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Chapter 686: The Great Decline of National Power

His face was full of shock, first of which was incredible, but then followed by anger.

No wonder he did this, what does ninety million taels of silver mean?

Based on the current fiscal revenue of Huan Kingdom, it is equivalent to tax revenue for five to seven years.

Otherwise, sometimes a war can defeat a country. What is defeated is not the military strength of the city, but the cost of great expense and insufficient national strength.

Anyone knows that no matter how era or war is burning money!

As soon as Wang Su spoke, not only King Huan, but all the ministers of Huan also widened their eyes and started talking.

Huan Xiangqiu Rong couldn't help but leave the list and said with a gloomy face: "Mr. Wang, is your request too much?"

"The prime minister is not saying this." Wang Su of course knew him and said calmly: "The war is very expensive, which is what everyone understands. The Allied forces dispatched more than 600,000 troops and fought hard for a year. They successively recovered four counties and thirty-six counties west of Jiuyuan, Wuxia Pass, Lianzhou, Liaoyang, Guangyuan and other places, totaling four counties and thirty-six counties. Compared with these cities, what is 90 million taels of silver?

What does he mean? Qiu Rong was shocked when he heard this, and his face immediately became less beautiful.

But before he could speak, Wang Su continued: "Besides, if it weren't for the Allied forces to destroy the ghost clan, what kind of situation would Huan face now? There is no need to say much, right? Compared with the past and the future, this is what Huan should have done, for the sake of reason."

These few words from Feng Qingyun Dan were nothing at first, but they just showed Wang Su's strength.

His words were hidden in the cotton.

King Huan was about to get angry, but after hearing what he said, he pressed his anger again. Because hundreds of thousands of allied troops were still there, he really couldn't get this temper, so he could only brush his sleeves and sit back.

Seeing this, Qiu Rong laughed dryly at Wang Su and said, "Mr. Wang, 90 million taels of silver is not a small amount. After this battle, our country's losses have been even more serious. I think the Allies should understand this and take it as a consideration in this matter."

Guo Kai also stood up and said with a smile: "Yes, Lord Wang, you have such a huge amount of gold and silver when you open your mouth. It's so difficult for others to do so. From the following point of view, it's better to discuss it again. Both of you and me will give it a compromise. How about it?"

Although he is a treacherous person, he has the same opinion as Qiu Rong on this matter.

After hearing this, Wang Su pretended to ponder for a while, and then said: "Of course, considering the situation after the war in Huan Kingdom, it is necessary to discuss this matter again, but I think that the negotiations between the two sides should be based on reason and not to be ruling, and he should be scrupulous."

"Hehe, this is nature, this is nature..." Guo Kai quickly responded.

King Huan took a deep breath, then suppressed his anger and said, "I already know the meaning of the messenger, but it is of great importance and cannot be decided in one day. Please go to the inn to rest first. Today's court discussions will end here."

His meaning is already very clear. Huan Kingdom needs to discuss this matter, and I can't give you an answer today.

When Wang Su heard this, he was not in a hurry. He bowed and said, "Since that's the case, the foreign envoy will take his leave."

After saluting, he also respectfully withdrew from the court hall.

This is more like a negotiation. Before asking for gold and silver, Wang Su, as the dominant party, naturally raised the price first and waited for the other party to suppress it. When the pressure was almost at the bottom line, the matter was done.

This is a very standard routine.

After he left, the ministers in the court were undoubtedly in an uproar.

Someone said angrily: "King! The monarch of the Three Kingdoms is clearly bullying people! Why don't they rob 90 million taels of silver?"

"That's right! It's so unreasonable to open your mouth!"

"The Allies did not retreat but advanced, and met with Zhenyang. Wang Su's implication just now, he said that he would use four counties and thirty-six counties to talk about the matter. This is a threat to people..."

Someone sighed and shook his head and said, "Oh, the war costs are made by our country. This is what it should be, but it is unbearable to deceive people so much..."

"The Allied forces did not take Huan seriously at all! In the eyes of the weak ministers, our country ignored it!" Some people were also angry.

However, as soon as this sentence was spoken, another minister said: "Does our country have a chance of winning when fighting with the Allies? You can only deal with this matter and never resort to force..."

After all, this is all because of King Huan himself. If he was determined to expel foreign enemies, the Ghost Army might not be able to fight with the 500,000 Huan Army alone. It is no wonder that others have no fault in the Allied Army. This money should be paid by Huan Kingdom.

There was a mess above the court and it was very noisy.

Seeing this, King Huan couldn't help but frown: "Okay! What's the use of quarrels? Is there anyone who can come up with an idea?"

The ministers immediately shut up.

King Huan looked around for another week and said angrily: "Just now, some people said they ignored this matter. Isn't this talking nonsense? In this way, will the Allied forces follow! If they use troops to Zhenyang and approach the capital, who will be responsible!?"

Hearing this, the official who had proposed the matter couldn't help but swallow, and how could he dare to respond.

King Huan continued, "I said to deal with it again! How to deal with it, I have some suggestions!"

Everyone continued to silence and lowered their heads slightly.

Qiu Rong pondered for a moment and said, "King, although the ghost clan was wiped out, our country was also severely damaged. At this time, the Allied forces had not retreated, and no one knew what the monarch of the Three Kingdoms was thinking. Our country had its previous promise. Therefore, we must not be caught by the Allied forces from the trouble of hair, otherwise, the danger would be greater, especially the King of Qin."

If you don’t pay military expenses, the Allies will definitely use this reason to use military service. Qiu Rong intends to remind him.

After hearing this, King Huan would feel relieved. He couldn't help but take a breath and said with a worried look on his face: "The Prime Minister's words are reasonable, but now, we cannot just agree to Wang Su like this. In this matter, we still need to fight for the smallest loss for our country."

Qiu Rong agreed: "Wang Su can speak in the matter. Now, the king should treat him well and not make him dissatisfied, so that he can discuss it better."

Hearing him say this, King Huan glanced at him and said, "Prime Minister, you should be an old acquaintance with Wang Su, right?"

"This is not a friend, but we have known each other for some years." Qiu Rong returned truthfully.

"Okay, you have to do this matter yourself. You should drink and treat them more and serve them with good food. Maybe this banquet will be tens of millions of taels of silver. As a major minister of the country, the Prime Minister cannot refuse this matter, and it is your responsibility." King Huan said seriously.
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