Chapter 337 The Way of Balance, Walk Slowly
Not long after returning inside, the envoys of both families arrived. After saluting, everyone sat down according to the guest and host, and started the initial contact.
"The two envoys have come from afar and worked hard. This morning, we will only drink tea to reminisce about the old days, not discuss matters."
Fang Xing's one sentence set the tone for today, which made people feel a little surprised and uncertain.
Could it be possible to get past this time?
At the moment, everyone talked about the "traditional friendship" between each other, and the atmosphere was extremely harmonious.
At this time, Lu Zhen's role became greater. Seeing him chatting enthusiastically with the two envoys, Fang Xing got up quietly, and fled with Zhu Zhanji first.
Seeing the doubts on Zhu Zhanji's face, Fang Xing explained: "Let them be suspicious now, and formally negotiate in the afternoon."
So the two walked around the household department, and finally enjoyed the first fresh food delivery service.
After a short break at noon, Fang Xing headed to the negotiation site in good spirits.
Albuquerque and Tori were separated, according to Fang Xing, they had to talk alone.
"Invite the Oirat envoy to come first."
As soon as Arbugu came in, he smiled stiffly and said: "Before I came, King Shunning had an account, and ordered me to plead guilty on his behalf, and ask Emperor Ming to forgive me."
This man looked about the same figure as Liang Zhong, with a white and fat face, but his speech was very rigid.
Fang Xing said with a chuckle: "Your Majesty has a lot of things to do every day, and I don't think he will have time to listen to this matter, so let it go. Does your envoy have anything to explain?"
The last sentence is that the bayonet sees red!
Don't talk about these vain things, hurry up and get the real stuff!
Albugue laughed dryly, pulling the corners of his mouth: "I brought the most outstanding steed on the grassland to Emperor Ming, and I hope that Daming can open up a mutual market, and then we can turn hostility into friendship, and everyone will be happy."
For the grassland aliens, once the Ming Dynasty closed the exchange market, their life would be very sad.
Fang Xing smiled and said, "Is that all?"
Albuquerque hesitated for a moment and said, "Is there anything else?"
"certainly."
Fang Xing said indifferently: "First of all, the Wara Department must return the civilians and soldiers of the Ming Dynasty who have been abducted over the years. There is no room for bargaining!"
"Does your envoy agree?"
Fang Xing propped his hands on the table, leaned forward, stared at Albuquerque and asked.
Albuquerque froze for a moment, then blurted out: "That is our slave, how can we return it?"
According to the rules on the prairie, captured captives are slaves, unless it is a bid to redeem, otherwise it is a provocation.
Lu Zhen felt that Fang Xing's request was really boring. What are the looted soldiers and civilians going to do when they come back?
And Zhu Zhanji remembered what Fang Xing had said.
——Don't forget those brothers who fought for the country, even if they were defeated and captured!
——Don't forget those people who have fallen into the enemy's hands, even if they are gray-haired!
The smile on Fang Xing's face did not change, and he asked, "Is it what King Shunning meant?"
Albuquerque said without hesitation: "Exactly."
Lu Zhen's heart skipped a beat, and he felt that Fang Xing's move should be to startle the snake. The civilian soldiers who are going to be taken captive are fake, and it is true to pave the way for the subsequent asking price.
Fang Xing spread his hands and said regretfully: "Then there is nothing more to talk about between us. Your envoy, please go back. By the way, King Shunning should be ready."
"what to prepare?"
Albuquerque's heart sank, and he asked eagerly.
Fang Xing glanced at him coldly and said, "Let King Shunning wash himself clean, and wait to serve Alutai!"
Albugu was startled, and then blushed and said: "Although our army has been weakened, it is not something that wild dog in Alutai can covet! Is Xinghebo humiliating me, Wala?"
Seeing this scene, Lu Zhen couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth gloatingly, thinking that you, Fang Xing, have encountered a hard problem this time.
Still beating the grass to scare the snake? I think you stabbed the tiger's ass!
Zhu Zhanji was also a little worried, because Zhu Di's attitude towards Wala was to appease him first, otherwise Arutai would be eyeing him.
At any time, he is ready to eat Mahamu in one bite, and then covets the entire Wara tribe.
But Fang Xing shook his finger, and said with no refusal: "This matter cannot be disputed, you can call me humiliating, but these people must be sent back to Daming, otherwise..."
Fang Xing stared at Albugu like a falcon, and said with a grin: "Otherwise, I, Daming, don't mind joining forces with Arutai again and turning all the people in your Wala tribe into slaves!"
boom!
These words stunned Albuquerque in an instant. He stared blankly at Fang Xing, thinking of the consequences of the realization of this strategic intention, his heart kept sinking.
But the quality of being a messenger made him wake up immediately, and he said with the same force: "This is absolutely impossible! Farewell!"
"Walk slowly."
Fang Xing said coldly.
"Uncle Xinghe, you insist on going your own way. If the envoy of Oara really returns, I will see how you explain to His Majesty at that time!"
Lu Zhen saw that the negotiation was difficult to continue, so he got up and left.
"Walk slowly."
Fang Xing still ended with these words.
Zhu Zhanji said with a sad face: "Brother Dehua, what should we do now?"
Since Lu Zhen left at this time, he must go to the palace to file a complaint.
"Let Tori in."
Fang Xing ordered the little official casually, and then said to Zhu Zhanji: "Wala is too busy to take care of himself at this time, so how can he have the confidence to negotiate terms with me, Daming? Albugu is just playing tricks on the inside, so don't worry."
After Tori came in, the mighty image combined with the smiling face made the atmosphere much better.
Fang Xing saw that it was getting late, so he cut to the chase and said, "King He Ning is planning to attack Wala?"
"It's nothing." Tori said with a smile: "I just want to settle down, and I have nothing else to think about."
"Then why didn't I see your men and horses when I, Da Ming, fought against Wala? Whose soldiers and horses are gathered behind?"
During the Northern Expedition of the Ming Dynasty, the Tatars who had promised to send troops to participate in it disappeared. Instead, when the war started, they found the Tatars gathered in the rear.
Tuoli still smiled and said: "The grand master was ready to send troops, but some people in the tribe below wanted to collude with Mahamu, so they had to clean up first to avoid civil strife during the war."
Seeing that Fang Xing and Zhu Zhanji were both expressionless, Tori said, "After the grand master solves the rebellion, he will lead his troops to find His Majesty's army. Unfortunately, before they arrive, Daming has already won the whole battle." Victory, let the grand master feel very sorry!"
This person seems to be much thicker than Albuquerque!
"Then why did His Majesty summon you several times on the way home, and resisted King Ning's decree?"
Zhu Zhanji gets angry when he mentions this!
After the great victory in the Northern Expedition, Zhu Di cautiously gave up hunting for thousands of miles because of the threat of Alutai from behind, which allowed the Oala tribe to survive.
Tori still smiled and said: "Your Highness, the Grand Master didn't arrive in time, and I'm ashamed to see Your Majesty!"
Seeing that Zhu Zhanji was so angry with Tori's shamelessness that he wanted to reprimand him, Fang Xing coughed dryly, "Since you and King Ning feel deeply guilty, then why are you here this time?"
Tori put away his smile, bowed to Zhu Zhanji and said: "Although Wala was defeated, his strength still exists. The Grand Master implores His Majesty to send troops, and the two families attack to completely eradicate the scourge of Wala!"