Stand-in eunuch: I pamper the harem for the emperor

Chapter 756 The bargaining chip

"Exactly."

Lu Hao smiled slightly and said politely: "I don't know what to call the two young masters?"

"I am the crown prince of the Jin Kingdom. My name is Sima Tianpeng. He is my fifth brother, Sima Tianqi."

Sima Tianpeng proudly introduced himself.

"Are you the Yongtai Emperor who gave gifts to Sister Tianxin?"

Sima Tianqi looked Lu Hao up and down.

Obviously, the fact that Lu Hao sent gifts to Princess Heshuo should have spread in the palace.

Lu Hao smiled awkwardly, not knowing how to respond.

"I would like to thank you for helping drive away the Xixia army, and thank you for bringing a large amount of food to save the people of Yingzhou City. However, Sima Tianxin has no say in the matter of Jin's annexation to the Chinese Empire. If this prince doesn’t agree, my father will definitely not agree either.”

Sima Tianpeng bowed slightly and made a move: first salute and then attack.

To be honest, I haven't discussed this matter with Sima Rui in detail, because Sima Tianxin said that his father had no objection, and Lu Hao didn't take it to heart.

Now that Sima Tianpeng mentioned this matter, it made Lu Hao a little embarrassed.

After all, Sima Tianpeng is the prince of Jin. If he doesn't agree, this matter may not go so smoothly.

With Sima Tianxin's relationship, it was impossible for Lu Hao to abandon these refugees. Besides, he had promised Sima Tianxin to help Jin get through this cold winter. Could he just withdraw his troops like this?

"What do you two mean?"

Lu Hao asked in a deep voice.

"It's very simple. Don't you like Princess Heshuo? Our Jin State can give her to you, but you have to help us fight off Xixia and Zheng State and help us restore the Jin State. Of course, we will not let you suffer. , I will pay tribute to you every year from now on, what do you think?"

Sima Tianpeng said with a smile.

"His Royal Highness, do you mean to trade with Princess Heshuo?"

Lu Hao's face became increasingly gloomy.

"Yes! Don't you like her? We give her to you, aren't you satisfied?"

Sima Tianqi's face was filled with anger.

These two guys who lack IQ actually regard Princess Heshuo as a bargaining chip in the transaction?

If he hadn't realized that they were Tian Xin's elder brothers, Lu Hao would have slapped them away.

"Your Highness, we will discuss this matter later. How about you go clean up and change your clothes first?"

Lu Hao suppressed his anger and retreated to the next best thing.

"What does it mean to wait until later? This matter must be explained clearly first, because the prince learned from those untouchables that you announced that Jin State has been merged into the Chinese Empire. This is a national event. How can you talk about it later?"

Sima Tianpeng looked aggressive.

"This matter has been approved by the king of Jin. Is it possible that your highness, the prince, is greater than the king? Do you dare to question the king's decision?"

Lu Hao's expression changed slightly and he said in a deep voice.

"My father would never merge Jin into the Chinese Empire. You must have used some shady means to force him to surrender."

Sima Tianpeng roared angrily.

"It must be like this. The Chinese Empire is just taking advantage of the situation and talking about benevolence, justice and morality. This is simply plunder. How is it different from other dynasties?"

Sima Tianqi also asked coldly.

Lu Hao really wanted to destroy the Eighteenth Dynasty of Western Chu, so he sent envoys to the Western Regions to check the situation in various countries.

However, the development of things was out of his control, especially in the Jin and Shu countries. Under Zhou Lifeng's planning, civil strife broke out, forcing him to change his strategy.

Lu Hao was originally cautious about taking over the two countries, but he couldn't stand Princess Furong's plea and had to agree to her.

Princess Heshuo also knew the situation in Jin, so she would not hesitate to join the empire. However, this incident aroused Sima Rui's dissatisfaction. Fortunately, the empress's wisdom persuaded Sima Rui.

After Sima Rui saw Lu Hao's palm that could destroy the world, he no longer had any intention of reviving the Jin Kingdom.

Princess Heshuo naturally conveyed Sima Rui's intention to incorporate Jin into the Chinese Empire and let the Chinese Empire transport food to save the common people of Jin.

Unexpectedly, His Highness the Crown Prince and the Fifth Prince would question Lu Hao like this.

Snapped!
Lu Hao took action with anger, raised his hand and slapped him.

Ah!
Sima Tianqi screamed and flew backwards.

"You...you dare to hit someone? My prince..." Sima Tianpeng pointed at Lu Hao.

Snapped!
Lu Hao slapped him again, and Sima Tianpeng flew out before he could finish his words.

"You two idiots! I don't have to explain to you what I do. You are not qualified. If it weren't for the sake of Princess Heshuo, I would kill you directly!"

Lu Hao cursed angrily.

General Lu led his men directly forward and pushed the two brothers to the ground.

"How dare you disrespect the emperor! You are really asking for death!"

General Lu waved his hand and slapped them hard several times, making the two of them dizzy.

"Emperor Yongtai, we are here to reason with you, you can't do this to us!"

Sima Tianpeng yelled.

"Lu Hao, you bastard, you dare to attack us. This is Jin State, this is Yingzhou City, not your Yandi City! Don't even think about doing whatever you want here!"

Sima Tianqi cursed fiercely.

"Is the mouth so tough? Very good, slap the mouth and hit him until he begs for mercy!"

Lu Hao was not in a hurry, pulled up the chair and sat down.

"Come on, hold your hands!"

General Lu ordered loudly.

Several soldiers strode forward, grabbed the two brothers, and lifted them up.

"How dare you! You..."

The two brothers struggled for a few times and were finally held down.

clap clap clap...

A clear and sweet slap sounded, and the two brothers were knocked dizzy.

"Your Majesty, I think it's better to drag him out and shoot him?"

General Lu saw that they were disrespectful to the emperor, so he decided to kill them.

"Let's take a look at their attitude first. If they are really stubborn, then just drag them out and kill them."

Lu Hao responded lazily.

"These two guys are disrespectful to the emperor. Beat them hard! Beat them hard!"

General Lu turned to order several soldiers.

The lashes were faster and the slaps were louder!

"It hurts me so much! Don't... stop fighting! I... we were wrong!"

Sima Tianpeng first begged for mercy.

"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu...Stop fighting, we realize our mistake!"

Sima Tianqi also shouted.

The two brothers were beaten until their noses were bruised and their faces were swollen. Blood spilled from the corners of their mouths, and their faces were swollen like two pig heads.

As the saying goes, a hero does not suffer from immediate losses!

If they continue to be so stubborn, they will really be beaten to death!

"I am the Yongtai Emperor of the Chinese Empire. Even if I kill you, your father would not dare to stand up and say a word. He can only say that I killed you well! Do you believe it?"

Lu Hao sneered again and again.

"Believe! Believe..."

Sima Tianpeng nodded quickly.

"Since you want to restore the country, I will satisfy you. Anyway, there are still more than a dozen cities in the north occupied by the Xixia Dynasty. You can go to the north and snatch those cities back. Then the Jin Kingdom can be restored."

"General Lu, throw him out of the city and let them fend for themselves."

Lu Hao issued the order.

(End of this chapter)