Confucian and Taoist scholar

"Please calm down, Khan. Victory and defeat are common matters for military officers. Since Prince You is on the battlefield, he may be captured by the enemy at any time."

An official said: "But Khan, please rest assured. Prince Huchiyou has a distinguished status. The people of the Yun Kingdom will not make things difficult for him, but they will not let him go easily. At most, they will use him as a bargaining chip for peace talks with our grassland people."
"Peace talks?"

Hu Chiyan's face changed: "As far as I know, that guy Xiao Yunhuang threatened to destroy our grassland tribe, how could he possibly negotiate peace with us? And according to the prince's memorial, the Yun Kingdom created a special kind of

The weapon has very powerful destructive power. You'er was unprepared, so he was captured alive by the Yun people."

"Khan, I think that the prince may have deliberately exaggerated to prevent you from blaming them too much, claiming that the Yun Kingdom had created some powerful weapons."

The official said with great disdain: "I think that if the Yun Kingdom really had any powerful weapons, how could it be possible that our prairie tribe's cavalry would capture the city?"

"This..."

Hu Chiyan's face changed slightly, and she felt that what this official said made sense.

If the Yun Kingdom really had something to rely on, how could it be possible for the Prairie Tribe to capture those cities?

"Khan, it stands to reason that it would be easy for our prairie tribe's cavalry to kill the Yun Kingdom's army. No matter how powerful the Yun Kingdom is, they cannot be the opponent of our prairie cavalry."

The official said: "His Royal Highness Hu Chiyou must have underestimated the enemy for a moment and fell into the Yun State's trick, so he was captured alive by the Yun State. In order to save their own face, the prince and others could only lie that the Yun State had created

What a powerful weapon."

"Bang!"

Hu Chiyan suddenly slapped the table, her face looked a little ugly.

If what this official said is true, wouldn't it make the Huchi family even more humiliated?

The next moment, Hu Chiyan said slowly: "You are right. Maybe this is just an accident, but the Yun Kingdom has captured You'er alive. This is a shame for our Huchi family. If we don't avenge this revenge, we will definitely become saints."

Lin Dalu’s laughing stock.”

"Then we can only temporarily negotiate with Yun State, or use some cities in exchange."

The official said: "Our grassland tribe is stronger than the Yun Kingdom, and the Yun Kingdom can only use the despicable method of detaining His Highness Hu Chiyou to gain the qualifications to negotiate with our grassland tribe. In fact, from this point of view, the Yun Kingdom

The country has lost."

"Therefore, I think it is appropriate to negotiate with Yun State, as long as we can get His Highness Hu Chiyou back."

"What did you say!"

Hu Chiyan's face became angry, "If we surrender to the Yun Kingdom, wouldn't it mean that our grassland tribe is afraid of their Yun Kingdom people? Hu Chiyou is the prince of our grassland tribe. If he is loyal to the country, he will die a worthy death. If he uses the city

In exchange for You'er, wouldn't those grassland soldiers who died on the battlefield die with their eyes in peace!"

After saying that, he put on a righteous Lingran look, as if he was going to "kill relatives out of righteousness" and not care about Hu Chiyou's life or death.

However, all the officials present knew that as a khan, Hu Chiyan could not compromise with the Yun Kingdom for the sake of his son.

But as a father, he doesn’t want his son to be harmed. After all, he is his own flesh and blood.

"Khan, His Highness Huchiyou is the prince of our Prairie Tribe. He was captured alive by the Yun Kingdom for the Prairie Tribe. If we don't save him, it will definitely chill the heart of the prince and others, and also chill the hearts of the Prairie Tribe soldiers.

Yes, please be patient for the time being and replace His Royal Highness Huchiyou back first, so as to stabilize the military morale of the princes and soldiers, and also to show that the Khan is broad-minded."

Someone made such a suggestion, which made Hu Chiyan very happy, but he still acted resolutely.

"No, if we compromise with the Yun Kingdom, wouldn't the sacrifice of those prairie warriors who died in the battle be in vain? This Khan will never agree." Hu Chiyan said.

"Khan, please think twice. If you don't save His Highness Huchiyou, all the princes will definitely have different intentions."

"Yes! Now the soldiers of the Prairie Tribe are fighting on the front lines. If we don't save His Royal Highness Hu Chiyou, their military morale will definitely be weakened."

"Please Khan, think again!"

Other officials also made similar remarks and did not dare to say anything that would not save Hu Chiyou.

This is a favor. Today everyone speaks for Hu Chiyou. If they commit any crimes in the future, Hu Chiyan will turn a blind eye.

"Hey...you are trying to trap me into being unkind and unjust..."

Hu Chiyan was furious. Seeing that so many officials suggested replacing Hu Chiyou, he sat on the throne and sighed uncontrollably.

"Forget it, since everyone holds the same opinion, just do what you say!"

Hu Chiyan said solemnly: "I won't do this next time. I hope all of you will know this."

"Yes." Prairie officials responded hurriedly.

Afterwards, Hu Chiyan drafted a document and sent it to the city captured by Hu Chikuo using the flying eagle monsters he had raised.

According to the contents of the document, Hu Chiyan had to compromise with Yun Guo because of the unanimous advice of the officials, and asked Hu Chikuo to exchange Hu Chiyou back first in the name of peace talks.

After all, Hu Chiyou is the prince of the grassland tribe. If he can be saved, he will naturally do his best to save him.

Hu Chikuo and many other princes breathed a sigh of relief. They were afraid that Hu Chiyan would not save Hu Chiyou. In that case, no prince would dare to easily lead troops to attack the Yun Kingdom.

Because once captured alive by the opponent, he will be abandoned by the grassland tribe.

Now that Hu Chiyan has ordered peace talks with Yun State, they no longer have any worries.

Therefore, Hu Chikuo also drafted a document and proposed to King Yan that the two parties negotiate outside the city.

The Eighth City Hall.

King Yan received Hu Chikuo's letter and said to everyone: "Hu Chikuo, the prince of the grassland tribe, invited us to negotiate. Hu Chiyou is a prince after all, so he is of some use."

Everyone smiled. If the city could be recaptured without any bloodshed, it would definitely be the best thing for the Yun Kingdom.

It can also save the shells of the mysterious cannon. This thing is very powerful and requires gunpowder to prepare it.

"Negotiation must be left to scholars. I wonder which gentleman is willing to go through this?"

King Yan looked at the other row of counselors. They were not responsible for fighting, but they were good at making strategies and had eloquence in debating.

The counselors looked at each other, not very happy.

Because this is a negotiation with the Prairie Tribe, and during the negotiation process, there is always the possibility of conflict with the Prairie Tribe. If there is a disagreement, the Prairie Tribe will take action quickly, and there is a certain risk involved.

This is a war between two countries, and no one is willing to make fun of their own lives.

King Yan looked a little disappointed when he saw that no one was asking for help.

When negotiating with the grassland people, any staff member has the ability and eloquence.

But staff are staff after all, and they generally don’t show up in public. What they sell is their wisdom, not their lives.

Anyone who dares to compete for this credit will easily offend other colleagues and become a loser.

But besides the staff, who can be qualified for this task?

After a moment, King Yan looked at Du Ning and his eyes lit up.

Du Ning is a very good candidate. Although he is young and a little arrogant, such a character can compete with the domineering prairie tribe.

"Du Ning, I would like to ask you to negotiate with the Prairie Tribe on behalf of our Yun Kingdom, and use Hu Chiyou to exchange as much of our Yun Kingdom's city as possible from the Prairie Tribe. When the time comes, I will send someone to protect you."

, are you willing to go through this life for us?" King Yan said.

Everyone's expressions changed. They didn't expect that King Yan would take a fancy to Du Ning.

Du Ning is the designer of the mysterious cannon. If there are any shortcomings, wouldn't it be a loss for the imperial court?

But then everyone thought that with the protection of the bachelor and the Hanlin, there should be no accidents.

It can also serve as a deterrent to the grassland people. If the grassland people dare to attack at will, they will be killed with the Wen Gong Ancient Sword.

The grassland people are life-and-death enemies. Since we want to fight, we are not afraid to fight them desperately.

But do they think Du Ning is qualified for this task at such a young age?

Many people had such suspicions, and their eyes were all focused on Du Ning.

Du Ning hesitated for a moment. After thinking about it, he stood up and said, "Thanks to the prince's trust, I would like to go to negotiate with the grassland people."

"Okay!"

King Yan looked at Du Ning with admiration and said with a smile: "You are indeed Du Ning. Not only is he famous in the literary world, but he also has extraordinary courage on the battlefield. He is really a role model that young people should learn from.

”

"The prince has given me the reward, and I will definitely do my best to strive for the greatest benefit and live up to the prince's trust."

Du Ning looked serious. The reason why he agreed readily was not only because he considered that King Yan's staff were not suitable for negotiations, but also because he believed that he had the protection of a great scholar and had certain military power.

As long as you bring a few mysterious cannons, you can intimidate the grassland people and make them afraid to act rashly.

Du Ning has the military power of the artillery battalion, so he is naturally confident and has no fear of going to negotiate with the people of the grassland tribe.

"Okay, I believe you can do it."

King Yan looked at Du Ning with great approval. He believed that with Du Ning's talent, he would be able to regain the lost city for Yun State

Whether it is one city or two cities, as long as casualties and losses can be minimized, it will be a great achievement.

King Yan also intended to let Du Ning perform meritorious service and establish his prestige in the army.

In the future, maybe Du Ning can be transferred to serve under him.

Du Ning is a talent that can be made. As the prince of the Yun Kingdom, King Yan inevitably has a love for talents.

He is not as narrow-minded as the Eight Wise Kings, who would put Du Ning to death at all costs for his own selfish desires.

"I immediately sent a letter to Huchikuo, telling them to negotiate at a place fifteen miles outside the city tomorrow morning, and asked them to prepare a city that can be exchanged. As long as their troops withdraw from the Yun Kingdom, we will definitely send Huchiyou to

Returned to the grassland unscathed."

"Your Majesty is wise!" Everyone said in unison.

…………

August 12.

Accompanied by several bachelors and more than a dozen Hanlin officials, Du Ning led thousands of elites to a place fifteen miles away to negotiate with the grassland people on behalf of the Yun Kingdom.

Hu Chikuo also led thousands of prairie tribesmen cavalry to arrive on time, and the troops from both sides moved from far to near.

Du Ning, wearing the official uniform of the Yun Kingdom, dismounted and walked forward.

Several bachelors and many Hanlin stood behind Du Ning, keeping a distance of about twenty steps from Du Ning.

If Du Ning is in danger, they can release the Wen Gong Ancient Sword in an instant and kill the enemy who takes action.

Hu Chikuo wears a prairie tribe's sword in his waist, and is accompanied by several princes behind him. The martial arts aura they exude is no less than that of a bachelor.

Du Ning stopped and kept a distance of thirty steps from Hu Chikuo and others.

Hu Chikuo and others looked at Du Ning, with expressions of contempt and anger on their faces.

As the prince of the Prairie Tribe, he came to negotiate with the Yun Kingdom on behalf of the Prairie Tribe.

But the Yun Kingdom only sent one eighth-grade judge here, which simply means that they didn't take these princes seriously.

However, a mere eighth-rank scholar was protected by so many bachelors and Hanlin officials, as if they were protecting the stomachs of royal relatives. This also shows that the status of that eighth-rank scholar is not small.

Du Ning put his hands behind his back and stood proudly, like a bamboo standing on the cliff, fearless of the wind coming from all directions.

"Bold!"

A guard from the Prairie Tribe said angrily: "This is the crown prince of our Prairie Tribe, His Highness Hu Chikuo. In terms of seniority, he is equivalent to a bachelor of your Yun Kingdom. As a scholar, why can't you worship him? Could it be that this is what you, the scholar of the Yun Kingdom, have to say?"

Etiquette? You are still Confucian and Taoist scholars, but you are so rude!"

Du Ning said disapprovingly: "In our human race, there are no rules about greeting enemies. No race with some conscience would do something worse than a beast. But I didn't expect that your grassland race would be so broad-minded."

, have the habit of paying tribute to enemies, it seems that I have indeed underestimated you prairie people."

The guards of the Prairie Clan turned green and red, and looked at Du Ning with a very unhappy look.

"Presumptuous!"

Hu Chikuo said in a deep voice: "As the crown prince, I represent the great grassland people and come to negotiate with your Yun Kingdom. Even if the Emperor of your Yun Kingdom personally receives you, it is not too much. Even if the King of Yan comes, your Highness can bear it."

Yes, but who do you think you are? What qualifications do you have to negotiate with His Highness? Go aside and ask King Yan to come out and see me."

"Master Yan doesn't want to negotiate with a little person like you, so he sent me here. Just tell me what you have to say. I can make the decision here." Du Ning said with a smile.

"How dare you insult our Crown Prince!"

"The arrogant boy is simply looking for death!"

"You deserve it too!"

The martial arts masters of the grassland tribe angrily rebuked each other, looking at Du Ning with pairs of eyes, as if a group of wild beasts had discovered their prey.

Du Ning felt short of breath, but the bachelors and scholars behind him also used their literary power to offset the martial arts aura.

Hu Chikuo said slowly: "Tell your King Yan to come out and negotiate with me, otherwise your Yun Kingdom will have no chance to negotiate peace with our grassland people."

"Peace talks?"

Du Ning sneered: "Who said we would have hasty peace talks with you? Did you misunderstand something?"

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