Chapter 253: Who's Behind the Scenes?
Listening to Zhao Liang's words, Song Zhenzong was suddenly surprised: "It's only 300,000, is it so little?" Then he looked at Cao Yu again: "Is this true?" ”
Cao Yu hurriedly replied: "Your Majesty, it's true, what the two sides are talking about is 200,000 silk and 100,000 silver every year." ”
With that, Cao Yu took out the covenant document from his bosom and presented it with both hands.
Song Zhenzong took it, opened it and looked at it carefully, then took a long breath, turned his head and said to the old official: "This turtle grandson!" I have nothing to do all day long, just to scare me and play! ”
The chamberlain almost fainted, and hurriedly knelt down and kowtowed: "Your Majesty forgives your sins, Your Majesty forgives your sins." ”
Song Zhenzong was in a good mood at this time, and he didn't care about him, he waved his hand to make Cao Yu, Zhao Liang and the inner servant all stand up, and continued: "Cao Aiqing, the emperor's nephew, you have made a great contribution to me this time. Good, good, I'm rewarded! ”
Hearing this, Cao Yu and Zhao Liang hurriedly thanked him, and even said that this peace discussion was all up to His Majesty's strategy, and he had no credit. Because Zhao Liang greeted him in advance, Cao Yu didn't even mention a word in front of the emperor about Yang Paifeng's sneak attack on the camp.
Song Zhenzong attached great importance to the results of the peace talks, and at this time passed down the decree, and immediately summoned Kou Zhun and other important ministers of the court to come and review the terms of the covenant together.
The kung fu was not large, and more than a dozen civil and military ministers, including Kou Zhun and Eight Thousand Years Old, came to Song Zhenzong's imperial tent one after another.
Zhao Liang originally thought that he could meet Yang Yanzhao here, but he didn't think that Yang Liulang's rank was low, and he was really not qualified to participate in such a high-level meeting. On the contrary, Wang Qinruo, who had not met for a long time, appeared in the imperial tent at this time.
In order to avoid his interference in the war, Kou Zhun later played the Ming Song Dynasty Zhenzong and temporarily transferred Wang Qinruo to the Daimyo Mansion to take charge of the Tianxiong Army, which was regarded as a demotion to this political opponent and a small warning.
Recently, the two armies of Song and Liao have died down and there has been no war, so Wang Qinruo took the opportunity to report on his work and slipped to Lanzhou again, planning to go through the emperor's back door and find a way to reinstate the official.
Because he was the patriarch of the court, Song Zhenzong also specially asked him to participate in the meeting in front of him.
However, unexpectedly, as soon as Wang Qinruo walked in, he had just swept his eyes over Zhao Liang, which immediately aroused Zhao Liang's vigilance.
Because a thought that rose in this guy's heart at this time happened to be captured by Zhao Liang with mind reading: Alas, Zhao Liang's life is really big, and he was not cleaned up by the vanguard scouts of the Yongbian Army.
I'm Nima! What's going on? Zhao Liang's heart sank: How did Wang Qinruo know about the sneak attack on the camp by the vanguard scouts of the Yongbian Army? Could it be that there were people in the negotiating delegation, so the news leaked?
No, if someone reported to him, then what he thought in his heart should be how those Khitans who avenged Xiao Tzu Lin failed to kill Zhao Liang, instead of coming up with thoughts about the Yongbian army.
After pondering again, Zhao Liang remembered that Yang Paifeng had said that they had returned from behind enemy lines, and when they were stationed in the Daiming Mansion for recuperation, they received Yang Yanzhao's secret order from the local military, and Wang Qinruo was the highest military commander of the Daiming Mansion at that time.
Could it be that this conspiracy has something to do with this person?
Just as Zhao Liang was secretly thinking about it, the little prince Zhao Ming came to his side and said in a low voice: "Brother Wang, you have worked hard all the way, you didn't suffer in Liaoying, right?" ”
Zhao Liang temporarily retracted his mind and nodded gratefully: "It's okay, it's okay, with His Royal Highness Lao's concern, everything is going well." ”
The little prince said: "Do you know? Since the news of your brave entry into the enemy camp came back, Yang Ru didn't know how many times she cried. I've never seen this girl so sad when she's grown so big. ”
Zhao Liang couldn't help but be stunned when he heard this, and then he remembered that he and Xiaoya still had a family affair that had not been completed, and suddenly felt that his head was as big as a fight, and said with a wry smile: "Presumably Yang Zongbao is also in a hurry, right?" ”
"What's the hurry?" The little prince lowered his voice: "He is almost like his sister, he can't wait to cry and wipe his tears." Due to the strict order issued by General Yang Yanzhao,
asked the officers and men of the Yongbian Army to deal with the battle with the Liao army with all their might, so Yang Zongbao did not follow in your footsteps and ran to save people single-handedly. Otherwise, hehehehe......"
Zhao Liang knew that eight thousand years old was purely to watch the excitement and not think it was a big deal, so he couldn't help but shake his head angrily and funny, and then asked: "In order to save my two lives and Mu Ling's two lives, I talked nonsense with Empress Dowager Xiao about peace between the two countries, but I didn't expect it to become a reality now. You don't blame me, do you? I don't know what Kou Xiang and Yang Shuai think about this matter. ”
The little prince glanced at the officials around him, and while Song Zhenzong was still changing clothes in the back, he had not yet come out for a meeting, and whispered: "It's not in the way." We all know that you couldn't help yourself at that time, and it was not easy to do this. What's more, negotiating an armistice is not bad either. Yesterday, Kou Xiang also told me that in fact, if the fight continues, the victory or defeat of the two sides should be between five and five, and it is unpredictable whether to win or lose. But what is certain is that if we continue to fight, there will be more soldiers spilling their blood on the battlefield, and the national strength will also be greatly consumed. Therefore, as long as it is not a clause that humiliates the country, the two families can strike and reconcile, of course, it is worth celebrating. ”
He paused slightly and continued: "However, Yang Yanzhao's side seems to be a little confused. He has always said that this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and it is expected that the Liao army will be completely annihilated and the sixteen states of Yanyun will be recovered. But it's a pity that he is only a mere commander, and no matter how loud he shouts, the emperor can't listen to him. ”
The two were chatting, and Song Zhenzong walked out of the curtain next to him, and everyone saluted when they saw this.
The emperor waved his hand happily: "Let's all be flat." Happy today, you can feel free to order. ”
After speaking, he sat down on the chair in the middle, pointed to Cao Yu and Zhao Liang, and gave a general introduction to the negotiation.
It was only after the chamberlain held the scroll of the covenant and read it out again that the ministers in the tent showed completely relaxed expressions: alas, this condition was finally acceptable, even better than expected.
Prime Minister Kou Zhun was the first to speak, he believed that the price given to the Liao State was not too high, and there was no territorial loss. In order to return the rare peace, the Great Song side was completely acceptable.
Song Zhenzong nodded again and again when he heard this, affirmed the prime minister's evaluation, and also said that the result was satisfactory.
Seeing that the emperor has set the tone, and the prime minister has given a standard answer, how can the ministers not know how to do the question? So everyone praised one after another, saying that this alliance was definitely a complete victory for the Song Dynasty, and with just a little reward, the Khitans were sent away, which was really clever.
Song Zhenzong looked at the civil and military officials with satisfaction, and said with a smile: "So, I will approve the use of the seal for this contract?" ”
"My emperor is wise, and he can approve this covenant." Kou Zhun and the ministers responded in unison.
"Good! Since all of you Aiqing have agreed, then I will be approved! Song Zhenzong smiled and said to Cao Yong: "You will work hard tomorrow and go to the camp of the Liao State to see if their Empress Dowager Xiao agrees." If both sides have confirmed, then agree on a date as soon as possible to hold a ceremony for the formation of the alliance outside the city! ”
After the pre-imperial meeting, Zhao Liang politely declined the little prince's proposal to give him a clean wash, because he was still worried about the situation on the side of his little aunt Wang Yueqin.
Although Zhao Liang made a special inquiry as soon as he came back, he heard from the captain who knew that the vanguard scouts of the Ningbian Army had all returned to the camp in Lanzhou safely, and the deputy commander Yang Paifeng was also among them. However, the night attack on the Song Liao special envoy is, after all, an earth-shattering case, although it has been covered up at present, and it is only said to be a misunderstanding, but there will still be people who make a big fuss about it.
Especially now that he noticed that Wang Qinruo might also be involved, he was even more worried that there would be variables in the back and implicate his little aunt.
So Zhao Liang returned to the camp tent, said hello to Xiao Ya and the others who were waiting here, and prepared to visit Yang Paifeng first.
When Zheng Luya heard this, she hurriedly offered to come with him. The reason is very simple, she is afraid that Yang Zongbao will come to her to discuss marriage. Xiaoya, like Zhao Liang, is worried about this problem.
Zhao Liang understood this very much, so he agreed to let her go with him, but he didn't expect Xiao Feng and Duan Yu to see this and also clamored to go together.
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Zhao, for our brothers, that is a third-class skill for walking, and you must not get out of sight. Xiao Feng shook his head, and his tone was extremely firm.
"That'll do!" Zhao Liang glanced at them angrily: "I can talk to the front, the chapter of the covenant between us is still valid, you must listen to my unified command in everything, understand?" ”
As long as they can follow Zhao Liang and them together, not to mention one chapter of the law, or ten thousand chapters of the law, these two brothers can readily agree.
Li Erbai put the sword behind his back, stood up and said, "Uncle Shi, let's go." ”
"Where are you going?" Zhao Liang was slightly stunned: "Are you going too?" ”
"That's natural," Li Erbai said solemnly: "Last night, Master Zu personally issued a decree ordering the disciples to guard their uncle at all times, and not to be negligent, otherwise they will be expelled from the sect." If you don't believe it, you can ask the fairy girl. ”
Xiao Ya nodded at Zhao Liang: "Well, the lights out chief did say so." ”
I'll go! Zhao Liang sighed helplessly, originally thinking of going to see his aunt alone, but he didn't expect to form a group in the end.
The five of them came out of the tent together, ordered the soldiers on duty to bring the horses, and after asking for the path, they used their strength to come all the way to the camp of the vanguard scouts.
Zhao Liang reported his identity, and under the guidance of the scout soldiers, he went straight to Yang Paifeng's residence.
When he saw that his nephew was coming, Yang Pai was very happy. She first asked her subordinates to bring a large pot of stewed mutton, beckoned Xiaoya and the others to dinner, and then pulled Zhao Liang out of her camp and came to a secluded place outside.
"Ryoko, your identity hasn't been revealed, has it?"
Zhao Liang was stunned when he heard this: "Identity exposed? What do you mean by that? ”
Yang Paifeng smiled and patted his head: "Hey, I don't even understand this, and I still play time travel?" I mean, the people around you don't know you're a time-traveler, do they? ”
"Ah, yes, I don't know." Zhao Liang replied stubbornly: "I ...... this kind of thing."
"It's good if I don't know," Yang Paifeng said happily: "You kid is a good mix, better than me, you easily became the Hou Ye, I heard that you have to marry the second lady, this achievement should be regarded as a high-end crossing player." ”
Zhao Liang was a little crying and laughing by her, and said a little helplessly: "It seems that you are having a good time, and I am still worried about it." ”
Yang Paifeng asked curiously, "What do you have to worry about?" ”
"Do you need to talk about that?" Zhao Liang said: "You go to the battlefield to fight, I'm worried; You are caught up in a plot to sneak attack the Special Mission, and I am also worried. You're in danger of losing your head every minute, and you're not happy. ”
Hearing this, Yang Paifeng smiled nonchalantly: "Oh, so that's the case, what else should I do?" Liangzi, let's travel to ancient times, isn't it just to have a good time? If you're also afraid, then you're afraid, it's better to stay at home and watch TV series. ”
She added: "The previous sneak attack on the camp, as soon as Apple and I came back, we reported to Yang Shuai, and he only said 'I know' after listening to it, and there was no follow-up." I don't think it's going to be that good. ”
Zhao Liang was slightly stunned: "Huh? That's all he said? Didn't ask for other details? ”
"Gone?" Yang Paifeng shook his head: "Later, I and Apple combined, it seems that the secret order was indeed from Yang Shuai's hand, otherwise how could he be so calm." Although we still don't understand why Yang Shuai misunderstood the special envoy as a traitor to the enemy, since the main general didn't say much, we errand boys don't have to think about it anymore. ”
Hearing her say this, the doubts in Zhao Liang's heart became even stronger: What is going on? Did Wang Qinruo borrow a knife to kill people, or did Yang Yanzhao do it behind the scenes?
He was thinking about the reason for this, only to hear Yang Paifeng suddenly say: "Hey, Liangzi, what kind of god are you stunned?" My aunt told you, didn't I want to introduce you to the Ranger Travel Agency last time, but it was a coincidence that he happened to be here. ”
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