I have lived forever since the end of Qin Dynasty

Chapter 268 My sword is not bad!

After three or four rounds of negotiations, the final terms of the peace treaty between Dahan and South Vietnam were basically settled.

Compared with the conditions initially proposed, Chen Luo later made some concessions, but not much.

After all, South Vietnam raised objections to some of the clauses. After careful consideration, some of the plans were indeed inhumane. For example, South Vietnam sent a mission to give gifts every Spring Festival. It took nearly five months for the mission to arrive in Chang'an, and then stayed in the city for a month. , and it would take nearly five months to return to South Vietnam.

They come and go, and within 20 days of resting at home, they have to go back on the road again.

It's so torturous.

Therefore, after discussion between the two parties, this content was changed to a gift from South Vietnam every three years, but the gifts from the previous two years must be prepared at one time.

For other revised treaties such as this one, the Han Dynasty considered issues for South Vietnam as appropriate.

After the private discussion is over, the peace treaty will be put on the table and formally signed.

South Vietnam continued to make concessions on the terms, but insisted that the invitation to peace talks must be made by a big man. This made Chen Luo and Peng Yue feel puzzled until South Vietnam quietly sent an envoy to hand over the formal meeting documents. Things to note and some "hints" made the two of them suddenly realize.

Three days later, the sky was bright and clear.

Under an unknown mountain in Yuxia.

"Then I will send Marquis Yang Xia here. I wish you success in the peace talks." Peng Yue bowed on his horse as a farewell.

The peace talks with South Vietnam this time cannot be said to be of little importance to the Han Dynasty. Sending envoys to deal with it at will is inconsistent with the letter sent privately by South Vietnam, asking the Han Dynasty to give face to the peace talks.

At present, almost all the high-ranking officials in this Han army are military generals. When it comes to marching and fighting, they can all talk eloquently for three days and three nights, but if they really get involved in those winding word games, they are all dumbfounded.

Therefore, Chen Luo is the most suitable candidate. He personally goes to formal peace talks with South Vietnam, and the possibility of stepping into a trap is very small.

Smiling softly, Chen Luo returned the courtesy and said: "Of course, General Peng, don't think about the worst, in case those people in South Vietnam are not sincere in the peace talks and turn against each other at the banquet.

Then please don't be carried away by anger, stabilize the morale of the army, and command the soldiers according to the original strategy. "

This time, I only brought Baiqi to participate in the negotiations. The negotiations with South Vietnam broke down. The other party was heartbroken. If they wanted to keep him, they really couldn't escape.

However, what reassured Chen Luo was that Peng Yue showed his talents during these days and convinced most of the soldiers of the Han army. Even if Chen Luo did not control the formation, they were still willing to obey the command.

Even if he doesn't hold the line here, it doesn't matter whether the Han army fights or withdraws.

"If those South Vietnamese dare to hurt you even a hair, then I will definitely lead my army to break through that Panyu City!" Peng Yue vowed, obviously he really had such an idea.

After he lost his position as Linjiang King, he was lucky to have saved his life, but in Nanyang County, even petty officials dared to bully him.

After wandering around all day, he could only lie on the lawn and bask in the sun. He spent the entire afternoon feeling sorry for himself and thinking about ways to deal with Han Xin.

Until the mighty Han army came down the river, some soldiers inquired about his existence and invited themselves on board...

The gears of fate turn again.

He once again took charge of an army of one hundred thousand, galloping across the world.

Peng Yue had no doubt that he could get a Qianhu Hou by virtue of his merits when he returned this time, and all the previous shame could be wiped away.

But if something happens to Chen Luo, the life he expects will disappear.

Dropping the topic, the two stood by the roadside and talked for a few more words, waving goodbye.

Peng Yue turned around and returned to the army to stabilize the defense line.

Chen Luo then rode his horse to Zhongsu County, which was designated as the place for peace talks between the two countries.

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"Open the city gate and welcome the Han envoy." On the city wall of Zhongsu County, Taichang of Nanyue Kingdom nervously commanded.

The opponent only had a hundred cavalry, and they did not charge. They just came over quietly in formation. Unexpectedly, they put a lot of pressure on themselves.

It was like the Six Kingdoms meeting the Great Qin warriors.

Seeing the cavalrymen dismounting and solemnly following the envoys negotiating with them, South Vietnam Taichang sighed leisurely.

This is the kingly image that only the Central Plains dynasty can cultivate. The South Vietnam Kingdom can stay in one place and is relatively safe, but without this "qi", even if there are more people and a bigger pomp, it still can't compare to others.

Two-quarters of an hour later, followed by ten personal guards, Chen Luo climbed onto a high platform on the hill specially repaired by the South Vietnamese Kingdom for this peace negotiation.

"Foreign Minister Chen Luo, I have met the leader of the South Vietnam Kingdom." Chen Luo said hello according to etiquette.

Zhao Tuo, who was sitting in the top position, nodded with a smile and responded: "Even though I am in the south, I have heard of your name. This time the Han sent you to negotiate peace. It seems that he attaches great importance to us."

After saying this, he glanced at his ministers below.

The big man is willing to give me some face. If it were you, who would do it?
Chen Luo then said: "You are right, Han and South Vietnam are from the same origin, and both are willing to respect Chinese culture. Unlike the Han who attacked the Xiongnu from the north, there is no need for us to conquer each other and cause internal friction.

Therefore, I come to negotiate with you sincerely this time. "

Facing Zhao Tuo, he felt no pressure.

Apart from longevity, the other party's other deeds in history were mediocre and did not leave a deep enough impression on people.

Even Sima Qian believed that "the king of Wei Tuo was originally Ren Xiao. He was designated as a prince by the early Han Dynasty." Zhao Tuo's throne was actually obtained by Ren Xiao's early death and the blessing of the times.

"Okay, since the big man wants to propose peace talks, he has the virtue of a good life and is also unwilling to see the people in the country displaced." Zhao Tuo smiled and nodded, "In that case, let Dr. Chen tell you your requirements."

Chen Luo handed the silk book in his hand to the attendant beside him and said loudly: "Our request has been written, and I would like to ask the Lord of South Vietnam to read it."

The main reason why I did not hand it over in person was because of an old incident more than 20 years ago. Jing Ke, the envoy of the Yan State, hid a dagger in the picture and almost assassinated the then King of Qin, later the First Emperor. Therefore, when the envoy later delivered the silk letter, he first handed it to the attendant in the palace. Then deliver it to the recipient to prevent this kind of thing from happening again.

Although Zhao Tuo already knew the entire content of the peace treaty, he still pretended to read it carefully in front of the ministers.

After a moment, he closed his eyes slightly, called his attendants and said, "Let all the ministers take a look at it to see if they have any problems."

This silk book was circulated among the people on the high platform.

The South Vietnamese ministers who were qualified to participate in the peace talks were all high-level officials. There were not many of them, and everyone did not pay too much attention to them.

Half an hour later, the silk book was returned to Zhao Tuo.

Except for Chen Luo, who was sitting calmly, everyone below looked unsightly.The harshness of the treaty far exceeded their original expectations. After accepting it, the South Vietnam Kingdom would become a vassal of the Han Dynasty.

A man who looked like a general sitting at the bottom suddenly slapped the table and stood up: "Oh, are you trying to deceive me that there is no one in South Vietnam and actually put forward such a condition.

Doctor Chen, do you still want to step down from this high platform today? "

In an instant, almost everyone's eyes were focused on this man and Chen Luo.

"General Wang, please don't be rude to the envoy." Zhao Tuo tried to dissuade him, but he squinted and watched Chen Luo's reaction with interest.

Among the remaining people in the hall, only a few people spoke out to dissuade General Wang from his behavior. The others either watched indifferently or cheered General Wang in low voices.

Seeing that Zhao Tuo's reaction was not intense and that most people were supporting him, General Wang became even more aggressive: "Do you Han people want to taste the sharp sword in my hand?"

"Bang!" Chen Luo also shot up.

"Is this the attitude of South Vietnam towards your envoys?" He shouted angrily, and then pulled out the sword from his waist, "Your sword is sharp, but my sword is not bad at all!"

For a moment, there was silence on the high platform, and the two parties fell into an awkward situation of stalemate.

General Wang was stared at by everyone, and he felt that he would not be able to gain a foothold in the court after he retreated, so he sneered and said: "You, a civil servant, will probably tremble when you see chickens and cattle slaughtered. How can you talk so wildly about the power of a sword?" !”

Hearing this, Chen Luo did not feel humiliated. Instead, he burst out laughing. The laughter made the officials on the high platform confused, the laughter made General Wang doubtful, and the laughter made Zhao Tuo, who was in the top position, unable to make up his mind.

Stopping his laughter, Chen Luo stared at General Wang and took a step towards him.

The corners of his mouth raised slightly and he said: "What General Wang said today is the funniest thing I have ever heard in these days. I have to thank you for making me laugh happily for so long.

I am currently serving as a censor in the Han Dynasty, but in the battle to destroy Qin, do you know what I did? "

Although his expression was extremely peaceful, there was a faint evil aura around Chen Luo, an aura that could only be cultivated by walking out alive from a mountain of corpses and a sea of ​​blood, killing everyone on the battlefield.

General Wang was very familiar with this feeling. He immediately breathed a little faster, but still stubbornly replied: "I'm... making plans in the military tent."

"Haha." Chen Luo smiled sarcastically, "I don't know how many of you here are former officials of the Qin Dynasty, but the 30 Qin army was wiped out in the first battle in Julu, and even the general Wang Li died on the spot. This is so shining. Thousands of years of achievements were achieved by King Xiang and I, and I personally shot and killed the Qin army’s commander Wang Li. If you have equal achievements in your hands before you can talk to me, then who of you here can speak?"

He glanced around with cold eyes, and everyone lowered their heads, not daring to look at him.

General Wang, who had the most arrogant attitude just now, quietly lowered his sword in his hand in embarrassment.

Only a very small number of the people sitting here are related to the former Qin Dynasty, but they are quite impressed by how powerful the Qin Dynasty was.

Especially General Wang, who had served in the Great Wall Corps for several years. Later, when the Qin Dynasty conquered Baiyue, he was transferred to the south.

Therefore, when these people learned about the battle of Julu, they were extremely shocked. Xiang Yu's name became a nightmare for many people.

"Hahaha, don't be too panicked. I came to sign an armistice treaty with South Vietnam today with friendship and peace. I did not come to you with King Xiang to continue the war." Seeing Brother Yu's name mentioned like this So, Chen Luo now has a reason he has to say to ensure his personal safety.

After all, you don’t want anything to happen to me and King Xiang come to your door, right?

"Ahem, cough, cough." Zhao Tuo, who was in the top position, broke the silence with a cough. He glared at General Wang and scolded, "I told you not to be rude, but in the end you are not as good as others. It's really embarrassing."

Then he put on a smile, looked at Chen Luo and pursed his lips and said: "We in South Vietnam have fierce folk customs, and it is really a joke for you to see something like this happen.

However, I feel that the peace treaty mentioned by General Wang is excessive and not nonsense.

For example, we send gifts to the big man once a year, which is really a bit hasty.Firstly, it takes a long time on the road; secondly, it is unrealistic to prepare any rare treasures in one year.

What do you think, Dr. Chen? "

Hearing what Zhao Tuo said, the hearts of the South Vietnamese ministers all tightened.

Your Majesty, you still dare to negotiate terms.

If Xiang Yu really comes to attack us, we will have no choice but to retreat into the sea.

"Well... what you said makes sense. It's because we were a little ill-considered and we should apologize to you." Chen Luo stood up and saluted, not at all as unruly as he was when facing General Wang.

Rubbing his chin, Chen Luo suggested: "Well... in this case, we can change it to every two years. What do you think?"

"Two years? It's still too hasty. Three years is more appropriate." Zhao Tuo frowned slightly, shook his head and replied.

After pondering for a moment, Chen Luo responded: "It's okay. But this time I need to send the congratulatory gifts from the previous two years together."

"Row."

Suddenly, the South Vietnamese ministers on the high platform were shocked, and they all looked at Zhao Tuo in the upper position with reverence.

Kings!

You are so brave in the face of crisis, but you still keep your face and fight for the interests of our South Vietnam.

They instantly felt as if they had found a backbone, and their panicked hearts calmed down.

At this moment, Lu Qi, who was sitting in the first place in the east direction, said: "Your Majesty, I feel that this treaty is a bit unreasonable..."

After he finished speaking, Zhao Tuo turned to look at Chen Luo and said in a deep voice: "I think Prime Minister Lu's proposal is very reasonable. What do you think of it?"

After thinking for a while, Chen Luo nodded and said, "What Prime Minister Lu said makes sense. We can revise it after some further discussion."

Seeing this, the South Vietnamese ministers put forward their own suggestions one after another. Zhao Tuo accepted some of them and argued with Chen Luo to gain more benefits for South Vietnam.

They continued discussing until it was dark, and even Chen Luo was tired of acting.

Zhao Tuo's excitement did not pass at all, and he even started talking by candlelight at night.

From today on, I can truly bring the ministers of South Vietnam back to their hearts and take full control of the court.

As for surrendering to the big man, he didn't care that much.

Anyway, as long as the benefits he can obtain remain unchanged, he doesn't care if he nominally becomes the prince of the Han Dynasty.

Silently picking up the wine glass in his hand, Zhao Tuo said loudly: "This glass is for Doctor Chen."

"Peace." Chen Luo responded with a toast.

(End of this chapter)