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There was a fierce debate in the court about whether to accept the request for peace talks from the Northern Barbarians. ￠￡, and the court officials were obviously divided into two rows. One of them believed that Qi Younian should take advantage of the victory and completely defeat the Northern Barbarian army without needing peace talks. The other faction was more rational. They knew very well the current situation in the Qin Dynasty and believed that peace talks with the Northern Barbarians were the best strategy.

Although Qi Younian led his troops to win temporarily, the Qin army, especially the food and grass, could not be supported at all. If he continued to fight with the Northern Barbarians, it would either be both defeated or be broken through the defense line of Zhenshan Pass by the Northern Barbarians, which would directly lead to the crisis in the capital.

Because Qi Younian achieved a great victory, both Empress Dowager Han, Emperor Longqing and the court officials had confidence in their hearts. Even though the debate was very fierce, they were generally calm.

There were even a rare smile on the faces of Queen Mother Han and Emperor Longqing.

The court officials were quarreling, but in the end the faction that advocated peace talks had the advantage.

Empress Dowager Han and Emperor Longqing did not make a decision immediately, but sent angels to Zhenshan Pass to reward the three armies and asked Qi Younian for advice.

Whether Qi Younian advocates peace talks or continues to fight against the Northern Barbarians will play a key role in the court's decision.

Qi Younian soon delivered a memorial to Beijing. In the memorial, Qi Younian described in detail the current situation of troops, horses, food and grass at Zhenshanguan, as well as the comparison with the military strength of the Northern Barbarians.

Qi Younian's opinion is the main battle and peace talks.

The Qin army needed a chance to breathe. Qi Younian tried his best to achieve a great victory and made various illusions to mislead the Northern Barbarians in order to make the Northern Barbarians overestimate the strength of the Qin Dynasty and thus proactively propose peace talks with guilt.

Conducting peace talks at this time is the most beneficial for Daqin.

Daqin is in great need of peace talks.

Empress Dowager Han and Emperor Longqing knew this, but now Qi Younian clearly pointed it out, and they had no luck in their hearts. Soon, the peace talks were settled.

First, the Qin Dynasty sent envoys to Zhenshanguan to conduct preliminary peace talks with the Northern Barbarians and set up basic conditions. After that, the Northern Barbarians would send envoys to the capital to complete the final ceremony of peace talks with the Qin Dynasty.

Obviously, the messengers sent at this time have become the key to the matter to a considerable extent.

Regarding the issue of the candidate for the messenger, the court discussed for a few more days before finally making a decision.

Wei Youzhen, the Minister of Rites, was named the envoy of Master Ji Er, and under him, there were two deputy envoys, several accompanying officials, general translators, etc.

Master Ji Er was one of the deputy envoys, while the other deputy envoy was Han Kerang, who had always been unknown in the court.

Mr. Ji Er was elected as the deputy envoy, which almost everyone expected. Ji Xiaotang and Qin Zhen did not expect such a thing to happen.

Although Mr. Ji Er was a Jinshi and had a good reputation, he worked in the Ministry of Rites in Beijing for too short time. According to common sense, he would not let him do such things at all. However, with the operation of some people and the tacit approval of Empress Dowager Han, Mr. Ji Er became the deputy envoy of peace talks.

After the Grand Court meeting, Qin Zhen told Ji Xiaotang the news, with obvious guilt on his face.

"...I really didn't expect that they would make a fuss about my father-in-law. Although I have tried my best,..." But I still couldn't stop this.

Empress Dowager Han and Emperor Longqing have issued an order, and the matter of Master Ji Er's mission is a foregone conclusion.

However, Qin Zhen told Ji Xiaotang not to worry.

"In the past two days, I'll let my father-in-law pretend to be sick. ￠￡, I will arrange the others."

Obviously, Qin Zhen had already thought about it carefully along the way since the Grand Court meeting, including the candidate for imperial physicians who were treating Mr. Ji Er, and the candidate for the replacement of Mr. Ji Er's mission. He had already thought about it.

Ji Xiaotang just smiled when he heard this.

"A Zhen, you think very well, but haven't you forgotten to ask my dad what he thinks?"

Qin Zhen was slightly stunned. He had never thought about this. All he thought of was not to let Master Ji Er take the mission, so that Ji Xiaotang could feel at ease.

"Although my father did not volunteer to go on a mission, since he was called, he would definitely go." Ji Xiaotang told Qin Zhen that there was no need to spend time on this matter, Master Ji Er would definitely go to Zhenshanguan.

Although Master Ji Er is a scholar, he is a passionate person.

Since Ji Xiaotang said that, Qin Zhen knew that nothing he did was useless.

"Since that's the case, I'll arrange a few people to follow my father-in-law and protect my father-in-law for life." Qin Zhen said to Ji Xiaotang.

Ji Xiaotang nodded. Such an arrangement was acceptable to Master Ji Er.

"Han Kerang's affairs went very smoothly." Qin Zhen then said.

Han Kerang was selected as the deputy envoy. This matter was discussed by Ji Xiaotang and Qin Zhen before, and Han Kerang himself was also aware of it and was very willing.

"Actually, it is a good thing for us to do this." Ji Xiaotang smiled.

The two deputy envoys of the mission are their members, so they are naturally more convenient for them to do things.

"It's just something, I have to explain it to my dad myself."

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Master Ji Er was about to take an envoy, and Xinhua Hall was busy. In the busyness, he naturally felt reluctant and worried.

Ji Xiaotang and Qin Zhen arrived at the second gate and were immediately welcomed to Xuanhua Hall to sit.

Old Mrs. Ji didn't care how Master Ji winked her, and suddenly grabbed Qin Zhen and Ji Xiaotang.

"...They are all barbarians, and they always want to prank people's hearts and eat human flesh. Your father, as a scholar, will not be swallowed by them when he goes wherever he has a disagreement. I am old and don't ask you for anything else. Only this one can be done."

Old Mrs. Ji begged Qin Zhen and Ji Xiaotang to find a way not to let Master Ji go to Zhenshanguan to negotiate with the Northern Barbarians.

Although Mrs. Ji Er didn't say anything, the same thing was obviously the same in her eyes.

"Old lady, I have told you many times. They are all legends and cannot be accurate. Moreover, peace talks are naturally a kind talk. With Ayou at Zhenshanguan, I was afraid that he would lead the army and would not be able to protect me!" Master Ji Er hurriedly stepped forward to persuade Mrs. Ji, and asked Qin Zhen and Ji Xiaotang not to listen to Mrs. Ji.

But not only did this have no effect, Old Mrs. Ji's eyes immediately turned red.

"...I will definitely not stop you from doing whatever you want to do in the future. But this is the only thing I have to listen to."

"If you can't go, it's better." Mrs. Ji Er also expressed her thoughts in a tactful way.

"When the country is employed, it's fine if I don't have to. Since I have chosen me, there is no reason not to go." As Ji Xiaotang guessed, Master Ji was very passionate and expressed that he must serve the court and the people and make a good peace talk.

The two sides were somewhat stalemate.

Ji Xiaotang and Qin Zhen exchanged a glance, and both of them felt helpless. ()

However, Qin Zhen still had a solution. He comforted Mrs. Ji in just a few words, which was more effective than Ji Xiaotang's appearance.

"I originally discussed Xiaotang and I had already figured out a way to get out for my father-in-law. But Xiaotang told me not to work hard and said that my father-in-law must be going." Qin Zhen said with a smile.

Old Mrs. Ji was first happy, then disappointed.

Master Ji Er was very happy and nodded to Ji Xiaotang with praise, and thought to himself that it was his precious woman who knew him. And it seemed that she still supported him.

"If my father-in-law wants to go, it may not be risky."

Qin Zhen told Old Lady Ji and Mrs. Ji Er that the peace talks were held at Zhenshan Pass, which was Qi Younian's base camp. Under Qi Younian's nose, only the Northern Barbarians suffered losses, and the people on Daqin were very safe.

"I will select a few masters from my personal guards and stay with my father-in-law. I will definitely keep my father-in-law safe." Qin Zhen promised Mrs. Ji and Mrs. Ji Er to protect Mrs. Ji Er's safety.

Master Ji Er also said again that he must go on an envoy with the delegation.

Old Mrs. Ji and Mrs. Ji Er had no choice but to repeatedly confirm the safety of Mr. Ji Er's, and then reluctantly made concessions.

"Your father's temperament is exactly the same as your grandfather back then. What determines is hard to change."

Master Ji San, who had not spoken, also spoke at this time.

"It would be great if I could go with you too. I want to see if the Northern Barbarians have three heads or four hands!"

"Don't cause trouble!" Old Mrs. Ji immediately glared at her eyes, for fear that her younger son would get angry, so she really ran to Zhenshanguan.

With Master Ji San's personality, he was able to do such a thing.

Master Ji San was scolded by Old Mrs. Ji and immediately laughed with her and didn't dare to talk more.

Master Ji Er was very happy.

"Thanks to you who came in time, otherwise I would be drowned by your grandmother and your mother's tears." Master Ji Er quietly complained to Ji Xiaotang.

"I've guessed it a long time ago and came to help my father." Ji Xiaotang smiled, "Dad, I still have something to discuss with him."

"What's the matter?" Master Ji Er asked immediately.

Qin Zhen, Ji Xiaotang, Master Ji Er and Master Ji San gathered in Jinghuatang's study room, and Ji Xiaotang told the story.

"Dad's mission this time will definitely do his best to safeguard the interests of Daqin. I just hope that Dad can help me do one thing..."

Ji Xiaotang said this.

Master Ji Er and Master Ji San both showed shocked expressions on their faces.

Master Ji San quickly reacted and praised him.

"This is the best, otherwise I would still think about how to help Xiaotang exhale this anger. It would be too satisfying to do this."

Master Ji Er hesitated.

"this……"

"Dad, this matter is not about personal grudges." Ji Xiaotang told Master Ji Er that she did this not because of selfish grudges.

"This is a cattle hunting across the mountain, and it is also a way to save Ayou from future troubles."

After Ji Xiaotang said this, Master Ji Er immediately understood, while Master Ji San repeatedly applauded and said that this idea was wonderful.

"If they knew, they would probably not be so active in promoting their second brother to the mission." Master Ji San said with a smile. Master Ji Er was because he was inciting others to encourage him when he was on the mission.

Mr. Ji Er didn't say anything.

"Dad," Ji Xiaotang knew what Master Ji Er was thinking, "I know what Dad meant, but we must make a choice. We have long known that it is impossible to keep ourselves alone?"
To be continued...