On November 18, Han Shizhong of Qinzhou sent a report on the battle of Xiguan. At the same time, Xiao Yi, the prince of the Supervisory State, formally summoned the Mongolian envoy Eri Dunbari and the Northern Yan envoy Fan Wencheng in the Xuanzheng Hall.
Wang Yueshan of Yong'an County, Grand Tutor Zhang Jiuling, six ministers and nine ministers, the censors below Taichung Cheng, various academic scholars, the Imperial Academy, the generals of the Beijing Imperial Guards, the generals of the Nanya Imperial Army and the following military honors, etc. They are all listed in the palace as prime ministers.
It can be said that the Daqian court acted as solemnly as possible for a mere Mongolian and Yuan envoy and a Northern Yan envoy.
However, this gesture did not make the Mongolian envoys Eredunbari and Fan Wencheng feel that they had received any courtesy.
On the contrary, after receiving the notification from Honglu Temple, Fan Wencheng, who was more familiar with Daqian, realized that his mission would most likely end here.
The reason is very simple. If the Crown Prince of Daqianjian Realm really had any intention, it wouldn’t be this battle. Just like the last time, it looked very serious. In fact, it was to be done in front of him, Eri Dunbari and all these things. Daqian courtiers, express their thoughts.
But then again, even so, superficial peace talks still have to go ahead.
It should be known that Meng Yuan and Bei Yan jointly attacked the golden thieves this time. Although they gained a lot, they also suffered heavy losses.
Without a few years of recuperation, it would be impossible to continue to send troops south.
The key is that Beiyan cannot take the initiative, and the so-called Mengyan alliance is not unbreakable.
Who can be sure that when Beiyan goes south to attack Daqian, Meng Yuan will not stab him in the back?
After destroying Beiyan, Meng Yuan will completely control the entire Northland from now on?
Therefore, Fan Wencheng knew that on his mission this time, in addition to inquiring about the current situation in Daqian, he also had to do all the superficial work in order to make plans for the future southward movement. This southbound trip must have a complete excuse. , can convince people's hearts.
The two envoys first greeted each other according to the etiquette of a monarch and his ministers, and then got straight to the point.
Xiao Yi asked, "What are Temujin's conditions? What are Murong Yin's conditions?"
"Back to Your Highness, the foreign minister did explain in words before leaving that the two countries have been on good terms for generations, and Meng Yuan has always followed Da Qian to serve as the emperor of heaven, and this intention will never change."
"Meng Yuan is willing to offer tribute as a token of loyalty." Eridunbari spoke fairly good Chinese.
Fan Wencheng did the same, saying that Beiyan had always followed Da Qian as the Celestial Kingdom. Now that the Golden Thieves had been destroyed, Da Qian should act as a Celestial Kingdom and send officials and troops to govern and guard the Golden Land.
Although the gold thief is hateful, the people who belong to the gold thief are innocent.
Beiyan was not a country that took the initiative to start a war, it was just because the soldiers and thieves of the Jin Kingdom were too rampant.
After saying this twice, his attitude seemed very sincere.
"well said."
The young Prince Supervisor on the throne nodded proactively.
"Daqian is a kingdom of heaven, Gu takes it for granted. The golden thief wronged those happy, ambitious princes, nobles, and tribal leaders, not the people of the golden land."
"Golden Land is now suffering from the war. I'm afraid that ten houses and nine empty houses are empty. Most of the people are old, weak, sick and disabled, right?"
“Daqian, as a great country in heaven, should have the mind of a great country in heaven, and the attitude and magnanimity of a great country in heaven.”
Xiao Yi directly said to the civil and military officials on the left and right: "I remember that Cai Jin performed quite well in disaster relief on Longyou Road, so let him go to Jindi and establish the Anbei Protectorate in Jindi. He will be the deputy governor of the Anbei Protectorate. "
"We will then send Di Qing as the Grand Governor of the Anbei Protectorate to take charge of all matters in the Protectorate."
Fan Wencheng lowered his head and frowned for a moment. He never thought that Prince Daqian would be so decisive and really take over the mess in Jindi.
"Your Highness is wise!"
Xiao Yi continued unhurriedly: "In the final analysis, we are all brothers and races, and we are all in a league of our own. If the high-level war crimes are cleared up, I will still be willing to accept them."
The palace was quiet for four or five breaths. Not to mention Fan Wencheng, all the officials in Daqian were in a daze.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Yi sighed again, put away his superfluous expression, and continued to narrate calmly: "But, I don't really want to keep secretive with you. I will comfort the people of Jindi and do it for the people of the world." Go and see.”
"The true magnanimity of the Heavenly Kingdom, what is the great unity of the world!"
"The Northland and the Central Plains have been in constant disputes since ancient times. Whoever is stronger will be justified, and whoever has a bigger fist will be able to start an army and cause chaos."
"This is wrong!"
As soon as Xiao Yi said these words, the entire Xuanzheng Hall became quiet and the heavy breathing of many people could be heard.
Fan Wencheng knew that this would be the result, and could only say helplessly: "If His Highness says this, the foreign minister will have nothing to say."
"The foreign minister brought us the king's conditions, which is enough to show our surrender. His Highness has always treated us as jackals, tigers and leopards. Isn't it like the government is forcing the people to rebel? According to the foreign minister's words, it is better for your highness to directly Are you saying that Meng Yuan and Bei Yan are rebels?!"
Indeed, Meng Yuan and Bei Yan did not seem to have done anything wrong until now. On the contrary, they helped Da Qian pacify the extremely arrogant gold thieves, and they were the major contributors to the pacification of the Beidi border.
Now, the two great heroes sent envoys to offer tributes, and their words were very respectful and showed no intention of rebellion.
On the contrary, Xiao Yi, the prince of the Supervisory State, seemed determined to regard Meng Yuan and Bei Yan as his biggest enemies.
They kept shouting to fight against the outside and keep inside.
Isn't this just the government forcing the people to rebel?
Even some of the ministers in Da Gan felt at this moment that the Prince Supervisor had gone too far.
However, they dare not speak out.
"If this is really the case, then foreign minister, please take your leave." Fan Wencheng bowed his hands and saluted, but couldn't help but say more.
"But there is one thing I should not say before I leave."
"What will happen between the two countries in the future, Daqian will break the treaty first!"
The civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty had no time to react and were stunned.
But Xiao Yi was unhurried and still didn't give anyone a chance to speak: "Really? Don't you keep saying that you want to surrender, and keep saying that Daqian is the kingdom of heaven? Why, I want to unite the world, Not only will we revitalize the country, but we will also allow the people of Mengyuan and Beiyan to live a better life, right?"
Fan Wencheng was furious, and knew that he might not be able to argue with the prince of the Grand Supervisor. It was the same last time, and it was the same this time. He didn't know what to say, and there was nothing he could say.
"I never said that you are just jackals, tigers and leopards. On the contrary, you have made great achievements in defeating the gold thieves. You are a great hero."
"Since I am here to pay tribute and show my loyalty and merit, as the crown prince of the Grand Supervisor Kingdom, I should wear the clothes."
"Sambo, go and bring those books over."
Fan Wencheng and Eridunbari were stunned for a moment, and just took the book blankly, while the officials below Di Yan, regardless of their high official positions, who had wanted to speak several times, all bowed their heads and remained silent at this time.
Xiao Yi continued: "This is the new learning of Daqian. It is to make people wise and rational. You can take it back to Temujin and Murong Yin. I hope they can also understand the truth, see the essence of things clearly, and understand the nature of things." , the unity of knowledge and action.”
"Since you are willing to surrender, you must respect Daqian from now on. If you want to manage Jindi well, you must also cooperate well."
Fan Wencheng was furious for a moment, but he could only answer seriously, holding the book in his hands: "Thank you, Your Highness."
How could he not know this new knowledge?
Some time ago, he also read the newspaper sent to Yandi, and felt that it was a bit ridiculous. They were still trying their best to promote Confucianism in order to win over the hearts of the Han people in the Central Plains of Yandi, and also wanted to better study Central Plains Sinology. In the future, the Central Plains will be better managed.
Who would have known that this great prince would actually come up with a new idea.
It’s also very vivid and very reasonable.
But even so.
Can Yandi implement new learning?
cannot.
First of all, many scholars in Yandi actually still follow Confucianism.
Once the new learning is implemented, it will inevitably arouse their dissatisfaction. At that time, the ruler of the country will also face the dispute between the old and the new.
In this way, how can we recuperate and recuperate?
"Okay, I have seen your loyalty. I don't think of you as jackals, tigers and leopards. Who is willing to start a war? The people are suffering in prosperity, and the people are suffering in death. Finally, there is a sign of ZTE. How can we go to war? Let’s go!”
Xiao Yi raised his hand to chase people away.
Even though Fan Wencheng had already expected the outcome of today's meeting, he left before he had time to burn the incense. He didn't know what to say, so he could only bow his head and bow, and then walked out of the Xuanzheng Hall.
But as soon as the people left, there was an uproar in the palace. After all, part of the attitude of the Prince Supervisor just now was really too much!
But Xiao Yi's last move was a stroke of genius. No one dared to take the lead, for fear that the Crown Prince would demote him directly.
In the midst of the explosion, as a tutor, Zhang Jiuling only had a stern look on his face, but did not move or speak.
Without him standing up and speaking out, others would not dare to take the lead.
In the main hall that gradually became quiet, Xiao Yi looked at the civil and military officials in the hall, but he couldn't help but laugh.
"Do you think Gu has gone too far?"
"Or do you really think that Meng Yuan and Beiyan have a desire to surrender, and it was Gu who forced them to become rebels?!"
"You don't even think about what Daqian is like now."
"Just because Gu eradicated the treacherous Prime Minister Li Linfu and Su Zhengchao Gang, and then personally defeated the Li thieves and regained the Hedong Road, he is truly invincible, and can he really make Temujin and Murong Yin surrender?"
"If that's the case, then why didn't Zhao Xuanjia tie himself up and come to the capital to plead guilty?"
"Why is Xixia so frequently checking the gate and barking outside the gate?"
"Why did Meng Yuan and Bei Yan still support their hundreds of thousands of soldiers even though they had clearly put down the golden thieves and there would never be any more rampant soldiers and thieves like the golden thieves in the future?"
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince spoke calmly and looked kind, but the civil and military officials below were just panicking.
After all, at this point, how could everyone not understand what His Highness the Crown Prince was referring to?
Moreover, none of these officials had read history thoroughly and could see the general trend clearly. After being panicked, many of them became dejected.
After waiting for a while, Zhang Jiuling sighed when he saw that His Highness the Crown Prince was silent. Then he led all the officials out and gathered in the main hall to plead guilty.
Xiao Yi also sighed and said: "Without courtesy, your behavior in this matter is excusable."
"Who doesn't want to live a stable life?"
"But can we really live a stable life now?"
"Zhao Xuanjia of Jingzhou is only second, and the more important ones are King Kang of Changsha, King Jin and King of Liao in the north."
"Do you really not know the thoughts of the border guard princes?"
"The situation looks great, but it's just calm on the surface."
"If a stone is thrown, it will definitely cause ripples."
"I once said that we must bear with each other for the benefit of the country."
"Can't you all be tolerant to each other and be aware of the dangers of the country?"
"Be born in sorrow and die in happiness."
"I hope you can remember it!"
In the past, it was because the treacherous prime minister was in power. They either couldn't stand Li Linfu's chaos and resigned from office, or they were the ones who impeached Li Linfu and were demoted by Li Linfu. Some of them were because they were Zhang Jiuling's disciples. Although he is firmly in the position of a minister, he has been dawdling around.
And what about after Li Linfu was found guilty and executed?
The prince actually supervised the country, promoted them, and personally won the battle. The country's life and death issues were solved, so naturally he needed to breathe a sigh of relief.
I always feel that Da Qian cannot withstand the struggle now. I always feel that if this continues, as long as the capital is stable and as time goes by and Da Qian is revived, it will be a success.
It was precisely because Xiao Yi saw this that he had some understanding, because after experiencing the intense days of this year, anyone can slack off and rebound, and others should be allowed to slack off and rebound.
However, he was a little surprised that it was just that one person who was slacking off, and why the entire court, including the military honors who could only be awarded titles for military merit, were also slacking off.
Xiao Yi thought for a moment, but suddenly burst into laughter.
Doesn't this mean that he, the prince of the country, is irreplaceable?
Without the instinctive conservatism of the entire bureaucratic collective, how can we show our foresight?
Now that I think about it, I seem to have done a lot of things in this year, which should have changed the course of history.
Traveling to this era and becoming a prince, isn't it about establishing a legacy for eternity?
So what if there are all kinds of difficulties?
You should be overcoming obstacles and moving forward indomitably!
After morning dynasty.
Dai Guang returned to the Hubu Yamen. As soon as he sat down and took a sip of tea, eunuch Huaiji walked in holding a small wooden tray, followed by the guards of the front secretary.
"Dai Shangshu, His Highness's edict."
Dai Guang stood up quickly, first bowed his hands in the direction of the East Palace and saluted, and then stepped forward to receive the prince's edict.
A note.
Dai Guang was stunned for a moment, but he still opened the note and read it.
Open up wasteland.
Just two words.
The signature below is the handwriting of His Highness the Crown Prince, Xiao Yi.
There is also a prince seal.
Such an edict seems somewhat frivolous and inconsistent with etiquette and laws.
However, eunuch Huaiji said: "Dai Shangshu, His Highness has said that from now on, he will directly convey the edicts to the six ministries and nine ministers in this form. If it is a major or serious matter, you should still follow the original prince's edict."
After Eunuch Huaiji finished speaking, he immediately left the Hubu Yamen, because he still had several edicts to convey.
Dai Guang looked at the note in his hand again and sighed.
He certainly understands His Highness the Crown Prince's thoughts.
Open up wasteland.
It is already early winter, and the ground has not turned into frozen soil. Until then, we will continue to open up wasteland. When spring starts next year, when the frost thaws, we can start plowing.
this day.
The six ministries and nine ministers all received special "imperial orders."
There are things to do.
No one dares to slack off at this time.
Censor Zhongcheng also got on the phone, and he also received a note with only two words: supervision.
The meaning couldn't be simpler.
That is to supervise the implementation of the edict received by the six ministries and nine ministers today.
You did not do well.
Then he will be impeached by Yushitai.
Don't be too particular about being merciless.
After all, Yushitai is also subject to the supervision of Jin Yiwei!
Who dares to slack off?
Who dares to accept the "edict" and not do anything?
…
At Murong Xueyuan's house, Xiao Yi admired the graceful dancing of Princess Beiyan. He stood up and looked at Murong Xueyuan, who was panting slightly, with warm eyes.
She is bare-faced and without any makeup, but the mature and dignified young lady is the best rouge and gouache. Her lush hair is pulled into a simple bun, falling behind her shoulders like a waterfall, and her jade face is like a hibiscus emerging from water.
When Murong Xueyuan saw Xiao Yi approaching, she felt inexplicably flustered and said softly: "Your Highness, I'm going to take a bath first."
But at this moment, he suddenly felt his wrist being grabbed by Xiao Yi, and then suddenly fell into a hug.
"You...you let go."
Murong Xue Yuan's beautiful face was slightly startled, and then she struggled slightly. A hint of embarrassment appeared on her beautiful eyebrows, and she was somewhat worried that she would fall into the mouth of a wolf again.
But for a moment, nothing unusual was seen. Instead, his hand was taken and something was stuffed into it. When he lowered his eyes, he saw that it was a brocade box.
Murong Xueyuan frowned and asked in confusion: "What is this?"
Xiao Yi said softly: "Open it and take a look."
Murong Xueyuan understood immediately and snorted, she no longer cared about these tricks, did she really think that she was still the young lady who had not left the court?
Seeing that Murong Xueyuan had not opened it, Xiao Yi opened the brocade box by himself, took out a jade hairpin, and whispered: "Seeing that you don't usually have any jewelry, I thought of giving you one. Look at Not satisfied yet."
He only thought that Murong Xueyuan was the eldest princess of Beiyan, so she didn't often wear gold hairpins and other headdresses, but she also didn't see her wearing a checkered hat. If she did, he would probably let Murong Xueyuan only wear gold hairpins in the future. He couldn't appreciate the hairpin because of the hat.
Murong Xueyuan couldn't help but lower her eyes and saw a snake-shaped hairpin lying quietly in the red cloth brocade box. It was jadeite, green, warm and translucent, and there was still some dense aura under the candlelight.
After all, he is the prince of the Supervisory State of Daqian. This kind of hosta is probably priceless.
Murong Xueyuan was silent for a moment and said in a clear voice: "Why did you suddenly give me this? I never wear these."
Xiao Yi whispered in a confident and commanding tone: "From now on, I will only show it to one person."
After saying that, he directly picked up the hairpin and inserted it into Murong Xueyuan's head.
At this moment, the two of them were only a few inches apart, breathing each other's breath, and the disturbing warm and soft breath hit their faces.
Xiao Yi took a look at it. It was good. After adding the hosta, it looked even better.
He smiled slightly, and before Murong Xueyuan could take precautions, he lowered his head and moved closer.
