Chapter 84: Bet

Han Guangzhao looked at the full of surprise with satisfaction.
Continued to laugh: "The emperor's heart loves my sister, and my pilgrims can also understand. In this case, it is better to set the marriage period after three years. Originally, according to the weekly ceremony, the children should be served for three years.
Qin Nuo glanced at him and glanced at his bureaucrats.
The expression of approbation was revealed in the eyes of everyone, and the marriage between the two countries could be postponed to three years later, which is a good result. I just hope that the emperor can look away and stop tangling. And the sincerity and courtesy of the other party are really full.
Not to mention that the marriage has already been negotiated. Even if there was no negotiation before, Bei Shuo offered to use the secret of Tiefu Tu as an engagement ceremony, and the ministers would have to play the table and ask the princess to marry.
Qin Nuo knows the little nine in the hearts of everyone. Three years? It was better than the worst result I had expected, barely within the accepted range.
After thinking for a long time, he nodded solemnly, and said, "Since it is a tie, you will take the middle of the dispute according to the previous gentleman's agreement. After three and a half years, your country may send an envoy to prepare for the wedding. "
A compromise between two and five years. Han Guangzhao didn't care about the time of that half a year, bowing down and saluting, "So he complied with His Majesty's instructions."
Most of the thoughts finally fell. The next step is for the ceremony to continue the process.
One day of fierce competition, there was a result that both sides could barely accept. Then came the feast and reward.
Although the final result was not too satisfactory, Qin Nuo understood that this non-war crime would still be rewarded for the people who killed in the end.
Several meritorious officers were promoted and boosted, as well as generous gold and silver rewards.
Fang Yuan was also promoted to the first level, and now he is the former guard of Wupin.
As the hero of this battle, many people praised.
"Shoufang Fang is truly courageous."
"So talented, it really deserves the emperor's protection."
The words of praise should not be swarmed up by money. Qin Nuo slaped his lips, who, some days ago, suspected that someone was a speculator.
The feast was on the picking star tower. Not only the officials of Da Zhou, but also the members of the Beishuo mission.
At the table, Mu Ling and others were also up and toasting. Pei Tuo also slightly condense the previous tense atmosphere, and reluctantly responded politely.
After three visits, the atmosphere was harmonious. Qin Nuo also ordered people to sing and dance. Above the high-rise buildings, Shenggeyanwu, wine and food.
For a time, the hall was full of guests and hosts.
Han Guangzhao, holding a wine glass, came to Huo Donglai and smiled: "Xiaguan was in Beishuo, and I have heard of the name of Ying Guogong, both civil and military."
"Adult Han is overrecognized. In the following, I will use military strategies. In my big week, it was just mediocre, but some friends like touting two sentences."
"Donghuang's son's name was passed on for a while, and he often heard it in Beishuo."
Huo Dong laughed and said, "It's all ridiculous when I was a teenager. Master Han, don't mention it anymore. The hall is full of juniors and colleagues. They know it, and I can be ashamed."
He spoke wittyly, and laughed all around.
Qin Nuo also smiled with a drink on his theme. Donghuang's son was another name for Huo Donglai when he was young. When he was young, he was distinguished, handsome, and both civil and military. It was sought after by everyone in the noble circle of Beijing. Noble son. Because I live in Donghuang Pavilion, I got this nickname. Even today's Huo Chengguang, there are still people dubbed Xiao Donghuang.
I remember not only him, but also several other noble sons who are well-known for their rich cultural and military skills. Known as the Big Thursday Mang, Glory is alive. Although it is only touted by a group of idlers when they are bored, it is also famous.
When these gossips were still chatting, Huo Youchan told herself.
It is a pity that in these years, the Zhou Dynasty's political history has undergone changes, and successive battles over storage places have caused many gatekeepers and nobles to die. Once the glorious four sons, two were implicated by the annihilation of the family, and they had already died in prison. So this name has long been lost in the old paper pile.
Qin Nuo asked curiously at the time, "Isn't there Pei Yan in it?"
A delicate smile appeared on Huo Youchan's face, "General Pei is about two or three years younger than his father when he was young. After he emerged, there was one more sentence in the honourable circle of Beijing, 'Simang Yao was born, a lonely moon weighs four star'."
Qin Nuo could not help but grin and laughed.
Suddenly, I understand that Lao Zhang likes to stab someone's mood. Anyone who has been crushed by a person for decades will be a little unhappy.
If two people can shake hands and make peace ... Forget it, they still pray that both sides are evenly matched.
In front of Huo Donglai's dialogue with Han Guangzhao.
"I Tiefu Tu runs across the western region and the Dongchuan countries, and has not failed."
Huo Donglai laughed: "Although Tiefu Tu is excellent, it is not a hundred battles. Huo is not talented. I remember that in the past few years when I was against General Pei of Shangyin State, I lost the battle in the mad swordsman formation."
Although praised Pei Ye reluctantly, he couldn't defeat his own prestige. Previously, under the attack of Pei Ye's northern soldiers, Tiefu Tu could only return.
"Gong Guogong's remarks are biased." Han Guangzhao smiled. "Although our army retreated in that war, it was almost intact. How much did the troops sent by General Pei break?"
The two were talking about the battle that Pei Yi led his troops to retreat from Wangshuo.
Beishuo took advantage of Da Zhou's attack on Nan Chen, and sent troops south, trying to take advantage of chaos. The situation was critical at the time, and successively captured 14 cities in the two counties of Dazhou. Pei Yi was ordered to fight in danger, and led his army to fight back.
Defeat the Beishu Army on Guanling. A great victory, annihilated 100,000 soldiers in one fell swoop, and forced the king's account back a hundred miles.
Unfortunately, when the follow-up search results were obtained, they were stopped by Beishuo cavalry and Tiefu Tu was killed in the middle.
Although this battle was also a victory for Pei Yue ’s northern soldiers and horses, it was a fierce victory. The battle dead was more than 50,000. The main soldiers and horses in Beishuo retreated in time because of the iron floating slaughter, but did not hurt their vitality. This is why, in just a few years, Beishuo was able to regroup and make a comeback.
The forwards that were previously destroyed by Pei Yi were mostly local tribal soldiers and horses, and they were not harmful to the royal family of the royal family Mu Wang.
Listening to Han Guangzhao constantly boasting, Pei Tuo was not convinced. "But it was unexpected. If we face up, our army will be able to kill him without leaving a piece of armor."
"Hmm." Mu Ling, who was next to a table, snorted coldly. "Who has just been killed by Tiefu's slaughter and hasn't stayed, almost disrespectful."
Although the wound on Pei Tuo's forehead was simply treated, there are still clear marks.
Hearing the anger suddenly, he stared at Mu Ling coldly: "Does General Mu want to make another match? Peimou is accompanied."
"Hey, Qin and Jin are about to be concluded between the two countries, why do we have to do such a spirited fight? Or peace is the most expensive thing." A Beishu ceremonial officer came to the round.
Han Guangzhao also laughed: "General Pei is the unparalleled general in the world, and I also admire Han."
The other side gave full face. Pei Tuo also understood that the other party was an envoy, and here was the banquet for the Star House, not a battlefield where the two armies fought, so they just sat down. Raising the glass anxiously, he muttered, "Although Tiefu Tu is strong, there is no unbreakable iron armor in the world."
"Haha, the young general is so ambitious!" Han Guangzhao laughed. "But I am Beishu Tiefutu, cross the 36 countries in the Western Regions, set foot on the Dongchuan nations, and have never been defeated against Da Zhou Jingbing."
Pei Tuo was not convinced: "It wasn't before, but it may not be afterwards. I recently had a weapon in Da Zhou, and cracking the armor was as dead as death."
Huo Dong laughed and said nothing.
Han Guangzhao's eyes flickered. "General Pei's words are arrogant. It is true that the Lao Kingdom in the Western Regions once claimed to have developed a magic weapon against Tiefu Slaughter. Unfortunately, haha ​​... Now the King of Lao Kingdom is working for me. He was a slave before the next pilgrimage. "
Pei Tuo's eyes flashed angrily, "Doesn't Han believe it? I am dignified and facing up, what kind of copper pot and iron pot can be compared?"
"Han only knows one sentence. Hearing is nothing but hearing."
"Then I'll let you open your eyes." Pei Tuo said coldly.
"General Pei can't talk big." Han Guangzhao shook her head with a smile.
"Let's make a bet," Pei Tuo said.
"Okay, I'll bet ten Western Region Maggie." Han Guangzhao blinked.
"Miki, I don't care. I'm not interested in you. If you lose, you will leave the warhorses today."
"Haha, do not love beautiful people and horses, General Pei is indeed a hero."
...
The banquet has come to an end, and many people in the hall are a little drunk.
Qin Nuo drank two cups and felt a little dizzy, so he retired. Some overwhelming courtiers in the palace also retreated.
Qin Nuo stepped out of the hall, the moon was clear, and the stars flickered.
He took a few attendants and walked in the garden behind the picking star house, and unexpectedly saw two figures far away.
The one facing away from him, Qin Nuo recognized Fang Yuan at one glance, the other was handsome, and the pair of peach eyes was naturally affectionate, which was Ren Jinglei. How did the two get together?
As his steps approached, the two immediately noticed and looked over here.
Seeing Qin Nuo, he bowed down and saluted.
"No need to be courteous. Why didn't Vice Commander Ren drink in the temple and come here?"
"I just saw Guard Fang coming out and followed me." Ren Jinglei stood up and smiled heartily. "Chen has never seen a person who has played so well in polo. He is really itchy and can't help coming to ask for advice. Ha, made the emperor laugh. "
Qin Nuo nodded, his expression was mild.
In all fairness, he hopes that Fang Yuan will get in touch with the younger commander in the North Korea, so that he can get rid of his old identity as soon as possible and integrate into Da Zhou's new environment.
But Qin Nuo left, and Fang Yuan, who was a close guard, immediately followed.
Lei Renlei stared at his back, full of inquiry.
Walking to the atrium, standing among the lush flowers and trees, Qin Nuo suddenly turned his head, "Fang Yuan, thank you."
He said sincerely.
Fang Yuan bowed his head and said, "The emperor does not need to thank him."
"Well, but I still have to say thank you." Qin Nuo was really pleased. This was almost the first time Fang Yuan had taken the initiative to help him.
In fact, there are still a lot of doubts in my mind, such as where to learn polo skills? Have you read the information of Tiefu Tu before?
Ren Jinglei approached him just now, presumably to test this information.
Qin Nuo was in no hurry. He didn't want to persecute this person. He believed that one day, Fang Yuan would take the initiative to tell him.
Although he is curious about Fang Yuan's past, he doesn't care much because he can be sure that he owns this person's future.

As the emperor left, the atmosphere of the whole temple became more alive.
Between the staggered stacks, Pei Tuo and Han Guangzhao's bet also caught everyone's attention. Laughing one by one, start immediately.
The test was conducted in the small square in front of the hall.
Pei Tuo ordered the new crossbow that he carried with him, and there was no need for anyone to do it. He stood on the small square, looked at the simple bow, the crossbow was unfolded, he personally pulled the box, and aimed at the one hundred steps away. armor.
The ministers also heard about the newly developed equipment of the Ministry of Military Affairs, but they have not seen much of it. Seeing a simple iron rod turned into a complex bow and crossbow, everyone was surprised.
Three beeping sounds, iron armor, like paper, was shot through three transparent holes.
On the sidelines, Han Guangzhao and the members of the delegation all changed.
Fan Wensheng and others were overjoyed. I have heard that the new type of crossbow recently developed by the Ministry of Defense is powerful and has the power to shoot the sky. I do n’t want to be so effective, and I do n’t think that the Ministry of Industry has spent so much money.
The character carefully looked at the ambassador, and felt that this artifact should still be kept secret. It was a blockbuster on the battlefield and Fang received wonderful results. The Nanxiang Hou is also too arrogant to show people so easily.
I just heard that this thing was originally developed by the Perak Camp. It's hard to say anything.
Han Guangzhao frowned. "Jiuwen General Pei's martial arts excels. If you use internal force to motivate your arrows, you must be able to achieve this effect." The masters of the home can really achieve flying flowers and leaves by using a deep weapon. To the point.
Pei Tuo sneered, "I can't help but wonder too much, since I suspect that I can use it, I will use it for another person, and I will make you convinced."
He said, beckoning to a little who was serving him, "Come here."
Before the little walked, Han Guangzhao leisurely said: "I heard that there is a team of dark guards in the court of the Da Zhou Dynasty, who are dedicated to eunuchs and serve the nobles as guards in daily life."
Pei Tuo was angry and waved to let the back aside, and asked coldly, "How can you be convinced?"
Han Guangzhao laughed without saying a word, and changing another person, how can he ensure that this person is not a hidden master.
"Xiaguan is Wenchen, who has no power to bind chickens. Everyone in the two countries knows it better, so let's try it out yourself."
Pei Tuo frowned, as if hesitating. After all, opening the crossbow is a heavy weapon of the military aircraft, and it is not appropriate to hand it in to others. But then I thought that the structure of this object is extremely complicated. It is the oldest craftsman. It also takes a few days of dismantling and research to figure out the details. Just give it to Han Guangzhao to try it. It is impossible for him to see anything.
Hesitant effort, Han Guangzhao has stepped forward.
Pei Tuo handed him the crossbow.
Han Guangzhao's face remained unchanged. He measured his bow and crossbow in his hands a few times, then aimed at the distant iron armor and tried to shoot.
Sure enough, it was as if before.
Han Guangzhao didn't seem to believe his eyes, he rushed forward.
Because his steps were too rampant, he almost fell to the ground, then he threw himself on the iron armor, checked it again and again, and finally confirmed that it was indeed the arrow he had just inserted.
Han Guangzhao was amazed. "Such an artifact, the army has many preparations, but it can add strength to the tiger." While looking down at the structure of the crossbow.
Pei Tuo wouldn't let him look at it, and just took Kai Tianhuo.
An episode, which ended with Beishuo's loss of gambling service.
The banquet soon ended, and everyone left the picking tower.