Zhu Jun finally took the olive branch handed by Guo Song and sent Yao Lingyan, the left minister, to Chang'an to negotiate.

Zhu Zhu initially considered sending Zhao Niansheng, the secretary of Honglu Temple, to Chang'an to negotiate, but Yuan Xiu thought that the level of Honglu Siqing was too low, and it was a bit rude to go to Chang'an to negotiate, but it would be a mistake, after all, it was Guo Song who personally arranged for someone to send the coffin of the Queen Mother.

He strongly advocated that Yao Lingyan should go to Chang'an, and at his insistence, Zhu Jun finally accepted the suggestion.

Of course, Yao Lingyan knew that this was Yuan Xiu who wanted to borrow a knife to kill people, and it was better to die in Chang'an and not come back.

As one of the culprits of the Jingyuan mutiny, Yao Lingyan knew that he was guilty, he almost ruined the entire Tang Dynasty, if he went to Chengdu, he would definitely die, but what about going to Chang'an?

Yao Lingyan didn't know what his fate would be, after all, Guo Song called himself Tang Chen, would he please the court and put him to death? Yao Lingyan really has no bottom in his heart.

But he had no choice but to set off with trepidation.......

Jin Palace, Guo Song received a message from Luoyang, Zhu Zhu has sent Yao Lingyan to Chang'an to negotiate the withdrawal of Mengjin Pass, other envoys are okay, but Yao Lingyan is one of the thirteen traitors publicly wanted by the imperial court, ranking fourth, if Yao Lingyan is allowed to come to Chang'an publicly, I am afraid that there will be criticism from the imperial court.

Guo Song didn't care about the empty court in Chengdu, but the Jingyuan Mutiny had become a pain for everyone in the world, and Guo Song was unwilling to touch this scar at this time, which would cause dissatisfaction among the people of the world.

"What good advice does Changshi have?" Guo Song asked after a moment of silence.

Pan Liao stood aside, he smiled slightly: "This is very simple, if His Royal Highness doesn't want Yao Lingyan to come to Chang'an, then change places, such as a certain place in Yuzhou, not in Guanzhong, and it is a place under our actual control, if you don't understand the situation, you still think that we sent someone to Zhu Jun." ”

"If you have a long history, then put it in Ruxiang County, and as a reciprocal, we will also send a high-ranking official over."

Guo Song thought for a while and said to Wen Miao: "Go and invite Sima Zhang to come over!" ”

.........

Contrary to Yao Lingyan's expectations, he did not have the opportunity to go to Chang'an, not even Guanzhong, and when he arrived in Mianchi County, he received news that the King of Jin had sent Zhang Qianyi, the right Sima, to Ruxiang County, to prepare to negotiate with him in Ruxiang County.

This news made Yao Lingyan overjoyed, it seems that Guo Song also dislikes himself as a trouble, and does not want to go to Chang'an by himself, a good thing! At least my life is safe.

Two days later, Zhang Qianyi and Yao Lingyan arrived in Ruxiang County almost at the same time, of course, they did not come alone, but each brought their deputies, retinues and guards, and for a while, the small Ruxiang County became lively.

Ruxiang County made Zhao Wenxi the busiest, such an important negotiation was actually placed in Ruxiang County, which made Zhao Wenxi happy and nervous, and he was happy that he had the opportunity to show his face, so that King Jin could pay attention to Ruxiang County, and let himself directly contact with the right Sima, that is the deputy prime minister!

And nervousness is the fear that I will not think it well and mess things up.

First of all, accommodation, Zhao Wenxi arranged two large mansions for people on both sides to live, the house is the old mansion of a wealthy businessman in Ruxiang County, but people are doing business in Chang'an, the house is empty, and it is very comfortable, and arranges for servants and maids to scout, and kills pigs and sheep, and sends people everywhere to find seasonal vegetables and fruits.

The negotiation site is arranged in the county office, the inner hall is magnificently arranged, and the outside is a courtyard with a rockery fish pond.

Zhang Qianyi took Yan Shuo, the Shilang of the Ministry of Soldiers, and Yao Lingyan took Xu Jian, the squire of the Ministry of War, and the rank was also promulgated, the two met in the compound, exchanged a few words, and walked into the inner hall together and sat down.

It can be seen that Zhao Wenxi is a little painstaking, he is in the row of seats, his side is facing west and facing east, and the other party is facing east and west, which is very in line with the current geographical location between the two countries.

Originally, Zhao Wenxi wanted to let his side turn his back to the north and face the south, so that the other party would be in the position of a minister, but the county persuaded him, which would cause the other party's disgust, so Zhao Wenxi accepted the persuasion and adjusted the seat to the east and west, and his side turned his back to the west to the east, which was the emperor's position since the Han and Tang dynasties, and they vaguely had the upper hand.

Zhang Qianyi and Yao Lingyan sat at the top, and the two deputies sat below, Yao Lingyan bowed and said: "First of all, I thank His Royal Highness the King of Jin for returning the coffin of the Queen Mother to Luoyang, and thank you for your kindness." ”

Zhang Qianyi smiled and waved his hand, "The two countries compete with each other, and do not affect the ancestors, this is the principle that His Majesty the King of Jin has always adhered to, no need to thank you!" ”

Yao Lingyan said: "Mengjin Pass is the north gate of Luoyang, for us, there is no room for loss, the Son of Heaven cherishes the lives of soldiers, wants to avoid soldiers, and hopes to solve it through negotiations, since we can sit here, it means that everyone is coming with sincerity, I hope we will be honest with each other, and solve the Mengjin Pass matter as soon as possible." ”

Zhang Xiaoyi smiled slightly, "Yao Xiangguo used two hopes, which shows sincerity, I think since we are all here, we must have come with sincerity, we all hope to solve the problem, even if there is a disagreement, it is also a question of whether the conditions are acceptable, and it has nothing to do with sincerity, Yao Xiangguo said right?" ”

Yao Lingyan smiled bitterly, of course it is the condition, the condition is too high to accept, so what sincerity is there.

"Then we will talk openly and honestly, we hope that you will withdraw from Mengjin Pass, retreat to the other side of the Yellow River, and complete it within ten days, in exchange, we can promise not to attack Jiangnan within three years,"

Zhang Qianyi shook his head, "This condition is not equal, first, we occupy Mengjin Pass, and you still have not set foot on the south bank of the Yangtze River; Second, Jiangnan actually has nothing to do with us, we help Jiangnan, just out of the personal friendship between His Royal Highness the King of Jin and the old Han Xiangguo, of course, this can also be used as a condition, but it is a little weaker, so I say it is not equal. ”

Yao Lingyan is also throwing bricks and stones, of course he has to start from the lowest conditions, and it is reasonable that the other party does not accept it.

This is like buying and selling goods, the goods are to exit Mengjin Pass, the buyer can bid first, or the seller can bid first, Yao Lingyan is the buyer, he first made a low price, with a fait accompli and a meaningless promise to buy Mengjin Pass.

Of course, this offer cannot be accepted by the seller.

Then the next thing should be the seller's offer, Yao Lingyan is mentally prepared, the other party must be opening an unacceptably high price.

Zhang Qianyi was silent for a moment and said, "We hope to exchange Kunguan for Mengjin Pass!" ”

"Impossible!"

Yao Lingyan refused, this condition is simply unacceptable, it is better not to change the west gate for the north gate, if the pass is lost, the Jin army can attack Luoyang like a bamboo.

"I have already said that I hope that both sides will be sincere, and the importance of Kunguan is far greater than that of Mengjin Pass.

"Without sincerity, we won't come, Yao Xiangguo's accusation, I can't accept it!" Zhang Qianyi said coldly.

Both sides were silent, Zhang Qianyi gave Yan Shuo a look, Yan Shuo understood, he said slowly: "The stalemate is not a way, it is better for Yao Xiangguo to give me a bottom, and then we will add from the bottom line, how much can be added, it depends on the final negotiation result." ”

Yao Lingyan shook his head, "I can't tell you the bottom line, but I can tell you a principle, our concessions can't involve territory, at most we can talk about trade, or redemption, or Jiangnan can talk about it, and don't put forward other unrealistic things, otherwise it's better to go to war." ”

Zhang Qianyi said with a smile: "I understand your principles, but I also want to ask His Royal Highness the King of Jin for instructions, why don't we talk about this today, let's all go back and ask for instructions, and see if we can find a balance that is acceptable to both parties." ”

"Yes! So when is the next meeting? ”

Zhang Qianyi thought for a while and said, "It's not interesting to drag it out for too long, so let's do it in three days!" I think the reply should have arrived. ”

The two sides agreed to talk again in three days, and the first day of negotiations ended like this.

Back at the lodging, Zhang Beiyi and Yan Shuo sat in the hall drinking tea, Zhang Qianyi smiled and said, "Can you feel Zhu Jun's true thoughts?" ”

Yan Shuo nodded, "Actually, Yao Lingyan has already said that Zhu Zhu wants to use the method of redemption to buy Mengjin Pass with money, and then the additional condition is not to fight Jiangnan." ”

"Looks like we're seeing the same thing! I think so too. ”

"Does His Royal Highness King Jin have any requirements in this regard?" Yan Shuo asked.

Zhang Qianyi shook his head, "I can't be sure, but I feel that there is, but when we set off, he told me that the conditions were Kunguan and Jiangnan, and it was estimated that we would test each other before finally finalizing the bottom line." ”

Yan Shuo was a little anxious, he put down the teacup and said, "Let's report to His Royal Highness King Jin immediately!" ”

An hour later, the carrier pigeons on both sides flew one after another, each flying in the direction of Chang'an and Luoyang.

(End of chapter)