After a lengthy courtesy, Chen Yu said: "In order to congratulate the Empress Dowager on her birthday, Weichen and others have contributed to the whole country and solemnly done it, lest the gift will not be grand and will not be able to get the favor of the saint." After preparing the gifts, the ministers worked tirelessly and trekked through mountains and rivers to present the hearts of the courtiers, just to make the two saints understand the sincerity and loyalty of the courtiers. However, as soon as the minister entered Lin'an City, he heard that the imperial court planned to conquer the ministers and other despicable countries. The ministers were terrified, they didn't know what crime they had committed, and the ministers had always regarded the Great Song Dynasty as the country of their parents, and they had never violated the holy will, let alone violated the Great Song Dynasty. Therefore, the minister thought that this matter must be a nonsense rumor, and asked the two saints to guide the minister. If the minister has misdeeds, he will be punished, and the minister should ask for the guilt and let the saint deal with it. If the vassals are not guilty, please also ask the two saints to proclaim to the world and restore the innocence of the vassals. As soon as the words fell, the black pressure fell to his knees, and some people cried bitterly, looking aggrieved.

The ministers turned their faces and didn't dare to look at Chen Yu, and they were all secretly ashamed in their hearts. If Chen Yu and the others asked questions vigorously, they knelt down and shouted grievances, and what they said was very reasonable. The hall was full of civil and military affairs, and no one knew how to explain it to them. Cheng Yue, Cheng Yue, it is an unjust battle to fight without guilt, and it will be lost, and it will be up to you to do it when the time comes.

Xie Daoqing was anxious, he didn't know how to answer, so he could only look at Cheng Yue. She thought about it for a long time, but she didn't dare to say anything, for fear that she would be caught by these messengers in front of her if she said a casual word. Since Cheng Yue is here, of course, he has to hand it all over to Cheng Yue to deal with, and it is better for him to stay out of the matter.

Cheng Yue saw that Xie Daoqing didn't say a word, and secretly gave her a thumbs up. This old woman is old and fine, and it is not so simple for the people of Annam to take advantage of her.

Cheng Yue sneered and stood up half a step. He scolded: "You are the envoys of a country. And the crown prince of Annan. Isn't it a shame to say these things? You said it nicely, what is the Great Song Dynasty is the country of your parents, but do you really regard the Great Song Dynasty as the country of your parents? The Great Song Dynasty had been in turmoil since a few years ago, and fought many battles with the Mongols, suffering heavy losses. Why don't you sons send troops to help in the war? We have been fighting for so many years, where are your soldiers and horses? Where are your contributions? What son would watch his parents perish and ignore them? Has the court rewarded you less? Isn't it good for you guys? What is there to be sorry for? What did you do when you were dying or dying? Even if it's a dog, I've had it for so long. When I'm in a fight, it rushes up and screams, right? What about you? Is it worse than a dog? ”

Cheng Yue's voice was violent, righteous and strict, and scolded the envoys to the point of incompleteness, and he opened his mouth. It is better to be scolded by Cheng Yue in front of him as a pig and dog, who would want to? But Cheng Yue is right, what can they do?

The whole hall was suddenly angry with the same enemy by Cheng Yue's words, and looked at the envoys of these countries with disgust. Yes, I can see you when I ask for money and things, but where are you when I am fighting? It's really better than a pig and a dog!

Xie Daoqing's eyebrows fluttered when he heard this. I really want to shout a few times in my heart! She never thought about it. was told by Cheng Yue, yes, this is obviously something you owe to Da Song, what else is there to say? Of course you should! Why couldn't I think of such a simple truth before? Isn't it too good for these feudal states, who only know how to give favors and don't know how to reciprocate? As Cheng Yue said, why?

Chen Yu and others were embarrassed by Cheng Yue's scolding. As the crown prince, he was scolded in front of him for not being as good as a dog, but he couldn't refute it, he couldn't even explain it, and he wanted to say that Cheng Yue was too rude to open his mouth. originally thought that he was justified and could ask the Song Dynasty for his guilt, and forced Xie Daoqing to say a few words of condolence, and they were done. As a result, he was scolded by Cheng Yue, so that even he couldn't help but be ashamed, and confirmed his reputation as a pig and a dog.

Now that the weather is hot, Chen Guojun's whole body is cold, and his hands are trembling slightly uncontrollably. He understood that as long as Cheng Yue's remarks spread, everyone in the Great Song Dynasty would be angered by this, and no matter what they did in the future, not many people would be willing to forgive them, let alone stand on their side against Cheng Yue's troops.

That's true, but people in these countries have never thought about it that way. It has always been the Song Dynasty that took care of them and constantly received various rewards. They only need to be vassals, and they don't need to have anything in return for the Song Dynasty at all. When the Song Dynasty and the Yuan army fought a bloody battle, they also had an attitude of not caring about themselves, and now it seems that they deserve to be scolded like this by Cheng Yue!

It's over, it's all over, Cheng Yue is inevitable to send troops, and he has to send someone back to inform the country to prepare for war, after Xie Daoqing's birthday, they must also return to China as soon as possible, reserve grain and grass, train soldiers, and build passes, waiting for them will be a bloody war, the Chen Dynasty has only passed on two generations of emperors now, and the founding monarch is still alive, will it be destroyed?

No, I want to go back as soon as possible, I can't wait here, and I will leave the prince as soon as I return to the guest house. Chen Guojun made up his mind, gritted his teeth, and was determined to endure the humiliation and burden, and could not let Cheng Yue find an excuse to keep them as hostages.

Not only Chen Guojun, but all the envoys thought the same way. The two countries are at war, and although they do not kill them, it is very common for them to be taken hostage. Especially Chen Yu is still the crown prince, the value is greater, how can Cheng Yue let him go?

Chen Yu was sweating profusely, and he thought of several excuses that were denied by himself, what small country and widows, what military is weak, how to persuade others if he can't even convince himself? To put it simply, it is self-inflicted, and you cannot live, and you cannot complain against anyone. I underestimate Cheng Yue too much, and now I am in danger, what should I do?

Chen Yu stiffened his head and kowtowed: "The ministers are guilty." The Yuan army had invaded our country from Yunnan before, and if it weren't for the Yuan army's unaccustomed water and soil and huge reduction in combat power, our country would have almost perished because of this. Because he was afraid that the Yuan army would be strong, he was far from being an opponent, and he had to guard against the Yuan army attacking again, so he was really unable to go north to help the Great Song Dynasty. The two saints were asked to punish them, and the ministers accepted the guilt, and they did not dare to refute it. He knew that not admitting his guilt would only give Cheng Yue an excuse, so it was better to admit it first. There are few officials in the south of the Great Song Dynasty who go north to Qinwang, and they all focus on self-preservation, and if he is punished too severely, the southern officials will be separated from Cheng Yue, which is not of much benefit to Cheng Yue.

Cheng Yue said: "Sage, since they have confessed their sins, the court should be lenient and not for themselves. In Yichen's opinion, it is enough for them to return the rewards they have received from the imperial court over the years with interest, and no one is allowed to leave until they are paid. ”

"What?!"

The Manchu Dynasty was shocked, and the ministers were even more panicked. Their respective countries have benefited greatly from the tribute to the Song Dynasty, which is a huge amount over the years, and it has long been spent completely, how can it be returned? And add the interest, how much is the interest? This Cheng Yue just didn't want to let them go!

Before they could figure out what to say, Cheng Yue glanced at the envoys and said, "Also, while waiting, you can't use the hard-earned money of my Great Song people in Lin'an, you people are not worthy!" You have to pay for it yourself, and if you can't pay it, you have to find a job to support yourself. ”

The Manchu civil and military could no longer describe their feelings as shocked, and they all thought that they had heard it wrong. Cheng Yue not only wants to detain these foreign envoys, but also wants them to find work to support themselves! What kind of strange idea is this, but it seems to be very reasonable by him, so that the ministers can't argue.

Chen Yu forcibly suppressed his anger and said respectfully: "The governor of the capital, the land of the vassal country is barren, the people are poor, and he has been able to barely survive thanks to the great Song Dynasty for many years, how can he repay the rewards of the past years?" Besides, it has been explained that it is a reward, and the reward can also be returned? ”

Cheng Yue sneered: "Rights and obligations in this world are one, and if there is a right, there must be an obligation. It is impossible for you to only enjoy rights and not to have obligations. You don't have to say it, either you will return the money and goods with interest, or you will stay in Lin'an to work and repay the money, and there is no third way to go. ”

Chen Yu said: "I don't know how much the Metropolitan Governor said is the principal and interest? ”

Cheng Yue said: "Now the interest on the market is about one percent of five, let's calculate less, just one percent, plus the annual interest, you have to pay back at least ten times, and then give you a discount, just ten times, no less, Da Song can't suffer too much." ”

The envoys were so angry that they almost vomited blood, and they said that they suffered ten times more? Do you still want face?!

Chen Yu was so angry that his head was bruised, and he gritted his teeth and said: "It is difficult for the governor of the capital to be strong. From ancient times to the present, it has not been heard that the reward will be increased tenfold, and it is rumored that the deceased will think of the Great Song Dynasty? Think again. Besides, the ministers came to congratulate the Empress Dowager on her birthday, but they have been detained in Lin'an since then, what country will dare to come to the Great Song Dynasty to worship in the future? The Metropolitan Governor sacrifices great righteousness for small profits, and it is not worth stealing for the Metropolitan Governor. ”

Cheng Yue said: "What is righteousness? Justice is righteousness. As the country of the sons and nephews of the Great Song Dynasty, you sit back and watch the Great Song Dynasty military disasters and do not save them, of course, you must be punished, this is a major matter related to the national body. Of course, the Empress Dowager's birthday is also a big event, but for the former it is not that important, do you think I am right? If I let you go and don't punish you in any way, how can I face the state? How do you face the people? And how can you face the two saints? If no country comes to worship in the Great Song Dynasty from now on, it is nothing, it can only be said that they have failed the Great Song Dynasty, and the Great Song Dynasty does not owe them anything, and they have a clear conscience. Do you think I'm right? ”

Chen Yu was speechless, sighed dejectedly, and Shi Li stepped aside and stopped talking. All their previous ideas failed, and there was no way to contain Cheng Yue with charity to the people. In this battle, they lost very badly, and they had to go back and find a way to escape as many people as possible, and they couldn't let these generals waste in Lin'an in vain. (To be continued......)