can be used as tribute.

Beibo hasn't paid tribute for a long time. Why not use him to make up the number?"

Zisong's words changed the attitude on the scene.

Many business nobles became nervous.

If Xinqu gave up paying tribute to Dayi Shang, it would mean a complete break between the two countries.

No matter where it is, once the relationship breaks out, sacrifice will be held immediately.

What kind of sacrifice is used?

Most of them used human sacrifices. Although Beibo banned human sacrifices, he did not abolish the custom of using the heads of enemies who provoked them as sacrifices before going to war.

Because of the flag sacrifice, only by beheading the enemy's envoys and nobles can there be deterrence and the momentum can be enhanced.

In a word, this noble must be sent back as tribute this year, whether he is castrated or not is up to him.

He just wants people.

Ultimately, this is also a compromise.

Xin Qu laughed when he heard this: "There is no need to castrate him. Let him sign and seal his body, and use his decayed body to exchange for a thousand slaves and half of his fief as compensation. Then send it to Prince Song. This man, a thousand slaves and half of his fief will be this year's tribute. Prince, please deliver the tribute on my behalf, okay?"

Zisong's face stiffened slightly, but he quickly nodded: "Okay."

Xin Qu is trying to make him bleed! What a cunning bastard! Knowing that this pig brother is his man, Zi Song can't really ask this pig brother for the thousand slaves and half of the fiefdom this time, otherwise how will his subordinates look at him when he returns?

I can only pay for it myself.

"Okay, we are all family, there is no need to make things so awkward. We should respect each other. You respect our Yan State, and I respect you too. I am a very disciplined person." Xin Qu waved his hand, and the soldiers slowly retreated and disappeared.

Such behavior is shocking.

But we should be more vigilant. The soldiers of Yan State are very strong!

"Come, come, continue playing music, continue dancing, send the injured to the post house, there are doctors over there." Xin Qu called out, and soon the hall was filled with singing and dancing again. (End of this chapter)