The strongest Marquis in history

This is to be able to take the initiative virtually in the negotiation.

Qu Ping himself was ordered to take full control of the decision, and even had to bring Xiong Yuanxiang back.

He pondered for a moment, gritted his teeth, and said, "Mr. Yuan, the conditions for signing the document are actually agreed. We, Chu and Qi, are willing to sign a document on the negotiation, form a written text, and sign with a seal."

On Yuan Cang's slightly indifferent face, there was a hint of a smile, and he said, "Qu Xiang, since you can make the decision, why do you have to be so coy? Asking the emperor of Chu State for instructions is nothing more than delaying and wasting time. That's all."

Qu Ping said: "Mr. Yuan misunderstood. I said that I need to ask for instructions. It is indeed a big and important matter. I dare not make decisions about such matters. It's just that Mr. Yuan said so now, and the truth is being overstepped. .”

Yuan Cang laughed.

He doesn't believe Qu Ping's words, this is just to trick a three-year-old child.

Qu Ping continued: "Mr. Yuan, let's get down to business, now let's talk about the specific conditions of the Qi State."

Yuan Cang said: "Master Qu, there are four aspects to Qi's conditions."

"so much?"

Qu Pingrao had a good heart, and when he heard that the other party asked for four conditions, he looked like he was going to cheat, and he couldn't help but feel a little angry and even more helpless.

He is being bullied!

Because of Xiong Yuanxiang, the negotiation is always hindered and suppressed everywhere.

Chapter 534

Qu Ping felt uncomfortable, but he suppressed his emotions and asked, "What are the four requirements of King Qi?"

Yuan Cang said calmly: "Before, Xiong Tai led troops to attack our king, causing damage to the soldiers of Qi State. Later, Xiong Yuanxiang attacked our king and injured our king. Chu State needs to make compensation for this."

"First, for food compensation, 30 shi of grain will be given as compensation; second, for weapon compensation, 50 swords and [-] sets of armor will be required; third, for money compensation, [-] taels of silver will be required. Fourth, Give another five hundred shipbuilders."

"This is the condition of my Qi country."

Qu Ping gave the conditions.

This is his condition after careful consideration along the way, and the lion will open his mouth before talking, and as for the negotiation, he will grind it slowly.If you give your own psychological price directly at the beginning, and the other party suppresses it a little bit, you will definitely suffer in the end.

So let's talk about it from the beginning.

"Absolutely impossible."

Qu Ping glared angrily, and his eyes widened at once.

There was even a hint of killing intent.

What kind of shit condition is this.

It's completely ripping off, and it's deliberately targeting Chu.You must know that 30 shi of grain is not a small amount, not to mention that there are countless money, weapons, and even shipbuilding craftsmen

After a series of compensations, even if the Chu State is considered wealthy, it can afford it, but after the news spread, the reputation of the Chu State will be completely ruined, which is an impossible condition to agree to.

Qu Ping flicked his sleeves and said, "Mr. Yuan, if King Qi has such conditions, I don't think we need to negotiate anymore. I have made it very clear before that Chu State's participation in the negotiations is really determined. You really came to negotiate with sincerity. Your conditions are clearly deliberate provocations, and you are talking to the lion. Such conditions cannot be negotiated."

Yuan Cang shrugged his shoulders, with an indifferent look, and said, "Master Qu doesn't want to talk about it, so let's not talk about it. If you don't kill me, I will return to Lujiang immediately and report to the king."

"Farewell!"

Yuan Cang turned around and walked out.

He is very calm and calm, because he has full self-confidence.

On the way to Xiangyang this time, Yuan Cang had already figured out Xiong Yuanxiang's situation.Through inquiring about the news, I learned that Xiong Yuanxiang is not only a great master, but also a member of the royal family of Chu State.

In addition, Xiong Yuanxiang trained a large number of generals and warriors for Chu, and these people were all disciples of Xiong Yuanxiang.In Chu State, Xiong Yuanxiang has a very high influence.

It is impossible for the state of Chu to ignore a person of Xiong Yuanxiang's status.

Not to mention, there is only such a great master in Chu country.Therefore, under the current circumstances, Yuan Cang judged that no matter what conditions were proposed, Chu State would definitely rescue Xiong Yuanxiang.

It was precisely because of this that Yuan Cang dared to speak loudly.

This is to confirm that the other party will not let go.

Yuan Cang strode away, Qu Ping felt helpless when he saw this scene.If he could ignore the attitude of Xiong Yuanxiang and Yuan Cang, he would kill them directly and teach Wang Qi a lesson, how could Yuan Cang be so arrogant.

The problem is, Xiong Yuanxiang can't ignore it.

Seeing that Yuan Cang was about to leave, Qu Ping said again: "Mr. Yuan, don't worry, don't worry. This is a negotiation. It is normal to have disputes and different opinions. Negotiation is to choose from the differences that can suit both of us. Conditions. How can you negotiate if you leave directly like this?"

Yuan Cang stopped, turned around and said, "If Qu Xiang sincerely wants to negotiate, there is nothing to talk about. But Qu Xiang has always intended to get rid of his own responsibilities and not to bear any responsibilities. When it comes to signing and using seals, you directly Saying it is impossible, with an air of conclusiveness. Now, it is said that the conditions are absolutely impossible to agree to. Under such circumstances, how can we talk about it? Since there is no room for negotiation, I can only choose to leave now. "

Qu Ping said: "Mr. Yuan, sit still, don't worry, don't worry!"

Yuan Cang said: "Do you really want to talk again?"

Qu Ping said: "It must be discussed."

After Yuan Cang heard it, he went back to the hall and stood there but never sat down.Facing Qu Ping, he felt even more determined.His personality is indeed strong, and his words are always sharp, but when it comes to big matters of negotiation, Yuan Cang will not mess around.

His attitude has always been very strong, and the reason for this is to constantly test, beat Qu Ping's bottom line little by little, and test Qu Ping's patience little by little.Under such temptations, Qu Ping never turned his face, and even asked him to sit down and talk.

Obviously, the state of Chu must exchange for Xiong Yuanxiang.

After Yuan Cang made this judgment, he became more determined in his heart, and said in a deep voice, "Qu Xiang, my conditions will not change in any way. The conditions I mentioned are also my king's conditions."

"You know, there are very few great masters in the world. Xiong Yuanxiang is a great master. Even if he is old, the value of Xiong Yuanxiang is immeasurable."

"The conditions I mentioned seem to be harsh, but in fact, they are justified. Besides, you have invaded and dealt with my country Qi several times, shouldn't you compensate me a little bit?"

"So at the moment, after careful consideration of my conditions, I found that they are not harsh at all. For the Chu State, it is not a loss at all to exchange a small amount of supplies for a great master."

Yuan Cang even put on a gesture of thinking for the state of Chu.

Qu Ping sneered.

Farts are not harsh.

Qu Ping couldn't express his thoughts, so he continued: "Mr. Yuan, I'll make the decision directly. First, one hundred thousand shi for food; second, ten thousand knives for weapons and five thousand sets of armor; third, ten thousand silver for money. Ten thousand taels. Fourth, give one hundred shipbuilders. This is the condition of our country."

"It's not that the truth is unwilling, and it's not that the truth is harsh. It's because of Chu's innate conditions, that's it! Chu is not the Great Zhou, and the Great Zhou is rich in resources."

"Look at my country of Chu, which lives in a remote corner, and there are many mountains and forests and barbarians. In such a place, it is impossible to spend countless money, food, etc.."

"It's useless to force others to make things difficult!"

Qu Ping looked helpless, and continued: "Mr. Yuan, I implore you to understand the plight of Chu State. It's not that I don't want to, but I really can't do it. According to Mr. Yuan's conditions, after paying the compensation, the family property of Chu State is almost So it was evacuated. Our state of Chu is really sincere, not to be harsh, please forgive us, Mr. Yuan."

He started crying poor at this time.

It's more about playing the emotional card.

The purpose of talking about the state of Chu is to reduce some conditions, so as to exchange Xiong Yuanxiang back at the least cost.

Yuan Cang was also thinking about it.

He knew that the conditions he mentioned were harsh, and there would definitely be discounts.When Yuan Cang heard Qu Ping's words, he put on a look of embarrassment and said, "Qu Xiang, you make it difficult for me!"

Qu Ping said: "It's not difficult, it's not difficult! Mr. Yuan, the conflict between Chu and Qi is actually a misunderstanding. Please tell the king of Chu. From then on, we will not interfere with Chu and Qi."

With a smile on his face, he continued: "As long as the two countries reach an agreement, from then on, Chu State will never target Qi State again. This is my guarantee."

Yuan Cang said: "Qu Xiang is full of sincerity, and I can't just sit idly by. How about this, first, 15 shi for food compensation; second, 15 swords for weapons, and [-] sets of armor; Ten thousand taels. Fourth, give one hundred shipbuilders, this is the condition of Qi State. Qu Xiang, if you don’t agree to this condition, then there is nothing to talk about.”

After Qu Ping heard it, he saw Yuan Cang's expression, and knew that Yuan Cang looked like he was determined by himself.

No way, Xiong Yuanxiang is too important.

It won't work if you don't change it back.

Qu Ping said: "Mr. Yuan has conditions, and I agree. The prime minister will enter the palace immediately, tell His Majesty the news, and then finalize the matter, and the two sides will reach an agreement. During this period, please wait a while at the prime minister's residence."

Yuan Cang smiled and said, "Yes, no problem!"

Qu Ping immediately called his attendants and took Yuan Cang down to rest, and he hurried back into the palace.

Chapter 535 Who Solicited Who?

Qu Ping entered the palace, saw the king of Chu Xionghuai in the main hall, bowed and said: "Your Majesty, the negotiation between the minister and the envoy of Qi State Yuan Cang has ended. The other party's conditions are extremely harsh, and after some bargaining, the minister has confirmed the final agreement." Conditions, Your Majesty, please read."

As he spoke, he handed over the notebook.

There are five conditions involved. The first condition is that after the negotiations mentioned earlier, documents must be signed and signed.Although Yuan Cang only had four conditions, in fact it was considered one condition.Qu Ping was included as the first condition, followed by food, weapons, money, and craftsmen involved in shipbuilding.

The more Xiong Huai looked down, the more startled and angry he became.

"Too deceiving!"

"The State of Qi is deceiving people too much!"

"Prime Minister, as long as such a condition is spread, where will I put my face? The Chu Kingdom is a huge country with hundreds of years of foundation. Could it be that Wang Qi can't be humiliated like this?"

Xiong Huai's eyes widened, and he let out angrily. He kept talking and threw the folder on the ground.He gritted his teeth and said angrily: "If you don't agree, I will never agree to this condition. How can I be so useless in the Chu Kingdom."

All the conditions were like slapping Xiong Huai in the face.Never before have the emperors of the Chu Kingdom been so humiliated.

So annoying.

Qu Ping silently picked up the folder on the ground, and said solemnly: "It's all incompetent ministers, please forgive me."

Xiong Huai sighed, and said in relief: "Prime Minister, it's not your fault that this has something to do with you. The reason why I am angry is because Wang Qi's condition is completely taking advantage of the fire, and the lion opened his mouth. This condition is blackmail."

Qu Ping said: "The old ancestor is in Wang Qi's hands, no matter how much he blackmails us, there is nothing we can do. Therefore, we cannot refuse Wang Qi's conditions at all. Unless, regardless of the old ancestor's life or death, we directly choose to go to war."

Xiong Huai said: "The life and death of our ancestors is very important. As long as our ancestors are there, everything in our country of Chu will be fine. If there is no ancestors, Chu will lose its mainstay. The ancestors must be replaced."

Qu Ping fell silent for a moment.

Did not answer the words.

Xiong Huai understood at once that it would be difficult to coordinate if he wanted to exchange Xiong Yuanxiang, and he would not give money, food, or agree to the conditions, so Qu Ping didn't answer.

Xiong Huai said: "Prime Minister, there is still room for change in the conditions given by the other party. This condition is really harsh."

Qu Ping sighed: "Your Majesty, it is the incompetence of the minister, and the unscrupulousness of Yuan Cang. Because they calculated our thoughts and knew that we must return to our ancestors, Yuan Cang will leave at every turn and stop negotiating. If the negotiation goes well, That's nothing. It's a pity that the negotiation was not going well, and I tried my best and tried my best, but I couldn't change the situation."

Xiong Huai couldn't help but sigh.

such a pity!

Xiong Huai didn't talk nonsense, he said directly: "In this case, we will proceed according to the other party's conditions. Reach an agreement as soon as possible, and then exchange money and food with the ancestors at the border. Hand over the people and deliver the goods. Once the ancestors come back, we will Immediately send troops to attack, enter the territory of Qi State, and break Lujiang County."

"I understand!"

Qu Ping responded immediately.

Sending troops to attack Lujiang County was a matter that had been agreed before, but Qu Ping had no objections.What's more, after suffering such a big loss, if you don't get it back, it would be too cowardly.

Xiong Huai said again: "Since we are going to send troops, we will attack in a general situation. In the turmoil of the Zhou Dynasty, Chu State has been secretly planning to start from Yangzhou. Now that Gu Kang is lost, let's fight with all our strength and destroy Yangzhou first. You must be prepared and fight well. You let Li Jinglong lead the troops, and quietly lead the troops to ambush at the border."

"Yes!"

Qu Ping answered again.

Li Jinglong is the general of Chu State Zhenbei. He is a veteran of the court and has rich experience.

After Xiong Huai finished speaking, he ordered: "Let's draw up a treaty, and I will use the seal directly."

"Yes!"

Qu Ping drew up the terms himself, Xiong Huai took out the jade seal and stamped it with a seal, and asked Qu Ping to leave with the treaty.When Qu Ping just walked to the palace gate, Xiong Huai's voice came again, saying: "Prime Minister, wait a moment!"

Qu Ping said: "What orders does Your Majesty have?"

Xiong Huai said: "After agreeing on the terms, the money and food to be delivered next will be armor and so on. You should do a little bit of manipulation of these materials. All food must be old food, or even broken food. All armor must be It is almost abandoned. As for the artisans, send a few artisans and match them with a group of apprentices. In short, although we give benefits, we can’t let Wang Qi take advantage of it. You must keep this in mind, and you can’t do it wrong.”

Qu Ping said with a smile: "This kind of thing, I will never forget, please rest assured, Your Majesty."

After a pause, a bright light flashed in Qu Ping's eyes, and he continued: "The reason why Yuan Cang wanted to leave the treaty is most likely because he intends to use it to spread the news and disturb the hearts of the people of our country of Chu. I am going to publicize this matter and take the opportunity to stimulate the hearts of the people. The will of the people will make the people hate Qi. Only in this way can Qi be launched an attack. At that time, it will be what the people want."

"You can figure it out."

Xiong Huai directly ordered.

Qu Ping saluted again, then turned and left. After leaving the palace, he went straight back to the prime minister's mansion, arranged for someone to invite Yuan Cang, put the two treaties in front of Yuan Cang, and said: "Mr. Stamp it. Now you sign your name and put your fingerprint on it, then you can take your share.”

Yuan Cang reviewed it carefully and confirmed that the content was completely consistent and there was no problem.However, in the content of the treaty at this time, there is no signed and printed section. After all, this is just an agreement. The treaty mainly includes food, weapons and money, as well as the craftsmen involved.

After Yuan Cang signed and stamped his handprint, he put away the copy in his hand and said, "Master Qu, the treaty has been completed, so now, I am ready to set off and return. According to the time agreed in the treaty, before October [-]th, both parties will meet Border exchange. We release Xiong Yuanxiang, and Chu State gives food, equipment and other craftsmen."