After talking about political matters, Feng Xun couldn't help but asked excitedly, "Master, are we going to attack Daliang City next?"
Although Sun Fuhu on the side didn't say anything, it could be seen from his somewhat excited facial expression that he was also very eager.
Daliang City, that is the imperial city of Daqian, is the political, economic, and cultural center. Whoever occupies it is often regarded as having real power. If they can occupy it, their achievements will be enough to make them famous. It's been many years.
"Attack the beam? Why?" Tang Ao, on the other hand, asked with a puzzled look on his face.
"Ah!" These words caused the two people, including Shi Lei and Xue Fei who were following them, to look puzzled.
"Haha, we won't attack Daliang, at least now is far from the time." Tang Ao saw everyone's expressions and knew that this was what everyone wanted. But Tang Ao would not go just because they had these ideas. Make this decision. On the contrary, Tang Ao had already made up his mind and would not attack Daliang City.
Speaking of which, with Tang Ao's current strength, capturing Jizhou is already a big deal. He captured Guzhou just a few years ago, and now he has captured Liaozhou. If he eats any more, he will really be unable to digest it.
Moreover, he does not have that many officials and talents available. After occupying that place, he cannot allow the chaos to continue. If so, what is the use of attacking?
Not to mention anything else, there are many powerful people in Liaozhou alone. These people are not only Tang Qingchuan's die-hards, but at least they are his supporters. If he attacks Daliang City now, those people will rebel in the rear. If so, why should we deal with it?
This is the reason why Tang Ao came to Pingcheng without bringing Tiger soldiers with him this time. Xing Si and others are now visiting those Liaozhou dignitaries. It is conceivable that a killing is inevitable, especially if they encounter people who are uncooperative. , it is also possible to confiscate the family and exterminate the clan. Anyway, these powerful people have always had a bad impression of Tang Ao, so there is no need to consider the impact when attacking them.
This is just an internal problem. Externally, Tang Qingchuan suddenly lost 100,000 troops and lost another state. However, his strength is still there, and there are still troops and horses from five states available. At this time, it is unwise to have a head-on dispute with him and act as the siege party. .
Having said that, even if the Jizhou Army can fight and finally take Daliang City with some losses, what's the benefit? Besides becoming the target of public criticism, what else can it do?
Is his father, Emperor Qianwen, still in Qingzhou now? He only occupies this place to make wedding clothes for others. If he ignores his father, it would be unfilial and tantamount to usurping the throne. In this way, everyone will get it. You know, how many brain strings does a person have to be missing to do such a stupid thing?
Is naughty bad for development?
Wouldn't it be a good idea to occupy three places, conduct large-scale military training, and expand the army to wait for changes in the situation and attack when the time is right?
Wouldn't it be better to take advantage of the terrain to get better conditions and benefits?
What’s the use of being an emperor in name only?
Let's see, whether it was Tang Qingshan back then or Tang Qingchuan now, can he really command the world by occupying Daliang City?
As for Tang Qinghe, it goes without saying that the dead people are afraid that they will be forgotten long ago. Even with these examples, the fool would pursue the idea of Daliang City. To put it more exaggeratedly, even now If someone gave him Daliang City, he wouldn't even want it, let alone bother to get it himself.
Feng Xun and Sun Fuhu looked resentful. Naturally, they didn't know what Tang Ao was thinking. They just had to resolutely carry out their orders. When Tang Ao asked them to maintain good military discipline and prepare for possible drills at any time, the two regiment leaders suddenly Go down and make arrangements.
With the arrival of Tang Ao, Pingcheng fell into a tense atmosphere. The soldiers below didn't know what to drill. They just thought they were preparing to leave Pingcheng to attack the main beam.
It was not until three days later, when Tong Gu and the special envoy sent by Emperor Qianwen arrived in Pingcheng, that the soldiers knew who the drill was for.
Tang Ao just thought that Emperor Qianying would send someone to discuss with him, but what he never expected was that Emperor Qianwen also sent someone. He also named himself the Prince of Three Pearls and gave him a dragon suit.
According to the royal rules, Prince Sanzhu is the prince, and he can wear the golden dragon suit. It's just one claw less than the emperor's five-claw golden dragon suit. But this rule has already been put on Emperor Qianwen. You screwed it up yourself. For example, the previous Prince Xiang was the Prince of Sanzhu. His existence at that time was to balance the power of the former crown prince. Then Prince Qing also became the Prince of Sanzhu. No wonder everyone regarded him as the future. The prince regarded it.
Now in order to win over him, he also gave him the Three Pearl Prince. When he saw this holy order, Tang Ao didn't know how to describe this cheap father.
There was no family affection, no care, and no concern. There was just the power of blood connection. It happened that Tang Ao's appearance was not his own body, so he could not feel the feeling of blood.
Even now that Emperor Qianwen had given him the Three Jewels Prince, Tang Ao knew very well that this was just a condition given to him by the emperor who wanted to use it for himself.
It's just that Tang Ao has made up his mind and will never attack Daliang now, not to mention Prince Sanzhu. Even if the throne is passed to him, he will not change his mind. The real world does not come from others' charity. , but obtained by one’s own ability.
Although he had made a decision long ago and would not change it, Tang Ao still treated the envoys sent by his father with considerable courtesy and arranged for them to stay in Pingcheng with delicious food and drinks. As for the other party's proposal to send troops to Daliang City He didn't refuse outright, he just said he needed time to think about it carefully.
After appeasing Emperor Qianwen's envoy, Tang Ao put his hands behind his back and deliberately wore a golden dragon suit to see Tong Gu, intending to tell him that Prince Ji had contacted his father and was really prepared. Send troops to Daliang City.
In the main hall of the former Pingcheng General's Mansion, Tong Gu saw Tang Ao, and an unnatural expression flashed across his face. Presumably, he was once an important minister under Emperor Qianwen and was deeply trusted, but now, he has become It would be embarrassing for anyone to be a minister under Emperor Ying.
But Tong Gu quickly returned to normal. Perhaps this is one of the characteristics of being an official, you must be thick-skinned.
"Thank you, Mr. Tong, please take a seat." After Tang Ao entered the main hall, he naturally took his seat on the main seat.
"Chen Tonggu has met His Royal Highness Prince Ji and His Highness Jin An."
After bowing, Tong Gu found a seat and sat down. Then he started talking with his sharp tongue. First, he reprimanded Tang Ao for his unprovoked crime on behalf of Emperor Qian Ying. Of course, he was afraid of irritating him. Tang Ao's tone was very conciliatory. Then he stated the purpose of this mission, which was to get Tang Ao to withdraw from Pingcheng. For this, Qian Yingzong was willing to pay a certain price. Otherwise, he could only let Liao The state army is approaching.
When Tong Gu said this, Tang Ao waved his hand directly, "Master Tong, there is no need to threaten, we are not three-year-old children. If Prince Zhong really has the ability to fight, I called directly, why bother sending you?"
He did not address Tang Qingchuan as His Majesty, but directly addressed him as King Zhong. This proved Tang Ao's attitude that he himself did not recognize Emperor Qian Ying.
Before Tong Gu could finish digesting these words, Tang Ao spoke again: "It is impossible to let Pingcheng out. This is not only related to the future security of Liaozhou, but also related to the stability of Guzhou, isn't it? So Master Tong still said Something else, at least something I am interested in. Otherwise, if I lose my patience, I will have no choice but to go see the envoy sent by my father."
The arrival of the envoy gave Tang Ao a choice, at least on the surface it seemed like this. Tong Gu knew the truth. If the people sent by Emperor Qianwen convinced King Ji first, his mission would be a failure. That would be a failure. At that time, facing attacks from both sides, Emperor Qian Ying's life became difficult, and so did his ministers' life.
"Then in your Highness's opinion, what should we do?"
Tong Gu took the initiative to ask, obviously waiting for Tang Ao to make a request so that he could adapt accordingly.
Tang Ao is no stranger to negotiations. In his last life, he led the business group through it countless times and used many classic cases and methods. To deal with a Tong Gu whose knowledge, knowledge, and abilities were not as good as his own, that's all. Tang Ao was confident. With a smile on his face, he followed the negotiation steps and made his request step by step.
The next time was naturally full of words, swords and shadows. It took three full days, and after six negotiations, he finally faced Tang Ao and made all the demands, and Tong Gu gave them all satisfaction. , on behalf of Emperor Qian Ying, he agreed to various concessions.
There is no way to back down. Now people are the slaves and he is the flesh of the fish. The consequences of not agreeing to Tang Ao are even more disastrous. Compared with the three conditions proposed by Tang Ao, it seems that there is nothing unacceptable.
The three conditions are: 1. Recognize that Guzhou and Liaozhou are owned and controlled by Jizhou. This is tantamount to openly obtaining the power to legally govern them. Although this is already a fact, the name is still very important. The ancients acted , what matters is that the name is correct and the words are correct. If the name is incorrect, many troublesome problems will arise.
Second, recognize the legality of the people moving to Jizhou. The specific meaning is that from now on, as long as the people are willing to go to Jizhou, Guzhou and Liaozhou to live, Emperor Qianying cannot stop them in any way, otherwise, it will be tantamount to taking the initiative. Provoking a war would be tantamount to breaking the agreement. In this way, Tang Ao could legitimately raise troops to attack Daliang City.
Third, allow legal trade. From now on, whenever a caravan is willing to contact Jizhou, Emperor Qianying shall not obstruct it under any circumstances. Otherwise, it will also be tearing up the agreement and tantamount to provoking any possible consequences. Emperor Qianying will be responsible for the war alone.