Chapter 832 New Deal

At dawn, Jiang Yunshan sat up suddenly, and there was a sharp pain in his left shoulder; however, what made Jiang Yunshan 'pain' even more was the deception from the upper echelon and the bleakness of hope.

Somewhat decadent, he stood up, as if he had no soul, and walked around the dilapidated room. Finally, Jiang Yunshan made a decision.

When I came outside, I found that there were already many people gathered in the martial arts arena. Jiang Yunshan knew most of these people, and many of them were staunch warriors who defended their homes and the country, and these people had bravely killed the enemy and took the lead in the previous three days on the battlefield, and many of them were seriously injured.

After Jiang Yunshan came out, he was immediately discovered by everyone.

A general with a cloth wrapped around his right eye and still bloodstained saw Jiang Yunshan, and immediately shouted: "Jiang Yunshan, we are going to ask Li Lisong for questioning. Are you going?"

This person Jiang Yunshan knew was Zheng Chongping, one of the three generals in Gaoxi Town.

"Go!" Jiang Yunshan murmured, and suddenly roared, "I'm going, I'm going to ask, where is their conscience!"

"Then take our chipped steel knife and ask together." Zheng Zhongping growled. The ruptured right eye oozes blood again.

Jiang Yunshan turned around and took his treasured sword, which was a magic weapon grade sword; such a treasured sword was enough to cut iron like mud; but it was such a precious sword, but it was already full of cracks and the blade was broken. One can imagine what kind of battle has been experienced.

Gradually, more and more people gathered. By 10 noon, there were more than 3,000 people gathered. Among them, there were at least 500 small officers above the commander, and more than 30 commanders.

There are still several side generals like Jiang Yunshan; there are more than a dozen side generals who are slightly higher than Jiang Yunshan. We all come from different armies, but all have the same purpose at this time.

Counting Zheng Chongping, these people almost gathered at least a quarter of the people with outstanding military exploits in Gaoxi Town.

Zheng Chongping raised his head and looked at the sky, "It's noon, let's go. Go ask Li Lisong, go ask Sima Xuan, ask their wolf-heartedness!"

"No!" Everyone responded and was ready to act.

But at this moment, from more than a dozen gates around, suddenly a group of brightly armored armed forces rushed out, probably tens of thousands of people; each of them was fully armed, and quickly surrounded more than 3,000 people in Zheng Zhengping.

Countless soldiers suddenly appeared on the surrounding city walls, bowing their bows and nodding arrows, full of murderous intent.

A commander in cloth clothes slowly appeared at the top of the city wall. It was——Li Lisong!

Seeing this, Zheng Chongping roared angrily: "Li Lisong, I was going to look for you, but you brought it yourself! Come down, I have something to ask you."

The corners of Li Lisong's mouth twitched slightly, revealing a cold smile. I saw Li Lisong said slowly: "Zheng Zhongping and others conspired to rebel, kill without pardon!"

The surrounding generals immediately shouted: "Kill!"

Unsurprisingly, arrows were fired in unison, and soldiers in bright armor charged. Poor Jiang Yunshan and Zheng Zhengping, the soldiers who swore to defend their families and the country before, did not die on the battlefield, but died in the political struggle.

The tired body couldn't support the anger, and roaring couldn't change the result after all. This massacre was completely over in just a moment. The evil spirit was surging, and the resentment was soaring; however, everything was in the past after all.

Soon, a spiritual wizard rushed in and took away the grievances of the wronged souls. From then on, Zheng Chongping, Jiang Yunshan and others were accused of rebellion, and the whole family was implicated.

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Jiang Yunshan and Zheng Zhongping were not the only ones who were 'rebelled', there were similar cases in many places. In this regard, the Sima Empire adopted absolutely domineering means to nip all discord in the bud.

While the rear was carrying out brutal suppression, Sima Xuan was leading the staff to start formal negotiations with the ten kings of Bian.

The previous surrender can only be said to be a general intention, just a simple exchange. That surrender represented the end of the war. But the more thrilling political confrontation has just begun.

On a beautiful hill, surrounded by birds and flowers; in an urgently built gazebo, a negotiation is going on.

Influenced by the Shang Dynasty, the two negotiating parties were separated. Sima Xuan and the team he represented sat alone in the west; while the ten kings of Bian sat in the east.

Yuan Lin was selected as the representative to preside over the meeting - the reason is very simple, young, even if something is wrong, everyone just laughs, which is very conducive to the harmony of the negotiation. After all, this negotiation is not a 'negotiation of a deadly enemy', but a 'negotiation of a quasi-ally'.

After everyone sat down, Yuan Lin took out the paperwork and began to read. "Negotiations have begun. The first item, King Sima, please speak."

From the moment of surrender, Sima Xuan was no longer an emperor, but one of the eleven kings of Bian Kingdom.

Of course, Sima Xuan did not need to speak in person to speak. Li He next to him unfolded the document and began to read, his words sonorous and majestic. There are almost three thousand words in it.

The general idea is as follows:

First, if we continue to fight, we can only benefit from the competition between the snipe and the clam. Therefore, our surrender is for everyone's common consideration!

Second, although our development time is a little short, we have a strong economic and industrial foundation, and even a certain scientific foundation. Our Sima Empire has inherited many good things from Jin State. Now, we would like to share these.

Third, cooperation leads to strength, and separation leads to failure; this is also the best way for Bian to quickly become stronger.

Fourth, our Sima Empire has no ambitions, we just want to find a living space. We will not participate in the battle between your kings and kings; but we will definitely serve the 'kings and kings'.

Fifth, we are willing to spend 200 million taels of gold wealth to celebrate Bian's victory—in fact, it is bribery and compensation in disguise.

Sixth, we are not demanding, we only need to retain a little nominal status - of course, if we can continue to rule the territory of the Sima Empire, we will be very grateful to you.

Seventh, you understand all the above. So here comes the question - who should I, Sima Xuan, surrender to?

Sima Xuan is not an idiot, he gave so many benefits before, but finally changed the subject and provoked the relationship between the ten kings.

According to the previous agreement of the ten kings, whoever gets the most 'points' will be the king. But the plan is not as fast as the change, and everyone did not expect things to change so much.

First of all, the Sima Empire resisted fiercely, and everyone did not break through the border defense of the Sima Empire for three days. Although everyone has their own gains, these gains are not enough to convince the public.

Then, Sima Xuan's surrender at the moment is of great significance. It can be said that whoever Sima Xuan surrenders to will immediately 'open up', rise to the top, and become the 'king of kings'.

Therefore, the ten kings of Bian immediately looked at each other!

Beside, Yuan Lin was a little dumbfounded, I just said "the first item", and the second item hasn't been said yet, how can you do this. Therefore, Yuan Lin stood beside him stupidly, feeling a little at a loss for a moment. Political matters seem to be a bit complicated, and Yuan Lin is not yet able to participate in such political competitions.

After a while, Sima Xuan coughed lightly, and after attracting attention, Sima Xuan said softly: "I have a method, which is to learn from the practice of the Shang Dynasty, which is a hidden bid."

After the order was finished, Sima Xuan continued to drink tea with his head bowed, leaving only the ten kings with twinkling eyes.

Sima Xuan's words are truly "small words and big righteousness". There are too many things in one sentence.

Want me to surrender to you? Come on, let's see who gives me the most benefits. But this is only shallow meaning. The deeper meaning is - Sima Xuan made the scene out of place through this small trick!

Earlier, it was Sima Xuan who came to surrender and was in a passive position! But now Sima Xuan is in the active position and has become a peerless treasure that is 'up for sale'.

Invisibly, Sima Xuan had left a deep impression on the hearts of the ten kings. However, this is the first step of the scheming Sima Xuan!

The ten kings looked at each other for a long time, and finally began to take out the jade slips, engraved their own conditions on them, and handed them to Sima Xuan. But the ten kings looked at Sima Xuan with vigilance and a slight threat.

Sima Xuan took the jade slips and observed them one by one. For a long time, in the anticipation of everyone, Sima Xuan held the teacup in both hands, and under the watchful eyes of the ten kings and countless generals and officials around him, he slowly but firmly came to the front of "Shangdu, King Ming, and Chao Xu", "King Ming , from now on Sima Xuan will follow behind King Ming."

Ming Wang Chao Xu was somewhat surprised, but was overjoyed immediately, took Sima Xuan's teacup, and drank it down in one gulp. Then he asked: "King Sima, I'm curious, why did you choose this king? The conditions offered by this king should not be as generous as the others, right?"

The rest of the people also looked at Sima Xuan. The previous 'hidden mark' was necessary, but now Sima Xuan had to give an appropriate explanation.

Sima Xuan stood up, looked around, and said slowly: "The reason why this king chose Ming Wang is because..."

Everyone's ears perked up.

Sima Xuan paused for a while and continued: "It's because the conditions given by King Ming are the lowest among all the conditions, but the most reasonable and most in line with Bian's interests.

The king called it 'Dark Mark' just now, but it was actually an observation of everyone.

I think that the conditions given by King Ming may not be good, but King Ming has the most kingly mind and vision.

The conditions given by King Ming did not harm the interests of Bian State, no matter it was now or in the future.

Since this king has become a member of the Bian country, of course we have to start from the perspective of the Bian country. As the saying goes, one prospers, one prospers, one loses all; I cannot seek personal interests by harming the interests of Bian.

This is the condition given by King Ming. "

With that said, Sima Xuan put out the conditions given by King Ming. There are only two simple, even crude rules: reward Sima Xuan with the title of 'Southern King', and allow the Southern King to self-control.

But then there are demands, and there are many demands. Including open trade, technology sharing, military expenditure sharing, military dispatch, resource sharing, etc., many conditions can be called harsh.

For a while, there was no sound in this temporary pavilion; but after a while, everyone applauded. Some people, some things, even opponents have to agree. And Shangdu Ming Wang Chaoxu did it.

The most important thing is that Bian is currently facing pressure from reform, unification and the Shang Dynasty. It really needs someone like King Ming to find a real future for Bian.

After cheering, Sima Xuan said: "Time is waiting, I think we should hold a grand ceremony immediately to support King Ming as the 'King of Kings'. Maybe it will be rough at the moment, but our 11 kings are all present, enough to witness this historical moment .

When the Bian Kingdom is truly unified and strong, we are holding a real... enthronement ceremony for King Ming! ! ! "

The enthronement ceremony is the gift of the emperor!

Hearing the words "Enthronement Ceremony", the faces of the kings were different, but this is what should be done after all. It was already expected by the kings long after the competition of "King on King" was decided. It's just that when this 'King of Kings' didn't fall on him, he inevitably felt a little bit disappointed and had some other thoughts.

Afterwards, many people began to look secretly at King Li of the Eastern Capital, with an indescribable sarcasm in their eyes. The matter of "king above king" was brought up by King Li of Dongdu, and it was also King Li of Dongdu who first implemented the strategy of economic unification. King Li of the Eastern Capital is among the best in terms of economy, industry, and military strength.

As a result, King Li tossed and tossed for a long time, but the hat of "Wang Shangwang" flew to King Ming's head. I don't know if this is a different kind of irony.

Seeing that everyone was looking at him, King Li of Dongdu understood that he needed to set an example. Therefore, King Li took a deep breath, poured a cup of tea himself, and held it in front of King Ming, "Master Ming, please drink tea. From today on, King Ming will be respected in Dongdu."

King Li of the Eastern Capital took the lead, and the rest of the kings came forward to offer tea one by one.

After the simple etiquette, King Ming officially became the 'King of Kings'. There are three fires for a new official to take office, and the first fire for King Ming is to determine the king of the ten directions.

King Ming stood in the north, and the other ten kings stood in the south. King Ming looked around:

"Everyone, thank you for your support. I, Chao Xu, am here to assure you today: I will do my best to build Bian into a big and powerful country!

In order to manage Bian State better, first of all, this king needs to re-establish your reputation.

Cao Rong, the envoy of Yicheng Jiedu, is officially named "Eastern King" from today onwards.

Luo Xing, the envoy of Zhenwu Jiedu, will be officially named 'Xu Wang' from today onwards.

Zhuang Juxian, the envoy of the Longshan Festival, is officially named 'Xi Wang' from today onwards.

Sui'an Jiedu envoy Dao Lengfeng is officially named "King Ning" from today onwards.

Sima Xuan, named 'Southern King'.

The rest of the kings still retain their original titles. Under the rule of the kings, they are called "king counties"; the eleven king counties together form a huge country, which is Bian country!

Within each king county, the original system is still maintained.

But from now on, the customs control will be lifted between the king counties. Starting today, there will be no checkpoints in the Bian Kingdom, and the kings should make profits by creating groups and enterprises.

From now on, every king county needs to pay one-tenth of the tax every year to support Bian's military construction. Those who pay more taxes will get more military power.

From now on, every king county needs to provide at least 20,000 elite soldiers every month. Before the end of next month, we can form an elite team of 300,000 people who can work together to withstand the pressure of the Shang Dynasty.

from now on……"

One order after another, Bian Guo has really changed!