Mochizuki Dakyou originally agreed to this "compromise plan" more than ten days ago, but now he disagrees!
The reason why Mochizuki Dagong disagreed was also very simple. A dozen days ago, he had not received strong support from the monarchs of Silla and Baekje. Naturally, he felt that Goguryeo could not compete with the Tang Dynasty. But now that he has received support from the two monarchs,
With the support of the monarch, then Goguryeo, a powerful country, will not be afraid of the Tang Dynasty.
"The content of this peace negotiation needs to be revised again. Your Lord Secretary Ling's plan must be a little more relaxed."
Mochizuki Dagong said with a smile on his face, which sounded like he was entering a palace.
This, of course, made the officials of the Tang Dynasty angry. They finally made a compromise, but Mochizuki Dagong actually pushed forward like this. It was really too much!
"Does Wangyue Dagong really think that our Tang Dynasty is afraid of them?
It’s just a joke!”
"That's right, we have obviously given in, but the other side is aggressive! If there is going to be a war, we are not afraid anymore!"
"Everyone, please calm down. What Mochizuki Dagong said is not unreasonable. Now Silla and Baekje are supporting Goguryeo, and we are at war with Tuyuhun in the west. It is very unfavorable to fight at this time."
The officials of the Tang Dynasty were divided into two factions, one for war and the other for peace, and suddenly the internal balance was lost.
Prime Minister Wei Zheng waved his hand to tell everyone to calm down. Didn't Mochizuki Dagong just hope that we could talk again on the premise of this "compromise plan"?
You can talk again, but it depends on what requirements the other party makes.
Later, Wei Zheng asked Wangyue Dagong what kind of concessions he wanted Datang to make.
Wangyue Dagong said quietly: "I am not an excessive person, but I just want to have some discussions on the issue of compensation for the cession of this land."
As a defeated country, Goguryeo would still recognize Tang Dynasty as its "suzerain state" and allocate one-tenth of its territory, but it would not make monetary compensation, only pay annual tribute.
According to Mochizuki Dagong's words, Goguryeo is now in a barren state, suffering from internal and external troubles, and they cannot get much money to compensate. Naturally, they cannot give enough money to the Tang Dynasty.
Hearing Wang Yue Dagong's request naturally calmed down the restless heart of the Tang Dynasty.
The Tang Dynasty had been recuperating for several years, its national power was gradually growing, and its treasury was full. It did not worry about money, so it was natural to discuss money matters.
Wei Zheng held discussions with more than a dozen civil servants and generals, and the final result was the signing of a peace agreement to end the war.
After Wei Zheng and Wang Yue Dagong explained their thoughts, they made each other smile happily.
"Haha, it's so good, so good! My country, Goguryeo, is willing to become friends with the Tang Dynasty, helping and supporting each other."
In this way, the two parties reached an agreement, and then officials from each country drafted the document and formally signed it.
Time passed by, and by the time the documents were finished, it was already dusk and sunset. The sky was scattered with golden sun rays, and the Sifang Pavilion was reflected in the beautiful scenery.
On the nanmu round table in the center of the Sifang Pavilion, there are pens, inks, paper and inkstones, among which is a thick pile of "Peace Negotiation Agreement".
After Wei Zheng and Mochizuki Dagong reviewed the peace agreement together, they were ready to sign it.
Mochizuki Dagong moved very quickly, took a writing brush and wrote on the paper, and printed the seal of the Goguryeo Kingdom.
"I've finished this, now it's time for you, Mr. Wei."
Wangyue Dagong smiled slightly and looked at Wei Zheng.
Wei Zheng felt a little disappointed. Although the peace talks were successfully carried out, and Datang also gained a lot of benefits from the peace talks, the results were not as rich as expected. I'm afraid His Majesty will be a little disappointed when he learns about it, right?
But there is no way. Wangyue Dagong is very good at psychological strategies, and he is also familiar with the situation in the Tang Dynasty. If the peace talks fail to come true and trigger a war between the two countries, the Tang Dynasty will really fall into dire straits.
Wei Zheng held the brush, his arm trembling, but finally he wrote down the handwriting to confirm the signature.
Shangguan Jin next to him handed over the seal of the Tang Dynasty: "Master Wei, please seal it."
Wei Zheng took the jade seal, but he felt that the jade seal was heavy. After all, he came to the peace talks on behalf of Li Shimin with the emperor's mandate, but the result was not ideal.
At this moment, Wei Zheng did not hesitate any longer and covered the jade seal with red mud. Wei Zheng was about to cover it.
But at this moment, a voice suddenly sounded in the square: "Wait a minute!"
Everyone turned around when they heard the voice and saw a man wearing a black cloud and white bird official robe, a feather crown on his head, a handsome figure, a haggard face, and unkempt hair. He looked like he had just woken up.
Like that.
When all the officials saw this person, they were all shocked. Isn't this person Muchuan?
Muchuan, as one of the peace negotiation ministers, has clearly passed the time for a long time, so why is he here now?
But you must know that now both parties have finished talking!
"Shang Shu, what on earth have you done?
Do you know what time it is now?"
"It is really a shame to our Tang Dynasty! What a shame! If Your Majesty knows that you are late for this peace negotiation, your head will be on the ground!"
"Mu Chuan is ashamed of his humiliation. After today's incident is over, we will write a letter of impeachment! We will serve as a warning to others!"
The officials of the Tang Dynasty were very resentful towards Muchuan, and among them Shangguan Jin was full of ridicule.
Muchuan was not surprised by this. One-third of the dozen officials were unhappy with him, so it was natural to receive such a "warm greeting".
But it was Changsun Wuji who ran over to greet Muchuan in a panic, and asked: "Where have you been, Minister of the Ministry of Finance?
Why did you come so late?
Could it be that you are preparing for peace talks?"
Cheng Yaojin: "Lord Muchuan must have prepared how to negotiate this peace, right?
It’s not too late now, if it’s later, we will have signed the peace agreement.”
People like Fang Xuanling, Changsun Wuji and others all placed their hopes on Muchuan, thinking that Muchuan's arrival so late must have been brewing some shocking strategy to counterattack the Goguryeo Kingdom.
In fact?
Muchuan simply slept late!
At this time, you can see Muchuan scratching the back of his head and laughing: "Last night I was drinking and having fun with my friends at Laifeng Tower in Chang'an City. I came home at night, and I didn't expect that after falling asleep all night, I slept until dusk."
Muchuan said with a smile, it felt like he was talking about everyday things.
Little did he know that what he said would make the civil servants and military generals furious.
It was obviously such an important national event, but Muchuan didn't come because he went to bed late?
Wouldn't this cause contempt from other countries if word spread about it?
For example, Wang Yue Dagong burst into laughter: "I didn't expect that your country's Minister of Household Affairs could be so carefree and relaxed, and he could even sleep late during the peace negotiation?
But no matter what, the peace talks have been completed anyway."
