Although no one could pursue the matter of Commissioner Gao Qin taking care of private matters during his official duties, the opportunities were limited because the defenders of Fort Desheng were finally semi-liberated in the early morning of the next day after spending a day and night in fear.
I sent an envoy to ask for negotiations in the city.
After General Ma Wei, the guard of Desheng Fort, learned the news, he naturally did not dare to act on his own. He rushed to the imperial envoy's camp in person to ask for instructions from Imperial Envoy Gao and Huang Zhenshu - whether it was a war or a peace, such a major matter was obviously not a military commander after the middle of the Ming Dynasty. What's said can be said.
But in fact, because Huang Zhenshou was a middle-ranking official, he decided not to do such a thing, so Gao Shidu, the imperial envoy of Banlazi, as the only serious military officer of Fort Desheng, could only reluctantly shoulder this responsibility.
Of course, it was said that he was reluctant, but in fact it was not difficult at all. When Gao Shidu heard that Anda had sent an envoy to negotiate, he agreed to let him enter the city without saying a word.
I don’t know whether I was afraid that Ming Dynasty would continue to play the trick of beheading envoys and refusing peace, or for some other reason. In short, the envoy came very bachelor-a serious bachelor, without even a follower.
Of course, he brought something that was enough to prove his identity: Anda's golden arrow.
This time, Gao Pragmatic directly excluded Ma Wei and others in a very civil manner, and only brought Huang Mengyu, a guard eunuch with the nature of Datong Supervisory Army, to receive Anda's envoy.
This may be the difference between Gao Pragmatic and many time-travelers - he abides by the rules and will never violate the rules of the court at will, no matter whether the rules are expressly stipulated or so-called unspoken rules. If he really wanted to break the rules, he would just find a way to change them first.
Ma Wei was just a general. Although his rank was not low in theory, civil and military careers were different. How important was the rank of a general in the eyes of civil servants? This is an unspoken rule. Even if Gao Pragmatic wins military generals, he will not be ambiguous on this matter.
Just like some time-travelers, he never avoids people's kneeling ceremony.
This was originally a court of civil servants, but now he was just an insignificant member of the civil servant group. Speaking of it, he had not even had the chance to obtain a meritorious title. If it went against the interests of the entire civil servant group, even if there was a third uncle who was the second assistant to the emperor, he would not be able to obtain it. He can only look forward to power and sigh. Is that what he wants?
As for "the Duke of Zhou vomits his blessings and the world returns to his heart" without others having to kneel down, Gao Pragmatic is not so naive.
Therefore, for such a major matter of peace talks, he unceremoniously asked General Ma to step aside. Of course, the nominal statement was, "The Tartars are cunning, and we must prevent them from pretending to surrender and make sneak attacks. I also ask General Ma and others to take strict precautions and make sure to use them." The city's defenses are impregnable." So General Ma had no choice but to patrol the city himself.
The envoy sent by Anda is probably not an important figure in Mongolia. His speech is vulgar and simple. His only advantage is probably that he can speak Chinese fluently. He was surprised to hear that Gao Jingshi was an "imperial envoy", but Immediately, he laid out all the conditions for my answer as if he were pouring beans.
The requirements I answered are not complicated at all. The more important points are these:
First of all, Anda heard that Bahannaji was not only not killed, but was also given the title of commander. He wanted the envoy to see Bahannaji himself to ensure his grandson's safety.
Then, I hope that Ming Dynasty can allow mutual trading, that is, reopen the border market and allow free trade - at least free trade within the prescribed framework and quantity. As for the types and quantity restrictions of trading goods, everyone can sit down and have a good discussion.
Finally, I said that since my grandson can be granted the title of commander, I, as the right-wing Mongol Khan, am now willing to pay tribute to the Ming Dynasty. I hope that the Ming Dynasty can grant me the title of king. As long as the Ming Dynasty agrees, I am willing to swear an oath in public that I will never die. I will never allow the Mongolian people to invade the border areas of the Ming Dynasty. If there are any, I will kill them for the Ming Dynasty!
Of course, at the same time, Ming Dynasty must also ensure that it will not kill Mongolian people at will. If there are Mongolian people who break the law in Ming Dynasty, please hand them over to me, and I will definitely give an explanation to Ming Dynasty.
To be honest, if Gao Pragmatic had the power to make a decision, he would have agreed on the spot. However, the problem is that of course he did not have the power to make a decision. After thinking about it, he only said to the messenger: "What your great Khan said , is a major matter of national policy, which is beyond my control. I can only report it to the imperial court for cabinet discussion and His Majesty’s sanction. However, the Khan wants to confirm the safety of his grandson Han Naji. This imperial envoy can understand... So, This imperial envoy will discuss with the governor-general, the prince, and the governor Fang Gong. He will first invite Han Naji to live temporarily in Desheng Fort. Once the court allows it, he will notify your Khan to send someone to visit. What do you think?"
The envoy said: "Thank you very much for the imperial envoy. I think it's feasible."
Gao pragmatic frowned secretly and thought: How come this person can't even name him well? I am the imperial envoy of the Ming Dynasty, you are the envoy of Anda, and your Anda Khan is the Great Khan of the right-wing Mongolia. Even though he is asking for surrender, You should also call yourself a foreign minister. What’s the point of calling yourself a villain?
However, he immediately felt something in his heart and asked: "Could it be that your envoy is originally a Han?"
The envoy looked surprised, hesitated for a moment, and then said: "I dare not deceive the imperial envoy. Jiaci is a Han woman."
Oh, I see.
Gao Pragmatic nodded. He estimated that this person's mother was either a Han who fled north, or a civilian girl who was abducted by Anda in her early years. After arriving in Mongolia, she was forced to marry a Mongolian noble. She must have been an ordinary woman with little knowledge, so Her son can only speak Chinese, so he thinks too much about learning...
But this is not important. Gao Pragmatic saw that the important matter had already been discussed and was too lazy to follow the half-hearted envoy. He just made an agreement with him that neither side would take the initiative to attack the other before the court responded, and then asked him to go back to me. The answer is fatal.
After the messenger left, Huang Mengyu said with some worry: "Master Gao, it's not that I, Old Huang, talk too much, it's just..."
In view of Huang Mengyu's recent performance as a dog licker, Gao Pragmatic was relatively polite to him. He smiled and said, "It's just nothing. Huang Zhenshou can just speak out."
Huang Mengyu sighed and said: "Gao Shidu, I, Old Huang, have not read many books. I can only say that I am barely literate. In terms of knowledge, it is definitely not as good as Gao Shidu. But, I don't know Gao Shidu." Do you know that this ban on trading tribute and trade with the Tartars is an imperial edict of the late emperor, and even Long Live Grandpa cannot change it at will. Now..."
Of course Gao Pragmatic could hear the implication of Huang Mengyu's words: Since the late emperor had made a decision long ago, it is certainly not easy for him to change it at will. After hearing such news, Gao Shidu should have immediately and righteously refused. Should this kind of news be conveyed back to the capital?
You know, the imperial censors and officials in the capital are all very "loyal". After the last time they asked Han Naji to surrender, whether they should accept it or not, the court had to argue for a long time before coming to a conclusion. Now if they let them Seeing that I have asked myself to be crowned king, there will definitely be a big quarrel again.
