novelden Chapter 179 You are very patient with him
Chapter 179 You are very patient with him
After Chen Shusheng arrived, Ye Wuwei and Qi Wushuang met him.
In private, Ye Wuwei is Qi Wushuang's mouthpiece.
"Mr. Chen Zhan, I believe you are already aware of the peace talks between Qi Dynasty and the North. His Majesty wants you to serve as the chief envoy."
Chen Shusheng did not refuse:
"I wonder if Your Majesty has any basic requirements in mind? What is the bottom line?"
“The bottom line is twofold:
First, not an inch of the land belonging to the Qi Dynasty can be ceded, including the entire southern desert;
Second, the Qi Dynasty was the victorious nation. Although it did not demand annual tribute from the North, it was impossible for the Qi Dynasty to compensate the North with even a tael of silver.
As for the rest, you can respond based on what the North asks of you.
The Northland once asked the Qi Dynasty to supply them with food, so they must exchange the same supplies. Horses alone are not enough. I propose to develop the coal and kerosene resources of the Northland."
Ye Wuwei told Chen Shusheng about the specific development plan.
Chen Shusheng saw Ye Wuyi standing there talking and said:
"Captain Ye, why don't you sit down and talk? You're tired of standing all the time."
Ye Wuyi was embarrassed: Chen Shusheng, could you please not use your consideration at this time!
Qi Wushuang looked at Chen Shusheng with a proud and provocative look, but Chen Shusheng didn't understand what Qi Wushuang meant at all.
Ye Wuwei said:
“I’ve been tired of riding in the carriage lately, and I want to stand for a while.
Do you remember what I just said?"
"remember."
“Also, the North will ask Qi Dynasty to open up to trade. This is not impossible, but you must remember that some important and scarce materials cannot be opened up.
For example, iron weapons, tempered steel armor, gunpowder weapons, etc.
The technology used to make these is not to be passed on to outsiders.”
"I understand that. What about the glass?"
"Give them the glass if they want it, as long as they can afford it."
After explaining Chen Shusheng, Ye Wuwei said:
"Your Majesty and I will be leaving Andu in two days. If there is anything that requires Your Majesty's presence, please arrange it within these two days.
Also, if you have any difficulties in the future, please ask Master Nie for help. His Majesty will instruct him.
Also, regarding Lei Dahong from yesterday, if you think he can be used, then teach him; if he is not, then you don’t have to bother with him.”
Chen Shusheng agreed to all of them.
Chen Shusheng never realized that Qi Wushuang didn't say a word, it was Ye Wuwei who was talking.
However, Chen Shusheng was used to Ye Wuwei being the one who spoke when he was around.
After Chen Shusheng left, Qi Wushuang said sourly, "You are very patient with him."
"Can you find another official like him in this court who is so talented, selfless, and dedicated to serving the country and the people?"
"That's Fu Chi."
"Chu Fuchi is naturally more capable than Chen Shusheng, and he's more loyal to you than Chen Shusheng, but when it comes to putting personal gains and losses aside and serving the people, he's not as good as Chen Shusheng."
Qi Wushuang didn't refute it, but he took Ye Wuwei's hand and said, "Let's not talk about him anymore."
"You……"
Ye Wuwei said earnestly:
“Of course you can’t be without loyal people around you, even if they have some selfish motives, that’s acceptable.
But the court still needs people like Chen Shusheng who are honest, upright and just; otherwise, how can the government maintain order?
Qi Wushuang played with Ye Wuwei's fingers, "I know, I just don't want to see you get too close to him."
"You've been my only friend from the beginning to the end. Why are you so jealous?"
"I know Chen Shusheng is a good person, but I'm afraid that I'm not good enough and that one day you'll be disappointed in me."
"I'm very protective of my shortcomings. As long as you don't become the kind of person I hate, I won't be disappointed in you."
"So what kind of people do you hate?"
Ye Wuwei thought for a moment: "People like Qi Yuchang and Yuwen Taishi."
"Then I promise not to become like them."
"So, what are you worried about?"
At this point, Ye Wuwei smiled mischievously again: "But you still have to keep it the same."
"What kind?"
Ye Wuwei's hand touched Qi Wushuang's pectoral muscles, then moved down along Qi Wushuang's pectoral muscles and stopped below his belly button.
Qi Wushuang placed his hand on Ye Wuwei's and vowed:
"Don't worry, even if it's just for you, I will keep the figure you like."
"That's right. I'm eight years younger than you. If you don't take good care of yourself, I won't like it when your figure becomes deformed."
Qi Wushuang instantly felt a sense of crisis.
Fortunately, Chen Shusheng is three years older than him and Qi Yushen is one year older than him. He should pay special attention to those young people in the future.
……
Afterwards, Qi Wushuang summoned Yuchi Yan and Patriarch Nie and instructed them on some matters.
Patriarch Nie brought an exquisite white jade seal and two night-shining pearls.
"Your Majesty, I have been searching for this white jade seal for a long time. I will use it as a personal seal.
As for these two night-shining pearls, I went out of my way to find them because I heard from Youren that Commander Ye was quite fond of them."
"I know your feelings, and I thank you on Wuwei's behalf.
From now on, you don’t need to look for mutton-fat white jade, but if you find a night-shining pearl, you can collect it.”
Patriarch Nie agreed.
After hearing Qi Wushuang say this, Ye Wuwei remained silent.
After Patriarch Nie left, Qi Wushuang asked Ye Wuwei:
"Do you like this white jade seal? I see you don't have a decent personal seal yet, why not have him carve one for you?"
"I think the seal I'm using now is pretty good. The mutton-fat white jade seal is heavy and inconvenient to hold.
Furthermore, according to my rank, I cannot use mutton-fat white jade for my seal, so I don’t want to give anyone a handle.”
The seal Ye Wuwei is using now is carved from ox horn. It is tough, wear-resistant, not easy to deform, and not heavy. He thinks it is very good.
After hearing what Ye Wuwei said, Qi Wushuang didn't force him.
According to the rules, only the emperor can use white jade to carve seals. Although Qi Wushuang doesn't mind sharing it with Ye Wuwei, what Ye Wuwei said makes sense.
There's no need to give others an advantage over such a small matter.
……
With Qi Wushuang's divine will, Chen Shusheng officially began peace talks with the North.
The day before Qi Wushuang left Andu, he received a message from Zhang Dinggong's Haidongqing: the eldest prince of the Northland had died.
When leaving Mo Nan, Qi Wushuang privately instructed Zhang Dinggong to pay close attention to the movements of the eldest prince.
Qi Wushuang told Ye Wuwei, who was teasing Haidongqing, "The eldest prince is dead."
Ye Wuwei didn't care much:
"It seems Ye Hongxia wasn't bragging this time. She said she would die of the poison in half a month without an antidote."
"If that's the case, we can confidently and boldly advance the peace talks."
At this moment, Qi Wu came in and reported: "The third prince said he wants to see you for something important."
Qi Wushuang subconsciously looked at Ye Wuwei.
Ye Wuwei said:
"You should go see him. He must have heard about the eldest prince's death and wants to ask you."
"Then let's go see him together."
"I'm not going. If I go, it will be inconvenient for you to talk."
Qi Wu was there, so Qi Wushuang didn't want to cling too closely to Ye Wuwei, so he just said, "Then I'll go quickly and come back soon."