Hearing Jia Xu's harsh words, Chelton was also stunned. Shouldn't one of you two be a good person and the other a bad person?
Why are both of them white-faced now? Is this because the Chinese Empire has made up its mind to go to war with itself?
"You are friendly, and China is friendly. After all, the Kushan Empire is not a small, remote country, don't you think?"
Jia Xu looked at Chelton again. He was already convinced by his words, and he could no longer be aggressive.
"Well, the Kushan Empire has no intention of starting a war with the Chinese Empire, so that's why they sent me here to ask for an audience with His Majesty the Emperor of the Chinese Empire."
When Chelton heard Jia Xu's words, he nodded and returned to his original intention.
"Our Emperor is not someone you can meet in person. Before we go to Xindu, let's talk about the current issues first."
When Jia Xu heard Chelton's request to see Yuan Shu, Jia Xu shook his head slightly and asked him to resolve the matter at hand first.
"The matter in front of you?
Sir, do you mean these three cities in front of you?"
Chelton couldn't help but frown, he understood very well that what Jia Xu was talking about was the current problem of the three cities.
"Yes, that's right. What do you think? Let me give you a charter first."
Jia Xu nodded, that was the question he was talking about.
"This is the territory of our Kushan Empire, and it will naturally be returned to us. Otherwise, how can we talk about friendship?
No friend would put his hand into someone else's pocket."
Regarding the issue of territory, Chelton has nothing to say. Friendship can be discussed, but the territory must be returned. This is a matter of principle and cannot be discussed.
"oh?
But now this place is in our hands. We paid a lot of casualties to capture this place. Do you want me to return it?
How should I treat my dead soldiers?"
These three cities were bought with the blood and lives of his own soldiers. How could he easily return them to the Kushan Empire?
I just want to eat shit.
"Sir, the Huaxia Empire has suffered casualties, and our Kushan Empire's losses seem to be even greater. It seems a bit inappropriate for you to say that. The Kushan Empire has hundreds of thousands of troops. If China really wants to stand still and not return these three cities,
, we can only acquiesce that you are going to war on all fronts."
Chelton's face turned cold, and he directly threatened, using war on all fronts as the reason for the threat, because they knew that China had just been established and it was time to recuperate. If a war with the Kushan Empire really started at this time, it would definitely not be good for China.
unacceptable.
"Let's fight, Gao Shun, see the guests off."
Jia Xu glanced at Chelton, smiled slightly, and directly arranged for Gao Shun to see off the guest.
"Sir, do you really have the right to decide whether your country will go to war?
I hope you will not regret it. Once our army arrives, not only will these three cities be returned to our hands, but our troops will also march straight into Yizhou."
When he heard that Jia Xu was going to start a war with himself and the Kushan Empire without saying anything, Chelton was also stunned, but he immediately said the harsh words.
"please."
Seeing Jia Xu sitting there motionless, Gao Shun had nothing to say and directly asked Chelton to leave.
"snort."
Chelton didn't show any pretense, just tossed his sleeves and turned around to leave.
"Sir, how is it?"
Seeing Chelton coming, the entourage asked him directly.
"Walk."
Chelton, with a frosty face, boarded the carriage directly and left the city of Banerbo with the envoy.
"Sir, what do you mean by Chinese?"
Bando, the cavalry general responsible for protecting him, came directly to the carriage and asked him about the situation.
Speaking of this, Bordeaux is not a good person. He was originally a fierce general on the Western Front battlefield, but because of a mistake, his subordinates suffered heavy losses.
As a result, the angry emperor dismissed him from his position as general, and he was idle at home. He just took this opportunity to escort Chelton, hoping to make a comeback.
"The other party's attitude is very tough. They are not prepared to return the three cities to us. This matter is difficult to handle."
Chelton opened the window and frowned.
"What?
They don't want to give the city back to us?
It’s really too much of a lie.”
Hearing Chelton's words, Bando immediately became angry. This was the territory of his Kushan Empire, and the other party didn't want to give it back. Who the hell could bear it?
"There's nothing you can do about bullying people. Now these three cities are in their hands. If they don't return them, what can I do?"
Regarding Bando's anger, Chelton was also a little helpless. The situation was stronger than others, and he had no choice. If he occupied the Chinese city, then he would be the one who was stubborn.
"I suggest you return to the capital immediately and tell your Majesty that since China wants to go to war, let's go to war."
Compared to Chelton's helplessness, Bando did not want to do this and directly suggested that Chelton return to the capital and start a war with China.
"No, if we start a war with the Chinese Empire now, their soldiers will definitely rely on the three important towns to continue their attack to the west. If our soldiers haven't been transferred back by then, then this place will be in ruins. Your Majesty just saw it. These are the reasons why I come over to discuss with China."
Chelton shook his head. He wanted to tell His Majesty directly to go to war with China as Bando said, but he couldn't.
"So what do we do now?"
At this time, Bendo could only suppress his anger and ask Chelton questions.
"The whole team moves slowly."
Chelton thought for a moment and directly chose to slow down the mission.
"What are you doing slowly?"
Bando was also puzzled. Didn't everything break down?
Why are you slowing down?
"Negotiation is a game. Their toughness may be a show to me, and my toughness is also a show to them. Now it depends on who can't hold on first."
Chelton directly expressed his thoughts. This is how negotiations are. Either the east wind overwhelms the west wind, or the west wind overpowers the east wind. He is now engaging in a mental game with Jia Xu to see who can bear it first, then the one who loses the initiative .
"Then what if he doesn't send someone?"
Bando glanced at the city of Bando behind him, a trace of sadness flashed in his eyes.
"If we don't send someone over, we can only hope that they will come."
"yes,"
Gao Shun and Jia Xu came to the city wall together and looked at the Kushan Empire mission that was slowly leaving.
"Military advisor, are you really just leaving like this?
This talk has fallen apart. If we really want to go to war with the Kushan Empire, it will not be a good thing for us."
Gao Shun directly clasped his fists at Jia Xu and said what was in his heart. To be honest, he should have been a white face when he met Chelton, but what he didn't expect was that Jia Xu was also a white face like him, and now he is gone. , if this negotiation really breaks down, it is definitely not what Yuan Shu wants to see.
"It doesn't matter, they don't dare to start a war with us, otherwise they wouldn't send people to negotiate. Most of their troops are on the western front of the empire. There are not many troops on the eastern front.
If we really want to go to war with us, we must mobilize troops from the western front. As long as I seize the opportunity to send troops into the enemy's heartland without using it as a battlefield, as long as there is a mass killing, their foundation will be shaken."
Jia Xu is not afraid at all. He can be said to be riding on the head of the Kushan Empire now. If the opponent has troops and horses now, he will definitely kill him. He can still allow himself to occupy three cities. This
It must be that they are short of troops and are afraid that they will send troops to continue westward, so they sent people over to discuss.
"I see."
Hearing Jia Xu's words, Gao Shun also understood that now they had taken the initiative. If they were afraid that the other party would start a war with them and lose the initiative, so many soldiers would have died in vain.
"Well, just wait, he will come back."
After Jia Xu finished speaking, he turned around and left, disappearing on the city wall.
Gao Shun did not leave, but looked at the departing mission like a stone statue. He shook his head and left the city until he could no longer see it.
Chelton did not go far when he left, but set up camp fifty miles outside Banerbo.
We have been waiting for three days, not to mention waiting for Jia Xu's people to come, not even a bird.
"what to do?"
Bando glanced at Chilton anxiously. It had been three days since the other party had taken action. If he kept waiting, maybe the Chinese troops would set off again and march to other places.
"Let the envoy get on board and let's go to Banerbo City again."
Three days can already decide a lot of things. After such a long time, the other party has not sent anyone over. Either they are really preparing to go to war with the Kushan Empire, or they are just too scared to start a war. They want to stretch themselves and master the battlefield.
Initiative.
"If we go now, the other party can return the city to us. If we lose the city, His Majesty will definitely not let us go."
When he heard that Chelton was going to Banerbo City again, Bando was also stunned. If he went now, the initiative would definitely be gone. By then, they might return to Kushan and return to life, and their lives would be over.
"It's okay. I am the leader of the mission. I will naturally take full responsibility for these things. Send me to the city and leave directly. This way, if anything happens, you will not be blamed."
Chelton also thought about it. Since he has lost the initiative now, there is nothing more to say. One person will do the work and one person will be responsible. At worst, he will directly die to apologize after the discussion.
"Sir, Bando is not a person who is greedy for life and afraid of death. How can you let yourself take responsibility?"
Hearing Chelton's words, Bando's blood also rose. Isn't it just death?
It makes no one afraid.
"No need to say so much, I have made up my mind to go to Panerbo City."
"yes."
The mission regrouped again and headed towards the city of Panerbo.
"Why are you back again?"
Seeing the envoy returning again, the soldiers and horses on the city wall spoke directly to them.
"I hope you can report this to Master Jia Xu."
Chelton glanced at the soldiers on the wall and saluted directly with his fists clasped.
"Wait."
Seeing that Chelton was quite sincere, the soldiers on the wall immediately got off the wall.
"Sir, the Kushan Empire's envoy has returned and is now seeking an audience outside the city."
The team leaders on the city wall clasped their fists and saluted Jia Xu, and told the news that Chelton had left and returned.
"came back?
Let them come in."
When he heard that Chelton was back, Jia Xu smiled slightly, but he couldn't hold it anymore?
I originally thought they could hold on for a few more days.
"promise."
The solid city gate slowly opened, revealing a road for people to pass through.
"Bando, if you bring the envoy, please don't go in. Do you understand?"
Chilton also gave up and spoke to Bando again, asking him to take the envoy away.
"Qi Cai, you take the people away, and I will go into the city with you."
Bando shook his head and directly ordered his deputy to take the people away.
"You don't have to do this."
Chelton glanced at Bando and signaled that he didn't have to do this.
"I am willing to live and die with you. If you don't leave quickly, I will retreat."
Bando didn't listen to him at all.
"yes."
The deputy immediately left the city with his delegation.
