Pirates: Be the Master from the East China Sea

He smiled coldly in his heart, and then turned his eyes to Shen Zhuliang. Although this old man was despised by later generations because of a false story about Ye Gong being fond of dragons, his talents should not be underestimated. In history, he once took charge of the military and political affairs of Chu State. The powerful people managed the country in an orderly manner, but later they retreated bravely and gave up their talents to the younger generation.

Luo Qi pondered secretly, and then suddenly came up with a plan.

Chu King's Palace, inside the hall.

At this moment, the King of Chu has not yet arrived. After all the guests entered the palace, they all sat down at their banquets and whispered to friends around them.

Luo Qi thought for a moment, then left the table and came to Ye Gong, cupped his hands and said with a smile: "Prince Yue Wujiang, I have met Ye Gong here."

Ye Gong's clothes were simple but embroidered with three golden dragons. Hearing Luo Qi's words, he couldn't help but look at him in surprise and said with a kind smile: "His Royal Highness is the head of a country. I am just a minister of Chu State. How can I Dare to accept such a great gift, His Highness the Crown Prince does not need to do so."

Luo Qi smiled slightly and said calmly: "Looking at the entire Chu country, I only respect Ye Gong. The previous bow only represented my own wishes and has nothing to do with the diplomatic relations between the two countries."

There was a trace of anger in Ye Gong's eyes. The implication of Luo Qi's words was that he did not take the King of Chu into consideration. He couldn't help but said coldly: "Prince Yue has come to Chu State from afar. Some words need to be cautious. "

Luo Qi smiled slightly and did not answer.

He turned around and returned directly to his seat, but secretly thought in his heart: "This rumor may not be without reason. Mr. Ye is fond of dragons. Although he is not as obsessed with dragons as written in the book, he still likes them a bit."

Luo Qi sat aside as if nothing had happened, but he understood that the scene just now had a shocking effect on the guests present.Although they didn't understand what they were talking about, they obviously saw that Mr. Ye's expression was somewhat sullen.

Ye Gong's status in the Chu Kingdom is second only to that of the King of Chu. He was born into a royal family of the Chu Kingdom. His great-grandfather was King Zhuang of Chu, one of the Five Hegemons of the Spring and Autumn Period. At the age of 24, he used his outstanding talents to win the throne of the Chu Kingdom and the surrounding areas. The princes respected him, and even Confucius visited him from thousands of miles away. Offending him was almost equal to offending the entire Chu State.

Therefore, most people in the hall frowned and looked at him. Zi Xi's eyes were full of disbelief, Zi Qi's eyes showed a little worry, but Cai Pi, Cai Er, and Cai Cheng were gloating about his misfortune.

Ye Gong noticed the reaction of the guests and couldn't help but think deeply.

When Luo Qi came to the Chu State, he had already collected information about him. The fact that he used a strategy to kill Li Xin and successfully escaped the pursuit of the Qin State showed that he was not a fool. Why did he do such an abnormality just now? action?

He glanced at Luo Qi, only to find that his expression was calm, as if the scene just now had not happened. He couldn't help but frown slightly, knowing that he must have other intentions.

The atmosphere at the scene was stagnant until the arrival of King Chu.

"when!"

The crisp ringing of the bell indicates that King Chu is about to appear.All the guests quickly stood up and came out of the queue, and bowed respectfully to the ground to show their respect for the King of Chu.

Surrounded by his concubines, Xiong Zhang, the king of Chu State who was around 25 years old, walked into the palace proudly.

This King of Chu has a handsome face, sharp eyes, and a dignified appearance, but he is very fat. He has already begun to put on weight when he is less than thirty. He has a big belly, a smile on his face, and a similar demeanor. Maitreya.

Luo Qi knew that he would be in contact with the King of Chu, so he had already learned about him from Zixi.

Although this King of Chu looks mediocre, he is not that simple.Although he has no extraordinary talent, he is very political.When he first came to the throne, no one in the other vassal states took him seriously. However, in just a few years, Chu's national power increased dramatically. When it comes to governing the country, he can be regarded as a wise ruler.

It's a pity that although he is not mediocre, he obviously lacks a certain courage.

The king of Chu did not understand the so-called "death of lips and teeth". He delayed sending troops because he was worried about the impact at home. Almost all ministers had a deep-rooted hatred for Wu. If he decided to send troops, it would inevitably cause a backlash.

For this reason, the King of Chu has been hesitant to make a decision.

Facing the strong pressure from the new forces of the Northern Wei Dynasty, Wu State was in a critical situation and could not wait any longer.

Luo Qi sighed slightly, then gathered his thoughts.

All the guests knelt on the ground and waited until the King of Chu took his seat before returning to their seats. Since Luo Qi was the visiting prince of Yue, of course he just bowed.

After the King of Chu sat down, he said softly: "All the ministers are from a humble family. Today's banquet is mainly for entertainment. You don't need to be too formal. Please enjoy yourself."

All the guests quickly raised their hands and sang praises together.

King Chu glanced at the wine glass on the table, and the maid behind him quickly filled it up.

The King of Chu raised his wine bottle and said to Luo Qi: "Prince Wujiang of Yue was less than twenty years old, and he became famous among the princes. He was the leader of the country and rebuilt the glory of the country of Yue in the past. Today, when he saw that he was really young and accomplished, everyone respected him. One cup for him.”

As soon as King Chu said something, all the guests quickly raised their glasses. Every flattery was like a volley of thousands of arrows, flying towards Luo Qi, as if they wanted to shoot him into a hornet's nest. The atmosphere was very enthusiastic.

Luo Qi knew that they were just showing off, so he still pretended to be humble: "The King of Chu has given me the reward."

The King of Chu toasted Luo Qi three times in one breath before stopping.

The King of Chu smiled and said: "Although I dare not boast, our singing and dancing in the state of Chu are unparalleled in the world. Please appreciate it carefully, Prince Yue. It will be an eye-opener for you to keep it."

Luo Qi quickly handed over his hand in gratitude.

After King Chu finished speaking, he struck each other with his palms and made a crisp sound.

After getting his message, a group of nearly fifty beautiful singing and dancing girls entered the hall dancing gracefully.

The first twelve beauties stand on both sides holding bells, chimes, drums, zithers, yus, pens, panpipes and other musical instruments.The remaining women were singing and dancing in the hall to the sweet music. Sometimes their long sleeves were brushing their faces, sometimes their long clothes were trailing to the floor, and they were doing various postures.

All the guests present watched with rapt attention and were in high spirits.

Luo Qi picked up the wine bottle and took a sip, his expression still indifferent.

Ye Gong quietly paid attention to Luo Qi's expression, and felt a shiver in his heart when he saw him so calm.

This Prince Yue Wujiang is obviously not a fool.

Then his previous seemingly reckless move must have some deep meaning.

The guests in the venue were in various moods, and the dance was gradually coming to an end.

The music on the field started one after another, and the dancing women spun around one after another, with ribbons flying, which was really beautiful. It was obvious that they had reached the climax. Then the music slowly stopped, and the women kept their various graceful postures motionless. The guests clapped quickly. And Roach knew the dance was over.

The singers bowed Yingying, and then slowly retreated.

Although they left, applause still sounded one after another.

Luo Qi knew that the Chu State's military strength was not strong, but its culture was the best in the Spring and Autumn Period. Seeing this dance today, it was worthy of its reputation.

When the applause stopped, the banquet continued.