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"However, the State of Song repeatedly broke its alliances and breached its contracts."

"This is what led the Jin army to march south."

"If we also hand over Yunzhong to the Ming Dynasty,"

What if the Ming Dynasty also breaches the contract like the Song Dynasty?

"By then, my Great Jin will no longer have the danger of the Cloud Pass,"

"The Ming army can freely send troops north."

Xiao Chu said, "How could the Great Ming Dynasty be as treacherous as the barbarians of the North?"

"You are acting with the mind of a petty person,"

"He has overestimated the wisdom of a great virtuous man."

"One must always be wary of others," Wanyan Xiyin said.

Xiao Chu said, "The Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun have belonged to Han territory for a thousand years."

"It was occupied by the Liao Kingdom for a little over a hundred years."

"If the Jin Kingdom does not return it,"

"Then what's the point of peace talks?"

"Where the might of our Great Ming army points,"

"We can take back any lost territory or homeland."

"Now the Jin Dynasty is eager to negotiate peace,"

"It's not that my great Ming Dynasty is in a hurry."

Zhong Shidao sneered: "If the war continues next year,"

"I'm afraid the Jin Kingdom is running out of military provisions."

Chapter 3184 Territory Struggle

"Perhaps the Jin army hasn't even set off yet,"

"The various ethnic groups and tribes in the country are about to rebel."

"Your Excellency is exaggerating,"

Wanyan Zongfu laughed,

"Our Great Jin Dynasty is peaceful and prosperous,"

"People of all ethnic groups live in peace and happiness."

"If another great war breaks out, warriors from all races will surely face death without fear!"

Ma Kuo visited the various tribes of Tanggu this year.

I have recently returned to Tokyo.

It just so happens that we've arrived at this negotiation.

He laughed:

"Others may not know, but do you think I don't?"

"I've been to the Jin Dynasty several times,"

"Each stay should be at least six months,"

"I have many old friends in the Jin Kingdom."

"Not only will various ethnic groups rebel,"

"I'm afraid there are many internal conflicts among the Jurchens."

Wanyan Xiyin refused to admit it:

"This is nonsense, just hearsay."

The two sides remained entangled and pulled at each other.

They talked for another ten minutes or so.

Zhao Yuan suddenly spoke up: "Stop talking. The Ming Dynasty can just take the land south of Yanshan."

"But the Jin state must hand over Juyong Pass!"

Wanyan Zongfu knew he had to reveal his bottom line.

The answer was straightforward: "Yes."

These are Wanyan Zongfu and Wanyan Xiyin.

It was only discussed and finalized in the last few days.

Because of the first three rounds of negotiations,

The Ming Dynasty's attitude was too forceful.

The Jin Kingdom must concede even more.

Surrender Juyong Pass

There is also Shimen Pass.

Shimen Pass is located south of the Badaling Great Wall.

It is also a crucial checkpoint in that passage.

We can strengthen the defenses after the peace negotiations.

This means that from now on, the Ming and Jin dynasties will each have a pass.

The Ming Dynasty controlled Juyong Pass.

The Jin dynasty controlled Shimen Pass.

Whoever wants to send troops must first capture the other's fortified city.

“And there’s Lulong Pass,” Zhao Yuan added.

"No."

Wanyan Zongfu flatly refused.

Lulong Pass is also known as Xifengkou.

Giving it to the Ming Dynasty would also be fine.

Because the Ming Dynasty got it.

Primarily for defense,

If we really want to attack, it would be closer to cross the sea and attack Liaoyang.

The Jin dynasty wanted to raid southwards.

You don't necessarily have to go through Xifengkou.

For example, places like Gubeikou would also work.

The reason why Wanyan Zongfu refused was

It's simply that they don't want to back down anymore.

Zhao Yuan said, "If we don't give Lulong Pass, we must compensate you with three hundred fine horses."

"I need warhorses that can carry heavily armored cavalry!"

Wanyan Zongfu said, "This matter needs to be discussed."

"Please go ahead," Zhao Yuan said.

Wanyan Zongfu and Wanyan Xiyin,

I strolled into the deserted side hall next door.

Wanyan Xiyin said, "The Ming army's only advantage is their firearms."

"Their heavily armored cavalry,"

"It is not as good as Hezha Meng'an."

"Three hundred fine horses, Da Jin can afford them."

"We can't just give it to them when they ask for it,"

Wanyan Zongfu said,

"I can give you good horses, up to twenty at most."

Wanyan Xiyin said worriedly, "I'm afraid it will take twenty good horses."

"It cannot satisfy His Majesty's appetite."

Wanyan Zongfu said, "I'll bargain down to twenty bolts."

"If we really can't reach an agreement, then I'll give you fifty horses."

"also may."

Wanyan Xiyin nodded.

The two discussed it again,

Return to the main hall.

Wanyan Zongfu said, "The Great Jin doesn't have many good horses either."

"We can only give you twenty horses."

Zhao Yuan became increasingly assertive: "I don't want to be as calculating as a merchant."

"Just give me a precise number!"

Chapter 3185 Bargaining

"Your Majesty is so generous, I won't mince words either."

Wanyan Zongfu said,

"Fifty horses. If you're willing to accept, let's continue the discussion."

Zhao Yuan shook his head: "Too little."

Wanyan Zongfu looked at Wanyan Xiyin.

After exchanging glances,

Breaking the bottom line again: "Eighty horsepower!"

"One hundred horses, give me a round number."

Zhao Yuan made the decision unilaterally.

Zhao Yuan completely suppressed the negotiating momentum.

Wanyan Zongfu retreated again and again:

"Then one hundred horses."

"How can the Ming Dynasty guarantee anything after the peace negotiations?"

"Should we stop sending troops across the sea to harass the Jin dynasty?"

Zhao Yuan said, "Let's sacrifice three animals and swear an oath to Heaven."

"Neither side shall wage war again within five years!"

"Only five years?"

Wanyan Xiyin was somewhat disappointed.

Zhao Yuan countered, "If I said fifty years,"