The sun is in the sky, and the sun shines from above the sinkhole, covering the entire Yuque Palace.
In the Tianyang Palace, from bricks, tiles, beams and pillars to floor tiles, it shines brightly in the sunshine. In the hall, it is made of white and green with white background as white as snow. The green color looks bright on the white base.
In the jade furnace made of jade, bursts of blue smoke curled up.
The hall fell into silence, and the three foxes were secretly surprised by the magnificence of the Tianyang Palace in front of them. The palace built by the ancient gods with a history of tens of thousands of years is enough to describe it as amazing.
It is hard to imagine how the ancient gods obtained these jades built into palaces.
In silence, the ghost mother was also pondering.
What she pondered was not that a female ghost was about to come and rob her husband from her, but that she wanted to know what Jiuyou Kingdom needed to pay for Qingqiu Kingdom after Xiao Shizhu got this female ghost.
This is the strength of the ghost mother; no matter what happens, she can think about it in a long-term perspective, and will never limit her gaze because of her family's shortcomings. It is precisely because of this that Xiao Shizhu not only loves her, but also admires her very much.
.
She knew very well that there was no free lunch in the world, no premature birth or dinner in vain, and no midnight snacks. Anyone who wanted to send you something for nothing, would have something to ask for.
There is a buy and sell, this is an eternal truth.
While the ghost mother was thinking, she looked at the fox ghosts in front of her with her eyes, and after a moment, she asked casually: "We appreciate the intention of Qingqiu Kingdom to take the initiative to give the female ghost to our king; but I want to know, if our king is
After accepting this female ghost, what price will Jiuyou Kingdom pay?"
As soon as this said, Xiao Fuling, who was angry and angry, slowly spread his clenched fists and watched quietly as he listened.
She suddenly admired her mother and couldn't help but look at the ghost mother.
"Qingqiu Congress has become a vassal state of Jiuyou Kingdom." The fox ghost in the head smiled indifferently and said slowly: "Every year, Qingqiu Kingdom will provide Jiuyou Kingdom with a large amount of food, grass and supplies, but Jiuyou
The country also has to provide firearms to Qingqiu Kingdom and equip the Fox Ghost Army.”
As soon as this said, the ghost mother narrowed her eyes slightly and said in her heart: "It's true that there are conditions."
"Your country's firearms are unique in the underworld and are famous all over the world. We have to use them to protect the fruits of our labor, otherwise we will not be able to provide you with all kinds of supplies." After a pause, the fox ghost in the head held his head slightly raised,
He met the calm gaze of the ghost mother: "This transaction is fair."
The Ghost Mother was silent again and thought about it for a little while. There were indeed many types of firearms in her country. Just don’t take out the aces, and put some firearms that were relatively backward in Jiuyou Kingdom, but are very advanced in other places in the underworld.
It is also possible to provide it to Qingqiu Kingdom.
Moreover, Qingqiu Kingdom is located in Dongyingzhou, and it is the next target of the Jiuyou Kingdom after conquering Dongyi Kingdom. Having such a vassal state is equivalent to Jiuyou Kingdom laying a nail into Dongyingzhou and putting a springboard.
.
However, just agreeing so easily was not good for Jiuyou Kingdom, so the ghost mother was just a little happy in secret, but her expression was still calm on the surface.
"The conditions are indeed fair; but since the female ghost is marrying us, we must like and agree." After a pause, the ghost mother slowly said: "The next details will be discussed with you in detail;
I will arrange for ministers and soldiers to escort you to meet the king. It is best for you to bring the portrait of the female ghost to be there so that the king can see it."
"Thank you, Princess of the National Mother." The fox ghost showed a faint smile on his face, and bent his knees and bowed to his knees to salute the ghost mother again.
The ghost mother was not talking, but just waved her hand to signal Qinglan to take them out. After a while, only Guimin, Xiao Fuling, and Lai Yueqi were left in the huge Tianyang Palace Master Hall.
The gloomy ghost energy lingers and rotates among the jade pillars of the hall with the requiem incense rising from the incense burner.
The confused Xiao Fuling frowned and asked her mother, "Mom, aren't you trying to find trouble for yourself?"
The ghost mother turned to look at her daughter, and after a smile appeared on the corner of her raised mouth, she shook her head slightly: "Do you want to say, what if that female ghost married into the palace, will she compete with me and your Yue Niang in the future?
”.
Xiao Fuling pointed his head thoughtfully and asked, "Can't it be?"
"Yes, and Qingqiu Kingdom's intention to fight is not all our firearms, but they are using this to install their ghosts into our country. Another thing is that if that female ghost will destroy your father's ulterior motives in the future, then it will be invisible
It is equivalent to giving Qingqiu Kingdom a foothold in Jiuyou Kingdom. If it is a male ghost, they will definitely compete with you for the throne. These girls can see clearly." The ghost mother's face was still plain and she said bluntly without any fear.
: "But your father is in urgent need of allies now; my mother cannot block his future and the future of Jiuyou Kingdom for the sake of not losing favor."
Lai Yueqi, who was standing beside her, also pointed her head repeatedly, echoing Xiao Fuling, who was still confused and said, "Yue Niang can't do this either."
"Once Qingqiu Kingdom becomes our vassal state, it will become the base for Jiuyou Kingdom to march into Dongyingzhou in the future. If Qingqiu Kingdom is destroyed, Jiuyou Kingdom can also be defeated in the future.
The banner of revenge was a magnificent advance to the East China Overseas." The ghost mother waved to Xiao Fuling. After her daughter stood beside her, her hand gently stroked her daughter's long hair, and said lovingly: "Mom feels this instead
Fortunately, you can get an ally without sacrificing your happiness and future."
Speaking of this, the ghost mother's face was filled with joy of gratitude, and even Lai Yueqi was the same. At first they thought that Qingqiu Kingdom was going to marry her daughter, and the ghost people thought of refusal and countermeasures in advance, but the situation was changed.
It came too quickly and suddenly, and her refusals and countermeasures were useless. This was what she felt was the most fortunate thing today.
Xiao Fuling thought for a while, nodded in a vague way, and asked again: "Will my father agree?"
A worry appeared in her eyes, and it continued to fade for a long time. What she was worried about was not herself, but the future of her mother and Yue Niang.
"He won't do it for the sake of the female sex." The ghost mother replied confidently without thinking: "But for the future of Jiuyou Kingdom, he will agree; and he will definitely seek more favorable conditions for Jiuyou Kingdom."
.
Xiao Fuling suddenly realized that this was the mother who wanted to deal with this matter, but then she shirked it for a while and handed the envoys to her father.
Xiao Shizhu has always been willing to take advantage of it, and it is difficult for him to suffer losses...
Dongyizhou Junzi Port.
At this time, it was no longer the Junzi Port of Xiazhou Kingdom, but the Junzi Port of Jiuyou Kingdom. In the Gonggong Navy fleet, small and medium-sized battlefields were docked in the port, while large warships were all anchored in the port on Hei Song Island.
.
Five fairy rafts have fallen and stopped in the military camp of Jiuyou Kingdom on the shore. The artillery that was once destroyed by bombing has been repaired and rebuilt. From Yunmengzhou and Daoshan Island in Jiuyou Kingdom, there are continuous original artillery
, was placed on a rebuilt turret turret.
In just ten days, the entire Junzi Port was more solid than before.
It is located in the middle of the coastal area of Xiazhou State. Gonggong's navy and Xiancha can attack left and right, rush to any coastal port in Xiazhou State, completely blocking all the supplies of the Fengdu Army in Xiazhou State, and also cutting off Xia.
All foreign trade transactions in states.
The King of Xiazhou sent envoys many times to negotiate with Xiao Shizhu, who was stationed in Junzi Port and no longer moved his nest. No matter what conditions the other party put forward, Xiao Shizhu's conditions were just two words - to surrender; otherwise, everything would be free from negotiation.
As for the Fengdu Army in Xiazhou, a large number of their main forces died in the foot of Langya Mountain. The rest were betrayed by Shebizi on the northern border and were beaten to the point of being dismantled. They had to retreat fifty miles to rest.
.
But without the supply of materials, relying solely on the meager food and grass provided to them by the King of Xiazhou, most of the fierce evil spirits in the county were weak in their limbs because they were unable to eat enough.
This day was the fifteenth day after Xiao Shizhu arrived here, and the misty Junzi Port was in storm.
In Xiao Shizhu's central army tent, the firelight in the fire pit was swaying. Xiao Shizhu sat next to the fire pit, waved his hand to the soul who was standing opposite him and looked a little restrained, and smiled and said, "Sit down and have a cup of tea."
.
This is a long round face and wide forehead with wrinkles, and the wrinkles are full of vicissitudes of life, with wide chest and thick back.
His name is Xia Shiyuan, and he was a senior in the Junzi Port of Xiazhou. When Jiuyou Kingdom came, he was one of the few ghosts in the Xiazhou army who did not escape, but held a knife without hesitation.
He killed the Jiuyou Kingdom Army and injured seven Jiuyou Kingdom Army before being subdued by Jiuyou Kingdom Army.
After he was captured, Xiao Shizhu heard about his bravery and personally relaxed it. Although Xia Shiyuan was not moved much, his hostility towards Jiuyou Kingdom also subsided a lot.
From then on, he and other surrendered troops from Xiazhou Kingdom helped the soldiers of Jiuyou Kingdom rebuild the fortifications in the port, and did not make any resistance.
After Xia Shiyuan was stunned for a moment, he finally sat down opposite Xiao Shizhu. After taking the teacup without saying a word, Xiao Shizhu's smile continued to diminish, and then he asked slowly: "Why are you so brave?
What about the hundred commanders who manage a hundred ghost soldiers?"
"I have no military achievements and no background. All the people in Xiazhou who have backs are in the capital." After sighing, Xia Shiyuan stared at the tea soup in the tea cup in his hand and said softly with a helpless look on his face.
In the empty tent, there were only two ghosts. Even though Xia Shiyuan's voice was light, Xiao Shizhu could hear a little bit of incompetence from it.
"One day my army is overwhelming, why don't you escape?" After a moment of silence, Xiao Shizhu looked at him and asked slowly.
"There is no need to escape. Death is the fate of every ghost soldier in the underworld who cannot obtain the authority of reincarnation. With his unknown old age, I might as well die in battle, but it is even more vigorous." Suddenly, Xia Shiyuan laughed and laughed.
Then he raised his head slightly, met Xiao Shizhu's inquiring gaze, and replied calmly: "At least this will give my escaped comrades a chance to survive."
After speaking, he picked up the teacup and took a sip of the tea.
Xiao Shizhu smiled but didn't say anything, but he still admired his remarks; his vicious look at people made him recognize the soul in front of him in a moment, and he was a ghost hero.
There is no need to waste such a ghost.
So after a moment, Xiao Shizhu looked at the other party with interest and slowly spoke: "The officialdom of Jiuyou Kingdom does not pay attention to the background, but also pays more attention to strength; I happen to have a vacant position as a deputy general here, I don't know if you want to
Don’t want to be an official in Jiuyou Kingdom?”.
"This..." He raised his head again, and then Xia Shiyuan was speechless, with a few traces of expectation appearing in his eyes, and there was a hint of gratitude in it, but it flashed away.
"You won't let you fight with your compatriots, don't have any burden; if you promise, you will be escorted to the meeting, first like the Academy to study military discipline." Xiao Shizhu, who couldn't stop, was holding a fire tong and fiddling with him.