Then Xiao Yanchu slowly spoke, "Your Majesty, today I, on behalf of the Great Chu, present this congratulatory gift. I will sign an agreement with Xiaoyue on behalf of the Great Chu, guaranteeing that the Great Chu and Xiaoyue will have no war for a hundred years, and at the same time, opening border trade markets, with border trade taxes reduced to 50%."
In addition, the Great Chu will send officials in charge of water conservancy, agriculture, and textiles to Xiaoyue to exchange technologies and promote friendship between the two countries.
The Great Chu will gift Xiaoyue five thousand sets of armor. If Xiaoyue encounters foreign invasion, it can seek assistance from the Great Chu, which will certainly send troops to support it.
Upon hearing Xiao Yanchu's words, the ministers were all invigorated, their faces filled with excitement.
Xiao Yanchu was the regent of the Great Chu, and his words were equivalent to those of the emperor of the Great Chu.
The territory of Great Chu is larger than that of Xiaoyue, and its national strength is also much stronger. Its agricultural, water conservancy, and weaving technologies are far superior to those of Xiaoyue.
Putting aside other things, the brocades transported from Da Chu to Xiao Yue for sale are all highly favored by Xiao Yue women due to their advanced weaving techniques and exquisite and beautiful patterns. Their prices are much higher than those of brocades produced locally in Xiao Yue, and the market demand exceeds supply.
If Da Chu were willing to pass on this technology to Xiao Yue, it would be equivalent to improving Xiao Yue's weaving technology.
Not to mention the agricultural and water conservancy technologies, which are a boon to the people of Xiaoyue.
Xiao Yanchu's gift was far more valuable than any gold or silver jewelry he gave to Xiaoyue.
The new emperor had just ascended the throne and had already brought so many benefits to Xiaoyue. Lu Hong and Duke Xian exchanged a glance and saw the excitement in each other's eyes, their eyes even turning slightly red.
For so many years, they have waited for so many years, and the prosperity of Xiaoyue is finally in sight!
Both of them couldn't help but recall the prophecy that the child with heterochromia would lead Xiaoyue to a prosperous and strong nation!
Yuan Hong understood that his brother-in-law was backing him up, and sincerely said, "Thank you, Regent! Xiaoyue will surely forge a century-long friendship with Great Chu and jointly promote the prosperity of both countries!"
Yuan Hong's words once again prompted the court officials to shout "Long live the Emperor!"
At this moment, the ruler and his ministers of Xiaoyue are united as one, destined to move towards a new era of glory.
Next came the banquet. Yuan Hong changed out of his dragon robe and into a black embroidered gold dragon robe, intending to thank his sister and brother-in-law properly and persuade his sister to stay in Xiaoyue for a while longer.
He truly couldn't bear to leave his sister, and wanted to stay with her for as long as possible.
But just as Yuan Hong finished changing into his imperial robes, a eunuch rushed up to him with a letter and knelt down. “Your Majesty, Princess Taikang has left the palace with the Regent of Great Chu. This is a letter that Princess Taikang left for you.”
“Yuan Hong, farewells are always sad. I don’t want to be too sad, so please forgive me for leaving without saying goodbye. I will entrust Xiaoyue to you from now on. I believe you will become a wise and virtuous ruler.”
When I have time in the future, I will definitely come to visit you, Xiaoyue. Take care.
Sister: Respectfully submitted by Ruojin.
Yuan Hong couldn't believe that Sister Jin had left like this, without even saying goodbye to him in person. He couldn't help but feel sad and sat there blankly without moving.
The eunuch noticed Yuan Hong's displeasure, but seeing that the banquet was about to begin and the court officials were still waiting, he could only whisper, "Your Majesty."
Yuan Hong suddenly raised his head and ordered, "Summon Commander Liu."
"yes!"
Yuan Hong recovered from his initial sadness and believed that Sister Jin was not such a heartless person.
Knowing that this parting might mean not seeing each other again for a long time, it was impossible not to say goodbye properly.
If that's the case, then there's only one possibility.
Sister Jin must have encountered some trouble, and must rush back to the Great Chu immediately, without lingering for even a moment.
Sister Jin did this because she was afraid he would worry.
Liu Jing arrived quickly, knelt on one knee, and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Your Majesty."
"Commander Liu, I order you to secretly lead men to the Great Chu, find out what happened there, secretly protect Princess Taikang, and send back news immediately if anything happens."
"yes!"
While Yuan Hong sent Liu Jing, Su Ruojin and Xiao Yanchu were already rushing back to Da Chu.
It must be said that Yuan Hong's time with Su Ruojin was worthwhile; just as he predicted, Su Ruojin had encountered a situation that forced her to return to Da Chu.
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