However, even though they won the battle at the border, the two princes did not behave particularly arrogantly.
They naturally know how to win the two dynasties.
Each took the lives of 100,000 elite soldiers to win the border battle.
If we really want to fight, this kind of behavior is just brain-tickling behavior, but this battle is fought with momentum and nothing else at all.
Naturally, they cannot become arrogant.
Moreover, the Tuxie Dynasty and the Chu Yuan Dynasty still want to share the Shenwu Cannon. As long as the Shenwu Cannon is given, everything will be easy.
Just when the two princes were thinking.
Suddenly, the figure of the empress appeared.
Inside the main hall.
The empress came and sat on the dragon chair.
"Long live my emperor, long live me."
The ministers shouted loudly, and all the officials bowed. The two princes did not dare to show their respect, but bowed to show their respect.
Looking at the two princes, the empress seemed very direct and spoke slowly.
"Yesterday, Supervisor Tiansi observed the celestial phenomena at night and noticed the disaster of Yinghuo. The land of Central Continent is afraid of war. Therefore, I think of all the people in the world and wish to share the Shenwu cannon of the Wei Dynasty with the two dynasties."
"Take the second-grade Shenwu cannon as a token of friendship between the two dynasties."
The empress spoke directly. She did not delay the time, nor did she try to cover up. She took out the second-grade divine weapon cannon and blocked the mouths of the two dynasties.
Sure enough, when they heard that the Empress of Wei actually brought out a second-grade divine cannon, the two princes were overjoyed.
Their target is the second-grade divine cannon. If the empress continues to delay today, the Chu Yuan Dynasty and the Tuxie Dynasty will not be so polite.
Theoretically, through analysis from all parties, everyone believes that the empress will still delay today.
Although I don't know what the Wei Dynasty is delaying, some people say that it is waiting for Xu Qingxiao to come out of seclusion, others say that the Wei Dynasty is reluctant to part with it, and some people say that the Wei Dynasty is secretly planning to wait until the critical moment to directly declare war.
But these three theories are not valid. Whether Xu Qingxiao left the country or was secretly planning it, it is impossible to solve this problem.
What will happen if Xu Qingxiao is released from confinement?
Directly launch a first-class war? A chaotic war in the world? In this case, even the Wei Dynasty cannot handle it.
The six first-rank members of the Immortal Sect will not take action until the critical moment. Let them take the initiative to kill. It is impossible for the Immortal Sect to do this.
If you do this, other forces will not agree.
In wars between dynasties, the reason why Yipin is banned is because if Yipin enters, the consequences will be unimaginable.
No one wants a war. In fact, the Tuxie Dynasty and the Chu Yuan Dynasty don't want to cause a war.
But they are also forced.
The Wei Dynasty has such a magical weapon. If it is not stopped by war now, they will be the ones who die in twenty or thirty years.
Just like before, the Wei Dynasty was so weak that its foundation was almost gone. The Chu Yuan Dynasty and the Tuxie Dynasty only made the Wei Dynasty disgusting to the barbarian countries.
Even the Chu Yuan Dynasty secretly helped the Wei Dynasty.
Everything we do is for balance.
There is indeed nothing wrong with what the Tuxie Dynasty and the Chu Yuan Dynasty did, but this is from their perspective.
From the perspective of the Wei Dynasty, the two dynasties basically made sure that the Wei Dynasty did not want war.
However, everything is going in the best direction.
The Wei Dynasty handed over the second-grade Shenwu cannon, the war between the two dynasties ended, and everyone developed in peace and harmony in Central Continent. Hello, I am well, everyone.
"The great grace of the great Wei Dynasty will never be forgotten. I would like to express my gratitude to Your Majesty."
Prince Tuxie didn't say anything, he knelt on the ground and bowed to the empress, and he looked particularly excited at the same time.
The same was true for Prince Chu Yuan. The two princes were extremely excited.
However, the Queen's voice continued to sound in the main hall.
"Since it is the second rank, the sincerity of the Wei Dynasty has been shown, and the sincerity of the two dynasties must also be present."
"I ordered the Ministry of Household Affairs to make a new list. You'd better take a look at it and then discuss it. If you can accept it, the Shenwu cannon will be handed over to the two dynasties. If you can't accept it, let's discuss it again."
The empress spoke.
Soon, Gu Yan, the Minister of Revenue, took out a thick list of supplies and handed it to the two princes.
Facing the empress' request, the two princes didn't think anything of it.
And although it seems thicker this time than last time, it’s not a big problem. Isn’t it just that it requires resources?
But when the two princes took the supplies list and turned the page, they were stunned.
This is not a supply list; this is a supply list.
"Your Majesty, this."
Prince Tuxie was a little confused and looked at the empress.
The latter was silent.
Gu Yan, the Minister of Revenue, pointed to the lists of several cars outside.
"The two princes, the second-grade Shenwu cannon is of great significance. The Wei Dynasty only has one first-grade Shenwu cannon. In other words, the Wei Dynasty has provided national weapons to the two dynasties, hoping for peace in the world."
"But the cost of these two Shenwu cannons is astronomical. The list of these materials has been calculated in detail. Wei did not earn a cent. They are all cost prices."
"If the two dynasties feel it is unreasonable, they can refine it themselves. The Wei Dynasty will never stop it. If help is needed, the Wei Dynasty will also send masters of weapon refining to assist the two dynasties."
Gu Yan's tone was calm, and trading was inevitable, so he would naturally make a lot of money.
The third-grade divine item cannon has the same price.
The second-grade Shenwu cannons are definitely not the same price.
What he said was also true. The Wei Dynasty only had one divine cannon. This was theoretically impossible to say, but it would have a good effect and confuse the enemy.
Anyway, the two dynasties would not believe it.
Facing the words of the Minister of Revenue, the two princes glanced at each other, and then began to look through the list of supplies.
About a quarter of an hour later.
The two princes breathed a sigh of relief. Although the supplies were extremely large, they did not damage the foundation. To put it bluntly, they just emptied the treasury.
Things like money and silver won't affect your foundation. At worst, you'll have to tighten your pants and wait three to five years.
Therefore, the two princes just pondered for a while and then gave the answer.
"May I ask Your Majesty, when can it be delivered?"
they asked.
"According to the materials on the list, when will they be transported to the capital of Wei Dynasty and when will they be delivered."
The empress is also very direct, and it seems that she really won't delay any more.
After receiving this answer, everyone nodded with satisfaction, it was no big problem.
"In three days, our court will transport all supplies to the territory of Wei Dynasty."
"It's the same in my country."
The two princes responded.
"Okay, if that's the case, then the matter is settled."
The empress nodded.
Soon, the two princes resigned and began to prepare a resource list.
Wait for the two of them to retreat.
The hall was quiet for a long time, and finally for half an hour, some courtiers couldn't help but speak.
"Your Majesty, are you going to give the Shenwu Cannon to them like this?"
It was a Marquis. He was a little unwilling and couldn't help but ask.
As soon as he said these words, the empress's voice also sounded.
"It's just a second-grade divine cannon. Giving it to them won't have much impact on the Wei Dynasty. They won't be able to build a first-grade divine cannon for at least ten years."
She is very confident, and this is true. There is a huge difference between the second grade and the first grade.
She even dared to say that within a few decades, neither dynasty would be able to develop a first-class Shenwu cannon.
But this cannot be said so absolutely. After all, the power of a whole country is unimaginable.
"But no matter what, if this thing is handed over, it will not be good for Wei after all."
The latter continued to speak.
"What about that?"
At that moment, the empress frowned slightly, looked at the other party and asked.
As soon as he said this, all the ministers understood that Ji Ling was a little angry.
But the latter still seemed a bit reluctant.
"Why must we give in? Can't we declare war? What is Wei afraid of?"
"If we really fight, it might be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to annihilate the two dynasties in one fell swoop and unify Central Continent."
He was obviously unconvinced and said some angry words.
But as soon as he said this, someone immediately stopped him, and An Guogong immediately stood up and yelled angrily.
"Don't talk nonsense."
"How can a serious matter like war be such a child's play?"
An Guogong came forward and scolded him. The latter immediately bowed his head, but he was still a little dissatisfied.
On the Dragon Throne.
The empress looked at all this indifferently, and then she did not reprimand the other party, but stood up and said.
"Not fighting is the intention of the king of peace."
"The Shenwu Cannon was refined by the King of Pingchao. I think that neither you nor I have much power to make a decision on this transaction."
After saying this, the empress turned and left, and did not stay here any longer.
But the courtiers all chose to remain silent.
Soon, a doubt appeared in everyone's mind.
That is, where did Xu Qingxiao go, and why did she not show up for so long?
It has been almost two months, but there is no movement at all. Is it necessary to retreat for such a long time?
No one could give an answer to the ministers' doubts.
Two hours later.
The Tuxie Dynasty and the Chu Yuan Dynasty each received news.
Regarding Wei's response, the two dynasties also began to discuss it immediately.
Tuxie Dynasty.
In the main hall.
It was already noon, and the golden sun was in the sky.
In the main hall, everyone couldn't help but heave a sigh of relief when the news came back.
Tuxie officials were also afraid that Wei would continue to delay or declare war directly.
They were not afraid that they would not be able to defeat them, but they were afraid that a war would not be a good thing for Tuxie.
What's the point of winning?
The mantis stalks the cicada and the oriole follows behind. The more chaos there is in Central Continent, the better it is for the forces in other places.
After the three major dynasties are completely defeated and have no foundation, wouldn't Dongzhou, Nanzhou, Xizhou and Beizhou be ready to make a move?
Now, this is the best news.
Not fighting would be a good thing for everyone.
However, at this moment, the voice of Tu Xie Hubu Shangshu could not help but sound.
"Your Majesty, the supplies proposed by Wei are a bit excessive, aren't they?"
The Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue opened his mouth and saw that the list had been sent to the main hall. He had just browsed through some at random and felt that something was wrong.
"It doesn't matter."
On the dragon throne, Emperor Tuxie spoke. He was very domineering and spoke slowly.
"It is enough that the Wei Dynasty is willing to give the second-grade Shenwu cannon to our court. Let the Ministry of Industry start research on this second-grade Shenwu cannon. We must develop a first-grade Shenwu cannon as soon as possible."
Emperor Tuxie spoke, what he cared about was not resources, but divine cannons.
As soon as he said this, all the ministers nodded.
But soon, the Minister of Industry couldn't help but speak.
"Your Majesty, in fact, the second-grade Shenwu cannon is still a second-grade cannon. If you want to research it, it will be extremely difficult within ten years."
"Now that the Wei Dynasty has the Dragon Cauldron of Zhongzhou, it can be said that everyone is like a dragon. If we give them ten years to develop, even if we refine a first-class divine weapon cannon, it will not mean much."
"The ore and iron required to refine such an important weapon of the country are naturally extremely precious. It may be difficult to refine ten and hundreds of them. Your Majesty, we will use so many resources to exchange for a divine cannon.
Is it really worth it?”
The Minister of Industry lowered his head and said this.
At this moment, the Tuxie courtiers could not help but look at the Tuxie Emperor with curiosity.
The Shenwu Cannon is important, but it doesn't make sense to exchange so many resources for it.
If you say you want to exchange it for a first-grade one, they will be willing to exchange it for a second-grade one and bring it over for study, but they will definitely not be happy.
Unless it is said that once the second-grade Shenwu cannon is obtained, a first-grade cannon can be refined within a year or two, which will be of some use, otherwise it is of little significance.
"No."
Emperor Tuxie shook his head. He sat on the dragon chair, looked at the ministers, and then spoke slowly.
"The second rank is just a test to see if the Wei is willing to fight. If the Wei really dares to fight, it doesn't matter if he has the second rank. If the Wei is unwilling to fight, it means that the Wei does not dare to fight.
"
"They have scruples."
"I am asking for the second-grade Shenwu cannon, just as a test. Once the Shenwu cannon arrives, I will ask the Ministry of Engineering to study it. I will be able to refine the first-grade Shenwu cannon within three years. Everything is easy to say."
"But if you can't research a first-class Shenwu cannon within three years, then ask Wei for a first-class Shenwu cannon."
Emperor Tuxie opened his mouth and told him the reason.
But as soon as he said this, all the civil and military officials in the court could not help but frown.
To get a second-grade one, it costs so much, even at the expense of the lives of a hundred thousand elites.
Now you still want to ask the Wei Dynasty for a first-class divine cannon?
This is a bit unreasonable, right?
Everyone was curious. Ministers, you looked at me and I looked at you. They really didn’t know what to say.
I felt the curiosity and doubts of the officials.
The Tuxie Emperor's voice continued to sound.
"What I mean is to rent a first-class Shenwu cannon, not to ask for it. If the Wei Dynasty does not agree, then we will continue to put pressure."
He solved everyone's doubts.
Lease.
This was a good idea, but some of the officials couldn't help but speak.
"Your Majesty, although leasing is okay, the Wei Dynasty will not agree, right?"
It's Prime Minister Tuxie.
He continued to ask.
"You can just send people from the Ministry of Industry to the Wei Dynasty to study it. They are not on loan to Tuxie. If the Wei Dynasty does not even agree to this, and it will take ten or twenty years to refine a new first-grade Shenwu cannon,
That would be even more dangerous for my Tuxie."
"Whether it's right or wrong, I believe the Empress of Wei will make a choice."
Emperor Tuxie's words were quite straightforward.
Spend another sum of money to study and research in Wei Dynasty. If this is not allowed, then start a war.
Of course, if Tuxie masters the refining method, there will be no problem, as long as it cannot be delayed for too long.
This explanation made the officials completely understand.
Anyway, they are going to die anyway, so it is better to give life a try. Tu Xie does not want war, but if they are forced to have no choice, they will still choose to fight.
"Okay, the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Household Affairs will start preparing this matter."
"If anything happens, tell me again."
"Retreat from the court."
Having said this, Emperor Tuxie stood up, then turned and left.
After a while.
When he arrived at the palace, he slowly took out a stick of incense.
After lighting the incense, a figure appeared, that of Emperor Chu Yuan.
"The Wei Dynasty has handed over the second-grade Shenwu cannon, and the first step of the plan has been completed. As for the second step of the plan, it depends on Chu Yuan."
Emperor Tuxie spoke in a calm tone.
The smoke turned into a human form, looking at Emperor Tuxie.
"Once the second-grade Shenwu cannon is obtained, as long as it can be refined within three years, the second step of the plan will be abandoned."
"But if it cannot be refined within three years, we can only continue to oppress the Wei Dynasty. But from the current situation, the Wei Dynasty really does not want to fight."
"That man is right, the Wei Dynasty is afraid of war."
Emperor Chu Yuan nodded.
At the same time, bring the topic here.
"Well, if there is a war, the three great dynasties will surely shed rivers of blood. Those people would like to see Central Continent turned into ruins."
"We must also be careful about them. These people must not have any good intentions. We must not provoke them until the critical moment."
"Otherwise, you and I will become pawns."
Emperor Tuxie spoke slowly.
Another group of people were mentioned.
"It's natural."
"But there is one thing that I haven't been able to figure out."
"Xu Qingxiao, where did you go?"
Emperor Chu Yuan was curious.
"No matter where he went, the rumors should be true. He was stabilizing the first rank. Otherwise, he disappeared for nearly two months. Could it be that he secretly refined the divine cannon?"
"The material needed for the Shenwu Cannon should be top-grade spiritual gold. The Wei Dynasty has completely lost this material, but our court has some of it. Even if he wants to refine more Shenwu Cannon, he can't do it."
Emperor Tuxie disagreed.
"Well, okay, in that case, let's wait."
Emperor Chu Yuan nodded.
Then the figure disappeared.
That's it.
In the blink of an eye, three days passed.
For the past three days.
The Tuxie Dynasty and the Chu Yuan Dynasty made their own preparations.
A large amount of supplies were transported to Wei Dynasty one by one. The terrifying convoys formed like a torrent.
With all the supplies delivered, the Wei Dynasty did not delay and handed over two second-grade Shenwu cannons to the two dynasties. Under the witness of many envoys, the transaction was completed.
But soon, transporting the Shenwu cannon back became a problem.
The elites of the Wei Dynasty were sent away.
Fortunately, it was peaceful all the way.
That night.
Shenwu cannons were sent to the capitals of the two dynasties.
The Minister of Industry of the Tuxie Dynasty and the Chu Yuan Dynasty had already led people to wait for a long time. After getting the Shenwu Cannon, they immediately began to study it.
That's it.
Everything seemed very calm, and Zhongzhou once again fell into a state of silence.
Time passes slowly.
Ten days later, as the Ministry of Industry of the two dynasties frantically studied the Shenwu cannon, the two dynasties finally came to astonishing results.
It is impossible to develop a first-grade Shenwu cannon by relying on the second-grade Shenwu cannon.
It's not a matter of material.
It's a question of the formation. This jade formation is terrifying, with countless layers superimposed on it.
It can be refined, but it is only suitable for the second-grade cannon. If you want to refine the first-grade cannon, you must study the first-grade divine weapon cannon, otherwise you will not be able to start.
Therefore, the two dynasties immediately sent out the time.
On this day, two envoys came to Wei Dynasty again.
After the envoys sent by the Tuxie and Yuan dynasties explained their intentions, the Wei court was completely shaken.
Rent a first-grade Shenwu cannon.
This word reached the ears of the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty, and became a huge joke, which also made them feel great shame and anger.
Previously, the second-grade Shenwu cannon was given to the two dynasties with humiliation.
Now, in less than ten days, you still want to ask for a first-grade Shenwu cannon?
They were said to be on loan and allowed to come to the Wei Dynasty to study, but this thing was the real foundation of the Wei Dynasty.
The reason why it was originally given to the second grade is that the two dynasties couldn't even think of researching it in a short period of time.
But now the two dynasties are greedy.
How to prevent the Wei Dynasty from becoming furious?
Without any hesitation, Da Wei refused directly.
No emotion at all.
But the envoys refused to give in. In the end, the two sides negotiated for several days, and the envoys from the two dynasties went back.
However, less than three days passed.
In exchange for two princes.
He also brought credentials from the two dynasties.
I visited the Wei Dynasty in person and asked the Wei Dynasty to rent a first-class Shenwu cannon, and I am willing to provide various resources.
The intention of bringing his credentials is also very clear.
If you don't give it, you will return to the original state.
For a moment, the whole court gritted its teeth with a civil and military spirit.
Even civil servants began to advocate conquest.
Can't tolerate any more.
In the palace and outside the Yangxin Hall, memorials were piled up like snow.
This time, both civil servants and military generals basically submitted letters asking for war.
But the empress did not agree to declare war, but gave the princes of the two dynasties three months to discuss it again.
It's stalling for time again, which is puzzling.
But it also gave both dynasties hope.
Delaying time is much better than declaring war directly.
However, for the people of Wei Dynasty, they did not understand.
What on earth is the Empress trying to do?
But at the same time.
Zhongzhou Xianzang.
In the valley.
Xu Qingxiao also slowly opened her eyes.
I’m also tired from writing~
Now the plot is accelerating like crazy.
When it comes to water, it's really not water.
It’s impossible to just outline and finish the book.
Moreover, the number of chapters is limited to four to five thousand words. If you really want to make money, a chapter of 20,000 words will definitely make you money.
In July, I would rather have people scold me for my poor writing in the later stage than be criticized for the bad ending.