Traveling Through the Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber: The Ming Zun Zhang Wuji

Chapter 590 Qingtian Liu Bowen

At this time, the envoy took three steps forward, bowed to Zhang Wuji according to etiquette and said: "Liu Ji, the envoy of the Yuan Dynasty, pays homage to His Majesty the Emperor of the Southern Dynasties."

Liu Bowen did not kneel down, but bowed down.This is because he holds the scepter in his hand, and he represents the emperor of the Yuan Dynasty, so his etiquette is out of his personal respect.It was not that Emperor Yuan paid homage to Zhang Wuji again.

Zhang Wuji was originally very curious about the person in front of him, but after hearing the word "Liu Ji", his eyes widened and he looked carefully at this powerful minister who dominated the world.

Seeing Zhang Wuji's reaction, Liu Futong coughed twice.

Zhang Wuji came to his senses, then stood up, stepped off the throne, raised his hands and said, "It turns out to be Mr. Qingtian. Zhang Wuji is being polite!"

All the princes present were also very surprised. Although Liu Bowen was famous, he was just a minor official with a not too high position in the Yuan Dynasty.In the eyes of everyone, he only obtained an official position through his relationship with Tuotuo and King Ruyang.

But it’s not their fault. The current direction of the world line has been changed by Zhang Wuji.Liu Bowen was not dismissed from office as in history and went to serve Zhu Yuanzhang.

Liu Bowen has not shown the edge he should have so far.Naturally, they did not recognize the great sage in front of them.

Faced with Zhang Wuji's demotion, Liu Bowen was also a little flattered.

Liu Bowen also bowed and bowed in return.

Liu Bowen asked puzzledly at this time: "Liu Ji and Your Majesty have never met. I wonder why Your Majesty is doing this? Although Liu Ji is an envoy, he cannot accept Your Majesty's courtesy of lowering his rank. Please return to Luan."

Zhang Wuji said with a smile: "The courtesy I just expressed was Zhang Wuji's respect for Mr. Qingtian, not the courtesy Ming Zun gave to the Great Yuan envoy. Although Mr. Qingtian and I have never met, I have admired Mr. Qingtian for a long time."

"What's more, Mr. Qingtian is my wife's mentor. He naturally deserves this gift from me."

Liu Bowen couldn't help but frown when he heard Zhang Wuji's words.But then it dawned on me.Then he said: "It turns out that the princess has made peace with His Majesty. This is a great joy."

Although Liu Bowen knew that his student Zhao Min was kidnapped by Zhang Wuji on his wedding day.But he knew nothing about the aftermath.

Zhao Min's whereabouts have not been known since then, and he thought that his student had already been murdered by Zhang Wuji.

Although Zhao Min appeared publicly in the palace some time ago, Liu Bowen was not in the capital at that time, but was sent to Fang Guozhen to confer him the title.

After he returned to the capital, he and Lu Chang were immediately sent south as envoys to negotiate, so he knew nothing about this matter.

Zhang Wuji waved his hand and said: "When we get married, we get married. Where is the marriage? The person who married me is the Mongolian girl Zhao Min. Not Princess Shaomin, Min Min Temuer. My wife is by my side, and she often mentions my husband's virtuous name. , I am honored to see you honored today, and Zhang Wuji is blessed for the rest of his life."

After Zhang Wuji finished speaking, he sat back on the throne. After sitting upright, he said, "Come here! Give the two envoys a seat!"

Seeing that Zhang Wuji had regained his identity as Mingzun, Liu Bowen wanted to say a few more words, but he swallowed the words as soon as they came to his mouth.

After Liu Bowen and Lu Chang thanked him, they took their seats.Zhang Wuji asked at this time: "Today I am having a banquet with all the princes, and it is a coincidence that your envoy has come. I just don't know what is going on with your envoy coming today?"

Liu Bowen stood up at this time and said: "Reporting to the Emperor of the Southern Dynasty, today I am here to negotiate peace with the Emperor of the Southern Dynasty on behalf of the Emperor Yuan Dynasty."

Zhang Wuji chuckled when he heard this and said: "Peace negotiation? This is strange. The Mongols still don't want me to give up the cause of resisting the Yuan Dynasty and just be their son-emperor."

Liu Bowen shook his head at this time and said: "No, no, no. The Emperor of the Yuan Dynasty is willing to conclude a brotherly alliance with the Emperor of the Southern Dynasty. From now on, our two families will not invade each other. I, the Yuan Dynasty, recognize the status of the Emperor of the Southern Dynasty. And I am willing to draw a river with the Emperor of the Southern Dynasty. And rule. The emperor of the Southern Dynasties does not need to be a vassal, nor does he need to pay tribute. The emperors of the two countries treat each other as brothers. I, the Yuan Dynasty, are also willing to send the princess to make peace with the emperor of the Southern Dynasties. From then on, we have formed a good relationship between Qin and Jin."

Liu Bowen glanced at Fang Guozhen at this time, then sneered and said: "If the Emperor of the Southern Dynasty is willing to accept our conditions, then our Yuan Dynasty Court is also willing to help the Emperor of the Southern Dynasty pacify the rebellious bandits in his territory."

Hearing Liu Bowen's words, Fang Guozhen felt angry and itched his teeth.

Although Fang Guozhen's title of "Qu Guogong" was conferred by Liu Bowen as an envoy.But Liu Bowen has always despised Fang Guozhen.

This is naturally because of Fang Guozhen's double-dealing and capriciousness.

Therefore, Liu Bowen also made suggestions to Tuotuo. All princes in the world can recruit him, but only family slaves with three surnames like Fang Guozhen must be eradicated.

It is precisely because of this that Fang Guozhen hated Liu Bowen very much.If Liu Bowen hadn't been a close minister of Tuotuo.He had already sent troops to kill him.

Seeing Liu Bowen's eyes and Fang Guozhen's interesting reaction, Zhang Wuji couldn't help but be curious about their story.

But now is not the time to care about such trivial matters. Zhang Wuji said: "Well, you don't need to be a vassal and pay tribute, and you can rule across the river. Then the countries in the Western Regions that I conquered, the land of Bashu, are all in the north of the Yangtze River. There are also a few people who love you. The territory is also in Jiangbei, so in order to negotiate peace with Yuan Ting, do I have to return these territories to Yuan Ting?"

Liu Bowen said at this time: "This is not necessary. The emperor of the Yuan Dynasty said that the territory of the Central Plains was governed by the rivers, and it did not count the areas of Bashu and the Western Regions. As for the other vassal kings, they were not governed by the rivers of the Yuan Dynasty and the Southern Dynasty. It is within the scope of His Majesty the Emperor’s negotiations.”

Zhang Shicheng snorted coldly at this time and said: "What! Are you too arrogant? The old thief Tuotuo failed to attack me and was defeated by me. The millions of troops scattered. Is it possible that your Yuan Ting still wants to annex me?"

Liu Ji looked at Zhang Shicheng, who was strong on the outside but hard on the inside, and sneered, and then said: "His Royal Highness the King of Zhou, there is no need to be angry. This envoy is here to negotiate with His Majesty Mingzun as the special envoy of the Yuan Dynasty. He is just conveying the position of the Emperor of the Yuan Dynasty. As for His Highness the King of Zhou? If you have any objections, you can express them yourself. But this has nothing to do with the envoy!"

"You!" Zhang Shicheng was about to get angry, but since this was Zhang Wuji's place, he had no choice but to endure it and then sat back on his chair.

It’s no wonder that Zhang Shicheng had the biggest reaction. After all, compared to others, most of Zhang Shicheng’s territory is in the Xuzhou area north of the Yangtze River. If Zhang Wuji agrees to Yuan Ting’s condition of dividing the river and governing, then he will be isolated and helpless in the future. .

At that time, Yuan Ting would definitely gather an army again to eliminate him. Although the Gaoyou defense battle and Tuotuo's "million-strong army" failed to capture him, he knew it well in his heart.

It's not that Tuotuo can't attack him, it's just that Yuan Ting is internally unstable and Tuotuo was recalled urgently.But even so, Zhang Shicheng's energy was severely damaged in the battle at Gaoyou, and he has not fully recovered until now.

If Tuotuo comes back and Zhang Wuji stands aside due to his alliance with Yuan Ting, then he alone will be absolutely unable to resist it.

(End of this chapter)