The Grand Wei Court.

Summary

Zhao Hong Run, accompanied by Mi Jiang and Mi Rui, informed Xiong Tuo about the outcomes of his discussions with Wei Tian Zi, which pleased Xiong Tuo, though he remained unwilling to meet Wei Tian Zi due to past betrayals. Xiong Tuo inquired about military supplies, leading to a tense negotiation over prices, ultimately settling on forty taels per set. Zhao Hong Run suggested trading with pearls and jade, but warned that their value would decrease if overabundant. Xiong Tuo proposed using a slave as collateral, revealing the harsh realities of human life in Ba Qian. Both men reflected on the societal structures that allowed such practices, highlighting the decay within their respective states.

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