The general's wife knows medicine

Qiunan Mountain is a small mountain located at the border between the two countries.

The terrain is not high, but it is extremely vast.

In order to prepare for the peace talks, Mu Jintang had a large platform built on Qiunan Mountain.

The large platform was surrounded by flags of the Southern Dynasty, fluttering in the wind, which looked quite spectacular. In the center were several tables and chairs, where representatives of both sides would hold negotiations.

Mu Jintang stood on the top of the mountain, overlooking the scenery below. In the distance was the border between the two countries, and further away were endless mountains, rivers and grasslands.

Imperial Censor Qin Sheng walked up to him and stood beside him, also looking at the scenery below the mountain, feeling quite emotional.

"Your Majesty has asked me to be the chief negotiator for this negotiation, and the general to assist. But I don't know much about the people of Chen. I wonder what the general thinks is the chance of success for this negotiation?"

Mu Jintang looked in the direction of Chen State with a firm look in his eyes, "Don't worry, your majesty wants what the people of Chen State will definitely agree to even if they are unwilling."

As he spoke, a hint of murderous intent flashed across his eyes, but it was fleeting.

Qin Sheng nodded. As long as Mu Jintang had confidence, he would feel relieved.

At this time, three carriages drove slowly and stopped next to the large platform. There were soldiers guarding the carriages around and in front and behind.

The curtain of the car was lifted, and an old man got out of the car. He was Dongfang He, the chief negotiator sent by the State of Chen to be in charge of the peace talks.

The two carriages behind were occupied by two other ministers who assisted in the peace talks, Yuchi Wei and Helian Jiu.

Helian Jiu is Helian La's nephew.

Mu Jintang and Qin Sheng looked at each other and stood still.

The man got off the carriage and walked towards the platform.

But they were blocked by the soldiers guarding here.

The old man was calm and composed, but Helian Jiu behind him couldn't stand it and was about to draw his sword.

The soldiers behind them also drew their weapons.

The soldier showed no fear and looked proud.

He was a soldier of the Southern Dynasty, and the Chen people invaded him many times, causing countless casualties.

Now that they are negotiating, they can no longer kill the people of Chen to vent their anger, but they can vent a little by stopping someone and making him suffer a setback.

"What do you mean by this?" Yuchi Wei held down Helian Jiu's hand that was about to draw his sword, and asked angrily, "We are Chen's envoys for this negotiation. Is this how you treat us?"

The soldier ignored him and remained motionless.

When Yuchi Wei saw this, a trace of anger rose in his heart.

However, he was calmer than Helian Jiu. Even if he wanted to leave, he still remembered the purpose of their visit today.

They still have 100,000 troops in the hands of the other side.

It is not a wise move to go into battle right after arriving.

He really couldn't understand why General Helian, who was always brave and good at fighting, died on the battlefield this time? And why did the Southern Dynasty capture all the remaining 100,000 soldiers alive?

At the beginning, he vowed to help His Majesty conquer the Southern Dynasty.

But now, they are put in such a passive position that their death is not a pity.

Seeing that the atmosphere between the two sides was tense, Mu Jintang and Qin Sheng moved forward in coordination.

Mu Jintang looked at the weapons that Chen Guoren had drawn and snorted coldly, "So what do you mean? It seems that you don't want to negotiate?"

At this time, Dongfang He, who had not said a word from beginning to end, said: "Put away all the weapons." His voice was not loud, but it left no doubt.

When the soldiers of the State of Chen heard their leader speak, they put away their weapons and stood in position.

Dongfang He turned his gaze to Mu Jintang.

Mu Jintang then waved his hand and said, "Let them in."

Qin Sheng hurried forward, bowed to Dongfang He, and said, "I have long heard that Lord Dongfang is the most respected minister of the State of Chen. Seeing him today, I can see that his reputation is well-deserved."

Dongfang He replied in a cold voice and expressionless face, "Master Qin, you are too polite."

"Haha, don't blame me, sir. Our soldiers only know how to drill every day and don't understand gifts. Why should you bother with them, Mr. Dongfang?" Although Qin Sheng seemed to be apologizing, his expression did not show any shame.

Helian Jiu, who was standing behind Dongfang He, was furious, but there was nothing he could do.

Qin Sheng smiled and led the people to the center of the stage. He said to the soldiers beside him, "Quick, serve tea to Lord Dongfang."

Dongfang He nodded politely.

When the soldiers brought the tea, they placed it directly in the middle of the table and did not take the initiative to pour it for the Chen people.

The people of Chen saw it and were angry.

Yuchi Wei, who was standing behind Dongfang He, hurried forward and poured Dongfang He a cup himself.

Dongfang He has never said a word since he arrived until now, no matter how difficult it was for them.

It seems that Dongfang He is really as the rumors say, an old fox who never shows his emotions.

Qin Sheng secretly glanced at Mu Jintang who was standing behind him.

Seeing that he was standing there with a calm expression, he touched his nose awkwardly.

Qin Sheng stopped trying. This little trick wouldn't get him anywhere and he felt like a clown.

Then he picked up the tea in front of him and started drinking it.

What is being tested at this time is concentration. He is not in a hurry, but the other party should be anxious.

Mu Jintang said that as long as he could keep things stable at the beginning, His Majesty would definitely get what he wanted.

Yuchi Wei and Helian Jiu looked at each other, watching Dongfang He and Lord Qin opposite them leisurely drinking tea without saying a word, and gradually became anxious.

Dongfang He drank his tea and glanced at Lord Qin sitting opposite him.

Seeing that he was whispering something with Mu Jintang, he didn't pay any attention to them at all.

After thinking for a while, he put down the teacup in his hand and finally spoke first: "Tell me your conditions."

There are 100,000 troops in the hands of others. If they want to take them back, they will definitely have to pay some price.

Qin Sheng's eyes lit up, but he quickly covered them up and said directly: "You have 100,000 troops in our hands. I wonder..." He paused deliberately, and then said: "Lord Dongfang, what do you think your 100,000 troops are worth?"

Dongfang He stared straight at Qin Sheng.

Qin Sheng felt as if he was being stabbed in the back for a moment, but after all he had been in the court for many years, so how could he be afraid of him?

His smiling eyes met the other person's gaze directly.

After a long while, Dongfang He finally said, "If you have any requests, just ask. As long as we can meet them, we will try our best to meet them."

When Helian Jiu and Yuchi Wei behind him heard this, they all shouted, "Master Dongfang."

Dongfang He raised his hand to stop them from saying anything else.

Qin Sheng smiled even more and said, "Then I won't be polite."

Dongfang He nodded and said, "Master Qin, please speak."

Qin Sheng extended a hand toward Mu Jintang.

Mu Jintang handed him a piece of paper that he had prepared in advance.

Qin Sheng unfolded the paper, pushed it in front of Dongfang He, and said, "These are our requirements."

Dongfang He looked at him, then picked up the paper on the table and started reading.

Helian Jiu looked at the content and immediately became angry. He shouted directly: "Your appetite is a bit too big. Aren't you afraid of eating too much and dying?"