The tea time after dinner was always a good opportunity to discuss matters. Viscount Mengkadi was no longer willing to waste this time. In the afternoon, after receiving another notice from his niece, he ran to the Jiedushi Mansion in a hurry. , but it’s a pity that even though he and the alliance’s diplomats stationed in Qingyang quarreled, the guarding soldiers did not allow him to enter. In the eyes of the alliance’s diplomats stationed in Qingyang, this was a rare opportunity. Master Jiedushi never invited outsiders. When visiting his house, foreign affairs are usually handled by Su Qin and Wang Liao, who are responsible for foreign affairs. It is difficult for ordinary people to see these two people, let alone the Jiedushi Master.
Viscount Mengkadi was determined to guard the door. Fortunately, the timely appearance of his niece prevented him from staying outside the door for too long. It would have been too embarrassing. However, even after entering the Jiedushi Mansion, Wu Feng was chatting happily with his classmates. He had already ordered his servants to refuse anyone's request, so Viscount Mengkadi had to endure his anger and wait in the beautiful reception room of Jiedushi's mansion for an entire afternoon.
Now he can no longer lose this opportunity. Maybe after today, he will never have the chance to enter here and see the Northwest King.
"Your Majesty, the herbal tea here is very good." There was a slightly flattering tone that even Viscount Mengkadi himself felt a little blushing. However, for the sake of business, it is understandable to talk nonsense that does not go against one's heart.
"Well, I don't like black tea very much. I prefer light drinks that can enjoy the mellow aroma of flowers and fruits. Rosemary suits me very well. Would you like a cup, Your Excellency?" Wu Feng always had a gentle look on his face. This made the somewhat uneasy Viscount Mengkadi feel much more relaxed.
"No, thank you. I prefer black tea, especially this lemon-flavored black tea. It tastes great." Viscount Mengkadi politely picked up the cup and signaled.
"Haha, that's up to you." Wu Feng smiled and nodded in return.
"Your Majesty, I would like to ask a question. Is that okay?" After some pleasantries, Viscount Mengkadi slowly changed the topic to the main topic.
"Oh, please." Wu Feng seemed to have understood the other party's implication, raised his eyebrows, and replied calmly.
"This time your army has achieved a decisive victory in the East Tengger Grassland. It seems that the East Tengger Grassland should be quiet for a while, right?" The insidious question made Wu Feng confused about the opponent's purpose for a while.
"Well, there should be no problem, but it depends on the sincerity of the Luobi people. I don't like fighting, but I am not afraid of fighting. What is the purpose of fighting? It is just to protect my own territory from infringement. But The Luobei people stretched their hands too long, so I have to teach them a lesson, hoping they can have a longer memory this time." Wu Feng's words were full of confidence, and Viscount Mengkadi felt a shiver in his heart.
"But have you noticed, sir, that the Chidi people are also attacking the Luobi people in the west. If the Chidi people defeat the Luobi people, then all the Luobi people's territory will fall into the hands of the Chidi people. It seems that the northwest There’s no benefit.”
"This is not surprising. The Luobi people have made enemies on all sides. They asked for it. They deserve to be taught a lesson by the Chidi people." Wu Feng replied lightly.
"But have you ever thought about it, sir? The Chidi people may have greater ambitions than the Luobei people. Once they gain victory in the entire Tengger Grassland, I'm afraid all our neighbors will be uneasy." Viscount Mengkadi I was a little anxious in my heart. If the person in front of me insisted on his own way and really wanted to kill the Luobi people, I was afraid that the alliance would suffer even greater fraud from the Chidi people who had no opponents in the future.
"Mr. Mengkadi, what do you want to express?" Wu Feng looked at the somewhat uneasy diplomat Delphine with a smile, "At least for now, the Chidi people are not a big threat to me, and neither are the Luobi people. You are so weak as you think. The two strong powers have been fighting for hegemony for hundreds of years, and I have not seen the Chidi people gain much advantage in the battle against the Luobi people. You are a bit unfounded."
"No, Lord Jiedushi, this time is different. You have already inflicted heavy losses on the Luobi people in the east. Within two years, the Luobi people have suffered too much in their conquest of the east. It will not take three to five years to restore them to their original glory. It's time, this will inevitably affect the Luobi people's deployment in the west. Once the Luobi people's power in the west becomes weak, I'm afraid the Chidi people will become more powerful and can no longer be contained." The silver-haired man There was already some sweat on his head. Although the tea room was very cool, Viscount Mengkadi still felt a burning sensation all over his body.
He pursed his lips and smiled. It turned out that this was the case. This guy wanted to persuade him to relax his suppression and weakening of the Luobi people, so that the Chidi people would not take advantage of the opportunity to become stronger and pose a greater threat to them. Wufeng pretended not to understand. Asked: "It doesn't matter. The Chidi people are brave and warlike. I have long wanted to go hunting with them. Let's see whether our Tanghe people are stronger in combat or the Chidi people's martial arts. But Mulu Wa once sent someone to contact me, hoping to work hand in hand with me, maintain friendly relations, and jointly attack our common enemy - the Luobi people. I don't think they will consider us here for the time being."
Only then did Viscount Mengkadi realize that it turned out that the Chidi people had already extended their claws to the east. Unexpectedly, these nomadic barbarians also knew how to use diplomacy to achieve their intentions. If this was true, the Luobei people would be in danger, and the Han people would be in danger. The northern countries of the Forest Alliance are also in danger.
"Master Jiedushi, you need to take a long-term view as a human being. The Chidi people have a ferocious mentality, and their threat is far greater than that of the Luobei people. Once they gain power, I'm afraid it will be too late to regret it." Seeing that the other party was unmoved. Viscount Mengkadi could only sit patiently and persuade him to work. He added black tea several times and lemon countless times. Until his stomach became bloated, Viscount Mengkadi realized that the Jiedushi Master in front of him was far from what he imagined. He was so easy to talk to, and although his attitude was very kind, he showed no intention of changing his stance at all, which disappointed him greatly.
"It's interesting. That Viscount Mengkadi spared no effort to persuade me not to suppress the Luobi people too much, and to give the Luobi people some space so that the Luobi people can hold back the Chidi people. It seems that the Chidi people are giving Hansen an alliance in the west. It caused a lot of trouble." Wu Feng flexibly rotated a small handicraft folding fan on his finger, while he enthusiastically invited the three of them to taste Charlotte's craft - Western-style milk tea. Judging from the expressions of the three of them, they were from middle-class families. Ling Tianfang from mainland China obviously likes this style of milk tea very much, while Xiao Su and Xiao Su, who are from the mainland of Tanghe, are obviously not used to this kind of milky black tea.
"I'm talking about Xiao Tang and Su Qin, you also need to adapt to various styles of food. If one day you two are sent as envoys to the Western Continent, and you really can't adapt to the local food, won't you starve to death in a foreign country?" Wu Feng Seeing the two frowning, he smiled and joked, "That's so interesting. I really became the first visiting envoy in the world to starve to death, haha!"
This is a small courtyard with tree-shaded slopes in the Jiedushi Mansion. Various vines and vines cover the whole courtyard tightly along the woven wooden strips. The drooping radish branches all around are swaying with the breeze. It is really a A good place for leisure, Wu Feng mostly chooses to go here during afternoon tea time, but there are only a handful of people who can enter this small courtyard to enjoy Charlotte's craftsmanship, and three of them are among them.
"Sir, this is understandable. According to intelligence reports, the war between the Chidi people and the Luobi people has almost never achieved much satisfactory results. Even if they win the battle, it is difficult to obtain the materials and money they need. They are not like The Luobi people can now obtain a lot of tax funds by relying on the gradually developed commercial and transit trade routes. Caravans passing through the northern trade routes generally go south into India and then into the territory of the Hansen League before passing through the territory of the Luobi people. Chi The customs and habits of the Di people are worse than those of the Luobi people. Burning, killing and looting are commonplace. The caravan has no security at all, so no one dares to enter. And the more this happens, the less able the Chidi people are to obtain necessary supplies, and The only options are to denounce them and obtain them by force, and the more this happens, the more fearful the merchants from all over the country will be, and they will not dare to go to their territories. This creates a cycle of evil deeds and creates almost non-stop wars every year in the entire northern country of the Western Continent. ." Su Qin has obviously done some research on the situation in the Western Continent. As a professional diplomat, he not only has to be concerned about the changes in the situation around the northwest, but also the various forces thousands of miles away are the objects of his research and analysis.
"However, Mr. Mengkadi's suggestion seems to be in line with your original intention, sir. Don't you also advocate weakening the Luobi people? Why don't you do it as a favor?" Xiao Tang was a little puzzled.
"There's no rush. I'll have people take them to see the construction and economic development in the northwest. When they come back, I think our Viscount Mengkadi will come to me. If he can give us money on behalf of the Hansen Alliance, I think some 'concessions' are not impossible at some small price in the northwest." Wu Feng smiled and picked up the tea cup and gestured to the three of them, "Come on, come on, have a taste, don't let Charlotte down. Good intentions, otherwise it will be really difficult for you two to taste the authentic craftsmanship of our Miss Charlotte next time."
Xiao Su and Xiao Su frowned and took a sip of milk tea, then put it down. Ling Tian put down the tea cup and savored it carefully, with a look of enjoyment on his face, making Xiao and Su shake their heads.
"Come on, Brother Ling, Miss Charlotte isn't here at this time, so don't make such a disgusting appearance here. Even if Miss Charlotte doesn't let you in next time, you won't be so flattering." Su Qin had a sharp mouth and teased the other party unceremoniously.
"What are you talking about? It's originally delicious, but you two don't know how to taste it. This is a kind of enjoyment for the most gentleman in the upper class of the Western Continent. It doesn't matter if you play the piano to an ox, let's not mention it." Ling Tianfang also retorted unceremoniously. , "By the way, sir, I think Miss Charlotte is also quite interesting to you, and she is of the right age. Why don't you take her in? I think this girl has a thin waist and fat hips. As Xiao Tang said, she has Here’s the statue of Yi Nan.”