Chapter 177: The King of Shu's Calculations

  At the beginning of the Song Dynasty, one couldn't help but admire the vigor of the Shu King. In just a few days, all the beautiful maids by his side were replaced with fresh and handsome young men.

  Song Chuanyi also had some experience, but such an extreme change in taste was still breathtaking.

  "How has King Wang been feeling lately?" Song Chu's gaze swept across the two beautiful young men on either side of him, his tone laced with just the right amount of teasing.

  "It's actually quite interesting." The King of Shu emerged from the water, and immediately had attendants help him wipe his body clean and put on his outer robes. He smiled at her, "Perhaps Mr. Mo also knows its flavor?"

  Through the misty air, Song Chu's mind quickly turned around, and after a moment of silence, he looked straight into the eyes of the Shu King, which slightly curved up, and smiled with his mouth open: "I dare not deceive Your Majesty, before Hua Jin was in the slave trade, I don't know how many beauties were sent to the noble mansions."

  This remark seemed to have answered him, but actually didn't answer at all, yet unexpectedly shifted the King of Shu's attention.

  The King of Shu's eyes lit up, and although the queen had searched for many beauties for him before, they were all women from Ba-Shu. Having seen them for a long time, he found them somewhat tiresome. "I've heard that Chu women have slender waists, small enough to be grasped in one hand. Is it true?"

  "Her waist is not even a handful, and there's also this saying." Song Chu saw the King of Shu for the first time and was particularly interested in her experience, so he continued to say "Qin is overbearing, Yue is absolutely beautiful, Qi girls are sentimental, Chu girls are good at dressing up, Yan is gentle and Zhao is charming, Wei is slender and Han is rich."

  "As soon as he started talking about women, the King of Shu forgot everything."

  "In the Song Dynasty, a smile was expressed: 'Qin State women are passionate and hot-blooded, Yue State produces many beauties, Qi State women are sensitive and emotional, Chu State women excel in dressing up, Yan State women are gentle as water, Zhao State women are lovely and charming, Wei State women are slender, Han State women are plump and beautiful. Elegant words and emotions first emerge.'"

  "What a wonderful hundred flowers blooming together!" The King of Shu's face was full of longing.

  "It seems we've gotten a bit off track. Today, Huai Jin has come at the behest of Lord Heng to act as an intermediary." Song Chu said with a smile.

  The King of Shu frowned and coldly snorted, "Let's see how I'll deal with him."

  Song Chu's face scrunched up, "I'm afraid I've wronged Lord Heng! In fact, it was my intention to act as a mediator. Now that the war with Chu has begun, Your Majesty must still be on guard against the long drive of the Chu state. The defense of the royal city cannot be relaxed."

  "Haha!" The King of Shu looked at her sour face and felt great. "The Battle of Ba Chu, can I not put my mind at ease? However, those old men are always nagging, they must be taught a lesson."

  "King Wang is wise." Song Chu hurriedly flattered, but in her heart she despised him infinitely: You still sent 30,000 people to find a man! She coughed lightly and calmed down. "Shu country is rich and prosperous, Shu people are good at fighting, let alone dealing with this small war, even if it's competing for the Central Plains, it's not impossible. That Min Ti may look good, but how can he compare to the great rivers and mountains?"

  Contending for the Central Plains, the Shu King has thought about it, "Hua Jin said it's true! However, thinking of entering the Central Plains is not a matter of a moment. Although I also want to dominate the world, but unfortunately, I really can't find the time."

  Song Chu'er felt ignorant once again. She had never heard of any king who said they couldn't spare the time to fight for hegemony!

  After a moment of contemplation, the King of Shu said solemnly, "Therefore, after careful consideration, I have decided to strive to have more sons, in order to lay the foundation for Shu's conquest of the Central Plains."

  Alas, with a distant gaze, he sighed and said, "The burden is heavy, the road is long, and the hardship is extraordinary!"

  At the beginning of the Song Dynasty, he nodded his head and deeply admired saying "The king's plan is profound and far-reaching, it's really hard to match!"

  "Eh. Huai Jin is too modest, apart from Zhuangzi, I can discuss with you the most." The King of Shu stretched out his hand to help her up "However, Huai Jin reminded me that beautiful young men cannot give birth, and searching for one among three million people is a mistake that will mislead the country. I should still spend more time on women."

  "It is indeed so, men's lust is only for a taste, it cannot be indulged in, the country and its people are more important." Song Chu said seriously.

  The King of Shu nodded and said, "Why don't you enter Shu as an official instead? I'll grant you a high-ranking position."

  At the beginning of the Song Dynasty, a smile said, "High officials and thick salaries are indeed tempting. However, Huai Jin has some greedy heart. If he travels to famous mountains and rivers, after a year or two, he wants to enter Shu Guo as an official, I don't know if Wang Shang will accept him."

  "Haha, Huai Jin is a straightforward and honest person, I like him. When you return another day, I will host a banquet to welcome you back." The King of Shu laughed and said.

  "Also..." Song Chu's expression seemed worried. "Lord Hong is loyal to Your Majesty, with a heart full of devotion, and has been working wholeheartedly for the kingdom of Shu. Please, Your Majesty, show some leniency."

  "As you've begged for mercy, I'll spare his life. Off with you, go and drink!" The King of Shu turned around and headed into the palace.

  At the beginning of the Song Dynasty, the whole body was steamed with hot air and humidity, leaving the surrounding hot springs, and there was a faint coolness.

  The King of Shu has been indulging in wine and women since he ascended to the throne. Now that he is middle-aged, his physical condition is still quite good, it must be said that he takes care of himself well. However, Song had not yet recovered from her injuries, so she did not dare to accompany him in his daily revelry. Moreover, the King of Shu was a man with a volatile temperament, and one could never predict when he would take a fancy to someone, and then arrange for that person to serve as his personal attendant at night.

  In fact, Song Chu was not particular about serving in bed or not, the key is that if something unexpected happened and it got out, her future would be worrying.

  The next day, Song Chu Yi asked Zhu Heng to find a guide for her. She and Ji Yu, Ji Bian, and Wei Jiang went on a tour of Shu's mountains and rivers together.

  Because of Zhu Heng, he learned that Song Chuyi had spoken highly of him in front of the King of Shu, and he also had a good impression of Song Chuyi. He was very diligent in finding a guide.

  Inside Shu King's palace.

  The King of Shu leaned against the couch with one hand supporting his head, gazing at the beautiful woman's picture on the wall opposite him, a look of yearning on his face. The question he asked had nothing to do with women: "Have you investigated?"

  "Yes." Zhu Heng reported, standing in the temple, "Song Huaijin was originally a gate guest of the Wei Guo General's Mansion, later entered Qin, and at a young age became the historian under the pillar of the Qin state. He was quite favored by the Duke of Qin. This time he left Qin, and in his great anger, the Duke of Qin even imprisoned the group of escorting guards."

  "Keep an eye on him and report back to me immediately if there's any unusual movement." said the King of Shu.

  "Wang Shang, Pa Chu has started the war. At this time, we are trading with Qin State, and I always feel a little uneasy in my heart." said Zhu Heng with some worry.

  "No harm, they are so particular and complicated, it took them two or three months to come and go, truly starting trade will probably take half a year later. I don't believe that Ba Chu can last for a whole year?" The King of Shu stroked his beard, his eyes never leaving the painting on the wall "Wait until that beauty is delivered, I'll enjoy her for two months first, you all discuss and deliberate, if you think there's no benefit in trade between Tian Shu and Qin, then just call it off!"

  Zhu Heng quietly wiped his sweat "Wang Shang is wise."

  The King of Shu waved his short and stout fingers, and Zhu Heng immediately paid his respects and bowed down.

  The sun is shining brightly.

  Maybe it's because of the rain that fell a lot earlier, these days are all good weather. The winter in Shu is much warmer than Longxi, at least there isn't such strong wind. Song Chuanyi doesn't care about any government affairs these days, as if he really is just touring and having fun, nor does he ask about the roads of Shu, but only takes an interest in local customs and people's feelings.