473 Round Tables

For this. On the issue of seating order, Shang Wenwen proposed the use of a round table. At the same time, due north is vacant. Avoid unnecessary topic disputes. Han Shu has no opinion on this move. Ju Xin also has no opinion. When this news was informed to Li Mu. Li Mu didn't have any opinions. At the same time, he was also affirmed by King Zhao. Ask him to obtain more benefits for Zhao in the negotiations.

The meeting was held in a side hall of the Han Palace. The side hall is very large. But in the middle there are only these four chairs and a round table. The chair is not placed in a positive direction. It's biased. That is, in the northwest, northeast, southeast, southwest four corners. This is to avoid disputes caused by the direction of the seat.

Zhao Guo sat in the northwest direction. Shang Wen didn't care, but Li Mu believed that this direction was close to due north. Han Sook, as the host country, sat in the northeast direction. Shang Wenfang Yan Guo sat in the southeast and southwest corners respectively. Li Mu believes that he has an advantage in the issue of seating. But Shangwen thinks it doesn't matter. Because then the negotiation is the point.

The topic was first raised by Shang Wen. In order to make the meeting have a process of relaxation, Shang Wen first chose the issue of prisoners of war as the opening topic.

"To ladies and gentlemen, the first thing we want to talk about is the issue of military crime and civilian injury and prisoners of war." Shangwen suggested first. Li Mu is obviously not used to the chair yet. Sit up a little whimsically. The other two were apparently very stable. They all stayed in Xianyang.

"This time, in the war between the Yan State and the Qi State, there were a lot of abuses and injuries to civilians. At the same time, a large number of prisoners of war were abused and beaten. The result was the death of prisoners of war. Shang Wen said slowly.

"War is an act of extreme violence. This kind of violence is very lethal and destructive. I believe that the bits are aware of this. Shang Wen looked at the three of them and said. Li Mu naturally nodded. Han Shu experienced a mutiny. Know the role of violence. Ju Xin represents Yan Guo, and he is very clear about Yan Guo's losses.

"We already have 2,000 civilizations in China. We are all civilized nations. Therefore, I suggest that, on the basis of civilization, we effectively control the violence of war. Try to avoid violent harm to innocent people, civilians, and soldiers who lay down their arms. In the spirit of humanitarianism. We should give them full human requirements. Shang Wen said.

"Prime Minister, I object. Those soldiers who took the initiative to bring harm to the civilians of our Yan Kingdom should be punished, you know, they actually eat human flesh. They deserve to die. Ji Xin was obviously a little excited. In fact, behind the excitement, he is fighting for the greater good of his country.

"Those soldiers have been punished. For this they paid with their lives. Isn't that enough? Li Mu sternly retorted.

"Guys, give it a bit. Calm down. Everyone is negotiating, not arguing. Calm down, everybody. Shang Wen acted as an intermediary to mediate. Han Shu believed that the issue of prisoners of war was a matter between the Yan and Zhao states. She doesn't have much to do with this. Moreover, she has just ascended to the throne, and what she needs is someone to acknowledge the issue of her succession to the throne. And not the question of prisoners of war, and civilian casualties. Therefore, Han Shu watched Li Mu and Ju Xin arguing. She didn't care.

"Now that you can sit down. It shows that everyone still has a common goal. Shang Wen stopped both sides and said.

"We, Yan Guo, are not afraid of Zhao Guo. If you fight, I'm afraid Zhao Guo can't stand it. Ji Xin said viciously.

"Has Little Yanguo forgotten the lessons of the Battle of Lingshou?" Li Mu has never been afraid of threats. Especially at the negotiating table. He believes that only by maintaining a consistent hard-line posture can we strive for more benefits.

"Oh my God." Shang Wen muttered to himself.

"Two gentlemen. This is where the negotiations are placed. Not a battlefield. We sat down calmly to stop the war. We are for peace. Peace. Do you understand? "Shang Wen looks at the drama. Look at Li Mu again. If this continues, then the war will continue. This is something that Shang Wen doesn't want to see. Although war can also bring a lot of wealth. But what Qin needs at present is to open the trade doors of various countries as soon as possible. War doesn't need mirrors, and it doesn't need fancy clothes. There is no need for mirrors, glass. These are all civilian goods of the Qin State. Military products have stimulated enough. On the contrary, civilian goods rely on the country's huge domestic demand. The Qin State was engaged in construction everywhere. But how long can it last? Shang Wen did not know that the most important thing was that foreign trade must be carried out. This requires a stable and peaceful environment. This is what Qin Guo wants to see the most.

When the two heard peace, they slowly regained their calm.

"On the issue of civilian injuries. We have to say that all of us here are responsible. The war is waged by the violent apparatus of the State. For example, the military. If violence is left unchecked, it is easy to get out of control. Everybody saw it. Shang Wen said.

"We, the State of Qin, too, although we only kill the enemy on the battlefield, we do not exclude those who intentionally kill civilians and pretend to be military merits. On the Yan side, in the counteroffensive stage, you are also frantically retaliating against the soldiers of the Zhao army. Especially the female soldiers. Extremely cruel to kill those Zhao soldiers. The newspapers of the Qin State have already reported it. Everyone understands what's going on. Shang Wen looked at the drama Xin and said.

"Zhao Guo's question was the first to be raised. Since we all have such a problem, why can't we prevent it? Make a common covenant to prevent such incidents from happening again. Shang Wen said kindly.

The two ** mouths let out a sigh. Apparently they have the intention to accept it. After all, both countries are victims of war. Shang Wen understands this better.

"These are some of the relevant articles that I have drafted on the issue of prisoners of war, on the issue of injury to civilian life and property. People can continue to disagree. Then we can sit down and have a good talk. I hope that everyone will show great sincerity to resolve such incidents and not to happen again. Shang Wen said as he took out the prepared document from his purse and distributed it to everyone.

Han Shu just flipped through it. And Li Mu and Ju Xin carefully checked every clause. Shang Wen waited for the two to reply. Shangwen did not think carefully about these terms and deal with them. Rather, it is a direct copy of the relevant provisions of the Geneva International Conventions. In particular, the provisions on prisoners of war, the injury of civilian life and property on both sides of the war. Once the four countries sign it, it will mean that it will enter into force. Both parties will recognize the binding nature of this legal document.

"I need to go back and talk about it." Li Mu said first.

"Me too." Ju Xin said.

"Good. We are temporarily adjourning. We'll talk again in the afternoon. Shangwen proposed.