If he borrowed 300,000 troops and horses with nothing but an IOU agreement, the emperor would naturally be worried. Even if he had decided to delegate power to Yan Huisheng, he still couldn't bear the thought of Yan Huisheng trusting Su Rong so generously.
The heart of an emperor is so small sometimes and can't help it.
After listening to Su Rong's words, the emperor coughed lightly and concealed his thoughts, "It's not as serious as what you said."
Su Rong did not expose him, "Then since you believe me so much, I won't write it? That will save trouble."
The emperor coughed again, "I still have to write it, so that I and the prince can explain it to the courtiers."
Su Ronxiao didn't want to continue teasing the emperor and wasting time by coming and going. She originally entered the palace to discuss this matter, so she said happily: "Okay."
Yan Huisheng said at this time: "Father, can you please invite the old Duke, Taifu, and King Ruian to the palace to discuss and draft an agreement? Regarding the specific return date of 300,000 troops and horses, as well as trade exchanges and military cooperation between Daliang and Nanchu , join forces to fight against the Wei Dynasty and other regulations."
The emperor nodded, "Very good, I will do as you say. Not only the three of them, but also the six ministers will be invited to the meeting hall together."
Yan Hui nodded and gave instructions.
Su Rong had no objection.
So, the emperor, the prince, and Su Rong sat in the Yangxin Hall for a while. After chatting, they estimated the time when the courtiers would enter the palace, and then went to the meeting hall together.
When the three of them arrived, the courtiers also happened to arrive. The old Protector came the fastest. When he saw Su Rong, he said to her: "You girl, you returned to Beijing quietly and didn't send anyone to inform me."
"I planned to go to the Duke's Mansion tomorrow, but by chance, I saw you in the palace today." Su Ronxiao.
The old Lord Protector knew that she had just returned to Beijing and had to walk around the East Palace at home. It was indeed tomorrow when it was her turn to the Lord Protector's Mansion. He nodded and asked, "How many days can I stay?"
Su Rong held out three fingers and said, "Three days."
The old Protector sighed and said, "Tomorrow at noon, go to the mansion for dinner."
Su Rong nodded, "Okay."
When King Ruian saw Su Rong, he praised her greatly and said that Miss Su Qi was great. He also asked about the legitimate son Zhang Mao and the concubine Zhang Yun of the Zhang family. Are they really being used by her? How did she convince those two people to join her?
The old Lord Protector did not reveal the details to the outside world, and none of the female relatives of the Lord Protector's Mansion revealed the details to the outside world. Therefore, King Ruian and others just heard the news. Rumors from outside spread into the capital, and there were many rumors, but there were no specific details. , all unknown.
The emperor knew a little bit, but not in detail, because the old protector did not tell the emperor in too much detail. Yan Huisheng did know in detail, but he would not tell anyone about it.
When Su Rong asked about it, Su Rong didn't hide it. She didn't tell the details about how they took refuge. She briefly explained the reasons why Zhang Mao and Zhang Yun took refuge with her. In a few words, King Ruian was smart and understood.
He said to Su Rong with admiration: "My princess is very powerful. She can defeat others without fighting, and she can win without bloodshed. You are also good at this art of war. It is better to control people than to kill people. This is the best strategy."
Su Ronxiao said, "I met Mr. Xie on the street today. He was also very curious and offered to invite me to a drink, but I only have three days to stay in Beijing. If he can't come back within three days, what will happen to him?" I can't drink the wine either. Could you please tell someone to let him know that official matters are important. If he can't make it in time, he can only wait for him to have the opportunity to go to Nanchu. I'll treat him to a drink. Otherwise, within a few years, I probably won’t go back to Daliang.”
Speaking of his son Xie Lin, King Ruian was very satisfied that he had grown into a much better heir to the Ruian Palace than he expected. He smiled and nodded, "Okay, I will send someone to tell him."
Grand Tutor Qin had been waiting aside. When he saw Su Rong finish talking to the old Protector and King Ruian, he said, "Miss Su Qi, I want to ask you something about my disciple."
Su Rong looked at Taifu Qin, feeling a little guilty. Zhou Gu could be regarded as having cultivated him with Taifu Qin's efforts, but she abducted him. She bowed her hand to Taifu Qin with a humble gesture, "Old Taifu , when you leave the palace later, my carriage will take you back to Qin Mansion, shall we talk on the way?"
After all, I couldn't finish talking about Zhou Gu in just a few words.
Master Qin nodded in agreement, "Okay."
Everyone entered the meeting hall and sat down on the seats across the long table in the hall. Su Rong naturally stepped into this meeting hall as the princess of Nanchu.
The emperor sat at the top, and Su Rong sat next to Yan Huisheng, on the same level as him. Although Nanchu was a vassal state of Daliang, everyone knew that the king of Nanchu was qualified to sit on an equal footing with the emperor. If it had not been for the king of Nanchu Yinzhenmin County The prime minister asked for help. Daliang had already been swallowed up by the Wei Dynasty. Later, the King of Southern Chu was greatly saddened by the death of Princess Zhenmin. Although he did not offend Daliang, he had no respect for it and did not break away from the title of vassal state. , just because Princess Zhenmin protects Daliang to the death.
Without Princess Zhenmin and Su Rong, the two countries would have been at odds with each other long ago and would no longer have anything to do with each other.
The cooperative relationship between the two parties naturally requires equality. Su Rong knew that this was the seat specially arranged by Yan Huisheng. According to her status as a vassal state that had not left the country, she should sit below him, but it was obvious that he understood this arrangement. , Nanchu could not always succumb to the top, especially after Su Rong came to power.
Su Rong was impressed and sat down without changing her expression.
The emperor glanced at Yan Huisheng and Su Rong, but didn't say anything. He started to talk about the pressure on military pay due to the large number of soldiers in Daliang after suppressing the rebellion. He also said that the Wei Dynasty was watching with eager eyes. Although there was no fighting on the border this time, the security forces still had to fight. The Wei Dynasty is not allowed to find an opportunity to invade the country again. Therefore, the troops and horses cannot be disbanded. It is easy to disband and repatriate. However, if it is difficult to recruit troops again, especially temporary recruitment, how can it be better than the troops and horses that have been strengthened in training every day? Therefore, they cannot be disbanded and repatriated. , and mentioned that Su Rong was the first to counter Zhang Ping's rebellion. In addition, due to the pressure on the treasury, the issue of her safety when she went to Nanchu, and the current internal situation in Nanchu was unfavorable to Su Rong, Daliang should help, in order to ensure that Su Rong would be in Nanchu in the future. The throne of Chu, together with the Wei Dynasty. Therefore, Daliang planned to lend Su Rong 300,000 troops and horses to take with him to Southern Chu. Today he summoned all his beloved ministers to discuss how to sign an agreement with Su Rong.
After hearing what the emperor said, everyone, except the old Protector, was instantly in an uproar.
The old protector of the country was there. Hearing the shocked sounds of everyone gasping for breath, he just sighed, "Hey, there is no money in the treasury."
With just this sentence, everyone was silent. Daliang's treasury had no money. This was something that everyone in Daliang's court knew. The supply of military pay, food and supplies for the recent military deployment was all achieved by plundering the homes of countless fallen courtiers from the eldest prince and the second prince's faction to fill the national treasury, thus solving the temporary military supply problem. If the next 800,000 troops and horses are to be raised, Daliang will indeed Can't afford it.
Dear babies, monthly pass, okay?
(End of chapter)
