Daming: Stealing Chen Yuanyuan at the beginning

Chapter 333 Yinshan Talks

Cao Huachun's words whetted Azig's appetite, Azige was obviously interested, his drunkenness disappeared immediately, and he looked over with burning eyes.

"I would like to hear more about it!" Azig shouted.

"Lord Xia represents me to His Majesty the Emperor, and it is up to Lord Xia to negotiate formally." Cao Huachun signaled to Xia Wanchun that his move was to elevate Xia Wanchun's status.

A look of gratitude flashed in Xia Wanchun's eyes, he nodded slightly, then looked directly at Azig, talking eloquently.

"Mr. Azige, you used to be a prince. You fought north and south, conquered east and west, entered Shanhaiguan, entered Beijing, sent troops out of Tongguan, and destroyed Dashun. How majestic and high-spirited you are!"

"Now you are on the run, hiding in Tibet, and falling into the grass as a bandit in the mountains. How desolate and desolate you are!"

"I, the emperor, intend to join forces with you to deal with Dorgon together. Wouldn't it be great, sir? After the matter is completed, it will be a pleasure for the master to avenge his shame and regain his former glory!"

What he said made Azige feel sorry for him, and Azige sat up straight, his eyes shining brightly: "Chongzhen is willing to cooperate with me? How should we cooperate?"

Xia Wanchun said: "My majesty the emperor has a broad mind and a heroic spirit. I am a rare and powerful lord of the Ming Dynasty. His majesty sent a mission to go deep into the Mongolian region just to find Mr. Azig. There is no doubt about his sincerity."

"As for how you and I should cooperate, I would like to make three suggestions to His Majesty the Emperor. First, Mr. Azig will send people, and I will send money to form a large army for you; second, after Mr. Azig regroups, Immediately send troops to attack Dorgon; third, once Dorgon is dead and the Manchus withdraw from Shanhaiguan, you and I will be able to coexist peacefully and not invade each other."

Azige's heart was hot, he suddenly got up, paced around, and fell into deep thought.Xia Wanchun didn't urge him, let him think about it.

Three years ago, Azig became furious because Duduo seized and killed his concubine, and raised troops to resist the Duolgon brothers.Later, he was defeated and he led the Manzheng White Banner headquarters to flee to the desert.

Originally, he also wanted to unite with the Zhungeer Ministry to continue to fight Dorgon as an enemy, but the Zhungeer Ministry was in constant trouble and was unable to help Azig.Three years later, tens of thousands of soldiers and horses died and fled, leaving only more than 5000 people.

Last year, Azig learned that the Ming Dynasty had come back from the dead and continued to attack the city, but he was unable to fight back against Dorgon.He wanted to kill Dorgon when he was in a state of desperation, to see if it could be profitable.

When he arrived in Monan, in order to avoid the eyes and ears of the Mongolian Ordos and Chahar tribes, Azig hid in the depths of the Yin Mountains. While watching the situation in the world, he raised money by robbing caravans, hoping to make a comeback one day.

Helplessly, the world was in chaos, and there were fewer and fewer caravans going north to Mongolia to do business. A year passed, and Azig only robbed tens of thousands of taels of silver, which was not enough for the soldiers to grieve.

Seeing that the years were wasted and time wasted again, Azig was depressed and depressed, drinking to relieve his worries all day long, and he hardly had any hope.

In other words, the arrival of the mission of the Ming Dynasty, like rain after a long drought, brought hope to Azig and rekindled the raging fire of revenge in him!

But Azig is not a three-year-old child, and he cannot be coaxed casually. He stopped pacing, looked at Xia Wanchun and said: "Master Xia, since it is a negotiation between the two parties, it should be more specific. For your court Regarding the three points raised by the emperor, I want to inquire clearly one by one."

"Please tell me." Xia Wanchun sat down, he understood that Azige's heart was moved, and he was more relaxed.

Azige said: "The first one is that the court will provide money, and I will provide people. I have no objection. May I ask how much money can the court provide?"

"40 million taels of silver!"

Azige gave Niu Jinxing a meaningful look, thinking that with 40 taels of silver, he would definitely be able to recruit soldiers and buy horses, so why not just hide in the Yin Mountains and be a bandit?
"It's so rich and generous!" Niu Jinxing said.

Cao Huachun said with a smile: "This is my sincerity towards the emperor, 40 taels of silver is not enough."

The corner of Zhang Qitai's mouth twitched, and he shouted in his heart, that's my money, it's my money!

"Okay, the first opinion is fine. The second, after I form an army, I will naturally fight to the death with Dorgon. Where does the emperor of your dynasty want me to send troops from?" Azig said.

Xia Wanchun said: "What I mean to the emperor is to ask you to attack Monan and Mobei regions, and it is best to win the Mongols to your side."

But Azige shook his head and said: "No, this process is too slow, when can we go to the capital? In my opinion, we should send troops to Tongguan immediately. Prince Zheng Jierhalang has a deep friendship with me, and he also hates me a lot. What Dorgon has done, as long as I win his support, won't advancing eastward from Tongguan frighten Dorgon more than attacking Mongolia?"

Xia Wanchun and Cao Huachun looked at each other calmly, Azig's proposal was really unexpected.

This proposal is risky, but it is indeed more likely to cause trouble for Dorgon than attacking Mongolia. It seems that Azig really hates Dorgon.

"Are you sure you can convince Jierharang?" Xia Wanchun asked.

"Sure!" Azig said with confidence, "Even if Prince Zheng cannot be persuaded, it will not be too late to attack the Mongolian region. Master Xia, what do you think?"

Xia Wanchun pondered for a while, and said, "Okay, we have no objections."

Anyway, as long as Azig can send troops to rebel and cause big troubles for the Manchu court, no matter where he attacks from.

Azige said: "Let's talk about the third opinion. After our army invades Beijing and kills Dorgon, after I take over the power of the court, I can abandon the capital and exit Shanhaiguan, and sign a peace agreement with the emperor of your dynasty. But there is one thing. , Every year, the Gui Dynasty must send old coins, no less than 100 million taels of silver."

"Wait!" Cao Huachun stood up and said in a sharp voice, "It's impossible to transport old coins. It's impossible to transport old coins in this life. You should give up this idea as soon as possible! I can open the border and trade with Manchuria. The story of Wala back then."

Azig frowned, his expression displeased.

Cao Huachun said: "Mr. Azige, you have less than [-] soldiers and horses. Without the support of our dynasty, can you build an army, can you avenge your hatred, and can you regain the power of the Qing court? I will not let you It is already a great honor to be a minister and pay tribute, how can you push forward and make such an unreasonable request?"

"Then there's no way to talk, see off!" Azig said forcefully.

Cao Huachun was tougher than him: "Send us away, don't regret it! Once my imperial mission leaves Yinshan Mountain and returns to the south, you have to beware of the Manchu court chasing you, and you have to be an enemy of our court. How do you deal with it?"

"Are you threatening me?" Azig said angrily.

"Yes, I'm threatening you!" Cao Huachun smiled.

Just when the two stared at each other like fighting cocks, Xia Wanchun said solemnly: "Mr. Azig, it is absolutely impossible for our court to bow down to the Manchu Qing court, such as land reparation, delivery of old coins, princess and marriage, etc. What do you think?" Don’t even think about it, this is the bottom line of my dynasty. But after my dynasty supports you to regain the power of the Qing court, I will not interfere in your internal affairs. Whether you want to be the regent or ascend the throne as the emperor, we will never ask. Never interfere."

As soon as this remark was made, the anger on Azig's face disappeared, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

How did Azig know that the envoys of the Ming Dynasty were making big cakes for him from the beginning to the end.

When the mission went north, Li Cunming had already made it clear to the three officials that the Tartars would definitely be wiped out, no matter whether they were inside or outside the pass, they would eventually wipe the Qing Dynasty off the map.

Azig is just a chess piece, which is discarded immediately after being used.When negotiating with him, just draw a big cake and lure him into the bait.

That being the case, why did Cao Huachun try to argue with reason, and did not hesitate to make an appearance of turning his face?

The reason is simple. This is a superb negotiation skill. If Azig agrees to any conditions proposed by him without hesitation, it will easily arouse his suspicion.

In this way, Xia Wanchun and Cao Huachun cooperated seamlessly, one played the red face, the other played the bad face, threatened and lured every step of the way, and finally let Azig fall into the trap.

Azige was in a good mood, clapping his hands and said: "Come on, prepare the banquet, this king wants to entertain the envoys of the Ming Dynasty!"

This is the first time that Azig has called himself king since we met, which shows that he is already full of ambition.

How could Xia Wanchun and Cao Huachun not understand his careful thinking, they immediately cupped their hands and said, "Thank you, Prince Ying!"

Azig laughed heartily after hearing this.

(End of this chapter)