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Chapter 543 - Chapter 540: Secret Rivalry

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"Anyway, you're late." Li Hongzhao smiled with a hint of sarcasm, "No point in saying anything now."

"How about all three parties together?" Chu Zhiyuan suggested.

Li Hongzhao shook her head, "Even if I agree, Da Zhen won't."

Chu Zhiyuan said, "I'll try to persuade Da Zhen. If you apply some pressure, both sides might agree."

Li Hongzhao smiled and shook her head.

Chu Zhiyuan spoke flatly, "Is your Da Meng trying to gain some advantage? There's no advantage to be had."

"Why wouldn't there be?" Li Hongzhao said, "If the two dynasties trade and open the borders, there's plenty to gain."

"Those are trivial matters."

"Trivialities are what's important." Li Hongzhao smiled, "Would you agree to open the border?"

Chu Zhiyuan frowned, pondering.

"Da Zhen has already opened its borders with us," Li Hongzhao said.

Chu Zhiyuan shook his head, "Opening the border now is too soon."

"But you've already opened borders with Da Zhen." Li Hongzhao snorted.

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