Fortunate Young Gentleman

More than two years ago, the Wanyan tribe rose from the grassland and unified the surrounding tribes. No one could stop it. Even the Shuhu and Jiagu tribes, which were also large tribes, were not the opponents of the Wanyan tribe.

But half a year ago, the situation on the grassland suddenly changed.

The inexplicable rise of the Shuhu and Jiagu tribes not only gave them sufficient food, but also weapons to resist the Wanyan tribe. They won over other small and medium-sized tribes and curbed the momentum of the Wanyan tribe's rise.

The reason for this situation is that the two countries of Chen and Chu supported the Shuhu and Jiagu tribes behind the scenes and sold them salt, iron and weapons that would not be sold on the grassland on weekdays. Their purpose was to cause internal strife in the grassland and prevent the unification of the Sushen tribe.

The culprit who came up with this plan and made their Wanyan tribe go from being unstoppable to having a hard time surviving was standing in front of her.

Tang Ning looked across. The woman across from him clenched her fists and gritted her teeth. She looked like she was going to swallow him whole.

Strictly speaking, he is not a Chen national, but his family is in Chen, and his family and friends are all in Chen, so his position is also in Chen.

Wanyan Yan is a little wild horse on the grassland, born in the Wanyan tribe, and her position is on the grassland and in the Wanyan tribe, which is understandable.

The two are just in different positions, there is no right or wrong.

Tang Ning looked at her and asked, "So you want to kill me again?"

"You are a grassland person, I am a Chen national, and we each have our own positions." He walked outside, borrowed a knife from the guard, walked in and handed it to her, and said, "I'll give you a chance, we will fight fairly, regardless of life or death, the winner is qualified to talk about right and wrong, do you dare?"

Wanyan Yan took the knife, Tang Ning walked into the yard and said, "Come on."

Wanyan Yan shouted tenderly, and the whole person rushed over.

She swung the knife fiercely at Tang Ning, but she used the back of the knife.

Tang Ning did not take a weapon. He turned his body to the side and kicked her wrist. The long knife in her hand flew out. Tang Ning pointed his finger at her snow-white neck and said, "You lose."

"I am not your opponent." Wan Yanyan closed her eyes and said, "Just kill me."

Tang Ning retracted his finger, shook his head, and said, "You people, you always talk about fighting and killing. What's good about it? Open your eyes and look more. The world is actually very beautiful..."

He walked out of the courtyard slowly, and Wan Yanyan opened her eyes.

She squatted slowly, wrapped her hands around her knees, and buried her head between her knees.

Tang Ning was busy in the kitchen of the post station alone. There were soybeans in the kitchen that he had soaked last night, and now they were all soaked.

It is indeed not a very convenient thing to keep an enemy around, but she is not an ordinary enemy, and she cannot be killed casually.

First, she is a hostage and has an important role. Second, the hostility between the two is just because of different positions. Putting aside the position, she is just a simple-minded girl.

It was not the first time for him to make tofu pudding, so he was very familiar with it. When Zhao Man looked at the tofu pudding in front of him, she was surprised and asked, "Where did you buy it from?"

Tang Ning put down the bowl and said, "It's just made. Eat it while it's hot."

Zhao Man asked happily, "Did you make it?"

Tang Ning nodded and said, "I bought the secret recipe from the boss lady. Try it and see if it tastes the same."

Zhao Man took a small bite and said, "It's better than last time..."

Tang Ning had already tasted it when he brought it out. It was impossible to say that his skills were better than the boss lady who sold tofu pudding, but it was still okay. Zhao Man's words made him feel that his efforts this time were not in vain.

When he walked back to his yard, he saw Wanyan Yan sitting at the stone table in a daze. Tang Ning put the bowl on the table and went into his room.

Wanyan Yan looked down at the tofu pudding in the bowl, and after a long while she picked up the spoon, took a small bite, and then started to eat it in big mouthfuls, as if the bowl was not filled with tofu pudding, but with a guy that made her hate him so much...

The welcoming banquet prepared by Liaozhou officials for the delegation was held at the governor's mansion. As a princess, Zhao Man had a sensitive status and did not need to attend. They mainly entertained the Chen State delegation headed by Tang Ning.

Lu Teng refused the invitation to the banquet on the grounds of ensuring the princess's safety, but all other officials attended.

After sitting down, the Liaozhou governor looked at Tang Ning and said in surprise: "As far as I know, your country should have another deputy envoy, why didn't I see him?"

Tang Ning said regretfully: "Lord He had a little accident on the way, and he will go directly to Kyoto when the time comes."

The Liaozhou governor did not ask more questions, and said with a smile: "Use your chopsticks, Lord Tang, try my Chu dishes and see if they suit your appetite."

Chen and Chu are located in the south and the north, and there are some differences in food culture, but Tang Ning was a native northerner in his previous life. In fact, he is more accustomed to the food customs of Chu.

He has confirmed this from Li Tianlan. In addition to their compatible personalities, being able to eat from the same pot is also an important reason why they can become good friends.

During the meal, the Liaozhou governor suddenly looked at him and asked, "Your country sent an envoy here this time. Is it to ask for the marriage of Princess Changning for your prince?"

Tang Ning took a bite of food and said, "Let's eat well today and not talk about business."

The Liaozhou governor smiled and said, "Mr. Tang is right. Eat food, eat food..."

The meal was enjoyable, and the attitude of Liaozhou officials towards them was extremely good, even better than that of Chen Guo officials they met along the way.

After all, it was the foreign monks who were fond of chanting sutras. Both Chen and Chu were states of etiquette, and now their national powers were equal. No matter which country's envoys visited the other country, they would be respected and given preferential treatment.

The dinner started in a pleasant atmosphere and ended in a pleasant atmosphere.

The governor of Liaozhou and other officials escorted them out of the governor's office, cupping their hands and saying, "Master Tang and all your lords, go slowly."

After watching them leave, the smile on the Liaozhou governor's face gradually calmed down.

An official stood behind him and whispered: "When Princess Pingyang of Chen State marries the prince, Chen State will naturally lean towards the prince. This will be very detrimental to the prince. We have to watch them escort Princess Pingyang to Kyoto safely. ?"

The governor of Liaozhou looked at him and said calmly: "If the prince hears what you just said, he will have no choice but to go to the front to resist the prairie people."

Sima Liaozhou looked at him and said calmly: "Even if the prince is here, I have to say this. The prince is incompetent. If your majesty passes the throne to him, the Chu country that the prince and your majesty managed to manage with great difficulty will be completely destroyed." In his hands, when the time comes, will there be room for us?”

"You have been with the prince for so long, and you still don't understand his thoughts?" The governor of Liaozhou looked at him and asked: "If the prince really wants to become emperor, will you and I be sent here?"

Sima Liaozhou smiled and said: "In life, you have no choice but to do what you want. The prince is not only incompetent, but also extremely narrow-minded. If he ascends to power, he will definitely not let the prince go. Even if the prince has no intention of becoming emperor, will he let him do whatever he wants?" To be slaughtered by the prince?"

The governor of Liaozhou pondered for a moment, then sighed and said, "I heard that your majesty's health is getting worse."

Sima Liaozhou looked at him and said: "There are many people in the court just like you and me. Many people are waiting. Be prepared. That day is coming soon..."