Seeing Zhu Shouting leave, Liu Kai finally figured it out. Last night he was still thinking hard about whose way the old marquis blocked, but now he understood that the crown prince needs the hearts of the people to ascend the throne.
Thinking of this, Liu Kai felt much calmer. He turned to Liu Ce, Liu Tie and others and said, "I think there will be no big events for the Marquis recently. Next, we have to find a way to meet the Crown Prince."
With the lady."
Liu Kai guessed the thoughts of the emperor and the prince, and was temporarily relieved. At this time, in the prince's palace, Xiao Jingyun and the civil and military officials were discussing intensely.
According to Xiao Jingyun's idea, he forced the top Taoist priest to write a letter asking Dalin State to hand over Zhu Meng, but this matter was opposed by all the civil and military officials.
The Minister of War, Ma Tian Wenhao, was the first to stand up and oppose.
Although the Ministry of War is in the Dacang Kingdom and does not have much power other than recruiting soldiers and horses and coordinating food and grass, at least the official ranks are here and the official titles are here.
"Your Highness, when we captured Taoist Jue, he could force the two countries to withdraw their troops with a letter. But now if we ask for Zhu Meng, the other party will definitely have Taoist Jue in exchange."
"If we exchange the top Taoist priests, we will lose our hostages. If Qiao Sen from Dalin Kingdom leads the troops of the two countries to make a comeback, then we will be very passive."
After Jamel Xiao heard this, he glanced sideways at Tian Wenhao, "Then what should we do in your opinion?"
"Your Highness, Zhu Meng still has tens of thousands of elite soldiers, and the neighboring countries will never give up like this."
"In my opinion, we still need to prepare for war. The best strategy is to mobilize troops and horses, press the border with a large army, and force the Dalin Kingdom to submit."
After listening to Tian Wenhao's words, the other people also agreed.
"Yes, yes, it's probably a bit ridiculous to rely on a letter from a Taoist for the diplomacy between the two countries."
At this moment, someone suddenly ran in hurriedly and knelt on the ground, "I would like to report to Your Highness the Crown Prince that there is someone outside the palace who claims to be an envoy from the Dalin Kingdom and is seeking to see you."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Jamyun couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, "Why did he come to see me?"
"He said he came on the order of Dalin Crown Prince Qiao Sen to deliver a letter to you."
Jamel Xiao couldn't help laughing when he heard this.
"My beloved sirs, you may think this is a coincidence. I was just ordered to start supervising the country yesterday, and today the envoys from his crown prince Qiao Sen came to my door."
After hearing these words, everyone had various expressions.
"Oh, what a coincidence. Your Highness the Crown Prince is truly a blessed person."
"Whoever says it's not the case will come if we want to talk."
"His Royal Highness, the auspicious person and heavenly minister, protects our country of Dacang and will be prosperous forever."
Everyone was complimenting him, but Tian Wenhao was the only one who smelled a different flavor in the prince's words.
Soon, Ambassador Qiao Sen, the crown prince of Dalin Kingdom, was brought in.
He was a man wearing a sheepskin coat, a top hat, and a red beard. When they saw such a person at this time, all the ministers stared at him like a monkey.
This man was very calm. He put his right hand on his chest and faced Xiao Jingyun, bowing slightly.
"Prince Qiao Sen of the Dalin Kingdom and his envoy Bell paid a courtesy visit to His Highness the Crown Prince of the Dalin Kingdom."
Xiao Jingyun raised his hand, "Okay, no need to be polite, you come to see me, what do you want?"
Bell smiled slightly and took out a letter from his arms, "My Crown Prince has said that he wants to exchange Jumong for his mentor. This is a personal letter written by the Crown Prince to you."
Jamel Xiao raised his hand, and Zhou Quan immediately stepped forward to take the letter from Bell, and then handed it to Jamel Xiao.
Member Xiao Jingyun did not open it and read it, but waved to Li Sima Zhu Ziming, "Zhu Sima, come here and read this letter to everyone."
Upon hearing this, the civil and military officials present were stunned for a moment, and then secretly gave Xiao Jingyun a thumbs-up. The exchange of letters between the two countries was a state matter, and Xiao Jingyun directly disclosed it without hiding it, and would not let everyone think that he was behind Xiao Jingyun's back.
If you have any private transactions with Dalin State, keep everything in the open.
Zhu Ziming stepped forward to take the letter and read it aloud. The letter was very short and concise, and the meaning was very clear. He was willing to exchange Zhu Meng and his 50,000 troops for his mentor, a great Taoist.
After reading the letter, Zhu Ziming respectfully placed the letter on the table in front of the prince, then bowed and took a few steps back, returning to his queue.
When Bell heard him finish reading the letter, he had a very arrogant smile on his face and looked at Jamel Xiao sideways.
In his opinion, if a top Taoist was exchanged for the rebel Zhu Meng and his 50,000 soldiers, everyone would readily agree to this transaction, and there would be no possibility of bargaining.
Unexpectedly, Jamel Xiao did not express his position after hearing the letter, but said coldly, "Okay, I have received the letter, and your mission has been completed. Please step aside first."
After hearing this, Bell was stunned, and the civil and military officials present were also stunned. Some wanted to speak. But they stopped when they saw Jamel Xiao's cold eyes. After all, he said too much in front of Bell.
I'm afraid I might be suspected of collaborating with the enemy.
Bell was obviously stunned. He did not expect that Xiao Jamyun did not immediately agree to such a generous offer, and asked again, "Dear Your Highness, you must think clearly. A top Taoist can exchange 50,000 soldiers and horses, plus
Zhu Meng, the leader of your rebellion this time, this deal is a good deal."
Xiao Jingyun sneered twice, "The king will naturally calculate this account, but I am only a supervisor of the country, and all national affairs have to be reported to my father, so whether it is possible, I can't answer you now, you go back and find it first
Stay somewhere, and when I have news, I will naturally send someone to reply to your letter."
When he said this, he looked at Bell again with a look of regret on his face. The arrogance he felt just now disappeared instantly. His face turned red, but he had no choice but to hold his fists at Jamel Xiao and said, "I live in the Binlai Inn.
If anything happens, just send someone to inform you."
After saying that, he turned around and left reluctantly.
Waiting until he disappeared, Li Si Ma Zhu Ziming couldn't wait to step forward and speak.
"Your Highness, it is indeed worth it to exchange a superb Taoist for Zhu Meng and an army of 50,000 people."
"Yes, yes, your highness's deal is a good deal. If we exchange Zhu Meng back, our external pressure will disappear."
Jamel Xiao looked at everyone present and smiled calmly.
"Everyone, you are right, this deal is indeed a good deal."
"If the supreme Taoist is in our hands, he is just a useless person. But in Daelim Kingdom, Jumong has more than a dozen generals and 50,000 elite soldiers. These are all real capital."
"But think about it, if you were Qiao Sen, even if this great Taoist was so kind to you, would you trade 50,000 people for him?"
At this time, someone stood up and clasped his fists and said, "Your Highness, the last time Dalin Kingdom retreated its troops, wasn't it just a letter from a top Taoist?"