Seemingly knowing that Yao Tingyu would refuse, Xiao Yuan was not surprised and said with a smile on his face: "The prime minister is too humble. The minister who assists the government is none other than you. What's more, there is a marriage relationship between Qin and Xuan, what does it have to do with the whole family? There’s a difference.”
Yao Tingyu was originally opposed to the marriage. Hearing this, he even said: "I am very talented and have little knowledge. It is really difficult for me to take on such a big responsibility. Please take back my order."
"This is the words of the prime minister's humility and retreat. If the prime minister has few talents and knowledge, then where will the ministers of my dynasty be?" Xiao Yuandao.
"I'm scared." Yao Tingyu was still like this.
This old guy! Xiao Yuan muttered in his heart and said: "Haha, since the Prime Minister refuses to give in, let's discuss this matter later."
Next, he talked with Yao Tingyu about some things between Qin Xuan.
There are many aspects involved and cannot be discussed in one or two times. Xiao Yuan first raised the issue of the merchants and people of the two countries. Whether they are merchants of Xuan Kingdom or ordinary people, they should be treated by their own country in Qin. On the contrary, Qin The same goes for people entering Xuan.
Based on this, the two countries will no longer station troops on the Qinxuan border, and traffic between them will be more than convenient.
This is actually a disguised preliminary integration. To put it simply, the two countries open their borders to each other. The people of Qin can enter Xuan at will, and the same goes for the people of Xuan.
This political push had already been discussed by the Xuan court, so Yao Tingyu could not refuse and could only agree happily.
After the discussion, Xiao Yuan naturally held a banquet at the palace, accompanied by the ministers, and entertained Yao Tingyu warmly, showing absolute etiquette to the latter.
Although this old guy has been strongly opposed to marriage, Xiao Yuan still values him very much in his heart. This is not only because of his identity, a veteran of two dynasties, and his position. Whether it is articles, policies, or politics, he is very good. .
In the following days, Xiao Yuan would talk to Yao Tingyu about something every day, but he never finished the conversation and kept dragging on for time.
News about the Shangshu Ling incident also spread like wildfire. In other words, Xiao Yuan and Lu Yunyan were deliberately adding fuel to the flames.
It doesn't matter whether Yao Tingyu accepts it or not. What matters is that when it reaches Xuanguo, the taste has already changed.
Xuanzhou Yushifu.
An official was sitting next to Dou Jianzhang's subordinate. He took a sip of tea and shook his head slightly. "On the surface, the Prime Minister is the most solid opposition. Now, he has gone to the Qin State to temporarily serve as a minister. He is really cunning. I Wait until you feel ashamed."
Dou Jianzhang also snorted and said lukewarmly: "The minister of the Qin State, a first-class minister, what does this mean? It means that even if Qin Xuan marries, he, Yao Tingyu, is still in a high position. Although he is not as good as the prime minister, what does it mean? the difference."
"Alas, things have come to this. Even the Prime Minister has turned to King Qin's side. If we continue to block the trend, I'm afraid we will offend the two kings and there will be no good end." The official sighed again.
After hearing this, Dou Jianzhang thought for a moment and said, "If the marriage becomes a fait accompli, can you keep your official position?"
The official thought for a while and said: "In my opinion, the King of Qin will appoint a certain number of people at that time, and the official positions will definitely change. However, the Qin State will never dare to dismiss the official, otherwise, my king will not comply."
"Well..." Dou Jianzhang nodded slowly.
From this conversation, it can be seen that the attitudes of the Xuanguo ministers have begun to slowly change.
In fact, to be honest, the reason why many people disagree is not because Yao Tingyu is thinking about the country, but because he is worried about his official position.
It is conceivable that if Qin Xuan merges to form a court, there will only be so many important ministers, and some people will inevitably decline. This is not only what Xuan Chen is worried about, but there are also many in the Qin State. People discuss things privately, of course, this is human nature.
With the advancement of policies, a lively and prosperous scene began to form at the border between Qin and Xuan.
If we talk about it on a map, the winding dividing line seems to have been erased.
In a certain town, across a small river, there is the Qin Dynasty on the opposite side. Some people like to have fun, so they call their friends and go to the market in groups on the other side. However, the border guards of the two countries have already withdrawn their troops and are not blocked at all. , the results can be imagined.
More importantly, business travel is so frequent!
Because between Qin and Xuan, there was no high customs clearance tax like other countries, but smooth flow.
Selling goods from the south to the north and selling goods from the north to the south will undoubtedly double the price. For merchants who sell goods all year round, it is so profitable that there is no way they can't go.
Moreover, the people of Qin and Xuan are very friendly to each other. Just like in Qin, when people from Xuan came here to attend the market, their attitude was very enthusiastic, because everyone knew that the monarchs of both sides were about to get married. It's just a family.
The initial integration among the people was very good. The news came back to Xiao Yuan and Lu Yunyan. Both of them were very happy and immediately decided to make further progress politically.
Under this trend, winter turned to spring, and on this day, Xiao Yuan was also preparing to officially marry King Xuan.
He first asked Yan Ming, the Minister of Rites, for his opinion, discussed some etiquette matters with him, and then summoned Prime Minister Liu Yuzhi.
In the study, Xiao Yuan said straight to the point: "Regardless of whether the time is ripe or not, we can no longer delay the marriage. The resistance on Xuanchen's side is not as great as before. What's more, Yao Tingyu is still in Qinzhou. This is a rare opportunity." opportunity. Just now, I also asked Mr. Yan that the twentieth day of the next month is the most auspicious day. What does the Prime Minister think?"
Liu Yuzhi pondered for a moment and said: "The king wants to cut through the mess quickly. It is not impossible to sort out some problems after the marriage. It is just that this matter is important. Once Yao Tingyu knows about it, he will rush back to Xuanzhou. When the time comes, he insists on leaving. , Yu Li, it’s not easy to stop us here.”
"Then put him under house arrest temporarily!" Xiao Yuan said angrily.
"This." Liu Yuzhi weighed it and said immediately: "I think it is inappropriate. If this happens, things will become more and more rigid. After all, Yao Tingyu is the prime minister and has high moral and prestige. It will not end well when the time comes."
As he spoke, he said seriously: "Yao Tingyu is an assistant to the government, a talented person, and a pillar. Whether it is for the sake of the country or for the future integration of Qin and Xuan, the king must reuse him."
Xiao Yuan can kill Yao Tingyu with just one word now, but obviously, he cannot move.
If this happens, Xuan Guo will probably rebound immediately. This matter will not only be pornographic, but may also trigger turmoil and weapons.
After frowning, he paced back and forth in front of the desk, and then said, "Then you should find a way to hold him back from revealing the news."
"How can I delay this?"
"You literati have a lot to talk about, and you two are both prime ministers. You can invite him to the prime minister's house as a guest." Xiao Yuandao.
"Okay, Weichen, do your best."
