"Now the situation is difficult to understand, and there is no report from Heshuo and other places, I am afraid that it has fallen into the hands of the enemy. If this is the case, I am afraid that it has already fallen into the hands of the grass cowards. Song Huizong's face became solemn, and he said in a deep voice: "You are all ministers of the Great Song Dynasty, how should this matter be handled?" We have to come up with a way to do it as soon as possible, and if it's too late, we have to deal with it carefully. ”

Everyone bowed their heads and pondered, there was a rebellion in the Great Song Dynasty, which was a major event for the country. If it weren't for the fact that Zhao Gou had some doubts in his heart, it would have been a bit unexpected that there had been no news from Liangshan in Shandong for so long. However, Lu Junyi's letter said the approximate time, and it could not be useless. So, Zhao Gou searched for a long time, and finally found this Tang newspaper in a pile of old documents, and came to report to Song Huizong overnight.

Gao Yu knew about this but didn't report it, and he also had his troubles. First, at that time, he was alone in the power of the court, and all the major affairs in the world were handled by him, and Song Huizong restored his old style, reciting poems and painting; Second, if Song Huizong knew that there was chaos in the Great Song Dynasty, he would definitely punish him for his crimes, and the government and the opposition would be shocked at that time. Unexpectedly, a few months later, he was discovered again, and seeing this step, Gao Yu had to bow his head and meditate hard to come up with a good plan.

"Your Majesty, I don't know if the minister has a strategy?" Gao Yu, as a lieutenant, was born in the army, abandoned the military and followed the literature, was literary and elegant, self-contained, resourceful, and able to become a captain step by step, he must have some ability.

Song Huizong replied: "Let's hear it! ”

Gao Yu bowed down and said: "Most of the thieves led by Song Jiang are from reckless backgrounds, as long as the emperor is willing to recruit them." With their reckless background and the favor of the emperor, they must be grateful, and they no longer have any rebellious thoughts. It would also be a great pleasure if they could be recruited and used by the state, and the people everywhere would not follow suit and rebel. ”

"Lord Taiwei, this is a mistake!" Li Gang retorted, "Although Song Jiang and the others were born in the rivers and lakes recklessly, they are famous people in the rivers and lakes. There are also some capable people on Shuibo Liang Mountain, who don't know our minds. If you go to Zhao'an, I'm afraid that they will make more trouble and increase their prestige, I'm afraid that those who go to Zhao'an will worry about their lives. ”

Song Huizong asked, "Then what do you mean......?"

Li Gang said solemnly: "The minister's suggestion is to send a large army to suppress Song Jiang and the others, crush their confidence, and then recruit An is the best choice." What Lord Taiwei said is right, they are people in the rivers and lakes, as long as they are used properly, they can serve the country and become a great help to the Great Song Dynasty. ”

"However, if it is not used properly, it will harm the community. After all, they were born recklessly, and they value love and righteousness, so how can they have too many scruples. The minister thought that he could send troops to go first, so that they would be completely convinced, surrender from the heart, and be awarded an official position. It can prevent them from going back on their word, in case of emergency; It can also give them a spiritual shock, let them know the mightiness of the Great Song army, and deter other people who want to gather a crowd to rebel. ”

Liu Zhongwu disagreed with Li Gang's statement, bowed down and said: "Lord Li's opinion, the minister does not dare to agree. If the little bandits let the Great Song Dynasty send a large army to suppress it, they will mobilize the people and alarm the people of the world. The army is marching to Liangshan in Shuibo, Shandong, they will inevitably receive the news, and if they take precautions as soon as possible, it will be a big war. ”

"Thinking that it could not be suppressed with a large army, the minister could send a Zhao'an envoy to contact the local generals, and then use the local forces to quell the rebellion. If Song Jiang and others knew the times, they would inevitably be grateful for the emperor's kindness and not kill them, and it would be much smoother to recruit peace at that time. ”

Zong Ze continued: "The minister agrees with Lord Liu's statement, how can I, the Great Song Dynasty, mobilize a large army because of the small bandits gathering a crowd to rebel, if the other bandit leaders know, wouldn't it mean that there is no one in the Great Song Dynasty." In addition, the armies of all places are stationed at the border, and if other countries invade and visit back, they will be ruined, so don't act rashly at this time! ”

Li Bangyan said again: "Back to the emperor, the minister thought that he should send a Zhao'an envoy to go, and the army did not need to be used. Song Jiang and the others were just a group of bandits gathered together, and no matter how bold they were, they didn't dare to really kill the Zhao'an envoy. Moreover, the Zhao'an envoy was personally escorted by the general to Heshuo to negotiate with him, which was bound to be effective. ”

Song Huizong was silent listening to everyone's opinions, his eyes looked to the side, and asked, "Old, what do you mean?" ”

The old man is just another name for the master, only the emperor calls him "old man", and the others call him "old man". It was only because his name was the same as that of Song Huizong that he changed his name, and later he was given the name by Song Huizong. At the beginning of the civil service, because of his strategy, he later changed to a military position, resisted the Western Xia merit, became a famous general, and was respectfully called the "old species". In terms of qualifications, the old man deserves to be the first person in the court, even if Liu Zhongwu sees him, he has to respectfully call him "old seed".

The seed master said calmly: "Back to the emperor, the most important things to say are two things, whether it is war or recruitment. In the opinion of the old minister, the truth is false, and the virtual is real. Li Shaoqing had mentioned before that he would send a large army to suppress it, and then send an envoy to recruit an envoy, in fact, the old minister also meant this. However, what Lord Liu said is not unreasonable. ”

Therefore, the old minister thought that this could be done, and the imperial court sent a Zhao'an envoy to meet with Song Jiang and others. In addition, the emperor issued another holy decree ordering Zhang Shuye to assist from the side, and he will definitely be able to recruit without seeing the bloody blade. If Song Jiang and the others are stubborn, they can take action at that time, and there is no need to use a large army to go, so as not to make the people of the world laugh at the Great Song Dynasty. ”

Song Huizong nodded, frowned, and said; "Then who's going to recruit An?"

The recruitment of security envoys should reflect the importance that Song Huizong attaches to them, and the official position should not be small, so as not to make Song Jiang and others feel that it is an insult. However, they can't be military generals, so as not to be mistaken for provocation and full of hostility. Therefore, Song Huizong asked this question, frowning and distressed.

"The minister is willing to go!" Li Gang bowed down and asked.

"You! ......" Song Huizong shook his head and said, "You are a literati, if there is really any accident, you have no ability to protect yourself." If there are three longs and two shortcomings, and the lives of the ministers of the DPRK and the Central Committee are put on the line, they cannot do so. You are still indispensable in the major affairs of the DPRK and China, and you must choose again! ”

Zhao Gou said: "Father, the son is willing to go!" ”

Song Huizong didn't want to think about it, and refused directly: "You can't do it either!" ”

"Father, listen to your son!" Zhao Gou bowed down and said, "Erchen is a second-class member of the dynasty and the king of the county, only when Erchen goes can it show that the court attaches enough importance to them and their group, and they sincerely want to recruit peace." Besides, even if there is something, the sons can protect themselves, and they can't hurt the sons. ”

Song Huizong frowned, and sternly refused: "You have not yet been crowned, although you have an official position and the title of the king of the county, go to the bandits' den, if there are any three long and two short, I have the face to face the people of the world." Anyone can go to the court, but you can't. ”

The seed master pondered for a moment, and said loudly: "Your Majesty, the minister thinks that it is feasible for the county king to serve as a recruiter. ”

Song Huizong's face was displeased, his face became cold, the face of the seed master did not change, he told the truth, and there was no prejudice, and he said solemnly: "As the county king just said, he is the privy envoy of the central court, in charge of the administrative power of the court, to a certain extent, if the emperor sends the county king, it can represent the emperor's will, and his identity must also be a big help." However, the county king is only in his age, and he has not yet been crowned, so he needs to be accompanied by others, otherwise it will be difficult to support himself. ”

The master does not carry any prejudice, and argues with reason, this is his style of acting, and Song Huizong also understands it, but he can't say anything. After all, he is also loyal to his country. So, everyone echoed one after another, and Gao Yu was even more eager for Zhao Gou to go. In this case, no one in the DPRK and China will dare to fight openly on their own. If Zhao Gou had an accident in Shuibo Liangshan, it would be even better, so that Gao Yu could lean into power over the government and the opposition, and Song Huizong still entrusted him with important tasks. At that time, he led the army to quell the rebellion, which was another great achievement, and he would inevitably be sealed, so that he could continue to call for wind and rain.

Zhao Gou unswervingly went to Shuibo Liangshan, but also wanted to see with his own eyes what Song Jiang and others in the biography looked like, and whether they were really very brave. Another thing, Lu Junyi and others are also among them. After all, he was his own senior brother, and Zhao Gou had to go. If there is a problem, it will be the loss of the Great Song Dynasty at that time, and the ability of others may be exaggerated, but Lu Junyi has obtained the true biography of Zhou Tong and learned a body of marksmanship, he must be a good talent, which can be of great use.

Therefore, Zhao Gou's trip was imperative, and no one could stop his decision. In desperation, Song Huizong could only agree to Zhao Gou to go to the bandits' territory and recruit Song Jiang and others. In addition, Song Huizong also gave Zhao Gou the right to transfer troops and send generals in case of emergency.