Chapter 216 seems acceptable.

Seeing Xiao Huaijin's surprised expression, Song Zhimian didn't think anything of it.

This is something that everyone knows in later generations, okay?

Didn't the Chinese of later generations promise not to fire the first shot? But before firing a shot, they could still fight with iron bars and axes!

This is called fighting under orders!

"Song Zhimin, what kind of brain do you have? How can you come up with so many convoluted ideas?" The more Xiao Huaijin looked at Song Zhimin, the more he felt that she was not simple.

"It's not difficult at all, it's just a word game."

Your Highness, if those scholars in Dayu are willing to use their brains, the solutions they come up with will definitely be even more despicable than mine!

Isn't it said that it's better to offend a brute than a scholar?

"You can train a few more shameless scholars in the future!" Song Zhimian said with a smile.

Xiao Huaijin thought about who around him could be associated with scholars...

There was only one Wei Yanli, but even Wei Yanli couldn't seem to come up with such a far-fetched reason...

"Alright, Your Highness, don't think so much. In the end, it all comes down to the Great Yu becoming strong."

If the strength of the Great Yu is insufficient, no matter how eloquently one speaks, it will not be effective.

In the end, it's all about force. Song Zhimian still offered a few words of advice.

Xiao Huaijin finally stopped thinking about that question and turned to ask Song Zhimin another question.

"Now that Shijie City has been incorporated into Dayu, shouldn't we start making some preparations?"

"Of course, if Shijie City were to be incorporated into Dayu, the ordinary people would certainly have no objections."

Following the Chongqing side is better than following the Biao Kingdom!

At this time, officials can be sent to govern Shijie City, open shops and clinics in Dayu, and establish schools in Dayu.

Schools must be opened because education must start from childhood.

Gradually, Shi Jiecheng will integrate himself into the greater Chongqing area.

Over time, none of them will still consider themselves people of the Biao Kingdom; they will definitely identify themselves as people of the Dayu Kingdom.

However, before doing all that, Your Highness has one more thing to ask Young Master Wei to do, and that is…

Song Zhimian whispered a few words in Xiao Huaijin's ear.

Xiao Huaijin immediately understood what Song Zhimin meant.

Small things can solve big problems!

...

Two days later, the second prince of the Biao Kingdom once again led his men into Sun City.

After two days of difficult negotiations, the second prince of the Biao Kingdom finally completed the peace talks on behalf of the Biao Kingdom.

Sikkim, Kachin State and Shan State were all incorporated into the territory of Dayu, and Dayu was also compensated with three million taels of silver.

Da Yu guarantees that it will not be the first to strike against Biao Guo.

However, if the Biao Kingdom were to invade the territory and people of Dayu again, Dayu would raze the Biao Kingdom to the ground.

Thus, another round of peace talks between Dayu and Biao Kingdom was finally completed.

Huangfu An, who signed the document on behalf of Da Yu, was in a good mood.

Well, they captured Shijie City without losing a single soldier. Congratulations!

The second prince also breathed a sigh of relief. At least in the eyes of the Emperor of Biao, he was a meritorious subject who helped his father save Biao from being destroyed.

It seems the only ones who suffered were the caravans of the Dayu region that were intercepted...

"It's all fake! The people in those caravans were bandits that I had captured from the Biao Kingdom, then killed and dressed in the clothes of merchants from the Great Yu Kingdom."

When they couldn't find a reason, Wei Yanli came up with this idea.

In the end, the people of Shijie City should thank me. Those bandits have always been entrenched in the mountains surrounding Shijie City, and they've done plenty of bad things.

I have done a service to the people!

"No need for thanks. They are now citizens of Da Yu, so I'll just consider it protecting my own people!" Xiao Huaijin explained to Song Zhimin with a smile.

Song Zhimian...

So even His Highness Prince Qi has his unserious moments!

...

When the news spread that Shijie City had been incorporated into the territory of Dayu, the people of Dayu were overjoyed.

Sun City and Dian City are no longer dependent on the Biao Kingdom; now, the city that stands between the Biao Kingdom and Dayu is Shijie City.

Excellent! If the Biao Kingdom invades Dayu again, let them invade Shijie City first!

What surprised everyone was the reaction from the other side of the border.

Upon returning to Shijie City, the Second Prince was prepared to be met with rotten cabbage leaves and rotten eggs.

only……

People seemed to be surprised for a moment, but their reaction was not very strong.

Contrary to expectations, he was not accused of treason and seeking personal gain. On the contrary, many people felt fortunate.

"Since we can't hold onto Shijie City anyway, sending it away like this will at least save Shijie City, and at least everyone won't have to worry about war."

"Yes! At least this is better for the people."

Those high-ranking officials and nobles have places to run around, but where can we ordinary people run to?

Moreover, once it's been transferred to the Da Yu area, it's considered part of Da Yu's territory. I've heard that officials from Diancheng have already been sent over.

We can't... let our lives get worse than they are now!

"That's right, whether it's in Dayu or Biao Kingdom, whoever can help us make a living is a good person."

"Yes, as long as we can make a living, that's a good life. We're just farmers anyway."

...

Such a statement quickly became a consensus.

Life is one's own, and as long as one can save one's life at any time, this is the best outcome for Shijie City.

Not only was Ruan Xingzhi surprised, but the Second Prince was also surprised.

"Mr. Bai, did you do this?" The Second Prince stared at Mr. Bai.

Mr. Bai nodded.

"Your Highness endured humiliation for the sake of the Biao Kingdom. We can't let those people throw all the mud at Your Highness!"

It's good to make them realize reality. The people of Shijie City just want to live a peaceful and good life. Other things... are not important to them.

Your Highness, I have already placed quite a few people in Shijie City.

One day, after Your Highness ascends to the throne, you will surely reclaim Shijie City.

"At that time, these people will come in very handy." Mr. Bai also told the Second Prince something else.

The second prince's eyes lit up. This Mr. Bai was indeed loyal to him, even arranging things for the future...

“Sir, your move is excellent! We have finally won this battle, and I can now stand firm with my father.”

"Sir and Xingzhi will both deserve the greatest credit!" The Second Prince said, bowing to both of them.

However, the two of them dodged to the side.

"The next step is to elevate His Highness's reputation to its highest level. The higher His Highness's reputation, the worse the First Prince's reputation will be."

In time, His Majesty will surely grow to dislike the eldest prince and will strip him of his military power.

"As long as the Crown Prince loses his military power, the throne of this Biao Kingdom will surely fall into Your Highness's hands." Ruan Xingzhi said with a smile.

The second prince was in high spirits, finally letting out all the resentment that had been suppressed by the first prince for so many years.

"As for the boss... I won't kill him even after I take the throne."

"At least we are brothers from the same mother. Even if we don't care about the monk, we should at least consider the Buddha. I will only imprison him until he dies," the Second Prince laughed.

Mr. Bai and Ruan Xingzhi both quickly said that the Second Prince was benevolent and righteous.

Just two days after the people of Shijie City began praising the Second Prince, more news broke.

The eldest prince of Mandalay impeached the second prince...