"Brother Su doesn't know something."

Nalanjie explained with a smile:

"A long time ago, I had the idea of ​​opening up wasteland for farming in the Liao Kingdom, because the Liao Kingdom is located to the north of Daliang and is generally colder than the Central Plains."

"So, I asked people to search everywhere for crops suitable for cultivation in Liao."

"It just so happens that someone sent good news some time ago. There is a kind of crop in the far west, which is similar to wheat. It is relatively cold-resistant and can adapt to our environment in Daliao!"

"Brother Su, don't worry, this is not a problem."

"..."

After hearing this, Su Xian's doubts were all gone, and he asked: "Is this God's will?"

When everyone saw that the last problem had been solved, the boulder that had been accumulated in their hearts for a long time was instantly removed, and now it was finally settled.

Unexpectedly, as soon as his heart relaxed, his stomach growled. Everyone touched their belly, looked at each other and laughed. Su Xian waved his hand and ordered:

“Serve the food and wine!”

There are ready-made tables and chairs in the meeting hall, which can be used as a dining table. They can check and fill in the gaps while eating, and strive to make this plan perfect.

In fact, the wine and food were already prepared. Following Su Xian's order, the officials from Ping'an City brought the wine and food, and they were still steaming...

The meal was finished in no time.

Remove the leftovers.

The clerks from Ping'an City brought tea.

After the discussion just now, the plan is already perfect, and it can be put into practice only after the emperors of Liang and Liao give their seal of approval.

"Although this plan is good, no one knows whether there will be any accidents."

Nalan Yan suddenly spoke.

She stopped smiling, glanced at Su Xian, and said in a cautious tone: "It is even very possible that the entire plan cannot be implemented at all."

Su Xian's smile also dropped, and he glanced at Nalan Yan, then glanced sideways at Nalan Jie, only to see that Nalan Jie had a thoughtful expression.

He paused, looked at Nalan Yan again, and asked, "What do you want to say?"

"My princess' meaning is very simple. While implementing this plan, Ping'an City must also be reopened." Nalanyan straightened her sitting posture and said with a businesslike attitude:

"Besides, before the entire plan takes effect, Ping An City's trading rules must use the new rules we proposed!"

"After the plan is successful and Daliao has a good harvest and is enough to feed all the people of Liao, we will switch to the original trading rules according to your wishes, Daliang!"

"..."

Su Xian frowned slightly, and then relaxed. They are negotiating now. During negotiations, the other party can naturally put forward their own conditions.

He took a deep look at Nalan Yan, then turned to look at his brother Nalan Jie, and asked, "What does His Highness mean?"

The envoys of the Liao Kingdom were always Nalanjie, and Nalanyan was just a deputy envoy. Su Xian did not want to talk too much with her.

If Nalan Festival also means this, I will have to think hard about it.

"elder brother?"

Nalan Yan also turned to look.

However, both she and Su Xian saw Nalanjie sitting there motionless, his face deep in thought, as if he was making some kind of decision.

In Nalanyan's opinion, her brother should agree with what she just said. After all, although Su Xian's plan is good, who can predict the final outcome?

"No!"

Nalan Jie suddenly raised his head and glanced at Su Xian and Nalan Yan. His face was determined, and he had obviously made a decision: "I don't agree to maintain the original transaction method either."

Su Xian's eyes narrowed. Is this what Nalan Festival means? He still wants the two million taels of silver?

Nalan Yan was overjoyed, with a victorious expression on her face, and said with a smile:

"I knew you would definitely..."

However, she was only halfway through her words when she heard Nalan Jie add:

"Maintaining the original transaction method is not enough. I, Daliao, are willing to transfer another one million taels of silver. Add the two million taels, which is three million taels. It should be enough to dredge the river, right?"

"..."

Nalanyan's words stopped abruptly.

She was stunned, staring at her brother in disbelief.

What's the meaning?

When Nalanjie said, "I don't agree to maintain the original trading method," he didn't agree with her words, but instead gave a profit of one million taels to Daliang?!

After a few breaths, Nalan Yan finally understood. Her expression changed, she grabbed her brother's arm and glared:

"Brother, you are the crown prince of Daliao. From now on, the entire Daliao will belong to you. My suggestion just now is for your own good, but you..."

Su Xian felt relieved and then overjoyed, this is great!

In this mission to Youzhou, if Su Xian can maintain the original trading rules, it will be considered a success. Especially since Qian Zhongshu failed first, his name will be even more famous in comparison.

Well now, not only did he maintain the original trading method, the Liao Kingdom also took the initiative to make a profit of one million taels!

What a concept!

"Thank you, Your Highness the Crown Prince!"

Su Xian smiled and bowed to Nalanjie.

Nalanjie pushed away his sister who kept tugging at her, and respectfully replied:

"Brother Su's plan has shown sufficient sincerity. Xiao Wang is not an ungrateful person. I hope Brother Su will not dislike this small return gift."

"His Royal Highness is worthy of being a scholar, hahaha!"

Su Xian was not interested in the one million taels. Although one million taels was a lot, he was confident that he could earn it as long as he was given enough time.

All he cares about is his reputation——

Qian Zhongshu could settle the grievances. Not only did he settle the matter, he also exceeded the target and got an extra million taels of silver. What could not be done with the money?

Nalanjie's move was very interesting and Su Xian was very satisfied.

He has long said that he does not want to do anything that will "benefit the world but damage his personal reputation".

What he wants to do is to do his best, not only to benefit the world, but also to gain a good reputation. This is what he wants to do.

This is a kind of wisdom and a means of self-protection. It is also his bottom line and code of conduct.

His code of conduct is different from ordinary people.

For example, when it comes to the question of "whether to help others or not" in later generations, Su Xian believes that if this cannot bring him a good reputation of helping others and satisfy his own sympathy, he must not do it.

Otherwise, you will make yourself embarrassed, which is not a wise move.

It is worth mentioning that personal sympathy is also a kind of selfishness. It is essentially the same as greed and other desires, and must be restrained!

Some people may ask, what will happen to the old man who falls to the ground if he "does not help"?

Regarding this question, I think we should ask the children or guardians of the elderly: Why do they let the elderly run around? Why don't they accompany them personally? Is it really good to impose one's own responsibilities on innocent people?

…

Youzhou City.

In a certain mansion.

Qian Zhongshu lives here temporarily.

Earlier, Qian Zhongshu actually lived in a post house. However, after the negotiation failed and the Queen re-appointed Su Xian as an envoy, he took the initiative to move out and rented a house in the house of a local tycoon.

In the first few days after moving in, Qian Zhongshu was in a very low mood.

Because he failed.

It failed to stop the Liao Kingdom's ambition. Two million taels. If the court really agreed to it, it would be tantamount to nailing him to the pillar of shame in history.

It is also a great harm to his personal reputation.

But that's it, he doesn't care, what he cares about is the prince... This mission to Youzhou was originally for meritorious service, and also to change the prince's situation in the court.

But...eh!

Failure!

Qian Zhongshu couldn't eat well in those days, couldn't sleep at night, and lost a lot of weight.

Later, Su Xian arrived in Youzhou and entered Ping'an City the next day. When the news came that he had negotiated with Nalanjie for a whole day without any results, Qian Zhongshu felt a little relieved.

"It turns out that you, who is the first-rank Taiwei of the Liang Dynasty, can't do it either! Hahahaha..."

On a quiet night, in an empty room, Qian Zhongshu once looked up to the sky and laughed.

That night, he finally had a good sleep, and in his dream, he was just stepping on Su Xian, who was just stepping on him!

On the second day after the negotiations began, at dusk, news came from Ping'an City. Su Xian still had not settled the Nalan Festival, and the negotiations reached a stalemate.
To be continued...