Chapter 566: Brave but Reckless (Part 1)
Thinking of the recent mess in the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery's Mansion, Ye Chutang lowered his eyelids slightly, hiding the expression in his eyes.
The Xie family... no, maybe... Xie Anjun and Wa Zhen?
Xie Pei quickly finished reading the scroll, and after a moment's silence, he raised his head and said:
"Prince, we cannot agree to these conditions."
Ugler frowned immediately and his expression turned unsightly.
Everyone was also surprised. They didn't expect Xie Pei to refuse so bluntly!
Wugeler's eyes swept over Xiao Chengqi, Emperor Mu Wu and others before he asked, "Does your words count?"
Of course he knew Xie Pei. He had heard this name more than once from his father.
When he was young, Xie Pei was indeed a fierce general. Even his father could be seen with admiration when he mentioned him.
But time has passed and Xie Pei has grown old.
Moreover, before Ugel came to Beijing, he had heard a lot about the Xie family. The original Xie family was considered prosperous, but Xie Pei's family had a Princess Huaning, who was more or less implicated by the second prince Xiao Chengxuan. The fact that Xie Pei could appear here today was beyond Ugel's expectations.
Emperor Mu Wu said nothing.
Xie Pei said: "Since your majesty has asked me to come and see, I will tell you the truth. Many of the above points are indeed too much. I think I cannot agree to them."
Seeing that no one around spoke up to refute Xie Pei's words, Ugle became a little anxious.
His face darkened: "It seems that you have no sincerity at all in this peace talk!"
Xie Pei, however, remained calm, put the scroll down, sat upright, and spoke calmly:
"Since the eldest prince is so well-informed about the news in the capital, he must have known more than that in private. How could he not know how harsh these conditions are?"
He bowed his hands upward.
"Your Majesty has a vast territory, a rich country and a vast population. It is not impossible to give out these things. But the key is - what will Wazhen give in exchange?"
Ugle snorted, "We brought a lot of supplies with us this time, and we even generously gave away our war horses! Isn't that enough?"
Xie Pei suddenly smiled.
"It is said that the eldest prince is brave and good at fighting, and is smart and agile. In my opinion, that is not true."
"you!"
Ugl immediately stood up, his face showing anger.
Xie Pei said: "As the great prince of Wazhen, you can actually say such a thing. Do you really think that the things you brought can be equal to the conditions required by this scroll? If you didn't mean it, then I can only say that you are short-sighted and ignorant!"
When had Ugle ever been scolded like this to his face? Especially in front of so many people! He was extremely angry!
"If this is Wa's sincerity, then I advise the eldest prince to take his men back directly!" Xie Pei's tone was cold, and it was already carrying a murderous aura, "Even if we have to go to war, we will never accept this humiliation!"
After saying that, Xie Pei suddenly dropped the scroll to the ground!
Pop.
The thing fell in the center of the hall with a dull sound.
It was dead silent.
The atmosphere is tense and ready to explode!
Uggler was shocked and angry.
He never expected that Xie Pei's attitude would be so tough!
From what he said, he might even declare war again!
Ugel immediately looked at Emperor Muwu, but saw that Emperor Muwu was just sitting at the top, with a calm face and no emotion visible.
Not expressing an opinion means not opposing!
The words in Ugler's throat rolled again and again, but he finally swallowed them back.
He took a deep breath.
"Why is the reaction of the loyal and brave Marquis so intense? Didn't I just say that the conditions can still be negotiated? I hope that everyone will understand. My father has also longed for peace and hopes that it will benefit both sides. A long-term fight will not benefit either side, will it?"
This is considered a relief.
Xie Pei's aura subsided and he became gentle again, as if he was no different from an ordinary old man, and it was even more as if the person he was fighting fiercely with just now was not him.
"Your father is a man of great military strategy and cares for the people. It is a great honor for Wazhen to have him. If the peace talks are successful this time, the eldest prince will have made a great contribution and his name will go down in history."
The words were spoken very politely, but just a few words dispelled the anger in Ugle's heart.
Ugle's expression also relaxed.
"No problem."
…
Negotiations continue.
This time, Ugler's attitude was obviously much softer.
Officials from the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Rites came together, wishing they could take out their abacus and calculate every penny clearly.
The atmosphere was much more harmonious than before.
Ye Chutang glanced around calmly, finally stopping for a moment on Xie Pei.
After Xie Pei finished speaking, he said nothing more, giving up the opportunity for a detailed discussion.
He just sat there, as if out of the loop.
If we hadn't seen it with our own eyes just now, no one would believe that he was the first to break through the tough nut of Ugle.
Ye Chutang murmured softly:
"Lord Zhongyong does know Wazhen very well."
No wonder Emperor Mu Wu sent him out.
When Princess Qinyang heard this, she nodded and said, "Of course not! He used to follow Taizu to conquer the world! The Loyal and Brave Marquis is indeed a powerful figure. Even though he is old now, he is still as skilled as ever. Once he strikes, he is indeed extraordinary! Did you see how ugly Wugel's face was just now? Ha, he dare not answer! If the two sides really provoke another fight, Wazhen may not be able to withstand it. At that time, he will be Wazhen's sinner!"
Ye Chutang nodded in agreement: "Indeed."
Wazhen couldn't afford the fight, but Ugle was not defeated in battle and he still maintained a very tough attitude at the beginning. However, Xie Pei didn't buy it at all.
But with just a few words, Ugle was forced to reveal his cards.
Not everyone has this ability.
Ye Chutang suddenly understood where Xie Anbai's unruly temperament came from.
Xie Pei looks dignified and mature, but in fact he is very sharp-eyed and good at judging the situation.
pity--
"As for that Ugle, I think he is just a name in vain." Princess Qinyang changed the subject and shrugged. "I only heard that he was brave in battle and very powerful. I saw him today and he is quite big, but -"
She nodded.
"He's a bit stupid."
Ye Chutang took a sip of tea.
"Didn't you say that he was defeated three times in a row by the prince before?"
"Yes! The last time, he didn't even choose to confront my brother head-on, but ran away with his men!" Princess Qinyang thought of this, and the corner of her mouth twitched, "So to be honest, he is not even brave but not wise."
Ye Chutang: “…”
Suddenly, her brows slightly frowned.
"wrong."
Princess Qinyang asked curiously, "What's wrong?"
Ye Chutang seemed to be thinking: "It's OK that we don't know much about him, but Mumu Zhen'er can't be unaware of what kind of person he is. In this situation, he actually sent out this eldest prince?"
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