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Chapter 16 Jibu, you actually read*

"The show is about to begin!"

As dusk approaches, Wu Chenzi looks at the princess ceremonial guard by the ferry and says.

"What did you teach her? You also asked Yingbu and Jibu to send troops to protect her!" Yan Lingji asked curiously.

"It's just a bedtime story!" Wu Chenzi said with a smile.

At the ferry crossing, Lianying was looking for Wu Chenzi's figure everywhere. Unfortunately, she was sitting in the sedan chair and had limited vision and could not see Wu Chenzi in the crowd.

"The auspicious time has come, play music!" The deputy envoy of the envoy replaced the chief envoy and announced that the auspicious time has come.

The ritual music sounded, the suona, gongs and drums sounded, and a group of great witches were also wearing festive clothes, dancing toward the riverbed like demons.

"Yingbu, you asked them to ask the Dragon Prince. The tribute was accidentally stolen. I, Chu, deeply apologized, so I wanted to prepare a richer tribute to the Dragon Prince. Let them ask them to ask the Dragon Prince what kind of tribute they want. My Great Chu will do my best to satisfy me. As long as I can let my Chu people survive this disaster year," Lianying called Ying Bu and pointed his bare hands at the witches who were still dancing happily.

Ying Bu was stunned for a moment and asked, "What do they ask?"

"However I marry the Dragon Prince, I let them see the Dragon Prince. The gentleman said that they worship the Dragon Prince so much, and they must need a reason to see the Dragon Prince. Now I will give them a legitimate reason." Lianying said.

"No!" Ying Bu nodded and brought a team of soldiers to the witches and said, "Your Highness the Princess said that because the tribute was stolen and there was a loss, it was not enough to offer the Dragon King. Let you go to see the Dragon King. My Great Chu will try my best to satisfy what kind of tribute you want!"

"What? General, how can we see the Dragon Prince!" said the leader of the great witch.

"The princess also expected you to ask this, so His Highness said, since you respect the Dragon Prince so much, then give me a chance to meet the Dragon Prince and take a tribute bamboo raft first." Yingbu said, and then signaled the soldiers to say that all the witches by Dongting Lake had caught up with the bamboo raft.

"Why are you trying to cut off the ropes of the bamboo raft?" Ying Bu looked at Ji Bu in confusion and asked.

"Do you really think there is a Dragon Prince? The princess and gentleman meant to let these people die. I just sent them to see the Dragon Prince faster!" Ji Bu said lightly.

The great witches cried and were driven to the bamboo raft without tribute, and were pushed to the middle of the river by the soldiers.

"What happened? Why did the Wu Zhu and the others boarded the bamboo raft?" All the officials looked confused.

But someone soon gave an explanation, saying that in order to make the people live a better life, the princess asked the great witches to ask what kind of tribute Dragon Prince would like to like, and some of the great Chu could take it out.

"It is worthy of being my Princess of Great Chu, I am dedicated to us!" The people cheered and bid farewell to the great witches into the middle of the river.

The fog was rising, and the bamboo rafts were moving further and further away, disappearing from the people's sight.

However, the great witches on the bamboo raft were ashamed. The people didn't know what the Dragon King was marrying, but they knew it, so they were all struggling. But the more they struggled, the faster the rope of the bamboo raft broke, and soon it broke, and the great witches fell into the lake.

"What is that?" Wu Chenzi's eyes narrowed and he said in surprise at a huge black shadow in the lake.

"There is no Dragon King, right?" Yan Lingji and Shao Siming also saw that when the great witches fell into the water, a huge black shadow appeared at the bottom of the lake.

However, soon, Wu Chenzi and others saw clearly that it was not a huge figure, but a group of figures gathered, opened their mouths one by one, biting the great witches who fell into the water, and then rolling in the water.

"Carp!" Wu Chenzi and Yan Lingji looked at each other and spoke.

"I suddenly believe that they can see the Dragon Prince, and there are actually groups of turtles traveling!" Wu Chenzi said.

He knew about the Yangtze crocodile in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, but it was the first time he saw it, and it was such a huge group action at first sight.

Later generations of Yangtze crocodiles became endangered protected animals, but this was the pre-Qin period. Yangtze crocodiles were called turtles and earth dragons. They were worshipped by the people of Chu as dragons, so they were naturally not hunted and killed, so it is understandable that they appeared in groups.

"They really met the Dragon King Welcoming Group!" Ji Bu looked at Ying Bu and said. It was the first time they had seen such a huge group of turtles.

"The Dragon Prince's wedding group is here. The Dragon Prince sent dragon sons to welcome the bride. All the onlookers stay away from the shore to avoid disturbing the Dragon Prince's messenger!" Wu Chenzi roared.

These crocodiles don’t know who they are. Moreover, they have eaten human flesh and are very fierce. If so many onlookers, they will cause casualties if they rush ashore.

The onlookers became even more curious when they heard Wu Chenzi's roar, but Ji Bu also reacted and hurriedly sent a large army to stop the onlookers and not to get close to the river bank.

But there were still people who were not afraid of death and were dragged into the water. Wu Chenzi could only say that this was his own fault and that no one could stop him from seeking death.

The onlookers were also frightened to see someone being dragged into the water and eaten, but the answer given by the official was to disturb the Dragon Prince, and death would be in vain.

"Why did the great witches go for so long? It seems that they haven't agreed. Yes, these great witches can't discuss it. Since they are bride-sending envoys, they are all more versatile, so let them talk to the Dragon Prince!" Lianying continued to say to Ying Bu.

"Your Highness, no!" The envoys of the bride sent their trousers were so scared that their pants were soaked, and there were a lot of yellow ones. Did they not see the turtle group? What is the difference between going into the water now and seeking death?

But Ying Bu was not used to them and ordered the soldiers to press them onto the bamboo raft and push them into the lake. So the water splashed, bringing blood to the lake, and it dissipated in the lake.

"It will take some time to negotiate, so let the three elders from all over the country also talk about peace and peace, and be the peacemaker!" Lian Ying continued.

Ying Bu nodded, and now he understood that His Royal Highness the Princess wanted to catch all the people and throw all the people who bewitched the people and believe in the Dragon King into the lake to feed the turtle.

So another group of three elders from various villages were escorted into the lake by soldiers and fed the turtles.

"Your Highness, the life will bring you a brocade box first!" Ji Bu came to the princess sedan chair and bowed, holding a brocade box in his hands. He opened the box and saw it. There were several bamboo slips, and there was no danger. As for the contents of the bamboo slips, he did not open it.

"Twelve Commentary on Zhang Zhang!" Lianying opened the box, picked up the first volume of bamboo slips and opened it. He saw the "Twelve Commentary on Zhang Zhang" written in small seal script of Qin. He immediately understood that this was a great gift from the teacher, which was to help the people along Dongting Lake survive the disaster New Year.

"When I passed the order, the Dragon Prince was moved by our sincerity and decided to let us dig rivers and canals, irrigate the earth, and order this princess to supervise it himself." Lianying said.

"No!" Ying Bu and Ji Bu nodded, asking the soldiers to send messages to the onlookers. The Dragon Prince was kind to the people and allowed the people to dig rivers and canals to irrigate the land.

"I haven't seen anyone come back. How did Your Highness know what the Dragon Prince allows?" Some people asked in confusion.

"Are you stupid? Your princess is the wife of the Dragon Prince. Do you need to pass someone else to send a message to someone else?" Some people said as if they were fools.

"This is the "Twelve Commentary on the Zhangzhou Governance". The two generals asked trustworthy water workers to come up with accurate and feasible plans for this palace based on the specific situation of Dongting Lake, and implement them immediately!" Lianying took out the "Twelve Commentary on the Zhangzhou Governance" and handed it back to Ji Bu and said.

Ji Bu opened it and saw that the author was Ximen Bao. Then he thought about the Ximen Bao that Wu Chenzi said, and instantly understood that they were fooled by Wu Chenzi. Ximen Bao was not a flatterer, just teasing them.

Moreover, this volume of the twelve memorials on governing Zhang also records the story of Ximen Bao governing Ye, which is exactly the same as what the princess did. However, Ximen Bao broke the superstition in Ye, but it did not work in Chu, because the superstition in Chu was too heavy. If it was forced to say it was superstition, how could such a large group of turtles be explained?

"It's true that I need to read more!" Ji Bu looked at Ying Bu and said.

Ximen Bao was both an official during the Wei Wenhou period. The methods he used were still available now. But they didn't know that history could be used.

"I'm convinced too!" Ying Bu nodded. If they saw this "Twelve Comments on Zhuzhang", they wouldn't have to worry about how to break the deadlock, and the key was that they hadn't thought about it yet.

"Let's try how to crocodile meat tonight!" Wu Chenzi had already left with Yan Lingji and Shao Siming, but he also grabbed a crocodile from the shore.

"You have eaten human flesh?" Yan Lingji and Shao Siming looked disgusted.

"Are you stupid? Will the full turtle run to the shore to find food?" Wu Chenzi said speechlessly, then took out Ling Xu and broke the turtle open, put it on the fire and barbecue.

"Dragon liver and phoenix marrow, since this thing is called earth dragon, it can be considered a dragon. Let's try it today!" Wu Chenzi said complacently.

I spent the years with Xiaomeng and ate everything, but I have never encountered a turtle, so this is the first time I have eaten this turtle.

"Sir, don't you mind let's have a free meal?" Ying Bu and Ji Bu didn't know how they found them, so they sat down with cooked ones, and even prepared pots and various seasonings.

"How did you find us?" Wu Chenzi asked curiously.

"I'm not blind. I saw that my husband hunted a turtle, but no one in the State of Chu dared to eat turtle, so I guessed that the husband would cook somewhere by the lake, so I brought the cookware to find it." Ji Bu said with a smile.

"You said that the Chu people dare not eat. Are you not a Chu people?" Wu Chenzi said speechlessly.

"The dragon meat in the sky can be eaten without regrets!" Ji Bu said with a smile.

Ying Bu put the turtle into the cauldron and cooked it, and judging from the knife technique, he obviously often did this.

"Are you killers who are good at cooking?" Wu Chenzi asked looking at Ying Bu.

Ying Bu was a killer, and he knew that Hei Bai Xuan Jian, another killer he knew, was also a chef.

"This is a required course for killers!" Ying Bu did not refute, put the seasonings into the cauldron, and soon the fragrance filled the air.

"Next time I get a puffer fish, let's see if you dare to eat it randomly!" Wu Chenzi murmured.

"Pufferfish cannot be eaten, it is highly toxic! But it is very delicious, I have eaten it!" Ying Bu said.

"Since it's highly toxic, why are you still alive?" Ji Bu asked curiously.

Wu Chenzi, Yan Lingji and others also looked at Ying Bu curiously.

"I'm poisoned, find a shade to lie in a while, and the poison will be cured when I wake up." Yingbu said lightly.

"African Flat Head Brother?" Wu Chenzi was stunned and looked at Ying Bu seriously. It seemed that Ying Bu was indeed the same throughout his life, either on the way to fight.

When he was in Chu, he worked with Qin, when he was in Chu and Han, he worked with Liu Bang, and then he was appointed King of Jiujiang after returning to Han, and then he rebelled and continued to fight with Liu Bang until he was defeated and died.

"I'm not calm, and I'm younger than you, I'm only twenty!" Ying Bu said to Wu Chenzi.

Wu Chenzi's mouth twitched, you are the flat-headed brother. You are either fighting or on the road to fighting for the rest of your life. The key is that it is very similar to the flat-headed brother. Even pufferfish cannot be poisoned. If the flat-headed brother doesn't accept it, you will be convinced.

"In fact, there is no poison in the pufferfish that removes the poison glands and gallbladder!" Wu Chenzi explained.

"Do you think I will believe you?" Ying Bu said lightly.

Although I was not poisoned to death that time, it also hurts a lot. Who would have to suffer? I am not the kind of Taotie who is not afraid of death for the sake of eating.

"You guys are not as simple as coming to eat, right?" Wu Chenzi asked, looking at Yingbu and Jibu.

"How can we not come to welcome the Qin State Master? And in order to prevent the National Master from doing something like robbing the Tao, I then learned from Yan Zi that he could only be a thief in Chu State. We should escort the National Master Master into Baiyue!" Ji Bu said.

"Hey, you actually studied, it's very good, why don't I lead you to Confucianism? I am familiar with Confucianism. Although Master Xun no longer accepts disciples, I can accept it. My status in Confucianism is not low!" Wu Chenzi said with a smile.

"Forget Confucianism, Bu is used to being idle, and it is not suitable for Confucianism!" Ji Bu said expressionlessly, and actually wanted you to call you a sir by yourself, dream, the white dwarf generation, I agreed only when I was stupid.

"My expenses are very big. Are you sure you want a gift to send me out of Chu State?" Wu Chenzi said with a smile at Ji Bu.

"It should be so that the National Master will not say that after returning to Qin, I am a petty country in Chu!" Ji Bu nodded and replied.

"You said!" Wu Chenzi smiled playfully.

"I've decided what to buy, I have a financial supporter!" Wu Chenzi sent a message to Yan Lingji and Shao Siming and said.

"You really won't miss any chance to cheat people!" Yan Lingji said speechlessly, but she was very excited.

The clothing of Chu State is famous among the seven countries, and the jade wares of Chu State are also very famous. Almost all the jade carving masters in the world came from Chu State. They used to have no money, so it was hard to borrow Xue Nu to ask for it. Now there is a rich man, so why don’t you choose if you don’t have to pay for it yourself?

Shao Siming is also quite interested. After all, who doesn’t love beauty in women?
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