"Emperor Beiyuan, are you really willing to return these two cities?" Some old ministers couldn't help but stand up and speak to confirm.

"It's not a return, it's a dowry." Xiao Chengfeng raised his eyebrows to correct.

But no matter how it is worded, it is the same for the Heavenly Jin courtiers.

Many people's expectant eyes have turned to Shi Yu, and the meaning of it is obvious, it is nothing more than that they feel that the opportunity cannot be missed, and they hope that Shi Yu can discuss this matter with Xiao Chengfeng.

Even those courtiers who were still dissatisfied with Shi Yu in their hearts didn't have time to think about whether Shi Yu was worthy of discussing this matter or not, just hoping to promote this harmony.

Facing everyone's eyes, Shi Yu was not so optimistic in his heart.

Before Xiao Chengfeng arrived, she had carefully studied the entanglement between the two countries for many years, and was very clear about the importance of the two cities of Yangyue and Shuofeng.

These two cities were not only crucial to the Heavenly Empire, but also indispensable to the Northern Abyss.

is obviously evenly matched, who would be willing to take the initiative to give the other party the upper hand, being able to put forward this condition can only show that the plot behind Xiao Chengfeng may be greater.

"Looking at the appearance of the Heavenly Jin Emperor, it seems that he is not happy about this?" Xiao Chengfeng's eyes fell on Shi Yu, with a bit of instigation, "Could it be that the Emperor of Heaven Jin can't look down on Beiyuan, even if the two cities of Yangyue and Shuofeng are in front of you, you don't care?" ”

"Emperor Beiyuan laughed, it is precisely because I care, so I feel that I am afraid that Emperor Beiyuan's conditions are not so simple." Shi Yu got straight to the point.

"Huh." Xiao Chengfeng laughed, "Don't worry, Beiyuan really wants to be good with Tianjin this time, two cities as a dowry, and 500,000 taels as a dowry, which is enough." ”

"Is what Emperor Beiyuan said true?" Tobe Shangshu immediately spoke, and at the same time quickly calculated in his heart, it was a good deal!

"Seriously." Xiao Chengfeng nodded with a smile, "But there is one more point, the candidate for harmony needs to be selected by me personally." ”

Shi Yu frowned.

Xiao Chengfeng said empathetically: "Emperor Tianjin, rest assured, since the third princess has already been married, I will naturally not destroy the marriage of others." If there is no suitable princess, the daughter of the prince and nobleman can also be, I don't care so much about the background, I just want to choose the one I like. ”

Xiao Chengfeng's words made many people agree more and more with this harmony.

There are two cities in front of Yangyue and Shuofeng, and if you can't help General Chu, even if you cancel the marriage contract between him and the third princess, it is not impossible.

What's more, now Emperor Beiyuan also took the initiative to say that he could also choose among the princes and nobles, which is simply full of sincerity, and the cost-effective one can't be more cost-effective!

Xiao Chengfeng has already said this, and Shi Yu naturally can't continue to doubt or refuse.

Otherwise, I'm afraid that Xiao Chengfeng hasn't changed his face yet, and the courtiers of Tianjin will jump out one after another to accuse her.

In the end, Shi Yu and Jing Heng should go down and let Xiao Chengfeng live in Tianjin for a while, but they can take a good look at whether there is really someone they like.

At the end of a reception banquet, the attitude of many courtiers towards the people of Beiyuan was obviously much better.

In the Hanguang Palace, Shi Yu and Jing Heng stood by the window together.

Thinking of the reaction of everyone at the reception banquet, Shi Yu sighed and spoke.

"I'm afraid that there are many people who can't sleep tonight, and they are all imagining the situation of the success of the peace and the return of the two cities."

Although these courtiers can be regarded as human spirits one by one, for many people, the temptation thrown by Xiao Chengfeng is too great.

"Does the emperor believe that Xiao Chengfeng will return the two cities?" Jing Heng asked.

Shi Yu thought for a moment and shook his head, "I don't believe it." ”

Xiao Chengfeng is not like a whim loser, even if he really wants to promote peace between the two countries, it is impossible for him not to understand that only when the situation is evenly matched can he be most likely to be safe.

Give up the two cities, or the carrot tied to the front of the donkey, which can be seen but not eaten.

Either it's fresh meat on the trap, and even if you can eat it, the price you pay will only be greater!

Jing Heng looked out the window, at the night and lights outside, and at the trees that had begun to sprout and turn green under the darkness.

"In recent years, there has not been much conflict between the two countries, and now, Xiao Chengfeng probably wants to go to war."

Shi Yu's heart trembled, and he turned his head to look at Jing Heng, "War?" ”

The latter retracted his gaze and reached out to hold Shi Yu's hand, "I'm just guessing that the Beiyuan Kingdom is affected by its geographical location, and there are already more disasters every year than Tianjin, and last year it was even more devastating. ”

"What the Overseer means is that Xiao Chengfeng is unwilling to continue to fill the hole with the treasury all year round, so he wants to capture the land of the Heavenly Jin Dynasty, and then relocate the people in the affected areas to solve the matter once and for all."

Seeing Jing Heng nodding, Shi Yu raised his eyebrows and thought quickly.

If it were him, he would definitely try to fight for more chances before the war.

No, in addition to that, find a justifiable casus belli.

At present, the lives of the people of the two countries are quite stable, and once a war breaks out, the country that takes the lead in launching the war will inevitably fall behind in terms of public opinion and morality, unless there is a reason why it must be fought.

"It seems that someone is going to be sent to keep an eye on Xiao Chengfeng, if something happens to this Beiyuan Emperor in the territory of the Tianjin Kingdom, the Tianjin Kingdom will not be able to say clearly." Shi Yu's eyes sank.

Jing Heng opened his mouth and said: "Don't worry, since Xiao Chengfeng entered the city, he has already sent people to keep an eye on him." Regardless of whether our guess is correct or not, since Xiao Chengfeng has come to the Heavenly Jin Imperial City, I am afraid that he will not be stable in the future. ”

The night wind stops, and the east is white.

The night was revealed in a variety of speculations.

The next morning, many courtiers who hung carrots in front of them vigorously demanded to promote the matter of peace and marriage, and proposed to arrange a banquet and invite the princes and nobles to the banquet to enhance the opportunity for exchange.

Of course, there are also some people who are still sensible, and they feel that Beiyuanguo's words cannot be believed, and even if they want to promote this matter, they can't be too enthusiastic, so it will inevitably lose the bearing of Tianjin.

And before the early dynasty ended, news came that Xiao Chengfeng had entered the palace.

On the palace road, Shi Yu looked at Xiao Chengfeng with a graceful expression, leaning against the palace wall, and not far away, Hongying and a few Beiyuan guards with luggage, raised his eyebrows and moved his gaze to Xiao Chengfeng.

"Beiyuan Emperor, this is?"

Xiao Chengfeng stood up straight lazily, "I'm ashamed to say it, I've always been arrogant and extravagant, and I really can't get used to living in the post house in your country, so if you want to move into the Tianjin Imperial Palace, not only the Tianjin Emperor does it mind?" ”

Shi Yu glanced at the packages again, "The luggage has already been moved, how can I mind." ”

"Then thank you Emperor Tianjin!" Xiao Chengfeng took advantage of the situation, "Red Shadow, don't follow the father-in-law behind Emperor Tianjin, go to find a dormitory."

"Your Majesty?" Xiao Xiazi looked at Shi Yu.

"Go ahead, you arrange." Shi Yu said.

"Yes." Xiao Xiazi took the order and motioned for Red Shadow and them to go with him.

Xiao Chengfeng stood in place, looking at Shi Yu with interest.

"There is a saying, when we met yesterday, I forgot to tell Emperor Tianjin."