in2ebook Chapter 247 I Just Want Food and Weapons
Chapter 247 I Just Want Food and Weapons
Yun Yuxi leaped out of the high wall of the Xiangfu as lightly as a bird, and successfully reunited with Yan Wuque who had been watching from the dark. The two of them quickly blended into the vast night, and disappeared without a trace in the blink of an eye.
At the same time, the atmosphere in the basement of Luo Mansion was solemn and tense. The crown prince Xiao Yichen and Wu Xi of Northern Qi, as well as the third prince Yan Minghao and the father and son of the Luo family were having a secret meeting to discuss various important matters.
"Your Highness, I only need one thousand war horses from Northern Qi, and they must be gathered within half a year. In addition, I only accept adult war horses. As for the price of each horse, please let me know, Your Highness." Yan Minghao said calmly.
"Hmph! We don't need silver. We just need you to provide enough food and weapons. Although my Northern Qi is prosperous, we are not good at farming and smelting. These one thousand war horses are no small number. The Third Prince is asking for such an exorbitant amount of money." Northern Qi Crown Prince Xiao Yichen could not help but snorted coldly, with an unhappy look on his face.
Luo Jingde sat quietly aside, slightly closing his eyes, as if unwilling to participate in this argument. He said softly:
"Prince Xiao, we are cooperating with each other and we each have our own needs. Why should Your Highness be angry? Food is not a problem, but it is also difficult for us to obtain weapons."
"Chen'er, let's go. Since His Royal Highness the Third Prince is not sincere, it is not impossible for us to seek cooperation with other princes. As for treating the Third Prince, just consider it as a favor. After all, we were also invited by Prime Minister Luo, weren't we?" Wu Xi said angrily.
At this time, Luo Lu, who was pretending to be invisible, was a little panicked. He was unwilling to give up Xiao Yichen's path, so he said, "Your Highness the Crown Prince, please stay. Lord Wuxi, please stay. Can we discuss it?"
After Xiao Yichen and Wu Xi looked at each other, they did not stop, but continued to move forward firmly and left the Luo family's basement.
Luo Shoufu knew very well that if he did not agree to the other party's request and only provided food and weapons, then he would not be able to exchange for these war horses. He knew this truth very well, but he felt helpless and frustrated.
"Grandfather, we have enough silver in our hands, why should we worry about not being able to buy war horses? The prince of Northern Qi is so arrogant and domineering, we can definitely look for other partners!" Yan Minghao complained angrily.
Hearing his grandson's words, Luo Jingde was immediately furious, his eyes widened, and he scolded harshly:
"Shut up! You control a powerful intelligence organization like the Netherworld Pavilion. Don't you collect information about Northern Qi? Don't you know what the situation is like in Northern Qi? How can you say such irresponsible things?"
Luo Jingde's eyes revealed his dissatisfaction and disappointment with the Third Prince. He hoped that his grandson could think more rationally. Yan Minghao was so frightened by his grandfather's rebuke that he dared not speak again.
At this time, Luo Lu stepped out to smooth things over and said, "Father, please calm down. What Minghao said is not without reason. The struggle for the throne within Northern Qi is becoming increasingly fierce. Although Xiao Yichen is the crown prince, there are many princes in Northern Qi, many of whom are talented and outstanding. And it is said that the emperor of Northern Qi is very fond of the youngest prince, so the situation is quite complicated."
After hearing what his eldest son said, Luo Jingde's expression eased a little, but he still said seriously:
"You should know that it is not easy to make a deal with Northern Qi. Although the situation in Northern Qi is chaotic now, since His Royal Highness the Crown Prince dares to come here in person, he must have made some preparations. We cannot offend him easily, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous."
Luo Jingde's tone was full of warning. He hoped that his sons could understand the complexity and seriousness of the current situation.
Although their attitudes towards Northern Qi may be different, they must remain cautious and calm when facing such an important transaction.
"Then grandpa, what should we do about this? Weapons are also very important to us. The imperial court's control is very strict now. We who hide in the mountains can't smelt many weapons every day. Without war horses, I am afraid that when that day really comes, we will not be able to defeat others."
"You go back and accompany Yue'er first. Let me think about what to do about this matter. If we buy large quantities of food, I'm afraid it will not escape the emperor's eyes. Weapons must be given as well. Let me think about how to negotiate. Don't annoy Xiao Yichen these days. Keep a low profile and don't be in a hurry to win over the ministers," Prime Minister Luo said earnestly.
The third prince was also a smart man. He quickly understood the twists and turns of the matter. Now that he had just cleared himself of the charge of stupidity, the most important thing for him was to make as many political achievements as possible so that the emperor would value him.
"Thanks to grandpa and uncle for all this. When things are done, the Luo family will be prosperous. I will go back to accompany Yue'er. Yue'er had a miscarriage and has been indifferent to me. I hope grandpa can comfort her some other day." Yan Minghao mentioned Qi Yue with some guilt.
Right now, you should let Yue'er take care of her health and wait for the birth with peace of mind. As for Yue'er, I will ask her mother to go and comfort her.
However, regarding the matter of Mei Ji, should you give me a reasonable explanation? Hmm?" Luo Jingde looked at the third prince with cold eyes and asked in a serious tone.
The Third Prince knew that there must be spies arranged by the Luo Mansion in his palace. He was quite dissatisfied with this, but on the surface he remained calm and explained to Luo Jingde with a smile:
"Grandfather, that Mei Ji has been imprisoned in the dungeon. However, two days ago we found out that she is pregnant, and the fetus in her belly is my blood.
I considered that this child was also a royal blood after all, so I decided to keep him. Therefore, I promoted Meiji to a concubine and promised that I would never let her surpass Yue'er's status.
After she gives birth, the child will be raised by Yue'er, and Meiji will be eliminated. I haven't had time to tell you about this, please forgive me, Grandfather."
"Get rid of Mei Ji? Are you really willing to do that? I heard that you and Mei Ji have been very close these past two days, and you are inseparable and living a very comfortable life!
Yue'er just lost her child, and you actually took a concubine at this critical moment, and it was that Mei Ji?" Prime Minister Luo couldn't help but get angry and questioned the third prince with a sullen look on his face.
"Grandfather, Meiji is just a concubine. She will definitely not affect Yue'er's status. I know what to do in the future. I will go back and ask Meiji to go out less and appear in front of Yue'er." The third prince was a little angry, but he tried his best to restrain himself.
"Let's go. I'm tired. You should handle the affairs of the inner courtyard by yourself. You know Meiji's identity better than me. As long as you can fully control her, it is not impossible to keep her."
Prime Minister Luo walked out of the basement with his hands behind his back, and Luo Lu gave the Third Prince a look that told him to take care of himself.