After welcoming Xu Qingbai into the camp, he dismissed the curious young generals, leaving behind only Feng Zhiyao, Zhang Qilan, and the others. Only then did the large tent become quiet again.
Feng Zhiyao looked curiously at Xu Qingbai and said, "Fourth Young Master Xu, when did you arrive in Xi Ling? We didn't know anything about it." Xu Qingbai smiled at Ye Li who was looking at him and said, "I've been here for a few days. I originally thought that you would take a few more days to arrive." When he said this, Feng Zhiyao and the others understood that Xu Qingbai had most likely been secretly sent to the Emperor Of Xiling by the Prince and Wang Fei. As for why he had come … looking at Xu Qingbai's gentle and elegant smile, Feng Zhiyao's eyes flashed with understanding.
"Fourth Brother, did you suffer any grievances these days?" Although Ye Li saw that Xu Qingbai was safe and sound, she felt much more at ease. But she was still worried that Fourth Brother had suffered some grievances in Xi Ling. After all, the people of Xi Ling didn't have the saying that the Da Chu State treated scholars well. Before the Mohist army arrived, the people of Xi Ling probably wouldn't have been so polite to Fourth Brother.
Xu Qingbai smiled and comforted her. "It's nothing. We just didn't talk much in Xi Ling. Now that you've arrived early, things will be much smoother. "
Mo Xiuyao drank tea and stared patiently at Ye Li and Xu Qingbai. After the greetings were over, he asked, "Does the Emperor Of Xiling have any plans?"
Xu Qingbai nodded and said, "Yesterday, I saw the Emperor Of Xiling again. The pressure of the army is great for him. And the conditions we offered are enough for him to be tempted. But … I'm afraid that he can't bring himself to give up the imperial city. I'm afraid that we will have to fight two more battles. The reinforcements from various places should have arrived in the next few days. I think that if we beat back two of them, he will give the order to awaken. "
Mo Xiuyao nodded. "I understand. Thank you for your hard work."
Xu Qingbai smiled and said, "It's my duty. How is it hard?" Only then did Zhang Qilan recover his wits. He looked at Xu Qingbai with a dumbfounded expression. After a while, he said, "Prince means that we don't need to attack the Imperial City. Fourth Young Master Xu persuaded the Emperor Of Xiling to give us the Imperial City? "Zhang Qilan looked at Xu Qingbai as if he was looking at a monster. Xu Qingbai smiled humbly and said, "It's not for free. Naturally, we have to compensate him with something."
Zhang Qilan waved his hand and said, "This is the Imperial City of the Western Tomb. Even if we replenish anything, we'll still benefit from it. Fourth Young Master Xu has such ability at such a young age. I've heard that the Xu family's Second Young Master Xu was able to battle a group of scholars when he was in his teens. Now, it seems that Fourth Young Master Xu has surpassed him. "Zhang Qilan couldn't help but click his tongue in his heart. The Xu family was too terrifying. Just by relying on their mouths, they were more powerful than hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses. There was also the Eldest Young Master of the Xu family. He'd heard that even the Prince, who was usually busy with government affairs, could easily handle them neatly. Speaking of which … the Prince had such a group of brothers-in-law … Unconsciously, Zhang Qilan looked at Mo Xiuyao with sympathy.
The others naturally noticed Zhang Qilan's gaze and expression. Mo Xiuyao's face immediately darkened. Although he also felt that these brothers-in-law, other than Xu Qingfeng, were easier to deal with, the others were more annoying than the other. But in any case, these people were very useful. Compared to their abilities, being annoyed by them occasionally was insignificant to Mo Xiuyao. Even so, he didn't want to see his subordinates sympathize with him.
Feng Zhiyao lowered his head and coughed to hide the smile on his lips. He asked, "Fourth Young Master, are you confident? The Emperor Of Xiling is an Emperor after all. Is he really willing to give up the foundation of the West-Hill? "
Xu Qingbai smiled and said, "In the eyes of the Emperor Of Xiling, his life and throne are obviously more important than a Royal City that can be rebuilt. Moreover, given the current situation, with the countries in the Western Region in turmoil, this place is obviously no longer suitable to be the Royal City. Even if we don't want it, I'm guessing that in less than three months, he will want to move the capital. "
Zhang Qilan frowned slightly and said, "If that's the case, what do we need this city for? Are we going to fight the countries in the Western Region? " Although they weren't afraid of the small countries in the Western Region, they had their own matters to attend to. The northwest was still surrounded by the troops of the Northern Tribes and Jhennam Of Gojoseon. How could they have the time to deal with the small countries in the Western Region? Ye Li smiled faintly and said, "General Zhang, it's the West-Hill that has enmity with the countries in the Western Region, not us."
Zhang Qilan was half a soldier and wasn't proficient in politics. He asked in confusion, "What do you mean, Princess?"
Ye Li smiled faintly and said, "The countries in the Western Region have deep enmity with the West-Hill, but we don't have any enmity with them. The territories that were invaded by the West-Hill are not within the scope of our current control. We didn't get any of the goods that were plundered by the West-Hill. Although the West-Hill has been caught unprepared by us and can't catch its breath for a while, two-thirds of its area is still there. When it catches its breath … a centipede dies but never falls down. If the countries in the Western Region want revenge, they will definitely not make another enemy for themselves at this time. And we … need this road to connect the countries in the Western Region, and even further places. "
Feng Zhiyao clapped his hands and said with a smile, "I understand. After taking these places, the Prince Ding Mansion's area of control will be able to directly connect the countries in the Western Region. In the future, if we want to trade with the Western Region, we won't have to worry about being cut off by the West-Hill. The northwest is poor in resources, but it can definitely become a trade route that connects the countries in the East and West. Moreover, with this kind of terrain, we can advance and retreat, attack and defend … "
Mo Xiuyao nodded and praised, "Feng San is right."
Zhang Qilan nodded and said, "I see. Since there are so many benefits, we naturally have to take the city of the Emperor Of Xiling."
After Xu Qingbai told Ye Li and the others about the past two months and discussed some matters regarding the negotiations with the Emperor Of Xiling, he got up and prepared to return to the city. Ye Li said with some worry, "Fourth brother, you should stay in the barracks. If the Emperor Of Xiling suddenly goes back on his word … "Although the possibility wasn't high, it wasn't completely impossible. Ye Li didn't want any harm to come to her fourth brother.
Xu Qingbai patted Ye Li's shoulder with a smile and said, "Don't worry, nothing will happen. Moreover, if I, the envoy for the negotiations, run away first, the Emperor Of Xiling won't believe in our sincerity. "
"But …" Ye Li was still worried. Xu Qingbai smiled and said, "As long as the envoys know their limits, they won't be in any danger. Moreover, we obviously have the upper hand now. What's the point of the Emperor Of Xiling harming me? At most, it's to vent his anger. He was able to endure under Jhennam Of Gojoseon for so many years, so he won't be such a hot-blooded person. Don't worry. Fourth brother will go back first. "
Ye Li thought for a moment and said, "I'll ask third brother to bring some people back with you."
Xu Qingbai had no choice but to agree, hoping that she wouldn't worry. He nodded and said, "That's fine, but there can't be too many people."
Ye Li nodded and quickly asked Zhuo Jing to invite Xu Qingfeng.
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