Chapter 473: Roundtable

to this end. On the issue of seat sorting, Shang Wenti proposed to use a round table. At the same time, the direction due north is vacant. Avoid unnecessary topic disputes. Han Shu has no opinion on this move. Ju Xin also had no opinion. When this news was told to Li Mu. Li Mu also had no comments. At the same time, he was affirmed by King Zhao. Ask him to obtain more benefits for Zhao Guo in the negotiation.

The meeting was held in a side hall of Hanwang Palace. The side hall is very large. But only these four chairs and a round table are placed in the middle. The position of the chair is not in the positive direction. It's a biased direction. That is, in the four corners of the northwest, northeast, southeast, and southwest. This move is to avoid disputes caused by the direction of the seat.

Zhao Guo sat in the northwest. Shangwen doesn't matter, but Li Mu believes that this direction is close to True North. As the host country, Han Shu sat in the northeast. Shang Wenfang and Yanguo sat in the southeast and southwest corners respectively. Li Mu believes that he has an advantage in terms of seating. But Shang Wen thinks it doesn't matter. Because the next negotiation is the focus.

The topic was first put forward by Shang Wen. In order to allow the meeting to have a easing process, Shang Wen first chose the prisoner of war issue as the topic.

"To ladies and gentlemen, the first thing we have to talk about is army crime and civilian harm and prisoners of war." Shangwen first proposed. Li Mu is obviously not used to chairs yet. Sit up a bit twitchy. The other two are obviously very stable. They have all been in Xianyang.

"This time, in the war between the State of Zhao and the State of Qi, the State of Yan had a lot of abuse and harm to civilians. At the same time, a large number of prisoners of war were tortured and beaten. Eventually, the prisoners of war died. Said.

"War is an extremely violent act. This violent act has a lot of lethality and destructive power. I believe I will understand this." Shang Wen looked at the three and said. Li Mu nodded naturally. Han Shu has experienced mutiny. Know the role of violence. Ju Xin represents the country of Yan, and he is very clear about the loss of the country of Yan.

"We in China have two thousand civilizations. Everyone is a civilized country. Therefore, I suggest that on the basis of civilization, we can effectively control the violence of war. Try to avoid violence to innocent people, those civilians, and lay down weapons. The soldiers. In the spirit of humanitarianism. We should give them full human requirements." Shangwen said.

"Master Prime Minister, I object. Those soldiers who took the initiative to bring harm to the civilians of Yan State should be punished. You know, they actually eat human flesh. They deserve to die." Ju Xin was obviously a little excited. In fact, behind the excitement is to strive for greater benefits for your country.

"Those soldiers have already been punished. For this they paid the price of their lives. Isn't that enough?" Li Mu sternly counterattacked.

"Everyone, give me a place. Calm down. Everyone is negotiating, not here to fight. Everyone calm down." Shang Wen mediates as an intermediary. Han Shu believes that the issue of prisoners of war is between Yan and Zhao. She doesn't have much to do with this. Moreover, she has just ascended to the throne, and what she needs is someone to acknowledge her succession to the throne. Rather than prisoners of war, and civilian casualties. Therefore, Han Shu watched Li Mu quarrel with Ju Xin. She doesn't care.

"Since everyone can sit down. It means that everyone still has a common goal." Shang Wen stopped both sides to say.

"We Yan is not afraid of Zhao. If we fight, I am afraid that Zhao can't stand it." Ju Xin said viciously.

"Has Xiao Xiaoyan forgotten the lesson of the war of longevity?" Li Mu was never afraid of threats. Especially at the negotiating table. He believes that only by maintaining a consistent tough posture can we strive for more benefits.

"Oh, my God." Shang Wen said to himself.

"Two gentlemen. This is the place for negotiation. It is not the battlefield. We sat down calmly in order to stop the war. We are for peace. Peace. Understand?" Shang Wen looked at Ju Xin. Look at Li Mu again. If this continues, the war will continue. This is something Shang Wen doesn't want to see. Although war can also bring a lot of wealth. But what Qin needs at present is to open the trade gates of various countries as soon as possible. War does not require mirrors, nor gorgeous clothes. There is no need for mirrors and glass. These are Qin's civilian goods. The military products have been stimulating enough. On the contrary, civilian products rely on the huge domestic demand of the country to pull. Qin State is engaged in construction everywhere. But how long can it last? Shang Wen didn't know, the most important thing is that foreign trade must be developed. This requires a stable and peaceful environment. This is what Qin wants to see most.

When the two heard of peace, they slowly recovered their peace.

"Regarding the issue of civilian harm. We have to say that we are all responsible for what we are here. The war is carried out by national violent agencies. For example, the army. If violence is not controlled, it is easy to get out of control. Everyone has seen it." Shang Wen said.

"The same goes for Qin. Although we only kill the enemy on the battlefield, we exclude those who intend to kill civilians posing as military exploits. As for Yan State, during the counter-offensive stage, you are also frantically retaliating against the soldiers of the Zhao army. Especially those women. Soldiers. Killed those Zhao Jun soldiers extremely cruelly. Qin's newspapers have already reported. Everyone knows what's going on." Shang Wen said while watching Ju Xin.

"The problem of Zhao Guo was first raised. Since everyone has such problems, why can't we take precautions? A common covenant is made to prevent such incidents from happening again." Shang Wen said in a friendly manner.

The two sighed. Obviously they have the intention to accept it. After all, both countries are victims of the war. Shangwen understands this point better.

"These are some relevant provisions I have drawn up on the issue of prisoners of war and civilian lives and property damage. You can maintain different opinions. Then, we can sit down and talk about it. I hope everyone will show great sincerity. Come to solve this kind of incident and don't happen again." Shang Wen said that he took out the prepared document draft from his leather bag and distributed it to everyone.

Han Shu just looked through it. Li Mu and Ju Xin carefully checked every clause. And Shang Wen waited for the reply of the two. Shangwen did not think carefully about these terms and deal with them. Instead, it directly copied the relevant articles of the Geneva International Convention. Especially with regard to prisoners of war, the terms of injury to the lives and property of civilians on both sides of the war. Once the four countries sign, it will mean that it will take effect. Both parties will recognize the binding force of the legal document.

"I need to go back and discuss it." Li Mu said first.

"Me too." Ju Xin said.

"Okay. We will adjourn the meeting for the time being. We will talk in the afternoon." Shang Wen suggested.