My balcony connects the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 340 Parthian Envoy (1+1)

huh~
Bang!
The sudden fireworks lit up half of the night sky and frightened Shuangxi, who was immersed in eating skewers.

However, when she looked up and saw the fireworks blooming in the sky, her big eyes were instantly filled with stars.

"Wow!"

Xie Yu was not attracted by the fireworks, she stared at the jade pendant in Bai Chuyi's hand, her eyebrows furrowed tighter and tighter.

Bai Chuyi naturally noticed Xie Yu's strangeness. Although she was curious, she didn't dare to ask. She just hoped that Xie Yu would say something. She could feel that Xie Yu seemed to know something she didn't know.

Unfortunately, Xie Yu didn't say anything, but shook his head, and said sadly, "The character Wei is different from the clan emblem of Hedongwei. There are many people with the surname Wei in this world, and I only know one place in Hedong. I can't help it. I'm really sorry."

Bai Chuyi was stunned for a moment, then nodded lonely, and didn't ask any more questions, so as not to be impolite.

Xie Yu glanced at her, then turned back, regained his natural expression, smiled and said to Shuangxi: "It's fireworks, it should be that a wealthy family in the city is celebrating their birthday, how about it, isn't it beautiful, such a scene can only be seen in the east of the river Arrived."

Wei's department store sells fireworks and firecrackers, and the price is not cheap. However, for those aristocratic families, no matter how high the price is, it cannot be worth the joy.

It was the first time for the two daughters to see fireworks, and they couldn't help but be fascinated.

Bai Chuyi didn't notice that a trace of guilt flashed in Xie Yu's eyes.

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The next day.

After Zhang Xiu visited Wei Cheng, he went south to Yizhou alone.

As for Bai Chuyi and Shuangxi Shi sisters, they were placed in the female guards, called caregivers, but in fact they were supervised. Since Zhang Xiu didn't want them to go back to die, Wei Cheng would not let them slip away no matter if it was coercion or whatever. of.

So, three days later, news came from Xuzhou.

The intelligence sent by the secret guards was sent to Wei Cheng's desk immediately.

At this time, everyone in the Chengbei guard gathered together.

After reading the information, Wei Cheng raised his eyebrows, frowned and said, "I didn't expect Cao Mengde to subdue the family in Yanzhou so quickly, and recruited the Black Mountain Army. That imperial edict is really useful."

The emperor's edict in Cao Cao's hand was used by Dong Zhuo to let him and Liu Bei conscript troops in various places to crusade against the Baibo army.

Unexpectedly, Cao Cao took the edict and took off directly. This is the same as history. The only difference is that Liu Bei went to Jingzhou, and the League of Dong Dong did not accept Cao Cao to join because of Wei Cheng's chaos.

This gave Cao Cao the courage to break the boat, and now he is doing well in Yanzhou.

It's just that Yanzhou was originally the place where the Fourth World War was fought, not to mention that the land was not harvested every year, and the counties were still full of rebels and bandits.

Under Tao Qian's management, Xuzhou has enough soldiers and food, but it's a pity that Zang Ba and his like are not what Tao Qian can order at will, and the other counties are also local snakes recruiting security, and Tao Qian is even more powerless to drive them.

Under a plate of loose sand, and the house was full of food, it naturally became the target of Cao Cao's plunder.

Just two months ago, Cao Cao sent troops to capture Langya County in Xuzhou, and Xuzhou's army was powerless to resist. That's why Tao Qian asked for help.

"Guo Fengxiao, Cao Mengde has indeed found this son." Tian Feng said with a frown.

Wei Cheng smiled when he heard the words, looked at Xu Huang and the others indifferently, and said, "The situation on the battlefield is changing rapidly, and a qualified handsome talent is one who can calmly control the situation. In this regard, Cao Mengde has done better than you."

Xu Huang and the others blushed, especially Xu Huang, who was the commander-in-chief, clenched his fists and responded, "Young Master, I taught you that when I turn around, I will go to Heluo Academy to learn the art of war."

Le Jin and others also responded one after another.

Wei Cheng chuckled and said, "I'm asking you to study, not to deal with me. If you just want to be a strong general, it's enough to train in Dingjunfang all day long, but what I expect from you is not It's just one man's courage."

Everyone was silent, only Tian Feng was smiling.

Wei Cheng put the information in his hands on the table, raised his eyes and said: "Let's start today. These intelligences describe in detail the process of Cao Mengde's army attacking the city. You can analyze and analyze the methods. It is both learning and practice. Think about it, if you don’t have stab-proof suits and magical weapons, how would you use 3000 people to capture a city.”

Xu Huang and the others looked at each other, hurried forward to get the information, and started discussing in whispers.

And Wei Cheng asked Tian Feng: "Yuan Hao, you must not be careless in helping Xuzhou this time. Uncle Wen (Wei Gong) is in charge of intelligence. How are you preparing for the thing I asked you to prepare?"

Tian Feng clasped his hands and said: "Young master, don't worry, someone has sent someone to Yingchuan to find out the situation. As soon as there is news, they will report back immediately, but..." Tian Feng paused.

Wei Cheng nodded to him, "But it doesn't matter."

Tian Feng bowed his hands again, and then asked: "But, why did you conclude that Guo Fengxiao has a hidden disease?"

Wei Cheng was startled when he heard the words, and said with a smile on his face: "I'm not sure if there is one, so I asked you to check his details. This person is not simple. If he is not careful, he may be a trouble."

Wei Cheng's temperament is like this. He seeks stability in everything, never ventures forward, and will not put himself in danger. Even if Cao Cao does not pose any threat to him now, he does not want Cao Cao to have any chance to rise.

As for Guo Jia's role in Cao Cao's early days, anyone who is familiar with the Three Kingdoms knows that this person has to be guarded.

Wei Cheng asked Tian Feng to send someone to investigate Guo Jia's details, just to see if there was a chance to design Guo Jia, so that Cao Cao's bamboo basket would be empty!

knock knock ~
Hao Zhao knocked on the door and came in, cupping his fists in a salute.

"My lord, this is from the housekeeper. It is said that a barbarian begged to see you, and he also sent many valuable gifts."

Everyone looked back, Le Jin frowned and said, "Hu man?"

Hao Zhao nodded, "That's what I said."

Wei Cheng frowned slightly.

Tian Feng cupped his hands and said, "Perhaps the news of our going north reached Shuofang."

This is the only explanation, otherwise what would the Hu people come to visit him for, Wei Cheng stood up amusedly.

"In that case, let's go see you."

Tian Feng also smiled.

The preparations for Shuofang's new army are almost ready, as long as a good day is selected, they will send their troops northward.

What's the use of barbarians coming to see the young master at this time, can the young master change his mind for some "little gifts"?
Tian Feng Nianxu shook his head, silently mourning for the Hu messenger.

Xu Huang and the others on the side showed deep thought. Seeing Wei Cheng and Hao Zhao go out, they hurriedly clasped their fists at Tian Feng and asked, "Sir, the barbarians who come to see you at this time must have ulterior motives, should you not?" Will you be persuaded by them?"

Tian Feng laughed, pointed to the messy information, and said: "This is not a problem for you to worry about, you should think about how to get past the son, and then talk about it. If you ask me later, you all Don’t blame me for not reminding you if you ask three questions.”

"Ah, what will the young master ask?"

"I'm not sure about that. No one can understand the young master's thinking."

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Weifu.

A few servant girls stood at the door, pointing at the people in the room from time to time, speaking with curiosity.

The housekeeper, Wei Mu, came out and coughed lightly, telling them not to be negligent.

It's not that Wei Mu is so close to the Huns, his family members were killed by the Huns back then.

It's just that it's not the Huns who came this time, but the envoys from the Western Regions further west.

Moreover, in order to be able to meet Wei Cheng, these people also sent Wei Cheng's favorite gold, a wooden box full of gold, silver and precious stones, and it can be seen at a glance that they are full of sincerity.

It was only then that Wei Mu took it upon himself to ask someone to report to the Chengbei Guard Office. He felt that Wei Cheng would definitely like this gift.

"Guard Wei, I wonder how long it will take for Mr. Wei to arrive?"

When Wei Mu was scolding a few servant girls at the door, a gentle voice came from behind him.

When the maids saw this man, they all looked at his hair curiously. It was the first time they had seen red hair.

"Hehe, don't worry about envoys, my lord will be here soon."

With a short manpower, Wei Mu's attitude is still polite.

But Boudin's thick eyebrows couldn't help but tighten, because they had been waiting here for a long time, and this kind of behavior of making guests wait was very rude to them.

At this moment, Wei Teng came late with Hao Zhaoshan.

Seeing the red-haired young man talking to Wei Mu at the door, a strange look flashed in Wei Cheng's eyes. This was the first time he saw a Caucasian in this era. Oh, this era should be called Aryans.

"Envoy Boudin, this is Master Zhou Mu." Wei Mu introduced.

Boudin straightened his face, straightened his sleeves hastily, stepped forward to touch his chest with one hand, and bowed, "Parthian envoy Boudin pays his respects to His Excellency the envoy."

Listening to his slightly accented Chinese, Wei Cheng asked in amazement: "Parthia, haven't you perished yet?"

Boudin was stunned for a moment, and then his face flushed, and a wave of anger rose in his heart.

Wei Cheng paused, raised his eyebrows, and said, "Oh, I almost forgot, there are still two or thirty years left."

After finishing speaking, he walked into the main room by himself, leaving Boudin frowning, suppressing the anger in his heart, and then thinking about the meaning of Wei Cheng's words... 30 years, what do you mean, is it 30 years later? , the empire will be destroyed?
Boudin frowned heavily, and followed him into the main room.

At this time, Wei Mu had already introduced the two parties, and Wei Cheng was sitting at the head, looking at the other envoys curiously.

The leading emissary was Domias, a middle-aged man with yellow hair and curly hair. His full beard made him look weather-beaten.

Beside him was a middle-aged man acting as an interpreter, whose fluent Chinese surprised Wei Cheng.

After inquiring, I found out that he was a businessman who had been to Dahan in his teens and had lived in Dahan for four or five years.

"My great-grandfather was from Longyou Fufeng. When he went to Parthia 100 years ago, he met my great-grandmother and gave birth to my grandfather. Counting, I have one-eighth of Han Chinese blood. "

This translator also has a Chinese name, Turtle Dove.

That's right, Ban Chao's class.

Wei Cheng didn't expect that this person was a descendant of Ban Chao.

"Then you are also a member of the Ban clan, how could you become their translator?"

Wei Cheng was puzzled. Ban's family was considered a scholarly family in Guanzhong. Ban Chao's elder brother Ban Gu and younger sister Ban Zhao were both well-known historians.

Turtle Dove looked like a very smart person, how could he go on a business trip and act as an interpreter?

Turtle Dove heard this, bowed respectfully to Wei Cheng, then looked at the middle-aged Domias, and said, "Yes, I still have another identity, because my great-grandmother's family blessed me, my grandfather and father went back and forth many times. two countries……"

It turned out that Turtle Dove's grandfather was brought back to Dahan by his father Ban Chao not long after he was born. After he was brought up, he followed in his father Ban Chao's footsteps, frequently traveled between the Western Regions, and also contacted his mother who is the daughter of an elder.

At that time, the Han Dynasty was powerful enough, and the Elderly House in Parthia also hoped to have a deeper relationship with the Han Dynasty. Perhaps the bond of interest was more direct. Turtledove’s grandfather was appointed as a diplomat in Parthia.

This hanging is for three generations. In the generation of Turtle Dove, he is not only a member of the Ban clan, but also a successful businessman and a famous diplomat in Parthia.

"I see. Let's get to know each other again. Maybe we will have a lot of common language in the future." Wei Cheng cupped his hands and saluted.

Turtledove hurriedly returned the gift, not even daring to say it.

At this moment, the leading envoy probably got impatient, and frowned and said something to Turtle Dove.

Turtle Dove showed embarrassment, and after bowing hands with Wei Cheng, he said, "My lord, Elder Domias hopes to have a private interview with you. He wants to buy the goods from your lord."

Wei Cheng frowned, looked at the yellow-haired middle-aged man Domias, and asked curiously, "What does he want to buy?"

Turtledove asked Domias, who looked at several companions behind him, including the young man named Boudin.

Several people looked at each other, stroked their chests with great interest and bowed to leave.

Turtledove will naturally stay as a translator.

After the people left, Domias stated the purpose of the trip with an excited expression.

Turtledove was startled when he heard this.

Wei Cheng asked curiously, "What did he say?"

Turtledove hesitated for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "He said he wanted to buy the Heavenly Thunder from the Lord, as much as he had."

Wei Cheng narrowed his eyes slightly, turned to look at the yellow-haired Domias, and after a moment of silence, he suddenly laughed.

Domias looked puzzled, and asked Turtle Dove, what is Wei Cheng laughing at, and whether you didn't translate correctly.

Turtledove squinted at Domias, looked at Wei Cheng, and said in a cryptic tone: "My lord, although this man is a member of the elders' house, he has no real power in Parthia, otherwise he would not be sent come so far."

Hearing this, Wei Cheng nodded with a smile, and gave Turtle Dove a look, telling him not to worry, he will figure it out.

Now Wei Cheng likes this turtledove more and more. He will remind him this sentence, which proves that his heart is at least that of a big man.

"You tell him that the price of Tianlei is not acceptable to him. It's better to change it to another commodity. I have many weapons that are more powerful than Tianlei here, and there are as many of them, as long as he has enough gold."

The corner of Turtle Dove's mouth raised slightly. As a businessman, he quickly realized Wei Cheng's purpose.

Wei Cheng exchanged a glance with him, like two little foxes with eyes wide open for money.

Domias: Rabbits are so cute, why eat them.

(End of this chapter)