Chapter 233 Xiahou Jiu wants to ask the emperor for someone
Nan Yan knew she shouldn't come in at this time, but since she was already there, she stood there, trying her best to shrink her neck and not make any sound.
Zhu Feng's breath sank, and he said to Jian Ruocheng who was standing in front of the desk, "Go on."
Jian Ruocheng also saw Nan Yan come in. His eyes became more serious. After a pause, he said, "As I just mentioned, in addition to increasing border trade, we also need to increase the order for 200,000 pieces of raw silk every year."
Zhu Feng glanced at Ye Zheng.
Ye Zheng said hurriedly: "According to the records of the Ministry of Revenue, these 200,000 horses are quite easy to digest."
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"If we can truly open up trade between the Western Regions and the sea in the future, I'm afraid these 200,000 horses won't be enough."
Zhu Feng nodded.
He asked again: "What else?"
"Also, I ask them to return the people they looted."
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"Except for the more than 5,000 people looted last time, as well as the civilians taken away this year, I have asked them to return them all."
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"There are about 20,000 people in total."
Zhu Feng was a little surprised. He didn't expect Jian Ruocheng to mention this.
Generally speaking, although the people are the most valuable wealth attached to the land, the immigration problem has never been easy to solve after a war. Throughout the dynasties, the return of the people was rarely mentioned in the post-war peace talks.
He said, "Did Xiahou Jiu agree?"
Jian Ruocheng said: "He originally didn't agree."
"Then how did you get him to agree?"
"I am merely arguing with reason."
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The air in the tent condensed slightly.
Argue with reason - these four words sound easy, but everyone can imagine that it must not be easy for Jian Ruocheng, who went to the Yue camp alone, to make such a request in the face of the furious Xiahou Jiu who had one eye blinded.
Nan Yan carefully raised her head and looked at him.
There seemed to be a shallow bloody wound on his tall and straight neck, probably left by someone holding a knife to his neck.
Zhu Feng was silent for a long time, then said, "You did very well."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
"I am a little surprised that Xiahou Jiu would agree to even such a condition."
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"Then, he should have made some requests, right?"
It was a bit surprising that Jian Ruocheng did not answer immediately. Instead, he raised his head and looked at Nan Yan beside him with a complicated expression.
Nan Yan's heart skipped a beat again.
What's wrong?
Zhu Feng also noticed his look, frowned slightly, and asked, "What's wrong?"
Jian Ruocheng paused, then said, "He did make one request—only one request. However, I didn't dare to agree to it."
"What do you want?"
"Xiahou Jiu wants to ask the emperor for someone."
"who?"
"The man who hit him in the eye with the stone that night."
"What!?"
Nan Yan couldn't help but let out a low cry.
Zhu Feng also frowned, but immediately glared at Nan Yan, but Nan Yan was already a little panicked.
Xiahou Jiu actually wants Li Bu to be injured?
Li Bushang blinded one of his eyes. If he fell into his hands, could he still survive?
Nan Yan didn't dare to speak, but subconsciously shook her head vigorously.
Zhu Feng only glanced at her, then looked at Jian Ruocheng and said, "I guess this is the thing you didn't agree to?"
Jian Ruocheng said, "Yes, this matter is beyond the control of the negotiation conditions."
"So, they let you go just like that?"
"Xiahou Jiu said that if you don't hand over that person, then we'll use another one in exchange."
"who?"
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