The storm was brewing at the Grasslands Royal Capital, but the Great Chu side was naturally unaware.
Song Chongjin and his team continued their daily visits to the negotiation site. After a few days of feigned madness from the Grasslands delegates, normalcy was finally restored.
The conditions and demands they brought up nearly made Song Chongjin laugh out of anger.
They proposed that opening trade routes would be acceptable, but Great Chu's merchants entering the Grasslands would be taxed based on both goods and accompanying personnel. Additionally, each caravan entering the Grasslands Royal Capital must present the King of the Grasslands and Queen Ah Lan with the most precious treasure.
On top of that, they insisted that the trading market must be established within the Grasslands, under Grassland jurisdiction and control.
The Great Chu side was to give Grasslands' merchants a smooth passage without additional taxes and ensure the safety of Grasslands' merchants and goods.
