Lian Lizhi

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness. If Your Majesty comes to our court as a guest in the future, I will naturally treat you like a distinguished guest!"

Man Chen said with a smile, as if to say another very orderly thing.But hearing it in the ears of Changyuan people has a different meaning.Since ancient times, emperors seldom leave their own country, let alone go to enemy countries.Generally, there are only two situations when an emperor leaves the country to go to another emperor, one is when the soldiers are approaching the city, and the other is as a captive.At this time, what Empress Dowager Mande said is obviously not the first case...

Man Chen changed to ice skating and stood next to Helian Ronglin, her thin lips slightly curled up like the man beside her, looking down at everyone.Seeing their ever-changing emotions because of his words, Man Chen didn't find it funny.At this time, although he avoided the man's gaze, his mind could not be separated from him no matter what. If it wasn't covered by a mask, he might have been seen by others.

Her phoenix eyes narrowed slightly, Helian Ronglin stared at the people around her.Although she has the title of queen mother, the person in front of her is actually only 23 years old.But being able to have this calmness and what he is doing now has indeed aroused some interest in him.

"Is the seat next to me okay?" It was still the usual slightly sarcastic voice.

Man Chen nodded and smiled, and returned with neither humble nor overbearing sarcasm, "I didn't feel any difference when I was used to sitting in a high position. If I have to explain why, I can only say that the chairs here... seem a little more simple!"

Helian Ronglin sneered coldly, "Could it be that the queen mother still has her eyes on my position?"

Man Chen turned to look at him, his glazed eyes were clear and slightly cold, "If Your Majesty doesn't mind, I would like to sit down!"

"Presumptuous!" Seeing Man Chen talking so loudly in the court, the First Prince couldn't help but shout.The seat under Helian Ronglin was a place he had dreamed about for a long time, now an outsider wanted one, how could he not be annoyed.

Man Chen smiled sideways, "Is this His Majesty's son?"

The obvious ridicule made the First Prince almost lose control of his emotions.

The eldest prince was about to refute back, but was stopped by Helian Ronglin's sharp eyes.

Helian Ronglin smiled lightly, "The Empress Dowager Mande is straightforward, but my seat can only accommodate the next person. If the Empress Dowager really wants to do it, then I won't mind if it falls into my arms!"

Man Chen raised the corners of his lips and said, "I'm just joking, how can I really be so ignorant. I hope that Your Majesty will not care about me!"

Helian Ronglin raised her hand to support her forehead, and said with a light smile, "It's okay, the Queen Mother is still young after all!"Compared with these things, the Empress Dowager Lao came here for the peace talks, I want to hear the opinion of Kangle Kingdom! "

Man Chen smiled slightly and said, "Your Majesty is being polite, but I would like to hear your country's reasons for this unprovoked attack on sixteen cities on the border of our country and looting. What other purpose do you have for leaving your country!"

Li Jianguo said, "The empress dowager spoke too seriously, I think there must be some misunderstanding. Presumably the empress dowager also knows that the border between your place and ours has always been in chaos, and the dispatch of troops this time is just a warning to the bandits. But I don’t want to be misunderstood by your country’s city defenders, which caused these unnecessary troubles. As for the looting, it is impossible to talk about it, and it may be that the bandits took advantage of the chaos. Solve the misunderstanding and start a war easily!"

Man Chen said calmly, "Li Jianguo's interruption is really due to She Can, so do you want to shirk all responsibility?"

Li Jianguo said, "Since it was our country that proposed the peace talks first, sincerity is there. After all, this accident was caused by your garrison's misunderstanding of our country, so our country is willing to make some compensation within the acceptable range. To make up for your country’s losses. At the same time, as long as your country is willing, the 20-year complementary co-winding contract we signed before will still be invalidated.”

Man Chen said coldly, "Master Li Jianguo talked about sincerity, but why didn't I see where your country's sincerity lies. This time your country violated the contract first, so what are you talking about with me now?" Isn't it ridiculous that the contract still counts!"

Lan Wanli, Shangshu of the Ministry of War, said: "We have already said that we are willing to make certain compensation to your country within the acceptable range.What's more, the cause of the incident was just a misunderstanding, not just me, let alone the empress dowager.What's more, the old and new dynasties are changing in Kangle. If a war is launched at this time, it may be harmful to your country! "

Man Chen said, "The alternation of the old and new dynasties is a problem for our country. Lord Li and Lord Li have repeatedly emphasized that it is within the acceptable range, but how big is this range? If your country will refute all the requests made by the palace next time, then I think the next There is no need to continue the negotiation!"

Lan Wanli pondered, "We are willing to compensate your country for all the losses this time, as a show of sincerity!"

Man Chen shook his head and said, "If it's just a matter of loss, then I don't have to come in person for this peace talk!"

Prince Helian Bingchen said, "I wonder if the queen mother has any good proposals? I just want to remind the queen mother that we are not too old to launch a war, but we are not afraid. Please don't make things too difficult for the queen mother!"

Man Chen calmed down and said, "Although your country has repeatedly explained this incident as a misunderstanding, I don't want to go into it. My request is not too much. It is just to prevent the same misunderstanding from happening next time and to ensure the contract. As expected, my palace proposes that the border between your two countries should not be fortified within ten miles. Within ten miles, we each draw out a thousand-man army to manage it, and at the same time play a role in mutual supervision! At the same time, this palace also hopes that in this area Within the 20-year period, your country can open a commercial road and isolate merchants from trade. Of course, this time our losses are all caused by your country, so it is reasonable for your country to be responsible for all losses!"

The eldest prince changed his color again, and snorted, "The Queen Mother seems to be asking too much!" Man Chen said calmly, "I came here in person with enough sincerity, and I believe that it is fundamental to completely resolve the source of the conflict."If your country really disagrees with our political views, then I will return the same words to your country—although starting a war at this time is indeed of no benefit to you and me, but we are not afraid to use force to solve the current situation! "

The eldest prince snorted coldly, "Don't forget that you are still in our country. If a war really starts, you will bear the brunt and become the first victim of the war!"

Man Chen said indifferently, "Did your Highness think that there is only Bengong in Kangle Country? We and Ximu's [-] coalition forces are still waiting at the border. If something happens to Minggong in your country, it will only anger me." Thousands of warriors!"

Even though Helian Bingchen cut off the eldest prince's words, he said, "Brother Huang is just joking, we will seriously consider the Queen Mother's proposal!"

Man Chen nodded and said with a smile, "Since His Royal Highness said so, then I will not take His Highness' jokes seriously. I only hope that your country can give me a clear answer!"

He Lianrong, who had never opened his mouth, said, "The Queen Mother Mande's proposal is very interesting, but the Queen Mother has repeatedly emphasized the total loss, but has never given us a clear figure!"

Man Chen turned to Helian Ronglin, met his long and narrow eyes and couldn't help feeling a palpitation, subconsciously avoided his gaze and turned to the audience and said, "Your Majesty is also a straightforward person, and I will not make excuses for your country. 5000 million taels of silver, I think it is within the range of your country!"

Li Jianguo wanted to speak but was stopped by Helian Ronglin who raised his hand. Helian Ronglin looked at the human being in front of him with great interest and said, "5000 million taels is 5000 million taels. I will ask someone to sort out the paperwork later. Send it to your country immediately after the Queen Mother has read it!"

5000 million taels is almost the same as the amount Changyuan plundered this time, so that Changyuan is tantamount to returning without success, but Helian Ronglin, the top decision maker of Changyuan, does not value compatibility at all. dispute.In contrast, the person in front of him aroused his curiosity even more.

Man Chen nodded and smiled, "Your Majesty has made a very conscious choice!"

Helian Ronglin said unhurriedly, "I will hold a banquet for the Empress Dowager in the palace tonight, and I will present the papers to the Empress Dowager at that time, and please honor her!"

Man Chen smiled and said, "It's natural!"

So Helian Ronglin confessed to Helian Bingchen again, "Bing'er, send the Queen Mother to rest at the post house first, and then pick the Queen Mother into the palace in person in the evening!"

Helian Bingchen came out and said, "Yes, father!"

Man Chen got up and nodded to Helian Ronglin, "If that's the case, I will go ahead!"

When Man Chen walked to the entrance of the main hall, he heard a voice in a daze, "Man'er..."

Uncontrollably stopping slightly under his feet, Man Chen couldn't help turning his head to look, but met a pair of eyes full of cold and warm smiles.

The man sitting high looked at him with an elusive smile, and said slowly, "Queen Mande, please walk slowly..."

Man Chen reluctantly withdrew his thoughts, subconsciously touched the mask on his face, the cold touch reassured him a little, and then nodded slightly.