PFC Chapter 232 Conditions
Chapter 232 Conditions
"Your Majesty, let's not talk about anything else for now. As long as the food is purchased, it's a good thing."
Li Junchen smiled.
"Haha, good news?"
"Would you please take another look at this memorial?"
General Ning Yuanwu handed the second memorial to Li Junchen.
"What? The Ninth Prince occupied Tamsui and Jilong? And he's still asking for a title?"
After reading the memorial in his hand, Li Junchen was also frightened.
He looked at Ning Yuanwu in disbelief and asked.
"That's right. He wants to use the extra two million dan of grain in exchange for the imperial court's enthronement." Ning Yuanwu said with a gloomy face.
"This... Does His Highness the Ninth Prince have so much food?"
"Counting these two million, that's five million shi." Li Junchen said in surprise.
"Well, I doubt he has that much food."
"But then I thought, there's no need for him to lie to me, don't you think?"
"What does your Majesty mean?"
"My intention is to have him deliver the three million dan of grain he procured first, and we'll deal with the rest after this batch of grain arrives."
"If he really still has two million dan of grain, it's not impossible to consider it?"
Ning Yuanwu said in a deep voice.
"Not allowed, Your Highness!"
"Now that Ryukyu has been recovered, it is our Daqian territory. How can we give it away again?"
"Furthermore, His Majesty the Ninth Prince already controls three counties. If Ryukyu falls into his hands, he will become the largest vassal of Daqian, which will cause trouble in the future."
The mighty general Zhang Shijie hurriedly dissuaded him.
"Of course I know, that's why I said we should wait until the food arrives. Why are you in such a hurry?"
Ning Yuanwu said impatiently.
"Yes, I understand."
"Well, all of you please leave."
"You stay."
Ning Yuanwu waved his hand and said.
Upon hearing this, all the ministers bowed and left the imperial study.
"What do you think about this?"
After the ministers left, Ning Yuanwu looked at Li Junchen standing beside him and asked.
"Your Majesty, I feel that until the matter is clear, nothing can be said."
"Then you can assume that this is clear. He has occupied Tamsui and Jilong, and he has five million dan of grain."
Ning Yuanwu said in a deep voice.
"If that's the case, I think we can certainly discuss it. After all, the court needs food."
Li Junchen hesitated for a moment and spoke slowly.
"How can we discuss this? Isn't this the same as saying nothing?"
Ning Yuanwu said unhappily.
"Your Majesty, please calm down."
"This matter is of great importance, so I must be cautious."
"If you insist on my proposal, I suggest that the fiefdom can be granted, but the officials must be appointed by the court. This way, at least the court can save face."
"Or perhaps only Tamsui and Jilong are granted to Your Highness, and Your Highness is responsible for conquering the rest of the Ryukyu Islands, and then returning the rest to the court."
Li Junchen said with gritted teeth.
"Well, you have a solution."
"Well, you arrange for someone to meet him and test his attitude."
Ning Yuanwu nodded slightly.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
"Well, you arrange it immediately and come back quickly."
"Also...didn't he say he wanted to unload the cargo at Pingjin Port? You'll take care of that."
"Yes, I understand." Li Junchen bowed.
"Okay, go ahead."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Li Junchen turned and walked out.
........
Five days later.
At the Tamsui Port dock, Ning Quan welcomed the imperial envoy.
The messenger was none other than Ning Quan's brother-in-law Li Taiheng.
"Brother-in-law, we meet again."
When the two met, Ning Quan laughed.
"Your Highness, please don't call me that. I can't bear it."
Li Taiheng smiled bitterly.
Ning Quan is a legitimate prince. Although he is Ning Quan's brother-in-law, there is a difference between the emperor and his subjects.
"Okay, don't be polite. There's no outsider here, so what are you afraid of?"
Ning Quan said with a smile.
"That won't do. If someone with ulterior motives gets the news to His Majesty, it won't be good."
Li Taiheng sighed.
"Don't worry, I just said there are no outsiders here."
"Let's go back home and discuss it in detail."
Ning Quan pulled Li Taiheng and walked towards the city.
"What does His Majesty mean by asking you to come?"
"Did he approve my report?"
After returning to the mansion and sitting down, Ning Quan asked.
"Your Highness did not approve the request, but proposed two motions."
"Oh, what's the plan? Tell me about it."
Ning Quan said with great interest
"The first option..."
Li Taiheng explained the two plans to Ning Quan.
"Haha, I knew it wouldn't go well."
After listening, Ning Quan sneered.
"Your Highness, you are well aware of your current situation."
"You already own three counties. If you continue to expand your territory, His Majesty and the court officials will surely be wary."
Li Taiheng said worriedly.
"Haha, you are right."
"Then let's put it this way. The second option is definitely not feasible. I can only accept the first option."
"Ryukyu is given to me, and the officials will be appointed by the court. But I have already made it clear that if these officials do not obey my management, don't blame me for being rude."
Ning Quan snorted coldly.
"Okay, I will report your intentions to His Majesty."
Li Taiheng nodded.
"Then I'll trouble you, uncle."
“That’s my job.”
"What about the food? When will Your Highness start shipping it?"
"That's easy. Now that we've agreed, we can start shipping tomorrow."
"So fast? That's great." Li Taiheng said in surprise.
"Of course, since my brother-in-law is going there in person, there's no way I can delay."
"Let's set off together on the ship tomorrow morning." Ning Quan said with a smile.
"OK!"
............
The next morning.
The huge fleet slowly set sail and headed towards Pingjin Port in Bohai County.
In addition to the grain ships, the fleet was also escorted by seven warships.
The ten thousand ton ship was following far behind.
Matters concerning a 10,000-ton giant ship should be kept secret as much as possible.
It would save Daqian from causing unnecessary trouble.
In addition to Ning Quan and Li Taiheng, of course Kim Hyo Joo was also accompanying them.
She had previously said that she wanted to visit Daqian, so it was a good opportunity for us to go together.
Of course, Li Taiheng was very concerned about the appearance of Kim Hyo-joo.
After all, any woman who appears next to Ning Quan may be a threat to Li Wanyue.
Fortunately, he later learned that Kim Hyo-joo was a Silla princess, and Ning Quan had no communication with her, so Li Taiheng felt relieved.
Speechless all the way.
Soon, the fleet arrived at Pingjin Port two days later.
Pingjin Port is located in the southeast of Bohai County. It is an important port of Daqian and is built quite grandly.
From a distance, it can be seen that a lot of people have gathered in the port.