Kong Yingda and Wei Zheng left the main tent. They were going to live in the camp for the time being. This was because to them, there was no difference between living in the camp and living outside the camp.
There were guards outside their tents, and the two of them sat facing each other.
Kong Yingda sighed and said, "Prime Minister Wei, it's really not easy for us to come here as envoys. If we succeed in seeking peace, it will give the Tang dynasty a chance to breathe. But when the news comes out, we'll be traitors. I'm afraid countless people in the entire Tang dynasty will curse us for being traitors. "
Kong Yingda said, "Especially you and Du Qi, who are related by marriage. I'm afraid the Tang dynasty will say that you colluded with Du Qi and betrayed the interests of the Tang dynasty. As for me, a member of the Kong family, I'll also bring shame to the Kong family. This time, I've lost everything! "
He was very helpless in his heart.
Because he was the deputy appointed by Li Shimin, it was impossible for him to hide. He could only come with Wei Zheng.
Wei Zheng sighed and said, "Chancellor Kong, how could I not know about your worries? But even so, what can we do? Now, we can only do it with a clear conscience. We stand in the world with a clear conscience, and we've never let His Majesty down. That's enough. As for the reputation before and after us, we can't think about it anymore. "
He was extremely unwilling to go on this mission.
But he couldn't refuse.
Because it involved whether the Tang dynasty could have a chance to breathe.
Wei Zheng continued, "Chancellor Kong, do you think His Majesty will agree to the agreement that we have reached with Du Qi?"
Hearing this, Kong Yingda's face showed a touch of hesitation. Because at the moment, it was hard to imagine how angry Li Shimin would be when he heard the news, and how difficult the choice would be.
Kong Yingda said, "Prime Minister Wei, do you really want to arrange for the letter to be sent back?"
Wei Zheng said, "Of course, we have to tell His Majesty the truth."
After a pause, Wei Zheng sighed and continued, "The state affairs are difficult. If we don't tell His Majesty the truth, it'll be difficult to fight for a chance. Brother Kong, have you made up your mind? If you stay here, you might suffer with me. Once His Majesty refuses to cede Longyoudao, we will be in danger. If you agree, then so be it. "
Kong Yingda asked, "Prime Minister Wei, what do you mean?"
Wei Zheng said, "As the Deputy Envoy, it would be a pity if you stayed here with me. You are a talented person. It would be a pity if you died here. Therefore, this time, you can take the letter back and leave the military camp. "
"No!"
Kong Yingda replied firmly.
He raised his head and said in a powerful and resonant voice, "In this battle, as the vice envoy, I will naturally defend to the end. Even if I were to cede Longyou Dao and become a sinner along with Prime Minister Wei, I would accept it. If I were to shrink back now, I would never be able to face my conscience even though I would gain fame. Knowing that I have sinned, the only thing that matters is the Spring and Autumn. Now, I am willing to stay. "
Even if Kong Yingda wanted to go back, he would not go back alone. His conscience prevented him from leaving.
Wei Zheng shook his head and chuckled, "Chancellor Kong, you are also a fool! After reading too much, you will become a fool. "
Kong Yingda said, "There is nothing wrong with being a little foolish."
Wei Zheng said, "Forget it, let's not talk about this. Since you are staying, let me tell you how I plan to write the letter. Although my letter is to be sent to His Majesty, in the letter, other than reporting the contents truthfully, I will also inform His Majesty that if His Majesty refuses, then try to delay the time and not reply to the message. There is no need to worry about our safety. This is what I want to note. Therefore, if His Majesty refuses, then we might face danger. "
"Chancellor Kong, have you really made up your mind?"
Wei Zheng asked again.
Kong Yingda smiled, "If I can die for the country, there is nothing wrong with it. Prime Minister Wei, just write the letter and send it back. Now, we will do our best and leave everything to fate. In short, we will have a clear conscience. "
"Well said!"
After hearing this, Wei Zheng could not help but laugh.
He immediately wrote the letter and quickly sealed it. He called the personal guards outside the tent and instructed them to send the letter back to Chang 'an at the fastest speed, asking Li Shimin to make a decision.
After the letter was sent away, Wei Zheng suddenly said, "Chancellor Kong, now that we have nothing to do, let us walk around this military camp and take a look. Although it is impossible for the two of us to see Du Qi's secret weapon, at least we can see the situation of the soldiers in his army. Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated. Even if we can't see the secret, we can see some general information. "
Kong Yingda smiled, "Deference is no substitute for obedience. I will go with you."
Wei Zheng and Kong Yingda then left the tent together. The two of them were protected by personal guards. Even if they were to wander around the camp, no one stopped them. Therefore, Wei Zheng could see the layout of the camp and the soldiers along the way.
They approached the drill ground at the back and saw Xia Xia's soldiers training. All of Xia Xia's soldiers were extremely strict in their training, without the slightest bit of adulteration.
Seeing this scene, Wei Zheng sighed, "You can see how powerful Xia Xia's soldiers are. These people's daily training is so powerful that they dare to fight and kill on the battlefield. Xia Xia's soldiers are not simple! "
Kong Yingda said, "A soldier is fierce, but a general is fierce. Du Qi, the monarch of Xia Xia, is a fierce person who never loses a breath. Even if the situation is unfavorable, he will tear a piece of flesh from his opponent. Therefore, Du Qi is like this, and so are the generals and soldiers under him. The whole Xia Xia has such a morale. "
Wei Zheng said, "You have indeed seen the essence, but in fact, my Tang dynasty is not bad either! At the end of the Great Sui Dynasty, heroes rose from all over the world. The Li family carried the Mandate of Heaven and swept the world. In a short time, they have pacified the world and stabilized the situation. But now, it's as if the Du family is carrying the Mandate of Heaven and wants to conquer the world. "
"The Tang dynasty's soldiers are brave and good at fighting, and the generals of the Tang dynasty are also fierce generals. The problem is that even if we have fierce generals, Xia Xia has mysterious weapons."
"In the face of Xia Xia's weapons, even if we are brave and good at fighting, Xia Xia's weapons ignore everything. First, there were gunpowder, landmines, grenades, and now there are mysterious weapons."
Wei Zheng said, "In the face of these weapons, even if our Tang dynasty's soldiers are brave and good at fighting, they can't do anything."
Kong Yingda sighed and said, "Yes, under the current situation, it's really hard to say. God blesses the Tang dynasty, sweeping the world and stabilizing the world. But just when the Tang dynasty has seized the world and the world is at peace, Du Qi suddenly rises. The situation in the world is really unclear. "
Wei Zheng shook his head and smiled bitterly.
The two stopped to watch for a while and then quietly left. After wandering around the military camp, all he saw was strict training. All of them were strict drills. Everything was done in a systematic manner. After watching for a while, the two felt bored and simply returned to the camp to rest and wait for the news.
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