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Under the instructions of the Zhennan King, the servants brought a rectangular stove and a bag of black charcoal.
A red charcoal fire was lit in the stove, but there was no trace of any smoke. It should be finely selected good charcoal.
The Zhennan King put an iron-net-like rack above the charcoal fire, and said to Ji Jinrong: “Your Majesty, this way of eating came from the west. Just roast the meat on it, and apply some of your favorite seasonings. It tastes very fragrant and delicious.” After speaking, he emphasized, “You just can’t eat too much of it.”
Ji Jinrong enthusiastically moved to the other party’s side: “Okay!”
The servants served the marinated fresh meat, all of which were brought back by the Zhennan King while he was hunting. The meat was fresh and tender, looking ripe and delicious.
The Zhennan King said: “These animals are thick and long. They are also too big and rough and don’t taste good at all. So the ones I hunted are all only a year old or less. Although there are many of these animals, there are only a few that can be eaten, and they will be gone after eating a few times.”
Ji Jinrong: “…”
Let’s just talk not about why this Zhennan King let the big ones go and only picked out the small ones to hunt. I dare say that he despised the big ones for not being delicious!
Ji Jinrong has only one word to say about Zhennan King’s attitude toward life, who is very sensitive to food and delicacy: Awesome (??????)?? Under the guidance of the other party, Ji Jinrong forked the meat and placed it on the barbecue grill, then coated it with freshly picked honey.
This job was very simple, and Ji Jinrong quickly got started, playing with great interest.
Soon, the aroma of roasted meat wafted through the hunting palace, and many servants couldn’t help but sniff and swallow their saliva.
Everyone says that the Zhennan King and the New Emperor are incompatible like fire and water. According to them, is this called incompatible? The Zhennan King obviously dotes on the New Emperor so much, treating the other party like a treasure! If he really couldn’t tolerate the New Emperor, how would he be able to put all this effort into preparing food for him.
Ji Jinrong watched the bright red slices of meat gradually being cooked, feeling somewhat amazed. He said: “The first… person who used…. fire must have been really…really smart. Otherwise, we….we would only be eating…bloody raw meat like wild animals.”
In front of the Zhennan King, Ji Jinrong did not hide his stuttering, being stronger than others is definitely better, but showing weakness at the right time is also a good strategy.
The Zhennan King’s eyes darkened when he heard Ji Jinrong finish speaking in a stuttering manner, and he said: “Isn’t intelligence the biggest difference between humans and animals?”
Because he(zk) is “smart”, he(zk) restrains himself; because he(jj) is “smart”, Ji Jinrong makes good use of this restraint. As long as he doesn’t push too hard, Ji Jinrong wouldn’t retreat too far.
Ji Jinrong felt his heart jump when he noticed Zhennan King’s focused gaze. He could clearly perceive the meaning of these words, but although he had been hypnotizing himself that the other party is just like a good brother, he knew very well in his heart: what occasionally appeared in this person’s eyes was naked desire.
He is firmly trying to maintain the distance between the two of them, but in fact, he is crossing a dangerous bridge, which is shaking wildly, not knowing when he would fall.
Ji Jinrong took a bite of the barbecue, and the worries in his heart were instantly swept away. Perhaps because it was cooked by himself that it tasted extra fragrant and delicious!
Ji Jinrong smiled at Zhennan King and said: “It’s delicious.”
The Zhennan King only felt that Ji Jinrong’s eyebrows and eyes looked more and more similar to His Majesty he was familiar with. He felt something gushing out of his heart, which made him unable to suppress it any longer. He murmured: “Your Majesty—”
Ji Jinrong looked at him.
The Zhennan King said: “Can I kiss you?”
Ji Jinrong froze suddenly.
The Zhennan King knew that he had scared Ji Jinrong. But he was about to lose control of himself, especially when he saw Ji Jinrong easily picking out the available people among the officials. He knew that one day Ji Jinrong would no longer allow him to be as close as he is now.
One day, Ji Jinrong will settle today’s persecution with him.
The Zhennan King placed his hands on Ji Jinrong’s waist and slowly pressed his head on Ji Jinrong’s forehead, shouting hoarsely: “Your Majesty, Your Majesty…”
The scorching heat in the other party’s voice made Ji Jinrong slightly stiff.
Seeing that Ji Jinrong didn’t scold him, the Zhennan King continued: “Your Majesty, I’m going on an expedition soon.” He will be gone for a few months, and Ji Jinrong will have enough time to win over the courtiers.
Ji Jinrong felt that his thoughts had already been seen through by the Zhennan King. He opened his eyes and met the other party’s scorching gaze.
The Zhennan King slowly covered Ji Jinrong’s lips with his own. Although his movements were not rough, he exuded a strong possessive desire, as if he wished to completely occupy the person.
Ji Jinrong’s breath was slightly condensed, as he wasn’t used to this kind of intimacy in broad daylight.
The Zhennan King quickly ended the kiss.
However, he didn’t move his hand away from Ji Jinrong’s waist, and said with a smile: “Your Majesty, take a breath.”
Ji Jinrong returned to his senses in a daze.
The Zhennan King taught him with a cheerful expression: “You don’t need to hold your breath when kissing.”
He kissed Ji Jinrong’s beautiful nose, saying:”You can just breathe from here.”
Of course Ji Jinrong knew.
He was just afraid, afraid that this person would completely lose control of himself, and demolish the dangerous bridge he was walking on. So he can only bet that the other party will stop because he has difficulty breathing.
Although he won the bet, Ji Jinrong’s heart wasn’t at ease.
He would rather hope that the other party is not sincere, and only has desire for himself.
Seeing Ji Jinrong’s gloomy expression, the Zhennan King couldn’t help but feel a bit regretful. He let go of his hands which were clamped around Ji Jinrong’s waist, and said to Ji Jinrong, “I will roast some rabbit meat for Your Majesty.”
Ji Jinrong let out an “um”, and once again devoted himself to the great task of eating the barbecue. Who knows when the spring flowers and autumn moon will come to an end, it is better to eat until you are full!
When the courtiers returned to the Hunting Palace, they could still smell the faint aroma of barbecue. After running in the hunting ground for more than an hour, everyone was very tired, and several officials were slightly injured when they encountered fierce beasts.
These days, everyone is so hungry that their front belly sticks to their back. So who dares to eat such delicious food! It’s simply outrageous!
Soon, the officials saw the two culprits.
The Zhennan King and Ji Jinrong walked out one after another. Ji Jinrong’s complexion was rosy, his brows were energetic, and there was no trace of fatigue. It was clear that he had been resting for a long time.
It’s obviously these two who were eating just now!
The courtiers silently took back their accusations and curses.
Ji Jinrong said a few meaningful words, and then left the task of counting the prey and commendation to someone else.
After eating and drinking enough, he was a bit sleepy.
The Tujue envoys and the overseas envoys originally wanted to show off, but they couldn’t help but feel a bit embarrassed by Ji Jinrong’s nonchalant attitude. No wonder they were so generously invited to hunt together, it was really just for fun.
The Tujue envoy became more and more interested in Ji Jinrong. He had a premonition that this half-grown boy would give him a good opportunity, an excellent opportunity….
His premonition proved to be right.
Therefore, when Ji Jinrong sent someone to invite him to dinner alone, the Tujue envoy agreed without hesitation.
When Ji Jinrong gave orders to He Tai, the Zhennan King was present.
Upon hearing that Ji Jinrong wanted to invite the Tujue envoy to dinner alone, the Zhennan King raised his eyebrows and asked, “What is Your Majesty’s plan?”
Ji Jinrong said, “What do you think?”
The Zhennan King said concisely: “If you want to fight against the outside world, you need to secure your own territory first.”
Ji Jinrong understood what the other party meant.
The Zhennan King wasn’t just talking about Daqi, but the entire Central Plains. First level the various prefectures of Southern barbarians, and then Western Liang, which will be equivalent to ‘securing his own territory’. By unifying the Central Plains, he will be able to combine the power of the Central Plains, with its sword pointing towards the grasslands.
Ji Jinrong’s eyes sparkled, and he praised without hesitation: “Very good.”
He paused, not hiding his thoughts, “I want to create internal conflict in Tujue.”
The Zhennan King nodded.
The reason why Tujue is so powerful is because no one in the grasslands can compete with it. If the Tujue is split into two or even three and four, then it would be trapped in endless internal strife like the Central Plains.
After that, the threat from Tujue will be greatly reduced.
The Zhennan King said, “Can Your Majesty handle it alone?”
Ji Jinrong nodded. The Zhennan King’s reputation is too great, and his appearance can easily make the Tujue envoys vigilant.
Ji Jinrong looked at the Zhennan King and said, “I want the person from the morning.”
The Zhennan King clenched his fists, but finally asked someone to bring the young official from the morning. After giving the order, he said: “This minister will go outside to inspect first.”
Ji Jinrong watched as the other party left.
When the young official arrived, he happened to see the distant back of the Zhennan King. With a stern gaze, he entered under the guidance of the servant and bowed to Ji Jinrong, reporting his name: “Minister Han Shizhi has seen Your Majesty.”
Ji Jinrong said, “Sit.”
Han Shizhi was a little flattered, but he still bowed his head and thanked him comprehensively, without losing his composure.
At first glance, it looks like a descendant of an aristocratic family from his etiquettes.
Ji Jinrong has learned a lot about Daqi during this period of time, so he is quite familiar with the surname Han.
He vaguely guessed which family this Han Shizhi belonged to, so he asked directly, “Yanbei’s Han family? Jiangnan Han family?”
When Han Shizhi heard the word “Yanbei”, his eyes narrowed slightly, and he replied: “Answering to Your Majesty, I am from Yanbei’s Han family.” Unfortunately, Yanbei has long since fallen into the hands of the Tujue, and was personally sent out by the late emperor himself. It was done in order to please Tujue to send troops to relieve the siege of Western Liang!!
The once prominent Yanbei’s Han family moved south like a bereaved dog. His grandfather was so angry that he fell ill and passed away.
Han Shizhi only frowned, but Ji Jinrong could see his grief and unwillingness. Han Shizhi is not an official of the Honglu Temple, but he is proficient in the Tujue language, it’s nothing more than wanting to know himself and the enemy. If there is anyone in the court who is most eager to repel Tujue and recapture Yanbei, it is undoubtedly the descendants of Han family!
That’s the kind of person he needs.
Ji Jinrong said: “I want to form a strategy to create internal conflict in Tujue. Do you want to—” He looked at Han Shizhi, “Plan together with me?”
Han Shizhi’s eyes suddenly became moist as if a long drought had suddenly encountered rain.
Seeing Ji Jinrong for the first time today, Han Shizhi only had a little hope in his heart. Unexpectedly, Ji Jinrong selected him among the hundred officials and asked him to accompany him; Now he even wants to recruit himself to conspire against Tujue!
No matter how long it takes, as long as Ji Jinrong has the intention to recapture Yanbei, Han Shizhi will do anything. What he was most afraid of was that no one would ever mention Yanbei, as if it never belonged to Daqi!
Yanbei!
Yanbei!
Ah Yanbei!
When his grandfather was dying, he held his hand and kept Shouting Yanbei!
With tears in his eyes, Han Shizhi got up and knelt before Ji Jinrong: “This humble minister is weak and only has little ability, I am happy that His Majesty didn’t give up on me. From now on, I will follow His Majesty’s command!”
The author has something to say:
Last night, I accidentally fell asleep in the second half…
Make up for it in the morning! ! ! ! !
Your Majesty: Harvest one loyal dog, two loyal dogs, three loyal dogs… Hey, why do you keep standing here?
Prince: When will His Majesty reap me?
I don’t know why but His Majesty suddenly became a bit cautious…
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