Facts have proved that the leader of the Xiliang Kingdom is much more courageous than everyone imagined. A calm and firm order was issued from the main hall: "The envoy of Zhou is rude, so I will beat him out."
Four golden-helmeted warriors with big muscles and round waists rushed out from the left and right. They rushed towards him fiercely. Without any explanation, they put Han Shilang to the ground and threw him out with their hands and feet raised. However, they did not make any move to the attendant behind Han Shilang who was holding the credentials.
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The members of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty mission were all stunned. The Xiliang people were so out of character that they couldn't react for a while.
Not only them, but also the ministers of Xiliang were dumbfounded. The ruler of the country was so domineering that he actually ordered his envoys to be thrown out in public. Wasn't this a clear indication of his intention to quarrel with each other?
The meeting broke up unhappy, the Eastern Zhou envoys left collectively, and all the ceremonies ended hastily. After the Zhou people retreated, the ministers told the king with worries that this move was too reckless, and please make arrangements in advance to save the two countries.
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Yuan Feng just said lightly: "I am beating the minister named Han, and he is not the emperor of the Zhou Dynasty. They know where to go."
After saying that, he withdrew from the palace, leaving a bunch of bureaucrats looking at each other. The civil servants in Xiliang were almost all frustrated literati from the Eastern Zhou Dynasty. Their overall level was not high. They could handle basic government affairs well, but they obviously lacked experience in complex international struggles.
Returning to the back hall, Cao Yanhui and Zhou Ze'an stood up to greet each other. Yuan Feng said, "What do you think of today's incident?"
With the old lord Cao Yanhui around, Zhou Ze'an certainly didn't dare to speak first. Cao Yanhui pondered for a moment and said, "My lord, you did the right thing. I saw that after Minister Han was beaten, there were unnoticeable expressions of joy on the faces of several deputy envoys. It seems that we
The information is still accurate.”
After a pause, he continued: "Servant Han is originally from Zhan Shifu. His appointment as the Minister of Rites was made possible by the East Palace. He is from the prince. The success of this mission is naturally related to the prince's face. And that
Several deputy envoys belong to different factions, so they are naturally happy to see the prince's people defeated."
"In the previous battle in Gansu, King Qin made great achievements and gained points from Emperor Zhou. The prince became anxious and quickly placed people in the Ministry of Rites, hoping to win the battle by sending an envoy to Xiliang. Unfortunately, they thought wrong. If
The country of brothers treats me, and I will not deny him face. It is a pity that Han Shilang, who is so eager to achieve great results, actually wants me to kneel down to receive the credentials. It is simply ridiculous. He does not even think about what he can't get on the battlefield.
, How can I get it on the negotiating table? I really thought that I was an envoy from the heaven. Holding the edict in my hand, my tiger body shook, and all parties surrendered. Humph, it will be easier for him to fight." Yuan Feng said with unfinished meaning.
"In this way, even if we have enmity with the prince, if he becomes Dabao in the future, he will definitely regard Xiliang as his first enemy." Zhou Ze'an also expressed his opinion.
Yuan Feng and Cao Yanhui both smiled: "The other three princes are eyeing him. The East Palace may not be able to ascend the great treasure. Besides, even if he becomes the emperor, are we still afraid of him?"
Zhou Ze'an said: "According to the report from the Military Control Department, someone from the envoy sneaked out last night and met with a total of five people. The list is here."
Yuan Feng took a quick look and said: "They are all businessmen who have recently come to Liangzhou to do business. It seems that there are also a few capable people in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty. They know how to arrange their spies carefully. Very good. Don't disturb them for the time being."
"How can the mission be appeased?" Zhou Ze'an asked.
"Ignore them, they are begging me now, not me. The birthday of the Empress Dowager of the Zhou Dynasty is a big deal. The so-called heaven is all about face. They are eager for us to go. After all, the Minister Han is also a fool.
, I just wrote the letter honestly, I had to do something neat, I wanted to make a great contribution and confirm our vassal status of Xiliang, huh, it pissed me off, not only did I not send an envoy, but I also raised troops to enter Gansu again.
, let’s see how they celebrate this Longevity Festival.”
I don't blame Yuan Feng for being unkind. Reality has actually taught him that this world only values strength and not friendship. Dignity is achieved through fighting, not through negotiation. He already knows the Zhou people's trump cards, and such unscrupulous behavior is also well thought out.
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At Guanyi, Shilang Han looked stern and furious. Regardless of the fact that there were Xiliang officials accompanying him outside, he got angry at his men: "Pack your things and go back. The Xiliang barbarians are extremely rude and dare to humiliate our emperor."
Your Majesty, when you go back this time, you will surely raise a hundred thousand heavenly soldiers and march on horseback to Xiliang, so that you can relieve the great hatred in my heart!"
The servant was so frightened that he pointed to the Xiliang Rites Officer outside and signaled that Han Shilang had ears across the wall, but Han Shilang snorted coldly and said: "I just told them to listen. If you have the guts, you will detain all our envoys."
Several other adults in the mission couldn't keep it on their faces. Minister Han was trying to trap himself. When he came to Xiliang, His Majesty made it clear that he would focus on caressing and explore the reality of Xiliang, and then move his camera. The people of Xiliang
The strength has been almost seen in the past two days. It is really a strong army of tigers and wolves. It is not without reason that it swept through Gansu and Shaanxi. According to the detailed report of the Jinyiwei who sneaked into Liangzhou in advance, Xiliang's economic strength is also quite impressive.
The Hexi Corridor is rich in water and grass, with good harvests despite droughts and floods. The land in the Western Region is even more vast, with grasslands, rivers, and herds of cattle and horses. The potential for war is huge. It is unwise to be an enemy of Xiliang.
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Minister Han is from the East Palace. It is understandable that the prince faction wants this opportunity to show their face. But you, old man, just do what you should do. If you have to make this whole thing and let the king of Xiliang kneel down to receive the credentials, then
Are the people of Xiliang easy to get along with? The Marquis of Fenyang is really awesome. He offended the people of Xiliang, and his family was ruined. Do you think you, Minister Han, are more powerful than Lu Zhen?
Xiliang's soldiers were well-prepared, its rulers were young and promising, and the whole country was prospering. However, in the Great Zhou Dynasty, the national power was declining, the vassal towns were divided, and the northern Tatars often went south to harass. It was not the prosperous period of the Han and Tang Dynasties, so why should people submit to it?
You, the emperor, didn't even think about it. You just said that you should consider it in the long term. Only you, Minister Han, can do it better than others!
Han Shilang was going crazy there. Several senior officers from the Ministry of War were unmoved and sipped tea slowly. These senior officers were not subordinates of any prince or prince, but were sent by the emperor. In terms of qualifications,
In terms of ability, he is better than Han Shilang.
"Face is earned by oneself, not given by others." A Ministry of War official named Feng said. Although his voice was soft, everyone heard it, especially Minister Han. His face changed and he said in a deep voice: "Master Feng, is this
We can no longer bear the humiliation, so I suggest that we return home immediately and report to the imperial court everything that happened here."
Mr. Feng sneered and said: "What are you going to do when you return home? Do you really want to raise a hundred thousand heavenly troops and march to Xiliang? Your Majesty is worried about the horse administration. If Mr. Han can personally lead the troops to destroy Xiliang and seize this treasure land of horses, Your Majesty will be delighted, as it is a certainty that he will be granted the title of Marquis and Prime Minister."
Han Shilang was at a loss for words. How could he have such ability? He didn't know the strength of Zhou Dynasty. The cost of maintaining the northern frontier army every year was enough to make the Ministry of Households collapse. If there was another war with Xiliang, he might not even have the money for the harem. None of them came out.
What's more, the Empress Dowager's birthday is coming soon. What is important at this time is peace in the world. All nations come to court and are harmonious. Even the Mongols in Mobei have given face and promised not to go south to thresh the valley this year. If it is just because of Han Shilang The mishandling of the situation led to another war between the two countries. You don’t need to think about the outcome of Han Shilang.
"Here, what are the regulations for these two adults?" Han Shilang was afraid. Compared with his future, his life was more important. He had to condescend to ask the two deputy envoys seconded by the Ministry of War for advice.
The two old generals took a look at Minister Han's unpromising appearance, and Old Feng said: "Look, the people of Xiliang must also be indignant for a moment, and they will send people to negotiate with us soon. If they are afraid and give in, That's what we want. If they are tough, we can only be gentle. There is nothing wrong with being a brotherly country, and your Majesty can understand it."
Minister Han secretly said to the old fox, now he can only resign himself to fate.
Sure enough, soon Xiliang's Ministry of Rites sent someone to question them. The relationship between the two countries had not yet been determined. Why did the Zhou envoy unreasonably ask the King of Liang to kneel down to receive the credentials? Xiliang expressed strong protest and dissatisfaction over this matter. The consequences were caused by the Eastern Zhou envoy Group responsibility.
The officials from the Xiliang Ministry of Rites who came to announce the note finished their words and left without giving them a chance to defend themselves. Then thousands of people gathered around the post and smashed them with rotten eggs and rotten vegetable leaves, making the Eastern Zhou envoys angry. The group saw the public opinion of the people in Xiliang.
Look at this posture, war is about to happen. Han Shilang was frightened and suggested running away again. The two deputy envoys sneered. If they really run away, it will be irreversible. The Xiliang people's cavalry are vegetarians. If you run away again, Run past them quickly? If you don't run fifty miles, you will have to be chased and packed with dumplings. It doesn't matter if these ministers die. What's more important is that His Majesty's great cause is affected.
"Then what should we do now?" Han Shilang was worried.
"What the people of Xiliang are doing is nothing more than exerting pressure. Anyway, His Majesty made an explanation when he came here. The relationship between brothers is our bottom line. No matter how low we are, we don't have the authority. We might as well play our cards and leave it to fate." Master Feng said this, although it is negative, it is the only way.
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One day later, the Eastern Zhou Dynasty envoy met again with the leader of Xiliang. This time, Minister Han was honest and did not dare to play any tricks anymore. He declared as written: the two countries have become brothers, Eastern Zhou is the brother, Xiliang is the younger brother, and they are equal.
This result was exactly what the people of Xiliang wanted, so they readily accepted the credentials and gave generous gifts to the envoys. However, from beginning to end, Yuan Feng did not let the Zhou envoys see his true face. In all ceremonial occasions, Cao Yanhui acted as his agent. Even though the political structure of the Xiliang Kingdom is like this, Zhongshu Ling and the Grand Marshal are in charge of civil and military affairs, and they are both considered the rulers of the country. This is also in line with etiquette.
"I will have to travel around the Central Plains in the future. If people recognize my face clearly, I will no longer be able to fool around." This was Yuan Feng's idea.
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