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There was a fierce debate in the court about whether or not to accept the request for peace talks between the Northern Barbarians. The courtiers were clearly divided into two rows, one of which believed that Qi Younian should take advantage of the victory to pursue and completely defeat the Northern Barbarian army, and there was no need for peace talks. The other faction is more sensible, they are well aware of the current situation in Great Qin, and believe that peace talks with the Northern Barbarians are a good policy.

Although Qi Younian led his troops to temporarily achieve victory, but Daqin's troops, especially grain and grass, could not be helped at all, if he continued to fight with the Northern Barbarians, he would either lose both, or be broken through the defense line of Zhenshan Pass by the Northern Barbarians, which would directly lead to the crisis of the Beijing Division.

Because of Qi Younian's great victory, whether it is the Empress Dowager Han, Emperor Longqing or the courtiers, they all have confidence in their hearts, even if the debate is very fierce, but they are generally calm.

On the faces of Empress Dowager Han and Emperor Longqing, there were even smiles that were rare recently.

The courtiers were at loggerheads, but in the end the pro-peace faction prevailed.

Empress Dowager Han and Emperor Longqing did not make a decision immediately, but sent angels to Zhenshan Pass to reward the three armies and ask Qi Younian for advice.

Whether Qi Younian advocates peace talks or the main station continues to fight with the Northern Barbarians will play a key role in the decision of the imperial court.

Qi Younian soon sent the song to Beijing, in which Qi Younian described in detail the situation of the soldiers, horses, grain and grass in Zhenshan Pass, as well as the comparison with the military strength of the Northern Barbarians.

Qi Younian's opinion is the main battle peace talks.

Daqin's army needed a respite too much, and Qi Younian did his best to achieve a great victory. And made all kinds of illusions to mislead the Northern Barbarians, in order to make the Northern Barbarians overestimate the strength of Great Qin, so that they took the initiative to propose peace talks.

Peace talks are taking place at this time. It was the most beneficial for Daqin.

Great Qin is in great need of peace talks.

Empress Dowager Han and Emperor Longqing already knew this, but now they were clearly pointed out by Qi Younian, and the two of them no longer had any luck in their hearts, and soon, the matter of peace talks was decided.

First of all, it was Daqin who sent envoys to Zhenshan Pass to conduct preliminary peace talks with the Northern Barbarians. Set the conditions for the foundation. After that, the Northern Barbarians would send envoys to the capital to complete the final ceremony of peace talks with Great Qin.

Apparently. At this time, the messenger sent became the key to the matter to a considerable extent.

On the question of the choice of the envoy, the court discussed it for several more days before finally making a decision.

The Book of Rites. That is, Wei Youzhen, the top boss of Ji Er, was named an envoy. Below him, there were two deputy envoys, as well as several accompanying officials, interpreters, etc.

Master Ji Er is one of the deputy envoys, and the other deputy envoy is Han Kerang, who has been unknown in the court.

Master Ji Er was elected as the deputy envoy, which was almost everyone's surprise. Ji Xiaotang and Qin Zhen didn't expect such a thing to happen.

Although Master Ji Er was born in Jinshi and is known for his talent, his time in Beijing and in the Ministry of Rites is too short. According to common sense, this kind of thing would not have been let him go at all. But it's just in the operation of some people. and with the acquiescence of the Empress Dowager Han, Master Ji Er became the deputy envoy of the peace talks.

After coming down from the imperial meeting, Qin Zhen told Ji Xiaotang the news with obvious guilt on his face.

“…… I really didn't expect that they would make a fuss about their father-in-law. I tried my best, but I ...... "but I couldn't stop it."

Empress Dowager Han and Emperor Longqing have already made a will, and the matter of the second master Ji's envoy is a certainty.

However, Qin Zhen asked Ji Xiaotang not to worry.

"In the past two days, let my father-in-law pretend to be sick, and I will arrange the rest."

Obviously, Qin Zhen had already thought carefully about it along the way when he came down from the court, even including the candidate for the imperial doctor to see Second Master Ji, and the candidate to replace Second Master Ji's envoy, he had already thought about it.

Ji Xiaotang listened, but just smiled.

"Ah Zhen, you think very well, but did you forget to ask my father what he thinks?"

Qin Zhen was slightly stunned, he really hadn't thought about this. All he thought of was to prevent Second Master Ji from sending an envoy, so that Ji Xiaotang could feel at ease.

"Although my father did not volunteer to be an envoy, since he was called, he will definitely go." Ji Xiaotang told Qin Zhen that there was no need to spend time on this matter, Second Master Ji would definitely go to Zhenshan Pass.

Although Master Ji Er is a scholar, he is a passionate person.

Since Ji Xiaotang said this, Qin Zhen knew that it was useless for him to do anything.

"In this case, I will arrange a few people to follow my father-in-law, so that I can protect my father-in-law." Qin Zhen said to Ji Xiaotang.

Ji Xiaotang nodded, such an arrangement is acceptable to Second Master Ji.

"Han Kerang's affairs are going very well." Qin Zhen then said again.

Han Kerang was elected as the deputy envoy, this matter was discussed by Ji Xiaotang and Qin Zhen before, and Han Kerang let himself know and was very willing.

"Actually, it's a good thing for us that the other party does this." Ji Xiaotang smiled.

The two deputy envoys of the mission are their people, and they are naturally more convenient to do~ things.

"It's just that there are some things that I have to explain to my dad personally."

……

Master Ji Er was going to be an envoy, and the whole Xinhuatang was busy, and in the busyness, it was naturally reluctant and infinitely worried.

Ji Xiaotang and Qin Zhen arrived at the second gate, and they were immediately welcomed to Xuanhua Hall to sit.

Old Lady Ji didn't care how Second Master Ji gave her a look, and she grabbed Qin Zhen and Ji Xiaotang at once.

“…… Those are all barbarians, who want to dig people's hearts and eat human flesh at every turn, your father is a scholar, where he goes, he doesn't agree with a word, and he can't be swallowed alive by them. When I am old, I will not ask you anything else, but this is the only one that you will be able to do. ”

Old Lady Ji begged Qin Zhen and Ji Xiaotang to let them find a way not to let Second Master Ji go to Zhenshan Pass to talk to the Northern Barbarians.

Although Mrs. Ji Er didn't speak, she obviously had the same meaning in her eyes.

"Old lady, how many times have I told you, it's all legends. I can't do it accurately. Moreover, peace talks are naturally peaceful talks. There is Ayou in Zhenshan Pass, and I am afraid that he will lead the army. I can't protect me! Second Master Ji was busy and stepped forward to persuade Mrs. Ji, while asking Qin Zhen and Ji Xiaotang not to listen to Mrs. Ji.

But not only did this have no effect, but Mrs. Ji's eyes immediately turned red.

“…… In the future, you can do whatever you want, and I will definitely not stop you. But this is the only thing that has to be listened to me. ”

"If you can't go, it's better." Mrs. Ji Er also expressed her thoughts euphemistically.

"The country is just employing people. You don't need me, since you have chosen me, there is no reason not to go. "Second Master Ji, as Ji Xiaotang guessed. He was very impassioned, saying that he must serve the court and the people and do a good job in this peace talks.

The two sides are a little at loggerheads.

Ji Xiaotang and Qin Zhen exchanged glances, and both of them were a little helpless.

But. Or Qin Zhen has a way. In a few words, he appeased Mrs. Ji first, which was more effective than Ji Xiaotang coming forward.

"Originally, I discussed with Xiaotang and had already thought of a way to get out for my father-in-law. But Xiaotang told me not to bother, saying that my father-in-law was definitely going to go. Qin Zhen said with a smile.

Mrs. Ji was first overjoyed, and then disappointed.

Second Master Ji was very happy, nodded approvingly to Ji Xiaotang, and said secretly in his heart. It's still his precious woman who understands him, and seems to support him.

"Father-in-law is going. It doesn't have to be risky. ”

Qin Zhen told Mrs. Ji and Mrs. Ji that the peace talks were held in Zhenshan Pass, which was Qi Younian's base camp, and under Qi Younian's nose, only the Northern Barbarians suffered losses, and the people on Daqin's side were very safe.

"I will select a few masters from my personal guards to accompany my father-in-law, and I must keep my father-in-law safe and sound." Qin Zhen gave a package ticket to Mrs. Ji and Mrs. Ji, and he would definitely protect the safety of Mr. Ji.

Master Ji Er also said again that he must go with the mission.

Old Mrs. Ji and Second Mrs. Ji had no choice, and they repeatedly confirmed the safety of Second Master Ji with Qin Zhen before reluctantly making concessions.

"Your father's temperament is exactly the same as your grandfather's back then, and what he decided is difficult to change."

Master Ji San, who had not spoken all this time, also opened his mouth at this time.

"It would be nice if I could go with me, I would like to see if the Northern Barbarians have three heads or four hands!"

"Don't make any more trouble!" Mrs. Ji immediately widened her eyes, she was afraid that her youngest son's brain would be hot, so she really ran to Zhenshan Pass.

With the temperament of Master Ji San, he is completely capable of doing this kind of thing.

Master Ji San was scolded by Mrs. Ji, and immediately laughed with him, not daring to say more.

Master Ji Er was very happy.

"Thanks to you for coming in time, otherwise, I would have been drowned in the tears of your grandmother and you~ mother." Second Master Ji quietly complained to Ji Xiaotang.

"I guessed it a long time ago, and I came to relieve my father." Ji Xiaotang smiled, "Daddy, I still have something to discuss with my father." ”

"What's the matter?" Second Master Ji immediately asked.

Qin Zhen, Ji Xiaotang, Second Master Ji and Third Master Ji gathered in the study of Jinghuatang, and Ji Xiaotang told the matter.

"Daddy will definitely try his best to protect the interests of Great Qin when he goes on this mission. I just hope that Daddy can help me do something......"

Ji Xiaotang said something like this.

The faces of the second and third masters of Ji showed shocked expressions.

Master Ji San quickly reacted and praised it.

"This is the best, otherwise I still think about how to help Xiaotang get out of this evil breath, doing this is too relieving."

Second Master Ji hesitated.

"This ......"

"Daddy, this matter is not about personal grudges." Ji Xiaotang told Second Master Ji that she did not do this out of personal grudges.

"This is fighting cattle across the mountains, and at the same time, it is also to save Ayou from future troubles."

As soon as Ji Xiaotang said this, Second Master Ji immediately understood, and Third Master Ji applauded repeatedly, saying that this idea was wonderful.

"If they knew, I'm afraid they wouldn't be so active in pushing the second brother to go on the mission." Master Ji San said with a smile. When Master Ji Er went on an envoy, there was a reason why the "cow" was instigated by the instigation.

Ji Er didn't speak.

"Daddy," Ji Xiaotang knew what Second Master Ji was thinking, "I know what Daddy means, but we have to make a choice." Didn't we already know that it was impossible? ”

Second Master Ji sighed. What else could he say, he nodded heavily.

persuaded Ji Er Master that Han Kerang almost didn't have any strength from Fei Ji Xiaotang. As long as it is for Qi Younian's good deeds, Han Kerang will do it without asking.

And in this matter, Han Ke made himself willing.

Although he cleared his grievances and became among the court as he wished, he was not completely satisfied with the final result of the scientific research fraud case. The truth of that case~ phase, Han Kerang has roughly guessed the clue, and he will not be soft on his enemies.

The mission was soon completed. After arriving at Zhenshan Pass, he immediately began peace talks with the Beiban is mission.

Almost every day, Kuaima sent a message to Beijing to report on the progress of the peace talks.

The Northern Barbarian mission also quickly set their terms.

These conditions are not demanding. On the contrary, judging from these conditions, the Northern Barbarians were actually very amiable and reasonable, which of course had a direct relationship with the fact that they had just suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Qi Younian's men.

There is only one condition. It's frowning. But it is also the insistence of the Northern Barbarians.

Hubei Khan, the largest tribal leader of the Northern Barbarians, had just died, and the peace talks he proposed to Daqin were to marry the only princess of Daqin today, that is, the daughter of the Empress Dowager Han and the sister of Emperor Longqing, Princess Changning.

The Northern Barbarians believed that only Empress Dowager Han and Emperor Longqing were willing to marry Changning to their leader could express the sincerity of Great Qin's reconciliation, and the two sides would be able to get along amicably in the future.

At that time. The Northern Barbarian is the aunt of the Empress Dowager Han and the sister-in-law of Emperor Longqing. Both parties are a family, so they can naturally get along well.

Seeing the conditions of the peace talks of the Northern Barbarians, Empress Dowager Han was shocked and angry, and immediately sent a messenger to ask for continued negotiations.

The two sides were at a stalemate, and each side refused to give in.

Immediately afterwards, there was a battle report from Qi Younian, and the northern barbarians gathered in large numbers, which meant to swear to capture Zhenshan Pass.

Qi Younian not only explained the severity of the situation in the battle report, but also stated that he would swear to defend Zhenshan Pass, but he also proposed that the imperial court send grain and grass to support as soon as possible.

The soldiers of Zhenshan Pass will soon be hungry, and the forage for the war horses will also be exhausted.

This is still the usual amount, if the two armies exchange, at present, only to maintain the food that does not let the soldiers go hungry, it will not be able to support the soldiers to go into battle and kill.

As long as there is grain and grass support, Qi Younian will hold the Zhenshan Pass.

But if there is no support from grain and grass, Qi Younian will lead the soldiers to live and die with Zhenshanguan.

Empress Dowager Han immediately saw what Qi Younian meant, without grain and grass, Zhenshan Pass is not guaranteed, then the next Jingshi will be in danger, and Qi Younian will die on the battlefield to maintain the honor of a warrior and the mighty Marquis Mansion.

Empress Dowager Han can not care about the death of Qi Younian and the soldiers, but she is afraid that Zhenshan Pass will not be protected.

And the Northern Barbarians have only one condition, that is, Princess Changning.

Empress Dowager Han must choose between her own country, authority, and Changning.

When Ji Xiaotang and Qin Zhen entered the palace, they saw the panic faintly revealed in Cining Palace.

Changning was crying to the Empress Dowager Han in the main hall, she didn't want to go to Beiban to make peace no matter what.

“…… The queen mother promised to be good, and when Ayou came back from victory, she would let me and Ayou get married. I don't want to marry the savages of the Northern Barbarians. The queen mother wants me to marry, and I would rather die than die. ”

However, Empress Dowager Han did not give in, and Changning was not willing to die like this.

"Queen Mother, I'd rather reamed my hair and be a sister-in-law, Queen Mother, don't let me go and kiss!" Changning knelt in front of the Empress Dowager Han and cried tears.

The legend of the Northern Barbarian, even if she is in the palace, she has heard a lot. It was a bitter cold land, a people who drank blood. If she had gone there, she wouldn't have survived anyway.

In the main hall, in addition to Empress Dowager Han and Changning, Emperor Longqing, Empress Han, and Concubine Zheng Guifei were all there, and Qin Lin and Zheng Gui were also summoned into the palace by Empress Dowager Han.

"I can't help it......" Empress Dowager Han was crying by Changning, her eyes were also a little red, she didn't look at Changning, but looked at the other people present, "You all think of a way......

None of them spoke.

Empress Dowager Han, who holds the supreme power of Great Qin, has no choice, what can they do.

In the final analysis, this matter is still the weakness of Great Qin.

Changning was crying, but after listening to the words of the Empress Dowager Han, it was as if he had grasped ~ a life-saving straw, and there was hope again. She knelt there, but her eyes looked around, hoping that someone would come up with an idea so that she would not go to Beiban and kiss.

But they did not speak.

Changning was anxious and angry, but suddenly had an idea.

"The Northern Barbarians want the princess to be a princess, and the queen mother will recognize another daughter, make her a princess, and let her go and kiss."

I have to say that Changning's idea has been adopted by emperors of many dynasties in history. However, this method does not apply now.

"The Northern Barbarians made it clear that what they want is Sister Changning, the daughter of the Queen Mother, and the sister of His Majesty, and the Northern Barbarians will not accept other princesses." Qin Lin sighed.

Empress Dowager Han didn't speak, of course she knew better than anyone else that Qin Lin's words were correct.

"Then, then find someone and pretend to be me, anyway, the barbarians don't recognize me." Changning said again in a hurry.

This time, Qin Lin didn't speak, and no one else spoke, but Empress Dowager Han let out a long sigh.

Empress Dowager Han stroked Changning's hair, her eyes full of love and helplessness.

"The barbarian didn't get your portrait out of nowhere, and impersonation is not feasible." The Northern Barbarians made it clear that if Daqin gave them a fake princess, it would be the greatest insult to them. They will immediately send troops, even if there is only one soldier left, they will destroy Great Qin.

"Ah......" All the retreats were blocked, Changning screamed, and sat down on the ground.

"Why do the barbarians have to me? Ayo, Ayou, he will be able to protect me? Mother, I'm going to find Ayou! ”

In the end, Changning was already a little hysterical, but it was Empress Dowager Han who asked her to take her down.

Empress Dowager Han arranged for her confidant Mama Fang to take care of Changning.

"After serving the princess well, don't make the slightest mistake......," Empress Dowager Han instructed Mama Fang with deep meaning.

Mama Fang immediately understood, and took the order to look at Changning.

Ji Xiaotang knew that Empress Dowager Han had already made a decision. (To be continued.) )