"Enter the palace——"
A loud voice rang out.
Ning Que walked in front with a serious expression.
At this moment, Emperor Feng was already sitting on the imperial couch.
All officials bowed deeply and saluted.
"We pay our respects to Your Majesty!"
"Long live His Majesty, long live the Great Feng!"
"No need to be polite, take a seat."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Emperor Feng looked around at his ministers.
His eyes scanned them one by one.
Waved hand.
Manager Hu understood and waved his whisk.
"Princess Xiliang is here to see you!"
"Princess Xiliang is here to see you!"
“…”
Loud communication sounds rang out one after another.
Soon, Samuel entered the hall with his guards.
"Xiliang envoy Samuel greets Emperor Feng."
"Princess, no need to be polite."
Emperor Feng waved his sleeves and said slowly, "Although there were some unpleasantness a few days ago, fortunately the princess is fine. Princess, you have been touring for a few days. How do you feel about Chang'an City?"
"Very good."
Samuel smiled.
Her wounds are now scabby.
Just change the dressing on time every day.
Chang Baicao's medical skills are not exaggerated.
Let her change to other medicine later.
If you persist for half a year, there will be no scars.
"The prosperity of Chang'an City is like a heaven on earth."
"The people live and work in peace and contentment, and the people are healthy and prosperous."
Emperor Feng couldn't help but smile and jokingly said, "If the princess likes it, she can stay in Chang'an and find a good man. It can also promote a marriage alliance between the two countries to show lasting friendship."
"The Emperor is joking."
Samuel just smiled.
At the same time, he secretly glanced at Ning Que.
Emperor Feng, however, decided to withdraw while he was ahead. He said solemnly, "The Ministry of Rites has already drafted the treaty between the two countries. If the princess approves of it, it can be affixed with the imperial seal today. Each country will have a copy, and from now on, there will be no more war."
"Can."
Samuel nodded calmly.
He took the letter of credence handed over by Manager Hu.
It is written on the finest silk.
In duplicate, both are stamped with the imperial seal.
She read it from beginning to end.
Only after confirmation can the Xiliang national seal be affixed.
She kept a portion and gave it to the warrior to keep.
Emperor Feng looked at the seal on the letter.
The peace talks facilitated this time are only temporary.
Dafeng can no longer fight to the death with Xiliang at the moment.
The national strength of the two countries is constantly being depleted.
The Liao Dynasty developed happily.
And there is Goguryeo even further away!
During the reign of the previous emperor, he launched three expeditions against Goguryeo.
Unfortunately, I always come back empty-handed.
It’s not that we can’t defeat Goguryeo.
Dafeng was an expedition, and there were always logistical problems.
The farther we fight, the more difficult it is to supply food.
In addition, Goguryeo's terrain is narrow and there are many hills.
Many places are easy to defend but difficult to attack.
The climate is even colder in winter.
Three expeditions to Goguryeo, leaving behind hundreds of thousands of warriors!
Emperor Feng had lofty ambitions since he was young.
He wants to become the most outstanding ruler of Dafeng!
In order to free up our hands, we must first negotiate with Xiliang.
Dafeng could make a profit by relying on the tea-horse trade.
The key is to be able to get out of it!
"Minister Cao."
"I am here."
"The letter of credence will still be kept by your Ministry of Rites."
"I obey the decree."
Cao Du respectfully accepted the letter.
Emperor Feng looked at Tian Zhongxun again.
"King Qi."
"I am here."
"This is the bet you made with Prince Ning. As long as Prince Ning fulfills the bet as promised, you will cede Linzi County. Now that Prince Ning has done so, do you have any objections?"
"I think it's absolutely impossible!"
Gu Mingzhi hurried out and raised his hand to advise, "Linzi County has been the fief of the King of Qi since ancient times. Over the years, they have lived and worked in peace and prosperity. If we rashly give it to the King of Ning, I'm afraid the people will not be happy. This bet is just a momentary anger. We all hope that the peace talks will go smoothly. I hope Your Majesty will understand!"
"If Prince Ning loses, will you still stand up?"
Emperor Feng raised his eyebrows.
Gu Mingzhi still dares to jump out?
There is no room for negotiation on this matter.
"Winning is winning, losing is losing."
"Prince Ning and Prince Qi signed a bet, how can they go back on their word?"
Ning Que walked out with a smile and looked at Tian Zhongxun, whose face was ashen. "Actually, you can regret it."
"Are you serious?"
"Of course." Ning Que smiled. "As long as the King of Qi walks out of the palace right now, strips off his clothes, and walks through the streets shouting that he denies the bet and that he is a despicable villain. Just walk around Chang'an Street, and I will give up Linzi."
“You…you…you…”
"How dare you bully me?!"
Tian Zhongxun was so angry that his lungs were about to explode.
This is obviously a deliberate attempt to humiliate him!
His face was cold, and he could only grit his teeth and say, "This prince is willing to accept the loss of the bet. How can I not admit it? This prince can give it, but Prince Ning must accept it."
"Your Majesty, don't worry about that." Ning Que smiled faintly. "I know my abilities are limited and I can't govern Linzi, thousands of miles away. I have already presented Linzi to Your Majesty. From now on, it will officially become part of the Dafeng territory, governed by the frontier officials. I only need to collect taxes."
“…”
“…”
“…”
Tian Zhongxun was completely dumbfounded.
He looked at Ning Que.
He also stole a glance at the high and mighty Emperor Feng.
So the two brothers had already discussed this?
Is he the one who is being taken advantage of?
Tian Zhongxun's eyes became colder and colder.
It seems that Emperor Feng has really grown powerful!
He just came to power and he wants to reduce their power!
Emperor Feng nodded in response.
"This matter will be handed over to the Ministry of Personnel."
"When the King of Qi is ready, the officials will take over."
"I obey the decree!"
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