The last three kingdoms

Chapter 972 The Result of the Negotiation

When Jiang Wei heard this, he smiled slightly and said, "It's just in time. Please!"

The Chinese army quickly welcomed Xia Houxian into the tent. Xia Houxian found that this time, there were not as many people in the tent as last time, and the majesty was less. Even the general Jiang Wei , they all stepped forward to greet him in person, so that Xia Houxian was flattered, and he didn't even dare to claim it.

The two parties sat down in the tent, and after a few chatters, they quickly got to the point.

"I heard that the general has arrived at Fangling, and I'm here to pay a special visit. The three counties of Shangyong have all been owned by the general. Congratulations." Xia Houxian first congratulated Jiang Wei.Xia Houxian had intended to contribute to the three counties of Shangyong before, but Jiang Wei didn't seem to appreciate it very much, and claimed that the three counties of Shangyong had been in Jiang Wei's hands for a long time. What Xia Houxian gave away was taken by himself by force. Anyway, the three counties of Shangyong are already owned by the Kingdom of Shu.

Jiang Wei chuckled, and said: "It seems that Zhong Zhenxi really doesn't care about the three counties of Shangyong. He doesn't care about gains and losses. He even specially sent General Xiahou to congratulate him. Jiang has accepted him."

In Jiang Wei's words, there was a hint of mockery. The three counties of Shangyong were originally Zhonghui's territory, but this time they were taken lightly by Jiang Wei. It stands to reason that Xia Houxian should have a bitter and deep hatred. Yes, but now it seems that Xia Houxian didn't care about the gains and losses of the three counties of Shangyong at all, talking and laughing, as if the gains and losses of the three counties had nothing to do with them, Xia Houxian was just a spectator who ate melons and watched the show.

As the special envoy of Zhong Hui, Xia Houxian naturally represented Zhong Hui's attitude, but it is not difficult to understand. The last time Xia Houxian appeared, he was already trying to give the three counties of Shangyong to Jiang Wei in exchange for Jiang Wei sent troops to rescue Xiangyang. On Xia Houxian's side, the three counties of Shangyong had already been abandoned, but Jiang Wei did not agree to their request, so the deal failed.

However, no matter whether Jiang Wei agreed or not, anyway, the Shu army had already lightly captured the three counties of Shangyong. Xia Houxian came here, not only did he not intend to raise the teacher to question the crime, but he repeatedly congratulated him, which is incredible.

However, Jiang Wei knew very well that Xia Houxian came here for other purposes, and he didn't get too entangled in the issue of the three counties of Shangyong, which proved Zhong Hui's attitude now.

It is correct to think about it. Now that Zhonghui is enduring the crisis of the Jin army breaking the city, how can he care about the gains and losses of the three Shangyong counties that have nothing to do with the overall situation.

"Looking at the general's complexion, he seems to be in a very happy mood. I wonder if what the general said last time is still effective?" Xia Houxian said quickly.

Jiang Wei smiled lightly and said, "The good or bad complexion has nothing to do with the mood. The last time I talked about the mood with General Xiahou, it is a pity that Jiang has always been in a bad mood. I am afraid that he will not be able to fulfill General Xiahou's wish."

Originally, last time Jiang Wei was talking nonsense in front of Xia Houxian. What is in a good mood or a bad mood is purely subjective and has no value in judging. Anyway, Jiang Wei just said it casually. Now I am in a bad mood. What can you do?
Xia Houxian didn't get too entangled in this issue. Anyway, the Shu army has already won the three counties of Shangyong. It is meaningless to discuss Jiang Wei's fulfillment of his previous promise, let alone Jiang Wei's original promise. What happened, the so-called good or bad mood, is just in Jiang Wei's thoughts.

Xiangyang is at stake. If the reinforcements from the Shu army cannot arrive as soon as possible, it will be too late when the city of Xiangyang is broken. Therefore, it is doomed that Xia Houxian will not have much time to delay in this negotiation, so as to reach an agreement as soon as possible. The agreement with Jiang Wei is the most important.

Xia Houxian said: "If you ask the general to send troops to Xiangyang, what kind of conditions do you need?"

Jiang Wei glanced at Xia Houxian, and sure enough he couldn't hold his breath anymore. Jiang Wei didn't think about it this time, and also answered him in the most direct way: "Proclaim yourself a minister, offer land, and fight!"

Xia Houxian's heart turned cold when he heard the words, and Jiang Wei gave the answer without thinking. Obviously, Jiang Wei had thought carefully before that, and Jiang Wei's request was exactly the same as that of Soochow Lu Kang. It was outside Zhonghui's bottom line, which made Xia Hougan secretly cry out willingly.

Before coming, Zhong Hui had made clear his bottom line, that is, he could agree to anything, but he could not agree to hand over military power, and Jiang Wei's third request was precisely for military power, which made Xia Houxian very worried. Could it be that Will this negotiation fail again?However, based on the principle of not giving up, Xia Houxian continued to say: "As long as the general's three requirements can be met, will the general send troops to rescue?"

Jiang Wei looked at Xia Houxian with great interest, and said: "This general keeps his word, of course he means what he says. But these three conditions of this general, you have to think about it, one is indispensable!"

Xia Houxian said: "The general's goal in this eastward expedition should not only be satisfied with taking down the three counties of Shangyong or Xiangyang County. In my opinion, the general's ambition must be to go straight to Luoyang. I don't know. Are your words abrupt?"

Marching into Luoyang is not a military secret, Jiang Wei nodded slightly and said, "That's right, this general is exactly what I mean."

Xia Houxian said calmly: "Forgive me, the general has great ambitions, but it is not easy to realize the march to Luoyang. What is before the general is to take Xiangyang. This is the first step in the march to Luoyang. It is also the first condition. But did the general know that the three requirements raised by the general are exactly the same as those of the Wu people, and they have no advantage at all. How can the general make Wei Xing Wang surrender? Second, the Yanghu soldiers More than [-] horses are an obstacle to the advancement of the Han army. As far as I know, the general's troops are only [-]. How can the general break through Yanghu's defense line? Does the general think about it?"

Jiang Wei sighed lightly, and said, "So what should General Xiahou want?"

Xia Houxian said: "The people of Wu are unwilling to make concessions, so King Wei Xing has something to ask for from the Han. In fact, King Wei Xing has nothing else to ask for. If he wants to cut his throne and claim his vassalship to the Han, all the cities and territories under his jurisdiction can be dedicated to the Han. Just ask As a general, he is able to command the troops of the headquarters, and he is willing to be the pawn of the general. If the general agrees, all the land in the four counties in Jingbei will belong to the general, and all the troops under his command will be driven by the general, and the general will get it. , the army is strong and the land is vast, and it is fully capable of competing with Yanghu's army. If the general loses it, he will stop at the three counties of Shangyong. What's more, these three counties may not be able to easily hold on .I don’t know what General Jun’s intention is?”

This time Jiang Wei pondered for a long time, and finally said loudly: "Deal!"

(End of this chapter)