Chai Chun and Cui Bin both sighed gloomily, although they knew that this was the result, they were still a little discouraged. Cheng Yue is unlikely to give up revenge, and when he retaliates, he is afraid that he will be bleeding. Boyan had the opportunity to avoid or mitigate this retaliation, but the opportunity was lost.

Boyan saw their expressions, and knew what they were worried about, and said, "You don't have to worry, all things are born and mutually restrictive, and if you have this weapon, you will have something to restrain it." I've been wondering these days, would it be so useful if it was a rainy day? Don't forget, our firebolts can't see water. If his gun is also a type of firearm, it is likely that he is also afraid of water. But we don't have a chance to verify it now. If Cheng Yue dares to retaliate, I will ask the Great Khan to see if it is so magical that it can be used in the rain. ”

Several people nodded yes.

Boyan noticed that Atahai was coming, and said, "What's the matter with you?" ”

Atahai said: "The war in Sichuan has all stopped, but the defenders of the Song Dynasty refused to hand over the city, saying that they would wait for the holy decree to come down, so this matter still fell on Cheng Yue." Also, Song Dumuda, Lu Shikui and Wu Liangbi also arrived and asked to see the prime minister. ”

Chai Chun said: "Cheng Yue has already explained this matter, and he has sent someone to Lin'an to ask for advice." ”

Boyan suddenly remembered something, hesitated for a long time, and said to Chai Chun: "Lord Chai, you might as well tell Cheng Yue when you see him again, just say that Raozhou is of no great use to me, and return it to him." ”

Atahai was taken aback when he heard this, and was about to speak out against it and remind Boyan of the importance of Raozhou, but immediately thought of where Boyan could use him to remind him, and this move must have a purpose, so he swallowed his words back.

Chai Chun and Cui Bin understood that this was Boyan's compromise with Cheng Yue. But it is unknown whether Cheng Yue can buy it. No matter what, the two of them still breathed a sigh of relief, and unconsciously, the two of them had developed a deep fear of Cheng Yue, and it was better not to offend or not to offend.

Boyan said to the two: "This matter is decided, you can go again tomorrow." ”

The two took the order and left.

Seeing this, Atahai went to pass Song Dumuda and the other three people in.

The three of them came in, and when they saw Boyan, they first saluted respectfully, and then Lu Shikui and Wu Liangbi knelt down to plead guilty.

Boyan waved his hand and said: "I said that I can't blame you all, I have already petitioned for this matter, Ali Hague has been punished, so don't be too yourself." Get up. ”

Only then did the two of them stand up with shameful faces.

Boyan glanced at Lu Shikui and said, "You want to help me, I remember this favor." I know what happened before and after this incident. Cheng Yue's plan is whimsical and bold, even if it is me, there is no guarantee that I will not be fooled. Alas, it's a pity that the southern expedition was not fully successful, and there were many good generals in the hands of Cheng Yue, which really made me unwilling. As he spoke, his eyes flushed again.

Song Dumuda said: "Prime Minister, all over Jiangxi, the last general has already put most of the troops in order. Just wait for the peace agreement to be reached, and then you can withdraw. Some of the Song Dynasty officials who surrendered from all over the country wanted to go with us, and the last generals also brought them over this time. If the prime minister wants to see them, let them in later. ”

Boyan said: "How much did you go with us? ”

Song Du Muda said: "It's not too much, but it's also a lot." Most of them are the subordinates of Huang Wanshi, the envoy of Jiangnan West Road, and there are many old acquaintances and former subordinates of Master Lu. ”

Boyan said: "That Huang Wanshi has always brutally exploited the people, and the people of Jiangxi are eager to eat his flesh and sleep on his bones, so my army drove to Jiangxi, and the people spontaneously helped our army attack the Song army. ”

Song Du Muda said: "Originally, there was, but then I heard that it was Cheng Yue who came to receive Jiangxi, and the people began to wait and see again, after all, the homeland is difficult to leave." And we were not allowed to plunder the land during the peace council, so we did not force the people to go north with us. This Cheng Yue now has an excellent reputation, and the people of Jiangxi are looking forward to him. Cheng thought, this person will be my great rival, and I must guard against it. ”

Boyan sighed and said, "Why don't I know? The princes of the court are also very clear. Therefore, the Great Khan was to summon him to be an appendage. ”

The three of them were startled at the same time, and Lu Shikui blushed and said, "Then won't we be able to take revenge?" ”

Boyan glanced at him lightly and said, "You are only 10,000 sailors who have been captured." ”

Lu Shikui immediately remembered that Boyan even took the younger brother of the national teacher and many generals into it! Immediately shut his mouth, not daring to look at Boyan.

Wu Liangbi couldn't help but say: "Prime Minister, Cheng Yue's son, both civil and military, if the Great Khan can take this son for his own use, he will be able to establish immortal achievements for my Great Yuan, if there is such a day, the end will be willing to drive." ”

Boyan looked at him for a moment, and said with some annoyance: "Who knows what that kid thinks in his heart?" The conditions offered by the Great Khan this time are not ungenerous, he chooses one of the two public directors, you can tell me, from ancient times to the present, have you picked a princess? ”

The three of them suddenly gasped, sweating profusely! Cheng Yue is a great blessing! This is a kind of kindness that I have never heard of.

Song Dumuda said: "Prime Minister, forgive the end will be rude." Previously, the Great Khan had intended to marry one of the princesses Wanze and Princess Nangkajin to the Hongjirabu of Zara Zhen, because Princess Wanze was older, so it was rumored that she would be Princess Wanze. Although it has not been decided, there are rumors of this in various ministries. If there is a princess who marries Cheng Yue, it is exactly what Hongji Rabu wants to marry, will Hongji Rabe be unhappy? ”

Wang Gu, Hongjira, Yi Yira, and Yi Qi Lie Si are known as the four major departments, and they are die-hard supporters of the Yuan Dynasty royal family, and have intermarried with the golden family for generations. Although Kublai Khan was a great khan, he had to be surrounded from time to time, and more importantly, Kublai Khan's wife, Empress Chabi, was born in Hongjirabu. In history, Wan Ze did marry Hu Luo Zhen, and after Wan Ze died of illness, Nang Jia Zhen married Hu Luo Zhen as his stepfamily, which shows Kublai Khan's importance to the four major ministries.

Boyan said: "Aren't there two princesses?" There is always one who will marry, how can Hongjirabe be dissatisfied? How could the Great Khan joke about such a thing? In addition, I haven't heard of any princess that he likes. Both princesses are emperors and nobles, and they are famous beauties, and they can be satisfied with either one. ”

Song Du Muda couldn't help but be fascinated and said, "Alas, this Cheng Yue is really a blessing." After listening to it, Princess Ze is cautious and kind, very diligent and thrifty, quite the style of Queen Chabi, and is deeply favored by Queen Chabi. Princess Nangkazhen is beautiful and generous, jealous and hateful, and has a high prestige among the Mongolian nobles, but she is very good to her subordinates and never beats people indiscriminately. How could such a beauty fall into the hands of that Cheng Yue? My good Mongolian boy is not blessed, and he suffers. ”

Boyan had seen these two princesses, and he nodded again and again.

Lu Shikui and Wu Liangbi have never seen or heard of it, and seeing that Boyan is also nodding and praising them, presumably those two princesses are indeed admirable, and they can't help but envy Cheng Yue's blessings.

Boyan said: "Although the places you captured have been given up this time, the credit will not be less. The Great Khan remembers your grievances, and there will be good in the future, so do not be discouraged. It's just that Cheng Yue is difficult to deal with, so you have to deal with it carefully, don't let him take advantage of the loophole. Another time this happens, we don't have much to say. ”

Lu Shikui gave a salute and said: "Prime Minister, Brother Lu Shimeng, now in the Southern Song Dynasty, he is the head of the military department, this time the North and South are peacemaking, and the younger brother is in danger, please think of the Prime Minister." ”

Boyan said: "Your uncle Lu Wenhuan has mentioned this matter to me many times, it's not that I haven't thought of a way, but how difficult Cheng Yue is, how can he let go without enough quid pro quo?" I ordered that Raozhou be given to Cheng Yue, and another city could be given in exchange for Lu Shimeng, but Cheng Yue had such a big chip in his hand, how could he release it so easily? Will I exchange ten cities for him? The Great Khan and the generals could not explain it. Cheng Yue held Brother Ling in his hands in order to clamp down and win over your Lu family. As long as he still wants to do this, Brother Ling will be safe and sound, otherwise Brother Ling would have been in a different place a long time ago, where would he wait for today? He was a minister of the Southern Song Dynasty, not a prisoner. You don't have to worry, I will let Chai Shangshu mention this matter to Cheng Yue. If Cheng Yue dares to do something to Brother Ling, don't I have a means of countermeasures? Cheng Yue is a smart person and will not do such boring things. ”

Lu Shikui still didn't give up, and said: "Xiaguan heard that there are some of our spies in Lin'an City. My Lu family also has some connections in Lin'an, plus some pseudo-Song officials who secretly surrendered to our army, can you find a way to bring your brother out? ”

Boyan said: "Of course I thought about this plan, but the news sent back from Lin'an vetoed the matter. That Cheng Yue was as cunning as a fox, Wen Tianxiang returned to Lin'an, and was appointed as the secretary of the military department again, and Lu Shimeng was under his surveillance. Where does Wen Tianxiang have so much scheming, it can only be Cheng Yue who asked him to do it. It is said that outside the door of Brother Ling's house, there are people watching day and night. Brother Ling's family in the mansion must have been bought. Originally, Ling Di wanted to dig a tunnel and escape quietly, but as soon as he dug less than a zhang deep, Wen Tianxiang transferred him to the military department to be on duty at night because of his busy military affairs, and even had to let his family send him over to change his clothes, and he was not allowed to return home. You say, how is he going to escape? ”

Lu Shikui couldn't, so he had to give another salute and ask Boyan to take care of this matter, and he had no other way.

Chai Chun and Cui Bin have been familiar with Cheng Yue's camp in the past few days, and they are not as nervous as before.

As soon as I entered the camp this time, I saw Cheng Yue and a group of generals wearing the latest uniforms, standing in front of the incense case in a neat line, and the generals who surrendered were even among the newly surrendered Angier. The soldiers of the brigade stood behind them in ordinary clothes, and they were also very neatly arranged, so that the procession looked extremely magnificent and solemn.