Although Du Xingyan and others were ready to rush in to save people, they still did not give up their efforts to negotiate to solve the problem. The patience shown by Zhuo Yi throughout the negotiation and the negotiation style that paid close attention to details showed that the other party
Their sincerity makes them still have hope of success.
After many repeated adjustments, they mainly put forward the following requirements:
The first is to open the city gates everywhere, and the sergeants of each battalion return to the camp immediately; the second is to unblock Yuanfu Palace and Xuantan Palace, and return the Taoist property; the third is to release Zhao Zhiran, Li Dayin and related personnel; the fourth is to immediately restart the practice ball competition,
The fifth is to immediately restore the normal operation of the editorial department of "Inside and Outside the Imperial City"; the sixth is to punish those directly responsible in the Shangsan Palace; the seventh is to collectively hold fasting rituals in the Shangsanggong, plead guilty to the Taoist, and publicly repent;
Eighth, start the construction of the Yingtian Yangtze River Bridge immediately.
Zhuo Yi said that items 1 and 2 can be considered, but items 3, 4, and 5 cannot be accepted, items 6 and 7 are out of the question, and item 8 needs to be re-evaluated.
The two sides kept arguing, with Du Xingyan and others directing the monks to shout and put pressure on the Shangsan Palace, while Chen Yin from behind called the sergeants to raise their weapons from time to time to stop the monks from pressing forward step by step.
When he came back to discuss, Sima Zhifu suggested: "Perhaps we can consider giving up the third and fifth requirements in exchange for the fourth requirement."
Mo Buping and Zhao Guyu firmly opposed: "These two items must not be given up! Without Abbot Zhao and Li Yuanshi, where would we have today's practice ball? Don't forget the well digger when drinking water, if we agree to exchange such a humiliating price for the practice ball game
After restarting, such a practice ball will lose its value of motivating, infecting and inspiring people, and it will be meaningless to play such a game again!"
Du Xingyan and Gu Suiyuan also shook their heads and objected: "The Cultivation Ball Lottery without Abbot Zhao and Li Yuanshi is unacceptable. Who will control the sale of the lottery? Sima, is it you? Or you, Zhang Tengming? Very good, neither of them, can it be said that let
Give it to Shang Sangong? Do you believe them?"
Zhang Tengming pulled the unconvinced Sima Zhifu and said: "It's impossible not to give in even one step. So what suggestions do you have?"
Du Xingyan said: "There is no need to mention the seventh item. Whether to hold a fasting ceremony to repent or not is something that should be decided by Zhenshitang. Maybe after the Taoist sect suppresses the rebellion, these thieves will not be able to repent even if they want to!"
Zhang Tengming interjected and asked: "Who proposed the eighth bridge construction?"
Everyone thought for a while and couldn't remember who was the first to shout this slogan, so they all thought that this clause could be removed. If everything goes well with Abbot Zhao, there will be no problem in building the bridge. If he is not here, it can be built if he wants.
Can't get up.
After changing the eight items to six items, Du Xingyan and Mo Buping came to the opposite side again and asked to meet Zhuo Yi. This time, Sima Zhifu was no longer willing to "sit in command" and hurriedly followed.
There were also more people coming forward from the Shangsan Palace. In addition to the Jinyi Guard Qianhu Zhuoyi just now, Taoist Taoist Xiaoyao from Lingji Palace also came.
Mo Buping asked: "Who is this? Who of you has the final say? Where is Chen Yin, why doesn't he come?"
Zhuoyi shouted: "Shut up, Commander Chen's name is something you can call easily?"
Mo Buping was furious: "Zhuo Xiao'er, you are an ordinary person, you are just a dog in the royal guard! If something happens here, I will definitely take action on you!"
Taoist Xiaoyao said coldly: "Mo Buping, I heard that you threatened Zhuo Qian's family during the negotiation just now? You also need to know where Mo's Villa is. I know the same as I did in the Third Palace!"
Sima Zhifu asked: "But I don't know who you are? Where is the fairyland? Which senior is in charge of the family? I am Sima Zhifu of Maoshan, and I live in Wanning Pavilion of Yuanfu. Do you want to come and see me too?"
Du Xingyan smiled and said: "I once heard that the three romantic Taoists of Lingji Palace were watching the clouds and the spring breeze was happy. The first two were just executed by Zhenshitang, but I don't know what Master Xiaoyao thought?"
Taoist Xiaoyao rolled his eyes: "Du Xingyan, you and I both suffered the consequences of Zhao Zhiran back then. As a poor Taoist, I worked hard and diligently and only thought about how to get my place back, but what you thought about was kowtow to beg for mercy and brag about yourself.
What a friend of Junshan, you are so shameless!"
Du Xingyan took a deep breath and said: "You have no chance to experience the benefits of Junshan, so why are you talking sarcastically here? Lin Zhibin, in a few days, you will definitely learn some clever tricks! We will not engage in verbal disputes today. This is what we have discussed.
The six propositions have made huge concessions compared to before. Show it to Chen Yin, he will know."
Taoist Xiaoyao did not pick up Du Xingyan's letter, but nodded to Zhuo Yi. Zhuo Yi also took out a roll of yellow silk from his arms. After unfolding it, it was covered with a jade seal.
Zhuoyi shouted: "Receive the imperial edict!" He read it out on the spot, and after reading it, Taoist Xiaoyao continued: "Let me tell you clearly, I am not here today to negotiate terms with you. The six propositions you have drawn up are really ridiculous.
, meaningless! Listen carefully, there are two clauses in the decree. The first one is to send people away immediately. There is a time limit for one stick of incense. Come and light the incense! The second one is that someone needs to come out to explain today's matters.
I don’t care who it is, I want someone to take the blame, and it can’t be less than five! Do you understand?”
Sima Zhifu's eyes widened and he looked at Taoist Xiaoyao and Zhuoyi in disbelief: "You two are crazy!"
Zhuo Yi said loudly: "The imperial court has its own laws and regulations. How can it be possible without severe punishment? This is already a sign of mercy from your majesty."
Mo Buping laughed angrily: "Where is your majesty? Zhuoyi, answer me! Is it your majesty who is under house arrest in the palace, or is it the prince you support in the imperial temple? What kind of court are you in? Which majesty are you loyal to?
?Ha ha……"
Du Xingyan took everyone back and told them the result, and everyone yelled and cursed. Then a few monks encouraged the people to make the conditions known to the public, and there was another big uproar.
Du Xingyan and others immediately discussed what to do next. Should they really organize everyone to rush to the opposite military formation? Or was there another way to save people?
Finally, everyone's eyes turned to Du Xingyan. He is a golden elixir monk, a disciple of the Du family of Lingxu Pavilion, the authentic Xuanmen sect, a famous writer, and the champion of the golden elixir group in the practice ball competition. He has enough aura on his head and speaks with weight.
That’s enough!
Du Xingyan finally made up his mind and prepared to activate the internal response. He led everyone in and rushed in to rescue Zhao Ran and Li Dayin first. He didn't know who the internal response was. He was about to shoot three fire talismans into the sky as agreed, when he suddenly heard the soldiers on the opposite side.
Someone in the formation loudly ordered: "The time limit has come! Start and release."
Suddenly, a row of feather arrows rose from the formation, and then fell down in the blink of an eye.
Amidst the screams, more than 20 people were shot down on the spot.