Looking at the arrogant young man below, Cheng Mu felt excited.
Xin Qiji, a poet and general of the heroic sect of the Song Dynasty, a hero among men and a dragon among poets!
He had thought about many scenarios, but he didn't expect the two of them to meet in this scenario.
The name Xin Qiji really accompanied him throughout his growing up years.
From childhood to middle school, from middle school to university.
Qingpingle, low thatch eaves, green grass on the stream...
The moon on the Xijiang River, the bright moon is frightened by the branches, and the cicadas are chirping in the breeze in the middle of the night...
After a while, I read the sword while drunk, and dreamed of blowing the trumpet company...
The Sapphire Case, thousands of trees blooming with flowers on an east wind night... suddenly looking back, the man was there in the dim light...
To put it simply, Xin Qiji is the youthful memory of Cheng Mu when he was growing up.
So when he saw Xin Qiji now, it immediately brought back memories and nostalgia for his childhood.
People are like this sometimes.
Many times, Cheng Mu might have forgotten Xin Qiji. But now that he saw it, his memory was so profound!
"You'an! See Emperor Qi!"
In the hall, Xin Qiji looked at Cheng Mu who was thinking a lot and bowed. His voice was loud and resounded throughout the hall.
Yes, he was deliberately interrupting Cheng Mu.
After the salute, his head was still held high.
"Um...Okay, give me a seat!"
Cheng Mu came to his senses and ordered someone to bring a stool. At this time, he was only curious about Xin Qiji, and he took the initiative to ignore the disrespectful gesture.
At this time, Xin Qiji looked like a man in his twenties. He stood tall and proud, with sharp eyebrows and starry eyes, a face like a crown of jade, and eyes like bright stars.
Wearing a green robe and a warrior's hair crown on his head. When Cheng Mu saw him, he couldn't help but praise him: "What a dragon among men!"
Some people are the proud ones of heaven, and standing here will involuntarily become the center of attention.
And Xin Qiji is also such a person!
"I wonder what kind of good news Youan brought when he came here?"
After taking Xin Qiji to his seat, Cheng Mu got straight to the point.
Zhao Kuangyi's ability to send Xin Qiji was really beyond his expectation.
"My emperor wants to become a brotherly nation with your country!"
Xin Qiji's words were very strong, just like the person he was.
"presumptuous!"
But as soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Huangmen on the side immediately shouted. Why is this envoy of the Song Empire so unruly?
He looked at Cheng Mu in a condescending manner.
"Nothing."
Cheng Mu was generous in his heart and stopped Xiao Huangmen who was scolding him.
Only Xin Qiji could look like this in front of him. If it had been anyone else, he would have been beheaded long ago.
At the same time, Cheng Mu was also curious, why did Xin Qiji hold it in his mouth so much?
He had just destroyed the Ming Empire, and his reputation had already spread to every corner of the planet.
Aren't you afraid of this Xin Qiji?
This is Aiwujiwu.
Cheng Mu liked Xin Qiji, so he could tolerate some of his outrageous behaviors.
"snort!"
Xin Qiji snorted coldly and said arrogantly: "My emperor said that as long as your country is willing to become a brotherly state with our country, our country can provide you with one hundred thousand taels of gold, one million pieces of silk and brocade, and three thousand beautiful servants every year.
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After saying this, his head was completely raised to the sky, and he never looked at Cheng Mu again.
"Haha! Haha!"
In an instant, Cheng Mu smiled and understood.
He did not agree immediately, but asked: "So, you don't agree with this condition?"
This Zhao Kuangyi is very interesting. He wants to be his brother, and then subsidize himself so many things every year.
This is not about being brothers, this is about being like a younger brother!
"Of course I don't agree!"
After being discovered by Cheng Mu, Xin Qiji simply stopped pretending. He lowered his head, looked at Cheng Mu and said, "If your country is not powerful, what qualifications do you have to become a brotherly state with me, the Song Dynasty?"
In fact, after being pinned to the ground and beaten by the Tang Empire for a year, Zhao Kuangyi realized his strengths and weaknesses.
Since you are not strong enough, use money to buy a few brothers to support you.
This is what the Liao Empire and Xixia Kingdom did.
"It's interesting."
Cheng Mu smiled and said: "In that case, I don't want your beauties in gold, silk and brocade. As long as the Song Dynasty is a vassal state of the Apocalypse Empire, then I can keep your Song Dynasty safe!"
One hundred thousand taels of gold, one million pieces of silk and brocade, and three thousand beautiful servants.
Does your own Apocalypse Empire lack this thing?
I am not the Liao Kingdom in the Chanyuan Alliance. I can spend a mere 100,000 silver and 200,000 silk brocade.
Even if the silver was exchanged for gold, two hundred thousand silk brocades were exchanged for one million silk brocades, and three thousand beautiful attendants were added, Cheng Mu would not be tempted by this condition.
"No!"
However, Xin Qiji refused this condition without even thinking about it.
He changed a condition: "Our country can support your country with millions of gold, tens of millions of silk and brocade, and 10,000 beautiful servants every year, as long as Emperor Qi recognizes my emperor as his eldest brother!"
This is the most generous condition offered by Zhao Kuangyi.
In history, wasn't this the case between the Song Dynasty and the Xixia Kingdom and the Liao Kingdom? Even though they won the battle, they still lost money.
However, on the surface, Xixia became the eldest brother of the Song Dynasty. In fact, it was bought with money.
Of course, don't think that Zhao Kuangyi is a spineless act. As long as it can maintain the stability of the country, after trade between the two countries.
The economy of the Song Empire will become increasingly prosperous.
As long as the economy is prosperous and the people are prosperous, then Zhao Kuangyi will be able to secure the throne!
"Haha, is the word "brother" so valuable?"
To be honest, Cheng Mu was also a little tempted.
It's just a big brother, so I don't lose anything. But what I can get back is one million taels of gold, tens of millions of silk and brocade, and ten thousand beautiful servants.
If I keep shouting for a few more years, it will be enough to give wives to the soldiers under my command!
But in the end, he still shook his head.
He pushed away the temptation in front of him and told Xin Qiji his attitude: "As long as your country is willing to be a vassal state of my Apocalypse Empire, I can guarantee your country's long-term peace and stability!"
My Apocalypse Empire already has the status of a big brother, so even if I ostensibly recognize Zhao Kuangyi as my big brother, it won't work.
Even though the reward is attractive, even though Zhao Kuangyi is older than his eldest brother.
But in the face of national interests and the power of the Apocalypse Empire, how could a mere petty profit blind Cheng Mu's eyes?
"In that case!"
Seeing Cheng Mu's refusal, Xin Qiji gritted his teeth and said angrily: "Our country can support your country with millions of gold, tens of millions of silk and brocade, and 10,000 beautiful servants every year. All we need is to become a brotherhood with your country!"
"If our country is attacked by a powerful enemy, your country must fulfill its responsibilities as a brotherly country!"
Negotiation is inherently bargaining. When Cheng Mu couldn't be swayed, he could only show his greatest sincerity.
"This is okay."
Seeing Xin Qiji's angry and threatening words, Cheng Mu couldn't help but laugh in his heart.
This is using the most ferocious attitude and saying the most cowardly words.
This contrast between Xin Qiji really made him fall in love with it.
"But during the introduction, your country will have to bear the military expenses of my soldiers."
Although he likes it, Cheng Mu will not suffer.
Isn’t your Song Empire rich? Just spend a little more money.
As long as the money is in place and no fundamental issues arise, then everything will be fine.
Anyway, now my Apocalypse Empire still needs allies, so first tie the Song Empire into a chariot.
My Apocalypse Empire is powerful, while the Song Empire is rich and rich. What is this? This is a strong alliance!
"good."
Xin Qiji's expression finally relaxed a little.
This is actually the bottom line of the Song Empire. If Cheng Mu wants to make more demanding demands, he will turn around and leave.
"Haha! Come, prepare for the palace banquet!"
The two hit it off immediately, and Cheng Mu happily walked forward and personally took Xin Qiji's hand.
Extremely concerned.
He didn't even need to think about it, Xin Qiji must have started with SSS level qualifications.
Let’s just talk about his feats in history: he led more than fifty people to attack an enemy camp of tens of thousands of people, captured the leader of the thieves and brought him back to Jiankang, where he was handed over to the Southern Song Dynasty court for execution.
What is this? This is the divine general!
When he led 400 Heavenly Cavalry to attack the 500,000 Yellow Turban Army, it was already an impossible miracle.
And Xin Qiji's fifty men defeated tens of thousands, which is also a miracle.
You see, the two of them have found something in common!
At the banquet, Cheng Mu enthusiastically persuaded Xin Qiji to drink wine. Although he was the emperor, Xin Qiji was qualified to let him pour the wine himself and drink to his heart's content.
As the saying goes, a thousand glasses of wine are too little when meeting a close friend, and while they were drinking and drinking, he asked the biggest doubt in his heart: "You An actually doesn't agree with the alliance, why did you come in person again?"
Judging from the unruly behavior shown by Xin Qiji at the beginning, he was an ally who was harming the interests of the Song Empire in the resistance.
In history, Xin Qiji was also the main militant.
"Without him, we, the Song Dynasty, are just weak."
Xin Qiji took a sip of wine and felt a little depressed.
It is an indisputable fact that the Song Dynasty was weak. Although Yue Fei, Yang Ye and others stood up the backbone of the Song Dynasty, most of the people in the court were still weak.
If you can spend money to eliminate disasters, then spend money to eliminate disasters.
Zhao Kuangyi chose among the empires for a long time, and finally chose to ally with the Apocalypse Empire.
Why? A discerning eye can discern pearls!
The second reason Xin Qiji did not say out loud was because he was also very curious about the Apocalypse Empire and Cheng Mu.
So, here he comes.
"In that case, why doesn't Youan come under my command?"
Cheng Mu really liked Xin Qiji, so after talking over wine, he extended an invitation.
As long as Xin Qiji surrenders, he will definitely become a being on the same level as Xie Xuan.
Able in literature and martial arts, he is truly a peerless Confucian general!
"As long as you are ambitious, You An, the whole world will be your stage!"
He was looking forward to Xin Qiji's grace on the battlefield!
"Thank you...Thank you Emperor Qi for your kindness."
In fact, Xin Qiji still had a good impression of Cheng Mu.
First, the two of them are close in age. They are both young and ambitious, and share the same aspirations and words.
Second, Cheng Mu treated him with courtesy. He originally thought that he would be intimidated when he entered the Apocalypse Empire, but he didn't want to be treated with courtesy all the time.
It seemed that Cheng Mu was really like his confidant!
However, since he was born as a minister of the Song Dynasty, he would definitely serve the Song Dynasty.
"Haha, nothing happened."
Cheng Mu was not discouraged. He smiled and said, "Since the two countries are brothers now, let's just get closer and closer in the future!"
Since Xin Qiji was loyal to the Song Empire, it would be easy to handle.
As long as he is a subject of the Song Empire, he must obey Zhao Kuangyi's orders.
When the time comes, we will start with Zhao Kuangyi and then increase Xin Qiji's favorability. Then this dragon among men will fall into the hands of Cheng Mu?
This is the self-confidence that comes from being strong.
Now that he is unable to obtain system summon rewards, he can only recruit his favorite generals through surrender.
In fact, it is not that the system master is stingy and no longer rewards historical figures.
It's because all the famous historical figures in history have arrived.
If you want to recruit subordinates, you can only do so through your own efforts.
In addition, with Cheng Mu's current strength, does he need to draw cards to draw his favorite generals?
