"Shanu Kingdom has ordered Shi Jianyao, the Secretary of State, to pay homage to His Majesty."
After arriving at the camp and seeing Bai Yutian, Shi Mengyao bowed to Bai Yutian and said.
Seeing this, Bai Yutian waved his hand and said, "There's no need for polite words. Let's just talk about it. What price are you willing to pay to bring Cui Shou back?"
Bai Yutian was so straight to the point that Shi Mengyao was stunned for a moment.
After coming back to his senses, Shi Mengyao said slowly to the person behind him: "Open the gift."
As soon as he finished speaking, the four servants behind Shi Jianyao opened the brocade box and revealed the gifts inside.
Thousand-year-old snow lotus, blue crystal warm jade... Although the box is not big, the contents inside are all rare treasures or panacea, worth at least several million taels.
"In addition, we also brought five million taels of silver. We hope that Your Majesty will be merciful and release Cui Shou and others." Shi Mengyao continued.
Bai Yutian narrowed his eyes slightly and said with a sneer: "Shanu Kingdom has a good plan. Do you plan to use this little thing to exchange for Cui Shou and others, and then end this invasion war?"
Although the combined value of these things in front of me is close to millions, but compared with the cost of this war, it seems a bit worth mentioning.
In order to mobilize the enthusiasm of the soldiers, Bai Yutian will always reward them in every battle. The military pay for the rewards alone is almost enough.
In addition to the pensions for soldiers who died in battle, logistical supplies, and the fatigue of traveling and traveling, how can this small profit at hand be enough?
Hearing this, Shi Mengyao was a little unhappy, but he didn't dare to show it.
This is Dazhou's military camp. If you accidentally annoy the other party, you might even be detained here.
"Your Majesty, Shanu Kingdom is willing to add another one million taels of silver in the hope that it can be exchanged for Cui Shou and others."
Before coming, Shanu Kingdom had already discussed the bottom line for this time, and this one million taels was also included in Shanu Kingdom's bottom line.
Both sides invested nearly one million troops in this war, which can be considered a large-scale war.
If it weren't for the fact that only one tribe from the Shanu Kingdom participated in the war, and the remaining three tribes still had a lot of troops, I'd be worried about whether they would be annexed by the Zhou Dynasty.
Bai Yutian raised his eyelids slightly, shook his head and said, "The envoy still doesn't want to take back Cui Shou and others. I will give you one last chance. I hope you can seize it."
Bai Yutian's eyes were fixed on Shi Mengyao, putting a lot of pressure on him.
Shi Mengyao was a little confused. Before he came, he really didn't expect Bai Yutian to be so difficult to deal with.
I thought that as long as I gave Da Zhou some benefits, Da Zhou would agree to let him go, but I didn't expect that Bai Yutian would be so stubborn.
The Bai Yutian in front of them was different from the Bai Yutian they knew.
They understood Bai Yutian to be weak and incompetent, unable to control state affairs, and a foolish and incompetent king.
The Bai Yutian in front of him, let's not talk about governing the country, but his character is definitely not a weak character.
In the end, Shi Jianyao gritted his teeth and said: "Shanu Kingdom is willing to add another five million taels, hoping to exchange for Cui Shou and others."
This is basically the biggest bottom line of Sanu Kingdom.
Bai Yutian was silent for a moment, turned around, and said to Xiao Li, Jing Zhao and others beside him: "Pass my order to bring Cui Shou and others to the center of the military camp and behead them at three quarters of noon to shock the army."
"Yes." Xiao Li, Jingzhao and others looked at each other and replied immediately, before leaving and issuing orders.
Seeing this, Shi Mengyao quickly stopped everyone.
He was ordered to go to Dazhou as an envoy to bring back Cui Shou and others. Now if Cui Shou and others were killed, even he would be implicated.
"Your Majesty, the Shanu Kingdom not only has the Rock Tribe, but also the Barbarian Blood Tribe and other three tribes. None of these three tribes are weaker than the Rock Tribe. And the Great Zhou Dynasty is currently deep in civil strife. If the Shanu Kingdom launches
Attack, how can Da Zhou resist it?"
"Furthermore, Your Majesty, please don't forget that in addition to the Shanu Kingdom, the three northern kingdoms and the Nanyuan Kingdom are all eyeing the Great Zhou." Shi Mengyao said in a deep voice.
Three years ago, the five countries agreed to launch an attack on the Great Zhou at the same time, with the Shanu Kingdom and the Jin Lie Kingdom as the main forces, invading the Great Zhou, causing great losses to the Great Zhou and cutting off half of the country.
Nowadays, most of the troops of the Great Zhou Dynasty are deeply involved in civil strife and suppressing various uprisings. If the five countries launch an attack at the same time again, the Great Zhou Dynasty will be unable to resist it.
From this point of view, what Shi Mengyao said is absolutely correct.
Faced with this situation, even Xiao Li and Jing Zhao could not remain calm.
When they lead the army, they all have an overall view of the situation and know that what Shi Mengyao said is absolutely correct.
"Can I think you are threatening me?" Bai Yutian said playfully, his eyes shot out a dangerous light, and his face showed no trace of panic.
"I'm just stating the facts." As the envoy of Shanu Kingdom, Shi Mengyao also has his own pride. Even in front of the Emperor of Zhou Dynasty, he still dared to say this.
In his opinion, it is impossible for Bai Yutian not to be afraid of the attack from the five countries.
However, Bai Yutian's expression made it impossible for Shi Mengyao to guess what the other person was thinking.
"If you really dare to start a war, then I will naturally have the courage to take it. The barbarians from the five countries will not scare me, Great Zhou."
"I tell you, from now on, the Great Zhou Dynasty will not cede territory, make indemnities, accept confessions, or make peace with each other. The emperor will guard the gates of the country, the king will die in the country, and I will kill as many armies as the five kingdoms come."
Bai Yutian's domineering words shocked everyone in the camp.
Especially Xiao Li, Jingzhao and others, who were infected by Bai Yutian, became excited and their blood boiled.
"Since you can't give a suitable price, let me tell you. Fifty million taels of silver, plus Xining Prefecture, this is the price I want."
Bai Yutian said loudly.
It seems that even if the five countries join forces, Bai Yutian doesn't take it seriously at all.
"This is absolutely impossible." Shi Mengyao said gloomily, with a look of disbelief on his face.
Fifty million taels of silver, although it is within the affordability of Shanu Kingdom, it is not so easy to come up with.
In addition, Xining Prefecture is one of the five prefectures in the Western Wasteland and one of the eight prefectures occupied by the Shanu Kingdom. It is absolutely impossible to replace a prefecture with just a few people.
"Since Shanu Kingdom does not agree, then don't blame me for being ruthless. Send me an order to behead Cui Shou and others at three quarters noon." Bai Yutian said.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me and spare me. Shanu Kingdom is willing to pay another 10 million taels of silver in the hope of bringing back Cui Shou and others. Otherwise, the Great Zhou Dynasty will probably face the wrath of the five kingdoms." Shi Mengyao hurriedly said.
He said, for fear that if it was too late, Cui Shou and others would be beheaded.
Bai Yutian shook his head, "Hmph, fifty million taels of silver, plus Xining Prefecture, not even a penny less."
Bai Yutian's attitude was very determined, which made Shi Xiangyao look embarrassed.
Fifty million taels plus Xiningzhou, with his status, he absolutely cannot make the decision.
Helpless, Shi Mengyao could only plead with Bai Yutian, hoping that Bai Yutian could give him some time to go back and discuss.
In response, Bai Yutian gave him three days.
If these things cannot be obtained within three days, Cui Shou and others will be beheaded.