Therefore, the attendant removed the fruit plate in front of Cao Dean and replaced it with a new one. Cao Dean ate it in front of everyone.
Sheng Boyuan advised in a low voice, "Master Cao, we shouldn't act on impulse. Zong Sheng is not an ordinary person. How can we force him to participate in the peace talks? "
"The official examination is beneficial to the Holy Path of Miscellany, and it will definitely greatly strengthen Zong Sheng. It's natural to ask for his protection. Moreover, I'm a human. Isn't it natural for Zong Sheng to protect me? "Cao Dean asked back.
Sheng Boyuan said, "You and I know very well why Zong Sheng can't protect Jingguo. These high-sounding words can't fool anyone. If the stalemate continues, it will be extremely disadvantageous for the peace talks. "
"So, it's beneficial for Jingguo to finish the peace talks quickly?" Cao Dean ignored Sheng Boyuan after saying that.
Sheng Boyuan apologized to Hong Maoshan helplessly. "Elder Hong, as you can see, I really can't persuade Prime Minister Cao."
"Forget it. Old Man will send a letter to Dongsheng Pavilion now."
Hong Maoshan immediately held the official seal in his hand and sent the letter. After the letter was sent, he said, "I've already sent a letter to Brother Gan Yu. He said that he will definitely give me an answer."
Sheng Boyuan praised him. "Thank you for your help, Elder Hong. Compared to your magnanimity, some of us Jingguo people are really not gentlemen. I apologize on their behalf."
"You're welcome. Old Man just wants to resolve the hatred between the two families. Naturally, he has to do his best. Old Man is not afraid that Jingguo's conditions are too high. I'm just afraid that some people don't want to negotiate. "Hong Maoshan looked at Sheng Boyuan with a smile.
Sheng Boyuan raised his head and said, "Elder Hong, don't worry. As long as I'm sincere in the peace talks, I guarantee that the peace talks will go smoothly. If anyone in Jingguo dares to obstruct the peace talks, I will fight with all my strength and let the world see that person's true colors! "
"With Minister Sheng's words, Old Man is relieved. I heard that Jingguo wants to establish a Minister of Rites. I think Minister Sheng is the only candidate, "Hong Maoshan said.
Sheng Boyuan shook his head and said, "If we can really set up the Minister of Rites Pavilion, it doesn't matter whether I'm the Minister of Rites or not. However, I'm afraid that some people will be blinded by greed and use the name of the Minister of Rites to deceive the Hall of Rites. This is an unforgivable crime! "
Some of the officials present looked at Sheng Boyuan in surprise.
Fang Yun was the one who proposed the establishment of the Rites Minister Pavilion. Sheng Boyuan's words were obviously alluding to Fang Yun. Even if Fang Yun really did deceive the Hall of Rites, it was for the sake of Jingguo. Jingguo's Minister blamed Fang Yun for this. No matter what, it was unreasonable.
This meant that in Sheng Boyuan's eyes, the Notre-Dame and the Hall of Rites were more important. As for Jingguo and the people of Jingguo, they were secondary.
Cao Dean continued, "Minister Sheng, it's a waste of your talent to stay in Jingguo. How about this? I'll join forces with the officials of Jingguo to recommend you to the Notre-Dame. Perhaps it won't be long before you become a great scholar and become an elder of the Hall of Rites. "
Sheng Boyuan said seriously, "Jingguo is not settled yet. How can I dare to leave? Don't mention this again. "
Some of the officials showed disdain in their eyes. Sheng Boyuan thought that Jingguo was strong, but he would only use the Hall of Rites or the Hall of Rites to do things. The Hall of Rites could only support the government. If the Hall of Rites completely took over Jingguo, Jingguo would inevitably decline quickly.
The scholars of the human race had long reached a consensus that they would rather let the scholars of the School of Rites control the government than let the people of the Hall of Rites control the country.
The Dongsheng Pavilion did not reply for a long time. Both sides sat in the meeting room and stopped talking. Most of them held the official seal in their hands and flipped through the rankings.
Soon, one of the officials of the School of Rites said angrily, "You people of Jingguo are despicable!"
"You have to show evidence before you speak!"
"Look for yourselves. Someone on the rankings actually said that the School of Rites wants to force Emperor Qing to commit suicide in exchange for Jingguo's official examination!"
When both sides heard this, they each had their own thoughts.
The officials of the School of Rites were shocked and angry. Other than Sheng Boyuan and a few others, the officials of Jingguo were all secretly praising the person who leaked the news. It was simply a stroke of genius.
Although the School of Rites did not want to force Emperor Qing to commit suicide, it was true that they wanted to force Emperor Qing to abdicate. No matter what, once Emperor Qing received this news, he would definitely be on guard against the School of Rites, causing a rift between the School of Rites and the imperial family.
The various countries were discussing this matter. Most people actually believed that the School of Rites could do such a thing. This was because compared to the official examination, which could strengthen the Holy Path, it was insignificant in the eyes of the School of Rites even if three generations of Emperor Qing died.
After another two hours, there was still no reply from the Dongsheng Pavilion. Everyone could only continue to wait.
Before they received any news from the Dongsheng Pavilion, they received some news from Gyeongo's capital.
Emperor Qing had actually issued many imperial edicts consecutively. He had made a huge change in the generals inside and outside the capital, replacing them with people who had nothing to do with the School of Rites.
Furthermore, Emperor Qing had continuously summoned Gyeongo's military, Confucian, Gongzi, and other officials.
Only the officials of the School of Rites were not summoned.
The atmosphere in Gyeongo's officialdom became strange.
After Hong Maoshan and the other officials of the School of Rites received the news, they all agreed that this was Fang Yun's scheme. However, this matter could not be resolved immediately. They could only continue to focus on the negotiation table.
It was late at night that the Dongsheng Pavilion finally replied.
After Hong Maoshan finished reading Zong Ganyu's letter, he helplessly said, "Everyone, the people of the Dongsheng Pavilion have already sent the document to Zong Ganyu's study. In the end, Zong Ganyu did not approve the document. The Dongsheng Pavilion's meaning is that Zong Ganyu did not agree. "
Cao Dean immediately stood up and said, "If they cannot protect Jingguo, why should they send the official examination to the School of Rites?" After saying this, he turned and left.
A few officials followed Cao Dean out.
Less than three-quarters of the people involved in the negotiation were present.
Sheng Boyuan was extremely angry. He originally thought that the people of Jingguo would be united and completely eliminate the threat of the School of Rites. However, based on what happened today, he could tell that Fang Yun did not want to negotiate at all. The officials who were close to Fang Yun even found excuses to leave. It was obvious that they were trying to stop the negotiation.
When Cao Dean was about to walk out of the meeting room, Sheng Boyuan said loudly, "Prime Minister Cao, do you want to watch Jingguo's official roads fall into chaos and the Holy Path descend upon our country? For the sake of Jingguo, sacrificing the official examination is our best choice! "
"This is the best choice, but it is not the right choice." Cao Dean said as he left.
"Then tell me what is the right choice!" Sheng Boyuan roared angrily.
"You don't have Jingguo in your eyes. You don't have the people. Naturally, you don't understand. If you have the chance to go to the streets and fields and ask them, you will know who is the right choice. "Cao Dean's voice disappeared around the corner.
"Fang Yun is unparalleled in the world, but it is not absolutely right! He can make Jingguo flourish, but it is also because of him that Jingguo is in trouble! Why don't you understand? What we need is tolerance, not making enemies everywhere! Do you think that I, Sheng Boyuan, am willing to bear this infamy? What do the peasants on the streets and fields know? They only know how to praise those who are good to them and curse those who are bad to them. What do they know? "
"The people of Jingguo have stood up, but you and some of the officials' knees are still weak!"
The assistant minister of the Ministry of Works, who was in charge of the negotiation, said and left.
After a long time, Hong Maoshan looked at Sheng Boyuan, who was in a daze, and said, "Shall we talk about it later?"
Sheng Boyuan gritted his teeth and said, "We will discuss the terms in two days. When the time comes, it's fine if they agree. But if they don't, don't blame me!"
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