Chapter 748 The plan failed
His plan was very strong, which was to take this opportunity to force Mu Yihan to agree to the marriage.
Ammonite stroked his short black mustache and agreed proudly.
"Yes, the people of Nanji are in need of cotton and are suffering from the cold. If at this critical moment, we know that the national teacher has ignored them because of pity for his daughter and abandoned the cotton we delivered to him, then Mu Yihan's position as the national teacher will not last long."
For Japan at the moment.
This is a win-win situation.
If Mu Yihan is forced to compromise, then Japan will take away his flesh and blood, and thus completely control him.
In the future, if Japan lacks anything, it only needs a letter and an envoy to ask for it in the name of the princess.
Mu Yihan felt sorry for his daughter, so he would have to give her people and land, let alone food and cloth.
But if Mu Yihan insisted on not giving, that would be fine.
When the people get angry, the Southern Ji would be in turmoil, and Japan would still have an opportunity to attack!
Thinking of this, the two envoys looked at each other, their mouths almost crooked with smiles.
"Hahaha."
"My king is wise, this plan is simply brilliant!"
What's even more despicable is that although they were willing to give cotton, they only promised 300,000 kilograms. Even if they gave it, it would be just a drop in the bucket.
By then, there would still be countless people who might freeze to death in the wind and snow.
Soon, Fengjian and Ammonite's men spread the news of the marriage as instructed.
Afterwards, the two of them returned to the inn with a confident look on their faces, called the dancers to cheer them up, and waited for their good news.
However, the Japanese were arrogant and overestimated their own calculations.
They also underestimated the importance of Xiao Nuobao and her father in the hearts of the people of Nanji!
Since Xiao Nuobao ascended the throne of princess, she has been like a lucky star, protecting her people.
The people have long been devoted to her and regarded her as a treasure, so how could they be easily provoked.
And how could they let her leave her hometown and wander in a foreign country for just cotton!
So, after the news of the Japanese envoy spread all over the streets and alleys.
As expected, the people were furious!
However, they were not in a hurry to make a deal with Japan. On the contrary, they were shocked and angry, scolding the Japanese for being extremely shameless.
On the street, several women took turns holding a soup pot, their cheeks red from the cold, and their mouths spitted with angry saliva.
"What? You want to exchange cotton for the princess? You really underestimate me! I would rather wear thin clothes for a whole winter than watch our princess being bullied!"
"The princess is only six years old, and the Japanese are already targeting her. They must be very stubborn and must not agree to it."
"We have abundant resources here, so the princess is so petite. I heard that Japan is such a small country that even pigs can't walk well. The palace is not as big as the toilet of the imperial teacher. How can the princess go there to suffer!"
Men, women, old and young were breathing out white air, and they became more and more excited as they talked, like an old cow protecting a yak, but they couldn't bear to see Nuobao being targeted.
Of course, in addition to those who protected her to the core, there were also some people with clear minds who had already noticed the pros and cons.
An old man shook his head vigorously, "Think about it, although Japan said it would give cotton, there is no guarantee of how much it would give, how many people it would be used for, and whether we would have to pay silver. Who knows how much calculation is involved."
"Yes, the price of cotton suddenly soared this year, and Japan proposed to use cotton as a betrothal gift. Maybe everything is their trick." Another young man shouted.
"If the princess really marries far away, she will inevitably have to bring a dowry. At that time, our silver, food, and horses will have to be given away like water, which is much more expensive than cotton." A scholar pondered for a while and also said in the teahouse.
The people of Nanji were reluctant to give up Nuobao.
Once these words spread, people became more alert and felt more and more that something was wrong.
So, after only three or four days, some scholars and street vendors gathered in front of the palace gate, kneeling and begging the imperial teacher not to abandon the princess.
Upon learning this, Fengjian and Ammonite were almost petrified on the spot. They
refused to believe anything.
What, are those people too stupid?
They would rather freeze themselves than protect a princess who is dressed in fine clothes and eat delicious food. Are they crazy!
What Fengjian and Ammonite don’t know is that the people of Nanji are not only not crazy, but also very sober.
And this sobriety is all due to Xiao Nuobao’s sincerity in exchange for sincerity. She relied on her own abilities to protect the people many times, and only then did she gain such love and support. This is a two-way rush.
Xiao Nuobao stayed in Longxuan Palace. When she heard the request from outside, she was also a little surprised, and her cheeks were red.
Wu Que was so happy, "Hey, Princess, you don't know that the men, women, old and young outside are so anxious, afraid that you will really be engaged and leave here. Everyone really loves you."
Mu Yihan lowered his eyes slightly, looked at the little guy sitting on his lap, and stroked her little face, "Why, are you stunned? There is nothing to be surprised about this, because you have always been worthy."
Since the incident in Japan, Xiao Nuobao has been very stable, and her heart is almost calm.
But now, listening to the faint calls from outside, Xiao Nuobao still has a layer of mist in front of her eyes, and her nose is so sour that she wants to cry.
It turned out that the people she had been protecting were also using their own way to protect themselves.
In this way, she was more confident. She
had to fight against the conspiracy of the Japanese for the sake of the thousands of men, women, and children in Nanji.
After sniffing, Xiao Nuobao came back to his senses and nodded vigorously, "Dad, it's our turn to counterattack next. Those foreign thieves will never succeed."
Mu Yihan nodded slightly.
He had already planned to mobilize troops and horses to attack Japan by surprise.
However, Xiao Nuobao shook his head after hearing this.
"No need, Dad, our soldiers are all precious. If we go to war, there will be casualties. By then, I don't know how many families will lose their husbands and sons." Besides
, although fighting can produce the fastest results.
But the war will never end.
What was burning were the lives of the Nan Ji soldiers and the grain in the national treasury.
And those despicable foreign bandits were not worth the sacrifice.
Mu Yihan was slightly stunned, and then showed strong admiration.
He nodded vigorously, "Okay, well said! It seems that you have another plan, tell me, Daddy will listen to you!"
Xiao Nuobao narrowed his bright eyes, and his little face turned cold.
"Dad, I plan to fight back."
"Since Japan wants us to lack cotton this year and grain next year, why don't we play a big game?"
Xiao Nuobao took a deep breath, and then said in a deep voice, "It's time to let them in Japan have a taste of what it means to have thousands of acres of fertile land but not a grain of rice to eat!"
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