Lan Kingdom Double World City
Three days later, the envoys of Jin State arrived at Shuangjie City. The wide and neat streets were bustling with people, and on both sides were merchants hawking their wares. There were restaurants on both sides, with green tiles and red eaves, and exquisite wood carvings on the doors, which looked extremely grand and magnificent.
The leader couldn't help but feel uneasy: "The Lan Kingdom is developing so fast, and I was just sitting in a well and looking at the world. I don't know if the treasures I brought can catch the eye of the Lan Emperor. And that woman Liu Xin is really the Lan Emperor's sweetheart. Isn't this a bit unreliable?
I heard that Tu Yufan is a man of great talent and strategy, who knows how to appoint the right people to the right positions, and that in just a few years he has developed the Kingdom of Lan into a prosperous country. Such a man will not abandon the interests of the country for a mere woman.
Unfortunately, his influence is insignificant and I dare not question him.
The envoys from the State of Jin were led to the main hall by the Ministry of Rites. Tu Yufan sat at the head and accepted their three kneelings and nine kowtows.
Behind the envoy was a woman wearing a purple skirt with a snow-white neckline. She was wearing a veil and her face was hazy and beautiful. In such an occasion, this woman must have been considered one of the "gifts".
"The envoys of the Kingdom of Jin have come to pay respect to the Emperor of Lan. Your Majesty hopes that I can convey the wish for friendly relations between the Kingdom of Jin and the Kingdom of Lan. When the Emperor of Lan ascended the throne, the Kingdom of Jin was unable to come to congratulate due to domestic affairs. Now, Your Majesty has sent envoys with millions of gold to celebrate the Emperor's ascension to the throne."
Tu Yufan was speechless. This battle made the Jin Kingdom unable to fight back. Even if the Jin Kingdom did not seek a glimmer of hope by becoming a vassal state of the Lan Kingdom, it should at least send a few cities to show its sincerity.
With such a huge fortune, who are you looking down upon?
Some ministers in the court were dissatisfied: "A mere ten thousand gold coins. Are you so poor that you can't even afford to eat? General Zhang fought bravely on the battlefield, and it cost tens of millions of gold coins. We, who are in the rear, can't fall behind."
"Jin State has been plagued by civil unrest lately, and the treasury is empty, so it's Your Majesty's fault."
The leading envoy had beads of sweat on his forehead. In fact, the diplomatic relations between the two countries was just a matter of who had the bigger fist. Even if they pointed at their noses and scolded them, they could only smile and say that they were being true to themselves.
"In that case, please send an envoy to inform your Majesty that we will cede Qutong and the thirty cities to the south before we withdraw our troops."
The first person on Tu Yufan's left, a young man wearing plain robe and with a handsome face, said expressionlessly.
This person is Qiao Shaochu, and he is still alive and well. Originally, he was said to have only a few days to live, but now he can still live for dozens more.
At that time, after Tu Yufan ascended the throne, he widely summoned famous doctors from all over the world. Although there were inevitably a few good-for-nothings among them, he finally found a useful doctor.
Although I have to carry medicine with me all the time now, at least I can work normally.
Tu Yufan also breathed a sigh of relief. With a good and dedicated employee, the boss can rest assured.
The envoy of Jin State was shocked: "Thirty cities, aren't they too many? Besides, Qutong is the granary of Jin State, I'm afraid Your Majesty will find it difficult to agree."
“Since they don’t agree, it will be the same if we attack them. It’s just that the people of Jin State will have to suffer from war. However, it won’t be long, General, you will be able to capture Yuejiang naturally.” Qiao Shaochu coughed lightly a few times and put the teacup down heavily.
Seeing Lan's tough attitude, the envoy of Jin State had no choice but to bite the bullet and said, "Is there any room for reversal in this case? Your Majesty ordered me to send a beauty. This beauty said that the Emperor Lan is an old acquaintance. The Emperor Lan might as well meet with her and discuss the follow-up details."
Liu Xin waited for a long time and was getting impatient. When she found that the envoy finally mentioned her, she stepped forward, took off her veil, and looked at Tu Yufan with affectionate eyes.
"Jinfan, I'm Xin'er. I'm still alive. I can finally see you. Xin'er misses you so much."
Tu Yufan: “….”
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