"If you are wrong, you must have an attitude of admitting your mistake! Moreover, now that your Tibetan soldiers have been suppressed by our Song Dynasty Heavenly Soldiers, what qualifications do you have to raise conditions?"
Li Duo said disdainfully.
To be honest, Li Duo's merciless rebuke made all Song officials present feel relieved! After all, when did the Song Dynasty have the right to be so tough when dealing with the outside world?
In the past, it was the other party who came to speak harshly to Song Dynasty, and Song Dynasty just kept praying.
Especially some of the older officials present were almost moved to tears! They were not of high rank, but they had spent half their lives in the Ministry of Rites.
I don’t know how many times I have gone on missions or received missions, but the Song Dynasty has never been so tough.
After all, the so-called negotiation between two countries depends on whether the country's military force is strong. When being suppressed by the other party, do you think that the so-called great principles or the words of a saint can make the other party feel ashamed or surrender?
What a joke.
But it wasn't until this moment that they realized how glorious it was to be on the negotiating table when they were a powerful country!
"presumptuous!"
Just then, a sudden voice sounded!
But Liu Heyu, who was sitting on the chief's seat, suddenly said, "You are just a doctor, but before the chief officer has spoken, you are taking over for me! Is it right that when I go down, you sit up?"
Li Duo's expression changed, and he hurriedly left the class to salute and said, "I know my mistake. I just saw this Tubo man talking randomly, so I was a little angry. Please forgive me!"
Liu Heyu nodded slightly, "Back off! Our Song Dynasty is a country of benevolence and etiquette, and you are a member of my Ministry of Rites. If you don't know etiquette, wouldn't it be a joke for others to see me as a Song Dynasty?"
Li Duo cupped his hands and returned to his seat!
Then, Liu Heyu said to Lu Dongzan and others, "The blame for this battle in Chengdu is indeed on you, Tubo.
However, there is some truth in what the Prime Minister said. The two countries are already in harmony, but if you provoke a war for no reason, you will naturally need to pay corresponding compensation..."
Hearing Liu Heyu's words, Lu Dongzan was not surprised but overjoyed. He quickly stood up and said, "Your Majesty, what you said is reasonable. We should admit our mistakes! Please tell us how we should compensate!"
After thinking for a moment, Liu Heyu said slowly, "Our Song Dynasty has a vast land and rich resources, while your Tubo is barren and located on a plateau. As for your things, I, the Song Dynasty, may not be able to appreciate them! So, think about it, what?
Something that can satisfy the officials!"
Lu Dongzan rolled his eyes and said first, "Do you want us from Tubo to send some grain, grass and silver to the Song Dynasty?"
"snort!"
Liu Heyu smiled coldly, "I, the richest man in the Song Dynasty, Jiangnan, persuade tens of millions of taels every year, how little money do I need from you?"
After hearing this, Lu Dongzan said with a bit of guilt and envy, "The Song Dynasty is a hundred times stronger than Tubo, and if it is silver, we Tubo really can't get much! In this case, first of all, on behalf of Zanpu
We present to the Emperor of the Song Dynasty a hundred catties of Cordyceps, unique to Tibet, and three thousand strong yaks! I, the Tubo Zanpu, carry a golden sword with me and will present it to His Majesty, to express my Tubo surrender to the Song Dynasty."
"In addition, I, Tubo Zanpu, have a biological sister who is now as young as a flower. She is willing to come to the Song Dynasty and marry the emperor of the Song Dynasty to express the good neighborliness between the two countries!"
"I wonder what the adults think?"
Liu Heyu raised his eyebrows and nodded with some satisfaction, "Yes, the Prime Minister is careful! However, I still need to report this matter to Your Majesty, and it is ultimately up to Your Majesty to make the decision! If His Majesty agrees, I will naturally
inform you."
"Sir, please wait!"
Lu Dongzan spoke again, "In the battle of Chengdu, I, the commander of Tibet, surrendered to the heavenly soldiers of your country. If these tens of thousands of soldiers stayed in the Song Dynasty, it would not only bring a burden to your country, but also pose some hidden dangers to Mr. Oh! Anyway,
They have seen how powerful your country is, so why not let them return to Tubo? This will not only reduce the burden on your country, but also allow them to promote the tyranny and invincibility of the Song Dynasty in Tubo!"
"Well! What you said makes some sense. I will report this matter to Your Majesty!"
"Okay, let's do this for now..."
Li Duo, who was sitting upright on the chair, was almost dumbfounded. How could this happen?
Could it be that such a huge event, with just some debris, thousands of yaks and an unknown woman, just passed away like this?
Even tens of thousands of troops who have been captured must be surrendered?
Did the Song Dynasty win, or did Tubo win?
He had seen Shen Tang fighting for the country's interests during the peace talks with Jin Gui. At this moment, he could hardly believe it!
Is this the condition proposed by the Song Dynasty after its victory?
If this is the case, then the price required to initiate this war is too low.
"Sir, this is inappropriate!"
Li Duo stood up immediately.
However, Liu Heyu didn't bother to pay attention to him and stood up directly, "Prime Minister of Tubo, I will have an audience with the officials later, so I won't send you far away!"
"My lord, please stay!"
Lu Dongzan said respectfully, and then he took two steps closer and whispered in Liu Heyu's ear, "In Heshui Lane in the south of the city, I bought a small house. It was originally used to stay, but it seems that we are here
He won't stay in Lin'an for long, so the house is of no use.
Afterwards, I want to sell this house, and I hope you can help me find a buyer. As for the price, I will definitely satisfy you."
"In addition, there are some silverware that is a specialty of Tubo in this house. We are thousands of miles away and it is inconvenient to carry it with us, so I will use it as a reward for your help. I hope you will accept it!"
Liu Heyu squinted his eyes and nodded, "Don't worry, I will find a reliable buyer to look for you later!"
"Thank you, sir!"
Lu Dongzan saluted respectfully, "In addition, His Majesty the Emperor of your country has never summoned us, so when you meet the Emperor, please give us a few kind words. I, the Tubo people, will remember your kindness!"
"Easy to say, easy to say..."
Lu Dongzan returned to the posthouse with satisfaction, and Liu Heyu did not stop either. He went directly to the palace and reported the matter to Zhao Shen.
"Master Wang, is this matter settled here?"
With a bit of anger, Li Duo said to Wang Jiayu who was standing aside, "No, this matter is of great importance. I must meet with the officials to discuss it. How can I let Tubo go so easily?"
Wang Jiayu smiled and patted Li Duo on the shoulder, "Master Li, there are some things that we cannot do arbitrarily! This time in the battle of Chengdu, our Song Dynasty did win, but Tubo's heritage is still there and has not been injured.
Move your bones! The benefits you can get are the best of both worlds. If Tubo is forced to start another war between the two countries, won't it be the people of the Song Dynasty who will suffer?"