"I heard that King Zhao has been fighting abroad. I wonder if this is the case?"
Nangong Yi's body trembled slightly. It had been more than half a year since King Zhao went on an expedition. Everyone in the world knew that King Nan Chu suddenly asked like this. He was afraid that he had bad intentions.
"Your Majesty, His Highness King Zhao, like you, is a vassal king of the Great Shang Dynasty. We ministers have no right to ask what he wants to do. Just like the king's conquests of other vassal states, foreign ministers cannot ask."
This answer is quite clever. It not only obscures the question of the King of Southern Chu, but also raises the point from the side that no matter how powerful Nanchu is, it is just a vassal king canonized by the Great Shang.
The implication is to tell the King of Southern Chu not to be too arrogant.
Many of the civil and military ministers present were not vulgar people and could understand the meaning of Nangong Yi's words.
"Nangong Xiangguo!" Nan Chu Ling Yin Weiyang Jun walked out slowly with a wine glass: "My king has no other intentions, I just want to ask if King Zhao needs any help in his expedition, and I, Nan Chu, are willing to help with the strength of the whole country.
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Nangong Yi raised the corners of her mouth slightly, and a sly look flashed in her eyes.
Yin Weiyangjun, the commander of Southern Chu, is a famous minister in the world, and he is also a veteran of three dynasties of Southern Chu. He is well versed in all diplomatic and state affairs. He is half of the credit for Southern Chu's ability to maintain such a strong national power in these years.
Although this old guy asked King Zhao if he needed help, he was actually inquiring about the real situation in Dashang's country today.
And according to this old guy's ability, he only needs to know how many men and horses Zhao Rui took away during the Western Expedition, and he can calculate the food and grass needed by these soldiers and horses, as well as the actual national strength of the Great Shang State now.
Although Nangong Yi is young, he can be regarded as an old fox, and he is not inferior to Weiyang Jun in terms of ability or other abilities.
"Please rest assured, Mr. Weiyang, my King Zhao does not need to spend food and grass at all on his expedition, and he does not even need to bring many soldiers and horses. His method of warfare is to support war with war. Although he fought for more than half a year, there was not much
Despite the huge losses, hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses were sent back!"
As soon as these words came out, all the civil and military ministers present were stunned for a moment.
Nanchu also fought for more than half a year, but the losses were extremely heavy. If it weren't for the huge profits, they would have stopped fighting.
"In that case, I have something to ask Dashang for help!" The King of Nanchu coughed twice: "Nanchu had an alliance with Dashang before, but now I, Nanchu, have encountered some difficulties. I hope you will
The merchant can help me with some food and grass."
Nangong Yi frowned slightly, because she wanted to drag Dashang into the quagmire of war.
Once they are promised to send grain, the other vassal states will definitely bear grudges against the Great Shang, which will hinder the eventual harvesting of the various princes by the Great Shang. This grain will certainly not be borrowed.
"Such a big thing is not something that a foreign minister can take charge of. I have to go back and ask your majesty! According to the rules of the two countries, it was Su Changqing, Mr. Su, who had previously negotiated an alliance with me. This matter requires Mr. Su to return with the foreign minister.
Discuss in Luo City!”
The King of Southern Chu frowned: "Su Changqing is currently fighting on the Yongxu front line. I'm afraid I have no choice but to go back to Luocheng with you. Why don't you stay here in Yingdu for a few more days, and I will let him come back now."
Nangong Yi didn't say anything more, and he didn't want to stay in the court any longer. He was not used to the extravagant atmosphere that permeated the place.
"Your Majesty, good news for Caichang City!"
"Master Su not only defended Caichang City, but also beheaded 130,000 people and captured eight cities in one go!"
The king of Nanchu stood up immediately with a face full of joy.
"Okay! Su Aiqing is indeed my blessing to Southern Chu. Lord Ling Yin, it seems that you are a very good choice as my successor!"
Weiyang Jun also laughed.
"Old minister is already in his twilight years. I don't know how long I can assist the king. This Su Changqing is of the highest quality in terms of temperament and talent. He will definitely be able to assist the king to achieve eternal hegemony!"