Chapter 201 The Tongue Wars the Enemy and the Emperor Suffers from Each Other

In the first year of the Great Song Dynasty Yanhuang, the third year of Jin Guozhengda, May 25, Bianliang.

The city was originally the capital of the Great Song Dynasty, which was operated by the Great Song Dynasty for nearly two hundred years, and was intertwined with the later construction of the Jin Kingdom. Although it was not as prosperous as it was at this time, and the Bianhe River also seemed to be in decline, at least for the Jin Kingdom, it was still a quite beautiful and spectacular city.

However, Pei Manqinfu did not have the slightest intention of showing off in front of Hong Shikui, compared to Lin'an of the Great Song Dynasty, Bianliang was really nothing, even cities like Yangzhou and Jinling seemed to be more angry than Bianliang. As for the emerging Chuzhou and Xuzhou, it is even more embarrassing.

After some cumbersome etiquette - it is strange to say, the more foreign races enter the Central Plains, the more attention is paid to those red tape and redundant etiquette, until this time, Pei Manqinfu asked Hong Shikui with a little pride: "My court etiquette, compared with your country, which is closer to the Zhou ceremony?" ”

"Your country is closer." Hong Shikui smiled faintly: "My Great Song only uses benevolence and righteousness, not Zhou etiquette." Eat the ancients, and be safe for it? ”

Pei Manqinfu was ashamed, and he no longer dared to ask for a bargain verbally, but only introduced Hong Shikui into the hall according to the system.

At this time, the emperor of the Jin Kingdom was named Wanyan Shouxu, and he was twenty-nine years old at the time, which was also quite young. He ascended the throne also had a thrilling battle, after the death of the previous son of heaven Xuanzong, the concubine King Ying rushed into the palace to seize the throne, he returned to Bianjing the next day, and then commanded the soldiers and horses, guarded the city, sent guards to detain the British king, and he took the throne in front of the spirit. He was fat, pale, slightly bearded, and his eyes were very keen. When he saw Hong Shikui, he was also very respectful, and even gave him a seat.

"I heard that the Son of Heaven gave the court an important minister's seat, in order to show respect for the court, to see the sages and think together, I often want to learn it, and today I have been hearing from the beginning." He laughed.

"Your Majesty is happy to see kindness, and he is also a bright monarch." Since the other party praised his own son of heaven, he had to spend a sedan chair to carry people, and Hong Shikui also praised.

"Shangguo broke Menghu in Taizhuang, captured the chieftain Temujin alive, and the contemptible country Pingzhang finished Yan Heda and wrote a book, praising the soldiers of Shangguo for their bravery." After receiving the letter of state, Wanyan Shouxu did not rush to open it, but said with a smile: "I heard that the kingdom sent me a gift, and I discussed it with the courtiers, and I can roughly guess what this gift is." Although this gift is hot, I have also accepted it, and I also ask your envoy to metabolize the son of heaven of your country. ”

"The mission of this minister is not to be ordered by His Majesty."

After Yan Shouxu opened the national letter, he quickly read it, and then handed the national letter to Xu Ding, the political affairs of Pingzhang, and after Xu Ding read it, he handed it to the Ministry of Rites Shangshu Odun Liangbi.

For the gifts mentioned in the national letter, the whole country of Jin is both happy and helpless.

The gift sent by Zhao and Ju was the first achievement of the Monhulu chief Temujin. Soon after the public trial, Temujin was hanged in public, and the charges of "crimes against humanity and civilization" condemned by the emperor of the Great Song Dynasty became a new hot topic in Lin'an.

What is the crime of anti-humanity and anti-civilization, this time it is not others who advocate for the Son of Heaven, but Ge Hong, Wei Liaoweng and others, especially Zhendexiu of Chuzhou, who praised the wisdom of the Son of Heaven in setting these two crimes - "Anti-human beings are unkind, anti-civilization is rude, unkind and rude, leading beasts to eat people, capturing and killing them, isn't it for the benevolence and courtesy of heaven?" ”

It is said that Wanyan Shouxu first shouted happily, and then he was silent, and when he was asked, his answer was "There is no him, but fortunately when Taizu and Taizong, the Song Kingdom did not have such a king's ear."

"Your country is blaming Jiangdong."

Although he had to accept this gift, there were still some people among the important ministers of the Jin State who couldn't help but speak, Hong Shikui looked at him and recognized him as the governor of the Jin State, named Li Qi, and smiled at the moment: "If your country does not dare to accept it, Hong is willing to bring it back." ”

"Hugh is reckless, my Dajin has been repeatedly attacked by soldiers, this Hu Chief Tiemu is really the culprit, and now I am fortunate to have the Great Song Dynasty to avenge my Dajin, you should work hard to restore the old capital."

Wanyan Shouxu snorted in a low voice, and the ministers were immediately silent, and Hong Shikui saw that his heart moved, although the Son of Heaven of the Jin Kingdom was young, he had extreme prestige in the Jin Kingdom, and compared to the Son of Heaven of the Great Song Dynasty, he seemed to have a firmer control over the courtiers.

"The matter of dredging the Yellow River and controlling the water as mentioned in the imperial brother's national letter is the matter of dredging the Yellow River and controlling the water, and the country has its own decision, and I dare not ask the imperial brother to ask." After drinking the ministers, Wanyan Shouxu smiled again: "I also asked Hong Shilang to speak well to the imperial brother on behalf of me, but I can't do it." As for the rest, I will obey them all. ”

In the Song-Jin Covenant, Song was the elder brother and Jin was the younger brother, so Wanyan Shouxu called Zhao and Ju the imperial brothers, although in terms of age, he was nearly ten years older than Zhao and Ju. What he said was that Zhao and Ju asked the Jin State to dredge the Yellow River in order to prevent floods in July and to facilitate the passage of merchant ships. However, the whole Jin State saw the power of the Song Guard's naval army, and knew the power of the cannon, how dare they clear the river leading to Bianliang, and they even wanted to bury more obstacles in the river, so as not to attack Bianliang along the river.

Hong Shikui frowned, this matter is not a trivial matter, the Son of Heaven attaches great importance to business and trade, and has specially instructed him that this negotiation can be done otherwise, only the matter of dredging the river must be done. After the victory of Taizhuang, it can also threaten the construction of Xuzhou and Huaibei, which is the Yellow River flood, if you do not pay attention to flood control, once the flood situation arrives, it took a lot of effort to prepare the fields and then turn into Zeguo; After the development of Xuzhou's industry, in addition to selling goods to Lianghuai, Jingdong and Lin'an, Jin will also be a very important market, although Jin is now narrow, but after all, it still occupies the Central Plains, and with the fiasco of Menghu, Hedong, Yongxing, Qinfeng and other places, I am afraid that it will also be taken back.

"There was an agreement when the Song and Jin met before, one side was at war with Menghu, and the other side should be neutral in good faith." Hong Zhikui had a calm face: "My Great Song Emperor has something unclear, why did my Great Song Guards fight with Menghu, Jin Guopingzhang Wanyan Heda led the army to enter the Great Song Dynasty border?" ”

At the beginning, Wanyan Heda and Wanyan Chen led the army into the Song Dynasty to approach Xuzhou, wanting to take advantage of the fire to rob, but first, they were intimidated by the Xuzhou army, and secondly, they were moved by Lu Xin's words, so they had to falsely claim that they had heard that Song and Hu had come to help in the war. At this time, Hong Shikui suddenly mentioned it, but Wanyan Shouxu was not in a hurry: "I will explain this matter to the imperial brother on the national letter, one is to help your country, and the other is to take precautions, the name of the imperial brother Shengming, I have also heard of it in this northern wilderness, and I will definitely not pursue it." ”

His face did not change when he spoke, and his expression was extremely calm, as if he was just explaining that he had accidentally stepped into the Song Realm. Hong Zhikui also secretly felt in his heart when he saw it, this son of Jin is really a character, if the new prime minister of the country Cui He is an old fox, then the son of Jin is a little fox.

"Your Majesty has said this, I heard that the lands of Hedong, Yongxing, and Qinfeng are still in the hands of Menghu, and my Great Song Dynasty has a brotherly alliance with the Jin State, and I am willing to restore the territory for the Jin State, and will send the Guards and the Loyal and Righteous Army to the west from Hebei."

Hong Shikui's words were threatening, now Menghu's elite in Hebei has been lost, although it still has strength, but it has not been transferred back, with the combat strength of the Guards, it is certainly not a problem to sweep away these places. It's just that Hong Shikui said that he was restoring the territory for the Jin State, but where would the territory that the Song army beat down be ceded to the Jin State, if this is the case, the Jin State will face the Song State from three sides.

Wanyan Shouxu raised his eyebrows slightly, and anger flashed, but it quickly turned into helplessness.

Hong Zhikui's meaning is obvious, he does not agree to dredge the river, then the Song State will go to seize the land north of the Yellow River and dredge it himself. After thinking about it, Wanyan Shouxu reluctantly said: "I know, I will appoint a competent minister to dredge the river, but I don't hide it, your country's ship is strong, and I have palpitations, so I really don't dare to let it go." ”

"This is your country's business, and it is inconvenient for the foreign minister to beak." Hong Zhikui said coldly.

He is extremely happy in his heart, and this is the diplomatic advantage of a strong country over a weak country. Hearing his almost Chiguoguo's threat, Wanyan Shouxu was silent for a long time, and then smiled bitterly: "Okay...... I agreed. ”

"The Yellow River now flows through the two countries, and in order to facilitate the unification of the two countries, the Great Song Dynasty is willing to give support to the Jin State." Speaking of this, Hong Shikui slowed down, and then said: "I am willing to sell cement to Jin Guo at a low price, and send consultants to guide your country on how to dredge the river, build river embankments, and send patrol boats to govern the Yellow River with your country to prevent river bandits." ”

Hong Shikui spoke coldly, with a blank expression on his face, as if he was not engaged in diplomatic negotiations, but only to make announcements.

Wanyan Shouxu was silent for a while, his lips trembled slightly, and he wanted to refuse several times, but finally had to admit: "Okay, I also agreed." ”

"The four places of Kaizhou, Bianliang, Luoyang, and Chang'an along the river must set up additional fields to prepare for trade and trade, which can not only benefit the people of the two countries, but also increase tax revenue for your country." Hong continued.

"No, Bianliang must not!" Wanyan Shouxu finally became furious: "Please send your envoy to restore the Son of Heaven of your country, ask for Bianliang, and send troops to take it yourself!" ”

"After the victory of my Great Song Dynasty since Taizhuang, the voice of the Northern Expedition Kuangfu was rising, hundreds of officials and subjects, every day there were people who submitted letters to their subordinates in order to return the capital, my Great Song Dynasty Emperor had benevolence and virtue, and he was reinstated in faith, and he did not want the ink of the covenant to dry, and the two countries started a war again. It's just that the morale of the people must always be appeased, if your country should not do this, how can the Son of Heaven appease the world? Hong Shikui raised his eyebrows and sneered: "It's not a secret, this envoy has also written to ask for war, if Your Majesty does not want to negotiate peace, you don't need to go back, please behead this envoy, send the head of this envoy back to Lin'an, I am a great Song Tianbing, morning and evening!" ”

As soon as he said this, some of the ministers of the Jin Kingdom wept with anger, and one of them drew his sword and came out to kill him, but was immediately stopped by the guards. Wanyan Shouxu changed color, sat down on the throne, and begged bitterly after a long time: "Bianliang is the place of Nanjing, the place where I lie on the couch, how can I be open, the noble envoy returns to China, mourns for me, and the country is willing to redeem it with the ...... of the year."

Listening to his intentions, the rest of the cities can be opened, only Bianliang can not be completed, Hong Shikui rejoiced in his heart, this has exceeded the order of the Son of Heaven when he came. But the Son of Heaven has also repeatedly explained that this foreign affair is also a national war, and there must not be the slightest compassion, Hong Zhikui's thoughts turned: "What Your Majesty said is also reasonable, this Bianliang matter, the envoy will go back to speak, whether it is successful or not, but it depends on the will of my Song Dynasty Emperor...... Just ......"

Originally, after hearing his agreement, Wanyan Shouxu was already full of joy, but as soon as this "just" came out, his heart immediately fell again, staring at Hong Shikui's face, just afraid that he would say something unacceptable. Hong Shikui groaned slightly: "Bianliang does not open the field, and the city must be opened!" ”

Wanyan Shouxu's face was pale, Guancheng was the later generation of Zhengzhou, at this time it was also known as the old city, only one hundred and fifty or sixty miles away from Bianliang, after a long time, he gritted his teeth and nodded: "Then according to your words!" ”

After Hong Shikui was led out of the main hall, Wanyan Shouxu suddenly cried, and all the ministers accompanied him to tears.

"Losing power and humiliating the country is my sin." After a long time, he stopped and glanced at the ministers: "For a few years, even the weak Song Dynasty can also be commanded in my Dajin court, such a shame, what face will I have to see my ancestors after a hundred years!" ”

"Song Guo is afraid of it, but it is just a gentleman's ear...... Since I have been in Yuyu, I have worked hard all night, diligent and loving the people, wouldn't it be as good as it! Today's shame, tomorrow will snow, you should cheer up with me! ”

The ministers solemnly received the order, and after a pause, Yan Shouxu paused, and then said: "From today on, I want to change the law and reform the system, the Song people will run newspapers, Dajin will also run newspapers, the Song people will run factories, and Dajin will also set up factories. ”

"I heard that you have been wandering around the Jichanglong Textile Factory recently, but is there such a thing?"

Li Yilao hung his head, looking a little discouraged, although he had shaved his face, he still had a little stubble left. Hearing the question of the Son of Heaven, he shrunk his neck and said cautiously: "What...... How can the officials even know about this little thing? ”

Hearing him answer like this, Zhao Heju was also relieved of his original face, angry and funny: "Look at which girl, since you like it, then go to propose, if there is no matchmaker, I will be the matchmaker for you, you must not learn from Li Hanfan's house, and directly bring someone to the door to rob the relatives - that is in Xuzhou, Fang Youcai and appeased him properly, otherwise I will not dispose of him, and I will not let him have the opportunity to command the battle of Taizhuang!" ”

"Hehe, don't worry, how can I, Li Guozhi, be as rude as him!"

Li Yilao is not like Li Ye when he speaks with a mouth full of "ministers", unlike Li Ye's desire to make meritorious contributions, he does not have such grand plans for his future, but just hopes to have a beautiful wife and concubines, many sons and grandchildren, and when he is old in the future, he can sit in front of the hall and boast to his grandchildren: Your grandfather and I have also done great things.

"Reassured? It's just that I'm not worried about you, what will you do besides playing explosive war? Zhao Heju reprimanded lightly: "Lin'an Mansion has come to sue five times, what do you say you are rubbing there!" ”

"Hey......

Speaking of this, Li Yilao was a little ashamed, he pondered for a while, there was nothing to hide in front of the Son of Heaven, so he said that he got flowers after the sacrifice of prisoners that day, and saw the name "Yu Zhiniang" on the petals, and finally said: "The villain also wants to look for her more than once, to see what kind of person it is, but every time he goes to the textile factory, he retreats again, and really doesn't know how to speak." ”

"Idiot, real idiot!" Zhao Youju was so angry and funny when he heard it, he couldn't wait to kick it, and after a while, he said: "Isn't the big boss behind Changlong me?" Isn't it Hu Fulang who succeeds Changlong in charge? What is the relationship between you and Hu Fulang, ask him to ask, what is the great deal? ”

"It's just...... Just a little scared. Li Yilao muttered.

"What are you afraid of, Menghuwan rode a surprise attack and dared to rush over to light the fuse, but he was afraid of a little lady, and it would be a shame to say it!" Zhao Heju snorted, called an attendant and ordered: "Go to King Rong's Mansion and invite Hu Fulang to me." ”

Hu Fulang is a distant relative of Zhao and Ju's mother's family, and now he has come forward to control Jichanglong and China Merchants for Zhao and Ju, and he also bought a mansion in Lin'an City, but he lived in Rongwang's Mansion more often.

The chamberlain went out to pass on his orders, and Li Yilao accompanied Zhao and Ju to talk about what he had seen and heard in Xuzhou and the battle situation in Taizhuang. Hearing that the flood in Xuzhou had been initially countered, and the wasteland was also being developed smoothly, Zhao Youju was very happy, but he was embarrassed when he heard the tragic situation in Taizhuang.

"These days, there are always students and a group of ministers who can't stand it to go to me, and they want me to go on a northern expedition...... I don't want to think about it, just in the battle of Taizhuang, the loss of the guards is nearly one-third, this is still defense, if it really invades Hebei and even Yanyun, the battle line is extended, and the supply does not matter, where did I become so many elite soldiers to protect the territory? Li Yilao's attitude made Zhao Heju also relaxed, and he couldn't help but complain to Li Yilao: "It's easy to attack, the question is whether you can defend it or not, whether the cost and return of the capture are worth it, and if you fight in the future, you should also think carefully about this matter." ”

The two chatted for an hour before Hu Fulang was summoned, and his face was still slightly sweaty. He first greeted Zhao and Ju, and then smiled at Li Yilao, who had an extraordinary relationship with Li Yilao, who he had picked up Yuzhang Villa on the street of Shaoxing.

"Hu Qing, I have something to entrust to you." Now that their identities are different, it is inconvenient for Zhao and Ju to be called Hu Fulang's fourth brother, so he said: "Is there a female worker named Yu Zhiniang in Jichanglong, if there is, you might as well ask her if she has allowed someone." If you are married, you don't need to mention it, if you just promise to marry yet, you want to make the man withdraw from his family, and you must not use the method of bullying! ”

Hearing this order, Hu Fulang was stunned, he was a shrewd person, and immediately turned to Li Yilao, seeing Li Yilao's face full of embarrassment, he couldn't help but smile and said: "The minister obeys the order, it seems that I want to congratulate you!" ”