Yao Qian was frightened when he heard Zhao Shan's joking words.
If the news that he entered the main hall and knelt down Zhao Shan spread back to Xiliang and his petty father knew about it, he would definitely suffer no good consequences. With Yao Guang's petty character, not only would he scold him directly, but someone would also definitely impeach him, saying that he had lost Xiliang's face.
All the Manchu officials in Xiliang would criticize him, causing the East Palace to lose all face.
Yao Qian knew that all this depended on Zhao Shan, and said loudly: "Your Majesty the Emperor, I have always been sincere to Da Qian, and I have absolutely no other thoughts. Even if the news comes back to the country, even if I am punished by my father, I will not Fearless."
Zhao Shan asked: "Seriously?"
Yao Qian said: "There is absolutely no falsehood."
Zhao Shan looked filled with emotion and said: "I am very relieved to have such a filial and sincere nephew like you. You are an obedient child, but it is a pity that your father sent troops to attack Daqian without permission, which makes me very disappointed. This matter It has become my heartache, making me tossing and turning and unable to sleep peacefully."
Yao Qian immediately wanted to defend himself, but he swallowed the words when they reached his lips.
No excuse!
Once he defends himself, he will offend Zhao Shan.
The relationship with Zhao Shan has become tense, and he has no way out and has to support Zhao Shan everywhere.
Yao Qian thought everything through and stood decisively on Zhao Shan's side: "To be honest with you, I am firmly opposed to my father's sending troops to attack Dagan. Because of this incident, I was grounded by my father and even banned by Xiliang officials. Impeach."
"Even so, I never gave in."
"I always think that His Majesty married his sister-in-law, who is my sister-in-law. Daqian and Xiliang are also related by marriage, and the two countries have diplomatic relations."
"The attack on Daqian was a big mistake."
"It's a pity that my father was bewitched by the Jin Kingdom's envoys and insisted on sending troops. Fortunately, His Majesty was so powerful that he easily eliminated the Jin Kingdom's barbarians and put an end to the war. My father was afraid and withdrew his troops, which did not trigger a greater crisis for the two countries."
Yao Qian looked sad and helpless, and continued: "In Xiliang, there are also many people who are dissatisfied with my father's actions, but there is nothing they can do. This time His Majesty sent an order, and the minister volunteered to come to Luoyang in person to make an apology to His Majesty. "
After the words fell, Yao Qian kowtowed again, with an extremely pious and humble attitude.
Zhao Shan sneered in his heart.
He didn't believe Yao Gan's words.
How humbly Yao Qian begged for mercy in front of him. When Yao Qian gained power and was able to compete with Zhao Shan, his face would be so vicious.
This is human nature and the human heart.
Zhao Shan stood up and walked to Yao Gan, held him up and said, "My nephew is indeed sincere and worthy of being someone I value. I am very pleased that you are not afraid of majesty or power and dare to speak out for justice."
Yao Qian was relieved.
With a smile on his face, he stood with his back hunched over and said quickly: "It's worth dying to get your Majesty's approval!"
Zhao Shan ordered: "Give me a seat!"
The eunuch brought a stool, and Yao Qian waited for Zhao Shan to return to the dragon chair and sit down, then sat half-assed on the stool.
Zhao Shan continued: "Xiliang raised troops without authorization with the intention of attacking Dagan. His behavior was bad, and Dagan must be given an explanation. Nephew, what compensation can Xiliang give me?"
Yao Qian said without hesitation: "Reporting to your majesty, Xiliang is willing to compensate Daqian for five hundred thousand taels of silver, and also present a thousand fine horses from the Western Regions as a gift. Please give me your Majesty's advice."
This was the condition he came up with after thinking about it.
Five hundred thousand taels of silver and a thousand war horses, neither too much nor too little.
Even if Zhao Shan is dissatisfied and raises some conditions, asking for 800,000 taels of silver, or the lion asks for one million taels of silver, it is within his bottom line, and he can make a deal even when he returns to Xiliang.
Thinking of this, Yao Qian secretly thought that he was too smart.
What a clever little guy.
Zhao Shan slapped his hand on the desk, and with the fury of thunder, he scolded: "Yao Qian, is your condition that you send a beggar?"
Yao Qian frowned deeply.
Why is Zhao Shan so angry all of a sudden?
The result he expected was for Zhao Shan to bargain again, a friendly negotiation between the two parties, and no urgent threats. Why didn't Zhao Shan act according to common sense? Why not take the usual path?
Besides, five hundred thousand taels of silver is a lot of compensation. Is there anyone who sends hundreds of thousands of taels of silver to a beggar? Did you give thousands of fine war horses to beggars?
Yao Qian felt bitter and angry.
But under the eaves, Yao Qian still had to swallow his pain. With a smile on his face, he stood up and continued: "What conditions do your Majesty think are most suitable?"
Zhao Shan said directly: "Yao Qian, Da Gan wants face, and I also want face. It's only half a million taels of silver. It's embarrassing to spread the word. Do you know how much money was paid to Da Gan in compensation for Jin's defeat this time?"
Yao Gan shook his head and said: "Your Majesty, please give me instructions!"
Zhao Shan said: "After Wan Yanming's defeat, the compensation was one million taels of gold, ten million taels of silver, and tens of thousands of war horses."
hiss!
Yao Qian took a breath.
The Kingdom of Jin is too fat.
Too cowardly.
Yao Qian did not dare to agree to the harsh conditions at will, and he could not afford so much money. After thinking about it, he continued to test: "Your Majesty, Xiliang is not as good as the Jin Kingdom. Everyone knows this."
"I boldly make the decision and compensate you with eight hundred thousand taels of silver and three thousand war horses."
"This is the limit of Xiliang."
"Xiliang is not as big as Jin State. It is located in a remote place and is very poor. Please forgive me, His Majesty the Emperor."
Yao Gan did not dare to sit down and said sincerely: "If it is more money, even if I agree to you, I am afraid my father will not admit it."
Zhao Shan didn't believe Yao Qian's complaints.
Xiliang is not poor!
Xiliang has already made a lot of money in these years.
After Zhao Shan thought for a while, he said directly: "My conditions are very simple. Xiliang will compensate two million taels of silver, and the matter will end here."
ah! !
Yao Qian exclaimed in surprise and swallowed hard: "Your Majesty, two million is too much."
Zhao Shan said calmly: "Two million and a half million taels of silver."
Yao Gan panicked and knelt on the ground again with a plop: "Your Majesty, Xiliang really can't afford so much money. Your conditions are equivalent to killing me."
Zhao Shan said again: "Three million taels of silver."
Yao Qian felt horrified and his heart was beating loudly. He really couldn't understand why Zhao Shan was so open-mouthed.
As the prince of Yao Qian, he knew that Xiliang was actually very rich.
In the early years, Daqian and Xiliang did not trade with each other. Xiliang relied on its geographical advantage to be connected to the Western Regions and made a lot of money, at least a lot of money.
In recent years, due to the mutual trade between Daqian and Xiliang, the commerce between the Western Regions and Daqian has been opened up. As an intermediate country, Xiliang has made countless money. It will not be difficult at all to withdraw three million taels of silver from the national treasury.
The problem is that he can't make the decision.
Even if he agreed, Yao Guang would not agree.
Yao Qian did not dare to negotiate any more conditions and said loudly: "Your Majesty, I am willing to agree to your conditions. But when I return to Xiliang, my father will definitely regret it. Such an agreement is meaningless."
Zhao Shan said loudly: "I am very dissatisfied with Yao Guang's disobedience and cooperation. Nephew, are you willing to cooperate with me and make the decision?"
boom!
There seemed to be a thunderous explosion in Yao Gan's mind.
His heart was beating rapidly, and he instantly raised his head to look at Zhao Shan, only to feel that his throat was dry: "What do you mean, Your Majesty?"
