Chapter 480 Covenant
Three quarters of an hour ago, Yu Zheng finished his tea and raised his head. General Nan Yan asked him urgently, "Do you take what he said seriously? What if it's a lie?"
Yu Zheng tapped the armrest of the chair and said, "You have no choice but to trust me."
The general hesitated for a moment, and Yu Zheng raised his hand to give the order.
"I surrender!" The general hurriedly threw away the spear in his hand.
Seeing this, the 40,000 troops in Xingyi City also abandoned their weapons.
Yu Zheng was right. They had no choice but to take a risk.
Yu Zheng curled his lips slightly and ordered General Da Zhao to search Nan Yanjun and escort him back to the barracks.
After the military order was issued, Yu Zheng and Zhou Boxu returned to the barracks first, and they happened to run into the group of assassins.
Knowing that they almost hurt Jiang Shu, Yu Zheng said coldly: "Don't spare any of them."
The guards received the order and executed the black-clothed man on the spot.
Yu Zheng hurried back to the tent and looked at the frightened Jiang Shu.
"Then can we go back to Shangjing?" Jiang Shu's eyes were full of expectation.
Yu Zheng pursed his lips and said: "We have to wait a little longer."
"Wait for what?" Jiang Shu was puzzled.
Yu Zheng said: "Prince Nanyan."
"Are you going to negotiate with him?" Jiang Shu guessed. Yu
Zheng nodded and said slowly to her.
Forty thousand Nanyan troops and two cities are a big deal, and he must negotiate with Prince Nanyan in person.
Jiang Shu understood and said, "Then do we still have to go to Xingyi City?"
"Yes, we will set out early tomorrow morning."
Yu Zheng knew that she was eager to return home, and said in a gentle voice to comfort her, "Shu'er, wait a little longer. After finishing this last thing, we can go home with peace of mind."
"Okay." Jiang Shu agreed.
We have been through this for so long, and these few days won't make a difference.
Jiang Shu understands that the overall situation should be put first in everything.
There was a noise outside the tent. After returning to the camp, the army had a midnight snack, laughed loudly, and even sang a victory song in the end.
The cool night breeze blew, blowing the soldiers' singing and laughter all the way north.
The border at the end of February was still cold.
The snow had just melted not long ago, and the Mobei Army had not taken any action yet.
There has been no war recently, and Yu Cheng has been resting well for many days. He is in much better health and no longer coughs.
After drinking the nourishing soup, Yu Cheng was about to take a rest when the scout came to report.
"Your Highness, there is movement in the Mobei camp!"
Yu Cheng immediately became alert when he heard it and asked hurriedly.
The scout said: "An hour ago, the Mobei camp took advantage of the cover of night and dispatched a large number of troops. I secretly followed them for a while and confirmed that they were heading towards the Mobei royal court."
It seems that Getu's plan went smoothly.
Yu Cheng clenched his hands and said: "How many people do you estimate have left?"
The scout replied: "It was too dark and far away to see clearly, but the team was extremely large, with at least 100,000 people."
"Keep watching, and make sure that the Mobei army has returned to the royal court." Yu Cheng's face was solemn and very cautious.
"Yes." The scout took the order and left.
Only after confirming that the Mobei Army has returned to the royal court and cannot turn back to support, can they send troops to counterattack.
The lives of more than 200,000 soldiers are not a joke, and the border city and the Dazhao country are even more important. We must ensure that there is no risk.
We have waited for such a long time, there is no need to rush.
On February 28, the fifth day after the Dazhao Army occupied Xingyi City, Prince Nanyan arrived.
The visitor was not a guest, and Yu Zheng did not welcome him into the city. Instead, he stood directly on the city wall to meet and negotiate with Prince Nanyan.
The Nanyan army escorted the Prince of Nanyan's carriage to the foot of the city. The door of the carriage opened, and Xiao Chen, dressed in a bright yellow prince's uniform, got out of the carriage. He stood on the carriage with his hands behind his back, looked up at Yu Zheng on the city wall and said, "Is this Dazhao's etiquette for entertaining guests?"
Yu Zheng looked down and said, "We will be friends in the future, so we should treat each other with courtesy. Today we are still enemies, and it is generous of us not to start a war."
Xiao Chen smiled and said, "Turning enemies into friends is a good suggestion, but I wonder if His Royal Highness Prince Jing can make the decision for His Majesty the Emperor of Dazhao?"
This was a question to Yu Zheng, and also a test of Yu Zheng's weight.
Yu Zheng said solemnly, "The fact that I am standing here is the best proof."
Xiao Chen clapped his hands and said, "You are so courageous. I really want to be friends with you."
"No problem. It depends on your decision." Yu Zheng was calm and composed, not showing any panic.
Xiao Chen looked at Yu Zheng for a long time and asked, "What kind of conditions has King Jing prepared?"
When Xiao Chen received Yu Zheng's secret letter, he knew Yu Zheng's intention and agreed with him.
The two countries have been fighting for many years, but they have not been able to do anything to Dazhao. Even if they have tried their best to tame the beast army, the effect is not significant. There is really no need to continue the war.
It is good to be ambitious, but you must also do what you can. Ambition beyond your ability will only bring disaster.
Xiao Lin is the best example.
Xiao Chen was unwilling to repeat the same mistake, and shaking hands and making peace was the best choice.
Yu Zheng on the city wall did not answer immediately, but waved to the back.
Soon, Dazhao brought up two teams of people and asked them to stand on the edge of the city wall.
One team was the Nanyan army, and the other team was the Nanyan people.
Yu Zheng glanced at Xiao Chen and said, "How much silver do you think 40,000 troops and two cities are worth?"
It turned out that they were going to be exchanged for money!
The Nanyan army understood Yu Zheng's purpose.
Xiao Chen frowned slightly after hearing this, and was silent for a moment and said, "How much does King Jing want?"
Holding a heavy chip in his hand, Yu Zheng was afraid that he would bite him hard.
After all, Dazhao's treasury was empty and urgently needed silver.
Yu Zheng tilted his head to look at the Nanyan army and the people, and counted them one by one: "It is not easy to maintain an army. Forty thousand soldiers are worth at least four million. As for the two cities, let's say five million each. Your Highness, do you think it's worth it?"
This is a good question. Xiao Chen laughed in anger.
In front of the Nanyan army and the people, can he say it is not worth it?
The Nanyan emperor
is dying, and he will ascend the throne soon. Now is the time when he needs the support of the people. If he chills the hearts of the army and the people at this time, it is difficult for him to ascend to a high position. It is true that Xiao Lin is dead, but there are other princes.
"Is there any room for discussion?" Xiao Chen struggled in his heart.
Fourteen million, this is not a small amount.
Yu Zheng glanced at the sky and said something irrelevant: "It's going to rain."
Xiao Chen looked up at the sky subconsciously when he heard it, only to see that the sky was cloudy and unpredictable, and it could indeed rain at any time.
The spring sky and the baby's face, there is no room for negotiation.
Xiao Chen sighed and gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, 14 million, redeem two cities and..."
"Let's make it a round-up, 15 million, and Dazhao and Nanyan will live in harmony from now on." Yu Zheng interrupted.
Xiao Chen was choked.
What kind of round-up is this? It's clearly a trap without negotiation.
After a little thought, Xiao Chen stared at Yu Zheng and said, "I hope Dazhao will keep its word."
"Same here." Yu Zheng replied.
After saying that, Yu Zheng gestured to Zhou Boxu.
Zhou Boxu nodded, took his men with the covenant that had been prepared long ago, and went out of the city to sign it with Xiao Chen.
The city gate opened, and Xiao Chen watched the people of Dazhao come out of the city of Nanyan to ask him for the ransom.
Yu Zheng had already stamped the two covenants with his seal, and they would take effect only after Xiao Chen stamped it.
Before stamping, Xiao Chen picked up the covenant and read it carefully.
This is 15 million, there is no room for carelessness.
After confirming that it is correct, Xiao Chen took out his prince's seal and stamped it solemnly.