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"Ayou, I believe you will succeed." Ji Xiaotang nodded. Qi Younian was very confident and had the will to win, and Ji Xiaotang also believed in him very much. But... "But, I don't want you to do that."

"Why?" Qi Younian asked.

"Ayou, why do you need to ask this question? You should be as clear as me." Ji Xiaotang looked at Qi Younian and said slowly.

Qi Younian can win the battle against the Northern Barbarians by relying on military tactics, prestige and morale, but that price must be quite expensive. If it were Qi Younian in normal times, he would definitely not think like this, nor would he do this.

Even now, Ji Xiaotang believes that after a few days of calm, Qi Younian can give up his original plan.

As the saying goes, kindness does not lead troops. But at the same time there is another saying, "Love soldiers as if they are sons."

Qi Younian cherishes his soldiers and never wants to watch them die one by one. This is why Qi Younian always plans carefully but only moves troops. Because in that way, he can not only lead the soldiers to win, but also minimize the casualties of the soldiers.

"Xiaotang, I understand what you mean." Qi Younian understood immediately, "But now in all aspects, there is no other choice to defend Zhenshan Pass and repel the barbarian army."

Qi Younian's words are also the truth.

"You have another choice, and Daqin has another choice." Ji Xiaotang paused for a moment before continuing.

This is the focus of her conversation with Qi Younian today.

"Xiaotang, what do you mean?" Qi Younian looked at Ji Xiaotang and asked.

"Peace talk." Ji Xiaotang said the word "peace talk" simply without any hesitation.

Qi Younian's face changed slightly.

"Is this... King An's idea?" Qi Younian asked immediately.

"No." Ji Xiaotang shook his head, "On the contrary, he told me that since the founding of the country, the Qin Dynasty has been very strong in dealing with the barbarians, and has never had a peace talk."

"Peace talks are my idea, and I'm about to discuss with you." Ji Xiaotang looked at Qi Younian. "Ayou, I hope you can listen to me patiently, but make a judgment."

If someone else said anything about peace, Qi Younian would definitely leave immediately. But Ji Xiaotang said these two words, and Qi Younian could not do this.

"Okay, I'll listen."

"We are all very clear about the current situation, so I will not repeat it. In this situation, peace talks are our only choice. Only peace talks can give the court and the border army a chance to breathe, and a chance to reorganize and defeat the barbarian army."

In order to defend Zhenshan Pass and drive the barbarians back to their hometown to go to this goal, Qi Younian should also choose to negotiate.

"Peace talks are a temporary solution. You never get tired of deceitful deception. Ayou, you should understand this principle best."

Ji Xiaotang talked idly, but Qi Younian remained silent.

"Ayou, put aside the emotional factors. Do you think I was wrong?" Ji Xiaotang asked at last after confirming that Qi Younian had heard all her words.

Qi Younian is not good at lying, and he will not lie in front of Ji Xiaotang.

"Xiaotang, you are right."

"Then, let's have a peace talk."

Qi Younian's hands were clenched into fists.￠￡,

"Ayou, only if you can bend and stretch, you will become a real man." Ji Xiaotang said again.

The peace talks are not embarrassing, and Ji Xiaotang believes that the barbarians will definitely agree to the peace talks. This time the Qin border army suffered heavy losses. The barbarians suffered such a big setback, and they must have suffered a lot of losses.

Whether it is the Great Qin or the Northern Barbarians, they all need a breathing time.

So, peace talks will definitely happen.

As for the terms of the peace talks...

"Ayou, it depends on you." Ji Xiaotang's lips curled slightly.

Didn’t Qi Younian want to fight with the barbarians, avenge their father and brothers, and establish authority for the Qin Dynasty? Before the peace talks, if Qi Younian could win a battle, then on the one hand, it would boost the morale of the Qin Dynasty, and on the other hand, it would make the barbarians more willing to accept peace talks and make concessions on the conditions for the peace talks.

In this way, peace talks will be more beneficial to the Qin Dynasty.

"Ayou, it's not too late for a gentleman to take revenge for ten years, let alone the general!"

When Qi Younian left, he said he had to think about it, but Ji Xiaotang knew that Qi Younian had been persuaded by him. As a Confucian general with excellent commanding talents, Qi Younian would definitely have the same idea as her after she became rational.

However, the proposal for peace talks cannot be proposed by Qi Younian.

Qi Younian must be the main battle, and a tough battle.

Ji Xiaotang convinced Qi Younian, and everything went smoothly from Qin Zhen.

Mr. Han and Mr. Xie have been persuaded.

"At the next big court meeting, we will discuss the issue of sending troops. At that time, people will naturally propose peace talks, and everything will come naturally." Qin Zhen told Ji Xiaotang.

Ji Xiaotang nodded and was about to discuss further with Qin Zhen, Empress Dowager Han beat General Manager Zhang and asked Ji Xiaotang to enter the palace.

Empress Dowager Han didn't have anything important, but she didn't see Ji Xiaotang for a long time and missed her a little, so she asked Ji Xiaotang to go to the palace to accompany her.

"The Empress Dowager is really closer to the princess than to her biological daughter." General Manager Zhang conveyed the oral order of Empress Dowager Han and smiled at Ji Xiaotang.

Ji Xiaotang was not very surprised that Empress Dowager Han summoned her into the palace at this time. She could probably guess what Empress Dowager Han’s purpose was.

After putting on the full set of princesses, Ji Xiaotang took care of it, and accompanied Qin Zhen, he followed General Zhang into the palace.

Empress Dowager Han did not summon Qin Zhen, but Qin Zhen went to the palace to meet Emperor Longqing.

After the two entered the palace, they first came to Cining Palace.

When Empress Dowager Han saw that Qin Zhen was coming, she was a little surprised and then laughed.

"I called Xiaotang, but I didn't call you. Why? You are worried that I would eat Xiaotang, so you are not relieved. You must come with me!" Empress Dowager Han angrily said to Qin Zhen, "Or, you can't leave Xiaotang for a moment, so you followed me."

It seems that Empress Dowager Han was in a very relaxed mood when she could tease Qin Zhen like this, and she did not feel restless about the matter in the north.

However, after looking at Empress Dowager Han’s description, Ji Xiaotang did not think so.

Empress Dowager Han is like this, just pretending to be relaxed.

"When the Empress Dowager has Xiaotang, I don't remember me anymore. I will come to visit the Empress Dowager with Xiaotang's light. Could it be that I won't be able to!" Qin Zhen said to Empress Dowager Han with a smile.

Empress Dowager Han’s face was even more smiling.

"I understand. ￠￡, it turns out that Xiaotang is still inseparable from it for a while." The rumor that Qin Zhen favored Ji Xiaotang seemed to have already been spread to the palace.

Ji Xiaotang lowered his head slightly.

Qin Zhen's laughter was even more proud, and there was no sign of shame because of Queen Mother Han's jokes, but rather quite happy.

When he was like this, Empress Dowager Han seemed to be unable to bear it anymore.

Qin Zhen immediately said goodbye to Empress Dowager Han tactfully, saying that he would go and talk to Emperor Longqing.

"Go, Your Majesty is worrying about the things in the north. It's just right that you can help him." Empress Dowager Han agreed and asked someone to lead Qin Zhen down.

When Qin Zhen left, Empress Dowager Han asked Ji Xiaotang to sit next to her.

Empress Dowager Han looked at Ji Xiaotang carefully and felt a little complicated.

Ji Xiaotang was born with a bright and radiant person. After marrying a wife, her expression seemed to be getting better, and her body also added a bit of fascinating charm.

But he was only fourteen years old and was already fascinated by the whole country. After a few years...

Qin Zhen was not Ji Xiaotang's favorite person. Empress Dowager Han originally thought that no matter what it was on the surface, Ji Xiaotang's heart was always unsatisfactory, but who could say that Ji Xiaotang's appearance was not as good as her?

If it weren't for Ji Xiaotang's failure to value Qi Younian, then... Ji Xiaotang's heart was far deeper and wider than she had imagined.

Empress Dowager Han couldn't help but feel a strife in her heart, and she thought of another person.

That person... seems to be like Ji Xiaotang, who can be as calm as any kind of blow to it. Even in the storm, he can still be as beautiful as a bright moon, like a peony blooming.

Empress Dowager Han shook her head gently, as if she wanted to shake this person out of her mind, but she really didn't want to think of this person.

"I feel relieved when I see you and Wang An and his wife are harmonious." Although I feel a little upset, Empress Dowager Han's tone is still calm. The words she said did not reveal her true mood at the moment.

"Thank you for your concern. My mother said that she would make the decision for me a few times. King An would treat me well even if he looked at her."

Empress Dowager Han laughed: "You child, you will talk to please me. King An has never looked at me, he loves you miserably. This is not a big deal for him, any man would have like this."

Ji Xiaotang pursed his lips and said nothing.

She believes that Empress Dowager Han’s identity should not say such words. And people like Empress Dowager Han should not say such words.

However, Empress Dowager Han did not seem to notice her mistakes.

"A lot of things happened recently, I think you already know. I'm very upset, and there are a few more white sticks on my head. I'll ask you to come to the palace, and we two will talk about family matters. Xiaotang, only you can make me happy. Changning is just a worry-free child."

As expected, Empress Dowager Han talked about family matters with Ji Xiaotang, but most of the topics revolved around Qin Zhen.

Ji Xiaotang knew that Empress Dowager Han was inquiring about Qin Zhen’s recent trends.

Qin Zhen recently had frequent contact with Mr. Han and Mr. Xie, which seemed to have alarmed Empress Dowager Han and aroused Empress Dowager Han's suspicion. Ji Xiaotang understood in his heart that she did not fully answer Empress Dowager Han's words, but took the initiative to mention the matter in the north.

"The prince has been unable to sleep or eat recently, and he has gone out many times, just for the north..."

Ji Xiaotang's words were consistent with the news received by Empress Dowager Han, but this did not reassure her.

"Prince An is the humerus of the court, and he will share my worries with His Majesty..."

"The prince was very guilty, saying that he couldn't help much in this matter, let alone share the worries of the empress dowager and His Majesty. The prince said that there were two major sects in the court..."
To be continued...