Su Ho wrapped around Zhou Jinghan's waist, he still had the cool air of the cold night outside, Su Ho sighed slightly, the grievance just now had already disappeared without a trace, how could she not know the pressure on Zhou Jinghan's body at this time, she couldn't let him be distracted at this time, no matter what, she should believe the man in front of her.

"Tomorrow, when King Beidi enters the palace, you have to go too, right?" Soho asked in a whisper.

Zhou Jinghan nodded, "Yes, tomorrow I can find out the purpose of their visit this time." ”

"It's getting late, tomorrow is not only to deal with the jackals, but also to rest, go back quickly." Soho said.

"Isn't my heart happy now? Hou Jinghan is still a little worried.

Soho smiled and said, "It's been a long time since then, if you don't go back, then I'm not happy!" If you don't sleep, I'll sleep too. ”

Zhou Jinghan nodded, "Okay, then He'er continues to sleep, if you don't want to enter the palace tomorrow, then don't go, I will let someone take leave for you, you can be lazy at home and sleep a little longer." ”

Soho said, "Well, I have it in my heart." ”

Zhou Jinghan and Su He left after speaking, but after going back, Zhou Jinghan did not have time to sleep, but urgently ordered his subordinates to listen to all the news about Beidi, and unconsciously, the moon also disappeared into the sky, the sky was bright, and Zhou Jinghan did not sleep all night.

In the past, there were not a few such labors, so Zhou Jinghan could bear it, he washed his face with cold water, cleaned up and prepared to enter the palace, the envoy entered the palace, naturally he had to be busy.

The sun rose high, and Soho had already packed up, she still entered the palace, after all, she wanted to know as soon as possible what King Beidi and Qiqige had negotiated with Da Zhou when they entered the palace this time, she admitted that she was selfish, she was just a woman, and most of her heart was concerned, that is, that is, that person, so Soho still entered the palace, and it was convenient for many parties to inquire about the news, so that she could know in her heart.

The post house where the king of Beidi, Agoura, and the princess of Beidi, Qiqige, lived, was also busy, and the carriage sent by the palace was already waiting at the door.

He packed up and came out, but Agoura didn't know why, although the hour came he still didn't come out of the house, the messenger of the Son of Heaven had no choice but to urge Agoura's door, and after a long time, the door opened, and Agoura came out, still yawning.

"What is urging? The king didn't sleep well! With that, he walked out haughtily and got into the carriage.

When the messenger in the palace saw this, he was simply dumbfounded, this was the first time he had seen such a rampant person, and the messenger stood for a few moments, then shook his head helplessly and followed.

When they came to the main hall, the ministers of the Great Zhou were already seated on both sides, and the emperor was sitting at the top.

Agoura looked around, and then slowly put his hand on the other shoulder and saluted, "Northern Diagura to meet Your Majesty." ”

The emperor nodded, "King Beidi doesn't need to be polite, sit!" ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Agoura took a seat and sat beside him, and Qiqige sat beside him.

"King Beidi entered Beijing this time, why is there no news in advance?" The Emperor asked aloud.

Agoura smiled and said, "It was originally a temporary idea, so there was no need to make any announcements." ”

After Agoura's words were finished, there was a whisper among the courtiers of the Great Zhou, which was nothing more than a whispered rebuke and dissatisfaction with this behavior.

Agoura just drank tea leisurely and didn't pay attention to these, and his character was whether she secretly glanced at Zhou Jinghan, anyway, she came today, first, to see the excitement, and secondly, to see Zhou Jinghan.

"Since it is King Beidi who came in person, it must not be for no reason, if there is anything, just say it." The Emperor spoke.

Agoura glanced at the emperor, and a trace of disappointment seemed to flash in his eyes, he knew in his heart that his behavior was already a great faux pas, but he didn't expect this Great Zhou Emperor to be so tolerant.

Agoura had no choice but to continue, "Naturally, there is, someone is coming! ”

After Agoura finished speaking, several more people walked into the main hall, holding plates in their hands, and in them were gold, silver, pearls, and jade, and some skins.

"Your Majesty, on the covenant we signed, I, Beidi, should pay tribute to the Great Zhou, but this year's natural disaster, my Beidi people also have to eat, so the tribute can only be reduced, this year, that's all." Agoura said.

The emperor's face was not good-looking, he looked at those few things, which were much less than agreed in the covenant!

"How can it be!" A minister stood up angrily, "Even if it is a natural disaster, but the tribute is not something you can reduce or reduce privately, it should be reported to our Great Zhou court, and the emperor agrees!" ”

"That's right, your actions are really rampant!"

Agoura didn't say anything, just looked at the emperor with a faint smile.

Zhou Jinghan stood up and said, "King Beidi, as far as this king knows, the disaster in Beidi last winter was really serious, and many cattle, sheep and horses were buried by the heavy snow, and there were a lot of losses," Zhou Jinghan paused and continued, "These tributes are naturally nothing in the eyes of my Great Zhou Dynasty, but this king knows that this is already what Beidi can try to come up with." ”

Zhou Jinghan's words also mocked Beidi, and also secretly conveyed a message that Beidi is now in trouble, but Da Zhou is different, Da Zhou has treasures.

Zhou Jinghan saw that Agoura did not answer, and continued, "Since Beidi has suffered heavy losses, it will definitely not be able to withstand the second blow, after all, you have finally got this respite, this king is here to persuade the king of Beidi, don't connive at the soldiers and horses to harass the tribes of Western Xia, after all, if Western Xia unites with any country, you will not gain more than you lose, it is better to think of some other ways to solve your current predicament." ”

Zhou Jinghan's words also told Agoura that if he really raised troops, Beidi would not get much benefit.

Agoura looked at Zhou Jinghan and burst out laughing, "The regent knows a lot. ”

"King Beidi has won the prize." Zhou Jinghan said lightly.

The emperor smiled and pretended to be stunned, "It turns out that Beidi has been affected by the disaster, and it is difficult for King Beidi to have such a good attitude." ”

Zhou Jinghan's words, Agoura didn't listen to it, he didn't know how to do it, if he raised troops, even if Beidi could seize the northern border of Da Zhou, but Da Zhou's strength now is indeed stronger than Bei Di, and when the time comes, it will be a defeat for both sides, and his Beidi's men are not afraid of death, but he can't let them die easily.

Moreover, Agoura can see that Da Zhou does not want to fight, so they have a great chance of agreeing to their next request.

Agoura then stood up and said, "Thank you for your kindness, some of my tribes in Beidi have indeed been affected by the disaster, so Agoura has other requests for coming this time." ”

The emperor and Zhou Jinghan glanced at each other, and it was not surprising.

The Emperor replied lightly, "Please speak." ”

Agula said, "Now that our department is short of grain and grass, some soldiers are also difficult to control, and they are eyeing the northern border of the Great Zhou, so the Great Zhou might as well lend us some grain and grass in Beidi, and the two sides can be regarded as reaching an alliance again, so as to ensure the safety of the people in the north." ”

"How can this be true? The previous covenant made it clear that Beidi was not allowed to invade my northern border, but now you are taking this as a condition, there is no such reason! "General Cheng couldn't listen to it for a long time, he was the one who held part of the military power in his hands, and he was not afraid of Beidi's rampantness.

Zhou Jinghan had no choice but to speak up, "General Cheng is angry, this matter depends on the emperor's decision." ”

Only then did General Cheng realize that he had lost his temper and hurriedly sat down, but his eyes were still not good when he looked at Agoura.

The emperor tapped his fingers on the dragon chair he sat down, and he said aloud, "Since it is an ally, you are in trouble, and I am in the great dynasty, and there is no reason not to help, but King Beidi, my Da Zhou can help, but not in vain!" ”

Agoura raised his head and asked, "What are Your Majesty's conditions?" ”

"My Great Zhou can reduce your Beidi's tribute, even if it is these few, you can send it back, and lend you a thousand catties of grain, but you have to promise us two conditions, one is to be a vassal to my Great Zhou, so that our dynasty has a legitimate reason to help you, otherwise, how do you let the countries of Western Xia and Rouran view my Great Zhou? The second, that is, you Beidi want to pay tribute to my Great Zhou good horses, 1,000 catties of grain in exchange for 50 good horses, the more grain you borrow, the more horses will send. ”

Agoura frowned, he was entangled for a moment, these two conditions were indeed a bit harsh.

Zhou Jinghan didn't give Agoura a chance to think carefully, he said out loud, "It is said that the king of Beidi loves his people, is the life and death of his own people not as good as a mere horse?" On the trade-off, this is already the best way to benefit your Beidi, if you Beidi really break the covenant and use brute force to obtain food, it is to eat the flesh and blood of your own people in exchange for food. ”

Agora gritted his teeth, "Good! ”

Anyway, in Agoura's view, all of this is just temporary, when the weather is warm, the ice and snow melt, he Beidi has enough rest, and the iron cavalry will step into the land of the Great Zhou, Agora has aggressive and brave blood in his bones, so he still tends to use war to seize it, rather than being insulted here, but now that he is the king, and the life and death of the people of his country are in his hands, he has to think more, fortunately, he finally won the food.

"Then this matter is decided, King Beidi, please come back, since you are here, it is a guest, I will be a good hospitality, open the banquet!" The emperor said.

Agoura sat back down, a sneer on the corner of his mouth, since he entered this hall, he smelled the ambush everywhere, he knew that behind the curtains and screens everywhere were neatly dressed sergeants and shiny swords, guns and halberds, if they couldn't talk today, these soldiers would rush out, and the messengers he brought would also reveal the soft armor and scimitars in their clothes, and at the same time, the elite dead soldiers on the border would also attack, of course, he didn't want those soldiers he had carefully cultivated to die because of this, so, In the end, he chose this peaceful way.