In terms of treating envoys, both Daming and Wala were very ethical.
Since the war started for more than two months, there has never been any harm to the other party's envoys.
So even though Naha came straight to the moat, looking domineering and arrogant, no one attacked him from the top of the city.
After Naha went out to show off his power, he saw no response, so he felt bored and had to shout to the city: "People at the top of the city, listen, the Emperor of Heaven has arrived outside the city, please ask the civil and military ministers to quickly line up to greet him. .”
The civil and military officials, vassal kings, and nobles on the city wall did not dare to make decisions on their own when they saw that the other party involved sensitive topics. They all walked to Zhu Qiyu's side spontaneously, and stood in order as if they were attending a court meeting, waiting for the new arrival. You speak.
Zhu Qiyu was not in a hurry, and first asked King Ning Hua with a smile: "Uncle, I want to personally take all the civil and military officials out of the city to welcome the emperor back. In this way, my mission will be completed, and I can continue to go home and be at ease. You What do you think?"
King Ning Hua certainly couldn't agree to this. He wrote a letter requesting that he take his six sons to the capital to kill the enemy. His original intention was to find a future for his children and grandchildren, not to cause trouble for the emperor. So we have to wait and see and wait until the situation becomes clear before we take sides.
So King Ning Hua spoke about the situation: "Now that the Wala army is pressing down on the border, and all state affairs are presided over by your majesty, how can you personally take risks? In my opinion, let the Ministry of Rites and Honglu Temple go to negotiate."
Zhu Qiyu nodded and asked King Jin again: "What about Uncle King Jin?"
The King of Jin was more aggressive and replied clearly: "I believe that the Emperor is already the Supreme Emperor, and we should not be subject to excessive hostage by Wala. It is better to fight first. After Wala's army is frustrated, it will not be too late to negotiate."
Zhu Qiyu nodded approvingly.
Now that the attitude of the vassal kings present had been determined, Zhu Qiyu continued to ask the Prince Consort Jiao Jing, British Duke Zhang Zhong, Chengguo Duke Zhu Yi, Dingguo Duke Xu Yongning, Xing'an Marquis Xu Heng, Xining Marquis Song Jie and other nobles.
Since Zhu Qiyu had previously advocated for Zhang Zhong, Zhang Fu's legitimate son, to inherit the British Dukedom, Zhang Zhong clearly expressed his support for the new monarch.
The prince-in-law, Captain Jiao Jing, was punished by Zhu Qi in the eighth year of Zhengtong for committing a crime. He was punished by Zhu Qi to kneel in the right gate of Chang'an in public in a shackles. Chang'an Youmen is the only way for ministers to go to court, so this humiliation is not small. Therefore, Jiao Jing was not very enthusiastic about rescuing Zhu Qizhen.
Among the princes present, except Zhu Yi, the Duke of Chengguo, most of them had a dull reaction to going out of the city to meet Zhu Qizhen.
The rest are civil servants and military generals. The general was in a very sensitive position because he was directly in charge of troops, so he just stood aside and said nothing.
Zhu Qiyu asked the civil servants: "Mr. Chen Ge and Yu Aiqing, please tell me what should be done?"
Chen Xun and Yu Qian both agreed with the opinions of King Ninghua and King Jin, and first let the Ministry of Rites and Honglu Temple be responsible for contacting them. If they could not reach an agreement, they would start a fight. Anyway, this war cannot be avoided no matter what.
Seeing that no one objected, Zhu Qiyu asked Hu Hui: "Uncle Zong, do you want to go to the Wala camp in person? Among the five great ministers of the late emperor, the prince of Dingxing County and the three who created the Wala camp are no longer here. You are the only one left alive now.
Do you have to go there in person and apologize to the Supreme Emperor in person? This can be regarded as an explanation to the late Emperor. "
When Hu Hui heard this, his old face turned red, but he was speechless. The emperor's cynicism was a little more ruthless, but what the emperor said was not wrong, and people could not find a reason to refute it.
Before Xuanzong died, he left five Tuogu assistant ministers to Zhu Qizhen: Zhang Fu, Yang Shiqi, Yang Rong, Yang Pu, and Hu Hui.
The late emperor trusted you immensely and entrusted the young master Zhu Qizhen to you. As a result, you assisted Zhu Qizhen like this. At least you can't escape the crime of dereliction of duty no matter what.
No matter how thick-skinned Hu Xi was, she would still be embarrassed to insist that she was not guilty.
Zhu Qiyu ordered: "Since Uncle Zong has no objection, then you can take Chen Yi, Li Xian, and Li Shi to the Wala Camp to meet the Supreme Emperor.
By the way, tell him first and ask him to retreat thirty miles. Then he sent twenty soldiers, without wearing armor or weapons, to drive the Emperor's chariot fifteen miles away from the city.
We also sent twenty soldiers, without armor or weapons, to meet the Supreme Emperor fifteen miles outside the city.
This can effectively avoid deception on both sides. When the Emperor is welcomed back, the court will reward him heavily so that he does not have to worry about his trip being in vain. "
Hu Hui had no choice but to agree. The new king also sent three ministers to go with him. Now Hu Hui had no room to muddle through, so he had to go and kowtow to Zhu Qizhen to plead guilty.
Zhu Qiyu saw the true appearance of the Wala army and understood the attitude of the civil and military officials, so he got up and returned to his home.
The civil and military ministers, those who should leave the city, those who should return home, and those who should go to the military camp, all dispersed.
From the beginning to the end, no one stood up and called for the new king to return to the throne, and no one proposed to restore the Supreme Emperor.
Even Zhu Qiyu himself couldn't help but sigh in his heart about the power of the general trend. Even if most people still agree with Zhu Qizhen in their hearts, under the pressure of the general situation, no one can speak out what is in their heart.
The grievances and suffering suffered by these ministers who were loyal to Zhu Qizhen were really heartbreaking.
Zhu Qiyu returned to the mansion with He Yi, Huang Pu, and Lian Gang, and immediately ordered: "You urge the painter to speed up the progress. Tomorrow, the emperor will ask the emperor to draw dozens of pictures for me, and then preach the points throughout the capital. exhibit.
We must highlight the majesty and momentum of the city gate called Zijingguan by the Emperor of Heaven, so that the people in the capital can pay homage to it. "
Lian Gang quickly agreed and immediately left to supervise the painter.
Zhu Qiyu asked He Yi again: "Xingyi, did I forget something just now? I always feel like I almost missed something?"
He Yi smiled and said: "Since Ye Xian's sister Zhen Cai Ren and Boyan Timur's daughter Jing Cai Ren have arrived in the capital, they should enter the palace and kowtow to the Queen Mother to say hello. Otherwise, it would be too rude. If you don’t, it will only make the world look down upon Wala.”
Zhu Qiyu also smiled and said: "Yes, yes, I should have given this task to Uncle Da Zong just now. Why didn't you remind me on the spot?"
He Yi smiled bitterly and said: "Hey, the eldest uncle was already in such embarrassment at that time, and I don't want to add insult to injury too much."
Huang Pu also smiled and said: "It's better to let the ministers go. The envoys who have been to the main camp before have been sent here again. Only the minor ministers are not going. I'm afraid it's not appropriate."
Zhu Qiyu nodded and ordered: "Don't leave tonight, let's drink and chat in the West Flower Hall while waiting for news of the night attack by the guards.
It's been so boring lately, and there's no point in waiting. Why don't I call my concubines over, and let's have a lively gambling game.
Just guess how many heads the guards can bring back from their first night attack. Let the princess take the throne and we place bets. The winner will invite everyone to a banquet at the Jietian Tower. What do you think? "
"good!"
Just guess, He Yi and Huang Pu's competitive spirit was also aroused, and they agreed in unison, both determined to win a good fortune.
(End of chapter)
