Zhi Jianshu said:
"Since we are merging, it so happens that the new Imperial Palace we are building in Linjiang is large enough. Therefore, all personnel from the Xin Dynasty and ourselves should relocate to the Linjiang Imperial Palace. The cost of building the new Imperial Palace will be shared equally: half from the Xia Dynasty and half from the Xin Dynasty. As for the rest, there are too many facets and they are too broad, so we will discuss them step by step. I believe that if we grasp the core essentials, no matter how difficult the talks are, as long as both sides take a step back, we can reach an agreement."
Yu Jinglun spoke to Le Jinru, as if fishing for credit:
"Your Majesty, this official believes that in addition to the Xin Dynasty paying half the cost of building the new Imperial Palace, they should also cover half the cost of the land."
Regarding Yu Jinglun's remarks, Zhi Jianshu said:
"Your Majesty, Lord Yu demands that the Xin Dynasty also pay for the land. I do not think this is appropriate."
Chapter 503