Hua Rui glanced at everyone again, and said, "Do you think you have to negotiate a settlement?" There are no dissenting opinions. ”

Everyone nodded, although the generals of the forbidden army were not very willing, but Leng Yi was here, he didn't say anything about sending troops, and now is the critical time to evaluate and replace the generals, and to do it with him, isn't that asking for trouble? Moreover, as I have already said before, sending troops is to force the officials to death, and they do not dare to take this risk, in case of an accident, the responsibility will be great. So, one by one, they bowed their heads and remained silent.

Hua Rui waited for a while, and did not come out to speak, so she said: "Since everyone's consensus is to negotiate, the mourning family also feels that this is the only way." Then who to send to negotiate with the Liao army? Everyone also discussed. There can't be more or less, so let's set five. Zhao Qing, you are the prime minister of the first emperor, and you are an important minister relied on by the official family, and the official family has always said that you are resourceful. Send someone you can suggest. ”

Zhao Pu bowed and said, "The minister estimates that this negotiation may not be completed in the short term. Therefore, it is better to send some more leisurely and old ministers to go. Since Niangniang attaches so much importance to the old minister, the old minister recommended himself to be counted as one. The other four, originally Lord Leng, Lord Shen and Lord Chu were also very suitable candidates, but they all held important positions and it was difficult to get out. Therefore, Xiang Gong still followed the old minister. These are the two, the old minister and Xiang Gong are both civil ministers, since it involves the war between the two armies, the military generals are indispensable, Yang Ye's second son guards Ma Jun Tianwei Left Wing are all waiting for General Yang Yanpu Yang, who is very familiar with the Liao army, brave and strategic, and is also the best candidate. In addition, the newly selected guards of the forbidden army, Ma Jun, are brave and brave in the right wing, and Kong Shouzheng is also resourceful and old-fashioned, and he is also a very suitable candidate. Lao Chen suggested that he also participate. ”

This Kong Shou is the first batch of outstanding generals selected by Yang Ye through the assessment this time, and Leng Yi personally promoted him directly from a capital head to a heavy position as the head of the chamber. is very grateful to Leng Yi and can be regarded as Leng Yi's confidant.

Zhao Pu continued: "This last one, Prince Zhao Yuanzuo is very filial to his father, the official family is under siege, he is very anxious, this negotiation is related to whether the official family can be rescued from the big problem, so Prince Zhao Yuanzuo is an indispensable candidate." Just the five of us, what do you think? ”

Without waiting for Hua Rui to speak, Zhao Yuanzuo jumped up first: "I'm going to negotiate?" Are you kidding me! I also led 100,000 troops in Yizhou, and I also held important positions, where can I be separated? Find someone else! ”

At this time, Zhao Yuanzuo was most afraid of losing his military power. I was not there to negotiate for this time, and when I came back, I didn't know who my army belonged to. That would have killed him.

Zhao Puqi said: "Huh? Doesn't the prince want to participate in the negotiations and strive to save the official family through negotiations? ”

"I don't want to!" Zhao Yuanzuo blurted out, but when he saw everyone's strange eyes, he felt that something was wrong, and immediately changed his words: "It's not that I don't want to, it's that I can't be separated." ”

"What's inseparable? Everyone agreed to negotiate a settlement of this matter and not send troops, so His Royal Highness the prince would not have to worry about sending troops. Naturally, there is no such thing as being inseparable. ”

Zhao Yuanzuo pointed at Leng Yi and said, "What about him, he is not the leader of the troops, why doesn't he go?" ”

"Commander Leng is not only the commander of the three ya, but also the judge of the trial court, and also serves as the governor of the political affairs, and he is responsible for the construction of Jin Mingchi, and he is the most inseparable person."

"I can also do these positions, he goes, I will do his errands!" Zhao Yuanzuo said with a big grin.

Hua Rui frowned and said, "These positions under Commander Leng are all appointed by the official family, and no one has the right to remove them. ”

Leng Yi smiled and said, "Your Royal Highness, you don't want to participate in the negotiations, don't you have another purpose?" ”

"What purpose do I have! Sling the bull! ”

Leng Yi took two steps forward, looked at him, and said lightly: "This negotiation is related to whether the official family can get out of trouble smoothly, and it is better for His Highness to preside over it personally." Otherwise, if Zhao Pu and the others were in a hurry, they agreed to the conditions of the Liao State in a few words, and lost their power and humiliated the country, it would not be a joke. If His Royal Highness is worried about the time for too long, there is no need, if His Royal Highness is in a hurry to get the official family out of trouble, after going, he agrees to their request in a few words, and the official family will soon be able to get out of trouble and return to the court. So Your Highness doesn't have to worry about the time delaying for too long. By the way, when the official family returns to the court, many things will come to an end! Your Highness also doesn't need to be suspicious of who wants to rebel here. ”

When Zhao Yuanzuo heard Leng Yi's words, his face suddenly changed. Leng Yi's words reminded him that indeed, if his father and emperor quickly get out of trouble and return to the court, with his shrewdness, he would soon find out about the smuggling of arms between himself and Shi Baoji to the Liao State, as well as the matter of not accepting him from the predicament this time. Even if he has 100,000 forbidden troops, I'm afraid that he will die! It is imperative to control the negotiations and force the Liao army to kill his father as much as possible.

At that moment, Zhao Yuanzuo smiled wryly and said, "Since this is the case, then I will participate, but the negotiation location should be changed to the territory of our Great Song Dynasty!" ”

Hua Rui shook his head and said: "This mourning family has already talked with the envoys of the Liao State, not to mention the territory of the Great Song Dynasty, the mourning family proposed to find a place to negotiate on the border between the two countries, but they were unwilling, saying that they don't worry, they absolutely guarantee that our envoys come and go freely, and absolutely guarantee the safety of the envoys." ”

Yang Ye said: "Now that they have officials in their hands, they naturally speak in a hard tone, and within their territory, they are more able to suppress people with power." It seems that there is no way to change the location. ”

Hua Rui said: "Yes, His Royal Highness, the two countries will fight each other, and they will not be killed." What's more, the envoys who negotiated peace between the two sides are in their territory, and if there is a mistake, they will not be able to explain it to the world, so they will not detain you. ”

Zhao Yuanzuo nodded frustratedly: "Okay, but I can talk ahead, since I am allowed to participate, I must be the leader, and I will preside over the negotiation!" ”

Leng Yi had already discussed with Hua Rui and Yang Ye, and now, he had to delay time and give himself enough time to control the forbidden army. At the same time, take back Zhao Yuanzuo's 100,000 forbidden army. Therefore, troops cannot be sent at this moment, but negotiations must be made. Therefore, Leng Yi had already talked to Zhao Pu about this matter beforehand. This is Zhao Pu's main tone today. As for the candidates to participate in the negotiations, Leng Yi had already thought about them, and they were just said through Zhao Pu's mouth.

Zhao Yuanzuo's request was also within Leng Yi's consideration, and he smiled at the moment and looked at the stamen.

Hua Rui nodded and said: "This is natural, you are the prince, the eldest son of the official family, and naturally you are the one who presides over the negotiation." ”

"Okay, that's it!" Zhao Yuanzuo's eyes rolled and said, "In addition, no one is allowed to move my 100,000 forbidden army in Yizhou!" ”

Leng Yi smiled: "Don't worry, no one can touch your army." ”

Zhao Yuanzuo stared at Leng Yi for a long time to see if he was telling the truth. I saw him smiling and groaning, as if with a touch of sarcasm. He rolled his eyes a few times, and then said, "I will decide who will participate in the negotiation!" I am one, Xiang Gong is one, and the privy envoy Chu Zhaofu is one, the deputy envoy Shi Xizai is one, and the former Sibu Army of my palace is the commander of the Dragon Zhidu Ke Mo. That's it! ”

Hua Rui frowned and said: "This time, four candidates for Zhao Qing have been deleted, which is too unspeakable." ”

Zhao Yuanzuo said: "Okay, I'll take another step, Chu Zhaofu won't go, let Zhao Pu choose one on top by himself." I can't retreat anymore, otherwise this matter will be broken up! ”

Seeing that Zhao Yuanzuo put on a scoundrel look, the stamen willow frowned lightly, and looked at Leng Yi. Leng Yi was still smiling, he knew that Zhao Yuanzuo didn't want to negotiate this negotiation and was unwilling to take Zhao Guangyi back, which was exactly what Leng Yi wanted. So in fact, the main purpose of both parties is the same, although the motivation is different. Therefore, it doesn't matter which side has a little more. He nodded slowly.

Hua Rui had a bottom in her heart, and said to Zhao Pu: "Zhao Qing, you can choose one." ”

Leng Yi had already discussed various situations with Zhao Pu, and now this situation was expected, so he stroked his beard at the moment and said, "Then Yang Ye's second son, General Yang Yanpu, is fine." He is familiar with the situation of the Liao army and is the most suitable. ”

"Okay!" Zhao Yuanzuo also readily agreed, anyway, there are three of his own people, so they can take advantage of everything.

Hua Rui said: "Since this is the case, then it is decided." Now that the official family is under siege, they don't know when they will be able to come back, and before the official family returns to the imperial court, the mourning family wants to set up several auxiliary ministers to help manage government affairs. What do you think? ”

All the ministers nodded slowly.

Zhao Yuanzuo said: "That's nature!" I'm one! ”

Hua Rui said: "The prince wants to send an envoy to the Liao State to negotiate, and he can't take care of the government at the same time. ”

Zhao Yuanzuo was speechless.

Hua Rui said: "Those who assist the government must be powerful figures. Now Lord Leng Yi Leng is in charge of the three offices of the forbidden army, and at the same time is in charge of the three divisions and the trial court, which is the most suitable for this task. ”

Leng Yi stepped out and arched his hand: "Weichen commands!" ”

Hua Rui said to Shen Lun and Leng Yi: "You are both secondary ministers, and your powers are equal, so in the future, major government affairs must be discussed by the two of them before reporting to the mourning family." Specifically, how to divide labor, the two of you can report to the mourning family after discussion. ”

Shen Lun and Leng Yi both bowed down and agreed.

Hua Rui said again: "His Royal Highness Zhao Yuanzuo, Xiang Gong, Shi Xizai, Ke Mo, Yang Yanpu, the five of you who participated in the negotiation stayed. The rest of the people can be dispersed. ”

Leng Yi left with peace of mind, because he had already discussed with Hua Rui and Zhao Pu how to negotiate. The rest is left to them.

After everyone left, Hua Rui beckoned the five people to sit down and said, "In this negotiation, the heavy responsibility will be handed over to you." What do you think, let's talk about it. ”

Zhao Yuanzuo said: "I am the presiding officer of the negotiation, I will say it first." -- Liao's conditions are too deceitful, and if you agree to it, it will be a loss of power and humiliation of the country! Absolutely can't say yes! My opinion is: let them release them immediately and unconditionally, and if they want to apologize and compensate for the losses, then we can not send troops, otherwise, our Great Song army will pour out and will inevitably sweep away his entire Liao country! That's the idea! (To be continued.) )