Although the Sanguan Temple in Shenyang is called a temple, it is actually a Taoist temple. In Taoism, it is believed that the three officials are in charge of the world's blessings and misfortunes, the transfer of the gods, and the cycle of life and death, so there are three official halls, three official halls, three yuan nunnery, and three official temples in various places in the Ming Dynasty. Every Sanyuan Festival, people have to go to the temple to worship the three officials, repent of their sins, and pray for blessings and disasters.

This Sanguan Temple in Shenyang is the leading Taoist temple in the city, Nurhachi captured Shenyang and set the capital here, when the city was built in a big way, it still left this Taoist temple in the center of the city. However, the function of Sanguan Temple has undergone some changes, not only as a Taoist temple, but also as a temporary residence for entertaining envoys from various countries and captured Ming officials.

As the envoy of the Ming Kingdom, after Tian Hongyu and his party arrived in the capital, they were arranged in the best courtyard of Sanguan Temple. However, even the best courtyard in the Sanguan Temple is far inferior to an ordinary inn in the capital of the Ming Kingdom, after all, the difference in productivity levels between the two sides is too far.

Although Tian Hongyu traveled around in business when he was young, he also suffered a lot. However, since he was developed, he had not tasted this kind of pain of running around for a long time. In addition, he originally intended to test how much sincerity the Houjin side had in negotiating, so he simply indulged his relatives and entourage to embarrass the officials who received him several times, especially Fan Yongdou, who fled from Zhangjiakou to Houjin, which also made several talks end hastily before they began.

After making trouble a few times, Houjin also quieted down and did not come to negotiate with him again. Seeing this situation, Tian Hongyu became a little uneasy again, worried about whether his tentative actions were too much. In the end, he is still on the ground of Houjin, if these Jianyu become angry and ashamed, he will be the one who suffers.

Tian Hongyu, who had nothing to do, in order to find something to suppress his cranky thoughts, asked the manager of Sihai Trading Company in Shenyang to bring this year's accounts and look through them in the courtyard where he lived.

He was fascinated when he heard the doorkeeper come to the door to report that Dahai had come to the door with a young Belle named Dorgon. Tian Hong was stunned for a moment, then closed the account book in front of him and said, "Dong and Huang, the two stewards, you move these account books in first, Ah Wu, you go and bring people in." ”

Dolgon, who was standing beside Dahai, saw that the envoy of the Ming Kingdom did not go out to greet him, but only sent a subordinate out, Rao is that he has always been stoic, and at this moment he couldn't help but feel angry in his heart, and he couldn't help complaining to Dahai: "This envoy of the Ming Kingdom is really a big shelf, and the majesty of this country has come to our Shenyang." ”

Dahai's expression didn't change much, not that he wasn't angry, but that he had become accustomed to the style of this envoy after hitting a wall here several times before. As a rare scholar of Houjin, his character is much more honest than ordinary people, and after listening to Dolgon's complaints, not only did he not take the opportunity to instigate, but instead persuaded him.

"Lord Belle doesn't have to take it to heart, although my country has defeated the Ming army a few times, it is still a small country that has not been founded long after all. Although the Ming Kingdom lost for a while, it had a deep foundation and did not hurt its vitality. Since the emperor of the Ming Kingdom had the intention of repairing, the slave thought that he had given my country a chance to recuperate. Even if the other party has a bigger shelf, as long as the negotiation is beneficial to my Houjin, Lord Belle should still be patient. ”

Dolgon looked up at Dahai, then straightened his posture and arched his hand at him, saying, "Lord Dahai is worthy of being a talent valued by Father Khan, and the boy has been taught. Let's go in and see how big the ruler of the Ming Kingdom is. ”

With that, Dorgon stepped into the courtyard gate, and Tahai immediately followed. After passing through the narrow courtyard, the two found Tian Hongyu standing on the steps of the main hall to greet them.

At this time, Tian Hongyu had already learned Dorgon's identity from the steward, so his attitude was more humble than the previous few times, and after welcoming Dahai and Dolgon into the living room, Tian Hongyu couldn't help but smile and asked Dahai: "What advice does Lord Dahai have today?" Are we talking about business or private matters? ”

Dahai first glanced at Dolgon, who was sitting on the side, and then replied politely: "Naturally, it's a business matter, hasn't Ambassador Tian complained many times before that no one on our side can call the shots?" When the King of Khan heard about this, he invited me to talk to you with a white flag, and this time Ambassador Tian won't complain that no one can call the shots, right? ”

Tian Hongyu looked at the young Dolgon, and saw that this thin young man was actually the leader of the First Banner of the Eight Banners of Jianyu, and he couldn't help but be amazed in his heart. Before coming to Shenyang, he originally thought that the leaders of the Jurchen Eight Banners were all warriors with big shoulders and round waists.

Tian Hongyu's thoughts flashed in his heart, and he still maintained a smile on his face and said: "Lord Dahai said that I am just trying to ensure that the agreement negotiated by the two sides can be implemented." What kind of Fan Yongdou did you get before, but he is just a lost dog who even turned his back on the tomb of his ancestors, what can I talk to him about? He doesn't even want his ancestors, can he still tell me what honesty is not enough? ”

Tian Hongyu's words suddenly embarrassed Dahai, Fan Yongdou is a traitor who betrays his ancestors to Daming, but he is a meritorious minister to Houjin, but he can't use this to refute Tian Hongyu's opinion of Fan Yongdou, because this is not in line with the social values that everyone agrees with.

Since Houjin has established the country, this spirit of loyalty and patriotism naturally has to be talked about. At this time, praising Fan Yongdou is not equivalent to telling the people of the world that Houjin is a barbarian country that only talks about interests and does not talk about loyalty and filial piety. Under the influence of Chinese civilization for thousands of years, except for those savage tribes in the deep mountains and wild forests, as long as the people around China can establish a country, they are unwilling to regard themselves as barbarians.

Dahai snorted and then changed the topic and said: "Ambassador Tian, we have wasted a lot of time before, now that you have approved the candidates for negotiation, I think you might as well get to the point as soon as possible, and stop engaging in useless verbal disputes." ”

Tian Hongyu said with a smile: "Okay, so where do we start talking?" How to implement the soybean trade contract between Sihai Trading Company and Eight Banners last year and the beginning of the year? Or do you start with the status of Yingkou? Or does it start with a trade contract with a blue flag and the company that was suspended? ”

Dahai was about to reply, but Dolgon suddenly interjected and said: "In my opinion, we might as well start talking about the military exercises in Ningjin, I want to know how sincere the negotiations between Ming Guo and our country are?" Or are you negotiating just to test our country and prepare for the Ming country's attack on our country? ”

In response to Dolgon's questioning, Tian Hongyu replied unhurriedly: "This Baylor must have misunderstood, I am only a representative of the Four Seas Trading Company, and I only came to Shenyang to talk about all commercial issues between Houjin and the company, as for Ning Jin's military exercises, I don't know about it, and I am not interested."

If you think there is any conspiracy in our negotiations, then I think you can cancel this negotiation, but in that case, there will be no more commercial channels between Houjin and Daming. It's a loss for both you and me. ”

Hearing the unexpected answer, Dolgon was a little stunned, he subconsciously looked at Dahai, Dahai was also a little surprised, he quickly asked: "If the Ming Kingdom sends troops to attack our country, what is the point of the commercial agreement we have negotiated?" Moreover, Ambassador Tian, isn't the purpose of your visit to China for the sake of peaceful coexistence between the two countries? ”

Tian Hongyu thought for a while before he cautiously replied: "I did have two purposes for sending to Shenyang, one is to maintain peace between Houjin and China, and the other is to negotiate the commercial contract of the Four Seas Trading Company in Houjin.

Isn't my presence in Shenyang a testament to our country's sincerity for peace between the two countries? As for the military exercise you just mentioned, it was just my ** team acting on our own territory, so how can it be regarded as an action to prepare for an attack on Houjin?

As for the commercial agreements we have reached during this period, I can assure you both that as long as you fulfill your obligations, they will still be respected by the company even if there is an unexpected conflict between Houjin and our country. ”

Dolgon suddenly wondered, "I know that you are the Emperor of His Majesty, but even so, what guarantee do you have that these agreements will be respected?" Could it be that the Four Seas Trading Company could still be greater than His Majesty the Emperor's will? ”

Tian Hongyu smiled and said, "Although you may not believe what I say, what I am about to say is all the truth. The largest shareholder of Sihai Trading Company is His Majesty himself, so His Majesty has already given me this promise before I leave Beijing. As long as an agreement can be reached, even if there is a war between the Later Jin and Ming Kingdoms, the agreement will still be enforced. ”

Dahai and Dolgon were a little dumbfounded, they felt as if they had heard a ridiculous joke, but looking at Tian Hongyu's serious appearance, it was obvious that this was not a joke.

The two of them, who couldn't understand what the Ming Emperor wanted to do, could only put this question aside for the time being. Dolgon and Dahai exchanged glances, and he couldn't help but divert the subject, "Whether what you say is true or not, we are willing to believe your claims for the time being.

In my opinion, it is better for everyone to solve the immediate problems first, such as the contract that has been suspended under the blue flag. According to the current situation in our country, it is impossible to fully fulfill the soybean trade contract signed with the blue flag and the company.

In addition, the timber trade, which was originally monopolized by Amin Belle and the company, will now be revisited. As for the status of Yingkou, this is not to mention, in the past, the conditions promised to the company by the blue flag and the red flag are probably not counted..."

After listening to the conditions put forward by Dolgon in one breath, Tian Hongyu's eyelids also jumped subconsciously, and he said with a wry smile: "According to what you just said, Belle, it is equivalent to overturning everything and starting over." It seems that the fate between us will not end in a day or two..."

Dahai hurriedly said on the side: "Ambassador Tian doesn't have to worry, although Shenyang is not as prosperous as Beijing, there are also considerable points, and there is no problem in entertaining Ambassador Tian for a while." ”

Tian Hongyu said unappreciatively: "I don't know if there is anything appreciable in Shenyang." However, I do know that my entourage can't even go out of the Sanguan Temple, and the only way to buy groceries is through the steward of the Sanguan Temple, and this small courtyard has become my prison cell. ”

Dolgon nodded at Dahai, and Dahai explained, "Don't misunderstand Ambassador Tian, they are only here to protect Ambassador Tian's safety. Since Ambassador Tian wants to go out and have a look, what's so difficult, I'll just tell them later..."