Timur was aggressive, but Fu An was silent in response.
Seeing that Fu An didn't say a word and was not intimidated by him, Timur said angrily: "What? Does your envoy still want to deny it?"
Fu An glanced at Timur and said quietly: "Perhaps there is some misunderstanding?"
Timur's lungs were about to burst with anger. The Ming Dynasty quietly conquered the second largest city in his empire, but in Fu An's mouth, it was just a misunderstanding worth mentioning? Is there such a misunderstanding in this world?
But at the same time, Timur had to admit that he underestimated Ming. The Ming Dynasty had at least 300,000 troops, if not 400,000 troops. Timur thought to himself that even now he does not have the strength to support an army of 300,000 people to fight against other countries across thousands of miles.
If it had been any other time, with Timur's temper, even facing the Ming Dynasty, he would have mobilized a large army to recapture Yili. But now he got news that Bayezid I of the Ottoman Empire had summoned a large army to attack the Timurid Empire. If he went to war with the Ming Dynasty at this time, the entire western part of the empire would be exposed to Bayezid I's military front. The newly conquered territory will inevitably rebel again, and years of hard work will be ruined.
Therefore, even if Ming Dynasty conquered Yilibaili City, Timur would not dare to break up with Ming Dynasty now. Even though he felt extremely humiliated, he had to knock out his teeth and swallow the blood. Otherwise, Timur will be attacked from both sides and the entire empire will perish.
Timur struggled in his heart all night last night, and finally decided to temporarily appease the Ming Dynasty. It would be best to allow the Ming Dynasty to withdraw its troops from Yili.
"Timur was a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty, and Han Du attacked Yilibali without any reason. Is this the Ming Dynasty's attitude towards vassal states?"
Fu An instantly heard from Timur's words that he was strong on the outside but fierce on the inside. Although he didn't know how Zhenhai Hou led his troops to Yili Fort and how he broke through, he noticed that Timur seemed not to want to fight with him now. The Ming Dynasty went to war.
So, Fu An instantly straightened his back and said coldly: "Subordinate country? You haven't paid tribute to Ming Dynasty for six years. Is this the attitude of the subordinate country towards Ming Dynasty?"
Timur's original surrender to the Ming Dynasty was just because of distant friendship and close attack. In addition, the Ming Dynasty was the most powerful country in the world, so there was no harm in being friendly.
But later he directly stopped paying tribute to the Ming Dynasty and detained the members of the envoy. Knowing that he was in the wrong, Timur laughed and said: "Your envoy misunderstood. Timur is still willing to pay tribute to the Ming Dynasty, but because of the recent I was busy with my affairs, so I just didn’t have time.”
Busy with work? Not in time?
No matter how busy you are, can you take off your clothes for six years in one go?
No one would believe this.
But Fu An didn't expose it and was detained for six years. Now he finally saw some hope because the Marquis of Zhenhai conquered Yili City. Fu An didn't want to give up.
Seeing that Fu An looked unhappy, Timur had to explain again: "You have also seen that there are frequent wars in the empire, and it is really the sultan who has been negligent. I will pay tribute to the Ming Dynasty now, and the Ming Dynasty and Timur will reconcile. how?"
Fu An suddenly felt excited, and finally saw the hope of returning to the Ming Dynasty. However, his face remained calm and he asked sternly: "You haven't paid tribute to the Ming Dynasty for six years, and now you want to pay tribute once and get back together with the Ming Dynasty. What are you thinking about?"
Timur was just testing him. Seeing that Fu An refused, he continued: "Then the sultan will pay all the tributes for the past six years. How about that? However, I have a condition."
Fu An suddenly breathed a sigh of relief. Timur was able to make up for the six years of tribute, which was considered the best result for him. Even if he returns to the Ming Dynasty, he still has an explanation to the court.
So, Fu An nodded and asked, "What are the conditions?"
Seeing Fu An relent, Timur suddenly felt relieved and said quickly: "Let Han Du withdraw his troops from Yilibaili. As long as he withdraws his troops, this Sultan will immediately pay tribute!"
"Do you think I am a three-year-old naughty boy?" Fu An suddenly became angry. He was bullying himself.
Now it is because the Marquis of Zhenhai has occupied Yilibaili City that Timur is so humble and willing to pay tribute to the Ming Dynasty. What if he returns after he really persuades the Marquis of Zhenhai to retreat?
Fu An had been in the Timurid Empire for many years, and he knew the nature of these people very well. He had no faith in his heart, and he devoted everything to violence and bloodshed, completely preying on the weak. As long as there is a benefit, you can go back on your word without feeling any uneasiness.
"If you really want to have good relations with the Ming Dynasty and recognize the status of the Ming Dynasty's suzerainty, then you should take the initiative to make up for the tribute paid in the past six years. I will naturally put in a good word for you in front of the emperor. As for the Marquis of Zhenhai Whether or not we will withdraw our troops is not something I can decide. You don’t think that the Marquis of Zhenhai will listen to me, do you?”
Timur suddenly changed his face and shouted sternly: "No, Handu must withdraw his troops from Yilibaili, and then this sultan will pay tribute to the Ming Dynasty again, otherwise don't even think about it."
"Hmph! Then please forgive me for my soft words and my inability to do anything." Fu An shook his head and rejected Timur without even thinking about it.
Tamerlane took off his disguise and threatened: "Then you are not afraid that this Sultan will imprison you in a water prison or even kill you?"
"Hahaha..." Fu An burst into a long burst of laughter, "I have been detained by you for six years, and I don't care how many more years you have. As for killing me? Humph, if I If you're afraid of death, why don't you stay comfortably in the capital or come all the way to Samarkand?"
Seeing that Fu An was so helpless, Timur couldn't really kill him. He originally hoped that Fu An could become his lobbyist and persuade Han Du to withdraw his troops. If he killed him, where would he find another lobbyist?
"Hahaha...Master Fu is indeed a minister of the Ming Dynasty. I admire this Sultan for being so courageous and knowledgeable." Timur complimented with a smile.
Fu An couldn't help but feel relieved when he saw Timur flinching. An ant is still living an ignoble existence. If he had a chance, how could he, Fu An, seek his own death?
Seeing that Fu An was still calm, Timur could only show his kindness and said: "If Mr. Fu is willing to persuade Han Du to withdraw his troops, I will not only make up for the six years of tribute, but also prepare a generous gift for Mr. Fu, respectfully." How about I send you back to Ming Dynasty?"
Fu An was naturally moved when he heard that there was a generous gift available. After being detained in the Western Region for so many years, he had long wanted to go back. After all, being so far away from home, it was impossible to say that he didn't miss her.
Therefore, Fu An finally did not veto it again, but said meaningfully: "Did the king only prepare a generous gift from me? Then I am afraid that I will not be able to speak in front of the Marquis of Zhenhai!"
"Don't worry, Mr. Fu. This Sultan will naturally prepare a generous gift for the Marquis of Zhenhai." Seeing that Fu An finally relented, Timur could not think too much and agreed directly.
Now as long as Han Du can withdraw his troops, Timur is still willing to give up some property.
"Well, since the king of the country intends to make peace with the Ming Dynasty, I will reluctantly try to persuade the Marquis of Zhenhai."
"Hahaha..." Timur's attitude was very Fu An's.
Fu An looked at Timur who was laughing wildly, and couldn't help but feel strange in his heart. Did you promise him anything to deserve him to be so happy?
Of course Timur thought that Fu An had agreed, but if he looked at it from the perspective of a Ming Dynasty man, Fu An was just talking empty words to deal with Timur.
Tamerlane felt relieved and immediately ordered his subordinates to prepare to pay tribute to the Ming Dynasty. At the same time, he also prepared generous gifts for Fu An and Han Du. Not only were all members of the Ming Dynasty mission released, but the weapons and armor of the 2,500 Ming army soldiers were also returned to them.
Then without any delay, someone was sent to escort Fu An and Chen Wende away from Samarkand.
After leaving Samarkand, Chen Wende still looked as if he was in a dream.
I thought about leaving Samarkand day and night, but how could I do it so easily?
"What exactly did you say to Timur? How could he let us go back so easily?"
Fu An lowered his head and smiled, saying: "Didn't the Marquis of Zhenhai conquer Yili?"
When mentioning this matter, Chen Wende sighed heavily: "The Marquis of Zhenhai's move was reckless. Timur is also the most powerful country in the Western Regions, and they rashly attacked Timur's second largest city. How could they give up? I'm afraid Timur will Do your best to take Yili back, Ming Dynasty and Timur will be at war from now on..."
Shaking his head slightly, Chen Wende continued: "However, maybe the imperial court did not expect that the Timur Empire would become so powerful today, otherwise it would not have rashly let the Marquis of Zhenhai lead troops to attack Yilibaili."
"What? Do you think Timur will mobilize his troops to fight the Marquis of Zhenhai?" Fu An smiled.
Realizing that there was something wrong in Fu An's words, Chen Wende suddenly woke up and couldn't help but ask: "Timur is very arrogant, and this is his second largest city. Could he swallow this breath?"
"If he can't swallow this breath, then I'm afraid we will all become ghosts." Fu An shook his head and smiled, and then said: "Although I don't know what is going on, but he has never thought about being with Daming. Start a war. He even begged me to persuade the Marquis of Zhenhai to withdraw his troops."
Chen Wende was also surprised when he learned that Timur could swallow his anger. This was completely different from Timur's arrogance and domineering behavior in the past.
He lowered his head and thought for a moment, "Did you agree to him? Are you sure you can persuade Marquis Zhenhai to withdraw his troops?"
"I agreed." Fu An nodded and admitted, "If we don't agree to him, do you think we can leave Samarkand alive with six years of tribute?"
"Do you know the Marquis of Zhenhai very well? Are you sure you can persuade him to retreat?" Chen Wende asked curiously.
Fu An laughed loudly, shook his head and said, "Marquis Zhenhai and I are strangers. Besides, he is a marquis, and I am only a fifth-grade official. How can I speak in front of him?"
