It was not the first time Lei Tengfeng had been so depressed. After a moment of disgust, he did not care. He continued, "Wang Fei should know that there are many transactions and exchanges between our country, Dongchu, and Nanzhao every year. Many of these goods need to pass through the northwest. " While Xiling was large, it was a country lacking in material resources. Many things had to be imported from other countries. Of course, Xiling pursued the principle of being strong if you could rob, but there were always some things that could not be robbed. For example, the silk, satin, tea, and porcelain that the Emperor Of Xiling loved had to be bought from Nanzhao and the Da Chu State. These things were not available in the small countries of the West. In the end, the people of Xiling and the people of Da Chu State were of the same origin, so most of the people of Xiling were more used to the products of Da Chu State. The northwest was the communication stronghold between Da Chu State and Xiling. If these things wanted to be transported back to Xiling, they had to pass through the northwest. As for the roads in the southwest, it had been said since ancient times that the Shu Road was as difficult as ascending to heaven. It was already very difficult to enter Shu, and they had to travel through mountains and rivers to send the caravans back to Xiling. Not to mention the long detours, the dangers and bandits on the road were enough to make most merchants retreat.
Ye Li smiled. Lei Tengfeng had only said one sentence, and she understood the purpose of their visit today. In reality, the Prince Ding Mansion had been waiting for their arrival. But Ye Li had not expected that it was not the people of Xiling who wanted to raise their status to buy time, but Mo Xiuyao who had refused to let them in. Gently putting the teacup back on the table, Ye Li leaned back in her chair and looked at Lei Tengfeng. She asked, "I understand Shizi's meaning. Originally, opening up the roads and allowing trade between the two countries is a good thing. But … what benefits does this have to the northwest?" In short, why would the Mohist army allow the Xiling caravans to pass through?
Lei Tengfeng's eyes darkened slightly. He smiled and said, "Even during wartime, the two countries do not restrict caravans. Mutual exchange has always been a consensus between our country, Dongchu, Northern Army, and Nanzhao. Wang Fei's words make me puzzled? "
Ye Li looked down and smiled faintly. "Since that's the case, the West-Hill caravan can go through the northwest. Why does the heir have to specifically ask this consort? "
Lei Tengfeng choked on his bet. When the so-called consensus was implemented, most of the time, it was just a piece of waste paper. The trade route was long and eventful. Bandits might appear at any time. Who could say for sure whether it was an accident or not? At least in the past year, especially in the past half a year, the number of traveling merchants from Xi Ling to Da Chu State was even fewer than during the war. Nowadays, the prices of many things in the Emperor Of Xiling's city were still very high.
He only heard Ye Li say unhurriedly, "Shizi said that traveling merchants are not allowed during wartime, but this consort expresses her doubts. If the two countries were at war, they would naturally want to kill each other. At that time, would the Da Chu State still agree to sell silk and grain to the West-Hill? Would he still agree to Nanzhao's medicinal herbs being transported from Da Chu State to West-Hill? Besides, even if none of this matters, how would Shizi distinguish whether the merchants that came during wartime were real merchants or spies? " Lei Tengfeng paused for a moment and then sighed helplessly. He looked at Jhennam Of Gojoseon who had been sitting quietly and listening to them talk.
Jhennam Of Gojoseon finally raised his head and stared at Ye Li. He asked, "What conditions does Princess Ding want?"
Ye Li smiled slightly and waved her hand at Lin Han behind her. Lin Han neatly took out two booklets and gave one to Jhennam Of Gojoseon and Lei Tengfeng.
Jhennam Of Gojoseon took it and looked suspiciously at Ye Li before lowering his head to open it. A moment later, he raised his head and asked, "According to what Wang Fei says, what benefits does West-Hill have?" Ye Li smiled faintly and said, "Since the northwest can accommodate trade with the countries of the four seas, naturally West-Hill cannot be treated differently. Jhennam Of Gojoseon and Shizi's conditions will naturally be resolved, right? "
Jhennam Of Gojoseon frowned and said in a low voice, "I need time to consider."
Ye Li smiled and said, "Of course. Prince and Shizi can answer before they leave Ruyang."
Jhennam Of Gojoseon put away the booklet and stood to look at Ye Li. He said, "Wang Fei really does not intend to consider I's original proposal? If Wang Fei is willing to come to West-Hill, I will treat you with the courtesy of Prime Minister. "
Ye Li was startled and couldn't help but laugh. Just as she was about to answer, she heard Mo Xiuyao's cold voice from outside the door. "Thank you for Jhennam Of Gojoseon's kindness. I's beloved concubine does not need the position of Prime Minister of West-Hill. Moreover, who does not know that the position of Prime Minister is just an empty title in West-Hill! "
Mo Xiuyao stepped into the hall with a cold aura. He looked disdainfully at Jhennam Of Gojoseon in front of him and did not hide the killing intent in his cold eyes.
The original position of Prime Minister of West-Hill was not an empty title. No matter which country it was, the position of Prime Minister was definitely important and even superior to tens of thousands of people. However, when it came to Jhennam Of Gojoseon's generation, there was a change. The original Prime Minister of West-Hill was loyal to the previous Emperor Of Xiling and was naturally loyal to the current Emperor Of Xiling. In the early years, he had made trouble for Jhennam Of Gojoseon. However, even though the Emperor Of Xiling was not as wise as Jhennam Of Gojoseon, he still knew that the Prime Minister was one of his own. He defended him in court and for many years, Jhennam Of Gojoseon did not have a good time. It was only in recent years that the old Prime Minister, who had been through two dynasties, was exhausted to death. The subsequent Prime Ministers were just puppets and could not make any decisions. Now that Jhennam Of Gojoseon said that he would treat Ye Li with the courtesy of the Prime Minister, it was naturally very interesting to those who knew the truth.
Xu Qingchen followed behind Mo Xiuyao and entered. When he saw Jhennam Of Gojoseon and Lei Tengfeng, he only raised his eyebrows slightly and looked at Ye Li with a smile. Ye Li smiled helplessly and waved for someone to serve tea to Mo Xiuyao and Xu Qingchen.
Lei Tengfeng looked at Xu Qingchen for a moment and smiled, "Young Master Qingchen, long time no see. You are even more elegant than before." Xu Qingchen smiled leisurely, as if he did not have the slightest trace of smoke. "Your Highness is joking. It hasn't been that long. Didn't we meet in the south last year?" Lei Tengfeng's eyes darkened slightly and smiled, "This one remembered wrongly." Last year in the south, Xu Qingchen had caused him no small amount of trouble. Lei Tengfeng naturally would not underestimate this seemingly free and unrestrained young man who had been crowned as the world's number one young master by the people of Da Chu State.
While this side was peaceful, the other side was not so polite. Mo Xiuyao casually sat next to Ye Li and leaned against the back of the chair. He lazily looked at Jhennam Of Gojoseon and asked, "Jhennam Of Gojoseon has graced us with your presence. What brings you here?" Ye Li softly explained the purpose of Jhennam Of Gojoseon's visit. Everyone in the hall listened and waited for Mo Xiuyao's reply. In the end, Mo Xiuyao still had the final say in the Prince Ding Mansion in the northwest. If he did not agree, then it would be a waste of time to say anything else. Mo Xiuyao's cold face revealed a trace of a cold smile. He looked at Jhennam Of Gojoseon and smiled, "Didn't Jhennam Of Gojoseon say that he wanted to compare notes with I? It just so happens that I have some free time today. As long as Jhennam Of Gojoseon defeats I, anything can be discussed! "Everyone was stunned. They did not expect that Mo Xiuyao would want to fight with Jhennam Of Gojoseon at this time. Lei Tengfeng frowned and said, "Prince Ding, now …"
Mo Xiuyao interrupted Lei Tengfeng and said with a smile, "Don't worry Heir, I will definitely not bully Jhennam Of Gojoseon because he is missing a hand. At worst, I will also fight with Jhennam Of Gojoseon with one hand. "
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