Seeing the sleeping Mo Xiuyao turn his head and raise his eyebrows but still not open his eyes, Lei Tengfeng's face almost turned green. He gritted his teeth and said, "There is a mine at the border between Xi Ling and the northwest and the Northern Tribes. It belongs to Xi Ling. Henceforth, it will be given to the Prince Ding Mansion. "
It was not that Lei Tengfeng was unwilling to give up the mine. After all, since it was included in the original conditions, it was not something that could not be given up. Also, that mine was at the border between the northwest of Xi Ling and the Northern Tribes. It was often harassed by the Northern Tribes. It was impossible to mine in peace. The amount of ore produced each year was not even a fraction of Xi Ling's total. Once Xi Ling took over the Da Chu State, even if it was not all of it, Xi Ling had the geographical advantage and did not need to fight with the Northern Tribes in the north. As long as it was not in the south, the wealthiest places in the Da Chu State would belong to Xi Ling. With such great benefits, they would be willing to give up three or five mines, not to mention one mine.
But the conditions he gave now were the bottom line he could give. After all, Mo Xiuyao did not need to do anything to get so many benefits. If there were more, it would not be up to him to decide.
Ye Li's eyes flashed slightly. She smiled slightly and said, "Rui King is indeed very generous. If that is the case … this consort and the Prince need to consider carefully."
Lei Tengfeng said somewhat anxiously, "Forgive me, Wang Fei. This one really does not have time to stay in the northwest for long."
Ye Li smiled and said, "Rui King, do not worry. I will give you an answer by tomorrow morning at the latest. Rui King must have had a hard time coming from afar. Shouldn't you rest for a night before continuing? "
Lei Tengfeng hesitated for a moment before nodding his head. He had rushed to Xi Ling on horseback because he was afraid that the Da Chu State would be ahead of him. He was indeed tired. "If that is the case, then many thanks, Wang Fei." Ye Li nodded and smiled. She summoned Zhuo Jing who was waiting outside and said, "Send Rui King to the embassy to rest."
Hearing this, Lei Tengfeng secretly heaved a sigh of relief. If Ye Li had asked him to rest in the Prince Ding Mansion, he would have been worried. After thanking Ye Li again, Lei Tengfeng left with Zhuo Jing.
The hall was silent. Ye Li leaned back in her chair and looked down at Mo Xiuyao, who was still resting on her lap with his eyes closed. She laughed softly and said, "It looks like Lei Zhenting is determined to take over the Da Chu State." Mo Xiuyao said lightly, "Lei Zhenting is almost sixty years old."
Ye Li was slightly embarrassed. Although Lei Zhenting was over 50 years old, he was still a distance away from 60, right? However, this didn't stop her from understanding Mo Xiuyao's intentions. Lei Zhenting was already old. Although his martial arts were also peerless, no one could be sure that he would live to Murong Xiong's age. Moreover, even if he could live to Murong Xiong's age, Mo Xiuyao was still too young compared to him. Especially after taking the antidote made from the Biluo Flower, Mo Xiuyao's old injuries had all healed. Even his appearance hadn't changed much. After these few years, Mo Xiuyao, who was over 30 years old, still looked like a young man of 26 or 27 years old.
At least for the next 20 years, Mo Xiuyao would be at his peak, while Lei Zhenting would only get older and older. To put it bluntly, even if Mo Xiuyao was exhausted, he could still exhaust Lei Zhenting to death. However, Lei Zhenting's pride wouldn't allow him to successively lose to the Mo father and son, so he couldn't do nothing. Since he couldn't touch Mo Xiuyao for the time being, then he could only strengthen Xi Ling, and then deal with Mo Xiuyao. The fastest way to strengthen Xi Ling was to obtain the vast and prosperous Da Chu State. This was why he gave up Nanzhao and attacked Da Chu State.
"You said … Lei Zhenting knew of your plans in the end? Would he die of anger? "Thinking of a certain person's evil intentions, Ye Li couldn't help but ask with a smile.
"No, Lei Zhenting wouldn't die so easily. Even if he were to die …" The person resting with his eyes closed said lazily, "he would still die on the battlefield." Die at I's hands!
Shaking her head, Ye Li sighed and said, "War brings disaster, I don't know the people of this world …" Ye Li couldn't help but admit that she still felt a trace of apprehension. She had never seen a real war. Even when Xinyang was massacred by Xi Ling a few years ago, that was only a small scale war. But in front of her eyes, she could almost see the world in chaos and the people living in poverty …
Mo Xiuyao groped for her hand. "Li, don't be afraid …"
Ye Li smiled and said, "Mm, don't be afraid. No matter what, I will accompany you. "
The next morning, Lei Tengfeng left Xi Ling satisfied with Mo Xiuyao's promise and personally signed agreement. Once the northwest decided to stand by and do nothing, one could almost imagine the Da Chu State's imminent destruction. In order to ensure that Xi Ling's efforts were rewarded, Lei Tengfeng couldn't wait to announce this news to the world as soon as he left Glass City. This news was definitely good news to the armies of various countries that were fighting Da Chu State, but to the Da Chu State that was struggling to resist, it was no different from adding fuel to the fire. When the news spread all over the world, all the nobles and nobles of various countries clapped their hands in celebration, rubbing their fists and staring covetously at the huge empire that was on the verge of collapse not far away. However, countless officials and common people of Great Chu could only cry out loud.
In the south, at Shattered Snow Pass, Murong Shen heard the news from his subordinates and only sighed. He waved his hand and dismissed them. Standing on the city tower of Shattered Snow Pass and looking towards the north, a famous general could almost see the entire Da Chu State slowly collapsing. But they couldn't do anything. Those who had the ability to save Da Chu State had been chased out of Da Chu State many years ago by the County King sitting high on the dragon throne. Da Chu State had abandoned them. When Da Chu State was in danger, they wouldn't support it like before.
In Duke Hua's residence in the Chu capital, the white-haired Duke Hua looked at the tired Mo Jingyu and turned to leave. A trace of sorrow and helplessness appeared on his wrinkled face, but there was also some determination and determination.
"Come, I want to enter the palace." After a while, Duke Hua said in a low voice. The grandson serving beside him asked worriedly, "Grandfather, why do you want to enter the palace at this time?"
Duke Hua said in a low voice, "I want to go to war. There's no one guarding the Northern Tribes' border … Although I'm old, I can still move. "
The grandson's eyes reddened. "How can that be? Grandfather is so old, you should be enjoying your old age. I'll go to the palace and ask for an edict. I'm willing to help grandfather stop the Northern Tribes' army! "Thinking of this, he couldn't help but hate himself for being weak. The Hua Family was originally a family of generals, but because of the king's fear, grandfather and everyone else should be educated. Even if he wanted to go to the battlefield … what use would it be?
"Grandfather … Aunt and Sister are in the Northwest. Why don't you invite them …"
"Nonsense!" Duke Hua said sternly. "They're all women. They shouldn't be involved in these things. Besides … the Prince Ding Mansion has its own path to take, and the Hua Family has its own path to take! "
"Yes, I know my mistake."
"Forget it. Prepare to enter the palace."
North of Redbud Pass
In the Great General's residence in Redbud Pass, Lenghuai sighed deeply as he looked at the battle report that had just been sent to the table. Leng Qingyu and Mu Yang looked over. Leng Qingyu frowned and asked, "Father, what's wrong?" Lenghuai closed his eyes and said in a low voice, "Prince Ding has already refused to send troops to help Da Chu State and agreed to Xiling's request. He won't interfere in Da Chu State's affairs anymore. " Although the Leng family and the Prince Ding Mansion were not on the same side, Lenghuai himself had no ill intentions toward the Prince Ding Mansion. It was just that their standpoints were different. But it had to be said that, like all the people of Da Chu State, Lenghuai still had hope for Da Chu State at this time. But now, everyone had to face reality. The Mohist army was really no longer the elite army protecting Da Chu State.
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