Chapter 309

Whether as a national leader or as Jiang Yan's disciple.

Ningguang proposing these conditions was not only helping her master vent his anger, but also striving for more benefits for Liyue.

This was also the reason why Jiang Yan was so at ease leaving the subsequent aftermath to Ningguang.

Ningguang is intelligent, having been in business for many years and having been by Jiang Yan's side for many years, she knows what a merchant and a national leader should pursue.

Jiang Yan and Morax could be said to have granted Ningguang great autonomy.

During Jiang Yan's administration, he not only established the position of Tianquan firmly but also made the entire country as solid as a rock.

The national treasury was full, the soldiers were high-spirited, and the people were wealthy and peaceful.

It could be said that Jiang Yan handed a situation with a huge advantage and a favorable wind directly to Ningguang.

Of course, the outcome was just as Jiang Yan had imagined.

After taking over the position of Tianquan, Ningguang quickly began to consolidate her power.

In a short period, she rooted out several high-ranking officials who wanted to commit crimes during the transition of power.

However, there were still some who slipped through the net and were not found.

But it didn't matter; after she returned, none of these people would be able to escape.

"Your Majesty, things have come to this; our best choice seems to be to agree."

Columbina said softly to the Cryo Archon.

The Cryo Archon's body trembled, her eyes filled with unwillingness and helplessness.

Snezhnaya's diplomats and Harbingers also lowered their heads, their eyes each carrying a look of helplessness.

There was no other way; Snezhnaya now had a blade held to its throat, and they had to submit.

Some people hadn't even come to their senses yet.

It could be said that just the day before, Snezhnaya was still filled with peace and tranquility.

Everyone was working hard for the country's tomorrow.

They were all running with all their might for the Tsaritsa's goal.

But the moment that man descended, it was as if all methods and all strategies had vanished in that instant.

It was useless.

Jiang Yan had proven it with his own strength.

In the face of absolute overwhelming power, any fancy conspiracies and schemes were so pale and powerless.

Snezhnaya didn't even have a chance to resist.

Jiang Yan suppressed the entire Snezhnaya in an instant, and Liyue's army quickly seized control of Snezhnaya's sea, land, and air.

"I..."

After a long time, the Cryo Archon spoke, as if she had made a great determination, gritting her teeth.

"I agree to the conditions your side has put forward..."

After saying this, the Cryo Archon seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, slumping into her chair.

Ningguang smiled slightly, as if she had known the Cryo Archon would agree, and pushed the document in her hand toward the Cryo Archon.

"Then, let us sign the contract."

"In the name of the God of Contracts, Morax, sign the contract!"

A god's contract has absolute validity.

If you violate this contract.

Then it would not be Jiang Yan coming next time, but Morax.

Violating a contract, especially a contract between nations.

Then Morax would not care about the friendship of a friend.

The Cryo Archon clenched her fists, but in the end, she let them go.

Did her Snezhnaya have the right to refuse?

It seemed not.

Finally, under the witness of all the officials and Harbingers of Snezhnaya, the Cryo Archon and the Tianquan of Liyue signed the first unequal treaty between the two countries.

"The Snow Country Treaty"

Treaty provisions: Liyue shall return Snezhnaya's territorial waters and airspace, and withdraw the troops surrounding Snezhnaya.

Liyue shall not interfere in Snezhnaya's internal affairs and shall not send troops into Snezhnaya's territory.

Establish a permanent Liyue embassy in the city of Snezhnaya.

Snezhnaya shall open twelve border ports, giving priority to trade with Liyue.

All minerals within Snezhnaya shall be sold to Liyue merchants at ten percent of the original price.

For this conflict, Snezhnaya shall unconditionally compensate Liyue with 500 million Mora, to be paid in full over three years.

During these three years, Snezhnaya shall not collect any taxes from Liyue merchants, including customs duties on goods.

Open Fatui technology for Liyue to research.

In addition to the Mora economic compensation, Snezhnaya shall unconditionally compensate Liyue with various treasures, rare minerals, rare animals, and cultural relics.

In the name of the God of Contracts, Morax, both parties sign the contract; if violated, the one who breaks their word shall suffer the punishment of the rock!

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After being jointly drafted by both sides, the contract was finally signed by the Third Fatui Harbinger, Columbina, and the Tianquan of Liyue.

There was no choice; the Cryo Archon could not personally step in, the Chief Harbinger Pierro had already been driven to a breakdown by Jiang Yan, and the second Harbinger, Dottore, had been erased by Jiang Yan.

They could only let Columbina, the third seat, step forward.

After the "Snow Country Treaty" was signed, Ningguang returned a copy to Snezhnaya and said with a smile:

"Then, the treaty is signed."

Ningguang stood up with a smile.

"I should be going back now."

"I hope Liyue and Snezhnaya can take this as a lesson and be on good terms."

Ningguang's smiling appearance made many people unable to help but grit their teeth and clench their fists, their hearts filled with humiliation.

This treaty was the first one signed between Snezhnaya and Liyue, no, it was the first unequal treaty signed since the founding of Snezhnaya.

But there was no other way; a defeated nation has no right to refuse.

After Ningguang left, the entire hall fell into silence.

Many people slumped dejectedly into their stools or chairs, their expressions filled with confusion and fear.

The strength Liyue displayed at this moment was truly enough to make one feel despair.

Is this the ancient nation that has been founded for thousands of years?

This left everyone who had been working hard for this country in a state of confusion.

Upholding the Tsaritsa's will, everyone in Snezhnaya turned their bodies into fuel, driving this nation forward.

They were working hard, they were running, and they believed that under the Tsaritsa's leadership, they would one day accomplish that distant and unreachable goal.

To pull that person in Celestia down from the altar!

But before they could even touch Celestia.

Liyue stood like an insurmountable mountain, cutting off their path.

At this moment, everyone seemed to be lost in confusion.

Jiang Yan was like a true god, suppressing Snezhnaya's strongest Harbingers in an instant, and even the Cryo Archon had no ability to resist.

At this moment, it was as if their confidence had been shattered by Jiang Yan.

Helpless, desperate.

At a loss.

"It's just an unequal treaty, and you're already scared?"

Just at this moment, a faint female voice rang out in the hall.

Everyone looked in the direction the voice came from.

And the person who spoke was the Fatui Harbinger of Snezhnaya, the one who had signed the treaty with Tianquan.

The Third Fatui Harbinger: Columbina.

At this moment, Columbina was completely unaffected by the treaty just signed.

Compared to Pierro, who had been driven to a breakdown, the Cryo Archon, who was unwilling and helpless, and the dejected and confused Harbingers and officials, she was perhaps the only calm person present.

— Author's Notes —

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