It was another heavy snow, and Kyoto was completely covered in white snowflakes. This snow fell for two days, and the whole Kyoto was covered with thick snow. In this cold winter, Beihu's mission finally After more than a month of long journey, I came to Kyoto.
When the northern Hu mission entered the capital, they were warmly welcomed by the Chu officials, and the Hu people were shocked by the prosperity of Chu.
Kyoto is in the Great Chu Kingdom, so it is definitely not a prosperous place. Compared with Jiangnan, it is far worse, but for the Hu people, this is enough to make them feel what prosperity is, and the unique solemn atmosphere of Kyoto makes people feel more prosperous. They feel the pressure.
Walking on the roads of Kyoto, looking at the dazzling array of streets and crowded spectators, the Hu mission really felt the power of the Great Chu.
They were even more determined. This time, whatever they said, they had to successfully negotiate with the Great Chu, and make contributions that their missions should make so that Beihu can absorb the prosperity of the Central Plains.
After a day's rest in the posthouse, the Northern Hu mission began to sit on the negotiating table, and began to discuss various details with the Dachu delegation headed by Xue Poye.
In this exchange, only three projects were discussed.
First, the two sides should do a good job in military coordination, and carry out a one-off extermination of the bandits in the Qilin Mountains and Hanshui Ancient Ferry. On this point, the two sides quickly reached a consensus. After all, everyone understands that if you want Beihu and Dachu Further exchanges, whether the road is smooth or not is the top priority. The two sides agreed on the time and scale of sending troops. They also conducted more detailed consultations on the areas they are responsible for. The negotiations were carried out in a fairly friendly atmosphere. in progress.
When it came to the second question, the dispute between the two sides began.
The second item is mainly the issue of trade. Beihu products are scarce, while Dachu products are rich. In the negotiation of this item, the two sides began to discuss the species of trade.
Beihu's claim is naturally based on fur, dried meat, cheese, and Beihu's unique herbs. As for the Chu people's favorite Huma, although Beihu also agrees to trade, there is a strict quantity limit, but they For Da Chu, more than 170 kinds of product requirements were put forward, which was naturally unacceptable to Chu State.
In addition to commercial species, the two sides have huge differences in the establishment of trading houses, foreign taxation, personnel management, etc. At the negotiating table, their respective delegations try their best to fight for the interests of their own countries.
Xue Poye's scalp felt numb, but in the end he couldn't hold on anymore. He handed over the negotiation to Shu Zheng and others, and sat aside to drink tea to refresh himself.
The dispute lasted for five or six days, and broke up several times. An official from the state of Chu couldn't bear it, and said angrily: "Fuck, his grandma, let's fight again , we Master Xue will lead the troops to wipe out your Beihu."
The barbarians also had a temper tantrum and started arguing with each other.
After the breakup, everyone calmed down. The Hu mission was entrusted by Yingtu Shuai Ulachi, and the negotiation must be successful, and the state of Chu did not want to really tear itself apart at the negotiating table with Beihu and lose this opportunity. When they got back to the negotiating table, both sides tried their best to show smiles, and each made some setbacks in the specific negotiations, which allowed the negotiations to continue. However, when encountering some sensitive issues, they would still quarrel, so the negotiations were held at Slowly coordinating amidst the noise, it took more than half a month before the two sides reached an agreement on the specific matters of trade.
When it came to the last issue of in-laws, the atmosphere of the two parties became active again, and they carried out intermarriage on the female side to strengthen integration, which was not a bad thing for both parties.
However, in terms of quantity, the two sides still have contradictions.
The Hu people needed a large number of Chu women to marry to the grasslands, but the number of married Hu women was very small.
Although there were contradictions in this round of negotiations, the topic of the second round of single-bill negotiations was much easier, so Master Xue Hou also joined the negotiating team.
After all, the number of Hu people is far less than that of Chu people, so it is unrealistic to demand equality when the number is small. In the end, Xue Poye made the decision, and the two sides married each other a group of women every year. The ratio was three to one, and Chu State accounted for the majority.
In fact, there is nothing wrong with this. There are more Chu women, but it is more beneficial to Chuhua Beihu.
Of course, Xue Poye had very deep considerations when it came to the details of who the women of the two parties would marry.
Marrying a commoner will cause life problems at that time. It is cruel for women who leave their homes for the benefit of the motherland, but it is impossible for both parties to truly include these women into their respective royal families. A person's lineage must be pure.
Therefore, the destination of these women has become the focus of discussion between the two sides. After the temptation of both sides, it was finally decided that these women can marry middle and lower-level officials of both sides, at least the men should ensure that the women can live well. Even under Xue Poye's proposition, it can be further developed, and relatives of both parties can be allowed to conduct organized family visits. The officials of both parties must ensure the safety of the visitors. They must not be treated as lowly maids or slaves and abused at will, let alone the women of both parties are not allowed to be sent back and forth as gifts.
After discussing the general issues, Xue Poye left the specific details to the negotiating team to study.
Lv Niangzi's affairs in Hangzhou are going smoothly. Qinglianzhao's people are at the end of the road, and they are satisfied with such a road. Qian Hong, Pan Silang and others heard that they can continue to follow Xue Poye and stay in Xue's enterprise Naturally, there was nothing to say when doing things. After the green lady finished dealing with it, she returned to the capital and told Xue Poye about the situation.
Xue Poye immediately wrote to Nan Huaiwu. Nan Huaiwu is now the general manager of Xue Poye's entire business empire, and naturally these matters of manpower placement are entrusted to him.
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Although he didn't participate much, Xue Poye felt mentally exhausted after nearly a month of negotiations. As the chief negotiator, he could watch from the sidelines, but he couldn't just rest on his own regardless of decency.
When the negotiation was coming to an end, Xue Poye was slightly relieved, and the little emperor was also very satisfied with the progress and result of the negotiation.
This night I had dinner with the little emperor in the palace, Xue Poye asked An to leave the palace, and drove to the General Guard's Mansion in a carriage.
He really needs to take a good rest. As for tonight, although four extremely beautiful wives are waiting for his rain and dew at any time, he still thinks it is better to take a rest.
The weather was cold, and there were no people on the street for a long time, but the snow on the street was cleared away, and the carriages walked smoothly on the bluestone streets.
It will take a long time to go back from the palace to the General Guard's Mansion. Xue Poye simply squinted his eyes in the carriage and took a nap. Maybe after resting on the way, he will have energy when he returns home. At night, he will play "horse riding style" with Su Mayou , or play an "inverted trick" with Lady Lv, it's so leisurely and joyful, so beautiful!
I don't know how long it took before Xue Poye was awakened by a very slight muffled hum, which was so small that if Xue Poye hadn't been half asleep and half awake, and his hearing was as strong as that of ordinary people, he might not have been able to hear it.
This muffled groan came from the front of the carriage, Xue Poye felt something happened in an instant, he gathered energy and poured it into his arms.
Like a silent poisonous snake, a sharp sword pierced straight through the curtain in front of him, fast and urgent.
If he hadn't been prepared, Xue Poye would have been pierced through the throat by this sudden and silent sword. If it wasn't for the dim oil lamps in the carriage, Xue Poye might not be able to see the sword clearly no matter how good his eyesight is.
A vicious sword, a sharp sword!
Xue Poye didn't hesitate any longer, shouted fiercely, and flicked his legs, his whole body was like a cheetah, flying out from the roof of the carriage, with a "click", the roof shattered, and Xue Poye's body had already jumped onto the carriage , He didn't stop, but in an instant, he rushed to the front of the carriage.
A masked man in black was standing at the shaft of the car. When Xue Poye ran up to him, the man screamed "Ah", apparently he did not expect that Xue Poye could avoid his sharp sword. And attacked him.
He wanted to hide, but it was too late, Xue Poye's red eyes were extremely angry, a hand had already been stretched out, and grabbed his neck, and Xue Poye's left leg knee was also pressed heavily on his lower abdomen.
This person only felt a burst of weakness all over his body and severe pain in his lower abdomen. Before he felt any other sensations, he heard a "click". Xue Poye's iron-like hands had already crushed his neck.
Leaving the body of the man in black behind, Xue Poye was not yet relieved, he already felt the strong wind rising behind him, and a sword energy colder than ice and snow hit the back of his head.
Xue Poye knew that he really met an assassin tonight, and when he dodged the sword behind him, he had already noticed from the corner of his eye that there were no less than ten black shadows around the carriage.
Xue Poye, who has experienced life and death on the battlefield, will not be afraid of this kind of assassination.
He also didn't allow himself to die here tonight, he still had a bunch of wives to take care of, and unborn children, so he tried his best to break the shaft of the carriage with one kick, separating the carriage from the horse, and his whole body was in extreme pain. He flew onto the horse's back at a fast speed, and as soon as he urged the horse, the horse ran away.
"call out!"
A feathered arrow shot out from the darkness, and hit the horse's neck with a "poof", the horse hissed sadly and rolled over on the ground, Xue Poye's body rose into the air like an ape, and fell down.
He had already glimpsed that in the dark street, the man who was shooting the arrow was dressed in a very special way, like a bat hiding in the night.
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Xue Poye was like an enraged cheetah, standing in the middle of the long street, and the group of men in black were slowly approaching from all around, only the bat man stood at the corner of the long street, as if waiting to see Like a good show, looking at Xue Poye like a stone sculpture.
Xue Poye laughed back angrily, and said loudly: "Do you want to kill me? One has already died, and he won't be the last."
Like a ghost, the men in black are slowly approaching, but Xue Poye's heart is getting cold. These people are obviously extremely well-trained. Just look at their steps, they are definitely masters in martial arts. How can I have a chance tonight? Possibly survive from a dozen well-trained five-way killers
Who sent these people
Who has the ability to send out such a group of masters
Xue Poye's heart trembled, and at this moment, he suddenly thought of the little emperor.
Could it be...!
Xue Poye forced himself not to think about it, he would rather die than accept that reality.
He suddenly burst out laughing, laughing horribly, the approaching men in black seemed to be shocked by his laughter, and stopped in unison.
Xue Poye took off the fur clothes on his body, and said indifferently: "Xue Poye died once two years ago. That time, he had no one to accompany him, so he was very lonely. Today, I want to make more friends. personal!"
He laughed, and didn't wait for these killers to move first, he rushed to the nearest killer, and cast the enchanting step in an instant, everyone was dazzled, he had already rushed in front of that person.
The killer was well-trained, unruffled in the face of danger, his body retreated, and the long sword in his hand stabbed at Xue Poye like lightning.
It's just that he doesn't know that Xue Poye's enchanting step has been practiced to the point of perfection, and at this time, it's time for Xue Poye to exert all his abilities.
When he stabbed with the sword, he felt a pain in his throat. Xue Poye used ecstasy fingering in the blink of an eye, using his finger as a sword, and inserted it into his throat.
The men in black on both sides stabbed Xue Poye with their swords at the same moment Xue Poye's finger pierced the throat of the man in black.
Although Xue Poye dodged with the ecstasy step, his left arm was still cut open with blood.
Taking the opportunity to snatch the long sword of the killer who was pierced through the throat, Xue Poye leaned back and avoided the dangerous move again. The long sword in his hand stabbed out instantly, stabbing the lower abdomen of a man in black.
These men in black are obviously not people in the world, and they will not act according to the rules of the world alone. They surrounded Xue Poye in the middle, like besieging a cheetah in a desperate situation. Although they knew that the cheetah would die, but before they died The deterrent force of the cheetah prevented them from easily solving the cheetah.