The two walked forward slowly for another ten meters, Tan Yan suddenly stopped, called to Wu Qiao, and asked, "Wu Qiao, speaking of which, do you know how to compliment others?"
Wu Qiao hesitated for a moment, and said, "I've also read some books." Wu Qiao downloaded all kinds of books about sycophants and read them.
Hearing this answer, Tan Yan seemed quite helpless. He approached and lowered his head, and said to Wu Qiao, "I'm a little worried."
"... Then what are you going to do?"
"Let's try it out."
"… Ok?"
"Let's try it out, and I'll take a look at your results. If your performance is good, you can go directly. If not, you will continue to practice until you really know how to do it."
Wu Qiao felt that this was fine, and he had a good idea of the rehearsal. Tan Yan has always been flattered by others, so he must know what to say and what not to, so he should be able to guide him, so Wu Qiao asked, "How to test?"
"Well..." Tan Yan smiled, "Just treat me as the first time you meet, and treat me as the object of your admiration. No matter what I do afterwards, you will flatter me."
"Okay." Although I was a little embarrassed, but the object was his lover, there was no need to hide it in front of him, and there was nothing to be coddled with.
"That begins."
"Ok."
Wu Qiao got ready, took a deep breath, and said, "Hi, I'm Wu Qiao."
"Talk about Yan."
"You..." Wu Qiao still stammered, "You are so young and amazing... You are already the number one in the army at such a young age... I know all your classic battles, they are so great..."
Tan Yan squinted his eyes, and the corners of his mouth turned up.
Wu Qiao continued: "I have heard that your appearance in the media is not true, but I never expected that you are so handsome."
"..." Tan Yan felt that his whole body was a little crisp, he shook his hair and told himself to calm down.
Over there, Wu Qiao continued: "Before I met you, I always thought that perfect people existed in novels."
Tan Yan suddenly felt that once Wu Qiao lit up his skill points, his mouth could be very sweet. He asked, "Walking and talking?"
"Okay." Wu Qiao replied, "Where are you going?"
"I go back to the place where I live, so you should too?"
"Yeah." Wu Qiao said, "That's a good idea, go to bed early."
"..." Tan Yan deliberately teased Wu Qiao, "Well, after going back, I said good night to the person I like through the communication, and went to bed."
Wu Qiao's face was a little red: "... Oh, you and the person you like must have a very good relationship, especially the kind that is really enviable."
"Yes," Tan Yanqiang restrained his expression and nodded, "It's a perfect fit, in every aspect."
"..." Wu Qiao felt that this topic could not go on. Besides, I don't know how shameless and impetuous I have to be. He opened his mouth and said in a low voice, "No more playing."
"Ok?"
"No more fun."
Tan Yan chuckled again: "If you don't play, then don't play, as long as you know it in your heart."
"… Ok."
Tan Yan reached out and touched the back of Wu Qiao's head, and then changed the topic back to the first one: "When you go to negotiate... be careful."
"I understand." The blush on Wu Qiao's face gradually faded, and he regained his appearance as the head of a country.
…
Before going to negotiate, Wu Qiao asked Ji Yao to take charge of all government affairs, and set off with some entourage. From a personal point of view, he really hoped that Ji Yao would accompany him, but after thinking about it, he still felt that it was better for Ji Yao to stay. From the perspective of managing a country, Ji Yao is actually a very suitable candidate.
The distance to Neutral Country was very short, and Wuqiao didn't feel tired when he arrived.
The president of the neutral country is named Jing Yan, and Wu Qiao likes this name very much. The names of the leaders of the republic look like trains, and there are seventy-five letters in total, and Wu Qiao can't remember them at all.
Jing Yan's appearance is similar to that on TV, there is no obvious difference, except that he looks more tired in person. His hair is light brown, smooth and soft, he wears a pair of rimless glasses, and his pupils are also light brown. The complexion is slightly pale, but the lip color is very red. The temperament of the whole person is quite soft, with a gentle and elegant feeling.
This is a person with a high spirit and who likes to listen to flattery... Wu Qiao told himself again in his heart.
"I'm so glad to see you." Wu Qiao knew that he had really begun to praise without regard for his face, "I heard that Jing Yan is the hero of the present age, but I didn't have the chance to meet you. This is something I feel very regretful, so... As soon as I'm in power, I'll be here."
Jing Yan's eyes seemed to have changed a little bit, and there was a little joy in his tone: "Are you satisfied with the arranged board and lodging?"
"Your side is thoughtful, so you are naturally satisfied."
"We'll discuss the formal matters tomorrow, tonight is just a private dinner." Jing Yan said.
"it is good."
Wu Qiao took a look and found that the dishes were very delicate. Jing Yan loves face very much, and all the dishes he brings out are good, even cooked by hand, not by robots. Wu Qiao was not in the mood to eat, but he still pretended to like it. In order to form an alliance tomorrow, Wu Qiao didn't want Jing Yan to feel any discomfort.
Because Jing Yan said not to mention official business, the two of them just chatted normally during the meeting.
Wu Qiao clearly felt that he was always in a weak position.
"What hobbies do you usually have?" Jing Yan asked.
"Well..." Wu Qiao replied, "I like to read books, and also, to write something." Wu Qiao doesn't have many hobbies, and generally speaking, he is a very boring person. In his view, human energy is limited, and if you want to become the strongest in a certain aspect, you can only devote yourself wholeheartedly. There are so many smart people in the world, what ability does he have to reach the top with just a little time. He still has this self-knowledge, he understands that he is not the kind of genius who is once in a thousand years. It is because of this self-knowledge that he is always supplementing his military knowledge.
"Oh—" Jing Yan seemed to think that Wu Qiao was too ordinary, he said, "I am most attracted to classical art, painting, sculpture, music, dance, etc.—Is Mr. Wu Qiao proficient in any musical instrument or painting?"
"I..." Wu Qiao replied, "I don't know how to play the piano. I was only taught to play the piano in middle school."
"That's a little understanding." Jing Yan immediately became interested, "I also invited a few famous performers to perform for the welcome dinner, let's enjoy it together?"
"Of course that's good." In the past hundred years, the empire and the republic have been fighting for years, and there has been no progress in art.
Wu Qiao didn't know what was going on.
What he didn't expect at all was that after several performers expressed their gratitude, Jing Yan suddenly asked Wu Qiao, "Would you like to show your hand?"
Wu Qiao was taken aback.
Jing Yan said again: "That is the best piano, only here. Anyone who knows a little about music will love it."
"Forget it." Wu Qiao replied, "I'm not..."
"You don't need to be cautious, but it's okay to try." Jing Yan smiled.
Wu Qiao looked up. From the other party's shining eyes, Wu Qiao understood that Jing Yan was deliberately humiliating himself. He lets himself play for it, knowing he's not good at it.
Over there, Jing Yan said again: "Tomorrow is a serious occasion, tonight is just a gathering of 'friends'. The atmosphere is harmonious tonight, so tomorrow will not be embarrassing."
At this moment, Wu Qiao was completely sure of what the other party meant.
For a long time in the past, the empire has never seen weak neutral countries in its eyes. In order to survive and develop, neutral countries often have to beg for alms from the empire. When giving assistance such as technology, equipment, money, resources, etc., the empire will always have a superior and arrogant attitude, and that attitude can even make people feel contemptuous. Now, the feng shui has turned, and the neutral country has taken advantage of the war between the two great powers to take a new look. Probably, it wants to fight a tooth for a tooth. Jing Yan knew that Wu Qiao would not give up the alliance with him because of anger, so he was not worried. If Wu Qiao really turned his back on him, it could be said that he hadn't considered it well. As for Wu Qiao, he really didn't want to take risks, he really didn't dare to gamble. Alliances are too important to a nation, and he can endure for that. Although he doesn't think that the neutral country has such decisive strength, the support of the neutral country is an indispensable key link in his plan. If it is missing, the country will be in danger of subjugation. In a negotiation, those who worry about gains and losses will always suffer. Wu Qiao just didn't understand that Jing Yan should be different from the emperor, he didn't look like a short-sighted person, but why did Jing Yan make the same mistakes as the emperor? I took a quick picture today, how do I know that in the future, I will not ask others to repeat my mistakes today
Wu Qiao regained his composure and endured his emotions.
"Okay," Wu Qiao smiled, "Then I'll give it a try."
"Please."
Wu Qiao is familiar with all kinds of battle songs.
He didn't want to play those songs on this occasion, because that would be an insult to the army. Sitting there thinking for a long time, Wu Qiao played the only melody he had ever practiced. When I first practiced this song, I wanted to play it for Tan Yan, but before I could practice it well, the situation in the army changed.
Wu Qiao knew that he made a lot of mistakes, and everyone in the audience restrained their laughter, but it didn't really matter.
Finally, after the performance, Wu Qiao's fingers were even trembling.
He struggled a bit for the last time, and asked Jing Yan if he wanted to try it too, but was rejected without any surprise.
A dinner made Wu Qiao very tired.
He thought that after doing these things, the next day's negotiations would go smoothly.
Facts once again proved that he was too naive.
For fifteen days in a row, Jing Yan did not agree to his request for an alliance. At one point he said that he couldn't believe Wu Qiao's promise not to expand after the war, and at another point he said that he couldn't accept Wu Qiao's proposal to share the victory.
Wu Qiao felt that Jing Yan was like a cat, enjoying playing with his own mouse.
On the sixteenth day, Wu Qiao was finally unwilling to continue.
He realized that patience may not be able to exchange for sincere treatment. Sometimes, the more patient you are, the more you will feel weak and bully, so you can make progress.
Wu Qiao refused all the activities that the neutral country had prepared for him, so he slept in his residence every day and slept in the dark.
After I don’t know how many times I didn’t attend the talks, when faced with the intense questioning of the inviter “Have you forgotten what you plan to do when you come to our country?” Wu Qiao just replied lightly while building flower branches, “Eat and drink. Lazar".
After this situation lasted for fifteen days, rumors suddenly surfaced that Wu Qiao was forcibly placed under house arrest by Jing Yan. Otherwise, it would be difficult to explain why Wuqiao remained silent.
The neutral country asked Wu Qiao to come forward to explain, but Wu Qiao just pretended not to hear.
Naturally, neutral countries cannot use force against him. After all, Wu Qiao was a respectful guest. It was one thing to humiliate him secretly, but quite another to use force in the open.
Wu Qiao felt that Jing Yan sent someone over to take some pictures, but Wu Qiao just lay there straight as if fainted.
When the rumors became more and more popular, Tan Yan began to ask the neutral country to release the people immediately, otherwise, he would save the head of the new country at all costs. He said that the new country has just been established, and the head of state is under house arrest when he travels. This kind of thing is absolutely unacceptable, and it is already considered a major issue at the national level.
Hearing this, Jing Yan panicked a little.
Tan Yan went crazy and fought on two fronts, and the neutral country didn't want to accompany him. No matter who wins or loses, it does no good. They weaken each other to the benefit of the Republic only. After the Republic won the Hundred Years War, it was really easy to swallow the neutral country that had been half disabled.
At the same time, Ji Yao, who has always been cruel, echoed Wu Qiao and made arrangements.
He won't take care of so much like Wu Qiao, what he has to do is to push Wu Qiao to a high position that no one can shake.
The Empire and the Republic have been at war for more than a hundred years, and they know the intelligence patterns of the Republic like the back of their hands.
He asked people to forge a Republic Command on the border between the Republic and neutral countries, and launched a lot of false information disguised as the Republic's combat plan. He deliberately let the intelligence be intercepted by the neutral country, and the content of the intelligence was all the battle plan of the Republic to strike the neutral country.
With these, the neutral country really mistakenly believed that the Republic would attack the neutral country first.
Thinking about it, it is quite normal for the Republic to want to destroy the possibility of an alliance between the other two countries and avoid long nights and dreams after thirty days of "negotiation" between Wu Qiao and Jing Yan.
Overnight, the two big countries had the intention of going to war against the neutral country, which Jing Yan never expected.
On the 35th day after arriving in the neutral country, someone informed Wu Qiao that Jing Yan wanted to formally start negotiations with him on the alliance.