Jizhou border, Ling County.
Lin Feng and his people are still guarding this place for the time being. There are currently more than 10,000 troops in the camp. After all, to guard all the prisoners, troops are needed.
Lin Feng and his people are here to see how Qi plans to respond. As for further seizing Qi's territory, Lin Feng has not made arrangements for the time being.
Lin Feng's occupation of Jizhou was justified.
Everything is based on moral principles. Under such a premise, the impression of Qin will not appear too aggressive and will not overly frighten its surroundings.
Lin Feng's strategy for Qin was to fight steadily.
This is the basis of development.
You attack everywhere with too high a profile. Although you have demonstrated Qin's strength, you have wiped out the enemy's people and made enemies everywhere, which is not good for Qin. What Qin has to do now is to promote its own image. Qin is a state of etiquette. This time it goes to war with Qi, and it has to fight back.
Lin Feng was stationed in Ling County, and time passed day by day. In late August, although the weather is still relatively hot, it is no longer as scorching as before, and the nights are even cooler.
This day, in the evening.
Outside the Qin army's camp, a carriage drove by. The person sitting in the carriage was Liu Gui, who once again came as an envoy of Qi State.
Liu Gui's face looked very helpless. He didn't want to deal with Lin Feng because it was too difficult. However, Langya Wang Tianyu found him, moved him with emotion and reason, and said whether Qi State can survive and be stable depends on Liu Gui's mission.
In the end, Liu Gui agreed to Tian Yu's arrangement and personally came to the front line as an envoy, hoping to negotiate peace with Qin.
Liu Gui came outside the camp, reported his identity and asked to see him. After the soldiers went to report, they came and took Liu Gui in not long after.
Liu Gui entered the Chinese army's tent and saw Lin Feng. He bowed and said, "Liu Gui, envoy of the State of Qi, pays homage to Commander Lin."
"well……"
Lin Feng sighed and said, "The State of Qi has arranged for Senior Brother to be sent as an envoy again. Is he planning to deliberately make things difficult for Senior Brother?"
Liu Gui quickly explained: "No, it's not to make things difficult for me. I personally asked Ying to be the envoy. This time, His Majesty died and Qi State was in crisis. As a minister of Qi State, I couldn't bear the overthrow of Qi State, so I came to the front line in person. I am sending an envoy in the hope that the two countries will stop fighting and make peace."
Lin Feng looked coldly and said: "Brother, do you know how bad Tian He's behavior was at that time? If it weren't for the bravery of our Qin army, it would really be over this time."
"I know, I've heard about it."
Liu Gui felt helpless after listening to Lin Feng's words.
Tian He's surprise attack on Lin Feng made it clear that he was being plotted and fell into Lin Feng's trap. But Liu Gui couldn't argue with reason on this matter. The reason is simple, Tian He is dead, and people from Qin State's Heibingtai spread the news everywhere in Qi State, saying that Qin State has abided by the agreement to release Tian He, but Tian He immediately sent troops to attack Lin Feng.
As a result, Tian Heshen died.
Everything was caused by Tian He himself.
This is an established fact, news from the outside, and a consensus reached by countless people.
Liu Gui still wanted to ask Lin Feng for help, and it was impossible to argue. He solemnly said: "Junior brother, what happened has happened, and it has no meaning to talk about anything else. Your Majesty's attack on Qin this time is our responsibility. I will talk about it this time. And, come with sincerity.”
Lin Feng smiled and said: "Brother, I know your personality and temperament. Therefore, I know one thing. You negotiate with sincerity."
Liu Gui smiled awkwardly and said: "Junior brother, you have been promoted. In my position, I must fight for Qi State. Your Majesty's death is the cause of Qi State. No wonder, junior brother. I am here to represent Qi State. , I hope to resolve the war with Qin, re-establish an alliance, and stop fighting. At the same time, I also hope to welcome back your majesty’s bones.”
Lin Feng nodded and said: "Tian He's bones have been buried in coffins. If you want to take them back, there will be no problem. But what kind of explanation will Qi give me this time?"
"I released Tian He as agreed, but Tian He turned his back and refused to recognize me. This incident caused a lot of casualties to Qin State. Countless people have even criticized me for this, thinking that I should not agree to Qi State's conditions. As for being criticized in the blink of an eye.”
"Countless people believe that as Qin's territory expands, it should be attacked directly without compensation from Qi."
Lin Feng sighed and said: "I have worked hard to suppress the domestic doubts. So this time, Qi State must compensate."
Liu Gui asked: "Junior brother, what are the conditions of Qin?"
Lin Feng smiled softly and said: "I should say what Qi's conditions are. I will consider it carefully based on Qi's conditions. If the conditions offered by Qi are not suitable, I refuse to sue for peace. Qin is not afraid of anything. People’s provocations will not be tolerated.”
Liu Gui was silent for a while, then nodded and said: "The condition that our country of Qi can offer is additional compensation. Our country of Qi will give another three million catties of grain and one million taels of silver as compensation."
"not enough!"
Lin Feng answered decisively.
Lin Feng is now in charge of negotiations. One of his principles is to temporarily resolve the war with Qi and stabilize the local situation, so that Qin can further control Jizhou and connect Jizhou and Yanzhou.
But even if peace is negotiated, one cannot agree casually.
Lin Feng needs more benefits.
Liu Gui asked: "Junior brother, we all come from the same school. I hope that this negotiation can satisfy my junior brother. At the same time, I also hope that this negotiation can complete the task assigned to me by Qi State. At this point, I hope we can all be more honest. If you have any conditions, please tell me. As long as I can do it, I will never shirk the responsibility."
Lin Feng smiled and said, "Senior brother, are you serious?"
"really!"
Liu Gui answered firmly.
As an envoy on a mission, Liu Gui had full authority to make decisions this time. When Tian Yu found him, he had made it very clear that the negotiation must be successful and the hidden dangers outside Qi State should be eliminated first before Qi State could have a chance to adjust internally.
Lin Feng said directly: "That's okay, I won't shirk the blame. This time, Qi State will give 30 million kilograms of grain and one million taels of silver as compensation. In addition, another clan member will be sent to Xianyang as a reward. Protons.”
brush!
Liu Gui's complexion changed slightly.
Proton!
This is tantamount to sending the clan as hostages.
The problem with this step is that under normal circumstances, only small countries will send protons to big countries. For example, in the past when the Xia State was strong and prosperous, no matter the Qin State, Qi State, or Jin State, they all sent protons to the Xia State.
Liu Gui frowned and said, "Junior brother, your conditions are embarrassing."
Lin Feng smiled and said: "What's the trouble? This is the price Qi should pay. If Tian He hadn't betrayed his faith, he would not have died. Because of Tian He's betrayal, there are now three to four thousand prisoners in our army. , there are still more than 10,000 prisoners in the army at Dafengkou."
"Qi State wants to take these people back without paying the price. How can it be done?"
"Brother, if you don't dare to agree, then go back and find another person to negotiate. That is you. The conditions I offer are only limited to this. If it were someone else, the conditions I would offer would be even more harsh. , it is impossible to let Qi have an easy time easily."
Liu Gui felt helpless after hearing this.
Under such conditions, you are taking care of me, but I don't feel it.
Please don't take care of me.
Liu Gui was in a dilemma for a moment. Because if Qi agrees to the conditions this time, Qi will be slightly inferior to Qin in terms of status, which is equivalent to bowing to Qin.
Lin Feng never disturbed Liu Gui and waited quietly.
It was he who took the initiative.
Therefore, Lin Feng was not in a hurry.
After a long while, Lin Feng saw that Liu Gui had not made a decision yet and lost the patience to wait. He said directly: "Brother, it is not only the Qin State that attacks Qi this time, but also the Jin State. If you delay here, Qi State will It is extremely troublesome to always face threats from two directions, and the consequences will affect the stability of the southern part of Qi. Brother, don't lose the big because of small things, this is not good for Qi."
Liu Gui's face darkened, and a solemn look appeared on his face. Before coming, Tian Yu told Qi that the southern border had been attacked by Jin and had lost its city. To stabilize the situation, an agreement must be reached as soon as possible.
This is also the reason for his constraints.
Today, the state of Qi is facing internal and external troubles. It must resolve the foreign troubles as early as possible in order to deal with the internal troubles.
Liu Gui took a deep breath and said solemnly: "Junior brother, I agree to your conditions. I hope that you, Qin State, can fulfill your agreement."
Lin Feng said with a smile: "The State of Qin has always practiced what it preaches and will not get rich by breaking its words. However, senior brother, please remember one thing. Although the State of Qin talks about benevolence and righteousness, and although it says that it must practice what it preaches, it is definitely not a bad person. The State of Qin should be prepared. , everything will be available. If Qi State thinks it has reached an agreement, it can go back on it at will, and what happened to Tian He is a lesson learned from the past."
Liu Gui felt helpless and nodded: "I understand."
Lin Feng continued: "In that case, I am here to wait for the good news from my senior brother. Hurry up, otherwise it will be delayed and our Qin State will continue to attack."
Liu Gui looked solemn and said solemnly: "I will return to Linzi immediately, and Qi Guoguo will make arrangements immediately."
"Farewell!"
Liu Gui bowed and bowed before getting up and leaving.
After Liu Gui left, Lin Feng had a smile on his face. When the negotiations reached this point, Qin further expanded and captured Jizhou. This means that Qin's strength has been further enhanced.
The next thing to do is not to continue to expand or start wars everywhere, but to digest the local area and form control.
This is the most important.
