After sending Mo Jingyu away, Mo Xiuyao was obviously in a good mood. He pulled Ye Li into his arms and sighed with satisfaction. "Li Li, what do you think those old men are thinking? They know I won't agree, but they still sent people to persuade me? "
Ye Li leaned in his arms and smiled. "Why do they know you won't agree? I feel that they originally thought that the possibility of you agreeing was very high. "After all, the concept of Prince Ding fu being loyal to great Chu for over a hundred years was deeply ingrained in everyone's hearts. Although Mo Xiuyao had already stated clearly that he would cut ties with the Da Chu State, many old officials thought it was a misunderstanding after Mo Jingqi issued an edict of self-guilt. Now that the truth was out, the Prince Ding Mansion was naturally still the Prince Ding Mansion that guarded the Da Chu State.
But they never thought that Mo Jingqi could apologize in front of the world, but no one said that the Prince Ding Mansion and the Mohist army had to accept it and choose to forgive it. From this point of view, perhaps Mo Jingli saw things more clearly. At least Mo Jingli would never beg Mo Xiuyao, whether it was because he knew Mo Xiuyao would not agree or for his own dignity.
Mo Xiuyao snorted and smiled faintly. "Fine, let's make them give up completely this time."
Ye Li raised her head. "A messenger from the West-Hill?" Mo Xiuyao said carelessly. "Let him wait a little longer. He is also an acquaintance of ours."
"Lei Tengfeng?" Ye Li only needed to think for a moment to understand the identity of the visitor. If he wanted to negotiate with Mo Xiuyao, Jhennam Of Gojoseon would not send a random person. Although the Zhennan Palace was in charge of the West-Hill now, Lei Zhenting and his son were still very wary of the Emperor Of Xiling's people. Therefore, only Lei Tengfeng could be trusted and had the ability to do so. Ye Li asked curiously, "How do you plan to restore Lei Tengfeng?" Mo Xiuyao raised his eyebrows and smiled. "Why should I reply to him?" Ye Li blinked. "Doesn't Prince Ding want to know what conditions Jhennam Of Gojoseon offered?"
Mo Xiuyao's lips curved into a faint smile, a cold light flashing through his eyes. "No matter what conditions he offers … Lei Zhenting will regret it."
After drinking half a cup of tea, the two leaned against each other and chatted for a while before ordering someone to invite Lei Tengfeng over.
Lei Tengfeng arrived before Mo Jingyu. Although Mo Jingyu arrived almost immediately, Mo Xiuyao chose to see Mo Jingyu first. This made Lei Tengfeng's confidence in the negotiation somewhat waver. To make matters worse, after Mo Jingyu left, Mo Xiuyao did not immediately receive him. Instead, he made him wait for about an hour. This kind of treatment made him feel even less inferior. However, these years of experience were not in vain. Lei Tengfeng was never an impulsive person. Therefore, when Zhuo Jing was ordered to invite him over, he sat calmly and drank tea.
"Greetings to Prince Ding, greetings to Princess Consort. Since we parted last year in West-Hill, the two of you are even more elegant than before. "Looking at the two people sitting side by side on the main seat, Lei Tengfeng could not help but sigh in his heart. These two people … Just based on Prince Ding's devotion to Princess Ding all these years, it was enough to make others envious. Of course, if one could have a wife like Princess Ding, he believed that anyone would be willing to be devoted to her. Although Lei Tengfeng had countless concubines in his residence, seeing the two of them always walking side by side and supporting each other, he could not help but feel envious.
Ye Li smiled and said, "Heir Jhennam Of Gojoseon, please sit. It seems that after we parted last year, you are still as elegant as before. Right, I have not congratulated you on being conferred the title of Commandery King. In the future, you should be called Commandery King Rui, right? "
Lei Tengfeng's heart stilled. The fact that he had been conferred the title of Commandery King had only happened after West-Hill had sent out troops, and it had not been widely publicized. He had not expected Ye Li to already know. As expected, Princess Ding's information channels could not be underestimated. Even though he was shocked inside, Lei Tengfeng's expression was calm. He smiled faintly and said, "I am ashamed, Princess Consort is too serious."
"Then … why has Prince Rui come so far?" Ye Li asked.
Lei Tengfeng glanced at the white-haired man sitting at the side and smiling at Ye Li. Clearly, Mo Xiuyao did not intend to speak. It was as though he had given the entire matter to Princess Consort to handle. Even though he knew that Princess Ding's status in the Prince Ding Mansion could be said to be the highest among all the princesses in history. But Lei Tengfeng was still shocked that Mo Xiuyao would give such an important matter to her to handle.
Meeting Ye Li's calm and graceful gaze, Lei Tengfeng gathered his thoughts and said seriously, "The Prince Ding Mansion is well-informed. I presume that Prince Ding and Princess Consort already know that West-Hill has sent troops to the Da Chu State?"
Ye Li nodded and smiled without speaking.
Lei Tengfeng sighed inside and said, "I presume that Prince Ding and Princess Consort have already seen the state of the world. I do not dare to show my slight skill in front of an expert. Right now, Da Chu State has the Northern Territory and Northern Tribes to the north, West-Hill to the west, and even pirates to the east. Even though Da Chu State has a large population and soldiers, but no generals, it may not be able to defeat the combined attack of three countries. I have come on my father's orders to consult His Highness Prince Ding. Regarding this battle … what plans does Prince Ding have? "
Mo Xiuyao turned his head and glanced coolly at him. This glance made Lei Tengfeng feel like an idiot. Of course, he knew that Mo Xiuyao would not tell him what plans the Mohist army had. But facing these two stubborn people, he had to start with a topic, right? Facing these two people, the best way to deal with them was undoubtedly to be straightforward.
Ye Li pretended not to see Lei Tengfeng's awkwardness and said with a smile, "What does Jhennam Of Gojoseon mean? This battle … what if the Prince Ding Mansion intervenes? What if they don't? "
Lei Tengfeng said, "The Prince Ding Mansion and the Da Chu State have already broken off all ties. My father believes that Prince Ding is a man of his words. If the Mohist army is willing to share the Da Chu State with the three countries, that would be the best. Everyone will rely on their own abilities. If Prince Ding does not move and takes the Da Chu State, West-Hill is willing to give you two prefectures near the northwest as a gift. "
"Jhennam Of Gojoseon is very generous." Ye Li praised with a smile. There were only four prefectures and thirteen cities in the northwest. Jhennam Of Gojoseon offered two prefectures, which was equivalent to half the area of the northwest. Moreover, he did not need the Mohist army to send a single soldier. If this was a normal business deal, this would definitely be a profitable one.
Lei Tengfeng said with a smile, "This can be considered my father and West-Hill's sincerity. As long as the Mohist army does not help the Da Chu State, everything can be discussed. In addition, West-Hill and the northwest can sign an agreement that both sides will live in peace forever. What does Wangfei think? " Ye Li frowned and thought for a moment. She smiled faintly and said, "Rui Wang's conditions are indeed very tempting … but I'm afraid I can't make a decision in such a short time." Ye Li looked helplessly at Mo Xiuyao, who was sleeping on her lap, and signaled to Lei Tengfeng. If Prince Ding did not want to work, no one could do anything about it.
Lei Tengfeng could only smile bitterly. Of course, he understood that it was not that Ye Li could not make a decision in such a short time, but that the bargaining chips they offered were not enough. Gritting his teeth, Lei Tengfeng said, "This one remembers that many of the northwest's minerals are purchased from other countries. Most of them are from West-Hill. As long as Prince Prince Ding agrees not to interfere in this matter, all payments before this year will be waived. "
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