20demayo Chapter 148
Chapter 148
The matter of Dingyuan City was considered to be over, although there was no substantial result.
However, the Liang State delegation had no intention of leaving, and it was obvious that they had other plans.
"Your Majesty, I heard that the seven princesses of your country are choosing a husband and the winner can get a state fiefdom. I wonder if we are lucky enough to participate."
John asked directly, which was also the main purpose of their trip, and he pointed out directly that they came for the fiefdom.
"Your Majesty, the enfeoffment of princes is an internal matter of our Xia country, and other countries should not participate."
Prime Minister Yan Tianyu stood up before the old emperor made a statement.
If the old emperor agreed to it on impulse, in case of an accident, wouldn't it be inviting a wolf into the house? What's the difference between this and the disguised cession of a state.
"I second the proposal. This is the internal affairs of Xia, and other countries cannot participate."
Others also understood the interests involved. If another state was lost, the other party would use it as a springboard to invade Xia, and Xia would be in danger.
"You can participate, but forget about the fiefdom. If you win, you can take the seven princesses with you."
The old emperor spoke, and it seemed that he was not old and confused. The old emperor also knew that the purpose of the envoys from these countries coming to Beijing was probably for this. If he agreed, there would be endless troubles.
But he couldn't refuse completely, so he could only put forward restrictive conditions.
"Your Majesty, since it is an open marriage, the conditions should naturally be the same. Your Majesty treats them differently, but you look down on my Liang country."
John was aggressive. What's the use of a woman? They want the name of entering Xia country.
John's attitude was unpleasant, and the old emperor frowned. If it had been a few years earlier, he would not have allowed a junior to be so presumptuous here.
"I have made up my mind. There is no need to say more. It's up to you whether to participate or not. Go down."
The old emperor was tough for once, and it was true that he could be forced by a junior on his own territory.
"Hmph, Xia claims to be a country of etiquette, but it actually acts so unreasonably. I'm really enlightened."
John was still talking nonsense because he was sure that Xia would not dare to touch him.
Not to mention that the two countries would not kill envoys during a war, Xia would not dare to touch him easily because of his status, unless they were ready for a decisive battle.
"Prince John, this is wrong."
Long Tian couldn't listen any more.
When Long Tian spoke, everyone looked at him, wanting to see how this powerful Northern King would handle the matter.
"Your Majesty chose a husband for the Seventh Princess out of love for his daughter, and gave a state of land as a dowry. The participants are naturally the heroes of our Xia country. This is also the grace of your Majesty to us, and it is also a spur to make us work harder for the strength of Xia country."
"As for you, you are not from our Xia country, why do you enjoy the grace of your Majesty? If you want to marry the Seventh Princess, Xia country will not give you a dowry. On the contrary, you have to take out a state of land as a betrothal gift. Don't you understand this etiquette?"
Long Tian directly used the state of land as a dowry and betrothal gift, rather than interests, which not only highlighted the status of the Seventh Princess, but also blocked others' mouths.
Since it is a dowry, whether it is more or less depends on the old emperor's mind.
Another point is that if a Xia countryman marries a princess, she will be a member of the royal family. In the future, she will work hard for the royal family and any reward can be given.
Of course, this is theoretically.
However, you, Liang, want to form an alliance, not only want to marry the princess of Xia for nothing, but also want a state as a dowry. So, shouldn't you give a state, or even two states as a betrothal gift?
How can you be so shameless to ask for nothing?
All the ministers agreed with Long Tian's words. Even if it was a private marriage, a betrothal gift was required.
Everyone understood Long Tian's meaning. What everyone should fight for was the Seventh Princess, not the reward. Don't put the cart before the horse.
In this way, the problem is solved.
You didn't come for the Seventh Princess, so what qualifications do you have to participate in the marriage selection? This is clear enough.
John understood Long Tian's words. If he continued to fight, he was afraid that he would end up with an impure purpose. If he angered the old emperor, he would suffer.
John was angry. He didn't expect that the purpose of this trip was ruined by Long Tian.
"In this case, let's compete fairly."
John still didn't give up. If he could bring back the Seventh Princess, Liang would have an excuse to intervene in Xia's affairs in the future. This was also their original plan.
It is indeed unlikely to get a state, and no one is a fool.
John and his party left and went back to prepare for the selection of brides in a few days.
The court meeting was still going on.
Long Tian listened boredly, and the expected difficulties against him did not appear.
Long Tian thought that he had done so many things and secretly killed the third prince. There must be someone attacking him at this court meeting, but he didn't expect it to be calm.
Soon, Long TianUnderstand that behind this calm, there is a greater danger. The more so, the more it shows that the old emperor is determined to kill him. He has no intention to let him leave Kyoto, so he is not in a hurry.
As for the others, without the old emperor's instruction, no one is willing to jump out at this moment, even the Grand Master and others, did not make any move.
"My lords, tomorrow is the end of the year. Once the end of the year is over, the selection of relatives will start immediately, and then I will issue the rules for the selection of relatives."
"Okay, all go down."
The old emperor ended the morning meeting.
The end of the year is the Spring Festival as understood by Long Tian. I didn't expect that the first Spring Festival in the other world would be spent in Kyoto.
Before leaving, Long Tian accidentally glanced at the old emperor, and happened to see that the old emperor was also staring at his disciple, and his gloomy eyes represented his determination.
Long Tian sneered, and he was still so arrogant when he was about to die. Long Tian wanted to see if you can do what you want.
The two exchanged cold eyes, and everything was unspoken.
Long Tian turned and left. His mocking eyes made the old emperor extremely angry. This guy was too arrogant. He dared to do this in the court. He had to kill him no matter what.
Soon, Long Tian returned to the Royal Courtyard.
"Your Highness, the New Year is coming. Should we prepare some gifts? After all, there are many senior officials in the court. It is reasonable to visit each other."
Jia Xu suggested.
Long Tian was unwilling at first. Why bother to do something that would make him feel uncomfortable?
However, with Jia Xu's reminder, he couldn't be too stingy.
"You arrange it."
Long Tian didn't care. These were all insignificant things.
"Invite the Golden Phoenix siblings to celebrate the New Year together tomorrow."
"Also, send a message to the North. The military pay for this month will be doubled. The second prince's gold should be in place. We don't lack this little money. After this matter is confirmed, the man will be handed over to the second prince."
Long Tian felt that the New Year should be celebrated by all. Since he had the ability, there was no need to be stingy. This could also strengthen the cohesion of the army.
"Your Majesty, the Holy Son of Fengyun did not go to the tomb of the late king today to guard it."
Cao Zhengchun reported.
"This is normal. This matter is not something he can decide on his own. The Divine Wind Sword Sect will not agree. Order Pei Min to cooperate with Night Prison to bring the late king's body back to the northern border. No accidents are allowed."
This is also something Long Tian had considered a long time ago.