As for Zhang Yuan, everyone knew he was a princeling. As long as the prince was in power, what would happen if Zhang Yuan messed up? Could it be that the prince would cut off his own supporters? Did the prince have a tendency towards self-abuse?
But other officials were different. They left their homes, abandoned their wives and children, and traveled so far. What was their purpose? Moreover, many of them had paid for the opportunity to be sent to Qinghe, hoping to achieve merit.
Officials from the Honglu Temple were particularly touched. You know, the main job of the Honglu Temple is to receive foreign affairs. Unfortunately, the world has been at war for so many years, and there have been few years of peace. The countries have not sent envoys to each other for many years, resulting in the Honglu Temple having nothing to do for a long time.
Don't think you can just sit there and drink tea and collect your salary if you have nothing to do. The Xia Kingdom is weak, and every penny must be spent wisely.
Although the memorial to abolish the Honglu Temple was withheld by His Majesty, many of its officials have already been forcibly transferred to the military. What? You can't fight? No problem, you can always write, right? Then why don't you help with the paperwork and take stock of the grain and fodder?
Once you enter the military camp, if you want to go home, you can just take your time.
The war continues and the soldiers can't go home, let alone you.
As for the danger to life, normally there is no danger, but the civil servants in the Honglu Temple generally look quiet, and the first batch of civil servants transferred to the army are the selected ones with less experience, that is, the young ones.
So although there is generally no danger to life, there are still other dangers. After all, those barbarian soldiers drool at the sight of tender skin and flesh, and they don't care whether you are a man or a woman.
Thinking of this, an official from the Honglu Temple could no longer bear it. With red eyes, he asked loudly, "Master Zhang, are you going to the Qinghe meeting or not?"
Zhang Yuan thought, this isn't an agreement at all; it's clearly an insult, so he casually said, "Then Qinghe Bo Lin Hai insulted Daxia..."
"Master Zhang, we understand. The Earl of Qinghe did not insult Daxia, but only insulted you. Please respect yourself and do not compare yourself with Daxia." The official from the Honglu Temple interrupted him.
"What do you mean?" Zhang Yuan felt that everyone was talking to him. Could it be because he had been too easy to talk to recently?
"Your humble servant's meaning is clear. Foreign affairs between two countries are based on adaptability. We requested a meeting a few days ago but were denied. Now, thanks to the Marquis of Guazhou's solo trip, the situation has been resolved. The other party only wants to send someone to talk to Lord Zhang, but Lord Zhang is so reluctant. If Lord Zhang is still afraid, he can authorize us to go as deputy envoys. We will definitely fulfill our mission!"
The official from the Honglu Temple was also determined to take the risk. After all, before he set off, his superior, the Minister of Honglu Temple, had made it very clear that according to his age and seniority, he would be the next one to enter the military camp. Unless he could make great achievements, he could escape this disaster.
He'd spent a fortune to secure this spot in Qinghe, so how could he let Zhang Yuan throw it away in vain? Offending you might not guarantee death, but who knows what kind of torture he'd endure in the military camp. Thinking of the potential future misfortune facing his lower body, the official, regardless of Zhang Yuan's higher rank, launched into a barrage of criticism.
Unexpectedly, his words resonated with everyone. Everyone in the courtyard bowed and said, "Please grant the deputy envoy full authority, Master Zhang. We are willing to attend the appointment on your behalf."
Being roasted on the fire was a very uncomfortable feeling. In fact, whether to go or not was not that important to Zhang Yuan, but after a few words of persuasion, it became that he did not want to go, but everyone was forcing him to go for the sake of "national affairs and justice."
Zhang Yuan could only say in vain: "This Qinghebo set up this trap..."
"Master Zhang, please prioritize state affairs." Seeing Zhang Yuan's anger rising, Wei Mingyuan finally remembered that he was the mastermind and said loudly, "After all, Master Zhang is only the deputy envoy. What rank do they hold? If we let them go, I'm afraid it will be even worse. I met Lin Hai today, and didn't he return safely? I believe that as long as we talk nicely, nothing will go wrong."
Zhang Yuan almost vomited blood. This damn cube, not only can't do serious work, but has learned a lot of these unorthodox ways. What he meant by "nothing will happen as long as you speak nicely" is that if something happens to me, it must be because I didn't speak nicely, right?
"Of course, there are risks involved. After all, the Earl of Qinghe is a ruthless killer, and he's not someone to be trifled with. If anything happens to Lord Zhang... I'll report this to His Majesty, and he'll give you a grand funeral, including titles for your wife and children." As Wei Mingyuan spoke, he thought, "What a shame, I don't have a wife or children. Hahahahaha."
Although Zhang Yuan was furious, he knew he had to go. If he didn't even talk about it, it would be difficult to report back. As for these officials, who knew what they were thinking?
Don't you want me to go and negotiate? Okay, I'll go. If the negotiations don't pan out, your wishes will be dashed.
Seeing Zhang Yuan's face changing from gloomy to bright, everyone knew that he was struggling with his conscience, so they all bowed and said, "For the sake of the country, please keep your appointment, Master Zhang."
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