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Chapter 20 The Court Debate

In Lin Yilong's opinion, the marriage between Si Guo and Lin Guo is the best solution, and Qian Xiaoxing is also very interesting to Princess Zicui. It seems that this matter can be solved without any effort.

At noon, Lin Yilong invited Qian Xiaoxing to the Prime Minister's Mansion for dinner. Seeing that Lin Yilong invited him, Qian Xiaoxing only brought Xiong Yitan and Hu Suoyuan into the Prime Minister's Mansion.

After some politeness, the guest of honor entered the banquet. Lin Yilong and Qian Xiaoxing clinked the cup and said, "Brother Qian, I will bring you good news today."

When Qian Xiaoxing heard this, he thought Lin Guo had used prisoners to exchange for Huju Pass. He didn't expect that things would be so easy. He said happily: "King Lin seems to be very visionary, and I admire his vision."

Lin Yilong nodded and replied, "That's right, King Lin must be happy with a son-in-law like Brother Qian."

Qian Xiaoxing was drinking and almost spitting out, and asked nervously: "Brother Lin, are you saying that King Lin wants to marry Princess Zicui to me?"

"Yes, King Lin is optimistic about Si Guo and you, so he wants to marry Si Guo and form an alliance. However, when Hu Ju Pass exchanges prisoners, King Lin cannot agree. I think with this marriage, the relationship between Si Guo and Lin Guo will change and will not become enemies of me anymore. So, Brother Qian, can you agree?" Lin Yilong asked confidently.

Qian Xiaoxing thought that he would engage in marriage again under the premise of exchanging Huju Pass. When he heard that Lin Guo was unwilling to exchange Huju Pass, he suddenly became embarrassed. He pondered for a long time before answering: "It is not impossible to maintain an alliance between the two countries with marriage, but if he did not exchange Huju Pass, I cannot explain to the people of Si State. This matter is not easy to deal with!"

For Qian Xiaoxing, it is of course very happy to marry Lan Xiaocui, but for personal gain, Qian Xiaoxing really cannot make concessions. It seems that it is good to have a marriage alliance, but one day Lin Guo really wants to turn against her. He can completely ignore her existence and will not worry about the life of a princess. He will do whatever he wants.

Just like Hu, Hu Baojin was the prince. At the hands of Si, Hu still sent a large army to attack Si. Qian Xiaoxing also remembered that in the Three Kingdoms, Liu Bei married Sun Shangxiang, the daughter of Sun Quan, as a marriage between Wu and Shu. Later, he fought as soon as he wanted, so such a marriage was essentially meaningless.

Lin Yilong was stunned after hearing this, thinking that Qian Xiaoxing would agree at once, but unexpectedly, he hit a soft nail and asked unwillingly: "Brother Qian, don't you want to marry Princess Zicui?"

"Brother Lin, the country's interests are in the present, how can I personally use public service to help my private interests? For the sake of Si State, this Huju Pass must be exchanged. I disappointed Brother Lin. Please forgive me." Qian Xiaoxing explained seriously.

Lin Yilong was indeed a little angry at first, but after thinking about it carefully, he was still very noble in his feelings to sacrifice personal interests for national interests. Thinking of this, Lin Yilong respected Qian Xiaoxing instead, laughed, and said, "My little brother Qian is indeed a phoenix among people. I am honored to be able to make friends with you, but I also promised that King Lin would make this happen. Since that's the case, I think you have to come forward and discuss with King Lin. What do you think?"

Qian Xiaoxing raised his glass and said, "Then I will go to see King Lin tomorrow. This matter will bother Brother Lin. I will give you a glass to Brother Lin!"

The two of them talked happily and had a cordial conversation. Before leaving, Qian Xiaoxing asked Xiong Yitan to take two mirrors and a lighter, and handed them to Lin Yilong and said, "Brother Lin, these two things are rare items. Others have not yet. I hope Brother Lin likes them."

Lin Yilong wanted to refuse, but when he saw that the mirror could reflect his appearance so clearly, and it was indeed convenient to light the refining lighter. He couldn't put it down immediately and no longer delayed his acceptance happily. After the two of them finished lunch, Lin Yilong kept sending Qian Xiaoxing and others outside the door.

"I'm going to see you off for your help. Brother Lin stay. Then I'll meet Brother Lin early tomorrow morning and go to see King Lin together." Qian Xiaoxing said with his fists.

Lin Yilong nodded: "Okay, then I'll wait for you tomorrow morning."

Qian Xiaoxing turned around and wanted to leave, but after missing her, she turned back and said, "Brother Lin, there have been rumors in Qidu City recently. You can go and find out what they are saying."

Lin Yilong nodded and said, "I naturally know this. Lin Guo cooperated with Hu to attack Si Guo this time, and was a traitor in Hu Guo. I have known this rumor for a long time. It seems that you are prepared."

When Qian Xiaoxing heard this, Lin Yilong meant to hint at the news released by Qian Xiaoxing, and he laughed and said goodbye.

On the way back to the inn, Hu Suoyuan asked curiously: "Chief of Staff, you don't agree to a marriage. What if King Lin is angry and never marry Princess Zicui to you in the future?"

Qian Xiaoxing sighed and said, "It seems that I am so great. Maybe there is nothing bad about marriage. But I dare not use the people of more than 100,000 Siguo to bet. There is no permanent cooperation in the world, only eternal interests. I don't want to fight Hu Guo one day, and Lin Guo is stabbed in the back of the butt. It's better to have the ability to protect yourself."

Xiong Yitan heard this and asked, "Chief of Staff, are you confident that you can talk about it? Let Lin Guo give us Huju Pass?"

"In fact, Lin Guo is already making concessions slowly," Qian Xiaoxing said confidently: "Although there have been twists and turns so far, Lin Guo's attitude has gradually changed from his initial rejection to his current marriage. I have confidence to convince King Lin tomorrow."

After hearing this, Xiong Yitan immediately slapped his horse and said, "The Chief of Staff is a genius. I feel that I am much smarter when I follow the Chief of Staff."

After hearing this, Hu Suoyuan began to ponder. What Qian Xiaoxing said just now was full of twists and turns, but what did it mean? I remember that Qian Xiaoxing said that Bo means a woman's breast. What shape does it have? I can't figure it out.

As soon as the three of them returned to the inn, Qian Xiaoxing heard someone coming outside to inform him that Princess Zicui was coming. Qian Xiaoxing ran out immediately after being happy.

Outside the door, she saw Lan Xiaocui with dimples on her face and looked at Qian Xiaoxing with a smile, with happiness in her smile. Lan Xiaocui stepped forward and said, "Brother Xing, I'll sneak out to see you."

"There is an ancient saying, "It's like a day without seeing you three autumns. I really miss you very much. I miss you so much that you didn't sleep all night last night." Qian Xiaoxing laughed.

Lan Xiaocui said in surprise: "Do you really miss me? I heard in the morning that my father wanted to betroth me to you to form an alliance as a marriage between Si Guo and Lin Guo. Do you know this?"

"I understand this," Qian Xiaoxing took Lan Xiaocui's hand and said apologetically: "But Xiaocui, I didn't agree."

Lan Xiaocui couldn't believe it after hearing it. Over the past year, Lan Xiaocui worked hard to increase her abilities and insights. She hoped that one day she could match Qian Xiaoxing. When she heard that Qian Xiaoxing did not agree to the marriage, her first reaction was that Qian Xiaoxing was despising her, and she asked in disbelief: "Why, why didn't you agree?"

When Qian Xiaoxing saw Lan Xiaocui's sad expression, he grabbed her hand and said, "Xiaocui, listen to my explanation."

Lan Xiaocui raised her head and stopped her tears from flowing out, and said sadly: "Okay, I'll give you a chance to explain."

"Xiao Cui, that's right. Your father wants you to marry me to ensure the alliance between Si State and Lin State, so as to exchange for nearly 9,000 cavalry captured by Si State. But you also understand that Si State is still very weak now. If Lin State turns against each other, Si State will still be trampled, bullied or even destroyed by Lin State. Therefore, if Si State does not entrench the pass, Si State will have no safety. I cannot let the people of Si State." Qian Xiaoxing explained.

Lan Xiaocui shook her head and said, "Did your father marry me to you? Do you still don't believe my father's sincerity? Are you making excuses? You and Princess Yingying are both married? You must have despised me and don't want me!"

Seeing that Lan Xiaocui wanted to break free from the hand she held, Qian Xiaoxing hurriedly said, "Xiaocui, the affairs of the country are not something you can understand. You believe me, my love for you has never changed."

Seeing that Qian Xiaoxing still refused to agree, Lan Xiaocui looked at him in despair, and crystal tears fell down, and she whimpered: "Let go of my hand, I want to go back."

Qian Xiaoxing still grabbed Lan Xiaocui's hand tightly, but he didn't know how to explain it again. When he rejected Lin Yilong's proposal, he expected Lan Xiaocui might be unhappy. He just hoped that Lan Xiaocui would understand the righteousness and understand that Qian Xiaoxing's doing this was involuntary, but now it seems that it is wrong. Lan Xiaocui still cannot understand the interests of the country.

Seeing Qian Xiaoxing speechless, Lan Xiaocui broke away with her hands, wiped her tears and turned around and ran away crying. Qian Xiaoxing had no choice but to shout, "Xiao Cui, Xiao Cui..." But she saw that Xiao Cui was running further and further.

Qian Xiaoxing felt very uncomfortable when he saw Lan Xiaocui running away with sadness. This time, he sacrificed for Si Guo too much, and actually rejected Lan Xiaocui, whom he had always loved the most. Seeing Lan Xiaocui running away with tears, he really didn't know what to do.

Sometimes, I really hope that Lan Xiaocui is not a princess and can get married smoothly. Now, not only is Lan Xiaocui a princess, but it is also mixed with the interests of Si Guo and Lin Guo. On one side is love and on the other side is the country. Which one Qian Xiaoxing should choose, he was also confused.

"Chief of Staff, that girl ran away. Don't you chase her?" Hu Suoyuan asked.

Qian Xiaoxing turned around and said, "What's the use of keeping her people, who can't keep her heart."

Hu Suoyuan admired: "Chief of Staff, how did I listen to your words like a famous saying."

"Stop talking, don't you see that I'm in a bad mood now!" Qian Xiaoxing asked.

Hu Suoyuan immediately did not dare to be poor anymore and said loudly: "Chief of Staff, actually I want to say that there are many people outside the station who monitor us. I guess it was sent by that boy Shi Yao."

"This time Xiao Cui ran away with tears. He would be so happy that he knew it. He actually arranged someone to monitor me and sent me some people to inquire. We must be careful what this kid wants to do!" After Qian Xiaoxing gave the order, he returned to the inn room and lay on the bed, thinking about how to persuade King Lin tomorrow and how to chase Lan Xiao Cui back.

The next morning, accompanied by Xiong Yitan and Hu Suoyuan, Qian Xiaoxing came to Lin Yilong's Prime Minister's Mansion early, and went to court with Lin Yilong and entered the palace. Lin Yilong asked Qian Xiaoxing to wait outside first, so that he could hear Xuanzhao and go in again.

In the court, Lin Yilong and Lin Wang reported the situation and pointed out that Qian Xiaoxing did not agree to the marriage plan, which made Lin Wang extremely angry and scolded: "I am going to marry my daughter to him, but I am still so ungrateful, but I dare not agree."

"Your Majesty, Qian Xiaoxing is waiting outside. He said he wanted to explain the situation to you in person." Lin Yilong leaned over and said.

Wang Lin slapped the dragon throne and said angrily: "This kid actually dares to come to see me. I really want to peel him and let him come in and see what he has to say!"

After a while, Qian Xiaoxing came to King Lin. After meeting him, Qian Xiaoxing looked at King Lin carefully. Seeing that he was over 40 years old, he looked angry. It seemed that today's matter was still very difficult.

"Are you Qian Xiaoxing?" Lin Wang had long heard that Qian Xiaoxing led the troops of the State of the State to defeat 80,000 Hu troops. This time, the 10,000 cavalry of the State of the State were also captured by him. He was very curious about this person. Seeing that he was handsome and young and promising, if there were no disputes between the countries, he would be happy to betroth Princess Zicui to him.

"I am Qian Xiaoxing. I believe that King Lin already knows that Si Guo does not agree with the marriage plan, and still hopes to exchange prisoners for Huju Pass. Please agree to Wang Lin." Qian Xiaoxing replied.

King Lin waved his sleeves and said angrily: "A mere state of Si dares to blackmail me, Huju Pass. How can my Dalin Kingdom agree to it!"

Qian Xiaoxing smiled and said, "Why is our State blackmailing Lin? It is Lin's State who sent troops to attack our State without considering the friendly relations between the two countries. Is it because our State captured Lin's cavalry? It is also wrong for our State? It is Lin's State that he was not kind enough, so how can we blame our State for being unrighteous?"

Now Lin Guo is like stealing chickens without losing rice. Now that the rice is taken away, he still needs to return it to him. Qian Xiaoxing is speechless in this way. But Lin Guo relies on his great power to oppress Si, but Si Guo will not be able to use this trick now.

Qian Xiaoxing's words made King Lin very uncomfortable and roared: "What's wrong with me? Believe it or not, I will send troops to wipe out your State of Si!"

"Haha!" Qian Xiaoxing laughed and said, "I first came to Qidu. I saw the people living and working in peace and prosperity. I thought to myself that King Lin is also a emperor who works hard to cure. Now it seems that I have misunderstood. King Lin, you can only be a fool of your relatives and your enemies! With your strength in Dalin Kingdom, it is not impossible to destroy the Si State. However, have you analyzed the pros and cons of this? "

King Lin was angry and angry. He heard Qian Xiaoxing say that he was good at governing the country, and he was also very helpful in his heart. He still valued the reputation of this emperor very much, so he replied: "I naturally know the pros and cons in my heart. Destroying Si State is just a piece of bone without meat, and destroying Hu State is a fat, oily piece of meat."
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