"Dabor, do you know what Sui Ci is?"
Although Dai Bo didn't know why Chongzhen asked this, he still gave the answer immediately.
"The so-called annual gift is a fixed amount of silver, satin, sheepskin and other items that the emperor rewards the kings, concubines, and relatives every year. It is called the annual gift!"
"very good!"
Chongzhen smiled and said: "Dabor, no wonder Bu Shitu Khan sent you as the envoy of the mission. You are indeed proficient in the etiquette of the Ming Dynasty!"
Dai Bo secretly complained, what does this have to do with mastering the Ming Dynasty etiquette? Isn't this ironic to me?
But he only dared to complain in his heart, but he didn't dare to say it out loud!
"Since it is awarded every year, it can naturally be cancelled. Is this so strange?"
"The Ming Dynasty has been at war with the Jiannu slaves in recent years. It spends countless military salaries every year and owes many sergeants their salary.
There are still many natural disasters in the country. There was a severe drought in Shaanxi and tens of thousands of people starved to death. This all costs money.
Now that there is no money in the treasury, how do you want me to reward you? Isn’t it normal to cancel?
This is like raising 10,000 cows. At the end of the year, there was a heavy snowfall and they all froze to death. You can't even pay the workers. How can you give money to Xi'er? Do you think this is true? "
Everyone around him burst into laughter.
Dai Boer was stunned and a little angry: "This is the truth, but...it's not right!"
"The Ming Dynasty is rich. They just raided the Qin Prince's Mansion and the Eunuch Party some time ago. They must be rich. You showed two million taels of silver on the Xuanfu campus a few days ago."
"Dabor, how brave are you!?
Chongzhen yelled angrily: "How dare you arrange for a spy to enter the Ming Dynasty and inquire about the Ming Dynasty's intelligence. You are really ambitious!"
"Emperor Ming Dynasty, why do you want to incriminate someone? Isn't this something everyone knows?"
"Everyone knows?"
Chongzhen smiled and looked at Han Huang next to him: "Han Huang, tell me how much money the Qin Palace and the eunuchs stole?"
"I don't know!"
"Hou Lian, tell me!"
"Your Majesty, I don't even know!"
…
Chongzhen asked four or five ministers in succession, but they all said they didn't know.
Chongzhen looked at Dai Boer again: "Look, even my ministers don't know, how do you know?"
"You... you..."
Dai Boer was trembling with anger, and his head got hot and he shouted: "The annual gift was appointed by Emperor Jiajing, how can you break your word?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the entire scene was extremely quiet.
Everyone stared at the people in the mission with angry eyes, with eyes that wanted to eat them alive.
If you dare to stab someone with a knife on someone else's territory, isn't this looking for death?
At this time, as long as Chongzhen gives an order, the people will kill these envoys without hesitation.
Chongzhen waved his hand and looked at Dai Boer: "You still have the nerve to mention this matter. I remember that the premise of the Ming Dynasty's grant of Sui is that you Tumut will pay tribute.
This means that you have become vassal to the Ming Dynasty.
The Ming Dynasty also named Anda Khan at that time as the King of Shunyi. Your current Bu Shitu Khan must also be the King of Shunyi. Your royal city Kuku and Tun Daming also named Guihua City!
Since he is a minister, have you ever seen a minister who wanted to be so tough on the emperor to ask for reward? "
Having said this, Chongzhen paused for a moment and then said: "The annual gift given to Tumut was signed by Master Jiajing, not me. If you want to find it, go to Master Jiajing. I will not admit it!"
"This matter of year-end gifts has been given to me since then, so don't worry about it anymore!"
Chongzhen's voice was very firm, which was very encouraging to the ears of ministers and people.
Dai Bo's face was so gloomy that he could shed tears. He did not expect that the emperor of the Ming Dynasty would be so straightforward.
"Emperor Ming Dynasty, if you do this, the war will reignite! Jiannu is attacking you, fighting on two fronts. Are you sure you want to do this?"
"Ha ha ha ha……"
Chongzhen stood up suddenly and laughed, but his eyes were full of coldness.
"Are you threatening me?"
"We, the Ming Dynasty, fight on two fronts, don't you Tumut?
Chahar Lindan Khan's westward-migrating army will soon arrive at your royal city, Guihua City! There are three tribes of Tumote and twelve tribes. How many can Shitu Khan command? "
"If you want to fight, then let's fight and see who falls first!"
"Why should I, the billions of men of the Ming Dynasty, be afraid of a battle!"
Seemingly infected by Chongzhen's domineering spirit, the sergeants and civilians near the memorial tower shouted in unison.
The sounds of fighting and killing soared into the sky, hovering in Lianjia Mountain.
Feeling this astonishing momentum, Dai Bo's heart completely sank into the abyss.
What Chongzhen said was true. The Ming Dynasty fought on two fronts, and they, Tumote, also had to face the dilemma of fighting on two fronts.
What is even more frightening is that the Ning defense line in the northeast of the Ming Dynasty has not been breached by Jiannu for more than ten years. It is impossible to breach it in a short time.
As for Xuanfu, there is a natural barrier on the Great Wall. Their cavalry cannot even use 50% of its advantage, and may not be able to break through it in a short time.
But the battle between Tumut and Chahar was different. There was no natural danger to defend on the grassland.
Once they collide with Chahar, the battle will reach fever pitch.
With the strength of Chahar Lindan Khan, their first battle was the last one.
Despite this, Dai Bo still said forcefully: "Emperor Ming, since you are so determined to have your own way, let's see you on the battlefield!"
"See you on the battlefield?"
Chongzhen chuckled: "You still want to see me on the battlefield? You're just dreaming!"
"Come here, pull out the Tumote envoy and chop them down!"
Han Huang, Hou Yu and others were shocked. This was not the deputy envoy just now, but Tumote's official envoy.
Once killed, there really will be no room for relaxation, and war will break out.
"Emperor Ming Dynasty, the two countries are at war, Bu Zhan is here to envoy, you..."
"Don't kill the envoy? Zhou Yu beheaded Cao Cao's envoy, Wang Jian of the Southern Song Dynasty beheaded Meng Ge's envoy, and Khwarazmo beheaded Genghis Khan's cronies. Do you want me to give you a few more examples?
Since there will be a fight sooner or later, then whoever can be killed counts as one, not to mention the leader of the tribe like you, drag him out and chop him down! "
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhou Yuji rushed forward with his men.
Although Dai Boer and other envoys were also good players, with the participation of martial arts scholars such as Zhou Yuji, Wang Laipin, Xu Yanqi, Hu Dawei, and Meng Ruhu.
He only resisted for a few breaths before being beheaded.
"Zhou Yuji, you personally lead people to kill Sergeant Tumut who stayed in Zhangjiakou Fort to escort the mission!"
"Han Huang, spread the news and say that the Tumote envoy disrespected the Ming Dynasty and insulted the emperor and the people. If you think of the crime, it is just to pin the mistake on them."
The two responded and left quickly.
Chongzhen looked at the people and soldiers: "Fathers, fellow citizens, soldiers, you have seen the whole incident. How Tumut treated me and the Ming Dynasty,
As a vassal country, they actually questioned and threatened the suzerain country. How arrogant and arrogant their attitude was.
Killing them today is regarded as an early revenge for the people and soldiers who died in vain decades ago.
I still say what I said, if you want to fight, then fight! "
After staying at the scene for a while, Chongzhen's Luan Jia returned to the governor's Yamen.
In the lobby, all the generals of Xuanfu gathered together.
Man Gui whispered: "Your Majesty, if the news reaches Tumut's Guihua City, will it completely anger them and make them completely launch an army?"
Chongzhen took a sip of tea, then nodded first, and then shook his head.
Everyone who saw it was full of doubts. Mangui hesitated and whispered: "Your Majesty, I forgive you for being stupid and not understanding what your Majesty means!"
