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Qin Feng also joined in their shouts, 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 them, the high walls of Taiyuan City are thick and easy to defend but hard to attack.
Wang Bin is also a general commanding troops; it would not be an exaggeration to call him a Marshal. His presence is imposing, making it easy for him to lead tens of thousands of men, and he is quite experienced.
Currently, they are outside the House because Doctor Zhang Bangchang needs to rest well and cannot have too many people around him, so they stepped outside.
When Wang Bin and the other generals arrived, Qin Feng and the others 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 spell."
Qin Feng nodded, "Lord Zhang is fine. The doctor is already examining him. He was just 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 should go in and take a look!"
He walked towards the House. This building is located beneath the city wall and is meant for the soldiers of Taiyuan City to sleep in. Of course, it is rather simple, with only some beds and blankets, along with a few chairs.
Upon arrival, two soldiers attending to him and a plain-dressed doctor all bowed to him in greeting; this was expected as the general has worked hard.
Wang Bin looked at Zhang Bangchang lying on the bed. He was covered with two blankets and appeared somewhat pale and panicked. He was mumbling something in his sleep that seemed related to negotiations.
There seems to be no major issue now; it should just be excessive panic from being frightened by the Jin people's edict—truly unreasonable! They are just a bunch of barbarians acting so arrogantly.
He also asked the doctor some questions regarding Zhang Bangchang's condition.
The plain-dressed doctor came out honestly, and in fact, there was nothing serious; he had just been a bit startled. As long as he rested for a while, he would be fine.
It was best not to have too many people disturb him, as that would affect his rest.
Wang Bin and the generals slowly walked out; it was better to be outside.
Qin Feng naturally followed them out. Before leaving, he glanced back at the two who were still mumbling in their dreams. He considered them as brothers, and seeing them like this truly made him a bit worried and sad.
Once outside, Wang Bin instructed the generals to return to their respective garrisons to patrol the defensive situation and prepare more in case of a southern invasion by Jin Bing.
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, he found 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 walked 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 absolutely be loyal to our Great Song and fight hard against Jin."
"My subordinates are here, but the situation is quite complicated, and there are indeed spies from Tokyo 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 frankly! It's just the two of us now."
Wang Bin felt that Qin Feng was truly a straightforward person, direct and unpretentious—quite unlike a typical civil official.
"This time the Negotiation is definitely doomed to fail; it is temporarily impossible to reach an agreement unless the court spends countless Silver on Negotiation again, or if the Jin Kingdom suffers a defeat, then they might accept Negotiation, and we Great Song will have to cede land and pay reparations."
"You should also return to Tokyo City! Going back is fraught with danger; you might even lose your head if the Negotiation fails! There is a high official in the court named Li Gang, who is a reasonable person and wholeheartedly opposes the Jin. Although he is a Civil Official, his patriotism is no less than that of a General. You can ask him for help."
"Perhaps that could absolve you of guilt! You will also need his assistance to resist the Jin Kingdom. The Jin Kingdom has ulterior motives and aims to swallow up the Great Song. We must mobilize the entire nation to fight against the Jin Kingdom in order to defeat them, so please, brother!"
With a sense of righteousness, it felt like he was pushing a great 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 he 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.
He said, "Brother Wang, don’t worry! After I return to Tokyo City, I will do my utmost to serve His Majesty and request that he mobilizes the entire nation to resist the Jin Kingdom and defeat them, thereby showcasing our Song State's national prestige."
Wang Bin was also stirred with excitement; this Qin Feng was indeed a great loyalist! He was different from some of the court's Corrupt Officials, who only sought pleasure without caring for the lives of the common people.
Since he extended his hands in greeting, showing a respectful demeanor, he continued speaking.
Qin Feng was somewhat surprised; after all, he was the highest General, yet here was someone bowing to him. He quickly urged him to rise and returned the gesture of respect.
Once he had risen, he said, "Brother, there’s no need to worry too much; that is 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 along with my report to the Jin Kingdom, carried by eight hundred swift riders to Tokyo City, to be reported to His Majesty."
"The current Emperor is very wise, far superior to the Predecessor Emperor. He will surely reward or punish accordingly! Please take care of yourself."
Qin Feng felt a bit reluctant; he had encountered many High Officials, but they were all self-serving and indulged in pleasures like beauty and wine. The general was truly devoted to his country.
There were only a few High Officials who genuinely thought about their country. To think that he had documented those achievements! It seemed that 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, thinking 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 came up with a plan that resulted in the deaths of over ten thousand Jin Bing, provoking their great anger!
Returning to the House, he informed Zhang Bangchang that he was going back to Tokyo City. He was also a Peace Envoy and should return with him.
Zhang Bangchang was awake now, no longer looking so disheveled; he seemed much clearer-headed, though his face was still somewhat pale.
He made excuses about his health, claiming he needed to rest for a few days before returning; otherwise, his body would surely not hold up 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 just let him hide for now, but once he returned, things would not go well.
He agreed in the end; after all, Zhang Bangchang had treated him well and like a brother. He decided to let him stay a few more days before they both headed back!
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