Soon, three days passed, and the silent mountain col once again welcomed people from both sides. What’s interesting is that neither Jiang Wan nor Abatai appeared here this time. Obviously, the only way to do something unexpected is to do something unexpected.
Once you let the other party know your whereabouts and then come rashly, you are irresponsible for your own safety.
Abatai felt that his life was important, and Jiang Wan would not give him this chance.
The messengers of negotiation this time really became Sun Yuanhua and Shang Jian, and this time, the two sides did not cause any unpleasantness, they just simply discussed the matter and bargained.
Jiang Wan has handed over the bottom line of the negotiation to Sun Yuanhua and Li Sizhong, so no matter what the outcome of the negotiation is, he will not be surprised. In his opinion, with Sun Yuanhua's background as a civil servant, he should be very good at talking talk.
Far more than the other party's.
Li Zicheng has been accompanying Jiang Wan in the army. Although they are currently negotiating, the main camp of Gushan Fort is always on alert, ensuring that they can start a fight with the opponent at any time.
"Commander, we have talked with the Tartars this time, are we really going to stop fighting?"
After pouring a cup of tea for Jiang Wan, Li Zicheng sat down. It was rare that the two of them were alone together like this now. Jiang Wan had forgotten the last time she and Li Zicheng were alone together for nothing related to military affairs.
"Negotiation is for a better fight!" Jiang Wan shook his head slightly: "Both the Tartars and we need a moment to breathe. We know this, and the Tartars also know that the possibility of being able to negotiate this time is still very high.
of!"
"Then the Gushanbao camp will be withdrawn when the time comes!"
Li Zicheng said with a smile: "At the moment, I always feel that it is a pity that this camp is lost in vain. These days, the soldiers are idle, and the tents in the camp are almost turned into wooden houses, not to mention, this
Around the camp, these guys are working hard to build defenses. Anyway, if our camp is here, the Tartars will not be able to break through our camp unless they die."
"You are talking about building defenses just like digging ditches!" Jiang Wan remembered the opponent's nickname of "General Ditch" and smiled slightly: "A good defender hides under the Nine Earths, and a good attacker moves above the Nine Heavens. This is nothing
I’m sorry for the things I can’t do anything about!”
"The camp will not be withdrawn!" Jiang Wan shook his head: "Even if we take Gushan Fort in the future, this camp is between Gushan Fort and Phoenix City. We can advance or retreat. Not only will we not withdraw, but we will also
The camp continues to be strengthened and enlarged. As the largest troop garrison on the Eastern Front, no matter which legion's troops are in the future, they will all be stationed in this camp! If you are transferred, the commander of the camp you replace must also be a battalion commander.
Commander-in-Chief!"
"Then I'll be relieved!" Li Zicheng chuckled. As a military general, what he was most worried about was running out of battles.
Especially his East Route Army, which is getting stronger and better as it fights, and its equipment is getting better and better. It is already in the hands of the four major legions. Even the main legion, although the name should be the direct descendant of the commander-in-chief, the battles fought are probably still...
He didn't have as many troops as he did on the Eastern Route.
"Now that the Overseas Prosecution Department has been established, our biggest constraint is gone. Our Emperor has already acquiesced to our existence. Although we still don't get much effective support from the court, as long as they don't push us back, then,
It will be a great benefit for me to come to the Overseas Administrative Department!"
Jiang Wan nodded, feeling very relaxed: "Within one year, or at most two years, my troops from the Overseas Suppression Division will be able to arrive at Shengjing City. Whether it is to force the Tartars to surrender and surrender, or to have them be wiped out, it will be just around the corner."
thing!"
"I know what you're worried about. Aren't you just worried that I won't make progress because of my negotiations with the Tartars? If that's the case, then you underestimate me too much!"
Jiang Wan said confidently: "This year's sweet potatoes have been planted, and a bumper harvest is something you can see. No matter what you plant on the land in Liaodong, as long as it is not caused by man-made trouble, God will not treat those who farm honestly. Civil Affairs Yamen
This high-yielding crop is being promoted to the whole people. In the future, in the territory controlled by the Overseas Town, not only will there be no famine, but our food will also be fed back to the court. By then, Liaodong and Liaoxi will no longer
It is a land of war and chaos, but it is the granary of my entire Ming Dynasty!"
Li Zicheng listened leisurely and fascinated. It would be difficult for anyone who has never been hungry to imagine the scene described by Jiang Wan. If such a day really comes, Li Zicheng feels that he will no longer lead troops and buy food in Liaodong.
If you get a large piece of land, marry a few women, and have a lot of children, then you won't lose anything in your life.
"The imperial court sent people to overseas to suppress Fusi. What's going on!"
Thinking of Sun Yuanhua who was going to negotiate at this moment, Li Zicheng asked again, even if it was Li Sizhong, Li Zicheng could accept it, but he couldn't accept it when a bunch of officials were sent from the imperial court, and even some civil servants suddenly became his superiors.
Although he has no intention of obeying the other party's orders, the boss is the boss, and the name is on display here!
"That's a good thing!" Jiang Wan glanced at him and said with a smile: "As long as these officials sent by the imperial court don't act recklessly, it will be a good thing for our Overseas Control Department, especially the places we may control in the future.
It is getting bigger and bigger, and we have officials personally appointed by the imperial court. This is the basis for us to do many things legitimately. Instead of like before, no matter what we do, we always have to worry about whether the imperial court will misunderstand us, and the imperial court will also do it from time to time.
Worried about whether we will rebel!"
He shook his head: "Sometimes, the emperor dislikes his ministers because they are not obedient enough. Sometimes, it is just because the ministers are strong enough that the emperor is uneasy. The emperor will also dislike his ministers. Really?
At that time, it’s hard to say whether we will rebel or something, but in the eyes of the emperor, if you have the power to rebel, and you still don’t obey the emperor, that’s a recipe for death!”
Li Zicheng slowly chewed Jiang Wan's words, and his expression became a bit solemn. After a long time, he raised his hands and clasped his fists: "Thank you for your teaching, Marshal. Fortunately, Li Zicheng is under the Marshal's command. Otherwise, even if I, Li Zicheng, do this
I am afraid that one day I will be tricked to death, or the emperor will be unhappy and kill me. I thought that fighting in a war would be dangerous enough, but I didn’t expect that this officialdom is even more dangerous than the battlefield.
If you’re not careful, you’ll be doomed!”
"So, you can really rest assured now!" Jiang Wan picked up the tea cup: "I know that even if I violated the emperor's will and rebelled, you would have followed me without hesitation. But, even if you follow me
, that doesn’t mean that you have no feelings for the Ming Dynasty and are willing to be a traitor to the imperial court. For this, I am honored and grateful. I’ll give you a toast with tea instead of wine!”
Li Zicheng picked up the tea cup and looked deeply at Jiang Wan. This time, he didn't say too much nonsense, he just said something sonorous and powerful.