Longevity by Picking up Attributes in the Battlefield - Chapter 777 Chapter 317: Tu An Offers a Princess! Another Holy Decree Issued! The World Will Be Astonished!
Chapter 777 Chapter 317: Tu An Offers a Princess! Another Holy Decree Issued! The World Will Be Astonished!
The next day!
Morning Discussion Hall.
“We ministers pay respects to Your Majesty.”
“We ministers pay respects to the Crown Prince.”
The court rituals were observed, and after paying respects, the ministers returned to their places.
“Reporting to Your Majesty and the Crown Prince.”
“Tu’an State, Goguryeo.”
“The emissaries of these two countries are waiting for an audience in the side hall.”
“Should we receive them?”
Han Fei stepped forward, bowed, and reported.
“Summon them,” Ying Zheng waved his hand.
“His Majesty has decreed.”
“Summon the emissaries of Tu’an and Goguryeo for an audience.”
A voice loudly announced.
In the side hall, the emissaries of the two countries, carrying a sense of anxiety, were brought to the Morning Discussion Hall of Qin.
With regards to Qin.
At this moment, these two countries neighboring Qin could not help but be afraid.
Of course.
Especially Tu’an bears more fear.
While Goguryeo is not directly adjacent to Qin, it is separated by Tu’an.
However, Qin and Goguryeo are also facing each other across the sea.
“Jin Zhu, emissary of Tu’an.”
“Li Shang, emissary of Goguryeo.”
“We pay our respects to the Emperor of Great Qin.”
“We pay our respects to the Crown Prince of Great Qin.”
Upon entering the hall, the emissaries of the two countries knelt to the ground, bowing with utmost humility.
In the face of the mighty Qin, which had swept across Shenzhou, they had no dignity to maintain other than to show humility.
In these times.
There were no conventions among the various countries, nor any talk of non-aggression.
It was the survival of the fittest, a real struggle where the weak are preyed upon by the strong.
“For what purpose do you two countries seek an audience?”
Ying Zheng asked calmly.
“Reporting to the First Emperor.”
“We, Tu’an, have come to pay tribute and submit ourselves.”
“We offer tribute gifts.”
“Five thousand gold, ten thousand stones of copper and iron, five thousand slaves, a thousand pearls of snow ginseng, jade artifacts…”
The emissary of Tu’an, Jin Zhu, immediately presented a national book, humbly stating.
“We, Goguryeo, have also come to pay tribute.”
“Per our king’s wish, we offer four thousand gold, a thousand beauties, five hundred snow ginseng plants…”
The emissary of Goguryeo, Li Shang, also spoke promptly.
These tribute resources, perhaps insignificant to Qin, yet represent a sincere gesture from these two small countries.
“Since you two countries are sincere.”
“I shall accept these tribute gifts.”
Ying Zheng spoke slowly.
Upon hearing this!
The emissaries of the two countries showed expressions of excitement and joy.
For them.
This was undoubtedly the best outcome; by establishing a vassal relationship with Qin, Qin would not invade them, and they could even stand fearless against Donghu.
“The wisdom of the First Emperor is unmatched.”
“Tu’an is willing to pay tribute to Qin eternally.”
“As a token of Tu’an’s loyalty to Qin, our king is willing to offer the princess as a bride to the Crown Prince.”
“Our Tu’an Princess, Princess Yushu, is a peerless beauty, truly stunning, at the fresh age of sixteen. The Crown Prince of Qin will certainly approve.”
“Would the First Emperor agree?”
Jin Zhu said, pressing while the momentum was right.
Upon hearing this.
The emissary from Goguryeo’s face changed, but he had no such bargaining chip.
“Feng’er.”
“Are you willing to take this Tu’an Princess as your consort?” Ying Zheng looked at Zhao Feng with a smile.
“I will follow Father Emperor’s decree.” Zhao Feng casually replied.
She was just a foreign woman, a mere plaything, making it impossible to move Zhao Feng’s heart.
“If so.”
“I shall agree on behalf of the Crown Prince.”
“Upon returning to your country, select an auspicious date to send the princess to our Qin.” Ying Zheng immediately said.
“Thank You, First Emperor, for Your grace.” Jin Zhu bowed excitedly.
In his view.
Or perhaps in the view of King Tu’an, once a marriage alliance with Qin is established, it becomes a protective talisman, ensuring Qin will never take action against Tu’an.
In truth.
They think too much.
Throughout history, weak countries have no diplomacy.
Currently, Qin is not taking action against them solely because it is focusing on stabilizing Shenzhou, striving for the unification of Qin and Huaxia culture.
It is also Zhao Feng preparing for the gathering of Qi Fortune, and shaping the Yun Dynasty.
Once Shenzhou is unified.
At that moment.
Qin will advance towards the surrounding territories, whether it be Tu’an, Goguryeo, or the Donghu and Xiongnu in the Northern Frontier.
They will all become possessions of Qin.
“If there is no other business.”
“You both may withdraw for now.”
Ying Zheng gestured.
“First Emperor.”
“Will the national book not be signed?”
Jin Zhu, panicked, asked urgently.
His visit was specifically for the national book.
Becoming a nominal vassal state of Qin would serve as a guarantee.
“What national book do you wish for?”
“A tribute national book?”
Ying Zheng frowned.
“Tu’an is willing to become a vassal state of Qin, agreeing to pay annual tribute to Qin.” Jin Zhu immediately stated.
“To become a vassal state of Qin.”
“These tributes alone are not sufficient.” Ying Zheng glanced at Jin Zhu, his meaning deep.
Upon hearing this!
Jin Zhu’s face changed, immediately gritting his teeth, he said, “What amount of tribute does the First Emperor require? Tu’an will strive to meet them.”
“This matter.”
“After the court disperses, I will have the Prime Minister of Qin personally discuss it with you.”
“Whether you can become a vassal state of Qin depends on your sincerity.”
Ying Zheng said.
With a wave of his hand.
Ren Xiao entered quickly with several members of the Imperial Guard Army.
“Please.”
Ren Xiao pointed towards the exit.
“Foreign ministers take their leave.”
Jin Zhu and Li Shang could only reluctantly withdraw.
It seemed.
They never thought that Ying Zheng’s appetite would be this big; the tributes they brought had already emptied much of their national treasury, and if more were needed, their national strength would undoubtedly suffer greatly.
After all.
In the eyes of both Ying Zheng and Zhao Feng.
The tribute items were not what they desired; they wanted to seize everything from them.
In that way, everything they had would also belong to Qin.
“Two small countries, their thoughts run deep.”
