It has to be said that the cause and effect of the "Six-cutting Trip" brought great stimulation to Xiaocao, causing changes in her mentality. After the event is over, it is hard to say whether she is still the same person or can never go back.
The two countries chose a location halfway between the two countries for the negotiations. A temporary venue was casually opened up with the two actors lined up facing each other only a few dozen feet apart. They were full of murderous intent, as if they would start fighting at the slightest disagreement.
Seriously speaking, Qi Chao was more angry. After all, when two countries were at war, they would fight. Who was afraid of whom? However, Liu Qi plotted against their Princess Anguo. If he had plotted against Mu Bei, perhaps they would not have been so angry. But plotting against a woman running around in the rear, what was that? - The failure to protect Xiao Cao was also one of the reasons for their anger.
The Qi Dynasty was headed by Prince Duan, and accompanied by many officials and Mu Bei as guards. When they met the people from Liuqi's side, sparks flew and the atmosphere was heavy. The guards who accompanied them subconsciously drew their swords.
The officials who had been in the rear in the past had never seen such a scene before, and they were so nervous that cold sweats broke out on their backs.
Prince Duan is indeed worthy of being the heir that Emperor Xuanren has always favored. He used to be in the same environment as other civil servants, but at this moment he was very calm and had no problem controlling the situation. His majesty was evident in his every move.
Liu Kai naturally knew about Prince Duan, but during the last birthday celebration of Emperor Xuanren, Prince Duan's presence was not strong and he basically had no contact with envoys from various countries. All he knew was that he was highly valued by Emperor Xuanren, and that was all.
Now that we are seeing each other up close, it is clear that nothing was said or done, but there is a feeling that my identity is revealed.
"We, Liu Qian, the most promising successor, are all the bravest men. You, Qi Chao..." He scanned Prince Duan from head to toe, with the ridicule and mockery in his eyes not too obvious.
"presumptuous!"
Prince Duan raised his hand to the angry officials of the Qi Dynasty, his expression remained unchanged, and he even smiled. "Let's not talk about the successor. As a monarch, his duty is to ensure that his people live and work in peace and contentment. Liuge Khan is able to sit on that position, and his bravery is beyond doubt, but what about the people of Liuge? Do they have food to eat when hungry and clothes to wear when cold?"
Now it was Liuqiren's turn to be upset.
Prince Duan did not give them a chance to continue talking nonsense, "Before the negotiation, we need to confirm the safety of our princess."
"Logically speaking, we Liuqi should be more anxious, but Prince Duan is even more impatient."
"It doesn't matter to you whether the people below are freezing to death or starving to death, but I will not allow the princess of our dynasty to suffer any more grievances for a moment, I have to be anxious." Does the importance of Xiaocao need to be concealed? No, after confirming that Xiaocao was captured, the Dingbei Army immediately stopped fighting. This alone is enough to explain that there is no need to do anything to cover up.
"Your princess is naturally safe and sound, intact from head to toe. As for other aspects, well, I have to say, she is indeed worthy of being a princess raised by Qi Chao, with delicate skin and tender flesh. That taste..."
Mu Bei drew his sword and smashed the table in front of him. "Be more polite when you speak, otherwise—"
Wei Tingyu's face next to him was so dark that ink seemed to be dripping out.
Prince Duan's eyes became even sharper. "You probably know a little bit about the etiquette and customs of our Qi Dynasty. If you continue to make up lies and insult our princess, forcing her to die for her country, it will not be good for you, Liuqi."
Liu Qia immediately shut his mouth. They had never even touched Princess Anguo. If they were to lose their trump card with just a few mean words, then they would just kill them without saying anything.
"Prince Duan, what you said is serious. When Princess Anguo comes to my Liuga, she is the honored guest of my Liuga. In addition to a few female slaves serving her, the rest are all people who followed the princess. Naturally, no one will be rude to her."
It was a mess of arguments, and it was Prince Duan who started it all, wanting to confirm Xiaocao's safety.
Liuqi naturally did not bring Xiaocao with him, but he did not bring it to the city behind him either. Instead, he brought it into Liuqi's military camp.
Compared to the city, the atmosphere in the military camp was completely different. Even though Liu Qi had made arrangements, the guards under Xiao Cao were divided into shifts and guarded Xiao Cao non-stop for 12 hours without any slackness. Xiao Cao also stayed in the tent the entire time and basically did not come out.
As the person who came to visit Xiaocao, Wei Tingyu was naturally the first to step forward.
However, Prince Duan did not even turn his head and said, "Commander Wei, please be quiet. Otherwise, I will ask Prince Dingbei to send you back to North City." Since he had made up his mind not to let Wei Tingyu interfere, he would naturally not let him get involved in anything. Allowing him to listen in on the negotiations was already the greatest tolerance.
But now no one stands on Wei Tingyu's side. He is completely "insignificant and powerless", so no matter how hard he tries to hold his breath, he can only sit back. However, according to Wei Tingyu's temperament, if he holds his breath too much, no one knows what he will do next. Of course, he will not do it to Qi Chao without knowing the importance of the matter.
The final candidate must be brave enough, and his identity should not be that important, nor should it be insignificant. It is not difficult to choose one from the accompanying officials. Of course, there is another point, that is, he must be someone Xiaocao knows.
The people soon saw the grass, and because there were six people mowing the grass nearby, they only had to exchange a few words.
The news was brought back and confirmed that Princess Anguo was indeed fine and in good spirits and in all other aspects. Qi Chao finally breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that Liu Qi was still a clear-headed person.
Then, the two sides started haggling. Liuge Lion made a huge demand, and the conditions they offered were such that they wanted to feed the entire Liuge for several years. Although the population of Liuge was far less than that of Qi Chao, it still had several million people in total. Countless people died this winter, but the cost would not be split in half. As far as Qi Chao was concerned, it would be good enough to give them enough food to get through this "winter".