Chapter 413: United Front

Everyone knows that Shi Bin and Uncle Xie Fang are incompatible, but now the two of them are working together in Lin'an City, and this spectacle immediately caused quite a stir. Zhao Kui naturally knew it quickly, and at the same time was very surprised.

Shi Bin had just arrived home for only a quarter of an hour, and Zhao Kui came to visit in person. Although he expected Zhao Kui to know soon, he didn't expect him to know so quickly and so quickly, and to attach so much importance to his relationship with Uncle Xie Fang.

The dignified prime minister and privy envoy came to visit, how could Shi Bin, the governor and privy deputy envoy, let him wait for a long time? So when he heard that Zhao Kui was coming, Shi Bin immediately went out of the study and went to the courtyard to greet him.

From a distance, he saw Zhao Kui with a somewhat complicated expression, Shi Bin knew that he had to deal with it carefully, and if he couldn't reconcile with Uncle Xie Fang but turn his face with Zhao Kui, it would be a big loss.

Walking up, Zhao Kui smiled and said, "Lord Shi is so powerful, I heard my servant say that you and Master Xie are working together in Lin'an City?" ”

"Lord Zhao, don't chew words in front of me, a vulgar person, say anything hand in hand, but just walk in side by side." Shi Bin said humbly, "What's more, neither I nor Lord Xie are half a point lower than the other, right, Lord Zhao?" ”

"Lord Shi is really good at pretending to be confused, is it true that he doesn't understand what I mean by joining hands?" Zhao Kui said with a smile, "Zhao admires that Lord Shi can turn enemies into friends with Lord Xie so quickly, but this makes me feel relieved, and I don't have to worry about our Great Song Dynasty disaster." ”

"Lord Zhao praised it falsely, but it was just a little trick that didn't get into the flow."

"A little trick that doesn't go into the stream? Master Shi is so humble, can you tell the old man and let me learn too? Zhao Kui smiled weirdly.

"Lord Zhao, forget it. You wouldn't use it even if you knew, so you don't have to. Shi Bin said with some embarrassment.

"It seems that Lord Shi doesn't want to teach, so forget it, the old man can't force it. I'm not here to ask for advice, it's just a joke, and I ask Lord Shi not to care. In fact, there is another matter to discuss. Zhao Kui said that his face was not so good.

This time, Shi Bin understood why Zhao Kui's face was so complicated when he entered the door. Most of them were happy because they were reconciled with Uncle Xie Fang, and they were distressed because of this 'another thing'. What can make Zhao Kui so sad must be a very tricky trouble, and he will definitely not be able to solve it alone. He came here to find help, and maybe he wanted to bring Uncle Xie Fang along.

I didn't want to ask Zhao Kui why he looked bitter, which hurt the old master's face a little, so Shi Bin smiled and said: "Lord Zhao, although Shi doesn't want to tell you how I reconciled with Lord Xie, I can tell you that I have promised Lord Xie that as long as what he says is reasonable, I will definitely support it, and I will never abolish the public for personal reasons." Of course, this is especially true for Lord Zhao. ”

Shi Bin's words made Zhao Kui very happy, he was most afraid that Shi Bin and Uncle Xie Fang would not be in harmony with each other, and they were still fighting in secret. Now that Shi Bin has made up his mind to make a truce, Zhao Kui thinks that Uncle Xie Fang believes that as long as he works hard, he will sincerely reconcile with Shi Bin and jointly contribute to the revitalization of the Great Song Dynasty.

"Thank you, Lord Shi. You can give up old grievances and reconcile with Master Xie, so that the old man can admire him. If this happened to the old man, the old man asked himself if he couldn't be so good as Master Shi..."

It was the strategy of radish and stick that made Uncle Xie Fang soft, but it was not how generous he Shi Bin was. Zhao Kui's words made Shi Bin a little embarrassed, but he didn't dare to say it clearly, so he felt a little unhappy in his heart.

In order not to make himself too aggrieved, Shi Bin immediately changed the topic and asked, "May I ask what is the 'other thing' that you just said, Lord Zhao?" ”

"Oh, yes, I almost forgot to get down to business while chatting. If nothing else, it has to do with the land that has just been recovered. Zhao Kui said.

"What? The Yuan people are restless again, and they are raising troops to go south? Shi Bin immediately asked loudly after hearing what Zhao Kui said.

"Not really."

"None? Then Lord Zhao, why are you so anxious? Things don't work out because of the way you look. Shi Bin asked suspiciously.

"It's not easy to solve, because now the Yuan people are attacking in retaliation, not to loot people and property, but to send people and horses everywhere to cause destruction. And they're smart now, it's just that the squads are scurrying around, and they don't stay in one place for too long. Zhao Kui said dejectedly.

"Your Excellency, are you saying that they are engaged in guerrilla warfare?" Shi Bin asked.

"Yes, and it's pure sabotage. After the destruction is completed, after replenishing the grain and grass and repairing it, leave immediately, and never stay for another day. The more Zhao Kui spoke, the more angry he became, "I didn't expect the Yuan people to be so shameless to this point and do things that harm others and themselves." ”

Although things are troublesome, Wu Qian is also a powerful character, and he shouldn't be helpless to make Zhao Kui so anxious. So Shi Bin is sure that there are reasons he doesn't know.

"Lord Zhao, isn't Lord Wu in the north? Shi heard that he was also a soldier who could lead troops, even if he couldn't completely exterminate the Yuan people, it should still be possible to control the Yuan people's range of activities. ”

"Yes, it's been done. Now that every big village and town has an army of Xiang, those troublemakers can only go to some remote places, but this still makes Lord Wu anxious. He sent me a private letter, asking me to ask you what to do, and if you can't give a good solution, he plans to tell the emperor on the fold. ”

At this time, Shi Bin really knew what Zhao Kui was worried about, what he was worried about was that the emperor would use this to negotiate with Yuanhe, and disregard the interests of the country for the sake of temporary comfort.

"It turns out that Lord Zhao is here for this, and Lord Zhao is really thinking about Da Song Zhen, Shi admires it." Standing and his legs were sore, Shi Bin found that he hadn't invited Zhao Kui into the house, and immediately apologized, "Shi only cared about standing and talking with adults, but forgot to invite adults into the house for a cup of tea, please forgive me." The adults followed me into the house. ”

"It doesn't have to be so polite. The old man also led the troops to fight in his early years, and his body was still strong, and it was nothing to stand at one stop. Zhao Kui said with a smile.

After entering the house, Shi Bin soaked a pot of good dragon wells and discussed with Zhao Kui how to solve the thorny problem in front of him.

"Lord Zhao, how do you think this problem should be solved? I think the emperor will definitely negotiate peace. Shi Bin said his thoughts, "Do you think so too?" ”

"Exactly. I am not opposed to peace talks, but I am afraid that the emperor will sacrifice too many interests for the sake of peace and thus lose the support of the people and shake the foundation of our Great Song Dynasty. ”

is really a loyal courtier for the country, but unfortunately he voted for the wrong master, Shi Bin said secretly.

"Lord Zhao is reasonable, so what do you think is the best result?"

"Naturally, it is to let the Yuan people dare not offend again, instead of spending money to buy peace. But I and Lord Wu don't have this method, so why don't we come to ask Lord Shi, you, the victorious general? ”

"My solution is simple." Shi Bin said with a smile.

As soon as he heard that it was simple, Zhao Kui immediately became interested, but then looked at Shi Bin's weird smile, he seemed to guess what this simple method was, so he said: "Lord Shi, isn't your method so good, a little vicious?" ”

"Vicious?" Shi Bin smiled disdainfully, "Lord Zhao, you are very interesting. Isn't it wishful thinking to talk about mercy with a butcher? Is it only allowed that he is allowed to set fires to the Yuan people, and I am not allowed to light the lamps of the Song people? ”

These words can block Zhao Kui from half a sentence, he understands that it is the most ridiculous and naïve to say that the master is righteous in the war. So he said: "My lord wants to repay the old man in his own way, but is there any better way?" ”

"Nope." Shi Bin said with certainty, "Shi still can't think of any way to make the cavalry on the plain have no way to escape. ”

"Yes. The cavalry is too mobile, and these Yuan people don't fight head-on with Lord Wu at all now, and they run away if something goes wrong. Lord Wu's infantry couldn't catch up at all, it was too cunning. ”

Looking at Zhao Kui with a sad face, Shi Bin knew that he couldn't bear to see the ordinary people of the Yuan people suffering from the war. In order to make the old man feel more comfortable, Shi Bin said that he could use both prongs to talk to the Yuan people while attacking the old nest of the Yuan people.

Zhao Kui knew that there was no other way, and this compromise method was probably the most suitable, so he nodded in agreement. He also suggested that the two of them should go to Uncle Xie Fang immediately, and talk to him before Li Zong summoned Uncle Xie Fang, so as to save trouble.

Of course, this should be, in Shi Bin's impression, Uncle Xie Fang is a master and faction. Although he will not sacrifice everything for peace, he will definitely make the Great Song Dynasty have losses, and Shi Bin will not tolerate it. So he immediately went to Uncle Xie Fang's temporary residence with Zhao Kui.

However, after resting in the house for an hour, Zhao Kui and Shi Bin came to visit together, which made Uncle Xie Fang feel a lot of pressure. He was just intimidated by Shi Bin, and now that he has brought the prime minister here, how can Uncle Xie Fang's heart be calm? In order to prevent accidents, immediately reverse the steps to greet them.

I thought that Shi Bin brought Zhao Kui to warn him again and asked him to settle down, but he didn't expect that the two of them came to consult him, which made Uncle Xie Fang much more relaxed.

"Two adults, I agree with what you say." After listening to Shi Bin and Zhao Kui's explanation, Uncle Xie Fang expressed his attitude without hesitation.

"Lord Xie, what if the emperor only wants to negotiate peace, and refuses to send troops?" Zhao Kui asked.

"I will stand on the side of the two adults to help you persuade the emperor to talk while fighting, and never let my Great Song suffer a loss." Uncle Xie Fang said again.

"What if the emperor is afraid that the war will not be able to be controlled, and it will become a war of hundreds of thousands or even hundreds of thousands again, and he insists on refusing?" Shi Bin asked.

This question couldn't be bypassed, Uncle Xie Fang only frowned and thought about it. He had just been promoted by the Rig Sect, and he was never willing to disobey the Rig Sect from the bottom of his heart. In his opinion, there is nothing wrong with spending money to buy peace, and it is not necessarily good to have corpses all over the field.

After thinking about it like this for a long time, Shi Bin and Zhao Kui lost their patience, the two of them looked at each other, and asked in unison: "Lord Xie, may I ask what attitude you have in favor of sending troops?" ”

Uncle Xie Fang still didn't answer positively, and he didn't say a word for a long time.

Shi Bin is young and vigorous, even if his temper is good now, he can't see Uncle Xie Fang's old fritter pretending to be confused and not expressing his position, so that he can wait here stupidly. "Master Xie, please don't forget what I said when I picked you up!" Shi Bin reminded.

It is not good to sacrifice the interests of the Great Song Dynasty in order not to disobey the Li Sect, of course Uncle Xie Fang understands, but it doesn't matter, just keep your own interests. But I remembered the gun that Shi Bin sent. was taken aback, and said: "What Xie means is that if the emperor only wants peace talks, then he has to make him understand that simple peace talks are impossible." ”

"What does it mean that simple peace talks are impossible?" Shi Bin asked.

"Lord Shi, we can first send people to peace talks according to the emperor's wishes, but we must insist on not letting the interests of the Great Song Dynasty suffer. Such peace talks will certainly not succeed, and at our insistence, the emperor will certainly not be able to blindly think about peace talks, and will agree to talk while fighting. Uncle Xie explained.

"Master Xie, can I understand your words like this, even if the war is uncontrollable, you will support war instead of simple peace talks?"

"Yes. However, I have an idea, that is, if the Yuan people take the initiative to make peace, we should still make peace. After all, perennial wars are not good for the country. Uncle Xie Fang said.

With this answer, Shi Bin and Zhao Kui smiled very happily and expressed their gratitude to Uncle Fang for supporting their opinions. Uncle Xie Fang also breathed a sigh of relief when he saw this. ()

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