Sima Hongyan said: "The gentleman's covenant moves, and the villain's covenant moves." Even if I sign a piece of paper, if I want to plot a southern change, I will never be bound by a piece of paper. Therefore, Prince Zhuge inevitably took the matter of signing the covenant too seriously. Now Dongning is ready to move against Nanyi, and Prince Zhuge wants to use the covenant to ensure that Yanling will not take the opportunity to fall into the ground, the idea is good, but the method is not very effective. ”

Listening to Sima Hongyan's understatement, Zhuge Yu's head was sweating more and more, and his little caution had already been seen through by others, and he didn't shy away from saying it. Such a direct truth really made him frightened, for fear that Sima Hongyan would say something unfavorable to Nanyi next.

Sima Hongyan paused and continued: "I think so, when the person I want arrives in the capital and confirms that it is correct, I can agree to the condition of non-aggression with His Royal Highness Zhuge , but the time will not be twenty years, but two years." And I can also tell you that if Dongning really uses troops against Nanyi, I will neither help each other, nor will I fall into the ground, what do you think? ”

Hearing that the time for mutual non-aggression was only two years, Zhuge Yu couldn't help but ask: "Does Lord Feng mean that Yan Ling may make a move against Nanyi in two years?" ”

Sima Hongyan said: "Although two years does not seem like a long time, the world is changing, and no one can say what will happen in the future." If we really get along in the next two years, we can renew the treaty. After all, there has been no intersection between us for many years, and the south is relatively closed, and I am also responsible for Yanling. The reason why I say two years is because I am a man of words, and in terms of the current general trend, I can only ensure two years. ”

Zhuge Yu was obviously a little hesitant, which was a little different from what he expected, and he was silent for a while and did not speak.

Shi Jinyan interjected at this time: "His Royal Highness Zhuge ! Since Lord Feng ascended the throne, he has always done what he said and never lied. We don't lie to say a two-year contract, imagine if you would like to get an honest two years, or would you like to get a twenty years that no one can guarantee, I think the answer should be obvious, right? ”

At the negotiation table, whoever is strong can occupy the initiative, and now it is Nanyi begging for Yanling, so Sima Hongyan has no need to be polite, and as far as the current situation in the world is concerned, the two-year guarantee is also Sima Hongyan's limit, she can't put a long-term restraint on herself, at least what she says now doesn't mean to deceive Zhuge Yu.

After listening to Shi Jinyan's words, Zhuge Yu was still silent. Because he felt that what Sima Hongyan said about non-aggression within two years was really insincere, but if he didn't agree, I am afraid that he would not even have two years. People had to bow their heads under the eaves, and the prince of a dignified country had nothing to do in front of the powerful Sima Hongyan, and in the end, in desperation, he had to nod.

Sima Hongyan smiled slightly and said, "It seems that His Royal Highness Zhuge is a smart person. I love dealing with smart people, and since you agree, I'll give you an extra surprise. In these days in Yanling, has His Royal Highness Zhuge seen the military appearance of my Yanling army? ”

When it came to the Yanling army, Zhuge Yu immediately thought of the mighty and well-organized Yanling soldiers, with fine iron armor all over their bodies, and their swords and guns were made of stainless steel, and in terms of equipment, they were already the most sophisticated among the four countries. What's more, no matter what kind of troops, the movements are neat, the advance and retreat are measured, and the courage of the military is incomparable with other countries.

Having such a strong army is also the most fearful place for Zhuge Yu, he nodded to Sima Hongyan in admiration, and said: "The Yanling army is like a rainbow, the momentum is strong, the army is neat, and the equipment is well-equipped, it can be regarded as the most powerful army today." ”

Sima Hongyan smiled with satisfaction and said, "I wonder if His Royal Highness Zhuge is interested in the sophisticated equipment of my Yanling army?" ”

Everyone present was stunned, and even Shi Jinyan and others didn't know why Sima Hongyan asked such a sentence.

Zhuge Yu replied with envy on his face: "Naturally interested, I don't know what the purpose of Lord Feng's words is?" ”

Sima Hongyan said: "I just said that if Dongning uses troops against Nanyi, I will not help Yanling." But now that there is at least peace between you, I can consider selling you some military reserves to arm the soldiers of the Southern Alien Movement, I wonder if His Royal Highness Zhuge is willing? ”

Saying this, Nanyi and the others were overjoyed, and everyone's faces showed a look of surprise, Zhuge Yu asked again in disbelief, Sima Hongyan said these words again with a smile, and Zhuge Yu believed that he had heard correctly.

Everyone in Yanling was shocked, they didn't expect Sima Hongyan to sell armaments to Nanyi, wouldn't this have boosted Nanyi's strength! They couldn't figure out what Sima Hongyan was doing.

After being happy for a while, Zhuge Yu calmed down and asked, "Lord Feng just said that it would be sold to us, I don't know how to do this deal?" ”

Sima Hongyan said: "Later, we will make a list of the armaments that can be sold to Nanyi, and the price will be clearly marked at the back." How much is needed, you just have to tell us the number. There was only gold and silver among the five countries, and we traded with gold and silver. At that time, the place of transaction will be arranged at the junction of the two countries, one hand to pay the money and one hand to deliver, buy and settle now, Tong Su is not bullied, how about it? ”

This is a great thing for Nanyi, Nanyi is located in the jungle, metal mining is extremely scarce, so far Nanyi does not even have an army equipped with armor, Sima Hongyan's proposal can be described as a charcoal in the snow, which makes Zhuge Yu instantly feel confident to compete with Dongning.

However, Zhuge Yu's mind moved slightly, and he said: "Lord Feng's suggestion is excellent, but my national reserve of gold and silver is not thick, I wonder if Lord Feng can allow the use of things other than gold and silver?" ”

Zhuge Yu's eyes rolled, obviously thinking carefully, Sima Hongyan saw it in his eyes but didn't say anything, and asked, "Does His Highness Zhuge have any proposals?" ”

Zhuge Yu said: "I have a lot of reserves of wood and animal skins, I don't know if I can replace gold and silver?" ”

Sima Hongyan was almost amused, this Zhuge Yu was really whimsical, he actually wanted to coax himself with worthless wood and animal skins.

Even if these two things are abundant in the south, Yanling is not short of this thing. Sima Hongyan found that dealing with these Nanyi people could not give them the right to choose, so he waved his hand and said, "In this way, I can only promise you to replace gold and silver with one thing, medicinal herbs!" ”

Zhuge Yu's heart tightened, and secretly said that this phoenix lord is so shrewd, and more and more she has taken a fancy to the rare and exotic grass of Nanyi.

Sima Hongyan continued: "Now one tael of gold can be exchanged for fifty taels of silver, and I allow you to use medicinal materials to replace gold and silver transactions with twenty percent of each transaction. However, I will also give His Highness Zhuge a list of what medicinal materials can be used, and the value will be converted according to the market price, if there are any strange flowers and herbs that are not available on the market, then we will discuss them separately. ”

Sima Hongyan said this arrangement without hesitation, it seems that this has been planned early in the morning. Zhuge Yu understood that Sima Hongyan was collecting money for Yanling by selling weapons, but compared to those gold and silver medicinal materials, it was their top priority to be able to arm the Nanyi army to defend against foreign enemies. So he agreed after a little hesitation, and just said: "The price set by the Phoenix Lord must be reasonable, and we can't afford it." ”

So the meeting ended to the satisfaction of both parties.

After Nan Yiren left, Shi Jinyan immediately said to Sima Hongyan: "You didn't tell us about such a big thing in advance, which caught us off guard, and we still came by temperament when we became relatives." But come to think of it, you're a pretty good idea! ”

Sima Hongyan smiled and said, "I don't say it, I actually thought of it just now." ”

Nan Guying continued to maintain her bottomless doting on Sima Hongyan, without the slightest hint of complaining, and asked with a smile: "How did you come up with such a method?" ”

Sima Hongyan said: "Dongning is already our mortal enemy, they don't dare to move us but want to fight the Southern Rebellion, which is an expedient measure to retreat." The enemy of my enemy is my friend! Therefore, it is not a bad thing for us to secretly help them, and at the same time, we can earn back a lot of gold, silver and medicinal materials, and increase Yanling's reserves, why not? ”

Guo Zidi said: "But this also lays a hidden danger for us, with sophisticated armaments, if we turn against the south in the future, I am afraid it will be difficult to deal with." ”

Shi Jinyan said at this time: "Although Hongyan said that he sold them armaments, he didn't say that all categories should be sold to them. What's more, it is good generals to fight wars, with you famous Yanling generals in charge, even if the opponent has sharp weapons and armor, I am afraid that it is not the opponent's! ”

Everyone laughed, and Sima Hongyan nodded to Shi Jinyan and said, "You and I are in the same place again!" The initiative is in our hands, and we are not afraid of their tricks. As for the list, I would like to discuss it with the fourth sister, she has the best idea of what medicinal materials we need. In addition, what else is there in Nanyi that we need, let the fourth sister think about it, and it can be used as a backup trading material. ”

Shi Jinyan agreed and went to make arrangements, and when the others saw that it was almost noon, they went back to the harem for dinner together.

Nanyi and Yanling basically reached a preliminary consensus, and the rest was to proceed step by step, just waiting for Zhuge Yu to escort Zhong Liying's enemies to the capital.

For this reason, Zhong Liying came to Xie Sima Hongyan, she didn't expect that the eldest sister and Nan Yi negotiated the terms for her blood and family feud, such a affectionate and righteous eldest sister, she was so moved that she really didn't know what to say except thank you.

After so much time, King Hong of Dongning has been staying in Yanling, saying that he is still waiting for Emperor Dongning's reply, but in fact, Sima Hongyan knows that they are waiting to see the results of the peace talks between Yanling and Nanyi. Every step taken between several countries now will have a huge impact on the future, so no one dares to be careless.

Sima Hongyan and Zhuge Yu privately agreed to keep the matter of buying and selling armaments strictly confidential, and they did not mention anything to anyone else except for a few core people who knew about it.

Half a month later, a team escorting prisoner cars arrived in the capital, and Sima Hongyan arranged for Ban Lingruo to bring someone to respond. At night, he quietly entered the city unknowingly, and then placed in the prison of the government in the capital.

Now that Zhuge Yu has asked for Yanling, Sima Hongyan thinks that he should not find someone to impersonate, but for the sake of insurance, he still sent Zhong Liying with female soldiers to check the details of those people who were escorted. When Zhong Liying said that there was Mo Shulun among the people who were escorted, Sima Hongyan was sure that Zhuge Yu was not clever this time.

Because among the masked people who slaughtered Zhong Li's family back then, Sima Hongyan must have people from the Mo family involved. Sima Hongyan didn't mention this matter to Zhuge Yu, but he still tied up Mo Shulun and handed it over to himself, which shows that his sincerity in wanting to negotiate peace with Yanling is still very real.