Chapter 131 King Yan’s Thoughts
After a while, the Semu envoy came up. He is quite knowledgeable. There was no airs, and he bowed honestly without mentioning anything.
King Yan said: "Who does your envoy come on behalf of? Do you have any proof?"
The envoy immediately said, "Of course there is." Then he took out a document from his body and handed it to the guard on the side. After the guards took it and inspected it, they forwarded it to King Yan.
King Yan took it and looked at it, and he knew it was true. Then he gave it to He Xi.
He Xi took a look and saw that it was an official document issued by the Prime Minister of The Hague.
Printed and inscribed.
This thing cannot be faked.
No matter which court, as long as it is a regular court, there are certain rules for the exchange of official documents. Not to mention this kind of identity document, there are many things to pay attention to. Although Zhu Yuanzhang created many new systems. But the Ming Dynasty initially inherited the system of the Yuan Dynasty.
The official document systems of both parties are somewhat related.
He Xi had worked as a secretary and was very familiar with document formats all over the world. Of course I know this is true.
Of course, this kind of document is not impossible to forge. But if you want to forge this thing, you need a skilled craftsman or something. No need to mention it. At least one is required who is proficient in the Yuan Dynasty regulations, internal and external document formats, requirements, etc. In today's terms, it is official document writing.
Looking at it from today’s perspective, it’s naturally not difficult. But at the time. This familiarity with central government operations. People who are proficient in laws and regulations can be put into the Hanlin Academy and used directly when they go to Nanjing. How could such a person be involved in such a serious crime of beheading nine tribesmen?
Also, there’s this thing about painting. In fact, it is an artistic signature. Everyone's calligraphy is different. It is difficult to forge, since this barbarian Hague is the prime minister of the Yuan Dynasty. Naturally, a large number of documents will be signed, and it will not be difficult for the Ming Dynasty to get a few. Just compare it and you will know.
But He Xi had a question in his mind.
Why is this document issued by the Prime Minister? rather than the emperor.
The emperor mentioned here does not mean that the emperor wrote the documents himself. But an imperial edict. The prime minister of the Yuan Dynasty had great power. But the emperor is the one who can represent the court. Such negotiations. Even if the prime minister comes to preside, the identity of the envoy must be proved. It should also be an imperial edict or imperial control.
Of course. This kind of document does not need to be approved by the emperor, it just needs to be stamped with a jade seal.
He Xi secretly thought: "This is not right."
He Xi didn't know if King Yan noticed this. King Yan asked calmly: "What is the purpose of your visit?"
The envoy said: "The foreign minister is under the orders of your Majesty and the Prime Minister. If you are willing to surrender to the Ming Dynasty, your Majesty will descend as the Lord of Mongolia. Please ask the Ming Emperor for canonization. From then on, the two countries have good relations and the people are saved from the pain of war."
King Yan frowned slightly and said to himself: "As expected."
King Yan said: "Then you go down and settle down. The Ming Dynasty will send a ship to take you to Nanjing. Just go and talk to Nanjing about whatever you want to talk about."
King Yan secretly thought: "Delay it for a while. I will solve the matter at hand during this period of time."
He Xi seemed to follow the words of King Yan and said: "Here comes. Take the envoy down. Let him go around the whole city a few times to let everyone know that Mongolia is suing for peace."
King Yan's heart moved and he glanced at He Xi.
It is difficult to say whether the spread of Mongolia's request for peace will greatly boost the morale of the soldiers or demoralize them. After all, everyone wants to make meritorious deeds, and everyone wants to fight. If he says he won't fight, he won't fight. This is not possible, and the soldiers will not agree.
But overall, the impact is not significant.
King Yan couldn't guess He Xi's intention for a while, but since He Xi wanted to carry the Mongolian envoy and parade him through the city like a monkey. King Yan naturally wanted to give him face.
The Mongolian envoy was shocked.
Changchun Fort is the hub connecting the outside of the Great Wall and the inside of the Pass.
Something happened here. Not only Ming can know. The Mongols can also know. The Mongolian envoy knew that many people in the market outside Changchun Fort were actually members of Grand Master Tuoyin Timur. If this news gets out.
He's in trouble.
The Mongolian envoy immediately said: "His Royal Highness King Yan, sir. This is absolutely impossible. As an envoy of a great country, how can I be humiliated like this?"
He Xi said: "This is just to prove your identity. I shouldn't have asked originally. But now that we have said this. Where is your credentials?"
The Mongolian envoy's face changed and he said loudly: "Of course the credentials are here, but they are not given to you."
He Xi said: "You don't need to hand it over to us. But we want to prevent you from being a fake envoy. Please take out your credentials and read them. After reading them, return the original jade."
The envoy was stunned for a moment.
Don't know how to respond.
The dilemma of the current situation actually does not lie with him. But it lies in the contradiction in the heart of Emperor Tianyuan of Mongolia.
Deep down in Emperor Tianyuan's heart, he absolutely did not want to negotiate peace with Ming Dynasty. Not to mention the humiliation of him becoming emperor, calling himself the Lord of Mongolia, or being the Great Khan of Mongolia. Not to mention the bloody feud between him and Daming, but deep down in his heart, he still had a sense of luck.
Because he knows that one becomes a minister and the other loses the title of country. It may not make Akito give up, but this is the biggest concession he can accept.
So, he was prepared. But I hope Tamerlane can win.
Negotiations should be conducted privately. I dare not make it clear, and I am also unwilling to make too many concessions. For the sake of face, he doesn’t even have credentials.
Of course, this is also because the Mongolian constitution is crude. The result of the deliberate flattery of Barbarian Hague.
He Xi said: "Since the envoy does not have credentials, please come back. Please come back with your credentials before it is too late." He Xi said hello, and someone immediately saw him off.
What else did the envoy want to say. Seeing this, he could only sigh, turn around and walk away.
King Yan said with some confusion: "Do you think this person is not a Mongolian envoy?"
He Xi said: "No. I think this person must be the Mongolian envoy. However, whether he is here to negotiate or to delay time and paralyze the morale of the army. I don't know."
King Yan's heart moved, and he suddenly stood up and said, "Brother He, you should return to Liaodong immediately. I will leave the rear affairs to you."
He Xi was stunned and suddenly said: "Do you think Tamerlane has arrived?"
King Yan said: "That's right. Tuoyin Timur is the younger brother of Wang Baobao and a veteran general. When I was in Peiping, I discussed Tuoyin Timur's military tactics with Song Guogong. Song Guogong said, Tuoyin Timur Er is an experienced soldier. He becomes stronger with age. His heart is as solid as stone. He is extremely decisive. Once he sees that something cannot be done, he can retreat decisively. Even if he gives up many troops, he will not hesitate. On the battlefield, it is not difficult to defeat him. It’s hard to catch him. It’s hard to find his weak points. The best way to deal with him is to attack hard and let him focus on one thing and the other, exposing his weak points.”
"This is already a battlefield. You are no longer of any use here. It's better to go back to the rear."
He Xi listened to Feng Sheng's praise of Tamerlane. There was a slight movement in his heart, and he thought to himself: "This Feng Sheng, it's true. Who doesn't know that he is the nemesis of Timur, and the two sides are old enemies. They have fought several times in their lives. Every time, Feng Sheng wins. He praises him so much. Without Timur, isn't he just praising himself? What else is there to retreat decisively? This is considered a good quality, but it is just running fast."
In fact, He Xi didn't know that this was really good quality.
Let’s not talk about fighting, let’s talk about stock trading. Most people are hard-pressed to part with good money. If Tamerlane had fled. If you don't get caught, that's natural. But what kind of person was Tamerlane? in the case of. It is impossible for him to become the only general in Mongolia now.
Every time he fought against the Ming army, he tried his best.
After several battles with Feng Sheng near Tongguan, even Feng Sheng felt how difficult Timur was.
But ancient times are modern times. Both sides got angry. It would be extremely difficult to retreat. Not to mention, fighting with cold weapons is more likely to result in a crushing defeat. Just withdraw from the meeting. Even after many defeats, he was able to preserve his tribe. This shows how good Timur is.
He Xi was not interested in fighting, and he knew that he would not be able to play his role here and would instead become a burden. He said: "Okay. I'll leave now. Do you need me to temporarily transfer a few guard stations to support you?"
