Listening to Wu Rulong's words, Prime Minister Chen Kai and the other ministers looked at Zhao Kang and Ye Hongxue with a playful smile.
It would be a good thing for them if Master Zhao could really take back such a strong woman as Ye Hongxue.
Ye Hongxue's face turned slightly red, but Zhao Kang didn't have any embarrassment. He got off the road and said, "Then just listen to your majesty."
"Okay, the Imperial Master has had a long journey, so he needs to rest first, and we won't disturb you. I will hold a banquet in the palace in the evening to welcome the Imperial Master."
After Wu Rulong finished speaking, he led everyone away, and only Ye Hongxue and Zhao Kang were left in the hall.
Walking forward, Ye Hongxue looked at Zhao Kang and said softly: "How long are you going to stay?"
"Let's take a look at the situation in China beforehand."
Zhao Kang sat down and put his hands together to support his chin: "In the past, Prince Ning was in the dark and I was in the clear, so everything had to be controlled by him. This time the situation is reversed. I have to plan carefully."
"Well, I will restore my cultivation as soon as possible, and then you will be able to protect yourself." Ye Hongxue said.
Zhao Kang felt a pain in his heart. Ye Hongxue's injury was far more serious than the doctor said. Her cultivation level had not just dropped to the fourth level.
It is the lower level of the fourth grade, and because of the self-destruction of the foundation, it will never be able to advance even half a step in this life.
All this is because of him.
Sensing that Zhao Kang was in a bad mood, Ye Hongxue stepped forward, smiled lightly, and shook his head: "It's okay. It will be your turn to protect me from now on. You have to work hard."
"If anyone wants to hurt you from now on, step on my body first!"
Standing up and hugging the woman's slender waist tightly, Zhao Kang made an oath.
Night is approaching.
Wu Rulong held a banquet in the harem without much fanfare because Zhao Kang's identity was still hidden at this time.
Therefore, the only people attending the banquet were Wu Rulong and his son, Chen Kai and the six ministers, in this case Zhao Kang.
After sitting down, Wu Rulong took out a light leather product from his arms, smiled at Zhao Kang and said, "Master, this is what you want."
Zhao Kang took it and took a look and found that it was very light, as if it had no weight. The leather product was as thin as a cicada's wings. He couldn't help but wonder: "Your Majesty, is this the so-called human skin mask? Can it change a person's appearance after wearing it?"
"It's not that simple."
Chen Kai explained: "To use a human skin mask to change a person's appearance, you need to use special potions, silver needles to prick acupoints, etc. to change the texture of a person's face so that no flaws can be seen. This is a problem." A very profound skill."
"Instead of just wearing this mask."
Zhao Kang understood and sighed: "Sure enough, it is not an easy task."
Prince Wu Guanhai said: "In other countries, only a few people in the world may know this Kung Fu, but our Jingguo started with martial arts, so the inheritance of this Kung Fu is relatively complete. Rest assured, I can achieve what you want." The effect.”
"That's good, thank you all, I'd like to toast you all with this cup." Zhao Kang put down the human skin mask in his hand and raised a cup.
Everyone drinks together.
Wu Rulong struck while the iron was hot and asked: "Master Zhao, now that the war is over, what do you think our Jingguo and Qianguo should do next?"
"Then it is natural to harvest the fruits of victory. I have prepared a thank-you gift for Your Majesty and Jing Guo."
"Oh? What's the gift?" Wu Rulong asked with interest.
Zhao Kang smiled maliciously: "A great war turned the world upside down. Countless amounts of food, grass and weapons were lost, and the people and money were wasted. Someone has to pay for these things, right?"
Everyone couldn't help but nod when they heard this. Ye Hongxue hesitated for a moment and said, "If this is the case, will it push the other party too hard? It could lead to an accident."
"Won't!"
Zhao Kang affirmed: "Now, Qi State can be said to be restless. In this battle, all their elite troops were wiped out. Zhou State is far away and they are not afraid at all."
"But Qi is different. It is in the north of Jing. The distance between the two countries is only one or two hundred miles. Among the four countries, Jing has the largest number of troops. Everyone in the country is worried whether Jing will send troops next.
Because now Qi State has absolutely no ability to fight another war."
"As long as Jing Guo's attitude becomes tougher, they will start to get upset."
"Hahaha, that's the truth! Then according to your wishes, Imperial Master, let's send troops to attack Qi?" Wu Rulong suppressed the excitement in his heart.
Although he is a martial arts fanatic, he is also an emperor, so he will not refuse anything that can expand his territory.
Zhao Kang smiled frivolously: "Sending troops is just a pretense, just a deterrent. If your majesty can trust me, I, Zhao Kang, would like to take over the three cities and fifteen counties of Qi State! I will take this as a thank you gift for your country's help!"
Wu Rulong was extremely shocked, "Seriously!"
Prime Minister Chen Kai was astonished: "Master, this is not a joke! How can anyone give up half of the country's territory?"
"Yes, Master Zhao! And the three cities and fifteen counties you mentioned are not the three cities including Yuntie City of Qi State, right? That's the place!" The Minister of War also said in shock.
Zhao Kang smiled and poured himself a glass of wine: "I never joke about this kind of thing. I once heard a person say that he went to war to fight against the enemy."
"I think it makes sense. We use war to capture cities and territories. Even if we get benefits in the end, we will inevitably suffer losses in the end."
"Your Excellency is right. What I want is the three cities and fifteen counties including Yun Tiecheng. One-third of the ore veins of Yunshan Iron Mine are also located near these counties and cities. I can obtain these three cities.
It’s a city, and we can mine the iron ore in it without any scruples.”
Wu Guanhai asked: "But the Imperial Guard, according to what you said, does not seem to be planning to send troops. How could Qi State give us these cities?"
"It all depends on wisdom."
Zhao Kangdao: "Sending troops is a supplement, and diplomatic relations are the main thing. The Emperor of Qi, Liu Guangwen, I have done a lot of research on this person during this period. This guy is just a follower who only knows how to follow Zhou Guo and wave the flag."
"He did whatever the State of Zhou asked him to do, without any opinion. It must be said that it is a tragedy for the people of Qi that such a person becomes emperor."
Zhao Kang picked up the wine glass: "As long as you are willing to trust me, Zhao Kang, I will use the city of Qi State as a thank you gift! I will repay Jing State for your great help!"
"The Imperial Master is serious, I'll wait and see!" Wu Rulong laughed and raised his wine glass to clink it with Zhao Kang.
Everyone drank the wine in one gulp, and the host and guest enjoyed themselves.
Zhao Kang didn't stay long and left quickly with Ye Hongxue.
Chen Kai and others stayed until late at night.
"Zhao Kang is really a person who never stops to die without making any surprises. When I sent troops to support him, I was still a little worried. Now it seems that I am short-sighted."
Wu Rulong laughed: "This man is indeed a great talent. It's a pity that he was not born in our country of Jing. Otherwise, why worry about the world not being unified? You guys should pay more attention when you go back."
"Let the second-generation ancestors in their respective families restrain themselves, and don't let Zhao Kang leave a bad impression on our Jingguo!"
