Chapter 585: Calm and Peaceful (Part 1)
"What?"
Ye Jingyan didn't expect that she would suddenly mention these two people. After thinking for a while, he shook his head.
"It doesn't seem like there's anything special about it, just an ordinary relationship. Why did you suddenly ask this, sister?"
Previously, one of these two men was the eldest son of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery, and the other was the Minister of Justice. No matter how you think about it, these two people shouldn't have any intersection.
Of course, the identities of these two people have changed now, and it is unknown whether they will have any intersection in the future.
Ye Chutang chuckled.
"If even you say so, then I guess most people think so."
"Sister, are you saying..." Ye Jingyan had guessed something, but he still found it hard to believe. "There is a secret between these two people? And that secret is related to Wa Zhen?"
Ye Chutang took a sip of tea and said slowly:
"Although Xie Anjun cannot practice martial arts, do you think that his status as the son of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery can provide him with some convenience in the army?"
"this……"
Ye Jingyan thought for a moment and nodded affirmatively.
"Yes. But he's not as famous as his father."
"Perhaps that will be enough."
Ye Chutang looked out the window.
“Sometimes, to pry open a huge object, you just need to find a fulcrum and push it gently, and everything will be turned upside down.”
Ye Jingyan felt that her words seemed to be hinting at something, but the details were not very clear.
Because there are so many things involved.
After a moment, he said:
"Anyway, Xie Pei is gone. Both Your Majesty and the Wazhen envoys should be able to get a satisfactory answer, right?"
The corners of Ye Chutang's lips curled up into a secret and subtle smile.
"That may not be the case."
…
Imperial Palace, Chongyuan Hall.
The lights are bright, the people are bustling, and the scene is prosperous and lively.
The chief minister of the cabinet, Chen Songshi, and several other ministers sat in a row, waiting for the arrival of the Wazhen delegation.
——Today is the New Year’s Eve palace banquet, and Emperor Muwu specially invited them to the banquet to celebrate the New Year together.
It was already dark, and judging by the time, those people would be here soon.
But everyone's mood was not relaxed.
Taking advantage of the sound of stringed instruments, one of them whispered, "Lord, His Majesty means that we must reach an agreement with Wazhen today. I wonder if you have any arrangements?"
Chen Songshi raised his eyebrows: "Arrange? What arrangements can I make? Wasn't today's event arranged by the Ministry of Rites?"
Tang Zhongli glanced at him speechlessly.
It's already this late, and you still have time to chat here? He really wasn't worried at all.
"Anyway, I am only responsible for drafting and transcribing. I will have to trouble you to negotiate the specific terms."
Several people looked at each other.
"How can this be possible? Lord Tang, you understand Wazhen, so you should be more responsible. If those people play tricks with language, you should let us know in advance, right?"
"Yes! These days, we have been going back and forth with Master Wa. Those barbarians are not easy to deal with! Especially the eldest prince, Ugle, who is extremely arrogant and rude!"
Hearing this, the others nodded in agreement.
Chen Songshi snorted and laughed: "He led the delegation all the way to Beijing, so of course he must get what he wants to make the trip worthwhile. It is expected that he will act like this."
The person who asked the question first couldn't help but ask, "From what you said, are we just going to let them do whatever they want? They are asking for too much! Although they have modified a few clauses in the previous rounds, they still want too much! If we can't come to an agreement today, how will it end?"
His Majesty has already hinted to them to resolve this matter as soon as possible!
If it is delayed for too long, it will not be good for anyone!
Chen Songshi pressed his hands, signaling them to stay calm.
"You don't have to worry too much. Although Ugle has a big appetite, he is also a smart man. He knows that if he really angers us, he will suffer a lot. It won't be difficult to reach a peace agreement today if we give each other a way out and make concessions."
Several people were skeptical: "Really?"
Chen Songshi looked in a certain direction.
Chen Yanchuan also came today.
Unlike others, he just sat there leisurely, drinking tea quietly, as if he was not at a palace banquet but in his own garden.
Chen Songshi felt much more at ease and joked with a smile: "Otherwise, can they fight another battle in our territory?"
As soon as these words were spoken, several ministers felt relieved and started laughing.
"What the elder said is absolutely right!"
This peace talk was initiated by Wazhen. No matter how barbaric Ugle is, he will have to bow his head here!
If Wazhen could still fight a war, the scene would not be like this today!
Everyone felt relieved, and soon a palace servant announced loudly that Ugle was coming with the delegation.
Everyone at the banquet became alert and looked outside the hall.
Compared with the previous time, Ugel and others were much more familiar with the palace this time, and because the two sides had been in contact a lot during this period, they could be considered familiar with each other.
Apart from the initial polite greetings, both sides quickly got down to business.
While listening, Chen Songshi looked at Ugle opposite him.
It can be seen that Ugle also wanted to complete the peace talks today, but he was a stubborn person and he was determined to fight for every last cent.
Seeing that the negotiations between the two sides were about to reach a deadlock again, Emperor Mu Wu, who was sitting high up at the head of the table, frowned slightly.
The ministers around Wang Songshi either had sweat on their foreheads or looked embarrassed.
If it were someone else, it probably wouldn't be that difficult, but the key point is that Ugle is extremely combative, and those verbal skills are just scratching the surface for him.
Deep down, he didn't take these civil officials who participated in the negotiations seriously and was very arrogant.
Ugle looked around, a hint of satisfaction in his eyes, and finally he looked at Emperor Mu Wu and bowed.
"Your Majesty, I have come here from afar with my sincere intentions. But your Majesty's ministers do not seem to agree with me. My father once told me that your Majesty is extremely brave and is the most powerful hero in the world! It's a pity that these people have not learned anything from your bravery."
These words made everyone's face change.
"Prince! Please be careful with your words! This is the capital, not Wazhen! His Majesty is here, how dare you be so presumptuous!"
Uggler sneered.
"So where it is? Am I not telling the truth? If anyone disagrees, we can go out and compete!"
"you!"
"The eldest prince is joking when he says this." Chen Songshi interrupted, using his eyes to signal the excited ministers to calm down, and then smiled at Ugel, "From Wazhen to here, the road is covered with ice and snow, and it is difficult to travel. The eldest prince has gone to such great lengths just to exchange for peace in the northern border. The eldest prince is so broad-minded, how could he fight with us because of a momentary impulse? Let's talk, if not, and fight together, won't it make people all over the world laugh at us?"
Ugler's smile froze.
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