Chapter 26 Chapter Twenty Six

Mao Yanshou was appointed to be responsible for receiving Hu Litu, and at the same time, he was also the special person for the liaison between Hu Litu and Shi Xian. "Hu Litu is the special envoy sent by Hu Hanxie to welcome the relatives. Of course, we must treat each other with courtesy. But hospitality is one thing, and negotiating is another. You have to figure this out first." Shi Xian's words deeply troubled Mao Yanshou, and he murmured, "Master Xiang, I don't know what kind of negotiation I have with Hu Litu? From what Xiangye said, it seems that there is a negotiation between me and Hu Litu. Plan to do it?"

"That's right! I want you to make a negotiation. The princess of the Han family has a noble status. It is really aggrieved to marry Hu Hanxie. Therefore, the wedding ceremony should be extra grand." "It turned out to be such a negotiation!" Mao Yanshou was relieved: "Master, please tell me, what should I do with this negotiation? I will try my best." "Okay, read this list first!" The list listed the gifts that Hu Hanxie should contribute in order to repay the favor of the Han family, 10,000 sheep, 4,000 horses, 5,000 animal skins, and 100 square meters of beautiful jade.All the special products that Hu Hanxie has must be obtained.

Mao Yanshou knew at a glance that this negotiation was difficult, and he felt that the words had to be said first. "Master Xiang," he said, "I'm afraid that Hu Litu can't make the decision on this list. If he said that it would take two months to send it back for instructions, what should I say?" "If he can't be the master, tell him to go back, there is no need to come to greet the bride." Mao Yanshou was stunned!Why is Shi Xian talking so unreasonably?But it's inconvenient for him to intercede for the other party, and he will be perfunctory first before reasoning.

"Yes. If Hu Litu can't make the decision, I will answer him according to the photographer." Resigning from the prime minister's mansion and going to the hotel, Hu Litu was unpacking and was about to go out to pay a visit. When he saw Mao Yanshou, he immediately changed his plan. After exchanging pleasantries, he asked in a low voice, "How could Shi Zhongshu let you move freely? " "I was ordered to take care of your step, and I still have to deal with you." Mao Yanshou said, "I don't have to worry about talking to you now." As he spoke, he murmured inwardly.

Hu Litu understood, led him into the most secret room, and ordered Hu'er who was accompanying him to guard the entrance and exit, Fang Shi pulled Mao Yanshou and sat down side by side. "Let me ask a question first. The Han family wrote a letter to notify Shan Yu to send someone to welcome the bride. Is it true that Wang Zhaojun is married to Shan Yu?" "Yes. But it's a very forced thing." "Oh, there must be a lot of twists and turns in this?" "Not bad." So Mao Yanshou arranged Shi Xian and Chen Tang's plan to send troops to attack on a large scale, and the empress dowager's anger forced the emperor to issue a decree to silence the flags and drums.

"It's so twists and turns, it's really unheard of." Hu Litu thought about the situation before and after, and asked worriedly: "Is it true this time?" "You mean that Zhaojun went out of the fortress?" "yes." "I dare not say that. Anyway, you will be optimistic about it when the time comes." Hu Litu thought for a while and then asked: "These things you said, did you hear them or just look at them?" "I have seen it, and I have heard it. However, the important part of what I heard is what Humu told me." "Which part?"

"The queen mother was furious." Mao Yanshou said immediately, "On the two days when he told me this, the soldiers all over the street suddenly disappeared. You should think about the reason behind it!" "That's it." Hu Litu said happily: "I didn't expect it to go so smoothly this time!" "You don't have to be happy. You look at this list." At the beginning of the list, there was the word "Gongli" in a large book, and Hu Litu couldn't see a few lines, so his eyebrows were tied into a knot. "This is too serious," he said, "Hu Hanxie is beyond his power."

"You mean that you refuse to deliver according to this list?" "It's not that I don't want to, it's that I can't be the master." "Then you can go back!" Mao Yanshou said with a straight face.When Hu Litu suddenly changed color, he added another sentence calmly: "This is not my words, Master Shi asked me to tell you this." "He?" Hu Litu was still a little angry: "My Shanyu treats him well, why is he so unfriendly?" "I also find it strange!" Mao Yanshou said: "According to my opinion, it must be the emperor's intention. I have no way to vent my anger, and I deliberately make it difficult for you."

Hu Litu nodded deeply, "That's right!" He said calmly, "Look, how should we deal with this trouble?" "It's a common saying, get people's money and get rid of disasters with people." Hu Litu originally thought this way, so after hearing what Mao Yanshou said, he immediately made a decision to follow Shi Xian's approach and greatly discount this gift list. "Old Mao, Master Shi treats you very differently from before, doesn't he?" "Do you think he has spared me? No! No!" Mao Yanshou shook his hands wildly: "It's just because I have nothing to do for a while, and there is still room for me, so I take it easy for a while. When this happy event is over, my Life is over!"

"How did you see that?" "Because Zhaojun has to marry Shanyu, the emperor can't wait to eat my flesh!" Mao Yanshou said full of grievances: "I just hope that in the future Shanyu will not forget that I bought his good fortune with my life." It is an unwavering idea to dredge Shi Xian, but it is not easy to do.The main thing is that when Hu Litu came here, apart from the tributes that should be offered as usual and the ceremonial objects for Chinese and North Korean officials, there is no special precious thing to please Shi Xian. "I think we can only use local materials!" Mao Yanshou said.

"What is local material?" "Call together the wealthy households on Gao Street to see if there are any fine gold and jade, rare treasures, borrow them for a while, and then make up for them." "No, I am very clear about the situation on Gao Street." Hu Litu shook his head, "If there is any rare treasure on Gao Street, it is probably Unano." This was a joke, but Mao Yanshou, who was born with evil in his heart, had a crooked mind. After thinking about it for a while, a smug smile appeared on his face. "What? Old Mao!" Hu Litu was puzzled: "You smile so mysteriously." "You said that Unano is a rare treasure. You are right. I heard that she has a strange fragrance, but the fragrance will only be revealed between the pillows and mats. If she is willing to sacrifice her appearance, it will make Lord Shixiang truly A ecstasy, why not discuss it?" "This method," Hu Litu was a little dazed: "Is it okay?" "It will definitely work," Mao Yanshou said: "There is no need to delay, let's arrange it today. Only Mr. Shi is invited, and Wu Nanuo is the only one who prepares the wine." Hu Litu thought for a while and said: "You might as well give it a try. But you have to make an agreement with Unano first. If she doesn't want to, it's impossible to talk about it. It's a little bit reluctant, and there won't be any problems." Good result." "Indeed! So, General Hu, you have to try to convince her. As far as I know, Unano likes to wear a hat. It's best that you lower your dignity and go to the door to ask for it in person." "It makes sense, I'll go right now." Hu Litu stood up in awe. "Please!" Mao Yanshou sat still: "I'll wait for the good news here." Hu Er is also very particular about seniority and inferiority, so the most respected person on Gaojie is a piano player who is over 80 years old and has been in China for more than 50 years.Whenever Hu Litu came to Chang'an, he would not go to Gaojie, but he always visited the old qin worker first.Only this time was an exception, and he went directly to the restaurant run by Unano. The exceptions don't stop there.As soon as they enter the door, they bow their heads upwards. This is a grand etiquette that is expected of the master, so that all the Hu'ers who are drinking and having fun there are all surprised.Unano was more perplexed than anything else, and just leaned to one side, as if treating a crime. "Please take a break!" Hu Litu's follower said loudly: "General Hu has business discussions with the master." Hearing this, the drinkers scattered.At this time, Unano began to ask: "Why is General Hu doing this? His overreaching behavior has shocked the world." "I am begging the girl for all the people of Huhanxie. Be sure to ask the girl to agree to my request." At this time, another group of drinkers came, seeing that Hu Litu was present, some retreated, and some simply came to ask questions and pay respects.It seems that there is no way to discuss in depth here. So Hu Litu asked: "Young lady, you may leave for a while and follow me to the hotel. I have something urgent to tell you. " Unano was a little hesitant, because no one was watching the store, and because he was afraid of causing gossip.Think about it and say: "There is a quiet room in the back, just in case someone breaks in, you might as well ask the brothers brought by General Hu to block it." "That's okay too. Please lead the way." So Unano took Huritu to her bedroom.After entering the door, I could faintly smell an indescribable strange fragrance that resembles orchids and musk deer. Unconsciously, my heart fluttered. "General Hu, please tell me if you have something to say." "Jiuwen girl understands righteousness very well." Hu Litu recited the words he had thought up, like reading a book: "Now there is a problem, and it depends on your strength." "You know that the Han family made a marriage contract with Zhaojun Yu. Although the emperor of the Han family has agreed to act according to the marriage contract, he is actually unwilling and makes things difficult. It is our strength to issue a tribute list. If it is absolutely not enough, if you refuse, there will be discord, and there may be a large-scale army. Now I want to ask the girl to save Hu Hanxie's people." Hearing this, Una Norton suddenly felt that her shoulders were heavy and the load was overwhelming.But courage is still there. "General Hu," she said, "as long as I can do it, I will do it." "You can do it, I'm afraid you don't want to." Hearing this, Unano couldn't help being suspicious, but she didn't want to change what she had said, she just said: "Please listen to General Hu." "That's it," Hu Litu relaxed his voice: "The key to this matter lies in Zhongshuling Shixian alone. As long as he is willing to help, nothing will happen. Now you need to try to persuade him to help .” "Oh!" Unano asked calmly, "What can I do?" When asked this question, Hu Litu was a little obstructed, and he stammered a little in his answer, "I want to invite Shi Zhongshu to the banquet, and only invite him alone. In addition, I want to invite someone to persuade him to drink, but also alone. That's right, it's you, girl." Unano fully understands, whether he can agree or not is yet to be considered.But there is a saying that must be verified first.She thought for a while, then asked implicitly: "They are all the same person, he is also the same person, and I am also the same person?" "That's right!" The difficult words have already been uttered, and it will be easier in the future, so Hulitu answered quickly: "If it's not one person to one person, those relationships are important, how can there be a chance to say it?" Thinking about it, Unano felt that his question was unnecessary, so he smiled a little embarrassedly, and the smile was extremely sweet. "Girl," Hu Litu's tongue suddenly became very sharp: "With your smile, Shi Zhongshu will listen to you. If you don't believe me, try it." "Sure enough, just smiling has so many benefits for everyone, why don't I do it? Helpless—" She sighed and didn't continue. This is hesitating, Hu Litu thought, don't force her, just wait quietly and let her think carefully, the result will be more satisfactory than forcing her with words. Sure enough, Unano couldn't find a reason to refuse no matter what, but he was not very willing. After thinking and thinking, calculating and calculating, there was only one way, which was more interesting. "I can promise. However, General Hu, please promise me one thing." "Good! Good!" Hu Litu repeated: "Say it! Say it!" "Unless you kill Mao Yanshou." "This—" Hu Litu was taken aback, and immediately thought of an excellent answer: "Girl, don't worry! Are you afraid that the emperor of the Han family will not kill Mao Yanshou?" "No! That doesn't count. I want General Hu to kill you, or Shan Yu to kill him." "It's kind of hard—" "If you have any difficulties, don't talk about it." Unano said hurriedly. Hu Litu was taken aback, fearing that she would regret it, he hurriedly said, "Kill, kill! Mao Yanshou must be killed, but girl, you have to tell me why." "All right and wrong disasters are caused by Mao Yanshou. He is the chief culprit. I will not be reconciled if I don't kill him." "Okay!" Hu Litu understood that she didn't make trouble on purpose, so as to renege on her promise, she felt more at ease, and said calmly, "Girl, you always thought that I can't kill Mao Yanshou here." "Then where can I kill him?" "Girl," Hu Litu advised her, "Don't be impatient, Mao Yanshou will definitely be able to kill him. But there is a way to do things, if you act too hastily, it will change instead.Because although Shi Zhongshu hated Mao Yanshou, he was a courtier of the Han family after all.To beat a dog depends on the face of the owner, even if it is a vicious dog, it cannot be dealt with casually. When he comes to our place, I will ask Shan Yu to detain him, and then notify Shi Zhongshu to charge him with a crime. If he is killed like this, there will be no future troubles. . " His words were good, but Unano couldn't listen.I was thinking in my heart, there is the simplest way, tell a secret in front of Shi Zhongshu, and kill Mao Yanshou immediately, wouldn't it be easy. Thinking about it this way, I have no reason to hesitate about Hu Litu's request. I nodded and said, "I follow General Hu's arrangement."