They were also here to negotiate with Li Xin, and the meaning of the representatives of Gong Yang Shu and Ye Lin is very different.

Although Ye Lin is now a civil servant, he is essentially a military general. Moreover, the Ministry of War is not responsible for negotiations. For negotiations, the Ministry of Rites should send someone to talk to Li Xin. The reason why the emperor sent Ye Lin to come is largely because of the relationship between Ye Lin and Li Xin. In other words, in a sense, Ye Lin "persuaded" Li Xin in his personal capacity, rather than representing the court to negotiate with Li Xin.

But Gong Yang Shu is different. Although this old prime minister no longer serves at the Shangshutai, the court appointed him here obviously represents the will of the entire court. If he reached a tacit understanding with Li Xin, even the Emperor Yuan Zhao on the throne would have to admit it.

Li Shuo's camp was not very far from Luzhou, but because Yang Shu was old and could not ride a horse, Li Shuo still found a carriage and slowly took him to Luzhou City. When the old man arrived at the gate of Luzhou City, it was already dark.

Li Xin gave him face and personally greeted the old man at the door.

Because the old man was old and there was no threat, Li Shuo asked him to take two servants with him. The two servants helped the old man out of the carriage. Li Xin stood beside the carriage, bowed slightly to the old man, and said, "The old prime minister has worked hard all the way."

Although Gong Yang Shu was old and had few teeth left, he was still in good spirits. He first looked at Li Xin, then laughed: "It's rare that the marquis can still condescend to welcome the old man."

"The old prime minister is an elder, and it is appropriate for the younger generation to come to welcome him."

Gong Yang Shu sighed slightly and shook his head and said, "Marty Li is a young man who knows etiquette and has a good character. I remember that in the early years of Yuan Zhao, I was still recommended by Marty Li."

"The old man is highly respected, and other people can't help but save that scene except you."

The two of them chatted about the past for a few words, and Gong Yang Shu walked in front of Li Xin and walked towards Luzhou City.

He was old and his waist was a little too straightened. He bent slightly, and Li Xin followed him slowly with his respect for his juniors.

The two walked on the side of the road for a while, and Gong Yang Shu rubbed his waist and gasped: "No, I'm old and can't walk. I'll be here today. I stayed at the Marquis' Mansion for a night and talked with the Marquis in detail tomorrow. How about it?"

Li Xin nodded slightly: "There has been a place for the old prime minister."

Li Xin took the old man to his residence and asked his servants to take him to the room prepared in advance. It was getting late now. Li Xin went back to the room to wash up and fell asleep. Early the next morning, he still got up early to practice boxing and stood on the boxing stance.

His boxing stance has to stand for an hour every day. After more than ten years, it has become a habit that Li Xinlei cannot beat. If he doesn't stand for an hour every morning, he will feel uncomfortable all day.

After practicing for more than half an hour, Li Xin was already sweating profusely. At this time, Gong Yang Shu, wearing an ordinary common cloth, was led by his servants to Li Xin's residence.

After learning that Li Xin was practicing boxing in the backyard, the old man was curious and walked to the backyard. After seeing Li Xin covered in sweat, the old man looked at him carefully for a moment and stroking his hands and praised: "Although I am not good at boxing, I still practice hard every day to the position of Marquis Li. It is really rare."

Li Xin slowly exhaled a breath of white air from his mouth, and his breath was like an arrow.

This is a scene where he has achieved a small success in his internal martial arts. After more than ten years of practicing internal martial arts, his aura is now long and far beyond the reach of ordinary people.

After putting away the boxing stance, Li Xin wiped his sweat with a towel, then walked to Gong Yang Shu and said with a smile: "The superficial skills made the old prime minister laugh. It was just because he was used to practicing. He exercised his muscles and bones every day, just to exercise his body."

The ram Shu smiled.

"I want to walk around Luzhou City with the Marquis. I wonder if Marquis Li has time?"

"It is a great honor to invite each other."

After the two of them had breakfast together, they walked side by side on the streets of Luzhou City.

Luzhou City is very close to the capital. It was originally a very prosperous city. Although Mu Ying panicked Luzhou for a few days and the people in the city fled a lot, after the Southwest Army occupied Luzhou, it was no different from before, except for blocking the doors and not allowing large-scale entry and exit. Even the public security was better than before. After a few days, Luzhou City returned to its old appearance. It was early in the morning, and there were already many hawking sounds in the streets and alleys, and the bun shops along the street were emitting hot air.

Gong Yang Shu walked on the streets of Luzhou, looked around, then glanced back at Li Xin, and said with some emotion: "Luzhou City has experienced wars, but the people have not suffered any disasters. It is quite rare. It seems that Marquis Li is very strict in governing the army."

Li Xin smiled indifferently: "The rise of the army in the southwest is to support the sixth prince ascend the throne, not to plunder the people, so the people will naturally not suffer military disasters.

The old man looked at Li Xin indifferently and smiled: "I can bring the Sixth Prince back to the capital today. In less than three days, the Sixth Prince will ascend the throne in Weiyang Palace."

Speaking of this, the old prime minister looked at Li Xin and asked, "So, is Mr. Li willing to withdraw his troops?"

"The court cannot believe it."

General Li smiled and said, "When the Renchen Palace changed, the late emperor promised to remember the merits of the Yulin Guard forever. Afterwards, the Yulin Guard became the least popular guard among the three imperial guards. During the Shen Yan change of this dynasty, the emperor also said that he would remember my merits forever. As a result, I was assassinated by the Meihua Guard more than twenty times over the years."

"I'm asking the sixth prince to go to Beijing with the old prime minister. I guess he will die of sudden illness immediately. The sixth prince is also the legitimate son of the late emperor. Why should I kill him?"

Yang Shu's face was calm.

"Look, now the court promises that the sixth prince can ascend the throne, but the marquis cannot trust the court, and the marquis' southwestern army can enter the capital, but the court cannot trust the court."

He looked at Li Xin and said quietly: "After all, once the Southwest Army enters Beijing, whether the surname Ji or Li in the world is all within the Marquis' thoughts."

“Not many people can withstand this temptation.”

"So, the old prime minister worked hard to come to Luzhou, which was a waste of time."

The smile on Li Xin's face disappeared and he said quietly: "We can only see the victory or defeat on the battlefield. When the Southwest Army enters the court, everything is up to me. Whatever I say is what I say. On the contrary, if I can't enter the capital, then I will go back to the southwest in shame and become my local emperor."

"Say something that goes against the teachings of a saint, and it's only a big fist that says it."

Her husband Yang frowned deeply, and it took a long time to stretch his eyebrows.

"Mr. Li, you are too resentful. If you really fight, the Southwest Army may not be able to enter the capital, and the Imperial Army may not be able to beat the Southwest Army. But one thing is certain, that is, both sides will be greatly damaged."

"At that time, there will only be corpses everywhere and blood flowing over the pestle."

Li Xin had no expression on his face.

The husband Yang shook his head and said, "Mr. Li, if I can stand in front of you, it means you are willing to negotiate with the court."

"And if I can leave the capital, it means that Your Majesty also wants to sit down and talk with Marquis Li."

The old man's face became serious and his voice was low.
Chapter completed!