This second-class member of the imperial court is still like a child in front of his father, he understands his father's words and deeds every day, and he is also the future patriarch, eager to learn his father's skills, especially the inexhaustible wisdom in his head.

Since he became the young patriarch, he is not proud of the official rank of the imperial court, even if he becomes a second-rank official, he does not feel much honor, but cares more about his identity as the future patriarch.

In the eyes of these powerful families, the change of the throne is just spring, summer, autumn and winter, and the cabinet scholars are not in their eyes, and they will not even strive to be any cabinet elders, because they know that they have a way to let the emperor and the cabinet formulate national policies according to their own will, and this is enough.

If the emperor and the cabinet formulate a policy that does not suit their interests, this policy is doomed to be useless and can only be scrapped in the end.

This feeling of controlling a country's policies behind the scenes is more enjoyable than showing off their power in front of the stage, and they deeply like this feeling, addicted, so even if they let others do what they show up, they are more devoted to the behind-the-scenes operation.

This time, who would send the envoy to negotiate with the Tatars, and the choice of plenipotentiary ambassador was a head-scratch among the powerful families. This does not involve national policies and policy issues, but it is directly related to the vital interests of various families, and it is reasonable to compete openly and secretly, and the emperor does not blame anyone for this.

This second-rank official has been fighting for the position of plenipotentiary ambassador, he has gone to visit Xu Jie, Gao Gong, Zhang Juzheng, and also carried out various operations in the palace, and finally got the news that the emperor has been appointed as the ambassador of plenipotentiary negotiations, and has obtained the consent of the king of Alta.

"Father, if the emperor has already designated a candidate, why does he still let us fight for it?"

The old man smiled indifferently and said: "The emperor is taking revenge on us, treating us as dogs, throwing out a zongzi, and letting us people grab it like dogs, and in the end, we will find that this zongzi turned out to be fake." ”

The young patriarch smiled bitterly: "The emperor's sense of revenge is too strong, aren't we also thinking about the court and the emperor." ”

The old patriarch smiled: "Who would believe this kind of thing, if others said that you would believe it?" Of course, the interests of the family and the country are inseparable, but it is still necessary to divide the interests of the family and the interests of the country. The emperor can see very clearly that the home in our eyes is just a few of our families, not the emperor's family. ”

"Then are we going to keep fighting?"

"Of course we have to fight, the emperor wants to watch a good show, how can we not give face? Not only must we fight, but we must also strive to be extraordinarily hot and extraordinarily good-looking. ”

"What's the point of this, in the end, I got a fake zongzi, just to have fun with the emperor?" The young patriarch wondered.

"No, of course, what the emperor threw out was a fake zongzi, and what we grabbed in the end was also fake, but only when we grabbed it, it was possible to find a way to turn the fake zongzi into real." The old patriarch said lightly.

"Father is saying that there is still a possibility of turning this matter around, doesn't it mean that the candidates are not allowed to be changed?"

"It's the intention of the king of Altan not to change, for fear that the court will send more powerful people, but do you think, if the person to change is you or the person we choose, will the king of Altan still object? Are they willing to talk to the court, or are they willing to talk to you and me? The old patriarch's eyes shone with wisdom.

"My son understood." The young patriarch bowed to the ground.

"Let's go, let's go meet the distinguished guests, I really neglected people a few days ago." The old patriarch smiled.

The identity of Xiao Yanfeng and his party was whitewashed, forcing the imperial court to stop arresting them, which was also the result of the joint operation of several powerful families, but Xiao Yanfeng and others were still in the hands of this family and gained the initiative.

Of course, they don't dare to enjoy the benefits exclusively, since the imperial court acquiesced to the legal identity of this person, several powerful families began to negotiate with Xiao Yanfeng and the Holy Maiden.

Negotiations are formal, no different from formal state-to-state negotiations, the only difference being that neither side has the right to sign a treaty.

The text that Zhang Juzheng showed was not the old version of the previous Tatar negotiations with the imperial court, but the final agreement reached between several powerful families and Xiao Yanfeng this time.

This can also be said to be a rehearsal of formal negotiations, and besides, the negotiation of going to the Tatar royal court outside Cyprus is basically like this, but it is just a bargain between the two sides, and there is also a final bottom line.

These powerful families want to compete for the position of ambassador of plenipotentiary negotiations, that is, they want to win the maximum interests for their own families in the negotiations, and strive for the smaller interests of other families, and then the national interests. Because he is a negotiating ambassador who has been granted full powers, he has enough rights to sign an agreement, so that this ambassador has enough weight and is worth fighting for and grabbing.

After Xiao Yanfeng and the others heard the news, they all came out to greet the master.

These days they are no longer as isolated from each other as before, but come and go every day, a small feast on three days, and a big feast on five days, which is really a joy.

The only purpose that Xiao Yanfeng did not achieve here was to get this powerful family to agree to cooperate with the inside and outside, and to admonish the emperor when necessary.

These families are not stupid, and they all have their own strict bottom line, it is not impossible to sell the country, but it is not impossible to sell the country, and it is not okay to exceed the bottom line. The absurdity of "admonishing the emperor" definitely exceeds the bottom line, not to mention that these families do not admit that they are betraying the country at all, but sincerely believe that their actions are for the benefit of the country and the nation and for the benefit of future generations.

"Elder Xiao, Your Highness the Holy Maiden, the imperial court wants to determine that situation as an ambassador for plenipotentiary negotiations, what do you think?" The old patriarch asked with a calm expression.

Now both sides seem to be gossiping, but they are also very nervous and formal, and for them, even ordinary words are engaged in alternative negotiations.

Xiao Yanfeng didn't answer, but looked at the saintess, on the surface, they still respected the saint.

"Boss, this is what the imperial court means, it's useless for us to have any ideas, after all, the negotiation ambassador needs the approval of both sides." The holy woman pondered her words.

"Your Highness's words are inevitably insincere, and it is precisely because of the need for mutual recognition that His Highness's meaning is very important. His Royal Highness's meaning can represent the meaning of your religion, and the meaning of your religion is something that King Altan has to agree with. The old patriarch smiled.

"You are complimenting the juniors, and now that the juniors are here, even if they have any ideas, they can only represent individuals, and this religion still respects the will of the sect leader." The saint giggled like a little girl with no scheming at all.

"So what does Elder Xiao mean?" The old patriarch asked with a smile.

"This, of course, we hope that the young patriarch or the representative of the old patriarch will negotiate, but we can't veto all the opinions of the imperial court, otherwise if you veto me and I will veto yours, this negotiation will not be possible." Xiao Yanfeng said with a smile.

"That's right, the old man knows your difficulties, but if the court changes the candidate, will you approve it?" The old patriarch asked meaningfully.

"Replacement?" Xiao Yanfeng was stunned for a moment, and immediately understood.

"Of course it will be recognized, as long as the old patriarch can make the court change the candidates and replace them with our own people, the sect leader and the king of Altan will definitely approve it."

"Sure?" The old patriarch asked again.

Xiao Yanfeng's heart sank suddenly, and he suddenly thought of a question, besides, this person will be approved by the king of Alta and the sect leader, will there be other yin feelings? Would it be a hasty move for him to promise the other party?

This time, the little prince led the team into the mainland, if the representatives of several powerful families went to negotiate outside the country, would the court suddenly turn around and wipe out these people and the little prince, and as for the negotiation mission, they would be abandoned as outcasts.

More than a dozen officials of the imperial court exchanged the lives of these people, and the most important thing was the little prince, as long as he held the little prince in his hand, he almost pinched the pulse of the king of Alta, and the king of Altan would never give up the little prince, in that case, not only would he destroy his heir, but there would also be a rebellion inside.

He wasn't sure, but he thought of another question, besides, what was the origin that would make the sect leader and the king of Alta confident that the court would not treat him as an outcast?

"I have to ask the sect master and the king of Alta for this question, and I really don't dare to give you a positive answer right away." Xiao Yanfeng said apologetically.

"That's what the old man means, I hope that the Great Elder will discuss with Sect Master Zhao and King Alta, considering our hard work and the price we have paid these days, it is best to take this opportunity to talk to us directly, otherwise, it is unknown whether there will be unexpected changes in the negotiations." The old patriarch said lightly.

Xiao Yanfeng was so angry that he really wanted to shoot the case, but the other party's words were soft and hard, and even a naked threat.

The old patriarch's meaning was obvious, if the sect leader and the king of Altan did not accept their candidates, they might send their own people into the hands of the imperial court and ruin the negotiation directly.

Xiao Yanfeng still held back, there was no need to play any battle of intentions in this kind of matter, and he tried his best to promote this negotiation, reach an agreement, and form a treaty that was beneficial to the White Lotus Sect, this is the most important thing.

"Old Patriarch, please rest assured, I will convey your intentions to the Sect Master and King Alta, and I believe that they will also respect your advice." Xiao Yanfeng held back his anger and said.

"That's good. In addition, it is better for the little prince not to come, and to replace it with another prince. The old patriarch said.

"If His Royal Highness the Little Prince comes, will there be any danger?" Xiao Yanfeng's heart jumped.

"Let's put it this way, there is no problem with our ability to protect you, but if the little prince has an accident in the mainland, it will be beyond our ability. Unless the king of Altan and your sect leader are 100% sure that there will be no problem, it is better to choose someone else. The old patriarch confessed.

Xiao Yanfeng's heart sank suddenly, could it be that this old fox knew something inside, and there was really a conspiracy in the imperial court?

The old patriarch was secretly laughing in his heart, he wanted to replace the plenipotentiary negotiating ambassador with his own people, and of course it was better to change the candidates unilaterally than at the same time for both sides, so that not only would the division be famous, but also not have to bear any responsibility.