Chapter 493: Joint Agreement
In this negotiation, King Li placed the decision-making power in Jiang Lin's hands from the very beginning. He explained the situation he was facing clearly in not very fluent language, and finally asked Jiang Lin for his opinion.
"In other words, you can't do anything right now, and everything you said today can't be realized."
Jiang Lin was silent after hearing what King Li said, and Qin Feng couldn't help but speak.
King Li didn't know Qin Feng's identity. He concentrated and held his breath but didn't get an answer from Jiang Lin. Instead, he was embarrassed when Jiang Lin figured it out. He looked at Qin Feng with some displeasure.
Jiang Lin spoke at this time to draw King Li's attention back.
"Is there anything wrong with what my cousin said?" Jiang Lin said.
Qin Feng had heard the name "cousin" many times, but never had he ever felt so terrified when hearing these two words.
Another person who shared the same feeling was King Li. His brows were furrowed, then relaxed, then furrowed again, finally settling into an indescribable arc.
Qin Xiangnuan's eyes widened at the two words Jiang Lin said, and then she put one hand to her mouth to hide her smile.
"Cousin?" King Li couldn't help but repeat it.
Qin Feng calmed down a lot after hearing this and even nodded, but after nodding, he realized that it was not Jiang Lin who shouted.
Therefore, the laughter that Qin Xiangnuan had not uttered just now was revealed a little bit at this time, but Qin Xiangnuan reacted very quickly and covered it up with a dry cough.
"I, this..." In a moment of desperation, King Li used a foreign language to express his momentary helplessness.
But King Li soon calmed himself down and apologized to Qin Feng. Qin Feng quickly waved his hand and told him not to worry about it.
After this little incident, the atmosphere between them became much smoother, and no one was tense anymore.
"My dear cousin... what this young master said is correct. I really can't make a decision right now. Therefore, I want Master Jiang to help me. If it is achieved in the future, I will agree to everything you say."
King Li did not want to be led by King Han by the nose anymore. He would not do anything excessive to King Han and King Cheng because of his conscience and the need to convince the people.
Jiang Lin said, "This is not an easy task. It's no easier than attacking us."
King Li said in a deep voice, "I understand, but I don't want to continue like this. War serves no purpose other than displacing more people."
"That's not right." Qin Feng wanted to analyze every word King Li said and get more information behind his words.
"Why do you say that, sir?" King Li wanted to be respectful to Qin Feng, but the words this man said were always undermining him, which made King Li a little embarrassed.
"Your ambition has also allowed foreign countries to expand their territories. How can you say it is useless?" Qin Feng said frankly.
King Li's eyes deepened. "That's only temporary. What we gain from others will eventually be lost to others. Then wouldn't those who shed blood have sacrificed their lives in vain?"
Qin Feng fell silent because of what King Li said. He opened his mouth and stared at King Li silently, then turned to Jiang Lin and Qin Xiangnuan.
"I admire King Li's broad-mindedness." Jiang Lin said humbly.
But King Li didn't know whether Jiang Lin was sincere or just flattering.
In short, King Li has revealed all his cards, and now it depends on what Jiang Lin says.
In fact, Jiang Lin had already made his choice when he appeared here today, but he did not take the initiative to hand over his handle to others like King Li did.
"I agree to help you." Jiang Lin said.
King Li's eyes lit up, and the corners of his mouth curled up, but before he could finish his expression, Jiang Lin said to him, "Wait a minute, King Li. Take a look at this first."
Qin Xiangnuan had not discussed with Jiang Lin in advance when to bring out the agreement they had drafted.
But at this moment, the tacit understanding between Jiang Lin and Qin Xiangnuan was very good. After Jiang Lin finished speaking, Qin Xiangnuan handed several pages of paper to King Li.
After expressing his doubts, King Li took it from Qin Xiangnuan and asked, "What is this?"
"Prince Li, please take a closer look at these conditions. If you cannot meet any of them..." Jiang Lin paused before continuing, "That would be a pity."
King Li took the paper and glanced at it briefly. Jiang Lin was considerate enough to write it in a foreign language, but the content did not make him very happy.
"Prince Jiang, anything can be discussed." King Li hadn't even taken a closer look, but he could already imagine how harsh the content would be.
Jiang Lin didn't say anything, just stared at King Li with the corners of his lips curled up, and the unyielding attitude in his eyes was clearly expressed.
King Li's eyes flashed, then he lowered his head and stopped talking, staring at the terms written by Qin Xiangnuan.
The more he looked back, the more depressed King Li felt.
Jiang Lin waited until King Li had finished reading the entire book and returned to the first page before he asked King Li.
"Does King Li have anything to say?"
King Li's expression changed again and again in an instant. Finally, he put the things aside and smiled helplessly at Jiang Lin.
"I'm fortunate to have witnessed today how meticulous Prince Jiang is," King Li said. "Do I have the right to say no?"
"Of course there is." Jiang Lin chuckled, "King Li can choose not to cooperate with us."
It's useless to say this. Now it depends on what King Li will decide.
The plans drawn up by Jiang Lin and his team put King Li in a dilemma. It seemed as if they were testing King Li's bottom line, but they just stopped at that boundary, which made King Li very uncomfortable.
If he disagreed, Jiang Lin would think that he had the idea of expanding his territory in the future, but if he agreed, he would feel the shame of being restrained by others.
"We're not in a hurry. King Li can take his time to decide." Jiang Lin said calmly, "That's all we have to discuss today. If there's nothing else, we'll go back first."
King Li remained silent, and Jiang Lin and the others did not even stop, but got up and left.
They heard King Li's shout just as they were about to step onto the carriage.
Jiang Lin still had a relaxed and contented look, which was in stark contrast to King Li's slightly anxious expression.
"I admit it!" When King Li said this, he thought he would be in a state of enduring humiliation and bearing heavy burdens, but in fact, it was not the case. King Li actually felt a little relieved.
"I admit it." King Li said it again, this time much more frankly.
Jiang Lin turned around and walked up to King Li. "Okay, I hope King Li will keep his word."
"I will." King Li said in a deep voice, "I also hope that Prince Jiang can do what he promised me, otherwise..."
"Of course." Jiang Lin chuckled. "I have to help King Li complete the task first. If I can't do it, King Li doesn't have to keep his promise."
Even though Jiang Lin said this, King Li did not feel relieved, because he firmly believed in Jiang Lin's strength.
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