Forcing me to keep vigil for your childhood sweetheart? Then I'll leave you.

"Lin Yi, they already know that we are short of food."

"Compared to that, it's just to deceive us!"

Several assistant ministers from the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Personnel discussed the matter and one of them said, "If we continue the business, or even have His Majesty go there in person, his life might be in danger!"

"In this case, we still can't rule out the possibility of your defection!"

These words are very harsh, but they are indeed a consideration.

"They came to Pengcheng to negotiate, not us."

Lin Yi slowly said, "If this is life-threatening, are Mr. Bao's guards and the soldiers on the border all useless?"

One rebuttal dispelled all worries.

"Since they are willing to come and talk, we are at home."

Seeing everyone's silence, Lin Yi continued, "Isn't this a sign of sincerity in the negotiation?"

"Let's stick to the original plan. I will go with you."

Huangfu Qingling thought for a moment and then said, "Alright, let's all go down and get ready."

Having said that, most of the ministers withdrew, leaving only Lin Yi and Bao Bu Tong.

"Lin Yi, how confident are you now?"

"What if Yang Jian is not sincere at all?"

Huangfu Qingling could not show any sign of being shaken in front of officials, but privately she was still very worried.

"Your Majesty, even if we are not sincere, we will still go."

Lin Yi said this, his face still confident, but there was a slight fluctuation between his brows, "Even if he is not sincere, I will find a way to make him show sincerity!"

Seeing Lin Yi hesitate, Huangfu Qingling also hesitated.

She was thinking about whether to put everything on Lin Yi.

But in the current situation, only Lin Yi proposed this solution which was not a solution.

If there were any other better methods, she would not use this...

Huangfu Qingling also felt that if there was another better way, Lin Yi would not say this.

"Your Majesty, I will arrange for safety, and together with the soldiers at the border, it should be completely guaranteed."

Bao Diyi thought it was a security issue.

"Okay, I'll take a gamble."

"Lin Yi, if the negotiation fails, I will put the blame for the failure on you alone."

Huangfu Qingling was silent for a long time before reluctantly speaking, "Otherwise, I can't bear to face these reasonable objections."

These people from the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Personnel do have their reasons, and that is the most fatal thing.

If there is a failure, there must be a scapegoat in the end.

Lin Yi also understood this.

But he was not worried at all. As long as the other party had eyes and ears, they would be convinced by him.

Seeing Lin Yi nod, Huangfu Qingling immediately asked Bao Bu Tong to arrange manpower.

A few days later, a disguised caravan left Liangzhou City and headed north.

"Lin Yi, I see you haven't been involved in the team's preparations these past few days. Do you have any ideas?"

In the carriage, Huangfu Qingling, who was dressed in men's clothes, waved a folding fan and asked slowly.

What she could see these days was that Lin Yi had been traveling everywhere and visiting various shops.

Having fun like this doesn't seem like a place for negotiation at all.

It’s like those scholars who were still lingering in Yihongyuan on the eve of the imperial examination.

"I was just thinking of a way, and now my method is foolproof!"

Hearing Lin Yi's words, Huangfu Qingling's eyes lit up and she was even a little excited.

Especially the words "foolproof".

"Tell me something."

To make sure Lin Yi was not talking nonsense, she had to ask further.

Then Lin Yi revealed his plan in detail.

It doesn't matter how many people are coming from the opposite side, as long as we catch the leader.

That is Yang Jian.

Lin Yi planned to take Yang Jian to the entertainment city to experience Dayong’s latest entertainment achievements.

Use these things to make him willing to trade.

"What if Yang Jian refuses?"

"Then detain him and force him to send food over."

Lin Yi sneered, "Your Majesty, how effective is this trick of luring the enemy into a trap?"

"When did you, a profiteer like you, start kidnapping people?"

Huangfu Qingling covered her mouth with a fan and laughed secretly.

"I showed my sincerity and gave him the experience."

"Your Majesty, if a normal person came here, would they dislike the Entertainment City?"

Lin Yi raised his eyebrows slightly and asked, "If he is deliberately playing tricks on us, then there is no point in talking about reason."

Huangfu Qingling was very satisfied with this tactic of using courtesy before force.

Then she thought about Lin Yi's behavior during this period.

It seems that he is indeed managing the various shops in this entertainment city.

"Boss Lin, we're almost there!"

Bao Bu Tong, who was escorting the carriage, pulled open the side curtain with a knife and reminded.

After three days, with a short rest in between, they finally arrived at the small border town called Pengcheng.

After these days of ceasefire, the surrounding area has become full of life.

It even gives people a sense of comfort.

Behind Pengcheng is Pengzhen, a military town mainly responsible for raising troops.

Pengzhen and Pengcheng are integrated, which can be used for attack or defense. It was built by King Qing who personally went to the front line to supervise its construction.

The Yan general Yang Jian was unable to break through for decades.

It can serve as a bridgehead when advancing and as a defense like a natural moat when retreating.

Today, Pengcheng has been reinforced with cement, making it easier to defend and more difficult to attack.

After a short rest in Peng Town, where the convoy stopped, Lin Yi followed Bao Bu Tong and his guards to Pengcheng.

"Your Majesty, please don't say anything more later."

On the way, Lin Yi whispered a reminder and then reminded Bao Bu Tong, "Don't talk nonsense, and the soldiers over there too."

"Don't even mention the food shortage."

After Lin Yi’s reminder, the news spread to everyone immediately.

Although he had never been to the military camp here, all the hungry soldiers had heard of Lin Yi's name.

Whether it's instant noodles or cement, whether it's bicycles or alcohol...

"Boss Lin, they haven't arrived yet."

When they arrived at the city gate, the soldiers had already been reminded and answered immediately.

"Still not here?"

Lin Yi pursed his lips and said, "Let's just wait a little."

Based on the time the letter was sent and the distance between the two sides, he calculated that Yang Jian should arrive in no more than two hours.

However, Lin Yi stayed in Pengcheng for two whole days and did not see any troops coming from the Yan State in the north.

"Could it be that they simply don't want to talk?"

At night, Huangfu Qingling sat in the conference room and asked.

"No, if they think we are short of food, they will come and talk to us."

Lin Yi thought, what if they were to take advantage of your illness to kill you, even if they brought the army?

As a result, at noon on the third day...

His idea came true.

"Report!"

"Yan army attacks!"

The messenger rushed into the meeting room and reported the urgent situation.

However, a one-year ceasefire had been agreed upon earlier and is still within the deadline.

Whoever takes action will lose the "righteousness" for starting the war.

"First take a look at the situation and prepare for defense."

Lin Yi immediately asked Pengcheng to hold on to the lead.

Then they came to the top of the city.

There was a vast darkness before my eyes.

Lin Yi had never seen so many people before, but judging from the appearance, there should be at least tens of thousands of people!

At the foot of the city, a general in armor rode out on horseback.

"My name is Yang Jian, and I want to talk."

After Yang Jian bowed, he looked at the soldiers and Lin Yi on the top of the city wall.

"I'm going down there, and if you see me trying to run, shoot me."

Lin Yi made a promise before going down.