"Brother Gao!" Fan Zhixu shouted from behind Gao Shen, who was about to leave the main hall.

Gao Shen stopped and said with a slight smile: "Brother Fan seems to be a little excited today!" ”

"It's not that I'm excited, don't you see that the official's attitude is a little vague?" Fan Zhixu said meaningfully.

Gao Shen nodded, "Speaking of which, it seems that there is a point that the official family seems to be a little less enthusiastic about welcoming back the second emperor. ”

Fan Zhixu sighed and said: "In fact, we can understand the mood of the official family, he has not been on the throne for a long time, and the first emperor has not abdicated, he is still the monarch of the Great Song Dynasty in legal theory, although the emperor of Taishang Daojun recognized the official family's accession to the throne, but it is just a note, not an official edict, but 10,000 can be returned, even if the first emperor returns, the official family gives up the throne, he should not care about personal honor and disgrace to welcome back the second emperor, this is what the son of man should do, we must not give up the opportunity to welcome back the second emperor because the official family is attached to the throne." ”

Gao Shen smiled and said: "To say that he has a good conscience, the ability of the official family is indeed stronger than that of the first emperor, at least he was not indecisive in resisting Jin, his attitude was resolute, and his support and trust in Li Yanqing were as always, so he defeated Western Xia, recovered Hedong, and forced Jin to give up the southern expedition plan to negotiate peace." ”

"We all know this, the official family gave way to the first emperor is just talking, of course, the officials unanimously support the official family to continue to govern the world, but they will be able to give up and welcome back the second emperor because of the throne, which is morally or ethically untenable, and will become a shame behind the official family."

Gao Shen nodded, "As long as the issue of fame is solved, I believe that the official family will agree to Fan Xianggong's plan." ”

"Then Gao Xianggong still insists on exchanging prisoners of war for land and refuses to accept the return of the second emperor?" Fan Zhixu stared at Gao Shendao.

The reason why Fan Zhixu must convince Gao Shen is because he knows that Gao Shen's attitude is Li Yanqing's attitude, and Gao Shen is actually Li Yanqing's representative of interests in the Zhizheng Hall.

Gao Shen smiled slightly, "Fan Xianggong is serious, I don't disagree with welcoming back the Second Emperor, but the emphasis is different, I mainly consider the security issue first, if I can exchange five prisoners of war for Haizhou, Pizhou, Suzhou, Bozhou and Yingzhou and other five states, it will greatly reduce the strategic pressure on the Huaihe frontline, of course, if we have more chips and gold soldiers exchanged, I will also recommend welcoming back the Second Emperor." ”

"Gao Xianggong means that he also supports the return of the Second Emperor!" Fan Zhixu's eyes looked eagerly at Gao Shen.

"That's right! I am supportive, but I advocate winning security first, and then welcoming back the second emperor. ”

Fan Zhixu nodded, he now knows Li Yanqing's attitude, he supports it in principle, but it is not the main demand, it doesn't matter, it depends on how to negotiate. “

Gao Shen smiled again: "It's not enough to convince me, and Qin Shangshu is not very enthusiastic about welcoming back the second emperor!" ”

"He's selfish!"

Fan Zhixu sneered, "He is not like Gao Xianggong who thinks about the country, I suspect that he lied about fleeing back to the Great Song Dynasty, so he doesn't want the second emperor to come back." ”

"It's uncertain whether he has selfishness, but there are people who support his point of view and put the people first."

"Those are just a few, you don't need to think about it, the key is, I hope that the opinion of the Zhizheng Hall is unanimous, as long as our court civil officials are single-minded, no matter how reluctant the official family is, in the end he can only compromise!"

........

Zhao Gou returned to the imperial study worriedly, he sighed in the room with his hands in his hands, he really didn't expect that there would be such a result in the negotiation of peace, and most of the hundred officials actually strongly asked to welcome back the second emperor.

He has no opinion on welcoming back the emperor, after all, it is his father, but he is very reluctant to welcome back the imperial brother Zhao Gou, the imperial brother is still the son of heaven in name and has not abdicated! Doesn't the return of the imperial brother mean that there will be two sons of heaven in the Great Song Dynasty?

Zhao Gou took out a letter from the drawer, which was a note that Li Yanqing sent back to the prisoners of war at the same time, and the report in detail was the beginning and end of the Battle of Shaanxi Road and the Battle of Taiyuan, but what Zhao Gou wanted to see at this time was not a letter, but a letter sandwiched between the folds, and Li Yanqing only wrote one sentence in the letter, 'One center is loyal, and two centers are troubled. ’

A short sentence is worth a thousand words, which makes Zhao Gou extremely shocked, of course he knows very well what Li Yanqing means, and he will not forget how his father and emperor did everything possible to regain the throne when the imperial brother ascended the throne.

Zhao Gou knew from his profound statement that Li Yanqing did not agree to welcome the second emperor back from his heart, but when it came to morality, he could not openly oppose it, so he could only remind himself in this obscure way.

A wry smile appeared on the corner of Zhao Gou's mouth, Li Yanqing didn't dare to oppose it publicly, could he be able to? You must know that even if you are the son of heaven, you will not be able to withstand the strong pressure of the civil official group.

Zhao Gou couldn't help sighing, and put Li Yanqing's recital back in the drawer, and at this time, a eunuch reported at the door, "Your Majesty, Qin Shangshu asks to see you!" ”

"Announce him in!"

Zhao Gou's impression of Qin Hui is very good, in the case of Du Chong, he has a unique eye to intercede for Du Chong, preserving the tradition of civil officials being handsome, this time Qin Hui strongly advocated the exchange of five prisoners of war for the exiled people, although there are few people in the court who should make peace, but it also shows his loyalty to himself, and this loyalty alone is worth reusing.

After a while, Qin Hui hurriedly walked in, bowed and saluted: "Weichen see Your Majesty!" ”

"Is there anything wrong with Qin Aiqing?"

"Your Majesty, Weichen took the initiative to invite Ying."

Zhao Gou was stunned, "What do you take the initiative to ask Ying for?" ”

"Your Majesty, judging from the situation in the court today, it is almost inevitable to welcome back the two saints, and Weichen estimates that the Jin Kingdom will not be too opposed, so Weichen feels that it is necessary to send someone to the Jin Kingdom to meet the two saints first, and deal with the matter in advance, so that even if the two saints return, the Chaogang will not be in chaos."

Zhao Gou's eyes lit up, this is a good way, since it is impossible to avoid the return of his father and brother, then prevent it in advance, let the emperor take the initiative to write an edict of abdication, and let his father recognize his emperor with an official edict, so that even if the two come back and monitor them strictly, they can also avoid the crisis of the throne to the greatest extent.

Zhao Gou praised Qin Hui very much, and he could give advice and solve problems for himself at a critical time, which can be described as a minister.

"It's just that Qin Aiqing, as a scholar, will it be dangerous to go to Yanshan Mansion?"

"Your Majesty, since the Jin State has the sincerity to negotiate peace, it will not embarrass the ministers, if Your Majesty is not at ease, you can first remove the post of Weichen Shangshu."

Zhao Gou nodded, "You're right, if the Jin State is sincere, it won't be a difficult messenger, and there is no need to remove the post of Shangshu, you can go with confidence, if the Jin State dares to embarrass you, they don't want to let Wanyan Zongya go back." ”

........

In the afternoon of the same day, the Zhizheng Hall came up with a negotiation plan, with Fan Zhixu as the chief negotiator, Gao Shen and Lu Yihao as the deputy negotiating envoys, and various ministries and officials of the Privy Council as negotiating members, waiting for the arrival of the negotiation envoy of the Jin State.

At the same time, Zhao Gou ordered Qin Hui as a secret messenger, and under the pretext of sending spring clothes, he went to Yanshan Mansion and Liaodong to visit his father and brother.

Qin Hui took a boat to the north by sea, arrived in Cangzhou a few days later, and was immediately escorted to Hejian Mansion by hundreds of golden soldiers.

Two days later, Qin Hui arrived in Hejian County on horseback and was escorted into the government by Jin Bing.

Wanyan Xianye has been patrolling around Hebei during this time, and since the Jin State has decided to negotiate peace with the Song Dynasty, consolidating the existing occupied areas has become Wanyan Xianye's top priority.

First of all, it is necessary to restore order and prohibit the Jin soldiers from arbitrarily embezzling people's property and killing the Song people, and secondly, it is necessary to appease local officials, improve their treatment and salaries, and let them serve the Jin State with peace of mind.

The fundamental purpose of Wanyan Xianye is to hope that Hebei and other places will resume normal production and provide taxes for the control of the Jin State, especially in the case of the disaster in the headquarters of the Jin State, the taxes in Hebei and the Central Plains are very important.

At this time, a personal soldier entered the inner hall to report, "Du Shuai, the person has been brought." ”

"Let him in!"

After a while, Qin Hui hurriedly walked into the inner hall and knelt down to salute, "Weichen Qin Hui see Marshal Wanyandu!" ”

Wan Yan Xian also saw his respectful attitude, nodded with satisfaction, waved his hand and said, "Sit down and talk!" ”

"Marshal Xie Du!"

Qin Hui sat down on the side, and after Yan Xian also let people serve tea, he smiled and said, "You have done a good job in Du Chong's matter, which makes me very satisfied." ”

Qin Hui sighed, "Du Chong's career is over, and it is impossible to make a comeback." ”

"Actually, I don't really care about what happens to Du Chong in the future, I just said that you follow my orders, and I am very satisfied with this matter."

"It is a humble honor to serve Marshal Du!"

Wan Yan Xian also said: "You have mixed well, you have been promoted to the secretary of the Ministry of Rites in less than half a year, I hope you can go one step further and enter the Zhizheng Hall of the Song Dynasty as soon as possible." ”

"Humble office is also working in this direction."

"Tell me, what is your purpose in going north this time?"

"Returning to the marshal of the capital, the hundred officials of the imperial court unanimously asked to welcome the return of the two saints, but the officials were worried that the return of the two saints would affect his throne, so he took the initiative to ask Ying to go north, and wanted the two saints to make an official statement and give up the throne."

Wan Yan also sneered, "Are you so confident?" Thought that Jin Guo would definitely let these two father and son emperors go back? ”

Qin Hui was silent for a moment and said, "If you think about the great cause of the Jin Kingdom, I suggest that you put them back." ”

"Why?" Wan Yan also stared at Qin Hui sharply.

Qin Hui said unhurriedly: "I know very well in my heart that as long as these two people go back, they will inevitably become the root of the internal troubles of the Great Song Dynasty!" ”