When Lu Xuan heard Xu Chu's words, a trace of surprise flashed across his face.
Yang Biao is here again!
When Yang Xiu worked for Lu Xuan, Yang Biao went south several times as envoys. Finally, Lu Xuan persuaded Yang Biao to stay in Shu County and work for him. However, after Yang Biao returned to Luoyang and resumed his life, he was detained by Cao Cao.
In addition, veterans like Yang Biao had been loyal to the Han Dynasty all their lives and were attached to the Han Dynasty, so they took advantage of the situation and continued to stay in Luoyang. This time, Yang Biao came on behalf of the imperial court, and the most likely reason was that Cao Cao requested peace.
Otherwise, Cao Cao would not have been able to release Yang Biao from Luoyang.
As for Yang Biao's attitude, Lu Xuan also understood that he was willing to go to Lu Xuan on the premise of his heart towards the Han Dynasty. If Yang Biao was asked to choose between Cao Cao and Lu Xuan, he would definitely choose Lu Xuan.
Lu Xuan thought about it for a while, curious about the truce conditions for Cao Cao's peace, and ordered: "Bring the people in."
"Here!"
Xu Chu made arrangements.
After a while, Yang Biao strode into the camp.
Because the weather was too cold, Yang Biao wore thick clothes and a large cloak, wrapping his thin body tightly. There was a brazier burning in the tent, and Yang Biao felt the slightest warmth. He took off the large cloak and solemnly saluted: "
The old man Yang Biao pays homage to the King of Wu."
Lu Xuan waved his hand and said with a smile: "Mr. Yang, come here and warm yourself by the fire. No need to be formal. The weather is too cold and you are old. You worked tirelessly from Luoyang to the south via Ziwu Road. Thank you for your hard work."
Yang Biao sat down next to Lu Xuan, still sitting upright and very serious.
The relationship between the two parties is good.
However, Yang Biao could not relax, let alone be casual, because he went south as an envoy of the imperial court.
Lu Xuan glanced at Yang Biao's posture, smiled softly, and asked, "Is there anything going on when Mr. Yang goes south this time?"
Yang Biao replied: "I came to see you because I was ordered by the imperial court to seek peace with the King of Wu."
He claimed to represent the imperial court, not Cao Cao.
This is Yang Biao's attitude.
Lu Xuan smiled and said: "Yang Gong, Cao Cao and Yuan Shao united, thinking that they were stronger, and they broke up with me and started an all-out war. This time, he lost his troops in Hanzhong. After the huge losses, he was afraid that I would continue to lead the army to the north, so he sent
Come out and make peace."
"I can't agree to Cao Cao's request for peace this time. Otherwise, Cao Cao would think that I, Lu Xuan, am easy to bully."
Yang Biao quickly said: "King Wu misunderstood."
Lu Xuan asked: "What did I misunderstand?"
Yang Biao explained: "I came as an envoy on behalf of the imperial court to seek peace with sincerity, and Cao Cao also meant it sincerely. It is freezing now, and continuing to fight will not be beneficial to the King of Wu. I hope that the King of Wu will temporarily cease the war."
Ge."
Lu Xuan smiled softly.
Even at his age, Yang Biao is also an old fox.
He turned to Lu Xuan and hoped that the Han Dynasty he was attached to would continue to survive and survive day by day.
Once Lu Xuan goes north to destroy Cao Cao and Yuan Shao, his next target is the Han Dynasty. When the day comes for the dynasty to change, Yang Biao will definitely choose to side with Lu Xuan. Now, if the Han Dynasty can be continued, Yang Biao hopes to maintain it.
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This is Yang Biao's very contradictory mentality.
Lu Xuan understood Yang Biao, but he would not tell Yang Biao his thoughts, let alone be soft-hearted. He directly said: "Mr. Yang, it was Cao Cao who started the war. Now it is necessary to cease the war, and it is Cao Cao who took the initiative to mention it."
"Cao Cao took advantage of all the good things."
"Why?"
"As the King of Wu of the Han Dynasty, I, Lu Xuan, dominate the south. Don't I lose face?"
Lu Xuan and Jia Xu, Fazheng and Fazheng had just discussed that they would not start a war for the time being and wait until next year to go north to destroy Cao Cao. However, Lu Xuan did not say it. Instead, he said again: "In a word, if Cao Cao wants to have a truce, he must pay the price."
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Yang Biao nodded quickly and said: "There is a price. Cao Cao is willing to pay the price and will never perfunctory the King of Wu."
Lu Xuan asked: "What price?"
Yang Biao replied: "The relationship between the old man and the King of Wu is irreconcilable, so he said it directly. Cao Cao openly asked the King of Wu for peace and no longer went to war with the Kingdom of Wu. In addition, Cao Cao discovered the stunning beauty Cai Yan in Luoyang, who was the daughter of Cai Yong in the past.
Cao Cao is willing to give Cai Wenji to King Wu."
Lu Xuan sneered when he heard this, and said mockingly: "On such a condition, Cao Cao is not sincere at all. Does he really think that this king is the reincarnation of a pervert, who is attracted by sex, can't walk when he sees a woman, and can't think?"
Yang Biao sighed: "King Wu, Cao Cao is really sincere this time."
Lu Xuan said firmly: "No!"
Seeing Lu Xuan's attitude, Yang Biao changed his mind and asked, "What kind of conditions does King Wu need?"
There was a smile in Lu Xuan's eyes.
Sure enough, Yang Biao knew the truth.
Lu Xuan said directly: "Cao Cao wants to ask me for peace. Yes, I have four conditions."
Yang Biao said: "King Wu, please speak!"
Lu Xuan said in a deep voice: "First, Cao Cao announced to the outside world that the attack on Wu this time was his mistake, and the fault lies with Cao Cao. It is like an imperial edict to blame himself. Second, one Cai Yan is definitely not enough, let Cao Cao send another one
My daughter is coming."
"The king remembers that his daughter is also very beautiful, so I will give you one more."
"Third, let Cao Cao open the border gates between Wu and Qin, allowing merchants from the two countries to trade without obstruction."
"Fourth, Han Sui is granted the title of King of Xiliang County."
Lu Xuan said: "Four conditions, as long as Cao Cao agrees, I will agree to a truce. Otherwise, my army will definitely start a full-scale war until Yuan Shao and Cao Cao are destroyed."
After Yang Biao listened, his old cheeks twitched.
Lu Xuan's conditions were so cruel that he asked Cao Cao to give him a daughter. Yang Biao could imagine that Lu Xuan would definitely publicize these things. After the news came out, this would be a stain on Cao Cao and a lifelong shame.
Yang Biao sighed and said: "King Wu, it is not easy to fulfill such a condition. Especially if you confer Han Sui the title of King of Xiliang County, you will encounter opposition from countless people."
Lu Xuan said forcefully: "Mr. Yang, these are the four conditions. If Cao Cao agrees, I will agree to his request for peace. If Cao Cao refuses, there will be nothing to talk about. When you see Cao Cao, just report it. Other things,
You don’t have to interfere.”
Yang Biao hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded, stood up and said, "The matter is urgent. I will retire and report to the King of Qin immediately."
Lu Xuan smiled and said: "It's rare for Mr. Yang to go south. It's very windy and snowy outside. Why don't you go north after you rest?"
"No."
Yang Biao shook his head and refused.
After he saluted Lu Xuan, he left in a hurry.
Lu Xuan looked at Yang Biao's leaving figure with a smile on his lips.
Will Cao Cao agree to such conditions?
Maybe, he will use this incident to further blackmail and attack Cao Cao, making Cao Cao pay a big price.
Fa Zheng thought about it and said: "Your Majesty, the general principle of the conditions you just mentioned is to blackmail Cao Cao, extort Cao Cao, and make Cao Cao lose face."
"However, I don't understand very well when it comes to opening up border checkpoints and allowing merchants from both sides to do business. How should we deal with Cao Cao in this matter?"
Lu Xuan smiled slightly and replied: "This is the simplest economic war."
Fa Zheng asked: "What economic war?"
Jia Xu stroked his beard and looked over. It was the first time that Jia Xu heard the term economic warfare. It was very novel. Jia Xu had never heard of the specific operation, so he was looking forward to it.