0p0 Chapter 228 Isn’t this a complete prodigal son?
Chapter 228 Isn’t this a complete prodigal son?
Bai Lian's heart beat wildly as she looked at the scene in front of her.
Sure enough, this life was the same as the previous one. Although she had not participated in the Taiping Banquet in the previous life, the news that Dongqin suffered heavy losses at the Taiping Banquet had spread throughout the streets and alleys of Dongqin.
At that time, Fenglin had proposed the competition, and Dongqin was defeated and lost two cities, which was even considered a shame. But this time, she was reborn and prepared in advance, and she would definitely be able to turn the tide.
Let King Qi, the current emperor, and even the entire Dong Qin take notice of him!
Bai Lian had her own plans, but Ouyang Ming subconsciously frowned when he heard Feng Lin's words, but he still kept a calm smile on his face: "What kind of competition does Prince Feng want to see?"
If this happened on an ordinary day, singing and dancing, or competing, would actually be harmless little things.
But today is different. Today is the Peace Banquet. If there is really a competition, it will be a competition between Southern Xinjiang and Eastern Qin.
If Dong Qin lost, how could they save face as the host country? It would also be very disadvantageous for the subsequent peace talks.
But he had already said that he would let Fenglin have fun today. If he refuted and took back his words now, wouldn't that be going back on his word? As the king of a country, where would his own face be?
Therefore, he chose to guide the topic into the point that Feng Lin was only a spectator of the competition, and that this competition was to be attended by young talents from Eastern Qin, with Southern Xinjiang excluded.
Feng Lin smiled and said, "Since it's a competition, what's the point of just watching? It's only interesting if you participate. Today, Feng Lin came to Dong Qin with only 108 people. Is the Emperor of Dong Qin afraid to let them participate in the competition?"
Facing Feng Lin's unreserved provocation, Ouyang Ming cursed Feng Lin in his heart, but he remained calm and generous on the surface: "My East Qin is a great country with countless young talents. How could I not dare? I am also afraid that if Prince Feng does not bring enough people, it will be unfair and hurt the harmony, which is not conducive to the peace talks between our two countries."
Feng Lin smiled and said, "The Emperor of Dong Qin is overthinking. Feng Lin likes people who can beat Feng Lin the most. For example, Major General Ming Yu once beat Feng Lin in horseback archery, and Feng Lin even gave him his favorite long sword."
As soon as these words came out, Xiao Minglou slammed the table and stood up: "Feng Lin, how dare you say that!"
What he called a gift of a long sword was actually the sword he gave to Mingyu after his guards secretly stole Mingyu's Red Feather Black Moon Bow and said he wanted Mingyu's hands!
Is this knife a compliment?
It's obviously a threat and malicious!
Feng Lin smiled and said, "Why is Major General Ming Lou so emotional? Did Feng Lin say something wrong? Why don't you explain it in detail and explain where Feng Lin said something wrong?"
"you……"
Xiao Minglou raised his hand to point at Feng Lin, but was hugged by Xiao Mingyu beside him. She looked at him with a pair of clear eyes and shook her head gently.
Xiao Minglou could only suppress his anger and sit down.
Ouyang Ming looked at the tense relationship between Xiao Minglou and Feng Lin, and the frustration in his heart eased a little.
Xiao Minglou has always been a person who shows his emotions on his face. He was so excited, so Feng Lin must have troubled them a lot on the way here. This was consistent with his investigation of Feng Lin.
However, now Feng Lin is not only causing trouble for the Xiao family, but also causing trouble for him.
But now we are in a situation where we can't back down and there is no other choice.
Ouyang Ming smiled and said something that seemed to be true: "Prince Feng and General Xiao have a very good relationship."
Xiao Minglou was already so angry that his chest was blocked. When he heard Ouyang Ming say this, he looked at Xiao Mingyu in disbelief and struggled to stand up again: "No, what does the emperor mean? Who gets along well with this perverted monster?"
Xiao Mingyu quickly hugged Xiao Minglou again: "Second brother, please stop talking!"
Xiao Minglou was held by Xiao Mingyu. Thinking about his arm that had just been connected and could not move or use force, he could only give up struggling.
But even though he gave up struggling, his eyes were still fixed on Feng Lin, as if he wanted to stare a hole in his forehead.
Xiao Ling frowned slightly.
Although Southern Xinjiang and Eastern Qin had been at loggerheads for many years, peace talks were indeed the general trend and imperative. But after Feng Lin came to power, he proposed peace talks almost as quickly as possible, and even came in person, which in itself forced him to think more about some issues.
Logically speaking, he had just assumed great power, and he should be worried that those who had previously fought for power would make a comeback and seize power again. He should at least stay in southern Xinjiang to preside over the situation personally, and choose other envoys to come for consultation.
But he came in person.
He has been wondering whether he has other intentions.
And does this intention have anything to do with today's competition?
Feng Lin saw Ou Yangming's hesitation and spoke again: "Feng Lin could afford to lose last time, so he can afford to lose this time as well. If the Emperor of East Qin agrees to the competition this time, and Feng Lin loses, Feng Lin can give up Huguan and Tonglan as gifts for the peace talks."
When these words came out, everyone's eyes widened.
"What did Prince Feng say? He said he wanted to use this competition to bet on two cities? Did I hear correctly?"
"No, that's what I heard."
"Isn't it too casual for Crown Prince Feng to casually use a city as a prize for the competition? Will the Emperor of Southern Xinjiang agree?"
"You may not know that the Emperor of Southern Xinjiang has been bedridden, and the confidant of Crown Prince Feng is controlling the government of Southern Xinjiang. Although he is only a crown prince, he is actually almost as good as the Emperor of Southern Xinjiang."
"No, since he is already the emperor of Southern Xinjiang, why would he personally come to our Eastern Qin?"
"I don't know that."
"This really represents the respect that Southern Xinjiang has for us, Eastern Qin!"
"Yes, that must be the case. Maybe the prince of Southern Xinjiang has admired my Dong Qin for a long time, so he came here in person!"
"Is this the key point? Isn't the key point of this matter Huguan and Tonglan? They are two excellent cities. Huguan is rich in real estate and its people are wealthy. In addition, the terrain makes it easy to defend and difficult to attack. And Tonglan, which is behind Huguan, although the terrain is not as good as Huguan, has a mine inside!"
"No way, Crown Prince Feng actually put up two cities like this as a bet. Isn't this a complete loser?"
"Who says he isn't? But as long as he's not from Dongqin, I like him, hehe!"
"..."
Bai Wei sat down and turned to look at Xiao Mingcheng: "Brother, are the two cities that Feng Lin said he would give up really as others said?"
After the brief time they spent together last time and the information Ouyang Yi showed her, she thought she had a certain understanding of Feng Lin.
According to Feng Lin's personality, he would never allow himself to suffer losses. How could he give up two such good cities? There must be a conspiracy here.