Because he waited for three months in Kaifeng Mansion, Shi Miyuan was already like an arrow, he abandoned the carriage and chose to ride south.

In Shi Miyuan's plan, they had to rush to Xiangyang first, then take a boat from Xiangyang to Jiankang, and then go ashore from Jiankang and then rush back to Lin'an, which is the fastest way back.

But he overestimated his horsemanship.

Although most of the scholars and doctors of the Song Kingdom can ride horses, most of them are in the mountains and rivers, and they can ride horses and shoot hunting, and now they are rare animals.

Shi Miyuan boasted of his excellent riding skills, and he could be regarded as a good man among the civil officials of the Song Kingdom, and he had no problem going south with the Jin Army's Pegasus, but the result was unexpected.

According to the horse speed of the cavalry of the Jin army, it will take two days to rush from Kaifeng Mansion to Xiangyang, because Shi Miyuan's riding skills are too poor, and the group walked for more than three days before arriving in Xiangyang.

At this time, Shi Miyuan's twin strands had already worn out, and when he dismounted, his face was pale, his whole body trembled, and he was almost unstable on his feet.

Seeing this, the prefect of Xiangyang hurriedly persuaded Shi Miyuan to take a break in Xiangyang and ask the doctor to take a look.

Shi Miyuan categorically refused: "The state is urgent, how can it be delayed because of Shi's private person!" ”

The prefect of Xiangyang immediately respected Shi Miyuan, hurriedly arranged the boat, and specially invited a doctor to accompany the ship.

Shi Miyuan didn't say a word, only had a meal in Xiangyang, and immediately boarded the boat on the road. Because of the toss immediately after a few days, Shi Miyuan started to burn after boarding the ship, and the boat was rough and windy, he was a little seasick, and he ate and vomited along the way.

By the time he arrived at Jiankang, Shi Miyuan's originally somewhat rich figure had lost weight twice.

This is also thanks to the Xiangyang prefect who sent a doctor with the ship.

After the boat traveled to Jiankang, Shi Miyuan did not listen to the doctor's advice, found a carriage in Jiankang, drove non-stop in the starry night, and rushed to Lin'an one day and one night, asking to see the king.

At this time, it was past the time of the court meeting, and Zhao Kuo heard that Shi Miyuan had returned, and immediately announced that he would go to the upper study to meet him.

"Aiqing, why is this so, Beiban is so hateful!" As soon as Zhao Kuo saw Shi Miyuan lose weight a few times, he thought that he had suffered a crime in the Jin Kingdom, and immediately expressed extreme indignation.

Shi Miyuan rushed to Lin'an all the way, just to win this effect, but he himself was not good at speaking, so he only shook his head again and again: "Shengshang, Weichen occasionally feels cold, and it is not a big problem." ”

When he spoke, his voice was hoarse and weak.

Since Shi Miyuan said so, Zhao Kuo no longer asked about the matter, and hurriedly asked about the result of his envoy to the Jin Kingdom.

Shi Miyuan fell to his knees again and cried: "Weichen is useless, he has the trust of his father." ”

Zhao Guangguang was shocked: "Jin Guo is unwilling to negotiate peace, and insists on committing me?" ”

Shi Miyuan put away his crying: "No, Emperor Jin, agree to negotiate peace." ”

Zhao Kuo patted his chest and breathed a sigh of relief: "It's good to agree to peace, it's good to agree to peace!" After speaking, he sensed that something was wrong, if the Jin State agreed to negotiate peace, Shi Miyuan should not be in this situation, I think the conditions offered by the Jin State were too high.

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"Aiqing, but the Golden Emperor Lion opened his mouth?"

"Your Majesty is Shengming, Weichen is incompetent." Shi Miyuan kowtowed to the ground again.

Zhao Kuo got up and pulled Shi Miyuan up, and instructed the chamberlain to move a chair over: "Aiqing, sit down and speak slowly." ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Shi Miyuan was indeed tossed enough, so he sat down on the stool with his buttocks. After he sat down, he told Wan Yan Kang one by one, but he hid the fact that Wan Yan Kang asked for Han Yan's head.

After listening to Yan Kang's offer, Zhao Kuo immediately opened his mouth, and after a while he stood up, pacing while shouting angrily: "How can this be reasonable!" Outrageous! Outrageous! ”

At this moment, there was a knock on the door outside the upper study.

Zhao Kuo shouted angrily: "What's the matter! ”

"Your Majesty, too

Fu asked to see. ”

Hearing that it was Han Yanxuan asking to see him, Zhao Kuo suppressed his anger and ordered the waiter to invite Han Yanxuan in.

Han Yanxuan strode into the upper study, followed by two people, it was Chen Ziqiang, the prime minister of the left, and the Privy Council both promised Su Shidan. After the three of them bowed to Zhao Kuo, Zhao Kuo immediately called someone to watch the seat and asked Han Yanxuan to sit down.

Han Yanxuan has been in charge of the Song State for more than ten years, and he can be given a seat when he is summoned by the court or Zhao Kuo in private. Chen Ziqiang and Su Shidan did not have this privilege, and the two stood respectfully behind Han Yanxuan, like left and right guards.

Seeing that Chen Ziqiang and Su Shidan were not given seats, he hurriedly got up and stood behind the two of them for a while, in order to show his dignity and humility.

"Aiqing, I gave you a seat, why did you get up?" Seeing this, Zhao Kuo couldn't help frowning.

Shi Miyuan bowed and said: "Weichen is young and humble......"

"You have worked hard, and I will reward you for your work!"

"Mi Yuan, given by the Holy Heaven, how can you refuse!" Han Yanxuan said lightly.

When Shi Miyuan heard this, he gestured slightly to Chen Ziqiang and Su Shidan, and then returned to sit down on the stool.

"Holy Lord, what is the matter with the right talent to provoke Long Yan to be angry?" Han Yanxuan leaned forward slightly and asked softly.

Zhao Kuo glanced at Shi Miyuan: "Aiqing, you say it again." ”

Shi Miyuan nodded hurriedly, turned a little sideways, and told Han Yanxuan and the three of them about meeting the Emperor of Jin again.

After hearing Yan Kang's conditions, Chen Ziqiang and Su Shidan were stunned, and Han Yanxuan even angrily punched his thigh, and shouted angrily: "Bastard!" ”

Shi Miyuan seemed to be frightened by Han Yanxuan's angry shout, and shrank back.

Han Yanxuan took a few breaths, finally suppressed his anger, and looked at Shi Miyuan: "You have been in the Jin Kingdom for a few months, and you have brought these few words back!" ”

Shi Miyuan bowed his head and said: "Despicable and incompetent......"

Han Yanxuan's eyes widened, and he was about to have a seizure and scolded Shi Miyuan.

Zhao Kuo frowned and coughed: "Taifu, Beikou is arrogant, you can't blame Shi Aiqing." ”

Chen Ziqiang also recovered from the shock and took over Zhao Kuo's words: "Master Shi returned from an envoy, but he was actually thin and unadult-looking, he must have suffered a lot of grievances and sins, Taifu, you don't have to blame him." ”

Han Yanxuan snorted lightly: "What the Holy Lord said is extremely true, and the old minister lost his words. Then he asked Shi Miyuan again: "As the saying goes, if you ask for a price all over the sky, you will pay it back on the spot." Beikou is so open-mouthed, you won't bargain? ”

Shi Miyuan looked at Han Yanxuan, then looked at Zhao Kuo, and said with some hesitation: "The minister also wants to bargain, but it is ......."

"But what?" Zhao Kuo asked anxiously.

Emperor Jin only replied with one sentence...... "Shi Miyuan was still a little shrunken."

Han Yanxuan said: "What did you say! ”

"You tell Zhao... Emperor Song, if he doesn't give it, I'll take it myself! After Shi Miyuan said this, he quickly lowered his head, not daring to look at Zhao Kuo and Han Yanxuan's expressions.

In the upper study, there was a sudden silence.

After a while, Chen Ziqiang looked up at Zhao Kuo, only to see that his teeth were clenched, his fists were clenched, and his body was still trembling involuntarily.

This is a mixture of anger and fear, Chen Ziqiang sighed in his heart, and took the initiative to speak: "Holy Lord, the old minister has a word, I don't know whether to say it or not." ”

Chen Ziqiang spoke out loud, and finally broke the deathly silence in the upper study, Zhao Kuo's mind relaxed slightly, and he said continuously: "Old Xiangguo, but it doesn't hurt to speak." ”

Chen Ziqiang said in a deep voice: "Emperor Jin is young and vigorous, if he should not pay compensation, I am afraid that what he said is not a lie and intimidation." ”

Zhao Kuo was slightly frightened: "What can I do? ”

"People under the eaves have to bow their heads and more

What's more, this matter is the first time that my Great Song Dynasty has been. According to the old minister's opinion, it is better to go down early, and discuss peace quickly. ”

"I also want to negotiate peace, but this guy costs five million taels, where can I find it!" Zhao Kuo couldn't help but shout, and then closed his eyes in pain.

When he sent Shi Miyuan as an envoy, he prepared for the lion to open his mouth after the Yan Kang Society, and at that time authorized Shi Miyuan to raise the annual tribute to 300,000 taels, and a one-time compensation of 1 million taels, but as a result, Jin Guo's appetite was even more terrible than he expected.

In the upper study, there was silence again. After a while, Shi Miyuan said in a low voice: "Holy Lord, Weichen has a strategy, which may be able to solve the urgent need." ”

Zhao Kuo was overjoyed when he heard this: "Come quickly!" ”

"Tax increase!"

Before Zhao Kuo could express his position, Han Yanxuan scolded repeatedly: "How can this make the tax increase at this time, isn't it the official forcing the people to rebel!" ”

Zhao Kuo frowned: "What is the best plan for Taifu?" ”

Han Yan bowed down and said, "Holy Lord, the old minister is still pondering......"

Zhao Kuo glanced at him, and the meaning was clear, since you don't have an idea, you should stop talking first. Then he asked Shi Miyuan: "Aiqing, is it feasible to raise taxes?" ”

Shi Miyuan stepped forward: "Holy Lord, what Weichen said about raising taxes, only business taxes need to be raised, but for the people, it is not guilty of Qiu. ”

Zhao Kuo's brows stretched slightly, and then he thought of a question, so he asked again: "How can you make up these five million taels only by raising the business tax?" ”

"When Weichen returned, he calculated that if the commercial tax was doubled, my Song tax would increase by 1.5 million taels per year. If you call on the gentry from all over the country to donate part of the loss, plus the surplus of the national treasury, you can make up seventy-seven eighty-eight if you want to. ”

Shi Miyuan looked at Zhao Kuo, got up and bowed, and raised his hand to the top: "Weichen is incompetent, I am willing to do my best to donate 5,000 taels for the country to solve the urgent need of the monarch." ”

Han Yanxuan has not yet expressed his position, Chen Ziqiang and Su Shidan have nodded slightly.

Zhao Kuo thought about it for a while, and felt that this move was very feasible, he got up with great joy, walked in front of Shi Miyuan, and took Shi Miyuan's hand: "The wind knows the strength of the grass, the bandang knows the loyal ministers, Shi Aiqing is really my Song Liangzhu!" ”

After speaking, Zhao Kuo laughed loudly.

Han Yanxuan's eyes turned, as if he had no idea, he waited for Zhao Kuo to finish laughing, and asked out loud: "Miyuan, according to your opinion, if these five million taels are sent to the north, can this Golden Emperor keep his promise not to offend my Great Song Dynasty?" ”

Shi Miyuan looked at Han Yanxuan's eyes when he looked at him, and his heart was full of sorrow, knowing that this person was jealous because of the extra favor given to him by the Holy Lord today. If it was in the past, he said that he had to follow Han Yanxuan's meaning, but now, he had to bite the bullet and say: "In the opinion of Weichen, as long as my Great Song Dynasty compensation arrives, Emperor Jin will be able to keep his promise." ”

When Han Yanxuan raised this question just now, Zhao Kuo and the others also suddenly thought of this problem, if they lost money, Jin Guo did not keep his promise, and still waved his army south, wouldn't this compensation be used to fund the enemy!

After Shi Miyuan replied, Zhao Kuo immediately asked, "Aiqing, how can you see it?" ”

"Since Weichen arrived in Kaifeng for a few months, he has inquired a lot of news everywhere, and learned that Emperor Jin has always believed in his words and deeds since he was the emperor's grandson, and he has never heard of a time when he violated his promise. Because he ordered the slaughter of the city, he actually issued an edict of guilt...... "Shi Miyuan knew that there was no turning back arrow when he opened the bow, so he had to find ways to strengthen his judgment, and he described Wan Yan Kang as a pious Buddhist disciple in Shaolin Temple in March, and his recent actions such as the edict also confirmed that Wan Yan Kang was a proper good man.

After Yan Kang issued an edict to spread Dajin, Zhao Kuo had heard about it before, and he didn't understand why before, but at this moment, Shi Miyuan said this, the more he pondered it, the more he felt that it made sense, and a hanging heart was also released by more than half of it.

Zhao Kuo patted Shi Miyuan's shoulder and laughed loudly again: "Aiqing is really my Great Song Liangzhu, I allow you to rest at home for ten days, and take care of your body!" ”