Han Shizu

Chapter 665 Reconciliation reached
"Such a peace treaty that humiliates the country, dare to sign it. With a mere agreement, you can stop fighting and enjoy peace forever? The Northern Han Dynasty annexed the heart of the world. Everyone knows it, but the princes of the Manchu Dynasty don't realize it?
Just wait, it won't take a few years, those who advocate peace today will surely regret it in the future!The money and food paid in tribute will be used by the Han army to attack our Guancheng and kill our soldiers and civilians! "Wang Zhaoyuan stepped out of the palace cursingly, his expression was full of anger, and he rarely lost his composure.

Over the palace, there was a gloomy sky, just like Wang Zhaoyuan's bad mood at that time, it was full of gloom.He took a deep breath and punched his fist: "Oh!"

"Private Minister, be careful with your words!" followed by the Privy Councilor Chengzhi reminded.

"Since you have done it, are you still afraid of what people say?" Wang Zhaoyuan replied angrily.At this time, Wang Zhaoyuan had a feeling of "everyone is drunk and I am alone", and his heart was full of powerlessness.

"President Wang Shu, Your Majesty hosted a banquet for the Han envoys, please come to the banquet!" A servant quickly caught up with Wang Zhaoyuan and told him.

Standing there, Wang Zhaoyuan turned his head to stare at the servant, with a blunt expression, and said, "Please reply to Your Majesty, saying that I feel a little unwell and need to go back to the mansion to recuperate, and it is not suitable to participate in the state banquet. Please forgive me!"

After two days of negotiations, Han and Shu finally reached an agreement on the peace.Moreover, after that night's banquet at Prime Minister Li Hao's residence, the attitude of the Han envoy softened obviously, becoming more gentle and reasonable.

In order to restore peace to the soldiers and civilians of the two countries, and to cultivate a common good forever, the two sides reached a covenant to stop troops and make peace. The specific terms were naturally changed on the basis of Zhao Pu's four articles.

First, the Kingdom of Shu must lose the title of emperor, be called the Lord of the Kingdom of Shu, and be a subject of the Han Dynasty.

Second, from the next year onwards, the Kingdom of Shu will pay tribute to the Han each year with a thousand pieces of brocade, two thousand pieces of silk, [-] stones of rice, [-] catties of wine, and [-] catties of tea.

Third, the Shu State reduced its garrison in Lizhou to no more than [-]. In contrast, the Han's garrison in Xingyuan Mansion did not exceed [-].

Fourth, the two countries opened border markets to each other to strengthen non-governmental trade exchanges.

Zhao Pu directly gave up on the territorial claims of the Shu Kingdom, especially Lizhou and Jianmen, which were out of the question.Originally, Meng Chang and his ministers wanted to spend more money to redeem Hanzhong, but Zhao Pu sternly refused. In order to prevent him from opening his mouth again, the Shu Kingdom's monarchs finally recognized him.Of course, they probably also understand that it is delusional to try to regain the lost ground through negotiation.

As for Meng Chang's desire to keep the emperor's title and make a brotherly kingdom with the great Han, Zhao Pu disagreed and disagreed.Still decided to follow Jinling's side, nominally a subject, close the door, and still be his emperor.

Zhao Pu also proposed to ask Meng Chang to send his heirs to Kaifeng as a hostage, but Meng Chang refused because he was too young to stay away.But I still agree that two years later, after Qin Wang Mengxuanzhe reaches 20 years old, I will go to Tokyo again.Zhao Pu didn't care too much, it was just his improvisation. As for two years later, maybe Meng Xuanzhe would not be used as a hostage, but Meng Chang and his family would pack up and go to Tokyo together.

Meng Chang also proposed that he wanted to spend money to redeem the captured prisoners of the Shu army, in order to allow them to return to their hometowns and reunite with their families.Regarding this, Zhao Pu didn't even leave room for negotiation. There were quite a few captives, and the emperor had made arrangements. Very clear.

Generally speaking, the peace treaty between Han and Shu is much more tolerant than the Han and Tang peace talks at the beginning. For the Southern Tang, it was blood sucking.Although the Kingdom of Shu lost Qin, Feng and Hanzhong, it only cut off the hope of going north. To the south of Hanzhong, there are still dangers of mountains and rivers.As for the Southern Tang Dynasty, a great river stretched for two thousand miles, and the north of the river was completely lost. How could it be dangerous?

Therefore, the monarch and ministers of the Kingdom of Shu are actually very satisfied with the final peace agreement, and even have a feeling of Zhao Putai's "benevolence".The only thing that is more practical is the annual tribute, and those are really nothing to the Kingdom of Shu.

The only one who expressed dissatisfaction was the Privy Councilor Wang Zhaoyuan. In his opinion, there was no need to ask for peace, and he had to pay such a high price.Right now, the Han army can't fight. In the future, if the Han army is ready, why would they care about a peace treaty?
At the same time, a group of generals guarding Guan Shu in the north led by Zhao Chongtao and Han Baozhen also disagreed with the peace negotiation, but as the defeated generals, they really had no right to speak.

"He really said that!" Meng Chang was a little surprised when he heard Wang Zhaoyuan's reply.

"Your Majesty, I don't dare to gossip, it's all the words of Prime Minister Wang Shu!" The servant replied cautiously.

Hearing this, Meng Chang's eyes slowly became serious, and he murmured: "He is so arrogant, how dare he insult me? Did he forget, who praised him?"

"What else did he say?" Meng Chang asked again.

"I've even heard about it." Seeing Meng Chang's unfriendly expression, the servant did not dare to neglect, and couldn't wait to recount what Wang Zhaoyuan said when he left the palace.

"Hehe! He doesn't take me seriously anymore. How dare he criticize my national policy like this? Is he the only loyal minister in Dashu? Since he took charge of military affairs, how many games have I lost in Dashu? How many soldiers have I lost? Money and food? If that wasn’t the case, why would I need to lower my status and negotiate peace with the Northern Han Dynasty? He wants to be Zhuge Wuhou, but I’m not Liu Adou!” Meng Chang babbled coldly, full of heartbreaking words, his tone never The harshness that I had before vented the backlog of resentment and dissatisfaction in my heart.

In fact, how could Meng Chang really believe that with a peace treaty, the Northern Han Dynasty could be restrained.As for the ambition of the Northern Han Dynasty to unify the world, how can he not be aware of it? Later Tang was strong and prosperous, so the former Shu was destroyed, and now the Northern Han Dynasty is even stronger, with soldiers facing the direction of the world, looking at the world with disdain.

Fighting for the front in Longyou for several years, with repeated defeats, Meng Chang's will and confidence have been very frustrated. He is tired, tired, and now he is more willing to spend some money, food and goods to buy a Safety.Even if it is just to delay the time for the Northern Han Dynasty to mobilize troops, he can still retreat and entertain himself.

In order to celebrate the conclusion of the peace agreement between the two countries, the Crystal Palace where the banquet was held was hung with colorful satin everywhere. Celebration of peace.

Meng Chang changed his smiling face, as if relieved from a heavy burden, he returned to his usual gentleness.

"Zhao Shilang, I offer you a toast!" The corners of Meng Chang's mouth twitched, and Meng Chang obviously couldn't change his 20 years name, but he still said to Zhao Pu with a slight smile.

"Thank you, Lord!" Zhao Pu also completely lost the arrogance and arrogance he had when he first came, and became low-key and humble, holding a cup in both hands in response: "For the sake of the peace of the two countries, and the well-being of the common people, I drink first as a respect! "

Seeing that Zhao Pu's face was drunk, but his eyes were always clear, Meng Chang couldn't help but feel that this person was not as greedy and despicable as he showed before.

Think about it too, how could Emperor Han use a wine bag and rice bag?It's ridiculous that some Shu officials still silently despise and criticize Zhao Pu.

Summoning the hands, several beautiful court dancers entered the palace, and the musicians team started to play, and the melodious sounds continued to enter the ears, and they were intoxicated at the same time.Of course, what is more intoxicating is the beauty dancing.

The beauties in the Crystal Palace are all called stamens, and Concubine Xu Hui is the most mature and beautiful flower among them.To celebrate, Concubine Hui went to the hall in person and led a dance. Her magnificent posture was truly admirable.

"General He, why don't you move the wine glass? Are you amazed by this luxurious and gorgeous crystal palace, or are you fascinated by the peerless beauty of Shu Palace?" Zhao Pu turned his head and looked at He Jiyun who was sitting at the table.

Upon hearing this, He Jiyun Fangzheng's face flushed slightly, picked up a wine glass, and said in a low voice: "The general just sighed, this Meng Chang has a very good reputation among the Shu people, and he is known as a virtuous person, but he did not expect that this Inside the palace, it is so luxurious and flamboyant. Although the Kingdom of Shu is rich, if all of it is used in the palace, how can the country not be destroyed!"

"The general said it well!" Zhao Pu smiled faintly, "Master Shu was still diligent and thrifty in his early years, but he has fallen into a degenerate recently!"

"You can't experience the flashy scene here in Tokyo. Since the lord of Shu has kindly invited you, the general let go and enjoy it! Come, please!" Zhao Pu acted as if he had come to the country to do as the Romans do.

Although Zhao Pu didn't come from a noble family, he was considered an official and married a wife from a wealthy family. He didn't suffer too much and even lived a wealthy life.

Since arriving in Chengdu, Zhao Pu has been an eye-opener. The luxurious enjoyment and exquisite life of the monarchs and ministers of the Shu Kingdom are really incomparable to the Northern Han monarchs and ministers in Tokyo.
However, wealth can move people, and wine can make people intoxicated, but Zhao Pu was not addicted to it, and even silently praised the scene in the Shu court.

(End of this chapter)