Chapter 1075 Xiling Shows Weakness (3)
Mo Xiuyao nodded and frowned and said, "It is a good thing for the two armies to truce. In recent years, people from all over the world have been suffering. King Zhennan has the intention to calm down the war, so I am very happy. However, the soldiers and horses of Da Chu who fought with Xiling were the soldiers of Da Chu. I am afraid that this matter... I have to meet with King Yu of Da Chu before I can settle down."
Lei Tengfeng raised his eyebrows and looked at Mo Xiuyao and said seriously: "Why should King Ding do this? You and I understand... Although the war between Nan Chu, whether to fight or to have peace or not is the final decision of King Ding? Besides... King Yu is afraid that there will be no chance to talk to you and me about this matter. Now that Xiling is busy with state affairs, I can't wait for Nan Chu to send an envoy, so I would like to ask Your Highness Ding to have a mercy."
Mo Xiuyao looked at Lei Tengfeng with interest for a while, and then smiled and said, "It seems that the news about the King of Zhennan is really very informative."
Lei Tengfeng smiled calmly and said, "King Ding also knows the relationship between the Xiling royal family and Cangmang Mountain, so naturally there are some special news channels."
Mo Xiuyao nodded casually and said, "Since King Zhennan has this sincerity, I naturally don't want to cause trouble. However... there are still some things we need to explain in advance." Lei Tengfeng frowned slightly, "Our army has all evacuated from the territory of Da Chu. In addition, the information about Da Chu and Mo Jingli in my hands can also be handed over to Ding Wang. I wonder if Your Highness Ding still has requests around you?"
Mo Xiuyao raised his eyebrows and said, "That... it's naturally a compensation. The south is rich, and Xiling has not taken any benefits from the Central Plains over the years. Didn't the King of Zhennan think about compensating the people of the Central Plains?" Lei Tengfeng looked at Mo Xiuyao's leisurely face in silence. In fact, it was really wrong to say that Xiling did to the people of the Central Plains. Lei Zhenting and Lei Tengfeng were wronged. After all, Xiling and Beirong are different. Although they belong to the two countries as Da Chu, they are of the same lineage. Moreover, Lei Zhenting has always regarded the place where he stood as his own intelligence. Lei Zhenting's ability is not comparable to Mo Jing, Qi, Mo Jingli and others, so in general, these people are not bad.
But as the defeated side and the first invading side, the victim and winner asked for compensation to Lei Tengfeng but had no position to refuse. Taking a deep breath, Lei Tengfeng lowered his eyes and said, "Xiling can compensate Dingwang Mansion 30 million taels of silver."
Mo Xiuyao shook his head, "Eighty million taels. Most of the silver mines in Xiling are in the south. Isn't this silver liang Xiling unable to afford it?"
Lei Tengfeng's face changed, and he shook his head and said, "At most, 40 million taels." Mo Xiuyao certainly understood the truth that he wanted to pay back the money by asking for a price everywhere. He turned his head and looked at Ye Li and smiled, raised his hand at Lei Tengfeng and said, "70 million."
"No, 45 million taels. King Ding, Xiling cannot afford to bear a higher price. If it really doesn't work... I can't do anything about it." The implication is that King Ding asks for a price too high. If Xiling cannot afford it, it would be better to fight to the death. Mo Xiuyao looked at Ye Li and Chen Xiufu with some regrets, and said with a smile: "Okay, get an integer of 50 million taels."
Lei Tengfeng's face turned pale and he said in a deep voice: "Yes, pay in three years."
Mo Xiuyao was actually not short of money, and three years was not long, so he naturally was not in a hurry. He nodded with satisfaction and said, "No problem, then I thank King Zhennan for his compassion. I will immediately order Murong Shen and Nanhou to withdraw their troops. I hope Xiling can also abide by the agreement?"
"This is natural." Lei Tengfeng said in a deep voice.
Lei Tengfeng agreed readily, Mo Xiuyao was in a good mood, and nodded with satisfaction: "Great, since that's the case, let the rest of the details be discussed. Leave this matter to... and leave it to Zuo Xiang."
Chen Xiufu was stunned and quickly stood up and said, "I obey the order." Chen Xiufu understood that this was trust in himself and also a test of himself. The negotiations with Xiling were left to him, who was originally from Xiling, to be responsible. Even if King Ding expressed his trust in himself and entrusted important tasks to officials of Licheng.
Lei Tengfeng was stunned for a moment, looked at Chen Xiufu and nodded, "In this way, it will be a blessing for Chen Xiang. Today, the affairs of the Ding Palace are busy, so I will say goodbye first."
Chen Xiufu said calmly: "The King of Zhennan is so serious."
Mo Xiuyao nodded and said, "Then I will not accompany King Zhennan, Zuo Prime Minister, and Xiling's affairs will be left to you for the full handling."
"Yes, King Zhennan, please." Lei Tengfeng and Chen Xiufu dismissed from the flower hall one after another.
Ye Li looked at the empty door and said lightly: "Lei Tengfeng... is still a little tenderer than Lei Zhenting." Mo Xiuyao smiled and said, "It's already good. It's impossible for Lei Zhenting to die, he will be the second Lei Zhenting in the border city. And... he can't become Lei Zhenting. However, it's great to be able to endure... it's great." Lei Zhenting fought among the many princes of the Xiling First Emperor. Although he did not take the throne, he monopolized the power after the death of the Xiling First Emperor. This ability is not something that Lei Tengfeng, a pride who has been spoiled and protected by Lei Zhenting since childhood. Lei Tengfeng can stabilize his position at critical moments, and it's already very good to be able to endure when he should. In time, he should become a good master of success. However, it's probably a bit difficult to have Lei Zhenting like the stimulating appearance when he is here.
"Why do you have to worry about Ali? Let's think about it... how should we spend the 40 million compensation from Xiling?" Mo Xiuyao hugged Ye Li and laughed in a low voice. The 40 million is definitely not a decimal for the Ding Palace and Xiling. Otherwise, Lei Tengfeng would not insist on paying it off in three years. With this money in the Ding Palace, the losses from the war in recent years have basically been filled. Not to mention that the territory under the Ding Palace is nearly four-fifths of the original Da Chu territory, the territory of Xiling Home. Now the area of the Ding Palace is larger than the existing Xiling and Da Chu combined. Now everything is temporarily put into the ground. After all, all the benefits are taken up by the Ding Palace.
Ye Li looked at Mo Xiuyao curiously and asked, "How do you want to spend it?" The war compensation was naturally filled in the public treasury of the Ding Prince's Mansion, and obviously there was no room for Mo Xiuyao to spend it. Ye Li and Mo Xiuyao have always had a clear distinction between public and private affairs. Even if the Ding Prince's Mansion is theirs, the two never stacked the silver in the public account for personal use. Fortunately, neither of them liked luxury, and they had never had any worries about silver.
Mo Xiuyao was playing with Ye Li's hair, and after thinking about Ye Li's words, he was helpless, "I want to build a beautiful palace for A Li." Looking at his frustrated look, Ye Li couldn't help but smile and said, "I said a few days ago that I would accompany me to travel around a few years. When your palace is repaired, who will I live there?"
Mo Xiuyao looked up at her and said seriously: "I want to give Ali the most magnificent and exquisite palace, the most beautiful clothes and jewelry, and the most exquisite delicious food. As long as Ali wants, I will find it for Ali."
Ye Li looked at him with a smile and said with a smile: "I don't know that I still have the potential to be a demon prince of a devastated country. It's a waste of money. I just want our family to be together safely and happily. Just be able to do what we want. After so many years, we can live a peaceful and happy life. I feel... what I want has already been given."
"Ali never told me what she wanted." Mo Xiuyao said with regret and reluctance. Ali had no desire or desire for powerful and gorgeous jewelry. Even Mo Xiuyao sometimes couldn't be sure what she liked or hated, which always made King Ding feel resentful.
"Because you have given it to me long ago." Ye Li said with a smile.
"I gave it to you?" Mo Xiuyao was a little confused.
Ye Li leaned into his arms and whispered: "A lifetime of generation and a pair. Only this... is what I want."
Mo Xiuyao was stunned, raised his hand and wrapped it tightly around her slender waist, and whispered: "A generation and two people in this life... Mo Xiuyao is only Ali." There was no swearing, and he vowed to a great suffrage. Mo Xiuyao just said lightly, as if it was just a simple statement, but it felt more at ease than any oath. Ye Li nodded slightly, "I know. I am the same."
Chen Xiufu accompanied Lei Tengfeng out of the courtyard gate of the study room, and the two walked side by side. Lei Tengfeng looked at Chen Xiufu beside him and couldn't help but smile: "It seems that Mr. Xiuting is highly valued by King Ding and the Princess in Prince Ding's Mansion?"
Chen Xiufu said seriously: "The prince and the princess know the favor of their encounter, Chen Xiuting is very grateful." Lei Tengfeng pondered for a moment and asked with a smile: "If I am willing to grant Mr. Xiling the Prime Minister, I wonder if Mr. Xiling can be willing to condescend to return to Xiling and assist me?"
Chen Xiufu looked at him calmly for a moment, shook his head gently and said, "Loyal ministers do not serve the second master. Chen Xiuting dared not claim to be loyal and righteous, but he is not a person who is shaking and unstable. Chen Xiuting dared not accept the kindness of King Zhennan."
Lei Tengfeng was just a test, so naturally he didn't expect Chen Xiufu to turn against Xiling so easily. However, he was rejected so neatly by Chen Xiufu. Lei Tengfeng felt a little uncomfortable at that time. He stopped and looked at Chen Xiufu and asked, "I wonder if Mr. Xiuting has any advice on the current situation in Xiling? This... should be said."
Chen Xiufu hesitated for a moment and finally spoke: "The king is not a king, the minister is not a minister, or the minister is strong and the master is weak, it is not a long-term way. King Zhennan should make plans early." Lei Tengfeng was stunned and wanted to ask again, but Chen Xiufu didn't mean to say anything else. He turned sideways and raised his hand to Lei Tengfeng and said: "Please, King Zhennan."
Lei Tengfeng had no choice but to suppress the questions in his heart and nodded, "Please invite Chen."
Chapter completed!