Chen Hongfan and the other two came to Emperor Hongguang's imperial study room. The emperor said that he would go to see him after breakfast. After waiting for a long time, he found that Wang Duo came out of the inner room and came to greet him one after another. Wang Duo looked at the three of them with a smile, thinking that it was a good thing that he had come one step earlier, otherwise the emperor would not be able to understand the reality of the three of them. It turned out that Wang Duo had come to see Emperor Hongguang in one step, just to recommend talents to Emperor Hongguang, so as not to observe people and miss the big things.

I came to the imperial study room and Wang Duo came to report and said that there was something important to report. I happened to feel hungry, so I rumored that Chen Hongfan and the other two waited, and had breakfast while listening to Wang Duo's words.

Seeing the emperor so easy-going, Wang Duo was very beautiful. Being able to watch the emperor eat breakfast was definitely an honor for close ministers, but this would inevitably lead to a lack of morality. Fortunately, he was eager to follow the power. "Your Majesty, I know that the emperor has only been a few months since he ascended the throne, and I don't know Chen Hongfan and others. I am quite familiar with these three people..." Wang Duo thought to himself, the emperor in front of him was thinking about the beautiful wine and beautiful women some time ago, but how could he know the actions of foreign officials?

I was thinking about this matter, but I didn't expect that Wang Duo would give me first-hand materials as if he was aware of the uncertainty. It was really my timely rain! "Wang Aiqing deeply agrees with my heart, let's talk about it."

"Emperor, Chen, Zuo and Ma, only Zuo Maodi can be used as a big deal. The other two are greedy for life and death. Chen Hongfan is timid and greedy for wealth. This time he asked to go to Beijing to be the first to gain benefits. Besides, he and Wu Sangui have always had friendship, so it is difficult to guarantee that he would not surrender at the last moment. Ma Shaoyu had peace with the Qing Dynasty when he was in power. Although he knew about the situation of the Qing Dynasty, this person had no idea of ​​a country and a country. He just wanted to please the Qing Dynasty. As for Zuo Maodi, I guaranteed it with a head. This person's patriotism is not comparable to others. He is straightforward by nature. He had stated the four evils during the last emperor and was quite talented!" Wang Duo knew very well about these three people. Chen Hongfan had praised Ma Shiying's stinky feet before. Ma Shaoyu must be a slave to the outside world. These two people did not show the courage that an envoy should have.

I am very interested in what Wang Duo said about Zuo Maodi, especially Zuo Maodi's straightforwardness. As a diplomat, it is absolutely impossible to have no backbone. Sometimes a tough stance is the key to gaining benefits. Thinking about the diplomats in the Qing Dynasty, you will know that before the negotiations were still around, they would almost call foreigners fathers. So what kind of grandma can we talk about? It was expected that cede land and pay compensation for compensation and humiliation of the country!

When I heard Wang Duo say that Zuo Maodi was from Laiyang, Shandong, I felt a move, Shi Kefa's progress in Shandong did not achieve the effect I expected, or I didn't know how Shi Kefa did in Shandong. If Zuo Maodi, a Shandong man, could use the local idea, would the effect be better!

After dinner, I went to the imperial study room and asked Wang Duo and the other two to avoid the gifts. After asking Chen Hongfan and the other two to report their own homes, I looked at Zuo Maodi, who was in his forties, with a thin face and bright eyes. At first glance, I thought to the right people. Unlike Chen Hongfan beside him, he was fat, fat, and he was covered in oil. The flesh on his face trembled slightly with his breathing. If he didn't have a bad face, he would probably protest his stomach.

"I believe Gao Hongtu has told you the purpose of his mission. I asked you to come here to ask if you have any additional opinions. You all can speak boldly and bluntly." My next sentence was for Zuo Maodi. Wang Duo said that he was upright and he should be honest!

Sure enough, Zuo Maodi heard the emperor's words and knelt down, "Your Majesty, I have something to say, I hope the emperor will forgive me for being disrespectful."

"But it's okay." I looked at Wang Duo beside me, thinking that Zuo Maodi is quite good at Wang Duo. He just said that he was straight and he would not bend, but Shandong people have had this personality since ancient times, so it's not surprising.

"Emperor, Beijing has fallen into the hands of the barbarians. I feel heartbroken every night. The emperor ordered General Gao and Shi to conquer Shandong in the Central Plains. I am overjoyed. However, the strategy of uniting the enemy to pacify the enemy is by no means the best. The Qing Dynasty has been coveting our Ming Dynasty for a day. Now it has occupied the capital and sweeping Shanxi. It is known to everyone. At this time, the North Envoy is very confused. What goal should I achieve!" Zuo Maodi was very confused about this. Gao Hongtu and others discussed for many days but did not have a complete feasible negotiation plan, which made him completely unable to grasp the standard.

I nodded in my heart. Zuo Maodi is a good person. It can be seen that there are not many people in the Qing Dynasty who have this intention. It can be seen that he is very visionary. "Zuo Aiqing, please come up. Zuo Aiqing's words are just in line with my wishes. Chen Aiqing and Ma Aiqing, what do you have to say?"

Chen Hongfan looked at Ma Shaoyu, "Emperor, this time the Northern envoy thought that peace was the most important, and the alliance to defeat the enemy was beneficial to our Ming Dynasty. Li Thief Turtle retreated to Shaanxi was a proof, otherwise how could the Taiping Kingdom come from! As for the Qing Dynasty coveted the Ming Dynasty, I promised that there would be no such thing as this. I have always had friendship with Liao King Wu Sangui, so I still have this confidence."

I sneered in my heart after hearing Chen Hongfan's words, thinking that if I asked Chen Hongfan to see Wu Sangui, I might have been confirmed by Wang Duo. He is proud of having friendship with Wu Sangui now, and learned that Wu Sangui was in the Qing Dynasty at this time, and it is hard to guarantee his surrender!

"I think what Chen Aiqing said makes sense. Let's do this. Chen Aiqing and Ma Aiqing go to prepare for the affairs of the mission. Zuo Aiqing stays. I want to ask you a few words." I think Chen Hongfan and Ma Shaoyu have the potential of being a diplomat in the Qing Dynasty, so how dare they keep them discussing major issues? They found a reason to send Chen and Ma to the two of them.

"Zuo Aiqing, I have always heard that you dare to speak out and give advice. It is comparable to Wei Zheng of the prosperous Tang Dynasty. I am preparing to be the leader of the Northern Envoy this time. Zuo Aiqing should not let me down!" Zuo Maodi's words just now made me happy. Only a person with wisdom and backbone like him can act as a negotiator and win the greatest benefit.

Zuo Mao was stunned for the first time, "Thank you, I will never return to the emperor's entrusted. I hope the emperor will make it clear this time!" Zuo Maodi really wanted to get the position of commander of the mission, so that Chen Hongfan could avoid the constraints of Chen Hongfan. He was very disgusted with Chen Hongfan's face; in addition, he wanted to know what the emperor meant. The tasks he received from Gao Hongtu were very empty, making him not know how to talk to the Qing Dynasty.

"My purpose is very clear. Henan and Shandong must be in my control. No matter how Zuo Aiqing talks, this cannot be compromised. I will order Gao Jie to fight in the Yellow River and put pressure on the Qing Dynasty. In this way, you will have confidence in Beijing." Although I don't understand the negotiation skills, the word carrot and stick are very popular in later generations. I believe it is also applicable at the negotiating table.

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