"If the main purpose of Lei Juetian's trip south to congratulate His Majesty on his enthronement is to discuss this matter with the empire, then it should be said that there will be no collapse of the talks. As long as the Machi Khans reveal in advance that they are willing to return the east side of Sanjiang County The two governments are afraid that the public opinion in the empire will soon turn against the war. After all, the empire has just experienced several years of war and civil strife. Whether it is the imperial capital or the mainland of the empire, the call for recuperation and recuperation is very high. And Ma The Khans also wanted to gain some breathing space through this. It should be said that this matter was something that the two sides hit it off with. But now that the First Legion is moving south again, this is a bit puzzling, unless His Majesty is prepared.
When he said the last two sentences, Cheng Dayou also had some hesitation and excitement on his face, as if he was looking forward to something. Use negotiation methods to delay time, and step up the deployment of troops here. When the time comes, they can break up openly and start a war. By then, no one can say anything. After all, negotiations cannot guarantee success.
"No, it's unlikely, Brother Dayou. If this matter had been done before His Majesty ascended the throne, it might have been possible. But now, although the Machihans still haven't released the news before I left, with Lei Juetian and Bixili's cunning, they will definitely adjust their conditions very low, so that as soon as the conditions are announced, they can win the approval of the empire. If His Majesty wants to take the opportunity to launch a war again, he is afraid that he will face civil opposition, at least It will bring some damage to His Majesty's reputation, at this time. This is not a wise move. Your Majesty will not fail to consider it. As for the war, this time is not suitable." Mulig shook his head flatly to deny this possibility.
"Brother Lige is right. If we do this, it may be successful tactically, but politically it will not be worth the gain. So now there is only one possibility, which is to use the opportunity to suppress the Maci Khans or the Nanyang Alliance. To obtain greater In my opinion, this is still a bit of a fuss." Cheng Dayou nodded.
"Well, that's the only possibility. Just wait, we'll know when the report comes in less than two days." Mulig also agreed with the other party's judgment.
Wu Feng sat calmly on the high throne in the middle. He didn't like this atmosphere very much. It made him feel alienated and separated from his subordinates and ministers. But he also knew that this was the sanctity and dignity that he had to maintain after taking this step. From the day he ascended the throne, Wu Feng knew that it would be a wishful thinking for him to become his former self again. Angle, it is impossible for the deified self to maintain the close atmosphere with his subordinates and ministers in the past. There may be exceptions, but they are too rare.
The golden walls are splendid, with carved railings and painted pillars. Magnificent and majestic, this building, which has been hailed as the greatest and most spectacular building in the past, has so many palaces that are suitable for use as a political hall. No one thought that His Majesty the Emperor, who had just ascended the throne in the Hall of Supreme Harmony, would choose such a famous building. The Yongle Hall, a little-known palace with ordinary furnishings, was used as a daily political meeting hall, and thus inadvertently became the highest palace in the Tang Empire.
Wu Feng chose this place as the political hall for no other reason than he thought it was the most suitable place to place his throne. The height is not high enough and the distance is not far enough, so that he can stay as close as possible to his ministers and subordinates. This is his original intention. He also knew that this was just a kind of psychological compensation for himself. In fact, no matter the distance, his status had already been formed in their minds. But he still hopes so.
According to the court affairs determined by the Ministry of Rites, the court will be held fifteen times a month, once every other day, and every ten days is the main court. The chief and deputy officials of the Government Affairs Council and the Privy Council, the heads of the four directly affiliated agencies, rotating representatives of the Senate and the People's Council, Both the principal and deputy officials of the Supervisory Yuan and the Tribunal need to enter the court. In daily dynasty, only the Administration Council and the Privy Council enter the dynasty first. Officials who need to report affairs and be summoned are waiting for the court on both sides of the Yongle Hall. Waiting for an audience in the room.
With the passage of time, Wu Feng has gradually adapted to this self-centered deliberation system. The Government Affairs Council and the Privy Council respectively submit bills that need to be determined and the opinions they put forward are left to be decided by themselves. Some complex and difficult matters are decided by themselves. Relevant departments will introduce the situation, express their opinions, and finally come up with suggestions after discussion. During this period, if necessary, the senators and representatives of the Citizens' Council will be invited to participate in the discussion, solicit their opinions, or refer the issue to them to take back to the Senate and the Council of Citizens. They will go back to the two houses to discuss it and finally give feedback. "
It should be said that this system has been greatly improved compared to the previous dynasty, but it does not solve all problems, and it is impossible to solve all problems. The participation of the two houses in deliberation is more symbolic, representing the ongoing progress of the empire. Of course, there is still a long way to go to create a new democratic mechanism.
"Your Majesty, the Minister of State of the Mach Khanate has proposed to us to sign a non-aggression agreement between the two countries. They are willing to return the two mansions of Huayang and Yushan in exchange for a ten-year peace agreement between the empire and the Mach Khanate. In addition to matters concerning Huayang and Yushan, the agreement also includes a series of other requirements, including reopening their respective checkpoints, restoring normal business flows, establishing a mutual trust mechanism, and gradually reducing tariffs on both sides. In accordance with His Majesty’s opinions, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs They also had direct discussions with the other party. Regarding the issues of Yuejing, Ronisia, and the Ankun and Jemelo kingdoms, the Machihans said that this was a fait accompli and could not be discussed. On this point, their attitude was very tough, and they In my opinion, I’m afraid it will be difficult to achieve a breakthrough if we continue talking.”
Although there should be a representative of the Senate and the People's Chamber each present, under Wu Feng's signal, Foreign Minister Wang Liao still truthfully brought up the current deadlock in negotiations between the two countries. Previously, regarding the return of Huayang and Yushan Negotiations on the issue between the two governments have been in secret and have not been announced to the outside world. However, some newspapers and media have speculated whether the Macchi Khanate State Minister may have any other intentions in staying in the imperial capital for such a long time. There are different opinions, and some people speculate. When it comes to the negotiations between the Huayang and Yushan prefectures, no one has thought that the empire has already entered into negotiations on the status of the vassal areas of the former Tanghe Empire.
"What is the opinion of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs?" Wu Feng asked calmly. In fact, he had already decided on this issue. Letting the two representatives of the Senate and the House of Citizens know about it was just for show, to strengthen the public opinion offensive, in order to prepare public opinion for tearing up the treaty in the future.
"Well, the people in the empire are currently clamoring to regain the two palaces of Huayang Yushan. If the Machi Khans are willing to return the two palaces, it should be said that the relationship between the two countries can be greatly eased. However, both the Ankun and Jemelo kingdoms have It is a vassal of the Tanghe Empire, and Yue Jing has a special interest relationship with our empire. Although Ronisia has no special relationship with the empire, this region is at the center of the empire's interior and peninsula, and has always remained neutral. The change in its situation has a great impact on the stability of the people in the southern part of the empire. We have always hoped that Ronisia can return to the situation ten years ago. However, the Machi Khans have always been unwilling to negotiate because this is a fait accompli, causing the negotiations to reach a deadlock. Therefore, the opinion of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is that when returning the two prefectures of Huayang and Yushan, an article must be included to ensure the right of self-determination in ethnic affairs of these four regions, and to give the four ethnic groups sufficient space for ethnic democracy. The central government of Machi Khan must ensure that the four ethnic groups If this requirement is met, the empire can sign a peace agreement with Maci Khan."
"Two representatives, you should be aware of the opinions of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs just now. The empire very much hopes to sign a peace agreement that can meet the needs of the people of the empire. However, the current Tang Empire only considers the Tang Empire itself. It also needs to take into account many things. Regarding the interests of the people in the vassal areas of our empire, I wonder if the two representatives have any other opinions or suggestions on this matter?"
The two representatives of the Senate and the People's Council were flattered by Wu Feng's gentle inquiry. It was a great honor to be summoned into the palace by His Majesty to listen to such a confidential and important matter. How could it not be that His Majesty personally asked for his opinion? Make the two of them burst into tears of gratitude
"Your Majesty is so benevolent and righteous, and still has not forgotten the rights of the people in the vassal land in the past. I think the four people will hear and feel the benefits of the empire. The empire makes such concessions to avoid unnecessary wars. If the Machihan people are still stubborn and stubborn, If a war breaks out, the Machikhans will be the ones to blame and have no one to blame, and the people of the empire will work together to support the imperial army to defeat it!"
"Peace is certainly what the empire hopes for, but if the Machi Khans ignore the rights of other occupied peoples, the empire, as a responsible big country in the Eastern Continent, should shoulder the heavy burden of punishing those rogue countries and call on all friendly neighbors to join in the cause. When the war breaks out, the Machihan people will shoulder the responsibility!"
The frightened words of the two representatives made Wu Feng a little funny. It seemed that his invitation to the two people this time had some effect. At least these two people could spread the empire's intentions through this channel and let the people I understand that the empire is still making every effort to avoid war, but as the leading empire in the Eastern Continent, it is necessary to assume necessary obligations and responsibilities, especially for the empire's vassals. This obligation cannot be shied away from.
When the figures of the two representatives finally disappeared outside the gate of Yongle Hall, the two chief ministers of the Council of Ministers and the envoys of the Privy Council, who had been silent, knew that the matters that really needed to be discussed had just begun.