The peace conditions proposed by Zhang Bohu on behalf of Nan Chu are simply a joke.

However, Zhang Bohu may be a paranoid madman, but he is definitely not stupid. He has his helplessness, he has his difficulties.

Emperor Xia ordered Yang Zhi to preside over the peace conference with full powers, and the matter of the two countries striking the war and negotiating peace has long been known to the world. Zhang Bohu's solemn and solemn proposal as a separate article is not an unnecessary move. In this way, Xia and Chu are placed in a position of equal status, which is related to the dignity of the country, and it has somewhat saved a little face for Southern Chu.

The second proposed that the Xia army should retreat along all lines and retreat within the line of actual control between the two countries before August of last year, which would mean that Suizhou, Jingzhou, Anqing, Fuzhou and other places would all be retreated to Southern Chu. Although there is no reason to spit out the meat that is eaten in the mouth and swallowed, it is not completely unreasonable from Nan Chu's standpoint.

Blindly dreaming of marrying a daughter-in-law and thinking about good things is of course unrealistic. Therefore, Nan Chu put forward the third article, willing to pay six million taels of military expenses to Daxia as compensation.

As Yang Zhi said, peace talks between the two countries are like doing business, I can ask for a price, and you can pay back the money on the spot. Ordinary people negotiate with each other, and it is impossible to directly highlight the showdown, let alone the two countries at war? Business is all about negotiations.

In troubled times, it is not uncommon for nations to enter into alliances or peace treaties either out of exchange of interests or for a moment of compromise. The law of the jungle, in which the strong are kings, is the way to compete for power in troubled times. Bush wronged Saddam Hussein for stealing his pressure cooker and got into a fight, can you say that he is unreasonable? It is too easy to find a reason to break a peace treaty.

Which is stronger or weaker, that's a matter of obviousness. As soon as Zhang Bohu's peace conditions were said, even the clerks of the Chu army were blushing. Yang Zhi didn't care even more.

What Yang Zhi really cares about is the "peace condition document" submitted by Zhang Bohu.

Because I saw that Zhang Bohu's eyes were different. Immediately spread the paper and read it: "Brother Yang Huijian: I lost my father since I was a child, and my family is poor and helpless. After many years of wandering, half of his life, he achieved nothing. Now I know that I am tired of being famous, and it is difficult to get involved in the world. ”

"I think I have a little talent, but I have empty ambitions and I can't go back to heaven. Only do your best to follow the destiny of heaven, and swear to live and die with Da Chu! Although Humble Jing is the daughter of Tan Xiang, she is pure and gentle. The dog is three years old. I really can't bear to suffer from disasters and tired wives and children to suffer from cold and hunger in vain, and I live in the world because of my infamy. Today, I took the opportunity of the peace talks to meet with my brother, entrusted my wife and children to my brother, and begged for permission! Brother's kindness, let me repay it in the next life! ”

Yang Zhi read it and put the letter away again. He asked with a solemn expression: "It is unwise to know that you don't do it." Why did Brother Zhang bother to do such an unwise thing? ”

Zhang Bohu's eyes were quite firm, and he also said with a pun: "Life is in the world." If you don't do something, you must do something. I don't know what Brother Yang thinks? ”

Yang Zhi was silent for a moment, and said with a wry smile: "I can only say do your best!" ”

Zhang Bohu knew that he had agreed to his entrustment, and he let out a long breath: "Brother Yang is not only famous. Now it is recognized by the world as a double masterpiece of poetry and books. After many years, even the clumsy Jing said that my words have grown a lot, and I have reached a state of self-containment. She recognized it at a glance. Brother Yang thinks he still has seen the past? ”

There is a way to say that there is no evidence, even if Yang Zhi has the heart to save him. Zhang Bohu's wife, Tan, may not believe it, this is tantamount to agreeing on the joint code. Of course, Yang Zhi would not be stupid enough to use the entire letter as evidence. Just tear off one of the corners.

Nodding slowly, "Very good." ”

In the eyes of outsiders, the two have always been talking about peace terms. Where do you know that they think they are talking about winter melon, but they are talking about eggplant? The scribes and accompanying guards on the Southern Chu side had sneering faces, but the sergeants on the Great Xia side were full of anger.

But in the minds of the audience of the handsome tent, the reason why the big man is a big man is that when he is idle and, he may be playing a sharp edge.

The two are not friends, they can even be said to be enemies. For the so-called sympathy? For Zhang Bohu's trust in him? In fact, even Yang Zhi himself couldn't tell why he agreed to Zhang Bohu's request.

Under the nest, how many eggs are gone? It is said that the disaster is not good for wives and children, but in this era, it is one person who commits a crime and connects the nine clans, how many people can really do it? Zhang Bohu's entrustment is undoubtedly quite difficult.

Being able to mingle with characters like Zhang Bohu as a pastime was originally a good pleasure for the body and mind. was stirred up by his "peace conditions document", Yang Zhi suddenly became excited.

He said sarcastically: "Brother Zhang, Emperor Chu and Tan Xiang actually have the courage to put forward such peace conditions, and you are embarrassed to say it, it's really difficult for you." Would you like to hear what I think? ”

Zhang Bohu smiled: "This time it's my turn to listen." ”

Yang Zhi sneered disdainfully: "The first one is just to save face, and it's the same thing whether I agree or not." The second one is tantamount to a fool's dream, and you must know it. Whether it's the right way or the wrong reason, I don't bother to tell you. I'm going to be unreasonable, I'm going to bully you, what can you do to me? The third is nothing more than the idea of buying land with money, which is too far away from my request, so Emperor Chu and Tan Xiang should keep the silver and spend it themselves! ”

Yang Zhi said the truth, the sergeant on the side of Great Xia listened to it cordially and relieved, and the scribe and the guards on the Southern Chu side were speechless. It is rumored that this person is an all-round talent in humanities and martial arts, and he used to speak in a crepe manner, how could he change his face and look like a scoundrel in the market?

Zhang Bohu said with a smile: "Since it is a peace talk, we should strive to make two shots, not two shots." Bother Brother Yang to give a real price, is it okay? ”

Yang Zhi also had no intention of being verbose: "I won't talk about the first one." Second, I can make a slight concession, but Nanchu will pay 120,000 taels of gold for the military expenses of Great Xia, or 8 million taels of silver, plus 500,000 stone of grain, but not a penny of money can be less, and not a single grain of grain can be reduced. ”

Zhang Bohu was still not annoyed: "Please also ask Brother Yang to tell me bluntly, how far can you back down?" ”

Yang Zhi replied: "First, the military line of our army and Chen Zhun's department can give up Xiaogan and retreat to Suizhou. Second, the vanguard troops of our army's Wei Feiyang Department can withdraw their troops from Jiangzhou and retreat to Anqing. ”

Zhang Bohu muttered: "Xia Jun's retreat like this is just perfunctory, and it doesn't have much strategic significance, but I may be able to reluctantly make a difference." Qian Hao said, is there still room for negotiation in terms of grain? ”

Zhang Bohu's sentence "money is easy to say" suddenly made everyone's jaws drop in shock: You said it lightly, it was 120,000 taels of gold, or 8 million taels of silver! Big brother, do you know how much grain and military money can be bought with this money?!

Yang Zhi refused: "There is no need to discuss. Not a single grain of grain can be reduced. ”

Among them, the two of them are well aware. It is not so much that Zhang Bohu is arguing with Yang Zhi, but that he is explaining to the accompanying scribes and guards: "Brother Yang, you and I are both understanding people. If I really promise to repay the large amount of money and grain to Bactria , I will be infamy as a traitor, and I will be pointed at by thousands of people, and I will be reviled for all eternity. Da Chu will either reorganize his troops and horses and fight to the death, or simply accept the land and ask for surrender. Other than that, there is no alternative. ”

"Dare to ask Brother Yang, if it weren't for the difficulty of money and food and the lack of military resources, would Da Xia still agree to negotiate peace with Da Chu? The peace treaty in troubled times is just a momentary moment, how can it be taken seriously? Not to mention that it is still difficult for Dachu to be self-sufficient in money and food, as far as ordnance is concerned, even if you have the intention to spend a lot of money to purchase it, now that Yizhou is your possession, and you control the sea route, will you sell it? Can Da Chu buy it again? The only thing Da Chu can rely on is only, only, and only the original savings are left! ”

"You and I are old friends, what is the relationship between you and the Qin family, there is no need to say more. I forcibly kidnapped the Qin family, but it was out of helplessness. The reason why you are asking for huge military expenses should have been thought of a long time ago. I devised a plan to offer you a bribe of 10,000 taels of gold just to give you a reminder. The Qin clan had extensive connections in Great Chu, and the interests of the courtiers were intertwined. It is not difficult to uproot it, but if I do it, it will be tantamount to cutting off the financial means of many people. At this critical moment, it is better to become the enemy of the enemy than to let the Qin family go. It's good to take it from Chu and use it for Chu! ”

"If you and I can make peace on behalf of the two countries, this section cannot be included in it. If you have to write it, if you write too much, Da Chu will definitely be angry with the government and the opposition, and you can only write 350,000 taels to meet the situation. The same is true for grain, where a maximum of 100,000 stone will be paid. ”

Yang Zhi was still unmoved: "Brother Zhang has said that the Qin family's remaining gold in Southern Chu is not wanted." I still say the same thing, you can't lose a grain of grain! If Brother Zhang can't be the master, he might as well go back and ask for instructions before coming back. I'm not in a hurry. ”

Zhang Bohu shook his head and said, "Actually, I'm not in a hurry. In the final analysis, it was because I was lucky and underestimated the determination and will of the new monarch of Great Xia. I originally thought that the contacts between the two sides coming and going, the envoys sent by Da Chu to Chang'an to slowly grind, and the time required to go back and forth, even if the two countries could not reach a peace agreement, it would take until the beginning of spring next year. ”

"But as soon as I heard that Emperor Xia ordered you to preside over the peace talks, I knew that Da Chu must be stealing chickens and not being able to reverse a handful of rice. However, he was already ready to send it. I didn't dare to think about what it would be like if I were someone else, so I had to take the initiative to ask Tan Xiang. ”

Yang Zhi smiled leisurely: "Those who know me, Brother Zhang!" You have already come, whether you succeed or not, you must give Emperor Chu and Tan Xiang an explanation, right? Using the Qin clan to offset the military expenses paid by Southern Chu, and it cannot be made public, even I think it is an unexpected stroke of genius, and Emperor Chu and Tan Xiang will definitely think that they have taken a big advantage. ”

"At the same time, can you say that you can move me to let go of Xiaogan, retreat to Suizhou, and solve the crisis in Jiangzhou, you have already earned enough face, and you should be satisfied! Comparatively speaking, the Nanchu family has a big business, what is 500,000 stone grains? I dare to bet with you, Emperor Chu and Tan Xiang will agree without blinking an eye! And in order to obtain more capital to compete with Great Xia or me, you will also make a lot of money in silence, and you will accept the increase in rank and title they have given you. ”

"Brother Zhang, while it's still early, let's go back quickly after lunch! The next time you come to make peace with me, we'll be drunk!" ”

"You won." Zhang Bohu said expressionlessly: "I have to admit that you won again!" (To be continued.) )