Chapter 703: When you should bow your head, bow your head

In the next two days, Jia Yao has been negotiating with Guifang.

Although the conditions proposed by Guifang exceeded the minimum requirements of Gayao's heart, Gayao was still not satisfied.

She wanted to get more resources, even a little more would be good.

Their main sticking points are war compensation and the amount of tribute.

Guifang's meaning is very clear. If you want more compensation, then reduce the amount of tribute.

But in terms of the amount of tribute, Gayao refused to give in at all.

In the end, Guifang was forced to agree to pay tribute according to the amount of tribute mentioned by Gaya Yao.

And the compensation they can give is equivalent to almost 45% of the compensation originally proposed by Ga Yao.

This result is not particularly ideal, but it is still much better than what Gaoyao expected.

After the negotiation ended, Ga Yao breathed a long sigh of relief.

With these supplies, the people of Beihuan will be much better off this winter.

"Princess, why don't you give in on the tribute?"

He Asu asked Jia Yao in confusion, "If we give in on the tribute, we can get more..."

"You think too much."

Jia Yao interrupted He Asu's words, shook his head and said: "Don't treat Yun Zheng as a fool! For Yun Zheng, the tribute items are all his, and none of us can share them! If I want to give in on the tribute, it is tantamount to Use his things in exchange for our interests, and when the time comes, we will still be the unlucky ones!"

She and Yun Zheng were originally the same kind of people.

If her and Yun Zheng's positions were reversed, she would not allow Yun Zheng to interfere with her interests.

He Asu was speechless, and then said unwillingly: "Princess, have we always been oppressed by Yun Zheng like this?"

"The situation is not as good as human beings. If you should bow your head, you should bow your head!"

Jia Yao shook his head gently at He Asu, and then ordered: "Go and ask Zulu and Tuo Huan to come!"

He Asu opened his mouth slightly.

After hesitating for a long time, He Asu still didn't say what he said.

"Ugh……"

Thousands of words turned into a helpless sigh in the end.

Soon, Zulu and Tuohuan came to Gayao's camp.

Jia Yao did not follow them around the bush. After telling them that he was leaving first, he said to them: "When the compensation from the ghost side arrives, I would like to buy some grain and livestock from you. Is that okay?"

Listening to Gayao's words, both Tuohuan and Zulu looked embarrassed.

Gayao needs food and livestock, and so do they!

Although they also like gold, they cannot survive by eating gold.

"Mrs. Gayao, I'm afraid this won't work."

Tuo Huan was the first to speak, "You also know our situation. We are in urgent need of food and livestock! However, it is all thanks to Madam that we can get these things. I am willing to offer two thousand taels of gold to express my gratitude."

Tuohuan didn't want to offend Gayao, but he also didn't want to take food and livestock out.

Offering gold is not only to give Gayao face, but also to silence Gayao.

"Yep!"

Zulu nodded repeatedly, "I am also willing to offer two thousand taels of gold."

Gold?

Ga Yao secretly smiled bitterly in his heart.

Four thousand taels of gold is quite a lot.

But right now, what she wants most is not gold.

However, since Tuohuan and Zulu both talked about it for this reason, it was not easy for her to dwell on it anymore.

That's it!

Gold is gold!

It’s better than nothing!

After making up his mind, Jia Yao didn't say any more and began to explain the follow-up matters to the two of them.

Although the negotiations have been concluded, it is not finished until those things are in hand.

As long as those things are not in hand, everything is empty talk.

……

Dingbei.

Unknowingly, the New Year is approaching again.

During the Chinese New Year last year, the situation in Shuobei was critical, which made it impossible for them to have a decent New Year.

This year, everyone from the Shen family has come to Shuobei, and the palace will soon have a baby. Yunzheng decided to have a good reunion year and reward the soldiers of the Beifu Army well.

When Yunzheng rushed back from the firearms workshop, before he entered the palace, he heard a sound of chickens and dogs jumping from the palace.

When I walked in, I saw, as expected, a bunch of naughty kids having fun in the front yard.

Qin Qihu's two sons and one daughter and the former prince's son have all come to the house and are having a snowball fight with Shen Nianci and Qiyan in the front yard.

A bunch of children were all dressed like bears, and they couldn't feel any pain even if they fell on the snow.

"I have met His Highness!"

Seeing Yunzheng's return, Xin Sheng, who was helping to take care of the children, quickly stepped forward to salute.

"Okay, I've told you so many times, just be casual when you're at home." Yun Zheng waved his hand to Xin Sheng and asked again: "Is the Qin family's sister-in-law here?"

"Ah."

Xin Sheng smiled lightly, and while helping Yun Zheng shake off the snowflakes on his body, he replied: "Mrs. Qin came to the house with a few children in the afternoon. She should be playing mahjong with the princess and the others at the moment."

Yunzheng: "Then I'll go take a look. Keep an eye on these kids and don't let them play around."

"Slaves save it."

Xin Sheng nodded slightly.

Yun Zheng glanced at the naughty children who were playing like crazy, and secretly thought about whether he should give them some "winter vacation homework"?

Well, forget it!

It’s better not to be a devil yourself!

While thinking wildly, Yunzheng walked into the inner palace.

Sure enough, four women were playing mahjong in the house.

Seeing Yun Zheng come in, Qin Qihu's main wife Li quickly stood up and saluted Yun Zheng.

"Don't, don't!"

Yun Zheng stopped Li and said, "Sister-in-law, you are not as good as Brother Qin in this regard. Just be more casual in the house and don't be so arrogant!"

"Yes."

Shen Luoyan and Miaoyin also echoed.

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Li Shi smiled sweetly and bowed slightly.

Can she be the same as Qin Qihu?

Qin Qihu can be casual, but she can't be too casual.

Wei Shuang pursed her lips and smiled, "Your Highness, why don't you come and play with them? I'll go check on those children."

"No need." Yun Zheng shook his head and smiled, "I just saw it, these children are having a great time, but when you go, they don't welcome you."

Thinking of those little brats, Yun Zheng's eyes fell on Shen Luoyan's belly again.

In about a month, my child will be born.

By then, the house will be even more lively.

"Right!"

Wei Shuang smiled and said, "These kids go crazy when they get together."

Yun Zheng motioned for them to continue playing with them, and then asked Shen Luoyan, "Where is Zi'er? Isn't she busy with those political affairs again?"

Ye Zi was pregnant, so he tried his best to let Ye Zishao handle the government affairs.

After he came back, he also helped Ye Zi share a lot of government affairs.

Shen Luoyan smiled softly, "She played mahjong with us for a while. She said she was a little tired and went back to her room to rest."

"Then I'll go see her."

Yun Zheng was about to move, but suddenly stopped, raised his hand and tapped Shen Luoyan on the head, "Don't sit there all day long, move around more if you have nothing to do."

"Know it!"

Shen Luoyan smiled coquettishly, "Go and see Sister Zi'er quickly!"

"Ah."

Yunzheng glanced at a few people and walked towards Ye Zi's room.

When he arrived at the door of Ye Zi's room, he saw a maid guarding the door.

"Mrs. Zi is busy?"

Yunzheng asked.

The maid hurriedly replied: "Your Majesty, Madam Zi is taking a bath."

"Why don't you go inside and wait on me?" Yun Zheng frowned and looked at the maid, "Mrs. Zi is pregnant. What if something goes wrong?"

The maid quickly replied: "Tingtao is waiting inside, and the slave is guarding outside the door."

"Oh, then I wrongly blamed you."

Yun Zheng's face was soothed, and he waved his hand and said: "Okay, the weather is very cold, so stop guarding."