There are bandits attacking

Chapter 190: Ending

Not long after Zhang Jiu and the others returned to the capital, the peace talks at the border also came to a final result. Daqin and Huth signed a treaty of peaceful coexistence and non-aggression. Of course, Daqin, as the winner, would not let Huth go so easily. Unexpectedly, Daqin took almost all the advantages he could take.

However, when Zhang Jiu saw this contract, he was very dissatisfied. After looking at the contract, he looked at Qin Ce with a sad face and asked, "Hengzhi, the emperor sent to negotiate peace this time Who is that person? He is too incompetent to bring back such a piece of waste paper to fool people, which one of you can tell is useful other than losing money?"

Qin Ce looked at Zhang Jiu and said with a smile, "At the beginning, you said you would steal Xiangzhou, so now you regret it? What kind of contract do you think is useful?"

It’s okay if you don’t talk about it, Zhang Jiu regretted it as soon as he talked about it, why didn’t he stay, if he wanted to stay, he must have more gold, and he had to fight for more discounts for the merchants in Daqin Policy, in Zhang Jiu's view, everything is floating clouds, only money is the most real.

"Your Highness, don't mention these sad things about me anymore. I'm almost remorseful now. If there is such a good thing next time, I will definitely be the first to rush forward. If you want to talk about extortion, I’m a master at it, and I’m the only one who can do this kind of thing.”

They are going to negotiate, not to rob, okay? They are not bandits and robbers, but also extortion?Although Qin Ce does not deny that Zhang Jiu's ability to rip people off is really top-notch, "Don't worry, if there is such a thing next time, even if I tie you up, I will tie you there."

"You don't need to tie it up, I will definitely bear the brunt of it." Zhang Jiu said in a rock-solid voice, how could he make the same mistake a second time?

The high-spirited fighting spirit was only preserved for a moment, and Zhang Jiu became depressed again, "But how difficult is it to wait until the next chance for such a good thing?" Although it cannot be compared with the probability of Mars hitting the Earth, it is still a thousand One in ten thousand chance, right?

Zhang Jiu suddenly began to look forward to the day when the Hutes would tear up the contract, and hoped that this day would come sooner. Although this is somewhat unethical, there are still many such things in history. You can take it over and ignore it when you don't need it.

"Xiao Jiu, do you really think that the Hutes will just let it go?" Qin Ce asked. Even with this contract, it was just a temporary tactic for Hutes. Of course, Daqin also needs to cultivate at this time. There is an unharmonious contradiction between Te and Daqin. Unless one of them perishes, the war will continue.

Zhang Jiu's eyes gradually lit up, "Are you saying that there will be another war soon? Hengzhi, do you think I can use this to make some ill-gotten gains? Make a lot of money to support us in retirement. "

Qin Ce didn't know whether to cry or laugh, even if they spent two lifetimes on Zhang Jiu's money, they wouldn't be able to spend it all, right?This is not to mention that Zhang Jiu, the money maker, will still make money in the future, but if Zhang Jiu is as big as last time every time, it seems that they should also make money for the elderly, and it seems that the national treasury is not enriched by him now. Ce suddenly had an idea, maybe he could hand over the national treasury to Zhang Jiu to take care of in the future.

However, as soon as Qin Ce said it, Zhang Jiu rejected it without hesitation, "Don't even think about it, I won't take on this thankless job. If something happens, I will definitely be poked Cursing down my spine, maybe I will die, and I can't avoid such troubles in time."

Qin Ce was not disappointed when he was rejected, because he didn't have much hope. Besides, even if Zhang Jiu didn't want to manage the treasury, he himself was still a small treasury. As long as he needed it, Zhang Jiu would definitely give it to him. , so it doesn't make much difference whether Zhang Jiu agrees or disagrees.

The matter of Hu Te was a foregone conclusion, so Zhang Jiu stopped entangled, decided to find another way, and put on the agenda the previous plan to open up a trade route with the west. After a long time of earnest persuasion, Qin Hongyuan finally agreed to Zhang Jiu Jiu's opinion, especially when he heard the words 'distance and near attack', he unswervingly decided to open up this road.

Of course, in order to embarrass Zhang Jiu, he pretended to resign, but whether Zhang Jiu knew Qin Hongyuan's careful thinking is another matter. After the matter was finalized, Qin Yue got his wish and got the main responsibility for the westward journey. People, and left a strong stroke in the history of Daqin.

In addition, another great event happened in Daqin. The third prince Qin Huan was suspected of collaborating with the enemy. After investigation, he was demoted as a commoner by Qin Hongyuan and dispatched to the farthest southwestern part of Daqin.

When he heard the news, Zhang Jiu didn't have any surprises. This was the ending he and Qin Ce had already expected. But there is nothing at all, and it is deeply disgusting. It is shameful and unforgivable to back one's own country at any time.

But Zhang Jiu was surprised by another thing. When he heard this, he was stunned for 5 minutes before recovering, and said to Qin Ce beside him, "Heng Zhi, why did he To do this?"

In any case, Zhang Jiu did not expect that Zhou Zezheng would be the one who came forward to report Qin Huan, and he also produced evidence that Qin Huan and Hu Te were connected. Not only Zhang Jiu, but even Qin Huan could not accept this matter. After all, Zhou Zezheng He is the most important general under his banner, and he considers him the most loyal subordinate.

As for why Zhou Zezheng reported Qin Huan, Zhang Jiu had one guess after another in his mind. Maybe Zhou Zezheng suddenly realized that he couldn't understand Qin Huan's traitorous behavior. Maybe something happened between Zhou Zezheng and Qin Huan. Contradictions, or maybe Zhou Zezheng saw that Qin Huan's affairs had settled down, and wanted to perform meritorious service in front of the emperor.

But there is only one thing that Zhang Jiu doesn't want to believe, that is, Zhou Ze came forward to report Qin Huan precisely because of him, in order not to be hostile to him anymore, out of guilt towards Zhang Shuyun and him, and to them To make up for it, Zhang Jiu didn't think Zhou Zezheng would do it for them.

However, the next incident made Zhang Jiu suspicious again. After reporting Qin Huan, Zhou Zezheng handed in his resignation letter to Qin Hongyuan, requesting to return home.

Zhang Jiu said to himself in his heart, even if Zhou Zezheng did this for him, he would not forgive him. The resentment towards Zhou Zezheng still exists, and he did not ask Zhou Zezheng to do anything. The harm Zhang Shuyun had suffered could not be undone. Zhou Zezheng may have done this just to make his own conscience feel better. He will not let go of the resentment in his heart because of his compensation.

"What he wants to do is his business. It has nothing to do with us. Xiao Jiu doesn't have to worry about it." Qin Ce knew that Zhang Jiu had a deep prejudice against Zhou Zezheng, and he would not disappear because of what Zhou Zezheng did. This will make Zhang Jiu even more troubled, so they might as well ignore it.

"You're right, what he does is his business, it has nothing to do with us." Zhang Jiu sighed, but some people can't be ignored just because you say you want to ignore them, he will always jump in front of your eyes Ta, when you are about to forget about him, suddenly jump out to remind him of his existence.

"Since it has nothing to do with us, Xiaojiu, don't worry about it anymore. Things in court are always shrouded in clouds and mists. Some things are not what we seem to be. Thinking about them will only cause trouble. If you If you have time, why not think about what gift you will prepare for Liang Qi when you go to Xiangzhou in the next year?" Qin Ce persuaded, whether Zhou Zezheng's behavior was partly out of guilt for Zhang Jiu, or for self-protection, except No one can know the parties involved, so it's better for them not to trouble themselves.

Zhang Jiu nodded. He also knew that Zhou Zezheng's move might have other intentions, but even if one tenth of it was out of his consideration, he couldn't ignore it. In fact, resenting someone is also a very laborious thing. Zhang Shuyun himself has come out, but he is still not moving forward.

Maybe he should also learn to forget.