Seeing the black shadow, Wei Changtian squinted his eyes.
Although he didn't know what the thing that appeared behind Tang Chen was called, he knew that it must be the latter's divine beast of luck.
It was obvious that Tang Chen was currently using his "mind-reading" power, and the target was undoubtedly Chu Xianping.
Chu Xianping seemed unaware of this and kept looking at Xu Heng.
This is actually normal. After all, according to past experience, only Wei Changtian and the thirteen sons of heaven can see the beast of luck.
But what's unusual is that Li Zimu next to him seemed to sense something.
Judging from her expression, she probably couldn't see the "pig elephant", but just sensed something was wrong with Tang Chen.
So Li Zimu also turned his attention from Xu Heng to Tang Chen, trying to find out the source of this abnormality.
However, she didn't see the reason.
Including Wei Changtian, he only saw the pig elephant staring at Chu Xianping for a moment, then closed his eyes again, lay down at Tang Chen's feet and stopped moving.
So...that's it?
Can the beast of luck know what the other person is thinking with just one look?
This is too outrageous, right?!
No, the effect shouldn't be so exaggerated.
There are so many thoughts in people's minds, it's impossible to see them all with just one glance.
Therefore, its "mind-reading skills" are likely to have limitations.
I just don’t know what the restrictions are, and I don’t know what Tang Chen knows about Chu Xianping’s thoughts now...
Looking away, Wei Changtian's brain was working rapidly, but he did not immediately summon the four divine beasts of luck in his body to suppress Tang Chen.
He believed that mythical beasts such as Yingyu and Huanglong should have the same deterrent effect on the "Pig Elephant" as they did when they suppressed "Yam Luo".
The main reason why I didn't rush to do this was because the time hadn't come yet.
After all, the magical power of "mind reading" is certainly terrifying, but if you use it a little bit, it may actually help you achieve your goals.
So, wait a little longer...
With a rough plan in his mind, Wei Changtian chose to stay put, preparing to figure out how far Tang Chen's mind-reading ability could be achieved before adapting to the situation.
And he didn't wait too long.
Because Tang Chen soon turned to look at Yan Huaiqing, and then nodded lightly.
...
...
From Chu Xianping's words "It's just a matter of continuing to fight" to Tang Chen nodding to Yan Huaiqing.
This may seem like a long time, but it's actually just a matter of counting breaths.
Therefore, there is a high probability that Tang Chen’s nod means only one possibility——
He was telling Yan Huaiqing that what Chu Xianping said was true.
The latter was not bargaining, but indeed would not accept the plan proposed by Xu Heng no matter what.
So......
"Mr. Chu, in that case, why don't you tell me what you think?"
After thinking for a while, Yan Huaiqing did not try to persuade him anymore, but just smiled calmly and said: "If it is good for both of us, then I can't think of it."
"..."
really!
Judging from Yan Huaiqing's current reaction, Tang Chen's mind-reading skills at least have one function, and that is to judge whether what the other party says is true.
What Chu Xianping just said was not a bluff. It was indeed impossible for him to accept the proposal of "giving up Daning and withdrawing from the war."
And because Yan Huaiqing believed in Tang Chen's mind-reading ability, he did not continue to persuade him in vain, but directly threw the question back.
Makes sense!
Almost in an instant, Wei Changtian figured out all this, and the plan in his mind was further formed.
On the other side, Chu Xianping also slowly spoke at this time:
"Your Highness, as I said just now, since it is a peace talk, the only purpose should be to stop the war."
"Not only to stop the war between Dajue and Shu, but also to stop the war between Dajue and Daning."
"So, we hope your country can withdraw..."
"Master Chu, are you going to say that you want to withdraw your troops?"
Before Chu Xianping could finish speaking, Xu Heng interrupted with a sneer: "Humph, this is absolutely impossible!"
"Since I have sent out a large army, there is no reason to return empty-handed!"
"..."
Absolutely impossible.
Xu Heng's attitude was similar to Chu Xianping's just now, both were very tough.
However, Chu Xianping ignored him at all, just looked at Yan Huaiqing and asked calmly:
"Your Highness, have you discussed the withdrawal of troops?"
"If there is something to talk about, then I will continue."
"If we can't talk, then I'll turn around and leave. I'll see you on the battlefield later."
"..."
The charcoal fire is hot, and occasionally it makes a "peeping" sound and sparks bloom.
Yan Huaiqing waved his hand to stop Xu Heng, who was blushing, and said calmly after a moment:
"Mr. Chu, yes, your new gunpowder is indeed very powerful, and I really don't want Dajue's soldiers to die in vain like that night in Xianchi."
"But if you think about it, you will understand that it is not easy to repeat the same tricks. What's more, I may not have any tricks that you don't know."
"So, now that the matter is over, we might as well open the skylight and speak frankly."
"The 500,000 troops you stationed in Liangzhou are all that Daning and Shu can afford. Even if you win this battle, there won't be many soldiers left to fight."
"Although Xinfeng in the west has Buddhist help, it seems that it will only be defeated sooner or later."
"And when Daqian and Dahui conquer Xinfeng and continue to march eastward, you will no longer be able to resist, and the destruction of the country is still unavoidable."
"That's why you are willing to negotiate peace with me, in order to preserve your strength and fight against the two countries."
"I wonder if what I said is right?"
"..."
Yan Huaiqing revealed the true plans of Wei Changtian and the others in just a few words, but the latter did not argue anything.
We are all smart people and can understand this kind of thing clearly. There is no point in denying it.
"Yes, what His Highness said is correct."
Nodding, Chu Xianping did not panic, but used the same set of logic to analyze backwards:
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "But in my opinion, Dajue's situation is no different from ours."
"As His Highness said, no matter who wins this battle between you and me, the result will definitely be a tragic victory."
"In this way, even if the Jueji coalition forces can capture Liangzhou, there will not be many soldiers left to fight."
"When the time comes, it will be impossible for Qian to return to the two countries and share the plundered land equally with Dajue. It is not impossible to even have a scene of 'the snipe and the clam quarreling over each other'."
"That's why His Highness took the initiative to propose peace talks, so as not to be used by Qian Hui and the two countries."
"Your Highness, I wonder if what I said is correct?"
"..."
You analyze my situation, and I analyze your situation.
After the underlying motivations of both parties were laid out on the table and made clear, the negotiation entered another stage.
Everyone wants peace talks and an armistice, but they also have a bottom line that they can never give in to.
Then the next thing to do is undoubtedly to start testing the other party's bottom line.
"good."
Smiling and shaking his sleeves, Yan Huaiqing also did not deny Chu Xianping's statement.
He just slowly narrowed his eyes and said sentence by sentence:
"I really don't want to end up with nothing, or even being taken advantage of."
"So there is no need to talk about troop withdrawal."
"but......"
"After the war started, Young Master Wei not only kidnapped my father, but in one night when I woke up in Xianchi, nearly one hundred thousand soldiers were killed or injured."
"You must give me an explanation for these two things."
"nature."
Nodding, Chu Xianping was just about to give out the conditions that had been discussed long ago.
But at this moment, Wei Changtian, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke, taking the lead and chuckled: