Moreover, at this table, only Wang Chonggu, the governor of Xuanda, and Fang Fang, the governor of Shanxi, were accompanied by the time, but there were many guests, in addition to Zhang Jing and the two imperial historians sent by the Imperial Court.

Speaking of which, the two of them cooperated to participate in the negotiations, but in fact, they were the ones who really sat at the negotiating table.

Besides, I don't understand what the Metropolitan Procuratorate is talking about when it participates in the negotiations, and two heavyweights suddenly came: Du Yushi. Isn't it not going to be negotiated? What's the use of them coming?

The Imperial History of the Metropolitan Procuratorate is not a permanent official position, and there is no quota regulation, and it is generally added when necessary, and it is revoked after the incident. The so-called Imperial History of the Metropolitan is equivalent to the ministerial inspector of later generations, and the level is very high.

Governor Wang Chonggu and Governor Fang also have the title of Imperial History, but it does not mean that they are colleagues, after all, their responsibilities are different.

Moreover, I have not had time to ask what role these two played in the negotiations, and I have never had the opportunity to talk to them alone.

Zhang Whale was not a negotiator in the first place, but Wang Chonggu, Fang Fengshi and others did not know, and they thought that Zhang Whale was also a representative participating in the secret negotiations. This is in line with common sense, for such an important event, the emperor should send his own representatives, and even more so to supervise the ministers.

There was also a eunuch at the table, that is, the eunuch of Shanxi Town, who chatted with Zhang Whale very lively, but no one asked Zhang Whale if he came to participate in the negotiations, and Zhang Whale naturally did not say, he could not say that he had come to do business with him, so it would be too embarrassing to say.

"With the help of two metropolitan adults, it will be much easier for you." Fang Fengshi said with a smile.

One of the Du Yushi said with a smile: "Lord Fang has misunderstood, our brothers are only here this time to supervise the words and deeds of the negotiators, and we are not involved in specific negotiation matters." ”

"What?"

Wang Chonggu and Fang Fengshi were a little stunned, there were more than a dozen negotiators in total, and they actually wanted to send two imperial history supervisors, which was a bit of a fuss.

Besides, he said with a smile: "It seems that the Metropolitan Procuratorate is afraid that I am young and knowledgeable, and I am afraid that I will make mistakes, so I have sent two adults to guide and supervise my words and deeds." ”

Wang Chonggu and Fang Fengshi both laughed silently, they had long heard that they had some problems with the Metropolitan Procuratorate, which was not difficult to understand, Jinyiwei and the Metropolitan Procuratorate were originally natural enemies, but it was too much to give the emperor a son in such a way.

"Besides, my lord misunderstood, you are a messenger, all your actions are judged by the emperor, it is not our duty, we are just here to supervise other officials, so it is a bit offensive, but there is really no way, what we do is to offend people." The other Du Yushi explained with a wry smile.

"If you don't come to supervise me, why bother to drive the two Dutang Lords and send two Wupin Imperial History." Besides, there was cold air between his teeth, which showed disbelief.

Besides, he is not afraid of his words and deeds supervised by the Metropolitan Procuratorate, he has long been impeached by a group of imperial historians and six departments, and no one has impeached him for a few days, but he has to reflect on whether he is too honest.

"Well, my lord has nothing to worry about. There is no doubt about employing people, and there is no need for suspicious people, since the emperor is willing to give full authority to negotiate to Lord Guo, he will definitely not let outsiders hinder him. Wang Chonggu said with a smile.

His words sounded like he was relieving the siege of the two imperial historians, but the meaning of his words was very intriguing, and he obviously meant to accuse the Metropolitan Procuratorate.

He and Fang Fengshi were only titled, they themselves were not from the Imperial Procuratorate, and they did not have a very good impression of the people in the Imperial Procuratorate, after all, they were not impeached by those imperial histories and admonitions.

Besides, with a smile, there is no stubble, the Metropolitan Procuratorate is indeed too public, but this is approved by the cabinet and the emperor, so there must be a reason for him, but it is just inconvenient to show people.

"The Metropolitan Procuratorate is responsible for picketing hundreds of officials and officials, and if there are lawbreakers, this is the rule set by Emperor Taizu, and this official is naturally under the supervision of the two Metropolitan Masters, and voluntarily accepts supervision." Besides, he laughed.

Hearing his words, except for Zhang Whale, everyone else was a little stunned, when did he talk so well, did this famous demon king of the mixed world in the capital change his painting style?

Zhang Whale secretly laughed in his stomach, these two are going to be unlucky, in the mainland where there is Wang Fa in charge, the Metropolitan Procuratorate is indeed superior, but when it comes to Saiwai, isn't it still the final say? The right of supervision is a fart, it is only serious that you have a life to come back, he has already concluded in his heart that these two guys from the Metropolitan Procuratorate will not be able to come back.

Besides, he is not as sinister as he thought, and he has no intention of dealing with the two imperial histories, he is not afraid of impeachment at all, and it is too late to welcome him, he hopes that the emperor will not be able to suppress the impeachment of him by the officials, and he will be removed directly, and it is the happiest thing to resign and go home.

"Although the adults are young, they have a good belly." The eunuch laughed and praised.

Hearing this, except for Wang and Fang, the others almost laughed and squirted wine, besides, they are people with good stomachs? There will be no one with a narrow stomach under that day. This guy will be rewarded, and he won't eat at all.

"Where, the boss praises, the lower officials are indeed too young, sometimes they can't help but be angry and do some wrong things, but fortunately, the emperor's grace is mighty, and he always gives the lower officials a chance to change. Of course, the lower officials will not be disappointed, and this negotiation will definitely take the initiative to accept the supervision of the two metropolitan lords and set an example for all officials. "And very sincerely.

"Well, when young people don't make mistakes, if they can correct their mistakes, it's good." The eunuch who guarded the town was still unclear, and continued to praise according to the words.

Wang Chonggu and Fang Fengshi had no choice but to smile bitterly, this town guard eunuch had probably been ignored for too long, and he came here to brush up his sense of existence.

The power and status of the eunuchs in various provinces and regions are not the same, some are more powerful, and some are just frustrated guests who were thrown out in the fierce internal fighting in the inner palace and were sent to various places for retirement. The old eunuch clearly belonged to the latter category.

Shanxi is an important border pass, so the imperial court has both a governor and a governor, just because the Xuanfu border pass is too important, and the forces in the palace are not willing to meddle in the rights and wrongs here, so as not to burn themselves.

"Today is for the reception of Lord Guo and the adults who are going out of the Sai on official business, not to mention these irrelevant words, let's still wait for the celebration bar for the return of Lord Guo and the honored lords." Wang Chonggu raised his wine glass and said.

As soon as these words came out, the people sitting at the various wine tables in the hall all agreed deeply.

After everyone drank a glass of wine, the eunuch quietly said to Zhang Whale: "Brother, are you sure that you will be able to negotiate this time?" Now the rumors here are getting more and more tense day by day, but since Long Live Lord is willing to send his brother out, he must be completely sure, right? ”

Wang Chonggu and the others also looked at Zhang Jing, waiting for him to tell some details.

At this table, although it is Qincha and has the highest status, it is Zhang Whale who is the most flattering. After all, he is the eunuch of the celebrant eunuch, and the celebrant is the first eunuch of the twelve eunuchs in the inner palace, and he is the core of power in the palace.

Although the eunuch in the hall is the third person, he is also a celebrity in front of the emperor, so everyone thinks that he is the one at the helm of this negotiation.

Zhang Whale smiled and said: "Of course, Long Live Lord is sure that he will send us people, but in the end, it depends on the meaning of King Da, who knows if he is honest in negotiating peace." Discussing this kind of thing, a slap can't be slapped. ”

People like Zhang Whale have seen a lot of the world and speak very skillfully, but they just said that the emperor sent him out, but he didn't say that he was sent out to purchase things, or to participate in negotiations.

"If the negotiations are not successful, will the border be held?" Moreover, he cleverly diverted the topic.

"It's hard to say this kind of thing, the lower officials naturally want to guard the border with all their colleagues, and the people are at the border." Wang Chonggu said angrily.

Besides, my heart sank, and I didn't have much confidence here in Xuanfu.

Before leaving, he, Zhang Juzheng and Qi Jiguang also studied that if the Tatars tried their best to attack a border pass, it was very likely to break through, after all, the nine sides had to be defended, and it was impossible to predict where the Tatars would break through, so the troops would be dispersed. But this is also a helpless thing, after all, the number of troops is limited, it is impossible to have troops stationed at every border pass that can completely repel the attack of the main Tatar force, if you really have this strength, you would have already attacked the desert, why take a defensive position.

But what made him even more worried was the news he heard, there were several generals in the border pass who were bought by the people of the White Lotus Sect, and if there were traitors and Tatars, no matter how many troops they had, it would be useless.

He could only bury this worry in his stomach, and he couldn't tell Wang Chonggu and Fang Fengshi, after all, he wasn't sure which general at which border was ready to collaborate with the enemy and betray the country.

"Didn't you say that the last time the Tatars invaded the interior, the losses were also very heavy? They can all recover, and our border should recover better. Besides, he asked.

"They haven't reverted to their old glory either, and it's a bit puzzling to take such a big offensive this time, and it gives people a sense of impatience." Fang Fengshi replied with a smile.

He didn't answer the question directly, but went around in circles to explain why the border was not back to its best. The reasons for this kind of thing are complex and the implication is too wide, and there are too many people involved, no matter how you answer, you will offend people, and you can only answer it speciously.

It is true that the imperial court has invested a lot of financial resources in the border passes, but a large part of it has been divided up layer by layer, especially those generals in the army, who divide and occupy material salaries in various names. They were also aware of these circumstances as governors and governors, but they had no choice, and after dismissing these generals, the newly sent people might be even more greedy, and they could only pretend to be deaf and dumb on the premise that these corrupt officials and generals were not out of character.

Not only did they know, but the imperial court also knew about these situations, but it was difficult to return to the evils, and this phenomenon among the officials and soldiers was not an individual, but a common one. What made the court most angry was not their corruption, fearing the enemy like a tiger, fleeing from the battle, and raising self-respect is an unforgivable crime.

The emperor let the soldiers train, did not hesitate to invest huge sums of money, and they all paid out of their own pockets, but also knew that the officers and troops had been overwhelmed by the long-term slackness, and once the war broke out, they would not be able to resist the enemy at all, so they had to train a new army.

"So, do the Tatars want to use this offensive to oppress the imperial court and increase their bargaining chips?" Besides.

"Well, that's all too likely. That's what we guessed. Wang Chonggu said.

"The two adults are familiar with the situation outside the Saiwai, and they hope to give advice." Besides, humbly ask for advice.