Chapter four hundred and fifty fifth hostages choose one
Liang Yuyao resisted with death and refused to be a hostage.
Emperor Changle really couldn't force her.
No matter how many fights two people have had before, the friendship in their hearts remains unchanged.
Moreover, the two of them had sworn to each other that no matter who became emperor, they would protect each other.
Being a hostage is bound to be extremely dangerous. If Liang Yuyao is forced to do so, Emperor Changle will be violating his original oath.
Emperor Changle had no choice but to discuss it with He Fang.
He Fang thought about it again and again, and originally planned to agree, but was stopped by Li Shabai.
"Princess, you can't go."
He Fang said: "I know it is very dangerous to go here, but the emperor has encountered difficulties, and Daxuan has encountered difficulties. If I just sit back and ignore them, will I still be worthy of the clan's blood?"
Li Shabai said: "I can trust the emperor's character and Daxuan's promise, but the relationship between the two countries is changing rapidly. If something goes wrong, it will be too late to regret it.
If Daxuan and Yuxian are at odds with each other, and you are in the dragon's pond and tiger's den, even if I receive the news, I may not be able to save you in time.
I will go to the north to capture Gongsun Wen and put my worries behind me. When the army goes north, I will definitely be able to seize a sum of silver from Tunu. By then, the dilemma will be solved, and the princess must not act rashly."
He Fang did not agree. Emperor Changle had no choice but to ask Xu Zhiqiong to discuss with Mo Chi to see if the matter could be eased.
What relief can there be?
It is true that the hostages cannot be taken out, and it is really impossible, so this business can only be abandoned.
Xu Zhiqiong explained the current situation relatively tactfully, indicating that it was not suitable for the two princesses to go to Yu Xianguo as hostages.
Hearing this, Mo Chi poured a glass of wine for Xu Zhiqiong, then shook his head and said, "I'm not looking down on the two princesses, but if they confront me, I'm afraid my father won't agree."
Don't agree?
Even if the princess is willing to go, you won't agree?
What a big breath!
Seeing that Xu Zhiqiong looked wrong, Mo Chi explained: "Liang Xianchun is the princess of Daxuan. During my many years of Dayu, has it ever been of any use to me?
I, Dayu, only have two princes left, and my father has not yet established a heir apparent. If Marquis Yun considers my situation, can a princess be replaced by a prince?"
"Your Highness, do you feel that you are at a loss?" Xu Zhiqiong frowned and said, "Emperor Daxuan still has no heirs. What kind of person do you think is suitable to exchange with you?"
Mo Chi was not polite and directly offered the price: "Forgive me for boasting, but only the person who has Daxuan Humerus has the same status as me can I trade with you.
My father and I have considered it over and over again, and there are only two people who are suitable. If one of them is willing to go to Dayu as a pledge, I, Dayu, are willing to send more true god cultivators to rebuild the Suzaku Palaces in various places, and strive to ensure that Daxuan has good harvests year after year!
Dayu is also willing to open a warehouse to deliver food to help Daxuan resolve the food shortage crisis!"
The conditions are tempting, but just saying the conditions is useless.
"Who are those two people?"
"One person is the Holy Power Elder of Canglong Palace, Liang Jixiong!"
"No!" Xu Zhiqiong flatly refused. This matter was absolutely non-negotiable.
Mo Chi expected that Xu Zhiqiong would refuse, and then said: "There is another person, Shi Shi."
"Foot, what, what foot?" Xu Zhiqiong was stunned for a while, "You mean me?"
Mo Chi nodded: "That's right."
Xu Zhiqiong was startled, then laughed loudly: "Your Highness is really good at joking."
"I'm not kidding. If Marquis Yun is willing to go to Yu Xian as a pledge, he will take away the reward of five million taels immediately. Da Yu will immediately send people to rebuild the Suzaku Palace, and the water transport ship will immediately weigh anchor, and first send 300,000 shi of grain to Yu Xian.
state!"
Xu Zhiqiong looked at Mo Chi carefully.
Judging from his expression, he was indeed not joking.
But there is no reason why he put forward this condition.
"Your Highness, I am not a member of the clan, and my surname is not Liang. What is the use of asking me to be a hostage?"
Mo Chi took a sip of wine and said, "Although Marquis Yun is not named Liang, he and the current emperor are considered brothers."
Xu Zhiqiong smiled and said: "This is a joke, can it be counted?"
Shan Yan testified from the side: "Yunhou is right, this is all a joke between him and Emperor Daxuan..."
Mo Chi glanced at Shan Yan and said three words: "Don't interrupt."
The voice is low, but full of authority.
Shan Yan lowered her head and did not dare to say more.
Mo Chi turned to look at Xu Zhiqiong: "You are not joking, I believe that Daxuan really regards Marquis Yun as his sibling. Is Marquis Yun willing to go to Dayu as a pledge?"
Xu Zhiqiong shook his head and said: "Your Highness has promoted me. I am not a member of the Daxuan clan, and the clan will not care about my life or death. If Daxuan really betrays the alliance, it will be of no use to you to cut Xu into pieces with a thousand knives."
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Mo Chi said: "Don't worry, Marquis Yun. If Daxuan betrays the alliance, I, Da Yu, will never hurt Marquis Yun. Marquis Yun can still enjoy the glory and wealth in my Da Yu. Is Marquis Yun willing to go?"
Every time Mo Chi said something, his eyes kept staring at Xu Zhiqiong.
Xu Zhiqiong looked back at Mo Chi: "Your Highness, you are clearly playing tricks on me!"
Mo Chi sighed and said: "I am very sincere, but I am misunderstood by Lord Yun. It seems that Daxuan has no intention of forming an alliance with me, Dayu, and I, Dayu, cannot afford it!"
Shan Yan looked on anxiously. She could understand why Mo Chi's reaction was so violent. In these years of diplomacy with Daxuan, Yu Xian had suffered too much.
But this matter was not Emperor Changle's fault, Shan Yan knew this very well.
Xu Zhiqiong should not be held responsible for this matter.
He is not a member of the royal family at all, and there is indeed no reason to be a hostage.
But now the alliance seems to be on the verge of collapse.
Mo Chi's gaze remained on Xu Zhiqiong's face.
Xu Zhiqiong's cheeks were twitching constantly.
…
In the Canglong Hall, there is a golden pot placed on top of a book.
There are two pieces of silk cloth in the golden pot. One piece of silk cloth is painted with the dragon flag of Daxuan, and the other piece of silk cloth is painted with a peony.
The two pieces of silk cloth were both wrapped in oil paper and looked the same.
Liang Yuyao and He Fang faced Jin Ou and each offered a stick of incense to the True God Canglong.
After offering incense, Liang Yuyao said to He Fang: "Being born in an emperor's family is your destiny. Don't complain to anyone who catches you!"
He Fang nodded: "Sister, please go first!"
What are they going to do?
They are going to draw lots!
Emperor Changle received news from Southern Xinjiang that the Nufu Sect had gathered more than 100,000 followers and Gu practitioners in Southern Xinjiang.
If Daxuan ignores it, Yu Xian is likely to lose his country after a battle.
Emperor Changle discussed countermeasures with the cabinet. As a cabinet minister, Wang Yanyang directly expressed his strong stance: "If Yu Xian does not want to form an alliance, just ignore him. It will not be too late to mention the alliance again after the Nufu Sect has attacked Wansheng City!"
Wansheng City is the capital of Yu Xian, Wang Yanyang's idea is to wait until Yu Xian is in a desperate situation before discussing the alliance, and Daxuanhui will take advantage of it.
But this idea was rejected by Yan Anqing.
Yan Shoufu has been paying attention to Yu Xianguo's movements recently. A few years ago, Wang Yanyang's idea was correct, but now the situation is very different.
Yu Xian changed his diplomatic strategy and now has contacts with Fanxiao, Lieyang and other countries.
If he is really forced into a desperate situation, Yu Xian will definitely lower the standard of alliance, but it is not certain who he will form an alliance with.
The Nufu Sect has an unclear relationship with Daxuan. If Yu Xianguo forms an alliance with other countries, Daxuan will be regarded as an enemy in the future, and Daxuan's farming will likely suffer heavy losses again.
Yan Anqing's suggestion is that now is the best time to form an alliance and dialogue is imperative.
The two princesses learned about the cabinet's suggestion, but they were still hesitant. Liang Jixiong directly made the decision and asked the two princesses to draw lots in front of the true god. Whoever caught the chance would go to Yu Xianguo as a hostage.
Drawing lots is also called "divination", which seems a bit hasty, but in Daxuan, especially under the witness of the true God, divination is a very formal means of judgment.
Li Shabai knew that He Fang went to Canglong Palace to draw lots, could he use magic to help He Fang cheat?
Can.
But he won't do that.
Canglong Palace is Liang Jixiong's territory. Once Liang Jixiong discovers cheating, it will cause a devastating blow to the reputation of the cheater.
The best way to deal with this matter is to try your luck!
Liang Yuyao and He Fang each took out a piece of silk cloth and were about to uncover the oil paper outside, but were stopped by Xu Zhiqiong who came in a hurry.
If you draw lots now and fail to fulfill your promise to go to Yu Xianguo, it will be disrespectful to the true God.
Xu Zhiqiong asked the two princesses to put the silk cloth back into Jin'ou. He turned back to Liang Jixiong and said, "The matter has been discussed. The two princesses do not need to go to Yu Xianguo as hostage."
Emperor Changle was overjoyed: "Brother, I knew you had this method, and everyone will be happy this time!"
Liang Jixiong looked at Xu Zhiqiong and was deeply suspicious of this.
Liang Jixiong has experienced a lot of diplomatic matters. Conversation is no child's play. Just a few words will probably not make the other party relent.
Liang Xianchun used to be stationed in Yu Xianguo. He was nominally an envoy sent by Canglong Palace, but in fact he was a hostage left in Yu Xian's hands. This matter was not negotiable.
"Zhiqiong, did you promise them something else?"
Xu Zhiqiong was silent for a moment and said: "You two princesses don't need to go, I'll go."
"Are you going?" Emperor Changle was surprised for a long time, and the two princesses didn't understand.
Liang Jixiong seemed to understand something. He grabbed Xu Zhiqiong and said, "Zhiqiong, you can't go. The clan's affairs are handled by the clan. This matter should not involve you in any way."
Xu Zhiqiong sighed and said, "I have already agreed to this matter."
"You can't agree even if you agree!" Liang Jixiong shouted to Liang Yuyao and He Fang, "Since you are Royal Roots, this is the duty of Royal Roots, so let's cast the lots now!"
Xu Zhiqiong stopped the two princesses and said to Liang Jixiong: "Elder Shengwei, please take a step to speak."
After they went to the backyard loft with Liang Jixiong, Xu Zhiqiong told what happened: "Second brother, it's not that I don't want the two princesses to go, but it's useless to go. Yu Xian just recognized two people, one is you,
One is me, what else can I do?"
Liang Jixiong thought for a while, then gritted his teeth and said, "I'll just go and leave my old bones there. With you by Yuyang's side, I will feel more at ease after all."
"Second brother, you are steadfast. Daxuan is not steadfast. You are the only third-grade person left in Canglong Dao, and you are the only elder left in Canglong Palace.
None of your Canglong Guards are useful, I'm afraid they won't even be able to understand the oracle, and if there is trouble in Canglong Dao, there won't even be anyone who can handle it."
"But in this matter, he shouldn't be you..."
"I don't know why they asked me to go, and I don't know what grudges I have against Prince Mochi, but when things have reached this point, there is no way to ease them. The Nufu Sect cannot be kept, and Yu Xian cannot be lost. Those
Silver must also be..."
In the middle of Xu Zhiqiong's words, his body suddenly softened and fell to the ground.
Liang Jixiong was shocked: "Zhiqiong, what's going on? Have you taken poison? If you don't want to go, that's it. With me here, no one dares to force you."
What poison to take?
What's wrong with me?
This is the refining of merit.
Xu Zhiqiong made the right decision and refined a total of 2,100 pills, which was much more than during the disaster relief.