Chapter 142: Scout Knight Amber (2 Japanese, 2/, please vote)
After the banquet,
Midnight,

Shi Jie came to Wang Hao's room, still smelling of alcohol.

The room prepared by Chenxi Winery was naturally not small. It was even bigger than Wang Hao's office in the General Affairs Department.

Moreover, the decoration is very luxurious, showing the host's courtesy to the guests.

"At the banquet, what is the wine industry event you are talking about?"

Shi Jie actually wanted to ask at the banquet, but as the ambassador's deputy at the time, he couldn't show that he didn't understand the situation, so he kept it to himself.

Wang Hao showed a hint of apology: "I discussed this with Diluc when we were touring the winery before, but I didn't have time to tell you."

Shi Jie didn't care about this. He was thinking about something else: "That's fine. I was thinking about whether we should have a deeper exchange at this wine industry event."

"Huh? What do you mean?" Wang Hao didn't react for a moment.

"If we have this wine industry event as a cover, our people can enter Mondstadt with legitimate identities." Shi Jie looked excited.

"Uh, you mean, let the General Affairs Department's spies enter Mond?" Wang Hao finally reacted.

Shi Jie nodded: "Yes, if our people can come over, the next task will be easy."

If you have the help of the General Affairs Department's spies, being an ambassador is not difficult at all.

You can attack when you advance and defend when you retreat.

However, Wang Hao immediately rejected the proposal: "No, Mondstadt is not Solstice, they are not our enemies."

After a pause, Wang Hao looked at Shi Jie: "It's enough to have No. 3 and the others here. If more spies come, it may cause misunderstandings."

It would be fine if you weren't discovered. If you were discovered, as an ambassador, bringing hundreds of spies with you, who would believe that you wouldn't do anything bad?

Shi Jie's excited expression froze for a moment, then he showed a hint of recognition: "Yes, I was mistaken. Humph, I must have drunk too much and my mind is wandering."

As he said this, he slapped himself.

What he proposed just now was too dangerous.

Fortunately, Wang Hao did not agree, otherwise if a loophole appeared, he would be blamed for it.

"Haha, you drank a lot today." Wang Hao also said with a smile.

There is no way. Wang Hao is an ambassador, so it is not easy to force him to drink.

Shi Jie is the ambassador's deputy and has a high status, but not as high as Wang Hao.

So many people are willing to have a drink with him.

Shi Jie accepted everyone who came to him and defeated several businessmen, including wine merchants.

His attitude is also to show outsiders that the people of Liyue are honest and willing to drink and cooperate with everyone.

At the banquet, every action has a deep meaning.

Even if you don't have any profound meaning, some people may study it repeatedly and find out the profound meaning.

"Drinking is a hindrance to things. I won't drink next time."

"It's okay. Anyway, they can't force me to drink, they can only force you to drink."

"Hmph, damn it."

The two seemed to have returned to their student days, and the atmosphere was very relaxed.

After chatting about this and that for a while,
When the alcohol smell on Shi Jie dissipated a little, he spoke up, "Today's banquet will definitely spread to Mondstadt soon. When we get to Mondstadt, there will probably be another banquet."

“Haha, that depends on whether the Knights are willing to be outdone by the Dawn Winery.” Wang Hao said with a smile.

Diluk made a big scene today, on the one hand to welcome the Liyue delegation,

But on the other hand, there is a sense of provocation towards the Knights of Favonius.

Wang Hao learned from the comments that there was a conflict between Diluk and the Knights. Although the cause of the conflict was that a high-ranking member of the Knights had been identified as a traitor and executed,

But this conflict still affects Diluk's view of the Knights.

Therefore, this luxurious banquet was also Diluk's way of "provoking" the Knights.

"Tsk tsk tsk, looks like I'm going to get drunk again." Shi Jie also understood what Wang Hao meant.

"Well, maybe in order to distinguish it from the Dawn Winery, there may not be any wine at the Knights' banquet." Wang Hao smiled.

If the Knights noticed Diluc's little "provocation",
Then maybe I won't drink.

After all, the best wines in Mondstadt are all in the Dawn Winery.

It would be really funny if the official banquet couldn't compare to that at the Morning Light Winery.

It’s hard to say about others, but the Fatui will definitely make fun of you.

The Fatui have always wanted to stir up discord within Mondstadt.

"Haha, whether there is wine or not, we have to prepare. I just talked to a lot of merchants. The atmosphere in Mondstadt has been a bit strange recently. First, Diluk made a scene in the Knights and took back the Eye of God. Then the Knights began to collect a large amount of supplies. It looked like they were going to war."

Shi Jie didn't just go to the banquet to drink, he also found out a lot of information.

Wang Hao nodded slightly: "I already know this, don't worry, it won't affect us."

After a pause, Wang Hao continued, "Our main task in Mondstadt is to see if there is any area of ​​cooperation between Mondstadt and Liyue. Secondly, we must keep a close eye on the Fatui. These people are too dangerous."

What are the duties of an ambassador?
Wang Hao believes that it can basically be divided into four points.

1. To represent the sending state in negotiations with the receiving government;
This is official communication, to express Liyue’s attitude to Mondstadt when necessary.

2. To protect the interests of the country and its nationals within the territory of the receiving country;
If any Liyue citizen is harmed in Mondstadt, Wang Hao will step in to ensure the interests and safety of this citizen.

3. To investigate any situation in the receiving country by legal means and report to the home country;
Report all major events in Mondstadt to Liyue, so that Liyue can take the initiative.

4. Promote the development of relations between the two countries in all aspects.

This is a more comprehensive exchange that will promote cooperation between the two sides in folk culture, commercial economy and even military.

Of course, Liyue’s current attitude is friendly.

There is actually not much that Wang Hao can do, so he promotes the so-called wine industry exchanges.

This opened up a new opportunity for his work.
If the wine industry exchanges go smoothly,

Then all kinds of businesses can follow this model.

It can be predicted that Shimen’s prosperity will increase rapidly.

And keeping a close eye on the Fatui simply shows that Wang Hao has ill intentions towards the Fatui.

Wang Hao completely believed that the Fatui were evil and that they would definitely cause trouble.

If the other party wants to cause trouble, I, as the Liyue ambassador to Mondstadt, might also be involved with them.

Wang Hao had no doubt about the Fatui's ability to stir up trouble.

Hmm, this analogy seems a bit wrong.

Forget it, forget it.

"Go back and rest. We will continue our journey tomorrow."

"OK, good night."

"OK, good night."

……

the next day,
In the early morning at the winery, the grape vines in the vineyard are covered with crystal dewdrops, sparkling in the morning light.

A gentle breeze blew by, and the dewdrops swayed gently, as if countless tiny pearls were gently jumping.

In the orchard, the aroma of fruit drifts with the morning breeze. The aromas of raspberries, strawberries, apples... various fruits are intertwined together, making people want to stop and taste this gift from nature.

In this beautiful scenery,

Wang Hao and Diluk had breakfast together and politely said goodbye.

On the other side, the delegation had completed their rest, the carriage had been set up, and they were just waiting for Wang Hao.

"Ambassador, please pay more attention to the wine industry exchanges."

Butler Eze delivered a pile of gifts to the delegation's supply carriage.

Diluk might not care much about Mondstadt Wine, but Eze was absolutely enthusiastic.

He is the president of the Mond Wine Association!

Wang Hao smiled and nodded to Butler Eze: "Don't worry, I will start promoting this matter after arriving in Mondstadt."

"Haha, thank you so much." Eze smiled warmly.

After bidding farewell to everyone at the winery, the delegation set off again.

"Your Excellency the Ambassador, are we going to stop in Qingquan Town?"

Shi Jie asked.

Wang Hao shook his head: "No, let's go directly to Mondstadt. If anyone from Qingquan Town stops us... they are too enthusiastic, we can give them gifts and explain that we are short of time and will visit them later."

Qingquan Town, the center of the world in the comments.

Wang Hao also knew a lot about this place.
It is said that the water resources here are very good, there are vast forests, and there are forest pigs with delicious meat.

According to some merchants, the Katzlein of Qingquan Town have non-human bloodlines and are all excellent hunters.

The Katzlein family, as the managers of Qingquan Town, also very much hopes to develop Qingquan Town.

It is said that everyone who comes to Qingquan Town will be treated very well, and the people of Qingquan Town will also warmly invite you to taste their meat products.

But unfortunately, although their meat products were of good quality, they were never able to make a breakthrough.

If they knew that a Liyue ambassador was passing by, it would not be impossible for them to block him.

"Okay." Shi Jie nodded slightly, and then told everyone to keep a low profile when passing through Qingquan Town.

After Shi Jie left, Wang Hao was the only one left in the carriage.

"You said that the Wind God likes to drink. Is it true or not?"

Wang Hao asked in his heart.

[Of course it’s true. Do you know what Mondstadt Dionysus is? ]

[The Wind God granted freedom to the Mond people, so he is also free. 】

【Whoever doesn't let him drink, he will push into the wine jar. 】

[That's enough. You guys have ruined the image of Barbatos.]

[The God of Wind does like to drink, he is definitely an alcoholic. ]

[What does the wine that Wendy drank have to do with me, Barbatos?] [Should we go ask Morax who brought the wine to our door?]

【This is just digging up old scores. 】

【…】

Watching the barrage flow before my eyes,
The corners of Wang Hao's mouth curled up slightly.

He promoted the exchange between Mondstadt Wine Industry and Liyue Wine Industry. In addition to his responsibilities as an ambassador,

Naturally, there is also a fishing mentality.

Of course, this time we are not fishing for fools.
Liyue's Fatui are almost being lured into being hooked by Wang Hao.

This time, he wanted to catch the God of Wind.

Not that I have any special ideas.

I heard from the comments that the God of Wind likes to drink, so I wondered if I could fish Him out.

Wang Hao has already met the Rock God.
The human side of the Emperor made him a little...out of his mind.

But seeing comments saying that the God of Wind was even more "unreliable" than the God of Rock, Wang Hao wanted to see for himself.

【In fact, Wendy is still very reliable. 】

[Indeed, the God of Wind protects every child of Mondstadt.]

[Stop joking. The doctor has already captured so many people.]

【At that time, Wendy was not awake, he was sleeping. 】

[The God of Wind is hitting Dabidou. 】

[Don't criticize, it's a recognized fact that the game was played. ]

[So the Mondstadt Fatui are now led by a lady? ]

[It is possible that, as a lady, Farga will also give some courtesy. ]

[Tsk, tsk, tsk, the Fatui's composition is really complicated, a hodgepodge. ]

[Damn it, it will take at least a year for the story to begin. Wang Hao should take us to have some fun.]

[Yeah, let’s have some fun.]

[Indeed, these past few days have been very boring. ]

【…】

The barrage was saying it was boring,

Suddenly there were shouts outside and the carriage stopped.

A hint of doubt appeared in Wang Hao's eyes. Is it true that what he said would come true?

"What's wrong?" Wang Hao asked and lifted the car curtain.

Shi Jie came closer and said, "There seems to be the sound of fighting ahead."

fighting?

Wang Hao's eyes lit up. After so many days, his body had become rusty.

"Come on, let's go take a look."

The Qianyan Army watched as the ambassador jumped off the carriage and ran towards the place where the sound came from in a few leaps.

Shi Jie slapped his forehead. How could an ambassador be like this?
He quickly waved to the Qianyan Army behind him and said, "Leave half of you to guard the convoy, and the other half follow me."

The Qianyan Army quickly split into two teams, one of which followed Shi Jie and chased in the direction Wang Hao left.

The agile figure passed through the grass, raising waves of green.

Apart from anything else, the environment of Mond is really pleasing to the eye.

Soon, the source of the sound appeared in front of Wang Hao.

A large camp of hill people.
Outside the camp, a dozen knights in white armor and holding swords and shields were approaching.

The Hillichels kept shouting, as if threatening the knights not to get close.

Suddenly, a flaming arrow shot out from a distance, streaking across the sky.
Fast, accurate, ruthless,
Shoot a threatening Hilichurl in the head.

"What a great archery skill."

Wang Hao stood on the other side of the battlefield, looking in the direction where the arrows were flying.
A fiery red girl holding a longbow, looking fiercely at the Hill Climbers' camp,
Once again, draw your bow and arrow,

Arrows streaked through the sky, flames burst out, and another Hillichurl fell to the ground.

The Guhua School has many skills. Wang Hao has also learned archery. However, his archery skills are not as good as this girl's.

He couldn't hit the vital points with every arrow from such a long distance.

[It's Amber! ]

【Mond Flying Champion! 】

【Go! Count Rabbit. 】

[Amber, hey, Amber. ]

[Scout Knight Amber, reporting! ]

[Originally the first fire bow in Teyvat. 】

【…】

The comments seemed to recognize the girl's identity.

"He's a knight from Mondstadt, huh? He's really quite capable."

If the opponent is a titled knight, then his archery skills would not be surprising.

Before Wang Hao set out from Liyue, he went to learn more about it.

The Knights of Favonius in Mondstadt are roughly divided into ordinary knights and titled knights.

Those who can get the title are truly capable people.

While Wang Hao was watching the battle, Shi Jie also came with the Qianyan Army.

It wasn’t far to begin with, so I could keep up with Wang Hao’s speed.

"This is... the Knights of Favonius?"

Shi Jie also recognized the knights outside the Hillichell camp.

Wang Hao nodded: "Well, that should be it. There is also a titled knight in the distance."

"Title Knight?" Shi Jie became interested and stood on tiptoe to look into the distance.

Then, a flaming arrow streaked through the sky and shot straight towards him.

Shi Jie was startled and stepped back quickly.

Wang Hao did not move. When the arrow flew over, Wang Hao could see that this arrow would not hit anyone.

This should be a warning from the titled knight.

This is normal. The Knights of Favonius are here to kill monsters.
As a result, he found someone was spying, so he just fired a warning arrow. If it were Wang Hao, he would also throw a spear to warn them.

Sure enough, the long arrow accurately hit half a meter in front of Shi Jie's previous position.

"Let's go, retreat a distance and leave the battlefield to these knights."

Wang Hao clapped his hands and took the lead to walk to the back.

"Hey, shouldn't we help?" Shi Jie was a little hesitant. In his opinion, helping to clear out the monsters at this time was also a good start.

[Yes, why not help? ]

[Indeed, why? ]

In Wang Hao's eyes, the barrage also had the same doubts.

Normally speaking, helping others is indeed a good starting point.

However, this time the situation is different.
Wang Hao explained: "They have their own rules. If we join in rashly, it will easily disrupt their rhythm."

A dozen Knights of Favonius, plus a titled knight, such a combination can basically wipe out a Hillilchir camp with ease.

Wang Hao looked around and found that there was only one Hilichurl thug in the Hilichurl camp, not even a Rock Helm King. It was impossible for him to stop the Knight of Favonius.

In this situation, helping is just icing on the cake. If you are not careful, you may disrupt the other party's rhythm and even do more harm than good.

That's why Wang Hao led his men to retreat.

Back to the carriage,

Sure enough, ten minutes later,

A heroic figure appeared on the other side of the road.
Perhaps Wang Hao's previous move of retreating showed goodwill,

Amber was not too alert. She led her people to the front of the convoy and said, "Mond welcomes you, a strange but respectable guest! I am Amber, a scout knight of the Knights of Favonius. Please tell me your identity and destination. The Knights of Favonius will guarantee your safety."

Knights' Guidebook, Fourth Edition - When dealing with merchants from afar, you must show respect and courtesy. Do not show suspicion and hostility in communication, even if the other party looks suspicious.

(The Knights' Guidance Manual, fifth edition, was revised after Jean became acting leader, so this is the fourth edition.)
Amber and the Knight of Favonius behind her looked at the convoy and the fully armed Thousand Rocks Army with strong curiosity in their eyes.

Except for a small number of Favonius Knights who had seen the Thousand Rock Army, many knights were actually seeing soldiers from the neighboring country for the first time.

Of course, the Thousand Rocks Army also views the Knights of Favonius in this way.

When Shi Jie heard Amber's question, he immediately walked out of the team and came to her: "Hello, Knight Amber, this is the convoy of the Liyue Ambassador to Mondstadt. We heard the sound of fighting before, so we conducted an investigation."

"Ambassador?" Amber's eyes showed curiosity.
In fact, Amber has Liyue blood. Her grandfather was a mercenary from Liyue. Because of some things, he stayed in Mondstadt and became a scout knight of the Knights Templar.

Later, Grandpa Amber disappeared, and the reconnaissance team was on the verge of disbanding.

Amber was brought up by her grandfather since she was a child. It was because of her admiration for her grandfather that she became a scout knight and supported the current scout team.

Wang Hao came out of the carriage and smiled and nodded at Amber: "Hello, Knight Amber, I am Wang Hao, the ambassador from Liyue to Mondstadt."

As he spoke, he took out Liyue's appointment letter.

As a half-Liyue person, Amber still knows some Liyue knowledge.

At least, she recognized the Yuehaiting seal on the appointment letter, and confirmed that the Qianyan Army in front of her was not fake.

"Ah, I'm so sorry, I was rude, Ambassador Wang Hao."

(End of this chapter)