The Prodigal Son

This time, Xi Ya only waited two days before receiving the imperial edict from the Chu Emperor.

The imperial edict was simple this time as well.

The decision remains to let them make their own choice, and to try their best to redeem the Seventh Princess.

Xi Ya knew that the Chu Emperor had agreed to Qin Yu's conditions!

The Chu emperor only allowed him to make the decision himself because he did not want to bear the infamy.

As for the Seventh Princess, if the cost is low, she can be redeemed.

If the cost is too high, then give up completely!

That's it!

Let's finish this soon!

I'm really tired!

I'm exhausted, both physically and mentally!

On that very day, Xi Ya agreed to Qin Yu's conditions and offered to pay an additional 100,000 taels of silver to redeem the Seventh Princess.

After some bargaining, the two sides finally agreed that the State of Chu would redeem the Seventh Princess for 300,000 taels of silver.

However, given that Qin Yu had previously promised Song Ling that Yu Wu would offset the price with 200,000 taels of silver, the State of Chu only needed to pay an additional 100,000 taels of silver.

As for the specific details, Qin Yu didn't understand them and was too lazy to worry about them, so he directly asked Xi Ya to finalize the details with Song Xian.

After seeing Xi Ya off, Qin Yu also breathed a long sigh of relief.

It's finally settled!

It was worth all the trouble they went through.

Yan Li smiled at Qin Yu: "It seems you weren't entirely sure about this beforehand?"

At this moment, Yanli was also very happy.

Although the Yan state could only receive one-third, he was already very satisfied.

This third of the supplies can greatly help the Yan Kingdom get out of its predicament.

The price that the Yan Kingdom paid to restore trade with Da Ning has been completely recouped!

Going forward, regardless of whether Ningguo and Beiqi make war or peace, it will be entirely beneficial to Yanguo.

If Ningguo gains the confidence to wage a full-scale war against Beiqi after obtaining these supplies, that would be the scenario he most desires.

However, based on his judgment, this possibility is not very high!

A large portion of the supplies Ningguo received will likely be used to stabilize the situation in Mindi.

In reality, Ningguo didn't actually receive that many benefits.

But without a doubt, Ning Kingdom, which gained all of Min Kingdom's territory, was the biggest winner of this battle.

However, the states of Yan and Ning could not remain at peace forever.

Sooner or later, war will break out between the two countries again!

Therefore, the State of Yan must remain vigilant at all times!

"No, no!"

Qin Yu shook his head and sighed, "I was thinking that having to give you so much stuff made me feel really uncomfortable."

"Look at what you're saying."

Yan Li also sighed, feigning concern: "The thought that you guys took the lion's share really bothers me!"

"Don't try to act innocent after getting the benefit!"

Qin Yu smiled. "By the way, you're not entitled to any of the ransom money for the Seventh Princess of Chu!"

"OK!"

Yan Li readily agreed, "Consider this payment for the drinks I bought you!"

……

One day later, the agreement between the State of Chu and the State of Ning was officially signed.

The State of Chu needs to deliver the compensation of 9.1 million taels of silver within half a month, and send all the grain and cloth to Jiashi Wharf by waterway before the end of the year.

Ning Jun, on the other hand, needed to withdraw from Yuechi County as soon as he received the silver, and completely withdraw from Chu territory after all the supplies had been delivered.

After the two sides finalized the details, Xi Ya, feeling humiliated, immediately left with his men.

With their departure, it was time for Yan Li to leave as well.

Qin Yu, accompanied by several men, escorted Yan Li out of the city.

"Your country wouldn't break its promise, would it?"

Before parting, Yan Li asked Qin Yu in a half-joking tone.

"Don't worry about that."

Qin Yu reassured Yan Li, "As long as you don't play any tricks, we certainly won't either."

"Okay, I believe you!"

Yan Li smiled, then said meaningfully, "I hope we'll still be friends when we meet again!"

Ok?

Qin Yu's heart skipped a beat.

Could it be that Yan Li has figured something out?

Qin Yu was secretly suspicious, but smiled calmly, "I don't know about the distant future, but I think we should be friends for the next five to ten years!"

"I hope so!"

Yan Li looked intently at Qin Yu, "To be honest, there aren't many young people I admire! You're definitely one of the most I admire! If possible, I hope we can always be friends!"

These days, he and Qin Yu have gotten along very well, and he has also discovered that Qin Yu has many similarities with him in terms of both his style of doing things and his temperament.

If they are from the same country, they should become very good friends.

Even the kind of friend you'd entrust your life to!

Unfortunately, they have different stances.

They were destined not to be friends forever.

It seems that their fate in this life is to meet on the battlefield.

"I hope so too!"

Qin Yu nodded, but a hint of helplessness appeared on his face. "But this isn't something we can decide!"

"yes!"

Yan Li sighed softly, then said with utmost solemnity, "If we ever meet on the battlefield in the future, I will consider it an honor to take your life!"

"Didn't you ever think of capturing me alive?" Qin Yu said, both amused and exasperated.

Yan Li shook his head. "I know. You may die, but you will not be captured alive!"

He was that kind of person, and he believed that Qin Yu was the same kind of person.

If they were ever captured, they would all choose to commit suicide before being captured.

"Looks like you understand me quite well!"

Qin Yu, unusually serious, said earnestly, "If we meet on the battlefield, I will definitely not spare your life! But I will leave you with a complete corpse!"

"I'll leave you a complete corpse!"

Yan Li laughed heartily, glanced at Qin Yu with a knowing look, then cupped his hands in a respectful bow, "Alright, the journey is long and arduous, farewell! I hope we can have a good drink together again when we meet!"

Take care on your journey!

Qin Yu also cupped his hands in return, "By the way, I know you'll definitely plunder thoroughly before withdrawing your troops from Guanzhou, but I still hope you'll show some mercy!"

If he were Yan Li, he would definitely do the same.

But while you can loot, don't leave them a devastated Guanzhou.

"Don't worry! Knowing how generous you are, I'll know my limits!"

Yan Li responded with a smile, then suddenly spurred his horse and galloped away with his guards.

Watching Yan Li walk away into the distance, Qin Yu couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

To be honest, Yan Li really suited his taste.

He hadn't really thought about it when he was in the capital of Daning.

This time together allowed him to understand Yan Li better.

At the same time, she developed a deep mutual respect and friendship with Yan Li.

But he knew in his heart that he and Yan Li would soon be at each other's throats.

When we meet again, they will probably be enemies!

Once Yan Li realizes the trap he set for the Yan Kingdom, he'll probably want to tear himself to pieces.

Hearing Qin Yu's sigh, Ning Huang looked over with displeasure and snorted, "So fussy and nosy!"

"..."

Qin Yu was speechless, looking at Ning Huang with a dark expression, "Senior, have you never encountered a worthy enemy in your life?"

Ning Huang sneered, "I've only ever encountered enemies I've dreamed of killing!"

"For example, Tuoba Liuyun?"

Qin Yu asked with great interest.

Ning Huang nodded, the image of Tuoba Liuyun reappearing in his mind.

After the Battle of Wuguan, he and Tuoba Liuyun never saw each other again.

Over the course of five years, his strength had improved, and he believed that Tuoba Liuyun's strength had also improved.

I just don't know just how strong Tuoba Liuyun is now.

When they meet Tuoba Liuyun again in this life, it may be the time when their fates are decided!

Thinking of that scene, Ning Huang's eyes became burning.

Looking into Ning Huang's burning gaze, Qin Yu couldn't help but feel a surge of anticipation: "I hope that in this lifetime I will have the opportunity to fight alongside you, senior, and together we can deal with Tuoba Liuyun!"

"Forget it!"

Ning Huang said calmly, "Fighting to the death with a top expert like Tuoba Liuyun is what I should be doing! Commanding thousands of troops is what you should be doing!"

Upon hearing this, Qin Yu couldn't help but smile bitterly to himself.

They all think they're some kind of brilliant strategist!

But they didn't know that they weren't as capable as they thought.

Being elevated to a pedestal certainly brings immense prestige.

But once they fall from grace, they'll probably suffer a terrible fall!