"Many generals want to fight. It may be that the generals themselves have this idea. Another possibility is that King Xiaoyao wants to fight."

Based on the detailed information he obtained about the Shu Kingdom.

The King Xiaoyao was a military man and was a cavalry general.

Thirty years ago, the former emperor of Shu Kingdom passed away suddenly. He led his troops back to the capital without being summoned, and helped the empress of Shu Kingdom, who was only three or four years old at the time, to ascend the throne. He personally oversaw all state affairs.

It was not until ten years ago, almost around the same time when Jiang Wan'er ascended the throne, that the Empress of Shu began to rule the country herself.

King Xiaoyao, on the other hand, used his age as an excuse and resigned from all his positions without any regrets.

And he also completely surrendered his military power.

The Queen of Shu was grateful to her old uncle for stabilizing the political situation over the years and making incomparable contributions to the country, so she conferred him the title of King Xiaoyao.

He was given the nine gifts and did not have to kneel when meeting the king.

However, although this old prince is no longer in the court, his influence is still enormous.

Especially in the military.

Even more so.

Even now, what does the Queen of Shu want to do.

When it comes to state affairs, he would often go out of the palace to personally ask the old prince for his ideas and opinions.

Therefore, the fact that the Shu generals are now against making peace and want to join the war is ninety-nine percent likely the old prince’s idea.

Zhao Hao felt a headache.

Such an old fox.

The most difficult one.

"But if that's the case, it's not so bad."

"People in the military are the most realistic."

"They are aware of Shu's military strength. Although they are against peace, they want to gain benefits from the war."

"But they would never dare to rashly raise an army and get involved."

"I won't be as blind as the civil officials."

"As long as we can turn the situation around quickly enough in dealing with the attacks from Southern Chu and Wu."

"They didn't even have a chance to attack."

This was exactly what he had imagined before his diplomatic mission to Shu.

“However, the specific circumstances cannot be determined at this time.”

Thinking of this, he shouted outside: "Bluebird Girl."

Qingniao quickly pushed the door open and walked in: "What do you want, my Lord?"

Zhao Hao said, "Have your people keep an eye on these people and see what they have been doing recently and who they have been in contact with."

After Zhao Hao finished speaking, he handed a note he had just written on the table to Qingniao.

Bluebird stepped forward, took it, took a look at it, and then nodded.

Putting the note away, Bluebird asked, "My Lord, are you planning to start with King Xiaoyao first?"

Zhao Hao shook his head: "No hurry, we have plenty of time, it won't be too late to see the situation clearly first."

Bluebird said no more, turned around and walked out.

He is not afraid of delay now.

Just the opposite.

He was afraid that if Shu Kingdom did not delay, it would be difficult to deal with it if he cut the Gordian knot.

Of course, that shouldn’t be the case.

It seems that since there is a chance to reap the benefits, and Shu's military force is not strong enough, the possibility of delay is very high.

Judging from the current situation, the overall situation is still relatively favorable.

Two days passed in a flash, and it was evening of the third day.

Tonight, the Queen of Shu Kingdom held a banquet in the palace to welcome the large delegation led by Zhao Hao.

In fact, it’s mainly Zhao Hao.

There are two other clerks of ceremonies, but they are not worth mentioning.

During these two days, the gambling fight between Zhao Hao and the Shu Kingdom's scholars spread more widely.

The couplet "Smoke locks the willows in the pond" spread throughout the streets and alleys of the imperial capital.

Even children of a few years old know this couplet.

However, so far, no one has announced that he or she has come up with the second line.

Zhao Hao had just finished washing up and trying on clothes in the inn, preparing to go to the palace to attend the banquet, when Princess Li Ge arrived.

Zhao Hao did not wear official uniform, but chose a green robe.

Although he looks less majestic than when wearing official uniform, he is also more casual and handsome.

Seeing Zhao Hao coming out of the inner hall, Princess Li Ge couldn't help but smile and said, "Young Master, this outfit is much more pleasing to the eye than the official uniform."

Zhao Hao also smiled and asked, "Why?"

Princess Li Ge said, "Because when you wear official clothes, you always feel like you are wearing someone else's, so casual clothes are much better."

Zhao Hao burst into laughter when she said that: "That's true."

He was not originally an official, and the position of Si Li Lang was temporarily forced upon him by Jiang Wan'er.

The two chatted briefly for a while, then left the inn and got on a carriage to the palace.

In the carriage, Princess Li Ge said, "In order to welcome the young master, this banquet is extremely grand."

"However, there are many people in Shu who are hostile to you, so I hope you can be tolerant."

Zhao Hao smiled softly and asked, "Your Highness, I won't be beaten at the banquet, right?"

Princess Li Ge immediately pursed her lips and laughed, "Sir, what are you talking about? How can it be so serious?"

Zhao Hao pretended to be relieved and said, "I'm glad I won't be beaten in public. That's relieved."

When Zhao Hao and Princess Li Ge arrived, what Zhao Hao never expected was.

The banquet had actually begun. The Empress of Shu, who was sitting in the main seat, had already started drinking with the courtiers on both sides...

Seeing this scene.

Zhao Hao: “…”

Seeing two people coming in from outside, everyone looked over.

The Shu Kingdom Empress's beautiful eyes lit up, and she quickly put down her wine glass and waved to Zhao Hao, saying, "Mr. Zhao, come and sit next to me!"

"Li Ge, you come too!"

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