The conditions proposed by [Yanhuang League] are indeed not simple, and there are only three cores to sum up. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 ｉｎfo

First, the military expenses of the [Yanhuang League] expedition were paid by the [Yunnan city-state].

The military expenditure referred to here includes but is not limited to the cost of transporting large armies back and forth, the consumption of grain and grass supplies, the loss of equipment, and war pensions.

In addition, after the end of the war, the [Yanhuang League] has the right to give priority to selecting soldiers from prisoners of war and replenishing them to their troops, so as to avoid the loss of soldiers as much as possible.

Emperor Chen's abacus is a ping-pong fight, and they don't want to bear any battle damage at all, so they can snipe Shanhai City, and their appetite is not ordinary.

Of course, this is only the simplest of the three conditions.

Second, the [Yunnan city-state] must pay an additional employment fee.

According to Chun Shenjun's statement, "Even the mercenary group still costs money now, not to mention a regular army like us, there is no reason to be free." ”

This time, Di Chen and the others' statement to Chun Shenjun was surprisingly unanimous.

Specifically, it requires [Yunnan City-State] to pay a one-time payment of 300,000 gold coins. After the end of the war, a considerable amount of money was paid each year, with a minimum of 200,000 gold coins.

How to say it, this price is not expensive, and it is still "installment".

The [Yanhuang League] is also comforting the [Yunnan City-State], hinting to the lords that the [Yanhuang League] is not a one-shot deal, they are willing to provide long-term military protection for the [Yunnan City-State].

Third, the [Yunnan city-state] recognized the status of the "suzerain" of the [Yanhuang League].

To put it simply, it is the [Yanhuang Alliance] that is seizing suzerainty.

Suzerainty is a Western concept of colonial state, which refers to the fact that the "suzerain" has certain powers over the internal and foreign affairs of its "client state". A suzerainty is a suzerain, and the overlord usually has some degree of diplomatic power over the client state, but the client state retains independent autonomy.

Strictly speaking, whether it is the [Yanhuang League] or the [Yunnan City-State], they are still a loose alliance and do not have a single "legal representative".

Talking about suzerainty seems to be a bit of a child's play.

However, the purpose of Emperor Chen and the others was very clear, that is, to completely tie the [Yunnan City-State] to the chariot of the [Yanhuang League] for it to drive, so as to balance their mortal enemy, Shanhai City.

This is the most difficult thing for the lords of the [Yunnan City-State] to accept.

No matter how you look at it, the so-called suzerainty is a kind of colonization in disguise, or a vassal relationship, which puts the two sides into an extremely unequal position, which is a bit of a "loss of power and humiliation of the country".

Qin Feng was also unhappy in his heart, but he was more rational, and said bitterly: "But we don't have a choice, do we?" "It's better to be a vassal of the [Yanhuang League] than to be uprooted by Shanhai City.

When the lords heard this, they were silent one by one, and their expressions were lonely.

In the wilderness, it is a fundamental law for the weak to yield to the strong. Just like Qin Feng said, there is no choice, either give in or perish.

"Talk to them and try to get a good result."

The lords finally authorized Qin Feng to negotiate more carefully with the [Yanhuang League] on behalf of the [Yunnan City-State]. The three items that have just been listed are just a framework, and there are many details that are worth discussing.

"Rest assured, the interests of the city-state are above all else. If I actively harm the interests of the city-state in the negotiations, you can expel me from the city-state. Qin Feng's heart was heavy.

Since the establishment of the city-state, each of them has developed feelings.

No matter what, they are all comrades-in-arms on the same boat, and they are different from Di Chen and the others.

************

Shonan Province, Caiyun City.

The defeat in the Battle of Lingnan made Caiyun Zhinan very depressed. As the war ended, Shanhai City pressed on top of Caiyun Nan's head like a big mountain, suffocating him.

At the just-concluded joint meeting of the city-states, the proposal of "large-scale expansion of the allied forces to cope with the expansion of Shanhai City" put forward by Caiyun Zhinan was unanimously approved.

Even so, the South of the Clouds is not easy at all. Because even if the allied army is expanded to 250,000, it will not be able to stop a tiger army in Shanhai City.

"Ovary, what are we going to do next?" After coming back, Caiyun Zhinan asked Zhang Liang for a plan, his eyes full of hope. At this time, the only thing that can teach him is to seek the saint Zhang Liang.

Zhang Liang was also very shocked by the tactical level shown by Shanhai City on the Lingnan battlefield. These days, Zhang Liang has been studying relevant materials, trying to come up with a way to crack it.

Now, Zhang Liang has a general idea.

"My lord, for the sake of today's plan, only by joining hands with internal and external affairs, and at the same time strengthening the construction of domestic and foreign affairs, can we win the first opportunity." Zhang Liang did not hide it, and expressed his thoughts one by one.

The so-called internal affairs do not simply refer to strengthening the construction of Caiyun City. After all, the volume of Caiyun City is there, and no matter how much it is built, it can't play a decisive role.

And in terms of construction speed, Caiyun City is not as good as Shanhai City at all. You must know that Shanhai City is a textbook and standard template for the construction of global territories.

Therefore, the gap between the two sides will only widen.

The internal affairs that Zhang Liang pointed out were to learn the lessons of the [Lingnan city-state] and avoid the drawbacks of the city-state system as much as possible. One of the core is to break down the collective decision-making mechanism of the city-state.

"My lord, you must have a greater say in the city-state. At critical moments, we must be able to make decisions. Zhang Liang said.

"How?" Caiyun Zhinan's eyes flashed.

Qiankun is arbitrary, isn't that what he has been pursuing?!

Zhang Liang said: "I suggest that we refer to the model of Shanhai City's annexation of Lingxi City, and carry out appropriate annexation actions within the city-state. First of all, start from the territory around Caiyun City, and integrate the resources within the city-state step by step. ”

"Wouldn't this undermine the unity of the city-state and backfire?" Although Caiyun Zhinan also wants to be bigger, it is the reaction of some scruples about allies, and some are jealous.

Zhang Liang shook his head, "My lord, extraordinary measures are necessary in extraordinary times. [Shonan City-State] has reached the critical point of life and death, and at this time, it is both a crisis and an opportunity. As long as they can survive, some territories will not die to the end. ”

"Besides, annexation is a win-win situation, even an overlord like Lingxi City can accept being annexed by Shanhai City, let alone the general territory of the city-state?" Zhang Liang's words were earnest.

Caiyun Zhinan listened, his heart was a little fixed, he gritted his teeth, and said ruthlessly: "Okay, just according to what Mr. said." The specific merger plan still has to be determined by Mr. Lao. ”

"It's incumbent." Zhang Liang nodded.

In Zhang Liang's view, whether it is for Caiyun City or for the entire [Xiangnan City-State], the merger is a win-win situation. Caiyun City can take the opportunity to become bigger, and the crumpled Caiyun City will improve the overall strength and decision-making power of the city-state in disguise.

The only thing that needs to be handled carefully is not to arouse the disgust of allies. Merger is not annexation, it can't make people angry, and if there are any internal waves, it will be a joke.

At the same time, it is also necessary to grasp the proportion.

It is foreseeable that once Caiyun City takes the lead, the other great lords of the city-state will probably follow suit and carry out corresponding annexation actions.

The end result was a city-state that evolved from fifty or sixty lords to a coalition of several oligarchs.

For the city-state, it was an improvement.

The whole process involves great interests and is complicated, and a crisis may break out at any time, which has to test the concentration and overall control of the lords.

If this move is successful, the [Shonan City-State] will be reborn from the ashes, complete the adjustment of the internal mechanism, and move its strength to a new level, with the chips and foundation to confront Shanhai City.

And if it fails, the city-state will completely collapse and fall into a situation from which it will never recover.

Zhang Liang believes that he can control the situation, and he is a confident person himself.

…………

If you want to fight against Shanhai City, it is not enough to strengthen internal affairs, but also to actively carry out diplomatic activities.

[Yunnan City-State] is on the entire [Yanhuang League], but Zhang Liang is aiming at Danyang City in the north and Shu in the northwest.

Needless to say, Shu Di has a grudge against Shanhai City, and it is a very suitable target to fight for. It's just that the mountain roads in Shudi are rugged and difficult to get in and out, so it's hard to say how much support it can have.

As for Danyang City, it is out of strategic considerations.

Just as Xiongba didn't want Shanhai City to pierce the southern Fujian Province and dig out the hollow mind to plot against the dragon point, Chun Shenjun didn't want Shanhai City to take the [Xiangnan City-State], so that Danyang City lost its outer barrier.

Don't look at the ferocity that [Yanhuang League] screams every day, in fact, none of them want to have direct contact with Shanhai City in the wilderness.

In particular, it cannot have a territorial border with Shanhai City.

If that's the case, it's the turn of Chun Shenjun and Xiongba that they can't sleep.

Regardless of whether Chun Shenjun and they want to admit it, Shanhai City is already a well-deserved overlord in China, with an unshakable status and a strong lion.

No one wants to be a neighbor with a lion.

Therefore, Danyang City has enough reasons to support [Shonan Province] and jointly fight against Shanhai City.

"I heard that the lord of Danyang City is rich in the world, and he controls Huitong Qianzhuang. The lord may wish to contact the other party, and he should be able to get a considerable loan. Zhang Liang said with a smile.

is worthy of being a saint, and after appearing in the wilderness, he played some modern words to the letter.

Caiyun Zhinan listened, his eyes became brighter and brighter, he patted up, and said with a smile: "It's still the ovary wise, why didn't I think of this." The territory is worried that there is no fund, and now it has fallen. ”

Look at this meaning, the south of Caiyun is ready to fight the autumn wind of Danyang City.

Caiyun Zhinan is not really a fool, and he is also insightful about the characteristics of the lords of the [Yanhuang Alliance]. Chun Shenjun is a pure businessman, rich, but the army under his command is not strong.

With this weakness, Caiyun Zhinan has the confidence to take a bite of fat from Danyang City.