in the Royal Palace.

Wei Wuji met with Emperor Chu.

"Mowgli, what are you here for?"

"Returning to his father, the son of the minister received a new general, named Cheng Biting Gold. He is excellent in martial arts and good at leading soldiers. ”

"Not long ago, I also exterminated the bandits in Taiyuan Mountain."

"Erchen has tested his art of war, and he is also quite good at learning."

"Erchen thinks that he can be transferred to the Northern Army to assist Erchen in training soldiers."

"Because there is indeed a shortage of generals in the army, and all armies have positions, there are really no better generals."

"I don't know what my father wants?" Wei Wuji said.

"Since you think it's good, reuse it. It's just that... Do you know where he came from? I heard that he took the initiative to come to the door and ask you for an official. ”

Obviously, Emperor Chu already knew about the martial arts competition between the Horse Mansion and the school.

Although he trusted Wei Wuji, he didn't trust Cheng Yanjin very much.

"Father, rest assured, the son has already found out that he is from my Chu country." Wei Wuji said.

"That's very good. I have made him General Yangwu and will assist you in training the Northern Army. ”

"Thank you, Father."

Wei Wuji didn't expect that things would go so smoothly.

Now, he doesn't have to stay in the barracks all day.

Handing over the Northern Expeditionary Army to Cheng Yanjin for training is definitely better than training himself.

..........

Winter Moon.

Zhou Yuan, the envoy of the Northern Qi State, came to Yingdu.

He was ordered by Gao Yan to come to negotiate the issue of compensation for the Battle of Wancheng.

Some time ago in Wancheng, Wei Wuji told Zhou Yuan that the battle of Wancheng involved the life and death of thousands of people, and it was not only necessary to appease the people, but also to compensate for the losses of the Chu State.

Among them is reputational damage.

Zhou Yuan agreed to all of them in order to form an alliance at that time.

Now that the state affairs are stable and the two countries have formally formed an alliance, will they abide by the previous agreement?

Wei Wuji was very uneasy and went to the main hall to participate in this negotiation.

Inside the temple.

The Emperor of Chu held a banquet to entertain him.

The general Wang Dafu and the prime minister Zhou Xiang are there.

There is also the crown prince Chu Ji.

Wei Wuji still sat by Wang Dafu's side, not showing his face, only as an observer.

Wang Dafu said in a low voice: "Donkey, I heard that Gao Yan succeeded to the throne, and you helped him?" ”

"You don't know until now?"

"I didn't know originally, but His Majesty told me."

Wang Dafu said with a smile: "The horse is a good means, and it is easy to do this by entering the capital alone." If you were someone else, I don't know how you died. ”

"It's a trivial matter, why worry about it."

Wei Wuji waved his hand, took a sip of tea.

Wang Dafu was speechless.

In Wei Wuji's opinion, this was just a small matter, but in his opinion, it was a big deal.

When he heard that the Northern Qi Dynasty had changed monarchs, it was Wei Wuji who was operating in secret, and he was already admiring the five-body surrender.

If you do this kind of thing for others, I am afraid that you will not be able to do it in your lifetime.

And Wei Wuji can easily settle down.

"The envoy came to my Chu country to discuss the matter of Wancheng?" Emperor Chu asked.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Zhou Yuan got up and said: "Some time ago in Wancheng, there were some misunderstandings between our two countries, and now that the two countries have formed an alliance, the misunderstanding should also be resolved." Regarding the compensation for the Battle of Wancheng, please make it clear to Your Majesty. ”

"This..."

Emperor Chu looked at Wei Wuji.

These days, he is busy with the affairs of the Northern Army, as well as negotiating with Zhao and Beiqing to negotiate compensation for the Battle of Hukou.

As for the Northern Qi Kingdom, I have never thought about it.

Wei Wuji understood, got up and said: "Regarding the compensation for the battle of Wancheng, my emperor has already indicated that the Northern Qi State should pay eight million taels of silver, fifty thousand stone corn, and open the trade routes on the border of the Northern Qi State.

In the future, the caravans of the two countries must not be stopped.

I don't know what the envoy wants? ”

Zhou Yuan turned around.

When he saw Wei Wuji, he couldn't help but have a headache.

The last time he was in Wancheng, he was very faceless, and now he is negotiating with Wei Wuji.

Zhou Yuan took a deep breath and replied, "How many people and troops can a horse know about 50,000 stone corn?" ”

"Is it related to payouts?"

"Of course it is!"

Zhou Yuan said: "In the last battle, my Northern Qi lost 100,000 elites, and then formed a large army and recruited another 100,000 young men. The people have no labor force, and it is a winter famine, where is there 50,000 stone corn, isn't it difficult for a strong man? ”

"Your Majesty, my emperor is willing to give eight million taels of silver, but corn... I really can't get it. Can I substitute something else? "Zhou Yuan's words were said to Emperor Chu.

At this time.

Emperor Chu was so excited that his body was trembling.

During this time, he negotiated with Zhao Guo and Beiqing Guo, so he talked about five million taels of silver.

And Wei Wuji asked for eight million before he opened his mouth, plus 50,000 stone corn, and the conditions for trade between the two countries.

Emperor Chu thought that Zhou Yuan would refuse harshly, but he didn't expect that he just thought there was too much corn.

According to this negotiation, the eight million taels will definitely be stable.

Emperor Chu said calmly: "Corn can be given later, and it doesn't hurt next year or the year after." ”

"This..."

Zhou Yuan did not immediately agree.

In fact, the maximum amount Gao Yan gave him was 10 million, as long as it was within 10 million taels, he could agree.

Although there were not 10 million now, Wei Wuji asked for an extra 50,000 stone corn.

You must know that in troubled times, food is more precious than silver.

Zhou Yuan didn't dare to agree rashly.

Wei Wuji snorted: "Eight million taels of silver and fifty thousand stone corn, which is already the cheapest price, this is still for the sake of the friendship between the two countries, if we don't have an alliance between us, how can this money and grain be sent?" ”

"The horse only talked about the loss of the Chu State, but did you think about the loss of the Northern Qi State?"

Zhou Yuandao: "My emperor and the horse have already agreed to make peace, and the horse has agreed, but after returning to Wancheng, he destroyed my 100,000 elites of Northern Qi. If you really want to... I don't know who will pay whom! ”

"Oh?"

Wei Wuji smiled: "According to you, do you want me to compensate you?" ”

"Don't dare. I just hope that Chu can look at this section and ask for a little less compensation, which can be regarded as the sincerity of friendship between the two countries. Zhou Yuandao.

"Less nonsense!"

Wei Wuji lowered his face and said, "You and I both know who caused the battle of Wancheng. Why shall I destroy your 100,000 armies? It's because Long Xu slaughtered my people, should I ignore it? ”

"Zhou Yuan, I'll put the ugly words in front, these 50,000 stone grains are to comfort the suffering people, if the Northern Qi Kingdom can't take it out, don't blame Lao Tzu for turning his face!"

Wei Wuji burst into foul language.

This is extremely impolite during the conversation between the two countries.

Zhou Yuan was furious, but he didn't dare to attack, and his face was flushed.

He turned to Emperor Chu and bowed: "Your Majesty, Northern Qi really can't take out 50,000 stone corn, and I hope to be considerate." ”

"I just said that I can defer the payment."

Emperor Chu did not let go.

"Yes..."

Zhou Yuan gritted his teeth and responded: "Northern Qi... He is willing to take out 50,000 stone corn to comfort the people suffering on the border of Chu State. ”

"It's over if you say no." Wei Wuji returned to his seat.

Emperor Chu was already smiling, raised the wine bottle and said, "Please make the minister full of this bottle." ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty.".

Zhou Yuan cried and finished drinking the wine in the cup.

Wang Dafu gave Wei Wuji a thumbs up: "The horse is really a celestial, the price is so high, Northern Qi can also agree." ”