"Oh? There are still more outstanding young people in your Song Kingdom than you? ”

"Of course." Zhang Jingming said with a smile: "For example, the Zhenjiang Army and the Mabu Army are all commanding Tang Ning, and he is the best among them. He studied under the hermit master and was very knowledgeable. Astronomy is known, geography is known.

It is no exaggeration to say that he is a civil and military all-rounder who can lead troops on the horse and calm the people when he gets off the horse. Even a tenth of his ability is below it. ”

Indra II was shocked, and he felt that Zhang Jingming was already very powerful. If even ten Zhang Jingming can top one person, how powerful must it be?

I can't help but feel a little jealous in my heart, why are good things and good talents in the Song Kingdom, why are there none in the Zhancheng Kingdom?

Thinking of this, Indra II snorted and said, "Well, since you have said so, then this king will not force it on you.

For thy sake, this king will not make things difficult for you. Come, give a seat to a few messengers, and serve wine! ”

"Thank you, King!" Zhang Jingming and the deputy envoy said together, and the guards behind the two were also slightly relieved.

Soon servants from the palace came up carrying tables and futons, and on both sides were the civil and military officials of the city, sitting on the futons, drinking wine, whispering to each other, and from time to time they turned their eyes to Zhang Jingming in the center.

And Indra II, who was sitting on the high seat, raised his wine glass and said to Zhang Jingming: "Zhang's envoy has come from afar, and this king has not yet welcomed him properly.

Come, come, my ministers. Let's raise our glasses together to welcome Zhang Jingming, the envoy from the Song Kingdom! ”

"The king is so polite!" Zhang Jingming hurriedly picked up the wine glass, stood up, bowed his hand to the courteous-looking Champa officials around him, and bowed slightly to Indra II on the throne, and then drank the wine in the cup in one gulp.

The wine of Champa is more like the juice that Tangning used to brew. Sweet and sour, but without losing the taste of wine. This reminded Zhang Jingming of the grape brew made by Downing, which was chilled in the summer, and it was really refreshing to drink.

Zhang Jingming drank a glass of wine, and a servant in the palace brought fruits and vegetables for several people to enjoy. There were a few more beauties who sat next to Zhang Jingming and the deputy envoy, pouring wine and feeding for the two.

Indra II muffled, "This is just for you to pad your stomachs first, and there will be big dishes to serve later."

By the way, take advantage of this time to tell this king your intentions. You can't just make such a trip just to clear up the misunderstanding, right? ”

"It's nature." Zhang Jingming just sat down and quickly stood up again.

Putting the wine glass on the table, Zhang Jingming Indra II took a deep look and said: "This envoy came here to discuss something with the king. ”

"What's the matter?"

"I, the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, am already ready to use troops against Jiaozhi. In a few days, the army will arrive in Quang Nam.

The official family sent the envoy to see the king, precisely to discuss with the king about the joint attack on Jiaozhi. ”

As soon as the interpreter said this, it immediately caused an uproar.

The reactions of the Cham ministers were mixed, some were surprised, some were furious, and some were ecstatic.

From their performance, it can be seen that the official class of the Zhancheng State is not so united, like the Great Song Dynasty, there are bastards, there are main peace factions, and there are also main war factions.

Indra II was silent, allowing the ministers below to discuss.

Finally, a minister stood up and shouted, "Great King! The minister thinks this is feasible! If it's true, maybe we can take the opportunity to recapture the land three hundred miles beyond Hengshan Pass! ”

"Yes, King!" Another minister stood up and said, "If we unite with the Song army, the Jiaozhi people will definitely focus their attention on the Song army's side." We can take advantage of the opportunity...... Reconquest! ”

"King! This is a great opportunity! Don't miss the opportunity, lose it again! ”

However, another minister jumped out and said angrily: "What are you thinking? How can there be such a cheap thing in the world?

The treacherous act of the Song people, such as yesterday, have you forgotten it so quickly? ”

"That's right! What's more, this envoy of the Song Kingdom just said it himself, they are not suitable to fight in this place of Jiaozhi at all. It is clear which is better and which is inferior.

If we don't measure our own strength and rashly start a war with Jiaozhi, it's good that the Song army can withstand it, but what if they are like last time?

That's not something that can be ended by guarding Hengshan Pass! ”

"I'm for it!"

"I agree!"

"I'm against it!"

"Nonsense!"

“……”

Seeing that the palace was in chaos, the ministers of the city state stood on both sides and sprayed each other. Zhang Jingming took advantage of the chaos to ask the deputy envoy: "There is a question, did they really occupy the land three hundred miles north of Hengshan Pass before?" ”

"Blow." The deputy envoy explained in a low voice: "If they really had such a large area, they would not be pressed and beaten by cross-toe." What's more, if the land of three hundred miles north of Hengshan Pass is theirs, isn't Jiaozhi a small country the size of a fingernail? ”

"That's right." Zhang Jingming nodded, and then lowered his head and drank.

The two beauties beside him were very embarrassed, and this good-looking Song man didn't like the two of them at all. The things that were brought to their mouths were just waved and refused, which made the two women very hurt.

"That's it! Shut up! ”

Finally, it was Indra II who interrupted the comical scene in the palace with a loud roar.

"Get back to your seats! Quarrel like this in front of other people's envoys, become

What kind of system?! ”

The ministers were silent, and returned to their seats and sat down obediently.

At this time, Indra II looked at Zhang Jingming and said, "Your proposal, this king wants to accept it." But you should have seen it just now. My ministers, I am very unhappy with your proposal.

You just said it yourself, you Song people are not suitable to fight in this place of Jiaozhi, so how do you convince this king that you Song people have the ability to attack Jiaozhi? ”

"What the king said is very true, if you don't show evidence, I'm afraid the king will also have doubts." Zhang Jingming said with a smile: "Actually, there is a person in my Great Song Dynasty who has found a way to solve the symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea after the Song soldiers entered Jiaozhi.

What bothers the officers and men of our Song Army is one of them.

The second is about miasma and epidemics. In order to solve this matter, my Emperor Song specially summoned fifty famous doctors from all over the country to accompany the army.

And he called together two hundred men along the road, in case of emergency. In this way, the loss of our Great Song army can be minimized.

Moreover, we are fully prepared for this war.

Even without the assistance of the king, we are confident that we can break through the Shenglong Mansion in Jiaozhi, kill Li Changjie, and avenge Su Zhizhou and Tang Tongju. Let 100,000 Guangnan soldiers and civilians be able to see under the nine springs. ”

The words were unpleasant, and Indra II was naturally not happy. He muffled, "Then why are you still coming?" If you have confidence, why do you ask for the king's help? ”

"The official family is sorry to the king, and the reason is naturally the incident that the king is haunted by. This time is equivalent to giving the king a free advantage, as long as you can send troops, you will definitely be able to occupy the land of Cochin.

This is a kind act of the official family. It was precisely because the official family wanted to make friends with the king and resolve the misunderstanding that they sent an envoy to occupy the city. Zhang Jingming said respectfully: "Of course, the official family has no intention of forcing you to send troops.

If you feel the risk is too great, do not hesitate. It's just the land of Jiaozhi, I'm afraid it will be out of your fate. ”

As soon as the words were finished, the audience was in an uproar. The main battle faction just now jumped out again and said eagerly: "King, this is a good opportunity!" This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and you must not let it slip out of your hands! ”

The Lord and the faction were also moved by Zhang Jingming's words, if it was what Zhang Jingming said. Then it is impossible for them to find only the Champa family, and if they refuse here, they will most likely continue to go to the Khmers, or the Chenla.

These two families are eyeing not only the land of Cochin, but also the land of Champong. If these two families are allowed to fight, it is tantamount to luring wolves into the house, which is a very dangerous behavior.

Therefore, they are now starting to think about whether or not to say yes. Listening to the meaning of this envoy, their Song Kingdom is very confident in this battle, and it should be easy for Zhancheng Kingdom to follow behind as a junior brother to pick up two pieces of meat to eat......