The Sage of Confucianism and Taoism

Chapter 2542: Cruel inside and cruel on the outside

The officials of the Zajia family were extremely angry, while the officials of the Qingguo were shocked and confused. Some people were also filled with anger.

The Peace Negotiation Department endured the humiliation in the Holy Court, and now it was finally in Jingguo's favor. It could have saved Jingguo from disaster, but Fang Yun made conditions that even the people of Jingguo could not accept.

Fang Yun's behavior is not like bargaining at all, nor even asking for a high price, but is deliberately disrupting the negotiations.

"I didn't expect that after ten days of hard work in Jingguo, I was waiting for this result! Is this the sincerity of your Jingguo?" Hong Maoshan shouted angrily.

The faces of the Jingguo officials were burning. Sheng Boyuan coughed lightly and said: "Fang Xusheng, your asking price is too much, please take a break. As for Mr. Hong, this is just a joke made by Fang Xusheng, don't talk about you." , even we won’t agree. I think this matter should be renegotiated.”

"Since Shanda people think what I said is a joke, let's talk first. I'll go back to Zuoxiang Pavilion for treatment." After Fang Yun finished speaking, he left with Hu Li.

It left the whole house smelling of durian.

Hong Maoshan wanted to leave just now, but after all, he sighed secretly in his heart and sat down slowly.

An official from the Za family said: "Everyone from Jingguo, is this your sincerity?"

Sheng Boyuan smiled bitterly and said: "You have misunderstood. This should be Fang Xusheng's opinion, and it is still somewhat different from the conditions of our Peace Negotiation Department and Jingguo. Since Fang Xusheng has delegated power to us, let us negotiate first."

"After we finish the negotiation, Jing Guo will execute it immediately?"

Sheng Boyuan looked embarrassed and said: "Of course it needs the approval of the entire cabinet."

"I heard that each cabinet member has veto power over Jingguo's government affairs?" Hong Maoshan asked.

Sheng Boyuan said helplessly: "That's true, but this situation is rare. We'd better negotiate first, it's better than just sitting around. What do you think?"

Hong Maoshan did not speak, but used his official seal to discuss secretly with several other important Zajia officials. After a while, Hong Maoshan said: "Then we will officially start discussions."

The atmosphere at the scene was extremely depressing, and no one on either side spoke.

After a long stalemate, Sheng Boyuan sighed softly and said: "Since Mr. Maoshan took the initiative to tell the bottom line, let us also say it. The bottom line of our Peace Negotiation Department is not high. We just want Jingguo to continue to develop and contribute to the human race. Not to be interrupted by any external forces. Even though there is a trade-off, we should respect each other. After all, I also think that Fang Xusheng’s suppression of Qingguo was too much.”

The expressions of the Zajia officials slowly softened.

However, the expressions of some Jingguo officials became gloomy, including several generals who had fought with Qingguo.

Sheng Boyuan continued: "We are all human beings. If we really fight and lose both sides, it will be like taking advantage of the demon barbarians. Therefore, in terms of compensation, our Jingguo will take a step back and receive 100 million taels less silver. As for the price of acquiring your country's resources , it should be higher than the cost, but just to appease the people of Jingguo, it should still be lower than the market price. "

Hong Maoshan said with emotion: "Shang Shu Sheng is the pillar of the human race."

After being praised by the great scholar, Sheng Boyuan smiled and felt comfortable all over.

Jingguo officials all had their own thoughts. Some were proud of You, some looked on with cold eyes, and some had no expression on their faces.

Sheng Boyuan said: "These are all small things..."

Yu Xingshu sneered: "The interests of the country and the interests of the people, when it comes to Sheng Shangshu's mouth, how can it become a trivial matter?"

Everyone was stunned. They did not expect that Jingguo officials suddenly argued at the negotiation table.

Sheng Boyuan's face was red, ashamed and annoyed, and said: "The two countries are negotiating, why did you provoke internal strife?"

"Since you know that the negotiation is between two countries, why don't you stick to the interests of our country? Fang Xusheng has said it countless times: national interest! National interest! Have you ever remembered half a word? If you want to be a selfless saint, take your Don't use your own property to satisfy your pretense of being a saint! You keep saying mutual benefit, but you are willing to continue to stab the Qingguo family in the back? Why did Jingguo become so strong? It was under the leadership of Fang Xusheng that thousands of Jingguo people worked hard to become stronger by standing on the bones of countless sacrificed sages! The reason why we talk about mutual benefit is not to betray the interests of our countrymen! Why did the Zajia take the initiative to seek peace? No, it’s because we have great power and they have to bow their heads!”

After Yu Xingshu finished cursing, he stood up and walked out of the conference room, followed by several military strategists and generals.

"Soldiers interfering in politics harm the country and the people!" Sheng Boyuan cursed.

There was a brief silence in the conference room, the only sound was Sheng Boyuan's breathing.

After a while, Sheng Boyuan controlled his expression and said: "Friends of the Za family, don't pay attention to what those people said before. I will definitely withstand the pressure and complete this peace negotiation. Go ahead. It would be too much to let Qing Jun commit suicide. If It would be great if Lord Qing abdicates. In this way, most of the resentment among officials and people in Jingguo will be dissipated. When Lord Qing abdicates, I will find a way to promote the establishment of a water ban in the water palace. After all, the Qingguo will be harmed by the existence of the water ban. of ordinary people.”

"Mr. Sheng is a sensible man. I would like to thank you for your great kindness on behalf of the people of Qing Dynasty." Hong Maoshan said.

Sheng Boyuan looked happy and said: "You are too polite. However, there are some things we must give in to, and some things we cannot give in to. If our country is willing to hand over the civil service examination, then from now on, the Qing State cannot attack our country, and the Zajia family cannot be expelled from our country." Scholars should not use any means to harm Jingguo such as the Holy Way and the Seal."

Hong Maoshan smiled bitterly and said, "To be honest, we have discussed the conditions you set, but there is no conclusion yet. However, don't worry, I will convince the other great scholars of the Miscellaneous School as soon as possible and try my best to ensure that the Miscellaneous School will never take action against Jingguo."

At this time, Cao De'an said, "I wonder if the Zongsheng can protect my Jingguo for ten years."

Sheng Boyuan frowned slightly, as if he was dissatisfied with Cao De'an's sudden question that affected his plan.

Hong Maoshan said helplessly, "You think too highly of me. Not to mention me, even the head of the Zong family can't influence the will of the Zongsheng. This matter is completely out of our control. The Zongsheng can help if he wants to, and not if he doesn't want to. What's more, this kind of thing has never happened in the past dynasties."

"It has not appeared in the history of the Ten Kingdoms, but it has appeared before the Ten Kingdoms." Cao De'an said.

Hong Maoshan thought for a moment and said, "Let's do this. We will pass your conditions to Dongsheng Pavilion. In the end, what Zongsheng wants is not something we can control."

"Okay, please ask Mr. Hong to send a letter to Dongsheng Pavilion. Zongsheng's incarnation is in Dongsheng Pavilion. Whether it is approved or not, it will be replied soon." Cao De'an said.

Hong Maoshan looked embarrassed and said, "His Majesty Dongsheng is busy with many things, I'm afraid it will be difficult to reply immediately."

"Then we will wait for his reply before continuing the peace talks." Cao De'an said firmly.

The officials of the Miscellaneous Family were very unhappy.

"Prime Minister Cao, you are facing a half-saint, not a virtual saint, how can you be so rude?"

"That is Dongsheng Pavilion, not a place where any cat or dog can go!"

"You Jingguo can make things difficult for us, but if you want to plot against Zongsheng, be careful that you will be killed by your own evil deeds!"

Cao De'an snorted coldly and said, "If Dongsheng Pavilion does not reply, I will not negotiate! Come on, change the fruit plate."