Most of the people present were afraid of death and loved life. Since the emperor had already made the decision, they could breathe a sigh of relief. No matter what the outcome would be in the future, at least they didn't have to face war now. This was the most important thing.
But when Princess Mikiko came out, many people felt a headache.
Let's not make things complicated at this point. The people outside don't know anything, so they're still trying to resist. But the problem is, don't you know what's happening in Fukuoka and Nagasaki? They've become a wasteland there. Do you also want the entire capital to be turned into a wasteland?
The emperor looked up at his sister. He wished he had the courage to continue resisting, but when he thought about the situation in Fukuoka and Nagasaki, he knew that resistance would mean death!
In the end, the Emperor had no choice but to slump in his seat and let Mr. Suzuki do it all.
The ministers around felt as if their father had died, but they were actually relieved in their hearts. Fortunately, they did not listen to the little girl, otherwise everyone would be dragged into the war, which was not what they wanted.
When the third hour was about to arrive, Lord Suzuki finally came back. Ding Jiayong had already ordered his men to start preparing. If we didn't see him, then our artillery would finally have a chance to be tested. Many people on the ship were recruits. When Fukuoka and Nagasaki were fighting, they just watched from a distance. They thought they would have a chance to get started today, but when Lord Suzuki appeared, they knew that this opportunity was impossible.
"General Ding, our king has agreed to your terms. Please send someone to sign the armistice agreement soon."
Lord Suzuki said breathlessly. Although he wanted to maintain his etiquette and hold up the last bit of face for Fuso, it was a pity that he almost got a stitch in the side in order to run faster. Now he really had no face to lose.
"Then we will be the first group of troops stationed in your capital. Now you must find us a place to stay that is within the range of artillery fire. Also, find us a few liaison officers. You will also be responsible for our supplies. Get this done within the next two days."
Ding Jiayong said somewhat dejectedly that they came here to see if there was a chance to take action. That was what these young military officers were pursuing. Although the court's goal had been achieved now, this was not their goal.
"Please rest assured, General. I will take care of this matter immediately. However, until I am done, I hope you can restrain your soldiers. Many people in the capital have never seen anyone from the Tang Dynasty. If a conflict arises, all our efforts will be in vain."
Lord Suzuki said tremblingly that the people in the capital of Fuso didn't know what was going on yet. If they knew the news, some of them would inevitably act recklessly, which might bring disaster to the entire country.
"This is your business. How do you want me to control my soldiers? Are they not allowed to leave the designated area? Are we here to be imprisoned or something? And you tell me that if any of your citizens dare to provoke us, then we will follow the established policy. You know what Fuso and Nagasaki are like, and your capital will be no exception."
Ding Jiayong said angrily that with so many people following him to be stationed in a foreign country, if they had to live in a small area every day, then everyone's life would be so hard. So if you are in trouble, then just go away and don't meet us on the street. Anyway, we will find you if anything happens.
Lord Suzuki wanted to say something else, but when he saw Ding Jiayong's eyes, Lord Suzuki swallowed the rest of his words. Now that they had compromised on the big issues, they must not make a fuss over these trivial matters. Fuso no longer had the ability to do that.
That night, the local officials of Fuso began to preach the truth, telling them that people from the Great Tang Dynasty would station troops in their country. Of course, they did not mention the defeat. They just said that they would rely on people from the Great Tang Dynasty to educate their citizens so that we can be as prosperous as the people of the Great Tang Dynasty in the future.
However, the army of the Tang Dynasty has its own customs, so our people cannot go to the activity area of the army without permission. Moreover, when the army comes to the street, they cannot ask for money for anything they eat or use. These are people invited by our court, and we cannot conflict with them.
When this matter was first proposed, many people still had a trace of doubt, but they were soon overwhelmed by the enthusiasm for the Tang Dynasty. This was also due to some of their previous propaganda, as if everyone in the Tang Dynasty was a wise man.
The people of Fusang don't live well enough, and now people from the Tang Dynasty have come to help them improve their lives. Many people are so happy that they almost jump for joy. As for not paying for food or taking things, isn't that normal? They have come to be our masters, so what does this little thing mean?
After working for half the night, local officials from the capital came to report to Lord Suzuki. It was hard to tell whether Lord Suzuki's face was sad or happy. He was happy that there would be no more conflicts, but he was sad that from this day on, we were all slaves of a conquered country.
That night, from the royal family to the homes of ordinary people, many people did not rest. Not all ordinary people were fools. They also noticed something different. These Tang Dynasty soldiers were obviously different from what the court said. The court said that they were here to educate us and help us lead a better life.
But many people saw these Tang Dynasty soldiers during the day. There was no smile on their faces, and they looked at us with a hint of contempt. Are they here to educate us?
Many people came back from other places, and a group of people brought news out of the palace. It turned out that the real situation was completely different from what the court said. Our army had been defeated in Fukuoka and Nagasaki. Those black things were the new weapons of the Tang Dynasty. It was said that they could destroy our capital in an instant.
These people are not here to educate us, but to monitor us. We will end up like those people in Goguryeo. The entire country will become slaves, without even a shred of autonomy...
