The uneasy sentiments of the envoys of the Western Regions did not last for a few days. Su Qin and Wang Liao, who received the order without the front, soon started a arduous and meticulous negotiation with the envoys from the five countries. Given the complex content and different national situations, Su Qin and Wang Liao divided the negotiations into three stages. At the same time, the army stationed on the north and south sides of the Western Regions also accelerated the assembly speed, and even the first two 10,000-person Mot cavalry that was being reorganized entered the border with Loulan Kingdom to strengthen its deterrence against Loulan Kingdom.

On March 30, 697, the first phase of negotiations between the Northwest and the Western Regions countries ended. When the envoys of the countries learned that the content was sensitive and complex and the interests involved were involved, they issued emergency notices to their countries, demanding that a larger delegation be sent to participate in the future negotiations involving the future directions of various countries. After receiving the notice, various countries also organized delegations representing the interests of all parties in the country to Qingyang in the shortest time. For a time, the high-end inns and hotels in Qingyang were crowded. During this first phase of negotiation, they felt the firm determination of the Northwest and knew that the other party was unlikely to make concessions on this point. Wusun State first signed the treaty, and then Gaochang State and Bega State also signed the treaty. The envoys of Kuche and Loulan were unable to sign the contract because they had not received their own authorization.

On March 27, three divisions of the Northern Luzon Legion drove into Kuqa Kingdom, and the 100,000 troops stationed in the north, which had been stationed on the Loulan border, went south and defeated several Loulan troops that came to block the attack, and completed the siege of Loulan City. It was at the last moment that the kings of the two sides finally compromised and allowed the treaty to be signed.

The content of the first phase of negotiation actually only involves two aspects. One is about the military issues of various countries, and the other is about the future framework issues of the alliance of various countries in the Western Regions. On the military issues, according to the insistence of the northwest, the countries in the Western Regions will only retain a self-defense army of 5,000 people as the public security guards of various countries. The remaining troops will select their elite troops to form a Western Regions Joint Army, with the number of which is composed of 10,000 Wusun, 5,000 Loulan, 5,000 Beiga, 5,000 Kuche, and 5,000 Gaochang.

The issue of alliance structure is also a relatively sensitive issue. The countries in the Western Regions used to have a loose political organization, namely the Western Regions Alliance, but this organization is only in form. It is a name for the interconnection between the countries in the Western Regions and external contacts. It has not become a substantive institution, nor has it an executive institution. Wufeng's idea is to use the name of this organization, substantive in its own way, greatly expand its power, and establish an executive institution for alliances - the Alliance Government Affairs Office, and establish an office.

One person is the head and one deputy director. The Government Affairs Office has an Administrative Affairs Office, Finance Office, Interior Affairs Office, and Trade Office, which is responsible for the specific government affairs of the Alliance. This has also caused some debate among the countries, but after the Northwest side stated that there was no room for negotiation on this point, it also required the countries to gradually implement reforms in the existing framework to better reflect the development of democracy. The focus of debate among the representatives of the countries is more on the allocation of positions in the Alliance Government Affairs Office.

Wufeng's majestic figure pulled down into a long shadow in the afterglow of the setting sun. The people following him were silently strolling in the central garden of Qingyang. This is a municipal building built by Qingyang to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the victory of the Qingyang Defense Battle. A row of marble reliefs depicting the fierce situation of the war were placed in the center of the garden. Behind the relief was a bronze statue. The image of a soldier holding a gun and a shield still fighting bravely was fully displayed. Especially the vivid expression on the soldier's face was even more exciting, and the whole statue set off lifelike, which made a group of military generals, especially the old people of the Northwest Army who followed Wufeng to participate in the bloody battle a few years ago, made an exception and applauded Moren's measure.

"Su Qin, since the first phase of the treaty has been signed, I think the second phase must be followed immediately and strike while the iron is hot. Now almost all the representatives of the noble forces of the Western Regions have been in Qingyang with the delegation. They are actually not very interested in the content of our first phase of the negotiations. What they are most interested in is the details involved in the second phase. During this period, you and Wang Liao should contact representatives of various forces more and find supporters for our northwest. Xiao Tang, you can also attend more contact banquets or cocktail parties. I think Su Qin and Wang Liao may not be too busy." While staring at the relief, Wufeng did not look back and said directly.

The few people behind him nodded and said that the first phase agreement had been signed. After countless negotiations, arguments, quarrels, and even threats and intimidation, accompanied by a series of compromises and concessions, the first phase task was finally basically completed, which made Su Qin and Wang Liao feel exhausted. But as the boss said, the arduous work had just begun, and the second phase negotiation was the top priority. The first phase negotiation was just a prelude. Many people's concessions in the first phase were to gain more benefits in the second phase negotiation. In order to encourage each other to make concessions on the negotiation conditions of the first phase, Su Qin and Wang Liao had to make various wishes and promises to those people against their will.

"Tianfang, you may have to work hard to go to the countries in the Western Regions to inspect and supervise the implementation of our garrisons in the countries. In addition, you may also discuss with Helianbo and others more. Be sure to pull up the framework in a short period of time and do not give the countries too much time to prepare. If it is not possible, you can directly draw the system from the existing military forces of the countries, but be careful not to concentrate too much in one organization to draw the troops, and strictly supervise them to disband the troops according to the schedule. This should not be vague, so as not to have some people to imagine."

"Sir, the Wusun army is easy to deal with. It can be directly extracted from Hu Yanqiu's guards, but the troops of other countries may also need intelligence departments and Lord Su and Lord Wang to provide more and more detailed information. The joint army is our future military basis in the Western Regions. We cannot let those who have ulterior motives take advantage of the loopholes." Ling Tianfang agreed and also put forward his own views.

"Well, you go and ask Linghu Yi to provide you with some situations. He has been preparing for some time. I believe he should have gained something. Su Qin and Wang Liao can also provide you with some information you have mastered." Wu Feng turned his head and said, "The situation in the Western Regions has now reached the most critical step. The next stage of negotiations must be cautious. This is related to the interests of our northwest in the Western Regions in the future. We must neither let the tribes of the Western Regions unite, but we must also prevent the excessive weakening of the tribes of the Western Regions. In that case, we will also make me feel better.

We have carried too much burden. Fortunately, the first stage has laid a good foundation for us, and the interests of the nobles of all ethnic groups are not consistent. We only need to grasp this principle, that is, to let those nobles taste the sweetness as much as possible in terms of economic interests. Even if there are some losses in front of us, we cannot make any principled concessions in terms of national power. We must be determined according to our intentions. As long as we firmly grasp this point, I think even if there are some unwilling losers, we will not cause any storm."

Just as Wu Feng and his group talked about the second stage of the vision, two men in the suburbs also drove their horses to walk along the path next to the business road to the west. The fiery red sunset no longer had the light of noon, just like a red soldering iron gradually drooping down.

"Sir Saipo, we haven't met for some years, right?" The slightly older middle-aged man wrapped his head in a white towel, and his neat gray-white robe swayed with waves of ripples as the undulating steps of the horse under his crotch.

"Well, Lord Abushiyev, the last time I met was at the Loulan Palace four years ago, right? Thanks to your kind hospitality at that time, the lamb in the imperial chef of your palace was indeed well-known, and it is unforgettable for me to remember it. I have not tasted such a delicious food for many years." The man who answered was thin, but was full of energy.

"I am sorry about the matter between His Highness Sesina and His Highness Said in your country. Although I did not agree with my master's idea at that time, I did not firmly oppose it. Fortunately, there was no big setback in the ending." The elderly middle-aged man was naturally Abushiyev, Minister of the Loulan Kingdom. The matriarchal family of Saibo, Minister of State of Wusun Kingdom, was originally a great nobleman of Loulan. Taku himself had always had a good relationship with important figures in the other party's family. So after the negotiations were signed today, he took the initiative to invite Saibo out of the city, and the other party also accepted the invitation readily.

"Oh, the past has passed, and you and I are just in their positions and are the masters. You can't blame you." Saipa smiled and met the other party's apologetic eyes, with a feeling of losing grudges when he met.

"It's good that you don't mind. If there were no such things as before, how could this day's appointment come? "Abushiyev looked at the sunset with some emotion, "Everything is like passing clouds, passing by, fleeting in a flash."

Saipo felt the other party's sadness. He understood it a little, but was not completely clear, so he had to ask vaguely: "Mr. Abushiyev, you seem to have some worries? Now the first phase of negotiations has ended, and the Northwest Army and your country have also avoided a bloody battle. You should breathe a sigh of relief and take a break. Your body still needs to be paid attention to."
Chapter completed!