The golden envoy bowed slightly, saluted Ogedai, and then said: "Khan, I came to the Mongolian camp on the order of my lord to discuss exchanging the head of your prince Kuoduan for the return of our country's general. The matter of monk Yan Chen’s head is not for the purpose of negotiating peace. However, if the Khan intends to negotiate for peace, I am willing to tell my lord!"
Wo Kuotai frowned, with murderous intent in his eyes. Seeing that Jin Shi was neither humble nor arrogant, he even mocked him casually, and couldn't help but grinned, "Aren't you afraid that Ben Khan will take your head when you talk to me like this?"
This golden envoy had obviously seen big events. There was no fear on his face. He said calmly: "I am a powerless civil servant. It is not easy for the Khan to kill me. One knife is enough. But now I have to kill him." What good do I do to the Khan? I’m afraid that Prince Kuoduan will not rest in peace, and the Mongolian soldiers will also feel that the Khan is too ruthless and will not be willing to serve the Khan in the future!"
Wogotai looked at the envoy Jin and said, "Oh? Tell me, I will kill you. Why don't I, the Mongolian warrior, want to serve you? If you don't make sense, I will kill you immediately!"
Kuoduan's successive failures severely damaged Ogedai's prestige in Mongolia.
Wo Kuotai was indeed saddened by Kuo Duan's death at first, but then Zhengzhou fell and he was blocked by Zhao Tai at Hulao Pass, which gradually changed his attitude.
Wo Kuotai began to resent Kuo Duan. If he had not failed, Zhengzhou would not have fallen, and he would not have been teased by Zhao Tai repeatedly.
At this time, it was difficult for Wo Kuotai to forgive Kuo Duan, as he no longer regarded Kuo Duan as his son.
The envoy of Jin said: "Kuo Duan is the son of the Khan. Monk Chen is no more than a general of our Kingdom of Jin. However, the Khan is unwilling to exchange Monk Chen's head for Kuo Duan's head and wants to kill me, the envoy." My own son is so ruthless, but what about the other Mongolian soldiers? They will definitely think that one day they will be in danger, and the Khan can save them by plucking a hair, but he will not do it!"
Kuoduan conquered the Song Dynasty southward and was defeated miserably in Huainan. This time he attacked the Jin Dynasty, but was defeated again in Xuzhou and lost his life.
Wo Kuotai was heartbroken and angry at the same time. He hated Kuo Duan in his heart and decided to pretend that he had never given birth to this son.
Therefore, Wo Kuotai did not think about replacing Kuo Duan's body, and he did not even want to mention the name.
Now that he listened to Jin Shi's words, Wo Kuotai knew that it was not enough for him to deny his son.
Wo Kuotai narrowed his eyes at the Jin envoy, and suddenly asked in a deep voice: "What is your name, and what is your current position in the Jin Kingdom?"
The Jin envoy said loudly: "I am Zhang Tiangang, and I am an official and supervisory censor!"
Kuokuotai said: "I hear your name and know that you are a Han. At present, the destiny of Mongolia lies with me, and the Jin Kingdom is about to perish. You are not a Jurchen, and you do not need to be loyal to the Jin Kingdom. Are you willing to serve me, Mongolia?"
Mongolia is heavy on killing, but it also values talents. The Khitan people in the north and the Han warlords in Hebei are willing to serve the Mongols because the Mongols are really good to them.
Through the conversation just now, Wokuotai discovered that the golden envoy in front of him had extraordinary conversation and clear thinking, so he wanted to recruit him.
Zhang Tiangang felt Wo Kuotai's expectant gaze, but said solemnly: "I appreciate the Khan's kindness. However, I was born in the Kingdom of Jin and served in the Kingdom of Jin, so I am loyal to the Kingdom of Jin. The rise and fall of a country can happen in any era. If our country perishes, I will be the one to die. How can I serve the Mongols? I don’t think the Khan will be able to feel at ease when he is the kind of person who rebels at will!"
Wo Kuotai stared at Zhang Tiangang for a long time, then nodded and said: "You are a talented person. If you change your mind, you can come to me again at any time. I will definitely put him to good use! If the Japanese Khan breaks through Kaifeng, it will save your whole family's life!"
Zhang Tiangang gave a slight salute to express his gratitude to Wo Kuotai for his appreciation, and then said in a deep voice: "Khan, Kuo Duan is the Mongolian prince, the blood of the Khan. Mongolia cannot take back his head. For Mongolia and Khan Reputation is a blow!”
Ogedai's cheeks twitched and he finally said: "Go back and tell the sponsor that I agree to the exchange!"
Zhang Tiangang's plain face showed a hint of joy, and he immediately saluted, "I will go back and tell my lord that we will exchange in front of the city tomorrow!"
Wokuotai waved his hand, "Go ahead!"
Zhang Tiangang immediately turned around and left the tent, returning to Kaifeng to report to Pu'a and Wanyan Shouxu.
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In Kaifeng City, Zhang Tiangang was pulled up to the top of the city. He learned that Pu'a and others were patrolling the city, so he came to see them.
"Zhang Yushi!" Pu'a asked: "How should Wo Kuotai reply?"
"Reporting to the Prime Minister, Wo Kuotai has agreed to exchange!" Zhang Tiangang smiled and handed over his hands, briefly explaining what he encountered in the Meng camp and how to persuade Wo Kuotai.
This made Zhao Tai's eyes light up. Standing aside, he couldn't help but look at him frequently, his eyes were like those of a madman.
Now Zhao Tai's territory is not small, and with the territory, if he wants to run it well, he has to recruit talents.
Like Wokuotai, he also fell in love with Zhang Tiangang, and this Zhang Tiangang was indeed a famous Han minister in the late Jin Dynasty in history.
After listening to this, Pu'a learned that Zhang Tiangang had successfully persuaded Kublai Khan to make an exchange, and said: "Okay, go and report to His Majesty!"
In the early morning of the next day, the Mongolian army and the Jin Kingdom each sent a soldier to exchange under the city wall.
On the top of the city, Heda looked at the Mongolian army opposite and asked, "Guorui, do you think the other side will cheat?"
Zhao Tai shook his head, not sure because he was actually trying to deceive.
Zhao Tai thought of various plans, such as poisoning people's heads and loading explosives inside, but he was forced to give up because he was worried that it would ruin the exchange and prevent him from getting back Monk Chen's head.
Zhao Tai didn't know what Wo Kuotai was thinking, so he felt a little unsure.
The person from the Kingdom of Jin came to exchange was Wanyan Shu, the eldest son of Monk Chen. He took the broad-end head and walked to the edge of the range of the crossbow at the head of the city, then stopped.
The Mongolian soldiers on the opposite side also stopped when they were about to enter the shooting range.
The two showed each other more than ten steps apart. Wanyanshu was saddened when he saw Monk Chen's head. However, in order to get back Monk Chen's head, he had to endure his grief, come together with the Mongolian army, and then exchange After getting his head off, he quickly ran back to the city, then took the gondola and hurried up to the city.
When Zhao Tai and others in the city saw this, they all breathed a sigh of relief. After being pulled up, Wanyan Shu held the wooden box and looked at the head inside, crying bitterly, causing everyone around him to quietly wipe away their tears.
Zhao Tai came over, patted Wanyan Shu on the shoulder, and said in a deep voice: "Xiao Shu, I'm sorry, I will follow you Uncle Zhao from now on, and watch Uncle Zhao avenge your father!"
Zhao Tai is actually not older than Wanyan Shu, but he and Monk Chen are brothers, and Wanyan Shu is his descendant.
Wanyanshu, who was so sad that he couldn't control himself, immediately hugged Zhao Tai's hairy leg after hearing Tai's words, crying loudly, his nose and tears smeared on Zhao Tai's leg.
