"Since Da Feng will be a vassal state of Daning in the future, then there is no need for border defense."
"After the alliance is concluded, I hope that your country can remove all the troops guarding the border between the two countries."
"Of course, if your country is worried about bandits, our country can also send troops to help your country garrison the border towns. We will never allow bandits to cause trouble."
"This is also the duty of our country..."
"..."
There was silence in the main hall, with only Sima Cong's voice echoing inside.
He spoke in a formal manner for a long time, but his meaning was very simple.
That is, Dafeng cannot set up defenses on the border between the two countries, and even Daning troops must be stationed in the border town of Dafeng to help the latter "protect the people from bandits."
In fact, everything is pretty normal up to this point.
But what Sima Cong said next caused Min Zhongguang's expression to change immediately.
"Oh, there's more."
"In order to prevent the two countries from having another war in the future, I hope that the Holy Emperor of your country will issue an edict that no warriors of the third level and above will be allowed to hold positions in the military."
"In addition, in order to punish the ministers who are the chief culprits in harming the two countries and their people, I hope that your country can hand over all generals of third rank and above who have served in the military to our country for disposal."
"The Ministry of Punishment of our dynasty will definitely punish these criminals in accordance with the law to comfort the souls of those who died in this war..."
"..."
From now on, there will no longer be any warriors who are above the third level in the Great Feng Army.
And now all the generals in the third-level realm of Da Feng Army must be handed over to Daning.
According to Sima Cong, these people have committed "war crimes" and must be handed over to Daning to be severely punished in accordance with the law in order to comfort the soldiers and people of the two countries who died in the war.
But no one knows its true purpose, which is simply to take this opportunity to further weaken Dafeng's strength.
And there are only two endings for those generals who are in the third level -
Either accept Daning's surrender.
Either die...
When Sima Cong finished everything he said, the hall fell into a long silence.
This was the first time that Min Zhongguang did not immediately refute Daning's conditions.
It's not that he thinks this condition is completely acceptable.
On the contrary, this condition is simply too difficult to accept.
"Lord Sima, you must know whether our country is sincere when it comes to this matter."
"But what about you?"
"You want our army to hand over all the generals who are above the third rank to you?"
"Snapped!"
After slamming the table, Min Zhongguang stood up directly, his eyes full of anger.
"Why?!"
"..."
"Master Min, as I just said, these people are the main culprits who have harmed the two countries and caused war. They will naturally be punished as they deserve."
Looking at the furious Min Zhongguang, Sima Cong expressed calmly: "I am worried that your country may harbor such criminal officials during my pilgrimage, so I made this request."
"Of course, if your country can prove that you will never condone adultery, then this matter is not non-negotiable."
"Sinful minister, you tolerate and support adultery... Hahaha!"
"Ha ha ha ha!"
After listening to Sima Cong's words, Min Zhongguang laughed angrily for a moment, his body trembling with anger: "Why did the people of the two countries suffer this disaster? Master Sima, don't you know?!"
"I am certain."
Sima Cong narrowed his eyes and refused to give in. "Isn't it Dafeng who was the first to attack Yuanzhou in our country?"
"Why, Master Min is so forgetful?"
"you!"
Min Zhongguang's face turned red instantly, and Min Zhongguang was angry for a while, but in the end he couldn't say anything.
really.
The war between the two countries was indeed caused by Dafeng.
Although the subsequent destruction of Wonju City was the turning point of the war, there is no doubt about the initiator of the war.
While both sides of the "Wonju Castle Massacre" hold different opinions about the real perpetrators, the right to define the "justice" of this war is undoubtedly in the hands of the victor.
In other words, even if this war was started by Daning, the latter is still the "just" party at this time.
What's more, this was a war started by Dafeng.
"Lord Sima..."
"What can we do to prove that we will not condone adultery..."
With his head lowered and his teeth clenched, Min Zhongguang almost squeezed out a sentence word by word from between his teeth.
It is impossible to hand over all the generals of the third level. This will not only affect Dafeng's remaining combat power, but also seriously shake the morale of the army.
After all, no one is willing to sacrifice their life for a country that would betray them.
Then, Min Zhongguang could only settle for the next best thing.
He stared at Sima Cong, waiting for the latter to make new offers.
However, Sima Cong did not answer immediately, but turned to look at Ning Yongnian first.
When the latter's eyes stopped on Meng Shi, the answer became obvious.
"Master Min, this matter is quite simple."
"General Meng is the commander-in-chief of your country and the biggest disaster in this war. He should be brought to justice immediately."
"Well...that's it."
"If Lord Min is willing to kill General Meng right here, then our country will trust that your country will not condone other criminals."
"how?"
"..."
By putting Meng Shi to death on the spot, we can save the other generals of the third-highest rank.
It is obvious from the current situation that Ning Yongnian probably did not intend to get those generals at all, but wanted Meng Shi to die from the very beginning.
Of course, Meng Shi is only at level six now, so he can kill him anytime he wants.
But for such a distinguished and loyal general, death in the hands of his enemies and death in the hands of his own people are completely different concepts.
Ning Yongnian wanted to force Dafeng himself to kill Meng Shi, which would cause the internal disintegration of Dafeng and make the people of Dafeng completely disappointed with the court.
This principle is not complicated and can be called a conspiracy.
But Dafeng, who was at an extreme disadvantage in the negotiations, seemed unable to refuse...
For a moment, everyone's attention was focused on Meng Shi, who lowered his head and remained silent, even temporarily ignoring Li Wutong, whose expression suddenly became astonished, and Li Qi, who seemed to be trembling slightly.
At this moment, Li Qi couldn't pretend anymore.
He knew that Ning Yongnian must be watching him now, and as long as he made any mistakes, he would most likely be spotted by the former, which would make all the previous attempts to "take advantage of others" in vain, and he would never have the chance to kill Ning Yongnian.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! However, he was not willing to watch Meng Shi die like this no matter what...
The intensity of rubbing the hem of his clothes couldn't help but become a little bit louder, but the silly smile on his face remained the same as before.
Li Qi didn't even look back at Meng Shi, he just suppressed the grief, anger and unwillingness in his heart, and tried his best to maintain this dull look.
He extremely hoped that Li Wutong could stand up at this time and save Meng Shi.
But the latter didn't say anything after all.
Including Min Zhongguang, and more than ten civil servants and generals from Dafeng...
"..."
"I never imagined that I, who had been serving as a soldier for a lifetime, would end up dying because of this..."
Behind him, Meng Shi suddenly let out a sigh under the different eyes of everyone.
He stood up slowly, first staring at Ning Yongnian counting his breath, as if he wanted to remember the latter's appearance, and then he looked back at Li Qi's back.
Meng Shi knew that he couldn't say anything to Li Qi, so he just shook his head gently.
As for the others, he didn't even look at them.
"boom!"
Without any hesitation, he swung his palm towards his chest.
With blood splattering everywhere, Meng Shi's vitality was completely wiped out.
But he still maintained his standing posture, like a sculpture made of flesh and blood.
Outside, the snow is getting heavier.
...
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ps: I see everyone is criticizing Li Wutong recently, so let me just say something.
Li Wutong was not a completely "positive character" from the beginning of the design. She put "Dafeng" first in her heart.
As for her stupidity...well, I feel like I've hinted at it many times before.
In short, it is normal for everyone to hate this character, because it is designed like this...
But it’s really not a disgusting reader! You’ll know after you read it.
Let me make it clear again: Li Wutong is not one of the harems, and neither is Xu Suisui.