"Ding Kui asked Bei Yi to negotiate with Yang Zhao on his behalf. The person who decides the fate of the Yang family is now Zhishuai." Xuanyuan Xiong gave Shaodian Yong the latest news.
The Xuanyuan family's influence in Linhai Prefecture is not inferior to that of the royal family, and they can get news even in the enemy camp.
The rebellious emperor and his ministers were discussing peace talks.
"It's hard for the Yang family to escape easily." Shao Dianyong looked lonely.
"I don't know, your Majesty doesn't know. The Yang family has contacted the Thousand Islands Alliance and is expected to evacuate the Shaodian Kingdom." Xuanyuan Xiong was not only concerned about the situation in the enemy camp.
"Is it true?" Shao Dianyong couldn't believe it. "Yang Zhao's descendants are still in the city, can they escape?"
"Sigh." Yao Ai sighed, "Yang Zhao has become a prisoner. It is difficult for his descendants to let go. The best interest for the family is to hand him over to face the crime."
"We may not be much better than him." Fan Yu looked sad.
The ancestors of the Fan family had orders to fully cooperate with Ding Kui's peace talks, and the family could not give up its foundation in Shaodian.
Their fiefdom is in Linhai Prefecture. After conquering Xingbang City, they will have to deal with their Xingguo County. If they continue to resist, the result is likely to be genocide.
If the family foundation can be preserved, the ancestor of the Fan family will sacrifice Fan Yu without hesitation.
"Your Majesty, elders, Yang Zhao has surrendered to the enemy, and the Yang family is preparing to evacuate the kingdom. Our court's defeat has been determined. Instead of continuing to insist, it is better to negotiate with Ding Kui. Just agree to the terms that should be agreed. Who knows that someone else's sword is already on our necks?
Yes." Xuanyuan Xiong expressed his stance first.
With the Tantai family around, the indigenous nobles still had a glimmer of hope, and they did not fully support Shaodian Yong. The children who participated in the rebellion also kept a low profile, and did not have much blood on their hands from their compatriots. They were expected to receive an amnesty from the court.
"Ahem, our ancestors have ordered us to give up the confrontation and everything can be discussed." Fan Yu waited for others to take the lead.
Yao Ai met Shao Dianyong's gaze and said, "Old minister, I second the proposal."
The four largest rebel families had given up resistance, but Shao Dianyong had gained faith, so he stood up and said, "I have no intention of committing any more crimes, and it's time for the kingdom to rest and recuperate. Xuanyuan Xiong."
"I'm here."
"The king has appointed you as the chief envoy of the peace talks, and Fan Yu and Yao Ai as deputy envoys, fully responsible for the peace talks with Ding Kui."
"Your Majesty." Xuanyuan Xiong, Fan Yu and Yao Ai bowed together, "Accept the decree."
The next day, Xingbang City opened the city gate and sent a carriage to welcome Ding Kui into the palace.
Ding Kui returned from the banquet and ordered a safe zone to be set up outside the city to set up a negotiation table. Jin Man and Liang Chong served as deputy imperial envoys to negotiate peace talks and surrender matters.
The word "surrender" first appeared in the civil war. The peace talks were carried out under the noses of both sides, and the news spread quickly.
Both inside and outside Xingbang City were overflowing with joy, and the war was finally about to cease.
The seven-year civil war is coming to an end.
The soldiers and civilians on both sides are the happiest. The hard days are over. They don't have to worry about whether they can come back tomorrow. They can go home by rail car...
What? Your house doesn’t have a railway? Come to my house and go back after your house is repaired!
Ding Kui was not negotiating at this moment, but was chatting with Shao Dianyong.
The relationship between the two was not completely hostile, especially after Shao Dianyong agreed to abdicate the throne in favor of Shao Dianfeng, the Ding family and the descendants of the former eldest prince had a common topic.
"Thirty years ago, it was your grandfather who protected my late father; thirty years later, I still have to rely on you to protect my children. Come on, come on, I toast you with this cup. My family owes you." Shao Dianyong raised his glass.
Drink to the full.
Ding Kui first served Shaodian Yong, then drank another drink with him, and said: "In fact, being a prince is so carefree and happy. If you want to eat and play, you don't have to face those memorials every day."
"Alas!" Shao Dianyong felt sad in his heart, "It's easy to be mean if you live happily for too long. One wrong step, one wrong step after another, and so many innocent people are implicated. How will you face your late father when you go to the Eternal Temple in the future?"
He did not shirk his responsibility and tacitly acknowledged that it was his own greed that caused the rebellion.
"My nephew understands. Please forgive my disrespect. If your father faced the same opportunity, would you choose to sit at home and continue to enjoy your happiness?" Ding Kui comforted Shao Dianyong from a different angle.
Shaodianyong was stunned for a moment, then relieved and said: "I hope my descendants don't have to make a choice."
The negotiation went very smoothly. If it didn't involve too many people and families, it would probably be completed in one day.
First, Shaodianyong recognized the fact of rebellion on behalf of his supporters, announced surrender on a certain day, and ordered all supporters to lay down their weapons, and all occupied areas were waiting for the imperial court to send people to take over.
Secondly, the organized rebel army was disbanded on the spot, and the division commanders and generals above went to the nearest prefecture to wait for investigation by officials from the Ministry of Military Justice.
Release all war prisoners in custody again and provide them with travel expenses home and living expenses.
Finally, the charges and amnesty conditions for all rebel nobles were discussed, as well as the issue of compensation for property embezzled and seized during the rebellion.
Ding Kui did not participate in the discussion of specific matters, and let it go completely after confirming the time and ceremony of the surrender. Apart from meeting Shaodian Yong, he also chatted with Gui Jing and Zhe Taixuan.
That day he asked Gui Jing: "Someone is assassinating my daughter, can I kill him?"
Now that he is a legendary knight, he cannot attack anyone below level six combat power and must abide by the decision of the Grand Alliance.
Gui Jing thought for a while and replied: "You have to have evidence and cannot just rely on one side of the story. Your daughter is only a few years old. It can be seen that this person is vicious and unscrupulous in doing things. As a father, you can take revenge on your daughter's behalf."
He specializes in handling similar matters. Without his permission, Ding Kui will be punished for harming ordinary people.
High-level combatants who are still in the secular country have swords made by the major alliance hanging above their heads. They cannot hurt people at will, otherwise the law enforcement team will come to visit them.
Ao Yu is a negative example. The Tide God Li Miao personally sealed him. In addition, a group of ninth-level god thrones were placed on Qinglong Island to teach the Qinglong tribe a lesson.
However, there are some grievances that the Grand Alliance does not prevent high-level combatants from taking action to resolve. For example, the Grand Alliance remains neutral and does not encourage or punish personal grudges such as those for killing one's father or killing one's son.
"That's good, I'll find the evidence for you." Ding Kui knew what was going on.
This is not a case decided by the Ministry of Criminal Justice. It does not require ironclad evidence, it only needs to prove who the mastermind is most likely to be.
With a single order from him, the Security Bureau, the Intelligence Department, the Military Intelligence System, the Jiang family's eyes and ears all over the country, as well as some groups who were eager to make meritorious deeds and seek special services, all took action.
This may be the last military order of the general to counter the rebellion. The relevant people united unprecedentedly to jointly investigate Jiang Jing's repeated assassinations or sneak attacks.
Ao Yu was also called to Xingbang City, but he was not here to investigate.
"What's the matter? I also need to go into seclusion and need to get familiar with new powers." He complained as soon as he saw Ding Kui.
"It's just to familiarize you with the power. Do you want to go to the West Sea to see it?" Ding Kui certainly knew how the green dragon in front of him retreated, sleeping.
"There are some delicious foods in Xihai that can help you grow taller." Ao Yu swallowed, "When are you going?"