Chapter 164: The King of Wu who refuses to compromise

Wancheng has a little uncomfortable New Year. Although it is a rest, the civil and military ministers still have to go out to fight from time to time. The military generals and the royal family support the sending of troops, while the civil officials oppose sending troops. However, the final result still depends on Deng Sheng's attitude, and Deng Sheng is waiting for Su Hong to go to the Wu Kingdom.

Compared with the noisy scenes in Wancheng, Su Hong seemed a little sad. During the Chinese New Year, he had to go out to do business, and the beautiful restroom was gone.

In the first month of the 14th year of Qianyuan, Su Hong came to Wucheng, the capital of Wu, but he did not meet the King of Wu at the first time. The main reason was that Su Hong came too timely. It happened to be the third day of the lunar month, and the entire Wu officials were resting. When Su Hong arrived, Wu Honglu Temple also casually found an official to receive it.

In the study of the King of Wu Palace, the King of Wu seemed a little panicked. He didn't expect that less than two months after the deposed Emperor Deng came to him, which made him feel a little uncomfortable.

In the study of the King of Wu, there were Zhang Chao, the prime minister of Wu, Zhou Kai, the great governor of Wu, Lu Meng, and the Wu Langzhong Ling Lu Yuan. These four people were the four important officials of Wu. In addition, there were also the favorite minister of Wu, Wu Fengchang Huanger, Wu Shaofu Lin Yuan, and Wu Zongzheng Sun Tai.

"You are all my good friends, now that Deng State has sent people here, it must have come to abolish the queen. What should we do?" The King of Wu asked the ministers.

"Why should the king be nervous? My great Wu is strong and powerful, and I am strong in the army. Can the little Deng country still be in trouble?" Huang Er said with a flattering smile.

Huang Er's words were very helpful to the King of Wu. I have to say that Jiujiang's victory gave the King of Wu a capital to expand, but the King of Wu had never thought at all whether Jiujiang's victory was because of his strong Wu State or because of the weak Chu State.

The King of Wu was irrational, but Zhang Chao, Zhou Kai, Lu Meng and Lu Yuan were very clear that Deng State was not easy to mess with, and Zhang Chao and others did not agree with the deposed queen, but the King of Wu was just acting alone. Zhang Chao and others also discovered that something was wrong with the King of Wu during this period. First, he gave the crown prince to death, and then deposed queen, killed his son and his wife and did it as soon as possible. This was not something that a rational and clear person could do.

"King, I think that Deng must have come here to question the king this time. Only now can we take the queen out of the cold palace and restore the central palace to an explanation." Zhang Chao persuaded.

"Zhang Chao, the deposed queen has been abolished by the king. You still say "The queen" one by one, what is your intention?" Lin Yuan, who was beside him, immediately asked what was your intention. After all, he also made contributions to the deposed queen.

"Lin Yuan, what are you? Can you question Zhang Xiang?" Zhang Chao was the prime minister of a country with a high prestige. He was actually questioned by a small slanderous villain in public. Zhou Kai stood up directly.

"This..." Although Lin Yuan relied on the favor of the King of Wu to dare to confront Zhang Chao, Zhou Kai could not afford to offend Zhou Kai. After all, Zhou Kai is now the number one general of the Wu Kingdom, and he holds military power, so it is easy for Lin Yuan to deal with him.

"Please be the master of your subordinates!" He didn't dare to confront Zhou Kai, but he could give him some eye drops, so Lin Yuan turned to the King of Wu to cry.

"Okay, okay, don't argue." The King of Wu said with a headache. Not to mention that Lin Yuan dared not offend Zhou Kai, even the King of Wu dared not do anything to Zhou Kai. After all, the army is now full of Zhou Kai's confidants. After touching Zhou Kai, he, the King of Wu, will step down in minutes.

Seeing that the King of Wu had no intention of helping him stand out, Lin Yuan stepped aside and stood in aggrieved manner.

"But the deposed queen has been abolished. If Deng sent someone to come, I would take the deposed queen out and restore the central palace, wouldn't it be despised? If it spreads, what is the face of me and Da Wu? So there is no need to discuss this matter anymore. Just think about how to deal with the envoy of Deng." The King of Wu thought about it and felt that Zhang Chao's proposal was completely unfeasible. The deposed queen was a hot topic at the beginning. Now Deng is just sending an envoy, so you have to take the deposed queen out happily. Does the King of Wu want to save face?

"But the king, I have received the news that Deng State has mobilized troops to move south. If the king cannot satisfy Deng State this time, it may cause a war." Lu Meng said.

"Hmph! So what? Could it be that I am still afraid of King Deng? More than ten years ago, Deng State was not taken seriously by me." Lu Meng's words made King Wu a little unhappy. Why didn't Deng State satisfy him and start a war? If the war starts, the war will start. Is King Wu still afraid?

"Of course the king is not afraid of King Deng." Lu Meng explained: "But now that the split of Chu State is a great opportunity for our Great Wu to march north to compete for the Central Plains. If we fight with the Deng State at this time, it would be unwise. I hope the king will think twice."

The words of the Lu Meng in the Central Plains made the King of Wu a little shaken. After all, the Central Plains was the dream of the king of Wu in all dynasties. Now there is finally a chance to come true. The King of Wu really doesn't want to give up just like that, but he doesn't want to bow his head to Deng.

So the King of Wu thought about it and said, "I still need to think about this matter carefully. You all go ahead first."

"Here!" Everyone agreed and left.

After the King of Wu left the study, he came to the palace of Princess Ma of Xiang. When he saw the beautiful Zhao family, the King of Wu suddenly felt better.

When Ma saw the King of Wu coming, he came to the King of Wu with his newly born young son, and smiled and said, "I'm paying homage to the King."

The King of Wu quickly helped Ma up and said dotingly: "Oh, my beloved concubine, what are you doing? Didn't you say that? Don't be too polite, get up quickly, be careful of my precious son."

Ma smiled sweetly, and the King of Wu felt that this person was so weak.

After the King of Wu helped Ma up, he walked to the couch and sat on the couch, looking sad. Ma handed over his son to the palace maid, then walked to the King of Wu and asked, "King, what's wrong? Is something wrong?"

"Oh..." The King of Wu sighed and said, "Isn't it because of the woman in the cold palace? Their family came to him."

"Deng Guo!" Ma was shocked and thought to himself: Why did he find it so soon?

"What will the king do?" Ma asked hurriedly.

"The ministers gave me an idea to ask me to take out the woman, but I haven't figured it out yet." King Wu said.

"What!" Ma was shocked. If Princess Tai'an came out, she would have to be in great trouble. No, she couldn't let her come out. So Ma quickly acted coquettishly at the King of Wu and said, "Master, that's not true. If that woman comes out, would the king still have the face? If people from other countries know about it, they would laugh at the king."

The King of Wu frowned and said, "My beloved concubine is right. I am a king of a country. I can't afford to lose my face." The King of Wu, who was originally a little shaken, felt more and more that he could not release Princess Tai'an. Although it is a big deal to compete in the Central Plains, his face is also a big deal. As for Deng's country to start a war, then fight. After teaching Deng's lesson, it is not too late to go north to compete in the Central Plains.

So the King of Wu called Zhang Chao, Zhou Kai and others to express their attitude to them, saying that they would definitely not release Princess Tai'an. As for Deng State, they would do whatever they like.

After hearing this, Zhang Chao and others tried their best to persuade him, but the King of Wu was determined to release Princess Tai'an without saying anything. Zhang Chao and others had to give up, while Zhou Kai asked to go to the border to supervise the army. After all, this battle could be fought at any time.
Chapter completed!