Dressed as the cannon fodder who died prematurely, I will marry the villain in anger

Chapter 614 Tripartite Negotiation (minor revision)

Because of Song Mo's hesitation. The Dali government's crackdown on illegal salt in the territory continues.

The local government officials were tired and tempered by the uncooperative people and the lack of progress in their actions.

Wang Dong, whose pseudonym is Dongfeng, was currently comforting a yamen elder brother whom he had just met.

"Brother Li, I believe in your judgment. After all, you have been in charge of the Yamen for more than ten years. You haven't seen any ghosts or monsters, right?" Dongfeng persuaded him to drink while complimenting him.

"That is. But it's no use, there's no proof."

"Brother Li, this is a simple matter. Since you suspect that what they bought is illegal salt, then find their salt and pour it into a basin of water. Then nothing will exist anymore."

"The family is out of salt and can't buy new ones? If you take your brothers and keep an eye on them and follow the clues, won't you be able to catch someone?"

"Yes, I can definitely do that! Brother Dongfeng, your head is so good."

"Wherever I am, I'm just talking about it. I don't know if it's possible. I just want it to not delay your business, Brother Li. Come on, have a drink!"

Li PuTou got the idea, drank the last glass of wine, said goodbye to Wang Dong, and left happily.

Wang Dong waited for him to go away, put the broken silver in his hand on the table, and then left slowly.

Not long after, news came out that the government officials were bullying the people and wasting the salt in their homes. The people dared not speak out in anger.

At night, the gate of the county government office was sprayed with night fragrance.

Li Putou and his brothers were put in sacks and beaten when they were alone at night.

Wang Dong thought to himself that recently, he has been taking his brothers around Jizhou. Now it's time to move on to the next place.

He is a man as erratic as the wind. Wherever he goes, there will be bloodshed.

……

When many local governments traced the remains of salt dealers, they aroused public resentment due to violent law enforcement. In some places with strong folk customs, people organized groups to pour night incense on the government offices overnight.

There are even common people who have done evil things and killed government officials because they were too harsh.

When the news came together, Xie Zhan frowned. He knew that the emperor had to make a decision!

Song Mo finally agreed to peace talks with Pingzhou.

As soon as the Dali court handed over the words, Pingzhou readily agreed to peace talks.

"Who in Pingzhou is here to talk about this? The governor?" People from Honglu Temple in Dali court negotiated with people from Pingzhou.

Pingzhou refused, "What are you thinking about? How can our governor come to discuss such a small matter in person?"

Xie Zhan ordered, "Send a message to Pingzhou and tell them that the emperor hopes that Governor Lu can come in person for this negotiation."

After not seeing Lu Songli for many years, he wanted to meet her in person and assess her current strength.

Chapter 615

Pingzhou, Changli

This request from the Dali court directly made the civil servants in Pingzhou furious.

"The Dali court hopes that the governor will attend this negotiation?"

At this time, the advantage lies in Pingzhou. It's outrageous for Dali to make conditions.

"Governor, don't agree. Who knows what evil they are holding back?"

No wonder they think so, who told Dali to have a criminal record? Whose corpse has not yet cooled down?

"Yes, does it mean what they say? Why?!"

Amid the commotion, Guo Chong said slowly and authentically, "The Dali court requires our governor to attend the negotiation meeting, so is Emperor Song Mo attending the meeting?"

"Yes, if the Dali court, Emperor Song Mo, does not attend, why do they require our governor to attend?"

"That is, they don't think that Xie Zhan, the military commander of Da Li, can be on an equal footing with our governor, right?"

Lu Songli finally said, "Then let's ask the Dali court about the specifications prepared for this peace negotiation. If Dali is sincere enough, the governor of this country will not be unable to attend the peace negotiation meeting as they wish."

Lu Songli had no objection to attending the peace meeting. She originally thought that the plan to seize Zhuozhou had already begun, and they should pave the way for the next stage of the plan.

Now Xie Zhan handed over the ladder, and she could take advantage of this opportunity to move up.

Now all her subordinates are working hard to improve her status, so naturally she cannot let them down and lower herself. Just a small peace talk,

Everyone understands that what the governor means is also what everyone means.

……

In the evening, Lu Songli returned to Qin Mansion.

As soon as he returned to the room after dinner, Qin Sheng couldn't wait to ask her, "Lili, are you going to attend the negotiation meeting between Pingzhou and the Dali court?"

Lu Songli said, "Not necessarily, it depends on Dali's reaction." But she estimated that Song Mo would probably not agree.

He really wanted to say, can he not go?

Qin Sheng is walking around, walking around, what should I do? How could he ask without looking like he was being stingy?

"When we were in Donghai last time, Xie Zhan now looks much more experienced than me. After he returned to Chang'an, I heard that he was in a lot of troubles, so he must be very troubled. Maybe he will be even older when we meet next time."

"Really?" Lu Songli's eyes were smiling.

"That's for sure." Qin Sheng had a sure and positive expression on his face.

"If I attend the meeting, will you come with me?" Although it was unlikely, she was willing to coax him.

Hearing this, Qin Sheng's eyes lit up, "Okay, let's make Xie Zhan angry to death together. But Lili, I'm stationed in Jizhou now."

"Is the matter in Jizhou settled?"

Qin Sheng nodded, "Yes, it's smoothed out."

"Then let the eldest brother lead his soldiers and horses to switch defenses with you."

"Hurrah."

……

"Bold! How dare Pingzhou ask me to attend this peace negotiation meeting?" Song Mo was furious.

Do they think that Lu Songli can be equal to him as an emperor?

Xie Zhan's face was also very serious. If Pingzhou dared to make such a request, wouldn't they think that he was not qualified enough for Lu Songli's status?

Pingzhou's reply was a slap in the face to both of them.

"That's what Pingzhou requires."

"I won't go! What qualifications do Pingzhou's rebellious ministers and traitors have to be on an equal footing with me?" Song Mo walked away with a puff of his sleeves.

"Grand Governor, what should we do now?"

"You decide what to do!" Xie Zhan also threw up his sleeves and left.

The minister of Honglu Temple wanted to cry but had no tears, it was too difficult for him.

Officials from Xie Zhan's camp couldn't stand it and suggested, "The peace talks will continue, and there will be no requirements for the participants. Let's talk to the Pingzhou side."

"I understand, I understand."

……

The reply from the Dali court let the officials in Pingzhou know that Emperor Song Mo was unwilling to attend the peace talks, so they understood instantly and there was no need to trouble their governor for this meeting!

Everything just needs to follow the procedures. Lu Songli named Guo Chong to be responsible for the peace talks.

Among the several counselors, Guo Chong is a compound talent who is good at general situation, military strategy and internal affairs; Dong Jichuan is unruly; Xue Xu is more willing to deal with internal matters.

The location of the peace talks was set in Juyang. Juyang County is the junction of Shanggu County in Pingzhou and Zhuozhou.

Regarding what Lu Songli decided, the others would not object, but would follow her will and act.

"Governor, ask Military Advisor Guo Duo'an to bring some troops there." What if the conversation doesn't work out and they fall out?

"Yes, we must deploy heavy troops in Juyang!"

"Not only that, but also..."

Xianbei Royal Court

The news that Pingzhou agreed to negotiate with Dali about affordable salt reached Xianbei. Xianbei immediately sent envoys to Pingzhou, saying that they liked Pingzhou's affordable salt very much. If Dali refused to accept it, they could help beat Dali into submission.

Pingzhou dumped salt into Dali, and Xianbei took the opportunity to eat a wave of cheap salt.

They subdued a Han bastard who disguised himself as a salt dealer from Dali. They contacted the salt dealers in Heping Prefecture and obtained ultra-low-priced salt worth one hundred and ten cents per catty! Make a fortune!

Although they knew that the batch of affordable salt sold by Pingzhou to Dali came from Longcheng's salt lake, they could only drool while looking at Longcheng.

After all, when Pingzhou was first separated and their strength was at its weakest, they couldn't take Longhu. Now it will be even harder to take Longhu.

Pingzhou rejected Xianbei's request to fight on his behalf.

Seeing that Pingzhou still insisted on negotiating, Xianbei said that they would also participate!

Anyway, what they want is long-term and stable affordable salt! They don’t want to trade high-priced salt with Dali anymore!