There may still be an outbreak, so handing over land to the other party has turned out to be a temporary measure.

"The emperor is right. There is a way, but I don't know if it will work. Anyway, we will suffer a lot." Duke Luther is a diplomat. His words immediately attracted the other three people.

Please note that the Marquis of Cary is a soldier. It is okay to ask him to explain the actual situation. It is really difficult for him to make suggestions, but he represents the military here. This is for sure.

So everyone must bring this guy with them no matter what they do. Duke Luther himself felt that this idea still needs to be considered, so when he said it, he was still thinking about whether to say it or not. At this moment, he saw three people

With eager eyes, he knew that if he didn't say it, the three of them would probably not be able to sleep tonight.

"It's like this. The difference between the Northern Empire and us is economic. Our economy is much stronger than theirs. They want to occupy our county. I think it's actually because of money. They suffered heavy casualties in Guangming City.

There are so many projects started in the country, and they must be short of money. Can we write some articles on this? We can give them a sum of money and ask them to reduce the number of projects in the counties and cities that are open or even not to ask us.

Yes, this money is dead, people are alive, we can create a lot of money, but we cannot create land." Duke Luther said thoughtfully, it is normal to cede land and pay compensation after a defeat, they are all now

It is always psychologically uncomfortable to start discussing these issues without defeat.

With money? Thinking of this matter, several people's faces showed a trace of consideration. The biggest difference between the two empires of the north and the south is that the southern empire has money, while the northern empire has no money. Although the living conditions of the northern empire are not low, but this

The remaining money in hand is quite different compared to that of the Southern Empire. There are not a few places where money is spent in the Northern Empire. It is estimated that Li Cong and the others just want the tax revenue of these thirty counties and cities. The Crown Prince and the

The emperor's uncle discussed it for a while and decided to give Li Cong an answer tomorrow. They would use the tax revenue of thirty counties and cities as support for them to fight against the wild humans. This makes sense and allows them to

They charge a certain number of years. As for the cession of counties and cities, this matter is not necessary. However, they also know that if they do not give them some territory, the people of the Northern Empire will definitely not feel at ease. Just five counties and cities will be fine.

The number is not too much and not too little, which is just right.

The tax revenue of thirty counties and cities is quite a lot. You must know that these are the monarchs and ministers of the Southern Empire. The taxes are different from those of the Northern Empire. The most prosperous county in the Northern Empire only has 30 million gold coins a year.

The tax revenue is incredible. The Southern Empire is much more powerful than the Northern Empire. Let’s talk about the twenty-five counties and cities in the border areas. Each of these is a big trading city. The reason why the Northern Empire seals the border is because of the Southern Empire.

Businessmen rely on the border to make their money. This is also why the Southern Empire hopes to open a border. However, recently, some goods from the Northern Empire have also made a lot of profits. Therefore, the border areas have also been liberalized.

However, smuggling still accounts for a large amount of money.

The minimum tax for a county in the border area of ​​the Southern Empire is 100 million gold coins. This year, the 25 counties and cities must give at least 2.5 billion gold coins to the Northern Empire. This amount can already reach the fiscal revenue of the Northern Empire.

One-tenth, one-twentieth of the Southern Empire's fiscal revenue, which would be a considerable loss for the Southern Empire, but if the Northern Empire were to occupy these twenty counties and cities, some of their fixed assets and so on

But it will be even bigger, and a rough estimate will cost more than a trillion gold coins. In calculation, it is better to pay them, but it is still unknown whether these people headed by Li Cong will agree to this.

Well, if they want money, this should be no problem, but if they don't want money, this is a disguised rejection in their view, and it is very likely to bring about a huge military change for them. This

It's war.

That night, several people had unified their front. They would temporarily put aside their own affairs and rush to the upcoming negotiations with all their strength. This was also the biggest result they had achieved in one night, even if there were more

Even the conspiratorial old fox cannot do it when faced with the disparity in strength.

Prince Gong arrived outside their post house before dawn the next day. These people didn't know why Prince Gong came so early, but Prince Gong himself knew it. Today he was taking them to attend Li Cong's wedding ceremony.

The military camp. In the past, this schedule was for tomorrow, but their attitude during the negotiation last night made Li Cong and the others very unhappy. After reporting to the emperor, he approved their military threat strategy, thinking that they should be allowed to try it.

After seeing the threat posed to them by their terrifying strength, they might be able to easily agree to Li Cong's conditions. This is also possible.

Originally, the prince and the others were not willing to get up so early. But a prince was waiting here. They couldn't just say that they wanted to rest for a while without going out. If they said so, they would probably be the people of the Southern Empire.

They were all lost. Besides, they knew that today they would show the Southern Empire the most powerful army of the Northern Empire. They also wanted to go over and see what this quick reaction force was capable of. Although they had never seen the army in Guangming City.

, but the words in the memorial can also let them know a lot. Now that they can see it with their own eyes, it is also an important weight to consider in negotiations, so although they are not very willing in their hearts, they still give themselves up quickly.

After finishing it, I took a bite and followed Prince Gong out of the city.

Because the place they were going to was a military camp in another country, the prince and others did a good job in security. The mission had more than a hundred members and more than 20,000 guards brought there. The troops they brought were far away from Li

The military camp of Cong's quick reaction force was not very far away, so their guards arrived earlier than them. Li Cong was already waiting for them at the door. He also took a look at the Southern Empire's army first, and followed the Northern Empire's troops.

The local armies of the empire are basically on the same level, and many of their morale is just fake. Li Cong can tell that these people should not be soldiers. Perhaps becoming actors is their best way out, but

It’s not a slap in the face, even if someone’s army is not good enough, we can’t say it in front of others. How can we say that there is also a question of face? Seeing the prince and others coming on horseback, Li Cong also

He did not dismount at the camp gate and directly led them in like a tour guide. The prince and the emperor's uncle focused all their energy on the most mysterious army in the Northern Empire, so they did not care about Li Cong's etiquette.

So they didn't say anything and followed him. They were really curious.

When they were at home, their intelligence department said that Li Cong had a new army that was very powerful, but they had never thought about what kind of army it was. How could they not be happy when they finally saw it today? But some other young masters were.

They were very reluctant to come here. They had just been having a heated relationship with the girls they had picked up, and they were called out early in the morning. Their gentle hometown is still there. This negotiation matter has nothing to do with us.

What's the relationship? Shouldn't it be these people's business? Why did they ask us to go? It's too much. Although they are dissatisfied, they can't show it. They are dudes, but they also know that this is the Northern Empire. If they make

The most that can be done to embarrass the empire is a reprimand in the country. In this empire, it may be just a matter of physical pain. No one wants to let their opponents see that there are such useless people in their country.

"Everyone assemble." Seeing someone coming from a distance, the soldiers who were training immediately began to assemble. Their training is considered a military secret. No one can guarantee that there is no such genius among the millions of craftsmen in the Southern Empire.

Might also make serial crossbows.

"My God, there are so many serial crossbows. This entire army seems to be using serial crossbows..." Several nobles also knew about serial crossbows. They knew that such things were very precious in the Southern Empire.

Unexpectedly, the treasures in their eyes would become very common here. This is mass production. Looking at it at a glance, it is definitely not something that hundreds of thousands of troops can stop. There must be at least millions of troops, hundreds of

With such a powerful serial crossbow, these dudes who don't care much about politics are a little scared at this time. Damn, this one is a bit outrageous.

"Idiot, stop saying a few words. Didn't you see that the prince and the emperor's uncle looked so bad? I don't want to die." The boy spoke in a loud voice. Immediately, the leader of the group gave him a slap in the face.

, even though this guy said that, the surprise in his eyes cannot be deceived.

Li Cong also heard their conversation and smiled. This is the effect he wanted. This is just the beginning. What's more surprising to you is, "Your Highness, Prince, uncle, this is our new army."

Yes, do you feel okay?" Li Cong said with a smile, it looked like he was showing off.

After Li Cong finished speaking, the prince and the emperor both smiled and nodded. They couldn't stop praising them. It was their first time to see such an army, especially the formation of this army. They were so neat.

I also have such a formation training, but I can't always lift the same foot when walking. Even many noble ministers from the Northern Empire saw it for the first time, and their shock was written on their faces.

, Yes, Li Cong used modern army training methods to train them. So far, it is quite successful, and these people have accepted it.

"This formation is indeed very good. Our Southern Empire's formation is not that good. Your Majesty really has a way. Anyway, from the appearance, it is indeed a very powerful army." The prince praised, but

His compliment made many people feel uncomfortable. Damn it, how are you talking? What is queue? Can't you see the murderous energy? What does it mean? From the appearance, if you can't speak, don't do it.

Speaking, several generals in the army were very unconvinced. If it weren't for the look in Li Cong's eyes, they would have become violent. They really couldn't speak.

"Haha, Your Highness, the worst thing about these armies under my command is actually the formation. It makes His Highness a joke. I heard that your country's imperial guards are all men who are only one in a hundred. When fighting against the fishmen, they can defeat one against a hundred.

Yes, the Pegasus rushing into battle is very powerful. I wonder if you can show it to us?" Li Cong said with a smile. He knew that the most powerful army in the Southern Empire was their Royal Forest Army. When others came,

Bringing dozens of Imperial Guards at most would be considered a face-saving measure, but who are these? The Crown Prince and the Imperial Uncle of the Southern Empire, it can be said that apart from His Majesty the Emperor, these two people have the most valuable status in the court, so bring them tens of thousands.

It is necessary to support the scene with the Royal Forest Army. If you want to undermine the confidence of the Southern Empire, you must start from this aspect.

"Your Majesty, this sword is ruthless. We are all here to see it. If anything goes wrong, we won't bear it." When the Crown Prince saw the formation of this army just now, he actually knew that their army could not catch up.

Many people in the army knew clearly that this formation was not just a superficial appearance. To be honest, this formation could actually show some of the army's combat effectiveness, so the Crown Prince was ready to refuse. No matter what,

As long as he refuses, the Southern Empire will lose a lot of face. The old uncle and several princes of the Southern Empire next to him all showed unhappy expressions. How could this loser not lose the battle?

I started to get stage fright when I came up. Is it okay if this is the case? How will I deal with people from the Northern Empire in the future?

"Your Highness, in fact, the martial arts debate between our two armies is a very important project in our annual exchanges. Today, our ministers are here, why not try it on a small scale? We used to do it on a small scale.

You brought out 3,000 troops to try. This time, why don’t you send out 1,000 troops? As landlords, we can’t take advantage of you. I think we can just use one-tenth of your troops. They

The project is still the same as before, how about one side defending the city and the other attacking?" Li Cong said with a smile. He had already said it for this purpose. It would be too cowardly to refuse. Such things are not common in many southern provinces.

The ministers of the empire seemed to be doing things that were detrimental to the country's integrity. The crown prince was still a little hesitant, but the old uncle had already made a decision. He must not let this kid continue to ruin the reputation of the southern empire. He must fight against it.

"Your Majesty, we accept your challenge. I see that there is no need for the offensive and defensive sides to draw lots. Since Your Majesty thinks that one hundred of your men can defeat one thousand of our Imperial Guards, you might as well let your people defend, and ours

Come and attack, okay?" The Crown Prince was very dissatisfied with the Emperor's uncle speaking at this time, but he also knew in his heart that this matter could not be delayed like this. Every second that passed, it felt like the Southern Empire was being slapped in the face.

My uncle did the following things because he didn’t want such slaps in the face to continue to happen.

"Uncle Emperor, this matter has been decided. In half an hour of preparation time, all training items are ready, but our Emperor may not have time to come over. The same is true for us here, but I think His Highness the Crown Prince's

He doesn’t seem to be looking very good. This is better. We have been reduced from a hundred to fifty people. To be honest, our defense can actually be done with less than twenty people." Li Cong said with a smile, and everyone else also
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