Zhu Wen didn't understand what he said. Pang Shigu didn't dare to directly remonstrate and seek peace, so he used euphemisms.

He also understood that this was the actual situation.

After fighting and defeating, the only option left is summation.

But does it really have to be like this?

Zhu Wen was struggling in his heart, or rather suffering.

He proclaimed himself Emperor Wu, but with such a title he sought peace without a fight?

How can this be accepted?

What is his reputation?

But under the pressure of reality, he had no choice.

As Pang Shigu said, if you continue to fight hard, you may not win the battle and all the people will die.

Then more than two years of hard work have been in vain.

As for Wei State?

He didn't have high hopes. He was not strong on his own, and it was impossible to rely on others.

Zhu Wen can understand this.

"Your Majesty, please make a decision early."

Pang Shigu spoke again: "The border may have been opened at this time. If you make a decision earlier, you will suffer some casualties..."

"Damn it!"

Zhu Wen stood up and cursed angrily.

After a long time, he sat down again and said in a low voice: "Seek peace with Daning."

He compromised.

There is no way around it.

"Emperor Yuanwu will definitely speak loudly. We also have a bottom line. If the price is too high, we will have to fight them head-on."

Since you are ready to ask for peace, you must first establish the bottom line.

"Try to focus on ceding land and avoid paying large amounts of silver and various items."

We have come to this point, so it is better to be more thorough. In comparison, the border areas are deserted due to war and are rarely inhabited. It is easier to accept them if they are cut off, and they can be taken back later.

"yes."

"You can work it out specifically, let me see."

"Such a big thing cannot be hidden..."

Pang Shigu said: "Since the incident, there have been many discussions in the court, and I understand that there are many local officials. In addition, there are peace talks. How should we deal with this?"

He asked.

As the prime minister of Liang Dynasty, Zhu Wen was a close minister.

He knew all the details from the beginning, but now that the situation has further expanded, it can no longer be covered up.

He told the truth.

That incident caused more than 20,000 casualties. How could it be easily dismissed?

Zhu Wen was silent.

He is where he gets confused.

"In your opinion, what should it be?"

"Announce it truthfully!"

"Truthfully?"

Zhu Wen asked, "Then do you know what impact it will have?"

"The peace talks are too wide-reaching and cannot be completed by just a few people. The truthful announcement may make the people angry and make them want to fight..."

"You should know that's not what I'm talking about."

Pang Shigu was interrupted, he was slightly startled, and said: "This may have an impact on the reputation of His Highness the Crown Prince, but this matter was indeed caused by His Highness the Crown Prince's impulse. Without getting accurate information, he used troops on his own initiative against the enemy.

causing such negative consequences..."

"Do you want me to depose the prince?"

Zhu Wen stood up.

"If the prince is deposed, who will form and train a million-strong army? Although Zhen'er is impulsive, he is doing it for Daliang. No one expected that things would come to this point."

"Your Majesty, do you really want to launch an attack on Daning in five years?"

Pang Shigu said in a deep voice: "This is not the first time that Daliang has encountered difficulties. When you came to the throne, the situation was similar. You worked hard and kept a low profile for twenty years... If you continue this way, Daliang may not be able to revive again."

"The more difficult it is, the more important it is to develop people's livelihood, recuperate their health, and revitalize their livelihoods. Going militarily will not work."

Pang Shigu took the opportunity to express his thoughts.

He has always disapproved of the five-year period. Within five years, he planned to build an army of more than one million to launch a war against Daning.

Military strength should match national strength.

Daliang does not have enough national strength to support such a large military reserve, which is the result of overdrafting people's livelihood.

All the young and strong people have been conscripted into the army, and no one is farming or working... This will make the country weaker and weaker.

But His Majesty always insisted on this.

He gave up His Second Highness, who was originally the qualified heir, and instead made His Fourth Highness the crown prince.

Pang Shigu knew that His Majesty was interested in the military talents of His Royal Highness.

The reason for the cover-up is also because His Royal Highnesses shoulder the important task of forming and training a million-strong army...

"Do you think Daning will give us such a long time?"

Zhu Wen asked back.

Pang Shigu was silent.

He knew that Emperor Yuanwu had the ambition to dominate the mainland.

"And I don't have twenty years left."

This faint word made Pang Shigu feel a sense of desolation.

Your Majesty is old!

He proclaimed himself Emperor Wu and wanted to conquer the mainland.

According to the normal trajectory, Pang Shigu believed that His Majesty could do it.

With his great talents and great strategies, he will definitely be able to unify the continent and become the emperor of the ages.

But who could have imagined that the royal family of Dakang Zhenbei would rise, and Emperor Yuanwu would emerge and become his biggest rival.

Your Majesty has not given up yet!

He bets on the fate of the country in five years, just like a gambler who bets everything on the future.

Win and achieve great things.

If you lose, you will never recover.

Everything he did was for this goal, and the current compromise and cover for the prince were for this reason.

Pang Shigu understood.

He said no more. It has been almost thirty years since His Majesty took the throne, and he has also become middle-aged and approaching twilight years.

This long relationship between monarch and minister made him understand that no one can change what His Majesty decides.

He admitted that what His Majesty said was correct.

Emperor Yuanwu won't give them too long, so it's better to give them a try...

"What about His Majesty the Crown Prince?"

Pang Shigu knew that His Majesty was going to die to protect him.

The prince of a country cannot have such a big stain, so how can it be washed away? And what reason can be used?

"There is nothing we can do."

Zhu Wen said in a low voice: "I can't bear it, but in order to keep the prince, I have to sacrifice the third child."

"You want it?"

Hear this.

Pang Shigu's expression changed slightly.
To be continued...