Chapter 207 You Have to Beg Me
Song Zhimian and Xiao Huaijin chatted in the small pavilion for a long time, neither of them realizing that it was already midnight.
Song Zhimian felt that Xiao Huaijin was not arrogant like a prince and could listen to other people's opinions seriously, making him a rare and good prince.
Xiao Huaijin felt that Song Zhimian was intelligent and calm, and her wisdom far surpassed that of ordinary strategists.
The two seemed to have a mutual respect for each other.
...
The next morning, Xiao Huaijin, who had only rested for an hour, got up.
Seeing that there was no movement in the neighboring courtyard, and two guards dressed as eunuchs standing respectfully at the gate, Xiao Huaijin still went over to remind them.
“Master of Ceremonies Song went to bed late last night, so don’t disturb her and let her get some rest.”
Breakfast...have the kitchen prepare it, and send it over whenever she wakes up.
Both guards immediately agreed.
Xiao Huaijin, showing no signs of fatigue, quickly arrived at the central camp of the Southwest Army, where Wei Yanli was already speaking with Huangfu An.
Huangfu An also looked at the map while whispering something to Wei Yanli.
When the two saw Xiao Huaijin enter, they both glanced at him.
"Oh, you're up early! I thought you were going to come later today because you were chatting with Master Song under the moon until midnight last night!" Wei Yanli said with a smile as he looked at Xiao Huaijin.
Xiao Huaijin rolled his eyes at him, then looked at Huangfu An.
"Uncle Jiu, don't the people of Biao want to negotiate peace?"
"Then let them come over and talk!" Xiao Huaijin said directly.
Huangfu An, Wei Yanli...
What's going on? Whenever the topic of peace talks came up, Xiao Huaijin would ramble on and on, unwilling to answer.
They both knew that Xiao Huaijin didn't want to talk about anything; what he wanted was to have a good, exhilarating battle on the battlefield.
Huangfu An even speculated that even if the capital sent people to negotiate, Xiao Huaijin would secretly sabotage the talks...
This Prince Qi was at the height of his power and ambition.
"Are you serious?" Huangfu An looked at Xiao Huaijin in disbelief.
His attitude has changed drastically in just one night?
It can't be...
"Last night, I spoke with Master of Ceremonies Song about the eldest princess's intentions. Does the eldest princess also not approve of taking action against the Biao Kingdom at this time?" Huangfu An immediately understood.
Xiao Huaijin shook his head.
"My eldest sister wouldn't interfere in this matter; she meant for us to handle it ourselves and try various methods."
I thought, since the country wants to talk, let's talk first!
"Maybe we can cause them some trouble during the talks!" Xiao Huaijin said with a smile.
Huangfu An, Wei Yanli...
After thinking it over, the two decided that since Xiao Huaijin was no longer resistant, they could talk about it.
Before sending people from the capital, let's find out what those people are capable of...
“Okay, their people are in Shijie. I’ll have someone inform them.”
Let's also see what this second prince is up to!
"Someone come here..." Huangfu An slapped the table and was about to call the people outside the tent in.
Xiao Huaijin suddenly thought of something...
"Wait a minute, we chased them away last time. If we go and call them back now, wouldn't that put us in a passive position?"
No, we can't be the ones to call them.
And...didn't they say they were going to send two big boxes of jewelry last time?
I have a way to get them to eagerly send over those two large boxes of jewelry, which will also make it seem natural for them to come back to visit again.
Once you've paid your respects, you can have a brief discussion.
"Wei Yanli, you handle this matter! I know you have connections in the mortgage business," Xiao Huaijin chuckled.
Wei Yanli, Huangfu An...
His Highness the Prince of Qi actually had his eye on those two boxes of jewels...
...
In Shijie City, Wei Wuyou, the second prince of Biao Kingdom, who had been there for almost five days, paced back and forth in the courtyard with a worried expression.
It's been five days, and there hasn't been a single message from the Southwest Army in Chongqing.
He boasted that he could facilitate peace talks and persuade Dayu to abandon its attack on Biao Kingdom.
Perhaps the ordinary people of Biao Kingdom don't know, but the nobles of Biao Kingdom do. The seventh son of the Emperor of Dayu, His Highness Prince Qi, is determined to take over Biao Kingdom this time.
Only in this way can we contend with King Zhao, who is conquering the barbarian tribes in northern Chongqing.
Once the Southwest Army launches an attack on the Kingdom of Biao, they certainly won't be able to stop it.
Then their Wei dynasty will be destroyed...
"Still no news?" The Second Prince looked at one of his advisors.
The man shook his head.
"Um... where is Mr. Wu from Dayu? Why hasn't he arrived yet?" the Second Prince asked anxiously.
"We'll arrive tomorrow! Your Highness, please don't worry!" the aide quickly reassured him.
The second prince grew increasingly anxious. If the stalemate continued, it would be detrimental to him from the perspective of the imperial court.
The eldest prince, who has returned to the imperial court, is now watching him with predatory eyes.
If I don't make any progress, I might lose the upper hand to that brute again.
No matter what... I absolutely must see someone from Da Yu...
"Your Highness, I do have a way, would you like to give it a try?" the Second Prince's advisor suddenly spoke up.
"What can't be said at a time like this? Just say what you have to say!" The Second Prince was getting impatient.
The aide thought for a moment before speaking.
"I have a connection that leads to the Prefect of Taiyangcheng in Dayu. The Prefect of Taiyangcheng has some connections with General Huangfu, the commander of the Southwest Army."
Although people from the capital of Dayu have arrived, the Huangfu family still holds the reins in the southwest.
How about we try this route?
Although Prince Qi is a prince, he still has to address General Huangfu as Ninth Uncle!
If General Huangfu is willing to speak up, the Prince of Qi will have to give him some face.
Your Highness, the most urgent task now is to meet with the people from Dayu, regardless of whether a deal can be reached.
"We must make sure the people of Dayu are willing to see us!" the advisor whispered.
Upon hearing this, the second prince immediately looked at his advisors.
How confident are you that you can make this happen?
After thinking for a moment, the advisor said, "The prefect of Sun City is basically just a figurehead in Sun City, and he became even more of a figurehead after the King of Qi of Dayu came."
If you offer a generous gift, you can be 70% sure of success!
The second prince's eyes lit up immediately.
"A 70% chance of success is already quite high."
Take those two boxes of jewelry that you didn't send out last time.
Also, send those eight beauties to him as well.
Tell him that after it's done, this prince will reward him handsomely!
The staff member immediately waved his hand upon hearing this.
"Your Highness, the jewelry can be given, but let's forget about the eight beauties. Everyone knows that the prefect of Sun City has a shrew in his family!"
If I give it to a beautiful woman, wouldn't that be harming her?
That prefect is going to stay in Sun City for another year! Later…”
"Alright, then I won't see you off, but I'll send over those two boxes of jewelry instead."
"Remember this, as long as we can meet, that's enough. What we talk about... is not important!" the Second Prince sighed.
...
The next evening, the two boxes of jewelry appeared before Xiao Huaijin and Huangfu An.
"Why did you go through all this trouble? If you wanted it, I would have accepted it when it was delivered last time!" Huangfu An was a little speechless.
Xiao Huaijin casually picked up a bead and examined it.
"I love it when people beg me to give them things! And it has to be more than once, they have to beg me twice."
Huangfu An, Wei Yanli...
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