Qiqi read the letter of credence submitted by Sun Weiyuan, the Minister of Rites of Dayong, smiled and nodded and said: "Thank you for your greetings. Dakang and Dayong are neighbors separated by a strip of water. We have always had good relations. Over the years, we have had frequent exchanges and mutual benefits.
The palace also hopes that peace between the two countries can be maintained for a long time."
Sun Weiyuan smiled and said: "Your Highness, the envoy is here this time on your Majesty's order to deepen the friendship between the two countries. There is another matter that needs to be discussed with Her Majesty in person."
Qiqi said: "Your Majesty, please speak clearly."
Sun Weiyuan said: "Five years ago, the marriage between Princess Anping of Dakang and the seventh prince of our country was originally a great joyous event celebrated by the whole world. Unfortunately, she was assassinated in Yongdu, and Her Royal Highness the Princess died. His Majesty felt guilty, so he transferred Dongliang County to the throne.
I cede it to your country as an apology."
Qiqi nodded and said, "It is true."
Sun Weiyuan added: "However, during the wedding of King Zhenhai of your country, Princess Zhenhai not only had her maiden name, but also looked exactly the same as Princess Anping. This incident puzzled everyone in Dayong. Hu Xiaotian was the marriage envoy of Dakang back then. What happened at that time?
What happened and what is the mystery in it? I hope your country can give us a precise explanation." In fact, the fact that Hu Xiaotian married Long Xiyue is now known to the whole world, and everyone knows it clearly. Since Princess Anping is not dead,
Then it proves that Hu Xiaotian played tricks on it and rescued Princess Anping under the hood. Dayong naturally suffered a big loss. Instead of getting Princess Anping, he lost a city because of it.
Of course Qiqi knew it, but in the big picture he still had to defend it. After all, Hu Xiaotian was now the Zhenhai King of Dakang. If the past events were overturned, not only would Hu Xiaotian be unable to justify it in theory, but the whole of Dakang would also be affected.
Becoming unreasonable, Qiqi said: "It's best not to believe those baseless rumors from the outside world. Princess Anping was killed in Yongdu and her body was returned to her hometown. To be cautious, we specially asked many experts to verify it.
This is enough to prove that the one who died is Princess Anping. There are not many people who look exactly the same in this world, and there are countless people with the same name. Why bother yourself, Your Majesty?"
This sentence is equivalent to saying that Sun Weiyuan is a mediocre person.
Sun Weiyuan smiled and said: "The envoy also thinks it is impossible, but my Majesty is convinced of this. Some misunderstandings should be clarified as soon as possible. It is not difficult to verify a person's identity. Can Her Majesty the Princess order Princess Zhenhai to cooperate?
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"Cooperating with what?"
Sun Weiyuan said: "We happened to find the maids and eunuchs who served Princess Anping in the Zilan Palace. As long as they go to see Princess Zhenhai, the mystery will be solved naturally."
Qiqi looked at Sun Weiyuan coldly. It seemed that they were well prepared this time. But having said that, Hu Xiaotian not only kidnapped Long Xiyue, but also made Dayong lose a city. Now that the truth is revealed, no one can
I will swallow this easily. Sun Weiyuan's request may seem rude, but in fact it is not excessive.
Qi Qi wanted to refuse, but then she thought about what this matter had to do with her. It was better to just be a favor, so she sighed softly and said: "Since your country has doubts, it would be a good thing to explain clearly."
Sun Weiyuan knew that she had agreed to the matter, so he bowed and said, "Thank you, Princess, for your understanding of justice."
Qiqi secretly laughed, could it be that if I agree, I understand the righteousness, and if I don't agree, I am unreasonable? In fact, agreeing is a favor, and not agreeing is a duty. In fact, whether he agrees or not has nothing to do with the overall situation. When it comes to Hu Xiaotian, he may not buy it. But he doesn't
To buy into it would be to resist the decree and show disrespect, and it just gave me another handle.
Sun Weiyuan's request was not limited to this. He added: "Your Highness, there is one more thing. Your country borrowed Dongluo Cang five years ago. Counting the return period, half a year has passed. However, your country is still
There is no sign of voluntary return. I think your country forgot about this matter."
Qiqi frowned slightly, this envoy of Dayong was really pushing his limits. Of course she knew what happened in Dongluocang. It was Hu Xiaotian who made a sneak attack and occupied it. Later, Dayong saw the fait accompli, so he sent the eldest princess Xue Lingjun to negotiate, and finally gave in.
I lent it to Hu Xiaotian for five years, and it seemed that the period had already expired. She looked displeased: "You seem to have come to the wrong place about this matter."
Sun Weiyuan said: "The contract is covered with Dakang's jade seal, and the loan document was also signed by Taishi Wen of Dakang." Hu Xiaotian was only the commander of Dongliang County at that time, so he was not qualified to sign such a document, although Dongluocang
He took it away with his own hands, and he and Xue Lingjun personally agreed on the five-year period. However, the final signing of the contract was done by the Dakang court, so Sun Weiyuan did not look in the wrong place.
Sun Weiyuan said loudly: "The envoy has also brought the documents signed that year. Your Highness the Princess may wish to take a look."
Qiqi said coldly: "No need, Master Wen!"
"Old minister is here!" Wen Chenghuan tremblingly walked out of the civil servant train. He had been saying that he was ill at home recently. If Qiqi hadn't specially asked someone to invite him to the court, he still wouldn't have appeared.
Qiqi said: "Do you remember what happened in Dongluocang?"
Wen Chenghuan coughed, bowed and said: "Your Highness, it is indeed true. The contract was signed in early March, and now it is already late July."
Qiqi said: "I have ignored this matter." She smiled at Sun Weiyuan and said: "The ultimate trust between countries, since it is written in the contract, it must be honored. Your Majesty, don't worry, I will issue an order immediately,
Let King Zhenhai return your Dongluocang."
"Thank you, Your Highness, Princess!" Sun Weiyuan was overjoyed. He didn't expect that his visit this time went so smoothly.
However, hundreds of officials at court were not optimistic about this matter. Although it was the Dakang court that signed the contract, the actual control of Dongluocang was still in the hands of Hu Xiaotian. Dongluocang was located in the northernmost part of his territory and had strategic significance.
It is extremely important. Hu Xiaotian will not let it go easily. Even if Qiqi makes the decree, he may not agree to return Dongluocang to Dayong. The purpose of Qiqi's decree is just to cause some trouble for Hu Xiaotian and let everyone in the world know this.
Betrayal.
At this time, Hong Beimo hurriedly entered the court. His appearance made the courtiers a little curious. After all, Hong Beimo rarely went to court, so they didn't know what was the important reason for his appearance at this time.
As expected, Hong Beimo had something important to tell him.
As the Minister of the Great Yongli Department, Sun Weiyuan is of course a very discerning person. The purpose of his coming this time has been achieved and he will retire at the right time.
Hong Beimo waited until Sun Weiyuan left before he stepped forward and said, "Your Highness, you just received news from Xichuan that Li Tianheng was assassinated!"
As soon as this statement came out, the whole court was shocked. This was good news for Dakang.
After Qi Qi heard the news, she fell silent. The first thing she thought of was by whose hands Li Tianheng died?
Hong Beimo said: "According to the information they have received so far, they pointed the finger at our court, saying that Dakang sent assassins to assassinate Li Tianheng."
In fact, most civil and military officials believed that this matter might have been done by Dakang. After all, Dakang was gathering troops in the southwest, so he naturally wanted Xichuan to be more chaotic. Now that Li Tianheng is dead and the group is leaderless, the internal situation in Xichuan must be chaotic.
This is an excellent time for Dakang to use troops.
Qiqi said angrily: "That's complete nonsense!" She denied this question in front of the civil and military officials of the court.
Hong Beimo said: "Currently, Li Tianheng's son Li Honghan will succeed him, and there will be no changes within Xichuan for the time being."
Qiqi waved her hand and signaled everyone to retreat, leaving only Hong Beimo, Zhou Ruiyuan and Wen Chenghuan. She said softly: "This matter is strange, Li Tianheng was killed at this time, who benefits?"
Zhou Ruiyuan said: "From the outside world, it is natural that Da Kang will benefit. After all, we have stationed troops in the southwest, and everyone in the world thinks that we are going to attack Xichuan."
Taishi Wen Chenghuan said: "Master Zhou's words are wrong. Li Tianheng was assassinated, and it was not our Dakang side that benefited. Hu Xiaotian took advantage of the Xichuan earthquake to attack the city and seize the land. He not only occupied Yunyang, but also took the opportunity to obtain a large area in the northeast of Xichuan.
Land, as well as Xichuan's neighboring countries, they may all benefit from it."
Qiqi stood up and walked back and forth for a few steps: "Li Honghan has benefited the most from this."
Everyone was slightly startled. Princess Yongyang's ideas were indeed different from others, but everyone had to admit that she was right. After Li Tianheng's death, Li Honghan, as his only heir, naturally became the leader of Xichuan, even though he killed his father to seize power.
It is something that cannot be tolerated by nature, but it is unusual for such things to happen within the royal family. At least the dispute between the Dakang royal family has gone through the sinister events of father killing son, son killing father, brother killing brother, and brother killing brother. Princess Yongyang
Although she is not very old, she has personally experienced countless intrigues and killings in the palace, so it is normal for her to first think of Li Honghan murdering Li Tianheng.
Wen Chenghuan said: "Your Highness said so, it is possible."
Zhou Ruiyuan shook his head and said: "Although Li Honghan is well-known, based on Wei Chen's understanding of this person, he doesn't have much ability. I'm afraid he won't have the courage to kill his father and seize power."
Wen Chenghuan smiled disdainfully and said, "Master Zhou, have you forgotten that people can change?"
Hong Beimo said: "Li Tianheng is indecisive, but his son Li Honghan is radical and impulsive. We cannot rule out the possibility of conflicts between father and son. On the contrary, we are worried about the safety of His Royal Highness King Zhou."
In fact, several people were thinking about King Zhou, but no one except Hong Beimo dared to bring it up. After all, everyone could see that Qiqi had a strong desire for power. Even if King Zhou returned alive, she would not be able to.
Give up the power in your hands.
Qiqi thought for a while and said: "This matter must be investigated as soon as possible." She glanced at the faces of the three people and said softly: "In your opinion, who is the most suitable person to send?"
The three of them fell silent at the same time. After a while, Wen Chenghuan said: "In my opinion, it is best for Hu Xiaotian to resolve this matter."
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