first minister

In Phoenix City, temporary guard Xue Shuguang sat in the hall with a solemn expression.

Because he has not yet received the results of the Battle of Yinmayuan.

Not receiving it is a problem in itself.

The Southern Dynasties established pigeonhouses at the border gates and conducted military intelligence briefings with the Southern Dynasty's central capital and various border gates. Daliang also learned from this model.

Lieyang Pass used to have one letter every three days, and after the Snow Dragon Cavalry set off, it was even one letter per day, but now it has stopped.

For a military and national event of this magnitude, would it be okay if the letter and newspaper suddenly stopped?

What's more problematic is that it has been stopped for three or four days and he still doesn't know what happened!
It shouldn't be. If they were defeated, after so many days, the defeated troops should have retreated, right?

Besides, how could it be possible to lose!

"General!"

While he was distressed, a personal guard came quickly and said, "General, there is a large group of cavalry outside the north gate!"

Xue Shuguang stood up and hurried up to the city.

Outside the city wall, there was a group of about 5000 cavalrymen, all wearing tiger, leopard and snow dragon armors. A big man in the lead shouted: "General Xue! Yinmayuan was defeated. The King of Zhennan ordered us to come and inform you. , and help you defend Phoenix City! To prevent a sneak attack from the South!"

Xue Shuguang's expression changed suddenly, and he immediately said: "Hurry up and open the city!"

The guards immediately shouted, "Kaicheng!"

The unmanned soldiers in the team were immediately excited, but before their excitement could rise, Xue Shuguang shouted again when the words were still in their ears: "Wait a minute!"

The guards shouted again, "Wait!"

The two insurmountable city gates were still closed tightly, without any gaps.

Xue Shuguang looked at them, "Are you sent by the prince?"

"That's right! What do you mean, General Xue? We have traveled hundreds of miles and come here just to support you. Are you doubting us?"

Seeing the dirt, blood, and unconcealed fatigue on the bodies of the people below, even the officers and soldiers on the city wall felt a little guilty.

Xue Shuguang said: "Before the prince transferred the Snow Dragon Cavalry, he told me that when he returned to the army, there would be a secret code. If he won, he would call Daliang Glory. Now that he has failed, do you know what the secret code is?"

"Fucking fart! How could Xue Zonghan's pig brain think of this? Just say you didn't explain it!"

Jiang Yuhu hid in the second row of the cavalry and whispered with disdain.

"Your Majesty didn't tell you the secret code! Maybe the general remembered it wrong!"

Xue Shuguang was relieved after hearing this. King Zhennan did not tell him the secret code. He just deceived him, so he was probably a friendly army.

He waved his hand, "Kaicheng!"

The city gate finally opened slowly, and the people who pulled off the armor from the beheaded Snow Dragon Knight soldiers along the way and armed themselves with five people filed in.

Jiang Yuhu fell in the middle of the team, and only followed after the leading troops entered with 2000 people.

He is bound by the soul of the army, so he cannot take risks recklessly, and no one in the entire Wudang Army has any objections.

Wait until Jiang Yuhu and everyone behind him enter the city.

Everyone dismounted, and Xue Shuguang also came up to meet him, and asked the sergeant at the front: "Where is your general?"

So, the sergeant led Xue Shuguang and his bodyguards to Jiang Yuhu.

Xue Shuguang said: "Your Majesty, it has been a hard journey. May I ask how the war in Yinmayuan went?"

Jiang Yuhu sighed and said without shame: "Originally, Daliang had the upper hand. Tiger and Leopard Cavalry and Snow Dragon Cavalry surrounded Yanhui Pass. Yelu's eight crane-controlling troops surrounded Qingchuan Pass. Victory was right in front of them, but they didn't Thinking that Jiang Yuhu was too powerful, he sneaked thousands of miles and succeeded in a surprise attack on Lieyang Pass. Then it was like a magic weapon descended from the sky. He won three battles in one day. He defeated the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, Snow Dragon Cavalry and Controlling Crane Army in a row. He killed countless people in formation. The prince had no choice but to I led the troops to escape, and I was worried that Phoenix City's troops were empty and would be taken advantage of by the enemy, so I ordered my general to lead the troops to come for support."

He looked at Xue Shuguang, not giving him time to think, "I wonder how many soldiers and horses there are in the city, can they defend the city?"

Xue Shuguang sighed, "Your Majesty wanted to complete his victory in one battle, so the Snow Dragon Riders came out in full force. There were only [-] infantry in the city. I was worried that if the Southern Dynasty really attacked, we would have to wait for help. Fortunately, the general has arrived with his troops!"

"Don't worry, now that the general is here, you won't stand still waiting for help!"

Although Xue Shuguang felt that the person in front of him was a little arrogant, but the situation was stronger than the other person, he could only nod his head repeatedly, "Yes, with the help of the general, Phoenix City will be impregnable. Oh, I haven't been able to ask you your name?"

Jiang Yuhu took off the face towel used to protect himself from the wind and sand, "You don't know me?"

Xue Shuguang looked at this face and blinked, "It looks familiar, but I can't remember it."

Jiang Yuhu waved, motioning for him to come over, and whispered in his ear: "My name is Jiang Yuhu."

Jiang Yuhu?
Who the hell, Jiang Yuhu!

Xue Shuguang's expression suddenly changed, his body stiffened, and then he felt a pain in his heart.

Xue Shuguang's expression before his death was frozen in complete horror.

Jiang Yuhu? !

How could he be here!

Following Jiang Yuhu's action, the Wudang Army almost simultaneously drew their swords and slashed at the people beside them.

The leader of the Qian Wudang Army, who was well prepared, immediately mounted their horses and rushed towards the south gate of Phoenix City.

At the same time, several Wudang Army sergeants took out the signal fireworks prepared in advance from their arms and set them off, and at the same time, they directly set fire to several private houses.

"Xue Shuguang is dead! Disarm and not kill!"

In Phoenix City, there was a sudden chaos.

Outside Phoenix City, a group of scouts were nervously watching the movements in Phoenix City.

They have been watching here for two days, but they haven't slacked off at all.

Suddenly, everyone heard something. Although there were no fireworks during the day, they heard a familiar signal!

Then a plume of black smoke rose from the city, and everyone's expressions suddenly changed. They quickly mounted their horses and rushed back to their camp, puffing up their cheeks and blowing whistles like crazy.

In the Lingwu Pass not far away, the [-] Wudang troops who had been waiting here for a long time were like tigers coming out of the cage and wild horses running off the reins, rushing towards Phoenix City at high speed.

Behind them, there were five thousand infantrymen, taking long strides and flying behind the smoke they raised.

The leading Wudang Army cavalry looked nervously at the gate of Phoenix City not far away.

Under their burning gazes, the door of Phoenix City slowly opened.

When these 5000 people who had no time to spare rushed into Phoenix City, there was no possibility of the overall situation turning around.

After more than two hours, the fighting calmed down.

The soldiers under his command cooperated with the infantry who entered Phoenix City to clean up the city. Jiang Yuhu, who had been naked for many days, slowly walked to the top of the city and looked at the hinterland of Beiliang in the distance.

After chasing King Zhennan for hundreds of miles, he successfully returned to the territory of Daxia.

It's just that this method is somewhat unique.

Since it is dangerous to be outside the country's borders, it would be better to change the place of residence within the country's borders.

He smiled slightly, and in his handsome face and tired smile, there was a domineering aura that looked down on the world.

The people on the road are like jade, and the anger swallows thousands of miles like a tiger!
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Daxia, Zhongjing City, Honglu Temple.

Xue Wenlu sat blankly in the room. He looked like a man who had suffered from a serious illness. He finally got the medicine to restore his strength, but before he got into the tiger's den, he found out that it was a fake medicine. This not only affected his physiology, but also caused him to suffer from pain. His energy was shattered, and his whole person was even more depressed than before.

Yelu Wende and Yuan Wenjing were both sitting in the room, looking equally depressed.

Over the past day or so, this place has been bustling with activity, crowded with people, and greetings kept coming.

But now, even the petty officials in Honglu Temple don't take the initiative to pay attention to them.

The most annoying thing is that just like this, they were robbed last night.

The daring thief didn't steal anything else, but just targeted those who came to ask for help!
I want to destroy the evidence of contact with them!

It's just too deceiving!

But what can be done?

Both of them knew that Daliang had exhausted all his moves and there was no chance of a comeback.

A great defeat in Yinmayuan resulted in the loss of one hundred thousand elites, and the defeat led to the defeat of Zhennan King and his troops. It would take at least several years for Daliang to recover its strength.

Soldiers are easy to find, but not so easy to train.

"and many more!"

Xue Wenlu suddenly said: "Tell me, is it possible that my father saw that the situation was not good and retreated on his own initiative, so he created a suspicious formation and wanted to take the opportunity to capture the big fish Jiang Yuhu and achieve a comeback?"

Yelu Wende and Yuan Wenjing:? ? ?
Xue Wenlu, however, seemed to have grasped a life-saving straw and began to talk to himself, "Yes, Jiang Yuhu is young and energetic after all. His father may have seen this, so he retreated first, pretended to be defeated, lured Jiang Yuhu into an ambush, and finally took advantage of He chased and captured him. If Jiang Yuhu is killed or captured, no matter how great the victory of the Southern Dynasty is, it will be wiped out!"

The more he talked, the more excited he became, "So, I think there may be new military reports coming today, and by then, the situation may be reversed!"

Yelu Wende and Yuan Wenjing looked at each other with the same thought in mind:
If King Zhennan had that ability, the 15-strong army would not be reduced to the point of being hunted down.

Yelu Wende whispered: "Your Majesty, there is no use for us to stay here now. It is better to go and say goodbye to the Queen Mother of the Southern Dynasty."

Xue Wenlu turned to look at him, "You don't believe me?"

Yelu Wende looked embarrassed, so Yuan Wenjing helped him: "Your Majesty, this is not a question of belief or not. Even if it is turned over, it is still a tie. There is no use for us to stay here!"

"You don't believe me either?"

Two people:.
"Then let's wait one more day until the military report comes out today."

"No! We have to wait until the military report about Jiang Yuhu appears!"

Yelu Wende and Yuan Wenjing nodded helplessly. Who is the heir apparent and who is the envoy? The worst they can do is not go out or take a single step in the past two days.

In the palace city and in the imperial garden, Concubine De and Xia Jingyun were walking slowly.

The concubine De, who has not yet revealed her pregnancy, has begun to look more and more plump and attractive. The long palace dress wraps her delicate body like a weak willow in the wind. The close-fitting tailoring makes her waist and hips look as if she is moving lightly in lotus steps. Throw a small stone into the flat lake, and the ripples will spread out involuntarily. It is dignified, elegant but touching.

"The crisis in Northern Xinjiang has been resolved, and it's time to bring up your marriage again. Don't keep Miss Su and Miss Qin waiting."

Her voice was still so gentle, but Xia Jingyun, who was walking beside her a little later, could hear a bit of regret and loneliness.

That was his regret too.

"Everything is based on my sister's instructions."

"Your parents are both in the capital, so it's not my turn to give orders."

Concubine De chuckled lightly. If her casual charm fell into the eyes of outsiders, who would believe that she was the Queen Mother who had been decisive and decisive in killing since she came to power?

"Now that the border is secure, Yuyan Prefecture can find a way to recover it. After the rebellions in the various states are suppressed, we can finally be free to clean up the internal affairs. What are your thoughts on the internal affairs in the future?" Xia Jingyun said: "This matter is complicated, and there are some general issues. The strategy still needs to be deduced in detail and combined with the current realities of the DPRK and Central Government before being written down and handed over to my sister. However, one thing is certain, that is, we cannot just focus on pasting and sewing at the moment, we must take advantage of this moment to annex the land. We must thoroughly deal with the concealment of household registration and other matters, and ruthlessly dig out the stubborn sores of powerful mergers and interests, otherwise the Great Xia Kingdom Zuo will not last long."

Concubine De nodded, "Now that Northern Xinjiang has been victorious in successive battles, the military is at its peak, and the dignitaries in the DPRK are also keeping silent, it is a good time. I will leave you and the Central Committee to worry about this matter."

"Sister, what I said is out of context. I should do both public and private things."

Concubine De slowly stopped, turned her head, and looked at him.

Just when Xia Jingyun couldn't resist the resentment and tenderness in his eyes, Concubine De took a deep breath, started walking again, and said, "Who do you think is more suitable to go to Beiliang?"

The topic changed and the charming atmosphere dissipated. Xia Jingyun said, "I think someone will encourage me to go."

"no!"

Concubine De suddenly turned around with a determined expression.

Xia Jingyun smiled slightly, "Sister, don't panic, I just said that they might want to encourage me to go, but the decision-making power is not in your hands! But to be honest, this is just my wishful thinking, relying on my sharp tongue, that's all. The soldiers of the two countries regained the territory of a state. This alone is enough to go down in history. Perhaps they are really reluctant to give up such a great achievement that is almost at their fingertips to me. "

"You're not allowed to go anyway!" Concubine De said firmly and seriously.

Xia Jingyun hummed, "I just said it casually. Speaking of which, there should be a reaction from Beiliang."
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Liangdu, palace city, imperial study room.

The bitter cold in Beiliang made it even more difficult to find warmth in Emperor Liang's palace.

Wang Ruoshui, now a member of Zhongshushe in Beiliang, was kneeling on the ground with a respectful look on his face when he heard a calm voice coming from above his head, "Get up."

With the action of standing up, he quickly glanced at Emperor Liang, whom he had only met once.

Although it is rumored that the fierce tiger has become a sick tiger, and the princes were even imprisoned in the palace yesterday in order to secure their positions, it is obvious that even the sick tiger is not easy to mess with.

One by one, the imperial edicts accurately extinguished the restless flames;

As Yelv Shi, the most powerful head of the Yelu family among the lower four surnames, entered the palace alone to express his loyalty, Yu Wenyong, the head of the Yuwen family who was most dissatisfied with the royal family, suddenly died of a severe illness, and the entire Liang Dynasty became silent even in the snow.

Emperor Liang looked at Wang Ruoshui and said calmly, "Do you know anything about the current battle situation?"

Wang Ruoshui said: "Yesterday, I listened to some discussions among my colleagues and learned about the unfavorable news about the war on the front line."

After all, I have experienced it in the officialdom of Daxia, so I can deal with these hidden problems with ease.

Emperor Liang nodded, "What do you think about this?"

Wang Ruoshui was startled. He really couldn't handle this. How could he ask such a question, "Your Majesty, minister."

Emperor Liang waved his hand directly, "Since I have taken you in, I will trust you. You are familiar with the Southern Dynasties, and now you also know me, Daliang. There is no more suitable person than you. If I want to be honest, don't be polite."

Wang Ruoshui looked at Emperor Liang, hesitated for a moment, gritted his teeth secretly, and said: "Your Majesty, I heard from my colleagues yesterday that there are no natural obstacles blocking the road from Lieyang Pass to the north, leading to Liangdu. , if this is the case, it may not be a long-term solution.”

Emperor Liang remained calm and said, "Why? Although there are no natural dangers along the way, with our Northern Liang cavalry roaming across the plains, how dare the soldiers of the Southern Dynasty penetrate deep into the heart of our country?"

Wang Ruoshui subconsciously raised his hands, and then immediately turned into stroking his chest and bowing, "Your Majesty, others may not dare to do so, but Jiang Yuhu does."

Emperor Liang sighed, "Jiang Yuhu is indeed a serious nuisance to our court. But he has been a master of great achievements since ancient times. After all, he does not have the same fate as Jiang Qingxuan. The Southern Dynasty court must be suspicious. Is it possible that the counter-intentional plan of my order will succeed?"

Wang Ruoshui shook his head, "Does Your Majesty know that in the Southern Dynasties there was a double wall of civil and military forces?"

Emperor Liang chuckled and said: "People at that time were just trying to flatter me, but how could they still take it seriously? I, Liang, also have the saying of the Four Horsemen."

The implication is that I know very well the virtues of the Four Horsemen of Liang Dynasty, and the double jade of the Southern Dynasty is not much different.

But Wang Ruoshui shook his head again and said: "Your Majesty, please do not take it lightly. The two jade weapons of the Southern Dynasty, one civilized and one military, Xia Jingyun is included and Jiang Yuhu is outside. Jiang Yuhu is like a peerless soldier, but no matter how good the weapon is, it depends on who uses it. Above the court Xia Jingyun, who supported him, was the real key to the Southern Dynasties."

Emperor Liang narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "Go on."

"Xia Jingyun has only risen for more than a year. Now he is a central minister in the court, a founding prince, the adopted brother of the Queen Mother, and the uncle of the emperor. More importantly, this person is astonishingly resourceful and can be said to have no plans left. At that time, Dongfang The Ming Dynasty regicide ascended the throne, and the situation was completely under his control, but Xia Jingyun was still able to change his fate against the odds. Now, he has the support of the two top aristocratic families of Su and Qin, and the trust of the Empress Dowager and the Emperor. He has also made great achievements and is famous far and wide. It can be said that the authority is overwhelming.”

"What's more important is that there is no cowardice in his temper. His Majesty planned a decisive victory this time, but the Southern Dynasty did not panic. It neither transferred Jiang Yuhu to Yuyan Prefecture to quell the rebellion, but also completely delegated power to Jiang Yuhu. He was in charge of the war in Northern Xinjiang, which was why our dynasty was defeated. This internal and external system, civil and military, is unbreakable, and His Majesty’s plan of alienation will never succeed. Even when the situation in the Southern Dynasties is a little calmer, there may be a large-scale Northern Expedition. Lift.”

Emperor Liang looked at him and said, "In your opinion, what should we do this time?"

Wang Ruoshui showed hesitation, and Emperor Liang squinted his eyes, "If you have anything to say, just say it. I don't care about your guilt."

"In my opinion, we should send envoys to seek peace in order to take back Lieyang Pass."

Emperor Liang's expression suddenly became stern, and he snorted subconsciously. Wang Ruoshui quickly knelt down again, "I made a mistake, please forgive me!"

After a while, Emperor Liang finally said: "Go down, let me think about it."

Wang Ruoshui stood up as if he was being pardoned, his body was soaked with sweat. At this moment, he felt dizzy when the cold wind outside the hall blew.

And Emperor Liang was sitting in the main hall, holding his forehead with his hands, and the two words could not be left in his mind: [Seek peace].

The reason is very simple. If you want to take back Lieyang Pass without any bloodshed, you have to exchange it for something of sufficient weight.

Is there anything else in Daliang's hand that is of sufficient weight right now?
There is only one Swift State left.

Moreover, this is not all Daliang's. If Daliang showed the tendency to annex Yuyan, maybe Dongfang Ping would turn around and surrender to the Southern Dynasty.

So, this is considered a no-cost transaction?
Take things that don't belong to you and exchange them for important things that belong to you?

But that's not how the accounts were settled. Dongfang Ping was just a puppet after all. With the vassalage of Yuyan State, Daliang had countless benefits. After planning for so long, An Neng gave up so easily.

After all, it is the land of one state!

No matter how important Lieyang Pass is, it is just one pass. Why can't we build another one?

Think, think again.

Emperor Liang comforted himself secretly, don't be anxious, wait a little longer.
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"Don't be impatient! Just wait!"

In Honglu Temple in Zhongjing, Xue Wenlu looked at Yelu Wende and Yuan Wenjing, "Wait for one more day. If there is no new news today, let's leave. How about it?"

The two of them immediately fell silent upon hearing this.

Waiting for two more days is really uncomfortable for them. The key point is that Honglu Temple cannot give them any girls. How can this person survive!

Xue Wenlu said in a deep voice: "You two, are you willing to go back in such a dejected state!"

The two sighed, no longer reacting to such words.

Yelu Wende said: "His Royal Highness, no matter what, there is no news today. We will have to say goodbye early tomorrow morning."

Xue Wenlu nodded, "Don't worry, everyone! I will do what I say!"

Just as he was talking, a man hurried in and was startled when he saw Yelu Wende and Yuan Wenjing also there.

Xue Wenlu asked: "What's wrong?"

The man saluted the three of them and breathed a sigh of relief, "Your Highness, Your Majesty, the latest news is that Jiang Yuhu pursued the prince to Xingqing Road, and then suddenly turned around and headed south, pretending to be a defeated army, pretending to leave Phoenix City, and... Together with the defenders of Lingwu Pass, they captured Phoenix City, and all the defenders in the city were slaughtered or captured!"

bang.

Xue Wenlu felt like he had been hit hard on the back of his head. He couldn't stand and hit the table behind him.

Yelu Wende and Yuan Wenjing sighed together.

After a long time, Xue Wenlu calmed down and sat numbly on the chair, "Take it up and say goodbye."

When they handed over the farewell documents, the Southern Dynasty monarchs and ministers happily and relaxedly let go.

After all, the capital of Zhennan itself cannot be saved, so what's the use of keeping his crown prince!
When the Beiliang people's motorcade passed through the streets and headed out of the city, the cheers and noises of the people in Beijing suddenly sounded like thunder.

On the long street, the dejected people of Beiliang and the jubilant people of Zhongjing all around formed a beautiful pattern.

After finally leaving the city, everyone felt that the sky was high and the clouds were vast, and they were finally able to take a good breath.

"Wait a minute! Stay!"

At this moment, a group of people came from behind, and Bai Yunbian, who was still wearing official robes, quickly chased after him under the leadership of the guards.

Xue Wenlu subconsciously wanted to order a quick escape, but finally stopped.

Bai Yunbian came to the carriage, turned over and dismounted, and said with a smile: "Why did His Highness leave without saying goodbye?"

Xue Wenlu just wanted to lie down quietly at this moment and had no desire to argue. "Master Bai has heavy official duties, so I can't bother you."

"Let me just say that His Highness the Crown Prince is by no means a petty person. Although I have offended a lot this time, what I said is actually the truth. Don't worry, your father has been kicked out of these things by Jiang Yuhu. I will never do it again in the future. I won’t mention it anymore.”

Xue Wenlu's heart was already riddled with holes in the Nan Dynasty party. He didn't care if he got stabbed again. He looked at the white clouds indifferently and said, "Don't worry, you and I will never see each other again! Let's make this promise, Mr. Bai! We will never see you again!" "

After finishing speaking, he said: "Let's go!"

Seeing the Beiliang people's team leaving in a bit of panic, Bai Yunbian let out a laugh, then sneered and turned around and returned to the city.

After the farce with this enemy was over, he had to do his own business.
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Emperor Liang had been thinking about Wang Ruoshui's suggestion for the past two days, or he was hesitating about his choice.

He, who has always been brilliant and strategic, rarely hesitated once.

Because, this step will determine the final result of his decades of great achievements in charge of Beiliang, and will also determine the future direction of Beiliang.

Just when he was in a dilemma, the eunuch He Zhong hurriedly came to him and said, "Your Majesty, Privy Councilor Mr. Pei is here to see you."

Emperor Liang's heart skipped a beat, "Xuan!"

Soon, the Minister of War in Beiliang walked into the palace and said, "Your Majesty, there is an urgent report from the border."

Emperor Liang secretly supported the table with his hands and sat on a chair, "Say."

"Jiang Yuhu of the Southern Dynasty pursued the King of Zhennan to Xingqing Road, then suddenly changed his route and attacked Phoenix City. Pretending to be defeated, he falsely opened the city gate, and together with the defenders of Lingwuguan of the Southern Dynasty, took control of Phoenix City. He dismissed the residents of the city and all [-] defenders in the city. Captured or killed. Phoenix is ​​in enemy hands!"

He paused, but did not say anything about Yelu's control of the crane army trying to ambush Jiang Yuhu.

But at this time, Emperor Liang no longer bothered to observe his men's thoughts. He just felt his head was buzzing.

How could a tiger pounce on its prey end up like this?

Not to mention losing the Lieyang Pass, but also the Phoenix City?

I took the important towns on the central and western fronts, and then changed them to the eastern front that is not my own?
He took a deep breath and said, "Qing Pei, Wang Ruoshui from Zhongshushe proposed to negotiate peace with the Southern Dynasty. What do you think?"

Privy Councilor Pei Shisheng was shocked, pondered for a few breaths, and said: "In the current situation, either we invade Yuyan State, occupy that state, and expand the territory. Or the best thing is indeed to negotiate for peace. If we can exchange Yuyan State for Lie Yangguan and Phoenix City are good, but it depends on whether the Southern Dynasty will agree."

Emperor Liang sighed, "If we agree or disagree, let's talk first. Only after we talk can we find out. We can also take the opportunity to buy time and consolidate the border defense."

Pei Shisheng nodded, "Your Majesty is wise."

"Who do you think would be a suitable ambassador?"

Pei Shisheng thought for a moment and said, "The Prince of Zhennan is currently in the Southern Dynasty. It is better to directly order someone to go to the Southern Dynasty quickly, inform him of the news, and have him submit his credentials to the Emperor of the Southern Dynasty in Zhongjing. Then we will meet for formal negotiations on the border between the two countries. How much can we be less passive?"

Emperor Liang closed his eyes and nodded helplessly, "Let's do it!" (End of Chapter)