Chapter 346

His words were naturally a bluff, exaggerating a bit, and the so-called one hundred thousand taels of silver was also impossible.

Compensation—he would never pay it in this lifetime.

This peace talk sounded very high-end, but it was actually like two sides buying clothes, bargaining with each other, carrying psychological games.

He offers a low price, Great Chu adds more, and both sides fall into a tug-of-war, finally reaching a deal.

This exchange of words is mutual bluffing.

It depends on who is better.

Not to mention Chu Qingluan, even Cui Xinghe and the others were bewildered.

Da Qian and the Zhao Kingdom formed an alliance—when did this happen?

Shangguan Wan'er tried hard to control her expression; if she didn't know the truth, she would have almost believed it.

Gao Yang's mouth is too terrifying.

You would rather believe there are ghosts in this world than believe Gao Yang's mouth.

It was clearly a poisonous scheme to throw the Zhao Kingdom into chaos, but he managed to deceive the Zhao Kingdom, and now he has even bluffed Chu Qingluan.

Too ruthless!

Chu Qingluan looked deeply at Gao Yang, her eyes complex.

But to Gao Yang's surprise, Chu Qingluan didn't raise the price when facing this condition, but spoke directly.

"Deal!"

"But Great Chu doesn't want these ten thousand carts of silk and satin; change it to ten thousand carts of grain!"

"And, at the latest by the hour of the dragon tomorrow, Great Chu will withdraw its troops immediately!"

Following these words, Gao Yang was baffled.

Although this bluff was very logical, Chu Qingluan was also a shrewd person; even if she was shaken, she wouldn't agree immediately.

In his previous life, this would be an incredible thing.

Like a piece of clothing selling for eight hundred, I offer eighty, and the seller not only doesn't get angry but actually agrees!

This is the same right now!

The grain for one hundred thousand troops is an astronomical figure.

If they continued to talk, they would definitely be able to add more.

Was she really bluffed by him, worried about a sneak attack from the Zhao Kingdom, and in a hurry to withdraw?

But news transmission takes time, and it also involves grain, fodder, and supplies, as well as mobilizing troops. The Chu army is all cavalry, coming and going like the wind; even if worried, they shouldn't...

It wasn't just Gao Yang who was stunned.

Cui Xinghe, Xu Xuanji, and the others were all in disbelief.

"One hundred thousand taels of silver and ten thousand carts of grain in exchange for Longguan and the cities occupied by Great Chu along the way—Da Qian has made a huge profit!"

Cui Xinghe's expression was complex.

What a terrifying art of Za'an.

Gao Yang couldn't figure it out for a moment, but this matter was a good thing after all.

He had no reason not to agree!

"Then... deal!"

Chu Qingluan's eyes were full of deep meaning as she looked at the white horse to the side.

"Then let us slaughter the white horse to form an alliance!"

Gao Yang glanced at it; the white horse was extremely tall and looked very extraordinary.

"Instead of slaughtering the white horse, it would be more sincere to slaughter the Prince of Wu's dog head!"

Hearing this, Wu Xiong's expression changed.

"Little brat..."

He glared at Gao Yang.

But Gao Yang swept his eyes over, and Wu Xiong stopped talking. He couldn't win in a scolding match, so he could only flick his sleeves to express his dissatisfaction.

Chu Qingluan's mouth twitched, and then she said, "Let's just slaughter the horse; this Princess has raised this horse for two and a half years, so it can be considered very sincere."

"Peace talks between two countries don't need to be stuck on formalities. This white horse has been raised for two and a half years and has become human-like; instead of killing it, it would be better for this official to take it away."

Gao Yang walked toward the white horse, feeling a bit tempted.

Waste is shameful!

Chu Qingluan: "..."

She stared at Gao Yang, saying nothing.

The Gao Yang in front of her was like a mystery, making her unable to see through him!

She said with a forced smile, "If it can make Lord Gao happy, just take it."

Soon, both sides signed a simple alliance treaty.

As long as Wu Zhao stamped it and Great Chu withdrew its troops, this would be settled.

On the way back.

Shangguan Wan'er and the others all felt it was incredible.

Both sides had drawn swords earlier, and it seemed they couldn't reach an agreement, but afterward, it went smoothly beyond imagination.

Gao Yang rode a tall horse, and the unease in his heart grew stronger.

Chu Qingluan's reaction made him notice something wrong.

The reason he gave for the Zhao Kingdom, although reasonable, had a big loophole in it.

Chu Qingluan agreed too readily. ===== CHAPTER 348 =====