When Li Ran returned to the wing, he smelled a faint fragrance as soon as he entered the door. He had been busy all day and was already quite tired at this moment. Coupled with the fragrance, he unknowingly felt...
Drowsiness suddenly came over me.
Li Ran just thought that he was still drunk, and maybe too tired, so he hurried to the couch, and without caring about anything else, as soon as he took off his clothes, he simply covered himself with a quilt and fell asleep.
…
Soon, he fell into sleep.
In his dream, he seemed to have seen Ji Le. He dreamed that the two of them were back playing in the countryside of the State of Lu. He then dreamed of you and me in Jishi's villa, and then he dreamed of them again.
The words I once said when we were newlyweds...
I don’t know why, maybe because he dreamed about the ritual music, Li Ran slept particularly sweetly that night. Not only did Li Ran relieve the tension he had been feeling these days, but it also allowed him to finally feel at ease.
In the dream, all the troubles in reality are forgotten.
"fun……"
The long night was spent in a long dream.
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The next day, Li Ran gradually woke up and slowly opened his sleepy eyelids. However, the next moment, when he was lying on his side, there was a faint fragrance of Zhilan, and he suddenly realized that something was wrong.
He could still distinguish the difference between dreams and reality clearly. When he suddenly realized that there was someone on his bed, his heartbeat suddenly increased.
So, he hurriedly opened his quilt, and in an instant, the brilliant spring light filled his eyes. Moreover, there was more than one woman, and now there were three graceful women lying on his bed!
Li Ran's feeling of shame and fear was immediately beyond words.
"What's going on?! What's going on?!"
Of course Li Ran knew that he had been tricked. What he complained about was how could he be so "accidental"?
But now, Li Ran knew that he had caused a big disaster. So he was completely panicked and at a loss, but he could only yell and scream!
After a moment of panic, he was so frightened that he hurriedly fled the room without even being able to put on his own clothes.
By coincidence, when he was about to go out, he bumped into the guard who came to invite him to the main hall.
It was also at the reminder of the guards that Li Ran straightened his clothes a little.
As he walked along, the thought of his absurdity last night suddenly made him feel extremely guilty.
Of course, he also knew very well that this must be the work of King Xiong Wei of Chu.
"You bastard, you actually did this to me! This is clearly meant to ruin my reputation, Li Ran! It's really damaging!"
Li Ran was naturally ashamed and angry, because he also knew that since the King of Chu had done it intentionally, he would definitely use this information to his advantage.
As for how King Chu Xiong Wei will use it?
Obviously, this handle couldn't be easier to use.
First of all, if Li Ran is punished with this crime at will, can Li Ran be able to defend himself?
Secondly, if he spreads this matter throughout the world, can he, Li Ran, be tolerated by the princes of the world?
And what should Li Ran do now? Reprimand the King of Chu, saying that his behavior is too despicable?
Obviously not, not to mention that this kind of thing is unspeakable.
Moreover, as an official of the State of Zheng, if this incident worsens the relationship between Zheng and Chu, especially now that Zheng Boshang is still in the State of Chu.
If the king of Chu is angered, will the kings and ministers of Zheng have any good fruits to eat?
Therefore, after he thought deeply, when he saw the King of Chu again, he was only left with that period of uneasiness.
"Of course... I was rude last night... I was offended... However, Li Ran really didn't know about it! Please forgive me..."
This kind of thing was what Li Ran couldn't bear the most. It was clearly someone else who had set a trap for him, but in the end he still had to apologize to others.
This is probably a characteristic of this era.
However, what Li Ran didn't expect was that after hearing his "justification", King Chu didn't take him seriously at all. Instead, he smiled mischievously and asked:
"Haha, is your waist still thin?"
Hearing these words, even Li Ran couldn't help but be startled, thinking that this King of Chu was really lustful!
"The King of Chu had such a slim waist that many died of hunger in the palace." This story is almost universally known even to the Chinese people of later generations.
However, what Li Ran didn't expect was that Chu King Xiong Wei was just a lustful person, and he actually regarded this as his "trick" to recruit and bribe people from all over the world.
Of course, it can also be seen from this that Xiong Wei, the king of Chu, also spent a lot of money on recruiting Li Ran.
He was willing to give up even his favorite concubine with a slim waist, which shows his determination.
After a moment, Li Ran's expression suddenly changed, and he knelt down in front of King Chu in shock.
"But the crime deserves death!"
Since the person who served him last night was the concubine of the King of Chu, it means that he, Li Ran, slept with the King of Chu's woman last night.
On a normal day, even if Li Ran was given ten courages, he would never be able to do such a ridiculous and crazy thing! What's more, after all, Li Ran is a man who prefers "modern tradition".
What he did now really scared him.
However, King Chu still didn't seem to take it seriously and just helped Li Ran up.
"Come on, stop talking, I will take you to a fun place again!"
Facing the mysterious King of Chu, Li Ran was confused for a moment, wondering what kind of medicine this bastard was selling in his gourd now?
But after all, he was under the eaves at this time and had to bow his head. He could only go with the King of Chu.
Not long after, the two came to a grassland at the foot of the mountain to the north of Zhanghua Tai. They saw that although this grassland was built on the foot of the mountain, it was already extremely smooth, and even the corresponding turf had been carefully treated.
It is well cared for. It is surrounded by a wooden fence, and there are many guards holding halberds standing outside the fence. New
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Then, Li Ran's eyes flashed, and he suddenly saw several small holes in the grass, and at the entrance of the holes, there was a tooth flag symbolizing the state of Chu.
He understood instantly.
This is the golf course built by the King of Chu according to the gourd painting!
"I still remember the first time I met my husband, when I learned how to play 'high ball' in his manor. I still can't forget it."
"This pasture is what I reconstructed based on my memory at that time. I wonder if there are any flaws?"
King Chu put his hands on his hips and looked around the entire stadium, and then asked Li Ran very proudly.
Li Ran looked at such a straight golf course and was speechless. He thought to himself, this is comparable to the golf course in the future, but what else is missing?
Moreover, I have never heard of anyone building a golf course on the foothills of the mountain. After all, the cost is too high. And your outrageous operation can be regarded as the first person in ancient and modern times.
"Your Majesty is really thoughtful. It's really impressive that a stadium of this size can be built here."
Li Ran was flattered by the rainbow, and Xiong Wei, the king of Chu, was quite pleased with what he heard, so he couldn't help but reply:
"Haha, Sir, there is no need to be too modest. If I hadn't been enlightened by Sir, how could I know that there are such exquisite toys in this world?"
"Come, don't talk too much and play a few holes with me."
As the King of Chu finished speaking, a guard immediately handed the two of them a set of golf clubs and a specially made golf ball that he had ordered.
This set of clubs is still made of solid wood, and is only slightly heavier than the clubs originally made by Li Ran. Therefore, it adds a bit more texture.
And when Li Ran took the ball, he was even more surprised.
Because this ball is very similar to future golf balls, both in terms of elasticity and texture.
"this……"
At first, he could only barely make golf balls out of solid wood, but the king of Chu was able to make a ball that was so imitative of future golf balls. How could Li Ran not be shocked?
"Haha, I once heard from my husband that this ball is best made of gum, so I ordered the small countries of Baipu to only contribute some gum as tribute to make this ball. What do you think, sir?
Is this passable?"
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Chapter 1 Conditions for becoming a servant
Li Ran never expected that the King of Chu would actually build a golf course on such a rugged hill at the northern foot of Zhanghuatai, and also create a golf ball that would have a texture very similar to that of the future golf ball.
The ball comes.
This kind of arrangement made Li Ran feel a little moved for a moment, and he immediately followed the order to play more than a dozen holes with King Chu.
King Chu's talent in golf was once again demonstrated.
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At the Jishi Manor outside the city, Li Ran could still play a few shots with him back and forth, and even gained some small advantages by relying on his touch from a long time ago. But now? He basically just got crushed.
.
This was definitely not Li Ran's intention to let off steam. In fact, King Chu's golf skills were indeed different from what they used to be.
The King of Chu's current golf skills are so terrifying that even Li Ran would be ashamed.
But where is there really any "talent" in this world? Although the so-called "talent" can quickly make people master the essentials of a skill, in the final analysis, it still cannot be separated from hard study and practice.
The reason why Chu King Xiong Wei is so skilled is, after all, because he has fought a lot.
As for why Chu King Xiong Wei "fighted more"? Perhaps only King Chu himself knows this.
"The king is so skilled in the game that my subordinates can no longer match him!"
These words definitely came from the sincerity, and Li Ran was really a little ashamed at this time.
To think that he, a person from the future, actually lost to an ancient man in his best game of golf! As a person from the future, he was completely embarrassed.
"Haha, I have all heard that. Sir, you are busy with the political affairs of Zheng State these days, so where do you have time for recreation? It is inevitable that you will become rusty in this game."
After playing the game, King Chu led Li Ranshi to the courtyard next to the court to rest. At this time, a waiter immediately served dew scented tea.
Li Ran saw it and knew it well.
However, although he knew that these were the King of Chu's means to invite him to buy, he didn't know why? He couldn't hide a hint of excitement in his heart.
It is no wonder that Qu Yuan, a native of Chu in later generations, would often compare "ladies" to "good ministers" like himself. Now it seems that the king's pursuit of good ministers is really like "a fair lady, a gentleman"
"Good" in general.
Moreover, this state of mind and this artistic conception are really quite similar.
"Haha, please give me a treat, sir. I learned this from my husband. However, compared to the scented tea from the Chu State, the flavor is slightly different from that of the Zheng State. Although it is less distinguished and elegant, it is more elegant.
It’s a bit of a solid feeling.”
It is said that the first time the King of Chu drank scented tea was in the Jishi Manor. Therefore, after he returned home, he immediately made arrangements, and after comparing dozens of flowers and plants, and more than ten kinds of crafts
After careful selection, I finally got the flower tea in front of me.
Li Ran took a sip and felt the scent of flowers, which was so sweet and mellow, that filled his lips and teeth, and there was a faint sense of coolness.
In this hot season in the south, such a cup of scented tea is so refreshing that even Li Ran had to sigh secretly.
After resting here for a while, the two of them returned to Zhanghuatai.
Standing on the Zhanghua Terrace towering into the clouds, I saw King Chu looking at the vast north, his figure suddenly becoming extraordinarily tall.
It was here that he formally made a request to Li Ran to become a servant.
"What are the countries in the Central Plains like? I think you know better than I do that a mediocre king and mediocre ministers, connected by several countries, will never be able to achieve anything great!"
"Now that I have ascended the throne, the Chu State is in need of great talents like Mr. If you are willing to serve our Chu State, it will be a piece of cake for me to unite the nine princes and rule the world!"
"And by then, sir, I will definitely be able to be famous and famous throughout the ages!"
Being a servant means letting talents from other countries work for you.
The King of Chu had been interested in recruiting Li Ran for more than a day or two, and by formally raising it this time, it was considered as a complete explanation.
His ambition as the King of Chu was not limited to the south, and he hoped to get Li Ran's assistance.
But after Li Ran heard this, he felt stunned for a moment.
Although he knew that Chu King Xiong Wei had shown his sincerity, Li Ran also had his own difficulties after all. So, he had to bow and politely refuse:
"Your Majesty is so kind to me, but I really have nothing to repay you for it. However, my family members are all in Zhengyi, and I am really helpless. I ask for your forgiveness, Your Majesty."
This was not the first time Li Ran had said this, but this time, King Chu seemed to have expected such an answer from Li Ran, and he couldn't help but have a mysterious smile on his face.
I heard him looking into the distance, sighing, and said slowly:
"Sir, you value family property more than your future. I have heard this for a long time. In fact, there are many Chu people's eyes and ears in Zhengyi City, so I think you should be aware of it."
"But then again, how far can Zheng Yi be from Chu State?"
After saying this, the atmosphere suddenly became very subtle.
Even Li Ran couldn't help but feel shocked.
Because he knew that King Chu's words actually contained murderous intent.
What is Zheng Yi and how far can it be from Chu State?
Doesn't the implication of his words mean that he wants to expedition to the north of Zheng?
Didn't you, Li Ran, refuse to serve me because your family is in Zheng?
Well, if I destroy the State of Zheng and make the State of Zheng surrender to our State of Chu, wouldn't your family members be in the State of Chu?
When the time comes, what excuse can you, Li Ran, have for not serving me?
In other words, the subtext of King Chu's words is: Either you, Li Ran, will start a career with me, or I will defeat Zheng Guo first, and then let you follow me to continue your career. It's up to you.
Chu is so powerful, who among all the countries in the world can compare with it?
Li Ran knew that King Xiong Wei of Chu did not say these words casually.
After all, the Chu Kingdom now has another generation of heroes, and the ambition of the current King of Chu is probably even greater than that of his ancestors.
Who in the world can stop the Chu State from going north? If anyone can, then it is only the Jin State.
But doesn’t Li Ran still know what the internal situation of Jin State is now?
Zhao Wu was weak, Han Qi was useless, and the six ministers in Jin were working on their own. Not to mention that if Zheng was in trouble, would Jin send troops to reinforce Zheng? Even if it did send troops.
, can it compete with the current state of Chu? It is still unclear!
Therefore, even when Li Ran heard this, he couldn't help but feel a "thump" in his heart.
In short, Chu State does have such strength now!
Moreover, it is really possible that the newly ascended King of Chu will do this!
When Li Ran thought about the purpose of his coming here, wasn't it just to persuade the King of Chu to give up the strategy of marching north? At this time, he couldn't help but feel full of contradictions in his heart.
Therefore, in desperation, he could only choose to compromise.
After all, the King of Chu has already spoken to this extent. If he refuses again, he may really bring unreasonable disaster to the entire Zheng Kingdom.
However, despite this, Li Ran is by no means a soft persimmon who can be manipulated by others.
"Since your Majesty has said so much, how can I dare to refuse you again?"
"However, it is not impossible for me to serve the king, but I have two conditions. If the king can agree, I will be willing to serve the king."
When King Chu heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he immediately turned back and asked in surprise:
"Oh? I don't know what it is? As long as it's within the reach of a few people, sir, it's okay to say it!"
Immediately afterwards, Li Ran bowed his hands and said seriously:
"First, I, Li Ran, can only plan three things for the king. After these three things are completed, I will leave on my own."
It's impossible to keep working for Chu State. After all, he, Li Ran, still has his own things to do and his own bonds.
Therefore, after the three things are completed, Li Ran will leave Chu State. This is certain.
When King Chu heard this, his thick eyebrows suddenly wrinkled slightly.
What he wanted was everything about Li Ran, not that Li Ran could only plan three things for him.
But what is rare is that Li Ran has finally relented. Therefore, if he refutes Li Ran now, this opportunity will probably be fleeting.
Therefore, Chu King Xiong Wei had no choice but to reluctantly nod and agree.
"Your Majesty, don't be anxious, I have another condition."
Do you think you only agree to help you with three things and that’s it?
That is impossible.
These three things, but there is another condition that must be met!
At this time, King Chu had no choice but to be patient again and signaled Li Ran to continue. When Li Ran saw this, he handed over his hand and replied:
"The condition is that no matter what the king wants to do, the strategies proposed by the ministers must not be aimed at the country named Ji."
Preventing Chu's northward advance was Li Ran's primary purpose in coming to Chu.
And "not to target the country with the surname Ji", which means to put it bluntly, it means not to target the Zheng State. In fact, it is equivalent to blocking the Chu State's northward advance in disguise.
"I don't know what your Majesty's intention is between these two?"