Chapter 318: Negotiations continue, Li Duo is worried
This change does not come from the hostility of the other party. It is normal for the two parties to be hostile to each other during negotiations. Just like yesterday, the two sides were in opposition. However, almost everyone knew in their hearts that the really key things would not be discussed.
But today is different. In addition to hostility, the Jin people also show some vague determination.
Sure enough, when Jin Renfang opened his mouth, Li Duo and others knew that he was really coming.
"Members of the Song Dynasty, since this is a negotiation, let us speak frankly. It is undisputed that you are the one who started this war. Therefore, you, the Southern Kingdom, need to compensate our army for the military supplies."
"This time, we have sent more than 200,000 troops in total, and you have to pay us five million taels of silver as compensation."
"impossible!"
Although he didn't know what the other party's purpose was, Li Duo still spoke directly.
"We haven't judged who is responsible. Furthermore, when your army went on a conquest, our army also launched. If according to your statement, the Song Dynasty sent 500,000 troops, wouldn't you have to pay us tens of millions of silver?"
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"We came here for peace talks this time, not to hear your blackmail." Li Duo said angrily.
If the situation yesterday were to go by, then there would naturally be a melee quarrel. However, when Li Duo finished speaking, the Jin people rarely responded immediately. After a while, a Jin person sneered.
Said, "It seems that you still don't know the contrast in strength between our two countries."
"Do you think that we need to reason with you in our negotiations? Wherever a country's army can intimidate, reason can be preached. It is a pity that you, the Song Dynasty, are not qualified to reason at all.
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"If you don't agree with our conditions, then you can go back to the Southern Kingdom directly and tell your emperor that we will continue to fight. At that time, we will decide the winner and then continue the negotiation."
Listening to this person's words, Shen Tang, who was standing by, was not angry, but rather helpless. Despite all precautions, he did not expect that he would inadvertently become a chess piece in Wan Yanyong's hands.
In fact, the real peace talks had already begun when Shen Tang arrived at Daming Mansion.
Compared with these people in front of him, Wanyan Hao's status in Wanyanyong's eyes is obviously higher. He never believes that Wanyanyong doesn't know his conditions. But since this is the case, then the current peace talks,
It should just be a formality, so why do it in such a grand way?
From Pu Sanzhuo's non-interfering look, Shen Tang had already sensed that some of the people in front of him might become the targets of Wanyan Yong's power.
Thinking of this, Shen Tang's expression couldn't help but change slightly.
Wanyanyong naturally had a purpose in wanting to establish his authority. So, his only purpose now is probably to take action against Gao Cunfu.
The army of the Jin Kingdom had vaguely surrounded Gao Cunfu. Shen Tang already knew this. However, Shen Tang originally thought that Wan Yanyong would not take action too quickly. First of all, the Northland was still a land of ice and snow, which was not suitable for fighting. Secondly,
The hidden worries within the Jin Kingdom are not small now. If a war is started rashly, it is likely to cause collateral reactions.
So, does this mean that Wanyanyong is ready? In other words, Wanyanyong only has the last problem that needs to be solved, which is the different opinions in the court.
Even with Wan Yanyong's strength, it may not be possible to twist all the power in the court into one rope. Just like the Great Song Dynasty court, the forces of all parties are intertwined, and there are naturally overt and covert struggles among each other, and
, the interests of these forces are not necessarily the same as Wan Yanyong.
For example, in Wanyanyong's eyes, it would be in the interests of the Kingdom of Jin to directly kill Gao Cunfu. However, perhaps for some people, Gao Cunfu's existence would actually be of more benefit to them.
It is naturally unrealistic to directly refute the crusade against Gao Cunfu. After all, everyone knows that Gao Cunfu is Dai Jin’s confidant. In this way, if you want to delay Wanyan Yong’s action, this peace negotiation will not be completed smoothly, at least
They also need to exert stronger pressure on the Song Dynasty to prevent peace on the southern border, and they will naturally achieve their goal.
However, when they were planning this peace negotiation, they didn't know that Wan Yanyong had already set his sights on them. I'm afraid that before the peace talks are over, someone will become the target of Wan Yanyong's sword.
At that time, facing the bloody sword in Wan Yanyong's hand, who would be ignorant to object?
After thinking about this, Shen Tang couldn't help but smile in his heart, and he was not interested in the disputes among the people in front of him. Anyway, as long as he didn't speak, Li Duo and others would not back down. In this case, just continue talking.
Since you are a chess piece, you must have the consciousness to be a chess piece. Presumably, Wanyanyong will not treat those who contribute to him badly.
Anyway, it is a drama, so just watch it with peace of mind. When Wanyanyong takes action, the peace talks will naturally have results.
Sure enough, the two leaders, Shen Tang and Pu Sanzhuo, spent another day in a state of wandering. The others were arguing fiercely, but there was still no result.
In the dark night, Li Duo once again entered Shen Tang's room with some worry.
"Master Shen, can you tell me the truth. Do we really want to continue to negotiate forcefully with the Kingdom of Jin? Looking at today's situation, they have obviously made up their mind to let us pay compensation and withdraw our troops."
"If we don't give in even an inch, and the Jin soldiers are drawn southward again, what should we do?"
"In my opinion, how about we fight for our interests under the specific conditions they proposed? For example, the so-called five million taels of compensation is obviously their big talk. If your Excellency agrees, I am confident that this compensation will be paid.
The amount is reduced to less than one million."
"It's just a million dollars. It's a drop in the bucket for us, the Song Dynasty. Why should we risk war to maintain our so-called dignity?"
"Sir...Sir..." Seeing Shen Tang not commenting on his words, and even playing with a purple jade pot in his hand, Li Duo felt helpless, and at the same time, he couldn't help but feel a little dissatisfied with Shen Tang.
For such a major matter of peace talks, Shen Tang had not said a word for several days, and even prevented them from making any compromises with the Jin Kingdom. Doesn't he know that some negotiations require compromise? Moreover, this is still when the enemy is strong and we are weak.
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As long as the conditions are right, even if you compromise a little or two, the Holy One will never be harsh on you.
"Master Li!" Shen Tang's eyes finally moved away from the purple jade pot, "You don't need to be anxious. Now, the people in Jin should be anxious. Moreover, you can just follow what I said, and there is no need to have any questions."