Chapter 97 Da Chaoxin Palace 15
If you want to use one word to describe Tian Wen's mood at this moment, I'm afraid that "anger" alone is far from enough. He felt more that his proud self-esteem had been severely insulted, which made the cautious and arrogant Tian Wen unbearable no matter what.
Although Meng Changjun is famous for his hospitable hospitality and virtuous sergeants, and even hesitates to make friends with some people of humble backgrounds, in the final analysis, this is still a means for him to gain fame. Tian Wen, who comes from a humble background, is very clear about the thoughts of those people at the bottom. If noble people are willing to give them even a little respect, many people will be willing to repay them at the cost of their lives.
A scholar dies for his confidant, and a woman dies for his own pleasure. There are many righteous people in poor families, and the rules of the game in this world are like this.
Therefore, the superiors are generally divided into two types. One is flying and domineering, and a domineering posture makes the people afraid; the other is to be humble and polite, and the virtuous and sergeants are supported by the people. As Meng Changjun, Tian Wen is undoubtedly the best in the latter.
He is not ashamed of making friends with the unruly people at all. On the contrary, he deliberately apologizes and can show his nobility more, and the world will praise his virtue. Therefore, Mengchang raised three thousand scholars, and the world's sages rushed to him. And it was with the help of the wisdom and ability of these gatekeepers that Tian Wen was able to conquer the power of the state of Qi and command the world with hegemony. The princes dared not disoed. Even if Tian Wenru was in danger when he was in the State of Qin, he could escape by relying on the strange people under his hands with the method of "chickens, dogs and thieves".
But these tricks that can't get on the scene will be at a loss once they face the power. For example, this time, Zhao's father overwhelm people and forcibly intervened in the Qiyan war by relying on the elite Zhao army, and even forcibly recruited Tian Wen to come to the court. Tian Wen had three thousand diners, and he was at a loss for a while. He had to leave the army angrily after asking for instructions from the king of Qi. He went south to meet with the late prince Tian Fazhang in the river and went to Xindu to worship Zhao's father.
The State of Qi borders the State of Zhao. Tian Fazhang was first in the mainland of the State of Qi, and then entered the territory of Zhao. There were local troops guarding Qi and Zhao all the way. Naturally, there was no need to worry about his safety. Therefore, the envoys of the State of Qi are also simple, and everything is simple, along the post road connecting Linzi and Xindu.
When it was ten miles away from Xindu, the delegation of the State of Qi stopped in place.
The curtain of a carriage in the middle of the team was opened, and a young boy's face came out. Tian Fazhang narrowed his eyes and looked around. Listening to the sound of the horse's hoofs slowly approaching behind the carriage, he raised his voice without looking back and asked, "Meng Changjun, what does it mean when we stop?"
Tian Wen urged the horse to move forward slowly. He grabbed the reins beside Tian Fazhang and said with a smile, "The prince doesn't know. This place is not far from the Xindu City. In the distance is Zhao Jun's beacon. Presumably Master Zhao will soon know the news of our arrival."
Tian Fazhang showed a puzzled look on his face and said strangely with his head sideways, "Then why don't we enter the city? In the past few days, I'm almost exhausted when I'm on my way, just like finding a place to take a good shower and sleep."
Tian Wen sneered at the corners of his mouth and said, "Prince, don't be impatient. Now is not the best time for us to enter the city. Our great country of Qi is different from the small country of Han and Wei. Although the king did not come in person, the weight of the prince and ministers was enough for Zhao Yong to welcome him in person. If we have hastily entered the city, we will fall into the prestige of the State of Qi and let Zhao people underestimate our State of Qi.
Tian Wen's eyes and ears are all over the world, so although people have not arrived, they have already learned that Zhao Yong personally went out to welcome the king of Wei and the king of Han, so he was arrogant in his heart and deliberately did not enter the city directly. Instead, he stopped the convoy and waited for Zhao Guo's response.
Tian Fazhang said "Oh" and nodded as if he didn't understand. He looked up at the scorching sun, blinked his eyes, shook his head helplessly, put down the curtain and withdrew his head back to the carriage.
This has been waiting for an hour. The sun is high. Although it is not very hot, the weather is also extremely hot. Under the sun, Qi people are sweating like rain, constantly wiping the sweat on their foreheads on horseback, looking pitifully at the post road in the distance, and from time to time, their eyes are still passing by Meng Changjun, who is still indifferent.
Even Tian Wen gradually couldn't calm down, and the persistence in his heart couldn't help swaying. In one hour, according to Zhao Jun's fast horse, it is enough to go back and forth twice. Zhao Ren has not moved for a long time so far, and even hasn't even sent a messenger who came to spread the message. Tian Wen began to be uncertain about Zhao Yong's idea. Is Qi's attitude really insignificant to him?
Just as Tian Wen was about to calm down, he heard a man shout in surprise: "Zhao is coming."
Tian Wenwen's spirit was refreshed. He quickly straightened his waist on the horse's back and let the person who held an umbrella for him and shaded him retreat. Seeing that the team next to him was a little messy, Tian Wen frowned unhappily. The guard beside him was satisfied and hurriedly shouted, and the team was slightly compact.
It was a group of cavalry of the State of Zhao. About hundreds of people did not play the flag. When they saw the Qi delegation, they did not slow down. Instead, they galloped towards the Qi people. When he saw the leading General Zhao Jun, the smile on Tian Wen's face couldn't help but be gloomy. He closed his mouth and didn't say a word, but looked coldly at the General Zhao Jun, who was walking towards him.
"Zhao Guoyu Lin Duwei Zhao Xin, see Meng Changjun." Zhao Xin came forward and saluted with his fists. Seeing that a person came out of the carriage, he guessed that he must be Prince Tian Fazhang of Qi, so he saluted again. "See the prince, the last general was ordered to welcome him late. Please forgive me."
Tian Wen did not return the gift. He just looked at Zhao Xin angrily and blurted out, "Where's Zhao Yong? Why didn't he come?"
"Bold." Before Zhao Xin could reply, there was an angry shout behind him. Li Wei had urged him to move forward, and the sword in his hand had come out of its sheath. He pointed to Tian Wen and shouted angrily: "How dare you call the father's name directly? It should be a death sentence."
As soon as Li Wei's words fell, the Yulin behind him had drawn his swords in his hand, and his murderous spirit suddenly appeared. On the other hand, the number of Qi people was not weaker than Zhao Jun, but most of them looked afraid. After a while, they remembered their duties and quickly drew their swords to protect the prince and Meng Changjun.
Tian Wen is the person who has seen the strong wind and waves. He still does not change his face in the face of the sharp blade. He just looked at Zhao Xin and said coldly, "Zhao Duwei, I just want to ask you, does such a move represent the meaning of Zhao?"
Zhao Xin's eyes met, and his eyes did not dodge. He just raised his hand and motioned his subordinates to retreat. Li Wei and others agreed, waved their swords into the sheath, and took a step back. The movements were as consistent as peers. The exquisite equestrianism opened the eyes of Qi people.
"I forgive you. Most of these subordinates are unruly men in the army. I don't know any etiquette. If you are offended, please forgive me."
Seeing that Zhao Xin's words were so light and easy, Tian Wen covered up such a bad diplomatic conflict. He couldn't help snorting and wanted to speak, but he was robbed by Tian Fazhang.
Tian Fazhang jumped out of the carriage with a smile and said with a smile, "Haha, this is just a small misunderstanding. I am a great country in the State of Qi. Why don't I have such a little mind? Zhao Duwei is too worried.
Tian Fazhang, as the prince of the State of Qi, has a high status. Although Zhao Xin was arrogant, he never dared to talk to the prince of the State of Qi condescendingly. Seeing him walking to the horse, he hurriedly got off the horse, hugged his fist and bowed slightly, and said, "What the prince said is very true. Qi Zhao is a harmonious friendship. This is just a small misunderstanding."
Tian Fazhang smiled, patted Zhao Xin on the shoulder with a smile, and turned around and raised his eyebrows to his subordinates, "I said it was a misunderstanding. Why don't you put away your weapons?"
When they heard the words, they all looked at Meng Changjun. Seeing that he nodded slightly, they took back the weapons in their hands.
These details naturally could not escape Zhao Xin's eyes. His eyes turned, and there was a smile on the corners of his mouth, thinking that Qi Guo did not seem to be a piece of harmony. Tian Fazhang grinned and didn't care. He patted Zhao Xin on the shoulder with a smile and stretched out his right hand and said, "You're quite interesting. How about making a friend?"