It's peaceful in the wild today.
Yiles successfully entered Qin's military range.
Yurilo did not dare to lead troops into the country and retreated to the city of Sais.
In the afternoon, the ghost envoys arrived at the border, and the news had already reached the Qin army.
Wei Qing had received a letter from Xiao Yuan before, saying that if an envoy from the ghost tribe came, he would have full authority to represent Qin and negotiate with the ghost tribe at the border. As for the content of the negotiation and his own attitude, he had already explained it.
at the moment.
Iles, with dozens of people, was flying the envoy's flag.
But before they could get close, the Northeast Gate had already opened, and then the sound of horse hooves sounded, and hundreds of cavalry rushed out.
In the blink of an eye, on the plain outside the pass, the ghost envoy group was surrounded by cavalry.
This sudden change shocked everyone, and a group of ghost guards protected Iles in the middle, as if they were facing a formidable enemy.
Iles shouted angrily: "Messenger! We are the messengers! How can you Central Plains people be so rude!"
A Qin general rode around these ghost tribesmen on horseback and said with a curled lips: "Messenger? How do I know whether you are a surprise attack by the enemy or a careful attack by the enemy!"
"Can't you see these messenger flags! Do you think we are an army?" Iles was furious: "I want to see your general!"
His Chinese speaking is very good.
General Qin did not continue to be embarrassed: "You want to see our general, okay, let's go."
With that said, the cavalry of the Qin Army began to escort him.
"You are so disgusting!" Iles protested.
General Qin said: "I'm sorry, this is our country's border and it is also a military necessity. Please pay attention to your words!"
"Humph!" Iles stopped talking.
On top of the city, the guarding border soldiers looked at these ghost envoys and started talking a lot.
Someone said: "What nonsense are you talking to these ghost tribesmen? If you ask me, I just killed them all."
"What do you know? There is an envoy on the other side. This is national diplomacy."
"Yes, we, the Qin State, are a country of etiquette, so we can't kill our envoys."
"It seems that the ghost tribe wants to negotiate with us."
"They were beaten. Someone will definitely be sent over to inquire."
“I just don’t know what the country’s attitude is.”
"Don't engage in any further negotiation for compensation."
"How is it possible! Your Majesty is such a wise man! How could you submit to the ghost clan?"
Amid the discussions among the soldiers, the ghost envoys entered the Northeast Pass and were then arranged to a separate small camp. Of course, it was impossible to bring them into the border defense camp, as that would be to spy on the military situation in the name of the envoys.
This was a normal arrangement. Iles did not say anything, but said to his envoys: "It is already very late today. Everyone should rest after dinner and meet their commander tomorrow."
"Yes." Everyone responded.
At the same time, in the Qin army camp, Wei Qing was also making arrangements for the matter, saying: "Your Majesty means that the five of us, including myself, Chen Jing, Yan Sui, Lord Cao and General Zhao, will represent the country. Negotiate with the ghost clan.”
Yan Sui joined the army this time and was already an eloquent person, which just came in handy.
Lord Cao is the leader of the army, and General Zhao is Zhao Chen, one of the eight generals.
All five of them are here.
Wei Qing continued: "Your Majesty's attitude is very clear. Lord Yan is a civil servant and his eloquence is better than ours. This time, you will be the one to negotiate with the ghost clan leader."
"General, don't worry. Resigning will not disgrace the country!" Yan Sui said sternly.
"Yes." Wei Qing nodded. Actually, there is nothing to explain. I just need to make my attitude clear to you, the ghost tribe.
The next day, after having breakfast, Iles found Qin Jun immediately and said directly: "I want to see your general."
"Okay, but these soldiers have to stay here." Qin Jun said.
"What does this mean?" Iles asked dissatisfied.
"Does the negotiation between the two countries require the presence of a large group of soldiers?" Qin Jun asked back.
"Okay, please lead the way."
"This way."
On October 19, the two sides launched their first negotiation at Shanghemen.
Including Iles, there are a total of six diplomats from the ghost tribe.
There are five people on Qin's side.
At the negotiation table, both parties sat down, and everyone had a cup of hot tea in their hands.
Wei Qing picked up the tea cup and blew it slowly, as if tasting tea.
However, Iles was not in the mood to drink tea, so he got straight to the point: "Iles, this time I am here to negotiate with Emperor Qin on behalf of our Majesty the King."
Wei Qing put down his teacup and said, "His Majesty the Emperor of Qin has issued an edict. We have full authority to represent the State of Qin. If the envoy has any questions, please feel free to speak directly."
"Okay." Iles opened the previous parliamentary conditions and looked at it. He didn't see Emperor Qin. Although he was a little disappointed, it did not affect the negotiations between the two countries. After reading it, he said: "What happened at the border this time, Your Qin army entered the country with cavalry without any reason, burned and killed our villages, and provoked a war. Based on this, Qin must give us an explanation."
Wei Qing motioned to Yan Sui.
The latter understood and sneered: "Explain? Do you need any other reason for our country to attack you?"
"What do you mean?" Iles became angry.
Yan Sui said: "Since the envoy said this, please give us an explanation for your several invasions of the Central Plains!"
Iles was furious: "No matter what! It was you who provoked me first this time! If you fail to realize your mistake and do not provide corresponding compensation to our country, you will bear the consequences!"
When Wei Qing and others heard this, they couldn't help but look at each other, a little surprised.
What's surprising is: where did this ghost tribe get its confidence?
"It's ridiculous!" Yan Sui said seriously: "Compensation? Just as the envoy said! Compensation is indeed necessary! If the ghost tribe does not make post-war compensation for the last invasion of the Central Plains! Qin will never give up!"
"You, what did you say?" Iles was a little confused.
"The ghost tribe has invaded the Central Plains several times. This debt! I haven't settled it with you yet!" Yan Sui said sternly: "Since the envoy is here, we will settle it all today! In view of the ghost tribe's previous evil deeds! Your country must take some action." We have to pay 10 million taels of gold and 200 million taels of silver before we can talk about whether the two countries will use troops!"
When everyone in the ghost clan heard this, their heads buzzed, and then they looked in disbelief.
Aren’t we here to question, demand an explanation, and claim compensation?
Why is the other party demanding compensation now?
Such a tough attitude!
"How dare you?" Iles's eyes widened.
Another diplomat also came to his senses and said: "What happened before was due to war factors. Qin should not use this as an issue. What we are discussing now is unprovoked border conflicts."
Extremely double standards.
Yan Sui almost laughed out of anger: "Yes, the envoy also said that now it is also a war issue."
Chen Jing then sneered: "Looking at your statement, you are allowed to invade the Central Plains, but the Central Plains cannot fight back. Is that what you mean?"
"Based on this, your Qin country has no sincerity in negotiating."
Iles thought about putting more pressure.
As a result, Wei Qing said coldly: "Then don't talk, just fight."
(End of chapter)
