Since the founding of the Han Dynasty and being ordered to go to the Northern Zhou Dynasty as an envoy, Xu Shanxin has stayed in the tiger's den of Yecheng for five years. He didn't know how many days and nights he slept in these five years. After all, his wealth and life may be because of his own
He was ruined by a single word or a small change in the situation between the enemy and ourselves. Being able to survive to this day is not only Xu Shanxin's luck, but also a reflection of Xu Shanxin's ability.
This is the honor I have today in exchange for my true talent and hard work. No one has the right to criticize me, and no one has the right to be jealous. Because of the change of place, even a smart person like Chen Shushen cannot be sure of himself.
Is it really possible to do as well as Xu Shanxin and escape unscathed in the end?
Therefore, when facing Xu Shanxin, the civil and military officials had only simple admiration.
After the ministers exchanged greetings, Li Xingchen, who had been watching all this with a smile, said with a smile: "I thought Aiqing would burst into tears when she came over, but I never thought Aiqing would be so calm."
Xu Shanxin raised his head and said solemnly: "After five years of experience, my heart is hardened and stronger than before."
"Look, I praised him and he immediately climbed up the pole." Li Xingchen couldn't help but pointed at Xu Shanxin.
The ministers suddenly burst into laughter.
"Come on, I want to hear what Yu Wenxian asked you to tell me." Li Xingchen took Xu Shanxin's arm and led him towards the tent.
Xu Shanxin hadn't had time to introduce King Zhao Yuwen Zhao to Li Xingchen, but His Majesty had already made some moves, and naturally he couldn't disobey His Majesty's wishes.
Suddenly, only Yu Wenzhao was left standing there on the embankment, feeling a little embarrassed for a moment.
"Your Highness King Zhao, please." After all, the big man was not unprepared. Bao Xing stood not far from Yu Wenzhao and made a gesture of invitation.
Yuwenzhao immediately understood that Li Xingchen greeted Xu Shanxin so grandly, but completely ignored him. It was obviously not only to commend Xu Shanxin for his contribution to the Han Dynasty over the years, but also to form a sharp contrast and give himself, a genuine envoy of the Northern Zhou Dynasty, a show of authority.
This peace negotiation is obviously not as easy as imagined.
"This is the Han secretary-superintendent Bao Xing. All the daily life of His Highness is jointly taken care of by the secretary-supervisor and the General Office. Liu Jun is also waiting for His Highness in the camp." Bao Xing said lightly, "His Highness's bodyguards can accompany His Highness.
, but please do not leave the area around the camp. The Imperial Guard has sent soldiers to guard the perimeter. If a conflict occurs, don't blame me for not reminding His Highness."
They come, the security.
Yu Wenzhao had no hope for the success of the peace talks, but he felt much more at ease when he heard that Liu Xiuzheng was also there. At least he was not alone in the Han military camp.
At that moment, he could only nod his head and follow Bao Xing.
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It was almost midnight when Xu Shanxin came, and Li Xingchen did not hold Xu Shanxin any more to greet him. After letting the officials disperse, only Chen Shushen, Zhang Xutuo and Xiao Shilian, who had escorted Xu Shanxin back from the north bank, were left.
When Xu Shanxin came to the imperial tent after bathing and changing clothes, several people were already discussing the letter that Xu Shanxin had brought and written by Yu Wenxian himself.
"Your Majesty, I think Yu Wenxian's move must be sincere." Chen Shushen said slowly, "At this point in the war, the fields in the north have been depleted. In addition, Youzhou has fallen into the hands of our army, and the city of Ye is even more vulnerable. Yu Wenxian is in trouble.
There is still a basis for surrender at that time and he will not become a prisoner. When our army attacks Yecheng, we will not let him go even if he is wearing linen and holding a seal."
For the Ministry of Revenue, there is naturally no more suitable choice than Yu Wenxian surrendering and the Han Dynasty peacefully taking over the north. This is because this will not delay the Han Dynasty's influence on the north through the economy, and will also reduce a large amount of military expenditures.
"Chen Shangshu's words are wrong," Zhang Xutuo retorted directly, "Yu Wenxian is no better than Yu Wenyun, he is a hero of the generation. He will not be willing to succumb to the other. He is just waiting for the opportunity to change. Once we give him the opportunity
, it will naturally make a comeback.”
Xiao Shilian had a high position and was naturally unable to directly argue with Chen Shushen at this time, so Zhang Xutuo naturally had to represent the military.
Chen Shushen wanted to say something else, but when he saw Xu Shanxin walking in, he stopped talking.
Xu Shanxin replaced her Eguan Bo belt that symbolized her status as an envoy, and just wore a turban and put on casual clothes. Naturally, she felt more refreshed like this after taking a bath.
"Ai Qing, please take a seat." Li Xingchen pointed to the prepared seat.
Xu Shanxin bowed and took his seat.
"Ai Qing has also heard that Yu Wenxian wants peace talks. Now it depends on whether my big man will fight or make peace." Li Xingchen did not waste any time and glanced at Zhang Xutuo and Chen Shushen. "There are civil and military people who want peace talks, and there are those who want to continue."
As for the battle, I don’t know the exact situation in the north, so it’s hard to draw a conclusion.”
Of course Xu Shanxin knew that this matter would definitely cause conflicts between the civil and military forces of North Korea and China. Although he was in the north, he could still know some of the rumors in the southern court through the news passed in by the white robe.
It turns out that in troubled times, conquests between countries have always been carried out regardless of the life and death of the people. Even Han people will be directly captured to serve as military rations. The status of the people is not even as good as animals. After all, after the war is defeated, there is nothing, so
Even if you are trying to catch a fish, you must win the battle first.
But things are different now. The entire river, no, the state of war south of the Huai River has completely ended. The people have been recuperating for many years, and the country's vitality is recovering. The Northern Expedition has consumed a lot of manpower and material resources, and has also seriously hindered many civil affairs in the south.
Construction of facilities.
For example, the Chi Road from Jiankang Prefecture to Lingnan has been delayed and has not been completed. Now large-scale transportation from Lingnan to Jiangnan still relies on the inland Ling Canal and sea roads. In the final analysis, it is because a large number of civilians were recruited to go north.
The funds in the national treasury must also be tilted towards the north. Without money, everything will be in vain.
However, this Chi Road, which the merchants and people in the south have been waiting for for a long time, has not been completed for a long time, especially the key project across Wuling has not started, which has aroused great criticism.
The imperial court no longer treats the common people as trivial matters, so naturally it cannot ignore the thoughts and voices of the common people.
Therefore, it was not unreasonable for the civil servants to agree to a truce.
This truce does not mean that the two sides have stopped fighting, but that Yu Wenxian wants to surrender. All he needs to do is reserve a fief for him and monitor him more. Do you really think that the few troops Yu Wenxian has left can make a huge difference?
Not successful?
But what the generals said is not unreasonable.
Cutting out the roots is the easiest way.
Otherwise, who knows whether these Xianbei people will be like the weeds on the grassland, which will grow wildly when the spring breeze blows.
Whether it is war or peace, since there is no dispute between civil and military forces, Yu Wenxian's own attitude is very important.