Lin Qingwan's eyes lit up as soon as she saw him, and she beckoned: "Wu Shilang is finally back, come and help." ”

The excited Wu Shilang couldn't help but pause, he hadn't slept well since Lin Qingwan went to Liaoying as a hostage.

Knowing that Lin Qingwan came back safely, he was full of energy, but now, he regretted it a little, he shouldn't have been in such a hurry to come back to see Lord Lin, in fact, there are still a lot of things in Yunzhou, and he can deal with it for a few more days.

Lin Qingwan had already dragged people over to do coolies.

Zhu Xuan and the three of them are okay to do things according to orders, but they have no experience in civil affairs, so she has to make decisions about many things herself.

Although she just looked at the documents, formulated policies, and then gave orders, at the end of the day, when she barely had a break, Lin Qingwan felt that this job was no easier than being a hostage in the Liao camp.

That's why she was so happy when she saw Wu Shilang, who had been released as a county magistrate.

Wu Shilang was arrested, and Lin Qingwan handed over half of the affairs in his hand, and instantly relaxed.

Wu Shilang couldn't help but sigh, "I don't know when the imperial court will be able to send a new assassin to take over." ”

There are too many things, if the two states of Yunyou can't hold it, what they are doing now will be useless, and if they hold it, there will only be more things to deal with.

It's okay for the two of them to take over for a while, but it won't work for a long time.

Lin Qingwan calculated the time and said: "Now I'm afraid that the imperial court hasn't received the battle report yet, at least I have to wait for another half a month." ”

This is still when the imperial court sends someone over as soon as it receives the battle report, and that person has to hurry here.

Therefore, there are half a month for fast and two or three months for slow.

Wu Shilang could only accept his fate and continue to bury himself in the case, occasionally chatting with Lin Qingwan, "We occupy Yunzhou and Youzhou, Wendihan will really make peace with us?" ”

It's no wonder that he is suspicious, so everyone has this doubt, it stands to reason that they occupy Youzhou and Yunzhou, even if they completely offend the Liao State, at this time they are still willing to negotiate peace?

Lin Qingwan asked, "If we hadn't been able to convince Wen Dihan at that time, the Liao army would have continued to move south and captured Dingzhou. And we can't draw reinforcements to support, at this time Liao proposed peace talks, should we talk about it? ”

Wu Shilang lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "Talk!" ”

Lin Qingwan nodded, "That's right, Wen Dihan's situation now is similar to the situation I assume Hou Da Liang's situation." Even if he has the support of the left and right ministers, and the Asalam Ministry temporarily retreats, it is definitely not a lack of interest, and the left and right ministers of the Liao State are also greedy people, and now Wen Dihan is only afraid that his flesh is hurting. ”

"There is no trust between them, and it is difficult to cooperate against the big beam," Lin Qingwan said: "Wen Dihan is both smart and knowledgeable about current affairs, even if he knows that he was calculated by me before, as long as I hand the ladder over, he will still climb down." ”

Wu Shilang's heart moved, and he said: "So at this time, it is difficult to convince the left and right ministers of the Liao State." ”

Lin Qingwan smiled and said, "Then we don't have to worry about it, Wendihan will do it well." ”

Wen Dihan had not yet received Lin Qingwan's letter of state, and was actively mobilizing troops and horses to go to Youzhou and Yunzhou, when Liang Du received the battle report, and the officials on duty woke up Emperor Liang, and then Emperor Liang called the ministers up.

When the military department Shangshu was called into the palace, he thought that the peace talks were over, and the Liao army had captured Dingzhou, and when he entered the palace, he directly suspected that he was hallucinating when he saw the battle report.

But hallucinations can't all appear together, right?

The palace was silent for a long time, and the four princes congratulated: "Congratulations to my father, congratulations to my father, Youzhou and Yunzhou have been recovered, and the territory of my Daliang has expanded a little." ”

Emperor Liang was also very happy, in addition to the battle report, Xu Lian also came back with a secret letter, which wrote in detail the course of this battle.

He smiled and said: "This is all the credit of Qingwan, the tiger father has no dog girl, and he really deserves to be Zihou's daughter." Hahaha......"

The other ministers also came back to their senses and hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, since Yunzhou and Youzhou have been defeated, will the Liao army attack back with all their troops?" Can General Xu be sure to hold the two states? ”

"Lord Zhong's army has entered the Chu State, even Lu Zhen and Lin Xin have led their troops and horses into Chu, it's not good for both sides to start a war on my Daliang at the same time, do you want to withdraw Lu Zhen and them now to save the troops?"

"No, we just agreed with Shu to attack, retreating at this time is treacherous, once Chu turns back and counterattacks, our Liang will still suffer from the enemy."

"Okay," Emperor Liang said, "Qingwan said that the peace talks can continue, and she is eighty percent sure, but we need to open the road and let businessmen from all over the world go to Yunzhou and Youzhou." ”

Hearing this, the ministers hesitated, "Didn't the Lord of Lin County mention that only some businessmen should go to the pilot, why did they suddenly open the road?" ”

The emperor handed Lin Qingwan's fold down and said: "The scale is too small, she means that the conditions will be relaxed again, we occupy the two states of Youyun, and we must give some sweetness to the Liao State, otherwise it will be difficult for them to agree to peace talks." ”

The Ministry of Industry Shangshu nodded, "The Liao State was affected by disasters all year last year, and now that spring is coming, they will also have to herd sheep and cattle, and it is not good for both sides to fight at this time, if our merchants can give them peace of mind, this battle may not be able to be fought." ”

"Isn't that just using my Liang's money to feed the people of Liao?" Shangshu of the Criminal Department said with an ugly face: "My people in Daliang still can't eat." ”

The fourth prince smiled and said: "Di Shangshu, this is a deal, not Da Liang's aid to Liao, since there is a go, naturally there will be." For example, the horses, cattle, sheep and fur medicinal herbs of the Liao Kingdom, they used our grain to tide over natural disasters, and we used their horses to strengthen the army, and there were cattle to work and labor, so it was not who lost, let alone who raised whom. ”

Tobe Zuo Lang nodded, "Exactly, if nothing else, it will be much easier for adults to eat mutton in the future." ”

The emperor said, "So, you all agreed?" ”

Most people have no opinion, although there are still people who are afraid that the opening of the mutual market will make Liao too strong, but after all, the minority obeys the majority, and this matter is settled.

The matter of opening the road introduction is going to be handed over to the household department to do, and the Ministry of Industry Shangshu said: "In fact, Shang Mingjie has been handling this matter for more than a month, it is said that he has selected many businessmen before, and a lot of road introductions have been issued during this time, and the household department might as well go to the Li Fan Yuan to discuss with him." ”

Lin Qingwan left a message for Shang Mingjie before leaving, selected a suitable businessman, and encouraged the other party to transport goods to Dingzhou.

Because the Liao army attacked Dingzhou, who would dare to go north to die at this time?

So Shang Mingjie didn't go well at first, but then he said that the Lin family had a caravan to transport a large amount of grain to Dingzhou, and then some businessmen began to move.

After all, doing business with the Liao people has always made a lot of money, and wealth is in danger, although it is dangerous, but for the sake of interests, there are still many people who come to Shang Mingjie to seek guidance.

But Shang Mingjie didn't dare to let anyone go, this was the time when the two countries were sensitive, so the businessmen he selected, not to mention anything else, had to be upright.

And other merchants who asked to come over and wanted to go to Liao, but did not get a road guide, were recorded by him in another booklet for statistics.

Therefore, it is the fastest for the household department to find Shang Mingjie for a list, and if he does not distinguish between good and bad, he can complete the task on that day.

Fortunately, now the household department is under the control of the fourth prince, and he is not so cunning Lin Qingwan, so he went to Shang Mingjie to get a good understanding.

The Ministry of Household and the Imperial Court discussed and finalized the list, and posted a notice to solicit investment again, and today's meeting was finished.

The fourth prince was going back, Shang Mingjie hurriedly chased him out and asked, "Fourth Highness, I don't know if there is any news of my aunt." ”

The fourth prince was stunned for a moment, and then asked with a smile, "Why, you didn't receive a letter from Lord Lin?" ”

Shang Mingjie shook his head, "Half a month ago, there was a letter from the guards at home, but I only knew that my aunt was a hostage in Liaoying, and I didn't know anything more." ”

"Don't worry, she is out of the Liao camp now, safe and sound," the fourth prince smiled: "She is still the main envoy of this peace talks, so naturally it will be fine." ”

Shang Mingjie breathed a sigh of relief, "That's good." ”

He knew that Lin Qingwan was so frightened that her heart was about to jump out of her throat when she went to Liaoying to be a hostage, so he wrote to her about Yubin's pregnancy without a moment's delay, just to want her to take care.

Counting the time, she's about to receive the letter now, right?

The fourth prince felt that Shang Mingjie was careful and thoughtful, and the Lifan Court had been idle for many years, so he could handle such a mixed matter, and the most important thing was that he could collect the information of so many merchants without going through the household department.

It would be a pity for such a person to stay in the Imperial Academy, and he should go to the Household Department or the Military Department, so he asked with a smile, "I remember that you served in the Military Department before, if you still want to go back, I will arrange it for you, otherwise it would be good to come to the Household Department." ”

Shang Mingjie was stunned for a moment, and then said with a smile: "Thank you, Your Highness, for your kindness, it's just that my aunt asked me to take care of the affairs of the family temporarily, and when my aunt comes back from the border pass, I will ask her what she means." ”

The fourth prince nodded, "It's okay, maybe she has other arrangements." ”

He laughed and said: "Now she has a lot of face than me, not to mention the military department and the household department, you just have to go to your father's emperor." ”

Shang Mingjie bowed his head humbly, "Your Highness has a good reputation." ”

After sending the fourth prince into the carriage, Shang Mingjie was about to turn around and go back to the county lord's mansion, and the washing inkstone on the side had bright eyes and asked, "Second master, why didn't you agree to the fourth highness?" The little ones think it's quite appropriate for you to go to the house. ”

Shang Mingjie knocked on his head and said: "Talk less, now my aunt is at the border, it is the time for us to be cautious, I won't go anywhere except for the Lifan Academy, you should be cautious and talk less outside, don't let people catch the handle." ”

Xi Yan could only respond in a low voice.

When I returned to the county lord's mansion, I happened to meet Lin You going out, and when I saw him, I grabbed him and said, "You came back just in time, and I was about to look for you, and my aunt sent a letter." ”

Shang Mingjie's eyes lit up, "Does she know about Yubin's pregnancy?" ”

"You're thinking too much, the letter was ten days ago, but I just came to report my peace, and I have something to tell you, so I'm in a hurry to find you."

The letter sent by Lin Qingwan to Shang Mingjie, except for urgent mail, all other stations were taken, so the speed was several days slower than that of the imperial court.

The letter took ten days on the road before it arrived.

And Shang Mingjie's letter to the border has been going to the border for a longer time, and Lin Qingwan has not received it for half a month.

At this time, it is common for letters to be lost, and the letter may not reach Lin Qingwan's hands, Shang Mingjie was afraid that Lin Qingwan would take risks again when he went to the peace talks, so he decided to write another letter to the past.

Lin You also agreed, "My aunt is working too hard, let her know that Yubin is pregnant, so let her take care of herself." ”