Si Kongrui, a scholar in white, is also somewhat famous in the arena. Although Chu Yuan had seen him in Nanyang before, but at that time he was only thinking of Tian Chensha, and there was Duan Baiyue who was always hiding from him, so he naturally had no time to take care of others. So after hearing the news this time, I was quite happy in my heart. I originally wanted to see it in person, but was stopped by Duan Baiyue halfway through.
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"What the hell are you doing?" Chu Yuan was suspicious.
"I'm wronged." Duan Baiyue took the person back to the cabin. "Sikong is cold and hungry. He has been floating at sea for two days. I just ate and slept. It's not too late to talk about something tomorrow."
"So pitiful?" Chu Yuan was shocked.
"It's okay to marry a fierce daughter-in-law." Duan Baiyue squeezed his hand, "After getting married, you can't learn."
Chu Yuan thought for a while and said, "At least Sikong still has a ship."
Duan Baiyue didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Listen to this situation, will I even lose the boat in the future?"
Chu Yuan said: "Well."
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The King of Southwest pinched his chin, thinking about where to hide the money from his private property in the future, otherwise he would get a basket and hang it on the beam.
There are still seven or eight days to go to the far country of Siam. According to the previous plan, Duan Baiyue and Shen Qianfeng will first secretly send Jin Shu and others back, and then take the opportunity to test the attitude of the king, Wu Deng. But since Si Kongrui is here, there is no need to do it in vain. After all, he also ate a bowl of braised noodles, so he should do some work.
Chu Yuan said, "Are you going with Sikong?"
Duan Baiyue nodded: "Although the leader of the Shen alliance is the best in the world, Sikong is not weak. It is more than enough to go to a distant Siam country. Moreover, he lives in the Nanyang area, and he is quite familiar with the customs and customs, and is proficient in the local language. The perfect candidate."
"Alright." Chu Yuan patted his side face with one hand, "Be careful yourself."
Duan Baiyue smiled, took his hand and kissed it on the lips.
"It's been a long time since I went to sea, and I haven't heard from Master Nan yet." Chu Yuan said again, "I haven't even sent a letter."
"This South China Sea is vast, I don't know where it went." Duan Baiyue said, "But there is such a big movement in the south of the Chu army, no matter where the master is, he should come as soon as possible. Otherwise, there will be a lot of fun, but it's not like It's his nature."
"Will it go back to the grave again?" Chu Yuan was a little worried.
Duan Baiyue shook his head: "He probably doesn't like the graves elsewhere, and if that's the case, he should write a letter to Yaoer and me. If it's so silent, it's better to say that he's playing crazy somewhere. , so I don't think about Shu, forgetting that there are two apprentices in the family."
Chu Yuan pulled his hand back and said, "Look at how relaxed you are."
"That's the way it is, Master, he won't have an accident." Duan Baiyue said casually, "The fortune teller said he could live at least five hundred years."
Chu Yuan: "..."
Why does everything related to the Southwest Mansion sound so unreliable.
The white mist lingered in the immortal mountains overseas, Nan Moxie squatted on the stone table and said, "Not enough."
"Isn't that enough?" An old man with a white beard stared at him. "You immortal, do you still want me to have a grandson?"
Nanmo evilly said: "It's also possible."
"It's a fart." The white-bearded old man was furious and spat at him.
The two fought for a long time, and the yard jumped. A five- or six-year-old boy with braids up to the sky sat on the threshold to watch the fun.
A few days later, the Dachu fleet successfully arrived near the far country of Siam. The bustling and prosperous port in the past has been tightly closed, and the army patrols back and forth, completely isolating the islanders from the outside world. Looking at the posture, I can't wait to build a fortress to surround the entire country.
Sikong Rui said, "Are you sure that the master of this island is still Wu Deng, and not already captured by Chu Xiang?"
"I won't buy it." Duan Baiyue said, "Otherwise, there is no need to close the gate. Now, it is nothing more than seeking a neutral self-protection, so as not to be affected by the war."
"According to Wu Deng's character, it is true that he will not be easily attracted by others." Jin Shu also said, "Siam Yuan Kingdom has been peaceful for nearly a hundred years, and it makes no sense to be dragged into the water because of a Chu Xiang."
"Let's go then." Si Kongrui inserted the jade flute into his waist, "The timing is right for the two parties to change shifts."
Duan Baiyue took Kunda one step at a time, jumped up with him, and instantly hid in the darkness.
Sikong Rui was stunned.
Before leaving, he clearly said that he would keep the man to himself.
What is making friends carelessly, I can't believe a word of this person's words.
Very bloody.
The Chu army had already crossed the sea border, and the islanders were naturally apprehensive. They all hid in their houses as soon as it got dark, so the streets were very quiet. Even the Kun family mansion, which was brightly lit on weekdays, was silent at this time.
The four fell steadily into the hospital.
There was a slight light in the study, looking in through the crack of the window, I saw an old man sitting alone at the table with a pot of cold tea in front of him, sighing, it was Kun Da's father Kun Shan.
"Go in." Duan Baiyue said, "Sikong and I are waiting here first."
"Thank you, King of Southwest." Kun Da took Jin Shu's hand and pushed open the study door impatiently.
"..." Seeing the two coming in, Kunshan was shocked at first, and then hurried forward with the lamp in hand, trying to see if the person who came was a human, or if he was thinking too much and had hallucinations.
"Father." Kunda cried with joy, took his hand and said, "The son is back."
Outside the window, Duan Baiyue asked, "What did you say?"
Sikong Rui chuckled: "Please." There is also today.
Duan Baiyue said: "Tossing and turning, tears are dawning."
Sikong Rui wanted to vomit blood: "I didn't say anything, I just gossip and ask about what happened."
While the two were talking, Kunshan had already learned about the situation from Kunda's mouth, so he went out in person and welcomed the two into the study.
As predicted by everyone before, in the duel between Chu Yuan and Chu Xiang, Wu Deng stood neutral without thinking. Stock up on food and keep the country closed, ready to wait until the war is over to see where the wind blows.
"Chu Xiang specially sent someone to win over Wu Deng, but after being rejected, he just left?" Duan Baiyue was a little skeptical.
"Naturally not, it was quite stiff at the time." Kunshan said, "Before leaving, the envoy of the other party put down his big words and said that the lord should be careful. Sure enough, something almost happened last night."
"Last night?" Duan Baiyue said, "What happened last night?"
"There was a group of people who broke into the palace and killed everyone. Their martial arts are extremely strong." Kunshan said, "Even the guards around the lord are not their opponents. Fortunately, the master came to help and just escaped the disaster."
"Where is the master?" Duan Baiyue asked.
"Guanhai City, Xiaoye Temple." Kunshan said, "The abbot's name is Miaoxin, and he has a strong personal relationship with the country's lord. Therefore, when he heard that the South China Sea was not stable, he led the monks to sea by boat and lived in the palace for several months."
Duan Baiyue was a little surprised. When Chu Yuan mentioned this temple before, he didn't take it too seriously. Later, when the army arrived in Guanhai City, the Xiaoye Temple was already covered with cobwebs. I heard from the people that Miaoxin took the monks to sea for alms and has not returned, and this matter has passed. , but did not expect to meet here.
"Many thanks to the King of Southwest for sending my son and daughter-in-law back." Kunshan said, "It's just me, a businessman, and I can't repay my kindness. I can only secretly donate some gold and silver to Da Chu, looking forward to an early victory."
Duan Baiyue shook his head: "Gold and silver are unnecessary. Although Mr. Kun has a wealth of wealth, he is also diligently accumulating the income. If you really want to thank you, why not recommend this king to meet the king?"
"This..." Kunshan hesitated.
Duan Baiyue said: "If the country is calm, it will be fine. But now Chu Xiang obviously won't let it go, and he won't eradicate the problem. Relying only on the monks of Xiaoye Temple, I'm afraid it won't be a long-term solution."
"That's what the King of Southwest said." Kunshan stood up, "The two of you sit for a while, and I'll go to the palace to pass the news."
Duan Baiyue nodded: "Thank you."
After he left, Kunda couldn't help but said: "Forgive me to say bluntly, the lord of the country has always been cautious, even if he was assassinated last night, I am afraid that at most, he will add a few more lines of defense around the palace and want to unite with him to fight. Chu Xiang, it is unlikely."
"Great Chu does not lack thousands of navy troops from the distant country of Siam." Duan Baiyue smiled, "I will not mention whether he is willing to help the emperor, but if he is timid, it is not impossible that he will be threatened by Chu Xiang in the future. Don't ask Wu Deng to form an alliance with Da Chu, but at least let him remember one thing, if he has a relationship with Chu Xiang, whether he is willing or not, the consequence is death."
Kunda was silent when he heard the words, and couldn't help but secretly glanced at Jin Shu next to him. He has always disliked Duan Baiyue because of his wife. But he really can't compare to Duan Baiyue, his identity, bearing, martial arts wealth, and everything can only be subdued. There was not much killing intent in the tone of the other party's words just now, and even the words were extremely relaxed and casual, but they still carried a strong sense of oppression, as if they were born to be so evil and domineering.
Jin Shu held his hand and smiled softly: "I'm going to cook you a bowl of sweet soup?"
Kunda nodded: "Okay."
Jin Shu got up and left, Si Kongrui stepped on Duan Baiyue's foot under the table, and he didn't know how to restrain his sharpness when he spoke, causing the brother to have no sweet soup to eat.
About an hour later, footsteps came from outside the house, and it sounded like there were many people.
"The King of Southwest has been waiting for a long time." Kunshan pushed open the door, shook the rain off his shoulders, and turned to invite the person behind him.
The middle-aged man in a fancy dress was the king Wu Deng. And another bald monk, 80% is the abbot of the Xiaoye Temple.
Duan Baiyue smiled calmly. There are not many monks he has seen, and the Shaolin Temple is the most familiar. The rest are Master You Fang, who is everywhere on the street for almsgiving. Some have white hair and beard, some are assiduously thin, and some have big belly, but there is no monk like the one in front of him. He was average, with a pair of long and narrow phoenix eyes under the sword eyebrows, red lips and white teeth, looking unusually handsome. The figure is tall and long, and a gray cloth monk robe is also dressed in a fairy-like appearance. He holds a string of rosary beads in his hand, and his five fingers are as thin as white jade. He really looks like a person walking out of the painting.
When he thought that this person had lived in the palace for a long time, and often took Chu Yuan to avoid the secret guards of the Southwest Mansion, he didn't know what he was discussing.
"Your Excellency is the King of Southwest China?" Wu Deng saluted.
"The lord of the country." Duan Baiyue returned to her senses, "I take the liberty to visit late at night, so please don't blame me for being disturbed."
Wu Deng waved his hands again and again: "The king of the southwest is serious, and the emperor of Chu is driving himself to go on an expedition. The little king should have opened the door to meet him, but... alas."
"The lord of the country doesn't have to blame himself." Miaoxin said aside, "The Emperor Chu's house is kind, and he will not blame the lord of the country."
Sikong Rui was puzzled: "Listen to this tone, Master knows the emperor?"
"A few years ago, the little monk lived in the palace for a period of time." Miao Xin said, "Healed Emperor Chu's nightmare in the palace."
"Oh, so it is." Si Kongrui smiled and pinched Duan Baiyue in the back. It sounds very close, and there is still this crop? Turn over the vinegar jar.
"Little Wang knows the purpose of the King of Southwest China's trip." Wu Deng said cheerfully, "Please tell the Emperor of Chu that although the Siam Kingdom is incapable of fighting, it can still stand firm. If the thieves come again, I would rather fight with all the strength of the whole country. He will never be coerced and used by him to become an enemy of Da Chu."
"The promise of the lord of the country is enough." Duan Baiyue smiled, "After the great victory, there will be new trade between Dachu and the distant country of Siam, the country of Baixiang, and the dozens or hundreds of island countries in the South China Sea. Terms, then it will be the real sea route, the merchant ships will be woven, and the lord will just wait."
"It's so good." Seeing that Duan Baiyue didn't seem to intend to force himself to join the battle, Wu Deng was also relieved. So he smiled and said, "Xiao Wang has prepared some small gifts, so please ask the King of Southwest and Master Miao Xin to hand it over to Emperor Chu."
Duan Baiyue: "..."
A transfer
Miao Xin said: "The monks of Xiaoye Temple are also citizens of Dachu, and they should fight for their country."
"Cough cough." At the critical moment, Si Kongrui still thought a little about the brotherhood. After all, he also helped himself to copy the love letter, so he sincerely said, "Master is still more compassionate, staying in this remote Siam country to protect the lord. Well, the Great Chu navy has no shortage of manpower."
"No need." Wu Deng waved his hands again and again, "I can't help you, how can I be cheeky and keep the master in the palace."
Miao Xin also said: "The rest of the monks in Xiaoye Temple will stay in the palace to protect the lord."
Sikong Rui looked at Duan Baiyue with a smile like a flower, do you still stop it? At least give your brother a word.
Kunda reminded: "It's almost dawn, I'm afraid I have to hurry up."
Duan Baiyue said: "If that's the case, then we will say goodbye first. Thank you Master for your help, please."
"It's easy to say." Miao Xin folded her hands together and gave a slight salute, then turned around and walked out of the door.
In the Great Chu fleet, Ye Jin was squatting on the deck, trying to break a coconut shell, trying to collect some moon dew to make medicine before dawn.
Shen Qianfeng helped him by the side.
Ye Jin held a coconut shell and asked, "Do you look bald?"
Shen Qianfeng: "..."
Ye Jin picked up another one and said solemnly, "Two bald heads."
Shen Qianfeng didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and reached out to squeeze his cheek.
When will this be forgotten.