The system notification made Qin Yin a little happy because he found a huge benefit from the system notification.
This time, if they managed to deal with the Min Country well, they might have an unexpected harvest. This was like a side mission that required luck to trigger.
On the surface, this seemed to be a very terrifying crisis!
Li Cunxiao led his troops to fight against the Southern Yan Dynasty. The Qian Country was empty, and the Min Country had 30,000 troops. Who would resist?
This was a disaster that could destroy a country!
However, Qin Yin knew that the greater the danger, the greater the benefits!
"Come on!" Qin Yin ordered loudly," 800 li is urgent. Pass on my orders. Order the Yangchun County Magistrate to close the city gates and prepare for the defense as soon as possible. Mobilize all the militia that can be mobilized and stall for time at all costs.”
"Yes, sir!"
The imperial guard who passed down the order stood up with a low growl and quickly ran out.
Di Renjie frowned and said," Monarch, I'm afraid this is not appropriate. If a conflict breaks out with Min Country, our Qian Country's national strength will be empty. How can we resist?" According to the intelligence report, Min Country doesn't seem to have any intention of attacking directly. They might send envoys to discuss. Why don't we negotiate peace!”
"Yes, Prime Minister, you are right! We also suggest the same!"
"The Qian Kingdom is a Rank Two Vassal Kingdom, and its national strength is still weak. The enemy is a Rank Five Dynasty, and we have already fought against the Southern Yan Kingdom.”
"I suggest that we don't wait for the Min Country's envoy to come. Why don't we send an envoy over first and bring some gifts to ease the relationship? It'll be easier to negotiate later!”
The civil and military officials spoke one after another. Everyone unanimously agreed to negotiate peace. A Fifth Grade Dynasty was like a huge mountain that weighed heavily on everyone's hearts, so no one had the courage to resist.
Qin Yin was not surprised!
If he was a minister, he would not want the monarch to take such a big risk. The affairs of the country were not child's play. It was not shameful to fight or make peace, because this concerned the life and death of hundreds of thousands of people.
"Di Qing." "If we want to fight, what do you think?" Qin Yin asked.”
"Fight?" Di Renjie exclaimed. He looked at Qin Yin seriously and realized that he was not joking. He quickly said,"Ruler, if we want to fight, I suggest we give up Yangchun County. The terrain of this county is wide and not suitable for defense. If we let the enemy enter Pei County and rely on the city walls to defend, there might be a chance of survival.”
"Haha!"
Qin Yin laughed. His laughter was very calm and steady, but it shocked the anxious officials. What was he laughing about?
"Report!"
At this moment, another large group of imperial guards rushed into the throne room and knelt down before shouting,""Ruler, Yangchun County Magistrate has sent another message. The Min Country's army has sent three envoys to go around Yangchun County and head straight for Shangpei!”
"The envoy is here? That's great!"
"Ruler, I request to receive the envoy from Min Country!”The officials were overjoyed.
Qin Yin sneered." Alright, the Ministry of Rites will send people out of the city to welcome them. It's not far from Yangchun County to Shangpei. They're almost here. Bring the envoy from Min Country to the throne room later."
"Yes, sir!"
The officials of the Ministry of Rites bowed and retreated, quickly leaving the throne room. They led their men to the entrance of Pei County to prepare to welcome them.
Since the Min Country's envoy was coming, this morning assembly could not end too quickly.
Everyone could only wait!
An hour later, the assistant minister of the Ministry of Rites walked into the throne room and reported,""Reporting to the king, the envoy of Min Country has arrived!”
"Announce!" Qin Yin waved his hand.
"Yes, sir!"
The assistant minister of the Ministry of Rites nodded and quickly led the three envoys into the court.
The leader of the three envoys was a middle-aged scholar. He wore official robes and had an arrogant attitude. Behind him were two soldiers in red armor. These two people were actually carrying swords.
"Min Country's Liu County Official Zhuang Gu greets the Qian Country's monarch!”The middle-aged scholar cupped his hands and bowed, his tone disdainful.
"Humph!"
Qin Yin's anger was rising. These damn Min Country people actually sent a county official as the envoy. That was a ninth-grade official. Sending such a person to discuss was simply embarrassing.
In Min Country's heart, they looked down on Qian Country!
They might be thinking that they could just send a ninth-grade official to get rid of them, so how could Qin Yin not be angry?
"Ruler, calm down!" "Envoy of Min Country, what are you here for?" asked Di Renjie.”
"Who are you?" The Min envoy glanced at Di Renjie and sneered disdainfully.""Aiyo, it's a pleasure to meet you, Prime Minister. However, I can't be bothered to waste my breath today. Our king has said that the Qian Country must return the warhorses that we lost and compensate us with 100,000 taels of gold. If you dare to say no, the Min Country's army will definitely destroy your capital.”
"This, isn't this too harsh?"
"That's right, this is too much of a bully!" The officials exclaimed.
"Humph!" The Min envoy laughed smugly,""Bully? What qualifications does a small Second Stage Vassal Kingdom have to negotiate with us? How dare you touch our things? If we don't teach you a lesson, where will our Min Country's face go?”
"This time, it's our king who has shown mercy. Otherwise, you wouldn't have had any chance of survival. When the 30,000 strong army steps over, all of you will become prisoners. Our king has said that if you say any nonsense, we will increase the price by 100,000 taels of gold. Now, everyone needs to pay 200,000 taels of gold.”
"Hiss!"
Everyone gasped in fear. F * ck, this Min Country was so aggressive. How was this a negotiation? This was bullying.
"Lord Monarch!" "What are you standing there for? I can wait, but my Min Country's army can't.”
"You're courting death!" Qin Yin narrowed his eyes and sneered." A mere ninth-grade petty official. How dare you order people around in the Qian Country's imperial court? What a disgrace." Di Renjie, how should this matter be handled according to the law?”
"Reporting to the monarch!" Di Renjie replied angrily,"According to the law, such a villain should be dismembered by five horses!"”
"Then what are we waiting for?" Qin Yin roared," My Qian Kingdom has never had a chance to be dismembered by five horses. Let this envoy have a taste!" Come on, drag him away!"
"Yes, sir!"
The flying bear army outside the hall rushed in aggressively and pressed down the three people like wolves and tigers, making them scream desperately in fear,""No, we are the envoys of Min Country. What do you want? Do you want to die? Our army will arrive immediately! No, are you guys crazy?"
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