bookcurios Chapter 250 I Promise
Chapter 250 I Promise
Amidst the waves of scolding, Uncle Zhongyi went all out and slapped the man again.
Then let the person go.
The emperor was so angry that he shouted: "Lord Zhongyi, last time you beat Kuang Limin in the street, and this time you dared to beat the envoy. How can you be so presumptuous in the court? Come, take him away!"
"Hahahaha!"
Uncle Zhongyi laughed loudly, his laughter was vicissitudes and sad.
He finally understood why Li Junwang cursed on the spot. He wanted to curse, but he was a minister and the one on the dragon throne was the king. The loyalty to the emperor and the king was engraved in his bones. Even though he was unwilling, dissatisfied, unwilling, and resentful in his heart, he could not really take that step.
He knelt down in front of the emperor on the high throne and said: "Your Majesty, please forgive me. This person bullied my country and I am a humble man. I really couldn't stand it. I was impulsive at the time. I know my crime!"
Although these two slaps were delivered at inopportune times and could be considered outrageous and daring, they made many people secretly happy.
The changed conditions proposed by the envoy of Qi State were simply rubbing the face of Shang State on the ground. Giving him two slaps in the face was the least of their worries.
Several imperial guards quickly stepped forward and held down Earl Zhongyi.
Instead, Zhou Qiting chuckled and said, "Your Majesty, you don't have to worry too much about it. Why not just let him watch from the side?"
There were two slap marks on his face, but he was still chatting and laughing.
But this makes people find him even more hateful.
This is completely confident, and determined to win! It also does not take Shangguo seriously at all.
But the emperor didn't think so.
Just now he wanted to directly drag down and kill the Earl of Loyalty who intended to disrupt the peace talks, dared to beat the envoy in the court, and had previously beaten the Minister of War in the street, but the envoy asked for it, so he had to give him face.
He waved his hand, and the guards stepped back and stood in the corner.
Zhou Qiting looked at the emperor again: "Your Majesty, I wonder if you can accept the conditions proposed by our country?"
The emperor said nothing.
Zhou Qiting added: "Your Majesty, don't think this condition is harsh. In fact, at present, using these to avoid 50 years of war and allowing the people of Shang to recuperate for 50 years is a win-win situation."
He began to quote from classics and elaborate on the specific benefits, and his speech was truly eloquent.
Of course, there were also Shang Dynasty officials who refuted on the spot, and the two sides engaged in a heated debate.
The emperor sat on the dragon throne with a sullen face, watching the debate below become more and more intense, and even tend to fight. He finally frowned and shouted, "Shut up!"
As soon as he said this, the Shang court officials remained silent no matter how angry they were.
They all turned their eyes to the man on the dragon throne. No Shang citizen would agree to such harsh conditions.
What’s more, he is the emperor of Shang!
However, the next scene made them all stand there in a daze.
The emperor looked at Zhou Qiting, and a smile appeared on his face. He spoke clearly, "Envoy from Qi State, I agree to the conditions you proposed! We will sign the peace treaty according to your conditions. When the business is done, the envoy can stay and participate in the annual Qixi Lantern Festival of our Shang State!"
There was a moment of silence in the court, so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.
Except for a few people who had known this would be the result, everyone else looked at the emperor in shock and disbelief.
These few words made their hands and feet go cold and their hearts sank to the ground.
"Hahaha, Your Majesty the Shang Emperor, you are truly a merciful emperor. My emperor once said: The Shang Emperor cares about the people and cannot bear to see corpses everywhere. He will definitely hope for peace. It is indeed so. My emperor and Your Majesty the Shang Emperor really think alike!"
Master Fan stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty is wise and benevolent. Fifty years of non-aggression will save many people from losing their homes and many soldiers from shedding blood on the battlefield! The two countries will coexist peacefully from now on, which is a blessing for the people and the world!"
Kuang Liming, Prime Minister Wen and others also echoed, "By promoting fifty years of peace, the people of Shang and the soldiers on the border will understand your painstaking efforts, Your Majesty!"
At this time, they were afraid that they were too slow in expressing their compliments, so they threw a string of flattery at them.
Among them, Prince An's rainbow matching was the most skillful, and made the emperor the happiest.
Prince An was also very happy.
Fifty years.
The emperor was weak and loved to hang around in the harem, so he had already lost money and would not live for more than a few years. When he ascended the throne, there was a peaceful situation.
Although the treaty was signed by the emperor, the real beneficiary was him, the future emperor! So his flattery was mixed with sincerity from the heart.
The smile on the emperor's face grew even wider.
But soon his face darkened again.
He found that only one-third of the courtiers stood on his side, while the others stood still.
And those people were headed by Yuan Taifu.
What he didn't expect was that Pei Hongmiao was also among them.
Wasn't Pei Hongmiao loyal to him? Why was he indifferent to his decision?
He was unhappy. He had to negotiate. He would not hesitate to do it even if it cost him a lot! These people who had no sense should be kept away from him, punished, or beheaded. He could not keep these people in his court.
Zhou Qiting was extremely contemptuous in his heart, but he had a sincere smile on his face: "The Shang Emperor's mind and vision are admirable. From now on, our Qi Kingdom and Shang Kingdom will not invade each other. This is a decision worthy of being recorded in history. I wonder when the peace treaty will be signed?"
The emperor did not hesitate: "It can be signed today!"
He raised his voice: "Wen Shirong!"
Prime Minister Wen took a step forward.
"Draw up a contract immediately and sign it on the spot!"
"According to the order!"
"No, Your Majesty. Our Shang Kingdom's Gaozu led his soldiers to fight for this territory at great risk. Are we going to just give away 42 counties to the Qi Kingdom for nothing? Once this agreement is signed, where will the prestige and face of our Shang Kingdom be?" Taifu Yuan could no longer endure it!
"Yes, Your Majesty, if you agree to Qiguo's conditions today, how will you face your ancestors in the future?"
"Your Majesty, think twice!"
"Your Majesty, you can't do that!"
"Please, Your Majesty, take back your order!"
……
Court officials, nobles, and royal family members all knelt on the ground in a sea of black.
The emperor's face looked terribly gloomy.
The envoys from Qi State were still there. These people were opposing the imperial edict that he had already issued. Were they going to rebel? He shouted, "How dare you! This matter is a foregone conclusion. Stop talking nonsense. Otherwise, I will not show any mercy!"
Zhou Qiting was very happy. The news they had inquired about was indeed correct. The emperor of Shang was stubborn and stupid. It was true. I didn't expect that the contract could be signed so easily, and it also hurt their ghost-faced general! This time, they will be able to enjoy the imperial temple when they return!
As he spoke, Wen Shirong had already drafted the peace treaty.
In fact, the peace treaty had already been written, and we only needed to fill in the agreed terms and then sign it.
When Wen Shirong brought the peace treaty, the emperor stood up and said with a smile, "Envoy from Qi, the peace treaty is here. Let's sign it here!"
Amid the despair of the ministers and Zhou Qiting's joy, a cold and majestic voice suddenly sounded: "You are not worthy to sign the peace treaty!"