xymnovel Chapter 91 Entering the Pass Alone
Chapter 91 Entering the Pass Alone
Night falls, and the stars shine brightly.
Si Luoshi rode his horse to the foot of the pass and explained his purpose to the captain guarding the Dongning Pass.
She explained in detail the stance and purpose of the marriage alliance between the Great Qian Dynasty and emphasized the importance of ensuring internal peace and stability within the Great Qian.
Her words were full of sincerity and tenderness, trying to touch the soft spot in the heart of the city garrison commander.
Meanwhile, Yuwen Chengdu, who was at his residence, also received news that Princess Si Luoshi had come to visit him alone.
He knew how complex and ever-changing the relationship between the two eastern states and the Great Qian Dynasty was.
With the Cangzhou army currently on a long expedition to Qizhou, he did not want to easily let this marriage alliance of Daqian, carrying three thousand elite soldiers, enter the pass and enter Cangzhou.
However, Yuwen Chengdu did not want to needlessly provoke a conflict between Cang and Yun provinces and the Great Qian Dynasty.
After all, his adoptive father Su Kai and brother Su Ye are now focusing their expansion efforts on the neighboring Great Yong Dynasty, which is embroiled in internal strife.
Even if I can't go to the front lines to help them.
We can't cause them any trouble from behind.
"call..."
After some deliberation, Yuwen Chengdu decided to have a face-to-face conversation with Si Luoshi.
We hope to understand the true intentions and attitudes of the marriage alliance team from Daqian through direct communication.
Squeak!
As the heavy city gate of Dongning Pass was slowly pushed open.
"Princess, please!"
Jin Wuzhu led a group of soldiers out of the pass to make contact with Si Luoshi, and stood in front of Si Luoshi with his head down.
Try not to look up at her.
After all, this Daqian team came here for a marriage alliance.
He's not like his older brother, that straight-laced guy.
We still don't know what Su Ye's attitude is.
Perhaps these women will become the mistresses above me in the future.
Therefore, Jin Wuzhu's tone and attitude toward Si Luoshi were still very respectful.
"Thank you for your help, General."
Looking at Jin Wuzhu, who had obvious alien features, Si Luoshi showed no surprise. Instead, she smiled at Jin Wuzhu.
"Your Highness, you're too kind. Please."
Jin Wuzhu, with his head bowed, led her into the main hall of Dongning Pass.
Yuwen Chengdu received Si Luoshi in the council hall.
His gaze toward the young princess held a mixture of wariness and curiosity.
Si Luoshi responded to his gaze with a calm attitude, her face bearing a gentle smile that was as comforting as a spring breeze.
"Princess Luo Shi, the actions of the Great Qian Dynasty have left Chengdu somewhat puzzled."
"You should know that the five states in the central region of the Great Qian Dynasty are not very stable right now."
Yuwen Chengdu finally spoke, saying, "The peace you speak of does not match what I know."
"General Yuwen, peace and tranquility require the joint efforts of all the people of the land."
Si Luoshi smiled lightly, seemingly unconcerned about Yuwen Chengdu's question.
She explained, "Our Great Qian doesn't have much ambition; we only seek peace and prosperity for the country. Therefore, this time we simply hope to maintain stability with the two states of Cang and Yun in the East."
Upon hearing Si Luoshi's words, Yuwen Chengdu smiled but didn't say much more about the topic of the people.
Now, it seems that the two eastern states of Daqian and Cang and Yun are about to part ways.
There's no point in discussing these things anymore.
"Princess, then I will not make things difficult for you."
"The marriage alliance of the Great Qian can enter Cangzhou, but the three thousand armored soldiers below the pass cannot bring weapons or armor into Cangzhou."
"And they must travel to Cangling City under the escort of my Dongning Pass soldiers!"
Yuwen Chengdu was not a rigid person; he didn't care whether the Great Qian Dynasty or the Cang and Yun states would form a marriage alliance.
It's actually about my godfather and Jinyu.
It was Jinyu who got to marry.
Maybe it will work out, and then one of these three will become his mistress.
Yuwen Chengdu naturally didn't want to cause any more trouble.
All he needed to do was ensure that this marriage alliance of the Great Qian Dynasty would not cause any trouble within Cangzhou.
As for how to arrange things for these three princesses once they arrive in Cangling City.
That's the matter of Li Shanchang and his group of scholars who are currently staying in Cangling City.
"That's no problem at all, then I'll have to trouble General Yuwen."
Seeing that Yuwen Chengdu wasn't as difficult to talk to as she had imagined, Si Luoshi was taken aback for a moment, but quickly realized what was going on and agreed.
As for the conditions that Yuwen Chengdu mentioned, Si Luoshi didn't take them to heart.
As long as we can make sure that we can get through, that's fine.
Moreover, their marriage alliance was not originally intended to cause trouble or start fights in Cangzhou.
This was merely to ensure that the rats in the shadows of Daqian would not harm the three princesses or disrupt Daqian's marriage alliance plan.
After all, if Daqian really stabilizes or even wins over the Yunzhou Nine Heavens Army and Cangzhou, which is currently under Su Ye's control, then...
Then these ambitious people must be feeling a bit uneasy.
Therefore, since Yuwen Chengdu decided to send soldiers from Dongning Pass to escort them to Cangling City.
So it's not a big deal that these three thousand armored soldiers are disarmed.
"Your Highness, you are too kind. This is what I, as a soldier of the Great Qian Dynasty, should do."
Clearly, after being by Jin Wuzhu's side for so long, Yuwen Chengdu hadn't learned nothing.
At least his thick skin has improved to some extent; he can now say things he doesn't even believe without blushing or skipping a beat.
"Uh...heh."
Upon hearing Yuwen Chengdu's name, Si Luoshi's lips twitched, and she forced a smile, almost unable to maintain the gentle smile on her face.
I don't believe you for a second!
I never imagined that someone with such thick eyebrows and big eyes like Yuwen Chengdu could be so shameless.
Ugh!
Beneath the majestic Dongning Pass, the marriage procession of the three princesses, led by Si Luoying, was ready to depart.
The morning sun shone on everyone, and the air was filled with a faint smell of dust.
The soldiers stood tall with solemn expressions.
They knew the significance of this mission, and everyone was filled with a sense of mission.
Si Luoying rode at the head of the procession, her eyes firm and deep.
Si Luoshi and Si Luoqing followed closely behind, both with resolute expressions on their faces.
They knew that this marriage alliance was not only to keep Cang and Yun provinces from causing trouble, but also to win them over to their own side.
They bear a heavy responsibility and cannot afford to slack off in the slightest.
"Wuzhu, I'll leave Dongning Pass to you for now."
"This time, I will personally escort the three princesses to Cangling City."
As the marriage procession slowly entered Dongning Pass, Yuwen Chengdu, clad in golden armor and holding a phoenix-winged gilded cymbal, spoke to Jin Wuzhu beside him from the city wall.
"Yes, brother, be careful. There's absolutely no problem with Dongning Pass."
"But this marriage alliance is a different story; too many people don't want them to arrive safely in Cangling City."
Clearly, this applies to the countless old coins flowing beneath the surface within the Great Qian territory at this time.
A marriage alliance between the Great Qian Dynasty and the two states of Cang and Yundong would be absolutely detrimental.
Whether it's the support that Daqian gained from the two eastern states of Cang and Yun, or the fact that Cang and Yun gained the righteous cause of vying for supremacy in the future through marriage.