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Qin Feng also shouted along with them, truly inspiring, each one a man of Patriotism!
Such bloody Great Song men, fearless Soldiers, what is there to fear from the arrogant Jin Bing? They will surely drive them back to their hometown.
The martial skills of the Soldiers in Taiyuan City may not be as formidable as those of the Imperial Guard they brought, but their momentum and the killing intent they exude surpasses that of the latter. They are definitely Soldiers who will fight to the death!
There is a feeling in their hearts that they can defend Taiyuan City. Although there are only tens of thousands of troops, the high walls of Taiyuan City are thick and easy to defend but hard to attack.
Wang Bin is also a general commanding troops; calling him a Marshal would not be an exaggeration. He carries a great presence, making it easy for him to lead tens of thousands of men, and he is quite experienced.
They are currently outside the House because Doctor Zhang Bangchang needs to rest well; too many people cannot stay inside, so they stepped out.
When Wang Bin and the other generals arrived, Qin Feng and his group were already standing outside, and the Jin Kingdom's edict was also outside.
He said, "Brother Qin, Lord Zhang is not in any serious trouble, right? Just an ordinary fainting."
Qin Feng nodded, "Lord Zhang is fine. The doctor is already examining him. He was a bit panicked and scared; first he saw the heads of his trusted aides, then he saw the arrogant edict, which made him faint from anger. As long as he rests for a while, he will be fine."
Wang Bin replied, "That's good. If Lord Zhang had any major issues in Taiyuan City, I would also be guilty. I will go in and take a look!"
He walked towards the House. This was a building under the city wall reserved for soldiers in Taiyuan City to sleep in; it was quite simple, with only some beds and blankets, along with a few chairs.
Upon entering, two soldiers attending to him and a plain-dressed doctor all bowed to him in greeting; this was expected as the general had worked hard.
Wang Bin looked at Zhang Bangchang lying on the bed, covered with two blankets. He appeared somewhat pale and frightened, mumbling some words in his sleep that seemed related to negotiations.
There is nothing serious now; he should just be overly panicked from being frightened by the Jin people's edict. It is truly unreasonable! Such arrogance from a bunch of barbarians.
He also asked the doctor some questions regarding Zhang Bangchang's condition.
The doctor, dressed simply, came out honestly. In fact, there was nothing serious; he had just been startled. As long as he rested for a while, he would feel better.
It was best not to have too many people disturb him, as that would affect his rest.
Wang Bin and the generals slowly walked outside; it was indeed better to be out there.
Qin Feng also followed them out. Before leaving, he glanced back at the two of them, still mumbling in their sleep. He considered them as brothers, and this situation truly made him a bit worried and sad.
Once outside, Wang Bin instructed the generals to return to their respective garrisons to patrol the defense situation and prepare more in case Jin Bing invaded from the south.
Some of the soldiers in red armor were sent to stand guard on the city walls, while others went nearby to observe.
Watching them leave one by one, it turned out that only he and Wang Bin remained.
Qin Feng felt that this was not merely about sending them off for defense; it was intentional to clear them out. There must be something important Wang Bin wanted to discuss with him.
As Wang Bin saw that everyone had moved away, he turned around and looked at Qin Feng with an excited expression.
He said, "Brother Qin! Although we haven't spent much time together—only a few moments—I know you are an upright civil official who will definitely be loyal to our Great Song and fight hard against Jin."
"My subordinates are here, but the situation is quite complicated, and there are certainly spies from the Tokyo officials among them. So let's arrange for them to leave! I have something to discuss with you that will be beneficial for you."
Qin Feng felt that his guess was indeed correct; Wang Bin had something to say to him, which was why he had arranged for everyone else to leave.
"Brother Wang, just speak plainly! It's just the two of us now."
Wang Bin felt that Qin Feng was truly a straightforward person, direct and honest—quite unlike a typical civil official.
"This negotiation is definitely going to fail; for now, a peaceful resolution is impossible unless the court spends countless silver or the Jin Kingdom suffers a defeat. Only then will they consider negotiation, and we, the Great Song, will have to cede land and pay reparations."
"You should return to Tokyo City! Going back could be dangerous; you might even lose your head if the negotiation fails! There is a high official named Li Gang in the court who is a reasonable person and is wholeheartedly against the Jin. Although he is a civil official, his patriotism is no less than that of a general. You can ask him for help."
This might absolve you of any guilt! You also need his assistance to resist the Jin Kingdom. The Jin Kingdom has ulterior motives; they want to swallow the Great Song. We must mobilize the entire nation to fight against the Jin Kingdom to defeat them. So please, brother!
With righteous indignation, it felt like he was pushing a heavy responsibility onto him, making him serve the court.
Qin Feng initially felt very scared; if the negotiation failed, he could be executed. How cruel could that be? He had done nothing wrong but was wholeheartedly devoted to his country.
After hearing the latter part of the conversation, he understood that there might not be any serious consequences and that he could indeed ask Minister Li Gang for help.
"Brother Wang, don't worry! After I return to Tokyo City, I will do my best to serve His Majesty and request that he mobilizes the entire nation to resist the Jin Kingdom and defeat them, showcasing our Song State's national prestige."
Wang Bin was also stirred by this; Qin Feng was indeed a loyal subject! Unlike some corrupt officials in the court who only cared about pleasure and ignored the plight of the common people.
Since he extended his hands in greeting, he bowed respectfully and continued speaking.
Qin Feng was somewhat surprised; as the highest general here, Wang Bin actually bowed to him. He quickly urged him to rise and returned the gesture.
After Wang Bin stood up, he said, "Brother, there's no need to worry too much; that's just the worst-case scenario! I have already documented your great contributions and experiences in my memorial, including your efforts in eliminating bandits along the way. It will soon be sent with swift riders to Tokyo City along with my report to His Majesty regarding the Jin Kingdom."
"The current emperor is very wise—ten times better than his predecessor—and will surely reward or punish accordingly! Please take care of yourself."
Qin Feng felt a bit reluctant; he had encountered many high officials who were only interested in their own pleasures—beauty and wine—while generals were wholly devoted to their country.
There were only a few high officials who truly thought about their country. He had even included those achievements in his report! It seemed like he would be fine after all, so he expressed his gratitude.
Soon, General Wang Bin also had to say goodbye due to military duties and hurried off to patrol the city defenses of Taiyuan.
Qin Feng stood in place, contemplating for a moment. The negotiations were definitely over, and he should return to Tokyo City. Compared to this, that was the most prosperous and peaceful place.
He had his own mission; as a Peace Envoy, he had not done anything beneficial for the Negotiation. He had devised a plan that resulted in the deaths of over ten thousand Jin Bing, which enraged them greatly!
Upon returning to the House, he informed Zhang Bangchang that he was going back to Tokyo City. Zhang Bangchang was also a Peace Envoy and should return with him.
Zhang Bangchang had also awakened, no longer looking so disheveled. He appeared much clearer, although his face was still somewhat pale.
He made excuses about his health, claiming that he had been dedicated to the country and needed to rest for a few days before returning; otherwise, his body would surely not withstand it, and he might die on the way.
Qin Feng felt that he was shirking responsibility, using his health as an excuse.
The current Sovereign never regarded him as one of their own, believing he was part of the former Tong Guan faction and wanting to eliminate him. They only allowed him to hide for now; once he returned, things would not go well.
He agreed nonetheless; after all, Zhang Bangchang had treated him well and like a brother. He decided to let him stay a few more days before heading back!
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