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As for the peace negotiation, since Chu Yi had already made a decision, Qi Yang and the others did not feel panicked.

It has been a month since Cheng Zian revealed Yan State's intention to withdraw troops at the beginning of the first month, and Chu State's spies in Yan State have also sent back the news.Last winter, after the Yan State sent troops, it encountered a severe snow disaster. Although the ice and snow have already melted, countless livestock died of freezing, and the overwintering crops were basically destroyed. More food and grass support.

After knowing the news, Chu Yi's heart became more confident, so when facing Qu Yun, his attitude was so firm.She calculated that Yan Guohui would back down first, so she took Qu Yunqi away again and again without hesitation.

Sure enough, the final compromise was still Yan State.

When Qu Yun came to Yanyang City again, Chu Yi knew that the time had almost come.

Qu Yun looked at Chu Yi who had basically lost his temper. His eloquent ability could not be displayed in front of this stubborn empress, and finally he could only sigh: "Your Majesty, our country really wants to make peace, and now we are at loggerheads. It’s not a good thing for both countries, how about taking a step back?”

Chu Yi raised his brows slightly when he heard the words, but the expression on his face did not reveal the slightest thought: "Oh? The messenger thought, how should I take this step back?"

Qu Yun obviously thought about this before coming, and immediately replied: "His Royal Highness and Third Highness cannot come to Chu State as a hostage, His Majesty gave up three cities and Yan State, and Yan State still sent the second prince to Chu to serve as a hostage." Quality. Yan and Chu signed a letter of credence, and there will be no more wars within ten years. As for the marriage, it all depends on your majesty."

From ten cities to three cities, this is obviously not a small concession. Although the initial conditions are very wet, the scale of this concession is obviously large enough.However, Chu State's attitude remains the same, that is, it will not give up an inch of land!

So before Chu Yi could open his mouth, Qi Yang, who had already made up his mind, refused first: "No way! Chu State has not been defeated, and the country is so important, how can it be easily given up?!"

Qu Yun had been here a few times before, and Qi Yang basically didn't speak much, but now he objected when he opened his mouth out of the blue, Qu Yun was stunned for a moment.However, his first reaction was not to reprimand the other party for being useless, but to think: Could this be the attitude of Emperor Chu?

Those who can spend decades in the court are all human beings, Qu Yun understood it almost instantly.So he hesitated for a while, and finally said: "Our country has already made many concessions, and it is impossible to make any more concessions. But if Your Majesty is reluctant to part with the cities, why not spend some money to redeem these cities?"

Of course, this was just a nice way of saying it. Chu Yi didn't really mind letting Qu Yun take advantage of the verbal advantage. The prince of Yan Kingdom came to Chu as a hostage.So she asked: "What does the messenger mean, how much money is appropriate?"

Although negotiation is all about haggling, but with such a straightforward question, for a moment, Qu Yun still had the illusion that he was shopping on the street and bargaining with others——Yan Guo exchanged the second prince for three cities, and the three cities were replaced by others. In exchange for money, in fact, it is basically selling the second prince for money, right? !

Suppressing the strange feeling in his heart, Qu Yun thought for a while and said, "500 million taels of silver."

There was an indiscernible sound of gasping in the main tent, and many people secretly changed their expressions.

Indeed, this figure is extremely scary.For Chu Yi, this is equivalent to the tax revenue of Chu State for a whole year, and it is still a year of good weather.And for those present, it is even more unimaginable.Most of the military officers here are rank three to five, and their annual salary does not exceed 200 taels at most. Even if the salary and rewards are added, the annual income will not exceed 400 taels...

Compared to everyone's restlessness, Chu Yi just raised his eyes and glanced at Qu Yun, feeling a little pity that Qi Shangshu was not here.However, even though he was not around, his bargaining skills could be put to good use. When Chu Yi opened his mouth, he imitated Qi Shangshu and cut in half: "Two million taels!"

This time, Qu Yun gasped, and he looked at Chu Yi in disbelief: "Your Majesty, you..."

Chu Yi waved his hand and interrupted him: "The border city is barren and dilapidated, and there are not many people there. It's worthless."

It's worthless, why don't you just give it to the city? !There are not many people in the border cities, and they are indeed dilapidated, but the trade between the two countries always passes through these places, and the tax revenue is not small.The majestic king of a country, is it really good to bargain like this? !

Qu Yun held his breath in his chest, and felt that his eyes were getting dark.However, this is Yanyang City, which is the territory of the Chu people, and he represents the Yan Kingdom, so he must not show weakness.So he suppressed that tone, and said like gnashing his teeth: "400 million taels, no less!"

Chu Yi was born with an extraordinary status. In the early years, she had no money and no place to spend money in the cold palace. Afterwards, she was not short of money as the only heir of the emperor. It was said that this was the first time she had bargained with someone. Still a little bit fresh.Recalling how Qi Shangshu bargained with Yuan Shangshu, she immediately replied calmly: "250 million taels, no more."

Of course Qu Yun was unwilling to agree, but no matter how eloquent he was, Chu Yi would bite the price to death, and would not add a penny more.With no other choice, Qu Yun had no choice but to say in the end: "This matter is of great importance, and the lower officials need to report it, please Your Majesty to make a decision."

Chu Yi nodded and agreed with nothing to do, but he said in his heart: Well, it has to be reported, and Emperor Yan must know how much his son can sell, right?

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Because the letter of credence sent by Qu Yun last time had the intention of marrying Chu Yi, Chu Yi also mentioned Li Jun, and Cheng Zian was jealous for a while.But from an intellectual point of view, she also knew that her jealousy was unreasonable, so she didn't mention it when the two were alone.

Chu Yi's eyes were sharp, and he saw Cheng Zian's awkwardness at a glance.However, she didn't expect that it was because of Li Jun, only because Cheng Zian was worried that she was really married to someone else for the sake of peace, so after reaching an initial consensus with Qu Yun this time, she opened her mouth to express her position as soon as the two returned: "That one in Yan Country The second prince heard that he has nothing but a good appearance, and he came to Chu to be a proton."

Cheng Zian naturally understood what Chu Yi meant, and she felt a little funny in her heart, but when the words came to her lips, she said, "Hasn't Ah Chu always liked good-looking people?"

When Chu Yi heard this, his black eyes widened a little, and he almost couldn't help but blurted out, "How do you know?"Fortunately, she shut her mouth in time and didn't dare to ask this sentence.You know, the first time she fell in love with Cheng Zian was because she was good-looking!

As if he understood Chu Yi's gaze, Cheng Zian explained: "You are always more tolerant towards good-looking people. This is how you treated the palace servants around you in the early years. You made the same mistake. People who are good-looking are often exempted from punishment." After a pause, he added: "Nowadays, the guards guarding around the yard are all good-looking, and those who are ordinary-looking are all punished. You sent out to patrol..."

Chu Yi was speechless.This is a problem she brought from her previous life, and she can't change it now. She thought that after Cheng Zian, she had given up the habit of looking at beauties, but she didn't expect that these habits had become subtle...

But then again, she didn't notice this kind of thing herself, but Cheng Zian discovered it first.Does this mean that the boy Zi'an cared about himself a long time ago, so he subconsciously observed everything around him? !

Thinking of this, Chu Yi's mood immediately improved.She approached Cheng Zian with a smile on her face, and joked: "Everyone has a love for beauty. Zian is worried, will I change my mind when I see a beauty?"

Cheng Zian looked back at her, smiled slightly, and asked, "Do I look good?"

Perhaps it was because the environment in which she grew up was too serious, or maybe it was because she had to pretend to be a man to maintain her aura, Cheng Zian was serious most of the time.In private, Chu Yi rarely saw Cheng Zian smile, but almost every time she was dazzled by Cheng Zian's smile, this time was no exception.She was stunned, and then said sincerely: "Naturally, it's beautiful."

So the smile in Cheng Zian's eyes became even bigger: "So, isn't that all right?"

Cheng Zian is proud, so she hopes to show her talents and finally be worthy of Chu Yi in the eyes of everyone.But on the other hand, she is also a woman. If someone admires her face, she will naturally not feel that it is contemptuous or insulting. She only regards this face as another capital of hers.

Chu Yi suddenly found that all Cheng Zian's hesitation and uncertainty before seemed to have disappeared.

Before coming to Beizhou, Cheng Zian was still worried that Chu Yi would face more temptations because of his growth, and eventually give up this childhood friendship.But now, she can calmly say to Chu Yi: Since you like beauties, I also look good, so don't worry about your changing your mind.

Chu Yi felt that she seemed to be looked at a little superficially, but she was not angry because of this, on the contrary she was even happier.

The happy result was that she suddenly rushed towards Cheng Zian, Cheng Zian also caught her easily, hugged her full, and said with a smile: "It seems that she looks really good, so someone voted for her Did you give me a hug?"

Chu Yi didn't deny that she liked Cheng Zian's face. She leaned forward and kissed Cheng Zian's cheek, and asked, "Why did you suddenly figure it out? Back in the capital, weren't you most worried that I would change my mind and fall in love with someone else?" ?”

Cheng Zian's smile suddenly became a little helpless. She looked into Chu Yi's eyes and said calmly, "I'm still worried, but I can't let it go." So you might as well give it a go.

Two people are happy, is there any better love words than "can't let go"?If you can't let go, you will be entangled endlessly, if you can't let go, you will want to change, if you can't let go, you will live forever...

Chu Yi only felt soft in her heart, she buried her head in Cheng Zian's neck, and said softly: "Since you can't let go, then never let go."

The author has something to say: Cheng Zian: In this world of looking at faces, I suddenly feel full of confidence...