Section 10 Court Matches
On this day, Prince Di took the right prime minister to go to the court with the other ministers of Jian'an State, and the court hall of Jian'an Country was magnificent, twice as large as that of Yueyang State, and it was more solemn and magnificent. Moddy stood in the center of the hall, neither humble nor arrogant, the right prime minister stood behind him, and the courtiers of Jian'an were divided into civil and military lines.
King Jian'an had three sons and one daughter, the eldest son and one daughter were born to the queen and were descendants. The second son and the third prince were born to two concubines and were concubines. Unlike Yueyang State, in Jian'an State, the position of the prince is undisputed. The emperor's eldest son, named Feng Chu, has been arrogant and domineering since he was a child, but he is talented, literary and martial, and is deeply supported by all the courtiers.
"Your Majesty has arrived!" I only heard the eunuch shouting, and all the courtiers knelt down to pay homage. When King Jian'an sat on the dragon chair, all the courtiers got up one after another.
Prince Di didn't get up, and the right prime minister saw that the prince didn't get up, and he didn't move.
"Your Highness Di, excuse me," the emperor said as he looked at Murdi, who was kneeling in the middle of the hall.
"Your Majesty King Jian'an, the eldest son of the Emperor of Yueyang Kingdom, Madit, came to ask for the guilt, the third prince of your country died in our country, and the murderer is-I, I am at your Majesty's disposal." Moody said calmly.
The audience was in an uproar, and even the right prime minister who was kneeling behind was taken aback, I don't know why Prince Di would say this.
Mo Di knew that King Jian'an was determined to attack Yueyang Kingdom, and he did not hesitate to sacrifice his own son and pay such a big price, how could he easily let go of this opportunity. Moddy said this because he was afraid that King Jian'an would raise troops to invade Yueyang Kingdom under the pretext that he had not caught the murderer. If you die a prince, we will pay for your life. Completely cut off King Jian'an's attack on Yueyang on the grounds of the death of the three princes. Moddy wanted to keep Yueyang Kingdom first.
King Jian'an was also shocked when he heard Mo Di say this. It is very different from what Prime Minister Lu Cheng, who came back from the envoy Yueyangguo. Think about where things are going.
"Please also ask Your Majesty to let me finish my words" Prince Di continued: "If Your Majesty kills me to pay for the life of the third prince, it is natural that it should be, but this will arouse the anger of the people of our country, and will definitely stimulate the fighting spirit and forge ahead." Although my father and emperor only have one son now, Chang Chitose is still there, and Chang Chitose has many heirs, all of whom are the royal blood of my Mo family, and it is not that there is no inheritance. Moreover, my country will issue a letter of state to announce to the world that I have paid for the lives of the three princes of Jian'an, and I think most of the other countries will sympathize with our country and will question what King Jian'an has done. After I pay for the lives of the three princes, Yueyang Kingdom and Jian'an Kingdom are considered two clear, and our country will not make any compensation, so your country will also lose a lot of benefits. If you can spare my life, my country has drawn up a "Detailed Book of Compensation", which will give your country some compensation according to the list in the detailed book, and my country will also issue a letter of national expression to the world to thank the world for the profound righteousness of the country. I think that His Majesty the Founding King will also win the hearts of the people and be praised by other countries for this. This is just my superficial thoughts, presumably His Majesty King Jian'an is far-sighted and can better weigh the pros and cons. As for how to choose, I will listen to Your Majesty's decision. ”
The ministers in the court fell into contemplation, and those who could have a place above the court were not simple-minded. Seeing His Royal Highness Di doing and saying this, he understood it. Now that Modi has taken the initiative to admit his guilt and is willing to pay for his life with his life, Jian'an has no reason to attack Yueyang, if he blindly raises troops, it will cause public anger, and he is in danger of being besieged, and he can no longer think about attacking Yueyangguo. As for whether it wants Moody's life or something else, it depends on His Majesty's attitude. Moddy gambled with his life, gambling on the huge material interests in King Jian'an's heart that were more important than his own son.
King Jian'an pondered for a while, and he already had a rough idea in his heart, and wanted to discuss it with the courtiers again to handle the matter better. looked at Mo Di and said: "Your Royal Highness, you killed my son, this matter will not spare you, I will definitely give an explanation to my son and to Jian'an Guo, read that you dare to take the initiative to admit it, for the sake of coming all the way to ask for guilt, for the time being, you and your party will be detained in the pavilion, how to deal with it, and then make a decision tomorrow in the court, and you will retire for the time being." ”
"Your Majesty, this is the "Detailed Book of Compensation" drawn up by our country, please read it by your Majesty, as well as the national letter and national gift that our country has given to your country, and I will also present it together." The right prime minister took out something and held it up in front of his head.
King Jian'an glanced at the eunuchs beside him, and the eunuchs understood, so he took the things and put them on the bookcase in front of His Majesty.
The right prime minister gently wiped the sweat from his forehead, and was frightened by the prince's words just now, and almost forgot about the business.
"Your Majesty, say goodbye to the inferior," said Prince Di, got up and walked outside the hall, and the right prime minister followed. Murdy knew that the matter was halfway there.
After Mo Di and the right prime minister Liu Min left, the court was full of ministers of Jian'an State, and everyone began to discuss how to deal with the aftermath.
On the second day in the blink of an eye, Prince Di and Prime Minister Right went to the court with the courtiers of Jian'an State, standing in the middle of the court, waiting for the result.
"Your Royal Highness Di, you killed the three princes of our country, and you should pay for your life, how can you be compensated for the things on the "Compensation Details"?!" King Jian'an said solemnly.
Prince Di stood there, listening quietly, without making any response.
"But I remember that you have come here thousands of miles away, and you are still sincere, and I remember that you are still young, it is indeed a pity to lose your life, the dead are gone, I am willing to spare your life, but I have the conditions, see if you agree." King Jian'an said unhurriedly.
Prince Di still didn't speak, and listened carefully.
"First, the contents of your Compensation Catalogue are too thin and insincere, and I want ten times the amount listed in this Catalogue. Second, I want you to keep filial piety for the third prince for one year as a criminal to make amends. King Jian'an looked at Murdy and said, "If you agree, the matter will be over." If you don't agree, then I will kill you to pay for the lives of the three princes, and as for the rest, I will talk about it later. ”
Prince Di thought for a moment and said: "The first item that His Majesty said, my country cannot be satisfied, the first article in the detailed book is the ten cities and the surrounding land, our country is small, this is the limit of what our country can use as compensation, and we can't do the slightest increase." In addition to this, the other articles can be compensated with ten times the amount, I wonder if Your Majesty can? ”
King Jian'an thought for a while, looked at the right prime minister Lu Zhongchen, and Prime Minister Lu nodded lightly.
"Well, that's what you say. And what about the second item? You can listen well, you are keeping filial piety as a 'criminal', not a prince or a prince," King Jian'an asked, looking at Moody.
"I have no objection to the second item, I only hope that during the period when I build an country, His Majesty can guarantee my personal safety," said Prince Di.
"Don't worry, if I want to take your life, I can do it now, so why bother. I promise you that in my country, I will protect your life," said King Jian'an.
"Thank you, Your Majesty," Murdy leaned over, and then said, "Again, the amount of compensation for the first item is huge, and our country cannot prepare the things at once, it will take time to prepare, and we will hand over the things to your country within a year." Can? ”
"Yes, I think that your Yueyang Kingdom will not have so many gold and silver treasures, just give you time to prepare." This time, King Jian'an did not hesitate at all.
"In a year's time," said Murdy, "if I can return home safely, I will give you what I will compensate, and if not, I will not expect to get a point." A lot can happen in a year, and it may change at that time. This is the minimum price to save Yueyang Kingdom and save his life at present."
"Thank you, Your Majesty! Your Majesty spared my life, and this kindness will be remembered in my heart, so as to repay "Murdy knelt on the ground and kowtowed." The right prime minister, Liu Min, also knelt and kowtowed.
"In this case, give you an hour's time, revise the "Compensation Details" and hand it in, and after an hour, you will be sent to prison and sent to the imperial tomb tomorrow to guard filial piety, do you have any objection?" King Jian'an asked.
"No, follow Your Majesty's orders." After speaking, Prince Di got up and left the court with Liu Min, the right prime minister. Moody walked back, thinking about how to arrange the next thing, he only had this hour.
For Jian'an State, in addition to attacking Yueyang, this is the most benefit that can be obtained from Yueyang State, and no matter how much Yueyang Country can't afford it, it will become a dead end. King Jian'an sacrificed a son, carefully arranged, and wanted to capture Yueyang Kingdom, but he didn't expect to be broken by Mo Di's life for his life, what is the use of Jian'an Guo asking him for Mo Di's life, gold and silver treasures are what Jian An Guo wants most.
The two countries have reached an end to the death of the third prince.