Geng Wu also noticed Xun Chen's presence at the first moment. The two of them were both officials of Ji Province, so they naturally knew each other. At this moment, they were both frowning.
Xun Chen could almost determine Geng Wu's intentions. Moreover, Yang Rui's attitude towards Geng Wu was obviously much more positive than his attitude towards himself. In fact, Geng Wu was also very confused. Yuan Shao's emissary was clearly still present, but Yang Rui did not seem to be avoiding him at all. This caused him to have a lot of doubts.
"Uh … Hehe. The two of you are a little tired from this trip. Why don't you go to your residence to rest first and wait for me to come and visit? "The atmosphere in the hall was a little silent for a moment. Only then did Yang Rui speak to break the atmosphere.
This was the effect that Yang Rui wanted. He was now the target that both Ji Province and Bohai Sea wanted to fight for. After Xun Chen and Geng Wu met each other, no matter which side gave the conditions, it should be more straightforward.
"I don't know Lord Prefecture Overseer's intentions …"
After Xun Chen and Geng Wu each took the residence that Yang Rui had arranged, Cheng Yu took the lead to ask.
At this moment, Cheng Yu, Zhang Ning, Gao Shun, Zhang Liao, Wu Anguo, and the others who were present seemed to have guessed Yang Rui's intentions. Chen Lin also came in from the side door. However, they were still not sure how Yang Rui was going to deal with it.
"The reason why I let Xun Chen and Geng Wu meet is to make both sides have doubts and doubt each other. This will bring more room for negotiation for my side …"
Since everyone had doubts, Yang Rui gave a brief explanation.
Just as Yang Rui was speaking, a faint layer of light shrouded them again. After Yang Rui's art of war skills reached the level of [Know the Surface], his decision was once again combined with the art of war skills. Once again, it worked.
In fact, it just so happened that Ji Zhou's envoy, Geng Wu, had come. Yang Rui only wanted to provoke the envoys from both sides. He did not intend to use his skills on Xun Chen and Geng Wu. Fortunately, some skills did not take effect immediately. Otherwise, it was very likely that he would not be able to escape Xun Chen and Geng Wu's perception. After all, the other party's level was still there.
"In Cheng Yu's opinion, Lord Prefecture Overseer's actions are in line with Sun Tzu's' The Art of War '. Presumably, Lord Prefecture Overseer's skills in this area have played a role." Seeing that Yang Rui was looking at the glow of the skills around him with some confusion, Cheng Yu spoke up. This was exactly the truth.
"Yes, that's true. What do you all think of the envoys from Ji Zhou and Bohai Sea? How do you think we should reply to these two parties? "Yang Rui discussed with Cheng Yu and the others. They discussed how to make use of the two envoys, Xun Chen and Geng Wu, as much as possible to maximize their benefits.
As for how to deal with the two envoys, even though Yang Rui already had a general framework in his mind, he still brought it out to discuss with a few of his subordinates. First of all, this kind of discussion could improve the intimacy between Yang Rui and the others. This could be seen from the loyalty of Zhang Ning and Gao Shun.
Secondly, the NPCs around Yang Rui were all powerful figures. They were all famous historical figures. Of course, he had to make good use of them. For example, the suggestions of Cheng Yu, Zhang Ning, and the others could often play a key role.
In the end, Yang Rui also deliberately probed. In fact, Yang Rui also felt that Cheng Yu, who had always been more proactive, seemed to be a little silent when fighting against Yuan Shao recently. He did not do anything derelict in his duties, but it always made people feel that he lacked some decisiveness. Of course, this was only Yang Rui's perception …
After Xun Chen and Geng Wu returned to the residence that Yang Rui had arranged for them, they were a little anxious. After waiting for more than half a day, Yang Rui arrived at Geng Wu's residence first. However, during the conversation, Yang Rui seemed to have avoided many substantive questions. And not long after, Yang Rui left, which made Geng Wu a little confused.
When Yang Rui arrived at Xun Chen's residence, it was already night time. This made Xun Chen wait for a long time. It was not easy for him to wait for Yang Rui, the main character, to come over. However, the other party only talked about trivial matters. Even when Xun Chen wanted to change the topic, he was diverted several times. Moreover, Yang Rui stayed at Xun Chen's residence for a shorter time. He left in less than an hour.
This time, Xun Chen and Geng Wu were even more uncertain. They were all guessing if Yang Rui had reached some substantive agreement with their opponents. After the two of them weighed the pros and cons … They actually made the decision to give in to Yang Rui.
Xun Chen and Geng Wu were able to become the envoys of Yuan Shao and Han Fu because they had been authorized by the Lord in terms of negotiation. Moreover, Xun Chen and Geng Wu were considered high-ranking officials in Bohai and Ji Zhou. They were also trusted aides. Under certain circumstances, they could even make some decisions.
On this point, it could be said that whether it was Ji Zhou's Han Fu or Bohai's Yuan Shao's sincerity, they were already enough. What Yang Rui wanted to fight for was the upper limit of his own interests within the range of Xun Chen and Geng Wu's right to speak!
The next morning, when Xun Chen and Geng Wu came to look for Yang Rui, they were sent back to their respective residences. They were told that Yang Rui had matters to attend to and was not in the residence. As a result, Xun Chen and Geng Wu could not help but feel a little anxious.
At noon, Yang Rui felt that the time was about right, so he first went to look for Geng Wu.
Ever since he had spent time with Bohai's Yuan Shao, Han Fu had not made any substantive statements. Although she had proposed the marriage alliance, Yang Rui had rejected it. Yang Rui had asked Han Fu for Tian Feng and Ju Shou two or three times, but there was no news.
Of course, Yang Rui was not satisfied with Han Fu's response. Recently, most of Yuan Shao's energy had been attracted by Yang Rui. He had mobilized more than 100,000 troops of Yuan Shao, as well as the two generals Yan Liang and Wen Chou. If Yang Rui had not made up his mind to consume Yuan Shao's strength, doing so would not have been worth it.
Now that Geng Wu was in front of him, Yang Rui would naturally not let go of this opportunity to fight for benefits. Yang Rui's bottom line was to be able to win over either Tian Feng or Ju Shou!
Chen Lin's previous example was enough to explain the problem. At least this method was feasible. Even if Chen Lin only appeared as a subordinate of Yang Rui, as long as there were no major accidents, Chen Lin would not easily leave Yang Rui's camp.
"Geng Wu greets Lord Prefecture Overseer!"
Seeing Yang Rui come again, Geng Wu's heart immediately relaxed. However, he was also a person who had seen the world, so he naturally would not easily show this on his face. He only greeted Yang Rui very politely to show that he was close to him.
"I have known Han Fu for a long time. Senior Official Geng Wu, if you have something to say, why don't you say it directly? What is Han Fu's attitude in sending you here?" Yang Rui went straight to the point.
Seemingly not expecting Yang Rui to be so direct, Geng Wu was momentarily stunned. He did not know where to start with the speech he had prepared in advance. However, from the way Yang Rui spoke, Geng Wu knew that he had to show some sincerity. After organizing his words, he went straight to the point.
"Lord Prefecture Overseer has invited me several times. Although Governor Han Fu was very reluctant, she still decided to send either Tian Feng or Ju Shou to Qing Province for Lord Prefecture Overseer to use. However, both Tian Feng and Ju Shou are very difficult to tame. So far … "
Obviously, to be able to become Han Fu's trusted envoy, Geng Wu was very tactful. He quickly changed the topic to Yang Rui's focus, but Geng Wu's words were stuck there. Yang Rui immediately understood what he wanted to express – he still did not want to give!
Yang Rui's face quickly turned gloomy. This was not an act. If Han Fu was really unwilling to pay the price, then Yang Rui would definitely not be able to accept it. He would have to change his attitude towards Han Fu.
"Lord Prefecture Overseer, please don't be impatient. Governor Han Fu has already persuaded Ju Shou to come to Qing Province. However, Ju Shou has a condition – Qing Province and Ji Province have signed an alliance agreement. He hopes that Lord Prefecture Overseer can give in! As for Tian Feng, even Governor Han Fu has a hard time persuading him … "
Geng Wu looked like he was in a difficult position and said very carefully. At the same time, he was also observing the changes in Yang Rui's expression.
"The alliance agreement is fine, but it can only be for a year. Within a year, Governor Han Fu of Ji Province and Qing Province can advance and retreat together. After a year, another agreement can be made! Tian Feng can also not come. I, Blazing Sun, can also give in. However, Han Dai must also come to Qing Province with Ju Shou. "
Yang Rui seemed to have prepared for Geng Wu's words. He quickly gave Geng Wu a reply.
"Han Dai?!"
Geng Wu was very confused. Previously, when Ji Province and Qing Province discussed a marriage alliance, they were directly rejected by the other party. He did not expect Yang Rui to mention Han Dai at this time.
"Governor Geng Wu, please don't misunderstand. I'm not talking about the marriage alliance, nor do I have the intention of taking a hostage. I've heard of Han Dai's talent and want to invite her to work in Qing Province …"
“.....”
After that, Yang Rui and Geng Wu discussed for a while. It took almost the entire afternoon. In the end, the two sides came to a general agreement. Ju Shou would come to work in Qing Province. Ji Province and Qing Province would reach a one-year alliance agreement. After the deadline, they would have the priority to continue the alliance relationship!
As for Han Dai, Geng Wu really could not make the decision. He only promised that he would definitely fight for it with Governor Han Fu. Even if he could not achieve his goal, he would change it to other realizable conditions when they formally agreed on the alliance …
After that evening, Xun Chen came to see Yang Rui again. This was already the third time he came in a day. Because he was not able to see Yang Rui the previous two times, he came again this time just to try his luck.
In the current situation, Xun Chen had already felt the difficulty of negotiating with Qing Province. Therefore, he had secretly decided to compromise with Yang Rui as much as possible! He took the initiative to ask Yuan Shao to come to Qing Province to discuss. He could not return to Bohai Sea empty-handed to Yuan Shao, right?
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