Before Wang Fugui could say anything, Wang Wanwan said first, "Master Hou, it was only because of Mr. Man's help that my son was able to get an official position."
"As the saying goes, remember the source when you drink water. It is enough for a child to enter an official career. If the Marquis rewards him, he should give it to Mr. Manying."
What Wang Wanwan said was really too clever.
When Zhao Xiaole didn't speak and Man Ying didn't take the initiative to speak, he gave both parties a step to step down.
He took the initiative to bring the topic to Man Ying, and finally hid his merit and fame.
After hearing this, Taishou Xunyang couldn't help but secretly give him a thumbs up.
high!
It's really high.
Zhao Xiaole smiled lightly without revealing anything, "Wang Fugui, I gave the reward to Manying, are you willing?"
Of course Wang Fugui was unwilling. He looked at the expressionless Wang Wanwan and could only sigh and nodded:
"I am willing."
Wang Fugui was already fat and wore an official robe. He looked like a child no matter what, but he looked helpless.
It's as funny as you want it to be.
After everyone saw it, they all suppressed their laughter.
Seeing this, Zhao Xiaole looked at Man Ying and said, "Since Wang Fugui doesn't want to be rewarded, tell me what you want, and I can satisfy you!"
Man Ying snorted, "As long as you get me ten or eight bitches and take good care of me, there's nothing else you can ask for."
The prefect of Xunyang was very anxious after hearing this, "Master Marquis, he must have drunk a little wine before he started talking nonsense. Don't take it to heart."
Zhao Xiaole snorted and simply said: "Manying, you can tell yourself, who asked you to come?"
"Are you planning to ask me to let the barbarians leave?"
"If you really came here for this matter, I will not be able to consider it. If you don't tell me, I will be busy in two days, so I will forgive you for not treating me well."
Hearing this, Manying leaned on his chair and burst out laughing, as casually as he wanted, "You're a prince of the country, no one is as smart as you, you guessed my purpose so quickly!"
"Yes, I arrived at Bahe by boat just to discuss this matter with you. The defeat of our barbarians in this expedition to the north has been determined. Since your ruler intends to reward me with something good, why not reward me with a big one?"
Got it!"
"How about letting my barbarian leave safely?"
Man Ying's words made everyone in the whole hall remain silent.
Everyone looked at Zhao Xiaole.
The barbarians are planning to negotiate peace.
If Zhao Xiaole can agree, the war in the south will end immediately.
It's a good thing for everyone.
Let the flames of war continue to destroy us.
The South wants to regain its strength, but I don’t know what year or month it will be.
For example, Suicheng and Yecheng.
The city of Sui was almost burned down in a fire. The cost of repairing and rebuilding a city of Sui is almost the same.
As for Yecheng, we can only wait until the spring and winter for the dams to be rebuilt before it can regain its vitality.
These post-war traumas will take several years, even more than ten years, to recover from.
The war has reached this point and is almost over.
Zhao Xiaole is not a warlike madman, and he does not want the war to continue.
But he had no choice.
Long-term pain is worse than short-term pain.
Today's results in Yecheng and Suicheng have a lot to do with the inaction of the Minnan King. If it were not for the other two fronts, they would also be facing battles.
Zhao Xiaole was willing to stop there.
Stopping here is the best result.
Under everyone's gaze, Zhao Xiaole slowly said: "Of course it's okay to cease the war. What price are you willing to pay?"
He scratched his head in a heroic manner, "I know you are a tough guy who never plucks out a hair, so tell me, as long as I can make the decision, I can give it to you!"
Zhao Xiaole smiled and said: "I only want one thing, keep all your Pixiu and the skills of controlling beasts!"
Everyone was shocked.
Man Ying even shouted loudly, "This is impossible!"
Then, he seemed to realize that he had lost his composure, and changed his words: "If you are interested in Pixiu, I can leave a part of it for you. I won't tell you the method of controlling the beast, but I can tell you how to control Pixiu."
After Man Ying finished speaking, everyone else fell silent.
They have not yet recovered from the shock.
Zhao Xiaole opened his mouth to ask for all the Pixiu, and this idea shocked everyone.
An armistice was indeed what they longed for.
If all the Pixiu could be left behind, the barbarians' support would be taken away.
The South can surely usher in hundreds of years of peace.
When Grand Administrator Xunyang heard this, not only did his eyes light up, but his breathing became heavy.
Such conditions were a good thing that he could not even imagine.
Wang Wanwan knew that he could not get too involved in politics and kept silent, but there was a flash of light in his eyes.
He has revealed his excitement.
What are you most afraid of after the armistice?
In addition to reconstruction, we are worried about the recurrence of barbarians.
Pixiu is a big worry for them.
What if Jingyang also controls Pixiu?
Why are you afraid of barbarians?
What else are you afraid of, the Minnan King?
The two people who originally advocated an immediate ceasefire immediately sided with Zhao Xiaole.
Sure enough, you can’t go wrong by following Zhao Xiaole.
Eat well and drink spicy food to keep you full.
Although these thoughts were complicated, they flashed through their minds, and the two of them quickly determined their next countermeasures.
Governor Xunyang said: "Mr. Manying, your country will be defeated sooner or later. Everyone can see it."
"Even if you don't agree, this Pixiu will definitely stay in Jingyang. Your country is just handing over the method of controlling Pixiu."
"In exchange for the lives of two hundred thousand soldiers, this deal is not a loss at all."
"Besides, if the Pixiu is gone, it will continue to reproduce. Even if these Pixiu are left behind, it's not a waste of time!"
The words of Governor Xunyang were exactly what Zhao Xiaole wanted to say.
There are some things that he is not comfortable saying.
Let Governor Xunyang speak.
It couldn't be more appropriate.
Therefore, he always kept a smile on his face and remained silent.
Man Ying sat back again and sneered: "Who said our Barbarian army will definitely be defeated? If Saihan occupies the territory of the King of Southern Fujian and continues to be in a stalemate with you for another ten or eight years, I think there will be no problem."
"On the contrary, you, Jingyang, are now surrounded by enemies on all sides. If you don't negotiate peace with us, your country will never survive."
"Since you have chosen the lion's mouth, let's continue to spend it and see whether you can survive it or we can."
The prefect of Xunyang was speechless.
In military terms, he really can't compete with Man Ying.
It was Zhao Xiaole's turn to speak. He sneered and said, "Man Ying, if I give you three days to bring Saihan's head back to you, do you agree to my terms?"
Manying was stunned when he heard this, and then sneered: "What a loud tone, do you really think that I, 200,000 barbarians, are useless?"
"If you can get Saihan's head back in three days, I will be convinced, so why not agree to it?"
Zhao Xiaole smiled and said: "Then it's settled, we'll limit it to three days."