Chapter 2733 Everyone is a guest
There are many people who have the same plan as the middle-aged man.
At this time, the invitation written by Bai Shan was delivered to the generals and ministers by the soldiers guarding the door.
They all took the invitation to find Prince Gao Er.
Prince Gao Er sneered. After only three days, he really couldn't bear it anymore.
He also wanted to see what the other party was going to do, mainly because Duke Zhao was so annoying. Although the offensive had been slower in the past three days, he was still attacking them, and East Third Street had been robbed.
Although Prince Gao Er remained firmly in his seat, he was actually a little impatient in his heart. However, he did not want to surrender and he still wanted to strive for peace.
"You guys go ahead," said Prince Gao Er, "I also want to see what he wants to do."
The generals and ministers who received the invitation looked at each other, saluted and replied, "Yes."
By the time Nusa received the news and rushed over, they were about to retreat and prepare.
He objected and said to Prince Gao, "Second Prince, even if he needs to meet someone, it should be you. He is an envoy from Jin."
Let these generals and ministers meet the envoys from Jin State. Aren’t they afraid that he will persuade them to surrender?
The second prince should have stopped them from contacting each other.
Prince Gao Er wanted to use them to test Bai Shan, mainly because Bai Shan was too strong and sharp-tongued when they first met, and he wanted to be more fully prepared when he met her again.
Nuosa was furious and, without further ado, said bluntly, "Prince, you and the envoy are equals. They are attending a banquet, or a private banquet. What are they discussing?"
Yuan Yi and the others were displeased upon hearing this and asked, "What does your Excellency mean by this? Do you suspect us of colluding with the enemy? We came to report to the prince as soon as we received the letter. Our loyalty to the royal court is clear to all..."
Prince Gao Er quickly said, "Of course I trust the generals, so there's no need to worry."
Nuosa felt a little pain in his heart. Looking at the king and his ministers expressing their love to each other, he opened his mouth but couldn't say anything.
He held his chest tightly, and waited until they had exchanged their pleasantries before he slowly bowed and said, "Prince, I am not feeling well, so I will take my leave now."
Prince Gao Er was unhappy in his heart, but he remained calm on the surface. He nodded and said, "Okay, Nuo Sa, have a good rest."
Nusa turned and left with disappointment in his heart.
He got on the carriage, closed his eyes, and said to his trusted attendant, "Have the family quietly prepare and send them off after nightfall tomorrow."
The attendant was stunned and asked, "Where are you going?"
Nuosa said, "Go back to your hometown and send them back quietly."
The attendant was startled and asked, "Master, is Anshi City no longer viable? Didn't you say you wanted to negotiate?"
"There will be no peace talks," Nuo Sa said coldly. "The prince and his men lack confidence and are insecure. The Jin envoys have already taken control of the situation after just one encounter. Peace talks will not succeed."
He has remained silent these past few days because the Second Prince was right to place Bai Shan under house arrest.
As long as they have an ambiguous attitude and hesitate between peace talks and surrender, they will delay the war on the front line.
Even though there has been constant fighting on the front line, it has eased a lot compared to the previous few days, and they can at least hold out for half a month.
Nuosa thought that after a while, at least ten days and at most half a month, the weather would get cold. Once the weather got cold, the Jin army might retreat. At that time, they would have to withdraw from Anshi City or accept peace talks.
But he didn't expect that the second prince would let Yuan Yi and others meet the envoy.
We talked about it that day, and Yuan Yi already had the intention to surrender...
Sometimes wars are fought with wills. In the struggle of wills between the two sides, one side is firm while the other is wavering. It is obvious who wins and who loses without even fighting.
There was no hope for Anshi City, and even for the entire Goguryeo. He whispered to his followers, "Tell your family to take light things with them, close the doors and windows when they return, and reduce contact with the outside world."
"yes."
The next morning, Bai Shan's guest house was busy, and the guards also picked up the broom to sweep the courtyard. There was no other way, they had few servants, only the chef's family, and they were all busy with kitchen work.
Bai Shan changed into the clothes he had found last night. It was a long robe with wide sleeves, moon-white in color, embroidered with auspicious cloud patterns, and then he put on a jade crown. He did nothing but stood in front of the door with a smile on his face. It was a beautiful painting.
Such a romantic figure is rarely seen, not to mention the Goguryeo people, even Xue Gui rarely sees one.
The Meng family father and son, who were carrying wine and calculating the time, met Yuan Yi by chance and stared blankly at the person standing on the steps.
Bai Shanzheng watched people take down the lanterns hanging under the eaves and add lamp oil. The oil in the lanterns ran out last night and only burned until midnight.
Noticing someone was looking at him, Bai Shan turned around and saw Yuan Yi and two unfamiliar people behind him. The smile on his face deepened and he walked forward with a smile.
At this time, Bai Shan's status was higher than theirs, so Yuan Yi saluted first, "Your Excellency Bai."
Bai Shan smiled and returned the greeting, "General Yuan, it is truly an honor to have you here. Please come in."
Seeing his respect and courtesy, Yuan Yi felt relieved. He led the Meng family father and son inside, and introduced them to them after they entered the hall: "Envoy Bai, this is Master Meng, and this is Young Master Meng."
Mr. Meng hurriedly led Master Meng to bow again. Bai Shan smiled and bowed, "But is Pyongyang the descendant of the Mongol Yuan Dynasty?"
Mr. Meng was in high spirits. After bowing with excitement and emotion, he said, "It is the ancestor."
Bai Shanhe smiled and said, "I've heard of the Meng family before. Back then, our ancestor resisted the attack of tens of thousands of people from Kyushu Island with only a few thousand men in Pyongyang. Their reputation was known throughout the country and abroad."
Master Meng asked excitedly, "Has the envoy also heard of this incident?"
"Of course, it's recorded in court records. I once served in the Hanlin Academy, so I've seen it. When I talked about it with my colleagues, they were all fascinated."
Master Meng was so excited that he almost lost his composure and shook Bai Shan's hand. It was a pity that after the glory of his ancestor, neither his father nor he was able to continue the glory of his grandfather.
Yuan Yi on the side: ...
The Jin Dynasty was full of talented people, and what it lacked the most were wise and brave generals who could defeat the enemy with fewer troops. Some of them were even able to lead hundreds of troops to roam the Western Regions and even conquer one or two countries. How could they look down on a small Mongols?
The Mongols had been dead for decades.
But Yuan Yi didn't say anything. If he said such words, he would offend people. He was not stupid.
After Yuan Yi arrived, other guests also arrived one after another. Without exception, each general and minister brought other people with him.
Some, like Yuan Yi, met on the road. Because they had a good relationship or had been lenient with others in the past, they brought the person along as soon as the other party mentioned him.
There are also people who come to people's homes early in the morning and come together after making arrangements in advance.
Bai Shan never refused anyone who came and warmly invited them to take a seat. He then had someone bring out some good tea and make them some. Today, everyone who came was a guest, so he had to treat them well no matter what.
Xue Gui looked on in amazement.
Bai Shan nodded with satisfaction. Very good. There were wealthy families, local officials in Anshi City whom he had never seen before and would never meet, as well as wealthy businessmen in Anshi City.
Now it’s finally complete.
I wonder if Prince Gao Er knows that his post means give one and get two, or even three?
I don’t know if he will regret it after he finds out.
Bai Shan raised the corner of his mouth and smiled.
See you tomorrow
(End of this chapter)
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