Chapter 116 Quyi seeks victory and defeat
In nine years, God blessed the country and left the allied forces to win any substantial victory over the Menghua Dynasty invasion, but abandoned their armor. Therefore, send an envoy to talk about peace. Although the generals of the main war faction believed that at this time, Menghua's morale was high and they should work hard to recover the lost land in the Central Plains, the main peace faction stood in the middle of the court and Emperor Shao Kang agreed to peace talks.
Menghua Dynasty gave it to Xinguo, left the country with New Year coins, and paid vassals to Xinguo. Menghua sent the princess to marry.
The peace document was announced, and there was an ups and down in the court. However, the emperor's decision should not be contrary.
"The edict of the Holy Merit has been issued. Yi Hui will go to the sanctuary with me tomorrow."
Although it is a reward, Yi Feng has no joy at all.
"Yes."
The result of the peace talks was like this, although they won and lost. The timid envoy speculated that in order to reach a negotiation, he did not hesitate to make continuous concessions, but Emperor Shao Kang unexpectedly answered one by one, chilling the hearts of the bloody soldiers.
In midsummer, the south of the Yangtze River is hot and humid, and the warm wind is intoxicating.
Although the border gate has just experienced a war and is bleak after a bloody storm, it does not prevent him from still singing and dancing day and night.
In the post hall, Han Xing came to visit Yi Feng. He had not seen him for more than half a year. The two were very happy to meet.
Four simple dishes, a cup of tea, and several people gathered around a table to have a unique joy.
"Fang-in-law, Han Xing is very sorry about Yan Niang. After a while, I'll take Yan Niang back to Huangzhou and apologize to my grandmother!" Cold Star Road.
"It's already like this. I also believe that you can take good care of Yan Niang, and you don't have to worry about it. We don't blame you..."
Yi Feng comforted the cold star with a guilty face.
After Yan Niang followed Yi Hui and Guan Xiang's reinforcements to Ye City, she never returned to Huangzhou to take care of Ling Ran and Han Xing's daughter. Things are unusual, and it is inevitable that there are some rumors, and Han Xing also feels that he is very shameless to face the Yi family.
A glass of wine in the peach and plum spring breeze, ten years of night rain in the world.
After a long separation, it was difficult for Han Xing to leave Ye City. Yi Feng and his son chatted with Han Xing all night. When the sky was slightly bright, I took a short break.
The emperor with high and gloomy eyes has always been resisted by the cold star.
I would rather face strong enemies on the battlefield than face their kings in the court. He controls the power of life and death, and is tied to the safety of the society, but he does not sympathize with the loyalty of his ministers and the blood of soldiers. Even if he knelt in front of him, few people sincerely surrendered.
"Love you, you are loyal ministers of defending the country, defending the people of Li and protecting the society. Please get up quickly."
Shao Kangdi's voice was low and his words were friendly, but still slightly cool.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, it is the duty of ministers to protect the family and the country, and it is their duty to do!"
Yi Fengdao.
"I have loyal ministers like you, and Menghua Chao has such soldiers as your family, which is my luck and the luck of the country!" Emperor Shao Kang praised: "I know that the defenders of Yecheng and Huangzhou have suffered a lot of casualties this time, and I also deeply sympathize with and love the soldiers. I will give the highest pension to the soldiers who died this time and the highest reward for the meritorious soldiers!"
"Thank you, Lord Long!"
Yi Feng and others are all grateful for their kindness: "The generals and soldiers are united against each other and fight against each other, regardless of their lives. All men's blood is to one day recover their hometown and return to their armor!" Yi Feng said painfully.
Although the situation of peace has been settled, it must be unpleasant, but behind him are the expectations of thousands of soldiers and countless people who have left their homes. Yi Feng has to say.
Sure enough, Shao Kangdi's young face was like a layer of ice, stiff and cold.
Such a man who does not know how to follow the wind and drift with the tide can be the pillar of the court, but it also brings challenges to his authority.
"Aiqing, I want to seek peace, and I also pity the people who have suffered from the war for many years. I feel sorry for the soldiers at the border gates who are afraid of their heads and blood, and they don't want to see the war rekindle again, and their lives are in pain!"
"Your Majesty, the country and the country have been treacherous several times. When the ink is not dry, they can tear up the peace treaty. The country cannot be trusted, and the peace talks cannot be done!" Yi Feng said in a low voice.
The general who faced a strong enemy on the battlefield was full of anxiety, nervousness, unwillingness and indignation.
"Okay, please don't say more." Shao Kangdi sighed impatiently: "I already know the meaning of the Qing family. However, I hope that your family will not only focus on coordinating the army and expanding the power of the army, but also consider that every trace of the army is the hard work of the people; it should also be more considerate of the people/intention, understand my heart, and understand the general trend and the direction of the people/heart!"
The more Shao Kangdi's words became heavier and heavier, and Yi Feng was silent.
Knowing the emperor's defense against himself and the emperor's timidity, but he did not expect that the superior emperor would kidnap the people/will like this and use the people/heart to seek peace as a cover. The annual coins given are comparable to the military expenditure of Menghua Dynasty. If you use the annual currency as military expenditure, how can you worry that the strong enemy will not be eliminated?
It's just that this emperor doesn't have that kind of ambition and courage. What can he do?
Yi Feng's heart hurts. All he can do is protect peace within his ability.
"Muqing's family, I am also deeply saddened to hear that Mrs. He has passed away. I still remember giving you a marriage. In a blink of an eye, it turned out to be a person separated by yin and yang..." Emperor Shao Kang changed the topic. He frowned slightly, sighed softly, and had a deep expression of affection.
"Thank you for your annoy! If you know the inner son Jiuquan, you will also be comforted.
The cold star said, his voice was calm, and he couldn't hear a trace of emotion.
"I also heard that Yi Aiqing's daughter is taking care of your young/daughter now. I heard that you also have other feelings, and I'm also wondering if the marriage was wrong at the beginning. In this way, you don't have to abide by the three-year system. Wait for the autumn peace agreement. When the world is peaceful, you can marry Miss Yi. Do you two Aiqing think it's good?"
Emperor Shao Kang came slowly and checked the expression of the minister in front of him.
"Thank you for your kindness."
The cold star is motionless and expressionless.
He didn't know how he was. The high-ranking emperor was definitely not married because of his feelings, but because he knew that the matter was irreversible to make a favor. Or, I would like to use this to show his control and monitoring of the soldiers.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Yi Feng said slowly and thanked him.
Shao Kangdi's satisfied smile:
"Yi Hui, since Menghua moved south and Menghua and Xinguo ruled the river, no one has been able to defeat the north coast. We have always been defensive, and you have promoted the prestige of our country!"
"Thank you for your praise. All this depends on your majesty's good command. The soldiers serve faithfully and bravely kill the enemy." Yi Hui lowered his head and spoke in a regular manner.
Shao Kangdi nodded slightly and expressed his approval:
"It's rare for you to be young, not proud of yourself, and know how to be humble and give in." Shao Kangdi looked at the handsome young man in front of him with a strange smile on the corners of his mouth:
"The father and son of the Yi family are all tiger generals and meritorious officials of the Menghua Dynasty. The border is too hard, and your Yi family is very meritorious. Well, I think I'll transfer Yi Hui to office in the court.
"Your Majesty," Yi Hui exclaimed, raised his eyebrows and looked at the emperor in yellow, lowered his head and said without hesitation, "Your Majesty, thank you for your appreciation and kindness to Yi Hui. Yi Hui can not be rewarded or meritorious, but Yi Hui is willing to guard the border and scatter blood on the battlefield! Yi Hui asked His Majesty to take back his life and let Yi Hui go back to Huangzhou!"
"Oh, I would rather not be rewarded, not meritorious, rather sprinkle blood on the battlefield, but also go back to Huangzhou. Yi Hui's loyalty makes me sigh..."
Shao Kangdi said, but there was a cold voice in his voice.
The border general is getting stronger and stronger, and he is worried.
"Your Majesty, the dog is not talented, but it is just a lucky place in the army with brute force. But it's embarrassing to use it in the middle!"
Yi Feng stopped.
In the emperor's flashing eyes, Yi Feng seemed to read some bad meanings. He couldn't watch Aiko enter and retreat in this stormy court. This is a place where you can fly in an instant, break the halberd and sink in the sand in an instant, and there is no place to die. None of these are what he wants to see. This is not suitable for his pure-hearted and open-minded son.
"It is said that you are loyal to me and to the court, but I want to mobilize the generals, ministers, and you are loyal to the court. Is this your loyalty to me and the court?"
Shao Kangdi said coldly, with a slight anger in his eyes.
"Your Majesty, I will die!"
Yi Feng knelt down and saluted, but his face did not change his face or his words.
Yi Hui also followed his father and knelt down to the ground.
Father, at the most critical moment, is the mountain he can rely on. His father, who had always been tolerant, dared to refuse the emperor for him.
"Okay..." Shao Kangdi sighed: "I know that the Yi family has been a military horse for generations. You don't want to be a Beijing official. It's really understandable. I really don't blame you."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Yi Feng and Yi Hui said, and couldn't help but breathe a long breath.
"However, Yi Hui still has to do something for me." Emperor Shao Kang looked at Yi Hui: "You and Liu Cang, the servant of the Ministry of Ceremonies, will be my envoy. You have to lead troops to protect our Princess Helong's safe arrival at the King's Court.
"Your Majesty, I'm afraid that I can't bear this heavy responsibility..."
Yi Hui frowned.
and the envoy, if he should do this job, I'm afraid it will be difficult to wash away this stain again.
"Yi Hui!" Emperor Shao Kang scolded angrily: "Since it is for my minister, how to share my worries. If all the ministers blindly shirk responsibility, then who should I entrust to the military plan of Menghua Dynasty? Yi Hui, I have made up my mind, and the imperial edict will be issued in no time!"
The emperor's promise is already ruthless.
Yi Hui kowtowed:
"I know my sins, and I respectfully receive the imperial edict!"
Yi Hui said slowly, and every exit seemed to be a blunt knife scratching his heart.
Yi Feng and Han Xing also frowned.
Shao Kangdi laughed:
"Yi Hui is young and a talented person. He is also famous among the young generals of the Menghua Dynasty. I can trust you. You also have to live up to my hope. You should know that the princess's marriage is very critical for this peace agreement, and the princess must be sent to the royal court without mistake.
"Yes!"
Yi Hui answered in a low voice.
"As for other things, it depends on your ability and Liu Cang to respond to changes. As long as the peace talks can be reached, it will really give you the greatest freedom and power. If something goes wrong, don't blame me!"
The voice of Emperor Shao Kang is extremely majestic.
"Yes!"
Yi Hui's heavy response.