Qi Ning didn't know what the Crown Prince of Dong Qi wanted at first, and why Yaxing wanted to discuss swordsmanship with him, but when he heard that he wanted all the Eastern Qi troops to be equipped with this jade-steel scimitar, he understood what the Crown Prince was saying. The purpose of being strong is just to let him, the envoy of the Chu State, know that the Eastern Qi Army has better swords than the Chu State, and its combat effectiveness is not inferior to that of the Chu Army.
Qi Ning felt funny in his heart. He knew in his heart that if such a sword could be mass-produced, for Dong Qi, it would be a big killer. There would be no way that the Dong Qi people would take the initiative to reveal such a weapon. Since he On the table, it turned out to be just a bluff.
Qining practiced fighting and Sanda in his previous life, so he naturally knew a lot about weapons, especially the most common knives.
This jade-gang scimitar was obviously a Japanese sword, and he did know a lot about Japanese swords. At this moment, Yun Danfengqing, speaking eloquently, everyone present was greatly surprised.
The prince stared at Qi Ning's eyes, suddenly clapped his hands and said with a smile: "Okay, okay, okay, the Jinyi Qi family is indeed well-deserved. I occasionally got these swords, and no one in my Eastern Qi army even knows them." Yes, Jin Yihou not only recognizes it, but also knows how to create it, and I admire it very much."
Qi Feng and Li Tang couldn't help but puff up their chests slightly, feeling that they were very proud.
They had just seen that Prince Dong Qi was going to discuss swordsmanship with Qi Ning, and they were really a little uneasy. After all, the young Marquis had no experience in the military. Although after his brain awakened, he seemed to be a different person, but when it came to weapons, they were afraid He knew very little and was worried that he would make a fool of himself in front of the Dong Qi people.
However, the performance of the young marquis was obviously beyond everyone's expectations. After seeing what the young marquis said, even Prince Dong Qi said hello. He knew that what Qin Ning said was to the point, and he immediately felt proud. He didn't lose his place in front of the Dong Qi people.
Qi Ning said modestly: "Your Highness is able to obtain this sword, which shows that you are lucky."
The prince laughed, but King Linzi said angrily: "What can you do if you know? Jin Yihou, I ask you, I heard that your men are lawless in our Daqi territory, and even want to kill people to seize the road. What do you want to do? ?”
The prince frowned and said, "Third brother, there is no need to say more about this matter. It's because those losers don't understand the rules. No wonder Jin Yihou."
Qi Ning had known that this matter would not go away so easily, and said with a smile: "Little Prince, if you don't talk about this matter, we will still have to explain it...!"
The prince shook his head and said: "Jin Yihou, there is no need to mention this matter again."
The King of Linzi said angrily: "Brother Prince, can this be settled like this?"
"What do you want?" The prince looked grim.
The King of Linzi stared at Qi Ning and sneered: "Jin Yihou, you dare to take action at the checkpoint, just relying on the strength of numbers. Could it be that I, the Qi warriors, are still afraid of you?"
Qi Ning sighed: "Young prince, you are serious. Just like the warriors of the Chu country are not afraid of anyone, I believe that the warriors of your country are not afraid of anyone."
"You say so, but you don't think so in your heart." King Linzi sneered.
Qi Ning smiled and said: "Can the young prince still see through people's hearts?"
The King of Linzi said: "You don't know what people don't like? If you have the guts, let's each choose a warrior and compete to see who is more powerful, you Nanchu people or my Daqi warriors."
Qi Ning raised his hand and touched his nose, and said: "Young Master, what you said is serious. I came to your country with an order to repair the good relationship between the two countries, not to compete for superiority. If you don't fight, it doesn't mean you have no chance. If you fight, , it doesn’t mean you have the talent, does the young prince say so?”
The King of Linzi chuckled and said, "You just don't dare to say that?"
Qi Feng saw that King Linzi was making things difficult for Qi Ning. He was from the most elite Black Scale Battalion in the Chu Kingdom. He had fought with the most elite Blood Orchid Army of the Northern Han Dynasty. How could he put the little Dong Qi in his eyes? Moreover, Qi Ning is usually easy-going and treats them like brothers and talks to each other casually. At this time, he couldn't bear it anymore and said in a deep voice: "The young prince wants to fight. I am not talented, so I am willing to fight." He thought that I still want to fight. I can't be afraid of you Dongqi people.
Qi Ning frowned and said: "Qi Feng, when will it be your turn to talk too much here? Why don't you apologize to the young prince?"
Qi Feng could only say: "Little prince, I'm...!"
But the King of Linzi suddenly stood up and said with a smile: "No need to apologize, no need to apologize, it seems that the people of Chu are really brave." He said to the prince: "Brother, prince, look, they are more unconvinced than us. The purpose of going out to hunt is to have fun, so why not arrange for people to compete and compete, so that everyone can relieve their boredom."
The prince frowned and said, "The Chu State envoy is a distinguished guest and must not be rude. Jin Yihou has not agreed. If you ask someone to fight, wouldn't it be too rude?"
Qi Ning heard what the prince meant and understood in his heart. He looked back at Qi Feng and saw that Qi Feng was eager to try. He smiled slightly and said: "If your highness really wants them to compete, there is nothing wrong with it. It is just for everyone to see the fun. But you Our two countries have good relations, and no matter how we compete, we should not hurt our friendship."
When the King of Linzi saw Qining's promise, he happily said: "Okay." He said to the two generals: "Shitang, Su Lun, which one of you will compete with him?"
The two stood up together and said in unison: "Your Majesty, I would like to ask him for advice!"
The prince shook his head and said: "Even if we compete, it's not now. Jin Yihou has led the team all the way and the warrior looks dusty. It's not fair to compete at this moment." Xiang Qining smiled and said: "Since they want to compete, Just wait one night first, let this warrior have a good night's rest, recuperate his energy, and then arrange the competition tomorrow."
Qi Ning said: "What His Highness said is absolutely true."
The prince stood up and ordered: "Situ Changshi, the Jinyihou has led the envoy here. It has been a hard journey. You should go and prepare a banquet immediately to welcome the Jinyihou." Then he smiled at Qining and said, "Since the Jinyihou is here, There is no need to worry, I will be hunting here and will return to the capital in three days, and then the envoy will come to the capital with me."
Qi Ning wanted to propose marriage to Dong Qi. He would inevitably have to pass the test of the crown prince of Dong Qi. In the past few days, if he had more contact with the crown prince of Dong Qi and even got to know him better, he would get twice the result with half the effort. He thought about leaving the capital of Jianye. It has been seven or eight days, and after three days of delay, we arrived in Lucheng. If everything goes well, there is still time to catch up with the Beggar Clan Aoki Conference.
Qining left the cowhide tent and arrived at Yeboar Slope. Wu Dalin had already arranged for someone to set up a tent. Qining thought that since he saw the prince, he would always send some gifts to him. He discussed with Wu Dalin and chose from the goods. There were several authentic calligraphy and paintings, and when he came here, he specially brought ten jars of the best wine from the royal wine cellar. Qining also had two jars taken out and sent to the big cowhide tent together with the calligraphy and painting.
Prince Dong Qi accepted them all.
A banquet was held in the big tent that night. In addition to Qi Ning and Wu Dalin, several of Qin Ning's personal entourage were also able to attend. There was a banquet in the tent, with pools of wine and mountains of meat, many of which were obtained from hunting. The game and fruits are all fresh.
When the wine was full, a group of Dong Qi warriors made a show of attacking in the tent, grabbing, climbing, and falling, and fighting fiercely. Qining saw that these Dong Qi warriors were vigorous and physically strong, and he knew that they were all close guards of the prince. The large cowhide tent was very open and not crowded. From beginning to end, although there were singers playing the piano and playing music, there were no dancers performing.
There were also many officials from the Eastern Qi Dynasty traveling with the prince. In addition to the officials brought from the capital, there were also Xuzhou officials headed by Fang Xingzhai, the governor of Xuzhou. When the prince came to Xuzhou, Fang Xingzhai brought some officials to pay homage, and he arrived earlier than Qining. Not long after, these officials came up one by one to toast Qin Ning during the banquet. Qin Ning wanted to have a good relationship with the Crown Prince of Dong Qi, but he did not refuse anyone who came.
During the banquet, everyone only talked about hunting and not about state affairs. After the banquet was over, Qining went back to Yeboar Ridge to rest.
Early the next morning, the King of Linzi sent someone over to say hello and asked Qining to prepare for a competition between the two sides. Qi Ning thought that since he agreed yesterday, it was hard to refuse, but he didn't know what the competition was about. Feng was injured not long ago and had just recovered. Qi Ning was a little worried and asked about it, but Qi Feng only said that it didn't matter.
Qi Ning thought that Qi Feng was from the Black Scale Camp, so he could still do well in a match. Moreover, in this competition, he did not really want to win. He was just trying to get as close as possible to Prince Dong Qi in this way. Even if If Qi Feng really lost, it wouldn't be a big deal.
The group of people went to Niuwang Slope and saw the open space at the bottom of the slope, with banners fluttering and two teams of cavalry lined up on the left and right. Not far away, there were long tables and chairs with melons and fruits on the tables. King Linzi Having already sat down behind the long table, the general named Shitang stood beside King Linzi, and the two were whispering.
Seeing Qi Ning coming with his people, King Linzi immediately stood up and waved: "Jin Yihou, this way, come here, come here!" He seemed quite excited.
Qi Ning knew that the King of Linzi was not a bad person, he just had a naughty temperament and the temper of a child. He walked over with a smile and said: "Good morning, young prince."
King Linzi raised his finger and pointed at the sun in the sky, saying: "It's getting late. Jin Yihou, where was the warrior yesterday?" He saw Qi Feng not far behind Qi Ning and waved: "Come on, come on."
Qi Feng thought to himself that I am a guard of the Hou Mansion. Even if you are the prince, you can't control me. Why should I come and go as soon as you call him? But it was not easy to fall out at this time. He stepped forward and reluctantly held his hands and said: "Little prince !”
King Linzi simply squatted on the chair behind the long desk and said with a smile: "What's your name?"
"Qi Feng!"
"Qi Feng?" King Linzi nodded: "Qi Feng, in today's competition, you must do your best and don't embarrass Nanchu. If you win, I will definitely reward you heavily."
Qi Feng said calmly: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Suddenly a sound was heard, and everyone looked over, only to see a group of people riding horses. The first person was dressed in fine clothes and had a yellow belt on his head. It was the Prince of Dong Qi. When he got close, he got off his horse. He was dressed in a handsome manner. They were exactly the same as yesterday, but Qining saw that they were brand new clothes, and knew that they had a new set today.
After Prince Dong Qi dismounted, he straightened his clothes and came this way. A group of people including Situ Mingyue, Fang Xingzhai and others were surrounding him. Qining stepped forward to greet him, cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness!"
Prince Dong Qi said with a smile: "Today's competition is just a joke, don't take it seriously." He stretched out his hand and took Qining's arm and said: "Come, sit down with me."