I am the prince in the heavens

Chapter 148 Negotiation ([-])

After Chen Zhibao left, Cao Changqing also came over, and Jiang Ni followed behind him.

Zhao Kai immediately waved his hand and asked the two to sit down. Without Cao Changqing, Jiang Ni would not know if he would be betrayed by himself.

Zhao Kai said:

"If I remember correctly, this is the fourth time that Master Cao and I have met. Every time we meet, I feel that Master Cao is very handsome. If Mr. was born 20 years earlier, Da Chu would not have perished."

Cao Changqing nodded and said:
"If you had been born 20 years earlier, Cao wouldn't have been able to take advantage of the eight fights."

When scholars meet, they will inevitably ask for compliments.

"There is no right or wrong in the world, just different positions. It's good to sit down and talk with you calmly."

Cao Changqing picked up a glass of wine, drank it all in one gulp, and said with a smile:
"I heard that His Royal Highness is so eloquent that even Benxi with a half-inch tongue is not your opponent. Cao wants to hear His Highness's opinion."

Zhao Kai also responded with a smile, and he did not deny Cao Changqing's words, traveling the rivers and lakes, wandering the temples, he not only relied on unparalleled force, but also a bottomless tongue.

Zhao Kai said:

"In the 20 years since I was born in Xiawan, I have never seen the demeanor of Da Chu. I heard that Chu is passed down from mouth to mouth, and I am very yearning.

If you don't understand the hatred of subjugation, the humiliation and unwillingness you have experienced, I naturally cannot empathize with you.

I often persuade others to say, as the saying goes, don't persuade others to be kind without others suffering.

I am not qualified to judge whether your restoration of the country is right or wrong, at least for Chu people who miss their homeland, that must be what they look forward to.

So if you want to restore the country, go for it, as long as you don't regret your choice. "

Zhao Kai's words made Cao Changqing silent, and also made Jiang Ni puzzled. Why is what I said different from what I thought?Shouldn't it be criticizing us in the name of peace in the world?
Shouldn't it be morality kidnapping us from the commanding heights of morality?That's what you're good at, right?You should say that the two countries have been at peace for more than ten years, and the people live and work in peace and contentment, so we shouldn't return to the era of disputes between nations, right?
If you don't say that, how can we refute you?

Zhao Kai continued:

"My mother is from Western Chu. After I ascend the throne, I will announce it to the world. At the same time, I will also contact your old ministers of Western Chu. As long as they are willing to surrender, then they will be promised high officials and rich salary, regardless of their background, and they will be half-hearted." As a Western Chu person, I think they will also believe me."

Today's Chu people no longer have the strength of character they had 20 years ago. There is a lot of grass on the wall, swaying with the wind. It is impossible for Cao Changqing not to know.

Cao Changqing remained silent, but Jiang Ni couldn't sit still, and wanted to scold Zhao Kai for not talking about martial arts.

Zhao Kai said again:
"Xu Fengnian has already promised me that he will not interfere in the war between Xichu and Liyang. I told him that even if Xichu falls, I will let Jiang Ni marry to Beiliang safely. If she doesn't want to, then tie her up." .

The young couple are obviously in love with each other, they are a natural pair, as a brother, I don't want to beat a mandarin duck. "

Zhao Kai thought to himself: As a brother, I know that I can't beat mandarin ducks with sticks, but as an elder, can you understand something?
When Jiang Ni heard Zhao Kai say this, her face turned red and she said:
"Bah, who wants to marry that philandering carrot."

She said she didn't want to, but her expression had already betrayed her. Which girl doesn't have a spring?Cao Changqing saw all this and bowed his head in silence.

Zhao Kai said again:
"In Luweidang earlier, when Wang Mingyin assassinated Xu Fengnian, he was destined to die. At that time, I told him that you are going to restore the country, and you should keep your usefulness and think about others.

So he left without hesitation.I don't know that doing such a thing will bring a lot of trouble to Li Yang, but I, Zhao Kai, act with a clear conscience, and I hope you, Cao Changqing, can do the same.

Kou Jianghuai is a good friend I met when I was in Shangyin Academy. I regard him as a brother. Is he with you now?I know his ability, he is a good material to lead troops.Hope I don't make it hard for him! "

Zhao Kai didn't choose to expose Cao Changqing's plan face to face, and he didn't expect to crush Cao Changqing through his IQ. He just calmly talked about these seemingly insignificant things, without a single lie, but every word was punitive.

What Cao Changqing cares most about is Jiang Ni, the adherents of Western Chu, and the generals who followed him to conquer the world.

And Zhao Kai not only thought of the future path for Xichu, but also made arrangements for Jiang Ni.

Scholars are all bull-tempered and stubborn, if Zhao Kai pointed out his series of plans in front of Cao Changqing and interrupted his chess game in front of him, it might have the opposite effect and give him a lot of money. Ahead of time to respond.

I have a hundred ways to win you, but I just won't tell.This is called retreating.

Cao Changqing was a little displeased and said:

"Are you so sure that our Great Chu will lose?"

Zhao Kai quickly shook his head and said:
"Of course not. Whoever wins and loses depends on who is more skilled in their methods. I have experienced the methods of the sir. The sir is naturally better than me in terms of using troops.

The battle has not yet been fought, and no one knows who the final winner will be.If you can win, it is nothing more than that I will walk the road you once walked again. "

Cao Changqing wanted to say something, but couldn't say it. Zhao Kai's words were soft and didn't make him feel any discomfort. He couldn't find a reason to retaliate. You have said all the good things, so what else can I say?
Is it possible that he wants to reveal his big chess game and find some ground?But this seems to have fallen into a bad situation again.

At this time, Cao Changqing has learned what it means to punish one's heart.
Zhao Kai said again:
"I once promised Su Su, the subjugated prince of Shu, that if he can integrate the soldiers of Shu and lay down the territory of Beimang for Liyang, he can choose a state in Beimang as his territory. As long as he does not rebel, he can be hereditary. No replacement.

This promise is also valid for Xichu.

If you are worried, you can choose the one next to Beiliang and keep each other warm."

Zhao Kai once went deep into Beimang, and he knew that it is not difficult to defeat Beimang, but if he wants to completely conquer them, the only way is to move the Zhongyuan residents to where to carry out cultural infiltration. As for whether there will be hidden dangers, that is in the future The thing is, civil war is better than being invaded by foreigners.

Several people talked for a long time, but Zhao Kai was basically talking alone, while the other two listened.

In the end Cao Changqing also took Jiang Ni and left without agreeing to Zhao Kai's conditions, but his eyes were not as calm as before.

As a scholar, Zhao Kai thought he would like to be courteous before fighting, what should be said has been said, and he has been given a choice, and he will not be soft when he meets soldiers in the future.

(End of this chapter)