bullyxtreme Chapter 742 Phoenix Returns to Its Nest (28)
Chapter 742 Phoenix Returns to Its Nest (28)
Xiong Bufan: "I'm not a junk collector, I take all kinds of trash."
Zhao Yi and Zhao Xianzhe didn't know what junk was, but seeing Xiong Bufan's disgusted expression, they knew it wasn't anything good.
Zhao Xianzhe couldn't care less about being angry now; all he felt was sadness at being rejected by everyone.
Xiong Bufan: "Give me another 10,000 catties of grain, and I'll return Zhao Xianzhi to you."
When Zhao Yi came out, he had received the order that Zhao Xianzhi should not be allowed to return. Now, still unwilling to give up, he continued, "Phoenix King, our country is out of money and food."
Xiong Bufan suddenly realized something: the people from Xiwu Kingdom were here to cause trouble.
Giving her a beautiful yellow bear and a man to settle a debt is simply outrageous!
"Take him back, and you'll have to give me money and provisions! Otherwise, you're not going back either!"
The Phoenix Dynasty can now easily conquer the surrounding small countries; it's no longer time to appease them.
Zhao Yi realized that Xiong Bufan wanted to start another war, so he quickly knelt down and said, "Yes, Phoenix King."
"I will definitely take Prince Anle away from Fengchao." If all else fails, I will kill him on the way.
Xiong Bufan: "Hmm, don't forget you still owe me 10,000 jin of grain."
"Yes, Ho-Oh."
Not only did he fail to handle the matters assigned by His Majesty, but now he also has a debt of 10,000 catties of grain. Zhao Yi dares not imagine what fate awaits him when he returns.
Their emperor has never been someone to be trifled with.
With the Western Wu Kingdom leading the way, the other envoys became even more panicked. Would they also take the debt back with them?
Ten thousand catties of grain may not seem like much, but if it were to be forced together, the people would have to eat one less bite of food.
Shangguan Yi: "Please allow the next envoy to come to court."
"Yes."
This time, it was the Southern Liang Kingdom that came out. Nanxing smiled brightly at Xiong Bufan, "Your subject Nanxing greets the Phoenix King."
Nanxing knew from a young age that he was the most handsome prince born into the Nan family, and even the number one handsome man in the whole country.
Whether the "handsome man" trick works or not, you'll only know after you've tried it.
Wang Shijun saw Nan Xingxiao, his hand gripping the cup tightly. Why were there always despicable men trying to steal His Majesty from him?
Xiong Bufan's attention was focused on the money and supplies; no one would allow her to make a losing deal. "What did you bring?"
Nanxing didn't speak, but just looked at Xiong Bufan with deep affection.
The attendants behind him produced a long list of gifts and began to read, "150,000 catties of grain, 6,000 taels of gold, three thousand-year-old ginseng roots, thirty fine horses, five hundred sheep,..."
Xiong Bufan listened and nodded. This man was really shrewd, giving more than he had asked for. No wonder it was a country that could send out so many spies.
After the servant finished reading the gift list, he respectfully placed it in the lady-in-waiting's hand and stood carefully behind Nanxing.
It seems that in order to highlight Nanxing's beauty, all the men who followed her were extremely ugly.
Nanxing: "Phoenix King, may I stay in Phoenix Dynasty for a few more days to experience the local customs and culture?"
If I make it too complicated, even Phoenix King won't understand. It's better to be straightforward. This is just the information that Nanxing heard.
Xiong Bufan: "Sure, as long as you pay for accommodation and meals, you can stay as long as you want."
"Thank you, Phoenix King."
Wang Shijun reached out to grab Xiong Bufan's sleeve, "Your Majesty,"
For the sake of money, Xiong Bufan didn't argue with Wang Shijun and asked indifferently, "What's wrong?"
"Your Majesty, how about we send him away? He's from a small, barbaric country; he clearly has ill intentions."
Wang Shijun felt that her appearance was inferior to Nanxing's, so she wanted to have one less competitor.
Before Xiong Bufan could speak, Nanxing clasped his hands and said, "Phoenix King, I knew you had a servant whom you favored greatly. Now it seems he is indeed extraordinary."
However, since ancient times, the Phoenix Dynasty has always had three husbands and four concubines.
Wang Shijun was so angry that his face turned red. This person was making him lose face in front of everyone.
The people at the banquet looked at Wang Shijun as if they were looking at some kind of male femme fatale.
Xiong Bufan: "None of your business."
Wang Shijun: "Your Majesty~"
Nanxing didn't seem upset by the rebuke, and smiled faintly, saying, "The Phoenix King is deeply affectionate and righteous, we admire him."
Shangguan Yi: "Please welcome the next envoy."
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The Southern Liang Kingdom gave the most, and also requested that it remain in the Feng Dynasty.
Zhang Xi only brought a few thousand catties of grain and five thousand taels of silver, but Xiong Bufan did not find them objectionable.
After all the countries had offered their tributes, the next step was singing, dancing, and serving food.
The performers in Fengchao are all men. When women occasionally appear on stage, they are always portrayed as musicians and are respected by the audience.
Xiong Bufan focused intently on his meal, as did the other envoys. Only Zhang Xi and his country's ministers watched the song and dance performance with great interest, never expecting that His Majesty had kept such a group of excellent actors.
The national treasury has become richer, and at least for the time being, there is no shortage of food.
Xiong Bufan was very satisfied with the envoy's performance and began to plan to break out of the barrier and turn the countries outside into his vassal states, so that the Feng Dynasty would have an endless supply of tribute.
Since the banquet, Wang Shijun has never approached Xiong Bufan again. Every time she gets within ten meters, she is pulled away.
He didn't even know what he had done wrong. In reality, it was just that Xiong Bufan didn't want to give him the money to plan the banquet, and the position of Empress was also something that Xiong Bufan had unilaterally sold to him.
After the deal was completed, Xiong Bufan continued to abide by his previous rules.
Wang Shijun was kept in the dark the whole time. At this point, she still thought she had done something wrong and began to reflect on it constantly, even cooking for Xiong Bufan.
Each time the food was brought inside, the person was left outside.
Nanxing could then freely enter Xiong Bufan's study, demanding that servants accompany him around the capital one day and requesting other servants the next.
Xiong Bufan has no plans to form a marriage alliance with the small country for the time being, so he has not allowed Nanxing to get involved with Zhou Ying and Wu Xinran at all.
When Nanxing came this time, she saw Wang Shijun delivering food to Xiong Bufan again. She glanced at him and then hurriedly went inside again.
Xiong Bufan: "What brings you here this time?"
"Your Majesty, I would like to request that Your Excellency accompany me on a tour of the capital."
When men are together, they have a lot to talk about. Nanxing knew that Wang Shijun was hostile towards him, but in his view, there are no eternal enemies, only common interests.
Xiong Bufan looked up. "Why?"
Nanxing: "Your subject and Your Majesty the King became fast friends at first sight."
"You have to pay more!"
Xiong Bufan felt that he could help Wang Shijun develop a companion service business, and now people were specifically requesting him.
Nanxing was taken aback by these words, but after realizing what they meant, he said, "Your Majesty, I will not let Lord Wang make a wasted trip."
"Yes, one hundred taels of gold for each trip."
Upon hearing the price, Nanxing gasped. He hadn't brought much money with him, but remembering his purpose, he still replied, "Yes, Your Majesty."
There are always so many people in the world who don't believe in superstitions, and Nanxing is one of them.