Xingzhou City, located at the junction of the Song Dynasty and the Jin Kingdom, is an ancient city with a long history. The city wall is tall and strong. It has experienced countless wars and still stands firm. The streets in the city are spacious and clean, with numerous shops, and its prosperity is as prosperous as any other big city. However, this city is in a special position. It is the front line of the war between the Song Dynasty and the Jin Kingdom, and the war may spread here at any time. In this context, Xingzhou City’s market has become a unique existence. Merchants from all over the place gathered here, bringing their own goods to trade, creating a prosperous scene. However, behind this prosperity, there was a tense and hostile relationship between the Song Dynasty and the Jin Kingdom. Zhao Yingluo, the princess of the Song Dynasty, is standing on the city wall at the moment, looking at the Jin Kingdom caravan in the distance. She was wearing a lavender dress, the hem of which fluttered gently in the wind, like a blooming violet. Her face is delicate and dignified, and there is a heroic aura between her brows. However, her eyes were as cold as ice, as if she could see through all hypocrisy and lies. "Your Royal Highness, Prince Wanyan Zongyi of the Kingdom of Jin has led a caravan to arrive outside the city." A guard came to report, with a hint of nervousness in his voice. Zhao Yingluo turned around slightly and said coldly: "I know. Go down." Her voice was clear and powerful, as if it could penetrate the air and reach people's hearts. Under the city wall, the Jin caravan led by Wanyan Zongyi had slowly stopped. Wanyan Zongyi wore a golden battle robe and a sharp sword on his waist, looking majestic. His face is handsome and resolute, and his eyes reveal an indomitable spirit. However, there was a hint of exhaustion and helplessness hidden between his brows. Wanyan Zongyi raised his head and looked at Zhao Yingluo on the city wall, feeling a surge of complicated emotions in his heart. He knew that this princess of the Song Dynasty was not only beautiful and intelligent, but also ruthless and thoughtful. He had fought against her many times, but failed every time. However, this time he had to come to Xingzhou City to trade with her, because the Kingdom of Jin needed food from the Song Dynasty to tide over the difficulties. "Wanyan Zongyi, what are you doing here?" Zhao Yingluo's voice suddenly sounded, breaking the silence. She stood on the city wall, looking down at Wanyan Zongyi, her tone revealing a sense of majesty and indifference. Wanyan Zongyi smiled slightly, raised his head and said, "Your Highness, I am here to make a deal with you." His voice was loud and powerful, as if it could penetrate the clouds and reach the sky. "Deal? What is there to trade between us?" Zhao Yingluo sneered, with disdain and ridicule in her tone.
Wanyan Zongyi was not angry. He continued: "Your Highness, I know that we are hostile, but now the Kingdom of Jin has encountered a serious natural disaster and is short of food. I hope to use the food of the Song Dynasty to tide over the difficulties. I I am willing to exchange war horses and gold and silver." Zhao Yingluo was silent for a moment, and then said coldly: "War horses and gold and silver? Do you think I will lack these things?" Wanyan Zongyi smiled slightly and said: "Your Highness, I know you are not lacking these things. However, this is a transaction that is beneficial to both parties. You can get the war horses and gold and silver you want, and I can also get me Much needed food. Why not?" Zhao Yingluo frowned slightly, thinking about Wanyan Zongyi's words. She knew that this deal was indeed beneficial to both parties. Although the Song Dynasty had no shortage of war horses, gold and silver, the more of these things the better. Just as Zhao Yingluo was deep in thought, a strong wind suddenly blew up, blowing up the sand and dust on the city wall, and the sky became a little darker. This seems to be a silent comment on the current tensions. After the sandstorm passed, Zhao Yingluo spoke slowly: "Wanyan Zongyi, you and I both know that this is not just a simple transaction. What is involved behind this is the future and destiny of our two countries." Wanyan Zongyi nodded, with a hint of determination in his eyes: "Yes, Your Highness, Princess. But I believe that through this transaction, we can bring a trace of peace and hope to the people of the two countries." Zhao Yingluo did not speak. , she turned and walked towards the city wall. Every step seemed so heavy, as if it carried the expectations and trust of the entire Song Dynasty. Wanyan Zongyi did not rush, he quietly waited for Zhao Yingluo's decision. Finally, Zhao Yingluo stopped. She turned around, looked at Wanyan Zongyi and said, "Okay, I agree to this transaction. However, you must ensure the fairness and integrity of the transaction." Wanyan Zongyi smiled slightly, bowed and said, "Don't worry, Your Highness, I will be fair and honest." Following Zhao Yingluo's order, the gate of Xingzhou City slowly opened. Wanyan Zongyi led the Jin caravan into the city. The people in the city stopped to watch one after another. They looked at these businessmen from the enemy country curiously, and they talked one after another. In the inquiry field, Jiang Laosi had been waiting for a long time. After seeing Wanyan Zongyi, he stepped forward and bowed: "Prince Wanyan, long time no see. Her Royal Highness the Princess has agreed to this deal, let's start now." Wanyan Zongyi nodded and motioned to his men to display the war horses and gold and silver they had brought. Jiang Laosi also sent people to transport the grain from the Song Dynasty to the harvest field. For a time, the market was filled with all kinds of goods, creating a busy scene. The transaction begins. Jiang Laosi and Wanyan Zongyi's men began to busily move the goods and count the quantities. Although there is deep hatred and hostility between the two countries, in this transaction, they have temporarily put aside these disputes and focused on their immediate interests. As time goes by, the transaction gradually comes to an end. Wanyan Zongyi looked at the mountains of food and felt an inexplicable emotion in his heart. He knew what this food meant to the people of Jin Kingdom. They are not just food, they are hope and the future. After Wanyan Zongyi's Jin caravan left, the hustle and bustle of Xingzhou City gradually subsided. However, this brief tranquility did not last long, because another caravan appeared outside the city gate-that was a businessman from Xixia. Not long ago, Xixia joined forces with the Kingdom of Jin to launch a fierce offensive against the Song Dynasty. Although they failed to capture Xingzhou City in the end, they also caused considerable losses to the Song Dynasty. Nowadays, merchants from Xixia shamelessly come to Xingzhou City, hoping to exchange war horses for food. In their view, war horses are the pride and advantage of Xixia, and food is their urgently needed supplies. However, when businessmen from Xixia made this request to Zhao Yingluo, she was flatly rejected. Zhao Yingluo was sitting in the study room of the mansion, her eyes were cold and firm, as if she could see through all hypocrisy and greed. "Your Royal Highness, the merchants of Daxia requested to exchange war horses for food." A guard came to report. Zhao Yingluo smiled slightly, with a trace of ridicule in her tone: "War horses? Do they think I will be short of war horses? Tell them that we have food, but we will not sell it to Daxia."