The situation in northern Xinjiang is becoming clearer again.

Xiangyang Mansion is garrisoned by Tianjie and Tianxiong, which can be regarded as impregnable, and it is not a problem to block the more than 100,000 Yuan troops.

In the south, Su Quandang led the two armies of Tiangang and Tianli and the garrison of Jiangling Mansion to echo each other.

In Ezhou City, He Fangsong, Jiang Xiu, and Jin Hao led Tianying, Tianman, and Tianfu troops respectively to move like a mountain.

Although the Yuan army, which was pressed outside Ezhou City, had not retreated at this time, it was extremely difficult to take Ezhou City. And they probably won't have the guts.

In Longxing Mansion, Lu Guang, Ma Sleeve, and Huang Fu led the forbidden army to garrison, and then there was the garrison of Longxing Mansion, and the defensive strength was also extremely strong.

And Zhenjin, the commander of the Longxing Mansion, has quietly returned to Yuanzhongdu. It is impossible for this Yuan army to attack Longxing Mansion again.

The soldiers of the Yuan army stationed in the northern frontier of the Great Song Dynasty were actually just bluffing, and they themselves understood that it was impossible to break through the Song Dynasty.

Not to mention Jianning Mansion, after Chen Hangyan went out of the city, Marshal Harbara and the Song army suffered a big loss, and they had neither the strength nor the courage to trouble the Song army again.

The Song army in each city did not take the Yuan army outside the city in their eyes anymore, and was busy collecting prisoners and so on, which can be described as in full swing.

At this time, in Changsha City, Qi Hongda, the Yuan ambassador to the Song Dynasty, also received a handwritten letter from Sang Ge.

Because the flying pigeon cannot carry too heavy tokens, the length of the letter is very short. The emperor didn't know that Xiangyang had been lost, so he wanted to make a gift on Jingnan Road and marry Princess Mingzhu.

After Qi Hongda received the letter in his mansion, he stayed in the main hall and pondered for a long time.

He could imagine that the emperor didn't know that Xiangyang had been lost, and it must have been the General System Yuan who made Sang Ge hide it.

How to say it after seeing Emperor Song is a difficult problem.

Taking Xiangyang is equivalent to taking half of Jingnan Road, if he says that the emperor is willing to use Jingnan Road as a dowry, will it make Emperor Song laugh and sneer?

It is now easy for the Song State to take the entire Jingnan Road, it is only a matter of time, why should the Yuan Dynasty send it away?

But this matter was Kublai Khan's intention, but Qi Hongda couldn't help but do it. Unless, he confessed the truth to Kublai Khan and put the blame on Sange.

It's even more unlikely.

Now that Sang Ge is the assistant minister, it is impossible for him Qi Hongda's recital to reach the Holy Hearing directly. And he will inevitably have to be retaliated against by Sang Ge in the future.

With Brother Sang's status in the Yuan Dynasty, it is difficult for him to parry the ambassadors to the Song Dynasty.

After muttering in the mansion for a long time, Qi Hongda finally walked into the bedroom, changed into his official robe, and then headed towards the palace.

to Yongle Gate, and then by the eunuch to Zhao Dongting.

This time, Zhao Dongting did not deliberately snub Qi Hongda again, and when he learned that he had come to ask for a meeting, he immediately asked the eunuch to take him to the imperial study.

In fact, Qi Hongda came later than Zhao Dongting expected.

Zhao Dongting thought that Qi Hongda should enter the palace to see him immediately after learning that Xiangyang Mansion was lost. And now, it's two days later than I expected.

"Emperor Song."

Qi Hongda was taken to the imperial study and gave Zhao Dongting a gift.

With a slight smile on his face, Zhao Dongting said bluntly: "Lord Qi is here for the affairs of Xiangyang Mansion?" ”

Qi Hongda didn't expect Zhao Dongting to get to the point like this, he was slightly stunned at first, and then showed bitterness, "Emperor Song, you are really so bitter to deceive you......"

"Oh?"

Zhao Dongting pretended to be puzzled, "What does Lord Qi mean by this?" ”

Qi Hongda said: "You said that the army only went to Xiangyang to meet the defenders of Jiangling Mansion and Lu Wenhuan's old department, and after meeting the army, they withdrew from Jingnan Road. But now he secretly sent two regiments of lions and dragon spears to attack Xiangyang, isn't this a breach of trust? Isn't it deception? ”

He is a minister, so he is not afraid of offending Zhao Dongting slightly. After all, it's true.

No matter what Zhao Dongting says, he doesn't do it authentically.

But Zhao Dongting didn't have the slightest sense of apology, and only chuckled: "Lord Qi is really wronged. My army had obviously withdrawn to Gangneung Province, so how could I send two regiments of lions and dragon lances to attack the city. As far as I know, it is clear that the rebels in the territory of Jingnan Road of the Gui Dynasty robbed Xiangyang City, and my Great Song Forbidden Army couldn't bear to lose their lives, so they hurried to Xiangyang Mansion to get rid of the thieves! ”

Qi Hongda looked at Zhao Dongting dumbfounded.

I probably never thought that there would be an emperor in the world who reversed black and white like Emperor Song.

Then there was a slight light in his eyes, "Then what do you mean Emperor Song, our Dayuan should still thank you?" ”

Zhao Dongting shrugged and said, "If you insist on thanking me, I won't stop you." ”

Qi Hongda really bowed his hand, "Then Qi Hongda thanked Emperor Song first, but I also want to ask, Emperor Song, when do you plan to return Xiangyang Mansion Road to my court?" ”

Since Zhao Dongting said that Xiangyang City was seized for the Yuan Dynasty to drive away thieves, it is natural that Xiangyang City should be returned to Zhao.

But Qi Hongda didn't expect that after Zhao Dongting heard his words, his eyes narrowed, "Is there still a large army in the Gui Dynasty that can suppress the rebellious people in Xiangyang Mansion?" ”

He picked up the teacup of Table Mountain and took a sip of tea, "The Gui Dynasty is now empty of national strength, according to me, it is better for me to take care of this Xiangyang Mansion City first." Otherwise, I'm worried that the soldiers of your dynasty will lose a lot in Xiangyang Mansion......"

It's a naked threat.

"Huh!"

And Qi Hongda only chuckled, not angry.

Of course, he knew that Zhao Dongting would not be able to return Xiangyang Mansion. It's just superficial rhetoric.

This young emperor of the Great Song Dynasty is really an old fox than an old fox, not to mention his thick skin, and he is also cunning.

Obviously, the two regiments of lions and dragon spears forcibly broke the city, but it had to be that Xiangyang was attacked by the rebels, and it was also a loss that Emperor Song could tell.

This kind of behavior is no different from being a bitch and setting up an archway.

It's just that although Qi Hongda is a scholar, he is not pedantic. He knew very well that this little trick was really not too excessive in the face of the competing interests of the two countries.

Their siege of cities and land before the Yuan Dynasty was not glorious.

Which dynasty's expansion of territory is not accompanied by countless conspiracies and conspiracies?

After chuckling, Qi Hongda said, "It seems that Emperor Song, you don't plan to return Xiangyang Mansion." ”

Zhao Dongting was silent with a smile.

Qi Hongda's eyes slowly showed anger, but his voice was like an ancient well, "Aren't you worried about the death of our army in the frontier and the forbidden army of the Song Kingdom?" ”

Zhao Dongting's eyes were also slightly cold, "If you have the guts, you can try it." ”

"Haha!"

Qi Hongda suddenly laughed again, and the anger in his eyes dissipated, "Emperor Song, don't be angry, it's just a joke." ”

He looked at Zhao Dongting deeply with his eyes, and then said: "I have to admit that now the soldiers of my dynasty are no longer the opponents of the forbidden army of the Gui Dynasty. In the northern frontier, it will be difficult for those hundreds of thousands of soldiers to break through the defense line you have set up on the frontier. Only my emperor has sent troops to the south of Jingxi Road, dare to ask Emperor Song, if the army of your dynasty wants to take the entire south of Jingnan Road, how long can the grain and grass last? ”

Zhao Dongting chuckled, "Just wait for the autumn harvest, and the grain and grass will not be a problem." I should know how much grain can be produced in my land every year. ”

"Do you still insist on the autumn harvest?" Qi Hongda asked faintly.

Zhao Dongting still disagreed, "This doesn't bother Lord Qi." If I want to go down the southwest road of Beijing, I have my own way to keep the army fed. ”

In this sentence, Zhao Dongting is not bluffing. But there is a way.

Not to mention that the armies of the Great Song Dynasty are not yet in danger of running out of food. Even if there was a real time, he could buy grain from overseas countries such as Liuqiu and Mayi.

Since the Dongsha Islands became the center of maritime trade, the Great Song Dynasty has been quite close to overseas countries.

In addition, Wu Sanhai, the ambassador of the maritime trade in the Americas, and others often go to the Americas and other places by big ships, which is enough to continuously transport the material resources from all over the country to the Great Song Dynasty.

Now the merchant fleet directly under the Great Song Dynasty Maritime Trade Division already has more than 100 sea vessels.

Qi Hongda couldn't help but be dumbfounded.

He obviously didn't expect Zhao Dongting to be so confident.

Then after a long time, he said: "Okay, even if Emperor Song has enough food, don't you feel sorry that those soldiers of your dynasty will die in the frontier?" ”

A little doubt passed through the depths of Zhao Dongting's eyes.

Qi Hongda has been going around in circles since he entered the door, which makes him a little unsure of what Qi Hongda's intentions are.

Patience is gradually dissipating.

After a few seconds, he said bluntly, "What did Lord Qi want to say when he came to see me?" ”

In his mind, if Qi Hongda wanted to come back to Xiangyang Mansion, he should have to retreat at this time.