Chapter 694: Threats and Coercion
This time, there were relatively many people participating in the meeting in the main hall, among which there were even high-ranking officials from Zhenguo, as well as representatives of military generals such as Shui Chaoyang and Guo Yong, these two people have also been quite busy recently, and Qiu Wuyi temporarily transferred them back.
The atmosphere of Xiao slaughter was filled with the palace of golden splendour, and there was no smile on everyone's face, after all, after the breakdown of negotiations was war, and in the face of war, only a madman would laugh out loud.
"I am a messenger from the eternal kingdom, and may your holy name shine on the earth, and may your majesty's prestige never fail. ”
Although Luo Li is not from Zhenguo, he knows everything about Zhenguo's troublesome things, which can't help but impress Qiu Wuyi a little.
"Excuse me, I have personally read the letter submitted by your country, and I have already told the hundred officials to deliberate. ”
Above the main hall, Xuanyuan Jin's majesty as an emperor was heavily pressed, from childhood to adulthood, she was most familiar with pretending to be imposing in front of others, and had also been trained for several years, because the exhibits must be bright to look noble, and before that, as an emperor, her only role was to make people feel noble, and she had to hide behind the stand-in to practice silently.
Qiu Wuyi is also among the hundred officials, and he is standing behind Xuanyuan Jin, in fact, Luo Li feels that this person should not be a mad dog that will break out and hurt people if he can't achieve his goal, his mind may be better than physics, but there are always exceptions to everything, no matter what, Xuanyuan Jin can't be attacked here.
Therefore, Qiu Wuyi not only observed Luo Li's movements, but also closely watched the slightest change in the expression on his face and the change in the aura around him, just in case.
"I beg your Majesty to make it clear. ”
As an envoy, although Luo Li did not have the slightest respect for Xuanyuan Jin, the necessary words could also show that he had complete etiquette, but the expression on his face was quite rigid, and it seemed a little difficult to communicate, in fact, in the eyes of some Wenchen who paid attention to etiquette, this was already a flaw.
"Your envoy should know that although I have the honorable name of the Emperor of the Earthquake Kingdom, in fact, I only rely on the prestige of my ancestors, and I have no land under my rule, and even I myself am just a prop for the game between dukes. ”
Sitting upright on his own jade throne, Xuanyuan Jin slowly opened his lips, not shying away from his past, this move could not help but cause an uproar among some officials.
Everyone who can stand here knows that Xuanyuan Jin will definitely refuse the persuasion from Yongguo, and this point has also been agreed between them, there is nothing to say, but no one would have thought that she would expose those gloomy pasts that are no longer possible to return in front of the envoys of foreign countries.
"Your Majesty's forbearance and fortitude, although I am a native of Yongguo, I have also heard of it. ”
Luo Li knew that he was naturally embarrassed to comment more as a messenger, but he couldn't distort the facts casually, so he chose some words that others couldn't find flaws.
After a while, the old official, who was still a little complaining, nodded in agreement, thinking that the answer was quite decent.
"Fortunately, the Father of the Nation cleared Liuhe, destroyed the rebellious party, and then gave the throne to me. I hardly dare to close my eyes every day, for fear of missing any grievances from the people, and now, I am shaking the country and the whole country are unwilling to submit to others, and the people are unwilling, how can I distort the will of the people and insist on going my own way? Your envoy is my honored guest, and I do not need to hide anything, and I cannot agree to your country's request. ”
At the end of the voice, Xuanyuan Jin's tone gradually changed from steady to loud, and even excited.
Although I don't know if it will work, the military generals present also showed their mighty posture, not including Qiu Wuyi and his friends, because this kind of bluffing is meaningless, and even makes Qiu Wuyi a little disgusted.
"As an envoy, I have no right to make irresponsible remarks about the affairs between your majesty and your lord, but the lord has made a special request before his departure, and if your majesty rejects the contents of this letter, I beseech your majesty to discuss it again in three days' time, and then there will be another change. ”
Luo Li lowered his head respectfully, as if he was asking for something, but Qiu Wuyi's pupils shrank suddenly, what he said just now didn't have to be understood as a request, in a sense, it was closer to a threat.
What is the capital of the threat? What is their true intention? Since it is clearly stated that it is three days, it proves that something will definitely happen within three days, something terrible that can turn the current situation around.
"Your Majesty has been overworked recently, so it is better to rest for a while and talk about it in three days. ”
Qiu Wuyi bowed, and everyone present also knew who was in the hands of the power of the country now, and Qiu Wuyi's decision was the emperor's decision, so he quickly stopped the increasingly loud discussions.
"Well, then in three days, Zhongqing can retreat. ”
Xuanyuan Jin knew this, and immediately dissolved the consciousness of receiving the messenger according to Qiu Wuyi's instructions, and Luo Li retreated impeccably.
"Quickly arrange for someone to keep an eye on the envoy, don't go too far, it's enough to confirm his daily movements, Your Majesty, something big will happen in these three days, I have no way of knowing it at present, please Your Majesty must be mentally prepared in advance." ”
After the officials who had little to do with the matter retreated, Qiu Wuyi immediately ordered the masters belonging to the Renzhumen to go to investigate, and in order to protect Xuanyuan Jin, there were still three or four masters lurking in the dark at the scene.
"That's not good. ”
Cheng Tiexuan's lenses were covered with a layer of reflection, and he slowly muttered to himself.
"Can you give me some advice?"
Since Cheng Tiexuan's identity is also the king of a country, but the honorific title is different, Xuanyuan Jin will choose a more cautious honorific title on ordinary occasions.
She saw Cheng Tiexuan's thoughtful appearance, and she was anxious in her heart, and hurriedly whispered for advice.
"It's just speculation, it's not counting, the reason why Yongguo set the time in three days, there must be threatening capital during this period. But the purpose of this play is to show you, so at least you won't be in any danger for three days, but after three days, no matter how terrible their threats are, I'm afraid you'll be in the same danger. ”
Cheng Tiexuan straightened his sideburns slightly, and expressed the uneasiness in his heart one after another.
What he thinks is similar to what Qiu Wuyi thinks, the key is in the other party's means, generally speaking, the threat of war between the two countries is nothing more than attacking the city and plundering the land, or slaughtering the people, but the other party is the Holy Gate of Heavenly Clothes, and it is an organization that cannot be considered in an ordinary way of thinking, and Qiu Wuyi always feels that they will do something more out of the ordinary.
The imperial capital immediately entered a state of vigilance, and after Qiu Wuyi and Jiao Mu discussed it, the three masters also thought that something was quite strange.
And the biggest suspicion is "persuasion".
The three masters have been working for the Holy Gate for many years, and they are quite familiar with some of these things.
For those who dare to resist the Holy Gate of Tianyi, it is absolutely impossible to have the word "persuasion" in the dictionary.
Naturally, the only way for these rebels to be eliminated was to be eliminated.
Therefore, it is 100% certain that the Heavenly Clothes Holy Gate must have some other plans, originally Qiu Wuyi also expected this, and so did the others, everyone felt that the purpose of the envoy's arrival was to declare war, and it could not be anything else.
The guards beside Xuanyuan Jin were doubled by Qiu Wuyi, and although manpower was scarce now, they couldn't be economical in what was necessary. Even if he thinks that the Heavenly Clothes Holy Gate will not make a move against Xuanyuan Jin, he must be on guard against everything and nip all dangers in the bud.
Immediately after that, it was time to make an announcement to the whole country.
Although the people of Zhenguo are ancient and old, there are advantages of being old, and in some things, the people of Zhenguo are absolutely unable to compromise, such as surrender.
But this proclamation not only makes these things clear, but also warns everyone of possible dangers in advance, so that everyone can be cautious and guard against possible dangers.
For this task of issuing an announcement, Qiu Wuyi gritted his teeth and made a lot of contributions, so that the members of Tianzhumen participated in it, and finally sent the announcement to most of the cities in the earthquake country within two days, and Cheng Tiexuan also forwarded these contents to the people of the Lei country.
Of course, it can't be said that it is foolproof, it can only be said that he has tried his best to do what he should do, although Qiu Wuyi, who has not closed his eyes for two days and two nights, is not physically tired, but mentally he has begun to slow down due to too much tension.
It's the third day, and if anything ever happens, it's only tonight.
The night had just fallen, and there was still a long time before the night, Qiu Wuyi entered a short state of rest, calming his spirit and coping with the long night that was coming.
The territory of the earthquake country is extensive, and it is impossible for the announcement issued in the past few days to reach everyone's ears, which is unavoidable and the most heart-wrenching for Qiu Wuyi.
If one day there is another day, maybe things will be better.
"Don't blame yourself, you can't even rest well. ”
A familiar voice sounded from the top of your head, and you could feel the sensation of your body being moved, as well as a warm touch.
The feeling of the knee pillow can indeed make the mood more peaceful, and when Fan Lingyu found out that Qiu Wuyi sometimes longed to be a little coquettish, he would occasionally let him lean on for a while when he was working hardest.
In this regard, although Qiu Wuyi did not directly say words of thanks, they were very clear about each other's feelings, and they had already reached a tacit understanding.
After a short rest, Qiu Wuyi's spirit had already calmed down, but he leaned on Fan Lingyu's bent leg like a child and refused to leave.
"Report! No...... Oh no!"
The rough roar from outside caused Qiu Wuyi to leave Fan Lingyu's body like a spring, and before the people outside appeared in front of him, he rushed out of the office door first.
"Calm down!
Qiu Wuyi shouted loudly, barely reluctantly recovering the composure of the person who came to report the news.
"National ...... The land is gone......"
"What?"
For a moment, Qiu Wuyi still couldn't understand the meaning of this sentence.