There was silence in the room, only the boy's voice echoed:
"Can you get forgiveness by saying a few nice words?"
"How can there be such a good thing in the world!"
Qin Zhaowu was stunned. He did not expect that he, a Jindan Daoist, was so sincere to a minor cultivator and his demands were not excessive, but he actually——
I was rejected by him and was slapped in the face!
His face was twisted with anger, twisted and ferocious, with a fierce look on his face, as if he was about to explode at this moment!
Shui Hongxing's eyes widened, staring at the opponent's movements. He gently touched a jade bracelet on his wrist with his right hand, with a disdainful sneer on his lips.
Several others, including the captain named Qin Yuzhu, looked at the young man in surprise, shocked by his courage and determination.
The tense atmosphere seemed to only last for a moment, and it seemed like a long time passed, but Qin Zhaowu suddenly put his hands on his hands and laughed, and praised in his mouth:
"Okay, okay! I didn't expect that Yunxiao Sect would have a younger generation like you. It's not too unfair for Qin Zhu to fall into your hands. Young man, tell me, what should we do to be sincere? "
Yang Zhen looked at Shuihong and pushed the question out:
"Master Zong is here. I, a junior, don't need to say anything about what you should do."
Shuihong gave him an approving look and took over the conversation naturally:
"Mu Lingzhu, how long are you going to keep it?"
Qin Zhaowu thought for a moment and held out three fingers: "Three years! After this matter is settled, Her Royal Highness the Princess will pay a rent to your sect."
Shuihong sneered and said, "Isn't that eldest princess of yours extremely talented? She has reached the Purple Mansion Consummation at the age of thirty? How come five or six years have passed and she hasn't advanced to the Golden Elixir yet?"
"The golden elixir is the mechanism that connects the heaven and the earth. It allows you to glimpse the movement of the heaven and earth and understand the beginning of the great road. The eldest princess felt that she had practiced too fast in the past few years and was obsessed with her own realm and cultivation. She had too little understanding of the way of heaven and earth, so these days Stay calm and calm in your youth to lay a solid foundation and not dare to break through too early.”
Qin Zhaowu said calmly.
Shuihong sneered, but had no intention of refuting.
Cultivation is like building a tall building from flat ground. Every brick and every beam must be built step by step and step by step. If the speed is too fast, there will inevitably be mistakes and the foundation will be unstable. The higher the level of cultivation, the easier it is for the building to collapse.
Therefore, what the other party said must be the truth. The eldest princess may still have several years to achieve the golden elixir.
She thought for a moment and put forward a condition that was almost impossible for the other party to agree to:
"Support our Xu country's proposal to allocate secret realm places according to geographical distance. This proposal is also good for your country."
Sure enough, Qin Zhaowu immediately shook his head and said politely:
"Panxi Mountain is within the territory of the Monster Clan, so we should consider the interests of the Monster Clan as a matter of course."
"With so many countries in the Eastern Region participating, are you still worried that the demon clan will cause trouble?" Shuihong sneered: "Just give him some spiritual stones and throw them away. Is it possible that your Qin country really wants to support the demon clan to deal with our country, so you are not afraid of being punished?" Backlash?"
Qin Zhaowu retorted: "The last few times Panxi Mountain was opened, I wonder how much benefit your Yunxiao Sect has given to the demon clan?"
"We made a mistake," Shuihong spread his hands and admitted openly: "The demon clan is greedy, ungrateful, and ignorant of education. We, the Yunxiao Sect, deeply reflect on our past rash actions. Otherwise..."
She smiled charmingly: "How about our two families joining forces to teach the demon clan a lesson? I, the Yunxiao Sect, want to get back the gifts from back then. Don't you, the Qin State, plan to take back those lost mountains and rivers?"
Not to mention, Qin Zhaowu was greatly moved when her proposal came out, but——
He shook his head and said sternly: "Under my rule in Great Qin, no matter plants, animals, or mortal monks, as long as they are spiritual things, they will be treated equally. Don't use the provocative words of Lord Water Palace here to show your shame."
Shuihong sneered, not bothering to expose his high-sounding words.
There was a brief silence in the room.
It's just that this kind of silence is not beneficial to Xu Guo. Currently, among the three proposals, Xu Guo has received the least support. The meeting is adjourned today. Every family is scurrying around, and time is not on Xu Guo's side.
Can you use this inconspicuous request of the other party to gain some benefits for Xu Guo?
Yang Zhen thought hard.
Listening to what Master Shuihong said, the sect will definitely oppose the proposal proposed by the three families and the one proposed by the Qin State.
Is it likely that Qin’s plan will be rejected? Does the sect have this confidence?
Also, once Qin’s proposal is rejected, which of the remaining two plans will they support?
Do you want a gambling agreement?
The young man's eyes lit up.
He immediately told Shuihong his thoughts through sound transmission.
Shuihong frowned slightly and thought about it carefully. The more she thought about it, the more she felt that this was a good idea to survive in death!
"Mr. Xu Guo," she smiled, "How about we make a gentleman's agreement?"
"Oh?" Qin Zhaowu suddenly became interested: "What kind of gentleman's agreement?"
"If your plan does not pass, you must support my Yunxiao Sect for the remaining two plans, how about it?"
She did not propose a gambling plan according to Yang Zhen's wishes, but slightly changed the wording to be more beneficial to Yunxiao Sect.
Just like this, will people accept it? Yang Zhen was secretly worried.
Unexpectedly, Qin Zhaowu only hesitated for a moment and then readily accepted:
"It's a deal!"
…
With this gentleman's agreement, Yang Zhen no longer hid it, and told Qin Zhulin exactly what happened before his death.
In the end, she even recited the song she sang before her death. When she recited "The soul comes to dawn alone", several people in the Qin Kingdom had sad faces, and the female cultivator named Qin Yugui even had red eyes with sadness.
Finally, Yang Zhen said:
"I once promised that I would try my best to bring her back to Qin. However, before the Wood Lingzhu is returned, even if I have my heart, the sect will not agree."
Qin Zhaowu responded with a cold face: "We, the Qin State, will not take possession of the Wood Lingzhu and not return it. When the time comes, I hope that your ancestor will return Qin Zhu's remains so that her soul can return to her hometown."
After saying that, he cupped his hands towards Shuihong.
"This is natural." Shuihong had no intention of getting entangled in such trivial matters.
…
After the Qin delegation left, Shuihong remained motionless in his seat, closing his eyes and meditating. The others did not dare to get up and leave.
"You two, continue to accompany me to meet the guests." After a long while, she pointed at Yang and Zhao and told Huangfu Lansheng: "Invite the representative of Kuang State over."
After a while, rapid footsteps sounded outside, and a woman rushed in first, saying repeatedly:
"Sister Shuihong, it's good that you're here. That Fairy Tan of yours is not very good at cultivation, but she has a lot of airs..."
Her usually stern face was now wearing a flattering smile, and she was talking like a barrage of words, but she soon shut up.
Shuihong was sitting on the main seat without getting up, just looking at her sideways.
Yang Zhen and others did not get Shuihong's signal, nor did they stand up. They all looked at the people who came in expressionlessly.
The woman couldn't help but said: "Zhen Shuihong, what are you..."
Shuihong sneered: "I am more assertive and rude than Fairy Tan. Are you, Li Xiuya, more dissatisfied with me?"
"How dare you?" Li Xiuya laughed and said, "Sister Shuihong is straightforward and informal, and she is a hero among women. Xiuya and sister have known each other for a long time, how could they not know? How can my little sister care about this between us? etiquette?"
"Arrogant? No! I am very stingy!" Shuihong slapped the table and raised his eyebrows: "Li Xiuya, let me ask you, do you, Kuang State, support Xu State's plan?"
"This," Li Xiuya pretended to be confused: "Aren't Zhao and your country an alliance? If we support Zhao, aren't we also supporting your sect?"
"Li Xiuya, don't pretend to be stupid! Tell me the truth today. What is your attitude towards Xu Guo's plan?"
Li Xiuya was silent for a long time, and his face gradually became gloomy.
"Hehe, after hundreds of years of breeding, a white-eyed wolf has emerged," Shuihong said coldly, with a face as cold as frost: "Elder Xiuya, I called you here today to inform you of something. Tianshui County's The land will be taken back by Xu Guo within half a month."
"What?" Li Xiuya's face changed drastically: "We just signed a six-month renewal agreement last year. How can you, the Yunxiao Sect, go back on your word?"
Tianshui County is the southernmost piece of land in Chongzhou, covering approximately 300,000 square kilometers, which is only half the size of Wushui County.
This place is connected to Kuang State, with flat territory and fertile soil for thousands of miles. Once you enter the Kuang Kingdom area, you will see endless hills and mountains.
Therefore, the Kuang Kingdom occupied this place hundreds of years ago, migrating its citizens, overcoming thorns and obstacles, and finally turning this land into the granary of the Kuang Kingdom. Its output of grain and spiritual rice accounts for almost half of the country's total.
The value of this place is evident from this.
However, as early as three thousand years ago, when the Yunxiao Sect and the Kuang Kingdom demarcated the national boundary, they made an agreement with each other: "You occupy the mountains and forests, and I live in the plains." Therefore, no matter how important this piece of land is to the Kuang Kingdom, logically speaking, it is The land of Xu State.
It's just that Xu State has a vast territory and there are too many uncultivated fertile fields. Not to mention other things, at least 80% of the black land in Wushui County is still a wilderness that no one has set foot on. Therefore, the small amount of land occupied by Kuang State was really a drop in the bucket to Xu State and was of no importance.
In some ways, it's even beneficial. Because Kuang State invested a lot of monks and resources in that place and almost wiped out all kinds of wild beasts, the neighboring counties of Tianshui County have rarely been invaded by the beast tide for hundreds of years. Occasionally, and on a very small scale.
In the years when the relationship between Yunxiao Sect and Kuang State was the best, Kuang State once asked for this land and secretly named it "Tianshui State" in China. The head of Yunxiao Sect at that time almost agreed, but was stopped by the ancestor of Xiling. .
In the words of his old man: "It is better to lease for a long time and show kindness for a lifetime than to cede it and show kindness for a lifetime."
Now it seems that it is indeed true.
"So what?" Shuihong said coldly: "The annual rent of one hundred spiritual stones is only six thousand per Jiazi. Yunxiao Sect can still afford to pay for this small amount of spiritual stones."
Li Xiuya was speechless immediately.
"Sister Shuihong," she threatened: "This is an agreement signed by the leader of our country and the head of your sect. By doing this, aren't you afraid of damaging the diplomatic relations between the two countries?"
"It's not us who are breaking the diplomatic relations now!" Shuihong said unceremoniously: "Li Xiuya, if you can't make a decision, go back as soon as possible and ask your country's leader to see you off——"
Li Xiuya did not leave. Instead, he waved to his two followers and sat down opposite each other.
She had been standing and talking before, and it seemed that she had not officially negotiated with Yunxiao Sect until now.
"Sister Shuihong," she sighed and put on a look of sadness: "In recent years, the activities of monsters in the southern jungle have become more frequent. Our country, Kuang, has had poor harvests for several years in a row. The people's livelihood is difficult and they don't have enough to eat. I don't know what your country can do. Can you help me with six million tons of grain and some spiritual grain?"
This is exactly Kuang Guo’s true intention!
She deliberately sent people to spread the so-called plan to support Zhao Guo, just to take advantage of Yunxiao Sect and ask for this benefit!
Based on her past experience, this matter should be a sure thing. Over the years, has Yunxiao Sect always responded to Kuang Guo's requests?
Unfortunately, she went too far this time. The sect was anxious and replaced Master Tan with Master Shuihong, who knew Kuang Guo thoroughly.
More importantly, Yin Luxiang was responsible for all previous aid to Kuang. Shuihong himself has long been disgusted with this kind of assistance that cannot be exchanged for actual benefits.
She stared at Li Xiuya expressionlessly, and slowly stretched out two fingers:
"First, support our Yunxiao Sect's plan; second, resolutely oppose Qin's plan. Once these two things are done, after this matter is settled, the issues of food and spiritual grain can be discussed. However, it is not aid. But buy it!”
"If you don't agree, don't blame us for taking back Tianshui County!"
…
Li Xiuya accepted Shuihong's conditions in full.
In a way, she also achieved her goal. Before coming, the head of the country had made an explanation, asking the Yunxiao Sect to promise to provide a batch of food, and it would be best if they could provide free assistance. If that doesn't work, you can also pay for it.
After the Kuang envoy left, Huangfu Lansheng finally asked what he had been holding back for a long time:
"Uncle Navy Master, um, what is the sect's intention to take back Tianshui County?"
Shuihong stared at him for a long time and then asked an unexpected question: "The sect has given me full power in this negotiation."
Huangfu suddenly realized what he had seen. Compared with Tan Mingzhen's performance in the previous two days, he couldn't help but admire this uncle even more.
"Yang Zhen," Shuihong felt happy after winning a big victory here in Kuang State and said with a smile: "There are three more families, Zhao, Zhou, and Ju. Which one should we talk to first?"
In this negotiation, there are only seven major countries with voting rights. To deny Qin's motion, at least five countries need to nod.
Yang Zhen pondered for a moment and suggested: "Master of the Palace, why not talk to Liang Guo first."
"Liang Guo?" Shuihong said in surprise: "Liang Guo will never veto Qin's proposal."
"Yes," Yang Zhen smiled brightly: "But it can help us put pressure on Zhao."
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