Xingzhou City, located at the junction of the Great Song Dynasty and the Jin Kingdom, is an ancient city with a long history. The walls are tall and sturdy, and they have survived countless battles and are still standing. The streets of the city are spacious and clean, and the shops are lined with shops, and the prosperity is not inferior to that of any big city. However, this city is in a special position, it is the front line of the war between the Great Song and the Jin Kingdom, and the flames of war can spread here at any time.

In this context, the Yongchang of Xingzhou City has become a unique existence. Merchants from all over the world gathered here, and they came to trade their goods, forming a prosperous scene. Behind this prosperity, however, lies a tense and hostile relationship between the Great Song Dynasty and the Jin Kingdom.

Zhao Yingluo, the princess of the Great Song Dynasty, was standing on the city wall at the moment, looking at the Jin Kingdom caravan in the distance. She was dressed in a long lilac dress, the hem of which fluttered gently in the wind, like a blooming violet. Her face was delicate and dignified, and there was a heroic aura between her eyebrows. However, her eyes were as cold as ice, as if she could see through all hypocrisy and lies.

"Your Royal Highness the Princess, Wanyan Zongyi, the prince of the Jin Kingdom, has arrived outside the city with a caravan." A guard came to report it, and there was a hint of nervousness in his voice.

Zhao Yingluo turned around slightly and said coldly: "Got it." Go down. Her voice was crisp and powerful, as if it could penetrate the air and reach people's hearts.

Under the city wall, the Jin State caravan led by Wanyan Zongyi had slowly stopped. Wanyan Zongyi was dressed in a golden battle robe and wore a sharp sword around his waist, looking majestic. His face was handsome and resolute, and his eyes revealed an indomitable spirit. However, there was a hint of exhaustion and helplessness hidden between his eyebrows.

Wanyan Zongyi looked up at Zhao Yingluo on the city wall, and a complicated emotion surged in his heart. He knew that this Great Song princess was not only beautiful and intelligent, but also ruthless and thoughtful. He has fought her many times, but each time he has failed. However, this time he had to come to Xingzhou City to trade with her, because the Jin Kingdom needed grain from the Great Song Dynasty to tide over the difficulties.

"Wanyan Zongyi, what are you doing here?" Zhao Yingluo's voice suddenly sounded, breaking the silence. She stood on the city wall, looking at Wanyan Zongyi condescendingly, her tone revealing a sense of majesty and indifference.

Wanyan Zongyi smiled slightly, raised his head and said, "Your Royal Highness Princess, I came here to make a deal with you. His voice was loud and powerful, as if it could penetrate the clouds and reach the sky.

"Deal? What is there to trade between us? Zhao Yingluo sneered, revealing disdain and ridicule in her tone.

Wanyan Zongyi was not angry, he continued: "Your Royal Highness Princess, I know that we have a hostile relationship, but now the Jin Kingdom has suffered a serious natural disaster and there is a shortage of food. I hope to be able to tide over the difficulties with the grain of the Great Song Dynasty. I am willing to exchange war horses and gold and silver. ”

Zhao Yingluo was silent for a moment, and then said coldly: "War horses and gold and silver? Do you think I'm going to be short of these things? ”

Wanyan Zongyi smiled slightly and said, "Your Royal Highness Princess, I know that you are not short of these things. However, it was a deal that was beneficial to both parties. You can get the horses and gold and silver you want, and I can get the food I desperately need. Why not? ”

Zhao Yingluo frowned slightly, thinking about Yan Zongyi's words. She knew that the deal would be good for both parties. Although the Great Song Dynasty did not lack war horses and gold and silver, the more these things, the better.

Just as Zhao Yingluo was pondering, a gust of wind suddenly rose, rolling up the sand and dust on the city wall, and the sky darkened a little. This seems to be a silent commentary on the current tensions. After the wind and sand, Zhao Yingluo slowly spoke: "Wanyan Zongyi, you and I both know that this is not just a simple transaction. What is at stake behind this is the future and destiny of our two countries. ”

Wanyan Zongyi nodded, and there was a hint of firmness in his eyes: "Yes, Her Royal Highness the Princess." But I believe that through this deal, we can bring a glimmer of peace and hope to the people of both countries. ”

Zhao Yingluo didn't speak, she turned around and walked under the city wall. Every step seems so heavy, as if carrying the expectations and trust of the entire Great Song Dynasty. Wanyan Zongyi didn't urge, he quietly waited for Zhao Yingluo's decision.

Finally, Zhao Yingluo stopped, she turned around, looked at Wanyan Zongyi and said, "Okay, I agree to this deal." However, you must ensure that the transaction is fair and honest. ”

Wanyan Zongyi smiled slightly, bowed and saluted: "Your Royal Highness the princess, rest assured, I will definitely be fair and honest." ”

With Zhao Yingluo's order, the gate of Xingzhou City slowly opened. Wanyan Zongyi led the Jin State caravan into the city. The people of the city stopped to watch, and they looked curiously at the merchants from the enemy country, and the chatter began one after another.

In the field, Jiang Laosi had been waiting for a long time. After he saw Yan Zongyi, he stepped forward and saluted: "Prince Wanyan, it's been a long time." Her Royal Highness has agreed to the deal, so let's get started now. ”

Wanyan Zongyi nodded, and motioned for his subordinates to display the war horses and gold and silver they brought. Jiang Laosi also sent people to transport the grain of the Great Song Dynasty to the field. For a time, the yard was filled with all kinds of goods, forming a busy scene.

The deal began. Jiang Laosi and Wanyan Zongyi's subordinates began to busily carry goods and count quantities. While there is a deep hatred and hostility between the two countries, in this deal, they both put aside these disputes for the time being to focus on immediate interests.

As time went on, the deal gradually came to an end. Wanyan Zongyi looked at the mountains of grain, and an inexplicable emotion surged in his heart. He knew what this grain meant to the people of the Kingdom of Jin. They are not just food, they are hope and future.

After Yan Zongyi's Jin State caravan left, the hustle and bustle of Xingzhou City gradually subsided. However, this brief silence did not last long, as another caravan appeared outside the city gates - it was a merchant from Western Xia.

Not long ago, Western Xia joined forces with the Jin State and launched a fierce offensive against the Great Song Dynasty. Although it failed to capture Xingzhou City in the end, it also brought a lot of losses to the Great Song Dynasty.

Now, the merchants of Western Xia brazenly came to Xingzhou City, hoping to exchange war horses for food. In their eyes, war horses were the pride and advantage of Western Xia, and food was the material they urgently needed.

However, when the merchants of Western Xia made this request to Zhao Yingluo, she flatly refused. Zhao Yingluo sat in the study of the mansion, her eyes cold and firm, as if she could see through all hypocrisy and greed.

"Your Royal Highness Princess, the merchants of Great Xia have asked for war horses in exchange for food." A guard came to report it.

Zhao Yingluo smiled slightly, and there was a hint of mockery in her tone: "War horse? Do they think I'm going to be short of horses? Tell them that we have the grain, but we will not sell it to Great Xia. ”