The hall is divided into two halls, north and south, which were built in the sixth and seventh years of orthodoxy, with a total of more than 700 halls.

Located on the east side of Qingqingfang Street, close to the northeast corner of the imperial city, the Beihuiguan is used to receive envoys from the Western Regions, tributaries from Jianzhou, Maolian, and Haixi Jurchens, royal officials with fiefs in provinces outside Beijing, and leaders and local officials of minority clans in the country.

Located on the north side of Yuheqiao West Street, Mixiang, Dongjiang, near the southeast corner of the Imperial City, the Nanhuitong Hall was used to receive the envoys of various vassal states and the envoys of Warat, Japan and the West.

The envoys of Annam and Champa lived in the Nantong Pavilion.

The war between Annam and Champa has alarmed the neighboring countries of Siam and Chenla. Siam is equivalent to modern-day Thailand, Chenla is equivalent to modern-day Cambodia, the two countries are adjacent to the city of Champ, and the powerful offensive of Annam naturally makes the two countries uneasy, and Siam has already sent envoys to Beijing to inquire about it.

Zhu Qiming listened to Lü Xi talk about the dispute between Annan and Champa at Lü's house that night, and when he returned, he met Siamese envoys on the way, and after some thought, he had a fairly clear understanding of the situation in the Indochina Peninsula.

Before entering the Huitong Pavilion, Ma Yu had already met with the Siamese envoys, and Ma Yu told him that the Siamese envoys were closely monitoring the progress of the Ming Dynasty's mediation, but did not indicate the official attitude of the Siamese state.

After knowing the results of the talks between Ma Yu and the Siamese envoys, Zhu Qiming entered the hall. As soon as he stood in the elegant parlor, Feng Duo led the envoys of Annan and Champa in.

"The envoy of the Annan Kingdom, Ruan Zong, see His Royal Highness the King of Yue!"

"The envoy of the Champa State is seeing His Royal Highness the King of Yue!"

The interior is dimly lit with natural light, so the lights are bright. Zhu Qiming smiled and waved his hand to invite.

After Zhu Qiming sat down in the main seat, Ruan Zong and Xiao Sha Pazhant sat down in the guest seat, the two looked at each other, and then turned their heads with angry faces.

The deep hostility between them was written on their faces.

The curator went inside and served tea.

Zhu Qiming calmly drank tea while carefully considering the wording.

Annam was the northern part of present-day Vietnam, while Champa was the equivalent of present-day southern Vietnam.

Annam is the ancient Jiaozhi land, Qin Xiang County, Han Dynasty Jiaozhi County, Tang Dynasty Annam Protectorate, since ancient times belonged to China, five dynasties and ten kingdoms, the Central Plains chaos, Annam took the opportunity to break away from China, self-established government, since then has been the vassal state of the Chinese regime.

You may have all heard of the famous 17th parallel, and Annam is roughly north of the 17th parallel. In the 20th century, during the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Vietnam, China drew a no-fly line for the US Air Force, which was the 17th parallel of north latitude. It can be seen that the modern 17th parallel of north latitude has a historical origin.

In the final analysis, the battle between Annam and Cham stemmed from the civil strife in Champa. The late king of Champa was called Chamba Dilai, who died childless, just like Annan back then, the relatives of the Champa royal family took the opportunity to usurp power, and in order to whitewash the illegal rule of their relatives, they did not hesitate to divert their attention and start a war with the outside world, and the soldiers were directed at Annam.

Annam defeated the Champa army and captured his ruling relatives. However, Annan did not stop there, but instead invaded the city on a large scale, which lasted for several months. In this regard, the Ming Dynasty had a lesson from the past, and after the mediation was fruitless, he hesitated, and it happened that the late king of Zhancheng had a nephew named Mo Ke Guilai, who wrote to the Ming Dynasty and asked him to be crowned king. Authentic, please seal, how can Da Ming not be allowed to play? However, Annan's offensive was fierce and had the potential to destroy and occupy the city, so the prestige of the Ming Dynasty faced a huge test.

It is imperative to canonize the king of Champa, but such a canonization seems very absurd and cheap in the face of Annan's offensive.

This is the reason why Daming wants to mediate.

Zhu Qiming glanced at Sha Pazhant, and said with a smile: "Your Excellency Mo Ke Guilai is the nephew of the late king of your country, His Excellency Zhanba Lai, and now I ask the Ming Dynasty to canonize him as the king. ”

This is the official attitude of the Ming Dynasty, and the officials of the Ministry of Rites must have mentioned it politely, but it is not as clear and clear as Zhu Qiming said.

Sha Pazhant got up and wanted to kneel down, but Zhu Qiming hurriedly waved his hand to stop: "The messenger is slow, and it is not too late to thank you when you announce the decree." ”

After bowing, he took his seat, his face beaming.

Ruan Zong glanced at Sha Pazhant, got up and said, "His Royal Highness King Yue, my minister has something to say. ”

"Speak!" Zhu Qiming said with a smile.

"Today, His Royal Highness came to the hall in person, set up a banquet to entertain our ministers, and our ministers thanked the Heavenly Dynasty for their grace, and they didn't want to do much, but a few months ago, they invaded our country without permission, killed soldiers and civilians, plundered goods, and did a lot of evil. Unexpectedly, the first envoy to occupy the city was sent into China, and the wicked people sued first, accusing the king of being uneasy about his duty and attacking the vassal kingdom of the Celestial Empire. Your Highness, please be clear! Ruan Zongdao.

"The attack on your country was done by the rebels, and it has nothing to do with His Royal Highness. And Annan intensified his efforts afterwards, wantonly killing, and still refuses to stop, which shows that Annan's past events are an excuse, with ill intentions, and he wants to be deeply involved in our country! Shapajant argued as he stood up.

"Don't be impatient!" Zhu Qiming hurriedly persuaded: "His Excellency Lai, the king of Zhanba, died childless, and his relatives seized power. The rebellious ministers first occupied the city in chaos, and then attacked and plundered Annam, and their sins were unforgivable. Now that his uncle's clan has been captured by Annan, he is also to blame! Annan should have followed with leniency and made peace with the truce, so as not to lose his life. ”

Such words may be rotten in the mouths of the officials of the Ministry of Rites, and Ruan Zong will definitely be unmoved.

Sure enough, Ruan Zong said without thinking: "If the intention of the kingdom is like this, it will be difficult for the minister to return to his life after returning to China!" ”

It seems that good words are not valuable, Ruan Zong does not cry when he sees the coffin!

Zhu Qiming instructed Feng Duo to lead Sha Pazhant to the dining room to wait for the banquet.

Ruan Zong sat down, raised his cup to drink tea, and contemplated King Yue's next play.

After pondering for a long time, Zhu Qiming said slowly: "Your envoy must have been authorized by the king of Annam before leaving, but he can act cheaply, and it is naturally best to delay the mediation of the Ming Dynasty. Is this king right? ”

Isn't it a feast? Why did a prince engage in mediation? Ruan Zong was slightly surprised, and then put back his skillful handling of a group of officials from the Ministry of Rites, "My minister was ordered to come to pay tribute, but he was not ordered. ”

"At that time, Annan had both the Chen family and the Li family, and later the foreign relative Li family seized power. Today, there are not only the Lê clan, but also the Nguyen clan and the Nguyen clan in Annam. Soldiers thrive outside, disasters are born inside, and there are many lessons since ancient times! After speaking, Zhu Qiming raised the lamp and sipped lightly, pouting slightly, as if tasting the charm of tea.

The Ruan family and the Wu family are not only the wealthy families of Annam, but also relatives, and the Ming Dynasty ministers have frequent private contacts, and have always been feared by the king of Annam, so in Ruan Zong's ears, King Yue's words are by no means groundless. However, it is one thing to suspect that the Ruan and Wu clans have different aspirations, but it is another thing to show timidity on the lips.

Diplomatic conversations, false and real, true and false, are common.

"The Ruan and Wu clans are the pillars of Annan, and they have always been loyal to our king, and Your Highness is too worried."

"Really? At this time, the envoy still has this concentration, which is really rare! Zhu Qiming shook out more fierce news between the light clouds and the light wind, "Annan's offensive against the city of Zhancheng is very fierce, Siam and Zhenla are shaken, and the Siamese envoys have come to Beijing to inquire about Yueyu. It is rumored that Chenla is massively increasing its troops on the border with Champ, and there are signs of a large army movement in Siam, which does not bode well for Annam! ”

With a soft sound, the teacup tilted, and a few hot drops of water splashed on Ruan Zong's hand, and suddenly, a grinning face slowly converged in the faint mist.

If Siam, Chenla and Champa form an alliance and join forces against Annam, Annam is afraid that it will be enough!

After calculating this account, Ruan Zong still had luck, "Annan is the domain of the Ming Dynasty, and it is expected that Zhenla and Siam will not dare to act rashly." ”

Zhu Qiming smiled indifferently, his dark eyes shining in the colorful lights, and his eyes danced with candle shadows. "Your envoy didn't know that before the Siamese envoys entered Beijing, they had a detour to Yunnan and had a secret meeting with Mu Bin, the Duke of Qianguo, and I heard that there were famous people from Annam and officials from Champa present during the secret meeting, in other words, this secret meeting was a four-party secret meeting between Siam, Champ, Annan and Mu Bin, the Duke of Qianguo."

The wind swept through the window, the loose leaves slapped against the wall, and Ruan Zong's right hand shook violently with the loud noise, and the remaining water in the lamp was spilled.

Ruan Zong put down the empty lamp and stood up, beads of sweat seeming to ooze from his forehead. "His Royal Highness the King of Yue, those traitors in Annan can't represent Annan!"

"Come on, serve tea to the guests!" After greeting, Zhu Qiming looked at Ruan Zong with a smile, his eyes not instantaneous. "There's some truth to what you're saying. The Great Tomorrow has always been kind to King Annan, but now King Annan's actions have embarrassed His Majesty the Emperor, since Annan does not want the Ming Dynasty to intervene in the war between your two countries, then, His Majesty the Emperor Ming will probably really care. ”

What do you mean by that? Please make it clear to His Royal Highness King Yue! ”

"As far as this king knows, there is also such a voice in the Ming Dynasty: since the dispute between Annan and Zhancheng has made the prestige of the Ming Dynasty no longer exist, then it is better to simply let Mu Bin, the Duke of Qianguo, act cheaply, anyway, the order of the foreign monarch will not be affected, and His Majesty the Emperor will simply turn a blind eye."

Ruan Zong was shocked, and blurted out the evidence hidden in the minds of Annan monarchs: "Has the Ming Dynasty forgotten the lessons of the Yongle and Xuande years?" ”

"Back then, it was only because the Chen royal family had no queen that the Ming Dynasty had no choice but to 'county'. Now it's different, in the final analysis, Annan is the Annan of the Annan people, with the Ming Dynasty, no one will capture Annan, but at the moment, I am afraid that all parties are looking forward to Annan changing kings, changing kings, and all disputes will be settled. This matter has embarrassed His Majesty the Emperor. ”

According to modern game theory, there is a threat method called "credible threat" in dynamic games, and the threat that Zhu Qiming euphemistically makes is a credible threat, which not only makes a threat, but also can be implemented as a feasible strategy when necessary. To subvert its regime without annexing its territory is to avoid the so-called "lessons from the past". With the Hao clan of Annam as the internal response, calling for the use of troops in Zhancheng, Siam, and Zhenla, the Yunnan army only needs to divide a small part of the troops to make a response, and the price to be paid is extremely low!

Therefore, diplomacy is a certain external reaction to strategy, and there can be no successful diplomacy without clever strategy. The reason why the mediation of the Ministry of Rites officials was fruitless was because Da Ming did not make a decision, but swayed from side to side, and simple verbal threats could not convince Ruan Zong.

Zhu Qiming put a credible threat in front of Ruan Zong, and Ruan Zong couldn't help but give in!

"Regarding the disputes between the vassal states, the upper kingdom should uphold a fair position, and ask His Highness to persuade the Son of Heaven to issue an edict to restrain the Yunnan army!" Ruan Zong said hurriedly.

Zhu Qiming shook his head, looking helpless. "If there is no evidence, how can the Son of Heaven issue an edict? Monarchs and ministers are suspicious of each other for no reason, this is a big taboo! ”

Ruan Zong sat down dejectedly, looking like he was not giving up.

"It's a pity, your envoy inadvertently offended the officials of the Daming Rite Department, and even offended the officials of the Ministry of Soldiers and Officials, but I am afraid that there will be no one in the court who will speak for King Annan at that time!" Zhu Qiming sighed.

"It's good for His Highness to write to the Duke of Qianguo!" Ruan Zong's tone was almost pleading.

"This king doesn't dare to communicate with the public and private affairs of Qianguo." Zhu Qiming paused, deliberately elongating his tone, "However, if Annan is sincere and willing to listen to the mediation of the Ming Dynasty, how can His Majesty the Emperor abandon King Annan?" ”

Sincerity?

Ruan Zong breathed a long sigh of relief, and his face gradually relaxed. "Of course Annan is sincere!"

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Feng Duo came to Yongsu Hall on the order of Zhu Qiming.

I saw Tian Li and Shi Bang supervising the formation, commanding a large group of servants to send charcoal to the Yongsu Palace, this scene is very different from the desolate state of Qiupu Xuan.

Tian Li caught a glimpse of Feng Duo, his neck was raised, and he looked very arrogant. "Xiao Duozi, the emperor intends to let King Yue go to the domain first and then set up a concubine, as soon as King Yue leaves, you can't go back to Qingning Palace, what can you do!"

The laughter of the chamberlains immediately sounded all around.

"The Imperial Horse Supervisor is still short of manpower, so go to the Imperial Horse Supervisor to feed the horses!"

"If my father sent him to the palace prison to sweep the courtyard, it would be interesting!"

"You shouldn't stay in Akiuraken, right? Guarding Qiupu Xuan alone, what a pleasure it will be! ”

Feng Duo glanced at everyone indifferently, and walked into the hall quickly, and there was a louder laugh from everyone behind him.

Charcoal fires were burning everywhere in the temple, and it was as warm as spring.

Passing through the front hall and entering the inner hall, there was no one in it, only to see the emperor sitting obliquely in front of two pots of charcoal, concentrating on reading the inscription.

"Feng Duo respectfully invites Your Majesty Saint Ann! The king of Yue had given a banquet to the envoys of Annam and Champa, and the little slave was ordered to come to pay homage to His Majesty. ”

The emperor kept his eyes on the book, and said casually: "Why didn't Ma Yu come?" ”

"Your Majesty, Lord Ma is still talking with the Siamese envoys."

The emperor only frowned slightly, still staring at the question book in his hand, and said lightly: "Got it, go down." ”

Feng Duo was quite disappointed, and wanted to turn around and retreat, but he couldn't help but say something more: "Your Majesty, Ruan Zong promised to persuade his king to withdraw his troops from Zhancheng after returning to China, and ask His Majesty to resign tomorrow." ”

The emperor was suddenly shocked, and the inscription book in his hand immediately slipped onto the imperial case.

After a long time, a low exclamation sounded in the hall: "It is finished!" ”