After hearing these words, Wei Guogong understood Hong Chengchou's determination to leave.
I'm afraid if you continue to persuade, you may not be able to keep the person.
The important thing is that he has no control over the peace talks with the Tiger Flag. Many officials in the DPRK and China are not willing to negotiate with the Tiger Flag at all.
People like Shi Kefa, in particular, have always regarded the Tiger Flag as a formidable enemy.
"Ambassador Hong came to Ming Dynasty this time just for peace talks. If we go back now, it will be difficult for us to do business. It is better to stay and wait. Maybe things will turn around." Hou Ning still persuaded Hong Chengchou.
"Master Marquis, there is no need to persuade him. If I have offended him in any way, please forgive me." Hong Chengchou bowed in the direction of the two of them.
Funing Hou wanted to say something more, but Wei Guogong raised his hand to stop him.
I heard Wei Guogong say to Hong Chengchou: "If Ambassador Hong goes back this time, does it mean that the Tiger Character Banner will go to war with the Ming Dynasty?"
This is the question that concerns him most.
And his words directly silenced the room.
Even the breathing sounds of the people around him became lower.
The commander-in-chief of the Ming army who came with him felt huge waves in his heart.
It seemed like I was involved in something big.
"Does the Duke of Wei want to start a war, or does he not want to start a war?" Hong Chengchou asked the Duke of Wei.
Wei Guogong was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect that the other party would ask him back.
However, he quickly came to his senses and said: "Ambassador Hong just said that we are all of the same blood as the Han people. Since we are all Han people, I naturally don't want the Han people to kill each other. Even if I want to do it, I will do it." It’s not too late to deal with the threats outside first and then take action.”
"I'm afraid some people just like to pick on their own people." Hong Chengchou said with a half-smile.
Wei Guogong naturally understood who he was referring to.
There is indeed a group of people in the court who have been clamoring for the Northern Expedition.
"I don't allow it, no one can do anything to the tiger-character flag." Wei Guogong gave Hong Chengchou a guarantee, and at the same time he was submissive to the tiger-character flag.
Deep down in his heart, he had no desire to start a war with the Tiger Flag.
Regardless of whether it can be fought or not, once a war breaks out, the biggest impact will be on the sea trade business.
Who can guarantee that the navy of the Tiger Flag will not attack the merchant ships of the Ming Dynasty at sea.
"I believe that as long as someone is not deliberately provoking trouble, the war will not start easily. Even if it must be solved by hand, the outsider must be dealt with first, so as not to divide the property between our own brothers and let an outsider take advantage in the end." Hong Chengchou said Duke Wei said.
After hearing this, Wei Guogong asked worriedly: "What Ambassador Hong just said has touched my heart, but can Ambassador Hong guarantee that the Tiger Flag will not attack his brothers first?"
"I can't guarantee it," Hong Chengchou said.
Duke Guo of Wei looked disappointed.
Thinking about it, Hong Chengchou was just a governor in Hu Zi Banner, and he defected from the Ming Dynasty. It is normal that he lacks the confidence to speak in Hu Zi Banner.
At this moment, Hong Chengchou said again: "But I believe our lord has the same idea, and the lord often says that even if brothers are jealous, they can't let outsiders laugh."
"Really?" Wei Guogong's eyes lit up.
Hong Chengchou said: "I don't need to lie to the Duke about this kind of thing, and Deputy Envoy Yang is here. If the Duke doesn't believe it, he can ask Deputy Envoy Yang if the lord has ever said that."
"My lord did say that." Yang Jiachen answered proactively before Wei Guogong asked.
After hearing this, Duke Wei felt relieved a lot.
At this time, a person walked in from outside the house.
The visitor faced Hong Chengchou and said, "Ambassador, everything has been loaded into the car. When should we leave?"
"Tell our people to wait for now. Deputy Ambassador Yang and I have guests to accompany us." Hong Chengchou said to the other party.
The visitor bowed and left the room.
Duke Guo of Wei stood up from his seat and said, "Marquis Funing and I will not delay Ambassador Hong and
It's time for Deputy Yang to leave. After Ambassador Hong returns, please tell General Liu that Ming will never form an alliance with the Qing Dynasty. "
"Okay, I will definitely tell you." Hong Chengchou nodded.
Hong Chengchou and Yang Jiachen personally sent Wei Guogong and Funing Hou out.
The commander of the Ming Army followed them out of the yard with a dazed expression.
"You continue to guard outside the courtyard until everyone has left, and then go back and resume your life." After leaving the courtyard, Funing Marquis told the commander-in-chief.
"Yes." Mr. Ba responded respectfully.
Duke Guo of Wei boarded the carriage with the help of the steward.
At this time, Funing Hou came over.
"The horseback riding was a bit rough when I came here. Can you please take a ride in my father-in-law's carriage?"
Facing Hou Ning's inquiry, Wei Guogong nodded.
Hou Ning stepped on the stool put down by the butler and got into the carriage.
"Go back home." The steward ordered the driver.
Snapped!
The driver shook his whip and drove the horses pulling the cart forward.
"Master, aren't we here specifically to stop people? Why don't we stop people?" Hou Ning asked Wei Guogong in confusion.
Wei Guogong picked up a piece of snack, took a bite, put it in his mouth and chewed slowly.
"I'm determined to leave. I've packed everything. There's nothing I can do to stop you!" Wei Guogong said after swallowing his snack.
Funing Hou frowned and said: "I just left like this. What if the Tiger Character Flag starts a war with me after I go back? With the current situation of the Ming Dynasty, there is no way to stop it, and the Tiger Character Flag has its own navy. The water network in the south of the Yangtze River is also a help to the Tiger Flag."
"Hong Hengjiu has promised that the Tiger Character Banner will not go to war with the Ming Dynasty until the Qing Dynasty is eliminated." Wei Guogong said.
Funing Hou said: "To put it bluntly, Hong Hengjiu is just an envoy. He can't be the leader of the Tiger Flag. Who knows whether Liu will start a war."
He didn't have much confidence in Hong Chengchou's guarantee.
"Then what do you think should be done? Can you allow Ming Dynasty to negotiate peace with Tiger Character Banner? Or can you make the decision for Tiger Character Banner?" Wei Guogong looked at Funing Hou and asked.
Marquis Funing choked.
Wei Guogong continued: "Since they can't be stopped, there is no use in stopping them anymore. It is better to let them leave, but the Ming Dynasty and the Qing Dynasty must not form an alliance. This is the condition in exchange for the tiger-character flag and not to go to war with the Ming Dynasty."
"Once the people of the Tiger Flag leave, the Qing man surnamed Fan will definitely not be idle. Many people in the court support an alliance with the Qing. At this time, they will definitely propose an alliance with the Qing in the court again." Hou Ning Hou. said.
Duke Wei nodded and said, "So we must find a way to prevent some people in the court from forming an alliance with the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty cannot withstand the war at present. You must hurry up on training the new army and never let civilian officials get involved again."
"Don't worry, sir, it's not the past now. I've already installed many honorable men in the army. The Ministry of War can't command the army, but I'm afraid it still needs the support of the Ministry of Revenue in terms of money and food." Funing Hou said.
Your Majesty lost control of the military power when the Ministry of War began to encroach on the military power in your hands.
