Border Cook

Chapter 614 What He Said Is True
"Your Highness, you are too kind." Lu Qiyan said respectfully, "It is truly an honor for me to be able to take on the important task of escorting Your Highness to the capital."

He added, "It's a long journey to the capital, and this is my first time taking on such an important task. If there are any shortcomings along the way, I hope Your Highness will be more tolerant and understanding."

"That's what I want to say to Commander Lu. The customs of Jinwei and Dazhou are different. Whether it's daily diet or etiquette, there are many differences. Commander Lu will need to understand more. If there is anything you don't understand, it's better to communicate more to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings."

Once a misunderstanding occurs, although there is nothing wrong with it temporarily, it will create resentment. Over time, the resentment will take root and grow gradually, and eventually it will become a towering tree that is difficult to ignore. At that time, it will be extremely difficult to uproot it.

Li Juncheng's daily principle of dealing with people is to clarify small misunderstandings as quickly as possible. He also believes that this principle can be applied to governing a country and maintaining diplomatic relations.

"Your Highness is right." Lu Qiyan nodded in agreement and said with a smile, "Your Highness is reasonable and kind. I think the peace talks will go smoothly."

"As for the peace talks, our Jinwei Kingdom is full of sincerity." Li Juncheng turned around and glanced at Lu Qiyan, "It all depends on the attitude of the Great Zhou Kingdom."

What is your attitude towards the peace talks and your attitude towards achieving the results of the peace talks.

Li Juncheng's words were neither soft nor hard, but they clearly showed his attitude at the moment.

The Jinwei Kingdom does want to negotiate, but if you, the Great Zhou Kingdom, want to take advantage of this opportunity to make exorbitant demands, that won't work.

Lu Qiyan understood the meaning and smiled slightly, "My Great Zhou Kingdom has its own principles for doing things and will not disappoint you."

Whether this person refers to the people of the Great Zhou Kingdom, the soldiers on the border of the Great Zhou Kingdom, the civil and military officials of the Great Zhou Kingdom, or your Jinwei Kingdom, it depends on your personal understanding.

Although it seemed as if he hadn't said anything, this statement fully demonstrated Lu Qiyan's smooth way of handling things. It made Li Juncheng smile, but the light in his eyes was dim.

From royal officials to ordinary people, everyone in the Jin Wei Kingdom was direct and honest in their daily conduct, without beating around the bush, and they were proud of it. This approach was passed down from generation to generation and even covered all aspects of life, even marching and fighting.

It's all about advancing and retreating, there's no such thing as detours.

Perhaps it was because of this that the Jin Wei State, even though its soldiers were strong and brave, often suffered losses from the Great Zhou State's scheming in battles.

Jin Weiguo, there are indeed many things you need to learn and improve.

Li Juncheng was filled with emotion. After a long while, he spoke again, "I wonder what kind of books Commander Lu likes to read?"

"I usually read a variety of books, whether it's military strategies, astronomy and geography, or strange stories. If I were to be more specific, I don't really have a favorite."

Lu Qiyan smiled and said, "Maybe it's because everyone likes it."

Li Juncheng couldn't help but touch his nose.

Although the two sides appear to be in a friendly relationship on the surface, they actually have to be on guard to avoid being asked too many things. But now he is really just chatting, can't you let down your guard a little and have a pleasant chat?

"Then let me ask in a different way. What was the last book Commander Lu read before he set out?"

Escorting the envoys to Beijing was a big deal. Even though Lu Qiyan was young, promising, calm and steady, it was his first time to take on such an important task. He must have felt quite stressed. The book he could still read at this time must be his favorite and the most important book to him. As the saying goes, if you want to become a person, you must learn every aspect of him.

Intelligence is something that cannot be replaced by the brain, nor can it be learned in a short period of time. So at least we should take a look at what books he reads every day and read more with him. Maybe we can learn something, right?

Hearing this, Lu Qiyan's expression became slightly serious, "Second Prince, do you want to hear the truth?"

"Of course. I hope Commander Lu will tell me the truth. I will be very grateful." Li Juncheng stood straight with a sincere look.

Seeing Li Juncheng like this, Lu Qiyan paused and decided to tell the truth, "The last book I read recently was a book called "Jinxiu Lu"."

"The Jinxiu Lu?" Li Juncheng became more and more interested. "I wonder what kind of book this is?"

The book title contains the word "Jinxiu", so it must be an excellent book. It seems very necessary to take a look at it. You must find out more about it. It would be best if you can ask for it or buy it!
Li Juncheng was eager to try, but Lu Qiyan answered hesitantly, "The book tells a story..."

"what story?"

"The story of a daughter of a small spice merchant who was rejected by her family and had to embark on the path of selection, becoming the lowest-ranking concubine in the palace. She experienced all kinds of struggles and was bullied in the palace, but eventually became the mistress of the palace and even the queen mother with her own wisdom and talent."

Li Juncheng's expression suddenly became serious.

He had never heard of the story that Lu Qiyan told, and subconsciously felt that it was a bit strange. However, the only thing that could be a book with a story and the content was a bit bizarre and not in line with common sense was...

Li Juncheng pondered for a while, then looked at Lu Qiyan hesitantly, "Could this 'Jinxiu Lu' that Commander Lu mentioned be a storybook?"

"That's right." Lu Qiyan answered very calmly.

Li Juncheng, "..."

So, you, Lu Qiyan, a commander of the Western Frontier Army, studied a storybook the night before you set out to escort the diplomatic envoys?
Is this Lu Qiyan’s personal preference?
Or is it that Lu Qiyan doesn't intend to tell him the truth and is deliberately hiding it?
Li Juncheng asked again with uncertainty, "Is what Commander Lu said true?"

"Of course it is true." Lu Qiyan smiled bitterly, "Of course there is no need to deceive the Second Prince."

This is true.

It's just a book. Even if he said that he was reading a military book, as long as the title of the book is not revealed or not given to him, there is no need to use the book as a shield, and there is no need to deliberately make such a joke with him.

That can only explain one problem...

This storybook named "Jinxiu Lu" may appear to be just an ordinary storybook on the surface, but in fact, it contains amazing truths and is worth reading.

From what Lu Qiyan said just now, an ordinary woman in the book entered the palace and experienced all kinds of oppression, and then she was able to become the mistress of the palace. She was able to survive from such a desperate situation and ascend to power. The means she adopted were definitely extraordinary.