Chapter 167 Li Xiangjun's Letter
In fact, Li Xiangjun had already sent a letter to Qi State, but he did not send it directly to He Yunxiao, but to Princess Xiaoyue.
With the letter personally sent by Emperor Yan, Mengbao had the confidence to persuade the ministers to push forward the peace negotiation, let the Qi army in front of Luoyue Pass retreat, and call the generals to Yin Jing.
There is nothing unusual about this letter written by Emperor Yan. It is full of official rhetoric, but the special words of concern in the letter are very strange - I have missed my old friend for a long time, hope that he will return soon, and hope that the eldest princess will give up my love.
Mengbao looked at Yanhuang's incoherent words, but immediately thought of He Yunxiao. There were not many things that could make her "cut off her love", except her mother, her younger brothers and sisters, and He Yunxiao, and He Yunxiao was the only one among them who had been to the Yan Kingdom.
However, Mengbao believed in He Yunxiao's vision. Just by looking at the looks of himself, Nanzhu, and Jiang Wuyou, he knew what he wanted. He didn't like men, but only liked very beautiful women. Unless Emperor Yan was a woman, and she must be no less inferior to him, Mengbao would not have thought of the possibility of He Yunxiao being tricked by Emperor Yan.
Meng Qingqian has been following He Yunxiao's daily schedule. She is the first to know where he is today and where he will be tomorrow. Quan Yinjing is the first to know. But Meng Qingqian was no idler. Even if she knew He Yunxiao's itinerary, she couldn't spare the time to dress up and greet him.
The war between Qi and Yan had just ended, and peace talks were imminent. In addition, many Yan spies in the court also needed to be purged, and the eldest princess also needed to attend daily meetings. Meng Qingqian was extremely busy every day.
Just after dinner that day, a group of ministers rushed to see the eldest princess to discuss matters with Yan.
Some advocate war, and some advocate peace. The war faction also has the difference between quick war and cannibalization, and the difference between the peace faction is even greater. There are various sayings such as "Qi is an elder brother and Yan is a younger brother", "the two countries accept each other's protons", and "the marriage between the two countries".
Wei Taichuan, the Minister of the Ministry of War, Li Gongqin, the Minister of Rites, Yang Xingguang, the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, and other high-ranking officials of the Qi court were included in this list.
As a member of the Li clan and a close confidant of the Queen Mother and the eldest princess, Li Gongqin naturally had to be on top of things, so it was no surprise that he appeared here at night. Yang Xingguang heard the news that water sources had been found in Luoyue Pass recently, so he was ready to strongly support the water search cause. After all, he is a member of the Yang clan in Hexi, and Luoyue Pass belongs to the sphere of influence, so he is naturally interested.
Wei Taichuan, Minister of the Ministry of War, is different from other vulgar officials. He came to write to the eldest princess to commend the three armies. In particular, "young and promising young soldiers" are commended.
The last time He Yunxiao was awarded the title of Sixth Grade Colonel, it really gave Wei Taichuan a taste of the sweetness. After that, he intensified his efforts and often found reasons to praise He Yunxiao. Whenever the Chu Army and later the rear army had any achievements, he would write about them in such a big way that even He Yuanhao was embarrassed.
Although the flattery was embarrassing, the effect was remarkable. Ever since Wei Taichuan began to flatter He Yunxiao, he was deeply appreciated by the eldest princess, and he jumped from the prime minister to the new noble of the court.
In the Changhe Palace, Meng Qingqian sat in the chief position, holding her chin with one hand, watching the officials quarreling among themselves. WeNXuEmi.Cc
There are some things that she has decided on in her mind, but it is not convenient for her to say them out, so she needs a sensible minister to take the lead.
Li Gongqin said: "Qi and Yan should make peace. Several months of war have caused losses to the national treasury and the people are in dire straits."
"Li Shangshu is right, I think a quick victory is the solution."
"Luoyue Guantian Moat, how can it be summed up by the words 'quick victory and quick victory'?"
Yang Xingguang said: "I thought that I could promote water conservancy, build farmland, support troops with troops, and maintain a stalemate with the Yan army. In the end, we would win without a fight."
"Master Yang, does he know how much food is consumed by millions of officers and soldiers? How can a few wells supply these rations?"
Seeing the fierce quarrel among the people, Wei Taichuan immediately said: "Your Highness, I think that whether it is a fight or a peace, how to fight or how to make peace, we have to wait until all the generals in the army return to Beijing before making plans. This battle our army has a great victory, The old minister boldly asked His Highness to write a letter of commendation to the backbone of the army, such as King Ling, the leader of the rear army, and young generals such as Fan Ziruo and He Yunxiao."
Meng Qingqian's brows jumped when she heard "Fan Ziruo", and then she calmed down when she heard "He Yunxiao" and said calmly: "That's right."
The ministers had been discussing for such a long time, but the eldest princess spoke for the first time, and everyone's eyes couldn't help but focus on Wei Taichuan.
Wei Taichuan held his head high and his chest high, as if he had given up on me.
Li Gongqin took the opportunity to bring up the peace talks again and said: "Your Highness, I think that there is a water attack strategy, and Luoyue Pass is useless. Therefore, we can get this pass back at the negotiation table. There is no need to let our soldiers shed blood and sacrifice anymore."
"What do you think of Li Shangshu's proposal?" Meng Qingqian said without emotion.
All the ministers were all experienced. They looked at each other and said, "I think what Li Shangshu said is right."
"I think so too."
"The minister reconsiders."
Meng Qingqian slapped the corner of the table and shouted angrily: "You all want to negotiate for peace. How can I, the great Qi court, be a weak person who dare not fight?"
Li Gongqin raised his hand and recited the lines without changing his expression and heartbeat: "Your Highness, the peace negotiation is not to show weakness to Yan, but a humane move to reduce the sacrifices of the two countries. The Emperor of Yan is stupid and has launched wars indiscriminately. The people are in dire straits, and the sky is angry and resentful. Your Highness is deeply concerned. The world must put the common people first!”
Some of the warring ministers felt numb, but Li Gongqin took off his hat and said "fighting" was somewhat disrespectful. What's more, whose confidant is Li Gongqin? Who does he mean?
"What do you think?" Mengbao got Li Gongqin's answer and pretended to ask everyone's opinions.
Naturally, the ministers did not dare to have any opinions and all agreed: "Me too."
After determining the main tone of the peace negotiation, it is necessary to start discussing the specific matters and specific locations of the peace negotiation, as well as the representatives from all parties who will participate in the peace negotiation.
Generally speaking, the peace negotiation commissioner of the winning side is there to pick peaches, while the peace negotiation commissioner of the losing side is there to take the blame.
Qi State still has an overall advantage over Yan State, so most of the people negotiating the peace can be gilded with a few big bosses' cronies.
Wei Taichuan was like Ming Jing in his heart, and said without leaving any trace: "Your Highness, I believe that this peace negotiation requires not only civilian officials, but also military attache representatives who are 'both civil and military' and 'talented and beautiful'."
Don’t say too much, just mention the points. First make suggestions, open an opening, and then fill it with people.
Meng Qingqian said: "Wei Shangshu's proposal is good."
Wei Taichuan, Minister of the Ministry of War, who was praised by name again, became more and more proud in the envious eyes of his colleagues.
The meeting continued, but when no one was paying much attention, a little bird flew from the window and landed on Meng Qingqian's hand.
It's a red whistle.
Meng Qingqian knew without thinking that it must be He Yunxiao here again. She tried hard to maintain a serious expression, but said anxiously: "Let's come here today, I'm exhausted."