Although the news of the victory on the front line was very encouraging, officials in the DPRK and China were clearly divided into two groups on the issue of how to deal with the Tatar Khan.
One group advocates blood debts and executes the Tatar Khan on the spot in accordance with the laws of the Ming Dynasty to comfort the innocent people who have been harmed by the Tatar cavalry for so many years. The other group advocates temporarily holding the Tatar Khan as a hostage and taking advantage of the Tatar cavalry. Ask for corresponding compensation there.
The two sides argued endlessly, and neither could convince the other. Therefore, the two factions finally decided to invite the emperor to make the final decision at the upcoming court meeting!
Capital City, Yan Mansion.
After getting off duty, Yan Song and Yan Shifan took sedans one after another and returned to Yan's Mansion.
Yan Shifan could keenly notice that Yan Song's mental state was much better than before. It must be the news of the victory on the front line that diluted the guilt that Yan Song had been hiding in his heart.
At the entrance of Yan's Mansion, as usual, there were many officials and scholars who wanted to visit.
Yan Shifan's attitude towards these people has also undergone earth-shaking changes. From the disgust and impatience at the beginning, it has gradually developed into the current turning a blind eye. Sometimes, Yan Shifan even feels empty after not seeing these people gathered at his door for a day. Yes, it seems like something is missing.
But despite this, Yan Shifan still opened the sedan curtain and gave instructions to the bearer.
"Take the side door!"
"Yes, Mr. Xiaoge!"
As usual, the sedan that Yan Song, Yan Shifan and his son were riding in turned into a secluded alley when it was still a few blocks away from the door of their home. After twisting and turning, it entered Yan's mansion through the side door.
Yan Shifan got off the sedan first, then carefully helped Yan Song down from the sedan, and reminded him from time to time: "Father, slow down and watch your steps!"
Hearing this, Yan Song nodded slightly, and then, with Yan Shifan's support, he tremblingly entered the study.
As soon as the two entered the study, not long after, they saw the maid bringing two cups of steaming tea.
After Yan Shifan helped Yan Song to his seat, he stood aside, waiting for Yan Song's instructions.
Yan Song pointed to the empty seat beside him and immediately gave instructions.
"Why are you still standing there? Sit down!"
"okay."
After Yan Shifan sat down, Yan Song picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, and then asked.
"How do you think the court should deal with the Tatar Khan?"
After hearing this, Yan Shifan thought about it for a moment and then immediately gave his response.
"Father, I believe that even though the two factions in the DPRK and China are currently arguing, they each have their own reasons."
"But the child is still more inclined to take the Tatar Khan as a hostage and demand corresponding compensation from them."
When Yan Shifan said this, he paused for a moment and then continued.
"Father, the Tatars have always been a serious concern of our Ming Dynasty. I don't know how many innocent people have suffered misfortune. It can be said that our Ming Dynasty has spent a lot of money and food in order to maintain the nine-border town!"
"The people hate those Tatar cavalry deeply. Even whenever His Majesty writes the words "Tatar" and "Barbarian", he will write them very small. From this, we can see your Majesty's attitude towards those Tatars. , and I can’t wait to get rid of it quickly!”
"If the Tatar Khan is executed on the spot in accordance with the laws of our Ming Dynasty, this will not only greatly quell the resentment of the people and regain the people's hearts, but it will also deter the barbarians around our Ming Dynasty!"
Yan Song was noncommittal about the situations analyzed by Yan Shifan, and immediately raised his eyebrows and said.
"Keep talking."
Yan Shifan continued after getting Yan Song's permission.
"But in this case, there will no longer be any possibility of reconciliation between the Ming Dynasty and the Tatars!"
"When the next Great Khan succeeds to the throne, in order to consolidate his dominance, he will definitely send troops to our Ming Dynasty under the banner of revenge for the previous Great Khan. And when that time comes, our Ming Dynasty will have to fight hard. "
"At that time, once the two sides go to war, the money and food consumed will be an astronomical figure!"
"Therefore, I still think it would be better to seize the Tatar Khan as a hostage, and then let them send a mission to my country to redeem people. In this way, my country can also recover a lot of losses."
After listening to Yan Shifan's story, Yan Song fell into deep thought and began to weigh the pros and cons.
After a long time, Yan Song raised his head, his eyes bright, and he immediately spoke.
"It might as well be like this. When the time comes, we will take the Tatar Khan as a hostage and force them to send a mission to redeem their people. We can take this opportunity to ask for a price!"
"Whether the Tatars agree or not, I, the Ming Dynasty, will take advantage of it!"
After Yan Song finished speaking, he faced Yan Shifan's confused eyes and then explained.
"If the Tatar side agrees to our conditions, then our Ming Dynasty will be able to gain great benefits from it. We will get back everything that our Ming Dynasty has lost in recent years!"
"If the Tatars do not agree to our conditions, we can also follow the example of Oara in the Tumubao Incident and control the Tatar Khan. As long as the Tatar Khan is in our hands, even if they do not fall into civil strife, they will elect a new leader. Sweating profusely doesn’t help.”
"Because the initiative in matters will be firmly in our hands, I, the Ming Dynasty, can intervene in many affairs of their tribe at any time under the name of "Qing Jun Side" for Tumahan."
"When the time comes, our Ming Dynasty will be able to support one faction and suppress another faction. Over time, the Tatars will definitely be divided, and the threat to our Ming Dynasty will be greatly reduced. I, the Ming Dynasty, can also take advantage of the situation and free up our hands to concentrate on dealing with Anda Khan."
Perhaps because he was too excited, when Yan Song said this, he clenched his fists and his eyes were full of determination.
"Even my Ming Dynasty can take advantage of the conflict between them and Anda Khan and let them go to deal with Anda Khan. After all, the Chahar tribe where Tumaihan is located was expelled to Liaodong by Anda Khan! "
After Yan Shifan heard Yan Song's plan, he secretly admired it and asked immediately.
"Father, do you plan to make this suggestion to His Majesty in person at the court meeting?"
Hearing this, Yan Song nodded and immediately responded.
"Well, that's what I planned."
After Yan Shifan heard this, he immediately felt relieved, looked away from Yan Song, and said in a deep voice.
"My child thinks that His Majesty will definitely adopt your suggestion when the time comes!"
When Yan Song heard this, a smile flashed across his face and he said silently to himself.
"I hope so!"
Just when Yan Shifan thought the matter was over and was about to leave, he was stopped by Yan Song.
"By the way, I asked you to go to Eunuch Lu to inquire about the newspaper. How did your inquiry go?"
When Yan Shifan heard this, he suddenly stopped and after recalling for a moment, he respectfully replied.
"Father, I have already asked Eunuch Lu about this before. He said that at present, the newspaper still lacks merchants willing to sponsor it. We need..."
Before Yan Shifan could finish his words, he was coldly interrupted by Yan Song: "Idiot, for something like this, wouldn't it be better to go directly to Boss Zhao of Liuxinju and ask him to pay for it?"
(End of chapter)
