Chapter 1154 Negotiation

Xu Shifu's words confused Yun Li, Gu Xiu and Tang Shu.

Something that Xu Yungong could see?

What do you mean?

Could it be that Xiao Wanchou still has some reservations?

Yun Li's eyes flickered back and forth between Xiao Wanchou and Xu Shifu. "Uncle, what exactly do you two mean by this? It's already this late, and you're still trying to play dumb?"

Xu Shifu didn't say anything, just stared at Xiao Wanchou.

Xiao Wanchou's face froze, and he cursed in anger and amusement: "Xu Shifu, you are such a piece of shit! Why didn't you say what you knew? Why did you have to let me be the treacherous villain?"

When Xiao Wanchouzhe said this, Yun Li and the other three became even more confused.

Obviously, Xiao Wanchou also understood what Xu Shifu meant.

What on earth are these two people talking about?

Xu Shifu shook his head and said sternly: "You are the Minister of War, you can explain it more clearly!"

"You are a piece of shit!"

Xiao Wanchou cursed again.

Xu Shifu did not retort, and acted as if he could let Xiao Wanchou curse if he wanted.

"Duke Yu, you should speak!"

Yun Li was afraid that the two would start arguing, so he directly called out Xiao Wanchou's name.

Xiao Wanchou froze slightly, then looked at Xu Shifu viciously and moved his mouth slightly at Xu Shifu.

Although Xiao Wanchou did not make any sound, it could be judged from the shape of his mouth that Xiao Wanchou was greeting Xu Shifu's mother.

"Cough cough..."

Yun Li coughed lightly and his eyes fell on Xiao Wanchou.

Xiao Wanchou had no choice but to smile bitterly and said, "If necessary, the court can abandon Minzhou and Muzhou and deploy defenses in Juzhou and Lijiang..."

After listening to Xiao Wanchou's words, Yun Li and the other three were completely dumbfounded.

From what he said, the court not only wants to give Minzhou to Yun Zheng, but also Muzhou to Yun Zheng?

Yun Li clenched his fists tightly, with a cold light flashing in his eyes.

No wonder Xiao Wanchou and Xu Shifu refused to say anything.

So that’s how it is!

What’s the difference between this and ceding territory in exchange for peace?

Does he and the court still want to save face?

If he really did that, the spit of all the civil and military officials in the court would probably drown him, the crown prince!

"reason!"

Yun Li gritted his teeth and growled.

Xiao Wanchou looked at Xu Shifu fiercely again, and then said helplessly: "From the perspective of the overall strategy, unless a large number of troops are transferred to Minzhou and Muzhou, once Yun Zheng raises his troops, Minzhou and Muzhou will definitely not be able to be defended..."

Minzhou and Muzhou are adjacent to Fuzhou.

The situation in Muzhou will not be much better than that in Minzhou.

Yun Zheng could easily take over Minzhou, so naturally he could also easily take over Muzhou.

Instead of doing this, it would be better to give up Minzhou and Muzhou and concentrate the main forces on Juzhou and Lijiang River. With the barrier of Lijiang River, it is unlikely that Yun Zheng will be able to attack Juzhou and Suizhou from Muzhou.

In this case, Yun Zheng must attack Juzhou by force.

And the focus of their defense was Juzhou.

Xiao Wanchou also made a vivid metaphor.

If you use your rootless fingers separately to hit someone, not only will you fail to hurt them, you may also break your own fingers.

But when Wugen pulled his fingers back into a fist, the punch he threw out was powerful.

Finally, Xiao Wanchou seemed to be afraid of Yun Li's suspicion, so he specifically stated that these were only based on the perspective of strategic defense and did not take other factors into consideration.

Standing in the position of the Minister of War, he felt that this was the best defensive plan.

But as a minister of Daqian, he himself could not accept this plan.

Moreover, Yun Zheng has not yet asked the imperial court for Muzhou, so there is naturally no reason for the imperial court to offer Muzhou on its own initiative.

After hearing what Xiao Wanchou said, everyone fell into deep thought, and Yun Li also lowered his head in deep thought.

He admitted that what Xiao Wanchou said made sense.

Concentrating our forces on defending Juzhou and the Lijiang River will definitely help prevent Yun Zheng from moving south in the future.

But asking him to give up Minzhou and Muzhou and ask for peace from Yun Zheng would be a huge humiliation.

Yun Li took a few deep breaths and glanced at Xu Shifu and Xiao Wanchou. "So, what you mean is that the court's bottom line is to hand over Minzhou and Muzhou to that bastard Lao Liu? As long as he doesn't cross this bottom line, we can agree to any of his requests?"

Xiao Wanchou shook his head slightly: "I am only talking about defense strategies from the position of the Minister of War, not other matters! As for whether the court will approve Yun Zheng's request, Your Highness should ask the three of them!"

Yun Li knew that Xiao Wanchou was trying to shirk his responsibility, but he didn't make things difficult for him. He just asked Xu Shifu and the other two, "Duke Yu has expressed his opinion. You three should also express your opinions!"

Tang Shu thought for a moment and replied, "If we only consider the need to resist Yun Zheng's advance southward, giving up Muzhou and Minzhou is a last resort, but it is also the most effective way."

"and then?"

Yun Li asked.

shit!

Doesn't he know what Tang Shu said?

If he didn't understand, he would probably have sent Xiao Wanchou back to his hometown to recuperate!

What he wanted to hear was what the three of them thought about this so-called bottom line! Instead of imitating Xiao Wanchou and just talking about these things from the perspective of strategic defense.

Xiao Wanchou is the Minister of War. Could it be that Tang Shu is also the Minister of War?

Tang Shu was slightly embarrassed, "I definitely do not agree to give up Minzhou and Muzhou!"

"Yeah! You all don't agree!"

Yun Li almost laughed at Tang Shu's anger. "So, once I agree, all the infamy in the world and all the saliva of the civil and military officials in the court will be directed at me!"

"I am ashamed."

Tang Shu stood up and bowed to plead guilty.

"What do you have to be ashamed of? It is I, the incompetent prince, who should be ashamed!"

Yun Li growled fiercely, then turned to Xu Shifu and Gu Xiu and asked, "Are you two going to say something like that from a strategic perspective?"

Xu Shifu and Gu Xiu stood up silently.

"The humble minister is guilty."

The two of them took the initiative to plead guilty.

There are some things that everyone understands.

But these ministers cannot say it!

Even if you say it, don't be too blunt.

"you……"

Yun Li's face was gloomy. He pointed at the two people tremblingly, and was so angry that he couldn't speak.

Ok!

They all pushed it towards me, one by one!

Who are you pushing it to?

Are you pushing the blame onto your father?

"Your Highness, calm down."

Seeing that Yun Li was about to go crazy, Gu Xiu couldn't help but speak: "I think that what we have talked about is just our guess! Your Highness can send someone to Minzhou to negotiate with Yun Zheng! Find out where Yun Zheng's bottom line is first."

"I second the proposal!"

Xiao Wanchou immediately spoke up to agree.

Tang Shu secretly cursed Xiao Wanchou for interrupting him so quickly, and said with a stiff upper lip: "I second the motion!"

Although Xu Shifu didn't say anything, his expression made it clear.

He also agreed with Gu Xiu's suggestion.

Now, the situation is very clear.

Yun Zheng only wants Minzhou, which has not yet touched the bottom line of the court.

Even if Minzhou was given to him, it would be a barely acceptable result.

It would naturally be better if Yun Zheng could make concessions at the negotiating table!

Yun Li looked at the four people with anger and helplessness, then suppressed his anger and asked, "Who do you think is the most suitable person to send to negotiate?"

“Qin Liu dares!”

The four people answered in unison...