ebookland Chapter 212 Closing the Net
Chapter 212 Closing the Net
Guangning government office.
The third round of peace talks between Yan and Chen finally ended.
This round of negotiations was more successful than the previous two.
The envoys sent by the two countries discussed and signed the final agreement.
Originally, Jiang Zuo came to Chen State this time to go to the capital to meet the emperor of Chen State, but Jiang Zuo postponed it many times and insisted on staying in Guangning City.
In order to ensure the smooth progress of the peace talks, Zheng Mingxu had no choice but to give up.
The main reason why Jiang Zuo wanted to stay in Guangning City was, of course, to personally handle the business in his hands. Another point was that he had already heard that the old emperor of Chen State was a tyrant. If he really went to meet this emperor, he would definitely suffer a lot.
For this reason, Jiangzuo wrote to Your Majesty many times, refusing to go to see the Emperor of Chen.
In this way, the envoys of the two countries will definitely stay in Guangning City to discuss peace talks.
Now, the talks appear to be over.
"Envoy Jiang, congratulations on the peace between our two countries."
As Zheng Mingxu spoke, he raised the wine glass in his hand and indicated that he wanted to toast Jiang Zuo.
Because Zheng Mingxu must have stayed in Guangning City these days, and bought a lot of things from the shops of the Yan State delegation from time to time, compared to the first meeting, Zheng Mingxu's disgust for Jiang Zuo was apparently less. After all, he still needed to sign a peace agreement with Jiang Zuo. If he made Jiang Zuo unhappy again and the peace talks were delayed, Zheng Mingxu could not bear the blame.
Fortunately, the two countries have now signed the final peace agreement.
The situation seems to be developing for the better.
As long as the war on the border subsided a little, the Chen court would be able to deal with the internal chaos.
"Of course, for the sake of peace, do it."
Jiang Zuo raised his glass and toasted them, his face full of politeness.
Although he flattered her in his heart, he already had disdain in his heart: "Make peace with your Chen State? When I return to Yan State, I will give you a little shock to Yan State."
This is not the first time that Chen Guo has gone back on his word.
Jiang Zuo would not believe their temporary words either.
Jiang Zuo had already found out clearly that the State of Chen was now in a state of internal and external troubles. Within the State of Chen, due to the incompetent ruler, corruption, and land annexation, the lower-class people of the State of Chen had already been living in dire straits. Not long ago, a cold wave hit, and the people's lives became even more difficult. There were constant uprisings of all sizes.
By now the Chen court was already in a desperate situation, so it started the third round of negotiations, making concessions to the Yan State and handing over several cities. In name, it was handed over to the Yan State for trusteeship, but in reality it was ceding land and paying compensation.
But these cities are not what the empress wants.
You know, the State of Chen took advantage of the civil unrest in Yan to occupy countless lands, and now it has only returned a few cities. Naturally, the empress is not happy.
What Chen Qingyun wants is the entire Chen State.
This peace talk is nothing but a strategic fraud.
After all, most of the agreements signed between the two countries are just pieces of waste paper.
Jiang Zuo already knew this from the secret letter from Your Majesty.
Soon he will abandon the title of Huainan Inspector and become the General of the Southern Expedition, responsible for marching south to conquer the State of Chen.
Well, Jiang Zuo accepted it calmly this time.
Because he had also promised Qin Yu that he would help their Qin family destroy the Chen court and help the Qin family make a comeback.
"Envoy Jiang, you will soon be leaving Guangning City, right? Why don't you have me arrange a banquet to see you off?"
At this time, Pan Hou on the side also said.
He looked at Jiang Zuo with a strange look, waiting for the latter's answer.
But Jiang Zuo shook his head and said, "Thank you for the kindness of Magistrate Pan. I also want to stay in a good place like Guangning City, but I have important matters to attend to and must return to Yan State immediately. I really cannot attend the banquet."
"That's fine. I wish Envoy Jiang a safe journey."
Pan Hou still showed his kind smile as always.
After spending more than a month with Jiang Zuo, Pan Hou still hasn't figured out Jiang Zuo's background, including the remnant of the Qin family hiding in the Yan State delegation.
Seeing Jiang Zuo leaving like this, Pan Hou felt extremely anxious.
He had sent people to monitor the Yan State delegation many times before, but still gained nothing. The people he sent out to monitor were even beaten and injured. Pan Hou could only suffer this loss in silence.
If Jiang Zuo was really allowed to leave Guangning City like this, I'm afraid the Qin family's traitor would also be taken away by him.
Watching Jiang Zuo's back as he walked away, Pan Hou called his subordinates and whispered, "Keep a close eye on the Yan Kingdom's envoys. If they want to leave Guangning City, they must be thoroughly searched and must not be allowed to take anyone from the Qin family with them."
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When Jiang Zuo returned to the delegation, everyone in the mansion had already packed their luggage and prepared to leave Guangning City.
The envoy was sent to the State of Chen and stayed in Guangning City for nearly two months.
As for Pangli, he had already started closing in a few days ago.
The amount of gold and silver earned this time reached a new high.
After one day of liquidation, the total value was more than six million taels!
Moreover, this sum of money completely fell into the hands of Jiangzuo and did not belong to the Yan court.
Jiang Zuo had specifically instructed Situ Hua not to inform His Majesty about this matter.
Situ Hua understood Jiang Zuo's meaning. Seeing that Jiang Zuo was truly wholeheartedly working for His Majesty, he secretly concealed the truth for him and waited until His Majesty asked about it in the future.
At this time, Master Guo came to Jiang Zuo and said, "Sir, the last box of gold and silver has been shipped back to Yan State. It is 6.8 million taels, exactly."
When Jiang Zuo heard this number, his eyes lit up.
This trip to Chen State was not in vain.
If he stayed a little longer, perhaps he would earn more, but this would also come with extremely high risks.
Jiang Zuo has already realized that Pan Hou has been secretly investigating Pang Li's affairs. If he doesn't close the net, it will be too late by the time these Chen people react.
"Have you sold out all the recent batch?"
Jiang Zuo asked.
Master Guo flipped through yesterday's accounts, calculated, and said, "Probably not yet. A new batch of goods arrived a few days ago, so they should be able to sell for two or three days."
"Go and tell them to sell all of them at a low price. Don't leave any of them. We are leaving Guangning City today."
Jiang Zuo ordered.
Anyway, the task at hand has been basically completed, and Jiang Zuo doesn't want to stay any longer.
"Yes, my lord."
Master Guo left immediately.
A moment later, Jiang Zuo went to look for Qin Yu.
Compared with the previous days, Qin Yu is no longer as nervous as before.
She opened the door directly and asked, "Any news?"
These few days, she has been waiting for news from the Qin family. After parting with Manager Shi, she has not heard from the Qin family since.
Qin Yu was still a little anxious.
"No news yet, but we are leaving Chen State. You should pack your bags and go with us to Yan State."
Jiang Zuo said.
"Now the soldiers of the State of Chen have guarded the entire Guangning City. How are you going to take me out?"
Qin Yu said with a hint of worry.