"From here to here, these were originally the territories of our Qi State. Zhao State must return these lands to our Qi State."

In the large tent of the alliance in Xingcheng of Zhao State, people from Wei State, Zhao State, Qi State and other parties gathered around a huge map.

Just now, the conditions put forward by Zhongshan Xiangguo Orchestra sounded the silent clarion call for this war without gunpowder.

And the words of Zhao Wang Zhao Zhong pushed Zhongshan, Qi and Yan to their opposition again.

As for Wei Shen, the Crown Prince of Wei, who came as a mediator, both sides had prepared a suitable arena and a map depicting the mountains and rivers geography.

Now that the battlefield has been prepared, both sides of the war are also ready, and this war without gunpowder has slowly begun.

Holding a long staff in his hand, Tian Ji outlined the territory that originally belonged to Qi State. As the envoy of Qi State, Tian Ji looked firmly at King Zhao in front of him.

Obviously, the frequent reports of good news from the front line and the equally impressive performance of the two allies, Zhongshan and Yan, gave Qi's monarchs and ministers strong self-confidence.

They hoped that through this war, they could completely or mostly recover the northern territory that Qi had lost in previous battles, so as to avenge Qi's shame of repeatedly offering land to seek peace over the years.

After staring at Zhao Wang Zhao Zhong for a long time, Tian Ji slowly but firmly said: "This is the condition of our Qi State."

Regarding the conditions of Qi State, King Zhao Zhao Zhong did not show too drastic reaction.

He didn't refuse sternly, nor got angry. He just looked at the only person present who didn't speak.

"I don't know what conditions Yan Envoy has. I just said that I might as well tell them together, right?"

Facing the sudden gaze of King Zhao Zhong towards him and the gazes of everyone present, Qin Qu, the envoy of Yan State, was obviously uncomfortable.

When it comes to national strength, Yan State is far inferior to Zhao State and Qi State, not to mention Wei State, the most powerful country in the world.

In terms of influence, Yan has rarely participated in disputes in the Central Plains over the years, and it has not been taken seriously by the princes of other countries.

Under such circumstances, it is normal for Yan Qin Qu to feel a little frightened when he was facing everyone's gaze.

He glanced at the Zhongshan and Qi envoys beside him, and saw the kindness of allies on their faces, Qin Qu felt a little more confident.

The national power of the Yan State is indeed unable to compete with the Zhao State, but behind him are two powerful allies, the Zhongshan State and the Qi State.

Feeling encouraged in his heart, Qin Qu took the long staff from Tian Ji's hand and started pointing on the map.

"Since I sent out troops from the State of Yan, I have captured Anping, Raocheng and Wusui in succession."

"If the territory north of the Hutuo River and east of the Hutuo River where the three cities are located can be ceded to our country of Yan, our country of Yan is willing to call a truce with Zhao."

At this point, Zhongshan, Qi State, and Yan State have all put forward their own conditions. After hearing all this, although there was no change in the face of Zhao Wang Zhao Zhong, a trace of anger clearly appeared in his eyes.

If the conditions of the three opposing parties are really agreed to, then Zhao will not only lose all the territory it has developed over the years, but will also be completely on the defensive in the east and north.

Such a result is impossible to accept for Zhao Zhong, a hero who is determined to prosper the Zhao Kingdom.

However, before Zhao Zhong, the King of Zhao, had time to speak, Prince Zhao Yu, who had been standing beside him, was the first to speak out.

"We, the State of Zhao, are asked to cede such a vast territory. I don't know the Prime Minister. Where is the confidence of the envoy of Qi?"

Zhao Yu's words reached the ears of the people opposite, and smiles bloomed on their faces as they looked at each other.

After a few breaths, Lechi, still representing Zhongshan, took the lead to stand up.

"Since the prince asked where our confidence lies? Then I will tell you clearly that our confidence lies in our great victories against Zhao this time."

"My Zhongshan army still has enough strength to fight Zhao Jun. I wonder if the prince dares to lead his army into battle?"

"you……"

Before Zhao Yu, whose face became increasingly angry, could finish his words, Zou Ji, the Qi envoy on the side, stood up and said, "How Zhao State took away these lands before, how will Qi State take them back?"

"We, the State of Qi, are willing to lend a helping hand to the Prime Minister and work with Zhongshan to conquer the State of Zhao."

"The same goes for our country of Yan." After Zou Ji expressed his stance, Qin Qu also stood up and said, "I am willing to lend a helping hand to Zhongshan."

Seeing the three countries on the opposite side so united, the expression on Zhao Yu's face became increasingly ugly, as if the general attack of the war was about to begin.

At this moment, the character who had been silent pressed the pause button for this imminent decisive battle.

Facing the two sides whose negotiations were about to collapse, Wei Shen stood up.

"You all are here probably not to declare a war, but to call a truce."

After saying this, Wei Shen first looked at Zhao Guoyang and asked tentatively, "King Zhao?"

Then he turned his eyes to the opposite side and asked the other three parties at the same time: "What do the Prime Minister, the envoys of Qi and the envoys of Yan think?"

"That's the way it is."

"good."

Seeing both sides expressing their stance, a look of solemnity appeared on Wei Shen's face.

"In that case, you might as well listen to my advice."

As he spoke, Wei Shen took the long staff and pointed at the map and said: "This war started because of the State of Zhao. The State of Zhao also suffered many setbacks during the war. I think the State of Zhao should make compensation to Zhongshan. I don't know what you think.

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"What the prince said is true."

"We, the State of Zhao, have no objections."

Wei Shen's proposal was approved by Zhongshan, Qi and Yan as soon as it was uttered. On the other hand, although Zhao was unwilling, he could only grit his teeth and confirm.

"It's just that although compensation is needed, half a generation of land plus Haoyi, houses and Xingcheng are really too heavy."

"In my opinion, Zhao State needs to cede Guangchang, Daicheng, Dangcheng in the north and Haoyi north of Huaishui to Zhongshan State to compensate for Zhongshan State's losses."

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"I, the Kingdom of Zhongshan, would like to thank you, Prince."

"Can."

Compared to the satisfied orchestra pit, King Zhao Zhao Zhong's face looked a little ugly.

Although Wei Shen helped Zhao State block the power of Zhongshan State to the north of Huai River, the three cities ceded in the north allowed Zhongshan State's power to extend into Dai.

It is conceivable that after the three cities fell to Zhongshan State, the confrontation between Zhao State and Zhongshan in Daidi would inevitably become more intense.

However, the situation is stronger than the people. Wei Shen has already pulled some back for Zhao, and Zhao Wang Zhao Zhong cannot say that he directly rejected the other party's proposal.

As a result, the two most critical parties in this negotiation reached an agreement after this time.

With the precedent of Zhongshan State, the conditions between the other two countries and Zhao State also came to fruition soon.

Under the mediation of Wei Shen, the mediator, although Qi failed to regain all its territory, it pushed the northern defense line back to the river line.

As for the Yan State, which sent the least troops among the Three Kingdoms, this time it took Wuyuan, an important town north of the Hutuo River.

At this time, after Zhao Guo paid huge casualties and costs, he finally ended this war that was originally a sure chance of victory but ultimately suffered a huge defeat.

At least in the next few years, all parties in the war, whether victorious or defeated, will have a few years of good rest and recuperation.

The war in the north is about to come to an end, but the war between Wei, South Korea, and Yue against Chu in the south is still in progress.

However, compared to the confrontation between Zhao and Zhongshan in the north, the performance of the Wei-Korean coalition was extremely impressive.

After the partial army led by Gongsun Yang captured Dengcheng, it not only cut off the 60,000 Chu troops in Wancheng from the rear, but also opened the road to Yingdu, the capital of the Chu state.

However, the Wei army did not seem to have any intention of attacking Yingdu. Under the order of General Pang Juan, Gongsun Yang's troops directly stationed themselves in Dengcheng.

Gongsun Yang stopped here, but Xiong Liangfu, the king of Chu in Yingdu, couldn't sit still.

When he received the news that the Wei army had captured Deng City, he immediately thought that Wei would most likely send an army south along the Han River.

At that time, the state of Chu is in danger! The capital of Ying is in danger! He, the King of Chu, is even more in danger!

Rapid footsteps appeared in the hall, and his anxious expression clearly reflected Xiong Liangfu's current state.

"Report..."

When the sound of reporting came to his ears, Xiong Liangfu immediately looked towards the direction of the sound with hope.

"But Da Sima's army has returned?"

"Reporting to your Majesty, Da Sima's army has arrived at Pengli Ze."

Hearing that Da Sima Jingshe's army had arrived at Penglize, Xiong Liangfu slowly let out a breath. It seemed that the time for the army to return for reinforcements was not far away.

But when he thought about the already erosive war in Wan County and the Wei-Korean coalition forces that might wipe out Zhao Xixie's troops at any time and move south, Xiong Liangfu became worried again.

This war can no longer continue. Every day it is delayed, Chu will be in greater danger.

Although his heart was full of reluctance, for the sake of the future of Chu State, Xiong Liangfu still slowly turned to the palace gate.

"Here comes someone."

"Your Majesty."

"Call Zuo Tu, the conditions proposed by Wei and South Korea, I, Chu, agree to."
Chapter completed!