Chapter 261: An agreement is reached
A leading minister of the DPRK and China. Under the leadership of Mo Xiangguo. openly supported the Queen Mother's curtain to listen to the government. It is called the regent's worries. But in eleven it seems. But it's dividing his power.
At this juncture. Eleven had to make concessions. After all. He did spend most of his time confronting King Cheng. And other affairs between the DPRK and China. Now it's handled by Mo Tingcheng.
Although the heart is depressed. Eleven wasn't in a hurry, though. He's waiting. As soon as Meng Yuan's reinforcements arrived. Then. I have real military power in my hands. This inside and outside the court. You don't have to listen to him yet.
Come to think of it. These ministers just want to take advantage of this opportunity to gain a handful of money for themselves. But that's fine. Those courtiers who have two hearts. He saw it all. Wait for the immediate crisis to pass. He went to them again to settle accounts.
Eleven at this time. In his own study. In front of them stood two generals. I just reported to him the situation outside the city.
Just 'fighting' with Zhuge Boundless's army. Now the two armies are facing each other. It's hard to tell the winner for a while.
After discussing the next steps with the two generals. Eleven made them retreat.
It was at this time. The leader of his guards hurried to meet him.
"It's not easy." Eleven frowned. Looking at the dark guard who looked like he was in a hurry. There was a bad feeling in my heart.
He had previously 'handed' his guards a mission. To assassinate a few important ministers of the court. Among them, including Mo Xiangguo, several old ministers who supported Mo Chengcheng.
Originally. I want the lives of these old guys. It should be very easy to do. But eleven from the face of the leader of the Dark Guard. Reads the feeling of disbelief and frustration.
"Returning to the master. Mo Xiangguo and several other ministers around. Suddenly, there was a group of masters. We...... Missed ......"
Long. Eleven did not speak. What else could he say?
Mo Xiangguo is an old fox. He's always known. Since he dared to stand up for his 'daughter'. Support her to listen to politics. Blatantly sharing power with him. That means he's ready for everything. Come to think of it. Gather a group of masters to protect yourself. It seems to be a reasonable thing.
But. These things are so sudden. There was no sign of it before.
waved his hand. Eleven said "You go down". He slumped into his chair. Thoughts flying.
Apparently. Trying to get rid of these old guys. He's missed the best time. All of a sudden. There's no way he'll get rid of them easily.
The house 'dew' happened to rain overnight. It's the autumn of Kyoto's survival. But suddenly there was a plague of locusts in the north. And the flooding in the south. People everywhere don't have enough to eat. There are speculators who have risen up one after another. Formed their own army. Fight against the imperial court. There is a great tendency to split the Great Xia.
Faced with the daily complaining of one after another from all over the place. Eleven is really a headache.
He was asked to be sent troops from all over the country. But he was besieged by King Cheng for almost three months. Who will be able to relieve him?
Eleven is aware. The situation has become more and more out of his control. He had to do something right away. Otherwise. Once Great Xia was divided by various forces. He continued to hold on to a Kyoto. It's also pointless.
At the right time. There are ministers in the court and the middle of the court who timely mention peace talks with King Cheng. Now. The Queen Mother, who listened to the government, supported the peace talks. After all. Kyoto is always trapped. It's not a way either.
Eleven couldn't have been better. Follow this step. So he agreed. This time. The court moved fast. When even sent a 'squire' Lang to Chengwang's camp to negotiate peace.
The original king of the main battle. At this head. But he also softened. He was running out of food and grass for his army. Feed an army of 100,000. It's definitely not easy.
But. Since it was the imperial court that sent someone to negotiate peace first. Cheng Wang naturally will not let go of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. He put forward the conditions. He actually asked the court to give him 100,000 taels of gold. The three cities in the southeast are dependent territories. There is also the military power of the Yannan branch.
First heard this request. The court suddenly exploded.
"It's just taking advantage of the fire. Where is there a little sincerity in negotiating peace."
"Yes. Can't promise him. It's asking for money again. and for military power. Zhuge Wuyan's appetite is really big."
"But. . . Don't agree. I can't beat it. You can't keep dragging ......"
The ministers are constantly whining.
Eleven cleared his throat. There was a sudden silence in the courtroom.
"The Queen Mother. I don't know what the Queen Mother means." Eleven is in no hurry to take a stand. Instead, he threw the problem to Mo Chengcheng. Don't you have Mo Xiangguo to support you? Then I'd rather look at the conditions of this shame. You won't say yes.
For political affairs at the imperial court. Mo Qingcheng naturally didn't understand. But her father was an old fox. Mo Qingcheng couldn't help but laugh in his heart. Eleven said this to her. It was the same as Mo Xiangguo expected. Of course. Mo Xiangguo also told her how to deal with it.
"Regent. I want to be a 'woman' Taoist and say. Zhuge Wuyan opened his mouth. Naturally, you can't easily agree to him. But. This Kyoto Thirteen Cavalry Battalion's military power dispatch. It's all up to you. Tell me about it. In addition to negotiating peace. Do you have a good way to retreat from the enemy?"
Eleven's eyes were cold. Mo Chengcheng. Running to that is underestimating you. These words. That's a good point. Her Queen Mother had to agree. It's because the situation is 'forced', and this is a situation that is pressing. but it was caused by him, the regent. Other words. He is in charge of the army. but they cannot retreat from the enemy. That's why the Queen Mother had to agree to Zhuge Wuyan's unreasonable request.
Snorted coldly. Eleven said: "The Queen Mother means this. It's to agree to Zhuge Wu's conditions."
"Hey. These militaristic events. The mourners don't understand. This thing. I'll just hand it over to you. The mourning family has a headache. Retreat......" he said. Mo Qingcheng's voice really became weak.
Scold. Now you're a woman. When you hang the curtain and listen to the government. But I don't say you don't know.
Eleven cold eyes Mo Xiangguo. I saw Mo Xiangguo looking sick. There doesn't seem to be any 'spirit' spirit. Half-closed eyes. It seems to be waiting to retreat.
And Mo Chengcheng has announced his retreat from the dynasty. Eleven hadn't even had time to say anything. I saw that the ministers had already sent off the Queen Mother.
Took a turn. This hot potato. and it was thrown into his hand.
Downward facing backwards. Eleven drew up an excerpt. Sent someone to the camp of King Cheng.
The eleventh battalion made the conditions that the king said. But. He is also conditional. There is only one. It is to become a king and enter the court to hear the testimony. As a prince. Assist the young emperor in governing the government.
Just a look. It seems to have given Cheng Wang greater convenience. But. Eleven has his own ideas. A dangerous character like King Cheng. If you let him go. It's really a return to the mountain. It's better to just put him under your nose. He can also feel a little more at ease.
When the excerpt was sent to the camp of King Cheng. Brought along. and a hundred thousand taels of gold.
"Cheng Wang. Congratulations. Henceforth. We're going to be officials in the same dynasty. I hope to become a king and carry it a lot." Chen 'waiter' Lang finished reading the excerpt. Congratulations to Zhuge Wuyi.
Zhuge Wuya looked at the dozens of boxes of gold. But there are some entanglements in my heart. Eleven's intentions. How could he not understand.
"Lord Wang. In fact. It is not without merit to enter the court." Zi Ji saw Zhuge Wu's doubts' and leaned up lightly. Whispered in his ear, "At least next time. You don't have to work hard to capture the capital."
That's all there is to it. Zhuge Wuya's face immediately 'revealed' a hint of a smile. Unceremoniously accepted the decree.
"Lord Wang. Tomorrow the DPRK will hold a ceremony for you to divide the seal. A while. The people from the Ministry of Rites will come to pick up the prince. Xiaguan's mission has been completed. Then I won't bother the prince anymore." Let's say goodbye.
"Little goblin, you really think about this king." Chen 'waited' Lang just walked out of the big tent. Zhuge Wuya pulled Zi Ji into his arms. and dropped a 'kiss' on her neck.
Originally. He's still thinking about it. To accept the conditions of the eleven. After all. Return to the southeast water town. The mountain is high and the emperor is far away. He's a soil emperor at all. There is no need to be bound by the imperial court.
Still. Zi Ji reminded him with a word. If he stays in the court as an official. He will have the opportunity to establish his own party in the DPRK and China. He won't give up the idea of taking over the Great Xia country because of a temporary discussion.
Temporary waiver. It's for the next victory to be more thorough.
Zi Jijiao smiled. Fell into the arms of Zhuge Wuyan. Showing his charm to the fullest with his young body. tried his best to please this prince who was over half a hundred years old......
After entering the palace and dividing it. Becoming a king is really like a free prince. Take Purple Ji every day. Wander around the bustling places of Kyoto.
He had long heard about the bustling city of Kyoto. But. It was his first time here. And with the prosperity conceived in his mind. But it's completely inconsistent.
At the feet of the Son of Heaven. The capital of the emperors. Everywhere is 'revealed' with an atmospheric kingly demeanor. This is incomparable to the southeast water towns of his territory.
King Cheng was truly 'fascinated' by this imperial capital.
He has been in Beijing for more than ten days. Eleven sends gifts in the form of 'flowers' every day. Or beautiful 'female', or beautiful 'jade', or other rare playthings in the southeast.
This one. Zhuge Wuyan's life is much richer all of a sudden.
And in the court. Those ministers. More respectful to him. Even the biological father of the Empress Dowager Mo Xiangguo. It was also a courtesy to him. This made Zhuge Wuya more and more vigorous.
100,000 troops. There were few casualties. Although he did not ascend to the throne as expected. But he easily entered the court. He has become a dignified prince under one person and above ten thousand.
This result. Zhuge Wuya is very satisfied. But he knows it. He's going to deal with it. Or eleven. Minister of the DPRK and China. Most of them have received his benefits. Only eleven. The more respectful he is. The more you can't take it lightly.
But. This is a temporary victory. Let Zhuge Wuya decide to relax first.
The largest and most ornate mansion in the city. It is the palace of the king.
And now. Chengwang's mansion is even more night and night singing. The arrogance of becoming a king is 'lewd'. It's what every minister looks at.
But for Eleven. That's not a bad thing. So. Only then can he deal with the 'chaotic' party that has risen up in various places with peace of mind.
The court lifted the siege. You will be able to send troops everywhere. Most of the people who rose up were people who couldn't eat enough. Bare-handed. How can they confront the well-equipped imperial court divisions?
Not long.' The chaotic Great Xia has reunited again. And at the same time. and he sent men to control the floods. A plague of deranged locusts.
All of a sudden. The situation in Great Xia has stabilized.