From eunuch to emperor

The total asking price of 650 million gold coins is simply astronomical.

"Poor monk... The poor monk can't be the master. This matter must be reported to the king, and the king will make a decision."

Beads of sweat oozed from Monk Deshan's forehead. Even though he had cold poison in his body, he was still covered in cold sweat.

Long Chen sneered and said: "The two elders have seen that, I can represent Da Zhou, and you two can represent the Tianxiahui, but this old bald donkey is a mouthpiece, he can't be his master!"

Deshan said angrily: "You paid a sky-high price, how can the poor monk decide!"

Long Chen shouted: "I return such an important place as Zhenguo Temple to you, what else do I want!"

Niu Yang said to reconcile: "Dazhu Kingdom calm down, let Master Deshan go back and report. Let's go back to Xifeng City first, and we will discuss it after Master Deshan has made up his mind."

Gao Nian said: "That's right, it's the first negotiation today, don't worry, we'll discuss it after Master Deshan agrees."

Long Chen got up and said: "It stands to reason that the two elders came from afar, and the younger generation should do their duty as landlords, but there is military affairs at Zhenguo Temple, and the younger generation is also in a hurry to go back, so the two elders will not be left behind."

Niu Yang and Gao Nian stood up, and said in return: "It's a long time to come, today's not too late. Let's say goodbye."

The two elders left, and Deshan immediately followed.

Several people left, Long Chen sat down to drink tea, Wu Jian and Zhang Qian also sat down.

"My lord, you have such a big appetite, 650 million gold coins!"

Wu Jian was shocked.

Long Chen said with a smile: "The products of the Ministry of Industry are provided to the Tianxiahui for free, and we must find someone to make up for our losses."

Zhang Qian was speechless: "650 million gold coins, Xixia's annual treasury income is only so much, they can't give it out!"

Long Chen smiled and said: "I know I can't give it out, but if the treasury doesn't have money, I can borrow it. Will the world have money?"

Wu Jian said: "But after borrowing money from Tianxiahui, Xixia must obey Tianxiahui's orders."

Long Chen smiled and said: "That's their business, I don't care!"

When Niu Yang and Gao Nian left the commander's residence, Tian Liang hurriedly greeted them, and took them back to Xifeng City.

Monk Deshan came up from behind, clasped his hands together and said, "My Buddha is merciful! Two elders, Long Chengen is a lion. 650 million gold coins are absolutely unacceptable. I don't have so much money in Xixia!"

Niu Yang said: "Master, today is only the first negotiation. How much can Xixia give you? You can give us a certain amount first, and we will discuss it later."

Gao Nian said: "You should be able to see that we are targeting Xixia, and we will not let you suffer."

Of course Deshan knew that if the world would turn towards the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, he would not mention the return of Zhenguo Temple.

"Okay, the poor monk will go back and report first, the two elders must help us."

Niu Yang comforted: "Master, don't worry, we are on Xixia's side."

Deshan sent the two elders on their horses, and then returned with Miaoyin and his disciples.

After leaving the Jade Buddha Pass, the sun was setting to the west at this time, but the heat did not abate in the slightest.

Deshan rode his horse and hurried past Zhenguo Temple and returned to the Xixia army camp.

After entering the house and arriving at Shi Le's room, Shi Haoran and Lu Qichang waited for Deshan to come back.

"How are things?"

Shi Le asked anxiously.

Deshan sighed and explained the negotiation process in detail.

After hearing this, Shi Le was furious: "Long Chengen treats me like a fat sheep! 650 million gold coins, this king is willing to fight to the death!"

The eldest son Shi Haoran also said angrily: "My Daxia's treasury income is only 30 gold coins a year, and Long Cheng'en asked for 650 million gold coins. How unreasonable!"

Deshan sat down silently.

Lu Qichang asked: "Master, it stands to reason that the Tianxiahui should speak for us, why would you give such an outrageous asking price?"

Deshan said: "The world will say that this is the first negotiation, and the price can be negotiated again..."

Lu Qichang nodded and said, "Your Majesty, this is only the initial asking price, we can offer our own price."

Shi Le said angrily, "I don't want to give you a dime!"

Everyone was silent...

If you don't pay, you start a war, but the current Xixia army can't fight at all.

Last time Long Chen only brought [-] cavalry, and swept Xixia's camp.

Although there is an element of sneak attack, the fighting power of the Long family army is tyrannical.

Now the Long family army is the victorious army, and Xixia is the exhausted army, and they will lose if they start a war.

Shi Le kept scolding Long Chen, but the others just listened.

When Shi Le got tired of scolding, Lu Qichang said: "I think it is more appropriate to exchange 10 years of treasury income for Zhenguo Temple..."

10 years of income, that is 300 million gold coins, which is equal to half of Long Chen's asking price.

Everyone didn't dare to speak, they all looked at Shi Le.

"The treasury is out of money..."

Shi Le sighed.

Everyone was silent again.

Deshan said slowly: "The poor monk suggested...to borrow money from the Tianxiahui."

Shi Haoran immediately objected: "The world will meddle too much in our internal affairs. If we borrow a huge sum of money, I am afraid that the government will not be up to us."

Shi Le looked at Deshan and said nothing. As a king, he is more aware of the impact the world will have on the Xixia government.

"That's a good statement, but it's hard to put it bluntly. If you have too many lice, you won't bite people, and if you have too many debts, you won't worry about people."

"We have borrowed so much money, Tianxiahui will always help us find a way, if we have another conflict with Eastern Zhou, Tianxiahui must fully support us."

Deshan knew that the world would meddle in the affairs of the Xixia Dynasty, so he just broke the pot and smashed it, and he was a master if he owed too much.

Shi Le suddenly felt that what Deshan said made sense.

Anyway, Xixia's finances are tight, so they simply borrow more, and their Panhe Palace needs to be rebuilt.

"Okay, I'm going to trouble Master to come and talk to Tianxia about the price we can accept, and then talk about borrowing money."

Shi Le put this heavy responsibility on Deshan.

"The poor monk...received the decree."

Deshan really didn't want to take this trip, but Shi Le spoke up, and he had to go.

Early the next morning, Deshan found Miaoyin and asked them to go with him.

Miaoyin said: "Abbot, disciple had diarrhea last night..."

Knowing that Miaoyin refused to leave, Deshan simply rode to Xifeng City by himself.

In the cool morning, Deshan quickly passed Zhenguo Temple and arrived outside the Jade Buddha Pass.

"Open the door! The poor monk is going to Xifeng City!"

At this moment, Long Chen returned to Zhenguo Temple, and Wu Jian was the general guarding the gate.

The soldiers hurriedly reported to Wu Jian, and Wu Jian heard that Deshan had been detained, so he hurried to the west gate.

Looking at Deshan at the bottom of the city, Wu Jian said coldly, "Master, what are you doing?"

Deshan's complexion was not good, and he said: "The poor monk went to Xifeng City to discuss with the elders of the Tianxiahui, please open the city gate!"

Wu Jian hesitated for a moment and said, "Open the door!"

The soldiers opened the city gate, and Wu Jian and a group of generals watched Deshan pass through the Jade Buddha Pass and then exit through the east gate.

After Deshan passed the east gate, Wu Jian immediately sent a letter to Zhenguo Temple.

After passing the Jade Buddha Pass, Deshan arrived at Xifeng City, entered the government office, and met the city lord Tian Liang.

"Master is here, please come inside."

Tian Liang led Deshan into the main hall with a smile, and hurriedly reported to Niu Yang and Gao Nian.

When the two elders heard that Deshan was coming, they knew that they were here to discuss compensation, so they came out to meet each other immediately.