Chapter 348 This is an adult's word!

Lu Chenyang really didn't care about His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, but... "We still have to make it clear. Even if we have to break up with the Crown Prince, we can't be the one at fault."

Lu Chenyang has a good reputation, so he must maintain his reputation.

Qian Yue nodded. "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince wouldn't dare to break off relations with you now. They are nothing to be feared. The most important thing is the peace talks." He hit the nail on the head. "During this peace talk, you should think about how to gain benefits for the Lu family army, not how to help Da Gan."

Lu Chenyang's eyes lit up, and the look he gave Qian Yue became softer, as if he wanted to make him his close friend right away.

Lu Chenyang nodded repeatedly: "Sir, you are right, that's exactly what you said."

During the peace talks between the two countries, Tatar, as the defeated party, naturally had to pay something, such as compensation. However, this compensation was won by Lu Chenyang. If it was given to Da Gan, wouldn't it be like making wedding clothes for others given Lu Chenyang's current relationship with the court? Therefore, Lu Chenyang wanted to seek benefits for the Lu family army, not for Da Gan.

This is the dilemma. Lu Chenyang is now a minister of the Great Gan. The peace talks between the two countries are a transaction between countries. According to the normal process, after signing the peace terms, the defeated country will send compensation to the victorious country.

After these compensations were paid into the Dagan, they naturally went to the Ministry of Revenue. Once in the Ministry of Revenue, they had nothing to do with Lu Chenyang. The prince would never let Lu Chenyang get his hands on these materials.

This was something Lu Chenyang didn't want to see - he was still thinking about his warhorse.

So, while Wei Guang and the prince were still thinking about how to increase their presence in this peace talk, Lu Chenyang's mind was full of thoughts about the spoils after the talks.

Qian Yue pondered for a moment, then said, "I do have an idea."

Lu Chenyang's eyes lit up: "Sir, please speak quickly."

Lu Chenyang had been worried about this matter since the beginning of the peace talks. However, because there were so many things to do during the negotiations, he had never been able to calm down and think carefully.

Qian Yue said, "This batch of materials will not be sent to the Ministry of Revenue. Your Excellency can set up a separate department outside the six ministries." He raised the corner of his lip, "But that would be very tiring for Your Excellency. You are now the Minister of the Chancellery of Dagan, a loyal and trusted official. It is understandable that you would shoulder more responsibilities."

If these supplies were to reach the Ministry of Personnel, Lu Chenyang, as the Minister of the Chancellery, wouldn't be unable to make use of them, but this would involve many complications. First, the Crown Prince wouldn't agree, and second, the Minister of Personnel, and the resulting wrangling would be too time-consuming. Lu Chenyang, still a loyal and patriotic minister, couldn't afford to turn against the court at this moment.

But if a new department were to be established, it would be much easier for Lu Chenyang, the Minister of the Chancellery, to manage it. And with his current status and achievements, taking on the responsibility of managing this department would be even more speechless. The Crown Prince might even say thank you, Master Lu, for your hard work.

This is an open and aboveboard conspiracy.

Lu Chenyang's eyes lit up, and he kept saying, "Sir, you are so talented!" He couldn't help but clap his hands and said, "This department will be handed over to you in the future."

Qian Yue curled the corners of his lips and said, "Thank you for your trust, sir."

This was the first peace talk between the two countries in over 300 years, marking an unprecedented achievement for Lu Chenyang. With Lu Chenyang's strength, he was sure to cause Tatars to bleed heavily. It was foreseeable that the wealth and resources controlled by this department would be astonishing.

Lu Chenyang was so busy, he must be just a figurehead, the actual manager was him. This meant he had complete control over such a huge amount of resources and wealth. How could he not be excited when Lu Chenyang trusted him so much?

This also shows the ability of his master Lu to manage his subordinates. Since the master trusts him so much, he must of course be loyal to the master wholeheartedly to repay the master.

The biggest problem was solved, and Lu Chenyang was very happy. Although he wanted to chat with Qian Yue again, seeing the tired look on Qian Yue's face, he was considerate enough to let Qian Yue rest.

He is such a considerate boss!

"Sir, you've been traveling so long, you should go back and have a good rest." Lu Chenyang said gently, "I've already had a room prepared. If you need anything, just tell them to do it."

Qian Yue responded respectfully and accepted his condolences.

Lu Chenyang also breathed a sigh of relief and returned to his room to rest, as he still had a battle to fight tomorrow.

At this time, the lights in the post station were bright on both the Tatar and Wei Guang sides, and no one was resting.

Let’s not talk about the Tatars for now. They are in a passive position. It all depends on what conditions Lu Chenyang will put forward and to what extent they can get for the Tatars.

Wei Guang and Luo Fei were also discussing countermeasures.

Luo Fei said, "Formal peace talks will begin tomorrow. Grand Tutor, what do you think Lu Chenyang thinks? Will he agree to the conditions proposed by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?"

Wei Guang said in a deep voice, "I've been looking for an opportunity to discuss peace talks with Lu Chenyang, but he hasn't given me the chance. His attitude is very clear; he doesn't want us to get involved. He wants us to be just a decoration. Lu Chenyang is so powerful, I'm afraid that what Your Highness hopes for will be dashed."

Luo Fei thought for a moment and said, "Although Lu Chenyang may be ambitious, he truly has a heart for his country and his people. I don't think he will let us suffer any losses. The compensation for the Tatars must be paid to the court, so there is no need for us to conflict with Lu Chenyang."

Wei Guang glanced at him and said, "If you can think of it, how could Lu Chenyang not think of it? How could he be willing to make wedding clothes for the court? That's why His Royal Highness the Crown Prince sent us here."

Luo Fei's eyes flickered. "The Tatars probably don't want Lu Chenyang to continue to grow in power, do they?" He looked at Wei Guang and said reluctantly, "Compared to the Lu family army, I think the Tatars would prefer to face the Yanhui Army... If the Tatars take the initiative to propose peace talks with His Royal Highness, Lu Chenyang has no reason to refuse."

Wei Guang was stunned. Luo Fei's meaning was very clear. He wanted to win over the Tatars to deal with Lu Chenyang and gain the upper hand in the peace talks.

The more Luo Fei thought about it, the more he felt that this was a good idea. He immediately stood up and said, "There is no time to lose. I will go to meet the Tatar delegation now."

Wei Guang stopped him and said angrily, "What do you think this place is? The Prince's Mansion? This is the Yanhui Pass post station! Your every move, and the Tatar's every move, are under Lu Chenyang's watch. Are you going to the Tatar now because you're afraid that the charge of treason won't fall on you?"

Luo Fei choked suddenly. He really didn't expect this.

Wei Guang said seriously, "What's more, the fight between us and Lu Chenyang is our own internal struggle. The Tatars must not be dragged into this! The Tatars are a foreign race. Your Highness the Crown Prince must not have anything to do with them!"

That’s the bottom line.

Luo Fei calmed down and asked, "Then, Grand Tutor, what should we do tomorrow? Are we really going to let Lu Chenyang take charge of everything? His Royal Highness's chances of winning will be even smaller."

Wei Guang said nothing, but sighed softly: "We'll see what happens tomorrow."

Even before the peace talks began, he already felt exhausted. He had already understood that they would not have any advantage in this negotiation.

"What about the Prince?" Luo Fei asked again: "And the Prince, I heard that the Prince has a very good relationship with Lu Chenyang. He will always stand on our side, right?"

Wei Guang said in a deep voice, "From the time we arrived at Yanhui Pass until now, the Crown Prince hasn't shown up. He didn't even show up for the dinner. I'm afraid we can't count on the Crown Prince."

And there was one more thing. Before setting off, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince had warned him not to rely too much on Yan Xing. Wei Guang didn't know why the Crown Prince had given him such a warning, but he took it to heart.

Luo Fei looked frustrated and muttered to himself, "So, there's absolutely no way out."

Peace talks are about to begin.

But no one expected that the peace talks the next day would give everyone an unprecedented shock.

After breakfast the next day, the group gathered again in the main hall of the general's mansion.

Muta, who always had a gentle smile on his face, looked solemn, and Dakun and Pula beside him also had serious expressions.

Lu Chenyang hasn't arrived yet, so the atmosphere in the main hall is very depressing.

At this time, Lu Chenyang was in the room, Zhao Xi was putting makeup on her. Her long hair was tied up, simple and capable, and she was wearing a red riding uniform, which made her look heroic. Yan Xing had brought a set of women's riding uniform, and today Lu Chenyang would appear as a woman to reveal her identity as a woman.

Wang and Zhao Xi both came. Zhao Xi was there for Lu Chenyang... No, Lu Xueying. From today on, she was going to be Lu Xueying again.

Outside the door, Ji Ping, Tan Feng, Qian Yue, Dong Zhe and others were all there. They had all been called in. Although they didn't know what was going on, they would not interfere with Lu Chenyang's orders.

Only Yan Xing knew it. He paced back and forth anxiously, like a young boy.

Ji Ping asked Tan Feng in a low voice: "Brother Feng, what is the matter that the master asked us to come here for?"

Tan Feng said calmly: "You will know in a moment."

Ji Ping couldn't stand the loneliness anymore, so he asked Dong Zhe again. Dong Zhe glanced at him and said, "Even you, who came from Yanquan County, know everything. How could I possibly know?"

Ji Ping had no choice but to continue waiting obediently.

Finally, the door opened.

Lu Xueyin walked out from inside.

Yan Xing's eyes fell on her face and he couldn't move them away.

She was already very beautiful when dressed in men's clothes, and now she is dressed in women's clothes again. Her face is bright and her demeanor is calm. Her eyes are smiling, revealing a bit of gentleness.

The woman's attire makes her look a bit softer, yet she also has the masculine fortitude. Softness and fortitude, these two opposite temperaments, are perfectly blended in her, making it impossible to look away.

Yan Xing's eyes were filled with amazement.

Ji Ping, Qian Yue and others widened their eyes in shock.

Ji Ping stammered, "Feng...Brother Feng, the way I got up was wrong. I seemed to see that the adult was a woman?"

Tan Feng ignored this fool.

Ji Ping couldn't help but look at Tan Feng, only to see that he looked calm, obviously he had known it for a long time.

Tan Feng walked up and said, "Girl, it's time for us to go."

Lu Xueyin smiled slightly and looked at everyone: "I'm really sorry for keeping this a secret from you all for so long. I'm actually a woman. My name is Lu Xueyin, and I'm Lu Chenyang's twin sister." As she spoke, she jokingly said, "Why? Because I'm a woman, you won't be loyal to me anymore?"

No one was able to recover until Qian Yue spoke first, "What if they're men or women? Whether it's Lu Chenyang or Lu Xueyin, we are loyal to the Lord Lu who loves his people like his own children, the Lord Lu who brings peace to the world."

As he spoke, he took the lead in lifting his robe and kneeling on the ground: "I swear to be loyal to Master Lu until death!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone else came to their senses, fell to their knees, and said in unison: "We swear to be loyal to Master Lu until death!"

Lu Xueyin smiled slightly and said in a deep voice, "No need to be so polite, everyone. Please stand up." After a pause, she said in a deep voice, "Just like Mr. Qian said, nothing will change. I am still Lord Lu. Since I became Lord Lu, I will not change!"

Lu Xueyin's words were like a reassurance, allowing the originally shocked crowd to slowly accept the matter.

Yes, regardless of whether she was a man or a woman, she had already achieved unprecedented success. Even if she were a woman, it wouldn't change her achievements. In the face of absolute strength, gender didn't matter.

Lu Xueyin said calmly: "It's getting late, it's time to go to the peace talks."

She turned and left, her steps as firm and calm as ever. They watched her leave from behind, just as they had watched her leave thousands of times before.

This was the lord they followed, the woman who had changed their destiny, who had done what so many others had failed to achieve. The fact that she was a woman did not diminish their admiration and gratitude for her, nor did it cause them to withdraw their loyalty.

Lord Lu was her name, whether he was a man or a woman was not important.

"No wonder." Qian Yue muttered to himself.

Tan Feng looked at Qian Yue: "Mr. Qian, why do you say that?"

Qian Yue came back to his senses and said gently, "I was told that Your Excellency has a soft heart and sympathizes with the people, but she is not soft-hearted. After all, kindness does not suffice in commanding an army. Clearly, these two traits are combined in one person. I see. She is a woman, so she has a compassionate heart. Only a woman like her could be so tolerant and caring towards the people."

Is Lu Xueyin cruel? Every opponent would answer that she is cruel, truly cruel. But all her cruelty is motivated by compassion and kindness. Everything she has done has always been to ensure the survival of the people and to ensure their peaceful and prosperous lives.

She recruited soldiers, she went to war, everything she did was for this one goal.

Only people with a soft heart and great kindness can do this.

Lu Xueyin walked side by side with Yan Xing, followed by Tan Feng and Zhao Xi.

Yan Xing looked at Lu Xueyin with gentle eyes: "Congratulations, you have finally taken this step."

Zhao Xi muttered quietly in the back: "These are words used by adults. Adults should say these words."

It is the prince who should be congratulated.

Yan Xing's ears moved, and when he heard her words, he couldn't help but turn around and look at Zhao Xi.

He nodded in approval: "Zhao Xi, what you said is...right!"