Regarding Xu Shi's words, Dongfang Xiao was not very surprised.

Because she actually saw it very thoroughly, although Xu Shi did too much about the Poseidon Stone, she also left a lot of room to come out, making it clear that she didn't really want to kill it all.

For example, the Poseidon Stone trade only stayed in the main city of the empire, and did not spread to other surrounding counties.

In addition, although he also opened a transaction to buy property from the citizens, in fact, he could have done a little more than that, such as the simplest, open loans.

If he did, it would have dealt a devastating blow to the Empire's economy, but he didn't, and it already had a bit of a taste of the end.

Including the first point, I don't dare to say that no one has done these things, but there is really no one on his side of the time, plus this turmoil comes and goes quickly, so far, the impact is still framed in the main city, which can be regarded as a blessing in misfortune.

Anyway, Dongfang Xiao didn't think that this was Xu Shi's momentary negligence - after all, she had to admit that in terms of playing with the economy, Xu Shi's means were to beat everyone in their Hualan Empire, so how could he not think of anything he could think of?

and that he came to interview himself today...... To tell the truth, although his aggressive attitude really made Dongfang Xiao very unhappy, Xu Shi's act itself already represented that he wanted to negotiate.

And she negotiated with herself, and her personal tendencies were obvious.

Otherwise, he can ignore it at all, and just hide in Yinsong Island and sit on the Diaoyutai steadily, right? No matter how much blood the royal family and the Holy See have to give, he is a beneficiary of the thunder.

The benefits of the outlanders are here, they can be attacked and defended...... Especially a foreigner with good strength, even the existence of the sea god can be solved by him, and it is not so easy to force him to do something by force.

Therefore, there are so many foreshadowings ahead, and the current situation is just the result he wanted...... He has already made the stakes clear, and what he wants now is her Dongfang Xiao's attitude.

Your own attitude...... On this point, the little queen is very well confirmed.

The truth is that from the moment she says "what do you want to do", she has already made an attitude.

"Mr. Xu, let's talk about your conditions first."

So she didn't bother much, hesitated for a moment and then asked tentatively, "I, it's impossible for me to say anything unconditionally, you still have to listen first." ”

"I understand, it's good that Her Majesty has this attitude."

Xu Shi nodded with satisfaction, "It's not in vain that I have always admired you." ”

"I really admire you, Miss Dongfang."

He started the topic very seriously, "As I said before, you are one of the few people who can see the situation clearly and seize the opportunity accurately...... Even though it comes at a great cost, in my opinion, it's still a great quality. ”

"You...... Do you really think so? ”

The little empress's eyes were a little brighter, and she didn't bother with the change in his title, but asked with a little eagerness.

"Or else? You want me to say you're a bad boy? Cold-blooded and ruthless, ignoring his subjects for his own interests? ”

Xu Shi smiled, "I don't deny that you did this a little, but when you came to me for an interview, didn't you also mention how to minimize the impact?" It's just a matter of order, what's wrong with you putting yourself in front? ”

"Even if you really want to be a good emperor before yourself, it doesn't seem to have a platform to show it, does it?"

"What's more, I'm also a bad person, so I'll just praise you for doing the right thing."

“…… Sir, let's just state your conditions. ”

Hearing him say this, Dongfang Xiao's face was a little strange, and there was a little more urging in his words, hoping that he would get to the point quickly.

She could hear Xu Shi's compliments from the heart, which was quite rare...... And she really needs to find some recognition from others, so that the guilt in her heart is not so heavy.

As a result, I agreed, but this degree seems to be a bit excessive, how can anyone really say that he is a bad person without changing his face, is this a point?

Anyway, the little empress herself is a little afraid to take it down, otherwise how can she admit that she is really a bad boy in his mouth?

The girl is thin-skinned, and she can't say this kind of thing.

But in any case, this recognition still makes her feel a lot more comfortable, and whether to say it or not, this guy's voice seems to have a kind of magic, but Gujing Bubo naturally has a bit of a bewitching taste, and I don't know if it's natural or what.

Anyway, she always felt that if she continued to talk about it, she would be a little overwhelmed.

So don't boast about it, talk about it!

"Okay, okay."

Xu Shi expressed his understanding, stroked his palm and chuckled, "But before I say the conditions, Miss Dongfang might as well listen to what I can bring you." ”

"One, regarding the negative impact of the Poseidon Stone trade, there is no need for the royal family to pay any price to recover the materials in my hands, to tell you the truth, your gold and silver are worthless in my eyes, so even if it is given to you for free, what's the matter?"

"As for whether you want to let Cheng Gujian bleed, how much to come out, and how to get out, that's your business, if you need me, I can also help you come up with some ideas, and the extra part can be used to fill the treasury, and it doesn't matter if you replenish your own private small treasury."

This condition alone almost didn't make Dongfang Xiao exclaim.

You know, even if it's just a main city, the gap that needs to be filled by the royal family is not a small amount, after all, almost the entire city is involved, and she will feel a lot of pain these days just thinking about how much she wants to allocate from the treasury.

As a result, Xu Shi understated that he had to fill all the holes.

This isn't a child's pocket money, are you really rich enough to do this?!

Oh, your city-states need not use silver or gold...... But this is actually not a reason, there is a way to follow the local customs, in the City of Night Sin, it may not matter, but you are still in the territory of the Hualan Empire now?

If it were herself, Dongfang Xiao would never think that she could have this courage.

"Two, I'm willing to think of our relationship as an alliance, so, once we become allies, Miss Dongfang's enemy is my enemy."

Xu Shi ignored her surprise, and leisurely raised another finger, "For example...... Cheng Gujian. ”

In my heart, this condition can be more tempting than the first one, and from the perspective of the Hualan Empire's model, the profit and loss of money is only temporary, and there will be no real big problems with money.

But when the little empress heard this, she calmed down.

“…… Why me? ”

The ups and downs of the front placket calmed down, and she asked seriously.

This is a question she has always been curious about, if from the perspective of an outsider, a powerful minister and a weak mascot empress, no matter how you look at it, it is more advantageous to cooperate with the former.

But she noticed it from the first time they met, and Xu Shi seemed to be more inclined to her, so she couldn't help but be surprised.

"Didn't I say it, you're in a very similar situation to me before."

Xu Shi spread his hands lightly, "So I can understand what Miss Dongfang is thinking...... Take this matter as an example, if it is really the royal family that has full power to solve it, I think people will also be grateful to Cheng Gujian, on the contrary, if the royal court stands by and watches, it will be you who people scold. ”

"If you're a dou who can't be supported, it's okay to do this, but I know very well that you have your own ideas and ambitions, but there is always a mountain above your head, even if you have great ambitions, how much can you show?"

Dongfang Xiao didn't know who Adou was, but he could understand what he meant, and it was naturally uncomfortable to hear him say this, so he unconsciously bit his upper lip.

The truth is always a quick knife, and what Xu Shi said is very similar to her life, even if it is not exactly the same.

Her father, the former emperor of the empire, died early, she did not deny that she succeeded to the throne at a young age, and her father arranged for Cheng Gujian to assist the government before his death, also out of love for her.

But now she's twenty-one! It has been fourteen years since he sat on the throne, and his mentality is completely different from back then, how much he relied on Cheng Gujian before, and how resentful he is now.

Many times, her will is really not implemented, and the other party can veto her idea with a light sentence of "Your Majesty is still young and still needs to be sharpened", and who can stand it?

Don't say anything, she is not completely elevated, for the emperor, such a thing as power, even if it is taken away a little, it will make it difficult for people to sleep.

But what could she do? Under the influence of many years, most people in the court also trust Cheng Gujian more than they trust her, and she doesn't even dare to ask "When will the Grand Duke return to power", who knows what will happen if she asks?

All she can do seems to be to play the role of a mascot as always, making an innocent appearance and gaining everyone's praise...... But if you think about it, are they really all heartfelt compliments? I don't know how many people are sneering behind their backs.

"Miss Dongfang has ever heard of canaries?"

Xu Shi seemed to ignore all this, and continued to take care of himself, "The beautiful bird with smooth feathers, beautiful singing voice, and loved by everyone can only live in a birdcage made of gold for the rest of his life. ”

"I think it's like yours...... Well, a little gift for you. ”

As he spoke, he magically pulled out a beautifully carved bird and stepped forward to place it in front of her desk.

“…… I don't care about you! I don't need to! ”

Seeing this small ornament, Dongfang Xiao instantly lost his mind, swept his sleeves like crazy, knocked it to the ground and smashed it, and even the other objects on the desk were also knocked to the ground.

Xu Shi may have taken this thing out to respond to a scene, to be honest, it was just a coincidence, but Cheng Gujian had also given her a similar "gift" before, and even the Poseidon Stone was made of the same material.

At this moment, she really couldn't control her emotions, and the elegant and dignified little queen instantly turned into a red-faced shrew.

“…… I'm sorry, Mr. Xu, I just made some gaffes, please don't be surprised. ”

It took a long time for her to come back to her senses as if she had woken up from a dream, "You go on." ”

"Hmm."

Xu Shi didn't care at all, it didn't matter what he sent, as long as the meaning was there—now it seemed that it was so simple to get there, and the effect was even better than he thought.

Therefore, my recent improvement is also very significant, and there are some effects of "entropy increase in evil thoughts" in my words, even if the other party is immune and it is as effective as talking about the sore spots.

"I'm afraid it's not enough to just help you deal with Cheng Gujian? Outside the royal family there is also the Holy See...... As for the empire itself, you can look at this. ”

He showed a few more images of the thriving island of Silverpine Island.

"I think Miss Dongfang knows better than me that the current Hualan Empire needs a change, and I'm afraid only I can bring you this."

That's right, if it's just to take revenge, it's too low-level, and more importantly, to convey to Dongfang Xiao the more advanced concepts and technologies of Night Sin City, these things are more precious than gold and silver mountains.

And there is a faint demonstration here, and even the meaning of threat, if the Hualan Empire is just a corner of the country, then it doesn't matter how you develop, but now that you know that there are other city-states outside, other worlds, will it still be a good choice to rest on your laurels?

Apparently not.

“…… Make your offer. ”

The little empress let out a long sigh of relief, sat down in her chair, and nodded without much thought.

I have to say that this set of combination punches, whether it is coercion or temptation, she really can't refuse any of them.

The attraction is too great...... To be honest, she chose to bet her treasure on Xu Shi, what she valued was the other party's whimsical and ability to change the situation at any time - maybe these were really the foundation of their city-state, but for the Hualan Empire, this was the supreme treasure.

Of course, there is also the subtle empathy between her and Xu Shi - the other party was once constrained everywhere like herself, and his current demeanor is not what he expected?

If I really want to say it, this is the point that attracts her the most.

"I don't have many conditions, Miss Dongfang don't have to worry."

Xu Shi had a smile on his face, and said with a slight bow, "First, I need to use your ability, my wife was mentally eroded in the Battle of the Sea God, and she needs the royal family's Holy Light ability to help heal." ”

Which lady are you talking about...... Dongfang Xiao's first thought of this question was actually this.

But it's not a big deal, and it doesn't seem to matter which one it is.

So she didn't think long before agreeing, "Okay, if my ability can help her, I will do my best to help you heal." ”

"Second, since the Holy See is also our common enemy, of course there are some things that we have to face together."

Xu Shi held out a second finger again, "So after that, I need you to give me a decree that allows me to start a new sect." ”

“！”

The span of one and two seemed to be a bit large, and Dongfang Xiao's eyes widened again.

To tell the truth, of course she herself has always put the Holy See in a hostile position, as for why Xu Shi targeted the Holy See so much, in her mind, it was all kinds of discord with Luo Yu before him?

But now it seems that it is not so simple, this man's ambition is outrageous!

This is a clear show to sing against the Holy See! And it's a jump face when you come up!

As for his statement that "face together", there is nothing to explain, if the will to open a Protestant church was issued by the royal family, it would be no different from declaring war in person, and it could be regarded as tying the two sides firmly into the same boat.

“…… When? ”

However, this condition is just as acceptable, and it is not so much a condition as a trick that Xu Shizhi gave her to deal with the Holy See...... In this way, of course, the little queen will not veto.

"When I need it, it won't be long."

"Okay, I promise you, anything else?"

"One more."

The smile on Xu Shi's face became brighter and brighter, but he didn't say it directly as if he was selling it, he just got up slowly, came to the desk, and looked Dongfang Xiao himself up and down.

“…… You! ”

This kind of look is not difficult to understand, at least for the twenty-one-year-old Dongfang Xiao.

So her cheeks turned crimson all of a sudden, and she unconsciously moved back, "Don't you want to ......"

She hadn't thought in this direction before, mainly because her attention was on Xu Shi's scheme.

Now that she thinks about it, she suddenly realizes that this guy is also a man!

And it's the kind of man who is very...... Nonsense, why don't you get so many wives and concubines?

That's why he's more inclined to himself...... Isn't it, Cheng Gujian, a middle-aged uncle with five big and three thick, how can the little empress who is like a flower and jade more attractive?

She is still very confident in her appearance, and it is difficult to think of any other meaning of the other party's body language.

The atmosphere suddenly became a little ambiguous, and the more she thought about it, the more ashamed she became-it is undeniable that Xu Shi is indeed very handsome, but his conditions also include himself, which is ......

"Huh? What was Miss Oriental thinking? ”

Seeing her like this, Xu Shi showed an innocent expression instead, "You don't think I'm going to take the opportunity to blackmail you to marry me or something, right?" ”

"Rest assured, how is it possible? You're thinking too much. ”

…… Well?

Dongfang Xiao said, "Isn't it?" I didn't say it when I held it in my chest, and I was stunned when I heard him say this.

But then she secretly breathed a sigh of relief, it turned out that it wasn't, that would be good......

But before she could be happy, she noticed that there was one more thing on the bookcase in front of her.

It was a small black collar, which contrasted sharply with the white dress she was wearing.

"I want you to be my slave, this is my condition three."

Xu Shi snapped his fingers lightly, and finally showed his fangs at this moment.

“…… No way! ”

Other conditions are easy to say, how can Dongfang Xiao agree to such conditions?

Is this a hundred times better than marrying you? What kind of person is this, what kind of nasty stuff is in his head?

One thing to say, at this moment, the little empress felt that Xu Shi's ambition was too much, and it was a yarn to confront the Holy See in comparison?

Besides.

"If that's the case, what's the difference between you and Cheng Gujian?"

She gritted her teeth, frowned and stared at Xu Shi and asked.

"It's a big difference."

Xu Shi shook his finger, "I can do what Cheng Gujian can't do, and I can give it to you if Cheng Gujian can't give you." ”

"And this relationship only exists between us, I'm a foreigner, I have no interest in the internal affairs of your Hualan Empire, in the eyes of the world, you are still the empress, and it's up to you to decide what happens here."

"No kidding! Why should I believe you? ”

This kind of rhetoric obviously couldn't convince Dongfang Xiao, and she still looked at the other party with a guarded posture.

"So it's a big gamble, and the choice is still yours."

Xu Shi no longer gave her a substantive reply, just whispered softly like a demon.

"If you promise, you will only be a slave to me, and if you don't promise, you will always be a slave of the people of the world."

“……”

As soon as these words came out, Dongfang Xiao's heart seemed to be rubbed by something.

Because it is a bad word, but it is still a truth.

Isn't the canary, admired by all people, a slave of the people of the world?

What's more, all the stakes had already laid out in front of her, and she had no doubt that if she refused this request, the negotiation would fall through completely.

His so-called giving, so-called empathy, seems to be just paving the way for this last condition.

She could even think of what the follow-up would be, and the other party might turn around and go to Cheng Gujian - the fact is that Cheng Gujian may not be able to agree to him under the previous conditions, and once these two join forces, her situation may be even more dangerous.

Even if Xu Shi stops and goes home, where is his next chance?

Will there be another time? This is something that cannot be confirmed, and even if it does, how long will she have to wait, and how can she guarantee that the next time will not be as bad as the one in front of her? Will the next time you have the ability to do this?

She can't say any of this, but what Xu Shi can give her in front of her, and what the consequences of promising him are, are completely in front of her.

At this moment, Dongfang Xiao finally realized that Xu Shi was not "like a demon", this person was a demon himself, full of treasures, tempting but dangerous.

And this deal with the devil is not new, it has already begun when she chooses to watch the fire from the other side, seeking this fleeting opportunity like Mars.

Now, it seems that all that is missing is a nod from her.

The little empress sat on the throne with a dull gaze, and fell into deep thought.

Xu Shi was not in a hurry, admiring her struggling expression with interest.

As he said, he had always admired the little empress.

Silent.

There was a long silence.

"You...... Do not ...... what has been said Back. ”

Dongfang Xiao seemed to have made up his mind, raised his eyes again, looked at Xu Shi, and said in a slur manner.

"Of course."

Xu Shi was still smiling, "Please rest assured Miss Dongfang, I am the person who keeps my promises." ”

Of course, he knew what the other party was referring to, which was a tacit fact between the two and the final bottom line of this negotiation.

These words seemed to give Dongfang Xiao a lot of encouragement, driving her to stretch out her hand towards the collar.

After a moment of hesitation, she pursed her lips and grabbed it hard.

It's like seizing the future.

(End of chapter)