Chapter 437 Marriage Alliance
Several civil officials tried to persuade him for a long time to no avail, so they had no choice but to take him to see Wen Zhiming.
When they arrived, Wen Zhiming immediately put down what he was doing and strode over to greet them.
"I have been preoccupied with worldly affairs these past few days and have been unable to personally entertain you. Judging from your expression, could it be that my ministers have not been attentive enough in their hospitality?"
His tone and demeanor were as if he were speaking to an old friend of many years.
Mo Sixuan snorted coldly, his face showing impatience.
"Wen Zhiming, you don't need to try to get close to me. We are both rulers of our own countries. You are busy with countless affairs of state, but do you think I have nothing to do but eat, drink, and be merry every day? My country is no less than that of Jin Yue Kingdom, and there are many important national affairs waiting for me to return and manage. If you want to negotiate, then negotiate; if you want to fight, then fight. What is the point of keeping me under house arrest in your palace?"
Upon hearing this, Wen Zhiming's smile remained unchanged.
"You have come from afar, so it is only right that I treat you with such hospitality. To say you are under house arrest is too formal. Your status is so noble that if anything were to happen to you on my territory, it would be my fault. That is why I specially arranged those people to protect you."
"As for your concern about returning to handle state affairs, I had anticipated that. However, the journey from Jin Yue to Lan Yu is long, and you are only traveling with one person, which makes me uneasy. A couple of days ago, I wrote a letter asking Lan Yu to send someone to fetch you back. The letter should arrive soon. Once the person who is to fetch you arrives in a few days, I will not linger."
"You're so kind? You've already sent a letter to my men, asking them to bring me back to the country?"
Mo Sixuan truly couldn't believe it.
Wen Zhiming endured and maintained a harmonious relationship with him for the sake of peace between the two countries, but it was already good enough that he didn't stab him in the back. How could he possibly be so worried about his safety?
"After the two countries reach a peace agreement, they will become allies. Once we are allies, you and I will be allies. What's so strange about me caring about the safety of my allies?"
Wen Zhiming's expression remained unchanged.
"I estimate they will arrive in a few days, and then you will know whether it is true or not."
Mo Sixuan thought that since he was currently under someone else's control, Wen Zhiming really had no reason to fabricate this lie to deceive him.
Perhaps they were worried that something might happen to him in the Golden Moon Kingdom, causing a conflict between the two countries, so they sent a letter asking his people to come and meet him.
As long as he can get back safely, Wen Zhiming's thoughts are not important.
Thinking that he would be able to return to China in a few days, Mo Sixuan felt much better.
A smile played on his lips, and his eyes were deep and thoughtful.
"Since you have acted so prudently, I naturally cannot lose face. Let's proceed with the peace talks between our two countries now, lest things change and things go wrong."
It's best to appease Wen Zhiming as soon as possible, lest he use this matter to delay his departure.
Wen Zhiming nodded and smiled.
"Excellent! That's exactly what I was thinking. Please!"
The group sat down one by one, and the young eunuch stepped forward to present the bilateral contract that Wen Zhiming had prepared in advance.
Mo Sixuan carefully reviewed each clause, and to his surprise, there was nothing unreasonable about the contract; it was perfectly fair and just.
The two countries have almost identical rules of engagement, and Blue Feather Kingdom is not required to pay any tribute to Golden Moon Kingdom.
If it weren't for his old grudge against Wen Zhiming, he would have been very tempted by this contract.
It seems that Wen Zhiming did not intend to take advantage of others' misfortune, but rather genuinely hoped for peace between the two countries.
Unfortunately, Wen Zhiming had wronged him too badly back then. If he didn't avenge this, he would never be able to hold his head high in front of his subjects.
After reading it, Mo Sixuan said, "This contract is very fair and just. If the previous monarch of Jin Yue Kingdom had proposed this contract, I believe that Jin Yue and Lan Yu would have been sworn brothers long ago."
Several ministers were pleased to hear that Mo Sixuan had no objections and were about to echo him.
But then Mo Sixuan said, "This contract is missing the most important clause. If this clause were added, it would be truly perfect."
Wen Zhiming looked puzzled: "Oh, which one is missing? Please tell me."
Mo Sixuan leaned back slightly in his seat and spoke in a very relaxed manner.
"Marriage alliance. Only by establishing a marriage alliance between the two countries can the treaty be made more reasonable and stable, and only then can a true win-win situation be achieved for both sides."
Seeing the civil officials looking at each other in bewilderment, Wen Zhiming's expression turned solemn. Mo Sixuan continued to speak to Wen Zhiming slowly and deliberately.
"Either you marry the princess of Blue Feather Kingdom, or I will marry the princess of Golden Moon Kingdom. Let us forge a lasting alliance and solidify peace between our two nations."
At this point, Mo Sixuan was confident of victory, his eyes narrowing slightly.
When Wen Zhiming ascended the throne, he swore a solemn oath never to take any concubines into his harem. Even if a princess from the Blue Feather Kingdom were to be placed in his harem, it would still be considered a breach of his oath.
Therefore, it is impossible for Wen Zhiming to marry the princess of Lanyu Kingdom.
Therefore, the only option is for him to marry the princess of the Golden Moon Kingdom.
However, Wen Zhiming had no sisters, and his eldest princess was only three years old, so there was no princess of marriageable age in Jin Yue Kingdom who could marry him.
After going around in circles, the matter will eventually fall to the person he hopes for.
The woman who caused him so much harm, Green Water.
Mo Sixuan had indeed not given up on Lushui, but his proposal was not only to marry Lushui and take revenge, but also to convince the Jin Yue Kingdom's rulers and ministers that he genuinely wanted to become an ally of the Jin Yue Kingdom.
Given Lan Yuguo's repeated breaches of faith, it's perfectly normal for Jin Yueguo to suspect him.
However, if he were to deliberately reveal his weaknesses, letting everyone in the Golden Moon Kingdom know that the contract had benefited him and given the Golden Moon Kingdom leverage, their suspicions would turn into reassurance.
As soon as he said this, an official, just as he had expected, immediately spoke up.
“But our Emperor made a solemn vow when he ascended the throne that he would never take a concubine. The Golden Moon Kingdom currently only has a three-year-old princess, and there is no suitable candidate.”
Moreover, Wen Zhiming had even stated that he would never arrange or bestow marriages upon anyone, so he was even less likely to agree to a political marriage.
"So that's how it is." Mo Sixuan placed his left hand on the chair and patted it a few times.
"The Emperor of Golden Moon Kingdom is truly a devoted and faithful man. My apologies. I am different. To be honest, I have long admired the Green Water Doctor of your country."
"I am somewhat aware of the situation in your country. As for marriage alliances, it doesn't necessarily have to be a princess. Doctor Green Water and your queen are practically sisters. In other words, Doctor Green Water is also equivalent to the emperor's sister. If your emperor recognizes her as his sworn sister and bestows upon her the title of princess, then using her for a marriage alliance would be most appropriate."
Upon hearing this, the ministers' previously troubled expressions immediately turned into agreement, joy, and sudden realization.
As Mo Sixuan had expected, they were somewhat relieved after learning that Mo Sixuan had some ulterior motives.
Moreover, in their view, Mo Sixuan's request wasn't excessive; he didn't want a princess, just a female doctor. Using a young woman to consolidate peace between the two countries was, in their opinion, the best way to gain the greatest benefit at the lowest cost.
only……
The ministers all looked up at Wen Zhiming. Their emperor usually hated deciding other people's fates and marriages, so they were afraid he wouldn't agree...
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