Emperor Beichi had already sent his credentials to Emperor Danxu before, hoping to redeem Lone Wolf City and Hutou City by compensating a large amount of silver, precious stones, and horses.
Emperor Danxu was naturally willing. After all, Si Haochen's soldiers and horses were stationed at the border all year round. He could not take much of the benefits brought by these two cities. It was indeed not as beneficial as gold and silver horses. But his Nine Emperors brothers were also stationed at the border.
It was about repairing the city again. Did he say he could return it if it was repaired?
If he decreed the return of the two cities in Beichi, Si Haochen would probably not only refuse to return them, but would also file a complaint with his father. Returning the loot to the enemy would seem like a waste of money, and he would lose all face by then.
Emperor Danxu weighed and weighed it again and again, but finally did not agree to return the two cities.
Now, Beichi's envoys came to hand over the letter of surrender, and also came to discuss some matters - to provide Beichi with some supplies such as grain. After all, Beichi's grain and grass were burned by Donghuan.
Vice General Chen was so angry that he laughed, and this Beichi man was so shameless. When the two armies were fighting, they had to pay for the food and fodder they burned. So if they killed their generals, would the Northwest Army have to pay for their lives?!
Vice General Chen said with a dark face: "Beichi started this war, and all the consequences will be borne by you alone. If we lose the battle, we will fight against the autumn wind. Do you still want to be shameless?"
"Although we started the war, it was because you poisoned me, Beichi Snow Girl!" Beichi's envoy looked indignant.
"Ha." Si Haochen sneered, "Should we go to Lucheng to capture the Saint of Guanghan Palace and ask how Xue Nu died?"
The Beichi envoy was so shocked that he could not speak. He was a confidant of the emperor and one of the few people who knew the secret that Snow Girl has now become the Saint of Guanghan Palace. The Saint usually lives in Guanghan Palace on the top of the snow mountain.
How could Prince Dong Huanyun know that the Saint is the Snow Maiden because he hardly ever goes out?
Moreover, he also heard from his son who worked in Guanghan Palace that the great pharmacist sent the saint down the mountain to handle some matters. He did not know where the saint had gone. However, Prince Dong Huanyun knew the whereabouts of the saint very well.
This is really scary to think about.
Because the Beichi envoy was wary, the ensuing negotiations were much more 'harmonious'. Although His Highness Prince Yun rejected the unreasonable request for 'compensation' for grain, it was still possible to trade cattle, sheep and horses.
The Beichi envoy also breathed a sigh of relief. Although the result was not very satisfactory, he had an explanation to His Majesty the Emperor. After all, there was a big mistake in the matter of the 'Death of the Snow Girl', and it would be useless for him to fight for it.
The envoy from Beichi returned to Beichi, and the war was finally concluded. Emperor Danxu commended Si Haochen and issued imperial edicts to reward the three armies one after another. In and out of the words, they all urged Si Haochen to return to the imperial capital as soon as possible to receive the reward.
The Minister of Rites also received a secret letter, and Emperor Danxu asked him to 'urge' Prince Yun to return to the court as soon as possible. The Minister of Rites almost cried when he received the emperor's 'order' - how could he, a third-rank official, urge the first-rank prince?
What? Prince Yun is so angry that if he cuts him with a sword, it will be in vain.#@$&
Fortunately, Prince Yun was preparing for Ban Shi's return to the court, but his attitude was negative and his efficiency was not high.
The Northwest Army is stationed at the border. Si Haochen will not lead his army back to the imperial capital. He will still bring 20,000 to 30,000 troops as he did when he came. For the troops remaining at the border, Lieutenant General Xue will lead 60,000 troops to garrison the city.
, Vice General Chen led 50,000 soldiers and horses to garrison Huyue City, and the remaining troops and horses were managed by Vice General Zhen and stationed in the northwest for training, so that both the army and the army could be cultivated.
After the military affairs were arranged, His Royal Highness Prince Yun finally returned to the court. In order to be able to be with the princess, Si Haochen used the wound on his arm that had healed long ago to make a fuss - it is not suitable to ride a horse until the knife wound has healed. Moreover,
, and a doctor is required to accompany him.
Si Haochen decided to take the princess with him and play all the way back to the imperial capital. Therefore, he would start marching at sunrise every day and set up camp at sunset. Naturally, the large army would be stationed outside the city, but Prince Yun would definitely have to enter the city and go to various post houses.
Rest. Passing through the prosperous state capital, we will spend another day or two.
Although the Minister of Rites felt that the march was too slow. Given the current situation, it would be almost the Moon Festival when he returned to the imperial capital. However, he neither dared nor wanted to rush it. The speed was too slow.
It's a little bit, but it's really comfortable. You can have hot food for every meal, stay in a hotel every day, and you can rest for a day or two after walking for three to five days. It's simply more comfortable than going out for fun.%&(&
On this day, the carriage arrived at Weicheng, which was considered the last city in the northwest. Going further, we reached the Central Plains.
Si Haochen was arranged to rest in the best courtyard of the post house, and local officials even hosted a banquet to greet His Royal Highness Prince Yun. Si Haochen never attended these entertainments, and the two accompanying school captains and the Minister of Rites went to the banquet.
Si Haochen planned to take the princess to the night market in the city, when a sea turtle landed on the window sill and pecked at the window lattice.
Si Haochen opened the gauze drawer and let the 'messenger' in. He took down the bamboo tube containing the letter and began to read the letter.
Hai Dongqing squatted on the table, cooed at Mingruo, and rubbed his head on Mingruo's sleeves affectionately.
Mingruo poured a bucket of well water and put it in front of Haidongqing. It just smelled it and started to drink it one by one.
Si Haochen frowned and thought for a moment before speaking: "Ruo'er, I have a few subordinates whose words and deeds are not quite right. I want you to go take a look."
"Okay." Although Mingruo is not a professional psychiatrist, the Thirteen Needles of Ghost Gate, which the Ming family is best at, are miraculous in treating weird and crazy diseases.
After Si Haochen took Mingruo out of the city, he summoned Lieyan, and the two of them rode horses toward the northeast in the night.
After running for about half an hour, they entered a valley lined with black rocks. It looked like an ordinary valley, but Mingruo discovered that the ground in this valley was extremely flat, as if it had been specially trimmed by someone.
When passing through a small forest, Si Haochen asked Mingruo to put the flames into the space. The two walked out of the woods, and in front of them was a dark stone mountain.
Si Haochen led Mingruo to a mountain wall, took out an oval gold medal from his sleeve pocket, and inserted it into a stone crevice. After that, there was a sound of stone slabs rubbing against the ground, and the mountain wall in front of him suddenly changed from both sides.
They were separated to form a stone gate that could accommodate a large carriage.
Si Haochen led Mingruo into the stone door. It was not dark inside. A row of glazed lamps emitted warm light, extending all the way along the not-so-long corridor.
Before entering, Mingruo thought this was a very simple cave, but she didn't expect that there was a cave inside. The floor under her feet was made of shiny marble, and in addition to the row of palace lanterns, there were many luminous pearls inlaid on the walls, not even counting them.
Xiao: "What...where is this?"
"Look there." Si Haochen held Mingruo's shoulders and turned around.
The door they just entered through has been closed. There are slightly smaller luminous pearls on the door, spelling out three words - Eternal Night City.
