Shouldn't we think about how to make peace with the Jin people or even surrender at the first time?

Before Sun Fu set off, Zhao Shuo clearly told him how to answer in the face of such a topic.

And Sun Fu also added oil and vinegar to his own understanding.

Therefore, he did not seem flustered in the face of Richard's inquiry.

Instead, he said calmly: "I don't know why the prince said this? ”

"The envoy came with sincerity, and there was no teasing."

"However, your Song Dynasty has successively fallen to the three important military towns in the north under the onslaught of the Jin army this time."

"And your Bianliang City was surrounded by the Jin army, and the city was almost destroyed."

"Even the Northwest Army, which you displayed in the northwest border to guard against our army, was defeated by the Jin army."

"You are here to fight with me at this time? Isn't it teasing the king? ”

"Definitely."

Sun Fu shook his head, got up and said, "The prince only knows one thing, but he doesn't know the other." The battles of my dynasty before could be called temporary defeats, but the prince didn't know why the Jin people gave up Bianliang City and chose to retreat north quickly. ”

Brother Richard said with a smile: "The Jin people are alone in the depths, and the supply of grain and grass in the rear is not available, so it is naturally difficult to last, isn't it normal to retreat?" ”

"What the prince said is right, the reason why the Jin people were able to besiege Bianliang City of our dynasty was because they took risks and wanted to gamble with a gambler's mentality, but they were discovered by our court, and naturally they were defeated and fled."

"So there is no such thing as destroying our dynasty."

"Really?" Brother Richard smiled slightly: "The four-way army of the Northwest Army, the Zhejia army voted for the Jin country, and the seed family and the Yao family have been wiped out, may I ask what kind of background do you have to dominate the Jin country?" ”

"Lord Wang, there are a few misunderstandings on your side, and this ambassador will answer your questions."

"First of all, our dynasty has now hoarded 500,000 troops in the northwest, 300,000 normalized combat troops, and 200,000 trained recruits, and these 500,000 troops belong to the Northwest Army."

"In addition, our dynasty has built a defense line with a total of 500,000 troops in the north, and confronted the three major military towns in the north that were seized by the Jin."

"Our military power is better now."

"Secondly, I resolutely resist the Jin towards the Son of Heaven, and the army and the people are united, just waiting for the Jin people to go south."

After hearing this, Brother Richard bowed slightly.

As the military target of the Great Song Dynasty, he also heard a lot of news about the Song Dynasty from spies during this time.

Sun Fu was right, but Brother Richard was still a little shaken: "In that case, then why do you still want to form a good party with me?" Could it be that you are not sure of victory? ”

"No!"

Sun Fu shook his head resolutely.

Although he is a little confused, even a little superstitious.

But he is a hard-line anti-gold ironhead baby among the civil officials of the Great Song Dynasty.

"My dynasty is rich all over the world, the land is vast, and the Han culture has been inherited for thousands of years, and the Jin people are stubborn and have no faith at all, and the world is coveted by them, but they want to get it? Don't. ”

As soon as Sun Fu said this, the tough attitude he showed made Brother Richard a little surprised.

Then he pretended to be calm and said: "Then you can tell me about my Xia Dynasty affinity with the Song Dynasty, what are the benefits?" ”

Yes, when a big country is a friend, it is about interests.

It's about business.

Brother Richard directly stated his position, and then said: "Now the Jin envoy has allied with me and Xia, and after occupying the northwest of the Song Dynasty, he will give us the northwest land. ”

Sun Fu was secretly surprised.

Before he left Bianliang City, Zhao Shuo had mentioned to him the conditions of the Jin people.

It seems that His Majesty is really expecting the enemy in advance.

Historically, Wan Yanfu did defeat Liu Yuzhou in the battle against the Northwest Army.

Subsequently, a large area of Shanxi and part of Shaanxi were sent to the Western Xia, and the Great Song Dynasty became allies with the Western Xia.

But Zhao Shuo's arrival changed this history.

He stubbornly defended Bianliang City, causing Wan Yanfu to not have an advantage on the Tongguan side.

So the northwest of the Great Song Dynasty is still there.

Zhao Shuo supported Chen Xinghan from the grassroots for the defense of the formation.

It's money again, and it's also about giving people and herbal tea ordnance.

It changed the situation between empires.

But now, what did Brother Richard say?

He said that the Jin State was going to give the Xia State the northwest region of the Great Song Dynasty.

Sun Fu smiled: "Lord Wang, gold thieves have never had any faith at all, and their treachery is already the norm, do you dare to believe them?" ”

Brother Richard didn't shake his head or nod, but deliberately staggered the topic and said, "Your Excellency still tells this king, what is the benefit of being with my Xia Dynasty?" ”

As soon as Sun Fu heard the other party ask, it was obvious that he already had the idea of cooperation.

So he no longer hid it, but said calmly: "The Great Song Dynasty collects your green salt, to be exact, your green salt does not need to be hoarded, it can trade, my Great Song Dynasty's Son of Heaven Chrysostom promised to shelter the caravan under the command of the prince, and it is limited to the prince's merchant group." ”

Richard's eyes suddenly brightened a lot.

No matter how powerful he is.

In the end, it is also to satisfy the pursuit of self.

Richard was not short of money.

What he lacks is a further increase in influence.

Now in the court, there are also groups that oppose him.

If Richard can win the trade channel with the Great Song Dynasty.

Then there are more capital constraints like political opponents.

In addition, the most important thing that he couldn't refuse was that he could also get cheaper luxury goods from Da Song.

And when Sun Fu proposed this condition, Richard obviously felt incredulous, and hurriedly asked, "Is this true?" "I said to Emperor Chrysostom, naturally it is true."

As soon as these words came out, Richard fell silent.

In fact, he was already excited in his heart.

It's just that I don't want to express it in front of Sun Fu.

"Your Excellency, we will talk about this today, Mr. Wang, and send off guests."

Sun Fu was stunned when he heard it, what is the situation?

Is this a refusal or an agreement?

Did I say something to his spine?

So he hurriedly asked, "I don't know what the prince wants?" ”

Wang Xingyuan on the side said, "Ambassador Sun, please." ”

But seeing that people are determined to let themselves go.

Sun Fu also got up sullenly and left the main hall.

At the same time, in the imperial palace of Western Xia, Emperor Qianshun was negotiating wine with Wu Zhaohu of the Jin State.

Wu Zhaohu is a confidant of Sticky Han, but this time he came to Western Xia not on the orders of Sticky Han, but with a letter from Wanyan Wu begging.

He handed over the letter and said with a respectful expression: "Your Majesty, my King Chaonan will attack the Song Dynasty in October, if you raise troops from here, then the northwest lands of the Song Dynasty will definitely be at your fingertips!" ”

Emperor Qianshun bowed slightly, and after reading the letter, he felt that the Jin people were not sincere.

Anyway, you're here to talk to me about cooperation.

Just ask for it and don't talk about conditions?