Ming Zuo

Chapter 552 Ostrich Mentality

"The matter has come to this, let's talk about it, what should we do?"

In the small room, Zhang Fengyi actually aged several years in a short time.

He remembered the situation when he took over from Xiong Mingyu.

Because Xiong Mingyu listened to Yu Dacheng's words, he urged to appease the Dongjiang rebels.Later, because the Dongjiang rebels became more and more troublesome, they had to take the blame and resign.

And he was favored by Chongzhen and became one of the six great Sima.

At that time, he was extremely high-spirited.

I feel that with my own talents, I will be able to quell the rebellion and rebuild the state.

But now, Xiong Mingyu's words of relief rang in his ears.

"At the top and bottom of the court, those who are in charge have no place to be ashamed, those who use their tongues invite fame and have little luck, those who are superior hide their diseases and avoid medical treatment, and those who are inferior are stalking dog dogs. This official, it doesn't matter if you don't do it."

At that time, he still felt that Xiong Mingyu was deceiving himself and others.

Today's situation finally made him understand that it is really difficult for this Ming official!

"The sky is big and the earth is big, the emperor has the biggest face. Whoever dares to agree to such conditions, our family should not."

Before others did anything, Gao Qiqian screamed.

He knew Chongzhen's temperament best, and he knew very well that such a condition was simply slapping Chongzhen in the face.

Zhang Yandeng and Fu Shuxun sat like a bell without saying a word.

They were moved by the idea and could not express their opinion anyway.Otherwise, the pot would have fallen on his own head.

Among the people present, Lu Xiangsheng is the youngest and has the lowest official position.

But he was the only one who devoted himself to state affairs.

Seeing these people only caring about their own lives in a dangerous situation, Lu Xiangsheng almost exploded with desire.

He really wanted to fight the case and take the responsibility on his own initiative.

However, even if he stood up, it would not help.

Because his official position is too small, so small that he is not qualified to take responsibility.

Seeing the passage of time, we will soon return to the negotiating table.Once they can't come up with an idea, the new army is afraid that they will really launch an attack.

He was originally a stubborn person who was strong when he met the strong, and he would not frown at any danger.

But after seeing the horror of the new army today, he deeply understood that it is useless to be tough on some things.

Chongzhen was able to grow passively in times of crisis, and so was Lu Xiangsheng.

He quickly thought of a way, stood up abruptly, and said impassionedly: "Since the day my Ming Dynasty was founded, have I ever been afraid of small and powerful enemies? Eunuch Gao is right, my Ming would rather die than agree to such conditions. Then go back, and when Chao Zongbing arrives, immediately strengthen the city defense, and fight these Shandong thieves to the death."

The faces of Zhang Fengyi and others were like rainbows.

Fight to the death?

After seeing how powerful the new army is, they had great doubts about this sentence.

But Lu Xiangsheng firmly occupied the commanding heights, and he was even more determined than Gao Qiqian.

They don't want to die in Cangzhou.

"Hehe, Mr. Lu, be safe and don't be impatient. As the saying goes, there must be a way to the front of the mountain. Since the Shandong thieves are willing to negotiate, there must be something for us to use."

In order to persuade Zhang Yandeng, he secretly kept winking at Fu Shuxun, telling him to think of a solution quickly.

Fu Shuxun used all his talents and thought hard, and he really thought of a way.

"Everyone, talk about peace, talk about peace. It is for discussion. It is necessary to accept Shandong's proposal. I will accept it. Didn't Li Mengan have something to say, asking me to ask for a conditional document? In my opinion, I might as well wait Put forward many conditions to make it difficult for them. In this way, it can be bargained."

Everyone's eyes lit up and they applauded.

"This is a great plan. Ask the price all over the sky, and pay back the money when you land. I have seen the style of the thieves in Shandong, but it is exactly the same as those merchants who are full of money."

"Come and discuss, how should I give the conditions?"

Poor group of civil servants who have only read sage books, now in order to cope with the pressure from Shandong, they all put down their airs.The appearance of discussing and arguing together is more like a merchant.

Half an hour later, in the same tent, the two sides sat together again.

The mentality of Zhang Fengyi and others changed slightly.

"Here's our condition catalog."

Zhang Fengyi pushed out...a piece of paper.

With limited time, they couldn't write a thick book like Shandong did.

Although this piece of paper looks shabby, it is the only way I can think of.

They don't care much anymore.

The Shandong side didn't have any contempt for it. After receiving it, Li Banghua and others gathered together to browse.

Because there is not much content, it will be finished quickly.

"The return of all expelled court officials does not need to be mentioned again, it is not within our consideration."

The first condition was rejected by Li Banghua righteously.

Zhang Yandeng immediately said: "Then the imperial court cannot recognize the current situation in Shandong."

He wanted to bargain, but he obviously lacked the necessary understanding of what negotiation is.

Guo Wei warned: "The result of our negotiations here depends on the situation on the battlefield. Although some repetition is allowed, we will regard unrealistic demands as provocations. Everyone, I hope that you will proceed from reality and strength to make Correct judgment, don't make mistakes."

This was almost equivalent to a threat and a lesson, which made Zhang Fengyi and others feel stuck in their throats.

But they are all facts, so they don't have the confidence to continue to refute.

Seeing that they were silent, Li Banghua secretly smiled and decided to give a sweet date.

"With regard to the return of the [-] taels of tax silver to the imperial court, we agree in principle."

"Really?"

Good guy, Fu Shuxun lost her composure and stood up on the spot in surprise.

As one of his envoys, one of his important tasks is to get back the [-] taels of silver.

Now that he is about to succeed, it means that he doesn't have to eat melons, how can he not be happy?

"Ahem, Master Fu..."

Zhang Fengyi was very helpless, and felt that today's negotiation was simply destroying his mind.

Fu Shuxun blushed, knowing that she had exposed herself, and hurriedly sat down awkwardly, not even daring to lift her head.

But he finally exposed the cards here.

But it is not without benefits, that is, after this round of temptation, the imperial court is not without gains.

Although compared with the actual rebellion and separatist side in Shandong, the return of [-] taels of tax silver seems insignificant.But such a small victory was enough to change Chongzhen's mind.

Although Chongzhen is a self-willed person who would rather bend than bend, since he agreed to send a mission, it is enough to show that he also knows the danger of the situation.

Although the face of the dynasty is very important, but on top of that, there is the continuation of the dynasty.

Now, according to Shandong's idea, it has proposed peace talks on its own initiative, and has not set up an anti-flag, and has also returned the tax money.

All kinds of actions are enough to show that Shandong has no intention of attacking the capital for the time being and replacing Daming.

This is the rarest opportunity in the cracks.

Zhang Fengyi's ability to do things may not be good, but his ability to judge the situation is definitely top-notch.

He made a decisive decision and directly abandoned the few remaining conditions of his own side.

"Thank you for your kindness. In this way, the conditions between you and me will be based on the current discussion, is it okay?"

Zhang Yandeng, Lu Xiangsheng, Gao Qiqian, and Fu Shuxun were all taken aback because Zhang Fengyi did not discuss with them.

But after thinking about it, Zhang Fengyi took the initiative to take the responsibility, and the conditions negotiated so far are indeed the best for the court.

So they all sat silently, acquiescing to Zhang Fengyi's attitude.

(End of this chapter)