Seeing Zhu Shouting leave, Liu Kai finally figured it out. Last night he was still thinking hard about whose way the old marquis blocked, but now he understood that the crown prince needs the hearts of the people to ascend the throne.
Thinking of this, Liu Kai felt much calmer. He turned to Liu Ce, Liu Tie and others and said, "I think there will be no big events for the Marquis recently. Next, we have to find a way to meet the Crown Prince." With the lady."
Liu Kai guessed the thoughts of the emperor and the prince, and was temporarily relieved. At this time, in the prince's palace, Xiao Jingyun and the civil and military officials were discussing intensely.
According to Xiao Jingyun's idea, he forced the top Taoist priest to write a letter asking Dalin State to hand over Zhu Meng, but this matter was opposed by all the civil and military officials.
Marshal Tian Wenhao of the Ministry of War was the first to speak out against it.
Although the Ministry of War is in Dacang Kingdom and does not have much power other than recruiting soldiers and horses and coordinating food and grass, at least the official ranks are here and the official titles are here.
"Your Highness, when we captured Taoist Jue, he could force the two countries to withdraw their troops with just one letter. But now if we ask for Zhu Meng, the other party will definitely need Taoist Jue in exchange."
"If the top Taoist is exchanged, we will lose the hostage. If Jonah of Dalin Kingdom leads the troops of the two countries to make a comeback, then we will be very passive."
After Jamel Xiao heard this, he glanced sideways at Tian Wenhao, "Then what should we do in your opinion?"
"Your Highness, Zhu Meng still has tens of thousands of elite soldiers, and the neighboring country will never give up like this."
"In my opinion, we still need to prepare for war. The best strategy is to mobilize troops and horses, press the border with a large army, and force the Dalin Kingdom to submit."
After listening to Tian Wenhao's words, the other people also agreed.
"Yes, yes, it is probably a bit ridiculous to rely on a letter from a Taoist for the diplomacy between the two countries."
At this moment, someone suddenly ran in hurriedly and kneeled on the ground, "Your Highness, there is someone outside the palace who claims to be an envoy from the Dalin Kingdom and is asking for an audience."
Upon hearing this, Jamel Xiao couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, "What did he say he came to see me for?"
"He said he came on the orders of Jonah, the crown prince of Dalin Kingdom, to deliver a letter to you."
Jamel Xiao couldn't help laughing when he heard this.
"My dear friends, you may think this is a coincidence. I was just ordered to start supervising the country yesterday, and today the envoys of his crown prince Jonah came to my door."
After hearing these words, everyone had various expressions.
"Oh, what a coincidence. Your Highness the Crown Prince is truly a blessed person."
"Whoever says it's not the case will come if we want to talk."
"His Royal Highness, the auspicious person and heavenly minister, protects our country of Dacang and will be prosperous for eternity."
Everyone was complimenting each other, but Tian Wenhao was the only one who smelled a different flavor in the prince's words.
Soon, Messenger Jonah, the prince of Dalin Kingdom, was brought in.
He was a man wearing a sheepskin coat, a top hat, and a red beard. Seeing such a man at this time, all the ministers stared at him like a monkey.
This man was very calm. He put his right hand on his chest and faced Jamel Xiao, bowing slightly.
"Prince Jonah of the Dalin Kingdom sent his envoy Bell to pay homage to His Highness the Crown Prince of the Dalin Kingdom."
Xiao Jingyun raised his hand, "Okay, no need to be polite, you come to see me, what do you want?"
Bell smiled slightly and took out a letter from his arms, "My Crown Prince said that he wants to exchange Jumong for his mentor. This is a personal letter written by the Crown Prince to you."
Jamel Xiao raised his hand, and Zhou Quan immediately stepped forward to take the letter from Bell, and then handed it to Jamel Xiao.
Member Xiao Jingyun did not open it and read it, but waved to Li Sima Zhu Ziming, "Zhu Sima, come here and read this letter to everyone."
Upon hearing this, the civil and military officials present were stunned for a moment, and then secretly gave Xiao Jingyun a thumbs-up. The exchange of letters between the two countries was a state matter, and Xiao Jingyun directly disclosed it without hiding it, and would not let everyone think that he was behind Xiao Jingyun's back. If you have any private transactions with Dalin State, keep everything in the open.
Zhu Ziming stepped forward to take the letter and read it aloud. The letter was very short and concise, and the meaning was very clear. He was willing to exchange Zhu Meng and his 50,000 troops for his mentor, a great Taoist.
After reading the letter, Zhu Ziming respectfully placed the letter on the table in front of the prince, then bowed and took a few steps back, returning to his queue.
Bell listened to him finish reading the letter, with a very arrogant smile on his face, and looked at Jamel Xiao sideways.
In his view, a top Taoist was exchanged for the rebel Zhu Meng and his 50,000 soldiers. Everyone will readily agree to this transaction, and there will never be any possibility of bargaining.
Unexpectedly, Jamel Xiao did not express his position after hearing the letter, but said coldly, "Okay, I have received the letter, and your mission has been completed. Please step back first."
After hearing this, Bell was stunned, and the civil and military officials present were also stunned. Some wanted to speak. But when he saw Jamel Xiao's cold eyes, he stopped again. After all, he said too much in front of Bell, and he might be suspected of collaborating with the enemy.
Bell was obviously stunned. He didn't expect that Xiao Jingyun did not immediately agree to such a generous offer, and asked again, "Dear His Highness the Crown Prince, you must think clearly. A top Taoist can exchange 50,000 troops and horses, plus Zhu Meng, the leader of your rebellion this time, this deal is a good deal."
Xiao Jingyun sneered twice, "The king will naturally calculate this account, but, I am only a supervisor of the country, and all national affairs have to be reported to my father, so whether it can be done, I can't answer you now, you go back and find it first Stay somewhere, and when I have news, I will naturally send someone to reply to you."
When he said this, he looked at Bell again with regret on his face. The arrogance and arrogance he had just disappeared instantly. His face turned red, but he had no choice but to hold his fists at Jamel Xiao and said, "I live in the Binlai Inn. If anything happens, just send someone to notify you."
After saying that, he turned around and left reluctantly.
Waiting until he disappeared, Li Sima Zhu Ziming couldn't wait to step forward and speak.
"Your Highness, it is indeed worth it to exchange a superb Taoist for Zhu Meng and an army of fifty thousand."
"Yes, yes, your highness's deal is a good deal. If we exchange Zhu Meng back, our external pressure will disappear."
Jamel Xiao looked at everyone present and smiled calmly.
"Everyone, you are right, this deal is indeed a good deal."
"If the supreme Taoist is in our hands, he is just a useless person. But in Daelin Kingdom, Jumong has more than a dozen generals and 50,000 elite soldiers. These are all real capital."
"But think about it, if you were Jonah, even if this great Taoist was so kind to you, would you trade 50,000 people for him?"
At this time, someone stood up and clasped his fists and said, "Your Highness, the last time Dalin Kingdom retreated its troops, wasn't it just a letter from a top Taoist?"
