Jiang Tingbai's words fell, and in Yuqing Palace, there was a dead silence, and the quiet needle drop could be heard.

Jiang Tingbai and Ye Mohan looked at each other, with expressions on their faces that seemed to be smiling but not smiling, but in each other's gaze, there seemed to contain a tense invisible gunsmoke, which was about to explode.

Ye Mo's thin lips pursed gently.

That's right!

Jiang Tingbai was not wrong at all, he really didn't plan to return the three cities.

Whether it is taking advantage of the danger of people or not, the three cities were all fought down by the soldiers of the Great Zhou Dynasty with their lives, and there is no reason to return them to Xiliang.

If he wanted to return it, why did he risk it himself and come to Xiliang?

Ye Mohan knew that Jiang Tingbai must also know this truth.

There was a pause.

"Don't you think there's anything wrong with this, if you want to be the emperor, you won't give away the Jiangshang who the soldiers beat down with their flesh and blood, right?

If this is the case, then Lone is also in vain as the emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty, leading the soldiers and people of the Great Zhou. ”

Ye Mohan's attitude was resolute, but it was expected by Jiang Tingbai.

Jiang Tingbai narrowed his eyes slightly: "Isn't the emperor afraid?" ”

"Afraid of what?"

"If the Great Khan of Qiang Wu still sends a person who has nothing to do with Qiang Wu, the emperor will not be afraid, I will really be untrustworthy and detain the emperor in Xiliang?"

When he said this, Jiang Tingbai's tone was still the same as before, with a faint smile, but in a pair of dark eyes, he couldn't hide the unique terrifying momentum that only belonged to the superiors.

It's a pity that Ye Mohan was unmoved.

"Also, after all, Xiliang has not done such an immoral thing."

"So, the emperor won't return it no matter what?"

When he returned to Jiang Tingbai, it was just a shallow and calm smile from Ye Mohan.

The air, once again, condensed and quiet.

Stalemate and confrontation are also invisibly, slowly fermenting, precipitating, and flowing.

In the end, it was Jiang Tingbai who took the lead in speaking and broke the silence.

"The emperor is right, if it is replaced by me, it is impossible to return the city that the soldiers have worked so hard to fight.

But I also ask the emperor to think about it from my point of view, if it is the emperor instead, I am afraid that I can't just ignore the occupied city.

So, I thought of a way to get the best of both worlds, and I wonder if the emperor would be interested in hearing about it. ”

"Oh?

There has never been a two-way approach in this world, but if the emperor really thinks of it, Lone doesn't mind hearing it. ”

"One city, two rules."

"One city, two rules?"

"Yes, the people of these three cities are still living according to their previous living habits, and there is no need to change anything, but the governance of these three cities is jointly managed by Da Zhou and Xiliang.

If there is any need for decision-making, the two of them will jointly discuss and decide, and if there is really no result of the discussion, they will report to the Great Zhou and Xiliang respectively, and then we will make a joint decision after we have agreed.

In this way, not only will the people of these three cities not be affected in any way, but also the Great Zhou and Xiliang will not have any losses.

It is true that it is never possible to have both worlds, but if one person makes a single concession, many unnecessary wars can be reduced.

Thinking about this, it is very good for Da Zhou and Xiliang and the people.

Of course, if the emperor still insists on going his own way, I will not make any too drastic moves, but the war between the Great Zhou and Xiliang will also be inevitable.

I am a big country in the west, and I will never be afraid of any war! ”

At the end, Jiang Tingbai's momentum and tone were obviously different from before, the scorching light that burst out of his eyes, and the confidence and certainty in his tone, Rao is Ye Mohan, who was also the king of the same country, couldn't help but look sideways.

And although he doesn't have much performance on his face at the moment, in fact, his heart is already turbulent and shocking.

One city, two rules!

Before today, Ye Mohan had never heard of such a method of governing the country, but he had to say that such a method of governance was indeed the best choice at the moment.

It not only gave Da Zhou and Xiliang a thoughtful face, but also avoided the war and the suffering of the people.

Ye Mohan knew that he had no reason to say no.

Although the previous war Great Zhou has always had the upper hand, it was because Fu Yao was recalled to Lin'an, and Xiliang coincided with the death of Jiang Xinglie, in this case, it was inevitable that Xiliang's combat power would be weakened.

If you fight again, I'm afraid that Da Zhou won't have such good luck, and he can take the city of Xiliang in one go.

And Jiang Tingbai could actually think of this!

Ye Mohan knew that Jiang Tingbai was by no means a thing in the pool, and now it seems that some of Jiang Tingbai's concepts and ideas for governing the country definitely surpass his own.

Such an opponent is respectable, but also terrible.

"What does the emperor think?"

Seeing that Ye Mohan was just staring at himself and refused to reply for a long time, Jiang Tingbai couldn't help but ask lightly.

And this sentence just recalled Ye Mohan's thoughts.

After a pause, Ye Mohan's expression remained unchanged, and he said quietly: "The emperor's idea of one city and two rules is admired by Lonely.

Since there really is a two-pronged law in this world, why should you insist on going your own way, and the world and the people will not be at peace? ”

"The emperor is wise!"

Seeing that Ye Mohan had already relieved his mouth, Jiang Tingbai did not hesitate to compliment, and directly bowed his head slightly towards Ye Mohan to show respect.

"I'll go back tonight to draft the decree, and then I'll send a joint venture to send it to the emperor in person."

"The emperor has bothered a lot."

After a pause, Jiang Tingbai continued: "Since the problem between us has been solved, then next, we can also talk about the covenant.

I believe that with Pu Bayan's style of action and ambition, even if it is one city and two rules, he will definitely not be impressed.

Although Qiangwu has a vast territory, it is mostly in the desert and the Gobi, where the conditions are harsh and materials are scarce, and what they urgently need is the resources of our Xiliang and Dazhou.

Therefore, they will definitely not agree to return the city this time.

But Qiang Wu will not fight with Xiliang now, after all, Qiang Wu suffered heavy losses in the first battle, and at this time, he should want to settle things even more.

Therefore, the most likely thing that Qiang Wu proposed was to ask for money and materials as compensation. ”

Jiang Tingbai analyzed this, and Ye Mohan also answered.

"The emperor won't give Qiang no compensation, will he?"

"Naturally, the emperor can't be the one who suffers."

"Huh!"

In the face of Jiang Tingbai's words, Ye Mohan only smiled tacitly and faintly, and did not puncture anything.

"So what?"

"Therefore, I sincerely invite the Emperor and me to form an alliance against Qiang Wu together.

After all, Pu Bayan's ambition is not just Xiliang, Da Zhou and Qiang have never been at peace with each other over the years.

Emperor, would you like to accept my proposal? ”

Jiang Tingbai said, slowly stood up, took the wine from Ye Mohan's hand, raised his head and took a sip, and then wiped his chin very boldly, with a solemn expression, and handed the wine back to Ye Mohan.

But Ye Mohan didn't take it right away, but with a pair of sharp and dark eyes like a falcon, he stared straight at Jiang Tingbai without blinking for a moment, and didn't speak for a long time.

And at this moment, the sound of the joint venture came from outside the door.

"Emperor Qiqi, Qiang Wu's mission has entered Lin'an overnight and came straight to the palace."

No one is coming?

Ye Mohan and Jiang listened to Bai Wen's voice and paused slightly, and then looked at each other and smiled.

A real war without gunpowder is about to begin.

When the Qiang Wu envoy arrived at the gate of the palace, he saw the people of the Ministry of Rites standing there early to greet him, and when he saw the Qiang Wu delegation approaching, the people of the Ministry of Rites immediately stepped forward to greet him, and then briefly exchanged a few words, and asked Qiang no one to remove his armor.

Qiang no one is brave and good at fighting, and he carries weapons such as short knives, daggers, bows and arrows all the year round, and these things are absolutely not allowed to be brought into the palace.

Therefore, before the Qiang Wu delegation entered the palace, the first contradiction appeared.

"We Qiang no one will take off the weapon on our body even if we meet the Great Khan, and the weapon is dignity and life for us Qiang people.

You Xiliang people want us to disarm and unarm now, absolutely impossible! ”

"Please also ask this lord to calm his anger, Xiliang's tradition since ancient times, entering the palace to face the saint, except for a few important people, the rest of the people are resolutely not allowed to carry weapons."

"What if I have to bring it in today?"

"Then forgive the official, you can't let it go."

"You ......"

For a while, Qiang Wu and Xiliang negotiated with no one willing to take a step, and the atmosphere between them became stalemate and tense.

However, at this moment, a low, not majestic, voice suddenly came from inside the carriage.

"Disarm."

"His Royal Highness!?"

Hearing the sound coming from inside the carriage, the person in charge of the negotiation was obviously a little unconvinced.

But the people in the carriage were unmoved.

"Since Father Khan handed over the mission to me, then I am responsible for all decisions.

Disarm! ”

Seeing that Leng Xiao's attitude was so resolute, the person in charge of the negotiation could only grit his teeth, and in anger, he took the dagger and bow and arrow from his body and handed them over to the people of the Ministry of Rites angrily.

"Protect Lao Tzu's things, if there is one piece missing, Lao Tzu will let you pay with your life!"

"Don't worry, sir!"

In this way, most of the members of Qiang Wu's mission handed over their side-worn blades to the people of the Ministry of Rites, and this time, the people of the Ministry of Rites did not say anything more, but obediently let them go, and there was a special person to lead everyone to the Huaqing Palace.

At this time, Leng Yue, who was in the Huaqing Palace, was lying on the couch and fell asleep in a daze, and when she heard the palace maid's report, she just frowned unhappily, turned over and continued to sleep.

"Tell them, don't die, just bother me."

Palace maid: "......"

I had heard that Qiang Wu's great samurai status was noble, but I didn't expect his temper to be so fierce.

Ay!

It's really hard to serve!