In one sentence, all the ghost messengers were stunned.
Is this China’s attitude toward itself?
When did you become so powerful?
This is impossible.
The ghost tribe was used to previous requests for peace and compensation, and it was difficult to believe it for a while.
A simple slap calmed six people.
After reacting, Iles said in disbelief: "General, are you sure you can represent Qin? Will Emperor Qin have such an attitude?"
He thought it was the general's own decision.
"What do you think about national affairs?" Wei Qing glanced at him and said unceremoniously: "The envoy must understand that if His Majesty the Emperor were here, he might not talk to you so much."
He stood up and said, "It's getting late. I, the general, still have military affairs to attend to. I would like to remind you at the end that when it comes to negotiations between the two countries, please understand your attitude clearly!"
The other four people got up and left.
Qin's attitude is very clear, that is, it wants to settle accounts with the ghost clan. After the accounts are settled, whether to fight next is another matter.
You first explain clearly what happened when you invaded the Central Plains.
If we don't explain things clearly, there will be no discussion.
Seeing the other party just leaving the negotiation table, the six ghost clan members were dumbfounded.
Ten million taels of gold and two hundred million silver. With the ghost clan's current economy, they couldn't get it out even if they emptied it.
"That's unreasonable! What does Qin Guo's attitude mean?"
After a while, Iles let out an angry roar, which was completely different from what he expected when he came.
"This, this is not the Central Plains of the past at all." Someone else stammered.
"Is this what Emperor Qin meant?" someone also asked.
"How can he, a general, make decisions?" Other diplomats said: "What Qin means today is that we should first explain the previous invasions before we can talk about this time."
"How is that possible!" Iles said angrily: "We are here with His Majesty the King's will this time. Are we going to surrender to Qin?"
"Then what to do next?"
"Continue to talk tomorrow!" Iles said: "If Qin still has this attitude, then please ask His Majesty the King to mobilize troops and put military pressure on it!"
"I don't believe it, Emperor Qin really dares to do this!"
After saying that, Iles left here angrily.
The first day of negotiations went nowhere.
Wei Qing also discussed this matter.
Yan Sui said: "If we offer such conditions to the ghost tribe, they will definitely not be able to accept it."
Chen Jingdao: "The ghost tribe has invaded the Central Plains several times, and this account is considered light!"
Zhao Chen said: "It's up to them whether to accept it or not. Our attitude must be clear."
"That's right." Wei Qing said: "Have you reported to Your Majesty the matter of the ghost tribe's envoy?"
"We have already sent a message to the military aircraft camp." Yan Sui took over the conversation: "But in my opinion, Iles will definitely keep talking to us and I'm afraid I won't leave here in a short time."
"Let him do whatever he wants." Wei Qing said nonchalantly: "It won't affect any of our actions anyway."
Then he looked at Zhao Chen again: "In two days, we will attack Seth City again depending on the situation."
"No!" The latter accepted the order with his fists clasped.
Like to talk or not, you should hit me anyway.
In fact, the Qin army could capture Saisi City, but Xiao Yuan had no such plan, because there was no point in occupying it.
What he wants is to destroy the ghost clan, not defeat it.
The next day, Illes again requested negotiations.
After a lot of nonsense this time, Wei Qing directly said: If the envoy still thinks this way, then there is no need to talk, please come back.
Then left.
Iles was very angry again.
A few days later, the letter was sent back to Chang'an.
In the palace study, Xiao Yuan was discussing this matter with Liu Yuzhi, Shangguan Wenruo, Su Yi and others.
Shangguan Wenruo said: "If the ghost tribe wants to talk, let them talk at the border. Our attitude will remain unchanged."
Liu Yuzhi said: "As your Majesty said before, our army can definitely talk and fight at the same time."
Su Yi said: "Now our country has put great pressure on the ghost envoys. The ghost king is very likely to mobilize troops for diplomatic support. I think your majesty can also mobilize troops north in advance."
"Yes." Xiao Yuan thought about it for a moment and said decisively: "Then let's mobilize one hundred thousand first. Now is not the time for a decisive battle with the ghost clan. Wait until winter passes and then increase troops to Northeast Pass. Next year, I will destroy the ghost clan!"
After speaking, he added: "In addition, I will send an order to Anyang that this year's tax revenue, grain, etc. in the county will be used for the border war. The prime minister will take care of the subsequent food, grass and military issues."
"Your Majesty, don't worry." Liu Yuzhi took the order.
As this order was issued, Qin began to mobilize 100,000 troops and quickly moved northward.
This 100,000-strong army is not a reserve force, but a regular army that is actually used to eliminate the ghost clan.
Such an army marched on the official road, passing through the city, with flags fluttering, black armor and red tassels, and well-equipped, which made the people's blood boil with excitement.
"This is our Da Qin's regular army!"
"Your Majesty has mobilized his troops. From the looks of it, he must be attacking the ghost clan!"
"Okay! The hatred of the nation can finally be avenged!"
"He is still the founding emperor and does not allow foreign enemies to be unbridled!"
"As a citizen of Great Qin, I feel proud!"
Every time he passed the city, the people cheered warmly.
"The men of Da Qin are all good!"
"Soldiers! Thank you for protecting our people!"
The shouts made the soldiers of the Qin army more eager to protect their homeland, their morale was high, and their fighting spirit soared.
This was true in other areas. When we arrived in Huandi, the people were even more excited!
"The Qin army is mighty!"
"Great Qin will win!"
Both sides of the street were filled with people, and they were buzzing with people.
It's a kind of welcome.
The people of Huandi showed infinite enthusiasm for the Qin army officers and soldiers who went north to fight.
Many passionate young people had the courage to block the road and knelt down on one knee: "General, are we going to fight the ghost tribe?"
The general who led the troops this time was Wu Zhongbo Xiaoqi General Nie Xing.
As he was leading his troops through the city, he was stopped by the people and asked on horseback, "What do you mean by this?"
"General, please accept me." A young man exclaimed: "We all want to kill all the ghosts, and we can't wait to go to the battlefield! Please take care of us, general, and swear to serve the country to the death!"
"I, the general, have made clear your desire to serve the country." Nie Xing said seriously, "But war is not a child's play. If you want to join the army to kill the enemy, you must follow the rules."
"yes!"
Countless people also sent some supplies and asked the Qin army to accept them.
This situation happened once when the soldiers came out of Sichuan, and they also wiped out the ghost tribe, which shows the hatred of the nation.
On the other side, Northeast Pass.
During this period, the two sides held several more negotiations, but there is no doubt that Qin's attitude is getting tougher day by day.
On this day, Iles found Wei Qing again and said with great dissatisfaction: "General Wei! Our two countries are negotiating, why is the Qin army still attacking frequently and ravaging our borders!"
"Have we signed any armistice agreement?" Wei Qing asked.
(End of chapter)
