Forcing the Southern Dynasty's envoys to deposit money into Xiliang Bank was an exchange requirement that the Southern Dynasty's envoys did not expect.
Xiao Cong continued to say to Yuan Xian: "I'm really sorry, for the sake of safety, I can only make this move. After all, we in Daliang must strive for an absolutely neutral position. This matter is even more difficult than recapturing Xiao Wei and Xiao Yan." People are more important, and the current negotiation between us and Da Chen is naturally aimed at achieving this goal."
"So we can give you the musket, but this strategy is also for the sake of the future of both parties."
What's the next step? Do you call this a bad move? Doesn’t this just give me and others a reasonable and high-sounding reason to save money in Xiliang Bank for the sake of the country and the people?
Yuan Xian did not show joy on his face, but said sadly: "Your Excellency Prince Liang, we are Chen's ministers. I'm afraid it won't be good if we deposit the money in Xiliang Bank. I have to go back and discuss it with you."
"Your Excellency, as long as you can convince everyone in the mission, I can make the decision to let Xiliang Bank give you a slightly higher interest rate for depositing money, but not much more. After all, I have to spend a lot of money to manage that huge amount of gold. Time and energy are even more regulated.”
"Thank you very much, Your Excellency, Prince Liang. All matters must be discussed with the foreign ministers first and with everyone in the mission."
The two people who were still haggling just now became respectful to each other. Because of this negotiation, both parties felt that they had made a profit.
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After the banquet, Yuan Xian summoned all the people from the Nanchen envoy and said: "Everyone, let's come to Xiliang for peace talks. Just after I talked with the Prince of Xiliang, he asked me a difficult problem that must be solved before the peace talks begin tomorrow. Once this matter is resolved, you may have to rest later tonight."
After working overtime at night for two consecutive days, everyone was very tired. They all drank some wine and were even a little dizzy.
"This matter cannot be put on the table, so everyone must listen clearly and carefully."
Yuan Xian looked around for a week, everyone's attention was focused, and then he said: "The people of Xiliang are willing to reconcile with us on this matter, and will give us five muskets at the same time, but we must all deposit money in Xiliang Bank. Among them, each of you here should be at least one hundred taels of gold."
As soon as the words were spoken, the whole place was in an uproar. This request was truly unheard of and unseen.
Yuan Xian continued: "I know this matter is very difficult. After all, we are all Chen's ministers, but for the sake of peace and stability we can only make such concessions. This matter cannot be brought to the table. I will not Talk to His Majesty."
As soon as this statement came out, there was even more uproar.
What everyone thinks about Xiao Jiujiu is clearly revealed.
"Prime Minister Yuan, do you really not want to explain this to Your Majesty? If this matter happens and we fail to report it to Your Majesty, we will be collaborating with the enemy and treason."
Yuan Xian sighed and said: "How could I not know about this? It's just that once your Majesty knows about this, it will definitely be impossible. The peace policy finally negotiated with Xi Liang will be in vain, and the muskets promised by Xi Liang will also be gone. I am afraid that our purpose of this trip will not be achieved. Next year Xiliang will definitely use warships to bombard us with huge cannons and start a war with our country. By then, everyone will be in ruins."
The group of people sighed at this time: "Life is in ruins, lives are in ruins, how can we deal with the people of Dachen?"
"Yes, yes, it's better not to fight. Xiliang's attitude is tough. It's not easy to make such concessions. We have to make some concessions."
"Xiang Yuan, you are in charge. You tell us what to do, and we all listen to you."
Yuan Xian sighed and sat on the chair, patted his thigh and said: "Hey, I am old and worried. I can't decide this matter alone, but we must make a good decision for Da Chen. , what do you think is for Da Chen’s good?”
"Not fighting is the best decision for Da Chen."
Everyone nodded.
Yuan Xian continued: "Deposit the money in Xiliang Bank. Although they say it is a permanent neutral country, and the money is guaranteed interest in the bank, for us, this may mean that we cannot get out all the money. Okay, have you guys figured it out?"
Some people frowned slightly and were worried, while others were not worried at all. These people were all nobles from Nanchen, and they had access to channels that ordinary people could not imagine. After learning about Xiliang Bank, some people had already asked people to inquire about how to save money. channels.
Seeing that everyone was silent, Yuan Xian slapped the table and stood up: "I plan to accept this matter, and you don't have to worry about it. If you are worried about this matter, I will pay all of you, and I, Yuan Xian, will take all the responsibility. Carry it on one shoulder!”
Faced with Yuan Xianhao's angry statement, everyone was moved.
"Xiang Yuan, we are on an envoy to Xiliang together. We should share the joys and sorrows together. I will pay five hundred taels of gold. If anyone is unwilling to pay, the share will be mine. Xiang Yuan said that it is already very difficult at this level. Which If Prime Minister Yuan can shoulder such a huge responsibility alone, since we are here together, we will shoulder it together."
"Yes, Prime Minister Yuan cannot be allowed to bear such a huge responsibility alone. Everyone has to pay for this matter and guarantee each other, lest the matter leaks out and it is not good for everyone."
Gradually, no one discussed whether to save money, but how much money to deposit in Xiliang Bank.
Originally, Xiao Cong only asked for one hundred taels of gold per person. For ordinary people, this was a huge amount of wealth, but for this group of people, it was just a small number. But when it was finally reported, the least number of people had it. More than two hundred taels.
For a moment, Yuan Xian wanted to laugh, and everyone said righteous words, but in the end, everyone actually wanted to save money in Xiliang Bank for protection.
Suddenly he recalled the reason why Xiao Cong proposed this plan. Although Xiao Cong seemed to have said it was for himself to be more secure, but thinking about it from another angle, might Xiao Cong have already noticed that his group also wanted to The purpose of depositing the money in Xiliang Bank is to give them a reason to do this.
Judging from the current situation, if he has calculated it to this point, then all of his people have fallen into the trap, and they have fallen into the trap willingly. But thinking about it, it seems impossible. Xiao Cong is not a roundworm in their stomachs. Is it still possible? Can you understand their thoughts?
The peace talks continued on the next day. After last night's discussion, many details were finalized. Moreover, Xiao Cong did not mention the affairs of Xiao Zhen and Xiao Yan. Eliminating the existence of these two people, the matters of their negotiations would also change. Much simpler.
During the meeting, Yuan Xian found Xiao Cong alone and handed Xiao Cong the list of missionaries and the deposit price note.
"Your Excellency, this is the amount we have deposited after discussion. I have convinced everyone in the mission to be willing to provide guarantees. Of course, Xiao Wei and Xiao Yan were not included in my remarks to them. This matter cannot be put on the table."
Xiao Cong looked at the note in surprise and said, "You seem to be very sincere in negotiating with us, and the amount of money you invested actually exceeded my expectations."
"This is our Dachen's sincerity for the friendship between the two countries, and it is also the trust our envoy team has in His Excellency the Prince and His Majesty the Emperor of Western Liang."
"Thank you, Prime Minister Yuan. Although I am not talented, I feel the sincerity. I will definitely facilitate our peace talks as soon as possible."
"Your Excellency, I have one more favor to ask."
"You say?"
"I want to meet His Excellency, Prince Jin of the Sui Dynasty."
(End of chapter)
