SFS Chapter 327 Peace Talks, Success
Chapter 327 Peace Talks, Success
The prince had already raised his request to this extent, so naturally the officials present did not dare to be negligent in the slightest.
In just one night, the prince received a revised negotiation plan.
The efficiency is amazing.
Moreover, compared with the previous provision of money and food.
The plans this time are completely two extremes.
This time, not only was a large piece of grassland allocated to the Tatars, but all the valuable things owned by the Tatars, such as high-quality horses, precious furs, rare medicinal herbs, etc., were taken away by the Great Zhou.
However, even so, the prince still carefully showed the plan to Chu Ci.
After reading this, Chu Ci couldn't help but smile and said, "I have to say, these people who usually talk about morality and justice are more sinister and cruel!"
"Look, they even took into account the sheep that people depend on for their livelihood. But, that's what I like."
The prince, although he felt in his heart that Chu Ci's scolding was extremely satisfying.
But he is the crown prince, and he must always maintain the demeanor of a crown prince. "Well, since Princess Yixin thinks there is no problem with this plan, then we will resume negotiations tomorrow."
So, when the peace talks started again, the Tatar prince's face turned green (sai) when he heard the war reparations clauses drafted by the officials of the Great Zhou Dynasty and the various rules and regulations for the Tatar Wang family.
He stood up suddenly, clenched his fists, glared at them, and shouted, "You are simply going too far! If you don't agree, I will not agree to anything."
In this way, he was fully confident that the Great Zhou would choose to make concessions as usual.
Unexpectedly, the officials of the Great Zhou Dynasty headed by Wu Chenghou said coldly: "Then continue to fight."
"Anyway, our General Ye is rubbing his hands and waiting to make a contribution!"
"I just wonder if the achievement of completely destroying the Tatars will allow General Ye to go down in history and be admired by all generations."
As soon as these words were spoken, Ye Zhen and his son Ye Lin immediately became very powerful.
Ye Zhen tightly grasped the sword at his waist, his eyes sparkling, as if he was about to draw the sword from its sheath in the next second;
Ye Lin straightened his spine, exuding a chilling murderous intent, as if as long as the prince gave the order, they would lead their troops to attack the Tatar's lair without hesitation.
The Tatar prince then realized that the Great Zhou might be serious this time.
However, faced with such harsh conditions, if he dared to agree to them, not only would he lose his position as the eldest prince, he would probably be treated as a traitor by the Tatars!
However, if we don’t talk about it, the current situation of the Tatars is extremely difficult.
Almost all the senior officials were killed by Ye Lin, the command system fell into chaos, and even the most basic government orders could not be conveyed smoothly.
The army lacked effective command, the morale of the soldiers was low, and the food and grass supply was difficult to sustain. How should this war be fought?
After much thought, the Tatar prince could only suppress his anger.
Trying to make his tone sound calmer, "Dear officials of the Great Zhou, these conditions are really too harsh. Can you lower the requirements a little so that both sides can have a relatively acceptable result?"
"After all, war is not good for either side. If it can be resolved peacefully, it will benefit both sides."
However, everyone present was a smart man, and everyone noticed it immediately when the Tatar prince's attitude softened a little.
Wu Chenghou's eyes turned, and he had a plan in mind. He immediately said, "Your Highness, this is wrong!"
"Although the Great Zhou will temporarily lose some soldiers and consume some food in this war, it will be very cost-effective in the long run as there will be one less permanent spy lurking on the border."
"Princess Yixin, what kind of monster is Princess Yixin?"
"In just one day, all the officials of the Great Zhou who participated in the negotiations put on a tough face." The Tatar prince was so angry that he was shaking all over and gritting his teeth.
But he had no way to change the current situation which was extremely unfavorable to the Tatars.
After a long time, the Tatar prince took a deep breath, suppressed his anger and helplessness, and slowly said: "This prince needs to go back and discuss with the leaders of other tribes. This matter is of great importance, and I hope you can give this prince some time."
Wu Chenghou looked at the crown prince beside him, and when he saw the crown prince nod, he said seriously: "Three days, my Great Zhou will give you three days at most."
"We need the prince's accurate answer in three days. Otherwise, our Great Zhou will regard you as ready to go to war again. When we meet, you will bear the consequences yourself."
The Tatar prince never thought that one day, such harsh and coercive words would come back to haunt him.
He was filled with humiliation, but he was helpless, so he could only grit his teeth and said, "Don't worry, I will return the day after tomorrow morning and give you an answer."
Three days later, when the Tatar prince appeared at the negotiation table again, he had transformed into the Khan of Tatar.
All the officials of the Great Zhou Dynasty present, including the crown prince, couldn't help but feel a jolt in their hearts.
If he simply knew the current situation, the Tatar prince might not be a big threat.
However, such a leader who is not only good at forbearance but also decisive in killing will definitely become a major threat to the Great Zhou in the future.
However, not only the Tatars could no longer withstand the devastation of another war, but the Great Zhou also could no longer bear the heavy burden brought by a large-scale war.
Therefore, even though the officials of the Great Zhou were clearly aware of the ambitions and threats of the Tatar Prince, they could only grit their teeth and continue to advance the peace talks.
Fortunately, except for the item of 10,000 sheep per year which was crossed out because it was not important due to convention, the Tatars agreed to all the conditions proposed by the Great Zhou.
At this point, the long and fierce war in the northern border finally came to an end.
The atmosphere in Northern Xinjiang suddenly calmed down.
The tense atmosphere that was originally on the verge of a fight disappeared without a trace.
And because of Chu Ci's previous large-scale purchases, anyone who was diligent nearby had saved some money.
Therefore, within a short period of time, the market quickly revived.
Chu Ci stood on the street, quietly watching the people coming and going on the street, with a look of emotion, and said: "The vitality of ordinary people is really very tenacious."
"After experiencing such a brutal war, their homes were severely damaged and their lives were disrupted, but once the war subsided, they were able to quickly pick themselves up, re-enter their new lives, and work hard to restore everything to its original state."
Fan Jingrui beside him looked at Chu Ci with a smile and said softly, "So, my lady, can you rest assured now?"