Chapter 500: A Tricky Question

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief when things were discussed, and the most comfortable one was Zhao Kui. Shi Bin and Lu Wende are both people who keep their word, and their clear attitude and the continuous civil strife of the Yuan people make Zhao Kui basically sure that the Great Song Dynasty will not suffer from war again in two years.

Therefore, Zhao Kui slowly became kind to Shi Bin and the others, if he didn't know what was going on, he would even think that this was a few friends who had nothing to do with him discussing things, and he wouldn't have thought that he was still on the tip of the needle not long ago.

Although I believe that Shi Bin and Lu Wende's people will not really 'lead the army to Qin Wang' to rebel, Zhao Kui, who has always been cautious, still asked a question: If the Song Dynasty did not give support in time, and the grain in the two grain depots was also used up, would Shi Bin and the others really 'lead the army to Qin Wang'.

It was just a kind of intimidation, but Zhao Kui obviously wanted to get a definite answer now, so as to find out the true thoughts of Shi Bin and Lu Wende. And this sudden question really caught Shi Bin and the others a little off guard. If it is said that it will not really 'lead the army to the king', then the Song court will have no pressure, and Zhao Kui's old spicy will definitely try his best to weaken the power of Shi Bin and Lu Wende. It will make them both capable enough to resist the Yuan people, but not capable enough to subvert the Song court. If he said this time that he would definitely 'lead the army to serve the king', then it would really be true, and the rebellious heart would be clearly revealed.

What to do? How do you answer this question? Shi Bin and the others greeted Zhao Kui's ancestor for the eighteenth generation again, and secretly sighed that he shouldn't have come to see the damn old fox, and he should have been worried all the time. It's a pity that there is no regret medicine in the world, and the solution now is to find a good answer as soon as possible.

Looking at Jia Ling, who was unhappy on the side, Shi Bin immediately thought of a sentence, and said with a sneer: "People don't live up to me, I don't live up to people, if people fail me, I will pay back tenfold." Lord Zhao, now that you and I have reached an agreement, and it is not the first time that we have intersected with each other, there is no need to talk about these nonsense anymore. ”

As soon as the words came out, Zhao Kui's face was not so good. Although Shi Bin did not say that he would 'lead the army to the king', he had already clearly expressed his meaning, and there was indeed no need to say anything more.

"The old man understands, don't worry, I will ask the emperor to support all these agreements and ensure that the Yuan people will not have a chance. Just now it was just a doubt, and please don't mind Lord Shi and Lord Lu. In order not to anger Shi Bin and the others, Zhao Kui immediately expressed his position and apologized to dispel everyone's anger.

Being so angry with Zhao Kui, Shi Bin and the others no longer had any intention of staying here, the more they looked at Zhao Kui, the more they felt that he was treacherous and shameful, and then thinking that he was pretending to be old when he first came, he was even more angry. Sai Xishi, the female bandit leader, did not have such a good cultivation, and scolded directly: "You are still the prime minister, I didn't expect that the person who should be a model for hundreds of officials is also so treacherous, no wonder there are all shameless people in the Song court!" After saying that, he left angrily. Shi Bin and the others naturally followed.

Some unhappy Sai Xi Shi is so unscrupulous, scolding Zhao Kui is as reckless as scolding his son. This made Shi Bin feel that he had to educate her well, and he couldn't let her be so unruly, but when he was about to speak, he was stopped by Lu Wende.

"It's okay to scold, but it can be regarded as helping us out. As for the brother to educate the younger siblings, wait for her to be angry, and now I am afraid that it will not only have no effect, but will also be counterproductive. ”

Although he knew that Lu Wendesheng was interceding, it was not unreasonable, Shi Bin thought about it quietly and no longer planned to educate Sai Xishi, just treat it as if it didn't happen. Before he was far from the camp of the Qin Mission, Lu Wende suddenly said, "Brother Shi, have we neglected an important issue?" ”

Ignoring the problem? Why are you ignoring the problem again? This time, Shi Bin, Jia Ling and Sai Xishi were all a little unhappy, and their faces were unhappy. In particular, Jia Ling and Sai Xishi are the most obvious. The two of them have always been resourceful and meticulous, how could they ignore the problem this time? If it weren't for Lu Wende being Shi Bin's ally, I'm afraid these two grumpy tigresses would have gone crazy on the spot.

Seeing that Shi Bin's family was not good, Lu Wende immediately explained: "Brother Shi, don't worry, two brothers and sisters, listen to me and talk about getting angry." ”

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Feeling a little rude, Shi Bin and the three of them returned to their kindness, and motioned to Lu Wende to say the problems that several people ignored.

"We talked about military issues with Zhao Kui before, and maybe there were political issues that we didn't talk about."

"Only talk about military issues, not political ones?" Jia Ling said suspiciously.

Shi Bin and the three of them all felt a little ridiculous, from beginning to end, they talked about military affairs and politics at the same time, how could they not talk about politics? But since you want Lu Wende to tell the matter, let him say it completely. Therefore, the three of them did not interrupt rudely and were eager to argue with Lu Wende and let him finish the matter.

"Let's talk about military affairs and politics at the same time, but we seem to have forgotten one thing, it is all based on the premise that the imperial court will not unite with the Yuan people to exterminate us. If the imperial court really unites with the Yuan people and does something to exterminate us, what should we do? Although some are mentioned, there are no specific countermeasures. Lu Wende said a little anxiously.

"Are you saying that it is really possible for the Song Ting to unite with the Yuan people to attack us?" Jia Ling asked.

"Brother and sister, now it's Zhao Kui, a guy who cares about the overall situation, as the prime minister, so it won't be possible for the time being, but everything is possible, what if it's a villain like Qin Hui?" Lu Wende asked.

Qin Hui? As soon as he heard the name Qin Hui, Shi Bin was a spirit, which made him think of Yue Wumu, who died unjustly.

"It seems that we have to go and clarify the matter with Zhao Kui, and remind him not to let the Song court have the idea of uniting the Yuan people to destroy us." Shi Bin said, "Before, we did only think about not letting Song Ting borrow a knife to kill people, but we didn't think that they might do such a despicable thing. ”

Since they want to talk to Zhao Kui, they naturally have to talk about how to deal with it first, and then a few people discuss how they should deal with it if the Song and Yuan Coalition want to exterminate them.

"If that happens, we will be in a situation where we will be fighting on two fronts, and the situation will be very dangerous, and we have to find a way to avoid it." Jia Ling said.

"You have to find a way to avoid it, then the first thing to do is to get the relevant information in time, you can't let them all reach an agreement and get ready for us to get the news, then it's all over. At that time, even if we are not exterminated, we will suffer heavy losses. Shi Bin said very seriously.

"It makes sense, then you have to send someone to keep an eye on the situation in Jingshi at all times, especially to pay attention to their attitude towards Yuan. I think the hostile attitude is the best, but not the kind of imminent flavor of a big war, which is both hostile and restrained. Jia Ling thought about it and said seriously.

Both hostile and restrained? This is indeed a very good attitude, but it is quite difficult to operate.

"It seems that we need to know more about Lin'an." Lu Wende thought for a while and then said, "Brother Shi, remember that Zhao Gang is in Lin'an, right?" ”

Shi Bin nodded, and gave Lu Wende an inquiring look.

"Brother can ask Brother Zhao Gang to send someone to keep an eye on the post guards and officials coming north, and we will also set up cards to check them. See what kind of contact they have with the Yuan people, and it will be much safer. ”

"I'm afraid this is not enough, we really have to be ready to 'lead the army to the king' at any time." Shi Bin said, "And the combat effectiveness of this unit cannot be low, and it cannot be too far from Lin'an." I will give 3,000 people, and I will also ask Brother Lu to also contribute 2,000, if the number of people is less than 1,005, it is okay. But combat effectiveness must be guaranteed. I will tell Zhao Gang to be cautious and ready to respond at any time. ”

Although four or five thousand people are not much, if the combat power is strong, plus Zhao Kui's two thousand people in the city are enough to constitute a sufficient deterrent to the Song court. Lu Wende agreed with Shi Bin's idea very much, so the deterrent effect is the best, in order not to appear stingy, Lu Wende said that he would send two thousand elites.

After discussing these, Shi Bin smiled and said that it was time to go to the camp to remind Zhao Kui. Although a few people knew that this trip was actually troublesome, they were still very happy because they had come up with a solution.

After Shi Bin and the others left, Zhao Kui's heart was very complicated, if it weren't for the different positions, he would have been willing to have a New Year's friendship with Shi Bin, but unfortunately the reality is cruel and there is no such possibility. When I was still thinking about how to tell Li Zong about these annoying things after returning to Beijing, I listened to it again

to the sound of hurried footsteps rushing to his study.

This time, Zhao Kui no longer reprimanded the guard, but asked very calmly, "Who is here again?" ”

"My lord, my lord, Lord Shi, they go and return."

"What? Go and come back? What are they doing here? Zhao Kui groaned.

Seeing that his own adults were so unhappy, the guard asked if he needed to stop them in the outer courtyard, and see him again when Zhao Kui wanted to see them.

I was glad that the guards could think of themselves like this, but Zhao Kui knew that this was absolutely impossible, and said with a smile: "No need, bring them in, and then you can order someone to prepare some good tea." ”

As soon as I saw the living room, I saw Zhao Kui's smiling face, it was really ugly to laugh than crying, and Shi Bin and the others couldn't say it, so they had to squeeze out a smile.

"Lord Zhao, we went and returned, and we disturbed again and again, I'm sorry." Jia Ling, the eldest lady of the Jia family, who has won the true legend of Jia Xiangdao, naturally apologized.

"It's okay, it's just that the old man wants to know what happened to you when you went here and came back."

"A little thing." Shi Bin said.

"A trifle?" Zhao Kui obviously didn't believe it, and snorted coldly.

"We forgot one question when we talked about it earlier." Shi Bin said with a smile.

"What's the problem?"

"We only thought that we couldn't let the court watch from the wall and couldn't kill people with a knife, but we didn't think that the court might also collude with the Yuan people to exterminate us."

"Lord Shi, what do you mean!" Zhao Kui roared angrily, "How dare you doubt that the imperial court would do such an unkind and unjust thing? ”

"Lord Zhao, why don't you dare?" Shi Bin sneered: "I remember the unjust death of Yue Wumu Shi clearly, and there may not be no shadow of a Jin man in it." I still remember that the Yuan people sent someone to the court before, and directly told the emperor that he wanted me to be on the head, if it weren't for that book of heaven, I'm afraid I would have seen the king of Hades by now! ”

After listening to Shi Bin's words, Zhao Kui immediately shut up, frowned and thought about it.

After a while, Zhao Kui said, "Then what are you going to do?" I admit that it is possible. ”

"Simple, tell the Emperor about our attitude. As long as we don't move such crooked thoughts, we won't be fine, but if we want to unite with the Yuan people or borrow a knife to kill people, then the first thing we have to do is to dismantle his dragon chair! Then we must have 5,000 troops stationed outside Lin'an City. Lu Wende said, "If Lord Zhao wants to keep the Zhao family, please don't let the emperor think crookedly, and agree to our conditions." ”

Deliver the information and persuade Li Zong not to engage in the Song and Yuan Dynasty to jointly destroy Shi Bin and Lu Wende, and he Zhao Kui will definitely do his best to do it. But letting Shi Bin and Lu Wende garrison 5,000 soldiers outside Lin'an City, which made Zhao Kui unacceptable. Because the armies of the two are elite and strong, there are still 2,000 Zhao Gang's troops in the city, which means that once this condition is agreed, there will be a total of 7,000 troops inside and outside Lin'an City that do not belong to the command of the imperial court. The threat to the Kyoshi is too great.

Knowing what Zhao Kui was worried about, Shi Bin didn't plan for Zhao Kui to accept such harsh conditions at once, so Shi Bin and the four of them only drank tea slowly with Lu Wende, letting Zhao Kui think alone.

After drinking half a pot of tea, Zhao Kui still hadn't thought about it, Sai Xishi couldn't help but want to ask, but was stopped by Shi Bin and said to wait.

Because things were a little embarrassing because of his impulsiveness before, Sai Xishi was no longer good at ignoring the overall situation, so he had to hold back his temper and quietly wait for Zhao Kui's reaction.

After a long time of entanglement, Zhao Kui finally spoke: "Yes, but only 3,000 people can be stationed, and it must be stationed a hundred miles away from Lin'an City, otherwise it is impossible." ”

Three thousand people, still a hundred miles away? This condition made Jia Ling and Sai Xishi feel unacceptable, but Shi Bin and Lu Wende quickly nodded their heads to accept.

Zhao Kui was relieved when he saw this, although he didn't understand why they were so happy this time, but it was a good ending after all. Therefore, he also personally sent Shi Bin and others out of the camp.