Chapter 112: Failure of Peace Talks, Qin Peng marched

Shah Jahan's envoy had his retinue pull out a map from an elaborate bamboo tube, a map of the Ganges estuary region, including the entire Mughal Empire and the Burmese border region. The map was drawn very delicately and in detail, Jiang Wei glanced at it, and couldn't help but admire, "Hmm! Your maps are beautifully drawn! ”

After listening to the translation, the envoy smiled slightly, did not answer, pointed to the map and said: "This is the Ganges, and our emperor wants to cede a piece of land to you from this place, as a sign that we want to be friendly with you." What does the Shogun think? ”

Jiang Wei said with a cold face: "If we want your land, I'll just lead the troops to fight it!" ”

"No, no, general, this is different, you fight over, we can the empire will not succumb, and there will be no peace if you occupy it. And we assign it to you, and use the agreement between the two countries to determine it legally, and you can use your wisdom to govern these places! The envoy said with some compliments.

Jiang Wei listened to the envoy's words, of course he felt very comfortable, "Then tell me about your sincerity, right?" ”

The envoy pointed to a tributary of the Ganges on the map and said: "General, this is the Gosi River, which originates in the Himalayas and flows south from Nibala (Nepal) to the Ganges in Berali, from which it flows down the Ganges to Faraka, and from which it branches off into a tributary and flows south into the Bay of Bengal, and this tributary is called the Pajilti River." Our Majesty wants to use these three rivers as a boundary to cede to you all the vast and fertile land to the west. After speaking, the envoy looked up at Jiang Wei and asked, "General, is our Majesty very sincere?" ”

Although Jiang Wei didn't show any expression, it was also an expression, and the envoy could see that Jiang Wei was indeed moved.

Jiang Wei knew that fighting with this guy might not necessarily take advantage, so he simply said: "These places, if we want to attack, we can fight them in a few days." In addition to such sincerity, don't you count the ammunition, money and food, and personnel pensions we spend? No matter how big your place is, we will not see silver at once. After this battle, we, as soldiers, don't know where to transfer. Besides, after spending so much silver, our Majesty will agree to this battle if it is said that it will not be fought. ”

"Hey, hey! The general only needs to talk like this! The envoy said, "Your Majesty may compensate you with two million taels of silver." As for what General Fang Cai said, is it good for you front-line soldiers? I promise on behalf of Your Majesty that as long as the peace agreement is signed and the two sides cease fighting, we will give you 100,000 taels of silver. ”

Jiang Wei was already very happy in his heart, because the original idea was to subdue Shah Jahan and then retreat to the west bank of the Brahmaputra River, and garrison it with this natural danger as the boundary. But Shah Jahan gave up such a large piece of land, and we can't do without it.

Jiang Wei said to the envoy of the Mughal Empire: "Your Excellency has made your intentions very clear, and I will report this matter to our family." Please go and rest first, Your Excellency! ”

Qin Peng listened to Jiang Wei's report and smiled, "It seems that Shah Jahan is really scared!" We can't give them a respite, though. We must crush them once and for all. Report this matter to the family. Our view is that we are prepared to accept Shah Jahan's generous gifts, but our demand is that Shah Jahan allow the local tribes to be autonomous. And we have to send people to personally inquire about their autonomy in various places. Our people should go deep into those tribes and ask them if they want to be self-governing, and if they want to be self-governing, we will give them the necessary support, both economically and militarily. In addition, they are required to allow us to set up a semicolon ticket number and allow us to trade freely! If they don't agree, we will fight to the end and won't give them a chance to breathe! ”

Listening to the telegram sent by Qin Peng to his home, Jiang Wei patted his head, "Hey! I was carried away by the immediate benefits! That's what makes a difference! ”

"Huh! It's not your fault, because you're stuck in a pit they've designed. I'll talk about it for you, and I'll feel a little dizzy if I'm not prepared! Qin Peng said, "The envoys sent by a big country like the Mughal Empire are definitely first-class talents." We can't underestimate them. Listen to the opinions of the family, and you can talk to them again! ”

The command center received a telegram from Qin Peng that Zhang Zhimu was in the palace of Emperor Chongzhen on the side of Xishan Baozi. This is Emperor Chongzhen's family has just moved over, and Zhang Zhimu came over to join in the fun. King Zhou, Dai Wang, Concubine Zhuang, and several Mongolian princes also came to join in the fun. On the train back to Yaogang from Zhangjiakou, Emperor Chongzhen was skillfully persuaded by Zhang Zhimu and agreed to move to the palace for the New Year. At that time, these people in the car all asked Emperor Chongzhen to treat him when he moved. Emperor Chongzhen was very happy at that time and agreed to invite everyone to the banquet. He also boasted about Haikou and said, "When you arrive at my palace, let you taste what a royal banquet is!" ”

At that time, a Mongolian prince was very practical and asked: "Your Majesty, which is better than your imperial banquet and the Yaogang Hotel?" ”

Emperor Chongzhen said after laughing with everyone: "You will know when the time comes, it is definitely not worse than that of Yaogang Hotel!" ”

The banquet has not yet started, everyone is talking about the New Year with Emperor Chongzhen, and they all say that the New Year is now more and more flavorful, and there are new things everywhere.

Chen Yufeng and Ouyang He rushed over. They knew that Zhang Zhimu was at the banquet of Emperor Chongzhen, and it was inconvenient to leave, so they came directly by car.

Hearing that Wang Gonggong said that Chen Yufeng and Ouyang He were coming, Zhang Zhimu knew that there must be something important, so he immediately came out and went to a room arranged by Wang Gonggong in the back.

After Zhang Zhimu finished reading the telegram sent by Qin Peng, Ouyang He spread out the map he brought. Zhang Zhimu looked at the locations of the Gosi River, the Ganges River, and the Pajileti River according to the map, and said: "Shah Jahan is equivalent to giving us a large area of land in the Ganges estuary impact plain, and we also border Nepal!" That's a big deal! Zhang Zhimu knew that this was to draw Bangladesh in the previous life, as well as Kolkata and other places in India.

Chen Yufeng said: "This Shah Jahan can't be underestimated, it's really a strong man with a broken arm!" ”

Ouyang He said: "Qin Peng is still good, he doesn't have a dizzy mind. I don't think the intentions of our ** Mughal Empire can be changed, and we must not give them a chance to make a comeback. If you fight a snake, you will not die, but you will suffer from it. ”

"Hmmm! Shah Jahan wanted to use this method in exchange for a chance to make a comeback. We didn't give them this opportunity and told Qin Peng to keep the army pressing. If they block our access to the tribes, we will resolutely take military action. Zhang Zhimu said.

"Also, Shah Jahan can't carry out a large-scale military build-up again, otherwise it will be regarded as a military operation!" Ouyang He said, "If they don't agree, we will resolutely use military means to solve them!" ”

The three of them were talking about this, and the prince accompanied Emperor Chongzhen to push the door in!

Zhang Zhimu and the other three people hurriedly got up and saluted.

Emperor Chongzhen said: "We were talking happily, I saw Zhang Dongjia come over and muttered a few words when he heard this thing, and thought that something must be wrong?" Sure enough, when I asked, I found out that it was Chen Aiqing and Mr. Ouyang who came over. I know that if you two can't get here at this time, you two won't be able to sit still! ”

Zhang Zhimu smiled and said, "Your Majesty, there is something wrong. They felt that it was inconvenient for me to go back at this time, so they came here to discuss it with me! After speaking, he gestured, "Your Majesty, let's sit down and talk!" ”

After the emperor sat down, Zhang Zhimu, Chen Yufeng, and Ouyang He also sat down. Zhang Zhimu said: "Your Majesty, it's a good thing. We received a telegram that General Qin Peng and his side had received a special envoy for peace talks sent by the Mughal Emperor. They offered very generous conditions. ”

"Oh! Tell me about it! "Emperor Chongzhen has come up with spirit.

Ouyang He got up and combined the map and introduced the conditions offered by the Mughal Empire's envoy to Emperor Chongzhen.

Emperor Chongzhen asked, "These are all good places in the estuary area, right?" ”

"Your Majesty, this is a good place that can produce three or four seasons of grain every year! The area is larger than our Jiangsu and Zhejiang combined! Ouyang He said.

"Oops! That's not a small one! Emperor Chongzhen was also shocked.

Zhang Zhimu said: "Your Majesty, our opponent Shah Jahan is not an ordinary person! He is using the technique of a strong man's broken arm in exchange for a chance to breathe, in case of a comeback, we must not give them this opportunity! ”

"Hmm!" Emperor Chongzhen also calmed down, "Yes! Don't forget about it for the sake of immediate benefits. If we let them breathe a sigh of relief, we won't be able to hold the place we occupy. You're right! ”

"Our generals at the front are still very clear in their heads, they are not carried away by the immediate benefits!" As he spoke, Zhang Zhimu handed the telegram that Qin Peng had brought to Emperor Chongzhen.

After reading the telegram, Emperor Chongzhen said: "This Qin general is a good example!" It's the right thing to do! ”

Wang Gonggong interjected: "This General Qin Pengqin turned out to be an official and general of our imperial court, and later assassinated Hu Kou. Now it's incredible! ”

Zhang Zhimu took over and said: "Actually, many of the generals in our Yaogang army are the original officers and generals, and they are inseparable now, which are our original Yaogang people and those who are the original officials and soldiers." Ningde and Jiang Pai in the west, Zhou Yuji in the north, and Wu Sangui in Japan are all our former generals and soldiers, and now they are all soldiers of our Ming Dynasty. ”

Originally, it was to comfort the emperor, but Emperor Chongzhen could only smile bitterly and say: "Zhang Dongjia is good at understanding and employing people!" At this point, I am too far away from Zhang Dongjia! These generals have made immortal achievements with Zhang Dongjia, and they will surely be remembered for eternity! ”

Chen Yufeng and Ouyang He glanced at each other, and then got up. Chen Yufeng said: "Zhimu, Qin Peng's side can't wait too long, we will notify them as we just said!" He said to Emperor Chongzhen: "Your Majesty, the battle ahead cannot be delayed, let's go back first!" ”

"Good!" Emperor Chongzhen also got up and said, "This matter can't be delayed, I won't keep you today, I will invite you to come over another day!" ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Chen Yufeng and Ouyang He said goodbye and went out.

Zhang Zhimu watched Chen Yufeng and Ouyang He leave, and said to the emperor: "Your Majesty, both of us are leaving, and everyone is going to be cold." Let's hurry over! ”

"Yes, yes! Let's get there! Emperor Chongzhen said, "Hey! The front-line soldiers can't have a good year this year! ”

"I'll send them a telegram when I go back, and in the name of the emperor, let Qin Peng and them improve their food for the New Year!" Zhang Zhimu said.

"That's good! That's it! Emperor Chongzhen and Zhang Zhimu said, and returned to the living room where everyone was sitting.

Before Emperor Chongzhen and Zhang Zhimu could speak, Concubine Zhuang spoke, "Your Majesty, Zhang Dongjia, you left us here, is there anything good?" ”

"yes!"

“”

Others also expressed "dissatisfaction"!

"Huh! That's right! That's a bit of a good thing! Emperor Chongzhen smiled and said, "That Mughal Empire sent people to our former enemy, saying that they would cut out a large piece of land and ask us for peace!" Isn't that a good thing? ”

"Ouch! It's a great thing," said the acting prince, "and this year will be another good year!" ”

"What a good thing!" King Zhou asked, "How big can it be?" ”

"Humph! A place as big as Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces is a great plain that can produce three or four seasons of grain a year. Emperor Chongzhen said proudly.

"Is the treaty signed?" Liu Jiantai, who was in a hurry, asked.

"You guys?" Emperor Chongzhen said, "The gap between them and the Zhang Dong family in Yaogang is here. What you see is the immediate benefits, and the kiln people see the long-term. ”

Emperor Chongzhen's words made everyone stop talking.

Emperor Chongzhen also said: "No one will give such a vast land to others in vain. Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan wants to trade this land for us not to attack them again! ”

Liu Jiantai said: "Your Majesty, since they have relented and ceded land to us, can we accept it!" After all, if the fight continues, both sides will have losses! ”

"Stupid!" Emperor Chongzhen was a little angry, "If we don't fight, we will leave them a chance to breathe." When they come to their senses, they will take back the place they have given us. We can't afford to lose too much! ”

At this time, you will understand the deep meaning of this!

Qin Peng and the others received a call back from Yaogang, and they knew what to do in their hearts.

When Jiang Wei saw the envoys of the Mughal Empire again, his attitude was very clear!

Judging from Jiang Wei's expression, the envoys of the Mughal Empire knew that he was already very satisfied with the conditions. I felt that Jiang Wei would go back, that is, report to the officials who were higher than him later, and he would soon be able to agree to the agreement that he would get so many benefits without a fight.

But he didn't expect that Jiang Wei would immediately put forward such harsh conditions when he saw him.

The envoy said to Jiang Wei: "No, no, General Jiang, our Majesty is very sincere in conducting peace talks with you, and we have already shown great sincerity, and you should not put forward these unacceptable conditions!" ”

Jiang Wei said firmly: "If there is one clause that we do not agree, we will not stop the military operation." You started this war, and you can't stop it if you want to! In addition, I will tell you that from tomorrow onwards our army will march forward. Our naval warships will soon sail into the Ganges. If we need land, we will take it ourselves. Don't think you're offering a big price. Those are the goals we expected! ”

"General Jiang, don't be like this, your conditions, please allow me to bring it back, let our Majesty think about it!" The envoy was a little confused, he knew that he had encountered a more clever opponent.

"Good! We will not delay, you should go back to discuss this matter with your Majesty as soon as possible, and our army should still act. We have hundreds of thousands of troops, and we can't wait for you to finish discussing before we act! Jiang Wei was not polite.

"Good! I'll go back right away and bring back your conditions! "The envoy is really in a hurry. This was full of confidence yesterday, but today is the result, which made the envoy anxious, and immediately set off with people.

When the envoy left, Qin Peng asked Jiang Wei, "Do you think Shah Jahan can agree to our request?" ”

"Yes!" Jiang Wei agreed very firmly, "If they can afford to fight, they won't open such conditions to make peace!" ”

"Hmmm! I think so," Qin Peng said, "However, the original plan was to deploy our border guards on the east bank of the Brahmaputra River, and it seems that our deployment is about to change!" ”

"Not only will the deployment change, but so will the number of people. The number of people who came in was far from enough. Jiang Wei said, "In my opinion, we can take advantage of the contradictions between the various tribes of the Mughal Empire and let some of their people be used by us." We are on the east bank of the Brahmaputra River, and we still have to keep a part of the army, which will serve as a second line of defense. ”

Qin Peng's army, after the envoy of the Mughal Empire left, advanced eastward along the north bank of the Ganges. However, flat-bottomed warships entered the Ganges and went far against the current to act as a deterrent to the Mughal Empire. In fact, they are also waiting for Shah Jahan's reply.

The whole kiln gang is busy with the New Year, especially those merchants, who have made a lot of money this year, and hung out the lanterns early. Everyone is also guessing what good programs will be at this year's Spring Festival Gala and what will be the content of the newly released movies. However, in addition to being busy with annual commendations and awards, the main leaders of Yaogang are more busy with the National People's Congress to be held at the beginning of spring.

In order to receive the delegates, Emperor Chongzhen was also invited out of the Yaogang Hotel, and the joint-stock Yaogang Hotel also received a notice that when the delegates arrived, they would invite other guests out of the entire hotel. Even the various guest houses in Yaogang have been renovated.

The content and procedures of the council have been carefully considered. To this end, after repeated research, the main leaders of the kiln gang also consulted the elders of the Senate. Of course, Zhang Zhimu also studied these things with Emperor Chongzhen. What moved Zhang Zhimu very much was that Emperor Chongzhen was particularly supportive of this matter, and also told Zhang Zhimu that if there was anything difficult to do, it could be announced in his name.

During the Chinese New Year, Yan Boju, who is generally not very involved in political affairs, took the initiative to find Zhang Zhimu to drink. Zhang Zhimu knew that Yan Boju looked a little unkempt, and he didn't speak deep or shallow, but he knew very well in his heart that Yan Boju invited himself to drink, because he had something big to say.

Zhang Zhimu came to Yan Boju's horse farm, which was very clean and could not be entered by outsiders. After drinking with Yan Boju, Zhang Zhimu was a little apologetic, and he was busy and rarely got together with Yan Boju.

Zhang Zhimu poured wine for Yan Boju and said, "Uncle Yan! We don't have to worry about drinking money now, but we don't even have time to drink together! ”

"Come on! I know you're too busy! Yan Boju said, "I also want to be clean, but I can't do it, if it weren't for Yang Jing's left and right, I wouldn't be able to take care of my busy horses!" There are so many things to do in such a big country! ”

"Hey! The wine is good now, but I can't drink the taste of the wine we drank in the horse market! Zhang Zhimu sighed a little.

"Hey! Then don't talk about it! Yan Boju said, "By the way, while my mind is clear, I have something to tell you." ”

"We're welcome, you're welcome!" Zhang Zhimu said. However, Yan Boju's few words did make Zhang Zhimu think about it.