"Seniors, I'd like to trouble you to bear witness. I'll prepare some drinks. Would you like to get together?"
After the Nanman affairs were settled, Wu Xin looked at the representatives of the various forces on the left and right, and invited them politely.
Is it necessary to find someone to witness the important events of Li Guo and Nanman? It’s just that the strong is the king!
Previously, Wu Xin had revealed the whereabouts of representatives of various forces in the south, especially the three kings of Heavenly Sword, Ship King, and Weapon King. He not only wanted them to be witnesses, but also wanted to take the opportunity to recruit them.
"When King Li opens his mouth, Song will follow suit!"
Song Que, the Heavenly Sword, was the first to respond loudly, and led a middle-aged man and two young men and women beside him, heading straight for Wu Xin.
"Song Zhi (Song Shidao, Song Yuzhi)! See King Li!"
As soon as they arrived, the three people around Song Que greeted him respectfully.
The other representatives of the southern forces thought for a while and found that most of them were heading towards Wu Xin's location, and only a few turned around and left.
"Longzi of the Song family in Lingnan, Gu Zao has heard about it, and he indeed has the appearance of a prince!"
Wu Xin nodded, then looked at Song Shidao and praised with a smile.
From what Wu Xin knew, Song Shidao should be a genius. Perhaps his cultivation strength and status in the world were not as good as those of his father Song Que, but his military, political, economic and other abilities were even worse.
Even if Song Shidao was not the young master of the Song family in Lingnan, Wu Xin would still like to recruit him, not to mention that it was a matter of one fell swoop.
Song Que narrowed his eyes and responded humbly: "How can a stupid dog dare to be praised so generously by King Li?"
"Haha... Gu is the Lord of the Kingdom of Heaven. He enforces the law on behalf of Heaven and patrols hunting on behalf of Heaven. This is a true saying!"
Wu Xinruo pointed at the four members of the Song family and responded with a big smile.
"Thank you for the reward from King Li!"
Song Shidao, with his hair tied up in a Confucian robe and his face like a crown of jade, bowed his hands in thanks with great grace.
Is it a reward to the prince or a reward and evaluation?!
It depends on how everyone sees it!
However, everyone in the Song family did not refuse, which meant that Wu Xin’s solicitation was promising!
Of course, the premise is that Wu Xin really makes Song Shidao a "prince", which is the initial intention of both parties.
"Bao Gongqing (Bao Gongling, Bao Zitong, Bao Ziyan), see King Li!"
While they were talking, Mr. Bao from Ninghai arrived and greeted him politely and respectfully.
"The name of the Ship King is as loud as thunder. I have long wanted to visit him. It is really a blessing to see him today!"
Wu Xin paid great attention to the extremely wealthy Ninghai Bao family, and politely returned the favor, sighing regretfully with a double entendre:
"The Bao family is famous all over the world for its beautiful sea, which shows that its shipping and business capabilities are strong. The ship king can even be in charge of a country's trade or a navy. If it is only in Ninghai, it will be overqualified and unworthy of the talent given by God!"
As for Bao Gongling and Bao Zi being siblings, Wu Xin did not comment much.
The fact is as Wu Xin said, as the Lord of the Kingdom of Heaven, he has a golden tongue, and this is the initial contact between the two parties. What he says, and the water he throws out, naturally cannot be said nonsense.
Just like Song Shidao, since Wu Xin euphemistically praised him as a "prince", if the Lingnan Song family surrendered, Wu Xin would have to at least make Song Shidao a marquis. This was not only Song Shidao's ability, but also the influence of the Lingnan Song family. Others did not have this treatment.
"King Li's praises made the common people panic. However, the common people are old and lack energy. They just want to spend their old age in peace and raise their children and grandchildren!"
With Bao Gongqing's cultivation strength, he could hear Wu Xin's promise to the Lingnan Song family from a distance. When Wu Xin said this, he frowned slightly, replied meaningfully, and glanced at Song Shidao.
The meaning is obvious!
"Haha... We all come from ancient tribes and are orthodox in the Central Plains. Unfortunately, there is only one prince to sit in the south. If the Bao family is willing to go north, it is natural for the Bao family to become a prince and worship the general. If you have merit, it will be extremely valuable.
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Wu Xin laughed and responded repeatedly, paused, and then hinted vaguely:
"Of course, the Bao family mainly operates overseas, so its reputation in Tiannan is not prominent. As long as you have enough ability, Gu Yuliguo will never treat anyone badly!"
"What King Li said is absolutely true! However, having a great reputation does not mean that you have strong abilities. You still need to evaluate carefully!"
Bao Zitong, who was dressed in brocade and jade and was quite strong, with an obvious sea breeze aura, glanced provocatively at Song Shidao, and clasped his fists at Wu Xin in agreement.
The faces of Song Que, Song Shidao and others changed slightly, and they looked quite unhappy.
Originally, the various forces in the south were a tacit alliance, headed by the three major aristocratic families including the Lingnan Song family, the Ninghai Bao family, and the ancient Gongyang family. However, since Song Que and Song Shidao secretly agreed to the princely reward of Wu Xin, this kind of
The alliance naturally collapsed and turned into a competitive relationship in an instant!
As Wu Xin said, the south only needs one prince.
"What do you think, Senior Tiandao?" Wu Xin smiled and said nothing, looked at Song Que and asked.
Song Que's body stood up straight, and he was as powerful as a sword soaring into the sky. He responded confidently: "A great reputation does not mean strong ability. A deep scheming mind does not mean strong ability. You will know the truth from a comparison. It is useless to talk more!
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"Okay! With the talents of all of you, I think the worst you can do is a third-grade official."
Wu Xin nodded without hesitation and promised euphemistically. After a pause, he changed his tone and said: "However, there is no basis for what you say. Bibi is indeed necessary. The important ministers of the country have their own martial arts, military, politics, economy, people's livelihood, etc."
The five major elements are the main ones, three wins out of five games, and the winner will be crowned a marquis!"
"Li Wang Yingming!" Bao Zitong took the lead and responded confidently.
"That's how it should be!" Song Shidao responded without showing any weakness, so as not to make people think that his "prince" was not worthy of his name, but only in vain!
"Haha... I have long heard that Li Guo is a meritocracy, so I naturally agree!"
There was a burst of hearty laughter, and the newly arrived King of Weapons Gongyang Naitang also responded cheerfully.
As for other forces, they are obviously at a different level from the three major families. They have expectations, but they also consciously keep a low profile.
Song Que frowned slightly and asked hesitantly: "Then the Southern Barbarians..."
The Gu Emperor, Water King, Fire King and other southern barbarian leaders who had just arrived immediately looked at Song Que angrily.
The relationship between the Southern Barbarian tribes and the Southern families has always been quite tense.
Now that both sides are surrendered, Song Que still wants to suppress them?
However, it’s not surprising that Song Que, the Heavenly Sword, is famous all over the world for his stubbornness, insistence on the orthodoxy of the human race, and his rejection of foreign races!
"There are five directions in the sky and eight wastelands on the earth. The kings and princes control the south of the sky and have no influence!"
Wu Xin's expression was straight and he answered solemnly and simply.
The implication is that as long as you have sufficient ability, you can still be granted the title of Marquis, but you will not be granted the title in the south.
As for the southern barbarians and the human race, each has its own business. This is also a kind of balance, and no one will be dominant in the south.
Of course, everyone's interpretation is up to the beholder and the wise. Anyway, Wu Xin will not make an explicit promise for the time being. If Song Shidao himself is not a genius, and because of the Song family, Wu Xin will not agree generously!
After a while, the Liguo army, led by the three Nanman tribes, began to pour into Dongyang County.
Not to mention the Li army, if King Li and Xinwuwei entered Dongyang County, the three Southern Barbarians would have no chance to go back on their word!
Once the three Nanman tribes surrendered, nearly half of all the Nanman tribes collapsed.
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I'm really sorry for updating so late. Shadow came back late. I was so tired that I took a nap and overslept! (To be continued.)
