Before meeting the Supreme Emperor, send all daily supplies to the Supreme Emperor's camp.
This is the "doubt" they left behind.
Ye Xian discovered this exactly, so he couldn't figure out what the real intention of the mission was.
Is it just a show of pressure, with room for negotiation, or...
Facing Yuan Bin's doubts, Zhu Jian sighed and said.
"Don't worry, General Yuan. Ye Xian has obviously fallen into our scheme. Otherwise, during the dinner, he wouldn't have asked us if we were leaving in a hurry because we were afraid that he would detain us."
"Only in this way can he believe that there is a real risk of the peace talks breaking down, and only in this way can he truly realize the seriousness of the situation."
During the negotiations that day, King Bodu pressed forward step by step and once threatened to detain the envoy. Therefore, Zhu Jian and others turned around and led an army.
The "suspicious place" they left was to mislead Ye Xian and make him think that everyone in the mission was afraid and wanted to escape as soon as possible, rather than acting to force him to give in.
As Zhu Jian said, only in this way will you feel that the peace talks will truly break down.
After all, everyone cherishes their body and wants to escape as soon as possible because they are afraid of being detained. This reason is easier for people to believe.
This explanation seemed reasonable, but Yuan Bin's face darkened and he asked.
"But, sir, have you also made preparations at the same time to really return to the court if it fails?"
Zhu Jian said nothing, and Li Shi and others were also silent.
Therefore, the answer is actually self-evident. A threat is only a real threat when it is implemented.
Any threats that cannot be put into action cannot form a real deterrent!
Zhu Jian and others have obviously made preparations. If they really refuse to give in first, they will give up their preparations for the counterattack.
After a while, Zhu Jian and others stood up and said.
"General Yuan, this is not the first time that the Ming Dynasty has sent envoys to Wala, and the situation they have faced will only get worse and worse. It just depends on how long he can stretch his string. I believe it won't be too long...
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After that, the three of them looked at each other, got on their horses, and were ready to continue setting off.
Yuan Bin's face was gloomy, but now that the matter had come to this, he had no choice. Beside him, there were several escorts who had been arranged to guard him, staring closely at him.
In desperation, he had no choice but to get on his horse and follow the mission forward.
However, not long after they walked, the sound of galloping horse hooves sounded behind them.
Stopping, Zhu Jian and others looked back from a distance, only to see a small group of about fifty cavalrymen galloping in the distance. The leader had a scar on his face and was dressed in noble clothing.
This person was none other than King Bodu who had just taken them to the banquet and left quickly.
Seeing the figure of King Bodu, Yuan Bin, who was originally depressed, suddenly thought of something and his expression immediately became a little excited.
The same goes for Zhu Jian and others, but they are more calm than Yuan Bin. They suppressed their emotions for just a moment.
The three of them looked at each other and quietly signaled to the guards behind them.
As a result, a group of guards immediately became alert, and each of them drew out their long knives.
Surrounded by dozens of guards, Zhu Jian rode his horse forward without dismounting. He looked at King Bodu who was standing dozens of steps away, raised his hands and asked.
"Your Excellency, you are here in a hurry. What's the matter? Are you afraid that I'll have an uneasy journey, so you came here to escort me?"
Although he said this, his voice was very vigilant, and he kept looking at the small group of cavalry behind King Bodu.
King Bodu tightened his reins and stopped at a distance. Looking at the defensive look of the envoy, he couldn't help but smile bitterly and got straight to the point.
"Don't think too much. I am here this time to convey a message to you on behalf of the Grand Master."
"The Grand Master said that now that the cold winter is approaching, you will return to the capital and send envoys again. It may be delayed for several months. The cold and bitter land in the north may not be a good reception for the Grand Emperor."
"Therefore, the Grand Master is willing to return the Supreme Emperor first. As for the matter of tribute envoys, we can discuss it later after the Supreme Emperor returns to the court."
This is the last fig leaf.
The biggest bargaining chip in the Wala negotiations is that the Supreme Emperor is in hand.
Once the Supreme Emperor is really sent home, who will be willing to discuss it with you again...
Therefore, what King Bodu said basically meant that they had completely given up all conditions.
The joy on the faces of Zhu Jian and others flashed away, then they calmed down and asked.
"Is what your Excellency said true? Why didn't the Grand Master just explain it himself?"
As early as last night, after returning to the camp first, I guessed the mission's intentions and felt that they might be afraid and wanted to give up.
Therefore, King Bodu was not surprised by the suspicious questions from Zhu Jian and others. He gave the reason he had prepared long ago and said.
"I have said before that the issue of tribute envoys was not brought up by the Grand Master, but by the tribal leaders. Last night, the Grand Master knew that you were leaving, so he summoned the tribal leaders all night and persuaded them all night, but they still did not believe in your decision.
It doesn’t matter.”
"That's why the Grand Master held a banquet to honor you. After you left, those nobles felt regretful, so they relaxed and didn't mention anything else."
"That's why the Grand Master immediately ordered me to come and stop you so that you don't make this trip in vain."
He breathed a heavy sigh of relief in his heart, but his face remained calm. Zhu Jian asked: "Is what your Excellency said true?"
Hearing a hint of hesitation in Zhu Jian's tone, King Bodu felt even more bitter in his heart and said.
"Whether it is true or not, you will know when you come back with me. To show my sincerity, the Grand Master is still waiting at the camp gate..."
So, Zhu Jian nodded, turned around and pretended to "discuss" with Li Shi and Luo Qi.
Then he turned around and said, "In that case, I will follow you for another trip."
Immediately, the entire mission changed direction and headed towards Ye Xian's main camp again.
Not long after, I saw the outline of the camp again. From a distance, I could see it as expected. I also brought a group of Wala nobles to greet me at the gate of the camp and never left...
Datong City, this ancient military town, still looks like a mottled and ferocious beast, lurking in the middle of the border fortress filled with yellow sand.
However, Datong City has been extremely lively these days.
It is said that it was to investigate a case of reselling imperial weapons more than ten years ago. Since it involved high-ranking officials and noble ministers, the emperor paid special attention to it and specially sent Yu Qian, the Minister of War, to come in person.
Therefore, almost every two days, Yu Shangshu would summon different generals to the inn to inquire, and batches of old documents were continuously sent to the inn.
It was getting dark. After Guo Deng finished handling the military affairs, he came to the inn and handed over the greeting card. Not long after, a boy came out to welcome him in.
After entering the inn and seeing the thick pile of old documents on the desk, Guo Deng couldn't help but cup his hands and said with a smile.
"Yu Shangshu is really diligent in government affairs. It is hard to find any clues about old cases. Your Excellency can endure it and read through so many old documents bit by bit. I really admire you."
Yu Qian smiled, stood up and greeted Guo Deng, then welcomed Guo Deng in and sat down, Fang said.
"Actually, it's not just for this case. A few days ago, I presented the strategy of expanding the nine borders to the emperor, but it was rejected by the court."
"Afterwards, the emperor summoned me to have a private audience. He said that he wanted me to go to Zhubian Town to inspect the plan first, and then discuss it with the court after completing the plan in detail."
"I see……"
Guo Deng nodded. Originally, he was a little confused. Yu Qian only wanted to investigate a case. Why did he need to read through all kinds of documents, and also inspect and visit everywhere.
But it turns out that he still has such a mission. However, it is a good thing to prepare for the establishment of Jiubian. Although Guo Deng has been guarding Datong, he also knows about the affairs of the imperial court.
Once the Nine Sides are completed, the pressure faced by Datong will be greatly reduced, so Guo Deng naturally supports it with all his strength in this matter.
This topic will be discussed briefly. Guo Deng knows the right rules for some things and should not ask more questions than he should.
So, after pondering for a moment, Guo Deng changed the topic and said.
"Counting the days, it has been half a month since Mr. Zhu took the envoy to Oara, but I don't know how the peace talks are going..."
Yu Qian's expression was a little complicated. Just as he was about to speak, a soldier suddenly came in from outside. He hurried in and knelt down.
"Yu Shangshu, Lord Commander-in-Chief, the envoy has sent an urgent report."
The two of them immediately concentrated. Yu Qian took the military report without hesitation, raised his hand and opened it. After a quick glance, a hint of joy appeared on his face and he said.
"Okay, okay, Zhu Jian is really capable!"
Seeing this, Guo Deng also realized something. He leaned forward and asked nervously: "Yu Shangshu, but...is it done?"
Yu Qian nodded, handed the military report to Guo Deng, and said with a smile.
"Yes, Zhu Jian has already discussed all the details with Ye first. In seven days, the Supreme Emperor will set off from Wala and is expected to arrive in Datong on the first day of September. Let us be prepared to welcome him..."
As he spoke, Yu Qian stood up and returned to his desk, picked up his pen and started writing.
Within a moment, a brand new military report was completed. He took the original military report from Guo Deng and put it into the envelope together. Yu Qian carefully sealed it with wax, stamped his signature, and handed it over.
To the attendant next to him, said.
"Prepare your horses immediately, hurry up for eight hundred miles, and send them to the imperial court!"
This chapter has been completed!