Tomin in The Alien World

Tang Yin was unable to make the most accurate judgment on the amount of compensation paid by Ning Guohe. He could only refer the matter to Qiu Zhen and Shangguan Yuanji for negotiation. With their shrewdness, the peace treaty drawn up by them must be able to strive for the greatest interests for their own side and be reluctantly accepted by Ning Guohe.

Xiao MuQing, Liang Qi and Ziying left together. Tang Yin was the only one left in the big tent. He paced back and forth in the big tent and began to think about how his side would withdraw. At this time, Yuan Fang came and brought some simple wine and vegetables. In terms of diet, Shangguan Yuanwu and Shangguan yuanbiao were very careful. They first tried the wine and vegetables brought by Yuan Fang with a silver needle, and then let the bodyguard taste them. After confirming that there was no problem, they put the wine and vegetables in front of Tang Yin.

Yuan Fang walked up to Tang Yin, first gave a deep salute, and then said with a smile, "I think the king is still worried about the war tonight, so he asked people to prepare some wine and vegetables to bring over."

Tang Yin smiled bitterly and tossed about in the middle of the night. He didn't achieve any results. He also lost countless soldiers and generals. Up to now, he is really hungry. He waved at Yuan Fang and said, "Mr. Yuan Fang, sit down and eat together!"

"Yes! King!" Yuan Fang sat down opposite Tang Yin, picked up the wine pot, poured two glasses of wine, handed one of them to Tang Yin and asked, "what's your king's plan now? Is it war or peace?"

Tang Yin didn't answer immediately, but asked, "Mr. Yuan Fang, I want to hear your suggestion first."

When talking to people on Feng Guo's own side, Tang Yin seldom uses the self proclaimed words of "Ben Wang" or "Gu". Therefore, when talking to him, it is like talking to ordinary people. It can make people speak freely and have no worries. It virtually shortens the distance between people and him, and makes Tang Yin seem approachable. However, Xi Yin, who was born in the country of Tang Yin, didn't win over the people's hearts because he was so lucky. At the same time, Xi Yin didn't notice that he was born in the country of Tang Yin.

While thinking secretly in his heart, Yuan Fang said calmly: "Weichen believes that peace is the best."

"Oh?" Tang Yin smiled and asked, "why?"

"With long sun Yuanhong, the natural danger of Zhanghe River in Ningguo is as solid as gold soup. It is difficult for our army to cross the thunder pool for half a step. If we continue to fight, our army's advantages will be gradually consumed. At that time, long sun Yuanhong will take the opportunity to counter attack Hedong, and our army will be difficult to resist."

Tang Yin picked up her glass and listened carefully to Yuan Fang's analysis, nodding as she listened. Yuan Fang continued: "in addition, it will be the day of the holy sacrifice ceremony in more than 20 days. At this time, I'm afraid it will cause disgust and panic among the domestic people."

The grand ceremony of holy sacrifice mentioned by Yuan Fang is a traditional festival of Haotian empire. It is also a grand festival. It is necessary to sacrifice heaven, earth and ancestors to pray for peace and prosperity in the next year. Before and after the holy sacrifice ceremony, all vassal states will try their best to avoid war, which will be regarded as an ominous sign and will spend the next year in chaos.

Tang Yin patted himself on the head when Yuan Fang mentioned the holy sacrifice ceremony. He really forgot it. Of course, he doesn't believe that sacrificing heaven and earth and ancestors can bless the country and people's peace next year, but that doesn't mean that others don't believe it. He must take into account the feelings of the people of the whole country.

Seeing Tang Yin's suddenly enlightened expression, Yuan Fang almost laughed. I'm afraid Tang Yin is the only war madman who can forget such an important day as the holy sacrifice ceremony. He continued: "as the king of a country, the holy sacrifice ceremony must be presided over by the capital of the country. If the king is not in China, he is afraid that people will be panic and cause unrest among the people."

Tang Yin nodded and repeatedly said, "well, what Mr. Yuan Fang said is reasonable!" As he spoke, he drank up the wine in his glass.

Yuan Fang's eyes lit up and then returned to normal. He asked, "so the king has decided to make peace with Ningguo?"

Tang Yin didn't answer immediately. He narrowed his eyes, looked down and thought. Seeing Tang Yin in a daze, Yuan Fang couldn't help asking, "Your Majesty?"

"Oh? Ah! Yes, I decided to make peace with Ningguo." As he spoke, he picked up the glass and played it back and forth in his hand.

Yuan Fang said with a smile, "you can rest assured that the king will rest early and the minister will leave!" He stood up and gave Tang Yin another deep salute, then turned and walked out.

Watching Yuan Fang's back disappear outside the door, Tang Yin turned back and waved to Shangguan Yuanwu and Shangguan yuanbiao. The two brothers hurried forward, approached Tang Yin and asked, "what's your order?"

Tang Yin whispered a few words in their ears. The two brothers were stunned at first, then quickly responded and walked out quickly.

After the two brothers left, Tang Yin sat on the collapse and took a deep breath. Without warning, the white fog appeared around his body, and then the fog was sucked back into his body.

In the next few days, Tang Yin rested the whole army and recruited new soldiers while dealing with Shi Tinghan and Qin Yi. As no reply has been received from Qiu Zhen and Shangguan Yuanji, Tang Yin can't make up his mind about the details of the peace agreement. He can only wait for Yancheng's reply.

It took three days to wait. Tang Yin was very anxious and asked whether Xiao MuQing's letter to Yancheng was sent by flying pigeons or sent by people. Xiao MuQing's innocent face replied, "it's urgent. Of course, it's a flying pigeon."

Tang Yin frowned and said, "since it's a flying pigeon, the letter should have arrived in Yancheng long ago. Why is Qiu Zhen and Yuanji's reply so slow?!"

Xiao MuQing said with a bitter smile: "Your Majesty, the matter of peace negotiation has a far-reaching relationship and will also affect China's future national policies. I think Prime Minister Qiu and the Prime Minister of Shangguan also need time to discuss!"

"Yes!" Tang Yin nodded without further questioning.

On the fourth day, Lotte came to Tang Yin's dormitory early in the morning, and also brought Tang Yin's reply to Yancheng for several days.

This reply was written by Qiu Zhen with only one line of words on it. At this time, Tang Yin just woke up. He picked up the note and looked at it. He doubted whether he was wrong. He rubbed his eyes and looked closely. Yes, it clearly wrote: King, the matter of peace cannot be allowed. The details will be discussed after the minister arrives.

He had begun to prepare to withdraw his troops, and at this time, Qiu Zhen came from Yancheng, which was quite expected by Tang Yin, but what surprised him most was the first half of Qiu Zhen's sentence, the matter of peace could not be allowed. He didn't understand that now his own side can't fight any more. What can he do without peace? Even if you want to fight, you don't have the tools to cross the river. Do you have to rush out a batch of rafts?

Tang Yin really couldn't understand Qiu Zhen's intention. With this reply, he smiled bitterly. Seeing this, Lotte couldn't help but wonder and asked, "king, what did Qiu Xiang write in the reply?"

"See for yourself!" Tang Yin handed the note to Lotte. The latter hurriedly took it and looked carefully. Lotte was also stupid. He felt that Qiu was really standing and talking without backache. As long as there was a glimmer of hope, who was willing to abandon the war? Now there is really nothing to do, so I have to accept peace talks.

Lotte frowned and asked, "Your Majesty, why is Qiu Xiang so firmly opposed to peace negotiation? Peace negotiation is more beneficial than harm to our army..."

Tang Yin smiled bitterly, fell back, and lay back on the bed. Youyou said, "where do I know?" After a pause, he added: "however, Qiu Zhen's mind is a hundred times that of me. He must have his reason for saying so." With that, Tang Yin seemed to think of something again and asked, "can't the carrier pigeon make mistakes on the road?"

Lotte smiled. It seems that the king is full of self-confidence. In fact, he has no bottom in his heart. He replied: "Your Majesty, the carrier pigeons in our country have special marks, which will not make mistakes. In addition, the handwriting on it is indeed Qiu Xiang's handwriting."

"That's right! I'm worried too much." Tang Yin rubbed his aching forehead and sighed helplessly.

Tang Yin had planned to have a detailed discussion with Shi Tinghan and Qin on the specific details of the peace treaty. On the other hand, he had ordered the whole army to be ready to withdraw at any time. As a result, Qiu Zhen's reply with few figures disrupted Tang Yin's plan. The withdrawal was postponed, and the negotiation continued to be postponed.

From this point, it is not difficult to see the weight of Qiu Zhen in Tang Yin's mind. Even his words can influence Tang Yin's intention, which is far from being comparable to others.

Qiu Zhen wants to get to Zhanghe River from Yancheng. It can be called a thousand miles away. Even if he rides a fast horse day and night, he can't get there in ten days and a half months. However, the holy sacrifice ceremony is approaching. If Tang Yin stays in Hedong at this time, it will be difficult to get back to Yancheng.

Tang Yin didn't dare to withdraw because of Qiu Zhen's words. If the army didn't withdraw, where would he feel at ease to leave the camp and return to the capital alone? At this time, Liang Qi gave him an idea to move the holy sacrifice ceremony of the imperial court to Hedong. The first is to celebrate the return of the dead to the east of the river, and the second is to appease the people. In particular, the third point can not only seal the mouth of the domestic people, but also make people feel that the king is a good monarch who cares for the soldiers and the people.

After listening to Liang Qi's suggestion, Tang Yin was overjoyed and immediately made a decision to hold the holy sacrifice ceremony of Fengguo in Qingyuan, Hedong county.

In the following time, some wind troops withdrew from Zhanghe camp, entered Qingyuan and began to build altars to prepare for the ceremony. The remaining Fengjun troops began to build fortifications on the East Bank of the Zhanghe River and assumed the posture of long-term combat with the Nanjing Army. The situation in Hedong and Hexi, which had just been eased, turned sharply downward and began to become tense.

Shi Tinghan and Qin, who stayed in the wind camp, can naturally feel this change. They are as anxious as ants on a hot pot and repeatedly ask to see Tang Yin. However, Tang Yin's attitude is also firm and avoids it. He has made up his mind to drag it to the end until Qiu Zhen is waiting.