Fang Xuanling's smile faded and his expression turned serious.
He sighed inwardly.
Du Ruhui was still the Du Ruhui he knew.
Resolute and decisive.
Without the slightest sloppiness.
Fang Xuanling paused for a moment and then said, "I'm here for the truce between the Tang dynasty and Xia Xia. At present, Xia Xia's army has broken through Longyou Province and reached Longzhou at the border of Gyeonggi Province. The Tang dynasty hopes to stop the war with Xia Xia, but Emperor Xia doesn't agree. His Majesty has no other way, so he can only ask you to persuade Emperor Xia to accept His Majesty's request for peace. "
Du Ruhui said, "Brother Fang, I've been in Xia Xia all these years and I've never interfered in government affairs. My main job in Sovereign Capital is to spend time with my grandchildren and tease them. Other than that, I rarely even step out of the house. You can ask around and you'll know what I'm doing in the Imperial Capital. So it's impossible for me to persuade His Majesty now! "
Fang Xuanling said, "Brother, His Majesty really has no other way now, so he asked you for help. I know it must be difficult for you to persuade His Majesty. After all, it involves Xia Xia's interests. I won't make it difficult for you. The Tang dynasty is willing to make concessions and recognize the territories occupied by His Majesty. These territories will be Xia Xia's territory. Apart from that, the Tang dynasty is willing to submit to Xia Xia and offer tributes every year. These are His Majesty's conditions. "
On the way here, Fang Xuanling received the news that Wei Zheng's diplomatic mission failed. The news was sent by the Tang dynasty's scouts. Therefore, Fang Xuanling said that the Tang dynasty was willing to submit.
Du Ruhui was also a bit surprised.
Li Shimin was willing to submit.
As Li Shimin's former confidant and strategist, Du Ruhui knew Li Shimin's nature very well. Li Shimin was a truly unyielding person, and his pride and arrogance were deeply hidden. But now, Li Shimin arranged for Fang Xuanling to ask for peace. Obviously, Li Shimin was forced into a desperate situation. Otherwise, he wouldn't have submitted to His Majesty and asked for peace.
Du Ruhui's mind turned and he made a judgment in the blink of an eye.
He shook his head and said again, "Brother Fang, I'm very sorry. I can't do anything about this. Because from beginning to end, I have never participated in Xia Xia's politics. You want me to persuade the Emperor? I can't do it. "
Fang Xuanling tried her best to persuade him, "Brother, you've also put a lot of effort into the Tang dynasty. Are you going to watch the Tang dynasty fall? Now, His Majesty is facing both internal and external difficulties. It is a situation of internal and external troubles. In the last few years, Hou Junji, Duan Zhixuan, Liu Hongji, Zhangsun Wuji, Li Ji, and Cheng Yaojin have all died.
"The Retired Emperor has also passed away."
"The Empress also passed away."
"The Tang dynasty is now in such a state of decline and desolation. Currently, the Tang dynasty was being invaded by the Turks to the north, Liaodong and Goguryeo to the northeast, and Tufan to the west. Especially within the country, there are countless people causing trouble. "
"The whole Tang dynasty is in chaos."
Fang Xuanling said with a sorrowful look, "The Tang dynasty's current strength is no threat to Xia Xia. On the other hand, Xia Xia has the chance to destroy the Tang dynasty at any time. So now, you should give the Tang dynasty a chance, give His Majesty a chance. "
Du Ruhui's heart was also filled with sorrow.
In the last few years, too many old friends had passed away, especially Zhangsun Wugou.
Du Ruhui sighed and said, "I can't decide the fate of the Tang dynasty. Brother Fang, you've come to the wrong person. I have never participated in Xia Xia's politics. It's useless to persuade the Emperor. And as an elder, you know the Emperor's temperament. You even watched him grow up. He has always had his own opinions and ideas. It's impossible to persuade him. "
"The Tang dynasty is now at war with Xia Xia, which involves the confrontation between the two countries. It's even more inconvenient for me to intervene."
"Otherwise, the imperial court will talk about it."
"The whole Xia Xia will be in turmoil because of this."
Du Ruhui continued, "Brother Fang, you and I both know the situation on the battlefield. Now that Xia Xia has gone straight in and tried to persuade the Emperor, it's ignoring the interests of countless people in Xia Xia. How can I do such a thing? If I do so, how can I explain it to thousands of people? How can I face the soldiers who are fighting on the front line? "
Fang Xuanling sighed in his heart. Du Ruhui had always been very determined. After Du Ruhui made a decision, it was almost impossible to persuade him to agree. What should I do?
Fang Xuanling thought quickly in his heart.
Seeing Fang Xuanling's look, Du Ruhui knew that Fang Xuanling hadn't given up. Du Ruhui said again, "Brother Fang, you and I are old friends and comrades-in-arms. We have fought side by side on the battlefield. When it comes to this matter, I don't want to hide my thoughts from you. "
"I can't agree to your request."
"Xia Xia wants to kill the Tang dynasty. It's the Emperor's will and countless people in Xia Xia are looking forward to it. So now, you don't have to think about persuading me. In addition, Brother Fang's son, Fang Yiai, is now a general in Xia Xia. His status is not low and he is a mainstay in the army. As for that kid, Fang Yiai, he has already established a family in Sovereign Capital and even has a child. "
"Everything that Xia Xia has is not easy to come by."
"Everything that Erlang has is also not easy to come by. So now, are you going to stop your son? Even to the extent of blocking Fang Erlang's path? You are a wise man. You know that if you don't kill the tiger, you will be hurt by it. Once the Tang dynasty recovers, the consequences for Xia Xia will be unimaginable. "
"So the war has been going on for so long. It's impossible to let the Tang dynasty recover. If you want to defeat Xia Xia, you have to go straight to the Tang dynasty's Chang 'an in one spurt of energy. That's the only way to get it done once and for all. "
Du Ruhui said, "Brother Fang, the Tang dynasty is now in turmoil. Only by going there can Xia Xia wipe out the rebellion and stabilize the situation. So you don't have to say more. You and I haven't seen each other for a long time. Let's get drunk today. "
Fang Xuanling's heart sank.
It was extremely difficult to persuade him now.
It was not easy!
In Fang Xuanling's heart, although she was happy for Fang Yi 'ai's marriage, she knew a little about Fang Yi' ai's matters through Fang Yi 'ai's letters over the years. She also knew that Fang Yi' ai was now successful.
Unfortunately, Fang Xuanling could not be happy now.
Because he was shouldering a heavy responsibility.
Fang Xuanling said, "Brother, please help the Tang dynasty for the sake of His Majesty, your dead friends, and me. The Tang dynasty is now at death's door. The situation is very bad. As long as the Tang dynasty can develop peacefully, it's enough. So, please give His Majesty a chance. I'm willing to ask you to help His Majesty. "
"I know. Maybe I can't persuade Emperor Xia."
"But no matter what, please give it a try. Please take action and persuade Emperor Xia."
"It doesn't matter whether it succeeds or not."
Fang Xuanling said, "Brother, please persuade Emperor Xia to do the last thing for the Tang dynasty."
Du Ruhui still shook his head firmly and said, "Brother Fang, I've said what I should say. Why do you insist on this? I can't stop the war between the two countries. What's more, if I persuade His Majesty, won't it increase his worries? Brother Fang, please give up this idea. If Xia Xia wants to attack Chang 'an, you can't stop him. "
"Alas …"
Fang Xuanling sighed again.
He was disappointed, but he was not a stubborn person. Since he could not complete it, there was nothing he could do. Even if he wanted to complete the task, Du Ruhui's attitude was so firm that Fang Xuanling could not persuade him.
Fang Xuanling said, "In that case, I'll take my leave. There are many things to do in the Tang dynasty. I have to go back as soon as possible. "
While speaking, Fang Xuanling had already stood up.
Du Ruhui immediately tried to persuade Fang Xuanling to stay and get drunk. But Fang Xuanling refused and insisted on leaving. Du Ruhui gave up and personally saw Fang Xuanling out of the mansion.
They came to the gate.
Du Ruhui looked at Fang Xuanling, who had walked down the stairs to the carriage, and said, "Brother Fang!"
Fang Xuanling said, "Brother, do you have anything to say?"
Du Ruhui said, "The Tang dynasty is deteriorating day by day. It can't hold on any longer. In that case, why don't you stay in the imperial capital and work for Xia Xia? Here, there are your old friends, your children and grandchildren, and a platform for you to show your talent. When you go back to Chang 'an, you'll only be a paperhanger. You can only do what you can. "
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