King Xuan deployed a large number of fortifications along the Huai River, guarded by the most powerful army under his name. The northern and southern armies exchanged several rounds in the battle of crossing the river.

With Mo Ziyou's letter, Xiling seems to be a lot more stable.As a result, Lang Kangzhe in the north finally got some restful sleep. The soldiers and horses he recruited so hard were not in vain. At least, in the first battle with the south, he didn't lose or lose face.Lang Kangzhe attaches great importance to the first battle between the North and the South. He firmly believes that a good start is half the battle.As long as he doesn't lose at the start and gives him enough time to prepare, Lang Yinshi's Northern Expedition will be difficult.

But Lang Yinshi in the south didn't seem to think so, he had been quiet for a while, and he didn't seem to be focusing on fighting.Let us see below.

north west frontier

In the army camp of Xiling, cattle and sheep graze on the grassland.The horses pouted.

King Ye and his party who came quietly came in casual clothes and light cars, with simple luggage. They were welcomed by Xiling diplomats and brought in the main camp tent in Xiling.This time it was a secret meeting between Nanfang and Xiling, and the news was not released.The North is unaware of this.

In the camp, Mo Wencong sat on a felt bench with his legs crossed, his chin raised high. He was a tall man with a cold face. He was handsome and had the typical characteristics of the Xiling royal family. But it has a compelling aura, and the extremely shrewd and sharp light from the eyes can't be easily ignored by anyone.

As soon as Lang Yinshi saw it for the first time, he felt a sense of intimidating oppression.Knowing that this man is never easy to deal with.Mo Wencong is the son of the ex-empress Mo Wenhong, the lord of the Tianlang Kingdom. He is already in his 30s, fully older than Lang Yinshi, and his experience is not the same.

He seemed quiet and moody.Having experienced the baptism of the court for many years, any hidden and small thoughts will be invisible in front of him.This is a person who is well versed in negotiating and trading with others. His observation ability is very meticulous and his analysis ability is extremely strong.From the moment Lang Yinshi stepped into the tent to sitting down, he already knew that Mo Wencong had judged himself, but Mo Wencong would never tell others what he thought.

It doesn't feel good to be seen through, and Lang Yinshi's heart is on high alert.

It seems that Xiling is definitely not what people think, it is a country that has no ambitions and advocates harmony. At least Mo Wencong gives people the feeling that Xiling in the future may not be easy to deal with.

During the three days of the meeting, Lang Yinshi and Mo Wencong could not get any advantage every time they confronted each other.Lang Yinshi's thoughts seemed to be seen by Mo Wencong.Going around in circles is ineffective, Lang Yinshi simply turned passive into active.

"His Royal Highness must have already known the purpose of our negotiation, why not hurry up and offer your conditions." Lang Yinshi no longer had the idea of ​​testing, but made an estimate in his heart, and said straight to the point.

"Xiling won't go back empty-handed." Mo Wencong didn't talk nonsense, but also showed the bottom line, "You don't want Xiling to interfere in internal affairs, so there is no difference between talking with you or talking with Lang Kangzhe. Whoever agrees to our conditions, Whoever we work with."

"Then, what are the conditions for cooperation." Lang Yinshi asked directly again.

Mo Wencong stared at Lang Yinshi intently, his eyes seemed to be able to see through your thoughts, with a huge sense of intimidation, making ordinary people dare not look directly at him.Even Lang Yinshi felt that there were two distractions and it was hard to match.

But this moment is by no means the time to show timidity, he hardened his heart, and looked directly into Mo Wencong's eyes.

"The border land centered on Yongcheng and Fengbao." Mo Wencong said sternly without blinking, "Ceded it to us."

Even though Lang Yinshi had already made sufficient psychological preparations, Xiling's request really made his heart skip a beat, and he felt that the scorching summer was like falling into an ice cave.The ministers of Tianlang who were present were shocked and stood up to protest.

Yongcheng and Fengbao are no less important to Tianlang's border than the famous Xuanyuan City. The two cities and their surrounding land are equivalent to a quarter of Tianlang's northwest.

Lang Yinshi worked so hard back then, how could he easily cede the two cities saved from Dong Cheng to Xiling?The loss of land is the biggest failure of a monarch during his reign.Losing such a large area of ​​land, even if Lang Yinshi won the throne in the future, this failure will be repeatedly written by historians.

"Xiling, don't bully people too much!" Cai Ting got up and fought back angrily. "We are here to negotiate, not to accept your unilateral threats! Asking Tianlang to cede one-third of the northwest land, this is taking advantage of the chaos and robbery, wishful thinking!"

The atmosphere was tense for a moment, a group of Xiling soldiers rushed into the tent, armed with spears, and surrounded several important officials of Tianlang.Invisibly, a group of black armored warriors added strong psychological pressure to Tianlang officials.

This is not at Long Yin-seok's home court.

In order to express Tianlang's sincerity and respect to his brother-in-law, he deliberately drove for more than half a month to the Xiling Camp.Here, Tianlang's right to speak is constantly being squeezed by Xiling forces.

"Let's end the meeting. There is no need to talk." Mo Wencong got up and left the seat with a grim expression, with a strong attitude.

He's not huge, but he's hard to underestimate.With a depressing domineering momentum, he walked towards the door of the tent.

This coercive attitude of not cooperating caused Tianlang's ministers to be in an uproar, and they didn't know how to deal with it.They asked Xiling, although they were in a weak position, but Xiling's toughness gave them a lot of difficulties.

After all, Princess Xiling married their King Ye, but Xiling's attitude towards King Ye did not change at all, forcing them to have no choice.

Mo Wencong seemed to know what they were thinking, walked to the tent door, and stopped.

"Yongcheng and Fengbao's thousands of miles of land, I think I will give you a discount for the sake of Seventh Sister. Otherwise, after contacting Langkangzhe, you will have no chance to negotiate."

As Mo Wencong said, he glanced coldly at Lang Yinshi who had been sitting at the negotiating table, holding his breath and meditating.He nodded, and asked his attendants to present several letters of goodwill from Lang Kangzhe on a wooden tray, asking Lang Yin to explain them to him.

"As far as I know, Lang Kangzhe is very eager to get rid of your thoughts. Xiling never does things that are difficult for others. If you can't talk, you don't have to force it. Go back to your south as soon as possible."

Cai Ting, Fu Chengguang and others slapped the table when they heard the words, they couldn't bear Mo Wencong's humiliation to Lang Yinshi. "His Royal Highness is too arrogant and domineering. We came here to discuss things fairly, and drive us away in anger. What good will Xiling do? Tianlang is indeed facing a dilemma between the north and the south, but the way of heaven follows, and in time, it will inevitably be unified!"

"Fair discussion leads to unification...is that really the case?" Seeing that the two ministers were in a hurry, Mo Wencong said coldly and calmly, without changing his face. His voice was very magnetic, with a convincing tone .

"If you have time to be serious with me, why don't you think about how to stabilize Tianlang's situation." Mo Wencong didn't take them seriously, and said lightly, looking at Lang Yinshi. "Some people are incompetent, they can't even manage their own family affairs well. They handed over their princess to other people, and now they have to ask her natal family for help. What qualifications do such people have to negotiate with me?"

Mo Wencong said a few words, but the meaning was clear enough.

"I, Xiling, married the princess to Tianlang just to get involved in the muddy waters of your royal family's rivalry?"

Lang Yinshi immediately understood that Mo Wencong's indifferent attitude towards him was due to You'er being imprisoned in the palace, and Mo Wencong's words were somewhat angry.But he was not wrong, he did not take good care of You'er.

It seems that this brother-in-law is also determined to ask Tianlang for an answer.

In the past, she would not let go easily, but at this moment, Lang Yinshi had a second thought and made a decision.

"—Okay." Lang Yinshi raised his head, with a generous expression, he said to Mo Wencong, "I promise to hand over Yongcheng and Fengbao to Xiling."

The courtiers of Tianlang present were in an uproar for the third time, this time because of their own Highness Ye Wang.

Mo Wencong raised his eyebrows, his eyes were dimly lit, and he cast his gaze on Lang Yinshi.Although he was calm, he was obviously a little surprised.

"It's just that I have one condition."

"What condition? Let's hear it."

"—by no means a cession, but a gift."

"Is there any difference?" Mo Wencong asked slightly mockingly, "The weak always like to find some decorative words to describe failure."

Lang Yinshi ignored his ridicule and ridicule, but said calmly.

"You'er and I got married until May of this year, which is the one-year anniversary. The engagement was hasty, and I didn't give Xiling a big thank you. Now my husband and wife are very affectionate, and Yin Shi is very grateful. This time, the sale of Yongcheng and Fengbao Being in charge of Xiling is a cooperative relationship that I, Tianlang, voluntarily concluded with Xiling. These two cities, as important transportation hubs between Tianlang and Xiling, can be built by the two countries at the same time. I plan to assign Yongcheng and Fengbao to Princess Ye respectively— Named after the titles of the Seven Princesses of Xiling, they were renamed Youcheng and Lancheng, and dedicated to Xiling, which will be under the custody of Xiling for 100 years, in the meaning of a century-old harmony, in order to build a good relationship between the two countries, Qin and Jin. I wonder what the emperor thinks?"

"In addition, Yongcheng and Fengbao must be used as important places for business and trade between the two countries, and they must be open to the people of the two countries at the same time to promote exchanges and cooperation between the two countries. The original people of Tianlang will not migrate, and can share the benefits of the two countries. Your Royal Highness It is hereby stated in the document that if Xiling can meet the above conditions, Tianlang will voluntarily offer up this thousand miles of land."

The words were calm and composed, not only did not flinch from asking for others, but on the contrary expressed the determination of the two countries to form a harmonious relationship.This kind of boldness is very human, Tianlang's ministers couldn't help being surprised, and gradually felt awe.

Although the land is lost, but this friendship has been formed, this is the best result, right?

Mo Wencong obviously did not expect that Lang Yinshi would be so happy, and the land he had laid down inch by inch could be given away so frankly.It has long been heard that Lang Yinshi is a character who only takes advantage of it and does not suffer from it. He can show such a generous gesture, which makes people appreciate it a little more.What's more, the argument put forward by Lang Yinshi really gave Xiling a lot of face.

Mo Wencong turned back and sat down at the negotiating table, looking at Lang Yinshi with more respect in his eyes.

In the 100-year transfer period, too many things can happen.

The conditions proposed by Lang Yinshi were not too much. What does it matter if he can get the real land and in what name?Lang Yinshi wanted a name, so he gave it to him.

"Yes." Mo Wencong responded readily, calling out a group of civil servants, "Here comes the pen and ink, and I want to draft the document together with His Royal Highness Ye Wang." He said, reaching out his hand to Lang Yinshi as a "please" gesture .

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This chapter can finally be linked. When this chapter is finished, the previous chapter has not yet been released, so I can only post it now.

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