Lady Wan Guan

Chapter 388 Making the Deal
Late at night, Gu Zhouting and Chen Jianghe came out of Honglu Temple.

Another day of noisy from morning till night.

And it was the day when the quarrel was the most intense. The envoys of Shu were so angry that they wanted to kill people, and the negotiation broke down completely.

"Master Gu, the conditions we proposed are too harsh, and they will not agree." Chen Jianghe frowned, feeling that Gu Zhouting was still young and energetic, and was eager for quick success.

Returning Sun Zhao and returning the three cities he captured more than 20 years ago, plus compensation, is enough. It can be said that it far exceeds expectations.

But Gu Zhouting wanted Dashu to return Huilong Mountain, which was given to Dashu by the Heavenly Ancestor more than a hundred years ago. This request was too much. It was equivalent to asking for 20% of Dashu's territory. Dashu would not agree to it in any case.

Gu Zhouting walked silently, and the moonlight stretched the shadows of the two of them.

"A hundred years ago, the Emperor of Shu had a humble attitude and bowed his head. He tried his best to please the emperor. He secretly bribed Tianzu's ministers and described Huilong Mountain as a barren mountain and a place where bandits were rampant. Therefore, Tianzu treated Huilong Mountain as rubbish. At this point, what was supposed to be a natural barrier for Da Qi became a barrier for Da Shu. They could advance, retreat or defend, and they had all the advantages. But when Da Qi discovered that Da Shu was ambitious, they wanted to take it back. It’s too late to go back to Longshan.”

"This time is an opportunity. We must get it back to Longshan."

"But Princess Lingxi is not enough."

Gu Zhouting raised his eyes to the north, with worry in his eyes and a bit of determination: "They will agree."

He didn't know what her current situation was or how things were going, but he just believed that she would be able to do it.

Chen Jianghe didn't understand where he got this confidence and determination.

But he was helpless. He was just an assistant in this negotiation, and Gu Zhouting was the protagonist. Not only did the emperor trust Gu Zhouting, but His Royal Highness also supported Gu Zhouting against all opinions.

Opposition was like a wave, but Gu Zhouting remained standing.

He admired Gu Zhouting, cherished Gu Zhouting's talents, appreciated his abilities, and did not doubt his loyalty to Da Qi, but this time, he had reservations.

"Master Chen, don't worry. Let's let them go for a while. Then they will naturally take the initiative to return to Longshan." Gu Zhou paused, bowed his hands, and then got on the carriage.

Chen Jianghe watched the carriage leave and shook his head. Gu Zhouting was nothing like his father, Gu Yan. Gu Yan was gentle and elegant, while Gu Zhouting was so forceful that it made people grit their teeth.

Young people, if you are too rigid, you will easily break.

In the Wuda Palace, Jiang Wan Ning finished giving the old man on the bed acupuncture and wrote another prescription.

"Khan is old, and he was poisoned and caused old injuries. With all due respect, Khan is dying soon, and I can only delay it for a few days."

The princess looked gloomy: "How long can it be delayed?"

The previous doctor said that Khan would not survive three days.

"It depends on what the Khan and the princess want. If the Khan wants to live longer, with my medical skills and meditation, the Khan can live for at least four or five months. But based on the current situation, I'm afraid some people won't. It will allow Khan to rest in peace and recuperate. If Khan still wants to take control of the situation and clean up the mess himself, I can use extraordinary means to make Khan recover temporarily, but it will not last a month. "

The princess hesitated, not knowing how to make a choice.

At this time, a weak and old voice said: "Zaina, I choose the latter. The lion on the grassland cannot die in vain."

The princess quickly came to the bed, held Khan's hand, and choked with sobs: "Khan..."

"Don't cry. Has Tudor received a letter?"

"Tudor is back. Daqi's miraculous doctor cured him, but he can't show up yet. People from Duyi are looking for him everywhere." "Zaina, is he the Daqi miraculous doctor you are talking about?" Du Yeke Khan looked sideways at Jiang Wan Ning.

He is a young and handsome young man! Daqi is really full of talents.

The princess said softly: "Exactly, her name is Jiang Wan Ning, she brought Tudor back."

Khan was silent for a moment: "Jiang Wan Ning, are these your own doings, or is it Da Qi's intention?"

Jiang Wanning said: "Returning to the Khan is the intention of the Daqi Crown Prince, and it is also my own intention. With the private, I have a good relationship with Reguna, so I will naturally help her request. With the public, our Prince, our Highness hopes Da Qi and Dayuan can continue to live in peace, but if the eldest prince succeeds to the throne of Khan, this peaceful situation will definitely be broken. "

The Khan nodded. Indeed, Du Yi was warlike and a warrior on the grassland. However, Du Yi was headstrong and intolerant of others, which was a fatal flaw. If the throne was handed over to Du Yi, Dayuan might fall even faster. Although Tudor has no ability, he is quite obedient. With the help of Gebu, Ruha and Trida, if he is given a few more years to grow up, the situation will be different.

Since Daqi's battle in Gubei four years ago, it has suffered heavy losses and its vitality has been severely damaged. It needs to recuperate and recuperate. Daqi hopes to maintain the status quo, which is in Daqi's interests. They helped Tudor to plot, and each got what they needed.

He couldn't refuse.

"Okay, if Tudor can successfully succeed to the throne, in return, I can make a promise now that Dayuan will not go to war with Daqi within ten years, and return the three cities of Jiaocheng, Yecheng, and Mengcheng to Daqi. Da Qi must also fully support Tudor and not fight Dayuan within ten years. You should inform the Emperor of Da Qi as soon as possible and make a decision."

"Okay, I will report it to His Highness the Crown Prince immediately."

Jiang Wan Ning believed that His Highness the Crown Prince would definitely agree.

If Duye Khan could eradicate the power of the eldest prince, then with three cities and ten years of peace, Daqi would not lose from this deal.

If the eldest prince's influence cannot be eradicated and leaves behind troubles, then Dayuan himself will have no time to take care of himself. By then, it will be much easier for Daqi to regain the remaining ten cities.

With Duye Khan's promise, Jiang Wanning's hard work was not in vain.

The princess sent Jiang Wanning out: "The situation in the city is unclear now. I can't openly send people to protect you. It will arouse Du Yi's suspicion. You must be more careful."

"I know, I will protect the sixth prince."

"Oh, by the way, the person the princess was asking about passed away more than ten years ago. Now his son is the newly promoted prime minister of Da Qi. He is highly regarded by the emperor and the prince of Da Qi. This time he is helping Tudor. his meaning."

The princess was shocked for a moment, and a touch of sadness appeared in her eyes, which she quickly covered up.

"I didn't expect he was gone."

Jiang Wanning's intuition told her that there must be a past between the princess and Gu Zhouting's father, but that was all a matter of the previous generation, and there was no need for her to explore it.

It was the same guard from before who sent Jiang Wan Ning out of the palace.

Jiang Wan Ning carefully avoided the patrolling soldiers and quietly returned to Jiang Ji Trading Company.

Mr. Wen was still waiting for her, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief when she came back.

"What took you so long?" It was almost dawn.

"We have done something big, where is Du Ruan?"

"Go to bed early." Mr. Wen said speechlessly.

His Highness the Sixth Prince was too worried. Even knowing that Jiang Wanning was going to see his mother and concubine, he didn't worry and could still sleep.