Upon hearing this, the Yan Nation's people exchanged glances.
The Kingdom of Song was well-informed. The Kingdom of Song already knew about the situation in Shanbei.
However, the Song Emperor had changed a lot.
Back then, he was fearless. Even if he could not win, he would fight to the end.
Now, the Yan Nation did not say anything. Only Wang Dezhao mentioned it when dealing with the Mountain Suppression Sect cultivators.
In the future, when Wang Daoyuan was free, he would personally go and take back the territories occupied by the various nations.
As for how to deal with them, no one knew.
Unexpectedly, the Song Nation took the initiative to come and ask for forgiveness as soon as they received the news.
Wang Mingchen did not give a direct answer. "The Heavenly Slash Mountain Range is very important. I do not dare to make a decision rashly.
First, please stay at the Honglu Temple. I will give you a reply after discussing with the other officials. "
Song Ren performed a cupped-fist salute and said, "This official will take his leave."
Then, he followed Wang Daochang out of the Imperial Hall and headed for the Honglu Temple outside the imperial city.
Wang Mingchen thought for a while. "Previously, Imperial Father planned to exchange benefits with the various nations for the Heavenly Slash Mountain Range south of the Wan River.
He should not have any other plans for these places.
Now, these nations did not even greet us and directly took over these territories.
After all, these nations fought against the demonic beasts and made some contributions.
If we insist on taking them back, we will appear unreasonable.
However, if we do not do anything, it will not be appropriate.
Previously, the Zhao Nation used Linhai Province to exchange for territory. Now that it is given to the other nations for free, the Zhao Nation will inevitably have some thoughts.
What do you all think? "
Wang Shouye answered, "Previously, Daoyuan intended to exchange benefits. However, what benefits can the Song Nation offer?
If the Zhao Nation used territory to exchange, it would not be easy for us to get territory since we do not share a border with the Song Nation. We would even incur the Song Nation's hatred.
We do not lack Spirit Stones, inheritances, materials, and the like. There is no point in asking for these things. "
Wang Mingkang's eyes lit up. "Your Majesty, this official has an idea. It is not good to take back these territories. The Song Nation cannot use its territories to exchange.
Why don't we let them maintain the status quo and keep the territories they already occupied and not take over new territories?
Of course, we cannot let them occupy these territories for free.
We still have to exchange benefits, allow the Myriad Rivers Merchant Association to do business there..
Furthermore, the remaining territories would be developed in the name of the merchant association. The Song Nation could not interfere and had to promise to protect the merchant association.
This way, our plan of using the Chamber of Commerce to expand to other countries will be a big step forward. "
Wang Mingzhi nodded repeatedly. "That is a good idea. If the Song Nation agrees to this, we can make it a tradition.
Taking some territories that were inconvenient to occupy in exchange for other countries' permission to do business there.
The Qi Nation in the east of the Song Nation, the Wu Nation in the south, and a few smaller nations in the vicinity all occupied some territory.
We can also take this opportunity to extend the influence of the Chamber of Commerce to the Southern Wasteland.
The royal families of the Wei State, the Zheng State, and the Zhou State in the west were all members of the Zhou Family. They were all related to the Empress Dowager.
The Retired Emperor had a good relationship with them, so doing business shouldn't be a problem.
In this way, it will probably only take one or two hundred years for the Chamber of Commerce's sphere of influence to cover the various countries. "
Wang Mingchen nodded, "Then let's do it this way. Exchanging a portion of our territory for their protection isn't a bad idea.
The State of Zhao's side was also reasonable. After all, they had taken the most territory.
Our Yan Nation and the State of Zhao have many historical connections. We also have a good relationship. It shouldn't be a problem for the Chamber of Commerce to use the Zhao Nation's territory.
If no one has any objections, let's reply to the Song Nation as such. "
Wang Shouye shook his head and said, "We cannot rush this matter."
Wang Daochang had already returned to the Imperial Hall. He smiled and said, "There is no rush. Let's leave Envoy Song hanging for a while.
Song Yan has a serious flaw in his character. When there are benefits to be gained, he does not care about the consequences.
Although he fears Seventh Brother and does not dare to openly make things difficult for us, when he comes to the Chamber of Commerce, he will do business there.
But in the future, when the Wan Chuan Chamber of Commerce does business near the Song Kingdom, if he wants to play some tricks, we can't do anything about it.
We cannot send all our assets to the south of the Ten Thousand Dragon Mountain to watch over the Song Nation.
If we let him think that it is too easy, he will think that our Yan Nation cannot do anything to him and have other thoughts.
Why don't we leave Envoy Song hanging for now and let him think that we want to deal with him but let him off because we don't want to cause trouble? "
Everyone revealed smiles. Wang Shouye smiled and said, "Daochang's method is still the best. Song Yan has a great flaw in his character. He is rather conceited.
We still need to intimidate him so that he'll behave himself. "
For more than a month, Wang Mingchen did not summon Envoy Song again. This made Envoy Song feel very uneasy.
On the other hand, Wang Daochang often went to the Honglu Temple to chat with him. However, they did not talk about anything substantial.
Whenever Envoy Song asked about the Ten Thousand Dragon Mountain, Wang Daochang would change the topic.
As a result, Envoy Song felt even more uncertain.
After two months, Envoy Song could not take it anymore and insisted on meeting the Yan Emperor.
Wang Daochang appeared to be in a difficult position, but he was very happy in his heart.
However, with Envoy Song's insistence, it would be rude if Wang Mingchen did not meet him.
Wang Daochang pretended to be in a difficult position. After thinking for a long time, he brought Envoy Song to meet Wang Mingchen.
When they arrived at the Imperial Hall, Envoy Song quickly bowed and said, "Your Majesty, the Song Nation took over part of the Ten Thousand Dragon Mountain's territory unintentionally.
The Song Nation is willing to compensate the Yan Nation for its losses.
Please be magnanimous and forgive the Song Nation's mistake. "
Wang Shouye snorted coldly, "The Yan Nation took over these territories at the risk of our lives.
The Wang Clan lost hundreds of disciples and more than a hundred thousand mortals.
The Retired Emperor had to travel between the West Sea, the East Sea, and Shanbei.
The Song Nation took over the Yan Nation's territory without even a greeting. Are you looking down on the Yan Nation? "
Hearing this, Envoy Song turned pale with fright.
If not for the fact that he was an envoy representing the Song Nation, he would have knelt down.
If Wang Shouye played the bad cop, Wang Mingchen would have to play the good cop.
"Envoy Song, there is no need to panic. The demon race still has a lot of power.
As the guardian of the east, the Yan Nation naturally prioritizes suppressing the demon race. We do not wish for the human race to have internal conflicts.
However, some of the elders in the clan are too stubborn. After all, the Wang Clan used their lives to exchange for these territories.
If not for my father's reluctance, my elders would have already attacked the Song Nation.
The Yan Nation has established the Ten Thousand Rivers Merchant Guild. You should have heard of this, right? "
To deal with someone like Envoy Song, one had to use both the carrot and the stick.
The two were putting on a two-man show. Envoy Song was in a tight spot.
Song Ren nodded repeatedly. "I did hear about the Ten Thousand Rivers Merchant Guild in the past few months at the Honglu Temple."
"The Ten Thousand Rivers Merchant Guild's goal is to develop industries and sell the specialties of the Yan Nation to other places to earn some profits.
The Ten Thousand Rivers Merchant Guild also plans to develop the Heavenly Slash Mountain Range that borders the Song, Qi, and Wu Kingdoms.
The Yan Nation can choose not to take back the territories that your Yan Nation occupied. However, the Song Nation is not allowed to take over new territories.
Furthermore, when the Ten Thousand Rivers Merchant Guild develops industries there, the Song Nation needs to protect them.
The Song Nation cannot stop the Ten Thousand Rivers Merchant Guild from doing business in the Song Nation. "
When Song Ren heard this, he felt like he had been pardoned.
Wang Shouye continued to show anger. "Your Majesty, this …"
Wang Mingchen said coldly, "I have already decided on this matter. This is also my father's intention."
Wang Shouye snorted coldly and left the Imperial Hall with a flick of his sleeve.
Only then did Song Ren release his bated breath. "Yan Emperor, rest assured. My Song Nation agrees to all these conditions."
Wang Mingchen nodded. "Third Uncle, you can discuss the details of this matter with Envoy Song."
Wang Daochang performed a cupped-fist salute and said, "This official obeys."
After that, he led Song Ren out of the palace and returned to the Honglu Temple to discuss the details of the cooperation.
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