It was winter and the weather was cold.
Chen Wei knew how to enjoy himself.
Before the snowstorm arrived, he had spent 500 contribution points in advance to buy the technology of the primitive coal stove.
He had specially asked the Smelting Division to make a few more furnaces.
Now, it was placed in the inner hall of the back palace. It was ignited with coal, and the smoke was discharged outside the courtyard through a copper pipe.
The hall was as warm as spring.
It was great to use this to boil water. Chen Wei had to take a shower almost every few days.
It could be said to be extremely luxurious.
The mattress that Chen Wei used to make the bed was made of a super large bear skin that was smoked with wormwood.
These wormwood could be found in nature, and it made the stinky bear skin very soft and fragrant.
It was so comfortable to sleep on it!
After taking a shower, he played with Yu Ji on the bed for a while.
All of a sudden,
A maid ran in.
"Chen Jun, Physician Jiang is requesting an audience in the main hall!”
Chen Wei was stunned and nodded." Alright, I'll go now. Yuji, help me change my clothes."”
Whenever something happened, Chen Wei would always treat it seriously and deal with it immediately.
Although he really wanted to enjoy debauchery, he did not want to be a fatuous ruler who did not care about state affairs.
Yu Ji was a gentle person, but she did not dare to keep Chen Wei around, even though she wanted to be with Chen Wei every day.
However, Yuji knew the bigger picture and knew that state affairs were more important.
She quickly changed Chen Wei's clothes and put on a cloak. She pouted her small mouth and blushed as she secretly kissed him.
"Chen Jun, come back early."
Chen Wei chuckled and quickly walked to the main hall.
Who knew,
When he arrived at the main hall, he realized that Jiang Yao was not the only one in the hall.
There was also an unfamiliar scholar standing there with his hands and feet restrained.
" Doctor Jiang, this is..." Chen Wei asked.
Jiang Yao stepped forward and bowed."Chen Jun, this is the envoy of the Wu Kingdom, Shang Zixun.”
"So it's Physician Shangzi. You came from afar. Is it Wu Jun who has something to teach me?”Chen Wei was stunned.
Shang Zixun wore a white jade skirt.
In this era, white was actually the color of nobles, unlike the color of funerals and filial piety in later generations.
Since the Shang Dynasty, white had been the symbol of the royal family.
It was not only reflected in the clothes.
For example, if you were hunting in the suburbs and encountered a white deer or a white snake,
It's just albinism.
But in the Spring and Autumn Period, these were all auspicious signs from the heavens.
Shang Zixun's clothes also showed how much he was favored in the Wu Kingdom.
Chen Wei had heard that the King of Wu would do anything to please this official.
If there was anything good to eat, drink, play, or even beautiful women from all over the world, they would think of him immediately.
Shang Zixun's talent was also recognized by the world.
At this moment,
The optical information about Shang Zixun appeared above Chen Wei's head.
Shang Zixun, Minister of the State of Wu. Civil governance: 99. Martial arts: 43. Loyalty: 0.
He was indeed a talent!
Shang Zixun took a step forward and bowed to Chen Wei in a neither servile nor overbearing manner.
"Chen Jun, I'm here on orders from Wu Jun to ask for help.”
Chen Wei frowned. Of course, he knew a little about the Wu Kingdom.
Regarding this, Chen Wei had already instructed that the Chen Nation would remain neutral and that it was best to ignore the rebellion in the Wu Nation.
However, Jiang Yao still brought Shang Zixun to see him.
Presumably, these two were friends.
Since Shang Zixun had begged Jiang Yao, Jiang Yao could not reject him. He could only bring him to the Monarch's Mansion to see Chen Wei.
As if she felt Chen Wei's gaze, she said,
Jiang Yao bowed even lower.
This was Chen Wei's pleading attitude.
"Doctor Shang Zi, I've heard about the turmoil in your country." Chen Wei sighed.”
Shang Zixun said," That brat Di Shang wants to take away my ruler's authority. At this moment, my country is in deep trouble. I hope that Chen Jun will be merciful and help me."”
"Do not forget that a few months ago, our country borrowed money and rations from your country's army.”
Fine, he was here to make Chen Wei return the favor.
A few months ago, the State of Chen was attacked by the Nanman. If it wasn't for the military pay of the State of Wu that eased the critical situation, the border would have been in danger long ago.
"Sigh, Doctor Shangzi, forgive me for being blunt." Chen Wei sighed.
"Now that your country is in chaos, it is not just the military pay and rations that can help.”
Chen Wei was telling the truth.
Di Shang held military power. This was not a problem that Chen Wei could solve by sending some military pay over.
Because even if the military pay was sent over, Wu Jun did not have any soldiers.
What was the difference between him and a loner now?
Shang Zixun's entire body trembled, and he bowed.""Chen Jun, our country had a good relationship with your country, and our late king had a deep relationship with you."
"Chen Jun, have you forgotten such kindness?”
"This…"
Chen Wei frowned. How was he supposed to refute the words spoken to the late king?
If Chen Wei still did not show any mercy, then Chen Wei would be labeled as disloyal and unjust by Shang Zixun.
This was a great taboo in the Spring and Autumn Period. Not only would one be looked down upon, but the great countries would also use this to attack and oppress one.
At the critical moment,
Jiang Yao stood up.
"Brother Shangzi, my lord naturally has his own difficulties.”
"What's so hard to say?" Shang Zixun was stunned. Just say it!"
"Since winter, the Yue people of the Southern Barbarians have invaded our borders dozens of times.”
"Our country's army has already gone to the front line to reinforce the Wu Country.”
"Could it be that Brother Shangzi wants our Chen Country to pay the price of losing the border and go to the aid of the Wu Country?!”
This question was quite reasonable.
Chen Wei had to secretly give Jiang Yao a thumbs up.
This old fellow's eloquence did not lose to this Shang Zixun.
Both of them were above 90 in Wenzhi, but Shang Zixun was slightly higher.
Shang Zixun fell silent.
He really couldn't say this.
Seeing this, Chen Wei knew that there was hope. He sighed and said,"I hope that Doctor Shangzi will return and report to Wu Jun."
"The Chen Nation is unable to split up and is powerless. It is still difficult to protect itself, so what strength does it have to split up to help your country?”
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