Wanyan Xiyin, the left prime minister of the Kingdom of Jin, came to Jingzhao for the second time. The last time he came to Jingzhao, he was kicked out of Jingzhao City in less than a day. This time, he refused to enter the city again because he was not used to the life.
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Chen Qing did not force him, and ordered Wang Qiu from the Zhi Ke Department to camp for the Jin negotiators at Changlepo outside Dongcheng.
Wanyan Xiyin was quite satisfied with the camp. He once camped here for hunting and liked the lakes and forests here. The large grassland also gave them a wide field of vision.
Five hundred Jurchen cavalry guards set up dozens of large tents here. They also brought thousands of sheep and killed them themselves for barbecue.
This time Wanyan Xiyin came to Beijing for negotiations, and he also had deputy envoy Wanyan Chong. Wanyanchong was the eldest son of Taifu Wanyan Zongqian and was granted the title of Wanhu. Although he was only twenty years old, he was the representative of the military and represented the army.
parties participate in negotiations.
Long before Wanyan Xiyin set out, Emperor Wanyan Dan had reached a compromise with the military. Under the principle of ensuring the bottom line, he could agree to all reasonable requests of the Song Army and exchange Wanyan Nianhan and Wanyan Yinshu as soon as possible.
Go to Beijing.
There are four bottom lines. First, do not accept any courtesy from Chen Qing that lowers the status of the Jin Kingdom; second, do not accept land cession; third, do not accept multiple exchanges, subject to Chen Qing's request in the letter; fourth,
Do not accept huge amounts of blackmail, this is mainly for the redemption of Jurchen soldiers.
In the afternoon of the same day, Wanyan Chong, led by Song Jun, visited Wanyan Nianhan and Wanyan Yinshuke who were under house arrest. They were also imprisoned in the soft penalty area of Tianlao.
Wan Yanqi was the same, each was served by two Jurchen women.
Wanyan Nianhan was a little depressed, especially when he heard that Hedong had been captured by the Song army. He sighed deeply, closed his eyes and said nothing more.
But Wanyan Yinshu was in good spirits and chatted with Wanyan Chong for more than half an hour in high spirits before letting him leave.
After confirming the authenticity of the replacement person, the next step is to conduct detailed negotiations.
Early the next morning, Jiang Yanxian, as Chen Qing's plenipotentiary representative, came to the negotiation site with several officials under the escort of three hundred cavalry.
The negotiation place was also in Changlepo, only one mile away from the Jurchen delegation. It was also composed of dozens of large tents, and two thousand Song troops were stationed nearby.
However, the negotiation encountered a small twist at the beginning. Wanyan Xiyin believed that the status of the two parties was not equal. He was the left prime minister of the Song Dynasty, while the other party did not even have an official position in the Song Dynasty. At best, he was Chen Qing's staff. Wanyan Xiyin
Chen Qing was asked to negotiate with them personally.
Jiang Yanxian was really unhappy and said coldly: "I have a gold medal given by the prince, and I can represent him with full authority. If you are not willing to learn from the last lesson, then there is no need to negotiate."
The original words reached Wanyan Xiyin's ears. Although he was very unhappy, this time he had to put away his arrogance and come to the camp to negotiate obediently.
What's interesting is that when they met, they all forgot about the unpleasantness just now, put on smiling faces, exchanged greetings with hands, and then they both walked into the big tent.
Wanyan Chong had no expression on his face, did not say hello, and followed Wanyan Xiyin without saying a word.
The two parties sat down on both sides of a long table, and a sergeant served them tea.
Jiang Yan first took out a letter, handed it to Wanyan Xiyin and said: "This is a copy of the letter from our county prince to the emperor of your country. The original is with you. The letter is clearly written. Wanyan Nianhan exchanged it with the late emperor, and later
I added a letter, saying that I am willing to use up Yan Yin Shu in exchange for the old prince Zhao Chen. These are two major principles. If you can agree, then we will sit down and discuss the details. Now that you are here, it means that you agree with the two major principles.
,Right!"
Just as Wanyan Xiyin was about to speak, Wanyan Chong coughed slightly, with some hint.
Wanyan Chong's task was to monitor the negotiation process on behalf of the military, and required Wanyan Xiyin to negotiate in accordance with the consensus reached between the emperor and the military, without causing extraneous matters.
So Wanyanchong's slight cough meant to remind Wanyan Xiyin to pay attention to his presence.
Wanyan Xiyin's face changed slightly, then returned to normal, as if nothing happened, and continued: "Our emperor has agreed to the two major principles proposed by you. I am here to negotiate, that is, to negotiate the details. How many details are there?
We need to continue to discuss the following details: first, the method and location of the exchange; second, how to deal with other captured generals; third, how to deal with other Jurchen soldiers; fourth, it is a requirement. Before the exchange is completed, we hope that the two sides will maintain a truce.
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At noon, Chen Qing invited three cabinet ministers to have a drink at the Anxi Restaurant diagonally opposite the Prince's Mansion. Anxi Restaurant was actually Chen Qing's property and was mainly used as a place for officials to take a break and have a drink at noon.
The restaurant covers an area of five acres. In addition to the two-story main building, there are small courtyard rooms at the back, which are very quiet and suitable for conversation.
Chen Qing ordered a dozen side dishes and heated up several bottles of sake. Everyone drank slowly while listening to Jiang Yanxian's report.
"Today's negotiation went smoothly. Both sides accepted the two main principles. Then the details can be easily discussed. It's just a question of how much we will suffer. There are seven captains of ten thousand in total. The other party's bite is more deadly. One captain of ten thousand will be replaced.
, the captain of thousands is exchanged for five, and the centurion is exchanged for ten, regardless of gender, and what we mean is that men and women are separated, a captain of ten thousand is exchanged for a prince, a captain of thousands is exchanged for a princess, and the other party only takes
I came up with a list of thirty-eight people. Eighteen of them are the concubines of the two late emperors. There are only twenty people in the real clan, mainly the children of the late emperor. They are not willing to let go of any of the children of the Supreme Emperor."
Chen Qing smiled faintly and said: "Actually, it doesn't matter. I just want to replace the late emperor and the prince. The others just want them to suffer less. Thirty-eight people, thirty-eight people. If they are not enough, use hundreds of people."
Long makes up the number, what do the other soldiers say?"
"I forgot to mention something just now. Wanyan Xiyin said that the clan, relatives, and officials who were kidnapped back then were not used to the bitter cold land of the Jin Kingdom. They all passed away one after another in the past ten years. However, those ordinary people survived. Jin
The country wants to exchange these ordinary people for Jurchen soldiers, one for one, regardless of gender."
Zhao Kaidao, who had been silent next to him, said: "What if the other party uses the people of Hebei in exchange?"
This was what Chen Qing was worried about. He looked at Jiang Yanxian, who nodded and said: "I have also raised this question. Wanyan Xiyin means that those tens of thousands of people are just slaves, not very valuable.
People, there is no need to pretend to be the people of Hebei, and this is the will of their emperor. Their emperor has made a promise, and since he has agreed, he will not do such low things. In fact, I think they are right."
Guan Shigu also said: "Those foreign relatives and officials who were taken away, although they have passed away, their wives, children and children are still there!"
"These people are considered ordinary people."
Chen Qing pondered for a moment and said: "Actually, I still have another worry. How can I tell whether the late emperor and the prince are true or false?"
Guan Shigu said: "I have met the late Emperor many times. I know him. It's just that the prince is twenty years old this year! I guess not many people know him anymore."
Chen Qing clapped his hands and said with a smile: "Xu Ning, the general judge of Fengxiang Mansion, was the instructor of the Golden Spear class at the time and the prince's master. He was very familiar with the prince and transferred him here."
Guan Shigu said with a smile: "Zhou Tong and Xu Ning were both famous martial arts masters back then!"
At this time, Jiang Yanxian said again: "There are also more than 20 officials from Qi State. I also mentioned it to Wanyan Xiyin."
Chen Qing perked up and asked with a smile: "What did he say?"
"He said that if we are willing to follow their plan, these twenty or so people will be given to us as additions."
Chen Qing smiled slightly, then picked up the Jin Kingdom's plan on the table and took a closer look. The exchange place was placed at Chitang Pass, which is the northernmost part of Taiyuan Prefecture. This meant that he could not attack Datong Prefecture from the north until the exchange was completed. The time was
Next March.
Chen Qing nodded and said: "Just follow their plan. What we have to insist on is that everyone's parents, wives, and children must be sent together. I don't want a human tragedy to occur. This detail must be nailed down, as well as whether the prince is married."
If you have any children, you must also send them back together. In addition, I hope that the coffin of the Supreme Emperor will be sent back as an additional condition."
Jiang Yanxian quickly bowed and said: "I understand, I will definitely handle it properly."