Facing Wangyue Dagong's ridicule, what else could Wei Zheng and Changsun Wuji say?
After all, Muchuan Gui, as the Minister of the Ministry of Finance, was really disgraced and sent to a foreign country! Even if they had a friendly relationship with Muchuan, they were not willing to protect him at this time.
Muchuan, on the other hand, raised his eyebrows and looked at Mochizuki Dagong, and said coldly: "Oh, isn't this the ambassador of Goguryeo?
I don’t know what you’re happy about, even if I come late it won’t affect the peace talks, won’t I catch up now?”
"It's a pity, Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, that you didn't catch up. This ambassador has just reached an agreement with everyone in your country. Now we are just waiting for Mr. Wei to stamp his seal."
Afterwards, Wangyue Dagong began to urge Wei Zheng to seal the seal.
But Muchuan has already come here, how can he allow this seal to be put down!
"Master Wei, wait a minute. I think the peace talks need to wait a while."
Wei Zheng knew that Muchuan was resourceful. Although Muchuan himself said that he went to bed late, it must not have been for no reason, right?
And it seems that Muchuan is full of confidence and confidence, and it seems that he can turn the peace talks around again.
At that moment, Wei Zheng took a step forward and asked in a low voice: "Shang Shu of the Ministry of Revenue, come to me honestly... Are you sure about this peace negotiation?"
"Of course that's the case. I came here especially to win the peace talks."
"well!"
Wei Zheng looked happy. It seemed that he planned to listen to Muchuan's words and start peace talks again.
This naturally made Wangyue Dagong dissatisfied. They had talked with the officials of the Tang Dynasty for nearly half a day, only to overturn it again and start over again?
So Wangyue Dagong deliberately pulled a face and said in a cold voice: "Master Wei, this is your fault. How can you go back on your promise? Haven't we already agreed on this peace negotiation?
Even the relevant peace negotiation documents have been drafted!"
"Hey, Ambassador Mochizuki, are you in a hurry?"
Muchuan chuckled and said, "We have not gone back on our word. Although the peace document has been drafted, hasn't it been signed and sealed yet?
It can’t be considered an agreement just because a document is drafted, right?”
Speaking of peace negotiation documents, I don’t know how many copies of this thing have been drafted. If the negotiation fails, it will naturally be abolished.
It's just that Mochizuki Dagong seemed particularly unwilling to do so. He finally negotiated the peace, but it was stopped because of Muchuan's appearance.
In fact, Goguryeo does not have many advantages. The current peace negotiation conditions are very good for Goguryeo. At least it can buy enough time for Goguryeo to develop in the next few years. If it is abolished because of Muchuan, wouldn't it be wrong?
Failure?
So Wangyue Dagong deliberately looked angry and praised: "Master Wei, please think twice. Such conditions are extremely advantageous for Datang. If we don't agree this time, our peace negotiation will be very difficult."
It’s going to be difficult! If it leads to a war between the two countries, I don’t know how Master Wei will take responsibility!”
"This..." Wei Zheng was obviously doubtful. After all, he had been discussing with Wangyue Dagong for half a day. This matter of negotiating peace documents was indeed very beneficial to the Tang Dynasty. If it was delayed any longer, he would be afraid of changes.
The key is that Shangguan Jin also came to persuade at this time, saying that the matter should not be delayed any longer, otherwise it would harm the friendship between the two countries and lead to the disaster of war. Wouldn't it be worth the loss than the gain?
At this time, other civil servants and generals of the peace faction also followed Shangguan Jin in persuading them, saying that missing the opportunity would be bad for both countries, especially since the Tang Dynasty was currently at war with Tuyuhun and could not really fight against Goguryeo again.
However, one person raised objections at this time, and that was Muchuan!
“Our Tang Dynasty is at its peak, so are we still afraid that Goguryeo will fail?
I think the peace must be re-negotiated this time!"
Muchuan spoke in a sonorous voice, immediately silencing Datang Yi and the courtiers.
Shangguan Jin glared at Muchuan fiercely, jumped out and reprimanded: "Shang Shu, you are so embarrassed to say that you were late and did not participate in the peace negotiation, and now you dare to speak nonsense. If you miss the state affairs, you will
I’m afraid even the nine implicated clans won’t be able to repay your sins.”
"What's wrong, Mr. Zhongshu Ling, are you so anxious because you are afraid that we will lose our bet?"
"Hmph! How can I, my lord, be compared to you? I, my lord, am worried about national affairs, lest the failure of the peace talks between the two countries will lead to devastation and war!"
"Ouch, I really blame Lord Zhongshu Ling for saying this. I didn't expect that Lord is so loyal to the people, I admire him! It's just... this peace negotiation must be discussed again!"
Muchuan was afraid that he did not speak loudly enough, so he specially ordered the eunuch to bring a pear wood chair. Standing on the chair, he spoke again and said that he was fully confident about this peace negotiation and would definitely obtain the greatest benefits for the Tang Dynasty!
If you can't do it, your head will fall to the ground!
Seeing that Muchuan had pledged his life as a guarantee, the ministers could not say anything else.
Moreover, Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, and Cheng Yaojin were all aware of Muchuan's ability, resourcefulness, and both civil and military skills. Since he dared to say this, he must have hidden cards, so at the suggestion of several heroes, they negotiated a peace.
Do it again.
As the ambassador of the defeated country, Mochizuki Dagyou repeatedly protested and expressed his dissatisfaction, but he had no choice but to negotiate for peace again.
At this time, the sun has set, and the moon rises and sets from the horizon, shining a light as soft as water.
In the imperial palace of Chang'an City, in the Imperial Study Room, on the dragon throne, Li Shimin is receiving Hou Junji, the Minister of Civil Affairs.
Hou Junji was wearing an official robe, with a solemn face and a hint of sadness and indignation: "Your Majesty, please call down this Hubu Shangshu quickly. You don't know how ridiculous this Hubu Shangshu is today. In this important moment,
You are actually late for state affairs!"
Yes, Hou Junji came here to complain!
As the saying goes, good deeds never go out and bad deeds travel thousands of miles. Today's lateness has spread throughout the palace, causing many courtiers to be dissatisfied.
In addition to Hou Junji, nearly ten ministers came forward to complain to Li Shimin not long ago, to which Li Shimin all responded.
"The Secretary of the Ministry of Finance has a heavy responsibility. This delay may have a deep meaning, which even I can't see."
"Your Majesty, the Minister of the Ministry of Finance just went to bed late! I heard that the servants in his palace said that it seems that the Minister of the Ministry of Finance got carried away with drinking and having fun yesterday, which is why he was absent from the peace negotiation today."
"Okay, okay, there's no need to say more, Minister of Civil Affairs!"
Li Shimin waved his hand and ordered Hou Junji to retreat.
From this point of view, Li Shimin wanted to protect Muchuan. Hou Junji was not a stupid person. After seeing his Majesty's intentions, he could only retreat even though he was very unwilling.
Time passed, and an hour later, after the officials of Goguryeo and Tang Dynasty had had a meal and rest, the second round of peace talks was held again that day.
