Sudden Change1 Section XVI
Section 16 According to Wu Ming's estimate, it would take more than ten days for the mission to travel from Genai to the palace, but it only took them a week to arrive. Pabri was captured, and these people must have been unable to sit still. At such a speed, it is estimated that it will take both day and night to arrive.
Yesterday there was a torrential rain, and the whole foot of the mountain was muddy, and people stepped on it, and the sound of "poof" was endless. The stream at the foot of the mountain has long since lost its traces of war, and it winds and circles on the grassland, as clear as a green cloth.
On the day of the negotiation, early in the morning, the Nanban greeting envoy stood outside the palace and urged repeatedly. Wu Ming was dressed neatly, and then hung Chixiao diagonally in the sword bag. The sword bag was embroidered by He Yi, with his brand-new white suit. It looks even more heroic. According to Tao Yu's intentions, Wu Ming was responsible for the negotiation alone. When more than a hundred soldiers of the Guards Battalion walked out of the palace in full armor, the Nanban greeted the envoy with a big shock, thinking that these people were going to rob.
By the time they reached the foot of the mountain, the Nanban had already packed up the negotiation site. A dozen or so simple wooden tables were lined up on either side, the ones on the left were already full, and the ones on the right were empty. There were still some herbal teas and fruits on the table, and probably the Nanban people also felt that the road to this negotiation was difficult, so they made preparations early.
When Wu Ming arrived at the foot of the mountain, he secretly looked around, but saw that the "Pegasus Army" troops stationed here were neat and tidy, and there was nothing unusual. I can't help but secretly wonder, according to the last beast tide, these southern barbarians stationed at the foot of the mountain will definitely be affected, and at this time, it seems that there is no damage at all. Could it be that there are any top masters on the side of the Southern Barbarians? So that these strange beasts don't dare to act rashly?
The Southern Barbarians obviously attached great importance to this "Emperor Hijacking Incident", the seven or eight seats opposite were already full of people, and the entourage behind them was also neat, with swords and guns, and the buttocks just fell on the chair on the right, and Xi Lie on the opposite side picked up the teacup, stood up, and said: "Presumably the person opposite is Lord Wu, who has been in the limelight recently?" Sure enough, it is the dragon and phoenix among people, and today I am fortunate to discuss with adults at the same table, whether the result is successful or not, it is really a great joy in life. Lord Wu is a guest from afar, and the little old man will do it first as a respect! ”
Wu Ming's heart suddenly struck, this Xilie said "success or failure", obviously he was prepared for the worst in his heart, could it be that they were still ready for me to "tear up the ticket"?
Although he thought so in his heart, his face was still silent, and he raised his glass accordingly: "Marshal Daimyo, the kid has long been like thunder, the crown princess and Prince Pa have been talking happily in the palace these days, and they are nostalgic and forgetful." It's just that recently, in this snow-capped mountain land, there are foreign objects unearthed, and the guide zhì strange beasts are overflowing, and it is extremely unpeaceful. The boy hopes that the marshal will send more people to maintain the safety of the palace, so that the prince and the mother can talk about state affairs with peace of mind. ”
Wu Ming didn't plan to talk to these people this time, after all, he was alone, so could he withstand the menacing momentum of so many people? Although he said this in a subtle way, it went straight to the death of Pabri. Your heads are being pinched by me, so don't be crepe, have a showdown early, and everyone should close the stall early.
At this time, an old man on the left side of Pabri stood up and said, "Lord Wu, Lu Feng, the new prime minister in Xia Nanban. The old man did not dare to agree with the words of the adults, and the defeat of the Eastern Han Dynasty was already a foregone conclusion. Now my lord is wise, the upper body is the heart of heaven, and the lower should be **, called the emperor and the country. The old man advises the lord, quickly serve my lord, and the glory and wealth will be inexhaustible. ”
Wu Ming's heart suddenly wanted to laugh a little, this Pabri was called the emperor, and in his mouth it became "the upper body heavenly heart, the lower should be **". This man's mouth is really good at talking. Reversing black and white is nothing more than that, right?
Looking at the other party's long beard, wearing Han clothes, and elegantly dressed, Wu Ming felt sick in his heart, and he replied: "Lord Lu, those who fall into reality think of their trees, and those who drink their streams cherish their sources." The Pa family has been the vassal king of our dynasty for generations, and the first generation of Zhennan King Payou has also written to our dynasty, calling it 'Yongwei vassal minister'. The princes of all dynasties are vassals of our dynasty, abide by the way of ministers, and cherish loyalty. Now that the prince is confused for a while, after you are a Han, you don't even think about dissuading, but let the prince make mistakes again and again, what are your intentions? This is the province where I am facing the south, why do you want me to do it? Looking at adults dressed in Han costumes, don't you understand this thing? ”
When these words came out, he carried a gun and a stick, and his speech was so clever that even Wu Ming himself was surprised. Speaking of which, it seems that this Lu Feng has become a big traitor who persuaded Pabri to sentence the country.
It seems that people can also give full play to their potential in the face of anger.
Since Lu Feng became the prime minister, he has been in a beautiful situation. Seeing that Wu Ming was young, he wanted to jump out and humiliate the other party, but he didn't expect this kid to be so sharp-tongued that he was speechless, and he suddenly stood there, wiping cold sweat.
At this moment, the first person on the right stood up, this man was dressed in a short suit, and his long curly hair drowned his ears. Hawk's nose and wide beak. He hugged his fist at Wu Ming, and said in a loud voice: "The head of the Zapong family, Youlusa." There is something unclear, and I hope that Lord Wu will advise. ”
Wu Ming's heart suddenly turned over, although this person did not add any official title in front of his name, but with a few words of the head of the tent family, Wu Ming was not shallow, he burned the "Mountain Dog Army" last time to two thousand people, and now the head of the family is sitting opposite, saying that his heart is not touched, it is absolutely fake.
Yulusa nodded at Wu Ming, and continued: "What Lord Wu said, although it looks wonderful, is inevitably strong. We are located in Tiannan and have always been self-sufficient. In the previous Persian invasions, the Eastern Han Dynasty never sent a single soldier to rescue, which is one of them. However, the Eastern Han Dynasty asked us to pay tribute every year, and every year we changed various tricks to ask for various specialties. The people have long been unbearable, and this time you went south to provoke a war, causing the people to fall into the flames of war. This is the second one, so, how do you tell us to admit that we belong to Pan? ”
Wu Ming suddenly chuckled in his heart, although this Youlusa looks reckless, his speaking skills are much better than that Lu Feng, and when he asked these words, he pointed to the essence of the problem, so powerful.
He lowered his head and thought about it, then stood up, hugged his fist at Yulusa, and said: "'The prosperity of the country is the responsibility of the husband', since the beginning of the dynasty, I have fought countless times with the two empires of Northern Mongolia and Western Persia. When it was critical, you also transferred troops to Nanjiao Province, have you ever sent a soldier and a soldier to fulfill the obligations of a province? Secondly, this tribute is a matter of face, although my Eastern Han slogan is loud, but for you Nanban, it is just a drop in the bucket, and it is really overwhelming? As for the head of the Zapong family who attributed the responsibility for this war to us, the kid can't even disagree, this is that you are independent first, and we will wait for the army to be sent later. Why did the head of the family come to blame me and others at this time? ”
That Youlusa was said by Wu Ming one by one, and it took a long time to reflect, let out a long breath, and sat down hatefully.
Seeing that these two people didn't get a good deal, Xilie hurriedly changed his smile and said, "Lord Wu is really both civil and military, and the little old man is embarrassed, and today is a real understanding." In this case, as the adults said, Prince Pa met the Eastern Han Dynasty Niangniang occasionally, and the two talked very happily, so that they couldn't think of returning. I don't know, how much material is needed to get to the border of the Eastern Han Dynasty all the way to the border of the Eastern Han Dynasty so that the prince and princess will not be hungry and cold, and the soldiers of the Eastern Han Dynasty can protect them with peace of mind? ”
Wu Ming breathed a sigh of relief at this time, and said so much, didn't he just wait for your words? Immediately, he pulled out a roll of parchment from his chest, and a soldier of the Guards Battalion stepped forward to take it, and then put his hands to Xilie. Xilie unfolded and was looking at himself, Wu Ming said on the side: "The things you need are in it, the kid is ignorant, I'm afraid that my memory will not be good." According to Niangniang's instructions, list these items as early as possible, marshal, take a good look. ”
Pabri stared at the parchment, but her face was red and white, white and red. Yulusa, who usually had a good relationship with him, poked his head over and asked softly, "Marshal, what's wrong?" ”
Pabri rolled up the parchment and handed it to him, and the expression on his face did not know whether to cry or laugh, and said, "You will know by looking at it?" ”
Yulusa took it, her brows furrowed, and she was silent. When he raised his head, his face was swollen and red. He shook his head and said, "Lord Wu, are you kidding?" When he had finished speaking, he saw that the other people who were sitting beside him had stretched their necks and looked at it, and they passed it down.
In a short time, the palm-sized parchment scroll was spread in the hands of the representatives of the Southern Barbarians.
At first, these people were just talking to each other alone, but then seeing that Xilie did not stop them, and finally became louder and louder. Rubbing his fists at Wu Ming, he was dumbfounded, and he immediately rushed over and tore him in half.
However, the other party reacted like this, as early as Wu Ming's reason, he drank a cup of tea, and said slowly: "What, do you have any questions about the conditions offered above?" ”
Before his words fell, Lu Feng had already jumped up, stretched out his index finger, pointed at Wu Ming and scolded: "It's only a dozen days from here to Qingting Grassland." And your entire team is now full of 5,000 people, but you need 50,000 war horses, am I crazy or are you crazy? ”
Looking at his appearance, Wu Ming didn't feel a little funny, and he said calmly: "Your emperor's body is expensive, if you don't have so many good horses, it won't be good if you get tired from the journey and hurt your body." ”
As soon as he finished speaking, a pot-bellied old man jumped out next to Lu Feng, with his nostrils facing the sky, and shouted: "No, this is absolutely not possible, we have to bear all your logistics supplies, this is naturally agreed, but in this case, what do you need 50,000 cattle and sheep for?" No, if that's the case, my Shachu family will be the first to refuse. ”
Wu Ming smiled and replied, "This lord, don't be angry, we want these cattle and sheep, and naturally it is also well thought out." The prince's body is expensive, how can he be without meat. In case the meal is not good, it affects the body. How will the boy be called in the future to explain to the adults? ”
Another tall and thin man snatched the conversation, and his hand was about to point to Wu Ming's nose: "Why do you ask all our troops to stay fifty miles away from you?" We must make sure that His Majesty is in our field of vision, so as not to be in danger. ”
Wu Ming sneered and said, "Your emperor's body is expensive, and we don't know his situation." But a few mothers must not be frightened. You are behind us every day with swords, guns and clubs. We can't help but panic. If you accidentally injure them, it will be very bad. ”
He cleared his throat: "Besides, we Eastern Han Guards Battalion soldiers. The world is famous for its combat power. It's safer to protect one person than your guards, isn't it? The man pointed at Wu Ming, his lips trembled, and he couldn't speak for a long time.
"No, no, how can you be so ......" a person next to him jumped to his feet and shouted.
"Ridiculous, ridiculous. It's a shame, it's not a treaty. Lu Feng was also half angry.
Xilie stood up, waved his hand, stopped the commotion of the crowd, and said slowly: "We can all agree to these conditions. Carriages, substances, cattle and sheep, etc., are all right. But how do you want me to trust you, Lord Wu? ”
Wu Ming pulled out the "red night" with a "choked", the sword body was golden, like another sun in the sun, shaking everyone's eyes, he stared at Xi Lie, and said word by word: "Just by him, Jinkou Yuyan, like the emperor in person." Lie Shuai should know this sword, right? Wu Ming replied.
"Chixiao!"
Xilie muttered, staring at the blade of the sword, stunned. A breeze blew, and the sheepskin rolled down on the table, and rolled lazily a few times, as if mocking him silently.