Jingguo's early dynasty has long been reduced to a formality. To maintain the operation of the imperial court, there are three provinces and six ministries. In fact, there is no need for an emperor. Some important decisions cannot be made by the people below. There is also the eldest princess who can't make a decision, so it is necessary to ask the old emperor.
On the first day of each month, during the ceremonial early court, if there is nothing very important, the old emperor will only show his face briefly.
Her Royal Highness the princess who is the co-government sits on the lower left side of the old emperor to distinguish her status, and Li Yi is no longer able to lean against the pillars where she is standing in the court hall.
His position is only after the two prime ministers, and is tied with the six ministers.
He was a little sleepy listening to the official's report, when suddenly the eunuch's high-pitched and thin voice came to his ears.
"The envoys of the Xuanqi Kingdom have an audience!"
The envoys of the State of Qi are very honest in Beijing these days, not like the envoys of the State of Qi. However, according to the rumors they revealed, this time they are here to seek peace, and it is normal to behave honestly.
A group of five envoys from the State of Qi stepped into the main hall. After standing still, they first bowed and said in a loud voice: "See His Majesty the Emperor!"
The envoys of the Qi State had a correct attitude and a humble expression, which made the courtiers of the Jing State feel relieved.
Due to the great power of the Qi State, even when sending envoys in the past years, their attitude was extremely arrogant in front of Jing Guojun and his ministers, with a look of contempt, which is completely different from the current attitude.
And the reasons for all these changes are also very clear in their hearts.
Qi State and Zhao State repeatedly violated the frontier, and each time they were beaten back by the soldiers of Jing State in the front. After losing several cities, Zhao State finally calmed down, retreated silently, and sent them to discuss the redemption of those cities. His envoys are still hanging in Honglu Temple.
The envoys of the Qi State also cut to the point when they spoke, and after a few words in a very ritualistic manner, they went directly to the topic.
The general idea is that Jingguo and Qiguo are neighbors, fighting and fighting all day long, how many people will die, how much money will be wasted, and the people who suffer are all ordinary people. It really shouldn't be. It is better to shake hands and make peace between the two countries from now on. , mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, mutual non-aggression, non-interference in each other's internal affairs, equality and mutual benefit, peaceful coexistence...
As soon as these words came out, not only did Emperor Jing stand up from the dragon chair, but there was also constant uproar in the hall.
Jing State’s biggest foreign aggression is Qi State. The two countries have been fighting for decades, and Jing State is weak. Over the past few decades, Jing State has sought peace several times, and the price paid for it is not small. This time, it is Qi State’s turn to ask for peace up
This is really the first time in history. As Jing Guo's courtiers, they are full of sense of belonging and pride. Has Jing Guo grown to such an extent that even Qi Guo dare not easily underestimate it
Before Jing Guojun and his ministers could express anything, the leading envoy bowed forward and said loudly: "To show our sincerity, on behalf of His Royal Highness the Prince of Qi, I will ask His Majesty the Emperor to marry the eldest princess of your country, With this promise, after His Highness the Crown Prince ascends the throne, Her Highness the Princess will be conferred the title of Imperial Concubine immediately... "
As soon as this remark came out, the originally noisy court immediately became quiet.
Someone frowns after being startled.
Some people were taken aback for a moment, and then a look of ecstasy appeared on their faces.
Li Yi looked at the envoy who was holding the book of the state of Qi, and then looked up again. The old emperor frowned, and the princess was expressionless, and looked back, her expression didn't change much.
Immediately, a person stood up and said bluntly: "Your Majesty, it is possible to negotiate a peace, but the prince of Qi wants to marry the eldest princess, but it is absolutely impossible!"
"The minister seconded the proposal!"
"The minister seconded the proposal!"
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As soon as Prime Minister Qin said this, many people in the court stood up.
Qi Guo took the initiative to propose a peace, which is naturally a very face-lifting matter, and if it is spread, it can promote the country's prestige, but the prince of Qi Guo wants to marry the eldest princess, but it is just a dream.
The importance of Her Royal Highness to Jing Guo is self-evident. It can even be said that although she is a princess, she plays the role of a king, and she is also a wise king who has not met in decades.
Not to mention what would Jing Guo's court look like without Her Royal Highness, and it is impossible for normal people to do such a thing by giving this wise king to Qi State for nothing.
As for the negotiation, Qi Guo loves to discuss it, anyway, they can't beat Jing Guo's soldiers who have God's punishment, in a word, peace can be ignored, marrying the princess is impossible!
Cui Qingming looked at the old man who stood up, his face was calm, but the fists in his sleeves were clenched tightly.
He turned his head to look, and an official stood up and said, "Your Majesty, if the two countries go to war, how many lives will be lost, and how many heroic soldiers of our country will be sacrificed. It is a blessing for Qi to propose peace now." I hope His Majesty will think twice about the matter of Yu Wanmin!"
After the official spoke, many people stood up and echoed. The two sides insisted on their own opinions and argued endlessly.
Emperor Jing put down the letter of state, stretched out his hand and pressed it down, and the court hall immediately returned to silence.
"Negotiating a peace can be discussed. Don't bring up the matter of begging for marriage." He said lightly, showing the most obvious attitude.
The envoy of Qi State raised his head and said: "Negotiating peace is something that benefits both countries. Qi State has already shown enough sincerity. Your country should also show some sincerity?"
As soon as this remark came out, all the courtiers in the hall looked at the envoys of Qi State, and they began to become unfriendly.
The implication of this envoy of the Qi State is that if Jing Guo does not marry the eldest princess and does not show enough sincerity, then there is no need to talk about the peace negotiation...
"Your Majesty, this matter is beneficial to all people, please think twice, Your Majesty!"
"Your Majesty, don't let the living beings suffer again!"
"Your Majesty, please consider the people of Jingguo and the soldiers ahead!"
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When a few more people stood up, Emperor Jing frowned and looked down somewhere.
Li Yi stood up in a timely manner, looked at those people, and asked: "Accepting Qi's peace agreement and marrying the eldest princess will save thousands of people and save lives from suffering?"
The leader snorted coldly and said, "If the war between the two countries can be avoided, why not?"
"So, is it exempted?" Li Yi looked at him, then at the people beside him, and asked again: "Jing Guo and Qi Guo have negotiated peace so many times, and they really did it like this As the adults said?"
"this… "
The official was immediately speechless, if the peace talks were really useful, then one peace talk would be enough, and the envoys of the Qi State would not appear in the hall now.
Li Yi looked at the courtiers in the hall, and said: "Everyone knows the heart of tigers and wolves in the state of Qi. I have done more than once to abandon the covenant. What's more, what's more, your majesty's dragon body is ill. It is a critical moment for the princess to assist the country, how can she marry far away from the Qi country, and take a step back and say that the prince of Qi country has lost the hearts of the people in the country, and he may not even sit on the throne, so why make such a promise!"
"Haha, it's extreme, it's extreme!" Old General Xue walked out with a big smile, and said, "Sincerity, what kind of sincerity do you want? Do you want God's punishment?"
Another veteran came out and said with a big laugh: "You Qi State is the aggressor, so why talk about peace talks? If you want to retreat, you should retreat quickly. If you want to fight, I, Jing Guo soldiers, are afraid that you will fail?"
Shen Xiang stood up, nodded and said, "Your Majesty, I feel that what Dr. Li said is reasonable."
Yan Bing, Shangshu of the Ministry of War, stepped forward and said, "My minister seconded the proposal."
Qin Huan, Minister of the Household Department, stood beside him: "The minister seconded the proposal..."
Shangshu Zuocheng Dong Wenyun...
At this moment, all the important ministers standing in front of the court, the two prime ministers have the same opinion, and the Wang family of the Shen family are also standing behind Dr. Jin Ziguanglu, the opinions of other people are actually insignificant.
Cui Qingming looked at the row of figures standing in front of him, clenched his fists tightly, his nails sank deeply into his flesh, and quickly and weakly let go.
As for the envoys of the Qi State to negotiate peace, the opinions of the big men in the court are very unified. Peace can be negotiated, but it is impossible to marry a princess. The weak Jingguo is gone.
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Li Yi took a bite of fried rice with eggs, looked at the eldest princess, and said, "You are really right. The envoys of the Qi State negotiated peace is a fake. They want to use this to get Jing Guo's help and help the eldest prince ascend to the throne of God." real."
Li Mingzhu held the wine glass but didn't eat, she didn't seem to be in a high mood, she looked at him and asked, "What's on your mind about the marriage?"
Li Yi thought for a while, and said, "Marriage... Discord is a kind of integrity, and reconciliation is also a diplomatic method. As for how to look at it, we can't generalize it."
"This is what you usually use to fool your father." Li Mingzhu shook the wine glass and said, "I want to listen to your heart."
"What's on my mind..." Li Yi picked up his wine glass and touched her, and said without hesitation: "Whether he is Qi or Zhao, of course I won't let you marry him..."