1627 Rise of the South China Sea

Chapter 3203
Each of Shi Diwen's three demands was aimed at Daming's face, and Yue Shizong would definitely dare not agree to it at this time, otherwise he would definitely be accused of "defeating power and humiliating the country" in the future.

But if he wanted to tear himself apart with Hai Han, he really didn't have the confidence, after all, it wasn't the other party who was afraid of starting a war, but Daming.

Based on the current situation of Ming Dynasty, the army that can be pulled out to the battlefield immediately is estimated to be only 20 to [-] people.However, the border between the control areas of the two countries was thousands of miles long, and the Haihan Army chose to gather troops in any battlefield in North China, East China, or South China, and Ming had no time to deploy troops to respond.

For today's plan, Yue Shizong can only resort to the "Drag Word Jue".If the follow-up processing of this matter can be delayed for a longer period of three to five months, perhaps the situation may turn around.

Yue Shizong tried his best to calm down, and said in a deep voice: "Master Shi's proposal is beyond the authority of this official. We need to ask the imperial court for instructions on this matter, and then we will reply to your country."

But Yue Shizong ignored the fact that Haihan had no intention of resolving this matter through lengthy negotiations from the very beginning.For Shi Diwen, everything is to find a high-sounding reason to turn against Daming.

If Daming agreed to these harsh conditions, it would certainly be a good thing and save a lot of trouble.If Daming refuses to admit defeat, then the next step is to restart the battle, and this is the direction Shi Diwen is preparing for.

Shi Diwen shook his head and said: "Master Yue, it is impossible for you to drag this matter until the big things become small, and the small things become small. The three requests I just mentioned have already been sent to your country through other channels." Beijing, if a satisfactory answer is not received within ten days, then our country can only seek justice in other ways."

What do other ways mean? Although Shi Diwen didn't say it directly, Yue Shizong already understood.

Yue Shizong hurriedly persuaded: "Master Shi, please be safe and don't be impatient, everything is discussed, please remember the common people in the world, and don't use swords rashly."

Shi Diwen responded blankly: "This is not my personal wish, but the decision of Haihan Executive Committee."

Yue Shizong quickly looked at the other people and begged: "My lords, peace between the two countries has not come easily. If the flames of war are rekindled, it will definitely not be a good thing for both countries. Please think again, my lords!"

Yan Chujie sneered, "When your country planned the assassination, did anyone persuade them to think twice?"

Yue Shizong saw that the two men in the military had a tough attitude, and Tao Donglai's position seemed to be more inclined to them. Now he can only place his hope on Ning Qi, who has not expressed his position.As far as he knew, Ning Qi belonged to the moderate faction in Hai Han's executive committee, and Ning Qi presided over the peace talks between Daming and Hai Han back then, so perhaps he could win over it.

"Master Ning, to be fair, the current situation should still be at the stage where the problem can be resolved through negotiation?"

However, even Ning Qi's attitude seems to have become tough this time: "Lord Yue, although the assassination against us this time was unsuccessful, it is a serious provocation in nature. If our country does not respond forcefully to this, then the people will How do you feel about the Executive Committee?"

"Also, according to the information we have, this assassination was not an individual act, but was initiated by your country's court. Since you did it regardless, you should bear the corresponding consequences."

Tao Donglai took over the conversation and said, "Lord Yue, the purpose of our invitation to meet today is not to discuss a solution to this matter with you, but to inform you of our request and let you arrange the implementation as soon as possible."

"If your country can't meet our country's request, then there is no need to ask your country's opinion on how our country will handle this incident. After all, when this group sneaked into Hangzhou, they didn't plan to ask for our opinion, did they? ?"

Yue Shizong was stunned, it seemed that the other party had no intention of leaving room for mediation and negotiation at all, and was already planning to use force.The meeting with himself was just a formality, so as not to give the outside world the pretext of undeclared war.

Yue Shizong knew that it would be useless for him to waste his saliva any longer, so his heart felt ashamed, he stood up and said goodbye: "My lords, since that's the case, it's useless to talk, just leave it!"

Tao Donglai said: "Lord Yue, although the assassination case has been investigated, the embassy's foot ban cannot be lifted for the time being. However, considering that the embassy will have official documents to send back to China, I hereby approve the embassy to send people to leave the city. Of course , if you want to go there yourself, that's no problem."

Yue Shizong clasped his hands and said: "I am an envoy appointed by the imperial court to station in Hangzhou. I dare not leave Hangzhou without the imperial court's order. Master Tao's kindness is appreciated."

Seeing the disappearance of Yue Shizong's back, Ning Qi said: "This Yue Shizong is quite courageous, he won't leave Hangzhou even if he is given a chance."

Tao Donglai shook his head slightly and said, "It's not that he has courage, but he has seen the situation clearly. If he goes back, he will face even greater trouble than staying in Hangzhou!"

Ning Qi was taken aback for a moment, and immediately understood the mystery, nodded in agreement and said, "You are right, the best way for him to protect himself now is to stay in Hangzhou!"

If Yue Shizong went back, immediately after Haihan started the war, then he, the envoy in Hangzhou, would be a scapegoat no matter what, and losing his post should be considered light.

If he wanted to escape this difficulty, the only way was to stay in Hangzhou for the time being. No matter whether he could persuade Haihan to resolve the issue through negotiation, at least he would not be punished immediately by the court.

Shi Diwen said: "The process that should go has also gone, and the next step is to prepare for the battle."

Ning Qi said: "I originally thought that you would be like other generals, supporting the faction that puts the outside first before the inside, but I didn't expect you to aim your gun at Daming silently."

Shi Diwen said sternly: "If you don't aim at Daming, where else can you aim at? There are only a few neighboring countries in the East China Sea region. Barren areas such as Ryukyu and Japan are of no use if they are defeated. Then only Daming is left. Target?"

At this point, everyone in the executive committee had actually understood Shi Diwen's intentions, knowing that he just wanted to take this opportunity to cut another piece of flesh from Daming's body.However, his plan is obviously contrary to the trend of military generals from various places expressing their support for overseas expansion through the sea some time ago.

Tao Donglai said, "If we don't come to Hangzhou this time, what are you going to do?"

Shi Diwen said: "If you don't come, then Ming's assassins won't come either, and there will be no such things. But since you are here, what you do is the decision of the executive committee, and it is not my personal wish. "

Tao Donglai said: "It seems that you have considered all the factors. The decision of the Executive Committee will definitely be in line with your personal wishes."

Shi Diwen said: "That may just be because my personal wishes coincide with the interests of the country, that's all."

(End of this chapter)