Seeing this, Emperor Chu sighed helplessly and said, "Since this is the case, then you will postpone it for three days and then set out again." ”

Wei Wuji immediately hugged his fists and thanked him, "Thank you for your understanding." ”

Although Emperor Chu did not personally mention the assassination of the prince of Northern Qi by Wei Wuji, Wei Wuji himself could not pretend to be stupid and had to admit his mistake to his face.

Because the army of the Northern Qi State, after all, it was because of him that it was brought in.

After Wei Wuji said this, although Emperor Chu was still a little angry, he did not blame Wei Wuji.

Soon, the matter was revealed.

Wang Dafu was left behind by the Emperor of Chu to discuss the disposal of Zhao Qing's surrender.

Wei Wuji returned to the Eldest Princess's Mansion.

At the mansion, Wei Wuji saw a person.

His surname is Zhou Mingxiang, and he is the new prime minister of Chu after Li Yan.

Zhou Xiang came to pay his respects and bowed his hand and said, "When will the horse go on the expedition?" ”

"I went to see my father just now, and my father allowed him to go on the expedition in three days."

Wei Wuji sat down, and at the same time looked at Zhou Xiang, a trace of vigilance arose in his heart, but he didn't show it, but smiled and said, "I haven't congratulated Zhou Xiang yet, and he was promoted to prime minister." ”

Zhou Xiang has a kind face, which is completely different from Li Yan.

But hearing Wei Wuji's words, he shook his head and sighed: "The horse is laughing, what is there to congratulate, this position of prime minister, although he holds great power in the country, he is often suspicious. ”

"Especially after something harsh, it will be even more suspicious."

"Don't you also suspect that your true appearance is the same as Li Yan?"

While speaking, Zhou Xiang sat down.

"Haha..."

Wei Wuji couldn't help laughing, shook his head and said, "Zhou Xiangzhen is really good at laughing, when did I doubt it?" ”

"I don't know what to do...... Why did you come to the house today? ”

Picking up the teacup and taking a sip, Wei Wuji turned his head sideways and asked with a smile, "Could it be that Zhou Xiang...... Just to inquire, when our army will go out? ”

"It's not."

Zhou Xiang shook his head very decisively, and at the same time got up and said, "I am good friends with the Northern Qi Kingdom and the family, and I know about this matter because I assassinated Gao Yin, the crown prince of the Northern Qi Kingdom. ”

"But the root of this matter is that the prime minister of Zhao sent an envoy to the Northern Qi State to persuade the Northern Qi Emperor to send troops and attack the Chu State from the north and south."

"But now, the master has defeated Zhao and Beiqing."

"Northern Qi State, although they hate horses, they don't dare to attack my Chu State alone..."

Speaking of this, Zhou Xiang bowed and said, "I am willing to go to the Northern Qi Kingdom and persuade the Northern Qi to withdraw its troops." Please enter the palace again, and ask the emperor to give a few days. If you can't be convinced, it's not too late to move troops. ”

"Why don't you go?" Wei Wuji smiled and asked with a little confusion.

"This..."

Zhou Xiang looked like 'I have something unspeakable', shook his head and said: "Donkey, you should know that the emperor is extremely uneasy about the prime minister when there is something about the traitor. ”

"The reason why the emperor put me in this position is just to balance power."

"However, like wars and major events, the emperor will not listen to me."

"If I try to persuade me again and again, I'm afraid I ...... It would also be counterproductive. ”

"This matter can only be promoted by a colt..."

"You go back first, let me think about it again." Glancing at Zhou Xiang, Wei Wuji didn't immediately agree to him, but tactfully left room for it.

Emperor Chu's suspicion of Zhou Xiang is indeed a bit arbitrary, but it is not unreasonable.

The major affairs of the country have to be cautious!

It can't be easily changed because of the words of one person.

Zhou Xiang's loyalty needs time to prove.

Now, there is no time to verify, so we have to take matters into account.

After thinking about it, Wei Wuji decided to go to Wang Dafu to discuss.

Wang Dafu shook his head and smiled, and said loudly: "Donkey, now, the enemy has already hit our doorstep, if we don't send troops, and the soldiers on the border can't resist, I'm afraid we will suffer." ”

"Even if you want to negotiate peace, then you should first send troops to the border to stabilize the enemy army."

Hearing Wang Dafu's words, Wei Wuji nodded, quite agreeing, "What the general said is extremely true. ”

Wang Dafu is worthy of being a veteran on the battlefield, and he thinks about all these things.

Regardless of whether Zhou Xiang was loyal or traitorous, Wei Wuji couldn't let him interfere in this matter.

After three days, we will go on the expedition, and when we reach the border, we will talk about peace.

If not, then go to war with them.

Vertical day.

The celebration feast is over.

The officers and men of the battalions were given rest.

Wei Wuji said goodbye to the eldest princess and set foot on the road to the southern battlefield again.

On this trip, he did not bring too many troops.

Only Xu Chu's black armor army, Gao Shun's trapped camp, and Yan Yun's eighteen horsemen followed.

With these thousands of elites, although they can't defeat the Northern Qi army, they will have no problem dealing with it for half a month.

When the time comes, the army of Chu will arrive, and it will not be too late to retreat to the enemy.

Of course, if the Northern Qi State knew each other and was willing to accept the peace, it would not use the sword.

Da Da...

More than 2,000 horsemen of the Black Armor Army, under the leadership of Wei Wuji, rushed to the border.

Go to the South China Sea Xiazhai.

The Northern Qi State sent an envoy to meet the ministers.

Wei Wuji didn't expect that the so-called envoy was actually the second prince of the Northern Qi Kingdom!

Since Gao Yin's death, Gao Yan became the crown prince of the Northern Qi Kingdom.

When the two armies were fighting, the prince of Northern Qi actually came to negotiate peace in person, which shows his sincerity.

Wei Wuji welcomed him into the tent.

Gao Yan first said: "Brother Wei, I haven't seen you for a long time, since the Northern Qi parting, I miss it very much." I heard that you defeated the Zhaoqing coalition army at Hukou Pass, which is really gratifying. ”

"Brother Gao is polite, please take a seat."

Wei Wuji motioned for Gao Yan to take a seat and said, "In the past, when I was in Northern Qi, you and I had a good relationship, and I also regarded you as a friend. Today, however... What is the reason why the Northern Qi sent troops to our Chu State and slaughtered the people on my border? ”

"If you don't give me an explanation, in a few days, the army of my Chu State will arrive at the border."

"At that point, we won't be able to negotiate anymore."

Wei Wuji didn't talk to him politely, and went straight to the point, and told him about this important matter.

Because of Gao Yan, the means are not simple.

Wei Wuji couldn't trust him easily.

"Brother Wei is angry, let me explain."

Seeing this, Gao Yan immediately shook his head with a wry smile.

"You say."

Wei Wuji smiled at Gao Yan.

Seeing this, Gao Yan shook his head and smiled, and then arched his hand and said: "The cause of this matter, I must know it in Brother Wei's heart, I won't say more." ”

"I just want to make one point clear, that is, our Northern Qi State does not want to be an enemy of the Chu State."

"This time, my father sent me here to negotiate peace."

"I hope the Emperor of Chu can agree."

In addition to Wei Wuji and Gao Yan, there are also Li Bai and Xu Chu in the tent.

Xu Chu snorted: "You go to my Chu country to burn and loot, and then talk about peace." How can there be such a good thing in the world? ”

"Yes, how do you ask me to explain to the people of Chu? How to explain to the emperor? ”

Wei Wuji also pretended to be displeased.

Even if peace is negotiated, the benefits should be sufficient.

Otherwise, what is the use of this discussion?

Gao Yan also understands this truth.

Seeing this situation, Gao Yan did not panic, but muttered for a while, before he said: "Now that the prince of Northern Qi has died, I am the new prince of Northern Qi, and he will inherit the throne one day." ”

"If Emperor Chu can accept peace, I will be grateful to Dai De and marry with Chu forever."

"In addition, all the losses caused by our Northern Qi soldiers in the Chu State will be compensated by our country, one is an apology, and the other is also our sincerity in negotiating peace."

"Brother Wei, what do you think?"

Wei Wuji squinted at Gao Yan, and he could tell from these words that the Northern Qi Kingdom did not want to fight this battle.

Gao Yan came to be a messenger, which also shows sincerity.

Having said that, Wei Wuji didn't want to make things difficult anymore.

After all, Northern Qi is the overlord of Qingzhou.

So, he said: "Regarding the payment of compensation, you send someone to discuss with the emperor, and I am only in charge of the military." ”

"Now, the army of your Northern Qi State is still on the land of my Chu State, is this also sincerity?"

Gao Yan immediately smiled and said, "Brother Wei, don't worry, you will withdraw tomorrow." ”

"Okay, then wait until you withdraw the army, and then come and discuss with me."

Wei Wuji shook his head and said, "Otherwise, how can I trust you?" ”

"Uh... Well......"

Gao Yan didn't expect that after not seeing him for many days, Wei Wuji still had this temper.

Indeed, as Wei Wuji said, they seem to lack sincerity like this.

But he really can't control the withdrawal of troops.

Only by sending someone to inform the emperor, the emperor will order the withdrawal of the army.