"His Majesty the Pope, please don't be angry. Of course we will give you a reasonable explanation." Uncle Dugu has always had a bad temper, which is well-known throughout China, but now the smile on Dugu's face is extortion.
He was still very patient: "However, the one hundred and thirteen principalities and local lords in the Western Continent agreed that they went to Obsburg to participate in the war on your order, His Majesty the Pope. Many of them still have
Your papal letter. Therefore, these people should also be counted as the head of the Western Saint Sect. They sent a total of 237,000 troops, which is equivalent to 2,370,000 taels of gold."
Tufei Yage sat down heavily, and he had forgotten about this matter. These small principalities did respond to the call of the Western Holy Cult to go to the Obsburg Empire. This can be regarded as the tradition of the Western Continent. When the entire Western Continent is facing a powerful enemy
When threatened, as the Pope, he had the obligation to call on all countries to form a coalition and fight the invading enemies to the end. However, he did not expect that this would become an excuse for the other party to blackmail him.
Antonio said doubtfully: "But those countries have already paid war reparations!"
"These are two different things and cannot be confused. If it weren't for His Highness the Pope's call, they would not have gone at all, so they absolutely cannot use this reason as an excuse." Dugu said righteously.
Tu Feiyage gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice: "So what's next?"
"That's it." Dugu said with a smile: "In the battle of Barrow City, our army captured 30,000 of your defenders, including Marquis Yarosco. In Sluo Fortress, we also captured General Wendopol.
50,000 soldiers included. When my center-line army forced its way across the Principality of Jiashan, I captured nearly 20,000 of your soldiers. As for the city of Nabulus, I'm sorry, but you were captured by another 150,000 soldiers. The total total is 250,000 prisoners.
Among them are two princes, seventeen dukes, twenty-six marquises, forty-five earls, and how many viscounts? Oh, forty-nine, and there are one hundred and thirty-five barons and fifteen generals. But Your Majesty
Don't worry, we will never raise prices for these nobles and generals. They are the same as those ordinary soldiers, and they are worth ten taels of gold each, which is two hundred gold coins."
When Duke Boya was translating, his expression was so painful that he was almost convulsing. If these noble generals knew that they were actually redeemed by two hundred gold coins, let alone themselves, even His Majesty the Pope and His Royal Highness the King would not be able to appease them.
anger.
Sure enough, Antonio said angrily at that time: "Insult, this is a naked insult! The princes and nobles of our Latin Kingdom are only worth two hundred gold coins in your eyes!"
Luo Xiang and others suppressed their smiles and allowed the old gangster Dugu to express himself freely: "Your Majesty, you are right. We also want to raise the price a bit, but we are afraid of being rejected by you, so we have to return it at the most reasonable price.
Actually, I believe that they don’t have to pay at all. Just to redeem these 250,000 people, you need to pay 2.5 million taels of gold. Let’s see, talking too much about money is harmful to our two countries.
Friendship. Think of these people as gifts for your redemption of 250,000 soldiers. We don’t want a single gold coin.”
Uncle Dugu said very generously, his expression showed indescribable compassion. At this moment, Uncle Dugu felt that he was so kind, even the Guanyin Bodhisattva who rescued people in distress could not compare with him. After all, as a Chinese person,
As the negotiator, Dugu felt that he needed to show the grace and magnanimity of the great dynasty, and he could not let these barbarians look down upon him.
Although Tufei Yage and Antonio, two border barbarians with not too high IQs, did not understand Dugu's conspiracy, they also saw one thing, that is, if they really spent only two hundred gold coins or even no gold coins to defeat these noble generals,
If they want to redeem them, then these people will definitely fight them desperately. The prince of a country is actually worth only two hundred gold coins, and is even a gift for ordinary soldiers. This kind of thing spread to countries such as Constantine and Gaul. These
People will definitely regard the Latin Kingdom as the shame of the Western Continent.
Anthony was about to faint with anger, but fortunately he still maintained his basic sanity. Biting his lip, he said viciously: "We appreciate the Marshal's kindness. But as our nobles, they should have the right status commensurate with their status.
The ransom is suitable. For the prince, two thousand taels of gold for each person. For the duke, one thousand taels of gold for each person. For the remaining nobles and generals, all five hundred taels of gold."
Dugu hurriedly fiddled with the abacus: "After calculating it this way, the total is 136,000 taels of gold. Forget about the fraction, it's just 130,000 taels of gold. But after hearing what you said, I feel
I'm very sorry. Otherwise, let's pay the original price. Our country is a country of benevolence and righteousness, and we can't always let you suffer. In fact, we all think that these people can be used as gifts for 250,000 soldiers. We always talk about money.
It’s too vulgar.”
"You!" Antonio clutched his chest, his eyes almost bleeding with grief and anger. Dugu looked at him worriedly. If he was mad to death, wouldn't he have to find someone to tell the story again?
Tufiyage grabbed Antonio, whispered a few words in Latin, and then said: "What about the remaining expenses?"
"Your Majesty the Pope, because of the deliberate hostility of the Western Holy Church, our army has to use force to solve the problem. We have a total of 650,000 troops entering the Latin Kingdom. Such a huge military expenditure is not a small amount. Every day is just
The consumption of food is an astronomical figure. Soldiers are also subsidized during the war. Plus the expenses for casualty soldiers, we are also under great pressure. Therefore, we hope that His Majesty the Pope will make up for this."
Tufei Yage said mockingly: "So you need 1.3 million taels of gold as compensation?"
"Actually, it's only two taels of gold per person. Your Majesty, you probably don't know that when we fought against the Plantagenets in the Gallic Straits, we lost one hundred thousand soldiers, and the Plantagenet Dynasty paid a total of one million taels.
Gold. The average soldier is 10 taels of gold. We consider your majesty’s high character and the long-term friendly exchanges between our two countries, so we discounted the price by 20%. If your majesty is still not satisfied, we will also
I just have to say sorry."
"Sorry, are you ready to use force?" Tu Feiyage said angrily.
Xin Ke banged on the table, and a big hole was suddenly smashed into the fine lapis lazuli wood table. The beard on Xin Eng's face stood up like a steel needle, and he said fiercely: "If His Majesty the Pope has this intention,
, we will accompany you to the end! Hey, we will wait and see what reply you gave our lord back then! Then just wait now, our Chinese army will never let you down!"
After saying that, Xinji twisted his neck and shouted outside: "Here comes someone!"
A soldier came in, bowed and said, "What are your orders, Commander Xin!"
"Inform the military advisor and prepare to implement the second plan."
The words engraved in the letter were spoken quickly and urgently. By the time Duke Boya finished translating, there were already constant noises outside, including the sound of rapid footsteps and the sound of weapons and armor running. The expressions on the faces of Tufei Yage and Antonio
Suddenly, they didn't expect that this rude man would fall out with him at any time. However, both of them understood that this man was not something they could afford to offend. They were here back then, and the 20,000 cavalrymen he led were just chopping melons and vegetables.
His own army of more than 100,000 people was easily crushed.
Looking at the fresh big hole on the lapis lazuli tabletop, Duke Boya broke into a cold sweat in his vest. The lapis lazuli wood was stronger than steel, but a big hole was made by the opponent's punch. If such a punch fell on him, the consequences would be disastrous.
Antonio quickly smoothed things over and said: "Marshal, please don't be angry. His Majesty the Pope was just joking. Since we are sitting here, we are here to solve the problem. Such a meaningless argument is not good for both parties."
The commander of Xingeng nodded with satisfaction, looked Antonio up and down, and suddenly said with a smile: "Your Highness, those sapphire rings of yours are very good, they look quite beautiful, and you are worthy of being the king of the Latin Kingdom. Even the rings are beautiful."
So tasteful! Ah, what are you doing? Oh, you are too polite, but there are four of us, and you only give me one, so I can’t accept it. Of course, your necklace style is also good..."
Antonio generously gave the five rings on his hands, two bracelets, and the necklace around his neck to the four people who had the letters engraved on them. Although the four people insisted on not accepting them, they still couldn't resist Antonio's enthusiasm.
"Marshal, can you ask the soldiers outside to postpone their actions?" Antonio said in a low posture.
Xin Ke stared seriously at the huge ruby ring on the Pope's hand. Under Xin Ke's enthusiastic gaze, the Pope had to take off the rings and gave them to Xin Ke and others as a symbol of friendship. As expected, the person holding the ring had short hands.
It is an ancient saying. As soon as Xin Ke gets something, he immediately orders the soldiers outside to temporarily stop their actions.
Duke Boya secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, he had taken off all the things a long time ago, otherwise he should have given them away as a symbol of friendship between the two parties.
Perhaps it was because he had really received so many benefits from the other party that Uncle Dugu was a little embarrassed, so his tone showed a bit of sincerity: "According to our research, you need to pay 7.2 million taels of gold. Your Majesty the Pope, I am the Commander-in-Chief
Frankly speaking, we do not want to go to war with the Western Holy Cult and the Latin Kingdom. We are very clear about the status of the Western Holy Cult in the Western Continent. However, since you have violated our dignity, we will not hesitate to use war to resolve everything. Our
The soldiers have been away for a year, and they are all eager to return home. If a war breaks out, it means that we will face the coalition forces from almost all countries in the Western Continent. Unless we kill you completely, the war will never end.
.But do you think this is necessary?”
Tufei Yage fell into deep thought. The total population of the Western Continent is only about 70 million, and the 30 million people of Obsburg have been slaughtered by the opponent. Moreover, the Western Continent is mostly a vast plain, which is most suitable for the opponent.
The effectiveness of the cavalry's combat effectiveness. Once the two sides enter a full-scale war, China will pay a heavy price, but its own side may be completely exterminated by the other side. Is this necessary?
Originally he wanted to bargain, but Tufei Yage suddenly remembered what Duduo asked Boya to pass back, and he suddenly realized something. The Western Saint Sect is the spiritual leader of the Western Continent, and the annual donations from all the people of the Western Continent are not a small amount.
, but even so, it is impossible to collect 7.2 million taels of gold. Therefore, like other countries, they will definitely use rare treasures and other exquisite works of art to offset the debt. If I don't be happy at this time, then the other party will
When valuing yourself, I'm afraid you won't be happy either.
Thinking of this, His Majesty the Pope and Antonio looked at each other and said in a deep voice: "In this case, we hope that the hostilities between the two sides will end here. Seven million two million taels of gold is a huge amount, but we still have a lot of
There are many rare treasures and exquisite cultural relics, including the works of the most outstanding masters in the Western Continent.”
Dugu and others did not expect the Pope to be so courageous, but seeing that the other party was so single, it was hard to say anything. They were just hanging out, so they naturally wanted to be single. At that moment, Dugu slapped his thigh: "His Majesty the Pope said so, if we continue to talk nonsense
, that would be too uninteresting. Come and order the army to stop all military operations and retreat twenty miles to show our sincerity."
Tufei Yage and others finally breathed a sigh of relief. As long as the other party is not ready to start a war, then anything can be said. Duduo is right, as long as people are still there, everything will be there. At least, after the defeat of the Latin Kingdom, the other party did not
It is enough that we do not ask for water or soil from ourselves.
But when parting, Luo Xiang's words still made Tufei Yage feel uncomfortable for a long time. Luo Xiang told Tufei Yage clearly and unmistakably that he hoped that the rare treasures and exquisite cultural relics included in the price list would include the sacred objects of the Western Saint Sect.
and the national treasure of the Latin Kingdom. Tufei Yage naturally understood what this meant. Although the other party did not ask for water and soil from itself, they also needed something with the same symbolic meaning as a symbol of their achievements. Just like the Kingdom of Gaul
Like the Plantagenet Kingdom, you must contribute your most precious things as a sign of surrender to the other party.
Since Tufei Yage and Antonio are so cheerful, Dugu and others can't do too much, so when they make the valuation, at least it's not as bad as in the Plantagenet Kingdom, and it can barely be considered fair. But even so.
, the Western Saints Church and the Latin Kingdom also paid an extremely heavy price. Especially the Western Saints Church, which was mainly responsible, as Duduo said, even the gems on the cross were dug out.
Ten days later, the Hetao army finally left the city of Bruce with more than 2,000 carts of loot and satisfaction. When bidding farewell, both Tufei Yage and Antonio looked mournful, especially Tufei Yage, a member of the Western Holy Cult for nearly a thousand years.
The accumulation was almost completely lost in his hands. If nothing happens, his name will be firmly engraved in the history of the Western Saint Church and he will become the most incompetent pope in the history of the Western Saint Church.
Xing Ke originally proposed to let the Dragon Legion carry these belongings and leave by water, but Luo Xiang thought about it and refuted the proposal. After the Dragon Legion returns to China, it will immediately go into the war with the rebels. Carrying so much
The property will inevitably reduce the mobility of the dragon army.
On the Lantern Festival in the year 3193 of the Yellow Emperor's reign, all the Southern Expeditionary Army, except the Jiaolong Legion, arrived at Dako. Seeing the Hetao soldiers returning successfully, the Falcon Legion of Honor who stayed behind cheered loudly, and the joyful atmosphere resounded throughout the foreign land.
Because they were in a foreign land, naturally no one would hold a Lantern Festival. In the evening, almost all the soldiers sat in circles around the blazing bonfire, drinking fruit wine from the Western Continent and chewing on the fat smoke.
Oily beef and mutton, happily laughing with the comrades around me.
I don’t know when, low and sad songs rang out in the garrison camps with a radius of dozens of miles. It was very loud, and countless people began to respond. Some people even began to sob, and some even had tears streaming down their faces. Listening to that
Haotian couldn't help but sing along with the sad singing:
"My dear girl,
Please wait patiently,
I will return to my hometown soon,
Please prepare your new clothes.
I will definitely marry you as my bride.
Maybe I can't bring back a healthy body,
But I won't let you down.
My elderly parents,
Are you still looking from afar every day?
I will return to my hometown soon,
I'll bring you a lot of military pay.
…”
"Husband!" Xin Jiao leaned next to Haotian and whispered.
Haotian forced a smile: "I'm fine. It's just that I was a little sad when the soldiers sang like this. It has been eight years since the army started to attack Dingzhou in 619. In the past eight years, more than one million soldiers died on the battlefield.
Countless orphans and widows have been added to China. The war is finally over, and it’s time for us to go home."
Xian Lianchen asked: "Husband, the matter of Kipchak Khan has not been resolved yet, and China is in rebellion."
Haotian touched her hair, his eyes full of tenderness. Although Xian Lianchen had been with him for so many years, in Haotian's eyes, she was still the innocent and charming little girl: "Kincha has already replied to my letter,
He said that he would give me an explanation after I crossed the Ural River and arrived at the Rouran Prairie. As for my family, those are all trivial matters. They are just grasshoppers after autumn and cannot dance for a few days."
Zhang Yuewan looked worriedly at Haotian's majestic back. Although she was married to Haotian, and although Chu Xiangcheng and others took away all the members of the Zhang family who were inclined to Hetao when they retreated, she is the wife of Weiyuan King Zhang Cangxiong after all.
My daughter, she simply cannot let go of her feelings for this ancient family. Haotian, what exactly is he going to do with the rebellious Zhang Keliang and others?