Chapter 317 Shame on the gentleman? Carry on as usual
Chapter 317: Insulting politeness? Carry on as usual
The first tentative negotiation was completed, and the previous atmosphere between the two parties changed instantly and became really lively again. After all, state affairs are state affairs, and you cannot allow yourself and others to neglect them. However, personal relationships are personal relationships, and they cannot be mixed with others, right?
In a friendly atmosphere, everyone had a hearty meal, and then went back to their rooms to rest.
Li Duo and his party quietly gathered in Shen Tang's room. After everyone sat down, Li Duo asked hesitantly, "Um... Mr. Shen, is this negotiation really going to go on like this? Is this going to happen?" No...wouldn't it be a bit degrading and polite..."
The reason why Li Duo and others acted so tough today was actually the result of Shen Tang's explanation in advance. Otherwise, although Li Duo and others were also considered hard-liners against the Kingdom of Jin, they would naturally not be so unrestrained.
"Yes, Mr. Shen, our Song Dynasty is a country of etiquette. If this spreads out, wouldn't it lose the face of our Song Dynasty? In my opinion, we should just follow the normal procedures and talk about it. Why bother with those people?" Just like the golden man, he is willing to fall for himself."
"I think the two adults are wrong!" someone retorted, "What is negotiation? It is just a group of hypocrites trying to find ways to plunder the interests of the other party. As for the quality of the means, what does it matter? If this method can give people If we, the Song Dynasty, are fighting for our own interests, then even if it is a shame, I will admit it."
"That's right, and don't you think you are very happy today? When have we, the Song Dynasty, been so tough in front of the Jin people? Although there is a bit of acting here, I feel really happy today."
Everyone argued for a while, each holding his own opinion. In the end, everyone's eyes couldn't help but fall on Shen Tang.
Shen Tang smiled softly. He knew very well that what happened today was indeed a bit difficult for these people. These people usually have to think carefully about what they say, let alone the negotiations between the two countries? He has read too many books by sages, and even His own temperament has been suppressed. Moreover, the Song Dynasty has always been known as a country of etiquette. Such negotiations have indeed never appeared in the history of the Song Dynasty.
However, the reason why Shen Tang is like this is that he wants to reach a negotiation. The second reason is to make these people gradually toughen up in front of the Jin people! On the negotiating table, frivolous words will make people feel Hopefully, by simply slapping the table, you can make your words heard by the other party. Today's Song Dynasty does not need the name of benevolence and righteousness, but should have the appearance of a tiger and a wolf.
No one would feel that cattle and sheep were pitiful and would let go of eating their meat. However, there are definitely people who would shy away from hungry wolves when they see them! The Song Dynasty today is so benevolent and righteous that benevolence and righteousness have reached the point of weakness.
"Everyone, there is no need to say more. This negotiation is as I said. If something goes wrong, I will apologize to Your Majesty!" Shen Tang did not explain to them, but directly issued a strong order. Some Before they can truly understand something, even if they explain it, they may not necessarily understand it. However, as long as this peace negotiation goes smoothly, they will understand what they mean after returning to the Song Dynasty.
Although Shen Tang's tough tone made them feel helpless, since Shen Tang was the leader here, they couldn't help but agree.
"I only set one principle for you in this peace negotiation. That is, don't show weakness, don't compromise, and don't back down. For other things, we will talk how the Jin Kingdom wants to talk, and we will talk for as long as they want.
how long."
In another room, people from the Jin Kingdom were also having a similar conversation.
Except for Pu Sanzhuo who was still sipping tea calmly, everyone else's faces showed a bit of depression.
"What the hell is going on!" One of them patted the table depressedly, "Are they really people from the Song Dynasty? Or are they envoys from the Song Dynasty? Could it be that they are pretended by others? Master Pusanzhuo
, have you checked their identities?"
This person's doubt caused many people to nod in agreement.
There was a bit of a wry smile on Pusanzhuo's face. Of course he knew what these people were suspecting. In fact, even he was a bit shocked by today's scene. He finally realized that if this scholar had lost his face, he would be worse than them.
These rough guys are even more invincible. Where do these people have the etiquette and benevolence of the Song Dynasty? They are just a group of shameless hooligans, okay? Facing them, people like myself were at a loss for a while and couldn't decide what to do.
It feels like this is really unbelievable.
"There is no need to question their identity, there is absolutely no mistake." Pusanzhuo explained with a wry smile, "It's just that what they showed is different from our impression of the Song people."
"Hmph! In my opinion, it is His Majesty's kindness that makes them too arrogant. What's there to talk about? Just ask them to increase their annual coins, compensate us with some money, and get out of Sizhou as soon as possible.
There is no need to talk about other things at all, and there is no need to talk about it..."
This person's words immediately aroused the agreement of many people. After all, isn't this always the case in Song-Jin negotiations? Since this is the case, just follow the usual practice, why bother?
"Okay, if that's the case, let's not talk nonsense with them tomorrow and just have a direct showdown. Anyway, no matter how we talk, the result will be the same."
Pusanzhuo was noncommittal about what these people said. He looked at the people in front of him, trying to see through their thoughts. Although most of these people were selected by him, he didn't know what they thought specifically.
Just like what I said just now, who knows if these people really think, or if someone wants to make the situation even more muddy?
He is one of the people who has the most contact with Shen Tang, and he can clearly feel that Shen Tang is fundamentally different from the previous envoys of the Song Dynasty. Even if his side is still as tyrannical as before this time, it is impossible to achieve his goal.
In addition, the biggest surprise is that His Majesty already has a tendency in his heart!
He strongly agreed with His Majesty's words. No one in the court could clearly see the current situation in the Jin Kingdom. However, even so, they still wanted to be so tough on the Song Dynasty because they believed that the Song Dynasty was really weak.
Are they being deceived to this extent, or do they have other plans in mind?
Pusanzhuo couldn't tell the difference clearly, and perhaps he never wanted to distinguish it clearly. Is there any difference? Whether these people should die or not is determined by the Holy One. All he needs to do is to let these people emerge from the muddy water.
The body has just come out, and the holy sword has been sharpened. Wouldn't it be a pity if there are no people to test the sword?
The next day's negotiations came as scheduled.
However, when the two parties faced each other again, Li Duo and others immediately felt the change in the atmosphere.