The atmosphere in the palace was quiet, and many Dahong court officials frowned slightly.

But the eighth prince of Dajing seemed not to see it, and put down his wine glass casually, with a calm look.

Emperor Hongcheng was stunned for a moment, and also put down his wine glass silently, feeling a little unhappy.

On both sides of him sat a stunningly beautiful woman, one dignified and the other gorgeous.

At this time, the gorgeous beauty sitting on the right was Concubine Chen of the West Palace.

Seeing this, he smiled and took the initiative to interrupt and resolve the awkward situation.

"Our Majesty has read the letter from Emperor Jing that the Eighth Prince brought. He also agrees with the alliance between the two countries mentioned in the letter.

I just don't know when your country can send troops to Dahong to help us fight against the invasion of the violent Xia."

The Eighth Prince Liu Song looked up at Concubine Chen, and a trace of greed flashed in the depths of his pupils.

"There is no rush for this matter. The two countries can form an alliance, but we have some small conditions that Dahong needs to agree to."

Everyone in the hall looked over, knowing that what was about to be said was the key. The success or failure of the alliance depended on this.

"Then please state the conditions, Prince Eight, for your majesty and the others to discuss."

Concubine Chen's eyes moved and she smiled, making the Prince feel dizzy.

"What a charming and beautiful woman, but it's a pity that it's hard to make a move on her."

He coughed lightly and said loudly,

"Regarding the alliance, we in Dajing have only three conditions.

First, the Huaxi grassland at the border between the two countries shall be assigned to Dajing.

Second, Dahong shall give us three small spiritual veins.

Third, Dahong shall lease us three fine iron mines in Cangtou Mountain, Wuhuang Mountain, and Heiyan Mountain for free, and allow Dajing to station troops to guard them for at least 50 years.

If you agree to these three conditions, Dajing can immediately send troops to help you repel the Daxia army and save your country from destruction."

As soon as the voice fell, the whole Yulin Garden was in an uproar.

Many people were furious.

Some were so angry that they smashed cups, some began to curse, and some even pulled out the swords at their waists, wanting to go forward and chop the audacious and greedy man.

Emperor Hongcheng was also very angry, his face was so dark that water was about to drip out.

He stared at Liu Song, wishing he could just walk away.

These three conditions were too much. No matter which one he agreed to, he would be cursed for eternity.

These were not three conditions, but three steel knives that wanted to stab him to death.

Concubine Chen also frowned,

"Your Highness, the three conditions proposed by Dajing are really too much. We cannot agree to them."

Liu Song smiled coldly.

"Your Highness also knows that these conditions are somewhat difficult. However, the army of Daxia is approaching step by step.

In addition to relying on our Dajing to send troops, do you have any other way to stop them?

Do you have to wait until they are at the gates of the city before you will repent?

Compared with the safety of the entire Dahong Dynasty, these three conditions become insignificant.

I hope Your Majesty and everyone will think twice."

These words made everyone shut up.

Although the words are harsh, they are true.

Their Dahong Dynasty really can't stop the army of Daxia.

In recent days, the Southern Legion and the Eastern Legion have been successively annihilated by the murderer named Wang Jian.

The White Tiger Corps, which they have high hopes for, is known as the first elite of Dahong. A few days ago, they went south and ran into a strange army called the Prisoner Army that had just arrived from Daxia.

As a result...

The White Tiger Corps was crushed by a charge and the entire army was annihilated. It was a tragic scene.

This battle also completely broke the backbone of the Dahong Dynasty. Now everyone is terrified of Xia.

If there were no reinforcements from Dajing, they would not be able to hold on for long.

Many people became silent, frowning, not knowing how to respond.

Concubine Chen swept her eyes across the hall, taking in the expressions of everyone, and sighed slightly.

The situation is stronger than people, what can she do?

She let out a long sigh, and a charming smile reappeared on her face.

""Don't be anxious, Your Highness the Eighth Prince. Alliance is a big deal, we still need to think about it carefully."

Liu Song smiled, picked up the wine glass and took a sip.

"Your Highness is not in a hurry. You can take your time to think about it, but you can't take too long.

Otherwise, when the Daxia army reaches Tianning City, everything will be too late."

Everyone was angry, but they didn't know how to refute.

Only Concubine Chen kept smiling.

"Don't worry, Your Highness, we will consider it as soon as possible."

The atmosphere of the following banquet was greatly reduced, and countless people were bored.

It barely lasted for another half an hour, and then it was hastily dispersed. Liu Song and his party were also escorted out of the palace.

After the annoying guy left, the ministers of Dahong suddenly exploded. They all spoke out to persuade the emperor not to agree to Dajing's conditions.

The chief imperial envoy even slammed his head to the ground, crying and sobbing,

"Your Majesty, please think twice. Over the past hundred years, we have fought seven wars with Dajing for the ownership of Huaxi Grassland.

Every time, the blood of our soldiers dyed the grassland red. This is the territory that our predecessors exchanged their lives for, and we cannot give it up no matter what."

"My Dahong is barren, there are no medium-sized spiritual veins, and there are only eight small spiritual veins. Dajing wants to go to three of them right away. This is a dream."

"There are also troops stationed at three iron mines. What's the difference between this and invasion?

Especially, the three mines are distributed around Tianning City. If we agree to their conditions, the safety of our Dahong Capital will be in the hands of the enemy. It's impossible."

Emperor Hongcheng waved his hand impatiently to stop the noise of the crowd.

He knew these interests and it was useless to say more.

Now we have to think of how to get Dajing to send troops without agreeing to the three conditions. When he asked this question, everyone was dumbfounded and shut up. He was so angry that his heart ached.

"A bunch of useless people who can only talk."

Next to her, Concubine Chen rolled her eyes and spoke softly,

"Your Majesty, since the three���It's hard to agree, so why don't we try another way.

How about an alliance with Dajing?

Once the princess marries, they will have a close relationship.

Besides, Dajing doesn't want to see Baoxia become stronger, and they might even send troops."

Emperor Hongcheng's eyes flashed, and he suddenly understood Concubine Chen's hidden meaning.

The marriage is only superficial, and if it doesn't work, can Huaxi Grassland, Spiritual Veins, and Iron Mine be used as the princess's dowry?

Even if it is given to Dajing, it is nominally the princess's personal property, which can stop the gossip.

Emperor Hongcheng glanced at the ministers who were thinking about something, and seeing that they did not raise any objections, he sighed in his heart.

He looked at Concubine Chen,

"My beloved concubine’s suggestion is good, but the only unmarried princess of mine is Ti’er, who has been weak and sickly since childhood, and is not suitable for this important task."

On the other side, the dignified and beautiful woman who had been sitting silently, like a clay Buddha, also turned her head for the first time.

"Your Majesty is right. Ti'er is in poor health and is not suitable for marrying far away. I will not agree to let her marry."

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