The twelfth day of the first lunar month in the twenty-third year of Zhaohua.

Wen Boyu and Nian Chengfeng had already gone to the Yizheng Hall before dawn.

Many officials have arrived, and the yamen in the palace are lit with red lanterns or candles. Although it is quiet, the officials of various ministries have begun a new day of work.

Too many illnesses!

There is so much to deal with!

There was a drought or flood in a certain place that was reported last year and has yet to be dealt with.

There is also a case of banditry in a certain place.

Of course, there are also matters such as spring plowing, Jinke's autumn harvest, etc.

In the government hall, in the official office of Wen Boiyu, Cheng Jingting, the minister under the provincial sect, Nian Chengfeng, the minister of the province of Zhongshu, and Qiyao, the minister of the province of Shangshu, are sitting around Wen Boyu. It is not that they are discussing

Those memorials were matters of negotiation with the Wu envoys.

Wen Boyu cooked a pot of tea. Cheng Jingting was a little impatient. In addition, he was originally a dignified prince, so he always spoke directly:

"Wu's envoy will arrive in Kyoto in about three days!"...

"How many times have I asked you this?"

"There is a prince of Wu in this mission! Since it is a mission led by the prince, their plans may be very big!"

"I have summoned them both today. You must give me a clear idea of ​​how to go about this negotiation..."

Wen Boyu grinned, "Are you in a hurry?"

"Can this not be urgent?!"

Cheng Jingting's eyes widened, "You left this rubbish thing to me. He should have negotiated with Honglu Temple under the old man... What do you mean by doing this?"

Wen Boyu raised his eyes, "You're old, don't worry!"

"So what if it's the Crown Prince of Wu who's here?"

"As for why I left this matter to your subordinates...this is not my decision!"

Cheng Jingting was startled, "Whose decision is it?"

"Who else could it be? The Prince Regent, of course."

"...Why me?"

"He said that you are impatient and it would be best if you go and talk."

Cheng Jingting couldn't understand it.

Since Wu State has sent a mission, it has already received rumors before. Wu State's plot may be the territory of Wuyaguan——

The State of Wu has stationed 80,000 troops in Zhaohua City outside Wuya Pass!

Ningguo is in troubled times!

Although Li Chenan sent the Red Flame Army to Wuyaguan, the Red Flame Army might be able to resist Wu for a while, but war is ultimately about national strength.

It just so happens that Ning State’s national power is currently the weakest.

Not to mention that Wu State captured Wuyaguan, if the war falls into Jiaozuo, it will definitely drag Ning State into an abyss!

One side of the war can deplete Ning Guo's national power.

So if other countries also raise troops to attack Ning at this time... Ning will simply not be able to resist!

Therefore, when Cheng Jingting or Nian Chengfeng came, the best result of the negotiation was to cede the Wuyaguan line to Wu State.

The Red Flame Army retreated a hundred miles to the line of the Yudan River.

Being able to hold most of the territory of Annan Road is considered the best outcome.

This proposal had already been submitted to Wen Boiyu, but he shelved it and seemed not to take it to heart at all.

Negotiations often require several rounds of bargaining before each side takes a step back to reach a final resolution.

This requires a great deal of patience.

Then Qi Yao, the most patient former Duke of Qi, should be the best candidate.

But now Wen Boyu actually said that the regent decided to use Cheng Jingting, who had the worst temper, to negotiate with the Wu envoy...

"How can I have that kind of patience?"

"I am very worried that I will kill Wu's envoy if he does not do anything right!"

Cheng Jingting waved his hands repeatedly: "The regent is young and doesn't know much about me. You, Wen Boyu, are so old, how can you follow the regent and act like crazy?"

After the water boiled, Wen Boyu took a spoonful of tea and put it into the teapot. Then Shi Shiran sat up straight and said with a smile:

"At first, I didn't understand the Regent's intention, but after listening to the Regent's proposal for negotiations, I also felt that it would be best for you to negotiate... The Regent said that there was a lot of trouble in Shangshu Province, six departments,

Even Honglu Temple doesn't have the energy to waste time with the Wu Kingdom."

"You are different. If you go to talk, you can get a result in the shortest time, and you can also get the Wu envoy to leave in the shortest time. This is not a bad thing."

Cheng Jingting stroked his long beard and asked: "What does the regent stand for?"

Wen Zhuoyu poured tea and said calmly:

"The Regent's proposition is... no marriage, no indemnity, no cession of territory, and no tribute!"

"..." Cheng Jingting's hand pinched his beard and did not move again.

Nian Chengfeng and Qi Yao had already turned to Wen Boiyu in shock.

Of course the meaning of this is extremely simple, that is, there is nothing to talk about!

Li Chenan didn’t want to talk to Wu Guo at all!

But don’t talk, don’t retreat, don’t give in…

"What if the Wu Kingdom rebels and invades with its army?"

Wen Boyu raised his eyes and said seriously:

"The regent said that if the emperor guards the gate of the country, the king will die in the country!"

"The people of Ning have a proud heart, and their bones cannot be broken! The territory of Ning country...will not give way to an inch!"

Nian Chengfeng said extremely worriedly: "I'm afraid I really know how to fight."

Wen Boyu smiled slightly: "The regent said, then beat his mother!"

"He wants to go to Wu Kingdom!"

"I asked him the same thing at the time."

"How did he answer?"

"He said, so what if you die?"

"..."

…

…

Royal palace, harem.

Baihua Palace.

Concubine Li was wearing a plain robe and was not hoeing.

Spring has not yet arrived, but winter snow has covered the earth, and of course her flower fields.

Today, with the rare sunshine in winter, she stood in front of a plum garden.

She is admiring plum blossoms.

Alone in the garden full of blooming red plums.

Eunuch Chang stood respectfully behind her.

Eunuch Chang said that Wen Boyu, the chief minister of the current cabinet, wanted to see her.

The reason is that I want that patch of aphrodisiac flowers in full bloom!

At this time, the two huge fields of hibiscus flowers had no flowers, not even buds.

What kind of flower does he have?

Of course he is not a flower.

Then his coming was the result of the letters sent by the remonstrators in the past two days.

"Go and bring Mr. Wen..."

"I am waiting for him here at Plum Blossom Pavilion."

Eunuch Chang bowed and said, "Slave, I obey!"

He retreated.
To be continued...