"Then, what do you want?" Ouyang Shuo asked.
Hearing this, Lord Chunshen was taken aback. Honestly speaking, before the call, Lord Chunshen had anticipated this. But after this conversation just now, he instantly lost his confidence.
"Can I get the same treatment as Xiong Ba?" Lord Chunshen probed.
Xiong Ba was not only the governor of the Great Xia. His entire clan, as long as they were truly talented and not a spoiled brat, could obtain an official position in the Great Xia. This was already very good.
Furthermore, there was news that Ouyang Shuo would put Xiong Ba in an important position in the future.
"No."
Ouyang Shuo decisively refused. Lord Chunshen really had the nerve to open his mouth. At that time, Xiong Ba's submission would directly shake the foundation of the Great Zhou, directly or indirectly weakening the Great Zhou Dynasty's power by more than half.
It could be said that Xiong Ba's clan deserved such treatment, not to mention Xiong Ba's own ability.
How could Lord Chunshen's submission be compared to Xiong Ba's?
"Then what about the same treatment as Wolf Warrior?" Lord Chunshen asked for the next best thing.
Ouyang Shuo saw this and really admired Lord Chunshen's bargaining ability. He did not intend to dilly-dally and straightforwardly said, "Let's put it this way. After submitting to the Great Xia, you and your clan should focus on business. Don't get involved in the muddy waters of politics. It is not suitable for you."
Hearing this, Lord Chunshen's face paled. After a long while, he said, "No room for discussion?"
Ouyang Shuo shook his head. "Either accept or meet on the battlefield."
Seeing that Lord Chunshen was still unresigned, Ouyang Shuo added, "Six years as a lord is enough to prove that you and your clan are not suited to managing a territory. Returning to the business domain that you are most proficient in, although there will be a period of loss, in the long run, it may not necessarily be a bad thing."
Lord Chunshen was silent. Looking back at his career as a lord, his most glorious moment was when he fought against Di Chen, successfully split the Handan Six Hegemons, and formed the Spring and Autumn Alliance.
Now that he thought about it, it was really a long time ago.
At that time, Xiong Ba had relied on Lord Chunshen's support to obtain a ticket to the game.
Now, things remained the same, but the people had changed.
"In six years, I have not truly won even once." Lord Chunshen's face was full of bitterness.
Pausing for a moment, Lord Chun Shen's face revealed a resolute expression. "I agree to your conditions." As he said these words, Lord Chun Shen actually felt incomparably relaxed, as if a huge rock had been removed.
Ouyang Shuo looked at him with an astonished expression and smilingly said, "That's right. In return, all of your family's properties in the Great Zhou Dynasty will be protected. I won't touch a single thing. "
"Thank you!"
Lord Chunshen expressed his sincere thanks. To be able to preserve this family business, he could finally account to his clan.
The only thing that Lord Chunshen deeply regretted was that he had previously promised Di Chen that he would hand over his family's base to the Great Song. If he had known this would happen, he would have chosen to submit to the Great Xia. His gains would have been far greater than what he had now.
Unfortunately, there was no medicine for regret in this world.
Finally, Lord Chunshen said: "Can I ask, how are you going to deal with Huitong money house?"
Although Huitong Bank had lost the competition with Four Seas Bank two years ago, it had to be said that it was precisely because of the competition between them that Huitong Bank became the second largest bank in China.
This was a big deal.
Ouyang Shuo replied: "It's very simple. Huitong Bank will invest and buy back all the shareholders' shares. Then, it will be written off and renamed Huitong Bank. It will also be the fourth bank in the Great Xia.
In return, your family can own 10% of Huitong Bank's shares. "
Lord Chunshen nodded heavily. He was already very satisfied with this result. As the victor, the Great Xia could eat up Huitong Bank until not even dregs were left.
Clearly, Ouyang Shuo understood a win-win situation.
"Then, it's settled." Lord Chunshen looked at Ouyang Shuo with a complicated expression. He took a deep breath, as if to bid farewell. He solemnly bowed. "Your Majesty!"
In the video call, Ouyang Shuo nodded.
At this moment, Ouyang Shuo seemed to be witnessing the passing of an era. Although this era still had some lingering glory, it would eventually fade and no one would be able to reverse it.
… …
Unexpected, but also not unexpected.
On the 21st of May, under Lord Chunshen's orders, the Dan Yang Army surrendered and gave up Peng City.
During this period, Di Chen was not satisfied and wanted to use the chess pieces planted in the Dan Yang Army to start a mutiny. In the end, it did not cause any big waves and was quickly suppressed in a bloody manner.
On that day, the entire Ludong Province fell into the hands of the Great Xia.
The destruction of the Great Zhou was a foregone conclusion.
The next day, Sun Bin left the Fifth Army behind to watch over the Dan Yang Army. He then commanded the four armies and led them north, preparing to advance into the Capital Province and form a three-pronged attack.
… …
Capital Province, Handan City.
After learning of Lord Chunshen's treason, Di Chen did not even have the strength to be angry. He did not even kill the members of Lord Chunshen's family in the Capital Province.
It was for no other reason than to leave a way out for the family.
Now that the situation had developed to this stage, it was necessary to leave a way out. In the future, the Di family might have to rely on these "traitors" to continue surviving in the game world.
After learning of the situation in China, Jack had contacted Di Chen and said that the Forest Empire was willing to accept the Di family.
But Di Chen would not go.
Even if he was willing, his grandfather would not be able to take it.
Jack looked like he was being kind, but who knew what he was up to. If he really went, given the animosity between the two families, he would be at the mercy of others.
Di Chen had played this kind of trick many times.
Right now, the only ones who could save the Great Zhou were Qin, Tang and Song.
Unfortunately, when the war started, the Great Song had already made it clear that they would not send reinforcements to Handan City. This was because the Great Song had to face the deterrence of the Yulin Royal Guards and the Xiangjiang Army. They could not even protect themselves, so how would they have the strength to support the Great Zhou?
Qin and Tang, on the other hand, were willing to send 100,000 troops each.
Both countries were confident that they could use 400,000 troops to defend against the threat of a Great Xia army. Emperor Qin and Emperor Taizong also knew that saving the Great Zhou was equivalent to saving themselves.
But the situation of the war was developing too quickly.
First, there was an "unexpected" large-scale riot in the Ludong Province. This allowed the Great Xia army to travel unimpeded in the Ludong Province. They did not have to worry about the supply route being cut off.
Then, there was the compromise of Lord Chunshen and the surrender of the Dan Yang army.
In just half a month, the Great Zhou Dynasty had lost an arm and was on the verge of death. Faced with the attack of the three armies of the Great Xia, even if Qin and Tang sent 200,000 troops, it would be of no use.
Giving up the Great Zhou was an inevitable choice.
"Da, da, da!"
Peerless Elegance walked into the royal study. She had just represented the Great Zhou Dynasty to negotiate with the envoys of the three countries, asking them to send reinforcements to Handan City.
Di Chen looked up and asked, "How was it?" He himself had already given up hope.
Indeed, Peerless Elegance shook her head in silence.
Di Chen was dejected. They had really reached a hopeless situation and could not see any hope. Instead, Di Chen calmed down and walked to the window. Looking out at the clouds, he muttered, "Since this is the case, then send someone to negotiate with the Great Xia. Let's see what the outcome is."
"Okay." Peerless Elegance nodded and turned to leave.
Di Chen's voice came from behind. "Do you think the old fox will negotiate with us?"
Peerless Elegance paused for a moment. Without turning around, she said, "He will." Her tone was very firm. Following which, she walked out of the royal study and disappeared from Di Chen's sight.
In the silent royal study, a long sigh could be heard.
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