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Chen Shihui coughed softly a few times. If his health had not been so bad, he would have gone to the palace to ask Gu Xingcheng for help.

Concubine Chen Gui said, "You don't even look at your uncle's health. He used to be out of breath after walking a few steps. He can't go to Rangcheng."

If he is not careful, he might lose his life in Rangcheng, which would be a loss.

Gu Xingyuan looked at Chen Tinghua again.

Concubine Chen Gui added, "Your grandfather can't do it either, not to mention that he is too old. Once he leaves, who will take over the 24th Guard Battalion? It won't work."

"Then let my eldest cousin go with me."

Chen Shihui snorted coldly, "Don't count on him. He ignored the advice of me and your grandfather some time ago and secretly asked Yu to ask her brother for help. What happened? Those assassins who were sent out were either killed or their martial arts were abolished and they became useless."

"I have locked him up in the mansion for the past few months and forbade him to go anywhere. Besides, even if he went, he wouldn't be able to help you at all."

Gu Xingyuan pursed his lips, he was really unsure.

He also knew that his eldest cousin's wife committed suicide by hanging herself with a white silk thread in order to give an explanation to his grandfather and uncle and to avoid implicating her mother's family.

Concubine Chen Gui personally reprimanded Gu Xingyuan.

"You are not going alone, so why should you be afraid? The Ministry of Rites will send someone to go with you, so you can ask them more questions about everything. Of course, don't let them lead you by the nose, and you need to let them know that you are the main person in charge of this negotiation."

"Yuan'er, you must remember that this negotiation between the two countries is extremely important, especially since you are holding more than 200,000 captives from Zhao State. This is your confidence. You must not give up even a single step in the interests that you should fight for."

"Yes, I remember it."

Chen Shihui said: "I have heard about the high priest sent by Zhao State. He is extremely treacherous and is very good at playing tricks on people. Your Highness must be especially careful of him."

……

Gu Xingcheng had not expected that as soon as Zhaoguo's letter of surrender was delivered to his desk, several ministers jointly wrote a letter to the emperor, asking him to send a capable and prestigious person to Rangcheng to negotiate with Zhaoguo.

And the best candidate here is His Royal Highness Prince Chen.

Immediately afterwards, Gu Xingyuan came to ask for orders.

After some thought, Gu Xingcheng nodded and agreed.

Xiaojiu'er had been away for long enough. Although his mother didn't say it, he could see that there was not a day that went by that she didn't miss Xiaojiu.

Negotiations sometimes take more time and energy than fighting.

The sooner Xiaojiu can come back, the sooner his mother will feel relieved. Besides, he is always worried about the poison in his body from the secret guards.

It's just a negotiation with the high priest of Zhao State. They hold such heavy bargaining chips and the initiative. There will be no trouble if we hand it over to Gu Xingyuan.

After Gu Xingyuan left, Gu Xingcheng ordered someone to call Ou Jianglin over.

Ou Jianglin frowned slightly when he heard this. It was not that he was mean-spirited, but that Chen and Prince Chen had always had evil intentions.

Needless to say, there is a selfish motive in taking advantage of this opportunity, but the only fear is that something bad might happen.

"Your Majesty, in my humble opinion, it would be better to send a few respected old ministers to accompany Prince Chen."

No matter how crazy Gu Xingyuan acted, the old ministers could always persuade him.

He also knew the difficulty Your Majesty was in. If he did not agree, the ministers in the court would inevitably have some thoughts.

The issue of women being allowed to enter the court has caused a stir among civil and military officials.

This matter can also ease the situation in the court.

Gu Xingcheng also had this plan: "Okay, then I will assign him the Minister of Rites. Sir, who else do you think you can choose?"

Ou Jianglin thought for a moment and asked, "What does the emperor think of Prince Rui?"

Gu Xingcheng shook his head: "It's not appropriate. Since Prince Chen is the leader, if we send Uncle Prince Rui, if the two disagree, it will make the people of Zhao laugh at us."

Right.

Ou Jianglin nodded: "Then let's send the cabinet minister, Mr. Shen Zhongshen?"

"Okay, I'll listen to you, sir. Su Chaoquan, draft the decree."

Old Lord Shen is already sixty-eight years old and a bit old. The journey to Rangcheng is thousands of miles long. He didn't want to send him, but there was no one in the court.

He is not in good health, so the master cannot leave.

Gu Xingcheng first sent a letter to Xiaojiu by carrier pigeon, explaining the peace talks. Since Gu Xingyuan had volunteered to do so, he had agreed, so he could also ask him to lead his troops back as soon as possible.

There was no place big enough to hold 210,000 Zhao prisoners.

So Gu Xingyan discussed with General Liang and other generals and decided to leave them in the valley of Riyue Mountain to be responsible for burying the bodies.

At the same time, confiscating their weapons could ensure that they would not starve to death every day, but it would be impossible for them to have enough to eat.

Ten thousand men were posted on each side of the hillsides, with archers watching day and night.

There was also a sufficient amount of kerosene, stones and rolling logs on the hillside.

If any of the Zhao captives dared to riot, not only would there be bows and arrows waiting for them, but even if they cut the ropes, the things on the hillside would be enough to take their lives.

Moreover, the food supplied to them every day was limited. They could not fill their stomachs and had no strength in their bodies, so how could they rebel?

Therefore, they don't have to worry about what the Zhao people might do after Gu Xingyan withdraws his troops.

After receiving the letter, Gu Xingyan frowned slightly and handed the letter to Li Shuangwan beside him.

After reading the letter, Li Shuangwan's eyes lit up, but then he said worriedly: "Xingyan, the peace talks between the two countries are a big deal, can you leave it to Gu Xingyuan?"

Gu Xingyan also had the same worry. Four years later in his previous life, when he defeated Ava, Gu Xingyuan and the Chen family had already been destroyed.

He knew that the only person who could come up with this idea was Chen Shihui.

But he also understood that his brother knew Chen mother and son better than he did. Since he had agreed, he must have considered this.

"My brother will send the Minister of Rites and the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet, Mr. Shen, to come together. With the two of them here, Gu Xingyuan won't dare to act recklessly."

Although Li Shuangwan didn't know Gu Xingyuan very well, he was still a little worried about what Chen's mother and son did.

Seeing that Li Shuangwan was still frowning, Gu Xingyan gently put his arm around her waist.

"Then let General Liang stay as well. General Liang is highly respected and has dealt with the High Priest of Zhao State many times. Even if Gu Xingyuan is bold, he won't cause any trouble."

Spring has arrived, and after changing out of her thick winter clothes, Li Shuangwan felt the heat of the man's palm, pressed tightly against her waist.

She can also return to Shengjing early.

I was worried that it would take at least mid-July to the end of July for her to return to Shengjing.

I don’t know what happened to my parents and brother because of their good grandmother.

"In that case, when Gu Xingyuan and the others arrive, we will return to Sijiu City as soon as possible, and then return to Shengjing."

"Okay." The man's voice was soft, "I'll accompany you."

……

However, at this moment, in Sijiu City, Gu Xingyuan was ready to go.

Suddenly, Chen Shihui and his son Chen Tinghua came hurriedly.

"Grandfather, uncle, why are you here? Uncle, you are not feeling well, just rest at home, there is no need to rush here to see me off."

Chen Shihui grabbed Gu Xingyuan's hand and brought him back to the mansion.

"Your Highness, my secret guards have new news about Duke Shu's new adopted daughter."