Zhi Xuan

The big tent is brightly lit.

Bronze lamps stand at the four corners, the fire is shining brightly, and the shadows of the lamps flicker on the tent.Under the light, the smoke from the copper stove floats up, which is refreshing.

It's called a banquet, and there are only two people with the banquet.

Zhi Xuan and Zhao Hao sat opposite each other, with a long table in front of them.The servants and maidservants filed in, presenting delicacies one after another, and the aroma of the food wafted away, quickly replacing the fragrance, and permeated the entire tent.

There is a steamed bear's paw at the banquet, which is a unique skill of the chef.

The cooked bear's paws were placed in a cauldron, and as soon as they were served, the overbearing aroma filled the nose and overwhelmed the aftertaste.

The bear was discovered by a pack of wolves. During the bite, the pack of wolves drove the prey close to the camp, and was captured by Zu Wu in one fell swoop.

Zhi Xuan picked up a piece of bear's paw and put it into his mouth. It tasted quite good, and it smelled delicious and tasted even more delicious.Zhao Hao was very satisfied with this dish, within a short while, the cauldron was empty.

Eat without speaking and sleep without speaking.

During the banquet, neither of them spoke, nor did they make the slightest sound during the meal.

After the banquet, the waiter removed the tableware, and the maid put down the curtain.

When there were only two people left in the tent, Zhi Xuan explained the reason for the banquet.

Please ask Zhao Hao to go to the camp to discuss the departure date.

Days of heavy snow, the road was blocked, the team was stranded in the frontier, unable to set off for a long time.In the past two days, the snow has gradually decreased, and Zhi Xuan intends to get out of the camp as soon as possible, so as not to encounter heavy snow again, and the trip will be delayed again.

Secondly, he told Zhao Hao about Mrs. Mo.

With his ability, he can indeed provide protection for Mrs. Mo, but it is too eye-catching to send people from his own battalion. If Zhao Hao is willing to help, that would be great.

"Departure tomorrow, how about it?"

After listening to Zhixuan's words, Zhao Hao pondered for a moment, thinking that it is indeed necessary to leave as soon as possible, so as not to delay the wedding due to further twists and turns.

The marriage alliance between the two is very important, no less than the meeting of the king.

There are three auspicious dates for each of the shamans of the two countries to choose, which was finally finalized after several months of deliberation.If it is too late to leave the frontier, so that the date is missed, there will be many troubles in the follow-up.

Zhi Xuan and Zhao Hao are well aware of this truth, and both believe that it is better to leave as soon as possible, even if you have to take a certain risk, it is better than procrastinating.

"There may be heavy snowfall on the way, supplies should be ready." Zhixuan said,

Zhao Hao thought so, and asked Zhi Xuan how much cold-proof clothing he had.

The sweaters and trousers of the Xiyuan National Army made Bei'an soldiers very envious.According to word of mouth, both Zhao Hao and Shi Ziyuan had heard of it.

During this meeting, Zhao Hao also had a purpose, hoping to buy a batch from Zhi Xuan.

"What to exchange?" Zhi Xuan checked the inventory and could provide [-] sets.But the brothers clearly settle accounts, so it is impossible to give it away for nothing.Zhao Hao also understood this truth, so he offered to buy it.

"How about a slave?" Zhao Hao asked.

Zhi Xuan was surprised.

He thought about food, gold silk and livestock, and even leather armor, but he didn't think about this one.

Gong Zihao has spare manpower, can he exchange it?

"Not in the camp, but in the grassland." Zhao Hao explained, "Although the Dinu who built the new city are not as good as the wild people in the Central Plains, they can build a city and herd cattle."

When it comes to interests, affection and everything should be put aside for the time being.

Zhao Hao's camp needed cold-proof clothes, and the materials on hand could not be exchanged, so he had to find another way and use the captured Di people to make up the number.

He knew that Di Nu was not liked by the clan. Generally speaking, the clan would rather buy a wild man who was a fugitive than capture Di Rong.But the Di people in his hands are different. Through the means of the officials, they all work honestly. They rarely escape, and they basically don't slacken.

After Zhao Hao's introduction, Zhi Xuan was sure that the other party was not just trying to be a white wolf, so he couldn't help being a little moved.

The woolen business is all in his hands, and there is no clan interference at present, so naturally there will be no objections.According to what Zhao Hao said, this business can be done.Even if the delivery is first, there is no worry that the other party will renege on the bill.

It's just that the price of the transaction still needs to be discussed.

"One set of sweaters, five savages." Zhi Xuan asked for the price, and at the same time, he was ready to be counter-offered.

Unexpectedly, Zhao Hao didn't intend to counter-offer at all, so he nodded and agreed on the spot, and even asked Zhi Xuan if five was not enough, and he didn't mind adding a few more.

Zhi Xuan was stunned.

How many tribes has been wiped out and how many Di people have been captured by the guy on the opposite side?

He suspected that Zhao Hao's business was just an excuse to sell these Di people!

Facing Zhi Xuan's question, Zhao Hao said calmly, "The grassland is full of Di Rong."

For the vassal states in the north, Di Rong on the grassland is like a weed, and once it is wiped out, another crop will soon grow again.God knows where they all came from.There is no need to worry about not enough quantity, just catch the less part,

Zhi Xuan's eyebrows jumped, and he thought it made sense.

Although the two have a close relationship, they still have to follow the rules when doing business.Zhixuan ordered his servants to fetch the bamboo slips and write them on the spot, and he and Zhao Hao each kept a copy as a basis for receiving the goods and payment.

"What do you think about the Mo clan?" After the business deal was settled, Zhixuan changed the subject and mentioned Molu who was seeking asylum.

"I once told Xiyu that the salt lake is the dowry of the Mo family." Zhao Hao frowned.

Zhao Hao knew his son X very well, and he reminded him when he visited Zhao that he should not touch his wife's dowry, even if Mrs. Mo offered to raise it, he couldn't touch it either.It's a pity that Young Master X failed to understand it, maybe he knew it in his heart and just made another choice.

No matter what the reason is, and no matter what your status is, it is disgusting to covet your wife's dowry.

Zhao Hao became more and more displeased with Young Master Xun.

"Listen to his words, there is no trustworthy person around me. I will choose a few people, and you will send them out on my behalf. How about that?" Zhixuan said.

He admired Mrs. Mo's determination very much, and felt sorry for her.Now that he has made a promise to provide her with shelter, it is natural to keep his word. "Yes." Zhao Hao nodded.

While the two were talking, snow fell outside the tent again, and the cold wind swept across the border.

The soldiers patrolling the battalion quickened their pace, and when they took turns with their comrades, they rushed to the brazier one after another, stomping their feet and rubbing their hands, trying to warm themselves up.

Even with warm clothes, the snowy night in the frontier is really hard.

As time passed, the snow became heavier and heavier, and the cold wind howled, covering the entire camp with numerous snowflakes.

Zhi Xuan and Zhao Hao agreed on various matters, and the latter will leave.

As soon as the curtain was lifted, the cold wind swept in, which was icy cold.

The wind and snow were so strong that the wooden frame supporting the brazier was blown down, and the patrolling soldiers couldn't stand stably, so they had to hold each other's arms to prevent being knocked down by the strong wind.

Several tents were lifted up, and the people inside rushed out, ignoring howling, grabbing the rope immediately, trying to pull the tent back.However, the wind is too strong to be stopped by manpower.Not wanting to be dragged away, everyone could only let go and watch the tent being swept away by the wind.

"Reinforce the tent, and those who don't have a tent to rest in the neighboring tent." Zhi Xuan gave the order, and everyone moved quickly.

The tent of the clan must be strong, and there is no need to worry about soldiers and soldiers. The most dangerous are servants and slaves.

Fortunately, the order was issued in time to avoid the danger from expanding. In addition, the tents in the camp were already spacious, so those who lost their tents squeezed each other, which actually kept them warmer.

The snowstorm made the road very unsafe.

Zhi Xuan suggested to Zhao Hao that if the wind and snow continued, why not stay with him tonight and return to camp after dawn.

"Stay?" Zhao Hao looked at Zhi Xuan and asked in surprise.

"My tent is very spacious." Zhi Xuan said with a smile.

He swears, this sentence is the literal meaning, there is absolutely no hint, let alone any attempt.

Zhao Hao seemed to have misunderstood, thought carefully for a moment, and said, "I'm not married yet, it's really out of etiquette. If you are really eager, Hao is not too bad."

Zhi Xuan: "..."

Who is in a hurry? !

Wait, let's talk about it, why untie your belt?

stop!

In desperation, Zhi Xuan pressed Zhao Hao's hand on his belt.

Just clasping the back of Zhao Hao's hand, a chuckle suddenly came from above his head.Realizing that he was being teased, Zhi Xuan narrowed his eyes, took advantage of Zhao Hao's unpreparedness, and directly pushed him down.

The tent is covered with thick fur, so it won't hurt if you fall.

Zhao Hao was half lying on the ground, looking at Zhi Xuan in a little surprise.The body is propped up on the elbows, and the red long sleeves are spread out, like a blooming red lotus.

Zhi Xuan leaned forward, propping Zhao Hao's chest with one hand, while holding the hair band under his chin with the other hand, twisting his fingers around, one after another, pulling along with the trend.

The hair band was loose, the jade crown was tilted, the black hair was scattered, and the gold thread hanging from the ear button was entangled in it, looming.

Zhi Xuan leaned forward to close the distance between the two, loosened the red hair band, lifted Zhao Hao's chin, and moved closer inch by inch until his breath could be heard.Feeling the beating of the palm, it stopped suddenly, a smile bloomed in the eyes, and the eyebrows and eyes were curved.

"What you said is true, you must follow the etiquette before you are married."

After the words fell, Zhi Xuan withdrew his hand.

Although he missed the warm touch of his fingertips, he still forced himself to step back and put a distance between them.

The howling wind suddenly stopped, and the retainers who followed Zhao Hao waited outside the tent, asking the young master when to return to the camp.

The two were taken aback at the same time, turned their heads to look at the curtain, and looked back at the same time.The four eyes met, and they could see the astonishment in each other's eyes. After counting breaths, they laughed together.

Zhi Xuan stood up first, then stretched out his hand to Zhao Hao, and sighed: "The beauty is in front of me, but God will not allow it."

Zhao Hao stood up, combed the scattered black hair, without wearing a crown, let the black hair fall on his cheeks and scattered behind his back.Hearing Zhixuan's words, he smiled and said, "Your intention, how beautiful is it?"

"Yes." Zhi Xuan nodded. 100% beauty, no discount.

Zhao Hao leaned closer and whispered in Zhi Xuan's ear, "I'm so happy."

The breath is warm, and the earlobe is a little itchy.

Zhi Xuan pinched his earlobe and accidentally touched the tip of Zhao Hao's nose.

Suddenly I don't want him to go, what should I do?

Just when Zhi Xuan's thoughts came up, Zhao Hao had already stepped back half a step, with a straight expression, he bowed his hands to Zhi Xuan, and said goodbye to return to the camp.

Although heartbroken, according to etiquette, he really shouldn't stay.

Zhi Xuan sent Zhao Hao out of the camp, watched the vehicle drive away, turned around and returned to the tent, and took off the cloak on his body.Rubbing the corners of his lips with his fingers, he pondered for a moment, then suddenly chuckled.

The more we get in touch, the more we can find that Zhao Hao's temperament is very different from when we first met.

When we met today, we were testing each other, and the results were satisfactory.Both beautiful and interesting, it is conceivable that the married life in the future will never be boring.

Zhi Xuan was in a good mood, humming a tune, and really wanted to clarify.It's a pity that conditions do not allow, so I can only rest early.I hope that as everyone wishes, the team can set off as soon as possible and complete the wedding on schedule.

Zhao Hao returned to the camp, and had just entered the tent when the attendant reported the visit of the crown prince.

Unable to go to the banquet, the delicious taste flew out of his mouth, and Shi Zixuan was bitter about it.Just as he was about to speak, he saw Zhao Hao took off his cloak, his hair was scattered, and he was not wearing a crown, so he couldn't help showing surprise.

Zhao Hao raised his eyebrows, and met the gaze of the last prince.

Shi Zixuan looked at Zhao Hao, his eyebrows became tighter and tighter, he didn't say anything that was incompatible with etiquette, but suddenly said a word: "So fast?"

Clan banquets must abide by etiquette, and the banquet time is customized.Aside from the beginning to the end of the banquet, and Zhao Hao returning to the camp in the snow, the interval in between is indeed not long.

Zhao Hao was taken aback for a moment, and then realized the meaning of Shi Ziyan's words, and his face turned black instantly.