Chapter 436 Fierce Blackmail
Lin Feng has a long-term plan in his heart, naturally he will not sell the land of the four counties of Liang State to Southern Zhao because of a small loss, in the future, Zhao Ke will die, and Northern Zhao will be in chaos, and Yan State will still take the opportunity to seize the land of the four counties close to Yan State in the hands of Northern Zhao. Product #Book.com
In that way, it is far more powerful than occupying the land of the four counties of the Liang State that hangs outside the Yan Kingdom, which is a hundred times stronger.
Such a deal that is conducive to Yan Guo, how can he be greedy for small profits in the immediate and give up long-term interests
Of course, Zhao Fan didn't know for the time being that Liu Wenlong was going to assassinate Zhao Ke, Lin Feng was ready to take the opportunity to make up for the knife, once Zhao Ke came to Suiyang City, he would be dead in Suiyang City, he only cared about how Southern Zhao would grow stronger after obtaining the land of the four counties of Liang State, and how to deal with Liang State and Northern Zhao.
The land of the four counties, thousands of miles of fertile fields, with a population of millions, after being incorporated into Nanzhao, to the west can block the eastward advance of the Liang State, and to the north there is also the power to block the north**, Nanzhao spends tens of millions of silver, but it can ensure that Nanzhao is comfortable for a long time, a million transactions, Zhao Fan feels that happiness comes too suddenly, as if dreaming, a little unreal.
At this moment, Lin Feng offered a price of 30 million taels of silver, and Zhao Fan almost blurted out that he agreed that 30 million taels of silver would be exchanged for the land of the four counties, if Lin Feng was not joking with himself, this time, Nan Zhao would benefit a lot.
Zhao Fan was ecstatic in his heart, this matter was really unexpected, but he said with a sad face: "Emperor Yan, Nanzhao longs to own the land of the four counties, however,
Thirty million taels of silver is not too much. What's more, the land of the four counties is the homeland of the Liang State, if the Liang State has the opportunity to make a comeback, it will definitely recapture the homeland of the Liang State, according to the military strength of the Southern Zhao, is it not the opponent of the Liang State, at that time, the Southern Zhao will be empty of bamboo baskets, so can Emperor Yan reduce the price, 10 million, 10 million pieces of silver in exchange for the land of the four counties of the Liang State. ”
Nan Zhao is not short of silver, but it is not a drift, even if Zhao Fan knows that 30 million silver is exchanged for the land of the four counties, Nan Zhao has already taken a big advantage, but he still hopes to discuss with Lin Feng in his heart and strive to reduce Nan Zhao's expenses.
When Lin Feng heard this, his face did not change, his eyes swept over the two boxes of jewels on the ground, and suddenly, he said in a cold tone: "Brother Zhao, I'm really embarrassed, I really can't do anything about the withdrawal of the Liang State, these two boxes of souvenirs, let's return them to their original owners." After finishing speaking, he said to the guards outside: "Come, send off"
Lowering the price, Lin Feng secretly laughed at Zhao Fan's move, not long ago he said that Nan Zhao lacked everything, but he was not short of money, but at this time, he suddenly lowered the price by 20 million, and played with himself carefully, wouldn't he be the one What's more, the initiative is in his own hands
If it weren't for the long-term interests, he would never be cheap Zhao Fan, unexpectedly, this guy is not greedy enough, trying to exchange tens of millions of silver for the land of the four counties, hasn't he heard of the four words daydreaming
Outside the study, two guards quickly walked in, and Zhao Fan hurriedly asked when he saw this: "Emperor Yan, why is this, you and I have a good conversation, why did you suddenly expel me" Zhao Fan pretended to be confused, knowing that he had lowered the price too much, which made Lin Feng unhappy.
But he forgot that Lin Feng was domineering and unfavorable to Yan Guo, and he never gave in an inch, and at present, the two sides couldn't get along, so naturally they had nothing to say.
Lin Feng didn't explain, he didn't wait for any emotion in his expression, and said, "Since there is nothing you can do, why waste the time of both parties?"
This sentence is a pun, which shows that he doesn't want to solve the problem of Liang Guobing for Zhao Fan, and it also shows that Zhao Fan is not sincere and is deliberately wasting his time.
Suddenly, Zhao Fan realized that the situation was not good, Lin Feng didn't seem to have any interest in continuing the peace talks, and couldn't help but get anxious, 30 million tattooed silver to buy the land of the four counties, for Nan Zhao, it was like pie in the sky, if this matter could not be discussed, Nan Zhao would miss a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
If you want to encounter such a God-given opportunity again, the chances are very slim. Hurriedly stepped forward to stop Lin Feng and said, "Emperor Yan, 20 million silver, you promise, I will raise money and food immediately." ”
"Forty million" Lin Feng squinted at Zhao Fan, raised four fingers, the initiative was in his hands, he had not had the opportunity to retreat and take the opportunity to increase the price, but Zhao Fan didn't know the current affairs This time, he didn't discuss it.
People like Zhao Fan who toast and don't eat and drink don't give him a long memory, next time, it's not clear what will happen.
Forty million taels, Lin Feng suddenly raised the price, which suddenly surprised Zhao Fan, how could it suddenly increase by ten million taels, this is too ruthless, 10 million silver, not a small amount, Nan Zhao took the shot, but it was a bit of a waste.
Zhao Fan gasped and said to Lin Feng: "Emperor Yan, thirty million, no matter how much Nan Zhao really can't take." ”
"Jun has no jokes, whether Nan Zhao has money or food, Brother Zhao knows best in his heart." Lin Feng's tone was cold, without the slightest enthusiasm from before, and said: "The land of the four counties of Liang State, the specific location is determined by Yan State, Southern Zhao is reluctant to pay money, I can discuss with Northern Zhao, discuss with Song State, no matter how bad it is, and Zheng Guo, why hang yourself on the book of Southern Zhao."
Hearing that he was going to sell the land of the four counties to Northern Zhao, Zhao Fan's face suddenly turned dark, if Northern Zhao had the land of four counties, and it bordered Southern Zhao in the west, then Southern Zhao was almost not far from destroying the country. Hurriedly said: "Emperor Yan, 40 million Nanzhao is out." ”
"Sure" Lin Feng asked with a skeptical look.
"Of course, you don't joke" Zhao Fan affirmed, spending 40 million pieces of silver in exchange for the four counties of Liang State, if you concentrate on governance, a few years of taxes will be enough to earn back this money,
At that time, the land of the four counties will be completely integrated into Nanzhao and become part of the territory of Nanzhao, thereby enhancing the overall military strength and comprehensive national strength of Nanzhao in disguise.
On the contrary, the loss of the four counties of Liang State, the military, population, and economy of Southern Zhao were all restricted, and it was almost impossible to rise in the gap between the vassal states.
"Okay, on the day Brother Zhao's money and grain are delivered, Yan Guo will cut the land of the four counties of Liang State according to the requirements of Nanzhao." Lin Feng pondered and said, and then reminded, "However, the Yan army will not stay in the Liang Kingdom for too long, I hope that Brother Zhao will raise money and grain quickly, otherwise, between the alliances, the Yan Kingdom may transfer the land of the four counties to other countries, and the price will never be lower than that of Nanzhao." ”
Hearing this, Zhao Fan nodded, for him, this matter must be resolved in a short period of time, so as not to have many dreams at night, if Lin Feng spreads the news, there will definitely be no longer a few vassal states that are willing to spend a lot of money to buy the land of the four counties, if Lin Feng takes the opportunity to suddenly change his mind, the two will be in vain.
After thinking about it, Zhao Fan said: "Emperor Yan, within three days, within three days, Nanzhao guarantees to raise 40 million silver, but the matter of Liang State's withdrawal of troops"
Even if he decided to buy the land of the four counties of the Liang State, Zhao Fan had not forgotten his purpose of visiting Lin Feng, and the failure of the Liang army to withdraw was always a big trouble for him.
Since he had extorted 40 million taels of silver from Zhao Fan, Lin Feng was not hypocritical, and said bluntly: "The vassal states attacked the Liang State, and the Southern Zhao did not participate, but the Liang general Ma Wu led 300,000 wolf cavalry to attack the Southern Zhao, which is reasonable and unreasonable, I suggest that Brother Zhao protest to Emperor Liang when he meets the alliance, and puts pressure on Emperor Liang with the help of the vassal states, and at the same time, before the alliance, Brother Zhao can visit the lower female emperor Lin Shuying, and Emperor Chen is Duguyuan, these two people are friendly with Yan State, at that time, in the alliance, the kings of the four kingdoms of Chen, Song, Yan and Zhao persecuted Emperor Liang, The wolf cavalry must withdraw if it does not withdraw. ”
Let Liang withdraw his troops from Southern Zhao, with the current relationship between Lin Feng and Emperor Liang, Lin Feng slightly forced Emperor Liang, and Emperor Liang would definitely withdraw his troops, however, Lin Feng had extorted huge sums of money from Liang State, not only did Emperor Liang have more than 10 million pieces of silver in exchange for the freedom of Liang monarchs and ministers, but the Yan army also emptied all the money, grain and materials in the Liang State treasury, granary, and armory in Suiyang City.
At the same time, after the alliance, according to the agreement with Emperor Liang, the Yan army will withdraw from the Liang State, therefore, before leaving, the Yan army almost swept the states and counties that occupied the Liang State, in addition to not hurting the innocent people, not only to the counties and states to adopt a similar approach to Suiyang City, empty the counties and states of money and materials, but also extorted all the wealthy families in the counties and states, these wealth accumulated almost four or five times the money and grain extorted from Zhao Fan, equivalent to the three or four years of Yan State's financial revenue.
Therefore, Lin Feng refused to cut the flesh on Liang Guo, lest Liang Guo lose too much and it would be difficult to compete with the three kingdoms of Chen, Song and Zhao in the future.
Moreover, the damage caused by the Yan army to the Liang State is already big enough, and the rabbit is in a hurry and bites, if Liu Wenlong is forced to the place of no return, the other party will take risks, which will not benefit the Yan State at all.
At present, he can only politely refuse Zhao Fan, but he did not make Zhao Fan completely lose confidence, and used the eastern vassal states to put pressure on Emperor Liang at the same time in the alliance, and the effect was far stronger than his coercion of Liu Wenlong.
In this way, there will be no buffer in the relations between the Chen and Song countries and the Liang state, and after the withdrawal of the Yan army, it will be a matter of course for the three kingdoms of Chen, Song and Liang to continue the protracted war.
Hearing this, Zhao Fan frowned slightly and asked: "Emperor Yan, is it okay, Southern Zhao is not the Yan State, and the people in the vassal states are soft-spoken, and when the alliance is met, I propose to protest to the Liang State, and I may not attract anyone to respond." ”
"It's man-made, why should Brother Zhao worry about it" Lin Feng said with a smile: "As long as Brother Zhao takes care of the Empress and Emperor Chen, who dares to say that the people of Southern Zhao are soft-spoken." ”
Zhao Fan smiled and said nothing, as if he had realized that the Liang State had declined, and the northern power began to transfer to the Song State.
couldn't help but look at Lin Feng with admiration, and said approvingly: "Emperor Yan, he is really a noble person of Nanzhao, and he is not grateful for his great kindness, whoever dares to go against Yan Guo in the future will be against Nanzhao." ”
Today, meeting Lin Feng, the harvest far exceeded Zhao Fan's expectations, no matter what his impression of Lin Feng was in the past, at this moment, Zhao Fan admired Lin Feng so much, and at the same time, he was also grateful to Dade.
Lin Feng responded: "There are unforeseen circumstances, people are worried about good and bad, Yan Country is strong, but it is not a strong country, there may be a time to rely on Nan Zhao in the future, I hope that Brother Zhao will not forget today's words at that time." ”
"Emperor Yan has seen the outside, this time, Emperor Yan is more than a mountain to Nan Zhao, how dare you forget" Zhao Fan said.
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