The four of Zeng Yi led a large number of envoys from North Korea and fought all the way back to the capital. As expected, these envoys from North Korea brought a large number of things with them. Just what Zeng Yi saw accidentally made him extremely jealous. Several times along the way,
He forcibly suppressed his thoughts of robbery.
They were all ordinary people, and they brought so many good things with them. They were not very fast. Zeng Yi dared to vouch for it. The old prince had definitely known about the North Korean mission for a long time. However, when they entered the capital, these people were still guarded.
The Praetorian Guards stopped him.
"Whoever comes will tell me his name!"
As soon as he saw the posture of the imperial guards, Zeng Yi realized that the old prince was definitely doing this on purpose. He probably wanted to give these people a slap in the face. These people from North Korea came to ask for help, and their attitude was very humble.
A small commander of the soldiers guarding the city was very polite, "This sir, we, the four Korean envoys, have come to pay homage to the Lord Supervisor of the Celestial Empire!"
"Is there anything I can prove your identity?" Little Commander, you are deliberately trying to do something wrong.
"This!" All the Koreans looked at Zeng Yi, who was traveling with him, and Zeng Yi stepped forward. Zeng Yi was the commander of the pro-military Duwei Mansion, and all these guards were familiar with him. The young commander immediately said: "See Mr. Ni?"
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Zeng Yidao smiled and said: "Let them in! They are the North Korean envoys. Take them to Honglu Temple first and take a rest!"
"Yes, Mr. Ni!"
As soon as he entered the city, Zeng Yi separated from the North Korean people and ran directly to the old prince's mansion. As expected, all the big shots from the court were at the old prince's house. When he saw Zeng Yi coming back, the old prince's eyes lit up.
, "You're back just in time, hurry up and tell us about the situation on the Korean battlefield!"
"The army was defeated! Among the eight Koreas, the island country has occupied seven, which is Uiju, bordering Liaodong. The island country did not act rashly, and the king of Korea now has a place to settle down."
"Haha, it seems that North Korea is in a hurry! Based on your judgment, how long can Yiju hold on?"
Zeng Yi pondered for a moment, then spoke slowly: "Yizhou should still be able to hold on for a while. On the one hand, it borders the Liaodong region, and on the opposite side is the Northern Army's 100,000-strong army. Before the island country attacks, it must be weighed.
On the other hand, although the island country occupied the seven provinces of North Korea so quickly, its troops need to be dispersed and occupied in various places. The troops sent to Uiju are already very small, and where it is North Korea's last hope, the North Koreans will also take it.
If we use all our strength, overall, if Yizhou persists for a period of time, there should be no problem."
"That's good, let's leave these North Korean envoys alone for a few days!"
After leaving the old prince's mansion, Zeng Yi realized that the reason why the old prince wanted to ignore the Koreans for a few days was to force the Koreans to pay a higher price. After all, the Koreans were very anxious now, and the more anxious they were, the more the court would pay.
The better, the lion opens his mouth wider.
Originally, Zeng Yi thought about taking the initiative to build a good relationship with the people in the North Korean mission, and maybe get some good things. However, he guessed what the old prince meant, and Zeng Yi planned to show Sun Ying what the old prince wanted, and also show him a few things.
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The North Korean delegation checked into Honglu Temple and waited expectantly for the interview with the old prince. However, there was still no news until the evening. Until the next day, the North Koreans couldn't help it anymore and began to ask Honglu Temple if they had received them.
Inform the old prince of the news of arrival.
Honglu Temple was very perfunctory, saying that the old prince was busy with official business and had no time to meet them. Later, he was so annoyed that he just told them to wait. The old prince would meet them in his spare time.
The North Koreans could only continue to be anxious and wait. Two days later, when they thought that their country was still being ravaged by the island nation, the North Koreans could no longer bear it. However, they had no way to see the old prince. These people thought of coming back with them.
Zeng Yi.
In fact, the Koreans have not been idle these days. In addition to waiting for the old prince's summons, they mainly inquired about the important officials of the imperial court. They all also knew about Zeng Yi's situation. The commander of the pro-army Duwei Mansion, the third-rank Dayuan, already belonged to the high-ranking officials of the imperial court.
Already.
The North Koreans couldn't wait, so they simply brought some gifts and went to Zeng Yi. Zeng Yi had been waiting for these North Koreans for a long time, "Hey, you are all welcome, we are all old acquaintances, why are you bringing these things?"
." He said he was polite, but his hands were not polite at all. Zeng Yi put away those gifts with satisfaction.
"Sir, Mr. Ni! North Korea is in a critical moment. Please help me, Mr. Ni, to let us meet the Supervisor!" As he said this, several North Koreans actually knelt down.
Zeng Yi quickly helped a few people up, "Please get up quickly, hey, to be honest, the old prince has actually known that you are coming for a long time, but the old prince is very hesitant. After all, sending troops requires huge military expenditures. The current situation of the court,
Finances are a bit tight!"
"But, sir, North Korea cannot fall into the hands of the island country. The Japanese pirates sent troops to North Korea with the intention of sending troops to the Central Plains!"
"Well... let's see. I'll go to the old prince's place in person, but you can't be idle. You can do some activities and lobby the adults. For the sake of our old acquaintance, I would like to remind you,
If you take the initiative to bear the military expenses, perhaps your lords will help you lobby the old prince!"
"Ah... this... this North Korean elementary school is weak, really, really..." Before the visitor could finish speaking, he was stopped by another Korean next to him.
, and quickly added: "Sir, we know what to do!"
Zeng Yi glanced at the North Korean just now: "I've reminded you of what needs to be reminded. As for how to do it, it's up to you."
Waiting for the North Koreans to leave, Zeng Yi quickly looked at the gifts these people gave him. There was no Korean ginseng this time, but they were all valuable gold and silver jewelry. Zeng Yi estimated that they would be worth anything.
A few thousand taels of silver! After counting the jewelry, Zeng Yi went to the old prince's house. When the old prince saw Zeng Yi, he smiled and said: "North Korean people are quite generous. Isn't your gain small?"
"Hey, let's make a living. The North Koreans are very anxious now and will most likely take the initiative to shoulder the military expenses. Do you think you can see them? After all, the situation in North Korea means we don't dare to delay it too long!"
"Yeah, it's almost time!"
After listening to Zeng Yi's words, the North Koreans really began to lobby the big shots in the imperial court, and the gifts they carried were also handed out in a hurry. In the past two days, the hands of the big bosses of the Six Ministries and other ministries were almost cramped when receiving gifts. Yes.
Big bosses in various ministries and the North Koreans have also made statements that they can bear part of the military expenditures.
Bearing part of the military expenses would not satisfy the court. Given the current situation of the court, the old prince would not agree to send troops for even a penny more. However, the old prince still met with the Koreans. (To be continued)