Chapter 1704

After receiving the order, Jia Xu quickly drafted a detailed peace treaty, which not only required Liu Biao to cede part of his territory but also required him to pay a large amount of tribute and promise that the Jingzhou army would obey orders from Chang'an in the future. This treaty was undoubtedly a major deprivation of Liu Biao's sovereignty, but Gu Yi knew deeply that under such circumstances, Liu Biao had no room for bargaining.

The treaty was sent to Jingzhou by fast horse. When Liu Biao received it, his expression was uncertain. Kuai Yue advised from the side: "My lord, endure for a moment and the wind will be calm; as long as we preserve our strength, there may be a day for a comeback in the future." Liu Biao clenched his fists tightly, but in the end, he still signed his name on the treaty. He understood that this was the only way to preserve Jingzhou for the time being.

In Chang'an, Gu Yi learned that Liu Biao had agreed to the treaty and felt secretly pleased. He understood that this was not just the submission of Jingzhou, but also an opportunity to show his power to the world. He decided to hold a grand ceremony to officially announce the acceptance of Liu Biao's submission and take this opportunity to declare his ambitious goals to the world.

On the day of the ceremony, Chang'an was decorated with lanterns and colored streamers, and the people poured into the streets, wanting to witness this historic moment. Gu Yi, dressed in magnificent attire, stood on the high altar, overlooking the crowd below, and a surge of unprecedented ambition rose in his heart. He read out the contents of the treaty loudly, and every sentence he read seemed to be declaring his authority to the world.

However, behind this glamorous facade, Gu Yi's heart hid deep worries. He was clear that the road to the throne was not smooth and that there were still many challenges ahead. He had to remain clear-headed at all times and constantly strengthen his power to remain invincible in this chaotic world.