Chapter 170 Yu Kingdom Envoys
"Get up! Get up! The sun is about to burn your butt!"
Early in the morning, Yun Li was awakened by a rude and sharp shout. Just as she was about to curse, she opened her eyes and saw that it was Dayun who had returned and was sitting on the table calmly.
Yun Li happily extended her hand: "Come here~ Do you have a letter from the Queen Mother?"
"Water! The bird wants to drink water! The bird is dying of thirst!"
Yun Li reached out and took out a large bowl of spiritual spring water from the space and placed it on the small stool beside the bed.
The big swift's eyes lit up when it saw the spiritual spring water. It turned around with its butt facing her, and stretched out its hind legs to her. Yunli took the small letter box from its hind legs.
I took out the letter and opened it to my great joy! My mother said she was on her way and would be in the capital in about five days!
The Crown Prince's wedding is approaching, and Yueqi State has sent invitations to various countries. Therefore, the capital has been very busy these days, with envoys from various countries arriving one after another.
Yunli got up, put on her clothes, and had breakfast when Helian Chi came back.
Helian went out early and came back late these days, and the two of them could not see each other in the palace during the day. He only saw him frowning, holding something in his hand, and his expression did not look happy at all.
"What's wrong with Ah Chi? Is there something wrong?"
Helian Chi sat across from the table, put down the token in his hand, looked at Yun Li and said calmly: "Li'er, the Yu Kingdom's envoys will arrive in the capital tomorrow, and envoys from other countries will also arrive soon. My father has asked me and the crown prince to be responsible for the security of the capital. The crown prince will be responsible for receiving the envoys, and I will be responsible for patrolling the streets of the capital and resolving safety hazards."
Yun Li raised her eyebrows: "You don't want to go?"
Helian Chi nodded: "It's not that I don't want to go, but my father and the crown prince are using this as an excuse. If I don't go, they will ask me to borrow 20,000 troops."
"Borrow someone? What do you mean?"
"The Crown Prince said that the Imperial Guards are also responsible for guarding the Imperial Palace, and they don't have enough men to assist him in receiving envoys and addressing security risks at the post stations. Therefore, he wants to borrow 20,000 of my men, and my father has agreed!
I suspect that my father and the crown prince intend to use this opportunity to deprive me of my military power.
Father has hinted many times before, both openly and covertly, that the war is over and that this prince should hand over his military power..."
"So what are you going to do? Do you agree?"
"Yes, I agree! It's only 20,000 people, but I naturally refused to patrol the capital, citing my illness and need to rest.
The envoys from various countries have gathered in the capital, and there are also talented people from the martial arts world, and people from various sects will come one after another. By then, things will probably happen one after another, so it is better for me to stay in the dark rather than in the open."
Yun Li thought for a while and said, "That's good. The number of people staying in the inn in the capital has obviously increased over the past few days. Besides, it's not your turn as a prince to do patrols. I'm afraid this proposal is intentional by the crown prince. He wants you to contribute manpower and effort, but in the end, it will be a thankless task. If something goes wrong, he will use this as an excuse to remove your military power."
Besides, isn't there the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion? If he wants to borrow people, why doesn't he ask for them from the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion? It's probably easier to borrow than to pay back these 20,000 people! The Emperor and the Crown Prince's intentions are clear, and you're right not to lead the inspection team!"
"Well, I thought so too. I happened to be resting in the palace recently! As for the troops lent to him, they are borrowed. It is impossible for them to leave!
Maybe they don't know that they think that if I hand over the tiger talisman that commands the Northwest Army, I can control an army of 300,000?
If it were so easy, wouldn't anyone be able to do it? I joined the Northwest Army when I was ten years old. Over the years, the soldiers around me have changed one after another. Now the Northwest Army is completely under my control. Even without this tiger talisman, I can still command the Northwest Army. However, the Northwest Army now only recognizes me, not the tiger talisman!
Yun Li felt a sense of pride when listening to him speak. Yes, he created a team with military spirit and strength, so he would not give up the Northwest Army easily. The Northwest Army could only become stronger and stronger in his hands, because the record of winning every battle was created by the Northwest Army and him together!
Suddenly thinking of something, Yun Li asked curiously: "By the way, the Yu Kingdom envoys will arrive in the capital tomorrow. What kind of country is this Yu Kingdom? I rarely hear you talk about it."
"Yu Country is a country of about the same size as Yueqi Country, and its customs and people are very similar to Yueqi Country. It is located to the east of Yueqi Country, but due to the constant civil unrest in recent years, the people have been in dire straits.
The Emperor of Yu has seven sons, and each of them has his own power. The court is also divided and evenly matched, which gives the Emperor of Yu a headache.
I heard that the people leading the team to visit Yueqi Kingdom this time are the Third and Fifth Princes of Yu Kingdom."
Yun Li then asked, "Do you know anything about the Third and Fifth Princes?"
Helian Chi shook his head and sighed, "I had some understanding, but I feel the information obtained by the spies I sent out is far from accurate!"
"Oh? How do you mean?"
"Originally, the Third Prince was at a disadvantage among the seven princes. In addition, he was indecisive and hesitant, so his supporters wanted to abandon him and join others.
But in the past year, the Third Prince's temperament has changed drastically. He has acted decisively and decisively, turning the situation around in an instant. He has also gained the Emperor's favor and appreciation, and stands out among the other princes."
"Oh? So it's like this person has suddenly become a different person?"
"Yes, that's why I'm skeptical about the information from the spies. It just so happens that the Third Prince has arrived, so I can get some information."
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The next morning, the envoys from Yu State slowly arrived and drove into the capital.
Prince Helian Chen led a group of people to welcome the Yu Kingdom envoys at the city gate
The streets of the capital are bustling with people, the noise of carriages and horses, and the shouts of vendors.
Every household on both sides of the street has hung red lanterns. It is not the Chinese New Year yet, but this lively scene is more grand than the Chinese New Year.
"It's a great pleasure to have friends coming from afar. On behalf of Yueqi Nation, I welcome the Third and Fifth Princes of Yu Nation!"
The man on horseback in the front bowed with dignity and said, "Your Highness, you are so polite!"
Helian Chen asked, "I wonder if I am the Fifth Prince or the Third Prince?"
"I am Yuwenba, the fifth prince of Yu State. My third brother separated from the group when we entered Yueqi State. He might have arrived in the capital before the envoys. Why didn't Your Highness see him?"
Helian Chen hesitated for a moment: "I have never met the Third Prince!"
The fifth prince laughed: "Haha~ Then the third prince may not have arrived yet."
Helian Chen looked at the Fifth Prince as if he were a fool and said, "Fifth Prince, you are tired from traveling by car. I have arranged an inn for you. Please go to the inn and rest."
"Trouble you, Your Highness the Crown Prince."
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