kvmb Chapter 325 Victory, Negotiation
Chapter 325 Victory, Negotiation
"Well... it should be soon, right?" After a pause, Fan Jingrui also made a rare joke with a teasing smile on his face, "After all, I haven't seen Boss Zhang for several days!"
"I guess he is busy preparing for our return to Beijing." There was a hint of certainty in Fan Jingrui's voice.
After Fan Jingrui finished speaking, Ye Lin’s amazing moves instantly flashed through Chu Ci’s mind.
In fact, ever since the Tatars’ last plan to destroy the grain supply of the Great Zhou failed, divisions have gradually formed among the Tatars.
In terms of strategic decision-making, they have completely different views on the subsequent direction of action and goals.
Some people firmly advocated continuing to confront the Great Zhou and defending their dignity and interests with force;
Others believe that they should take a break, accumulate strength and wait for a better opportunity.
In terms of the distribution of interests, various forces are unwilling to give in to each other and are fighting openly and secretly in order to compete for limited resources.
In order to get a bigger piece of the pie, they resorted to all means and used all kinds of conspiracies and tricks, making the already tense relationship even more tense.
As a result, serious differences and disputes arose, which in turn led to the intensification of internal conflicts.
And that boss Zhang, happened to be promoted to a small leader because of his connection with Chu Ci.
Now, all the benefits go to Ye Lin.
Originally, the Tatars' conflict was only one point, but Ye Lin, with the help of Boss Zhang, directly provoked it to three or even five points.
Contradictions became increasingly prominent, and the orders issued were inconsistent and confusing.
Under such circumstances, more Tatar spies were exposed.
In addition, the medicine provided by Chu Ci was very effective and always worked.
It is no exaggeration to say that the Tatars are now completely transparent in Ye Lin's eyes.
Thus, the counterattack officially began.
The Great Zhou adopted a flexible and varied guerrilla warfare strategy, focusing on destroying the Tatars' manpower, especially their high-ranking generals and core decision-makers.
The soldiers of the Great Zhou appeared and disappeared like ghosts, launching surprise attacks where the enemy least expected, and then quickly disappeared into the night.
The Tatars were so confused that sometimes they couldn't even tell which side was the one that started the war.
Thinking of this, Chu Ci's mouth corners slightly raised, "Yes, it's time to prepare parting gifts for everyone."
However, just as Chu Ci finished speaking, Qianxue's crisp and urgent voice came in like the wind: "Brother, sister-in-law! General Ye, capture the Khan of the Tatars, Huercha!"
When Chu Ci heard this, fireworks suddenly exploded in his mind.
Ye Lin’s achievements this time may be comparable to that of the young general who conquered the Wolf’s Lair in the history books of his previous life!
Thinking of this, Chu Ci could no longer sit still and stood up suddenly, "Let's go and see the resourceful King Huercha Khan."
At this moment, Qianxue hurried in and just heard Chu Ci's words. She pursed her lips, a hint of hesitation and worry appeared on her face, and her brows were slightly furrowed.
Finally, she said to Chu Ci solemnly: "Sister-in-law, you... should restrain yourself a little!"
"Ah?" Chu Ci looked confused and didn't understand at all. He asked doubtfully, "Why do I need to restrain myself?"
Seeing this, Qianxue nodded again helplessly and said seriously: "Sister-in-law, with this attitude, well, it's easy to drive that Huercha crazy."
Unexpectedly, Chu Ci said something shocking, "Whether Huercha is crazy or not, it doesn't matter!"
"It's better if he's crazy. Wouldn't it be better to replace him with a Khan who's dumber, weaker, and can be controlled by the Great Zhou?"
"In this way, the Tatars will no longer be able to stir up major disturbances, and the borders of the Great Zhou will be able to enjoy long-term peace, and the people will be able to live and work in peace and contentment, free from the suffering of war."
Chuci is just nonsense.
But unexpectedly, they were overheard by the young eunuch who came to invite Chu Ci and his wife.
What’s more, the most crucial thing is that after the young eunuch returned, he relayed Chu Ci’s words to the prince verbatim.
As a result, Chu Ci's plan to return safely after the war was over was completely ruined.
She, along with Fan Jingrui and his wife, unexpectedly became members of the negotiating table at the same time.
Although it was just a title (because she didn't need to say a word from beginning to end), Chu Ci felt it was worth it to be able to witness the real negotiations between the two countries with her own eyes.
But as she listened, she gradually felt that something was wrong with the negotiation. There was a strange atmosphere in the exchange of words.
Obviously, the Great Zhou won an overwhelming victory in this war, and the Khan of the Tatars was captured. Why is it that the situation in the negotiations now is that the Great Zhou has to give food to the Tatars?
Chu Ci could no longer sit still.
Her face was solemn, her brows were furrowed into a deep “川” shape, her eyes were wide open, and she walked straight to the prince’s side with rapid and powerful steps, her tone was urgent and a little angry: “Prince, did we win or lose this battle?”
The prince was stunned by Chu Ci's sudden action. He stood there for a while without saying a word.
Chu Ci started to talk like a string of cannonballs again: "I've only heard that if you lose you have to cede territory and pay compensation. How come we won so beautifully and captured the Khan of Tatar, but we still have to endure such humiliation?"
"Is our Great Zhou's victory fake? Or is there some shady deal going on here?"
"Our soldiers fought bloody battles on the battlefield, risking their lives and overcoming countless hardships and dangers, and finally achieved such a glorious victory. Is this the only result we get?"
Chu Ci's questioning was fast and urgent, like a string of cannonballs, leaving Fan Jingrui no time to stop him.
As soon as these words were spoken, the Tatar prince's originally calm face suddenly became so gloomy that it seemed as if ink could drip out of it.
He slammed the table, stood up, and angrily asked: "So, the Great Zhou has no sincerity in peace talks? This is how you treat us who want peace? Is this the so-called demeanor of a great country?"
"You want peace, are you sure..." I haven't even finished the words "I can't beat us".
The Minister of Rites, who was ordered to help with the peace talks, interrupted Chu Ci rudely. "Princess Yixin, we are negotiating here, not a place for you to mess around."
"You are so impulsive and reckless, not caring about the overall situation. If this affects the peace talks and harms the interests of the country, are you able to bear this responsibility? Please respect yourself, Princess!"
"I am impulsive and reckless? I don't care about the overall situation?" Chu Ci laughed in anger.
But he was too lazy to argue with these people, and instead looked at the Crown Prince who had remained silent: "Does Your Highness think so too?"