If in normal times, two ministers were involved together, the impact would be so great that even the emperor would have to think carefully about it. But if in times of war, human life is as cheap as grass, and people will be killed as long as they are killed, no one will stand up and say
Something like that.
This is what people call life in troubled times.
Considering this terrible consequence, the two ministers were very worried. They could not let the emperor attack them, but they also had to find a way to stay, which was a headache. The two sat together and the discussion was exactly right.
This is it.
It's just that the two of them thought they were smart, but they couldn't come up with any good ideas for a while.
After sitting like this for a while, Mingshan said, "Have you heard? Both Luo Qing and Dong Guoliang of the Hanlin Academy went to Jidi and became officials there."
"Oh? Who said that?" Rui Butong had a look of surprise on his face.
Of course he had heard of Luo Qing and Dong Guoliang. They were both famous for their talent in their youth. They entered the Hanlin Academy in their youth and were taught by the sage Du Jin, who was a Hanlin scholar and was known as the internal prime minister.
I also compared poems with Tang Ao in front of the Luoshui River)
It is said that such talents only need to accumulate and accumulate in the Hanlin Academy. After that, they will enter the court and become officials. It will only be a matter of time before they get ahead. But who would have thought that they actually went to Ji Di?
Thinking that these two people are students of Internal Prime Minister Du Jin, wouldn't it mean that this is what Du Jin meant?
"What Shitang said in his letter is that they have met before. This cannot be false." Mingshan said in a deep voice with a very certain tone.
Mingshitang is also Rui Butong's son-in-law. Since he said it, it cannot be false. Thinking of this, he suddenly took a breath and said, "It seems that Du Xiang also has an idea."
People."
"Well, it's not uncommon for smart people to be smart. But in this situation, what can I do if I have no ideas?" Mingshan said with a sigh.
"Yes, so what can we do?" Rui Butong sighed with the same ugly expression.
Then, there was another period of silence in the room, until footsteps came from outside. The Mingfu official walked into his room and whispered something into Master Mingshan's ear, which made him look surprised.
He asked: "What? Is this true?"
The butler stood on the spot and replied honestly: "The news came from the Cheng family, so there shouldn't be any lies. But I heard someone said that yesterday, Cheng Shangshu looked good and went out for a walk after dinner. Who knows?
How come...”
"Okay, we already know the matter, you can go down first." Mingshan naturally knew what the butler meant, so he waved the other person to leave. Then he noticed that Rui Butong, the in-law sitting opposite, still had a curious look on his face.
Then he explained: "It's Cheng Shangshu of the Ministry of War. News just came out from the palace that he is seriously ill and is bedridden now."
"Cheng Bolin? His body has not always been very strong. What disease has caused him to be so serious?" Rui Butong asked as if he didn't believe it.
"Yes, someone saw him out for a walk yesterday. Just one night later, he was bedridden. This disease is really serious. The main thing is that it comes at the right time." Mingshan laughed bitterly.
The sentence came at the right time, as if he had exhausted all the secrets in heaven. Hearing this, Rui Butong was stunned for a moment. This was not a disease, he was clearly looking for an excuse. In this way, he would naturally move the capital next time.
I can't follow you anymore, and others can't find any fault with it.
It has to be said that in order to stay, this Cheng Shangshu also spent some effort.
Thinking of this, Rui Butong sighed and said: "Hey, I should have known that I would also use this trick. But now, the method has been used by others. He is trying to pretend to be sick, but I'm afraid it won't work.
"Yes, since this trick has been used by others, we can't use it again. Otherwise, it will insult the emperor's intelligence. At that time, even if he is not sick, he will be tortured to get sick." Mingshan also said. He sighed, then closed his mouth tightly, and began to think of various ways and excuses for himself.
...
Tong Gu once again came to the Jizhou Army camp fifty miles outside the city, met Tang Ao, and completed the previously unfinished negotiations.
This time, Tong Gu also brought sincerity, that is, Emperor Qianying could give up the three states, and the money did not need 300 million taels, but only 200 million taels. As for the food, it was still 300,000 shi, which was indispensable. of.
Tong Gu came again and took the initiative to give in. Tang Ao knew that this time he would definitely get Daliang City.
Obviously, the great victory in the previous battle completely eliminated Emperor Qian Ying's idea of using force to solve everything, and now negotiation has become the only way.
"Two hundred million taels are unavailable, but seeing how hard Mr. Tong has worked so hard and for the sake of us all being stewards, I can give you 120 million taels, which is the most. As for food, it can be three hundred thousand dan. .”
"No, not a penny less from the two hundred million taels." Tong Gu said with a firm attitude.
The negotiation meeting lasted only a short time, and Tong Gu withdrew. Obviously, the two parties did not reach an agreement, but no one was in a hurry. Since it is a negotiation, the negotiation process is always long, and now both parties have basically understood each other's side. The confidence is that we don't want to fight, but even so we can slowly negotiate.
It will take time for the infantry and artillery regiments of the Jizhou Army to arrive.
Emperor Qian Ying also needed time to make preparations when he wanted to move the capital.
Neither party is in a hurry, but Tong Gu still enters into negotiations with Tang Ao every day, and both parties are testing the other's bottom line.
...
Shaoxing City.
Twelve days have passed since the siege of the city.
Except for the heavy rain that forced the siege to stop for one day, the Japanese soldiers were not idle for the other eleven days and continued to attack.
The Nanwu army on the defensive paid a heavy price in order to defend the city. Nearly half of the 100,000-strong army was lost, including more than 20,000 killed and more than 20,000 injured.
In contrast, the Japanese Japanese soldiers who were the attacking party suffered greater losses, paying a total price of 80,000 people, of which 50,000 were killed in battle. But the problem is that these dead and injured were from The Ganren people captured nearby, in fact, the real Japanese soldiers did not suffer any losses.
But even so, the loss of so many civilian troops still made Japan a little crazy. Nakamura Wuer once again sneaked into Shaoxing City and secretly met with Leng Qianwu, who was no longer a normal man.
This time Nakamura Muji eagerly asked for a meeting, Leng Qianwu was overjoyed. This was enough to prove that the other party was really anxious. If so, it was just the time for him to speak loudly and show off his strength.
In an inconspicuous teahouse, the vicinity was under martial law by the Leng family's soldiers, Leng Qianwu appeared in front of Nakamura Wuer.
"Leng Jun, everything is as you said. We have been fighting for more than ten days. I wonder if it is time for the Leng family to take action?" When Nakamura Wuer talked about this, his face showed dissatisfaction.
He clearly wants to be a traitor to the nation, but has given up all his personality and dignity. Such a person is not only looked down upon by Gan people, but even as a Japanese, he is also somewhat looked down upon.
If it weren't for the fact that he was in urgent need of help from the Leng family, Nakamura Wuer would not associate with such a villain who has no king, no father, and no country.
The eagerness shown by Nakamura Wuer was all seen by Leng Qianwu. He was very satisfied in his heart, but he asked, "What's wrong? Does Mr. Nakamura feel pressure? This shouldn't be the case. ,Didn’t you say that those who died during the siege were all civilians?"
"The people who died were Ganren people, but they have all been used by our Japanese army, that is, they belong to our strength. Now we see that their number is decreasing every day because of the siege, and we are also very distressed. This time Xiong Meicheng Dafan dragged this Dafan to ask whether the Leng family can still contribute. If not, then..."
"So what?" Leng Qianwu became unhappy when he heard that Nakamura Wuer dared to threaten him.
But this cold expression didn't last long, and he had to hold it back because of Nakamura Muji's next words. "Then we can only attack the city with all our strength, and then the 200,000 Japanese army will also Oshi, when that time comes, we have invaded Shaoxing City with our own ability, and if you, the Leng family, don’t contribute at all, then you won’t have the slightest credit, and on the contrary, the Leng family will only be part of our Japanese army. Enemy."
This is no longer just a threat, but an ultimatum.
It is conceivable that if the Leng family has not decided to take action, then the Japanese army will not regard them as friends, but as enemies. When the day comes when the army enters Shaoxing City, the Leng family will not Eat any good fruit.
Leng Qianwu, who was still in a dominant position, suddenly became more honest after hearing these words. He can put pressure on the Japanese people appropriately, but there must be a certain degree, and once it exceeds this degree, If so, then things will inevitably turn against each other and will backfire.
This result is not what the Leng family wants.
"Haha, don't be anxious, Mr. Nakamura. In fact, we have been attacking the city for more than ten days, and you have indeed worked hard. Our Leng family has already made a decision to cooperate with you. So, please give us one day, and we will do it tomorrow night. If you know how to take action, once we succeed, we will open the north city gate and welcome the Japanese army into the city, how about it?"
Leng Qianwu finally made the decision to take action, and then the anger on Nakamura Wuer's face disappeared and he became satisfied. "Youxi, it's very good. Mr. Leng is a friend of our Japanese people. Please rest assured, Mr. Leng. , once we take Shaoxing City, we will definitely keep our promise and leave everything here to be managed by your Leng family."
Listening to Nakamura Wuer's promise, Leng Qianwu also laughed, "Okay, thank you, Mr. Nakamura. Come on, I'll give you a drink and wish us happy cooperation in the future."
"It's a pleasure to cooperate." Nakamura Muji also raised his wine glass happily.