He Lianqi nodded and immediately wrote the imperial edict. After writing the decree, he stamped it with a big seal and handed it to the chamberlain.
The chamberlain held it down and ordered others to pass on the order. More than half a month has passed since the imperial edict reached Bai Shifeng and others. Snow is falling outside the house.
Several people had no intention of saluting.
The guards did not ask for trouble and asked them to set off immediately after reading the imperial edict.
I've been waiting for the imperial edict, but it's finally here. Bai Shifeng and his party packed up and set off immediately.
Another half month later, they arrived at the capital of Wan Ning Kingdom.
The group of people was arranged to rest outside the palace for one night, and then freshen up and bathe before entering the palace the next day.
He Lianqi sat majestically on the dragon chair, while He Lianzheng stood aside. Bai Shifeng and the three of them bowed their hands and saluted, giving them face.
"It is really a great good thing that some of you have come to our country to sell grain and relieve our country's crisis." He Lianzheng said, "I don't know how much grain you can provide. Our country wants to buy it in the long term. The price is negotiable. Please tell me the conditions. If you can do it, When we arrive, our country will do its best.”
Bai Shifeng smiled: "It's not difficult to do. If we want to provide food for a long time, there is only one condition. Become a vassal state of our country."
"What?!" He Lianqi and He Lianzheng were shocked.
They thought that the other party would have a big appetite, but they didn't expect that the other party would have such a big appetite.
He Lianzheng frowned and said: "The emperor of your country is very ambitious. Please change the terms, even if you cede a few cities..."
"City?" Yan Mi crossed his arms and said, "We can conquer the city ourselves. It doesn't matter whether you cede it or not. Our country's food is obvious to all. You don't want it, but others want it. It's just a vassal state, and we treat you very favorably."
"The regent and the emperor don't have to rush to conclusions." Yan Zhen said with a confident smile, "It's better to wait and see next year. But next year is not the price. At the beginning of the new year, our dynasty will continue to attack the Sheng Kingdom. Only then will we swallow three of them. The city is not enough."
Three cities? ! He Lianqi and He Lianzheng were shocked inside. I received news before that Sheng Kingdom lost three cities and has never recovered them.
Not only has it not been recovered, it has also been built and transformed by the enemy. The news coming from the three cities was all good.
Food can be grown in winter, and people can have enough food and clothing. No war, no fighting. Beautiful as a dream.
When a person says yes, they are doubtful.
The two said yes and they longed for it. As more and more people said yes, they became suspicious. Could it be that the people sent out to investigate were bribed?
The same caliber, no other explanation.
So unreal.
Now the people from that mysterious country are right in front of you. He Lianqi and He Lianzheng had no choice but to believe it. They will definitely be able to provide food, lots and lots of food.
Then I thought about it, while occupying the city of Shengguo, I sent people deep into the country. The plot is huge.
"I am kind to Your Majesty and cannot bear the continuation of war." Bai Shifeng looked directly at Helianzheng, "Send us to persuade your country. Why don't the regent think carefully about how to make a choice. We are not in a hurry and will wait for your reply. Goodbye."
The three of them turned and left together. Helianqi and Helianzheng looked gloomy and were speechless.
Subject country?
How can it be!
The emperor gave no reply. Bai Shifeng and his party were happy and free, and they no longer had to sell food to achieve their goal.
They stay in the house eating and drinking every day and don't hear anything going on outside the window. Without them to sell grain, the people complained endlessly. Seeing that the food was getting less and less, I was very anxious.
Imperial Palace, Imperial Study Room.
He Lianqi picked up the pen but didn't know what to write: "Uncle Emperor, can the people survive this winter?"
"It's hard to say." He Lianzheng looked outside, "Surviving the winter is not the end. We still have to work hungry and wait for the food to sprout, grow, and mature. The food stored in the palace is a drop in the bucket for the people of the country. Qi'er, we can't Consumption."
Because we can’t afford it.
We must give an answer as soon as possible and transport food to relieve the people's crisis. A subject country... if it is a common people...
It seems that God is also forcing them. There has been continuous heavy snowfall, the temperature has remained low, and the roads have been blocked. The first batch of people to die of cold and starvation appeared, mostly the elderly.
The memorial clearly stated the death toll. He Lianqi's hands trembled and he shed a tear.
"Uncle Emperor." He sat down decadently, "Actually, the dependent countries are pretty good too. At least the people can survive..."
"Okay." He Lianzheng sent his guards to invite Bai Shifeng and others. The other party stayed behind closed doors and refused to show up despite repeated urgings and invitations.
At the same time, a snowstorm broke out. Countless houses were crushed, people froze to death, starved to death, fell to death...
The death toll is increasing day by day. It is useless to send soldiers to clear the snow to provide disaster relief. The snow continues and does not stop.
This winter seems endless.
The guards came with the news, but Bai Shifeng and others still refused to meet him, saying that it was the emperor's own choice.
He Lianqi and He Lianzheng understood that the other party wanted to hurt them and let them know how wrong their original choice was. The lives of the people are a ruthless lesson to them.
He Lianqi and He Lianzheng set off and knelt in front of the courtyard of Bai Shifeng and his party in the heavy snow.
Request an interview.
The chill was biting, so cold that my fingers froze.
The door finally opened, and Jiang Yiyun and Jiang Yunxuan invited them into the room to talk in detail.
With the help of the guards, He Lianqi and He Lianzheng slowly stood up and walked into the courtyard.
In the hall.
Bai Shifeng and others gathered around the table to eat hot pot, which was steaming hot. Yan Mi saw them, picked up pieces of meat and put it in his mouth: "For the second negotiation, tell us your demands."
The servants brought chairs, and He Lianqi and He Lianzheng sat at the bottom.
He Lianqi clenched his fists and opened his mouth to speak.
Helianzheng held his hand and said, "We need food. We agree to any conditions. Just say what you say."
"Becoming a tributary country was the price before." Bai Shifeng raised his eyes and looked at Helianzheng, "Now. If you want us to take action, unless you surrender. From now on, there will be no Wan Ning Kingdom, only the city of our country's Yunhong Dynasty. You two. Do you agree?"
"As long as we agree, will you be able to transport food?" He Lianzheng stared at Bai Shifeng, "Will it be available soon?"
"It will be there soon." Bai Shifeng put down the bowl and swore to the sky, "You must make a condition and we will release the food immediately."
Yan Mi interjected: "Not only that. We will also send people to help with disaster relief. After all, compatriots in the same country have different feelings."
"Okay. We agree." The regent raised his hand and said, "High five as a promise. No regrets."
Bai Shifeng wiped his mouth with a handkerchief and walked over to give Helianzheng a high-five: "You can't go back on the promise of three palms."
After three quick strikes, he turned around and said, "Stop eating and work. Yan Mi goes to gather people and Yan Zhen delivers the food."
"Eat this bite, this bite." Yan Mikuang stuffed meat into his mouth, "Don't waste it."
"It can't be wasted. It's for your pet." Yan Zhen dragged Yan Mi away.
After taking Jingcheng, Yan Mi fell in love with leopards and got one as a pet. Eating and living together, not to mention how good the relationship is. Before setting off, he was reluctant to leave and take his beloved pet with him.
Yan Zhen and Yan Mi went about their own business.
Bai Shifeng followed He Lianqi and He Lianzheng out of the courtyard, and suddenly a gust of cold wind blew by.
Don't tell me, it's really cold. Bai Shifeng turned around and asked: "Where is the most central location in the capital? Take me there."
Helianzheng nodded and led the way. All the way to a street, the shop doors were closed and there was no one around.
Who wants to go out on such a cold day? There is a five-story building ahead with a bead embedded in the roof. Bai Shifeng saw that it looked good, and instantly spread his wings and flew up.
He Lianzheng and others were extremely surprised to see him stopping in mid-air. Bai Shifeng dug out the beads from the roof and punched it to make the roof dent.
Taking out the orb, he placed it carefully. After a moment, protection emitted from the inside of the orb and continued to extend outward.
High-rise buildings, streets, houses, city walls...
Soon, protection enveloped the entire city. The temperature has warmed up and the chill has dissipated.
Bai Shifeng landed lightly on the ground and folded his wings. Helianzheng wanted to ask something, but didn't know how to ask.
"That's right. Wan Ning has surrendered, and I will report it immediately." Bai Shifeng turned around and said, "His Majesty will be here soon, and he will be at your service."
Your Majesty is here? He Lianzheng agreed.
It is difficult to imagine what kind of existence His Majesty is who leads this group of people. They should be treated with caution to avoid causing trouble. Bai Shifeng and his party split up and placed constant-temperature orbs in each city.
Soldiers plowed snow and cleared roads. Yan Zhen led people to distribute grain, and Wan Ning's country surrendered, so naturally there should be some benefits.
There will be no more free food after that. The people slowly recovered and built the collapsed houses.
Shops are gradually opening and the city is becoming more lively. Take advantage of this gust of wind to exchange currencies. The copper coins were exchanged one to one, and the people were not unhappy.
There are many food shops opened on the streets, offering many different kinds of food. Years ago, the whole city was bustling with activity.
Royal palace, main hall.
The space door opened, and Bai Shifeng led everyone to kneel down: "Welcome your Majesty. Long live your Majesty. Long live your Majesty."
A black paw stepped out, followed by a leopard head. Zhu Qinghong sat sideways on the back of the black panther, wearing a red dress that was extremely beautiful.
Zhu Qinghong asked them to stand flat, walked to the dragon chair and sat down. The black panther lay lazily aside, licking its paws from time to time.
"Are you two the emperor and regent of Wan Ning Kingdom?" Zhu Qinghong looked down at them, "Raise your head."
He Lianqi and He Lianzheng looked up, never expecting that Your Majesty was a beautiful woman. He didn't look as ferocious as he imagined, but instead had a smile on his lips. He was not as oppressive as he thought, and his behavior and speech were very relaxed.
Zhu Qinghong nodded: "We happen to be short of a minister from the Ministry of Industry."
Bai Shifeng and others were shocked. Are they directly given the position of Minister of the Ministry of Industry? They thought it was a bit high.
"He Lianzheng, appointed Minister of the Ministry of Industry." Zhu Qinghong said with a smile, "The pavilions in the city are exquisite, and there is no shortage of skilled craftsmen. We need your help in the construction of our country. As for He Lianqi, you are still young, so go to school first. ."
"Yes." He Lianqi was not very happy.
He is extremely talented. Although he is young, he has learned more than many adults.
He Lianzheng wanted to explain, but was interrupted by Bai Shifeng: "Your Majesty, attack Sheng Kingdom in the beginning of the new year. Wan Ning Kingdom can respond from the side."
Yan Mi glanced at Bai Shifeng. Regardless of whether Wan Ningguo takes any action, Shengguo will surely perish. In a war that is destined to be won, why do you want to recruit people to join the war?
Yan Zhen raised his eyebrows, when did he become so kind?
He actually gave Wan Ningguo merit. But it is indeed necessary to take the position of minister of the Ministry of Industry.
"Yes." Zhu Qinghong responded, "There is no need to send out all the soldiers. It is enough to send a few teams to intercept Shengguo's retreat."
He Lianzheng took the order.
Zhu Qinghong was very interested in the architecture of Wan Ningguo and took Black Panther to visit the city.
There are many tall buildings in the city, some with three, four, and five floors in the center.
The carved beams and painted buildings are exquisite and complicated.
It’s more like a piece of art than a building.
