The Farm Girl's Charismatic Fortune-Chapter 375 - 371 Too Horrifying

An envoy from Beiyang Country, after listening to Ruo Xuan’s words, said, "Who is this young lady? What a bold statement! We are actively seeking peace not because we can’t defeat you. It’s merely that we don’t want the people of both countries to suffer from the ravages of war. If you don’t want to negotiate, that’s fine by us!"

Another envoy added, "Ignorant women and children, our Beiyang Country is a mighty nation, with military forces more than double that of Xuanyuan Country! Could we not defeat Xuanyuan Country?"

Beiyang Country seeks to cleanse itself of Xuanyuan Country’s spies

Negotiation is a tug of war over morale, the side that appears weaker loses.

Envoy from other countries seized the opportunity to speak out.

Western Wolf Country’s envoy said, "We in Western Wolf Country are also sincere in seeking peace with Xuanyuan Country, but that doesn’t mean we lack the strength to fight. Is it acceptable that the Xuanyuan ruler lets a green girl issue such sweeping statements to us envoys?"

Nanling Country’s envoy said, "Whether we can win or not can only be known after a fight, not just by talking about it. If our four countries unite, could we still not win?"

This is a battle of interests; they have come to negotiate, aiming to give up as little as possible to achieve their goal of peace.

Of course, they also wanted to use this opportunity to check on Xuanyuan Country’s spies implanted in their countries.

Where has all the mysteriously vanished grain and weapons been hidden by Xuanyuan Country?

Many ministers in the court believe it’s still within their own country, yet they can’t find any trace of it.

They could only visit Xuanyuan Country to see if they could find any clues.

Otherwise, what would they do if someday Xuanyuan Country faced a natural disaster, needing food and Silver for relief efforts, and decided to haul some back from their granaries and treasuries?

Xuanyuan Que, while peeling a pomegranate, handed it to Little Shizi behind him and spoke lightly, "Then let’s give fighting a try."

His tone was so light, as if he were commenting on the taste of the pomegranate.

Little Shizi took it and hurriedly passed it to Ruo Xuan.

The envoys from the four countries were speechless.

Such arrogance!

The Prime Minister of Xuanyuan Country spoke up at this time, "It’s as if you four nations had never joined forces to attack our Xuanyuan Country! Since you have already allied, why then call for surrender and peace? Isn’t this a sign of fear?"

The Minister of War said, "If you want to fight, then fight, we in Xuanyuan stand ready to see it through to the end. Princess Wuyou is right, those who want to negotiate are you, not us! You were the instigators of this conflict, and you are the ones wishing to end it. Do you really think Xuanyuan Country is easy to bully? Do you think a few thousand livestock settle the matter?"

Yan Heng said, "In this general’s life, I harbor no great ambitions, just the unification of the world!"

The envoys from the four countries were again speechless.

So defiant!

Such audacity!

Yet, the Feiyan Army had never suffered a defeat since its establishment!

As the chief general of the Feiyan Army, people truly had the capital to be arrogant.

Prince An said, "Asking for one of your cities, that’s our emperor’s broad-mindedness, wishing to embrace the world, just as you stated, not wanting to see the people displaced by war. But if we don’t negotiate and keep fighting, what Xuanyuan Country gains will not just be one city! It’s not that we can’t take it! You are welcome to try!"

The Minister of the Court of Judicial Review said, "I have a list here for our esteemed guests!"

The list was enclosed in an envelope, on which the names of the four countries were written.

The Minister of the Court of Judicial Review handed the list kept in his hands to the eunuch behind him, who, being literate, directly handed it over to the leading envoy of the envoy group from the four countries.

"Who says that when two countries engage, the envoys should not be killed? Yet performing diplomatic missions is always fraught with danger. However, this peace negotiation was so critical that they even sent a prince to assert their authority."

Originally, these princes did not want to come; it was shameful. While it was called a negotiation, it was essentially a surrender, a thankless and strenuous task! If handled poorly, it would become a humiliating Chapter in history, forever marking their names in the annals."

But since their father, the emperor, had ordered them to go, they dared not disobey."

When the princes received the list spoken of by the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review of Xuanyuan Country, everyone’s faces changed."

They couldn’t be sure if all the names on the list were real, but the ones they had arranged themselves were definitely accurate, and not a single one was missed!"

After reading, everyone concurrently folded the paper neatly and stuffed it back into the envelope, securing it inside their robes."

Everyone thought that it was a total defeat and they were completely under control."

How terrifying!"

On their side, they could not uncover anything, yet Xuanyuan Country had exposed all their secrets."

The ministers around them all asked their respective princes what was written on the letter."

The princes shook their heads, indicating they didn’t want to discuss it further."

Although all had guessed some of it, they hadn’t anticipated the severity."

The emperor was very pleased with their expressions."

A gambit is about seizing the initiative and intimidating the opponent with one’s presence."

He then spoke, "Gentlemen, you are mistaken. The person I just reminded you of is not just some young girl; she is Princess Wuyou of our Xuanyuan Country. Most of the commoners in your country are fed by her. Do you still want our Xuanyuan seeds, medicinal herbs, fabrics, rouge and powder, and stationery supplies? All these are under her control. She is willing to speak with you, which is really giving you face."

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The envoys from all four countries changed their expressions."

Is she the renowned Princess Wuyou of Xuanyuan Country?

Rumors said she was the blessing of Xuanyuan, who initially dreamt of a flood that would have saved all the county’s people, discovered that diseased Zizania could be consumed as food, and propagated high-yielding varieties of rice, wheat, cotton, medicinal herbs, vegetables, fruits, and mushrooms. It seemed there was nothing she couldn’t grow!"

And other products she developed, like paper, fabrics, and rouge and powder, weren’t they all reasons for the four countries to send chest after chest of silver to Xuanyuan Country?

Those with skills are always respected to some extent."

The prince of Western Wolf Country immediately took the opportunity to change the subject, bowing as he said, "So, this lady is Princess Wuyou. I have long admired you!"

Tonight was not suitable to further discuss the terms of the negotiation. They must return and reconsider their strategy in detail. Princes from other countries also expressed their respects."

The second prince of Beiyang Country, being the favorite of the Emperor of Beiyang, was not without intelligence. He knew exactly what to say at the right time and also smiled, saying, "I was blind to not recognize Mount Tai earlier. My apologies, Princess Wuyou."

Ruo Xuan also knew that tonight was not the time to speak carelessly. She had also heard the frustrated voice of the Prime Minister and had spoken out."

At that moment, she merely smiled faintly, choosing not to speak. Whether to sell the seeds to them in the future was not her concern; she left it to the ministers present."

The ministers of Xuanyuan Country also took the opportunity to assert their dominance to the envoys, setting the stage for upcoming negotiations and giving them time to send messages back home by carrier pigeon."

After all, with one show of strength after another, they were bound to force them to surrender!"

Xuanyuan Country still had many more cards up their sleeve."

This Lantern Festival banquet was thoroughly enjoyed by the people of Xuanyuan Country."