All your life is gentle

Just when the Manchu Dynasty in Xijing was in a state of panic, and all kinds of proposals for peace and resistance to move the capital were at a stalemate, the Xirong army suddenly stopped all the offensives and stopped all offensives.

What could be more terrifying than lying on a cutting board and staring wide-eyed waiting for the knife to drop?Zhao Ju was like an ant on a hot pot, unexpectedly began to go to court every day.After several days of chaotic and fierce disputes and debates, taking the opportunity to seek peace gradually became the loudest voice.

Of course there are naysayers.The first person who jumped out to strongly object was Xi Yuanhuai.In addition, many speech officials at Yushitai, as well as some Qingliu of the Imperial Academy, seemed to see the opportunity to rise again, and followed up to express their opinions, showing unusual firmness in the face of big right and wrong.

As for the representatives of the peace-seekers, the first one is the emperor himself.It's a pity that Zhao Ju couldn't express his thoughts clearly, so he could only wait for his courtiers to speak for him.The peace-seeking faction failed to occupy the moral strategic high ground, and they are not very confident.It wasn't until the third day that the highly respected Chen Mengjue and Chen Gelao joined in and demonstrated the truth of compromise from the perspective of the long-term development of the national economy and the people's growth, and then began to turn the situation around.

Just at this time, Xie Quan, the secretary's assistant, suddenly stood up and threw out a sentence sonorously and forcefully: "Everyone starts with seeking peace today, and will end with subjugation in the near future!"

Monarchs paled.

Ignoring the astonished gazes of all the hall, Zi Zhou walked into the main hall, put aside all taboos and concerns, did not make any concealment reservations, and began his speech: "Your Majesty, His Royal Highness, Grand Master, my lords." Some people were intimidated by his momentum, Some people were so surprised that they forgot to react, and they were all silent, only the loud and agitated voice reverberated in the hall.

"The strategy to deal with the enemy is not to fight outside, defend, and make peace. Strong armor and sharp soldiers, strong soldiers and good generals are enough to fight; high cities, deep ponds, and extensive accumulation of food and grass are enough to defend. The battle is not necessarily victorious, and the defense is not necessarily strong, but it is solid. You must have the power to fight and defend, and you will be able to make peace. Otherwise, you will be able to protect yourself without talking about peace, and you will be doomed by the enemy and you will not be able to stand on your own..."

Zi Shi stood in the ranks, smiling wryly to himself: This kid, he doesn’t say hello at all, it’s really... the world is easy to change, and the nature is hard to change. All previous efforts were wasted.Looking up, I have to admit that the young secretary's servant is awe-inspiring and upright, and he speaks loudly. He is really cool and handsome enough to make people feel proud of him from the bottom of his heart.

Can't help but sigh silently again, alas...

"...or think that today Shuzhou is difficult to fight, and it is also difficult to defend. The only thing left is to seek peace. However, without the power to fight and defend, the so-called peace is no different from deceiving one's ears and stealing bells. Or asking: Without the power to fight and defend, how can it be possible?" Disharmony? Little do they know that when the right time and place are lost, the one who can be relied on is not seeking peace, but human harmony. If the imperial court takes the initiative to seek peace with Quan Rong, the morale of the people will be lost, and independence and peace cannot be guaranteed. When the landslide , Wanren collapsed, pouring out, who dares to turn the tide and help the building to fall?..."

Seeing the faces of the emperor and the grand master turning greener and greener, Zi Shi silently looked at his younger brother: Silly boy, what you said is right.Just because they are all right, so I can't say... After all, with his current intelligence, how could he not understand?At this critical moment, nature and temper came up, and Zhizhi had to stand aside first.

Ugh……

Suddenly, Zi Zhou changed the subject, and threw out word by word: "If harmony cannot be guaranteed, the only thing left is to surrender. Everyone in the world can surrender, but your majesty cannot surrender, and the prince cannot surrender! To surrender will destroy the palace, the ancestral temple, and the country." Ruined and reduced to a sinner of the Zhao family through the ages, how could He Yan see the great ancestor Gaozu underground?

"Everyone can surrender, but grand masters and ministers cannot surrender! The Rong, barbarian and Di tribes in the west are barbaric by nature. The princes stand in the temple today and commit themselves to the barbarians tomorrow. Even if their lives can be saved and wealth can be obtained, kneel down ugly captives and kneel down to worship dogs." Hog, trembling with trembling, never thinking about the night——so lingering, why not surrender?"

Zizhou cast his eyes on the emperor and prince above the hall: Zhao Ju's face was stiff and his eyes were blank.Zhao Chang glanced at the hero who made him the crown prince, and turned his head timidly.

The matter has come to this point, and there is no turning back, Zi Zhou went all out: "Xie Quan has one last thing to say, for fear of insulting the power of heaven. Even if, even if your majesty, prince, grand master, and princes all surrender, the people of Shuzhou cannot surrender! The heart of the wolf in Xirong , The journey of tigers and leopards is brutal, bloodthirsty, and tyrannical. Regardless of the old and young, women and children, they kill and slaughter for no reason. Wherever they pass, bones are like mountains, and blood flows like seas...

"Today's proposal for peace is the proposal of surrender; the proposal of surrender is the proposal of subjugation. There is still a chance for the ministers to negotiate peace and surrender. The people of Shuzhou can only rely on the power of slaughter to seek peace. Surrender, how can you get it? This principle is the same in the world, and everyone in the world knows about it. Therefore, if the court fails to negotiate a peace agreement, the hearts of the people will lose. If the hearts of the people lose their hearts, the country will be completely disintegrated before the Western Army soldiers come. Today The only thing that can be relied on is the people’s hearts that have not been lost. It’s better to have the same heart, the whole country is motivated, there is a heart of determination, and there is no doubt of wavering..."

When Zi Zhou's generous speech ended, the emperor's courtiers in the hall collectively fell into a temporary aphasia.

Zi Shi knew that his younger brother didn't care about anything, and every sentence of heavy artillery and thunder was full of criticism.This kid, oh... when did he become so eloquent?Quarreling in Cefusi every day is really not for nothing... Looking around, all the people who opposed the peace proposal showed excitement, especially the young and strong faction among them, all of them looked at Zizhou with admiration.Secretary Xie Quan's speech, no matter in height, depth or intensity, far surpassed others. Now those timid old men have nothing to say, right?

The embarrassing silence didn't last long, and the grand master came out to save the situation: "Master Li of Lantai Commander has never spoken, what advice do you have?" He smiled kindly, "At this critical moment, I hope it will be beneficial to the court of the country. Please also speak frankly, Mr. Li."

Zhao Ju seemed to have found a savior: "What uncle said is true, Li Fang, what do you think? Be blunt, blunt."

Zi Shi stood up slowly, saluted, and raised his head: "How can you speak nonsense about the classics of the commander of Lantai and the important affairs of the military and state? Since His Majesty has asked you, Li Fang dare not deceive you. My minister thinks——"

Everyone looked at him nervously.The most nervous one is undoubtedly Zi Zhou.

Zi Shi's tone was calm and calm: "My minister thinks that peace is the most important thing."

Zizhou almost jumped up, he gritted his teeth and stomped his feet to hold back.The emperor and the grand master breathed a sigh of relief.The rest chattered endlessly, and soon fell into a new round of disputes.

Zhao Ju was angry: "Arguing, arguing, you know it is arguing! Empty talk is harmful to the country, and no one really makes up my mind for me!"

The whole place was silent.

Zhao Ju said: "Li Fang, you continue!"

"Yes, Your Majesty. I just thanked you for the three strategies of war, defense, and harmony. I believe that the three are really one. It is reasonable to use the power of war and defense to maintain peace. However, in the current situation, the only way to seek war and defense is through peace." Forgive me and say bluntly, today's affairs, whether it is war or peace, must be won as soon as possible. War, who can lead the army to fight? Defend, who can occupy the city? Peace, who can make peace ?Although there are losses at the frontier today, the Manchu dynasty still has civil and military affairs; one person bears the emperor's grace, and the whole country shares the same hatred. But peace is easy to obtain, but good soldiers are hard to find. Mo Ruo temporarily sends envoys to seek peace, pretending to be humble, and succumbing to the snake. If If you can confuse the enemy and find out their movements, it is a great achievement; if you can’t, try your best to delay and perfunctory, secretly mobilize your breath, recharge your energy, move your camera, and then you can talk about fighting and defending..."

Zhao Ju nodded while listening.The Grand Master's expression gradually softened.

In the end, this compromise sounded reasonable and comprehensive, and won the approval of the vast majority of people.Those who wanted to object saw the appearance of the emperor and grand master, so they had to hold back first.

After Zi Shi finished speaking, the emperor praised: "Well, Li Aiqing's reasoning is upright and thoughtful, and it is actually a feasible method." Several big men beside him nodded together.

Chen Mengjue suddenly asked: "Your Majesty, it is indeed a good strategy to understand the Lord's peace talks and practice the battle. But, who can make peace talks?"

"Uh, yes..." Zhao Ju just remembered that there was still trouble, and turned to the Grand Master, "Look, uncle, who should I send?"

Ning Shuyuan raised his eyes and glanced at a group of civil and military ministers.Many people suddenly lowered their heads, for fear that the grand master would point them out.

There was a burst of resentment in my heart.Thinking and thinking: the reliable ones are not courageous enough, the courageous ones are unreliable, even if one and a half reliable and courageous ones are screened out, the brains are not good enough.Thinking of Li Fang's phrase "the only thing is to win people as soon as possible", the majestic Jinxia, ​​the great sage, looking for an envoy for peace, but there is no one available.

He glanced at Lan Tailing who was still standing in the field, and winked at the emperor.Zhao Ju was a little embarrassed.Scan all the officials under the rank again: the hard ones are too hard, the soft ones are too soft, the tender ones are too tender, and the old ones are too old. It is really difficult to choose.It was so easy to find a suitable one, and it was so beautiful.

well.Beauty is beauty.Better than too ugly.It's also good to let the barbarians from outside the barbarian tribe see and see my middle-earth elegance.

"Cough! This... Li Aiqing, I want to promote you to be a servant of the minister and an envoy for peace negotiations. What do you think?"

Shangshu Pushe, the second rank, is the deputy of the right minister.This position has been idle for many years, and this extraordinary moment was unexpectedly remembered by the emperor in time.

Zi Shi straightened his clothes, knelt down and kowtowed: "My minister obeys the order."

When the dynasty was over, Zi Zhou was dragged away outside the main hall by his colleagues from the young and strong faction who opposed the peace talks.Seeing that the eldest brother had gone far, he was anxious to get rid of everyone and catch up.A censor doctor pestered him, spitting all over the place: "... Xie Shilang's high opinion, we have sympathy for you. I don't know what Lantai Ling Meishang said, what does Mr. Xie think?"

Zi Zhou stopped and turned around, eyebrows frowned: "Are you also right to talk about my elder brother's gossip?"

People around felt a gust of cold wind passing by like ice blades, and the secretary and assistant minister was already several feet away.Many people have only heard the rumors about the "Civil and Military Champion", and this time they really saw it.The talkative doctor Yushi broke out in a cold sweat, feeling ashamed and dry.Seeing the immediate boss coming over, he was about to speak, but he was full of complaints when he saw the angry eyes of the superior, and frightened him back.

Zi Zhou caught up with Zi Shi: "Brother!"

Zi Shi looked calm and asked, "What's the matter?"

"Brother...I'm sorry, I...I couldn't hold back..."

There were frequent changes on the battlefield, and the court was in chaos.Zizhou once promised his eldest brother that he would not tell if he didn't ask in public.After enduring it on the third day, he finally broke out on his own initiative.

Zi Shi shook his head, and smiled helplessly: "I don't know you yet? If not, should I still thank Zi Zhou?"

Zizhou suddenly grabbed his arm, with a sharp look in his eyes: "Brother, why did you ask me in the end? Did the grand master look for you? Did they force you? If, if you insist on negotiating peace, I will go! I'll tell the grand master right now, if you don't want to go, I'll go!"

Zi Shi stared: "Why did you ask me in the end? Isn't it because your secretary and servant are so eloquent that the audience was speechless and everyone couldn't get off the stage? Who do you think made this happen? As for the negotiation—don’t you still have to go to the government office?”

"I won't go. If I go, I will definitely be yelled at by them."

"Then go home and talk."

The two brothers went home and went straight into the study to talk.

"No one asked me to say anything about the peace negotiation. I thought that way at first, so the emperor asked me about it, so I just said that."

"Brother!" Zizhou said anxiously, "You know that there is no compromise between the two, and negotiating a peace is a way of surrendering and subjugating the country, sending it to your door to be slaughtered. The whole court is preoccupied with self-deception, how can you... "He raised his head sharply, "Brother, could it be...you!..." Thinking of the choice the elder brother might make, he stared blankly at Zi Shi, not knowing how to proceed.

Zi Shi stretched out his hand and tapped his forehead: "Today's matter, it's not that you are crazy about yourself, how did you make it like this? You have to express your opinion directly, and I'm just telling the truth. What's your opinion?"

"But……"

Zi Shi sighed: "Listen to me. A few days ago, I asked Fu Chuqing to send someone to deliver a letter to Zigui. By the way, I asked him for something to read—it was the letter Xirong wrote to General Dingyuan to persuade him to surrender."

Zizhou was surprised: "Why didn't elder brother tell me about this before?"

"Didn't you already promise me that if nothing can be done in the end, we three brothers and sisters will go to Vietnam and Xinjiang together? So I think it doesn't matter if you say it or not."

Zi Zhou lowered his head.I always break my promise in front of my elder brother, but my elder brother always considers his younger siblings first.

"However, after reading this letter, I admire Xi Rong, the second prince. General Dingyuan Yan Zhen surrendered, and the court was full of curses. I have been thinking that General Yan was the first to lead the King Shiqin, if he hadn't been in the north these years, he would have been unable to defend. No matter how dissatisfied with the court, Jinxia is the foundation of his life. Although the emperor destroyed the Great Wall himself, how can Fu Sheng be able to do so with a single letter? Talked to move him? After reading it, I realized that the other party tried their best to attack their hearts and minds, and they were very powerful."

After taking a breath, he continued: "Zi Zhou, what you said today is reasonable. But, you forgot, we have changed our opponents now. Before that, it was indeed as you said, peace means surrender, and surrender means surrender." Death. For the people of Shuzhou, instead of surrendering and waiting for death, it is better to fight for survival. Even if death is inevitable, it is also a pleasure. But now... Judging from the current actions, the other party is very good at buying people's hearts. The loss of Xianlangguan is serious. The surrender of the general is a clear proof. As soon as General Dingyuan surrendered, the emperor and the grand master became more and more wary of the general. What the imperial court has done in Shuzhou these years has already lost the hearts of the people. Do you think that in this situation, the right time and place After all, how sure are you of the only person you can rely on?"

Zi Zhou's heart was extremely heavy.As for Xi Rong's new opponent, he definitely hadn't forgotten about it, let alone never thought of it.However, the court was so impulsive that he couldn't help but ignore this fact.Perhaps, just because it might represent an unacceptable ending, subconsciously refuse to face it.

"What's more, don't you think—" Zi Shi narrowed his eyes slightly, and said in a cold tone, "This opportunity to sue for peace...is actually given to us by the other party? The situation is clearly unstoppable, so why did you suddenly stop and surround yourself? It's like waiting here to make peace."

"Is there... a trap?"

Zi Shi sneered: "It's all done like this, what kind of trap is needed? Don't you say that King Xirong has three sons, this is the second? Judging from his method of seizing Xiabei Pass, this man has deep scheming and treacherous strategies. He will not save his brother, and wait for the opportunity to fight for power. I guess, on the side of the Xirong royal family, there is probably a fire in the backyard, which caused a small wall, and they can't take care of themselves. So—"

"So, maybe the other party is really waiting for us to ask for peace!" Zizhou felt that there was something hidden in the dark, and he was so excited that he waved his hands and stood up, "As expected, that is a god-sent opportunity!"

Zi Shi nodded: "In the past, the opponents were lunatics, who could only fight but couldn't talk about it. Now this one, it's the best. It's a character anyway, so we should still be able to talk about it. I'll have to see what's going on. Only then will I know.” I thought to myself: The worst thing in a war between the two countries is that there is no peace to negotiate, no surrender to surrender, and they will be killed and wiped out.If peace can be negotiated, of course it must be negotiated; if surrender is possible, why not surrender? ——Things can or cannot be done, there is probably still some distance between myself and Zi Zhou's standards, so don't tell him so much...

At this time Zi Zhou said: "Brother, since that's the case, I'll go for the peace negotiation. If you go, the journey will be exhausting and the border crossing will be difficult, so I don't worry about it." A word of worry is very smooth.

Zi Shi smiled: "I'm on a mission and there's no one in the court, how can I do it? You should guard the mess at this end."

"Then... I'll talk to Brother Xi, he will definitely go."

"If you explain the truth clearly, your eldest brother Xi will naturally not refuse to go. I'm afraid that he won't be able to restrain himself when he gets to the ground, he will scold the enemy chief, and he will risk his life so that someone will send his head back."

Both brothers laughed.

"Let me go. On behalf of the Emperor of the Holy Dynasty to educate the barbarians, the Order of Lantai deserves its name."

Zizhou felt so guilty.Big brother said it easily, everyone knows that this trip is bound to be full of dangers and dangers everywhere, and if you are not careful, your life may be cut off.

Everything has come to this point unconsciously.The gentle and elegant elder brother, the wise and sensitive elder brother, the indifferent and detached elder brother, the courageous and decisive elder brother... He turned around and stood on the top of the peak.

The two brothers made their words clear, and Zizhou went back to work as the secretary of Cefu.

As for Zi Shi's envoy, if he really wanted to leave, at least he had to wait until the Imperial Commander drafted the letter of credence, and the Qintian Supervisor calculated the auspicious day, and it would take a day or two later.

After dinner, I was about to start work in the attic when I suddenly reported Mr. Xi's visit.

He ordered him to go to the study to have a cup of tea, and walked over slowly by himself.

Li Zhangdao: "Master Xi has not come for a while."

Li Wen pinched his fingers and calculated: "Hey, a whole year and three months!"

Zi Shi was surprised: "So long?"

"Master, you don't listen to anything outside the window, and you only read the books of sages and sages; the book is only a few days, and the world has passed the year. Since the [-]rd of March last year, Mr. Xi has not visited the door again, and you didn't pay attention! "

Li Wen's eloquence became better and better, and he opened his mouth one way after another.As for why Mr. Xi has not visited the door for so long, the whole family understands.The young master doesn't care, and everyone doesn't care either.Li Wenxiang: The dignified prince's young teacher and the right admonishing doctor are so completely ignored, it is simply a crime in a previous life.

Zi Shi knew that Xi Yuanhuai and Zi Zhou had been in private contact all the time, could it be that he was waiting for his younger brother?After thinking about it, I have already reached the door of the study, so I should do my best to be a landlord.He clasped his hands and called out "Brother Yuanhuai", and sent everyone following him away.

"Xiao Mian!" Xi Yuanhuai stood up abruptly, with stern eyes and agitated expression, "You, you, you...how could you be like this!"

Zi Shi frowned: "May I ask Brother Yuan Huai for advice?"

Xi Yuanhuai stared at him, heartbroken: "Xiao Fang, how did you become like this! How can you feel at ease when you are like this... like this... I'm... I'm sorry for my teacher, I didn't take good care of you, Restrain you. I forgot that you were still young, and you were seduced by an adulterer by mistake, so that you behaved indiscreetly. I patronized and got angry and ignored you, but caused you to go astray and go further and further astray. I didn’t Hold you, correct you, I am ashamed of my teacher..."

Zi Shi was a little confused.What is this big brother talking about?

"Xiao Mian, it's nothing wrong with those things in the past. It's just a loss of personal morality. But today, how can you flatter me against your will, speak out peace talks, bend your brows and bend your waist, beg for mercy from the enemy, and make me look like a celestial court?" Shangguo was shamed and humiliated, and he was a servant and concubine of the dog army? Xiao Fang, do you remember whose son you are? The tablet of your mentor is enshrined in the Martyr's Shrine; the title on your head bears the word "loyalty"; you With the position of Lantai Commander and Zichen Hall attendant, he should have preached and taught, setting an example to the world—you open your eyes and think about it, how could you, how could you..." Speaking of the pain and anger, Xi Yuanhuai couldn't help sobbing speak out.

Zi Shi finally understood: it turned out that Mr. Xi came here specially to punish him.This time, it's not just as simple as hating iron but not steel, it directly puts himself in the ranks of sinners who have forgotten their ancestors and defected to the enemy.

Zi Shi felt a headache and a little depressed.He said lightly: "Li Fang was only sent by the emperor's order, so I don't see any shame towards his ancestors. Brother Yuan Huai has nothing else to say, so please go back." It is really troublesome to explain this matter clearly, and I want to turn it over to Zi Zhou. Let him handle it.

Xi Yuanhuai saw that he was not only indifferent, but even issued an order to drive him away, he couldn't help himself even more: "Xiao Fang, you, you... I can't let you do this kind of thing, I can't let you go. I made a mistake once, and I can't do it again. Mistake the second time. I will never let you tarnish the name of my teacher and his old man's loyalty through the ages..." His eyes were red, fixed on Zi Shi, "Xiao Fang, the court wants peace, anyone can go, but you can't go ! Promise me, don't go!"

Zi Shi stared at the persistent expression of the person opposite, and became dazed.

——Why did it become like this?It's really troublesome... I was very disgusted with those two aggressive gazes, and subconsciously shook my head.

Xi Yuanhuai pulled out the sword at his waist with a "clang" and put it on Zi Shi's chest: "Okay! Li Fang, since you are so stubborn, don't blame me, don't blame me for cleaning up the house for the teacher! The old man knows the secret, he will definitely allow me So..." After all, he is a literati, coupled with emotional instability, the tip of the sword kept trembling, and slowly moved forward.

Zi Shi watched the cold sword edge getting closer, he didn't retreat or move.After watching for a while, he said leisurely as if gossiping: "Scholars wear swords to show their fame. Knights wear swords to prevent injustice. Generals wear swords to protect the country. Among civil servants, only officials wear swords. , Xu Yizhi upholds the principles, advances unrelentingly, clarifies the demon atmosphere, and protects the country. Brother Yuanhuai actually used it to kill me, what a lucky three lives..."

As he spoke, he couldn't help reaching out to touch it.The fingertips were slightly cold, and a cut was drawn, and in the blink of an eye, blood leaked out, converging into a stream, dripping down.

Xi Yuanhuai's heart was empty, and the sword fell to the ground.

Zi Shi looked at the injured finger, and then realized "Ouch".

In Xi Yuanhuai's eyes suddenly appeared the child who was beaten for him in the past, his two snow-lotus-like arms were pulled out with traces of blood, and he pushed himself out while crying, not to tell the truth to his father... The heart defense suddenly collapsed, and he hugged the person opposite him tightly, holding his bleeding finger: "Xiao Mian, I'm sorry, I'm sorry——does it hurt? Where is the medicine? Tell me quickly..."

"Uh...it's in the chest of drawers over there. It's okay, just call Zhang, he can handle it."

Xi Yuanhuai woke up like a dream.There was a sudden crash, and he rushed out of the study, the hall, and the yard, and fled.

When Li Wen and Li Zhang heard the sound coming in, they were startled, and hurriedly found the medicine box to stop the bleeding and bandage the young master.

The two loyal servants asked the reason, Zi Shi smiled: "A few drops of blood scare away the right admonishment doctor, and the result is brilliant." Turning his face away from the blood on the ground, he said to Li Wen: "It's a bit disgusting, take something to drink to suppress it One press."

"There is ready-made ebony juice."

"Excellent, bring it here quickly."

On the sixth day of June in the ninth year of Tianyou (the sixth year of Yongqian), he ordered Zhongyi Bo, a scholar of the Hanlin Academy, a lecturer of Zichen Palace and a servant of Shangshu to shoot Li Mian to go out as an envoy to ask for peace with the second prince of the Western Army, Wang Fusheng of Jingbei.

Accompanying deputy envoys, ceremonial officials, translators, bodyguards, etc., totaled no more than a dozen people.Firstly, this is not the time to talk about ostentation, and secondly, the imperial court does not want the world to know about it. Coupled with Zishi's proposition, the envoy and his party are simple and low-key, showing a rare and pragmatic attitude.Fu Chuqing couldn't get away by herself, so she sent her confidant Nie Kun, who was promoted to inspector, to follow.Li Wen and Li Zhang accompanied him to take care of the daily life.

Walking to the junction, there was an intention to seek peace from here, and within two days, the other party responded: Please meet the messenger at Xianlang Town in Xianlang Pass.

After General Dingyuan surrendered, a large area of ​​northern Shu fell into the hands of Xirong, and Xianlang Town became the rear of the enemy camp.Entering the Xirong control area, the sergeants along the way let them pass smoothly, treated each other with courtesy, without any surprises or dangers.Arriving ten miles south of the town, Zi Shi complied with the diplomatic rules and sent someone to send a note to the other party.The other party also followed the rules. In addition to giving a formal written reply, they also sent soldiers to receive them as guests.

Zi Shi felt absurd: This situation is not like begging on one's knees and making an alliance under the city?It is full of the taste of friendly exchanges between the two countries and the establishment of diplomatic relations.

——This His Royal Highness, the second prince of Xirong, is not only intelligent and educated, but also very interesting.

On June [-], the two sides formally met.