On the contrary, Changsun Wuji, Wei Zheng and others were shocked. They had no idea that Muchuan would detain people from Goguryeo.
Fang Xuanling tried to persuade him: "Shang Shu, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, it is inappropriate for you to do this, it is inappropriate..."
Changsun Wuji: "Yes, Minister of the Ministry of Finance, your behavior will cause other people to despise us. It has been a rule for many years that the two countries will not fight each other during the war. This rule must not be broken."
Several powerful officials like Fang Xuanling and Changsun Wuji could still persuade them nicely, but Shangguan Jin directly jumped out to criticize, saying that Muchuan's actions would make the Tang Dynasty lose its trust. After all, there would be no peace talks or war.
Here to envoy?
Seeing how excited everyone was, Muchuan waved his hands and said, "Don't worry, don't worry, I don't really want to kill them."
Shangguan Jin: "Then why did you detain them?"
Muchuan: "Of course there is a purpose in detaining them. In fact, I am waiting for a good news. This good news is of great importance and can affect the peace negotiations. Naturally, I cannot let go of the ambassadors of Goguryeo so quickly."
It seems that Muchuan really has deep intentions, but even if he has other intentions, if he detains the ambassador of Goguryeo like this, others will only say that the Tang Dynasty disrespects etiquette.
"Shang Shu, we can let the envoys from Goguryeo stay in Sifang Pavilion for the time being and treat them with wine and food."
"Yes, yes, if we use the imperial army so directly, we are afraid that others will say that we in the Tang Dynasty do not have the hospitality to guests."
"And Lord Muchuan, what is the content of your good news?
Can it actually affect this peace negotiation?"
The ministers either made requests or made inquiries, but Muchuan did not respond to them one by one. Instead, he said that if they wanted to negotiate a successful peace, they should just stay silent and say nothing.
Leave the rest to Muchuan. He will be able to promote peace negotiations and make Tang Dynasty and Goguryeo form an alliance and get the maximum benefits from it.
Seeing that Muchuan had said this, the officials who negotiated the peace stopped talking. After all, most of them knew Muchuan's ability, being resourceful and able to predict the unexpected, and they must have strong means.
If there was anyone who was dissatisfied, it was definitely Shangguan Jin. He ran out like a clown and pointed at Muchuan's nose: "Shang Shu, I think you are deliberately trying to destroy the reputation of the Tang Dynasty and undermine the majesty of the country!
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"oh?
Why did Zhongshu Ling say this?
I am loyal and working for the welfare of the Tang Dynasty and His Majesty, so why do I turn into such an embarrassed villain when it comes to your mouth?"
"Don't say that you are so loyal. You are just a man in the market. Once you get into power by luck, you will be confident. If you entrust such important matters of the country to your hands, you will definitely harm the country and the people!"
Shangguan Jin spoke forcefully and righteously, but this was all superficial. In fact, he was just targeting Muchuan.
What's more, Muchuan already knew that Shangguan Jin and Wangyue Dagong were working together, and now Shangguan Jin saw that Muchuan had a chance of winning, so he came out to wreak havoc.
However, Muchuan also has ways to deal with treacherous and greedy people like Shangguan Jin.
"Sir Shangguan, there is no need to be so impatient. We all work for the country and the king. In the end, don't we have to rely on the results to speak for ourselves?
I will be solely responsible for the rest of the peace negotiations, and if something goes wrong, I will take the lead and come to see you."
"Haha, Muchuan, do you think your life is valuable?"
"It's just a few points more valuable than Lord Shangguan."
"You, you..." Shangguan Jin turned red with anger, and his expression was very ugly, as if he had eaten a fly. Finally, he shook his official robe and said coldly, "Sharp-tongued boy, you and I
What does official rhetoric mean?"
"It's true that I don't have the ability to show off my words, so I have to let Lord Shangguan see what I am capable of, or can Lord Shangguan complete the peace negotiation on my behalf?"
Shangguan Jin naturally does not have the ability to complete the peace negotiation. It is better to say that he is helping the Goguryeo side.
At this time, seeing that Muchuan was so eloquent, and like Changsun Wuji, Wei Zheng and other powerful officials also came to persuade him, Shangguan Jin could not say anything more and could only sit back obediently with his sleeves rolled up.
All of a sudden, the situation turned around, and the center of power in the peace negotiation shifted down to Muchuan's hands.
Wangyue Dagong was naturally unwilling to give in. He raised his voice and made a statement to Wei Zheng and others, saying that if the Tang Dynasty allowed Muchuan to act barbarically, the reputation of the Qing Dynasty would be ruined.
However, it was useless no matter what Wangyue Dagong said, because the ministers who negotiated peace in the Tang Dynasty had already decided to leave everything to Muchuan.
Muchuan waved his hand and ordered the eunuch to carry a pear blossom chair, turned around and sat down gracefully, crossed his legs and looked down at Wangyue Dagong.
Mochizuki Dagong and all the Goguryeo officials were tied up with ropes, and they all sat down on the ground, looking like prisoners, and they were in a very embarrassed state.
Mochizuki Dagong himself seemed arrogant. Even though he was a prisoner, he did not lower his posture. He raised his head and asked proudly: "Mu Chuan, what do you want? Since you don't intend to kill us, then why don't you detain us?"
What to do?"
"I hope you will wait with me for some news."
"Hmph! Could it be that this news will affect the peace talks between the two countries?
But this is impossible. Since you have already set the conditions for peace talks, we will never be able to reach an agreement."
"That's not necessarily the case... After all, things in the world are unpredictable. We are not gods, so who can predict it?"
While Muchuan was talking, a soldier came outside to announce that someone wanted to see Muchuan.
Everyone was surprised when they heard this. After all, Muchuan had said before that he was waiting for good news. Could it be that the good news has already arrived?
However, when waiting for the people outside Sifang Pavilion to come in, everyone found that he was a tall and strong man with a strong back and a strong waist, and he was holding an embroidered wooden basket in his hand.
People who were familiar with Muchuan, such as Fang Xuanling, Changsun Wuji, etc., could all recognize who the man who came in was. Wasn't he the cook from Muchuan's mansion?
Yes, it was Temujin who was so powerful!
Seeing Temujin's Dali made Muchuan happy. He laughed and went to greet him: "Finally Dali is here."
"Sir, the supper you ordered has been delivered."
"Really, that would be great!"
Muchuan took the basket and saw that it was indeed freshly made roasted duck legs with cumin. In the modern world, Muchuan liked this the most, so he specially ordered Temujin to bake it vigorously.
After taking out the duck legs from the wooden basket, the smell is overwhelming and fragrant, which can make everyone in the Sifang Pavilion salivate.
Cheng Yaojin loved delicious food, so when he saw such delicious food, he strode over to ask: "Shang Shu, what on earth is this?"
It actually smells so good?”
"Roast duck legs! I expected that the peace talks would take a long time, so I ordered my servants to cook them to satisfy your hunger."
