Just when Emperor Gaozong and Qin Hui were panicked and at a loss, one person pushed this protest movement to the highest peak.

He is Hu Quan, an editor in the Privy Council.

Hu Quan's character Bangheng, Luling people's family, Jianyan two years of science class jinshi. This subject is a strategist of Gaozong, and if you really want to talk about it, Hu Quan is still a student and a close confidant of Emperor Gaozong.

Hu Quan relied on his answer to more than 10,000 words, awarded the Fuzhou military judge, and then passed on to Naolang. In the fifth year of Shaoxing, Lu Zhi, the secretary of the Ministry of War, recommended him and was promoted to the Privy Council.

It can be seen that Hu Quan is a staunch main battle faction.

Hu Quan once studied under Xiao Chu, and Xiao Chu was most famous in the Southern Song Dynasty for his interpretation of the righteousness of "Spring and Autumn", as the so-called: "The body can be killed, learning cannot be humiliated, and there is no disaster in my "Spring and Autumn".

Hu Quan inherited the teacher's training and was a heroic and virtuous person. A few days ago, he had already written to Emperor Gaozong, and the emperor was severely reprimanded: "Your Majesty is not yet conscious, you have done your best to anoint the blood of the people without mercy, you have forgotten the great revenge of the country and have not taken revenge, you have been ashamed and shameful, and you are willing to raise the world and be a minister."

Not only that, Hu Quan also resolutely advocated beheading Qin Hui, Sun Jin and Wang Lun to thank the world: "The ministers and the cardinal subordinates are not righteous to share the sky with the juniper."

At that time, Hu Quan's performance was suppressed by the emperor, and the impact was not great.

However, this battle essay on the crusade against capitulationism was stereotyped and printed by Wu Shigu, a Jinshi of Yixing, and soon recited it far and wide - "The market is noisy, and the days are uncertain."

Hu Quan's article is so influential that even Jin people have to "ask for their books with thousands of gold". And after getting a copy of this article, "the monarch and the minister lost color" and said, "There are people in the Southern Dynasty who know the merits of sending Qin Hui." ”

Until twenty years later. Zhang Jun came back after a long absence, and when he mentioned this matter again, he also sighed: "Master Qin has been in charge for 20 years, and he has only achieved one Hu Bangheng. ”

The verbal and written criticism of Qin Hui inside and outside the court has reached its climax.

In this overwhelming crusade, Qin Hui's face couldn't hold on no matter how thick he was,

To tell the truth, from the founding of Song Taizu Zhao Kuangyin to the present. Where have the prime ministers of the imperial court endured such a level of criticism for almost two hundred years?

According to the traditional practice, a few rumors will automatically resign. is like Zhao Ding, who was laid off not long ago, that is the gentleman who cherishes his reputation.

Public opinion has reached this level, and Qin Hui has to write his resignation to the emperor no matter what.

Qin Hui did write a letter of resignation. Not only that, but he also said to the little eunuch who came to receive the letter. Let the Emperor kill me. Only in this way can the people's grievances be quelled.

Along with Qin Hui's resignation letter, two letters from officials Jia Tingzuo and He Songying were sent into the palace.

He Songying's statement is: "It is good to end the Hulu, dismiss the soldiers of the world, punish the generals and frustrate the sharp of loyal ministers, and sell the hearts of strong men by channeling Yuanrong...... Your Majesty has ever remembered the enmity of your parents and brothers? Since ancient times, there has been no humiliation like the court! He has not endured humiliation as His Majesty."

And Jia Tingzuo even rebuked Emperor Gaozong in the letter: "The prosperity of Taizu and Taizong's foundation has fallen into the hands of His Majesty, and there is no reason to revive Zhongxing.

Emperor Gaozong was angry, what the hell is going on? , Could it be, there are people who want to be Chen Dong! Case. Well, I'm going to kill them.

At this time, the emperor thought of it. In the early years of Jianyan, Chen Dong and Ouyang Che were killed by the then Prime Minister Huang Qianshan without trial because of their resolute opposition to the peace talks.

Although Gaozong later rehabilitated Chen Dong and Ouyang Che. However, the problem is that the voices of the DPRK and China opposing the peace talks have indeed greatly decreased after the deaths of Chen Dong and the others.

Could it be that we have to resort to this trick now in order to suppress the opposition?

For Emperor Gaozong's thoughts, Qin Hui hurriedly intervened to stop it.

Qin Hui's statement is: This time is also that time, if you do this, public opinion will explode, and some people are already saying that Your Majesty is not filial, and if you kill the person who said anything at this time, you will not be filial to Emperor Taizu.

As a result of a compromise, Hu Quan, who was the loudest in opposition, was punished!

Hu Quan's initial punishment was to be sent to Zhaozhou in Lingnan (present-day Pingle, Guangxi). Set off immediately, even if his little wife is pregnant, he can't delay.

Later, an unknown cronie reminded Qin Hui and said, "It's just Mo Cai, it's cold in half a year." If he is re-sent, he will be worthy of the name of his son. ”

Didn't your old man give him such a heavy punishment and help him get a good name?

As a result, Qin Hui's resignation was dismissed, and Hu Quan was sentenced to Guangzhou to manage the salt warehouse

In this way, amid the protests of the Korean Chinese military officials, the ambassador group of the Jin Kingdom came to Lin'an City.

To sum up, the opposition of Southern Song Dynasty officials to this peace negotiation with the Jin people focused on the following two points:

First, the emperor bowed down to the enemy country, which humiliated the nation and the national body.

Second, the Jin people are not credible, and there is a conspiracy inside.

In other words, the biggest point of conflict today is centered on the surrender ceremony of the emperor to take off his dragon robe and bow down to the edict of the enemy country.

Under great pressure, Gaozong and Qin Hui had no choice but to send someone to discuss with Zhang Tonggu, the envoy of the Jin State, to see if they could not carry out this "courtier's ceremony".

There was no room for negotiation, and Zhang Tonggu refused at once.

If Emperor Gaozong does not pay courtesy, there is no need to talk about peace again, and we will leave for China immediately.

This answer of the golden envoy made Emperor Gaozong unable to speak and unspeakable.

Qin Hui said dissatisfiedly on the side: "Ninety-nine bows have passed, and the last tremor is missing?" ”。

Emperor Gaozong was obviously stimulated by Qin Hui's words, and launched a rush in the court on the spot, pointing at the officials under the hall and scolding: "Wang Lunben is an envoy, and he has also held both ends so far." Qin Hui is the master of this discussion, and he also comes to ask for it now. If you go, it will be harmless, and he will only come to ask for me, how can he come to ask him Qin Hui. ”

If the Jin State sends troops to attack again, if you want to find the emperor and I to settle the account, do you think those Jurchens will go to him Qin Hui?

These words reflected Emperor Gaozong's fear and fear of the Jurchens. has reached an extreme, and in this, is there any credit for Qin Xianggong?

At all costs. Today's Qin Xianggong has completely grasped the weakness of Emperor Gaozong's character, and can inadvertently not only strengthen the emperor's confidence in surrendering, but also use the emperor to suppress opposing voices.

The living cannot be suffocated by urine. Emperor Gaozong's scolding actually came up with some bad ideas.

Someone suggested to Emperor Gaozong: "Otherwise, when you kneel down to worship the edict, don't think that it is the edict of the Jin State." As long as you think of your ancestors, you should bow down to your ancestors. ”

Another person was inspired and quickly added, "If you think it's too difficult." Simply display the portrait of the remains of Taizu Taizong in the hall, and let the Jin people put the edict in front of the portrait. It's also reasonable on the face. There is no shame. ”

"Or ask the ancestors to take the royal grace and put the golden edict in it to worship it."

The Chinese's small clever methods and self-comfort methods are fully revealed at this moment. Lu Xun's Ah Q spirit was staged in the court as early as the Song Dynasty hundreds of years ago.

If there is no better way, it can only be so. In other words, Emperor Gaozong has already made up his mind to bow down to the Jin people.

At this critical moment, Qin Hui made a move.

Although Qin Hui now holds the power alone, after all, the main battle faction still has a great advantage - only Liu Guangshi's Huaixi Army is gone. Although Zhang Jun is willing to serve himself, Yue Fei, Han Shizhong, and the Wu brothers are in full swing.

According to the level of this indignation inside and outside the court today. If Emperor Gaozong is really allowed to kneel on his knees, let alone the phase, he may lose his life.

Legend has it that an official named Lou Bing offered Qin Hui a plan.

This Lou Zhi's official position is not high, it is just a small matter, but he has a flexible brain, and he does not read dead books. What he presented to Qin Hui was a passage from the Confucian classic "Book of Shang":

"Gaozong forgives Yin, and he has not spoken for three years", and the hundred officials have always listened to Tsukasa Zai"

During the period of filial piety, Yin Gaozong Wuding did not say a word for three years, and all state affairs of all sizes were represented by the prime minister.

Lou Jiong's statement is, "Now the emperor is also mourning, so he told the Jin people that the emperor is not in the mood to ask about state affairs, so he can't kneel to accept the edict of the Jin State, and let Qin Xianggong kneel on behalf of the emperor according to the plot on the allusion." ”

It's amazing, it's so talented!

This is what the saint said, and who else dares not to be convinced!

Qin Hui slapped Lou Zhi's face, why didn't you say this idea earlier, it made me think about it for a few days, if it is a few days late, it will delay the major affairs of the imperial court, can you afford it? You don't have to go back to your house tonight to finish eating, just eat at my house.

Lou Bing excused himself, Qin Hui did not allow it, and after dinner, Lou Wei admired Qin Hui in every way. Qin Hui's food is too good, several times better than his own family, it is too powerful, he has read the sage books for decades, and he has never seen such a luxurious prime minister.

The next day, Qin Hui entered the palace and told Song Gaozong about this plan.

Emperor Gaozong's whole body relaxed, and then replied: "I have already told you to do your best to deal with the matter of peace, you don't need to report it to me, go quickly, don't annoy the envoy of the Jin State." ”

Don't think that Emperor Gaozong is really willing to kneel down and worship the Jinren, that is for Qin Hui to scare out. Now that he can not kneel, I am afraid that in Gaozong's heart, there is another layer of gratitude to Qin Hui

Qin Hui hurriedly sent someone to negotiate with Zhang Tonggu, saying that this was Chinese etiquette and could not be violated. Moreover, during the mourning period, our emperor was unlucky, and when he received you, you were also unlucky, so Qin Xianggong led the Manchu civil and military ministers to kneel on his behalf.

To put it mildly, Zhang Tonggu's teeth finally loosened.

But he put forward two terms: first, Qin Hui must use the "jade chariot" to welcome the "edict", and enshrine the "edict" in the temples of the Southern Song Dynasty; Second, on the way to the court, you must be guided by hundreds of officials.

Qin Hui agreed to these two conditions.

However, the problem arises again. Because most of the patriotic officials heard about it, they refused to participate.

Isn't it, the golden thief actually wants us to guide them into the court? Isn't this the same as luring the wolf into the house? If you do this, what face will you have to see your ancestors and fathers!

The collective resistance of the officials seemed to make Qin Hui's wishful thinking fall through all of a sudden...... (To be continued......)

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