Husband-in-Law: Reborn Peasant Girl Busy Farming

The boy brought back the Eastern Japanese envoy within less than a cup of tea.

Probably to show sincerity, the Eastern Japanese sent only one envoy for the time being. This person was indeed much shorter than the Central Plains people, but his face was not much different from the Central Plains people, except that his back was arched, his eye sockets were sunken, and he had a sharp-mouthed monkey cheek.

When this person entered the door, he respectfully bowed to Xue Tang and his wife like the Central Plains people, and then said in a not-so-fluent Central Plains dialect: "Master Xue."

Tang Luoyu glanced at him, and cut straight to the point, "Is Dongwa here to ask for peace this time?"

The other party was stunned for a moment, then bowed again, "Exactly, there were some conflicts between our country and the Central Plains along the coast. For the sake of the people, our country thinks that we should make good friends with the Central Plains, so we specially sent my subordinates to seek peace. I don't know what Master Xue thinks?"

Xue Lince exchanged meaningful glances with Tang Luoyu.

Dongwo knew that he couldn't beat him, but he refused to admit it clearly, so he said in a roundabout way that for the sake of the common people, it was really a petty courtesy but no great righteousness.

"It's a matter of diplomacy between the two countries. How can I, the Minister of the Ministry of War, make the decision," Xue Lince also responded ambiguously. "It would be best if the two countries can reciprocate courtesy, but there were many conflicts and offenses before, and this matter still needs to be reported to the emperor in Beijing."

The envoy paused, and then said: "If your lord is willing, I would like to go to the capital with you and explain to the emperor in person."

His attitude was quite sincere, and when it came to this point, Xue Lince had to go to the regent to discuss it first, so that he could make people look good on the envoy, and he went out with Tang Luoyu.

The regent also felt sorry for the people along the coast, and he didn't want to fight. He was relieved when he heard that the envoy was coming, so when Xue Lince proposed, he didn't think much, and immediately agreed.

In this way, even if the war subsided temporarily, the group quickly returned to Beijing with the Eastern Japanese envoys.

Hearing that the battle was won, the little emperor was very happy. As soon as Xue Lince and the regent came back, they summoned them and asked them about the details of the battle.

Xue Lince and the regent were already familiar with meeting the emperor in private, so they didn't make too much preparations. Both of them were still wearing the armor they had when they fought, and they were holding helmets in their hands.

The consecutive water battles went smoothly, and Dongbo didn't even have a chance to get close to the shore. The two of them didn't get the salty smell of sea water or blood, and they walked fairly neatly along the way.

"The two lovers are really brave." The little emperor sat on a high place, his face was full of joy, "this water battle can be regarded as a battle that has never been fought before or since, and it should be recorded in the annals of history."

"Your Majesty is honored," said the Regent with a modest mouth, but with an unconcealable smile on his face, "Master Xue contributed his efforts this time. If he hadn't forged the five cannons, I'm afraid this battle would not have been easy to win."

Hearing the regent's name, Xue Lince hurriedly said a few words modestly, "My subordinates are only in charge of a few cannons, and have never had experience in water warfare. At critical moments, they have to rely on the command of the prince."

Seeing that the two were being polite to each other, the little emperor let out a series of hearty laughter, "The two love ministers assisted each other and fought side by side. It is a real honor for me to have two ministers of arms, and this time it should be rewarded."

Speaking of awards, the two restrained their joy at the same time, their complexions turned serious, and they exchanged complicated glances.

Such a change naturally did not escape the eyes of the little emperor. He was stunned for a moment, and then put away his relaxed expression, "What do you think? But what's the matter?"

"Your Majesty," the regent stood up first, "Leaving aside the matter of the reward, this battle is not our complete victory."

Seeing that he was serious, the little emperor gasped for breath when he spoke, and was immediately at a loss, "What's wrong? Could it be that the Eastern Japanese surrendered? Why was there no news about it before?"

Seeing that the regent had lost his stubborn temper again, Xue Lince took up the conversation quickly, stood up and saluted, "Your Majesty, this time it is not to wipe out all the Dongwo, but the other side sent envoys after two consecutive victories, saying that they want to negotiate peace with our dynasty, stay in our dynasty and learn, and will also help us introduce the forging and agricultural and commercial knowledge of the Dongwa to our dynasty."

The little emperor twitched his brows, and patted the handrails with the hands hanging on both sides of his body, his eyes darkened a bit, "That's why, so where is this envoy now?"

Xue Lince and the regent exchanged glances, "This person has already arrived in the capital with us. If the emperor is willing to seek peace, we will bring him to the palace."

"No hurry," the little emperor raised his hand to stop him, then suddenly changed the subject and looked at Xue Lince, "However, what does Xue Aiqing think? Should I keep this envoy here and let him learn my knowledge?"

Xue Lince pondered for a moment.

The forging industry and agricultural and commercial knowledge of the Eastern Japanese are more advanced than those of the Central Plains, so they should be learned. During the Sui and Tang Dynasties, there were also envoys sent to Tang Dynasty and monks studying abroad.

Thinking of this, he confided all his thoughts, "Your Majesty, I think the envoys of the Eastern Japan should be kept. First, the two countries have a truce to learn from each other. Second, if there is another war in the future, we will be considered to have the other party's talents, and the other party will not dare to act rashly."

Hearing this, the little emperor fell into contemplation for a while, before he opened his mouth slowly, "In the end, this person is from the enemy country, so you can't accept it rashly. It's about the relationship between the two countries. It needs to be discussed in a long-term way. It won't be too late to discuss this matter at court tomorrow."

This statement was reasonable, and Xue Lince couldn't insist on it any longer, so he temporarily agreed.

The three discussed for a while, until it was getting late, Xue Lince hurried out of the palace and returned home.

He was still thinking about the Japanese envoy, and his dinner was tasteless. Tang Luoyu saw that he was in a bad mood, so he knew that he was thinking about the Japanese affairs again without thinking too much.

"But the envoy's matter hasn't been resolved yet?"

As she asked, she filled a bowl of soup with a thin porcelain-bone spoon, cooled it down and handed it to Xue Lince, who obediently took it and took a sip.

"That's right," he let out a long sigh, and breathed out, "Today the emperor asked me if I should keep this person to learn our knowledge about the dynasty. I thought that since the Sui and Tang Dynasties there have been envoys sent to the Tang Dynasty, so I think I should stay."

"Then what does the emperor say?"

Tang Luoyu looked into his eyes and asked.

"The emperor seems to be hesitating," Xue Lince shook his head lightly. "After all, they are from the enemy country. Even if they learn from each other, it is inevitable that the other party will not deceive them. The Eastern Japanese people are cunning and despicable in nature, so they must be on guard against others, let alone the envoys of the enemy country, so we must be more careful."

He paused for a moment, with a frown on his face, "But in this way, the two sides are wary of each other, and it is difficult for us to acquire the other's knowledge, and we are also afraid that the other party will turn against us after learning our things."