Chapter 239: Diplomatic Rivalry

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On the third day after his arrival, Zhang Mai received Yelu with a more formal etiquette.

The place of the meeting was in the military camp outside Qinzhou City, from Yang Dingguo, Zheng Wei, Guo Wei and below, the ministers of civil and military affairs all participated in this ceremony, although Yelu did not dare to look directly at Zhang Mai, but also looked at it with a non-rude gaze, and saw that Zhang Mai was dressed in a military uniform, his waist was straight, his beard was shaved, and he looked younger, but the clothes were old clothes, and they had been worn for a few years, but they were washed cleanly, and the pulp was straight and straight, this is the man who forced the Khitan into a dilemma of life and death!

After the battle of Linhuang Mansion, the whole Khitan clan did not dare to call Zhang Mai's name directly, only saying that the person in the southwest gritted his teeth and hated him, but at this time, Yelu Wuzhi really saw Zhang Mai but was in awe.

After all, to be able to lead a group of foreign remnants who were in a desperate situation, all the way to the east, break through many difficulties and return to the Central Plains, and establish such a mighty and powerful country, is not a hero! Even his enemies can't help but pay respect.

Fan Zhen took the letter of state from Yelu Wuzhen's hand, opened it and handed it to Zhang Mai, a copy of the letter of state had been handed over to Fan Zhen yesterday, and there was no language in it that would cause disputes.

Zhang Mai opened it and glanced at it, the first line was the words of the Great Liao Emperor to the general of the Tang Dynasty, Zhang Mai glanced at it slightly, handed it back to Fan Qian, and said to Yeluwu: "Yesterday, there was news in Luoyang, Shi Jingjiao told the world, saying that the Khitan would return the sixteen states of Yanyun to him, does General Yelu know about this?" ”

He was not angry, nor did he ask, but he was like a family affair, but he was more powerful than Cao Yuanzhong's anger that day.

Yelu Wuzhi bent his body, and did not go around the bend: "The messenger to Luoyang was sent by Xia. ”

The corners of Zhang Mai's mouth showed an expression that he didn't know whether to smile or cold: "Then the matter is true." A Yanyun was given to Shi Jingjiao. If you want to give it to me again, I'll have to ask what Khitan means. Are you playing tricks on me? ”

Yeluya asked, "Don't dare." ”

Zhang Mai didn't answer again, leaned back, squinted, Cao Yuanzhong sneered: "Since you don't dare, why a Yanyun." Dedicated to the two countries! ”

"General Cao made a mistake." Yelu said: "Yanyun is not offering, but letting." But the land is in the hands of my Da Liao for a day, and who I want to give it to is my Da Liao Emperor! And this land concession is not a free concession, to put it bluntly, this is a transaction, it is a transaction, it is a transaction, who is willing to pay according to the price. Yan Yun is who's it. ”

Yang Dingguo said angrily: "Yanyun is my Tang Dynasty land, and the people living on it are my Tang Dynasty people, the weight of the land is heavier than Mount Tai, and the weight of the people is still above the land!" You export and trade, pay for it with your mouth shut, and treat my Datang land and people as nothing! ”

Yelu didn't know Yang Dingguo. But from his age and seat, he speculated: "Could this be the Venerable Lord of General Yingyang?" ”

Yang Dingguo said proudly: "Not bad! ”

Yelu Wuzhi saluted Yang Dingguo and said, "General Yingyang invaded my Mobei. So that I desert north of the tribes across the corpse of three thousand miles, now the desert north and south, the name of the eagle is a child will stop crying. Yelu is fortunate to see his father today, and he should be on behalf of hundreds of thousands of victims of the Mobei tribes, and wish the old general more blessings and longevity! ”

His tone began to be calm. Later, I couldn't help but get excited, and the viciousness in the meaning was felt by everyone. It is said to be a blessing, but in fact it is a curse!

Yang Dingguo looked up to the sky and smiled, but the smile was not refreshing, but sad. He said in a deep voice: "Speaking of killing, is it because you Hu people kill me more Han people, or do I Han people kill you Hu people more?" Not to mention the killing of Hu and Han, even if it is you Hu people themselves, the Mobei tribes who died under the saber of Abaoji are far more than those who died in the hands of my son, right? God has the virtue of a good life, and my Tang Dynasty is not easy to kill, but since the Anshi Rebellion, Zhu Hu has bullied the Han family for decades, killed my people and destroyed my ancestral temple, so that my Han people have to fight back, as Xianying Ran Min said: Death to those who commit crimes against my Han people, death to those who kill my Han people, kill all the Hu in the world, restore the foundation of my Han family, and slaughter Hu Dog, this is the obligation of the children of the Han family! My son Mobei went to kill, it is the way of the heavens, the ancestors and the ancestors are above, the billions of Han people are below, the group protects the group, so that my Tang Dynasty can recover the territory and build this feat! My Yang Jing has this good child, how fortunate I am! Don't talk about the geometry of longevity, when the good news of Mobei came, I had no regrets when I died! ”

His voice was extremely heroic, and he had to speak loudly, and all the generals present were infected.

Zhang Mai also stood up and said, "What the elder said is right! In my life, I hope to see the day when Datang Chongguang, when the victory of Mobei comes, even if I die at that time, I have no regrets! ”

As soon as he stood up, everyone in the tent stood upright, and the generals were especially angry, and they all looked at Yelu's house, and the momentum was amazing, as if the battlefield of Huanma Heights had been pulled back to Qinzhou!

Yelu was forced by this momentum, and unconsciously took a step back, but he quickly stabilized his figure, and his mind was really firm, so he quickly changed the topic and said, "It's not interesting for Old General Yang to say this. No matter which ethnic group or country the land belonged to before, it is only based on the present. Yanyun is now in my hands, since it is a negotiation between the two countries, what is the use of talking about these false righteousness? Just as our country will not be naΓ―ve enough to rely on proving the righteousness to get Mobei back. I am here today on the orders of the Emperor of our country, on behalf of our country, with the greatest sincerity and patience, I am willing to make peace with your country. If there is a desire for peace talks, why do you want to engage in these threatening acts? ”

Cao Yuanzhong said: "If there is really sincerity, there will be no land for the two countries." ”

Yeluya asked: "Otherwise, it is sincerity that will bring the deal to the table, if you just blindly say good things, then do the marshals and generals dare to believe my words?" ”

Guo Wei sneered: "In today's situation, you Khitan must be a dog in the poor alley, so you can figure out the guΓ² discussion and linger!" When you moved the three families to besiege us, you didn't come to negotiate peace, and now when things are not good, you have to come to sue for peace, and things in the world are not so cheap! ”

"Not cheap, not cheap!" Yeluwu said: "As General Yang said just now, the weight of the land is heavier than Mount Tai, and the weight of the people is even more important than the land!" A mere peace agreement is not cheap at the cost of thousands of miles of land and millions of people in the sixteen states of Yanyun. ”

His two words were very popular, but it was difficult to deny that no one could have imagined it before the Khitan proposed it, so even Xue Fu was very surprised when he heard it for the first time.

Cao Yuanzhong said: "On our side, your country wants to exchange the sixteen states of Yanyun for peace. On the side of Luoyang, I don't know what price Shi Jingjiao needs to pay? ”

Yelu didn't hide it, and said bluntly: "Send troops to the heavenly strategy, contain the noble ** horse, and don't invade Liao." ”

Cao Yuanzhong said: "While you came to Qinzhou to say that you wanted to make peace, you went to ask Shi Jingjiao to send troops to attack me. Is this the sincerity of your Daliao peace talks? ”

Yeluya smiled and said, "Why is there no sincerity? If your country agrees to make peace and the two sides strike the war, will Luoyang still dare to provoke your country alone? If your country doesn't allow anything to be discussed, won't we be allowed to ask for another strong reinforcement? ”

Although this is hard to hear, it is difficult to refute.

Zhang Mai suddenly smiled and said, "Do you say the same thing to Shi Jingjiao?" ”

Yelu Wu Zhen smiled: "The people facing each other are different, and the words are naturally different, the marshal clearly sees thousands of miles, and Yelu Wu feels that there is no need to detour, so he said it directly." Presumably with the wisdom of a marshal. There will be a fixed opinion in the chest. ”

Zhang Mai snorted and was about to speak, but in the big tent, there was silence for a while, and Cao Yuanzhong shouted: "Marshal!" Yang Dingguo also shouted: "Marshal! Lu Jialing also shouted: "Marshal! ”

All three are called marshals, but the meanings in their tones are different. Cao Yuanzhong is anxious, Yang Dingguo is anxious, and Lu Jialing is also anxious. But urgent things are different.

Zhang Mai swept over the people beside him: Fan Zhen lowered his hand slightly in the dark, signaling to slow down his decision. Discuss again; Murong Chunhua looked impatient, very afraid that Zhang Mai would be moved by the Liao envoy and give up such a good opportunity to enter the army; Guo Wei shook his head slightly when Zhang Mai's gaze swept over him, as if to dissuade him; Zheng Wei coughed, Zhang Mai was very familiar with his actions, and knew that his minister supported the peace talks; An Xianqi and Yang Guangyuan glanced at each other, still not daring to express their opinions.

Within the Great Tent. In response to the bait thrown by the Liao envoy, it has been divided into several factions.

Zhang Mai, who had already stood up, sat down in the eagerness of everyone.

When Jerod saw him sit down, his heart sank in his impression. Although this Marshal Zhang was far-reaching, he was always enthusiastic when he was in battle, and he was afraid that Zhang Mai would refuse the peace talks in a moment of anger, but as long as Zhang Mai could calm down, Yelu Wuzhi believed that he had enough bargaining chips to impress the imperial leader to the negotiating table.

"Opinion, of course there is a opinion!"

Zhang Mai, who sat firmly, waved his hand, and said to Yelu Wuzhi in a calm but unquestionable tone: "You go back and sue SΓΉ Yelu Deguang, Yanyun I want it." ”

Yang Dingguo's heart was shocked, and he was about to interrupt, but he heard Zhang Mai say next: "But I don't need him to let me." Whether Shi Jingjiao wants to make peace with you or not, that is Shi Jingjian's business. As for me, Zhang Mai, what should belong to me, I will take it back with dignity, with sword and fire, with iron and blood, and take it back with dignity! That's my answer. ”

Yang Dingguo and Murong Chunhua turned from worry to joy, Lu Jialing frowned slightly, Zheng Wei lowered his eyes and pondered, and Cao Yuanzhong was even more disappointed on his face!

What else did Yelu Wu say, Zhang Mai turned to the side and said, "This is my answer!" You can go back! ”

At this time, even Yeluwu's quality was a little gloomy, he didn't expect that he had tried many ways to consciously calculate that he had penetrated into the enemy's henchmen, and in the end he fell short.

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After Yeluwu took his leave, all the civil ministers and military generals under An Xianqi also retired, leaving only a few people who participated in the last meeting, Zhang Mai said: "What else do you have to mention about this Da Liao matter?" ”

Yang Dingguo said: "Needless to say, the marshal's conclusion just now is already very good!" Very good! He laughed as he spoke.

Zheng Wei smiled, and Yang Dingguo said slightly: "What are you laughing at!" Zheng Wei smiled: "Guo Lao, you are also laughing." ”

Yang Dingguo was speechless for a while, although he was laughing, Zheng Wei's smile was different from him. It's just that I can't tell for a while. Yang Dingguo has always had a close love for Zheng Wei, but Zheng Wei's words and actions are always incompatible with him, just like being influenced by the fate of the two ancestors, which makes him very helpless.

Zheng Wei said with a smile: "What the marshal just said is good to frustrate the enemy and inspire people." But what he said was right. At the turn of countries, in the end, we have to look at what is most beneficial, not what is most enjoyable. ”

Yang Dingguo was displeased, and said: "The marshal has already made a decision, do you still want to overturn the marshal's conclusion." ”

"No, the marshal has made up his mind, why should he overturn it? Besides, I don't think the marshal was wrong in his decision. Zheng Wei said: "But the marshal just didn't allow the conditions proposed by the Khitan this time, which can be regarded as expressing our indignation at the two companies that he sold his goods." However, it does not mean that we and the Khitan are completely non-negotiable. ”

Yang Dingguo said unhappily: "Talk? Do you still want to talk? What else do you want to talk about! ”

Zheng Wei said: "This time Yelu Wuqian came on behalf of the Khitan, no matter what the other party's intentions are, the conditions are opened by them, and it is difficult to ensure that there is no evil intentions in the inside, according to the situation they opened, maybe they will enter the game by accident." So we don't care what they are proposing and what the conditions are. It's okay to overthrow it all first. If we want to talk about it next, let's talk about it according to the way we put forward. ”

Yang Dingguo frowned and said, "You mean...... Do you want to talk to that Yelu again? ”

"Of course, Liao has made thousands of miles to the south, this journey is not easy, and this line should not be broken all at once." Zheng Wei said: "We can send someone to contact him again, and talk to them according to the conditions we prescribe, and it is naturally good to talk, if the quality of Yelu House cannot be decided, we can also send a messenger." Go and talk to Jerod directly! ”

Lu Jialing was already nodding in approval, Yang Dingguo shook his head and said, "Is there this necessary?" ”

"Naturally!" Lu Jialing continued: "After the war, it is the right way to negotiate to collect dividends outside the battlefield, and even expand the results of the war. In the past, the Qin encroached on the Six Kingdoms, and although there were many victories on the battlefield, the cities obtained through diplomacy under the battlefield were probably not much less than those of attacking cities and conquering land. Now we have the upper hand. If the Khitan refuses to talk, it will be good, if it is a peace talk. It's bound to be good for us! ”

Cao Yuanzhong was actually inclined to peace talks before meeting Yelu Wuzhi this time, and as for the shouting and shouting about Yelu Wuzhi just now, it was precisely because he hoped for peace talks, so he wanted to make a tough posture in front of people, but Zhang Mai actually rejected Yelu Wuzhi on the spot, and just when he felt lost, unexpectedly, a strange peak protruded. Zheng Wei and Lu Jialing actually expressed different opinions one after another.

In the territory of Tiance Datang, once Zhang Mai makes a decision, he is like an arrow off the string, if he wants to save the situation, he may be able to do this. A slap can be counted, and Zheng Wei is one of them.

Seeing that Zhang Mai didn't react, Zheng Wei said again: "We not only have to talk to the Khitan, but also to talk to Shi Jingjiao!" ”

Yang Dingguo's brows furrowed even tighter: "Talk to Shi Jingjiao?" "He is an old-school soldier, when he was in the new Broken Leaf City, he was mainly responsible for governing the army, and after Zhang Mai took charge of the overall situation, he slowly retreated to the second line, and he spent his whole life within the military.

Zheng Wei said with a smile: "Since the Khitan can send someone to Luoyang, why can't we send someone to see Lao Shi?" If the Khitan can win over the Luoyang side to fight for our troops, can't we use guΓ² diplomacy to contain the interference of the Jin army? In fact, this should have been done a long time ago. It's just that the marshal used all his efforts on the strategy of Linhuang Mansion before, and there were occasional small omissions in this strategy. ”

Lu Jialing said: "Actually, we also sent envoys to Luoyang, but the things we talked about were not extremely serious, especially not like the Khitan, throwing such a heavy diplomatic scale, this is my fault." ”

Cao Yuanzhong also wanted to discuss it, but thinking about what Zheng Wei said, he might not be able to say more powerful words, so he closed his mouth.

Guo Wei suddenly said: "Peace talks can be carried out, but they must be based on the premise that they do not affect the current military and political strategy and the direction of troop use. ”

Zheng Wei said: "Diplomacy and the use of troops should naturally complement each other, rather than dragging each other back. ”

Yang Dingguo saw that Zhang Mai was still groaning, and he was also a little anxious, and said: "Marshal, look ......"

Zhang Mai looked at Zheng Wei, and the two met their eyes, already understanding what they meant by each other.

In this big tent, it is even extended to the whole world, in fact, Zheng Wei has the deepest understanding of Zhang Mai's military layout, even if it is the Mobei Campaign, Yang Yi is only the specific executor, and he is in the front; Guo Wei was on the side as a military staff officer; Guo Luo is far away in the river, and Zhang Mai needs to talk to him to do such a big thing -- but even these three people don't know as much about Zhang Mai's overall plan as Zheng Wei -- because all military forces need the cooperation of financial and material resources, so Zhang Mai must obtain Zheng Wei's support and consent if he has a major state action.

And now, in a diplomatic field that was not under Zheng Wei's responsibility, Zheng Wei intervened, and Zhang Mai knew that internal affairs must be involved, and the battle ahead was fought by Yang Yi and Xue Fu, but he could not afford to fight. But it depends on Zheng Wei.

His fingers knocked on the armrest of the seat, there was a secret grid in the armrest, and there was a secret letter written by Xue Fu to himself in the secret grid, and after going through the content of the secret letter in his mind, Zhang Mai seemed to have made up his mind. said: "What Zheng and Lu said is reasonable. ”

Yang Dingguo looked a little deflated, but he couldn't refute Zheng Wei and Lu Jialing's statements.

Zhang Mai saw that there seemed to be no big backlash from the people in the tent, and then said: "Then we will send two envoys to Khitan and Luoyang respectively." Especially the Khitan, this matter involves heavy dΓ , and it must be visited by important ministers. Ladies and gentlemen, I wonder who would like to go? ”

Lu Jialing heard that Zhang Mai was going to send important ministers, and he thought that he should be in charge of diplomacy, just like coming forward. Cao Yuanzhong has already said: "I'll go!" Before Lu Jialing could react, Zhang Mai was already happy: "Yuan Zhong is a lucky general!" Bashu surrenders, Huguang Road passes, all rely on you. If Yuan Zhong goes, this trip will be foolproof! ”

Cao Yuanzhong was also happy when he saw Zhang Mai praised him in public like this, and said in his heart: "In the past few years, I have repeatedly made meritorious contributions in diplomacy, and it seems that in the marshal's heart, it is different from the past after all. He knew that such a heavy responsibility fell on his shoulders, although it was impossible for his future merits to overpower Yang Yi. But if it is handled properly, it is also a great credit of first class!

Yang Dingguo snorted. said: "Diplomacy after the war is not impossible, but you must remember that you must not lose power and humiliate the country!" He saw that Zhang Mai had been moved by Zheng Wei's words, but he still didn't forget to fasten the word "aftermath"!

Zheng Wei listened, and the corner of his mouth smiled.

Cao Yuanzhong could also hear the three flavors. also said with a smile: "The old man of the country admonished, Yuan Zhong never dared to forget!" ”

Zhang Mai said: "On the Khitan side, Yuan Zhong is in charge. Luoyang ......" He hesitated for a moment and said, "Wensu, you can go." ”

Fan Zhen saw Zhang Mai appoint himself. Slightly surprised, then gladly accepted.

The candidates were decided, Cao Yuanzhong and Fan Zhen came to ask Zhang Mai to set a diplomatic strategy, and Zhang Mai said: "You go and prepare, and before leaving, I will talk to you in detail." ”

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Everyone said goodbye and left, Zheng Wei was left alone, Zhang Mai said: "You have always been lazy, you can do less things and you will not ask for more, how can you cross the line and infringe today?" ”

Zheng Wei said: "You don't know how expensive firewood and rice are if you don't belong to your family!" I told you early that in two years, we can't afford to fight! If you don't do it, you have to move your mouth, and if you can't afford it, you naturally want to talk! Besides, it should have been talked about after the war. We didn't do this all the time? I have just settled down in the past few months, which is the foundation of the country, and then I will knock on the merchant clan internally, and knock on Mengshu Shijin externally, and I can't ask for it when Khitan Ken comes over by himself! This is the next thing I have to do, although it is diplomacy, but it is also an extension of my affairs, how to cross the line! ”

Zhang Mai suddenly opened the secret compartment and handed over Xue Fu's letter, Zheng Wei took it and looked at it, a little surprised, and said, "I see, no wonder you are so expressive." Then don't you want to ......" suddenly glared at Zhang Mai and scolded: "You person! Bad! ”

Zhang Mai smiled and said, "Although I haven't discussed this matter with you, what you said today seems to have been discussed with me." Regarding the Khitan matter, I came to tell Yuan Zhong before he went out; Over there in Luoyang, before Fan Zhen comes out, you can talk to him. ”

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Yelu Wuzhi returned to the building, thinking back on his words and deeds along the way, obviously he had already analyzed the current situation, the advantages and disadvantages of both sides, and even went deep into the analysis of Zhang Mai's character, but in the end it was still a failure, I really didn't know what went wrong, so I listened to Cao Yuanzhong's visit, was depressed, and overheard Cao Yuanzhong's visit.

After meeting, Yeluwu asked: "General Cao is here, is he here to see me off?" ”

Cao Yuanzhong said with a smile: "It's not to see him off, it's to accompany General Yelu to Linhuang Mansion and his party." ”

Yelu was stunned for a moment, and then turned happy and said, "Marshal Zhang has changed his mind?" ”

Cao Yuanzhong said with a smile: "Things have taken a turn for the worse, but the conditions you offer are not in line with the wishes of my marshal, if you really want to negotiate peace, you must talk about it separately!" ”

Yeluwu smiled and said: "It's easy to say, as long as you are willing to talk, it's easy to say!" ”

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On the side of Huangshui, a half-white Han old man looked at the file handed in by his subordinates, frowning deeply, this old man was Han Yanhui, the mastermind of Yelu Deguang, beside him, Yelu Deguang said a little tiredly: "How are you doing?" ”

Han Yanhui said: "It's already ready, and in another month and a half, the big thing will be decided!" ”

Yelu Deguang stood up, opened the big tent, looked at the thinning ice surface, and said coldly: "I didn't expect my Khitan to have such a day...... Zhang Mai, this account, we have to settle it out sooner or later! ”

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For me, these two days have been a miracle......

"Tang Qi" has just returned, and the monthly ticket has rushed to the top five in the historical classification, with a total list of 33, what else do I have to say?

In fact, I'm not ready to spell the update at all.,Tang Qi can't write this kind of article quickly.,I can only say that according to the frequency I said before.,Try to ensure stability.。 If you are in good condition, you will add more.

That one...... If you still have a starting point monthly pass, you can support it, and we can't fight at the end of the month, and it's good to have a virtual fire at the end of the month.

Thank you, thank you!

―――――――― (To be continued......)