Chapter 763: A display of power(1/4)
The perfect choice?
When Zhang Fei heard these four words, his heart was really full of energy.
After so many years of teaching professional governance, feelings are in vain!
But if you think about it carefully, it seems to be reasonable.
Zhao Xu really didn't have many choices.
After all, the ministers of the DPRK and China all have their own interests in this matter, and they are definitely biased in handling some issues.
Although everyone suggested arguing with reason, this was different from their plan.
The key point is that Zhao Xu couldn't tell them that this was just a delaying tactic, because the underlying meaning of the delaying tactic was to fight against the Liao Kingdom.
This is really scary.
It is also inconsistent with the current public opinion environment.
No matter Han Qi, Fu Bi, Wang Anshi, or Sima Guang, they all disagreed with the Liao Kingdom.
Therefore, he is the perfect choice.
Zhang Fei could only agree.
However, it would be fine if you don’t choose a professional to do it. The key is not to give the amateur time to prepare.
You must leave within a month at most.
Zhang Fei was also completely drunk.
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"Send you?"
When Xu Zun heard the news, he was so shocked that his crotch almost fell off.
Zhang Fei nodded.
Xu Zun asked again: "Why is this?"
Because this is really outrageous!
"Well...."
Zhang Fei said truthfully: "This is mainly because Academician Sima and others blame Academician Wang's New Deal for this matter. There are some things that the officials can only tell me, so they can only send me."
Xu Zun said anxiously: "But you don't understand anything."
The person who knows Zhang Fei best is Xu Zun. In diplomacy, this etiquette is very important. Zhang Fei can't even make pleasantries, let alone such strict diplomatic etiquette.
The key point is that this is a mission to the Liao Kingdom, and Zhang Fei's mouth will cause problems, and no one will be able to protect him.
Zhang Fei explained: "I am only responsible for going to the border to talk to the other party. As for the return gift, oh, it means submitting the credentials, and the government will send another minister there."
Diplomatic etiquette requires reciprocity. Since the other party sends a special envoy to the capital to meet the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, the Song Dynasty must also send a special envoy to the Liao Kingdom to meet the Emperor of the Liao Kingdom.
But that's just etiquette, the real negotiation is at the border.
Xu Zun was a little relieved, after all, he didn't have to go to Liao Kingdom, and said: "But this is related to the territory. If there is a slight mistake, you may become a sinner for the ages, and you have no experience."
Xu Zhiqian on the side said: "Dad, what you said is wrong. Territorial disputes are like lawsuits and require more evidence. I think it is quite appropriate to send Zhang San."
She is full of confidence in Zhang Fei and hopes that Zhang Fei can make great achievements in this way.
Because in her traditional thinking, this is what a man should do, and he should stand up in times of crisis.
"you shut up."
Xu Zun glared at her.
Zhang Fei smiled bitterly and said: "Although I also know that I have little experience, what Zhi Qian said makes sense. In fact, this territory is very similar to some fields and housing lawsuits. I'm not saying that I can't handle it at all."
Xu Zundao: "But the Liao Kingdom may not be able to reason with you."
Zhang Fei shrugged and said helplessly: "If they are unreasonable, it doesn't matter who they send."
Xu Zun frowned and suddenly said to Xu Zhiqian: "Qian'er, please go back to the house first to see if the child is awake?"
"ah?"
Xu Zhiqian was stunned. There were still three or four wet nurses at home, and with the careful Gao Wenyin, she didn't need to worry about it at all. Seeing Xu Zun's serious expression, she could only nod and said: "
yes."
Then, we came out of the hall.
Xu Zun waved to Zhang Fei again.
His little move made Zhang Fei a little flustered, so he stepped forward and asked, "Father-in-law, what is going on?"
Xu Zundao: "Tell me the truth, what did the officials tell you?"
Zhang Fei was stunned, because Xu Zun rarely asked about the conversations between him and the emperor. Of course, since Xu Zun asked, he answered truthfully without hiding anything.
Xu Zun stroked his beard and looked a little more relaxed.
Zhang Fei asked: "Why does my father-in-law ask this question?"
Xu Zun sighed: "This is the worst job in the world."
Zhang Fei shook his head and said, "I don't quite understand."
Xu Zundao: "At the time of the Chanyuan Alliance, Emperor Zhenzong sent envoys to negotiate with the Liao Kingdom. They all gave secret instructions. Do you know why?"
"Take the blame?"
"Um?"
"oh."
Zhang Fei said: "My father-in-law means that the officials will compromise through the envoys and then pass the responsibility to the envoys."
"That's right!"
Xu Zun nodded.
Zhang Fei said hurriedly: "My father-in-law, please rest assured. If the official family really wants to take this step, someone else will definitely do it, and I won't be allowed to take the blame."
Xu Zuncuo said in astonishment: "How do you know?"
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "Because there are many people in the court who can bear the responsibility for the crime, so the officials will not let me do such a thing."
Xu Zun thought it was right, and then he relaxed a little and nodded with a smile: "But you must also remember that you must not make any compromises, otherwise, this matter will trouble you for the rest of your life. You are now in the court.
If you have offended so many people, they will definitely accuse you and make it impossible for you to stay in the government."
Zhang Fei nodded, "My father-in-law's words will definitely be remembered by my son-in-law."
After talking to Xu Zun, Zhang Fei went back to the house.
"What did daddy just say to you?"
As soon as I entered the door, I was pestered by Xu Zhiqian.
Zhang Fei smiled and said: "My father-in-law is just worried that I will become a sinner through the ages."
Xu Zhiqian blinked and said slightly dissatisfied: "Then Daddy looks down on people too much."
Zhang Fei chuckled: "Madam still thinks highly of me."
Xu Zhiqian said: "With your eloquence, they should be worried about the Khitans."
Zhang Fei laughed and said, "Even if you continue to flatter me, I won't take you there."
Xu Zhiqian said: "Why?"
Zhang Fei said: "This is a diplomatic matter. I am not very solemn myself. If I want to take you there, I won't be scolded to death. Besides, I still need you to stay in the procuratorate to assist my father-in-law, so that no one can take advantage of it."
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This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Xu Zhiqian pursed her lower lip, "What you said makes sense, okay, then you have to be careful in everything."
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After Zhao Xu talked with Zhang Fei, he immediately announced in the court that he would appoint Zhang Fei to go to the border to negotiate with the Liao Kingdom about the Hedong border issue, and at the same time appoint Han Zhen, the prefect of Yingzhou, to carry his credentials to the capital of the Liao Kingdom.
This immediately caused great controversy.
Everyone agreed with sending Han Zhen, after all, it was just an errand job.
The key is to let Zhang Fei talk to the Liao people.
this...?
I never heard that Zhang Fei has this skill!
How could a layman be sent to deal with such a big matter? The key point is that he is still so young and cannot be easily manipulated by the Liao people?
Whether it was Wang Anshi, Sima Guang or Wen Yanbo, they all strongly opposed it.
However, what they did not expect was that except for them, almost all the ministers supported letting Zhang Fei go.
All kinds of compliments are endless.
To be continued...