39.3 Give the surname of the thief

Wu Feng was surprised and happy, and said to Liu Xiazhen, "It turned out to be the second brother. This is really unexpected! The prince is also here."

Liu Xiaqi saw a large group of them actually making snowmen in the courtyard and said with a smile, "Brother is very elegant."

Ji Ren looked at the five snowmen and smiled, "I didn't expect that Longbo was unparalleled in bravery, but his childlike innocence was still."

The women were having a good time. When they saw guests coming, they were very unhappy, so they wanted to avoid it. Wu Feng said, "The prince and the second brother

It's not an outsider, and you don't have to avoid it.

Liu Xiaqi sighed: "I should have come a long time ago, but my father died a few hours ago, and the princess ascended to the throne as the king of Zhongshan, the second brother

I've been busy for many days before I have time to come.

When they heard that the king of Zhongshan was dead, Wu Feng and Chu Yueer sighed. Liu Xiaqi was an open-minded person and sighed: "General

There is death, the second brother has been thinking about it for a long time.

Everyone returned to the back hall, and the temple maid swept away the snow from everyone with a broom, burning the copper furnace even more

Wang, carried a big bronze knight the size of a three-legged tripod, filled the knight with wine, and then used a copper brazier to make a fire at the bottom of the knight. This

The kind of Dajue is specially used for warming wine. After a while, the hot wine fragrance overflows.

Wu Feng said, "The second brother is a rare guest. Let the people make those river carp to drink."

Ding Dao said, "If the river carp is not well controlled, it will inevitably be violent, and it will still be a villain." Hurry to show your skills in the room

No mention.

Ji Ren said, "On such a cold day, river carp is not easy to come by."

Wu Feng said, "This is all the love of the emperor. I sent people to give some delicious food from time to time. I sent several temple people early this morning

Send six-tailed big carp.

The maid filled the goblet with hot wine in front of everyone with a wine spoon. Everyone drank a few goblet, felt warm, and then went to the hall

The copper stove is booming. Although it is snowing outside, the inside of the hall is like spring.

Not long after, the knife carried six copper tripods with the people, put them in the middle of the crowd, and burned them under the tripod

The brazier is hot in the tripod, and the fragrance of fish is full of nose, which is mouth-watering. A number of food cases were put next to the tripod, and the cases were all

Cut extremely thin slices of beef and mutton, and the knife and others rotated the meat slices in the tripod with bamboo chopsticks, and picked them up in just a moment

Come on, one by one, on the side of everyone.

Everyone ate a few slices on the heat and felt that the meat was very tender and delicious.

Wu Feng praised: "It tastes great! Xiaodao, what's the name of this boiled meat in fish sauce?

Yu Dingdao said, "This is called 'fresh', commonly known as 'fish biting sheep', which is eaten in cold weather. Originally, I only used mutton

Okay, but because there are distinguished guests, noble people use cattle, scholars use sheep, cloth clothes and dragonflies, so they have to use some beef to treat guests

Gift."

Wu Fengxi said, "You also sit down and don't need you to serve."

Everyone ate it with admiration. The willows have lived in the north for a long time and are used to eating roasted meat. At this moment, they are eating this "fish biting sheep"

When I feel that the taste is quite different from my usual food, and I appreciate the knife.

After eating for a long time, Wu Feng asked, "The second brother is a busy man. This time he came to the feet of the emperor, not to enter

gong?"

Willow nodded and said, "This time I brought 300 horses, 50 cattle, 100 sheep, and 200 furs.

Tribute to the Son of Heaven. But I just entered the city today, and I'm thinking about Prince Yang's words.

Ji Ren said, "If my father knew about Zhongshan's tribute, he would be very happy. However, Zhongshan has always been unconnected to the royal family. This is the first

Once tribute, the messenger was also General Liu Xia. He was afraid that Liu Dan Erqing and his brother-in-law would talk carelessly at that time, but had to

I'm guilty of Zhongshan."

Wu Feng knew the meaning of his words and said, "Zhongshan's tribute is a great beauty, if anyone else has gossip

It's not good. Did the second brother send someone to visit Wang Zihou and Liu Dan Erqing?

Liu Xiaqi nodded and said, "When I sent someone to send a tribute watch to the palace, I also sent someone to visit with a generous gift."

Wu Feng nodded and said, "In that case, it doesn't matter."

Ji Ren said, "However, there is a drawback now. The envoy of Jin has come to Zhou yesterday, and the State of Jin has a great influence on Zhou affairs.

I'm afraid it's still a little difficult."

Wu Feng said, "Why is this?"

Liu Xiaqi sighed and said, "Just because this Jin envoy is Zhiyao."

Wu Feng understood when he was neutral. Zhongshan and Dai Guo have an alliance, and now Dai Guo and Zhao of the State of Jin are married and share the same spirit.

As a result, the mountain has become a friendly country of the Zhao family. Zhiyao is at peace with Zhao. Naturally, she doesn't want to sit up in Zhongshan. Zhongshan is fresh

The country has not been regarded as a prince, and it is quite troublesome to interact with other countries. If the emperor rewards Zhongshan,

Zhongshan was included in the kingdom of princes, with great fame and momentum, which increased the power of the Zhao family. He frowned and said, "Don't think

Zhiyao will come in person."

Ji Ren said, "Zhiyao ostensibly congratulates the birthday of the emperor on behalf of the State of Jin. In my opinion, he actually wants to intervene in the affairs of Zhou.

Jin knew that his father was not in good health, but he had not set up a son for a long time. Liu Dan's attitude was vague, and this matter was inserted

The hand is the perfect time. Zhiyao has always supported her younger brother and wants her father to be the son of the world. How could she be in a big one?

How about going to the royal city early?

He saw that Wu Feng was a little puzzled and explained, "Although Cheng Zhou also has a brother-in-law's house, he likes to live in the royal city.

Over the years, he has been helped by Zhishi of the State of Jin, and he is very powerful, like the lord of the royal city.

Wu Feng was shocked and said, "This is not good. In case of carelessness, I'm afraid that Zhou Shi will have another prince's dynasty

The chaos."

Ji Ren sighed, "That's why my father is reluctant to set up a prince."

At this time, even Bao Xing, who didn't know anything about politics, knew that the emperor was interested in Prince Jiren, otherwise he would directly set up the prince

Hou is the prince's convenience, why delay? And Ji Ren was so enthusiastic about Zhongshan, of course, for Zhou Shi's face, since

However, it also has the meaning of close to Zhongshan. He is weak. Although Zhongshan is remote and weak, it is better to have the help of this country than nothing.

Wu Feng suddenly had an idea in his heart and said, "Since Zhiyao went to Wangcheng, she will definitely not be able to come back for a while.

Let's play fast and slow! The prince and his second brother sat in the house for a while, and immediately entered the palace and spoke to the emperor.

Ji Ren and Liu Xiaqi have always been convinced of him. This time, they came together to let Wu Feng do a way, and they were very happy. Ji Ren was even more

I'm happy. Although this is for Zhongshan, I put myself on the same line as Wu Feng.

will increase friendship in the future.

Wu Feng asked Chu Yueer to entertain the two. He called Bao Xing and hurried into the palace to see King Zhou Jing.

When King Jing of Zhou heard that Wu Feng had entered the palace, he quickly spread it in the side hall.

Zhou Jingwang is in a good spirit, and I think he is in a good mood because he received Zhongshan's tribute watch. Asked, "Long Bo entered the palace in the snow,

What's unknown?"

Wu Feng arched his hand and said, "Weichen came to congratulate you when he heard that Zhongshan came to pay tribute."

King Zhou Jing said, "In addition to my heart, I am also a little annoyed. I just want to discuss with people. Long Bo is the best here." He Te

Give me a seat and ask Wu Feng to sit aside.

Wu Feng asked, "It is a beautiful thing for the emperor to be majestic and even to pay tribute from other people from afar. Why is the emperor annoying?"

Zhou Jingwang sighed: "Zhongshan called himself 'Zhongshanzi' on the tribute table, and his attitude was very respectful. Originally, I should have laughed and paid tribute,

Giving the count. However, the State of Jin sent Zhibo as an envoy, and now it has come to Cheng Zhou. In those years, the Rebellion of the Six Secretaries of the State of Jin, the State of Qi and Zhongshan

were all involved to help Fan and Zhong Xing. After the defeat of Fan and Zhongxing, the State of Qi formed an alliance with Zhongshan and was deeply hated by the State of Jin.

The state of Qi is so powerful that the Jin people dare not provoke them lightly, but Zhongshan is small. If I give them a peerage, the Jin people will definitely be unhappy. Most of them

There will be a lot of opposition. How can I be willing to refute his face?

Wu Feng smiled and said, "In fact, this matter is very simple. The title is a public business in the world. Zhibo may be able to find some

The truth, as long as the emperor uses another method, he not only cares the distant ministers, but also does not lose the heart of Zhongshan people, and there is no need to teach people to be honest and find some halls

And if the emperor's reason comes to oppose it, it can be left and right.

Zhou Jingwang hurriedly asked, "What's the best way?"

Wu Feng said, "When Zhongshan comes to pay tribute, the emperor receives the tribute safely, and still treats him as a viscount, and there is no need to be promoted to count. From the surface

Look, Zhiyao could not object without openly admitting that he was among the princes. However, it can be greatly increased to the envoys of Zhongshan

Reward is a matter of etiquette, and no one can object to it.

King Zhou Jing said, "When Zhongshanzi paid tribute, he naturally wanted me to make him a prince. If you just reward the messenger, I'm afraid it will

To make Zhongshanzi dissatisfied, what country will pay tribute in the future?

Wu Feng smiled and said, "The emperor must have known that this messenger is Liu Xiaqi. This man used to be a thief, across the country, and everyone

Feared, now he has changed his evil and returned to righteousness. If he knows his mistakes, he can correct it. The emperor should praise it, thinking that the world is a thief

's example, this is a benevolent move. Zhongshanzi died not long ago, and Zhongshanzi, who succeeded to the throne, was actually a woman, that is, Liu Xiazi

's wife, to reward Liu Xiazhi is to reward Zhongshanzi, and Zhongshanzi must be happy.

King Jing of Zhou nodded and said, "So that's it. What if I give Liu Xiayu as you?"

Wu Feng said, "The three lords of the big country and the two lords of the small country, the king gave Liu Xiazhi as your lord. Naturally, it is good to protect the country on behalf of the emperor, no

This will make people find the truth and think that the title is indiscriminate. According to Weichen's opinion, it is better for the emperor to turn public affairs into private affairs, any reward

There is no need to give it, just give it to Liu Xiaqi as Wang's surname 'Ji'. All the people in the world are the subjects of heaven, and the thieves return to justice,

The emperor gave him the surname of king, which is exactly the meaning of loving the people like sons. In this way, the surname given by the emperor did not use the court name&&& weapon as a minister

How to interfere? Zhiyao naturally can't say anything. Although Zhongshanzi was not knighted, he became the same clan of the emperor and gave birth to a son in the future

Since he is surnamed Ji and continues to be the son of Zhongshan, won't this Ji's Nakayama country become the vassal state of the emperor?

King Jing of Zhou was overjoyed and said, "Long Bo is really resourceful. This is the best way to give a surname, which can appease him

The mountain can't be opposed by others, and it can also let people all over the world know that I love the people like children, persuade others to be kind, and greatly increase the beauty of the royal family

reputation, wonderful! Wonderful!"

When Wu Feng saw that the matter had been settled, he left the palace and returned to Qishe after noon.

Ji Ren and Liu Xiaqi were waiting anxiously. Seeing Wu Feng coming back with a smile, they couldn't help asking.

Wu Feng laughed and said, "If the emperor is awarded the title of Zhongshan, Zhiyao will definitely oppose it. If she doesn't add any reward, just let the second brother

From then on, Liu Xiaqi changed his name to Jiqi. What did the prince and second brother think?

Liu Xiajiao stroked his palm and laughed, "This is really a wonderful trick! The second brother is worried about the success of the title of the emperor. If he is given the surname of king,

In the future, my son succeeded Zhongshan and naturally became the same feudal state of the son of heaven. Although the emperor did not recognize Zhongshan as a prince

The country admitted that the next lord of Zhongshan is the prince!"

Ji Ren sighed: "In this way, one is beneficial to the royal family and Zhongshan, and the other is to solve the dilemma of the father's left and right.

is irresistible. Longbo can't think of such a smart method of killing three carvings. In fact, Liu Dan Erqing did not have the original surname

Liu's surname is not Shan, but also Ji, which is the royal family. Liu Gong is sealed in Liu, and Shan Gong is named Dan. In fact, it is Yidi.

Later, he took Liu and Shan as their surnames.

After lunch, Ji Ren took Liu Xiazhi to the palace to pay tribute and gave a grand tribute. King Jing of Zhou did not reward Zhongshan,

It's just that Jialiu's metatarsal changed his evil and returned to justice, set an example for the lawbreakers in the world, and gave him the surname "Ji". Although Zhiyao rushed to the palace

Go, but there is no reason to stop him. He is a veteran political man. Of course, the deep meaning of the emperor can be seen, but only his eyes are eager

It's just watching, but this matter has not actually affected Zhishi for the time being. Zhiyao sees that the overall situation has been decided, so she doesn't have to grasp it

This matter will not be let go.

It should be noted that the kingdom of the princes has not paid tribute to the royal family for a long time. Now there is Zhongshan paying tribute, and all the people of Zhou are not very happy.

Festive.

In the afternoon, Wu Feng did not enter the palace, but just drank with his concubine in Qishe and hugged four swallows into the room to comfort him.

In the evening, King Zhou Jing held a banquet in the palace, entertained the envoys of the State of Jin and Zhongshan, and sent people to invite Wu Feng to the palace to drink together.

When Wu Feng entered the palace, he saw that the palace was very lively. He walked into the side hall and saw Ji Ren, Ji Hou, Liu Xiazhi, Zhiyao and Liu

Volume and Shanjiao have all come first, or because of Zhiyao, even Liang Ying's father was favored by the emperor, and even went to the palace for a banquet.

Wu Feng met everyone one by one, and saw Ji Ren, Ji Hou, Liu Juan, Shan Jiao on the right, and Zhiyao on the left hand side,

There is a vacant seat between Liu Xiazhu, Liang Ying's father, Zhiyao and Liu Xiazhu. Naturally, it is his own seat. Wu Feng is led by the maid of honor

Sitting at the table, sitting under Zhiyao and on the willow.

Zhiyao changed her previous arrogance and smiled, "Wherever Longbo goes, there are often new ideas, which is admirable."

Wu Fengxin said, "This man must know that it was my idea for the emperor to give his second brother the surname Wang." He smiled and said, "Chibo praised it."

said to Liang Ying's father again, "How is Master Liang?"

Liang Ying's father snorted and said, "It's okay." The sword wound on his forehead had long healed, but that

The faint sword mark is very obvious.

Zhiyao said, "I haven't seen Long Bo's face after the moon. Long Bo's face is bright and elegant, which is not the same as the last time I saw him

In the same, it is more magnificent. Is it caused by the great progress in practicing skills recently?

Wu Feng secretly admired this man's eyesight and nodded, "Sure enough, I can't hide it from Zhibo. Recently, his learning skills have been a little longer

some."

Zhiyao was secretly shocked, and she was worried that Wu Feng's swordsmanship had reached a very high level, and it was ten

It's a difficult thing. Unexpectedly, we haven't seen each other for more than a month, and this person has entered the country again, which is really admirable.

Liu Xiaqi nodded and said, "Brothers have made progress every day. The second brother is very happy for you. He must have suffered greatly from the battle with Dong Wu

Inspire."

Everyone said a few gossips. At this time, King Zhou Jing was helped out by the maid of honor, and everyone in the hall got up to salute, etc.

Zhou Jingwang sat on the middle platform and then sat back to the table.

King Jing of Zhou said, "It is a festive event for Qi and Jin to come from afar to pay tribute. However, there are many rules in this palace,

The widow is weak and difficult to drink with, so I know that if you enter the palace, you will not be happy to drink.

Everyone is deeply convinced. They know that this way of drinking is to have fun, but they can't drink freely in front of the emperor.

Measured, one by one, one by one, I can't even laugh a few words with the maids around me. What's the fun of drinking?

Zhou Jingwang suddenly changed the topic and said to Wu Feng, "Long Bo, Ren'er is dedicated to worshipping you as a teacher, but Long Bo insists on not

yun, these heavenly kings accompany me in the palace and have no time to ask Longbo for help. I know what he is thinking and wants to ask Long Bo to accept him

What does Longbo think as an apprentice?

Wu Feng thought to himself, "It must be Ji Ren who saw that I didn't want to accept him as an apprentice, so he asked the emperor to come forward to talk about the item." He said, "Weichen is in

There are not many days in Chengzhou, and I'm afraid it will delay the prince. What's more, the prince is older than Weichen, and Weichen does not dare to be bold

as an apprentice. So I have always dared not answer, not arrogant.

Everyone was stunned when they heard the words. It is a great honor to be a teacher of the prince, but this man is not very willing

It's really unexpected.

King Jing of Zhou smiled and said, "When Uncle Long returned to the State of Qi, Ren'er wanted to follow Uncle Long to the State of Qi so that he could follow the education.

I'm happy with his eagerness to learn, which is the center of the prime minister. Longbo is lucky not to refuse.

Wu Feng's heart moved and suddenly understood: "The emperor knows that Ji Hou is powerful and is afraid that after he returns to heaven, Ji Ren will be bullied by him

Ling, that will entrust Ji Ren to me." He nodded and said, "Since the emperor intends, how dare Weichen not obey?"

Zhou Jingwang was overjoyed and smiled, "So I can rest assured that the palace has prepared gifts, and Ren'er can worship the teacher."

At present, there are maids in prison, listing three wines, Ji Ren worships three times, offering wine to one knight, nine worshipping three knights, counting

is a gift.

Everyone congratulated Wu Feng and Ji Ren one after another. Wu Feng saw a strange light in Ji Hou and Liang Ying's father's eyes, and knew that Ji Hou

With anger, Liang Ying's father is envious and hateful, with different thoughts.

Wu Fengxin said, "At present, I have been put on the table by the emperor. In the future, Ji Ren and Ji Hou have an argument, so I can't shirk it.

It is inevitable to get involved in right and wrong.

After the banquet, Ji Ren sent Wu Feng out of the palace and said, "Master, I will come to Qishe tomorrow to wait for teaching."

Wu Feng nodded and said, "The prince will come when he has time."

When he left the palace, Liu Xiayu had not come out yet. He waited for a long time to see Zhiyao, Liang Ying's father, Ji Hou, Shan Jiao, Liu

The roll came out one after another and greeted them. Seeing them leave, it took a long time for Liu Xia to come out. Two

People get on the car together.

On the way, Liu Xiaqi said, "I have been here many times, but this time I came openly. I wanted to stay a few more

I talked to my brother, but I was afraid that Ji Hou would find trouble for me. In addition, I was busy with state affairs, so I had to leave early tomorrow morning.

Wu Fengqi said, "How can Ji Hou trouble you?"

Liu Xiazha smiled and said, "Brother, do you still remember that 'Goose' piano? That's from Ji Hou many years ago

It came from the robbery.

Wu Feng Daqi.

Liu Xia said, "There are two beautiful pianos in the heavenly womb. The best is not 'Yan', but 'Feng Ming'." Fengming'

In the hands of Meng Wangji, although the second brother is very interested, it is not easy to run to the women's house to grab it, not to mention in Chengzhou City,

You can't ride in. At that time, Ji Hou asked the emperor for the piano of 'Yan' and boasted happily all the way and took it back

Go to the royal palace. The second brother was invisible between Chengzhou and Wangcheng. When Ji Hou passed by, the Pegasus came out to grab the piano, and

Injured a few people, didn't this offend Ji Hou?

Wu Feng laughed and said, "On that day, the second brother robbed Ji Houzhiqin, but today he sat in the palace with him. In Ji Hou's heart

Don't know what to think?

Liu Xiaqi said, "The second brother has been away from Zhongshan for a long time. The princess is the new king of Zhongshan. The ministers may not be fully convinced. The second brother is afraid that there will be in the country

I dare not stay for a long time. I have asked the emperor to resign before. Yes, Nanguo Ziqi's family was killed and didn't know who the murderer was?

Wu Feng said, "I sent people to inquire about Liu Juan and Shan Jiao in three days, but they couldn't answer. It seems that this is still headless

It's a public case."

Liu Xiaqi sighed and said, "Nan Guo Ziqi is indifferent and an outstanding figure among the disciples of our Dongmen,

I didn't expect such an end."

Wu Feng said, "After the brother fought with Dong Wu, Dong Wu was ashamed to commit suicide. He is the second brother's brother, and his brother has had some

I don't care."

Liu Xiaqi shook his head and said, "Brother, you don't need to mind. The people in Dongmen are Dong Wu and Zhu Pingman the least. Dong

Wu is arrogant and ferocious. Anyone who comes to the door to fight with the sword is killed by him, the only one left

The next living mouth is the Xuantuo spirit of the State of Qi. As a thief, the second brother also knows that human life is precious, but this man is tyrannical.

It doesn't look like a master."

Wu Feng said, "The people in Dongmen are different. The second brother acts brightly, and the prince is pro-versible in political affairs and tactics, and everything is big

The situation is important; the face is undoubtedly cold and ruthless, quite able to hold revenge; Shi Nanyi's bureaucrats are cruel, cunning and intelligent, and Zhu Ping is fierce

brutal, all three of them were killed by me; Nan Guo Ziqi is the most indifferent, unlike other people.

Liu Xia sighed, "If you want to be indifferent, how can Nan Guo Ziqi compare with Laozi? Although everyone knows that I am in Cheng Zhou,

There may be few people who have seen it. The second brother also visited quietly, but he couldn't see it. I would have visited Laozi this time

I thought, but Wang Ziren told me that a few days ago, Laozi and Guan Xi had resigned and disappeared.

Wu Feng remembered that he and Chu Yueer saw me every day, but he couldn't recognize him face to face and said, "Actually, I have seen

There must be a lot of people, but even if we meet, no one knows that he is me.

Liu Xiaqi said, "Brother, you must have met Laozi?"

Wu Feng nodded and said, "To tell you the truth, my brother and Yueer have been practicing my skills. This time, Meng Laozi

Don't give up and admit that Yueer and I are his elder disciples.

Liu Xia was stunned for a long time and sighed, "So it is! Since the brother is a disciple of Laozi, the family teacher will come sooner or later

I want you to try the sword, but be careful! My teacher has long said that although the world is big, the only one who can resist him is me, others

Say that I was a divine dragon, and the family master called the wonderful swordsmanship created 'dragon-killing swordsmanship', which regarded me as the biggest enemy

hand. Although I want to persuade my teacher, he will never listen to my advice and stop. The second brother can't stop this. Although

However, he can beat Dong Wu, but his master's swordsmanship is ten times better than that of Dong Wu. He only hopes that his brother will be careful and avoid it if he can avoid it.

Wu Feng said, "Brother, listen to the advice of the second brother. If you can avoid it, you can avoid it. However, with the ability of the saint in the sword, the brother wants to

I'm afraid I can't avoid it.

Liu Xiaqi sighed and was very worried.