He was afraid that Zhu Xiuyuan would be greedy for merit at a young age, so he was provoked by Li Jiye's words and then forgot about it, so he agreed...

That won't work!

Zhu Xiuyuan naturally noticed Dong Cheng's eyes, and he could see the deep meaning at a glance.

He smiled back and nodded secretly to show his understanding.

In fact, how could Zhu Xiuyuan not know that Li Jiye was talking nonsense?

Ten cities, who are you trying to fool?

Zhu Xiuyuan said to Li Jiye that he had a serious and solemn look on his face, and he seemed to be extremely sincere.

Zhu Xiuyuan secretly pursed his lips, sneered, and thought to himself: "This guy is not honest either!"

However, the truth is this, but don’t tell me if you see through it.

Li Jiye's words may not be without the intention of retreating instead of advancing.

I'm afraid the subtext is telling Zhu Xiuyuan that it's okay to make conditions, but don't make them too exaggerated.

Zhu Xiuyuan was a man in two lifetimes, and his combined life experiences may not be as good as those of his father-in-law, Dong Cheng.

But these tricks are very simple, even Zhu Xiuyuan can see them.

Therefore, Zhu Xiuyuan also smiled and said: "Brother Li, you are serious! Although this plague prescription is precious and priceless, with countless people alive, it should be a good prescription to help the world."

"But if ten cities are exchanged, the implications are huge and it is really inappropriate. It will be harmful rather than beneficial to Liang, Chen, and Liang. Brother Li, don't mention this again!"

Hearing what Zhu Xiuyuan said, Dong Cheng immediately felt relieved.

Liu Wencai rubbed her chest and breathed a sigh of relief.

Little Eunuch Li had a smile on his face, but there was also a hint of pity as he smiled dryly.

But Cui Chengxiu still had his neck curled up and his head lowered, so that no one could see what he looked like.

After hearing Zhu Xiuyuan's words, Li Jiye's face darkened at first, and then he sighed and pretended.

Then he sighed: "Brother Zhu, our country of Liang is really in urgent need of that prescription for the plague. To be honest with brother Zhu, I took the initiative to take up the post of envoy to the State of Chen this time, in order to go to the State of Chen in person and obtain the prescription for the plague..."

"Since Brother Zhu does not agree to exchange ten cities, what should we do? Can Brother Zhu make it clear?"

As soon as Li Jiye said this, Dong Cheng and others looked at Zhu Xiuyuan.

Although they participated, they could not say a word.

We can only watch the "performance" of Zhu Xiuyuan and Li Jiye.

Zhu Xiuyuan pretended to mutter, frowning for a moment, as if he was thinking.

How should this matter be handled?

In fact, Zhu Xiuyuan had already thought of a solution, but he couldn't say it directly, so he had to lay the groundwork...

When he thought about this, Zhu Xiuyuan really wanted to slap himself in the mouth.

Just now he was still despising Li Jiye for pretending, but as it turned out, he himself was no exception.

Hey, you are just acting on the occasion, you can’t help yourself!

Zhu Xiuyuan had already left his seat and stood up, walking up and down the hall with his hands behind his back, his face solemn.

Dong Cheng, Li Jiye and others all stared at him without saying a word, with different thoughts.

After a long time, Zhu Xiuyuan suddenly stopped.

He glanced around and looked at everyone.

Then he asked: "Father-in-law, Brother Liu, Little Eunuch Li, and Master Cui. As the saying goes, there is strength in numbers, and the flames are strong when everyone adds firewood. I wonder if you can do anything about this matter?"

Dong Cheng sighed, patted his knee and remained silent.

Liu Wencai shook his head and spoke for the first time: "Brother Zhu, I'm sorry that I can't do anything about this!"

Little Eunuch Li hesitated to speak, but he restrained himself very well and did not speak.

In fact, little Eunuch Li always believed that Li Jiye's proposal just now was a good one, in exchange for ten cities!

If it succeeds, as a participant, he will definitely have a share of the credit for opening up the territory...

As for Cui Chengxiu, he had nothing to say.

He secretly sneered and said: "Hey, you are in trouble! You don't know what to do! Haha, don't say I don't know what to do, even if I know, I won't tell you! Zhu Xiuyuan, I'll see what you do, haha

!”

…

Zhu Xiuyuan saw everyone's expressions in his eyes, and finally turned his eyes to Li Jiye.

Li Jiye also had a pensive look on his face, with expectations, reluctance, and a hint of regret.

His expression was very complicated.

Zhu Xiuyuan knew that the time was almost here, and now was the right time, but something might change later.

So he smiled and said: "Everyone, I have thought of a way. Let me tell you. What do you guys think?"

Li Jiye immediately stood up, bowed his head, and said with excitement, "I wish you well, brother, I am all ears."

Dong Cheng, Liu Wencai, Little Eunuch Li and others also stretched their necks and stared at him closely.

Although Cui Chengxiu kept his posture of hunching his neck and lowering his head, he also pricked up his ears, ready to listen to Zhu Xiuyuan's method.

Zhu Xiuyuan supported Li Jiye with both hands and lifted him up, causing Li Jiye to stand upright.

Then he smiled and said: "The prescription for the plague has been used by countless living people and is extremely valuable! Such treasures should not be given to others easily. Brother Li, I still need your forgiveness for this."

Li Jiye smiled and said: "Of course, it should be like this. We, the Liang Kingdom, are not greedy people, and we are willing to exchange for things of equal value!"

Zhu Xiuyuan bowed his hand and said, "Thank you, Brother Li, for your understanding, but ten cities are too expensive and involve too much, so it is definitely not allowed!"

Li Jiye: "What does Brother Zhu mean?"

Zhu Xiuyuan: "Simple, the ten-seat city is too valuable, so reduce it as appropriate...it can be replaced by some ordinary things."

Dong Cheng, already impatient with waiting, interrupted: "Xian son-in-law, please tell me clearly what I am."

Zhu Xiuyuan laughed dryly, said sorry, and stopped showing off.

He smiled and said: "Brother Li, the ordinary things I am talking about do not need to cost Liang Guo's plants and trees. They only need a word from Brother Li, and they can be easily completed without even having to do anything by Brother Li's men. That is...

…tribute!”

Tribute!

Dong Cheng, Li Jiye, Liu Wencai, Little Eunuch Li and others were all stunned.

I didn't expect, I didn't expect that Zhu Xiuyuan had this idea.

Exchange tribute for plague cures!

If Dong Cheng and others were stunned, then Cui Chengxiu was completely stunned.

The raised corners of his mouth froze instantly, and the constant "hehehehe" in his heart stopped abruptly.

Because the method of exchanging tribute for plague prescriptions should be feasible and easy to operate.

Tribute, I didn’t say all the tribute.

As long as a very small part is retained and used as an exchange, that is victory!

In this way, Liang Guo lost nothing at all.

It was also a great victory for Emperor Chen and the Chen court!

Because no one has ever had the ability to withhold part of the tribute that was handed over to Liang Guo!

Even though the tribute withheld is very small, it sounds very good in name.

In other words, it saved the face of Emperor Chen and the Chen court.

This is the most important point.

Emperor Chen and all the officials in the imperial court actually understood that they could not keep this plague prescription and would eventually give it to Liang Guo.
Chapter completed!