readytorunbook Chapter 908 See You Later
Chapter 908 See You Later
Jiang Zhiyi observed Nalan Xiong's expression without showing any emotion. When she realized that he was wavering, she slowly and methodically refolded the paper packages she had just opened and put them back into the box.
Nalan Xiong hurriedly reached out and pressed down on the box, his cold gaze meeting Jiang Zhiyi's eyes.
“Little girl, what you’re saying is indeed very tempting, but since these are things that your Great Zhao has, once my Great Yan conquers Great Zhao and unifies the world, these will all still be ours.”
Jiang Zhiyi smiled slightly.
“General Nalan, the reason we chose to negotiate with you is because you are a smart man and know that the benefits these things can bring to you and your tribe far outweigh the benefits you and your people can gain by risking your lives here. If you do not agree, then there is no need for this negotiation.”
"If you're worried that if you withdraw today, Great Yan will cause trouble after their victory, then you don't need to worry at all. After such a stalemate for so many days, if the Left Wise King could take Qin Prefecture, why would he need to ask you for help?"
Nalan Xiong slowly withdrew his hand from the wooden box.
At this moment, all that was placed in front of him was a small wooden box, barely bigger than his palm.
But what his eyes saw was the future of their tribe for decades, or even centuries.
They make a living on horseback, but if they could live in peace and prosperity, who would want to risk their lives every day?
His tribe consisted not only of the Nalan clan, but also of many smaller tribes that depended on them. Some of these tribes had only a few dozen people, and during wartime, everyone except the women and children had to go to the battlefield.
After a war, perhaps none of these people will return.
This has been the case for generations.
He wasn't without ambition, but more than superficial things, he cared about the long-term future of his tribe. He hoped that the smaller tribes could gradually grow stronger and that they could obtain food without fighting. As a child, he had sworn that he was an eagle of the grasslands, that he would soar through the sky and lead his people to prosperity.
Now, an enormous temptation is placed before him.
He couldn't help but be tempted.
“Okay!” Nalan Xiong no longer hesitated, and placed his hand back on the box, his movements extremely cautious and solemn.
He was the greatest warrior of the Great Yan Dynasty, capable of lifting a thousand pounds with his bare hands.
But this small wooden box weighs more than a thousand pounds.
That was the future of his entire tribe that he was gambling with.
"I promise you!"
As Nalan Xiong's voice rang out, Jiang Zhiyi loosened the clenched fingers inside her sleeve; her palms were already soaked with sweat.
She and Lu Yangyang exchanged a glance, and both of them breathed a sigh of relief.
This is an unexpected surprise.
Although there is speculation that the tribe sent by the Left Wise King to attack Fengming Mountain must be influential and possibly have traded with the Northwest, thus having room for negotiation, the fact that a real deal was reached today is largely due to luck.
It's fortunate that the Nalan tribe is involved, that Nalan Xiong is an ambitious and far-sighted person, and that the plans laid out back then are proving useful today.
When Lu Yangyang rescued Nalan Yunyan in Yuzhou, she simply felt that matters of national importance should not be burdened on a young girl like her. Zong Que had her sent to the Northwest and used her to facilitate long-term cooperation with the Nalan tribe. At the time, this move was intended to gradually erode and divide the marginal tribes that were dependent on the Great Yan, starting from small to large, and to change their plundering habits in exchange for longer-term peace.
I really didn't expect it to be useful today; it's hard to say it wasn't just luck.
They should even be grateful that Nalan Yunyan happened to come to the battlefield as well; otherwise, in this situation of two armies facing each other, it would have been difficult for Nalan Xiong to give them a chance to have a private talk.
Nalan Yunyan didn't think so much. She just jumped up happily and hugged Lu Yangyang's neck: "Hey, Lu Yangyang, did you hear that? I, Abu, have agreed to the peace talks! If we become allies, won't I be able to come visit you guys freely in the future? To be honest, after returning to the capital, I realized that life in the capital is so boring and meaningless. The Northwest is much more fun! Your Great Zhao's capital is also nice, but everyone there wears masks. It's so fake! I dare not go there again!"
Lu Yangyang thought to herself, "Who told you to go to the capital to play with those few people with the darkest hearts!"
Nalan Xiong laughed heartily, raised his arm and bowed to Lu Yangyang: "Crown Princess, Strategist, I, Nalan Xiong, always keep my word. I promised to negotiate peace, and I will withdraw from this war. But there is one thing I must make clear: I can help you stop that brat Huyan Jun, but I cannot help you attack Great Yan! After all, the outcome of this war is still uncertain, and I also have to be responsible for my people!"
“Of course,” Lu Yangyang returned the greeting. “As long as General Nalan withdraws from this war, our peace talks will automatically take effect, and my promise to lower the price by 20% will also be valid.”
Lu Yangyang looked at Jiang Zhiyi, who understood and quickly wrote a contract with paper and pen, then stamped it with her seal.
Jiang Zhiyi handed the contract to Nalan Xiong: "General Nalan, this is the private seal of General Sheng of our Northwest Trade Market. With this contract, you can exchange it for the official seal of the trade market. In the future, with this contract, within ten years, as long as the Nalan tribe does not start a war, does not bully the people of our Great Zhao, and conducts business in an orderly manner, no matter how the trade market prices change, you can use this contract to reduce the transaction price by 20%."
"Hahaha!" Nalan Xiong looked at the contract and laughed again. "The Crown Princess is indeed a straightforward person. With such sincerity, this general will consider you a friend!"
Nalan Xiong carefully put the contract into his arms and placed it away, feeling a burning sensation in his chest.
“I am also very happy to have made a friend like General Nalan!” Lu Yangyang replied.
Nalan Yunyan hugged her arm: "I'm here for you too!"
“You too!” Lu Yangyang said with a smile.
Jiang Zhiyi handed the wooden box to Nalan Xiong as well: "It's almost time. I'll give this to General Nalan as a gift. We await your good news!"
Nalan Xiong excitedly picked up the box and carefully stroked it. The tall and strong man, who was as big as a small mountain, even had tears welling up in his eyes.
Nalan Xiong returned the gift solemnly, then strode out of the tent with the box in his arms, and Nalan Yunyan hurriedly followed.
Then, not forgetting to turn his head and wink at Lu Yangyang, he said, "See you later, my friend!"
"See you later!"
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Jiang Zhiyi walked to Lu Yangyang's side, and Lu Yangyang grasped her hand tightly, her voice trembling slightly, "Zhiyi, we succeeded!"
"Mmm!" Jiang Zhiyi's palms were burning hot, and his chest was also burning hot.
"Let's go!" Lu Yangyang took Jiang Zhiyi's hand and they walked out of the tent together. Zong Shuo and Yan Yue, who were waiting nearby, immediately stepped forward and protected them.
"Yangyang, you—" Yan Yue hurriedly spoke up.
Lu Yangyang smiled and raised her hand, and Yan Yue clapped her hands in response: "Yay!"