C442 courier dog (1/2)
There was no need to mention that the righteous reputation of the Ryukyu belonged to them, while Jin Changsen and Lin Yuanmiao were the first among the civil officials. As long as the two of them had a unified opinion, there would no longer be any objections from the imperial court.
Cai Mao was the head of the Ryukyu's local military officials. In the past, he had left behind many brothers of the imperial guards and recruited a large number of new army members of the Glazed sphere aboriginals.
Liang Kun belonged to a faction outside the sect, and was only second to Xiao Hexin, Sima Yun and the rest who were direct descendants under his command. Right now, he was allied with Shopkeeper Fan Lian in order to protect Xiao Letian's interests.
Originally, people should not have forgotten old shopkeeper. After all, Letian Firm, the super financial trust, had already tightly controlled the economic lifeline of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Unfortunately, old shopkeeper did not have the status of an official, so he did not have the authority to participate in such a meeting.
There were already three out of the four who wanted to negotiate. This made Liang Kun very upset, he couldn't get angry even if he wanted. After all, the other party didn't say that they would surrender, but just to hear it first, this request was so reasonable that no one could say anything.
However, Liang Kun knew clearly in his heart that once the negotiations started, the hearts of the people would be cracked. Under the threat of death, the people would be able to fight against the strong enemies with all their hearts, after all, if they did not fight at that time, they would definitely die. But now, people saw a glimmer of hope. When people suddenly felt that they could trade the dead for peace, how could their hearts not be moved?
”Your Majesty, I only have one condition. If you see this messenger, you must not let the commoners see it!” Liang Kun forced her to the point where she could only add this sentence.
”Fine, we'll do as the general says!” After Shang Tai decided, the soldiers immediately got busy. Not long later, on an empty land outside the valley, more than three hundred soldiers raised their torches and formed a long line, forming two layers of security cordons. Inside, it was the temporary place to receive guests.
Half an hour later, more than ten new recruits were carrying a vulgar man holding a white flag as they walked up the mountain. Under the flickering light of the torch, the man didn't have the slightest hint of fear on his face.
”Hiss …” A water dog? How did this bastard become the envoy of the French? ” Someone among the vigilant soldiers subconsciously shouted in a low voice.
Cai Mao had sharp ears. ”Who? Who's talking... Ling Mutai? You know this man? Out of Columns... ” The soldier called Ling Mutai ran over to the general and gave him a new military salute.
”Reporting, General. I know this person. He is a sea cuttlefish of China …” ”Back then when I was on the sea seeking for a living, I had once cooperated with him in a business transaction. This person is vicious to the point of being evil. He will absolutely not leave any business that he has ever done alive …”
Ling Mutai was born in sea cuttlefish, and during the hegemony rebellion that Xiao Letian led, it was precisely because of Yepingtai's connection to them that these sea cuttlefish successfully cleansed themselves and became members of the new army. Furthermore, their positions in the future would not be low, so boarding the warships would not be a problem.
”There hasn't been any news of a water dog on the sea for the past few years. We thought that he had died, but who would've thought that he would appear here today …”
The water dog walked over with a smile. It seemed like he could recognize Ling Mutai with a glance at his memory. Old acquaintance, aren't you Ling Mutai from the four nations? ”Haha, so you have also washed your face clean. This is truly a cause for celebration!”
However, Ling Mutai's heart was currently filled with the pride of a new army. He raised his chin, and casually gave a new military salute, causing the water dog's triangular eyes to twitch.
”Tsk tsk …” Mighty and domineering, just as expected, mighty and domineering. Kid, to be lectured by the Prime Minister Xiao, you actually aren't much worse than a foreign devil soldier? ”Look at this military uniform, it even knows how to use the foreign military salute. Tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk …”
He was really envious of Ling Mutai. He never thought that the sea cuttlefish, whom he drank and robbed together with would actually change from the inside to outside, becoming even more proud than a soldier.
”You are the messenger? I am Cai Mao, if you have anything to say, you can say it to me! ” Cai Mao said coldly when he saw Shui Gou walk in.
”Ouch …” Is it the General Cai? ”This little one pays his respects to you …” As he spoke, he performed the standard Manchu etiquette and kowtowed. His posture was as respectful as it could be, and the fawning smile on his face was as brilliant as it could be.
Although the Ryukyu was deeply affected by the Confucianism, he did not learn much about it. The etiquette between officials and officials was not so cheap.
”En...” ”Please get up, your time is precious. You should have some work to do first …”
”Ah …” ”We shall abide by the general's orders. My master has said that the conditions for the negotiations must be stated in front of His Majesty. General, please understand the gravity of the matter …”
Cai Mao looked at that flattering face and was angry, but was neither angry nor angry. In the end, he could only bring him to see Shang Tai. When Shang Tai appeared in front of the water dog under the torch, he threw down the white flag and knelt down respectfully and kowtowed nine times.
”Long live Your Majesty! Long live Your Majesty! Long live Your Majesty! Foreign ministers pays his respects to His Majesty! ”