Zhao Xi did not think about how to pacify Annan this time.

  Insufficient troops of less than 10,000 people, intercepted halfway, really can't handle the Annan army, in short, it's just intimidation. Can't beat the fallen dog, but can still play with the startled bird.

  If you really have greedy thoughts, I'm afraid others will take it easy and say that your little bit of humanity is not enough to fill the gaps between their teeth.

  So after throwing a round of firecrackers, the guards quickly retreated, it was a real quick retreat.

  Just take them by surprise and play a trick on them for a moment.

  The battle is over, it's refreshing, neither side has any intention of entanglement. It's just like a negotiated settlement, only one clash, and then they retreated with their tails between their legs.

  Zhao Xi has fallen asleep. The possibility of Annan returning again is very small, unless the great prince also goes crazy, and the key is that the soldiers have not been intimidated.

  The next day was a time for continued fighting, but it was a war of words.

  Li Yitian didn't sleep that night. He heard the explosion, definitely not from his own home, his home didn't have any explosives.

  So he waited to be taken away by the Song army, and whether he was killed or executed would no longer be up to him.

  It was possible to stay there until dawn, still sitting in a daze, without being taken away.

  Alas... still alive! Not bad!

  Song Jun couldn't stay behind, he had to go too.

  The magnificent mansion, Li Yipin stepped inside and was immediately met with a series of teasing gazes...

  "What's-his-name Chen... slept soundly last night?"

  "Take this man to the prisoner-of-war camp and take a look at the wounded... by the way, that Zhang, tell him that in Guangyuan, there are nearly 10,000 more wounded and captured."

  "Go back and tell your master that I said so. This place is not far from the Ascending Dragon Mansion. If you still want to play like this, I'll accompany you!"

  "And another thing, take these broken things back with you! What's the point? I don't lack broken things at home!"

  Zhao Xi didn't look like a prince at all at this time. I guess if he hadn't known his identity, Li Yipan would have thought he was just a roughneck.

  Being scolded like this, Li Yitong's face changed several times, and he was so stifled that he couldn't say a word.

  Losing is just losing, being able to stay alive is still having a role to play.

  As for unpleasant words and rural slang... given your current situation, don't expect others to show you respect.

  Words on stage are only for those who can get on stage. An Nan was a proper dan... Zhao Xi didn't have the patience to be polite with him at this time.

  Not killing him is just letting him take a message back. Of course, the imperial court is a country of etiquette, and some rules must be followed.

  Zhao Xi's words are still far from having the demeanor of a crown prince... but even Yu Jing feels that this is what needs to be said at this time, it's really uplifting!

  Having won the war, one should be triumphant.

  This time Annan should have been taught a lesson. That afternoon, Li Yixuan returned again... feeling quite anxious.

  Indeed very anxious. The Crown Prince of Annan hoped to settle things as soon as possible so that he could hurry back to Shenglong Mansion.

  No choice, and don't know if it's because of the war in the north, his old man suddenly passed away... Inheriting the throne is more important than entangling with Da Song.

  Moreover, they can't even beat them.

  "His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince, I humbly request Your Highness to clearly instruct..."

  He conveyed the words of the Crown Prince of Song, and the result of the discussion was: Song had no intention of occupying Lang Son and Cao Bang, nor did it intend to massacre Annamese prisoners and wounded.

  So he needs to know what Songguo wants and see if there's any room for negotiation.

  To be honest, Zhao Xi didn't have a plan either. From the bottom of his heart, he wanted to directly occupy the northern part of Annan, but he also knew it was impossible.

  The current national comprehensive strength, especially the quality and equipment of the Forbidden Army, does not have the foundation for stationing in Annan.

  Moreover, he was uncertain whether the proposal to occupy Annan could be passed in the imperial court.

  The reason for this disturbance is first to exercise the troops and let the guards show their edge, and secondly, he wants to extort some war reparations.

  "Your Excellency, having pacified Guangnan and settled the people, restoring Guangnan to its state before the bandits' uprising, how much money and grain will the imperial court need?"

  "This time the Western Army marched south, how much money and grain were spent? After conquering the southern bandits, what rewards should be given to the soldiers by the imperial court, and how much more money and grain will be needed?"

  "Condolences to the martyred generals, taking care of their families' remaining lives, how much more money and grain will be needed? Guangnan immediately pacified the Nong people, restored the entire Guangnan province, still needing money and grain..."

  "Your Imperial Majesty, what I said earlier was to make up for the annual tribute..."

  Look at Zhao Xie's expression, making Yu Jing estimate, the more Li Yitong listens, the more he sweats? What does it mean? Can't these all be compensated by us?

  That won't work!

  The sneak attack after the agreement was reached, at most, was discussed on the basis of the annual tribute, how could you bear the responsibility for the chaos caused by your people?

  No longer caring about being afraid, she hastily interrupted and cut off Zhao Xi's continued nonsense.

  "Make up for the tribute? How dare you! Zhong Zheng, bring out those letters with the Great Seal of Annan and let this ambassador see them too!"

  Li Yitian also saw it and was stunned, he had no idea there was this...

  "Your Imperial Highness, I need..."

  "Go back! Understand the situation before coming again. Is Annan uninhabited? Or is it ignoring our great army? Actually sending you ignorant people to negotiate!"

  The words were hard to hear, but Li Yixuan didn't listen at all, his mind was full of those letters.

  This is the result of trying to steal a chicken and ending up empty-handed, it's hard to haggle with just one's mouth.

  It's obvious now that it's not just that he can't win, but the Crown Prince has also lost the will to fight.

  The situation in Longfeng Mansion is grim, and this side is also pressing step by step... Alas! The Crown Prince may be in some trouble this time.

  He can't really take charge, but he can be in charge based on his relationship with the years. As long as it's about negotiating with the years, he can be in charge, and the big prince has given him the authority. The problem is that now he doesn't have much of a relationship with the years anymore, to the point where you could even say that the years are just an afterthought.

  "Your Highness, such a request is difficult for Annan to agree to. I think it's better to prepare for battle."

  This temperament, put nicely, is having a gentlemanly air; put bluntly, it's simply being used to being bullied by others without learning how to bully others in return.

  The war has reached this point, it is clear that fear has been generated in the hearts of Annan soldiers, and there should not be many brave enough to fight against the king's army.

  Ke Yu Jing said this as if he himself was a bit unreasonable.

  The old man is right, I'm just worried, no blame intended.

  "Gentlemen, look at what An Nan has done as an envoy. Is there anything improper about it?"

  Although he couldn't quite put his finger on it, Zhao Xi always felt that the other party was somewhat anxious, still very anxious.

  Being beaten is a fact, but it will never be so anxious. Especially after the sneak attack failed, Zhao Xi thought that there should be several more battles, at least two armies should have had a real battle, how could they come to negotiate on the same day?

  "Hurry?"

  Yu Jing was always in the circle of fighting or talking, didn't think much, at this time, after Zhao Xi's reminder... those who had mixed up in the imperial court, that wasn't a fox, quickly unfolded his imagination.

  The current Li dynasty has not been in power for long and has not yet established a fixed form of succession.

  Several crown princes of Li Dynasty all have their own forces and teams...