I rode and slashed unparalleled in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 483: I advise you to take care of yourself

"It is a blessing for the country that Heng Naga has such a heart."

"If everyone is as righteous as you and wholeheartedly serves the country, why should we worry about the country's prosperity?"

Ming Lindaye's face was full of excitement.

With the Duowu tribe betraying first and the Guan tribe surrendering later, the performance of the Heng tribe can be said to be extremely loyal.

He immediately asked Hengnaga to stay in Marudu Mountain City and, together with his young son, take full responsibility for the last barrier of the royal capital.

"But we have to prepare for both situations. We have to defend the city and send envoys."

"It would be best if we could keep the weapons at bay."

"Otherwise, if I fight with the Han Dynasty and both of us suffer losses, the surrounding foreign races will also benefit from it."

Ming Lindaye's idea was made up, and the peace-loving Guan Najia immediately took over the post of ambassador plenipotentiary. He also sent his nephew as deputy envoy to accompany him. On the one hand, he welcomed the body of the old general, Guan Najia, and on the other hand, he dealt with the peace talks with the Han army.

The fact that the chief of the Guanna tribe, one of the five tribes, personally served as the peace envoy shows how much importance the country attached to it.

However, the road to peace talks was not smooth.

In the Han army camp, Su Yao sneered when he heard the news that Goguryeo sent envoys to seek peace.

"Was there anything unclear in what I said before?"

"Open the city gates, surrender unconditionally, and accept my arrangements. I can save Ming Lin Daye's life and let him go back to be a rich man."

"As for the leaders of the other tribes among your five tribes, I will record you as accomplices. I will not pursue them after you pay me to atone for your sins."

Su Yao changed the subject:
"But if you continue to resist stubbornly and don't know how to appreciate it, then when the city is captured, not only will Molizhi and his family have to go to Luoyang to confess their crimes, but you, who are helping the tyrant, will also have to forget about having any way out."

"My goodness, this Han Chinese is such a greedy person?!"

The envoy who went ahead was shocked but remained calm on the surface.

He took a deep breath, thinking that since ancient times, negotiations have always been about asking for a high price and paying the low price, so he suppressed his dissatisfaction and responded respectfully:

"Sir Su, our Goguryeo is absolutely sincere in its surrender, but your unconditional surrender is hard to convince the people at home."

"Do you think this is okay?"

"To express our sincerity, Mo Lizhi has specially sent the chief of the Guanna tribe and his sons and nephews to serve as special envoys. We hope to discuss further with you and find a solution that both parties can accept."

"He's quite a person."

Su Yao smiled lightly, with a hint of amusement in his eyes:
"Okay, then I'll give you a chance. Tomorrow at noon, you call him over. I will meet with your emissary and discuss the matter in detail. I will also guarantee his safety."

"But remember, my patience is limited. The conditions I offer you now are the best you can get. You'd better not play any tricks anymore."

The envoy's heart trembled. He knew that this meeting was of vital importance and he had to be careful in dealing with it. So he bowed and saluted hurriedly and said:
"Thank you for your understanding, Governor Su. We will definitely be there on time and will never break our promise."

At noon the next day, in front of the two armies, Su Yao rode a white horse, his silver armor gleaming in the sun, looking majestic. The Goguryeo envoys, led by Guan Najia, slowly walked out of the city gate and came to the front of the battle.

"Sir Su, it's our first meeting. You are so brave and handsome." Guan Najia took a step forward and saluted respectfully.

Su Yao nodded slightly and waved his hand:

"Chief Guanaja, you and I are meeting today for the sake of world peace. There is no need for so many red tapes."

"But before that, I want to make one thing clear: Molizhi must abdicate, return the occupied Han territory, and pay tribute to the Han Dynasty again."

"And in order to ensure that the power of Goguryeo will not fall into the hands of others, our Han Dynasty has decided to reluctantly send the Prime Minister to assist."

"Wha, what?!"

Guannajia's heart tightened.

He didn't expect that, in addition to the territorial compensation and Mo Lizhi's abdication conditions brought back by the envoy yesterday, this governor surnamed Su actually raised the price again. What kind of prime minister would he send? !

This is simply absurd! Don't you think that Goguryeo is your Han prefecture?

That’s right, as long-term vassals of the Han Dynasty, they knew very well what a prime minister was.

The Han Dynasty was a system in which both feudal fiefdom and county system existed in parallel.

The prime minister of a county or state originally referred to the prime minister of a vassal state. However, after the Rebellion of the Seven Kings of Han Jing, the imperial court reduced the power of the vassal states, and the prime ministers of the vassal states were appointed by the imperial court, in charge of the military and political power of the county or state, similar to a prefect.

Although Goguryeo had long been subject to the Han Dynasty in the past, it had always had the tradition of having the king as the leader and the five ethnic groups ruling together.

Establishing a prime minister is like digging up their roots!

He immediately objected loudly:

"Sir Su, your request is too harsh."

Guan Naqiang suppressed his dissatisfaction and said as calmly as possible:
"Goguryeo has been an independent kingdom since ancient times, with its own political system and traditions. It is difficult for me to accept the establishment of a prime minister."

"independent?"

Su Yao sneered:

"Would you like me to tell you a little history?"

"How did you take advantage of my kindness and take me in to build a country by cutting out a piece of flesh from my palm? Do you think I don't know about this?"

Su Yao's words left Guan Najia speechless.

The history of Goguryeo's founding is a story about a farmer and a snake.

The son of a maidservant in the Buyeo royal family, he was defeated in the power struggle and fled to the Han Dynasty for asylum.

Later, they took advantage of the change of the Han Dynasty and the opportunity of Wang Mang's usurpation of the Han Dynasty to turn the tables, seize the territory of Xuantu County and establish their own country.

Although the people of Goguryeo had long forgotten all of this, Gunaga, one of the five tribal leaders, naturally knew it clearly.

History does not allow for quibbling, but he still struggles:

"Putting aside the disputes of the past, our Goguryeo has been established for nearly two hundred years, and the people have long been accustomed to the current life and rule."

"If changes are forced, it may cause violent unrest and even division in the country. This is definitely not a decision that a leader can make."

"Is it?"

Su Yao snorted:
“The general trend of the world is unstoppable. Those who follow it will prosper, while those who go against it will perish.”

"In the era of the mighty Han, rebellion and chaos will never be tolerated."

"Since the five tribes you are governing together cannot manage your own domestic affairs, causing the royal power to fall into the hands of others, Mo Li Zhi is causing chaos in the country."

"What I proposed today has fully taken into account your actual situation. It not only preserves your royal power and limited autonomy, but also ensures that the two countries will not fight again in the future."

"If you refuse reasonable arrangements because you are afraid of change, I am afraid that Goguryeo will fall into a deeper crisis."

"Just take care of yourself."

Guan Najia looked at Su Yao waving his hands with an unpleasant expression.

He didn't expect that the young prefect would not give him any room for bargaining.

"I understand what you mean."

"But this is a major matter that cannot be decided by just one person."

"May I ask the governor to allow me to report this to the country and then give you a reply?"

(End of this chapter)