Three days later, the envoy of Bei Li had a feast in the palace.
Ning Chengzhi asked Gu Shubai to follow Gu Huaijiang to the palace for a banquet, but Yufu did not stop him.
The center of this palace banquet was in the Guhou Mansion, and both sides knew this in their hearts. Before Yu helped into the palace, Mr. Ji and others ordered someone to secretly send a message.
Yufu dressed up for her in the room with Lianzhu and others, and as he checked many news, a clear smile appeared on his face.
Yaolan was choosing jewelry for her. Seeing her smile like this, she suddenly understood, "Miss, what's the good thing?"
"Master Ji and they have convinced Emperor Ning that the atmosphere at the palace banquet tonight will definitely be more relaxed. When tonight passes, you can leave tomorrow."
"Really?"
Everyone was very happy. Lianzhu, Lianbi, etc. could not wait to go to Beili for a long time. Knowing that the affairs of the DPRK could be easily resolved, everyone was relieved.
Yaolan is chosen from the jewelry box of Yufu, the red gold dots on the head, the nine phoenix pendant pearl hairpins, the silver silk peony flower on the sideburns, the hibiscus flower tin on the forehead...
Finally chose Yingluo, Yufu said, "Go and take out the Qibao Yingluo that the former general gave me. I want to wear that one."
Yao Lan was stunned, "Miss, didn't Mrs. Chen say that Miss Chen's clothes and jewelry are not usable in the past, but Bei Li should be used?"
Yufu smiled, "That pair of Qibao Yingluo was left by the deceased wife. It was a gift from the general. It is different from other jewelry. The first time I entered the palace that year was wearing this pair of Yingluo. It may be the last time I have entered Dongling Palace, and I want to wear it again."
Yaolan nodded, "Okay, the slave and maid will look for it now."
The drum music was grand, and the palace feast had already begun. All courtiers and Ning Chengzhi had arrived at the Golden Palace to formally receive Bei Li and his party as state guests.
Yufu walked slowly in from outside the hall, the Beili palace dress with bright yellow patterns and wide sleeves was open, and it was so majestic that I dare not look directly at it.
Behind her followed Gu Huaijiang and his sons, Chen Jingxing, Ji Chengfa and others, as well as the envoys and attendants of Bei Li, majestic and solemn.
Ning Chengzhi's gaze fell on Yufu, and suddenly he remembered what Yin Shuo had said to him in the palace half an hour before the banquet—
"Your Majesty, does your Majesty's palace banquet tonight allow Guhou and his son to leave Dongling?"
Ning Chengzhi was dressing up in the bedroom, preparing to attend the state banquet tonight, not wanting Yin Shuo to suddenly break into the bedroom and scare him.
He hurriedly said: "Why did you come into the palace? I have granted you the right to preside over the funeral of the old prime minister. You dare to come to the palace?"
Yin Shuo handed his hand: "Your Majesty, the minister has no choice but to tell your Majesty a few words. It's too late if it's too late!"
Ning Chengzhi knew it was about the state banquet tonight. This matter was related to Dongling's safety. He didn't dare to drive Yin Shuo out at will. He hesitated for a long time and decided to listen to what Yin Shuo said.
Yin Shuo said: "Your Majesty must not let Guhou's family leave. Their family has a grudge against your Majesty, but it is Beili who saved them. Think about it, your Majesty, Princess Yufu is the Crown Prince of Beili, and Guhou's father and son treat her like relatives. As a daughter, she will definitely help Bei Li against my Dongling in the future!"
Ning Chengzhi shook his head, "No, I have discussed this with Elder Ji and others. Gu Hou is not this kind of person. Besides, Bei Li has never fought abroad for many years, even if Gu Hou's family is loyal to Bei Li. Dongling is a martial artist, and I believe in his loyalty to the first emperor."
A cold light flashed in Yin Shuo's eyes, "Your Majesty believes in Gu Hou, and can you trust Gu Shubai and the others? Gu Shubai escaped from the dead, and Gu Hanmo's arm was chopped. It is still unknown whether it can be preserved. Do you resent your Majesty? There is also Princess Yufu. The princess has always held a grudge against your Majesty's intention to marry her. Will she really not fight Dongling when she returns to Bei Li?"
Ning Chengzhi frowned and said impatiently: "Even if Yufu resents me, what can I do? She is the prince of Beili Tangtang, can I still hold on to her?"
"Of course, your majesty cannot detain Princess Yufu, but your majesty can take hostages to threaten the princess. Think about it, as long as Guhou's family goes to Beili, the princess has no scruples about Dongling and can use force at any time. If Guhou's family stays In Dongling, if the princess wants to use force against Dongling in the future, she must consider the safety of Guhou's family. Isn't this more useful than diplomatic relations that can go back at any time?"
Yin Shuo was earnest, and Ning Chengzhi fell into deep thought.
After a while, he said, "You are right. At first, Xikun sent a princess to get married. Didn't it mean that you turned your face off? Only the Guhou family staying in Dongling is the best way to counterbalance Beili."
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"Your Majesty, Your Majesty?"
Ning Chengzhi was awakened from the memory, and saw the palace man next to him whispered to remind him, "Your Majesty, please ask the envoys of Beili to sit down!"
Ning Chengzhi hurriedly said, "Ah, yes, yes, please take a seat, Princess Yufu, and all envoys, please take a seat."
After Yufu took his seat, Ning Chengzhi was about to order a dance and music performance. Yufu smiled up and said: "No need for dance and music. Le has watched it all over. Presumably Master Chen doesn't want to watch it again now, doesn't he?"
She looked at Chen Jingxing beside her, and Chen Jingxing immediately agreed, "Yes. I am waiting for the envoy Dongling to establish diplomatic relations. As the Crown Prince, the princess is busy with affairs in the middle of the country and has no time to delay too long. Ning Di has already let us wait a lot. Day, don’t waste time now, right?"
Ning Chengzhi went to bed and forgot to eat, and discussed with the ministers of North Korea over and over again on how to negotiate with the envoys of Beili, but the envoys of Beili watched singing and dancing performances in Guhou's mansion.
No matter how you hear this, it makes people angry. Ning Chengzhi took a lot of effort to keep the corners of his mouth from drooping and forced a smile. "Since the princess and the envoys have seen enough of Dongling's dance and music, then Forget it."
Yufu smiled and said: "It is precisely for this reason that this palace is here with enough sincerity. I can't say anything, just ask Master Chen and Emperor Ning to talk to the ministers."
Chen Jingxing got up from his seat immediately, and the golden hall was suddenly awe-inspiring. Everyone stared at Chen Jingxing and waited for his next words.
Chen Jingxing said loudly: "Dongling is a water town in the South. There are no vast pastures and grasslands, so it is difficult to cultivate strong and strong flattery. I have thousands of vast pastures in Beili, and the carefully bred horses can travel thousands of miles every day. Once the two countries are established Friendly exchanges, we, Bei Li, will send a hundred horses of a thousand miles to Dongling to help you improve the bloodline of the horses."
As soon as he said this, the military commander in the seat immediately became excited, and even Gu Shubai couldn't help but glance at him.
It is a fact that the land in the south is so small that it is not possible to breed excellent war horses. Gu Huaijiang has also allocated a lot of funds in the army to cultivate horse breeds carefully. Over the years, little success has been achieved.
Once Chen Jingxing's words are realized, it means that Dongling's horses will soon surpass Xikun's horses within a few years, and will have a great advantage over the cavalry of Shangxikun.
Although Ning Chengzhi had no access to military affairs, looking at the generals in the audience, he knew what a favorable condition this was.
Chen Jingxing didn’t seem to notice the response of the minister, and continued to read: “Beili has excellent bird’s nests, snow lotus and other precious medicinal materials, as well as artillery, crossbows, etc., and never trades with foreign countries. Once the two countries establish diplomatic relations, we will I would like to open the five trade gates to Dongling Hu City, and guarantee that in advanced weapons transactions, Dongling will always get lower prices than Xikun."
The generals in the seat were unable to restrain themselves and stood up.
The price of weapons sold by Beili to Dongling will always be lower than that of Xikun. Then Dongling can purchase a large number of artillery to fight against Xikun’s invasion. Xikun people can’t get such a low price even if they want to buy them. Press one end.
The conditions put forward by Bei Li's envoys are not only generous, but all the piles and piles are improving Dongling's military and combat power. Why
Chen Jingxing continued: "There are thousands of golden liang, silk and silk, ten carts of precious medicinal materials, etc. as gifts for the establishment of diplomatic relations between Beili and Dongling, and they will be sent to Dongling within half a month."
He said so much in one breath, and finally healed, "The above are the conditions set by the princess. As long as Emperor Ning approves, everything will be processed immediately. Our only condition for Dongling is to let Gu Houye's family follow us. Leaving Dongling."
The courtiers who had just been passionately calmed down and waited to see how Ning Chengzhi would respond.
Ning Chengzhi has not yet spoken, Ji Xuanxian has helped Old Master Ji to stand up tremblingly, "Your Majesty, the old minister thinks that Bei Li's offer is very good, and your Majesty can agree. Not only should you agree to let Gu Houye's family leave, but also Corresponding gifts should be prepared to give back to Bei Li. For example, Bei Li wants to give us a lower price of weapons, and we should also lower the price of porcelain and wood when doing business.
Ning Chengzhi almost couldn't help but glared at him.
Whether he should let Yufu take Gu Huaijiang and the others, he was still hesitating. This time, Ji Daogong would be better, and he would help outsiders to let him post things upside down.
Old Chen Ge thought that Yufu's condition was to take away Gu Huaijiang's family. At most, he verbally promised not to use force against Dongling in the future. He didn't want her to prepare so many favorable conditions.
He knew in his heart that Yufu's purpose was to reassure them, old officials, and indirectly to assure them that he would not easily attack Dongling in the future.
He supported Chen Chuxiu's hand and stood up and said, "The minister agrees. Your majesty, Princess Yufu's conditions show sincerity. Once we have those sophisticated horses and advanced weapons, Dongling's military strength will surely rise to a higher level. At that time, we don’t have to worry about Xikun’s incursions year after year, please agree with your Majesty!"
"The minister agrees!"
"The minister also seconded!"
The ministers were all attracted by the conditions that Chen Jingxing said. Ning Chengzhi naturally knew that the other party's conditions were good. All he wanted to exchange was the lives of the Guhou family. This was a trade that only made a profit for him.
But he still hesitated thinking of Yin Shuo's words.
In the eyes of everyone's expectations, Ning Chengzhi slowly said: "The conditions Bei Li offered are indeed sincere, but—"
Yufu glanced upwards, and everyone's complexion changed.
Didn’t the palace banquet have been discussed long ago, why did Ning Chengzhi say something
Old Master Ji frowned and looked at him. Old Old Chen glanced at him worriedly, and Gu Shubai also became nervous.
Just listen to Ning Chengzhi: "But Gu Houye is my Dongling's military commander, and now he has been charged with collaborating with the enemy and treason. It hasn't been found out. Just leave Dongling and go to Beili without knowing it. I'm afraid it is not good. ?"
"Broken, this is not your majesty's tone."
Yufu suddenly heard Gu Shubai speaking softly behind her. She turned her head to look, and Gu Shubai said: "This must be what Yin Shuo and His Majesty said."
Yin Yan has just passed away and his bones are still cold, and Yin Shuo himself is still under suspension review. He still has the mind to deal with the Guhou family
Yufu's eyes gradually froze, and a chill suddenly appeared.
Gu Shubai stood up and said: "As a courtier of Dongling, your majesty may not allow my father and son to leave Dongling, but our Guhou Mansion will never accept any unwarranted crimes. No one in the Guhou Mansion, including the Gu family army, has collaborated with the enemy and treason. The truth should not be confused. Your Majesty has ordered someone to investigate for so long, but have you ever found any evidence? My Guhou Mansion is loyal to your Majesty, but your Majesty wants to copy my Guhou Mansion because of some fabricated evidence, and now I have to impose it. Are you guilty of us?"
Ning Chengzhi was speechless for a while. In fact, he didn't really want to kill the full house of Gu Hou Mansion. It was Yin Shuo who made the idea to use this to force Yu to help him back—
Yufu really came back, but when he came back, it was no longer the Princess of Zhenjiang, but the Prince of Beili.
Yufu stood up and looked at him, "Even if Lord Gu Hou is Dongling's courtier, now I have such a generous offer from Bei Li. I only want to ask Ning Emperor for a few people and Ning Emperor will not give it?"
Pei Zheng hurriedly got up and said: "Your Majesty, it is better to ask Lord Gu Hou what he means. Lord Gu Hou is a veteran who has been loyal to Dongling for decades. If he is tired of fighting in the court and wants to sue the old man to return home in advance, will your Majesty stay forever? ?"
He cleverly described Gu Huaijiang's departure from Dongling to Beili, saying that he was returning to his hometown in advance, and this reason made Ning Chengzhi speechless.
The eyes of everyone suddenly fell on Gu Huaijiang. Gu Huaijiang slowly got up from his seat and bowed his hands upwards. "The minister has fought for decades for the first emperor and his majesty. I am getting old and sick. Although there are a few sons on my knees, they are not useful and unworthy for your majesty's use. Please read for the sake of my pommel horse for decades, let my father and sons leave Dongling!"
Gu Huaijiang himself said so, what's the point of forcibly staying
The courtiers all talked quietly that instead of leaving behind a general who has given up on the court, it is better to let him go in exchange for Bei Li's good horse and weapons.
"Your Majesty, please allow Master Gu Hou, Your Majesty!"
Most of the courtiers spoke out and persuaded Ning Chengzhi to agree to Bei Li's terms, but Ning Chengzhi bit his teeth and refused to let go.
Yufu looked at him coldly, and it took him a long time before he said: "Gu Hou is not only Gu Hou, but also the leader of the Gu family army. I don't need to say the extent of Gu Jiajun's allegiance to the commander. You adults should also know. You have ever thought about it. , Once Gu Hou leaves Dongling, will the military spirit of Gu Jiajun also leave Dongling?"
Gu's army is the mainstay of the East Spirit's army, and it is an indispensable lifeblood. Once Gu Huaijiang leaves the Gu's army, it is indeed unpredictable.
Yufu secretly said in his heart: This sentence is still not Ning Chengzhi's own words, but Yin Shuo's words.
Yin Shuo was in Xiangfu, but his will was passed across the heavy courtyard wall, across the palace, and passed to the golden palace to control Ning Chengzhi.
The person in front of him was not Ning Chengzhi, but a puppet controlled by Yin Shuo.
Yufu suddenly lost the patience to negotiate with him again, and said suddenly: "Di Ning is now worried about Gu Jiajun's renunciation. Isn't it too late? When you were going to copy the Guhou Mansion all over the place, you might have thought of the Gu Jiajun meeting. Disturbance with Chaotang?!"
Yufu's words caused the palace to fall silent again, and Ning Chengzhi showed a red embarrassment on his face, "At that time, I lacked consideration. Now it is different. I have cancelled the will to copy the Guhou Mansion all over the place. I promise that I won't do it again. Kill Gu Houye and others, as long as they don't leave Dongling."
Yufu sneered, "Di Ning meant that he didn't agree to my Bei Li's terms and didn't want to befriend me Bei Li, didn't he?"
"No, I am naturally willing to make friends with Bei Li, willing to exchange on the same terms. But the Guhou family..."
Ning Chengzhi gritted his teeth, "They can't leave with you. Except for this condition, you can mention anything else, and I will never refuse."
Yufu refused to give up, "Except for this condition, no other palaces are required."
The two sides were in an unexpected stalemate, and no one was willing to back down. They looked at each other as if sparks exploded in the air.
Just when Ning Chengzhi could hardly resist, Yufu suddenly smiled.
"Well, since Emperor Ning refuses to give up every step of the way, there is nothing to talk about. The palace will leave Dongling and head south, and wait until the Beili army has occupied half of the East Spirit, and then ask Ning Emperor to use the people in the Guhou Mansion. Change!"
Ning Chengzhi's expression suddenly changed, and the ministers were equally panicked.
"Princess, don't!"