Chapter 3474 A little uneasy feeling
Nan Yan's expression immediately became a little solemn.
It had been more than ten years since this incident happened, but she could still vividly remember the danger of that night. Even the feeling of her heart pounding like thunder when she was held in Zhu Feng's arms and riding on his horse seemed like it was just yesterday.
Zhu Feng said, "That place is at the border between the two countries, and is about the same distance from the military camps on both sides."
Nan Yan understood what he meant.
That place is in the central location, and it is indeed the safest choice for the two monarchs to meet there.
Nan Yan thought for a moment and said, "The distance from the military camps on both sides is about the same, but the emperor must also understand that since they are not far from the military camps, it would be easy for them to cause trouble."
Zhu Feng looked up at her and asked, "Do you think something bad will happen?"
Nan Yan said, "Didn't the emperor say that he was afraid of some people with deep thoughts who were hard to guard against?"
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"If someone wants to provoke a war between the two countries, then if something goes wrong during the meeting between the two monarchs, wouldn't the war be imminent?"
Zhu Feng smiled and said, "That's true, but why is it so easy?"
Nan Yan asked, "Isn't it easy?"
Zhu Feng laughed and said, "Have there been any large-scale wars since I ascended the throne?"
Nan Yan blinked.
She hadn't considered this, but now that she thought about it, it seemed like she hadn't. Although there were occasional minor conflicts within the country and even at the border, such as the suppression of Prince Ning's rebellion in Changqing City, the Battle of White Tiger City, and the recapture of White Dragon City, all of which required the deployment of large numbers of troops, Zhu Feng had always kept these conflicts small-scale and hadn't allowed any of them to escalate.
even--
He was assassinated by Jie Shi that year, and that damn Monk from the Kingdom of Dian was at the gates of the city. Even though the battle was so intense, the war didn't last too long.
If you count carefully, there has actually been no large-scale war since Zhu Feng ascended the throne.
Thinking about it this way, Nan Yan himself found it strange. Didn’t he come from a military background and love fighting the most?
Hearing Nan Yan's last few words, Zhu Feng was both angry and amused. He reached out and pinched her hard, gritting his teeth and saying, "What do you mean by just because you were born in the military, you love fighting? Do you think it doesn't hurt when a knife cuts you?"
Nan Yan touched her face and smiled awkwardly.
Zhu Feng rolled his eyes at her again before saying, "Generals like fighting because most of the time, fighting is the only way for them to demonstrate their abilities. But once they have a record of merit, they won't like fighting anymore. Otherwise, why hasn't Xiahou Jiu ever been the one wanting to start a war over the years?"
Nan Yan said, "After he negotiated peace with us, he was able to earn countless dollars every year from the trade of raw silk and grain alone. This is his contribution. Therefore, there is no need for him to fight for military merit with swords and spears anymore."
Zhu Feng said: "Not bad."
Nan Yan thought about it, then suddenly laughed again and said, "But the emperor hasn't fought a war in recent years, so he might not be the same as him."
Zhu Feng glanced at her coldly: "How do you know?"
Nan Yan laughed and said, "After the Emperor ascended the throne, the country, the people, and the common people all belonged to him. War is bound to cause destruction. Just like when Zhu Chengjin destroyed most of Jinling City, and after that, he had to tighten his belt to repair it himself. That's not worth it."
As she spoke, she smiled and pushed Zhu Feng: "The most important thing for the emperor now is to make money."
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"Earn from the Western Regions, earn from the South Seas, earn from the West."
Zhu Feng gritted his teeth and said, "Don't make me sound like a money-grubber."
As he spoke, his expression darkened slightly. "If we don't earn money, what will the people of this country eat? What will they use? If war can generate wealth, then I will go and fight."
Nan Yan said: "So, if a war has no benefits for the emperor, the emperor will not talk about war lightly."
Zhu Feng said: "Not bad."
Nan Yan thought for a moment, then chuckled softly, saying, "That Yue King, Li Wuyu, is greedy for money and lustful. He leaves everything to his subordinates, eager to spend every moment surrounded by his beauties. Such a person certainly doesn't want to fight. It's not that he cares about the country, but simply doesn't want to interrupt his own interest. That's why the emperor said that even if someone wanted to provoke a war, it wouldn't be that easy, right?"
Zhu Feng said, "This child is teachable."
Nan Yan wrinkled her nose at him.
Although the two were talking and laughing, at this moment, a sense of uneasiness suddenly flashed through Nan Yan's heart, as if a silver fish suddenly jumped out of the water and quickly sank into the water, leaving only a little ripples, before she even had time to figure out what was going on.
She could only say, "But no matter what, the Emperor must bring enough people with him this time. In addition to the imperial guards, he must also bring a team of Jinyiwei."
Zhu Feng said: "Of course."
"Then, which team will the Emperor lead?"
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Zhu Feng was silent for a moment, then looked at her again before slowly saying, "Li Bushang came to Yongzhou two years ago to handle affairs here. He's been dealing with the Yue Kingdom and is more familiar with this place than anyone else. It's natural to bring him along."
Nan Yan hesitated for a moment, but in the end didn't say anything and just nodded.
After thinking it over, Zhu Feng told his intention to the officials below. Cui Yuanmei was a little worried at first and wanted to persuade the emperor not to agree to the meeting, but Zhu Feng had already made up his mind and he could not change it, so he could only go down to do his job immediately.
As a result, the news quickly spread to the State of Yue.
The meeting was scheduled for five days later, so both sides immediately sent people to the steep north slope to make preparations.
In a blink of an eye, it was the fourth day.
Nan Yan waited in the room for Zhu Feng to come back for dinner. He waited until it was almost dark before he returned. He looked a little tired, but when he pushed the door open and saw Nan Yan sitting at the table, a smile immediately appeared on his face: "Why haven't you had dinner yet?"
Nan Yan said, "I am waiting for the emperor."
Zhu Feng shook his head and walked in. He took off his clothes and handed them to her, saying, "If I hadn't told you to come over for dinner, you should have eaten earlier. How are you going to eat if you waited until now and the food is cold?"
Nan Yan went to hang up her clothes and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, do you think I'm stupid? Of course, the food should be heated up. There are only two cold dishes here."
After he finished speaking, he gave the order, and soon, the hot dishes and hot soup were served.
Zhu Feng frowned at the unexpectedly rich meal. Even though it wasn't much according to the Imperial Concubine's portion, he was used to light meals, and the sight of too much fish and meat would have made him sick.
Nan Yan ignored him and served him a bowl of fish soup, saying, "Your Majesty will be going to Doubeipo tomorrow. You must eat and drink well tonight so that you can be in good spirits tomorrow."
Zhu Feng refused to take the bowl.
He just stared at Nan Yan's overly attentive look and narrowed his eyes slightly: "What evil plan are you planning again?"
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