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

Chapter 591 Peace negotiation
Zhang Wuji glanced at Zhang Shicheng, and he also understood Zhang Shicheng's concerns.

Then Zhang Wuji said: "If this is the case, then there is no need to mention it again. The King of Ruyang discussed this matter with me more than once. I rejected them on the spot. If we negotiate for peace, my conditions are very strict. Simple, that is, the Mongols withdraw from the Great Wall. From now on, I am willing to enter into a brotherly alliance with Dayuan. This is the bottom line of the peace talks."

Liu Bowen was not surprised by Zhang Wuji's attitude.Because this negotiation is actually unnecessary.

He and Lu Chang came here mainly to defect to Zhang Wuji.

Although they are Yuan ministers, they are still Han people.

They were prejudiced against Zhang Wuji before, but it was because of the poor reputation of Mingjiao.There are concerns about whether Mingjiao can treat the people well and whether it will lead to a more tragic disaster.

This is very similar to Chen Youding.Compared with Chen Youding who remained neutral, Lu Chang and Liu Bowen chose to continue to be loyal to the Yuan Dynasty.

The "poisonous plan" that made Zhang Wuji lose the Central Plains and almost wipe out all the rebels in the world was written by Liu Bowen.

However, Zhang Wuji rushed back early and stabilized the situation in time, causing Dayuan to miss this only opportunity to exterminate the world's rebels.

After that, Zhang Wuji implemented benevolent government and did not resort to violence.Moreover, Liu Bowen and Lü Chang both had the reputation of "marrying widows for free", which made both Liu Bowen and Lu Chang make up their minds to "rebellion" and surrender to the enemy.

And the two of them came to Zhang Wuji's territory by taking the opportunity of his mission.Escaped the place of right and wrong in the capital.

Today's situation in the capital is still very complicated. On the one hand, Polo Timur hijacked Emperor Yuan Shun and the emperor to order the princes.

Later, Tuotuo, the great master of Dayuan Dongliang, was killed by Polo Timur in accordance with the decree of Emperor Yuan Shun.

Now Prince Ruyang and his son are leading troops to besiege Dadu, and the Meng Yuan court is now in chaos.Yuanting's center has been completely paralyzed.

Lu Chang and Liu Bowen were able to rely on Yuan Ting largely because of Tuotuo's kindness.But now Tuotuo is dead.Although there are still Prince Ruyang and his son, there is nothing they can do as the building is about to collapse.Naturally, there is no need for them to stay in Yuanting anymore.

But this time, the two of them didn't completely surrender to the enemy. The main reason was Zhang Wuji's attitude.

Because before the mission, whether it was Polo Timur, Emperor Yuan Shun, or even Prince Ruyang and his son, they were all very enthusiastic about negotiating peace.They also knew very well that the era of Mongolian rule in the Central Plains was coming to an end.

Therefore, they all planned to negotiate for peace one last time. If Zhang Wuji agreed, then they could still keep half of their country.If they disagree, there is no loss. At most, Zhang Wuji will call, and then they will retreat to the grassland.

Moreover, returning to the grassland is what Polo Timur would like to see, because the Monan grassland is his territory.Emperor Yuan Shun and Prince Ruyang and his son have lost their base, so they can only rely on him.

Therefore, the bottom line of the negotiations between the three of them for Liu Bowen and Lu Chang was to keep the sixteen states of Yanyun, and the rest of the old Song Dynasty lands to the south could be returned to Zhang Wuji.

If the two of them can make this trip happen, it will be a great achievement.

Liu Bowen and Lu Chang had the same idea. If these matters could be resolved peacefully, it would be a good thing for the people of the world and many casualties could be avoided.The two of them will also try their best to persuade Zhang Wuji to accept the conditions.

Liu Bowen looked at Zhang Wuji and said: "Emperor Ji Suwen is a benevolent king. If this sword is used, all life in the world will be in ruins. If peace is the most important thing, many unnecessary sacrifices can be avoided. If His Majesty does not allow it to be ruled by crossing the river, then It is also possible to use the Yellow River as the boundary and return the territory south of the Yellow River to the Southern Emperor."

After Zhang Wuji heard this, he sneered again.

He didn't expect this condition again.When he was in Persia, King Ruyang had bargained with him, and Zhao Min also got Yuan Ting's real bottom-line conditions from his father's mouth.Zhang Wuji, who knew this bottom line condition, would naturally not agree to such a thing.

Zhang Wuji repeated: "I don't like to talk too much. I have already said before that if Meng Yuan really wants to have peace talks, then he will withdraw from the Great Wall. Otherwise, there is no need to say more. Besides, I had a relationship with King Ruyang back then. During the negotiation, Meng Yuan was willing to pay more than that." Seeing that Zhang Wuji's attitude was still so decisive, Liu Bowen couldn't help but frowned.

Liu Bowen then sighed and said: "I didn't expect that the prince had already discussed with your majesty. Yes, I, Emperor Yuan, are willing to return all the land of the old Song Dynasty to your majesty. Just like the Chanyuan Alliance back then, our two countries have become a country of brothers. . However, unlike the Chanyuan Alliance of the Liao and Song Dynasties, the emperor of the Southern Dynasties does not need to pay the annual coins. However, the emperor of the Southern Dynasties cannot hinder the purchase of food and tea from the mainland of the Yuan Dynasty. "

At this time, a voice came from the side: "What Mr. Liu said is true. This is a move that benefits the country and the people. If it can turn hostility into friendship, that would be the best thing. I beg your Majesty to think twice."

Everyone looked for the sound and saw a woman wearing a phoenix crown, palace clothes and a veil slowly walking from the side door to Zhang Wuji's throne.

Everyone could only vaguely see Zhao Min's appearance under the veil.

The woman then saluted Zhang Wuji and said, "My concubine, Zhao Min, pays homage to Your Majesty."

Zhang Wuji knew that Zhao Min had been eavesdropping from behind.But unexpectedly, Zhao Min walked directly to the "front stage".

However, Zhang Wuji didn't understand Zhao Min wearing a veil.

But this cannot be blamed on Zhang Wuji, this is the rule of the harem.These memorials on rules formulated by the Ministry of Rites were all reviewed by Zhao Min for him, and Zhang Wuji had no idea about these things.

Although Zhao Min now holds the Phoenix Seal, she is the acting queen.But she is not a real queen, but an imperial concubine.

According to the rules of the harem, only the queen, who is the head wife and the mother of the world, can show her face openly and meet the courtiers with the emperor by his side.

As for the other concubines, according to the palace regulations, not to mention coming to the front court to show themselves in public, even taking a step out of the harem privately is a capital offense.

And Zhao Min is currently in the middle of the palace rules. She is the acting empress, not the official wife.

Therefore, she could leave the harem and come to the front court, but she could not appear in public and could only be covered with a veil.

Zhang Wuji said to Zhao Min: "My beloved concubine, no courtesy." After saying this, Zhang Wuji motioned for Zhao Min to sit next to him.

Zhao Min did not refuse, but sat directly next to Zhang Wuji, and then snuggled up against him.

Zhao Min said: "Your Majesty is tired today. Why don't you ask the envoys of the Yuan Dynasty and all the princes to go to the post house for a while. I will prepare some wine in the palace to relieve the Emperor's fatigue."

As he spoke, Zhao Min pinched Zhang Wuji's body with one hand.

Then Zhao Min looked at Liu Bowen with very sharp eyes.

Liu Bowen and Zhang Wuji now understood what Zhao Min meant.

Then Zhang Wuji hugged Zhao Min and said with a smile: "Hahahaha, since my beloved concubine is interested today, I should accompany you."

After that, Zhang Wuji said to everyone: "Okay, let's stop talking about today's matters here. My dear friends and envoys will go back to the post to rest for the time being. I will summon you again tomorrow."

(End of this chapter)