Chapter 739: The lion speaks, everyone changes color
Chapter 739: The lion opens his mouth and everyone changes color
"General, I will pay my respects to Mr. Liu!"
Shen Tang sat on the horse's back, slightly arching his hands.
The expressions of Lu Dongzan and others on the side changed even more. They had known for a long time that the person who defeated them Tubo in Chengdu was none other than Shen Tang.
But I didn't expect to see it here.
However, Lu Dongzan's heart suddenly sank.
Shen Tang came back unexpectedly, and obviously Liu Heyu, the Minister of Rites, didn't know about it. It was definitely not an accident. Coupled with Shen Tang's attitude at the moment, if Shen Tang negotiated with them next, it would be a huge disaster!
"General Shen, as the commander-in-chief, you broke into the Tubo station without authorization. This is a serious crime. Why don't you hurry up and retreat?
Otherwise, I will definitely go to His Majesty to give you a copy!"
"In addition, I am discussing the peace talks between the two countries with the Prime Minister of Tibet. If you delay, you will not only be guilty of His Majesty, but you will also become the sinner of the people of the Song Dynasty!"
What a great minister, these words are really powerful!
He knew very well that without orders, Shen Tang would not be able to lead his troops to Lin'an. Therefore, he did not mention this matter at all. Instead, he directly put a big hat on it. If it were an ordinary person, he would really do it. Frightened by him.
However, Shen Tang smiled slightly and said, "Master Liu, I will take over the negotiation with Tubo by the emperor's order. Therefore, the matter here has nothing to do with you. Please invite me..."
"What!"
Everyone present changed their expressions, and Liu Heyu even stood up!
"I am the Minister of Rites, and this is within my responsibilities! You are just a general, what qualifications do you have to negotiate with Tibet?
If I lose the face of Da Song Dynasty, can you bear it?"
Shen Tang smiled relentlessly and stretched out his palm, "Mr. Liu, this is His Majesty's handwriting. Do you want to take a look?
The general is here on the orders of the emperor. If you are dissatisfied with anything, just go and tell your majesty! However, until your majesty does not change his mind, the general will make the decision here for the time being!"
Liu Heyu's expression changed. Of course he knew that Shen Tang's words were true. However, how could he be willing to give up like this?
He did not accept the imperial edict in Shen Tang's hand. He gritted his teeth for a moment and said bitterly, "Since you are negotiating with Tubo under the emperor's order, I cannot stop you. However, I am in charge of the Ministry of Rites, so I naturally have the authority to do so. So, you, You can discuss it as much as you want, I will be here to listen!"
"good!"
What surprised Liu Heyu and others was that Shen Tang did not refuse, but directly agreed!
Then, Shen Tang looked at everyone present and asked, "Who is the chief officer of Tubo?"
Lu Dongzan stood up, saluted Shen Tang and said, "I am the Prime Minister of Tubo, and I am sent as an envoy to the Song Dynasty by Zanpu's orders!"
"The truth is that I have heard of General Shen's name a long time ago. When I saw him today..."
"Without further ado!"
Facing Lu Dongzan's salute, Shen Tang had no intention of dismounting, and even interrupted his words directly!
"Tell me directly, this time you Tubo invaded our Song Dynasty for no reason, what kind of compensation do you want to compensate our Song Dynasty!"
Lu Dongzan almost spit out a mouthful of old blood. He was used to the "gentle, kind and peaceful" officials of the Song Dynasty. The sudden appearance of such a fool made him almost furious. If he hadn't been worried that he was not Shen Tang's opponent, he would have almost let him go. Shen Tang has seen what the bloody nature of the Tubo people is!
However, people under the eaves have to bow their heads!
He could only hold back his anger, collect his thoughts and said to Shen Tang, "Master Shen, this time our troops entered the Song Dynasty, it was indeed a misunderstanding, but we are willing to take responsibility!"
"First of all, we will compensate one hundred catties of Cordyceps sinensis from the Song Dynasty..."
Lu Dongzan told Shen Tang about the previous conditions!
When he finished speaking, Shen Tang raised his eyebrows, "Is that all?"
Lu Dongzan took two steps forward, came to the side of Shen Tang's horse, and said respectfully, "I, Tubo, value warriors like the general the most. Therefore, I, Lu Dongzan, am willing to represent Tubo and give generous gifts to the general and communicate with him." good!"
"oh?"
Shen Tang looked at the old fox in front of him, "I don't know what you Tibetans have that are worthy of my attention?"
Seeing Shen Tang like this, Lu Dongzan sneered, that's all for the officials of the Song Dynasty! No wonder the Song Dynasty became so weak!
"On behalf of Tubo, I give the General a golden sword and a good horse. In addition, I, a Tubo woman, also admire warriors like the General..."
"really?"
Shen Tang looked tempted!
"I don't dare to expire, General!"
Lu Dongzan said with certainty.
"good!"
However, before Lu Dongzan was overjoyed, he heard Shen Tang continue to say, "I have one hundred thousand warriors under my command! You, Tibetans, provide me with one hundred thousand golden swords, one hundred thousand fine horses, and one hundred thousand women." People! When the things arrive, I will personally help you plead with His Majesty..."
After Shen Tang finished speaking, in addition to Shen Tang's personal guards, everyone from the Tubo people to Liu Heyu and several other people from the Ministry of Rites were stunned!
Shen Tang is not just talking like a lion, this is simply killing Tubo!
Moreover, even if Tubo wanted to agree to it, it would never be able to gather so many things.
If they had 100,000 good horses, Dawa Tata would not have only a few thousand elite cavalry under his command...
"Master Shen!"
Before the Tubo people could say anything, Liu Heyu jumped up first, "We, the Song Dynasty, are a country of benevolence and righteousness. How can you criticize the country so harshly?
If this spreads out, wouldn’t it make people all over the world laugh at me, the Song Dynasty, for being greedy?”
"snort!"
Shen Tang shouted coldly, "Master Liu, this is the country you are talking about. In our Song Dynasty, Chengdu Prefecture plundered countless people, millions of people suffered, hundreds of thousands of people died tragically, and almost the entire Chengdu Prefecture fell. Our Great Song Dynasty One hundred thousand soldiers will die in battle!"
"If they hadn't been wearing the title of an envoy, I would have killed them all now to pay homage to the soldiers who died in the Great Song Dynasty..."
"I, the Song Dynasty, have paid so much, and Mr. Liu actually said that I criticized them harshly?"
"Furthermore, this is what the great Tubo lover promised me. When did I ever criticize him harshly?"
Lu Dongzan's face was full of bitterness. When he saw Liu Heyu's face was ugly, he was speechless for a moment. He could only sigh and salute Shen Tang again and said, "General, it was the fault of the lower officials before. I didn't speak clearly. Let the general Misunderstood! Moreover, we in Tubo really cannot afford to provide what the general said..."
Shen Tang narrowed his eyes and smiled lightly, "I misunderstood! That's fine, I'm telling you that I won't agree to your previous conditions!"
"Master Shen..."
Liu Heyu wanted to speak, but Shen Tang directly intercepted his words: "Master Liu, I have come to negotiate with Tubo on the emperor's order. Your Excellency is just listening. If you want to interrupt, you don't have to... Otherwise, I will be hurt." It hurts your face, but it’s not beautiful!”