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Chapter 709 - Chapter 709: Double the Price

Yun Jiao thought briefly before understanding, Great Chu signed a treaty of annual tribute of one million taels, which is a huge blow to the subjects.

Contrary to their previous thoughts, spending some silver to buy back Yu Yun Sixteen Prefectures is completely different.

Previously, many people were prepared to tighten their belts to donate money to the country, willing even to starve as long as they could redeem Yu Yun Sixteen Prefectures.

But now, it has turned into Great Chu paying tribute to Da Jin every year!

Always proud of its face, Great Chu has lost both face and dignity this time, with hardly anyone happy from top to bottom.

The ministers who attended the banquet at Jiyin Hall that day couldn't help but spread Yun Jiao's words when they returned, as a way to reclaim a bit of face.

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