Zhao Linger smiled and said, "The word 'Madam' is a title used by ordinary people and is not suitable for use on royal family members."
"Besides, the word 'Madam' sounds like a legitimate lady, someone who is a big shot."
"If you let others call you Mrs. Zhou, what will happen to my face?"
The conversation between the two men did not shy away from Liu Bowen, but Liu Bowen, who was sitting in the lower position at the moment, really couldn't stand it anymore.
He came here this time because he had something important to discuss, not to listen to the two women arguing, so he nodded again and said: "Empress, Empress Zhou, I have come to negotiate with the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty on the orders of His Majesty. I hope you will tolerate my request."
Zhao Linger smiled and said, "You are a really interesting person. Let me ask you, are you here to negotiate or discuss surrender? If you want to negotiate, forget it. Just go back the same way you came. If you are here to discuss surrender, I can lead the way for you."
Liu Bowen was in a dilemma. He had never expected that he would be so embarrassed by two women. But now that things had come to this, what else could Liu Bowen say? If he went back without even seeing Zhang Wuji, how would he explain to Zhu Yuanzhang?
In desperation, Liu Bowen could only say: "The Queen is intelligent. I, the foreign minister, really want to discuss surrender on behalf of His Majesty."
Zhao Linger smiled slightly: "I told you, sir, you know how to deal with things."
"In that case, then follow me."
A moment later, Zhao Linger and Zhou Zhiruo led Liu Bowen to Zhang Wuji. Fortunately, Yu Fei was sharp-eyed and saw a middle-aged man walking towards them, so he quickly broke Zhang Wuji's dishonest hands.
Yu Fei quickly stood aside. Although he pretended to be calm, the blush on his face still told it all.
Zhou Zhiruo glared at Zhang Wuji. Although Yu Fei was pushed into Zhang Wuji's arms by her, he couldn't be so unrestrained.
"Foreign minister Liu Bowen greets His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty."
Liu Bowen nodded in response, but just like last time, he forced himself not to kneel.
However, Zhang Wuji naturally doesn't care about these things.
"You're welcome, sir. I believe that this time when you come out of town, you will be more frank than last time."
Liu Bowen smiled bitterly: "That's natural."
"My Majesty asked me to come and talk to you."
"What to talk about?" Zhang Wuji laughed and said, "If you want me to withdraw my troops, it is absolutely impossible. Zhu Yuanzhang is not a fool. If I can still withdraw my troops at this time, I will really deserve to die."
Liu Bowen had never felt so embarrassed in his life, but what could he do? He was under someone else's roof and was just a fish on the chopping board.
After thinking about it, Liu Bowen said, "Your Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, let me ask you a question first."
Zhang Wuji had no idea what the man was up to, but he couldn't lose his composure: "Sir, just ask whatever you want to ask. Now that things have come to this, I must tell you the truth."
Liu Bowen was delighted: "Your Majesty the Emperor of the Great Ming, may I ask, although my majesty has been defeated now, has he made any contribution to the world over the years?"
Zhang Wuji said: "Of course there were. He first pacified the separatist situation of many rebel kings in Jiangnan, and then, whether to help me or for some other purpose, he always tied down some Mongolian troops for me. Finally, the overseas invasion that had not happened in our Middle Earth for thousands of years was also ended in his hands. He made great contributions to the affairs of the Japanese."
After hearing this, Liu Bowen was naturally delighted and thought to himself, "Although the person in front of me is just a cult leader, he still has a conscience."
Liu Bowen said: "Thank you, His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, for still remembering the contributions of my Majesty. Then I would like to ask His Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, if this is the case, what will be the fate of my Majesty?"
Zhang Wuji laughed and said, "Sir, I'm afraid you've asked the wrong person. As for Zhu Yuanzhang's fate, to some extent, the decision is still in his own hands."
"As long as he is willing to surrender and write an edict asking the remaining soldiers in Jiangnan to lay down their weapons, then I will agree to any conditions he proposes, except for one thing. I can make him a king, but I absolutely cannot allow him to divide the land."
Liu Bowen said: "Why not? Your Majesty can give up Jiangnan and the title of emperor, but in the final analysis, he must have a place to live, right?"
Zhang Wuji smiled and said: "In one's lifetime, the whole world can provide a place to live, or a bed can provide a place to live."
When their eyes met, to be honest, Liu Bowen knew that this would be the result.
Zhang Wuji continued, "Sir, when you go back, tell Zhu Yuanzhang for me."
"Don't say the word 'surrender', it doesn't sound nice, just say 'surrender'."
"As long as Zhu Yuanzhang is willing to surrender, he can still have the title of King Wei of the Ming Dynasty."
"Not only can he have the title of King Wei, wealth, beauties, and all these things, but he cannot divide the land and become king. Even my Min'er doesn't have such treatment, let alone him."
"After surrendering, Zhu Yuanzhang must return to Beijing with me. There, I will give him a very, very large mansion so that he can live a more carefree life for the rest of his life."
"The most important thing is that I am a man of my words. I am only in my twenties this year, much younger than Zhu Yuanzhang. He will die of old age before me. In this case, I will never resort to despicable means such as poisoning and assassination after he surrenders."
"That's all I have to say. I've given you everything I can. There's not a penny more to give."
When Liu Bowen saw the determination in Zhang Wuji's eyes, he knew that the negotiations had come to an end. Unfortunately, he, Liu Bowen, seemed to have said nothing yet.
However, just as he turned around and had not taken a few steps, Zhang Wuji called him again: "Sir."
Liu Bowen quickly turned around and said, "Your Majesty the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, is there anything else?"
Zhang Wuji smiled and said, "You are a man of great talent. The affairs between Zhu Yuanzhang and me have nothing to do with you, but governing the world still requires you. For the sake of the suffering of the world, you have to do something. This is the first thing. The second thing is that you go back and tell Zhu Yuanzhang that I am afraid of changes if I delay. Once my army recovers a little, I will have a final battle with him."
"And the final battle may take place at midnight tomorrow night. I can't say for sure what will happen after midnight."
But one thing is certain, when I give the order to charge next time, there will be absolutely no room for turning back.
"I hope you will take care of yourself, sir."
Liu Bowen felt helpless and could only nod again: "I have taken note of the words of the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty."
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