Hou Ye's palm heart is a black lotus

Chapter 565 Peace Talks (Part )
Princess Qinyang naturally had no idea of ​​what Ye Chutang was thinking, otherwise she would have been secretly happy.

She glanced at Ugler, lowered her voice and leaned closer to ask, "But then again, why did he choose you when there are so many people he could choose?"

Apart from treating Emperor Mu Wu, there seemed to be nothing special about Ye Chutang.

wrong!

Princess Qinyang suddenly thought of something: "Wait a minute, he is not targeting you because he has a grudge against my brother——"

Before she finished speaking, Princess Qinyang realized something was wrong, and quickly shut up, looking guiltily at the opposite side.

"Hehe, I was just talking nonsense, don't take it to heart!"

Ye Chutang: "..."

You've made your words so clear, isn't it a bit too much to ask people not to take it seriously now?

After thinking for a while, Ye Chutang asked, "Does the prince have a feud with Ugle?"

Princess Qinyang originally didn't want to say more, but the person asking the question was Ye Chutang. After struggling for a while, she decided it would be better to be honest, so she said, "It is said that Prince Wazhen is brave and good at fighting. He is the best warrior under Mumu Zhen'er. He has only been defeated three times in his life."

Princess Qinyang spread her hands helplessly and pouted towards that side.

"My brother rewarded him with these three times."

Ye Chutang: "..."

No wonder.

When she saw the two men coming in together just now, she felt that there was a subtle contest between them. Although Ugle looked rough, he was quite polite to Shen Yanchuan, and even had a hint of fear in his eyes.

It turned out that he was beaten.

Ye Chutang seldom asked Shen Yanchuan about the things in Northern Frontier, and he had no idea that the two had such a past.

Now we can sit together and drink and chat happily, it really is a different time now.

"It seems that Wa is really in big trouble." Ye Chutang thought thoughtfully.

Otherwise, why would Ugle take the initiative to come here?
"Maybe." Princess Qinyang was not surprised by this. "I heard that many Wa Zhenren died of starvation outside Beijiang City."

If they don't find a solution, their lives will be very difficult.

Ye Chutang raised his eyes slightly and glanced at the many gifts sent by Wa Zhen.

These were only a few of the items presented. She had just heard that Wazhen had also prepared many precious furs and horses.

Due to the influence of their breed and environment, Wazhen horses are extremely good at running and fighting. They are the best choice and extremely precious.

In the past, they wanted to buy but couldn’t, but now the other party actually delivered it to them directly, which shows their sincerity.

If it wasn't for the desperate situation, I guess Wa Zhen wouldn't be willing to spend so much money.

but……

Ye Chutang was lost in thought when suddenly a piece of plum cake appeared in front of him.

It has a fragrant aroma, is soft and sweet.

When she looked again, Xiaowu was looking at her with bright eyes.

——Sister! This plum blossom cake is delicious! Come and try it!
The little thing's mind is full of food.

Ye Chutang touched her head and took a bite of the plum cake.

"If you like it, bring some more for your third brother later."

Xiaowu nodded eagerly.

As time went by, the banquet came to its climax.

"I came to Beijing this time with my father's expectations." Ugle stopped talking about those irrelevant greetings and got to the point. "First, we hope that both sides will stop fighting and coexist peacefully. Second, we hope that the northern border trade will be allowed."

There was silence in the hall.

Many people had a look of "as expected" on their faces.

As early as when the Wazhen delegation sent the letter of peace, they had already predicted that these two were the most likely demands that Wazhen would make.

No one wants to fight, but the specific conditions need to be discussed in detail.

Xiao Chengqi smiled and said, "What the eldest prince said is what we all think. If we can reach an agreement this time and exchange it for peace in the northern border, it will be a good thing for both Wazhen and us."

Whether it is soldiers or civilians, they all need to rest and recuperate. It would be best if they could resolve their conflicts with gentle means.

Ugler turned his head, and the person beside him immediately handed him a scroll.

Wugel said: "Here are the terms of trade, please take a look."

Eunuch Li walked over quickly and handed the scroll to Emperor Mu Wu for his review first.

The eyes of many court officials also fell on it.

After Emperor Mu Wu finished reading, the smile on his face gradually faded.

He looked at Ugler: "Is this what your father meant?"

Ugle nodded: "Not bad."

Emperor Mu Wu had a gloomy expression on his face, and it was hard to tell whether he was happy or angry.

Many people realized that something was wrong and kept silent, but they also became curious.

——What was written on that scroll that caused Emperor Mu Wu to react like this?
Emperor Mu Wu handed the scroll over and said, "Cheng Qi, come and take a look."

Xiao Chengqi took it and his expression changed slightly when he saw the content on it.

He paused and looked at Ugle: "Is this really Va's sincerity?"

Everyone noticed that something was wrong.

Obviously, the conditions proposed above must be excessive!

However, Ugle nodded as if it was a matter of course: "Yes! We have come from afar this time, isn't that enough to show our sincerity?"

Xiao Chengqi sneered.

"One hundred thousand rolls of cotton cloth, ten thousand rolls of silk, three hundred thousand dan of corn, and tariff reductions... Isn't what you want a little too much?!"

As soon as these words were spoken, there was an uproar in the hall.

Everyone was shocked.

"So many!? This is too much!"

"That's right! This is simply asking for too much! How is it different from robbery?!"

"We must not agree to these conditions! If Wa Zhen really wants to negotiate, it will not work unless these conditions are changed!"

The court officials were talking about it.

Several ministers in the cabinet did not speak and remained silent.

Seeing this, the people behind Ugler also became alert.

Ugle raised his palm and gave them a warning look: "We are here to negotiate, what are you doing?"

Everyone calmed down finally, but the atmosphere was still tense.

Wugel looked at Xiao Chengqi and said, "Since we are talking about peace talks, we have to talk about it. If you are not satisfied with the conditions, we can adjust them. But my power is limited, so I can only make some minor changes."

This is more infuriating than not saying it.

It's like stepping on my face!

What limited power? It's clear that they don't intend to change it!

In the chaos, Emperor Mu Wu suddenly spoke up: "What do you think of this matter, Marquis Zhongyong?"

No one expected that he would suddenly call Xie Pei at this time.

Xie Pei, who had been sitting quietly in his seat since entering the hall, finally stood up slowly.

Xiao Chengxuan ordered someone to send the scroll over.

Emperor Muwu said, "You are more familiar with Wazhen and you also know the Wazhen language. Come and see how much room there is for negotiation in their terms."

Xie Pei's body stiffened slightly, then he bowed his head and said respectfully: "I will obey your majesty's orders."

After saying that, he slowly opened the scroll.

Ye Chutang looked at this scene and narrowed his eyes slightly.

I don’t know if it was her illusion, but what Emperor Mu Wu just said seemed... to have some hidden meaning?