Chapter 338

The person leading the troops for Da Qian this time was actually such a spirited and heroic woman?

Hearing Gao Yang's name, Chu Qingluan slightly raised her proud chin and said softly, "This Princess is named Chu Qingluan, the commander of the Great Chu's one hundred thousand troops!"

"I have long heard of the Living Yama's great name; seeing you today, you are indeed extraordinary!"

Chu Qingluan spoke, her voice carrying a cold chill.

Upon hearing these words, the faces of Shangguan Wan'er and the others were filled with shock.

The general leading these one hundred thousand Chu troops was actually a woman!

Chu Qingluan pulled out a stone stool with a very natural movement, sat down directly, and cast her icy gaze toward Gao Yang.

"Since it is a peace talk, please take a seat, Lord Gao."

The furnishings inside the pavilion were simple; besides a stone table, there were only two stone stools placed opposite each other.

Gao Yang dismounted, leading the way as he brought Shangguan Wan'er and the others into the pavilion.

Chu Tianfeng's body was tense, and Chu Kuang's eyes were fixed directly on Gao Yang.

Both sides could see that the other was extremely cautious.

Gao Yang glanced at the stone stool, first tucking his hands into his robes, then cautiously wiping the top with his sleeve—a test.

Only then did he slowly sit down, revealing a smile.

"Princess Qingluan, when two armies are at war, one must naturally be cautious. If there is any offense, I hope Princess Qingluan will not take it to heart."

Chu Qingluan's mouth twitched, and she said with a forced smile, "I have long heard of Lord Gao's reputation as a poisonous strategist; I am not surprised by this behavior."

"If Lord Gao has finished confirming, then let us begin today's peace talks."

"If this war drags on any longer, it will be of no great benefit to either side."

Following Chu Qingluan's words, the pavilion seemed to be shrouded in an atmosphere of killing intent.

Shangguan Wan'er, Qin Zhenguo, and the others all took a deep breath, their gazes becoming tense.

This Chu Qingluan had a powerful presence; she had mastered the rhythm of the peace talks the moment she entered. She was clearly no mediocrity.

The conditions for the Chu army in today's peace talks were destined to be high!

But with the Living Yama presiding, they didn't know how much he could suppress the demands.

After nodding, Gao Yang said loudly.

"Good, the peace talks between Great Chu and Da Qian officially begin."

"Coming here this time, Da Qian has come with sincerity, and since Princess Qingluan knows her mistakes and is willing to change, Da Qian has lowered its conditions."

"First, Great Chu must compensate Da Qian for military expenses, pensions for soldiers, and post-war reconstruction. Da Qian won't ask for much—let's settle for one million taels of silver and one hundred thousand taels of gold."

"As for the rest, that is easy to discuss. Great Chu can just casually compensate with ten thousand carts of silk and satin, tens of thousands of sheep, and one thousand head of cattle. This will demonstrate Princess Qingluan's sincerity. Since we are all not boorish people, we can then sign the alliance treaty in a friendly manner."

Once these words were spoken.

The entire pavilion fell silent.

Chu Qingluan's beautiful eyes widened. She looked at the righteous-looking Gao Yang, her red lips slightly parted. In that instant, she was almost speechless.

Are those words even human?

"Lord Gao, did this Princess hear you wrong? Great Chu is to compensate Da Qian one million taels of silver, one hundred thousand taels of gold, and also ten thousand carts of silk and satin, one thousand head of cattle, and one hundred thousand sheep?"

Gao Yang nodded, his expression one of complete justification. "Great Chu invaded Da Qian and is now actively seeking peace. If Great Chu doesn't pay this silver, is Da Qian supposed to?"

"Where in the world is there such an injustice?"

His words were so logical that they directly choked Chu Qingluan into silence.

Chu Tianfeng and the others were also shocked, looking at Gao Yang in disbelief one after another.

Great Chu's troops were at the gates of Da Qian's Changancheng; the side attacking was clearly Great Chu, and they were the ones who were supposed to withdraw their troops.

Yet they were the ones paying Da Qian money?

Looking back over the past thousand years, this is simply unheard of!

Reversing the natural order!

It was simply reversing the natural order!

Shangguan Wan'er, Lu Zhen, Xu Xuanji, and the others were also shocked.

Not to mention Chu Tianfeng and his group, even they were stunned by these words.

But at this moment, since Gao Yang had spoken and was fully responsible for the peace talks, they naturally had to follow his lead.

"That's right, Great Chu must compensate Da Qian one million taels of silver!"

"One hundred thousand taels of gold!"

"Ten thousand carts of silk and satin!"

"Ten thousand sheep, one thousand head of cattle!"

Saying these words, they felt a bit guilty themselves, but they also felt a secret thrill.

Especially Lu Zhen, who felt almost satisfied to his very bones.

That's right, Great Chu is seeking peace; why should they, Da Qian, be the ones to bleed heavily?

Cui Xinghe was first confused, then amazed.

He understood!

Anticipate the enemy, make an exorbitant demand first, walk the enemy's path, and leave the enemy with nowhere to go.

Since it is a peace talk, how can one be led by the nose by others? This move of muddying the waters first leaves the enemy baffled.

High, it's simply as high as Changancheng!

Cui Xinghe felt a wave of admiration in his heart.

Chu Qingluan's face turned black, looking incomparably ugly.

She said coldly, "Has the Living Yama misunderstood one thing? The one currently occupying the advantage should be Great Chu, right?" ===== CHAPTER 340 =====