Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 219

Chapter 219: Chapter 217: The Talent of Generals and Leaders_1

Chapter 219: Chapter 217: The Talent of Generals and Leaders_1

“Today, I have prepared fine wine and delicacies, intending to show goodwill to Jin Kingdom. I hadn’t expected so many unpleasant occurrences!” Li Zhijie, with a smiling face, showed flexibility. He sat down, took up an iron-bone fan, and clapped it in his palm, calling people to come in. “Quick! Help General Bai with his table, and serve him wine and dishes anew! I toast to you all as an apology!”

Perhaps because of Li Zhijie’s handsome appearance and remarkable demeanor, when his attitude softened, the expressions of the peace envoys from Jin Kingdom also eased considerably.

Liu Rushi, however, was not willing to save face, only wanting to strike while the iron was hot. “No need for apologies! I ask the King Yan to bring out the peace treaty of Xiliang and conclude this matter as soon as possible!”

Since Xiliang sought peace, Xiliang must first present the peace terms.

Negotiations between the two countries would inevitably involve haggling and disputes. Finalizing it would not be easy. The sooner peace talks began, the sooner the issue of the southern border could be resolved.

Li Zhijie nodded and had bamboo slips brought to the Crown Prince and Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, Liu Rushi, one copy each.

“Our Xiliang is willing to cede eight cities and compensate Jin Kingdom for military expenses! Beauties, gems… they’re already on their way. As long as the treaty is signed, they can all be sent to Jin Kingdom!” Li Zhijie slowly spoke the contents of the peace treaty.

“Twenty-three cities, not one less!” Liu Rushi quickly scanned the bamboo slip, closed it, set it aside, and pulled out a detailed sheepskin map from his sleeve.

The guard behind Liu Rushi immediately took out ink and brush. Liu Rushi boldly circled the entire area south of Tonggu Mountain into Jin Kingdom’s territory, then had the guard take the sheepskin map to Li Zhijie to see.

“Using Tonggu Mountain as the boundary, the area to the north, including Qiushan Pass, Bailong City, and Zhongshan City, all twenty-three cities, will be ceded to Jin! Besides compensating Jin Army’s mobilization expenses, Xiliang must also pay indemnity for the casualties among our soldiers!” Liu Rushi sat upright, his face stern, making exorbitant demands. “Furthermore, the indemnity for our Bai family army, renowned for its valor, should be ten times that of ordinary soldiers. This matter is non-negotiable! Additionally, Xiliang must hand over twenty-three male members from the three clans of Auxiliary General Yun Poxing for General Bai to behead as revenge!”

The demand for Xiliang to turn over twenty-three male members from Yun Poxing’s three clans was merely a bargaining chip for gaining more advantages. Yun Poxing was already the Auxiliary General of Xiliang. If they truly handed over those men to be slain by Bai Qingyan, how would Xiliang retain its dignity?!

Moreover, even if Xiliang dared to send them, Bai Qingyan couldn’t possibly kill them, or it would ruin the Bai family’s reputation.

Bai Qingyan did not expect that Liu Rushi would also demand ten times indemnity for the Bai family’s soldiers.