As an official, what's wrong with raising a few monsters?

Chapter 43 Please help me, sir

When his thoughts turned back and he carefully thought about everything that had happened since Mingchen appeared, he would find many things that he had overlooked.

Xiao Zhengyang's emotions have always been led by Mingchen.

From the moment Mingchen opened his mouth to speak the first words, he had perfect control over his emotions, pressing forward step by step, exerting pressure, and had a strong control over people's hearts.

Although he addressed himself as 'Your Highness', he always held the initiative in his speech and controlled the direction of the conversation.

Without even realizing it, he had completely changed the impression he had on me.

This guy is extremely good at negotiation!

At the same time, he also has great vision and wisdom.

Just a few simple sentences outline the current situation of the dynasty being trapped both internally and externally, and one sentence can reveal the main crux of the problem.

Point out the way forward and have the world in mind.

It takes a lot of courage to break into the Prince's Mansion alone.

He also has some strange powers, so you can't see his appearance.

Xiao Zhengyang had never seen such a person before.

For a moment, he was shocked and finally reacted.

What does this sudden appearance mean?

"Please help me, sir!"

Although he didn't even know the other person's face, Xiao Zhengyang knew that this person was a great talent, a genius, a genius that would not appear in thousands of years!

He realized this was an opportunity!
A chance for him, a chance for Qian Yuan.

Xiao Zhengyang had never eaten well in his life, and there were few useful people in the court.

Those who hold high positions are not necessarily talented, and those who are talented are not necessarily upright.

If he could find someone now who could solve Qianyuan’s current predicament and turn the tide.

There is only this person!

Thinking of this, Xiao Zhengyang looked pious and bowed to Mingchen with both hands.

If Mingchen didn't respond to him, he wouldn't get up.

He was a prince of respected status in the dynasty, but at this moment he did not care about his own face at all and showed courtesy to the wise and virtuous without hesitation.

This guy... it's a pity that he was born in the wrong era.

Looking at the prince, Mingchen shook his head slightly.

He is not a person like Xiao Zhengyang, but it is undeniable that the existence of people like him is of great significance to a dynasty and to history.

The world always needs some people to support it.

A person may not have ideals and beliefs, but he cannot laugh at the ideals and beliefs of others.

He thought for a moment and asked Xiao Zhengyang, "What kind of chips can Your Highness offer?"

"Sir, are you willing to help me?"

This person...has he agreed?

Normally speaking, Xiao Zhengyang would not be so long-winded.

However, what happened today was too mysterious.

He didn't even know what the person in front of him looked like.

He was about to solve his biggest trouble without knowing what was happening?
He felt like he was dreaming.

The white bird fluttered its wings and landed by the window. It tilted its head and looked at the hysterical prince.

Mingchen did not answer his repeated question, but simply said, "Let's not discuss the details of tribute. Your Highness, just tell us how much land you can give up."

Diplomacy must be based on strength. A weak country has no diplomacy, and even a skilled cook cannot cook without rice.

Mingchen is not an immortal.

Qianyuan is in such a mess now. If we want to negotiate peace, it will definitely cost money, no matter who comes in.

Xiao Zhengyang paused when he heard this.

Gold, silver, money, cloth, grain, tea... these are all renewable resources.

But land is different. Land is the sovereignty of a country.

Every inch of it is the inheritance left by our ancestors. If you give away even a little bit, it’s all given away.

No matter how much is given away, it will be recorded in history, engraved on the pillar of shame, and cursed by billions of future generations.

He smiled bitterly and said, "Lizhou has been captured, so you can give it to me. Xizhou is rich, so you can give me half of it. Yezhou can be given the three cities outside Sanling Pass, but not a single inch of land inside the pass. Saizhou... you can give it to me."

"Except for Lizhou, you can only choose one of the three states." At the end, Xiao Zhengyang almost gritted his teeth and spoke every word.

This was the bottom line he reached after discussing with several subordinates.

These words are simple to say.

But every word he spoke was like sucking blood and digging out flesh from his heart.

"Hey~"

Seeing Xiao Zhengyang so heavy-hearted, he couldn't help but laugh: "Your Highness is quite generous."

"Don't worry, you don't need so much."

Mingchen's few casual words sounded like thunder to Xiao Zhengyang.

He suddenly raised his head, his eyes burning, and asked anxiously, "Really?"

"In your opinion, sir, how much should we pay?"

That is the lowest bottom line. If you can pay less, you will pay less.

Ming Chen said confidently, "At most, one Lizhou. As for how much it can be reduced, I can't guarantee it."

"really?"

"Sir, are you serious?"

Lizhou has been captured.

Basically, he has already given it away by default.

If a tiger has bitten the meat in its mouth, can the tiger reach out and grab it back?

This person in front of me... is he really capable?
What Mingchen was able to do had far exceeded his expectations.

He took a few steps forward, trying to feel Mingchen's figure and hold his hand, but he could not touch anything.

He looked a little funny and embarrassed, but he didn't care about anything and just said, "Sir, if you can help me complete this, I... I can promise you anything."

In the excitement, he didn't even leave room for himself.

Mingchen smiled and looked at him with interest: "What can your highness give me?"

"Forehead……"

Xiao Zhengyang suddenly froze when he heard this.

Hearing Mingchen's question, he was a little choked up.

He was a crown prince of a certain dynasty, of a high status, and he could give so much.

However, he himself knew that there were many things he could not give.

Even giving this genius a high position to show his talents is impossible.

When I calmed down, I suddenly realized that even if I found the right person, I had solved the most difficult step.

He wanted to push this plan forward, but faced numerous obstacles.

Mingchen didn't mind the prince's delay and continued, "Can the court and His Majesty agree to seek peace with Beilie?"

"In what capacity am I on this mission?"

"How can the court and His Majesty trust me?"

He told the prince all the preparations he needed to make by asking him.

Xiao Zhengyang was silent for a moment, then nodded gently: "I know."

Mingchen paused and said, "Also, I need two people to accompany me."

"First, I am but an unknown person, my words are of little weight, and I need an official of high status to accompany me to show our dynasty's respect for this matter."

He paused and added, "Your Highness would be better off sending someone you don't like."

"Secondly, everything has its cause and effect. I need the Second Princess to accompany me."

No matter what the purpose of the war is, things have cause and effect.

In theory, this war was started because the princess killed the envoy, so the peace talks must also have a beginning and an end.

Since it was Qianyuan who asked for peace, this imperial princess whom Mingchen had never met must go through this journey.

"Although there's a high probability that they're fine, I can't guarantee their life or death or their freedom."

What a shame.

Xiao Zhengyang clenched his fists.

(End of this chapter)