There is an invitation on Ji Jie's desk. The content is: Grand Sima Xiong Sen's 60th birthday. Please be sure to be there, Right Prime Minister Ji Jie.
"What kind of person is Xiong Sen?" Ji Jie asked. Although he went to the palace several times to meet the King of Chu, he didn't know much about these ministers. From his surname, it can be seen that he belongs to the royal family.
"Xiong Sen, sixty years old, of royal lineage from the Chu Kingdom!" Sima Xueran gave out his information: "This person has a cowardly character and has no independent opinions in dealing with things. However, he is tactful and has played the role of peacemaker many times. In addition, he has other As a descendant of the royal family, he has a high prestige among the ministers of the Chu State. It is precisely because of his cowardice and never participating in court battles that he won the trust of successive Chu kings. His official position became bigger and bigger, until he was promoted to Grand Sima ten years ago , but he never asks about military matters. After investigation, it is found that this person has a close relationship with Li Yuan recently."
The Grand Sima is the chief military officer of a country. When the country does not have the position of general or general, the Grand Sima is the highest official position in the army.
Xiong Sen is good at life. The Great Sima who has been in charge of the army for more than ten years has never been in charge of the army. At most, he can only serve as the deputy general of the Yingdu garrison. However, he has never entered the military camp and has never spoken to any soldier. Giving orders.
"How could such a person get involved with Li Yuan?" Ji Jie felt very strange and said, "Didn't he never participate in power struggles? He didn't fall over when Huang Xie was in power. How big can Li Yuan be?" energy?"
Sima Xueran said with a smile: "I'm afraid this is the old man's helpless choice. His sons are all useless. They only know how to eat, drink and have fun but don't know how to be an official. His grandsons are even worse. In order to keep the family rich forever, he has to Instead of seeking a position for the eldest grandson, he quickly paved the way while he was still alive, so he had to turn to Li Yuan for help."
Moreover, Xiong Sen is very low-key in his dealings with others. He has never made a fuss about birthdays before, but this time he was uncharacteristically different.
Xiong Sen's rhetoric to the outside world was that his sixtieth birthday was more important. He felt that time was running out, so he specially entertained the ministers of the court and served as an official for his eldest grandson.
"So that's it!" Ji Jie said with a smile: "That means it was Li Yuan's idea to invite me!"
"Why are you so sure?" Chen Yao asked.
Ji Jie explained with a smile: "If Xiong Sen's purpose is to find a way out for his grandson under the pretense of celebrating his birthday, he won't say it clearly, but let the guests guess. This would be interesting! Since celebrating his birthday is combined with this matter I made it clear at the same time that I have other intentions. The reason for doing this is that I am afraid that I will associate it with other aspects, which is obviously a cover-up!"
To be honest, if Xiong Sen had not stated the second reason clearly, Ji Jie would not have thought so much. It was obvious that Li Yuan was causing trouble behind his back.
With Li Yuan's wisdom, he would never think so deeply. Needless to say, the group of disciples gave him the idea, but these people were too conceited and underestimated Ji Jie's intelligence.
"Since it is a trap, then don't go!" Sima Xueran said: "Anyway, our relationship with that Xiong Sen is very ordinary. If you don't go, others will at most say that you have lost etiquette. It doesn't matter. We don't plan to stay in Chu State anyway. Looking forward to it for the long haul.”
"Yes!" Chen Yao nodded, expressing her support for Sima Xueran's view.
Ji Jie shook his head and said: "I want to see what kind of trap Li Yuan has set for me! It's not a good time to fall out with him now. The best way to deal with it is to show off every move. Even if it's time to fall out, that's it. He was unkind to me first, and then I was unjust to him! Don't worry, I have my own sense of discretion. Now that I have guessed this, how can Li Yuan be my opponent!"
"What if they kill him?" Chen Yao asked.
"He doesn't dare!" Ji Jie said with certainty: "In such a big scene, even if there are no ministers present, he won't dare!"
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A guest came to Li Yuan cheerfully and said with a smile: "My lord, after the invitation was sent to Ji Jie, he made it clear that he would attend the appointment on time. Our first step is going well!"
Li Yuan happily slapped his forehead and said: "Great, this time Ji Jie must be ruined. Are the people who will frame him ready?"
"Ready!" The doorman said with a lustful expression on his face, "To be honest, I'm not willing to let her go. If it weren't for the important mission of the Lord, I would definitely stay and enjoy it by myself!"
Li Yuan patted the man on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry, I will give you three rewards when the job is done! Hahaha!"
"Then thank you, lord!"
"Go and make arrangements again. This matter is very important and must not go wrong!" Li Yuan explained.
"Lord, don't worry, nothing will go wrong!"
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Sima Xueran's intelligence officers launched carpet bombing, but they still could not find any clues just before the banquet started.
"As expected! Li Yuan attaches great importance to this mission, so he will be very cautious and will never allow anyone to reveal a single word!" Ji Jie said a reassuring word to her before setting off: "Don't worry, I will Handle it carefully, no one is my opponent when it comes to being smart!"
"Well, who can be more cunning than you!" Sima Xueran gave a more "fair" comment.
Ji Jie shrugged and got into the carriage. The driver waved his whip, and the three Xiong brothers escorted him.
In Xiong Sen Mansion, a big red lantern hangs in front of the door. A dozen servants dressed in red and green greet the guests at the door. Every time a person enters, they will shout out the official rank of the visitor and the gifts they have brought.
Ji Jie also brought a gift, a piece of old wild ginseng, but I don't know if Xiong Sen's old bones can withstand such a mending thing.
"In the supervision of the Kingdom of the Great Zhou Dynasty, Lord Zhaowen and the Right Prime Minister of Great Chu, Ji Jie, have arrived. I offer you a branch of thousand-year-old mountain ginseng, please."
The thousand-year-old ginseng is only less than three hundred years old. I really don’t know whether it is to make Xiong Sen look good or to make Ji Jie look good. He curled his lips and walked inside.
Many guests were already sitting in their seats. Just as Ji Jie sat down, a voice sounded much higher than before from outside: "Generalissimo of the Great Chu Army, Li Yuan, the Prime Minister of the Left Kingdom, has arrived!"
"Li Xiangguo has arrived, I am sorry to welcome you from afar!" Xiong Sen appeared at the gate with a smile. There were many guests, but Li Yuan himself was the only one who could receive such treatment.
"Hahaha, Da Sima looks good!" Li Yuan stepped forward and clasped his fists and said, "I wish Da Sima good luck as far as the East China Sea and longevity as the Nanshan Mountains. Come and give me a gift!"
Four servants came over carrying a large box. Li Yuan lowered his voice and said, "Da Sima, don't tell the guests what's inside. Just know it yourself!"
"Haha, that's right, that's right!" Xiong Sen showed a respectful look in front of Li Yuan.
Ji Jie raised his head and looked towards the door. The real master has finally arrived. I want to see how you perform in the next scene!