Ever since Xie Jue's life story spread, High Priest Sang Nan has been paying attention to the news about Xie Jue, and also sent people to Ningzhou and Xizhou to find out Xie Jue's attitude towards Sang Nan. Unfortunately, the people around Xie Jue do not change frequently. He is used to the group of people who have followed him since he was a child. It is difficult for others to get close to him. He does not trust any outsiders. The high priest's spies were once there. Ningzhou directed and acted in a play. He was a life-saver to Xie Jue and admired him very much. He hoped to serve him closely. In the end, he was dismissed and could not get close at all, so he could only be judged by his behavior. of being a human being.

If Ningzhou Cavalry is a ship, and Xie Xun is the ship itself and the soul, then Xie Jue is definitely the helmsman, who determines the direction of the ship.

Xie Jue also knows the role he plays, and has been silently assisting Xie Xun for so many years, but everyone in the world will question it. They are all brothers and have the same dignity. Is he really willing to do it? Are you really willing to surrender to your younger brother? The high priest also had such doubts, so he insisted on meeting Xie Jue and wanted to know Xie Jue's attitude. However, he could not find out Xie Jue's attitude from this conversation.

Specious, true and false, his true inner thoughts are only known to himself.

"We, Sangnan, have been independent for nearly sixty years. Although our cultural customs are similar to those of Jiangnan in Bac Ninh, they are different. We have our own culture, our own heroes, our own territory, and our own beliefs. Our king is also willing to be Bac Ninh. The vassal state of Beining only wants the people to live in peace and self-governance in peace. But the monarch of Beining does not think so, and insists on causing war and ruining all lives."

"The words of the high priest are biased. We never had any intention of raising troops against Sang Nan, but Sang Nan came to our door to ask for a fight. If King Sang Nan hadn't raided the twelve states, this war could have been avoided. Our brothers also I am grateful for Sang Nan’s years of food and grass support. If I am not wrong, when King Sang Nan sent troops to the twelve states, the priesthood did not stop him. In this case, you must be willing to admit defeat. After all, you almost plundered the territory of the twelve states."

"Yes, we had a misunderstanding and raised troops to attack the twelve states. My king also regretted it very much and tried his best to make up for it. It seems that the monarch of Beining does not accept making up for it!"

"I don't accept it!" Xie Jue said, "We in Beining have the most fertile territory, the strongest army, and the most skilled general. Since we have been stabbed, we must return it. In this world, the strong are respected, and the sword is in hand. , it makes sense. If Sang Nan doesn’t want to fight, then we can make peace. If King Sang Nan doesn’t want to fight or make peace, then he’s making things difficult for me."

"Understood!" The high priest nodded gently and politely, "I will try my best to negotiate a charter with my king, but there is just one thing I want to ask His Highness."

"Please say."

"If my king abdicates and you ascend the throne and become the new king of Sangnan, will you really hand over the territory of Sangnan to your younger brother?" The high priest asked about the rumors that have been circulating among the people.

Xie Jue's life experience was suppressed by Xie Xun in Beining, but it was deliberately spread in Sangnan. Almost everyone knew that King Yan of Beining was the son of Her Royal Highness the Princess, and was the crown prince of Sangnan. heir. Sang Nan was excited and felt that since His Highness King Yan was a family, Sang Nan and Beining were brotherly countries. There would be no more wars, and there would be no more surrenders. There was a high probability of peace talks and some compensation.

The people of Sangnan were extremely optimistic and even made bets on whether King Yan would give up the land of Sangnan if he captured it. Most of the people of Sangnan bet that Xie Jue would become the emperor and would not give up the territory to Xie Xun. , Sangnam will be a new sight. But if King Sangnan is unwilling to abdicate, then Xie Jue will definitely let Sangnan surrender. Therefore, there are also calls among the people for King Sangnan to remain in Xie Jue, and the voice is not small.

"There are no assumptions about state affairs, High Priest!" Xie Jue said calmly, "People's hearts are prone to change, one moment and another, and they will change from time to time."

"I understand, Your Highness, we will see you in the palace."

"High Priest, go slowly!" Xie Jue sent someone to escort the High Priest to the door. Fang Chuning came out from the darkness. There was a mystery in the living room of the manor, and both Fang Chuning and the shadow guard could hide in the darkness. Fang Chuning said, "The high priest came here and said nothing."

"No, he said everything."

"What do you mean?"

"If nothing else happens, King Sangnan will meet with us tonight."

As Xie Jue expected, less than two hours after the high priest left, Han Ziqi came with the will of King Sangnan, and summoned Xie Jue and the envoy to gather in the palace. King Sangnan held a banquet in the palace to give The mission was cleansed.

"You really know things like a god." Fang Chuning sighed to himself. Xie Jue was more accurate than anyone else in playing political tricks and psychological warfare. King Sangnan might have other plans, but after the high priest came to see Xie Jue, he finally I can't stand it any longer.

Han Ziqi didn't even ask what the high priest said. He came to take Xie Jue and others into the palace on time. Not everyone could get in when the delegation entered the palace. Xie Jue brought Fang Chuning and Zhang Boxing, and Lin Xiao led a team to guard the palace gate. , the shadow guards dispersed into the palace early to guard, and Ying Yi was in the palace. Xie Jue and Fang Chuning were not worried that King Sang Nan would be detrimental to them. King Sang Nan knew that peace talks were the best way as long as he was not stupid.

This was the first time that King Sangnan met Xie Jue. He had met the eldest princess once when he was young, and the two had played together. After all, they were both members of the same clan, so their relationship was not bad. In terms of seniority, he and the princess were of the same generation. Xie Jue and Han Ziqi were also of the same generation, and King Yan of Beining and King Sangnan were equals.

It's just that Xie Jue gave King Sangnan the courtesy of a junior according to his status, which can be regarded as giving face to King Sangnan. King Sangnan was very considerate. People said that King Yan was arrogant and rude, and he was not as arrogant as the rumors said.

King Sangnan said cheerfully, "King Yan Zhilan Yushu, General Fang Maolin Xiuzhu, they are both handsome and good-looking sons. Beining's water and soil are really nurturing, and even the orphans are envious."

When Xie Juegang was handling government affairs in Ningzhou, he was not good at this kind of all-around skills, and rarely spoke in public. But after three years, he has experienced everything that should be practiced, and now he can exchange compliments with King Sangnan without expression. They say that Sang Nan is more outstanding and so on.

Fang Chuning couldn't help laughing, Tingfeng is so cute!

King Sangnan was even more elated to be able to speak expressionlessly in such a scene. After the envoys sat down individually, they exchanged greetings. Fang Chuning also noticed that there were several young men sitting opposite. They were several of King Sangnan's Sons, in addition to Han Ziqi, there are also the eldest prince, third prince, fifth prince, etc. The younger ones sit at the bottom. Except for the eldest prince and third prince, everyone else looks at Xie Jue curiously, thinking that they also know his identity.

Xie Jue promised that Han Ziqi would not pursue the matter of being poisoned on the way, and he really would not pursue it. But King Sangnan took the initiative to bring up this matter, either because he felt guilty or had ulterior motives.

"King Yan traveled thousands of miles to send an envoy to Sang Nan, but he was poisoned on the way. That's why he failed to take good care of him. King Yan, please rest assured that he will investigate this matter thoroughly and give you an explanation."


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