As soon as Pei Zhiyuan said this, all the ministers in the court began to talk about it.
Even the court officials of Yanyang Kingdom knew that Pei Zhiyuan, the regent of Haoyue Kingdom, killed his father at the age of 25 to become the chief envoy of Xuanjing Division. He then killed the national teacher to suppress the rebellion, reorganized the army to seize power, forced the young emperor to give up power, and became a dictator of Haoyue Kingdom.
The following year, the Yang family of Jiangling, the emperor's mother's clan, was destroyed, and the warlords and nobles in the north and south of Haoyue Kingdom were forced to kneel down.
He has a strong hand, profound political views, a wise mind, and is decisive in killing.
After four years of ruling the country, the development of Haoyue Kingdom's military and national strength has been astonishing.
Looking at the entire political history of Haoyue State, they are all rare geniuses in state governance and strategy.
And such a man suddenly visited Yanyang Kingdom and discussed with the emperor about dividing Beihai Kingdom?
A pie in the sky? A trick?
Upon hearing this, Murong Yao looked at Prime Minister Liu with suspicion.
Both of them are suspicious by nature, so they naturally wouldn't believe that this was a pie in the sky, but the interests involved were too tempting, and they didn't want to give up such a good opportunity.
The North Sea Kingdom has vast territory and resources.
Prime Minister Liu took an attitude of listening, but also with the arrogance of a capable minister. "Interesting. How does His Royal Highness the Regent plan to divide the North Sea Kingdom with us?"
Pei Zhiyuan paced calmly, glanced at the furnishings in the hall, and said, "Don't you have chairs in Yanyang Country?"
Murong Yao winked at the attendant beside him and said solemnly, "Please take a seat."
Two attendants quickly brought a chair. Pei Zhiyuan waved his cloak and sat on the chair. "It's not appropriate to let my princess sit on my lap on such a solemn occasion."
Murong Yao said patiently, "Give the princess a seat."
The attendant quickly brought another chair. Shen Xu glanced at Prime Minister Liu standing beside him with an ambiguous look, then sat upright on the chair.
"I have already thought of the specific plan and deployment." Pei Zhiyuan glanced at the ministers in the hall and said jokingly, "However, in your country, officials of all levels cannot participate in the discussion of such a highly confidential matter."
Prime Minister Liu replied, "Of course not. After the court is dismissed, we can go to the imperial study to discuss it in detail."
"So, Yanyang Country has agreed?"
Murong Yao and Prime Minister Liu exchanged a glance, fearing a trick, and didn't dare to agree easily. Prime Minister Liu thought for a moment and replied, "We have to see what His Royal Highness the Regent has planned."
Pei Zhiyuan chuckled, "Of course such a good thing won't be given for free. I want one of you, Yan Yang."
"Who?" Murong Yao became alert.
"Your former Minister of Works, Jiang Yu."
"Him?" Upon hearing Pei Zhiyuan wanted Jiang Yu, Prime Minister Liu began to consider. Jiang Yu's achievements in the southern border were obvious to all. However, if Haoyue Nation gained Jiang Yu, would it have a profound impact on Yanyang Nation?
After all, the precedent of the goat causing trouble in the North Sea is still before our eyes. If the regent comes up with another plan to cause trouble in Yanyang Kingdom, it will be more trouble than gain.
"Why does His Royal Highness the Regent want him?"
Pei Zhiyuan said bluntly: "Steam train, aren't you curious?"
Murong Yao suddenly remembered Xu Wanrong's insistence that he win over Jiang Yu. After Pei Zhiyuan mentioned this, he immediately realized Jiang Yu's importance and immediately declined, "Jiang Yu holds too many secrets from our Yanyang Nation. I'm afraid we can't hand him over to your Haoyue Nation. Your Highness, the Regent, please choose other conditions."
Pei Zhiyuan chuckled, "Besides Jiang Yu, what else does your Yanyang Kingdom have that is worth me exchanging half of Beihai Kingdom's territory for?"
Listening to Pei Zhiyuan's arrogant words, the ministers showed displeasure, and someone immediately retorted: "The territory of Beihai Kingdom does not belong to your Haoyue Kingdom. If you have the ability to conquer it, come and negotiate with us."
Pei Zhiyuan turned his head to look at Chen Xu and smiled casually, "Princess, are you Yanyang people so fond of daydreaming? If I conquered Beihai Kingdom on my own right now, why would I give it to Yanyang Kingdom?"
"I thought the Emperor of Yanyang Country was so ambitious." He snorted lightly and said lazily, "He's just a rabbit in a circle."
Prime Minister Liu showed displeasure on his face and threatened in a deep voice: "Your Highness, you are in Yanyang Country right now. If you say something, it will bring you trouble."
Pei Zhiyuan smiled nonchalantly and said, "My country has the confidence to cause me trouble."
Shen Xu also smiled and said calmly, "Your Highness, please be patient. That is just the opinion of a few individuals and does not represent the entire Yanyang Kingdom. I can guarantee that Your Highness will not be disappointed when you come to Yong'an City with me."
"I hope it will be as the princess said."
Upon hearing this, Murong Yao hurriedly asked, "Is the princess consort of His Royal Highness the Regent from Yanyang?"
Shen Xu slowly stood up, bowed to Murong Yao, and took off the pearl curtain on his face.
"You are!" Murong Yao stood up in surprise, "The eldest daughter of General Ye's mansion!"
He swallowed the words "Aren't you already dead?" and asked, "Are you the Regent Princess now?"
"That's right. I heard that my brother Ye Fan returned to Yong'an City from Dongyi, so I wanted to come back to visit my relatives." Shen Xu nodded, looked at Prime Minister Liu, and called him Uncle Liu very respectfully.
Lord Liu responded in surprise, not knowing how to continue the conversation for a moment.
Shen Xu wore an elegant smile and said, "By the way, His Highness said that in addition to wanting to share the plan to divide the North Sea Kingdom with Your Majesty, there are a few things he wants to discuss with Your Majesty, so he specially entrusted me to be the lobbyist.
I heard that my brother is currently leading troops to fight against the southern border, and it is extremely dangerous. Your Highness is kind and has brought some gifts for my brother...
This also includes a small apology from the eldest daughter of the Northern Xue family."
Pei Zhiyuan briefly explained the relationship between Xue Yu and the Lin family, and also mentioned the incident of Xue Yu burning the imperial edict.
Prime Minister Liu launched an attack, saying that burning the imperial edict would be an offense to the majesty of heaven. He even made such provocative remarks in Xiling City, showing that he did not take the imperial court of Yanyang Kingdom seriously.
But Pei Zhiyuan and Shen Xu smiled at each other and said nonchalantly: "The Haoyue Kingdom is different from the Yanyang Kingdom. Women with talent can also enter the palace, discuss politics, fight wars, and govern a piece of land.
Although our Miss Xue is now married to Xiling City in Yanyang Kingdom, she is still a female politician who controls the military, politics and business of the three northern prefectures.
Besides, she was just telling the truth. The dowry of the three northern prefectures included more than a thousand compound automatic crossbows, and she did have more than 200,000 well-trained black-armored wolf riders.
If the Yanyang Nation wants to show off its might in front of her, it needs to show some strength."
As soon as these words were spoken, they immediately aroused strong dissatisfaction among the officials, but because Ye Fan's sister was present, they did not dare to speak too harshly.
Shen Xu spoke up to explain, "Your Highness, since you are here on behalf of Haoyue Country to discuss cooperation, it also shows your trust in my family. Our Yanyang Country values harmony and wealth, and Your Majesty is magnanimous. I believe you will not fuss over such trivial matters, right?
Miss Xue was a straightforward person who handled things efficiently. Upon hearing that His Majesty wanted to marry her eldest niece, she finally persuaded Princess Lin to come to Yong'an City in person.
So, what does it matter whether I accept the imperial edict or not?"
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