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"How do you say that?" Zhang Song said disapprovingly.

"Firstly, forming an alliance with Sun Ce will cause Dongyang Marquis to be unhappy. Second, Sun Ce's wolf ambition has no way to develop now. Who knows if he will pretend to be reconciled and plot Yizhou?" Huang Quan said.

"Jingzhou can't protect itself, so how can we plot Yizhou?" Zhang Song retorted.

"You also know that Jingzhou is hard to protect itself, so why do you want to form an alliance with it?" Huang Quan caught Zhang Song's language problem and said triumphantly.

"You..." Zhang Song became angry for a moment.

"Before, your friend Fazheng said that General Yan Yan would lead his army to the north to help Sun Ce's army resist the Marquis of Dongyang. In the end, Sun Ce was just a rat and ran away. He was just a bully. You haven't seen it clearly until now. Is it his true face?" Huang Quan said sharply, "Could it be that you took advantage of Jingzhou?"

"It's good for you!" Zhang Song cursed.

"Shut up!" Liu Zhang couldn't stand it any longer, and hurriedly stopped the two of them. It hasn't been long since his father's body was buried, and his subordinates have started to ignore him as the new lord. Is this okay?

Liu Zhang's yelling still had an effect, the hall suddenly became quiet, and he said: "Come here, prepare a good gift and send it to the Marquis of Dongyang. Who can serve as an envoy?"

Zhang Song was very dissatisfied with Liu Zhang's decision, so he didn't speak.

"Qin Mi is eloquent and can be used as a messenger." Huang Quan suggested.

"Yes." After Liu Zhang gave the order, he waved his hand to signal everyone to back down.

After taking the order, Qin Mi rushed to Yangzhou day and night.

It is said to be a good gift, but it is just some antique calligraphy and paintings, plus [-] gold, there is no sincerity at all.

Cai Yong was in charge of receiving Qin Mi, and the reception of envoys belonged to the Ministry of Rites.Originally, Cai Yong didn't need to go out in person, but in order to show that the Ministry of Rites is on the right track, he had to show a show.

Therefore, Cai Yong still attaches great importance to the envoys from Yizhou.However, as soon as he saw the gift, his whole face fell down.

However, Qin Mi spoke sweetly, opened up the topic with Cai Yong's knowledge, and after talking for a long time, said:

"I also ask Cai Shangshu to introduce Dongyang Hou."

There are definitely many flatterers around Cai Yong, but few of them are as knowledgeable as Qin Mi.

"To be honest, your sincerity is not enough."

Qin Mi was taken aback with a smile, and saluted, "I also ask Cai Shangshu to make it clear!"

"This time, Yizhou is the defeated side." Cai Yong said shortly. Although he admired Qin Mi very much, he couldn't do favoritism.

Cai Yong has always wanted to pursue an official career. He has been teaching for many years in order to settle himself. Now that Liu Ke has finally promoted him, he must work hard.

"This..." Qin Mi was speechless for a while.

"I can't even be moved by this little gift, let alone a fixed prescription." Cai Yong sighed.

Qin Mi also realized the problem. After seeing the prosperity of Yangzhou, he knew that the Marquis of Dongyang was not short of money.

So, from which aspect should we impress Dongyang Hou?

"Yizhou is just a small place with no output. This time, the lord sent me here in a hurry." Qin Mi first expressed his apology, and then said, "It was the order of the late lord to fight the Marquis of Dongyang. The lord has passed away, and the lord has admired the Marquis of Dongyang since he was a child, and he does not want to be enemies with the Marquis of Dongyang. I also ask the Marquis of Dongyang not to blame him because he is also a member of the Han clan."

This is using Liu Yan as a shield.

Cai Yong said that he could reluctantly bring him to see Liu Ke.

When Qin Mi saw Liu Ke, instead of bowing her hands, she knelt down directly, saying that she was overwhelmed by Liu Ke's majesty.

Liu Ke just smiled and said nothing.

"Marquis Dongyang, I, Yizhou, have already paid the price. I implore your lord to forgive my lord." Qin Mi said.

"Cao Cao paid 500 million gold." Liu Ke said.

Qin Mi understood in seconds, but isn't this too much?

"Dongyanghou, Yizhou is just a poor little place, not even as good as Jiaozhou... You see, is it possible..."

"Five million gold, not a penny less, but it can be paid in three years." Liu Ke said.

Everyone has said that the Marquis of Dongyang loves money, and seeing him now, it is indeed so.

Qin Mi didn't dare to speak for a while, it was beyond his authority.Is it really worth the price to repair the relationship?

"I will pass the letter to the lord immediately."

Liu Ke waved his hand, signaling him to back down.

Half a month later, Liu Zhang agreed to the matter, but it would take five years to pay and resume trade.

Liu Ke replied that the five-year installment is fine, and the trade can also be resumed, but one million gold must be paid first.

Liu Zhang paid the money by selling pots and iron, which directly caused turmoil in the Yizhou government, but this had nothing to do with Liu Ke.

Since Yizhou is so remote, it will definitely not be able to settle accounts in the near future. Since Liu Zhang wants to be taken advantage of and give money, how can Liu have the nerve to refuse the door.

After Liu Bei heard the news, he also wanted to give it a try, maybe he could restore the relationship.

"Xianhe, you go to Yangzhou, no matter what conditions the Marquis of Dongyang puts forward, you will agree." Liu Bei said.

Jian Yong rushed to Yangzhou non-stop, but Liu Ke didn't see him. He frantically gave gifts to Yangzhou officials, which became a joke.

During a cabinet meeting, Liu Ke asked Lu Su:

"Zijing, how much did Liu Bei send you?"