The Sage of Confucianism and Taoism

Chapter 2601 Bi Lao appears!

However, let alone these officials, even ordinary scholars know what a disaster it would be if a country's sea and waterways were ceded.

After thinking for a long time, Pang Jue said firmly: "Even if I die, I will not agree to cede the land of three states and one river!"

The Qingguo officials present were immediately in awe of Pang Jue, but their hearts became increasingly sad that such a hero could only come to Jingguo to negotiate with his head down.

Officials from Jingguo's side also looked at this great scholar and left prime minister of Jingguo with respect.

Fang Yun said slowly: "Then go to hell."

The air in the conference room suddenly solidified.

Not only Qingguo officials, but also many Jingguo officials looked at Fang Yun in surprise.

Pang Jue looked at Fang Yun sadly and angrily, his body trembling slightly.

"You guys, Jingguo, are going too far!" Pang Jue stood up angrily, his body swayed, and the people next to him hurriedly supported him.

However, Cao De'an hurriedly stood up and said: "Fang Xusheng, Mr. Pangda, you two need to calm down first. This is a peace negotiation between the two countries, and you can't be arrogant. Come, serve tea, and take a rest before continuing."

Pang Jue snorted coldly and sat down slowly.

After hearing Cao De'an's words, some officials thought that this should be a negotiation method between Fang Yun and Cao De'an.

Fang Yun acted as a villain and used all means to put pressure on Qingguo. Once Qingguo officials couldn't bear it, Cao De'an hurriedly came out to be the peacemaker.

Moreover, the more aggressive Fang Yun was, the happier Pang Jue and other senior officials were.

Because both sides know that there is definitely room for negotiation on the conditions proposed by Fang Yun. The more humiliated Pang Jue is and the more fierce his opposition is, the less criticism he will receive after returning to Qingguo.

The people of the Qing Kingdom will only praise Pang Jue for not being afraid of power, and resolutely opposing unfair content despite the pressure of the hypocritical saints, so that the Qing Kingdom can avoid losing more territory.

Next, neither Fang Yun nor Pang Jue participated, and the officials in charge of foreign affairs from both sides began intense negotiations.

The ceded area of ​​three states and one river only accounts for one-third of the Qing Kingdom's land. However, the tax revenue of this one-third of the land exceeds half of the country's total.

At first, Qingguo was determined not to let Haizhou and the Yangtze River area go, but they found that Jingguo didn't care about Yongzhou and Lingzhou at all, but only Haizhou and the Yangtze River area. If he really disagrees, then Jingguo will definitely give up the peace talks.

The two sides talked for more than an hour, but still couldn't reach an agreement.

Fang Yun finally showed an impatient look and said to Cao De'an unceremoniously: "I told you a long time ago that they will not bow their heads unless the government is lowered! By then, they will be much more honest than they are now."

Cao De'an smiled bitterly and said, "You should say less."

The eyes of the Qingguo officials were red, and Fang Yun felt more uncomfortable saying such words than killing them.

They knew clearly that this was Jing Guo's negotiation strategy, but they were unable to fight back.

Pang Jue sighed and said, "We might as well start talking about other terms first."

The two sides reached a compromise on this point and temporarily shelved the terms of ceding territory.

Negotiations on other terms went exceptionally well.

For example, Pang Jue promised not only to allow the establishment of Fang's Library and Fang's Academy, but was also willing to provide land for free.

As for the recruitment of workers, Qingguo is also very cooperative. They hope to establish a recruitment yamen themselves and take the initiative to provide labor from remote and poor areas to Jingguo.

As for the issue of trade taxation, the two sides talked for a long time, and finally both sides gave in. The lowest price of goods sold by Jingguo in Qingguo should not be less than half of the market price in Qingguo. Low-cost products with prices lower than Sanwen were not subject to restrictions.

The two parties went back and forth and gradually finalized other terms, some of which were obviously unreasonable, and Jing Guo also made concessions.

Eventually, the two sides negotiated other terms.

Tea and fruits were served again, and both parties recharged their batteries and began to eat and drink.

After eating and drinking, the two sides conducted final negotiations on ceding land.

Qingguo knew clearly that Jingguo needed Huzhou, but still insisted on it, and was only willing to cede Yongzhou, which was not the most valuable. In the end, Fang Yun was so angry that he walked away and suspended the negotiations, scaring Qingguo officials into panic.

Cao De'an hurriedly chased him out. After a quarter of an hour, Cao De'an came back and said helplessly: "Don't blame Fang Xusheng. Before he came, he boasted in front of the Queen Mother that Haikou would definitely be able to seize the three states this time. Who knows? You are only willing to cede Yongzhou, This made it difficult for him to step down. I tried hard to calm him down, but he said that he would calm down and come back when the time was up. Although he didn't say it clearly, he would probably cancel the negotiation completely and withdraw directly. Zhengdao Zhenfeng.”

Yang Xuwen, the assistant prime minister who rarely spoke, said: "Friends of Qingguo, think about it, once the political encirclement comes to Qingguo, even if Qingguo has so much land, what will it be of use?"

Qingguo officials fell silent.

The power of politics is far superior to that of miscellaneous families. Even if Zong Sheng takes action, he can only control the situation to a certain extent. The officials of the entire Qing Kingdom will still fall into chaos.

Everyone knows that once Zhengdao is sealed off for too long, nearby countries may annex Qingguo under various excuses.

After a long time, Pang Jue said coldly: "If the Qing Kingdom only wants Haizhou, I can agree to it even if I have to bear the eternal infamy!"

"Prime Minister Pang..."

The other Qingguo officials looked at Pang Jue with red eyes.

Cao De'an stroked his beard and said: "It's just that, I'm afraid it will be difficult for me to explain to Fang Xusheng. However, it is impossible for the Qing Kingdom to cede the cities along the river. It is better for both sides to take a step back. We only want Haizhou, and as for the area along the river, we How about just choosing five of them and renting them for a hundred years?”

Pang Jue did not answer immediately, but a faint joy appeared on the faces of Qingguo officials.

Qingguo can totally accept this result!

Qingguo's bottom line is two ordinary states. Now ceding one Haizhou and leasing five cities sounds much better than ceding two states.

Pang Jue sent the letter with the official seal in his hand. Finally, he raised his head and said slowly: "Qingguo agrees to cede Haizhou and lease any five cities along the river for a hundred years!"

At this moment, the sky was slightly bright.

After the two sides discussed the details again, Fang Yun came in with a dark face. Finally, the two sides formally signed the "Haizhou Treaty".

As soon as the treaty was established, Jingguo's national fortune soared like a raging fire, while Qingguo's national fortune was significantly weakened.

After sending off the Qingguo negotiation team, the cabinet held a celebration banquet that night!

In fact, Jingguo's initial goal was Haizhou and five cities along the river.

After the celebration banquet, the slightly drunk Fang Yun was sent back to the palace by the palace carriage. At this moment, Zhao Yuan was already asleep. Fang Yun had no way to teach him, so he had to be sent to the original palace cabinet where he usually stayed in the palace by the eunuch.

Fang Yun was just about to fall asleep when he received an encrypted and urgent letter from Ao Qingyue, the Dragon Marquis of Qingyi.

The Dragon Clan received news from the Haiya Ancient Land that Bi Lao appeared in the Haiya Ancient Land!

Zhuge Liang's semi-saint former residence appeared in the Haiya Ancient Land!

The treasure of the Burial Valley appeared in the Haiya Ancient Land!

The major forces in the Haiya Ancient Land are fighting for the fragments of Wenquxing!

Fang Yun stared at the letter for a long time, and hurriedly used his talent to dispel all the drunkenness, and repeatedly contacted Ao Qingyue, and finally confirmed that there was no problem with the letter.