jdhmnovel Chapter 111 Negotiation
Chapter 111 Negotiation
As a result, double pressure was placed on Zhao Feng.
Around dusk, Zhao Fengcai walked out of his study and onto the main road of the capital.
This is indeed the capital city. The streets are bustling with traffic and people.
Merchants gather here, the streets are filled with a dazzling array of treasures, and the streets are filled with the fragrance of delicious food, which is intoxicating in both color and aroma.
The night view of Beijing is even more beautiful, with the lights coming on and neon lights flashing, it is like a dream.
"Sir, our restaurant has the best Drunken Duck today."
Suddenly, a waiter greeted Zhao Feng enthusiastically, "We have the new Rain Dragon Well."
When he arrived at the corner of a restaurant, Zhao Feng also felt hungry.
Accompanied by the sounds of bells and drums, he decided to go in and have a taste.
Zhao Feng had just walked into the restaurant and sat down when suddenly a familiar voice came from his ears.
"Mr. Zhao, why are you here?"
Zhao Feng turned his head in the direction of the voice and saw Mr. Zhuge and Qi Huanhuan behind him.
When old friends meet, they naturally drink and chat happily.
"When will you return to our Demon Cult branch? I've developed some new and unusual gadgets recently."
As soon as he finished speaking, Mr. Zhuge took out a small wooden bird from his sleeve and placed it on the table.
"Don't underestimate this thing because it's small, but it can really fly."
However, thinking of the imperial edict issued by the emperor today, Zhao Feng naturally had no intention of appreciating it.
"You, the Demon Cult, must keep a low profile recently and never cause any trouble outside."
The conversation in the court did involve confidential information, but it is still good to give a reminder.
"Could something have happened?"
Qi Huanhuan stared at Zhao Feng with wide eyes.
"Some things can only be understood but not expressed in words. Thank you for reminding me, sir."
Mr. Zhuge was a smart man and immediately guessed something from Zhao Feng's words.
"I may be returning to my homeland soon. The next time I enter the capital, I will definitely come to visit you."
Although Qi Huanhuan was unhappy, she could only nod helplessly.
As long as Zhao Feng can change his impression of the Demon Cult, other things will be much easier.
"May I ask what the Demon Cult's next plans are?"
"If possible, I hope you can avoid the capital for a while."
Mr. Zhuge's face changed immediately when he heard this. Although he knew that Zhao Feng's reminder was well-intentioned, he did not expect the court to take action so soon.
However, Zhao Feng actually said this, and Mr. Zhuge naturally understood that the situation had become extremely difficult.
"Why?"
Qi Huanhuan, who was sitting nearby, was so angry that she was jumping up and down. "Our Demon Cult branch has finally established a foothold in the capital, and you're just going to let us leave like this?"
"If leftover women don't leave now, they might lose their lives here in the future."
Knowing the seriousness of the matter, Mr. Zhuge naturally did not dare to delay any longer. He didn't even bother to eat. He took Qi Huanhuan and turned back.
"Ugh!"
Zhao Feng sighed heavily and drank a few glasses of wine.
After a while, a plate of crispy duck was served on the table, along with several exquisite cold dishes.
How could Zhao Feng have the heart to eat at this moment? He silently threw a tael of silver on the table and then turned and left.
Although the task of wiping out the evil sects in Jianghu has been resolved, the emperor is still considering going out to sea to fight against our country. However, this matter is indeed the real emergency that made Zhao Feng come to the capital.
Living in Linhai County, Zhao Feng witnessed more than once that the local people were deeply harmed by the Japanese pirates.
If this cancer is not removed, the local people will probably find it difficult to live and work in peace.
But now, on the one hand, we have to eliminate the evil sects in the world, and on the other hand, we have to free up energy to deal with the Japanese pirates. I am afraid it will be difficult to fight on two fronts at once.
Zhao Feng wandered aimlessly on the streets of the capital, looking at the prosperous and peaceful scene before him, and couldn't help but think of Linhai County in his heart.
The border area near the sea is often harassed by Japanese pirates. How can it be as prosperous as the capital?
It was not until late at night that Zhao Feng returned to the post station again.
But as soon as he opened the door of the room, a familiar figure was sitting in the middle, as if waiting for him to come back.
Zhao Feng looked up and saw that the man was none other than Zhan Wudi, the commander of the Jinyiwei in the capital.
"Master Zhan? What brings you here so late at night?"
"Captain Zhao, of course, we are here to fight across the sea."
Zhan Wudi was a straightforward person. Without saying a word, he immediately took out a blueprint from his sleeve and placed it on the table.
"The enemy country has been harassing our dynasty for many years, so a sea battle is inevitable. We will have to fight this battle sooner or later."
Zhan Wudi paused and continued, "This is a map I got when I went to sea many years ago. I hope it can be of help to you."
"But the Emperor..."
Before Zhao Feng could finish his words, Zhan Wudi interrupted him, "The existence of the Japanese pirates poses a serious threat to us. His Majesty will agree sooner or later."
After all, only by completely wiping out the Japanese pirates can the country be permanently secure.
"Linhai County is bound to become the forefront of the war. I came here today specifically to give you this map. I hope you can make the most of it."
Zhao Feng looked at Zhan Wudi with gratitude, "Thank you, Commander."
"Don't be so polite. Ever since the emperor appointed you as a thousand-householder, you are also a member of my Jinyiwei. If you can really wipe out the Japanese pirates, it will be a great honor for our Jinyiwei."
"I will definitely not let you down."
After the map was delivered, Zhang Wudi naturally didn't want to stay for long, so he said goodbye in a hurry and left.
The next day, just before dawn.
Zhao Feng submitted the memorial again and stood outside the Xuanwu Gate, waiting quietly for the emperor's summons.
It was not until noon that Eunuch Gao, who was beside the emperor, summoned Zhao Feng to the emperor for an audience.
"Lord Xu, since you've already been assigned an official position, why don't you take up your post early?"
Zhao Feng knelt down on the spot and took out a memorial from his arms.
"Your Majesty, the Japanese pirates are seriously harassing our coastal people. I have decided to go to sea and fight to completely wipe out the Japanese pirates."
The emperor said nothing, but just frowned slightly.
The situation in the court is becoming increasingly serious, and there is not much grain and silver left in the national treasury.
If we rashly fight against the Japanese pirates, we will probably not gain any advantage. This is the real reason why the emperor has been slow to issue an edict.
Seeing this, Zhao Feng immediately handed the battle plan he had written overnight to the emperor.
"Your Majesty, although we must go to sea to fight the Wokou Kingdom, the Wokou Kingdom is not far from us. I have already made a detailed plan."
At the emperor's signal, Eunuch Gao immediately stepped forward, took the "Strategy for Fighting Japanese Pirates" from Zhao Feng's hand, and presented it to the emperor.