Although no one could pursue the matter of Commissioner Gao Qin taking care of private matters while on official duty, the opportunities were limited because the defenders of Desheng Fort were finally semi-liberated in the early morning of the next day after spending a fearful day and night.
I sent an envoy to ask for entry into the city for negotiations.
After General Ma Wei, the guard of Desheng Fort, learned the news, he naturally did not dare to act on his own. He rushed to the imperial envoy's camp in person to ask for instructions from the imperial envoy Gao and Huang Zhenshu - whether it was a war or a war, such a major matter was obviously not a military commander after the middle of the Ming Dynasty.
It can be said.
But in fact, because Huang Zhenshou was a middle-ranking official, he decided not to do such a thing, so Gao Shidu, the imperial envoy of Banlazi, as the only serious military officer of Desheng Fort, had no choice but to shoulder this responsibility reluctantly.
Of course, it was said that he was reluctant, but in fact it was not difficult at all. When Gao Shidu heard that I had sent an envoy to negotiate, he agreed to let him enter the city without saying a word.
I don’t know whether I was afraid that Ming Dynasty would continue to play the trick of beheading envoys and rejecting peace, or for some other reason. In short, the envoy came very bachelor-a serious bachelor, without even a follower.
Of course, he brought something that could prove his identity: Anda's golden arrow.
This time, Gao Pragmatic, in a very civil manner, directly excluded Ma Wei and others, and only brought Huang Mengyu, a guard eunuch with the nature of Datong Supervisory Army, to receive An Da's envoy.
This may be the difference between Gao Pragmatic and many time-travelers - he abides by the rules and will never violate the court's rules at will, no matter whether the rules are expressly stipulated or so-called unspoken rules. If he really wants to violate them, he will only think first
Way to change the rules.
Ma Wei is just a general. Although it is reasonable to say that his rank is not low, civil and military affairs are different. Does the rank of a general matter in the eyes of civilian officials? This is an unspoken rule. Even if Gao Pragmatic wins over a general, he will not do anything like this.
vague.
Just like some time-travelers, he never avoids people's kneeling ceremony.
This was originally a court of civil servants, but now he is just an insignificant member of the civil servant group. Speaking of it, he has not even had the chance to obtain a meritorious title. If it goes against the interests of the entire civil servant group, even if there is a third uncle who assists the emperor's division,
He can only sigh and look forward to power from now on. Is that what he wants?
As for "the Duke of Zhou vomits his blessings and the world returns to his heart" without others having to kneel down, Gao Pragmatism is not so naive.
Therefore, for this important matter of peace talks, he unceremoniously asked General Ma to step aside. Of course, the nominal statement was, "The Tartars are cunning, and we must prevent them from pretending to surrender and make sneak attacks. I also ask General Ma and others to take strict precautions and make sure to use them."
The city's defenses are impregnable." So General Ma had no choice but to patrol the city himself.
The envoy sent by Anda is probably not an important figure in Mongolia. His speech is vulgar and simple. His only advantage is probably that he can speak Chinese fluently. He was surprised to hear that Gao Jingshi was an "imperial envoy", but
Immediately, he laid out all the conditions for my answer as if he were pouring beans.
The requirements I answered are not complicated at all. The more important points are these:
First of all, I heard that it was true that Bahan Naji was not only not killed, but also sealed as a commander. He wanted the envoy to see Bahan Naji himself to ensure his grandson's safety.
Then, I hope that Ming Dynasty can allow mutual trading, that is, reopen the border market and allow free trade - at least free trade within the prescribed framework and quantity. As for the types and quantity restrictions of trading goods, everyone can sit down and have a good discussion.
Finally, I said that since my grandson can be granted the title of commander, I, as the right-wing Mongol Khan, am now willing to pay tribute to the Ming Dynasty. I hope that the Ming Dynasty can grant me the title of king. As long as the Ming Dynasty agrees, I am willing to swear an oath in public that I will never die.
Back, Mongolian people will never be allowed to invade the border areas of the Ming Dynasty. If there are any, I will kill them for the Ming Dynasty!
Of course, at the same time, Ming Dynasty must also ensure that it will not kill Mongolian people at will. If there are Mongolian people who break the law in Ming Dynasty, please hand them over to me, and I will definitely give an explanation to Ming Dynasty.
To be honest, if Gao Pragmatic had the power to make decisions about these conditions, he would have agreed on the spot. However, the problem is that of course he did not have the power to make decisions. After thinking about it, he only said to the messenger: "What your Great Khan said
, it is a major matter of national policy, and it is beyond my power to decide. I can only report it to the imperial court, ask the cabinet for discussion, and His Majesty’s decree. However, the Khan wants to confirm the safety of his grandson Han Naji, which I can understand... Let’s do it.
This imperial envoy will discuss with the Governor-General and the Governor Fang Gong, and will first invite Han Naji to live temporarily in Desheng Fort. Once the court allows it, he will notify the Khan to send someone to visit. What do you think?"
The envoy said: "Thank you very much for the imperial envoy. I think it's feasible."
Gao pragmatic frowned secretly and thought: How come this person can't even name him well? I am the imperial envoy of the Ming Dynasty, you are the envoy of Anda, and your Anda Khan is the right-wing Mongol Khan. Even though he is asking for surrender,
You should also call yourself a foreign minister. What’s the point of calling yourself a villain?
However, he immediately felt something in his heart and asked: "Is it possible that your envoy is originally a Han?"
The envoy looked surprised, hesitated for a moment, and then said: "I dare not deceive the imperial envoy. Jiaci is a Han woman."
Oh, I see.
Gao Pragmatic nodded. He estimated that this person's mother was either a Han who fled north, or a civilian girl who was kidnapped by Anda in her early years. After arriving in Mongolia, she was forced to marry a Mongolian noble. She must have been an ordinary woman with little knowledge and experience. Therefore,
Her son can only speak Chinese, so he thinks too much about learning...
But this is not important. Gao Pragmatic saw that the important matter had already been discussed and was too lazy to follow the half-hearted envoy. He just made an agreement with him that neither side would take the initiative to attack the other before the court responded, and then asked him to go back to me.
The answer is fatal.
After the envoy left, Huang Mengyu said with some worry: "Master Gao, it's not that I, Old Huang, talk too much, it's just..."
In view of Huang Mengyu's recent performance as a dog licker, Gao Pragmatic was relatively polite to him, and immediately said with a smile: "It's just nothing, Huang Zhenshou can speak frankly."
Huang Mengyu sighed and said: "Gao Shidu, I, Old Huang, have not read many books. I can only say that I am barely literate. In terms of knowledge, it is definitely not as good as Gao Shidu. But, I don't know Gao Shidu."
Do you know that this ban on trading tribute and trade with the Tartars is an imperial edict issued by the late emperor, and even Long Live Grandpa cannot change it at will. Now..."
Of course Gao Pragmatic could hear the implication of Huang Mengyu's words: Since the late emperor had made a decision long ago, it is certainly difficult for the emperor to change it at will. After hearing such news, Gao Shitou should immediately reject it righteously. It is not a sin.
Should this kind of news be conveyed back to the capital?
You know, the imperial censors and officials in the capital are all very "loyal". After the last time they asked Han Naji to surrender, whether they should accept it or not, the court had to argue for a long time before coming to a conclusion. Now if they let them
Seeing that I have asked myself to be crowned king, there will definitely be a big quarrel again.