"There are no further problems. We have no major objections to these clauses either. Once they are delivered to the Imperial City and His Majesty affixes the imperial jade seal, they will take effect. At that time, the troop numbers agreed upon by both sides will also be put into practice."
Early the next morning, both sides gathered in the main hall of the Eastern Capital's government offices. They settled the matter clearly, signed the documents, and committed everything to paper in unmistakable black and white.
Qiu Yan was not the only one present. The Ministry of Rites and the Legislative Yuan had also sent representatives, who acted as witnesses, recorded the files, and added their seals of confirmation. Every step followed law and principle, with no one daring to show the slightest negligence.
Fan Xi the Mohist met it all with a smile, maintaining a graceful and composed manner. Even when the Ministry of Rites officials asked about the specific amount of compensation, he answered calmly, showing not the slightest anger. At the enormous sum of actual gold and silver, his expression did not change much.
The talks went on for a long time. By the time most matters had been completed, it was already noon, the blazing sun hanging overhead. Everyone in the room finally let out a breath.
Fan Xi the Mohist glanced at the sky, then swept his gaze across the faintly satisfied faces of the Great Rui officials. He laughed inwardly. What a pity. You have no idea that, to me, this contract is merely a temporary truce, useful at most for buying time! Without the Unified Will's involvement, any agreement made by backward barbarians like you means nothing to Heaven Will Continent!
As he thought this, he actually stepped forward and said to Qiu