Shen Huan rubbed Wang Feng in his hand. The sword was simple and simple, and it must have gone through a certain period of time. Some of the parts of the hilt were worn out and had a dull metallic luster.
"Am I really the only one who can pull out this sword?" Shen Huan was still a little unbelievable and asked Xiao Wumian who was sitting opposite.
Xiao Wumian nodded solemnly and said: "You have also seen the reactions of the ministers. The fact that you can pull out this sword means that you are really a direct descendant of the Xiao family."
Shen Wen laughed out loud and said half-jokingly: "Maybe you guys agreed to act together? Who knows if it's true or not."
Xiao Wumian calmed down and said seriously: "I can assure you that only people from the direct line of the Xiao family can pull out this sword. I am from the collateral line, and I can't pull it out! If you don't believe me, there is nothing I can do. , but I can tell you that no matter what, I will never lie to you, and I will never lie to you."
Shen Huan was a little startled when she saw him looking so solemn. After a while, she said: "Okay, I believe you are the one."
Xiao Wumian then smiled and said to her: "There is a secret to the treasure in this sword. See if you can find any treasure map or something like that."
Shen Huan asked curiously: "Treasure map?"
"Yes, after the collapse of the Southern Kingdom, the emperor retreated to this side of the Yangtze River with his remaining troops, but he brought a lot of wealth with him in the hope that one day he could use this money to restore the country."
After hearing this, Shen Huan pulled out the sword, looked at the sword body and hilt carefully, and finally found a roll of parchment inside the scabbard.
"There really is this piece of paper." Shen Huan didn't look at it, but just handed it to Xiao Wumian, "Look, you are familiar with the terrain on it."
Xiao Wumian looked at it carefully, his eyes lit up, and he said: "This is the Jiaotai Palace of the imperial palace where we live now! We will move into the palace in a few days and we can find this treasure."
Shen Huan still put the treasure map in its original place and asked: "What is the use of this treasure? Can we restore the country if we have money?"
Xiao Wumian said: "Now the two northwest countries are powerful. We can only defeat them if we are stronger than them, especially the northern country. The place where they are now is the original capital of our southern country. A country is strong, of course, economically, militarily, etc. When everything becomes stronger, these will naturally require money."
"But," Shen Huan put his sword across the table and said casually, "No matter how powerful we are, we can't deal with the two northwest countries."
"What do you mean, Your Highness?"
"First of all, the southern country is in a peaceful corner with scarce land. Although it is rich, the population is too small. Even if we start to increase the number of children now, it will still take more than ten years. Secondly, once we become strong, we will attract the attention of the two northwest countries. What I am most afraid of is The only thing is that they unite. Once they unite, there will be no room for us to stand up."
"Your Highness is indeed concerned about a problem, so does your Highness have any good ideas?"
"What the southern country is facing is the two serious troubles of the two northwest countries. As long as they are removed, restoration will not be a problem. But with our current strength alone, it is difficult to win. Instead of taking action personally, it is better to let them fight with each other. We Good left-hand fisherman's profit"
"Oh?" Xiao Wumian's eyes were bright and he kept staring at Shen Huan.
"The two northwest countries have deep grievances. Moreover, last year, the leader of the Western Kingdom died at the hands of the Northern Kingdom and the new king came to the throne. I don't believe that he will swallow this breath and take revenge on the Northern Kingdom sooner or later!" At this point, Shen Huan said Her heart tightened, and she had not forgotten that her brother had shot the arrow. If the people of the Western Kingdom knew about it, the consequences would be disastrous! Besides, her brother is still stationed in the Western Frontier... "By the way, Shen Lan, the general of the Northern Kingdom who conquers the West, is also My second brother, he is a rare talent. If we can win him over, it will be very helpful for our future restoration plan."
Xiao Wumian's eyes were a little strange, and Shen Huan asked: "What's wrong? Do you have any news about my brother?"
Xiao Wumian sighed and had no choice but to say: "To be honest with Your Highness, we sent someone to inquire about Shen Lan. It is said that he is no longer the General of Zhengxi."
Shen Huan was shocked and asked: "What happened?"
Xiao Wumian said: "Since His Highness returned to China with me, people outside the country don't know what happened. There are rumors that His Highness is dead. I wonder if it is because of this. Shen Lan is treason!"
"Treason? What does treason mean!"
"Alas, the news I learned is that Shen Lan defected to the Western Kingdom with his entourage."
Shen Huan was stunned, how could this happen? She suddenly had a flash of inspiration and thought of something right. Her brother must have thought that he was dead, so he defected to the Western Kingdom, hoping to use the Western Kingdom to avenge herself and the Shen family!
Now, only the power of the Western Kingdom can fight against the Northern Kingdom
In this way, my plan can be implemented. However, my brother will be too dangerous. If the new king of the Western Kingdom knew that his brother shot his father, how could he still appoint his brother? No! He must not let his brother In danger!
"Xiao Wumian," Shen Huan called him, "no matter what, you must tell my second brother the news that I am still alive. It is best to let him come to the South Country. He is in the West Country and is really too dangerous!"
"But Your Highness, if Shen Lan can stay in the Western Kingdom, it will be of great benefit to us."
Shen Huan changed his expression and said: "I can't use my brother's life as a bet! There are other ways to cause the conflict between the two northwest countries, but I must ensure my brother's safety. So, Xiao Wumian, let my brother know that I still Stay alive and tell him not to be so impulsive, do you hear me?"
Xiao Wumian sighed helplessly and could only say: "Yes, Your Highness, I will try to let Shen Lan know, don't worry."
Shen Huan nodded, held the sword again, and fell into deep thought.
"By the way," Xiao Wumian said with a smile again, "Did His Highness learn swordsmanship from a swordsman from the South when he was a child?"
"Yes, you know this too?"
"Yes, how did your highness learn?"
Shen Huan said calmly: "No, that swordsmanship has no power."
"What your Highness said is wrong," Xiao Wumian laughed, "What the swordsman taught His Highness was not an ordinary swordsmanship, but the highest mental method used in conjunction with Wang Fengjian. Naturally, it cannot be used with other swords. It is powerful, but if it is Wang Feng Sword, it will definitely be extremely powerful. Your Highness, you may wish to give it a try when you are free."
Shen Huan stared at him and asked, "Did you arrange this too?"
"yes"
Shen Huan took a deep breath and said: "It seems that what they said is true. Did you really put down a rebellion in the country when you were seven years old, and became the acting king when you were eight years old?"
Xiao Wumian smiled calmly: "Yes, when I calmed down the civil strife, Your Highness, you were just one month old and you were still a baby in your hands."
Shen Huan smiled faintly and said inexplicably: "Fortunately you are not my enemy."
(ps: My head hurts so much, it’s about to explode)