Chapter 717: Participating in Peace Talks

Pingzhou Government Office

Pingzhou's civil and military officials reacted strongly to the new request for peace talks between Dali and Xianbei.

Qin Zhao, Guo Chong, Ji Wuyin, Wang Juntao, Chen Ping, Liu Heshan, Guo Chunsheng, Xu Zheng, Chen Yue, Jiang Yizhou, Gu Huaisheng, Jiang Shaoyan, Ning Changge, Zhou Bo and others expressed their opinions one by one and spoke freely.

Pei Zheng, Liu Shaojun and Xue Jin are the young masters of the three Hedong families respectively. They are the newcomers to Pingzhou. Based on the principle of listening more, watching more and talking less, looking at the active Pingzhou officials, they all feel that the atmosphere of discussion in Pingzhou government is quite harmonious.

"What are Dali and Xianbei trying to do? They are so humble and ask for peace talks. Are they afraid of our Pingzhou?"

"No, Dali and Xianbei are so consistent in their actions. Is there something fishy going on?"

"Is it possible that the two sides have secretly joined forces?"

"It shouldn't be? The other day, Xianbei went south to Hedong to plunder. They are so shameless, will Song Mo agree to cooperate?"

"It's hard to say."

"If Song Mo agrees to cooperate, he is too spineless."

Seeing that the issues discussed by everyone were getting more and more divergent, Xu Zheng couldn't help but say something, pulling the focus of the discussion back, "regardless of whether Dali and Xianbei have any rifts in private, the question now is, should we agree to peace talks?"

Guo Chong suggested, "Governor, I think it's better to agree to it. After all, Dali and Xianbei are so sincere."

Lv Songli thought to himself, they are indeed sincere. The two parties have taken a total of three states for peace talks.

Ji Wuyin looked around and said, "Governor, I think this matter should be handled with caution."

For Ji Wuyin, who has been in the business world for a long time, the safety of the principal is the most important. This time, the other party asked the governor to attend the peace talks. The governor is equivalent to the principal of their Pingzhou forces, so it is not too careful.

Lv Songli looked at the civil officials who were discussing fiercely, and then thought about the military generals stationed in various places. Pingzhou is full of talents, giving her a feeling that counselors are like rain and military generals are like clouds.

"This governor will participate in this tripartite peace talks."

First of all, in today's world, the people have long wanted peace. At present, whether it is the people of Dali or the people of Pingzhou, they are looking forward to the end of the war. Since it is the old wish of the people, then they, Pingzhou, cannot go against it.

In addition, a ceasefire and peace talks are also good for Pingzhou.

In this war, Pingzhou fought against Xianbei and Dali at the same time, and took down the three major states of Jizhou, Bingzhou and Qingzhou in one fell swoop, plus Sushen, and a large area of ​​Hedong.

This battle directly expanded the territory by nearly two times. In addition, 180,000 Xianbei troops were annihilated, which severely damaged Xianbei. Although it did not shake its foundation, it also made it cry out in pain.

In addition, more than 100,000 Dali soldiers were eliminated and converted.

In general, Pingzhou was full and tired at the same time.

The three parties shook hands and negotiated peace, which was just right for Pingzhou to rest and digest.

At this time, Ji Wuyin stepped out and said, "Governor, peace talks are okay, but I do not agree with the governor's personal participation in the peace talks. As the saying goes, a son of a thousand gold does not sit in the hall. The location of this peace talk will definitely not be arranged in Pingzhou. In addition, Dali and Xianbei are very likely to have secretly made a head and tail. If the governor goes there, there may be accidents."

Everyone present thought that Ji Wuyin and Xue Xu are indeed good friends, and they are equally afraid of death.

Lu Songli did not speak.

This time, the highest leaders of the three forces participated in the peace talks, and the scale must be unprecedented. The security issue is the top priority.

At this time, Xian Feng stepped forward and said, "Master Ji, I know you are worried about the governor's safety, but our guards are not vegetarians either. We will swear to protect the governor's safety."

At this time, Qin Zhao also said, "Master Xian is right. Our Pingzhou has developed to this day, and there is no place that the governor cannot go. The governor does not need to worry about them. Whether it is Dali or Xianbei, if they dare to make any unusual moves, we will lead the army to flatten both places!"

Lv Songli made the decision, "Okay! The safety of this governor is in your hands."

Song Mo and Tuoba Khan called Pingzhou across the air and asked her to participate in this peace talk. Both of them will attend. If she dares not agree, doesn't it mean that she is afraid of them?

This matter concerns Pingzhou's face and dignity. She can't retreat or refuse.

After confirming the general tone of agreeing to the peace talks, how and what to talk about in the peace talks became the next priority.

"The Xianbei are intervening, they must have bad intentions."

"Now the Xianbei are using the North Border and Liangzhou as bargaining chips. If the conditions they put forward are within our tolerance, should we accept them?"

An official excitedly said, "Accept! Why not? Recovering lost territory is such a great achievement."

Some people who wanted to refute couldn't help but look at Lu Songli at the top. This matter concerns the governor's achievements, will he still object?

Lu Songli said, "Everyone, don't worry, just say whatever you want."

"Master Chen, don't just look at the achievements. Let's not assume what conditions the Xianbei will put forward. Let's say if we take back the North Border and Liangzhou, how to defend? How to govern?"

Yes, Pingzhou is located in the northeast, and the North Border and Liangzhou are located in the northwest. The two places are separated by the huge Yongzhou. In addition, there is also a Hexi Xianbei.

If the North Border and Liangzhou are taken back, Pingzhou will inevitably face the situation of dividing troops. Now that Pingzhou has troops stationed in the south, who will go to Liangzhou in the north to take charge?

"Is this the conspiracy of Dali and Xianbei? They want Pingzhou to disperse its military strength!"

"This can only be one of the purposes of their request for peace talks this time."

However, can their Pingzhou army support the southeast, northeast, and northwest?

On this issue, the officials of Pingzhou discussed again.

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Da Li and Xianbei received a reply from Pingzhou, and Pingzhou agreed to the peace talks. The next step is to choose the location of the peace talks.

The location of the peace talks was arranged in Hancheng, Hedong, which is the junction of the three forces.

After the location was determined, the next step is to set the time for the peace talks.

Da Li and Xianbei both hope to sit down and negotiate as soon as possible. Therefore, the time for the peace talks they proposed is more urgent.

They hope to negotiate before September 30, that is, ten days later. Ask Pingzhou, "Is it okay to set this date? Governor Lu should be able to arrive on time, right?"

The contempt in their words made the Pingzhou officials jump.

"What do they mean? Do they despise us?"

"Don't you see how close they are to Hancheng, and how far our Pingzhou government office is from Hancheng!"

Among the three forces, whether it is Song Mo going to Hancheng or Tuoba Khan going to Hancheng, they are much closer than Pingzhou. They went there slowly, and it took them two or three days at most.

However, the road from Changli, Liaoxi County, Pingzhou to Hancheng is not much different from that from Changli to Chang'an. If it were in the past, it would take more than half a month to travel even by carriage.

But because Pingzhou has built roads and there is shipping...

Pingzhou estimates that the governor and his entourage will arrive in Hancheng in about five days if nothing goes wrong, starting from Changli.

After the time was set, Guo Chong quietly asked Qin Zhao, "Sixth Master should be back within five days, right?"

Qin Zhao calculated the time and replied, "I heard that he had returned a few days ago, so he should be able to return."

Chang'an, Imperial Palace

Song Mo looked at the map. He had six states left in Dali. Yongzhou was sandwiched between Xianbei and Dali. It could even be said that it was surviving in the cracks.

After losing Hedong, most of Dali's troops have been deployed in various places in Yongzhou to guard against the enemy and guard Chang'an.

He, the emperor of Dali, has been forced to move the capital, which is ridiculous.

A deep madness flashed across the depths of Song Mo's eyes!