AWB Chapter 47: Your business is a bit unprofitable...
Chapter 47: Your business is a bit unprofitable...
In the early years, Yun State fought against Beili State. Beili State’s 300,000 troops marched south and captured seven states of Yun State.
Gu Shun, the general of Yun State, was ordered to lead an army of 400,000 to resist Beili. In just three months, he recovered the seven states. It was also that battle that directly made Gu Shun one of the famous generals in the world.
However, when this famous general launched a counterattack against Beili, he was stopped at the Yunjin Defense Line in Yunjin Prefecture. The 400,000-strong army was unable to enter after being under siege for half a year.
In that battle, the general who led the Beili army was not among the world's famous generals, and the defending army...
Just 40,000!
Gu Jingzhi smiled and said, "Master Baili, originally your country's southern defense line only needed tens of thousands of people to be foolproof. Now with the addition of these ten states, the entire southern defense line has required nearly 300,000 people... Tsk tsk!"
"Can the land of ten states support these three hundred thousand soldiers?"
Gu Jingzhi shook his head, as if to say that your business is losing money.
"..."
When Baili Gongshu heard this, it seemed to make sense.
It is because every monarch has a different obsession with territory, so they never thought that these ten states would become a burden.
During the years he had been in charge of the Beili court, he had discovered that the ten states did not seem to be able to support an army of 300,000.
For a moment, Baili Gongshu became hesitant.
If they do not give Da Xia territory, Da Xia will certainly take advantage of the critical moment when they are fighting with Li Yue to launch a war. In this way, Bei Li will inevitably be attacked from both sides, which will only accelerate the process of Bei Li's demise.
Moreover, Wu Tianyao has suffered repeated defeats on the eastern battlefield. If this continues... they will definitely have to mobilize a large army to support the eastern front. It seems that Daxia cannot defend itself no matter what.
After all, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, just like what Gu Jingzhi said!
Baili Gongshu thought for a moment and said, "Deputy Envoy Gu's words are reasonable! But if we just abandon the territory we have acquired, then Beili will become the laughing stock of the world!"
"Master Baili's words are absurd..."
Gu Jingzhi shook his head and said, "As the saying goes, as long as there's breath left, there's room to rise again. But if the people die and the government dies... In my opinion, if the people survive but the land is lost, both the people and the land will survive. If the land survives but the people are lost, both the people and the land will be lost... This is something we must pay close attention to!"
"..."
Damn it, after this series of combined punches, Baili Gongshu felt that the ten states had become useless.
Baili Gongshu lowered his head, his expression uncertain.
Those who participated in the negotiations in the Beili delegation began to silently calculate in their hearts after hearing Gu Jingzhi's words.
On the other hand, on the Da Xia side, the prince and others looked at Gu Jingzhi in surprise.
Compared to the fight with Li Yue, he was slamming the table, cursing, and spitting everywhere... he looked like he wanted to kill the other person.
This time it's more like a heart-wrenching blow.
They never expected that taking back the ten northern states could be resolved through negotiations, and judging from the other party's attitude, it seemed that they were about to agree!
What they didn't expect was that negotiations could be conducted in this way.
Combining military, people's livelihood, diplomacy, etc., the enemy was completely contained. It seemed that if the ten states were not given up, Beili would surely be destroyed!
No wonder His Majesty personally appointed Lord Gu as the deputy envoy, and even the Crown Prince obeys his orders!
How much preparation has this young Lord Gu made for this negotiation?
After an unknown amount of time, Baili Gongshu suddenly came to his senses and said, "Deputy Envoy Gu, regarding the ten states... I need to discuss this with the delegation. How about we discuss it later?"
"can!"
Gu Jingzhi was not in a hurry. Although he was certain about this matter, he could not rush it.
However, thinking of the conditions he had discussed with Beili this morning, he couldn't help but add, "Also, I want to remind Lord Baili that there is one condition that is the bottom line of our Great Xia that cannot be crossed..."
The bottom line that cannot be touched?
Baili Gongshu was startled: "Deputy Envoy Gu, please speak!"
"In the past, when the Yun Kingdom submitted to our Great Xia, the document contained the king's seal. Therefore, our dynasty has always believed that the land of the former Yun Kingdom was part of our Great Xia territory. The issue of sovereignty is not something that can be discussed!"
"For Daxia, this is the bottom line! That's why we had that battle over a decade ago!"
"However, since you have come here today with sincerity, our dynasty does not want to push you too hard, but there is one thing you cannot shirk!"
"Zhao Zhongli, the former rebel general of the Yun Kingdom, is tantamount to betraying our Great Xia. If our two countries form an alliance, this thief and his subordinates who participated in the rebellion must be handed over to the laws of our Great Xia. As the saying goes, those who offend our Great Xia will be punished, no matter how far away they are!"
What the hell!
The officials of the Daxia camp are going crazy.
In just two rounds of negotiations today, the first statement that sovereignty issues are not negotiable made them so excited that they could hardly control themselves.
Now, anyone who offends Daxia will be punished, no matter how far away he is...
Damn it, a civil servant from Daxia can actually say such powerful words? This is a civil servant who is even more ruthless than an iron-blooded general!
Gu Jingzhi stood up and said, "I know this thief brought his country to Beili, which is a great achievement for you. However... a traitor is a traitor, and his nature will not change! Everyone in the world admires loyal and righteous people. Beili's move is truly unwise!"
Having said that, he strode away from this place, leaving Prince and the others in bewilderment!
……
"Master Xiao Gu, Master Xiao Gu..."
A burst of rapid shouting came from behind. Gu Jingzhi stopped and saw that his people were chasing him from behind!
Gu Jingzhi stopped and the man came over breathlessly: "Master Gu, why are you walking so fast..."
"Sir, you..."
"Haha! I'm Li Gefei, the Junior Secretary of the Honglu Temple..."
Li Gefei?
Gu Jingzhi thought to himself, "Wow!" and then asked, "Sir Shaoqing, do you know anyone named Li Qingzhao?"
Li Qingzhao? Who is that?
Li Gefei asked in confusion, "This person's surname is also Li. Could he be a good friend of Master Gu?"
"Uh... just asking!"
Gu Jingzhi smiled casually: "Master Shaoqing, did you call me for something else?"
"Neither!"
Li Gefei said, "I have long heard of Master Gu's elegance. Now that I have seen him, I admire him deeply and have come to ask for your advice!"
Admire...
Gu Jingzhi looked at his eager face, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly. He looked around the inn, and looked at the prince and others, and said hesitantly: "This, this place..."
He pointed at the posthouse and the people inside who were looking at this side.
Li Gefei immediately realized: "Oh! Look, I completely forgot... Haha, how about we do it another day?"
"Row!"
Gu Jingzhi smiled and said, "How about we wait until another day when I have a day off and I will host a party for Lord Li and all the others?"
"How can we let Master Gu spend all the money? Today we are fortunate to see Master Gu slaughtering all the enemies, and we are just looking for advice! How dare we let you, Master Gu, be the host?"
"Yes, yes! We'll host you some other day and have a good chat..."
"..."
The prince looked at the few people...
Why do you feel like I'm redundant?