In the next few days, the Foreign Secretary and the Minister of Magic took this matter as their top priority and started busy activities around him. The date of departure was soon determined, and it was set on September 28th.
On this day, Shen Zhimo, who was fooling around in the public security station, received a notice from the royal herald. His Majesty Xia Wei'an, the imperial regent, invited him to go to the palace for talks. The entire public security station was in a state of excitement. To be interviewed by the regent? That would be a lifetime experience.
A good thing that I dare to imagine would happen to the Sheriff. The looks of the guards who were gangsters turned from admiration to fanaticism when they looked at Shen Zhimo. They couldn't think of any way he could make his reputation spread to the world.
The upper level alerted the regent.
A luxurious carriage driven by four horses was waiting outside. The well-behaved herald bowed slightly and signaled: "Please leave now, Your Majesty is waiting for you."
Shen Zhimo really didn't expect that the regent would find him so soon, but he guessed that he came for the diplomatic mission. He put on a hat specially equipped for the sheriff and casually rewarded the herald with a hundred silver coins, laughing.
He said: "You came from a long distance and worked hard to deliver the order. Please take this small amount of money to drink tea." The herald accepted it calmly and whispered: "His Majesty the Regent is in a good mood. He likes to discuss the history of various races.
If you are prepared for some questions about origin and origin, you will surely be appreciated by him."
"Really?" Shen Zhimo boarded the carriage. The interior was very spacious, with handles made of silver and precious mink fur cushions, which seemed extra warm in this cool late autumn. The carriage was sprayed with a substance called "musk monkey"
An air freshener refined from a small World of Warcraft crystal core. It has a very pleasant fragrance. I couldn't help but sigh in my heart: "It's good to have power. When the time is right, I will get a carriage like this and enjoy it."
They walked all the way through the streets to the palace and entered through the side door. The herald showed the pass and was allowed to go smoothly. Shen Zhimo was already inside before he could appreciate the scenery. The meeting place was chosen in a small room in the side hall of the sacred palace, and the palace slaves led the way.
Turns and turns, passing through layers of corridors, are heavily guarded along the way.
The grand scale of the palace was not described one by one. Shen Zhimo had a huge chest and was not shocked by such a small external thing. Therefore, his expression was calm and nonchalant, which made the palace slave secretly marvel.
Although it is said to be a small room, the actual area is much larger than that of the Thorn Bird City Public Security Bureau. It has double oak doors carved with mythological stories, a crystal chandelier hanging from the five-meter-high ceiling, a thick camel hair carpet that is silent when you step on it, and a sofa.
The furniture and furniture are elegant and beautiful, and the magic air conditioner, which is much more upscale than the Golden Rose Tavern, operates quietly, silently regulating the indoor air and temperature. There are two hanging paintings on the wall, with fresh marks, thick lines, and thick ink renderings——
It actually imitated the style of "Spring Outing". It turned out that in just over a month, this kind of painting, which was called "Idea School" by the upper class nobles, spread to various places. Palace painters imitated it one after another. Even the new paintings in the palace were replaced several times.
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The palace slave led him to sit down on the sofa, and a palace maid wearing a light dress came over to pour coffee and said: "Please wait a moment, Your Majesty Saga. Your Majesty will be here soon."
Shen Zhimo took out a low-quality cigar, and the palace maid didn't stop him. She even lit it for him with a crystal core lighter under the table.
The door creaked open, and a very imposing middle-aged man came in. He was wearing black and yellow casual clothes, with a belt studded with gems tied around his waist. He wore a silver-white curly wig on his head. It was said to be casual clothes, but in fact it was more casual.
Shen Zhimo's police officer's uniform is a hundred times more gorgeous.
Shen Zhimo knew that his power at this time was not on the same level as that of the royal family, and he was not strong enough to fight against anyone. He quickly put away his arrogance, stood up and bowed: "Dear Your Majesty, I am extremely honored to see you. Your brilliance
It can be compared to the sun in the sky, which shines so brightly that I dare not look up."
Regent Xavian laughed and waved his entourage to leave. He didn't care about his informal etiquette and said: "Is this Saga? Please take a seat. Mephisto has just applied for the position of deputy director of your institute.
Ramd also recommended you to join the diplomatic corps. To be honest, I have great expectations for you."
Shen Zhimo puffed smoke from his nose and said: "No matter how recommended the Foreign Minister is, he still has to rely on His Majesty's approval. I have no talent and no status. I am really frightened. I am uneasy all the time." I thought that the regent is quite approachable and has the etiquette of meeting the royal family.
It's not too complicated. It's not as good as a small seventh-grade county magistrate in the Ming Dynasty who could raise his nostrils to the sky.
Xavian didn't see any fear in him. He sat in front of the table and ordered the maid to change into original coffee produced on the southern island of Samur continent. He said: "The negotiations with the orcs of the Thunder Chiefdom are the most important thing in the empire in recent months.
One of the important things is that they have invaded the Dark Swamp, disturbed the borders, and wars continue, but we must maintain peace in the east so that the people can live and work in peace and contentment. The huge military expenditure has made the empire unable to make ends meet, and I hope from the bottom of my heart to end this situation as soon as possible."
Shen Zhimo nodded in agreement. Aren't wars and negotiations aimed at maximizing the interests of the country?
Xavian didn't touch the cup of coffee worth dozens of silver dollars on the table at all, and said: "The diplomatic mission is personally chaired by Prince Torsedlin, and I am responsible for coordinating various departments to cooperate with his work. And you are the only representative sent by the Ministry of Magic.
, it carries great significance, don’t let me down.”
Shen Zhimo smiled and said: "Even if I am shattered to pieces, I will still fulfill your majesty's great trust."
Xia Wei'an focused his gaze as if to see through his mind and said: "Someone will explain the specific matters to you when you arrive in Guiwu Town. What I guarantee here is that as long as the peace talks are successful, you will be a first-class viscount when you come back."
Shen Zhimo was trying every possible means to blend into the upper class nobles for convenience. People without status or merit in the empire cannot be nobles. Xia Wei'an's words were exactly what he wanted and he immediately agreed: "Please rest assured, your majesty, no matter what method I use, I will make the orcs agree to the empire."
conditions of."
On September 28th, Shen Zhimo and Simon arranged everything and set off from Elida City to the border more than a thousand kilometers away in the east.
Ghost Mist Town. I took two women with me, one was Tyreseel and the other Tyreseel traveled around the world. If you don’t understand something, you can ask him at any time. Ysera grew up in a tribe where humans and beasts lived together.
She has strong adaptability and can also massage herself. If not her, who would he take with him? As for Xandurila and Zhiluo Tilin, for a man like him, they are not considered at all.
The diplomatic negotiation mission has been stationed in Guiwu Town for more than half a year, and what we have to do now is to meet them.
Outside the Qiangwei Road, the road was soaked with water, the ground was covered with mud, and the autumn wind and rain were blowing, making it quite cool. Four carriages and a small group of Guardsmen were parked at the door of the Golden Qiangwei Road. One was naturally Shen Zhimo's carriage, and the other was sent by the Ministry of Magic.
Two secretaries, nonsense. Is it possible for the deputy director of Tangtang Research Institute to go on a mission without a secretary? What’s even better is that both secretaries are beautiful women. I want to come to Mephisto and hear the message from the servant. I don’t know where it came from.
The land was collected. There was also a carriage that Shen Zhimo selected from the Dark Sunflower Club, Aubrey and several other shady gangsters, and the other carriages were all luggage. The six Imperial Guards were all extremely skilled, loyal and reliable
Knight, responsible for protecting the safety of representatives of the Ministry of Magic.
Shen Zhimo patted Simon on the shoulder: "Remember to do as I say. If the peace talks are successful, our Sunflower Club plan can be carried out half a year in advance."
Simon immediately made a standard knightly curtsy: "Your words are Simon's life."
Shen Zhimo looked back. He turned around and was about to board the carriage. Ysera quickly opened the door with her hands and feet. She was becoming more and more like a decent maid. With that soft look, not only Aubrey waited for a group of old bachelors to say no to her.
After saying this, I even felt pity for Simon's wife, and the eldest sister kept yelling. Everyone in the Dark Sunflower Club hated the beautiful girl and treated her extremely well.
"Why is that girl Zhiro Tilin missing all morning?"
As soon as she finished speaking, a red cloud rushed out from the Gold-Inlaid Rose Tavern, and Zhi Luo Tilin, with tears streaming down her face, shouted: "Brother!" Shen Zhimo went on a far journey without taking her with him, which made the little girl secretly lose her temper, but
Now that the matter has come to a point, my brother is very chauvinistic and insists on what he says. He doesn't allow her to interrupt even a single word. He dares to disobey, so he can only acquiesce to the truth. Before leaving, he wanted to avoid seeing her, but he couldn't control his emotions at all.
, quietly watching from the window sill, saw Shen Zhimo about to board the car, heard him mentioning himself, and finally rushed out the door.
Shen Zhimo turned slightly to avoid it, but found that there was mud on the ground behind him. If the girl accidentally fell into a dog's poop, he would not be able to lose his face. There was no way to avoid it, so the little girl threw herself into his arms.
Zhiluo Tilin hugged him tightly, buried her head in his arms, and said softly: "Brother, you have to come back early. If the Thunder Emirate delays time, just come back by yourself."
"I know." Shen Zhimo was not used to hugging girls in front of everyone, and said firmly: "I will be back in three months at most, or in one month at least, depending on the progress of the negotiation. You don't have to worry about it. Simon,
You know, take good care of Miss Zhiluotilin and don't let her suffer any injustice."
"Brother! You should take good care of yourself when you go to the border. Don't be bullied by those savage orcs!"
Seeing that she was really attached to him, Shen Zhimo couldn't help but be moved. He wiped a tear from the corner of her eye, softened his tone and said, "Don't worry, a man will stand upright. There is nothing he can do to defeat me."
When Zhiluo Tilin heard the word "standing upright", her cheeks turned red and she thought to herself: "My brother is such a man, people can't help but look up to him."
Shen Zhimo got on the carriage, and with a command, the horse raised its hooves and gradually walked further and further away.
During the war twenty years ago, smooth roads were built to transport supplies. The journey was not difficult, but it took only five days to reach Guiwu Town, where the situation was tense. Along the way, Terry Hill explained to him the customs of various places, and the diligent people.
Ysera squeezed her legs and beat her waist, she was not bored by the journey.
Guiwu Town is named after the fog-wrapped Guiwu Peak nearby. It has abundant water resources and beautiful scenery. If it weren't for the scary Guiwu Peak where people often die inexplicably, it can be said to be a tourist attraction. A large number of officers and soldiers are stationed here. Due to the war
The town was devastated and there were very few residents.
Currently, the west of Guiwu Town is the territory of the Seniya Empire, and the east is the territory of the Thunder Emirate. Both sides have diplomatic missions for peace talks. There are about 20,000 imperial troops in the two neighboring villages, and there are also a lot of orc soldiers on the opposite side. If the peace talks fail,
, the war is about to break out.
When Shen Zhimo's motorcade passed through the small town, he showed the letters of appointment from the regent and the foreign minister to the local guards. The guards did not dare to neglect and immediately ran forward to report.
Soon after, one of the members of the diplomatic corps, Director of the Social Affairs Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Victor Viclow, welcomed him into a luxurious villa on East Street in Guiwu Town. This villa was built only half a year ago. It is surrounded by mountains and rivers, and there are plantings in front of the villa.
Dozens of hawthorn trees, with a pleasant color, are in sharp contrast to the dilapidated houses with broken walls more than a hundred meters away. From this, it can be imagined that members of the diplomatic delegation deducted their military pay and actually built villas for themselves. They are just a bunch of losers.
It's weird to succeed.
The head of the mission, Torcedlin, was a prince and there was no need to condescend to welcome him, a small representative of the Ministry of Magic. Wicklow was extremely enthusiastic and ordered his subordinates to arrange the residence of Shen Zhimo and his party, move their luggage indoors and store it.
The beautiful Terry Hill was treated as the wife of the Vice-President, and the servants worked even harder. According to international practice, members of the diplomatic corps can bring their families with them. Wicklow disapproved of it and secretly cursed: "This old boy has the ability to be so beautiful.
I wonder how much it cost to buy this elf girl from the slave market? She was so careful that she died."
But he smiled very humbly and said: "The regent has sent a document the day before yesterday. Your Excellency Saga has been appointed as the new deputy director of the Ministry of Magic Research Institute and is representing the Ministry of Magic at the peace talks. Congratulations. Our peace talks have gained another layer of hope.