Recruit southern merchants to sell grain, and open up north-south commerce; expressed his intention to the Song court and sought money and food assistance.

This is a method planned by Meng Jiucheng, he does not expect the cowardly Song family to agree to all the requests, and as long as a local official like Ying Chunzhi can give convenience, the goal will be achieved.

According to the situation of the Song and Jin Dynasty at that time, although Ying Chunzhi could not blatantly accept the Northland Rebels. But if the rebels can support it for a long time and contain the Jin people, it will also be of great benefit to him.

Therefore, Meng Jiucheng is well aware of this, and now he is expressing his views and ideas, just for future use, and does not hope to succeed immediately.

Ying Chunzhi sent Liu You and Ji Xian away, first thinking about it, and then summoning his staff to discuss together.

Although he couldn't give a positive answer right away, Ying Chunzhi still wanted to respond, and kept the line of Liu You and Ji Xian for later use.

"I feel that the adults can let them be a little restless, and it will be of great use in the future." The staff thought for a while, but felt unsure, and continued: "The militia is being formed in various parts of Chuzhou, if you appoint them a militia coach, I don't know if they are willing?" ”

After a pause, the staff explained: "The temper and temperament of the leaders of the rebel armies in the north must be known to him whether he is loyal or not. Leave him down, so that he can inquire more and understand, lest he not attract anti-gold assistance in the future, but rob and rob thieves. ”

"It's okay if you don't want to." Ying Chunzhi groaned and said: "Liu You's family is close to the left, and it is easy to summon him. It's just that you were worried just now, and this official also thinks it is true. Well, let's not talk about what we will do in the future, but let's talk about temporary measures. To the Red Turban Army, to Meng Jiucheng, you have to say something, right? ”

The staff nodded in agreement and said, "Your Excellency can send a cronie to the Red Turban Army to observe and understand." But this cronie must not have an official status, do you think it's okay? ”

Without an official body, it does not mean that the Southern Song Dynasty officially contacted and contacted the rebels.

"Very good." Ying Chunzhi nodded appreciatively and continued to look at the staff, waiting for him to continue to come up with ideas.

The staff was encouraged, so he continued: "The grain will be sold to the Red Turban Army in limited quantities, so that Liu You can come forward in the name of a businessman and clear the suspicion of the government. In this way, whether it is the court or the Jin people, they can't find the fault of the adult. ”

Ying Chunzhi laughed and said, "Okay." That's a good idea. ”

"Adults can also whisper to Liu You and Ji Xian." The staff turned their fans and became more open-minded, "Now the court is arguing about Song Jin and Zhan. Seeing the decline of the Jin country, even if there is no war, the peerless coin can already be determined. The Jin Dynasty is short of money, and there are no coins, how can it rest? The imperial court is concerned about this, and it will actively prepare for war. At that time, it was logical for them to recruit the rebels again, thinking that they would be the power to resist Jin, and obtain official appointments. ”

But they didn't just come for business. Give them some hope, and it will be convenient in the future. Ying Chunzhi also saw that Liu You and Ji Xian had a very hot utilitarian heart, and he also appreciated the staff's plan.

Like Liu You and Ji Xian, of course, they can't get in touch with the situation in the imperial court, so they will naturally believe it in private, so as to continue to maintain contact with the Red Turban Army for Ying Chunzhi.

"As long as the Red Turban Army can hold on, it will be beneficial to the adults in Chuzhou." The staff analyzed: "As long as they can contain the Jin people's attacks and harassment, wait for Chuzhou to recover, and the defense is stable, this political achievement is an adult." On the other hand, if they are recruited by the Kingdom of Jin—"

"I understand." Ying Chunzhi stroked his beard and gently bowed his head, "You can't refuse it, you have to give convenience and support, and you can't let people say it's an official act." Well, this limit, but you still need to think about it. ”

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Whether it is sincerely accepted or temporarily used, it should be considered and discussed with the staff, and finally it is decided to provide convenience.

When Liu You and Ji Xian were summoned for the third time, they finally got a relatively satisfactory result.

Ying Chunzhi gave the passage paperwork, and Liu You could not take the sea route in the future, but cross the Huai River and hand over to the Red Turban Army in Guanyun County, Haizhou.

At the same time, Ying Chunzhi agreed to sell grain at the market price, with a quantity of 2,000 stone per month, which was regarded as a reward for the loyalty of the Red Turban Army.

When Liu You and Ji Xian walked out of the state office, they couldn't help but smile, and their expressions and words relaxed.

"It's finally up to General Meng's trust!" Liu You let out a sigh of relief and laughed.

"Crossing the Huai River is indeed much smoother than taking the sea route." Ji Xian echoed, and said with a smile: "However, the officials have lofty ambitions, how can it be so simple as selling grain to make money?" ”

Liu You shook his head lightly and said, "You still want to make money, but you can't put it in the first place!" General Meng is ambitious and visionary. If we marry him, we may be able to benefit future generations! ”

Ji Xian thought about it and nodded in agreement, "What the official said is extremely true. In terms of ingenuity and planning, General Meng is indeed admirable. The times create heroes, and General Meng will definitely have a great achievement in this troubled era. ”

"The times make heroes!" Liu You seemed to sigh, then looked at Ji Xian, and said earnestly: "Brother Ji, you are not a thing in the pool, and it is time to show your ambitions." ”

Ji Xian smiled bitterly and said, "Although a certain family has this heart, but depending on the attitude of the imperial court, it has to wait. It's hard to say whether there will be a chance in the future! ”

Speaking of which, Ji Xian is also an ambitious and capable person. The war in the north and the fragile situation of Song and Jin gave many people the opportunity to rise up.

Following the example of the Red Turban Army, Ji Xian also wanted to recruit the righteous army to return to the Song Dynasty, so as to obtain merit and official positions.

But judging from Ying Chunzhi's three summonses, the Song court was both suspicious and afraid of the northerners, and his attitude towards the rebels was not clear.

Therefore, if Ji Xian wants to take this road to success, it is not impossible. Instead, it was necessary to wait until the situation changed and the Song court had a clear policy.

"There's going to be a chance." Liu You comforted: "Wait patiently first." You can take advantage of this to make more friends with some Northland rebels, and if the situation changes, you can take the lead. ”

Ji Xian nodded helplessly and said, "Officials can raise money in Songdi, and a certain family will go to Haizhou." After the grain and goods were contacted, I wanted to go to the west for a walk. ”

"There are several rebel armies in the west, and they are weaker. Brother Ji is in the name of the Red Turban Army, and no one will be embarrassed by you. Liu You thinks this idea is good, there are many rebel armies in the west, and the business methods are not as good as the Red Turban Army, and it should be easy to solicit.

Ji Xian suddenly smiled and said: "Officials don't have to worry about a certain family, even if a major event fails, it is not difficult for a certain family to vote for General Meng, and it is not difficult to get an official and a half position, right?" Even if you take a step back, a certain family is a grain seller, and you can make a lot of money. ”

"Brother Ji wants to do business, just open his mouth in terms of money." Liu You said generously.

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