The officials from the House of Miscellany were furious, while the officials from Gyeongo were bewildered. Some of them were even angrier.
He Tan had to endure humiliation in Notre-Dame. Now that the situation was in Jingguo's favor and could have gotten Jingguo out of this mess, Fang Yun made a condition that even the Jingguo people could not accept.
Fang Yun's actions didn't seem like he was bargaining at all. In fact, he wasn't even asking for a sky-high price. Instead, he was deliberately disrupting the negotiations.
"I didn't expect that Old Man would suffer in Jingguo for ten days and get such a result! Is this Jingguo's sincerity? "Hong Maoshan shouted angrily.
The officials from Jingguo felt their faces burning. Sheng Boyuan coughed lightly and said, "Fang Xusheng, you're asking for too much. Take a break first. As for Master Hong, this is just Fang Xusheng's joke. Even we won't agree to it, let alone you. I think this matter should be renegotiated. "
"Since Master Sheng thinks that I'm joking, you guys can talk first. I'll go back to the Left Prime Minister's Pavilion to treat my illness." After Fang Yun finished speaking, he left with Hu Li.
The room was filled with the smell of durian.
Hong Maoshan really wanted to leave, but in the end, he sighed in his heart and sat down slowly.
One of the officials from the House of Miscellany said, "Everyone from Jingguo, is this your sincerity?"
Sheng Boyuan smiled bitterly and said, "You've misunderstood. This should be Fang Xusheng's opinion alone. There's still a certain difference between the conditions of the Peace Negotiation Department and Jingguo. Since Fang Xusheng has given us the power, let's negotiate first. "
"After we finish the negotiation, will Jingguo immediately execute it?"
Sheng Boyuan looked troubled and said, "Of course, it needs the approval of the entire cabinet."
"I heard that the cabinet has veto power over Jingguo's government affairs?" Hong Maoshan asked.
Sheng Boyuan said helplessly, "That's true, but this situation is very rare. Let's negotiate first. It's better than just sitting here. What do you all think? "
Hong Maoshan did not say anything. Instead, he used his official seal to secretly discuss with a few other important miscellaneous officials. After a while, Hong Maoshan said, "Then let us officially begin the discussion."
The atmosphere at the scene was extremely stifling. Neither side spoke.
After a long stalemate, Sheng Boyuan sighed softly and said, "Since Mr. Maoshan has taken the initiative to state his bottom line, then let's talk about it too. We don't have a high bottom line. We just want Jingguo to continue developing and contributing to the human race. We don't want to be interrupted by any external forces. When it comes to negotiations, although we have to haggle over every detail, we should also give in to each other. After all, we are all humans. I also think that Fang Xusheng went too far in suppressing Gyeongo. "
The Miscellany official's expression slowly relaxed.
However, the faces of some Jingguo officials, including several generals who had fought against Gyeongo, became gloomy.
Sheng Boyuan continued, "We are all humans. If we really fight and both sides suffer, it will be the same as letting the barbarians and demons take advantage of us. Therefore, in terms of compensation, Jingguo will take a step back and accept 100 million taels of silver. As for the purchase of your country's resources, it should also be higher than the cost. However, to appease the people of Jingguo, it will still be lower than the market price. "
Hong Maoshan sighed. "Minister Sheng is the pillar of the human race."
After being praised by the great scholar, Sheng Boyuan smiled and felt comfortable all over.
The Jingguo officials all had their own thoughts. Some were proud, some were indifferent, and some were expressionless.
Sheng Boyuan said, "These are all small matters …"
Yu Xingshu sneered. "How can the interests of the country and the people become small matters when it comes to Minister Sheng?"
Everyone was stunned. They did not expect the Jingguo officials to suddenly quarrel at the negotiation table.
Sheng Boyuan's face was red. He was embarrassed and angry. He said, "Why are you stirring up internal strife in a negotiation between two countries?"
"Since you know that it is a negotiation between two countries, why don't you stick to Jingguo's interests? Fang Xusheng has said countless times about national interests! National interests! Do you remember a single word? If you want to be a selfless saint, use your own family's assets. Don't use the interests of our people to satisfy your pretense of being a saint! You keep saying that it is mutually beneficial. If you do it, will Gyeongo be willing to do it? Won't you continue to stab us in the back? What do you think Jing Country relied on to become so powerful? Under the leadership of Fang Xusheng, thousands of Jingguo people shed blood and sweat. They stood on the bones of countless sacrificed sages and worked hard to become strong! It is not because of your words of mutual benefit, nor is it because of betraying the interests of our people! Why did I take the initiative to ask for peace this time? Is it for mutual benefit? No, it is because we are so powerful that they have no choice but to bow down! Cruel on the inside and tolerant on the outside! "
After Yu Xingshu finished scolding, he got up and walked out of the meeting room. A few military generals also left.
"Soldiers meddling in politics, harming the country and the people!" Sheng Boyuan scolded.
The meeting room fell into a short silence. Only the sound of Sheng Boyuan's breathing could be heard.
After a while, Sheng Boyuan controlled his expression and said, "My friends from the School of Miscellany, don't mind what those people said before. I will definitely withstand the pressure and complete this peace negotiation. Let's continue. It would be too much to ask Emperor Qing to commit suicide. It would be best if Emperor Qing could abdicate. In this way, the resentment of the officials and people of Jingguo will dissipate by more than half. When Emperor Qing abdicates, I will think of a way to promote the ban on water in the Water Hall. With the ban on water, the victims will be the ordinary people of Gyeongo. "
"Mr. Sheng is a reasonable person. On behalf of the people of Gyeongo, this Old Man thanks you for your great kindness," Hong Maoshan said.
Sheng Boyuan's face lit up and he said, "You are too polite. However, some things can be compromised, and some things can't be compromised. If our country is willing to hand over the official examination, then from now on, Gyeongo will not be able to attack our country. Not only will the School of Miscellany not be able to expel the scholars of our country, but they will also not be able to use the Holy Path seal and other means to harm Jingguo. "
Hong Maoshan smiled bitterly and said, "Old Man, to be honest, we have also discussed the conditions you mentioned, but we still haven't come to a conclusion. However, don't worry, I will try my best to convince the other great scholars of the School of Miscellany as soon as possible to ensure that we will never attack Jingguo. "
At this moment, Cao Dean said, "I wonder if Zong Sheng can protect Jingguo for ten years."
Sheng Boyuan frowned slightly, as if he was not satisfied with Cao Dean's sudden question, which affected his plan.
Hong Maoshan said helplessly, "You think too highly of Old Man. Not to mention me, even the head of the Zong family can't influence Zong Sheng's will. This matter is completely out of our control. If Zong Sheng wants to help, then he will. If he doesn't want to help, then he won't. Moreover, such a thing has never happened in the past. "
"It has never happened in the history of the Ten Nations, but it has happened before." Cao Dean said.
Hong Maoshan thought for a moment and said, "How about this, we will pass your conditions to the Dongsheng Pavilion. In the end, whatever Zong Sheng wishes to do, it is not something we can influence."
"Okay, Elder Hong, please pass a letter to the Dongsheng Pavilion. Zong Sheng's incarnation is in the Dongsheng Pavilion. Regardless of whether he agrees or not, he will give a reply very soon. "Cao Dean said.
Hong Maoshan had a difficult expression on his face as he said, "His Majesty is very busy every day, I'm afraid he won't be able to give a reply immediately."
"Then we will wait for his reply before continuing the negotiation." Cao Dean said resolutely.
The officials of the School of Miscellany were extremely unhappy.
"Cao Xiang, the person you are facing is Half-saint, not some Xusheng. How can you be so rude?"
"That is the Dongsheng Pavilion, it is not a place where any Tom, Dick or Harry can go!"
"You people of Jingguo can make things difficult for us, but if you want to scheme against Zong Sheng, be careful of your own destruction!"
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