"Do you think they will really be at peace without you? I suspect that the alliance is just a pretense. There was a fight at the border a few days ago, and now they are forming an alliance. I'm afraid the people who come are not evil."
Gu Yuan raised his eyebrows, "So, who asked me to receive the envoy together with the Sixth Prince?"
Xiao Xuanyi was silent for a moment and said: "It's the father!"
"Your Majesty is really calculating. At this time, you still want to show off your power."
Speaking of His Majesty the Emperor, Xiao Xuanyi, the son, has a headache.
Can't carry it clearly.
This is true whether it is about women or family and country affairs.
"Be prepared. It's okay for them to stay calm. If they really have other thoughts, just leave them behind."
Gu Yuan's expression flashed slightly, "I understand."
After leaving the palace, he sent people to find out the whereabouts of the Liao envoys.
Within three days, a foreign mission had appeared outside the imperial city.
They were greeted by the Sixth Prince and Gu Yuan.
Regardless of their family background and appearance, the two of them are both good-natured, but they make people look bad.
The dagger-like gaze fell on Gu Yuan, but the latter had an indifferent expression, and behaved calmly, elegantly, and gracefully.
If I hadn't seen this man galloping on the battlefield with a spear in hand, I would have been fooled.
What kind of aristocratic son is this? He is clearly a murderous demon.
The middle-aged man who was the leader of the envoys finally suppressed the impulse in his body and forced himself to turn his head and meet Xiao Xuanzhen.
"I have long heard about the reputation of the Sixth Prince of your country. Today I saw that he is indeed extraordinary. He will be the successor of the great prosperity. He will definitely be an outstanding king in the future."
This sentence caused the Sixth Prince's expression to change slightly, and he could only say: "I am just a prince. As for the king of the country, there is only one king, my father. Senior Arubao must not make a mistake. Otherwise, if my father is blamed, no one will be able to bear the blame."
rise."
Xiao Xuanzhen said unhurriedly.
Arubao said something unclearly in Central Plains dialect, and then looked to his side: "This is our little prince Yeluer."
Yelver, who had two big braids and was slightly dark-skinned, was tall in stature and had a tough face. After scanning Xiao Xuanzhen's body with a pair of eagle eyes, he stared straight at Gu Yuan.
The latter seemed not to see him, and stood alone with him. He was so angry that he almost didn't draw his sword directly.
Fortunately, I still remembered what the mission was and endured it.
People in the Central Plains all have eyes like this on the top of their heads, which is simply hateful.
The group was welcomed into the imperial city, and then led through a series of inspections before finally arriving in front of the emperor.
The emperor is less than fifty now, but his face is thin and his frame is not broad enough. However, after being emperor for decades, he still has majesty.
Sitting on the high throne, no matter how reluctant they were, the Liao envoy could only bow obediently.
The emperor narrowed his eyes and said, "I have read your Majesty's He Tan Shu. Business is possible, but those requirements are impossible."
After hearing this, Arubao said calmly: "We come here with full sincerity. For this reason, our king hopes to marry your country."
"Getting married?" The emperor was surprised. He had not received any news about getting married.
However, this suggestion made him really think about it.
If it is a marriage, it seems that the Liao Kingdom does not really want to go to war. Also, the two sides have been resting for these years, and the Liao Kingdom has been seriously injured twice, so it is difficult to say that it really dares to go to war.
However, if he wanted to get married, he didn't have a suitable princess around him, so he had to choose one from the clan.
And as Arubao finished speaking, Yeluer also stood up.
When the emperor saw the young prince of Liao, he had to doubt the authenticity of the alliance.
The matter was not settled immediately, but the envoys settled in Kyoto.
After leaving the court, the emperor summoned his ministers for discussion.
Everyone has their own views on the purpose of the Liao Kingdom.
The argument was fruitless for a while, and the emperor had a headache due to the quarrel.
On the other side, the Sixth Prince, who had left the court, communicated with Gu Yuan for a while.
The two of them were walking on the main road outside the palace gate. Xiao Xuanzhen frowned deeply. He was not stupid. On the contrary, he was quite talented.
At least the purpose of the Liao Kingdom will be more profound.
"In any case, they know that we don't have a suitable princess, but they still ask for marriage. It doesn't seem like they intend to form an alliance."
As he said that, he looked at Gu Yuan, "Have you dealt with them, do you know what they want to do?"
Gu Yuan's peripheral vision moved slightly and said: "The Liao Kingdom has never been afraid of my great prosperity, so how could it come eagerly to seek alliance?"
Xiao Xuanzhen nodded with satisfaction, yes, just as he thought.
But that's what makes it even more worrying.
They say they want to start a war, and the border is indeed ready to move. Although I was afraid of being beaten only a few years ago, I can't expect a wolf to remember the pain and just look at the food and dare not touch it.
The same is true for the Liao Kingdom. They were never afraid of pain. Even after fighting for so many years, they still never gave up the invasion.
"Three years ago you seriously injured the Liao Kingdom. Logically speaking, if they wanted to start a war, they shouldn't have recovered their strength so quickly."
Xiao Xuanzhen was a little worried. They knew too little news. The peace in the past few years had made them forget the blood they had shed.
When Gu Yuan saw his carriage, he raised his hand to say goodbye to the people around him. When Xiao Xuanzhen saw this, he wanted to invite him to have tea with him.
"Why don't you come and sit in my house? It just so happens that I want to talk to you about the Liao Kingdom."
"I'm afraid it won't work today. The people I sent out have already sent back the news. Please forgive me and come to discuss it in detail another day."
When Xiao Xuanzhen heard this, he didn't stop him, "Well, then go quickly, I'll wait for your news."
Gu Yuan nodded and got into the carriage.
Watching him leave, Xiao Xuanzhen glanced at the palace gate behind him with a complicated expression.
After returning to the mansion, Gu Yuan entered the study. Seeing that his brother and father had been waiting for a long time, he said directly: "Father, is there any news at the border?"
"No, the Liao Kingdom has been very peaceful recently. I think even the emperor would seriously consider getting married."
It's just that there is no suitable princess anywhere. If you really want to get married, I'm afraid you won't have to choose someone from the family of the royal family, princes, and ministers.
Who would want this obvious trick?
But I'm afraid that their emperor is confused again.
"The purpose of Liao's coming here this time is not pure. I suspect they are just here to explore Daxing's background. Father, it would be better to strengthen the border security."
Gu Xi said to his father.
Duke Jingguo pondered and nodded slightly. They could all see the purpose of the Liao Kingdom. The emperor should also be able to see it, right?
He thought uncertainly.
"Father!" Gu Yuan thought for a while and said, "The Liao Kingdom may not really want to form an alliance with us."
"Um?"
"I sent people to inquire, and the flying eagle also sent news that the Liao Kingdom and their always hostile people have not fought a single battle this year."
Duke Jingguo was shocked, "You mean, they have already formed an alliance? If that's the case, wouldn't Daxing be going to war again?"