Many envoys from the Zhou Kingdom were slightly startled when they heard this, borrowing money or grain?
Did the Chu State drink too much or did he drink too much? They came this time just to belittle the Chu State for exporting evil spirits, and to find an excuse to start a war!
How could it be possible to still lend money and food to Chu?
Isn't this just taking advantage of the lack of money and food in the Chu State and the internal emptiness to start a war? They brought grain and silver from the Zhou State, but once the Chu State has money and food, why not fight?!
Moreover, will they really pay it back after borrowing it?
It may be difficult to get it back.
"This..." the deputy envoy of Zhou State said with difficulty: "This matter involves money and food. This is a big matter. An envoy who is not a minister can make the decision. I still need to report to Your Majesty. The capital of Chu State is far away from the capital of Zhou Dynasty. I am afraid it will take a long time."
It will take a long time to convey the letter to His Majesty, so I believe that this matter needs to be considered in the long run."
Emperor Chu waved his hand: "It doesn't matter. There is no need to be patient. The envoy can just send the message. I can afford to wait."
"Yes." Zhou's deputy envoy's face froze again, but he could only say yes: "Your Majesty, since I have promised to write a letter to your Majesty, those in the capital who wantonly spread rumors to damage the relationship between Zhou and Chu,
Should he be arrested and sentenced according to law?"
Emperor Chu said: "I'm afraid this is a bit difficult. Although I know your country's sincerity and goodwill, but there is no evidence and it is difficult to convict. I think it is better to wait until your country's money and food are shipped to Da Chu.
I have decided to let the Ministry of Punishment take action on this case, what do you think, envoy?"
The deputy envoy of Zhou State looked even more ugly.
What do you think? I didn’t intend to lend it to you at all, so I thought it was nothing!
Besides, even if I really lend it to you, it will take several months to transport the food and money. How can the mission have time to stay here for several months?
In other words, from now on he will hear someone scolding him when he goes out
The deputy envoy of the State of Zhou is his mother, and the deputy envoy of the State of Zhou is your mother.
The deputy envoy of the State of Zhou is not a human son, the deputy envoy of the State of Zhou is my son.
Grandma, who can bear this?!
The deputy envoy of Zhou State looked ugly and said: "Your Majesty, is this the way your country treats guests? We came here with good intentions, but your country did not give me the respect that an envoy of the Zhou Dynasty deserves.
, Hasn’t Chu State lost face in front of other countries? Your Majesty, please think again.”
Emperor Chu nodded and said: "What the deputy envoy said is very reasonable. The money and food are really too slow. I can't bear to see the envoy suffer such unjust injustice in these days."
"Last year, my country was in great trouble, but your envoy came empty-handed, which inevitably aroused suspicion. Why not, since the envoy came with good intentions, he drafted a memorandum stating that the two countries will be together for five years."
There will be no war within the country, and it will be sealed by your country’s envoy. In this way, the world can be silenced and the envoy will be innocent. What do you think, envoy?”
Vice Envoy Zhou's expression turned even more ugly. This memorial must not be written!
It’s not that the memorial statement really has much binding force. After all, where does the real trust come from between countries?
So what if we sign the contract? If we tear it up, we will still start a war!
He has seen such strange things as newspapers, but in the past two days, everyone in the entire capital knew what happened at the Dust Cleansing Banquet.
"Beijing Xunbao" looks like just a piece of paper on the surface, but in fact it is a powerful tool for the Chu State to control people's hearts!
If he writes it and publishes it in the "Jingcheng Xun Bao", the entire capital will know about it and spread it. The entire Chu State will know such a statement! It may even spread to the people of Zhou and Zhao.
When the time comes for Zhou to go to war again, he will have lost his righteousness in front of the world!
If the name is not right, the words will not go smoothly, and if the words are not right, things will not happen!
This memorial cannot be written no matter what!
Thinking of this, the deputy envoy of the State of Zhou raised his hands and said: "Using the seal is a big deal. Although I am the deputy envoy, I have no right to use it at will. I need to ask my Majesty, the Great Zhou Dynasty, to use the seal."
Emperor Chu nodded and said: "Then please ask the deputy envoy to write a letter and send it to your country. This way I can rectify your name."
In a face-related negotiation, Zhou State once again ended up defeated, and every word of both parties was recorded word for word by officials in the corner.
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After leaving the court, many envoys from the Zhou Kingdom returned to their residences.
A young envoy suddenly stepped forward and looked at the deputy envoy and said: "Report to the deputy envoy, I have just prepared a messenger for the deputy envoy."
The deputy envoy of Zhou State asked curiously: "What do you do when you are envoyed?"
The young envoy said: "Didn't the deputy envoy say that he wanted to send a letter back to the court to request the use of the seal?"
The deputy envoy of the State of Zhou said angrily: "That's official talk! What a stupid letter!"
The young envoy said: "But if this is the case, once you go out, you will hear everyone in the Chu country reviling you. What should you do?"
The deputy envoy of the State of Zhou took a deep breath and said: "We can't stay here for long, so I have wronged you and I have to endure it for a while."
The young envoy said honestly: "We are not very aggrieved. After all, most of the scoldings were made by you, the deputy envoy..."
The deputy envoy of Zhou State couldn't bear it and kicked the young envoy: "Get out! Get out of here, all of you, deputy envoy!"
Damn it! There are so many people in the mission, why are you just scolding him?!
Can I still go out from now on? It’s so congested.
The square in front of Anding Bofu
Xu Qing looked at the lightly-armed shadow guards and said, "Transfer all the newspapers in your hands to the guards who are ambushing Zhou and Zhao, and ask them to spread them out. Do you all understand?"
The lightly-dressed shadow guard cupped his fists and said, "Yes!"
After saying that, he got on his horse, leaving only smoke and dust on the ground.
Xiao Ye on the side said: "What is the purpose of Brother Xu's move? Why do you want to deliver newspapers to the people of Zhou and Zhao?"
Xu Qing said: "Brother Xiao, if we don't occupy the position of public opinion, the enemy will. If these newspapers spread it and add rumors, the world will know the ugly face of the Zhou court."
"Even if a war is launched in the future, it will greatly weaken the enemy's morale, and even make the people of Zhou State feel war-weary after reading the newspaper, thereby increasing their dissatisfaction with the imperial court."
Xiao Ye's eyes suddenly lit up after hearing this: "What a great move to remove the firepower from the bottom of the cauldron, it's really wonderful!"
Xu Qingdao: "This issue of the newspaper is only the first batch, and there will be a second and third batch in the future. I believe that when the Zhou Dynasty court reacts, they will arrest those who have read the newspaper.
Further arousing public resentment, Brother Xiao, sometimes the invisible battlefield is more lethal than the tangible battlefield."
Xiao Ye cupped his hands in approval and said: "Since ancient times, in the world of those who have won the hearts of the people, the actions of the Zhou Dynasty court are no different from digging their own graves. Brother Xu has a good plan, I admire you!"
Xu Qing also cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for your reward."
"I have met His Highness the Crown Prince." At this moment, Eunuch Wei came over and bowed to Xiao Ye first, then looked at Xu Qing and said: "Uncle Anding, you did not go to the court meeting this time."
Xu Qing said: "Oh, Lao Wei, I know, I have to sit in front of the wall at home for a month and think about it."
When Eunuch Wei heard Xu Qing's name, his mouth twitched. He looked at the shameless Xu Qing and said, "Your Majesty has never wanted to rehabilitate An Dingbo."
Xu Qing spoke up and argued: "Old Wei, you see, I have not gone to court several times in a row. I have gone to court again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again. After all, I should have been punished severely, right? Don't say anything, just