Chapter 87 Internal strife in Nan Zhao
"Han Xun, weren't you very proud when you dealt with Princess Zhaohua?" Shen Ning ignored the reactions of the people around her, her eyes were as stern as the god of death in hell, and the whip in her hand kept tightening, ruthlessly letting Han Xun feel Feeling the feeling of being suffocated and dying, "Where is your pride and backbone? Don't you value your self-esteem more than anything else? How does it feel now that your self-esteem is shattered to pieces?"
"Ouch..." Han Xun's screams for mercy were all stuck in his throat. His pupils were dilated and he stared at Shen Ning. The fear and shock in his eyes were clearly displayed in front of him, without any cover.
The Nan Zhao envoys were all chilled, and they all felt Shen Ning's hatred and hatred for Han Xun.
Does she want to avenge Princess Zhaohua?
"Princess!" A man with a gentle strategist hurriedly stepped forward and tried to snatch the whip from Shen Ning's hand. "The death of Princess Zhaohua had nothing to do with Marquis Zhongyong. She...she died of illness. The death of Princess Zhaohua has nothing to do with Marquis Zhongyong. We are very sad. If the eldest princess had not died of illness, Nan Zhao would not be in such a predicament... But Zhongyong Hou... he and the eldest princess are in love with each other, and he would never kill the eldest princess..."
Shen Ning raised her eyes and looked at him.
The girl's eyes were so dark and clean that no unnecessary emotion could be seen except for hatred and contempt.
The young counselor met her eyes, his whole body was frozen in place, and his outstretched hand retracted tremblingly.
"How can he, a loser like him, be in love with Princess Zhaohua?" Shen Ning didn't know whether she was scolding Han Xun or herself, "She was blind in both eyes and heart, so she fell in love with this person. Such a heartless, selfish, stupid and hypocritical thing!”
Han Xun opened his mouth wide, taking advantage of the moment when Shen Ning's whip loosened, greedily trying to suck in the air.
The dizziness and severe chest pain caused by suffocation were temporarily relieved.
Shen Ning's emotions slowly calmed down at this moment.
She slowly withdrew the whip, but did not withdraw her foot from stepping on Han Xun's face. Instead, she turned to look at the envoy of Nan Zhao: "If you want Yong State to send troops to help Nan Zhao, I will add another condition, that is, Han Xun is at my disposal. , no one is allowed to interfere.”
"This...how is this possible?" General Yang was the first to object, "Absolutely not!"
He is a general promoted by Marquis Zhongyong. Over the years, his honor and disgrace have been tied to the Marquis's mansion. If something happens to Han Xun, what value will he have as a general?
Master Ji and several civil servants seemed to hesitate: "Princess..."
"What nonsense." The Duke of Zhen came out and reprimanded with a sullen face, "Shen Ning, you have overdone your authority today and the limelight you deserve, why don't you just let it go? The diplomatic relations between the two countries are a big deal, not even for the Queen Mother. Quan Guo asked, how can you, a princess, interfere? Why don’t you let Marquis Zhongyong go?”
"Mr. Zhen Guo, you talked too much today." Ji Yucang turned to look at him, with cold and threatening pressure in his black eyes, "I am still standing here, is it your turn to reprimand my princess? "
Duke Zhenguo's expression froze and he subconsciously replied: "Prince Regent, diplomatic relations are not a piece of cake. I hope -"
"Will you take the regent's seat?"
Duke Zhenguo's face completely froze, he lowered his head and said, "I don't dare."
"The princess's conditions are my king's conditions." Ji Yucang turned his eyes slightly and looked around at the envoys present. "You agree to hand over Han Xun to the princess, and I will agree to send troops to support him."
"No!" General Yang objected firmly, "If something happens to Marquis Zhongyong, we won't be able to explain it when we go back -"
"Otherwise, you should go back first and discuss with your emperor before coming back." Princess Pingyao suggested unhurriedly, "It's just the old, weak, sick and disabled in Nan Zhao's army. I don't know if they can last until you come back. "
This sentence cannot be said to be harmless.
If Nan Zhao really only has the old, weak, sick and disabled left, let alone Han Xun, even sending the entire Zhongyi Hou Mansion as hostages would be a good deal for Nan Zhao.
"If Marquis Zhongyong is left to your disposal, the regent will promise to lend troops to help?" A young official asked, "If the regent agrees to lend troops immediately, we will agree -"
"Jin Yi, you are avenging a private feud!" General Yang turned around angrily and shouted, "Even if you are at odds with Marquis Zhongyong, you should not add insult to injury at this time!"
"Does General Yang think that Han Xun's life is comparable to the survival of Nanzhao Sheji?" Lin Yi asked coldly, "Since Zhongyong Marquis has been named Zhongyong, he should die for the country and the people! Only in this way can we live up to our expectations. The emperor’s expectations for him!”
Another envoy agreed: "Master Lin is right. Since Marquis Zhongyong has no ability to lead troops and cannot make suggestions for the emperor, he is not worthy of the word 'loyalty'. Now that he can exchange his body for Nan Zhao We should be happy that our troops are helping us. In order to repay the emperor's kindness, Marquis Zhongyong is willing to sacrifice his own life for the stability of Nanzhao."
The Yong ministers watched in silence, with subtle and strange expressions.
Unexpectedly, a mere Han Xun would cause the envoys of Nan Zhao to start internal strife in an instant. If this was on the battlefield, would it be considered a defeat without a fight?
But whether they really consider it for the sake of the country, the country, or for selfish reasons, it doesn't matter to the Yong Kingdom.
The important thing is that Shen Ning is actually the apprentice of Princess Nanzhao?
This... I haven't heard of it.
The Secretary of the Ministry of War quietly walked behind Duke Zhen and spoke in a low voice: "My lord, your daughter has never left the back house since she was a child, right? When did you become a master and apprentice with the eldest princess of Nan Zhao, the God of War?"
Duke Zhen Guo frowned, his eyes fell on Shen Ning's face, and he shook his head slowly, also puzzled.
Time passed quietly.
Mr. Ji went back and discussed in a low voice with the envoys, and quickly agreed: "We agree to the princess's conditions. May I ask when the regent will lend troops?"
Ji Yucang turned to Ling Feng and told Ling Feng: "Go to the Penal Department Prison and borrow a set of shackles."
Everyone was shocked.
shackles?
Is it for Marquis Zhongyong?
Is the regent going to shackle Zhongyihou directly in front of everyone?
"Yes." Ling Feng took the order and left.
The Nan Zhao envoy looked frightened. He was angry at such a public humiliation and dared not speak. He could only wait tremblingly. He inadvertently looked back at the two princesses standing at the back and frowned.
It was obviously a friendly alliance through marriage, and then the Yong Kingdom was asked to send troops to help. Why was Marquis Zhongyong involved before the marriage was even discussed?
Could it be that a loyal and brave marquis who couldn't lead an army was more attractive than the two princesses?
The Minister of Rites would like to invite you all to come back to the hall to sit down and talk.
However, the regent just stood outside the palace, and the others could only stand with him, and no one spoke.
Time passed little by little.
Shen Ning never took back her foot that stepped on Han Xun's face.
General Yang's face was dark and ugly, and he could hardly look at Han Xun who was lying on the ground. Marquis Zhongyong had the most prestigious reputation in his life, and it was rare to see him looking so embarrassed and miserable in his life.
Face is completely lost, and even life may not be saved.
They came to Yongguo to seek help this time. Will they get a satisfactory result?
What if it's a sheep entering the tiger's mouth...
After an unknown amount of time, Ling Feng, dressed in black, came back with a set of black iron shackles weighing sixty kilograms in his hand.
"Princess." Ling Feng handed over the shackles, "It's a bit heavy. Princess, please——"
"What are you doing for the princess?" Ji Yucang frowned and glanced at Han Xun on the ground with disgust, "Such a dirty thing deserves to be shackled by the princess herself? You put it on him."
Ling Feng: "..."
Such a dirty thing is not worthy for the princess to wear, so he can only wear it?