The prince sat high and secure, and beside him stood the female official Qin Sining.
"Congratulatory missions from other countries all arrived in Beijing before the 23rd of the twelfth lunar month. Why did your country only arrive today?"
The prince looked at the East Vietnamese mission below and asked.
The people of Dongyue wore furs and furs. Although they tried their best to imitate the style of Jingyang Kingdom, the barbaric genes in their hearts were still hard to eradicate.
This time, the envoy from the East Vietnam Kingdom was a stout man with a goatee named Zalkucha. He seemed to have some blood from the Jingyang Kingdom or had lived in the Jingyang Kingdom. He spoke Chinese dialect very fluently.
"Reporting to Your Highness, there is heavy snow in the north this time, and many roads are cut off. I am afraid that I will violate the deadline, so I took the envoys over the mountains and ridges, and the journey was lost due to the wind and snow, so it was delayed for more than half a month.
"
The prime minister and the six ministers did not say anything when they heard this.
Obviously, everything the other party said was an excuse. No matter how heavy the snow is in the north, wouldn't it be better if you set off a few days in advance?
As for the delay of more than half a month, who can't tell that it's all an excuse?
Should we punish these missionaries who tell lies?
It also depends on what the prince wants.
Therefore, there was no outlet for a while.
The prince was silent for a moment and then said: "In that case, everyone has worked hard, please go back to the official residence to rest first. The New Year in the capital is bustling, so you can have a good time. After the Lantern Festival, I will bid you farewell!"
It seems that the prince has no intention of punishing the East Vietnamese mission.
This made the officials of the six ministries slightly surprised. Upon seeing this, Zalkucha of the East Vietnam Mission smiled and said: "I heard that the spring of our country is approaching, and countless talented people have gathered in the capital to hold a poetry festival during the Lantern Festival. I don't know what Dong
Can Vietnam participate?"
This question made all the six officials in the hall happy.
You, the Dongyue Kingdom, have only escaped from barbarian status for a few days. You used to be what people call Dongbarbarians. Are you the only ones?
Do you still want to learn how to recite poems and compose poetry like we did in the previous country?
Don't make people laugh out loud.
Everyone suppressed their laughter. The prince pondered for a moment and then smiled and said, "It's natural!"
Zhalekuchana didn't know what they were thinking and sneered: "Thank you, Your Highness, after I, the King of Dongyue, recruited talents, many talented people came to our Dongyue, including the flute scholar, the Yanshan scholar, Qi Wensou and others...
…”
"What?"
The names Zalukucha reported were all famous poets and prodigies. Who would have thought that they would defect to East Vietnam!
How is this possible?
If the East Yue Kingdom sent these people to participate in the Lantern Festival Poetry Festival, they would probably kill all the so-called talented Chinese people!
Thinking of this, even the prince's face changed slightly.
If these talents were allowed to come together and come up with a masterpiece, China would lose its prestige.
Zalakucha ignored everyone's surprise and continued: "The only person who came this time was Scholar Xiao Bi. However, if we win this poetry competition, we hope to choose a lottery prize as a return gift."
According to the usual practice, when other countries come to congratulate, Jingyang will also return the gift, and the leader of the Lantern Poetry Society will also receive a lottery reward from the court, which is a prize.
Today it may be a piece of jade, next year it may be a piece of Chinese clothing, it is never fixed.
There is no way to draw an equal sign between the two.
What Zalakuca means is that they choose any item as a lottery ticket.
Then this gift must be unusual.
"this……!"
No one in the palace spoke, and the prince also began to ponder.
If the people of East Vietnam win, China's reputation will be seriously affected. If you let them take any lottery, isn't this a slap in the face?
Finally, the prince spoke: "If I win, that's fine. What do you want?"
Zalkucha replied: "It's always cold in the North. If we are lucky enough to win, I hope His Highness can reward us with the Zhiyang Baoyu."
"Zhiyang Baoyu? This is impossible. Zhiyang Baoyu is a rare treasure in the world. How can it be given to you so easily?"
Of course, Li Lin, Minister of the Ministry of War, objected first.
Although other officials did not speak, they also showed disdain.
How could such a treasure be given to barbarians like you?
Hearing everyone's discussion, the prince also said: "Zhiyang Baoyu is the most important treasure of our country, you can put forward another condition!"
Zalkucha smiled and said: "In this case, it is a humble minister who has been rash. In fact, our princess was born with cold body and needs Zhiyang Baoyu to treat the cold disease. If Your Highness is willing to borrow the jade for ten years, the whole country of East Vietnam will be grateful!"
"There is an old saying in China, something borrowed must be repaid. I bet His Highness will not reject the humble minister again this time, right?"
There is one sentence that Zalukucha did not explain clearly. If they refuse to borrow it, they will definitely publicize it to the outside world. Emperor Jingyang is ill in bed, and the Jingyang Kingdom has been cut off from talent, and its vitality is not as good as before.
If these words are publicized, I am afraid that the situation in Jingyang Kingdom will be very difficult in the future. This is the conspiracy of Dongyue Kingdom.
Although you can see through it, you have to put yourself in the trap.
There was already discussion in the court, and the prince knew it, but now he had to make a decision.
"Okay, I promise you that if you win the title of the Lantern Poetry Club, I will lend you Zhiyang Baoyu for ten years!"
The minister immediately objected,
"Your Highness, you must not. How can you lend such a valuable treasure to others so easily?"
"Your Highness, please think twice..."
"..."
The other party said they would borrow it for ten years, but what if they don’t pay it back?
Is it really impossible for the two countries to go to war?
If defeated, wouldn't other countries have to follow suit?
This matter is related to the destiny of the country!
The prince didn't know the reason, but she had no choice now. She could only hope for that person, hoping that he could get a good poem!
"I have made a decision, you don't need to say any more!"
Seeing how the courtiers were grieving and having their own thoughts, Zalkucha secretly sneered,
"We have already prepared the masterpieces for the Lantern Festival Poetry Festival. No matter how many talents you have this year, it will be useless!"
That is a famous article that Qi Wensou and others worked so hard to write!
How could the now lonely Jingyang country be comparable?
This is exactly the case.
Scholar Xiao Bi, Qi Wensou and others traveled to various countries in their early years. This Lantern Festival poem is also a masterpiece composed by the efforts of various countries.
The purpose is to set up this conspiracy for Jingyang Kingdom just for today.
Zalkucha was in a better mood, and after complimenting Shangguo casually, he left.
Upon seeing this, the prince waved his hand and announced the dismissal of the court.
The Dongyue Kingdom came prepared, and they had predicted the date of the Lantern Festival Poetry Festival, leaving Jingyang Kingdom no time to prepare!
What a calculation!
You know, if you want to write a good piece of poetry, except for those geniuses who are rare in thousands of years and can write a poem right out of the mouth, anyone who writes poetry must polish it.
Even a year or two of polishing is not too much.
What to do now?
"Sining, go to the Hou Mansion immediately and ask Xiaole to write a poem before the Lantern Festival!"
"Even if you are short on time, you have to do your best!"
A sharp look flashed in the prince's eyes.
Qin Sining naturally understood the seriousness of the matter, "Yes, Weichen will change his clothes now."
"Please rest assured, Your Highness, Xiaole will definitely be able to do it!"
