Xu Shao smiled when he heard this, and arched his hand to the south and said, "How dare you worry about Lao Shengshang?" He's just doing his duty. ”

"Hey, that's not true. Before Ziang served in the army, he was loyal to his duties. However, since the incident in the Xuanhe period, the lieutenant general Zuoduo has had high hopes for the official family. Zi Ang joined the army before he was weak, and over the years he fought in all directions, and made many achievements. The lower officials often heard the sighs of the officials, saying that Ziang was loyal and brave, and he was crowned by the army. This is all taught by the late Taishi Xu Zhanghe Xianggong. Huang Qianshan praised it, and said it very sincerely, and I don't know if it's true or not.

Xu Shao said a few words modestly, and gossiped for a while, Huang Qianshan couldn't bear it after all, and brought the words to the main topic: "Xianggong, Xiaguan has been going north for a long time, and Zhenjiang is anxious to discuss the news of peace, I don't know if there will be a result?" ”

"Oh, it's still talking." Xu Shao replied lightly.

Huang Qianshan looked puzzled, and asked again: "I don't know how much?" ”

"Beiyi bullied me too much, and put forward a lot of unreasonable demands, which are related to the honor and disgrace of the family and the country, so I have to fight on the basis of reason, and it is deadlocked." Xu Shao said in general terms. He knew in his heart that Huang Qianshan was a special envoy sent by Zhenjiang Xing, nominally to convey the edict of peace talks to the Tokyo Left-behind Division. In fact, to put it bluntly, he is the person who really represents the court and the Son of Heaven. Speaking of which, this guy has some skills, when Lao Jiu had an incident, he was a magistrate. Within a few years, he was promoted to deputy minister. Listening to Lao Jiu, he originally took refuge under Cai Youmen, and Cai's family could be closed by the official family, and he was killed.

This answer obviously couldn't satisfy Vice Prime Minister Huang, leaned forward, and continued to ask the bottom of the question: "I don't know what conditions the Jin people proposed?" ”

Xu Shao looked at him a few times, picked up the letter on the case, and handed it forward. Huang Qianshan immediately got up, quickly stepped forward to take it, and then retreated to his original position, showing and reading. Xu Shao picked up the teacup and didn't drink it, just warmed his hands. After a while, Huang Qian took a good look at it and returned the letter, his face cloudy.

After a long time, he arched his hand and asked: "What does Xianggong mean, only recognize Jingkang's peace agreement, and promise compensation?" ”

"Not bad! The Jin people are quite ambitious, not only do they want Lianghe Shandong, but even Shaanxi wants to intervene. If so, how? Not to mention what it means to be a minister, at this point, the official will never give in! Xu Shao said it categorically, leaving no room for error.

Huang Qianshan saw that he had such an attitude, and he wanted to speak, but he swallowed the words back to his mouth a few times. When the other party was serving as a privy envoy, he was the main battle faction, and his position has never changed for several years, and he basically belongs to Li Gang's passers-by. But unlike Li Gang, Xu Shao is extremely trusted by the official family, so he knows that letting him come forward to negotiate may not lead to anything, and he is unwilling to bypass him and refute his face. In this section, Geng Xiang and Wu Xiang had expected it a long time ago.

Xu Shao saw that he wanted to speak and stopped, and said with a smile: "Maohe might as well say it directly, he is not an outsider." ”

"Since the prime minister is so elevated, then the lower official will have one more mouth." Huang Qianshan nodded and said, "Frankly speaking, if you change to someone else, the lower officials will never dare to make noise, and there is no need to do much." But Xianggong is the pillar of the country, and Ziang has an old relationship with the lower officials, so he is unhappy not to say a word. ”

"Although." Xu Shao put down the teacup.

"This Song and Jin went to war, and the Jin people pretended to use all kinds of excuses, but their original intention was to kill me. This is the consensus of the government and the opposition, and there is no doubt about it. But this time the Jurchens went south, and the blame was only for some people in Shaanxi who were so happy and made good claims, which angered the Northern Yi Xingshi to commit crimes. Otherwise, the war would have to be postponed for several years. During this period of time, the imperial court can calmly prepare and not get into the current situation. The two rivers fell, Shandong was lost, and the Central Plains was plundered by Wushu, but fortunately, Lai Xianggong held on to the emperor's que, and Ziang and other generals fought fiercely with Shaanxi, slightly blocking the Jurchen soldiers. ”

"Right now, although the Wushu retreated, Mu Han still raised the army to look at Guanzhong. Chang'an has been besieged, and if the war continues, the lower officials are of course willing to believe Ziang, but everything has to be prepared for the worst. In case there is a mistake in Shaanxi, and the Jin army goes straight to Shu, the southeast will not be guaranteed. It was precisely with this section in mind that the imperial court had to propose a peace proposal. Temporarily give in for time. ”

Xu Shao didn't know whether he heard it or not, and he didn't react at all. Huang Qianshan's words probably also represent the opinions of the current government. Blaming the Jin Army's southward movement on the Western Army's attack on Hedong is simply nonsense. If the Western Army did not attack Hedong, wouldn't the Jin people come? For the Jurchens, we must not waver in adhering to the line of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, and seeking peace will not bring peace! Although the two countries must pay attention to strategy in their struggle, they can make peace only if they dare to fight. Now that people are pressed and beaten, if you go to peace talks again, what results can you achieve except for humiliating yourself?

"Xianggong?" Huang Qianshan saw that he was speechless for a long time, so he called.

"Huh? Oh, since it is the meaning of the imperial court, the official should obey it, isn't this being discussed? Xu Shao said.

Huang Qianshan made a smile on his face: "It's just that if you insist on only recognizing the Jingkang peace agreement and the compensation, I'm afraid the Jin people will not agree." Isn't it, a few steps appropriately? ”

When Xu Shao heard this, he asked rhetorically: "Then ask Huang Youcheng, which steps to take?" ”

"This ......" Huang Qianshan was speechless.

Seeing this, Xu Shao sighed: "In fact, the official also understands in his heart that the fall of the two rivers is a foregone conclusion, and I will take the initiative to propose peace talks, and the Jurchens will definitely take the opportunity to open the knife." It's just that this city and place belong to the Son of Heaven, and I have a holy order to stay behind for Tokyo, how can I bear to abandon each other? Furthermore, this ancestral homeland, I will wait for it, and this place is not mine. If he wants to get it back one day, he has to be hundreds of thousands, and it is difficult. ”

Huang Qianshan nodded frequently and said: "The concerns of the public, the lower officials empathize, but the situation is like this, and there is nothing to do." The only way to do it is to try to recover. ”

After these words, both fell silent. Huang Qianshan knew that it would be useless to persuade him again, and he shouldn't have said more, so he got up and said goodbye immediately. Xu Shao didn't hold back, and kept watching him leave...... At the beginning of October, both the Chang'an war and the Dingrong negotiations reached a stalemate. Sticky Han, who was furious, had already moved to leave troops to besiege Chang'an and select the elite to find an offensive route again. Even he had already sent someone to Dingrong, recalled Yelu Mawu, and broke off the peace talks.

But at this time, things suddenly took a turn for the better. The envoys of the Southern Dynasty were replaced, and it is said that they were still high-ranking officials sent directly from Zhenjiang. When the other party first came, he still looked like he was arguing with reason, but within two days, he was relieved. When it comes to the matter of the two rivers, we can consider it in the long run. This change made Mu Han see the hope of the lion's big mouth, and finally patiently instructed Ma Wu that he could continue to talk, and once again stated that the one-month period was gradually decreasing, and if there was no satisfactory answer at that time, Chang'an would be captured.

This guy is not blushing when he tells lies, and he is sitting on the edge at this moment. I am anxious that Chang'an can't be defeated, and I have to worry about Yan'an. What angered him the most was that rumors have spread in the army in recent days, saying that Chang'an City has excellent soldiers and it is impossible to defeat it. He also said that the Western Army went straight to Yan'an, and even the back road had to be cut off.

On the fourth day of October, news came from Dingrong that the Song envoy had promised to cut the two rivers, send New Year's coins, and promise to take the Yellow River as the boundary. This time it made Sticky Han a little surprised, the envoys of the Southern Dynasty were changed for a few days, how could they agree so happily? However, he was not satisfied, and instructed Yelu Ma Wu to strive for Shaanxi! Be sure to get your hands on this strategic location! Tell the Song envoy that if Shaanxi doesn't give it, I will raise troops to get it myself!

On the fifth day of October, Chang'an City.

After last month's turmoil, the city has temporarily settled down. The Jin army did not attack the city for many days, but the defenders still did not relax, and they did not dare to be careless.

Li Guan took several horses and galloped on the avenue, and pedestrians dodged one after another. As far as the commander arrived, the horse did not stop, and the short and capable man jumped off the ground and went straight to the yali. When he met the officials, he asked the marshal to be afraid that he was in the capital courtyard, so he turned around and came back, and ran to the courtyard non-stop.

The scale of this Yongxing Military Road's capital is naturally not comparable to the original Shaanxi and Hua capital hospitals. There are hundreds of craftsmen and all kinds of equipment workshops. This kind of military stronghold is extremely well defended, and from the outside to the inside, you can see soldiers with knives and guns everywhere, and their vigilant eyes sweep over everyone who enters and exits.

Li Guan was an outlier in the Hujie Army, and almost all the officers and soldiers who joined the army after the expansion did not know him. When you arrive at the institute, you must inform the inside, and you can only enter after receiving permission.

After entering the capital courtyard, he bypassed the public hall of the tricksters in front of him, and went to an open place, where he saw the handsome man being surrounded by people from a distance, as if he was pulling out some equipment. Running out quickly, the fish generally wandered among the cracks, and when they came to Xu Wei's side, they said softly: "Dashuai, there is an urgent matter to report for your humble position." ”

At that time, Xu Wei was holding an iron pipe about two feet long and as thick as a bamboo pole. Hearing Li Guan say this, he handed the thing back to others and walked out of the crowd. Li Guan followed closely, and when he saw that there was no one left and right, he said: "I have found the place where Li Jun is stationed." ”

"Where?" Xu Wei stopped, turned around and asked.

Just outside the southern city, Li Jun did not participate in the siege of the city, but only did some things to guard and move. The Jin people besieged the city and wantonly arrested the people and envoys, all of whom were under the command of Li Zhi. In order to prevent trouble, Li Wei organized the villagers into small villages and surrounded the surrounding camp. Li Guan said in a deep voice.

Xu Wei struck with both fists and said excitedly: "This guy should be unlucky!" Let's go under the knife! At this point, he asked more carefully, "But really?" If you hit the wrong place, you'll lose all your efforts. ”

"Don't worry, don't worry, dare to vouch for the head of the item! You can't go wrong! Li Guan said confidently.

Xu Wei pondered for a while, suddenly pulled his legs back, went to the crowd, and said to the officials of the Duzuo Academy: "Collect all the newly made 'Thunder Arrows' and hand them over to Du Feihu to take to the army." ”

Then, he said to Du Feihu: "After you go back, immediately summon the officers above the command level to the commander to discuss the matter." ”