Chapter 175 The Demand for Peace
In the morning, the gate of Yizhou City slowly opened. Mu Guiying was the master and Wang Lanying was the deputy. He took 20 generals of the Yang family and rode into Yizhou slowly.
Starting from the gate of Yizhou, on both sides of the road are the soldiers of the Southern Kingdom. These soldiers held weapons in their hands and looked at Mu Guiying and his party, and their hatred was not hidden at all. I believe that with only one order, these southern soldiers will definitely flock up. In addition, Mu Guiying and others can't see any ordinary people.
The corners of their mouths rose slightly, and Mu Guiying had seen that Li Mingyan and Feng Tong wanted to put pressure on them through these southern soldiers. However, Mu Guiying and Wang Lanying don't care at all. The current situation has been determined. Even if Limingyan wants to catch what Mu Guiying uses to blackmail, it won't help.
What's more, Mu Guiying is sure that Li Mingyan will not do anything to her. Because Mu Guiying knew the news that Li Mingyan didn't know, but she really wanted to know. Similarly, it was because of this news that Yang Zongbao reluctantly agreed to Mu Guiying to enter Yizhou.
Looking from afar at the newly built Southern Palace on the basis of Yizhou government office, Mu Guiying and Wang Lanying looked at each other and sighed that Feng Tong was indeed very rich. He also sat firmly in the position of the emperor of the South, and the palace was built so luxuriously. However, with Feng Tong's big hand, he didn't expect that he would lose so quickly.
Under the guidance of a team of guards from the Southern Kingdom, Mu Guiying and Wang Lanying disembled in front of the palace and came to the main hall of the Southern Palace. I don't know whether the southern country didn't care about the guards brought by Mu Guiying, or they didn't care about it. Mu Guiying and Wang Lanying entered the main hall with 20 bodyguards without hindrance.
Looking at the empty hall, Mu Guiying and Wang Lanying looked at each other and began to be secretly alert. And the 20 guards also slowly dispersed, protecting Mu Guiying and Wang Lanying.
Just as Mu Guiying was about to ask loudly, a woman came out of the side hall. As the woman slowly appeared in the hall, Mu Guiying also saw the woman's appearance clearly. To be honest, this woman is really beautiful, especially at this time, her face is a little pale, and I feel pity.
However, it's a pity that Mu Guiying and Wang Lanying are both women. The 20 bodyguards are the generals from the Yang family, and they don't care about the beauty of women. Instead, he paid attention to her behavior, sat on the dragon throne in the hall, and looked at Mu Guiying and others with a smile.
Obviously, this woman is Li Mingyan. But at this time, she came out alone and sat on the dragon chair. Feng Tong had no trace. Mu Guiying looked at Li Mingyan's smile and suddenly had a premonition in her heart. I'm afraid Feng Tong can't get out. The reason must be the woman in front of him.
Mu Guiying and Li Mingyan looked at each other like this, and no one said a word. After a long time, Li Mingyan smiled gently: "I've heard of it for a long time. When I see it today, it really lives up to its reputation."
"Although the princess is from Jiaozhi, this Chinese is really good. Gui Ying can't tell that the princess is not a Han at all." Mu Guiying also smiled lightly, but called Li Mingyan a princess.
Li Mingyan was slightly stunned when she heard the name Mu Guiying, but her expression slowly had a trace of joy. In her heart, she also had a good impression of Mu Guiying. In fact, no one knows that the word 'queen' is what Li Mingyan hates the most. This noble name, every time it rings in Li Mingyan's ear, tells her once again that it is her shame.
After slightly calming down, Li Mingyan whispered again, "Mr. Mu is here to persuade him to surrender. Why don't you ask Jing Rendi where he is?"
"Gui Ying thinks that even if Gui Ying doesn't ask, the princess will, won't she?" Mu Guiying's plain tone once again made Li Mingyan smile: "I used to see it in books that there are many talents in the Central Plains, but I still don't believe it. When I saw Deputy Marshal Mu today, I became more interested in the Central Plains. Unfortunately, I don't have the opportunity to learn more about the Central Plains.
"Princess, as long as we both have a good ending, I believe you will have that opportunity." Mu Guiying saw that Li Mingyan's tone was a little loose and immediately brought the topic to the point.
When Limingyan heard Mu Guiying's words, she did not say any more nonsense and said directly, "Since Deputy Marshal Mu is so anxious, I won't be talking anymore. Feng Tong is dead, and now Yizhou City is in full power. As long as Vice Commander Mu is willing to agree to me a few requests, I will send my hands to Yizhou to destroy the southern country.
Sure enough, Mu Guiying knew that what she was thinking was wrong. Feng Tong must have died at the hands of Li Mingyan. Although she didn't know how Li Mingyan killed Feng Tong, Mu Guiying was sure that she didn't want Feng Tong to die for a day or two.
A woman as outstanding as Li Mingyan is still a princess of a country. It can be said that under one person, tens of thousands of people are above, but they are calculated by a mountain thief, which no one can let go of. Especially Li Mingyan, a scheming, ambitious and ambitious woman.
However, Feng Yong's death was a good thing for Mu Guiying, and Mu Guiying was also lazy to pay attention to the cause of Feng Tong's death. Therefore, when he heard that Li Mingyan was so cheerful, Mu Guiying also immediately said, "I don't know what conditions the princess has, you can put forward it first. Gui Ying will definitely give the princess an answer if she can make the decision. As for Gui Ying's inability to make decisions, she has to go back to the camp to discuss with the grand marshal and generals, or ask the court.
"Deputy Mu's words are really watertight." Limingyan now appreciates Mu Guiying more and more, and there is also some light in her eyes: "Deputy Marshal Mu came to persuade him to surrender, and I don't want to bleed into a river in Yizhou. I don't want that either. However, I also have to think about my soldiers.
At this point, Li Mingyan's tone changed and said very seriously, "The destruction of the southern country has become a fact, and I have nothing to say. There is no problem for us to surrender. We can also go back and not stay in Songjing. However, please agree to my three requests.
"First, except for the dead Jiaozhi people, please give us all the captured Jiaozhi people; second, Feng Tong is dead, but he has left a lot of property. Please leave half of these property to our soldiers. Those soldiers who return to Jiaozhi can no longer become soldiers of Jiaozhi. They need money to support their families. Third, I want to know the whereabouts of your brother.
Hearing the first two requests, Mu Guiying nodded and felt that Li Mingyan was not too much. Hearing the third request, Mu Guiying said strangely, "How does the princess know that your brother is not dead?"
"It turns out that he really didn't die." When Limingyan heard that Mu Guiying did not deny it, she immediately stood up and looked excited: "Actually, before I saw Deputy Commander Mu, I really thought he was dead. But seeing Deputy Marshal Mu's character and intelligence, I doubted that Deputy Marshal Mu could not be so reckless. Unexpectedly, I really guessed right.
Reminiscence of Li Mingyi's expression when he talked about Li Mingyan, and then looking at Li Mingyan's attitude at this time, Mu Guiying believes that the relationship between the two brothers is really very good. If it hadn't been for the different aspirations and the two brothers going further and further, Li Mingyi would not have done so.
Thinking of this, Mu Guiying said, "Princess, Guiying can make the decision on the first request and promise you. Regarding the second point, it needs to be reported to the court, and it is up to our emperor to decide. However, princess, please rest assured that our emperor is a benevolent king and I believe he will not embarrass you. As for the third point, Gui Ying also came this time to tell you about your brother.
"Really?!" Li Mingyan stepped forward and said urgently, "Where is he now? Is he safe?"
"Princess, after Gui Ying separated from your brother, she didn't ask him where to go." Mu Guiying saw that Li Mingyan followed her words and looked a little gloomy and immediately said, "However, when we parted, I once told him that if he encountered any difficulties and troubles, he could come to me. Now I don't see him coming to me. I think he should be living a good life.
"That's good, that's good." Li Mingyan slowly sat back on the dragon chair and was a little distracted. After a long time, she regained some spirits and said to Mu Guiying, "Deputy Commander Mu, if possible, please help Mingyi when he encounters difficulties. As a thank you, I can give you the craftsmanship of the crossbow.
"Really?" Mu Guiying's eyes lit up and her face was full of surprise. In fact, the army of the Song Dynasty also had crossbows, but it was heavier than the crossbows of Limingyan. With such equipment, the strength of the Song army will be improved a lot.
Mu Guiying stabilized her mood and said, "Princess, Guiying and Brother Li are already friends and will help him when he encounters difficulties. However, the premise is that he does not endanger the peace of the Song Dynasty. Of course, if the princess is willing to give the craft of crossbows to the army of the Song Dynasty, Gui Ying can immediately agree to your second request here.
"Thank you, Deputy Marshal Mu." Li Mingyan heard that Mu Guiying could make the decision and agree to her request, and she was much better. However, she said anxiously, "Since Deputy Marshal Mu can make the decision, can we sign the peace treaty immediately?"
Although Mu Guiying had some doubts about Li Mingyan's eagerness, she was also very happy to solve this matter earlier. Therefore, when Li Mingyan clapped her hands, called out a team of southern soldiers, and immediately drew up the contract, Li Mingyan and Mu Guiying signed and stamped it.
After collecting the documents, Li Mingyan handed them to a general next to him and whispered, "Take the contract and believe that Vice Marshal Mu will not go back on his word. Remember, after returning to Jiaozhi, let General Xin's brothers live a good life. That's all I can do for you."
"Princess--" As soon as Limingyan finished speaking, she slowly fell down. The general beside her seemed to know the same, with a sad face, but he did not dare to touch Li Mingyan's body.
Mu Guiying and Wang Lanying looked at each other, then came to Li Mingyan, picked her up and put her on the dragon chair, and asked, "Princess, if you need Gui Ying's help, please tell me directly."
"Then thank you again, Deputy Marshal Mu." The corners of Li Mingyan's mouth bleed, but the black silk in the blood stains showed something. Without waiting for Mu Guiying to speak, Li Mingyan smiled gently and asked in a low voice, "Deputy Commander Mu, can you tell me what his name is?"
"He?" Mu Guiying was stunned at first, but then realized who Li Mingyan wanted to ask who he was.
After all, a woman is a woman. Mu Guiying suppressed her discomfort and gently said in Li Mingyan's ear, "His name is Yang Zongying..."