"Oh? How can Lu Xianggong see it? Someone asked curiously.

Lu Yihao swallowed the baked cake in his mouth, patted the crumbs on his hands, and then said slowly: "Think about it, although the Jin country is powerful, it has been fighting for years in recent years, and its national strength has declined. In addition, I am towards Her Royal Highness the Princess, and I have worked hard to make the country prosperous. Jin Guo will naturally feel the pressure doubled, so it is reasonable to come to seek peace this time. ”

His words made everyone fall into deep thought, but some people disagreed: "Lu Xianggong said it lightly, but the matter of seeking peace is related to the dignity of the national body, how can he easily agree?" ”

"That's it! What if the envoy of the Kingdom of Jin came here with another plan? Have we not fallen into their trap? Someone else chimed in.

Lu Yihao was not angry, but smiled faintly: "You guys are just too suspicious." However, the matter of seeking peace does need to be carefully considered. It is not too late to make a decision after meeting the envoy of the Jin State at the court meeting. ”

As time passed, the horizon gradually turned white. The gates of the palace also slowly opened, revealing a glimmer of morning light. This light seemed to have some kind of magical power, which made the originally noisy door instantly quiet. The ministers put away their discussions and rushed in with lanterns.

Above the main hall, the morning sun shines through the delicate window lattice, sprinkled in the golden hall, and the mottled light and shadow are intertwined with the solemn and solemn atmosphere.

The little emperor Zhao Yang was dishonest again today, and as soon as the ministers finished saluting, he slipped off the throne like a wild horse that had escaped and played around in the main hall.

His laughter and the sound of running and jumping echoed through the empty hall, and it was particularly harsh.

Zhao Yingluo sat on the throne, her eyes were deep and calm, as if she was used to the naughtiness of her nephew Zhao Yang.

She glanced at Zhao Yang, a hint of helplessness flashed in her eyes, but she quickly withdrew her gaze.

Zhao Gou sat at the bottom of the right side of the dragon chair, watching his son wander around the hall, and sighed in his heart.

Where does this look like an emperor? It is clear that Zhao Yingluo is a veritable empress.

But what can he do? The court is now full of Zhao Yingluo's people, and he has long lost his right to speak.

He glanced at the ministers, and an inexplicable emotion surged in his heart, and at this moment, he actually missed Qin Hui and Huang Qianshan who were degraded. If they were, they might be able to take some of the pressure off themselves.

At this moment, Han Fang was summoned to the temple.

He wore the costume of an envoy of the Kingdom of Jin, and after saluting respectfully, he presented the letter of the Kingdom of Jin.

His voice was loud and clear, echoing in the main hall: "His Majesty the Emperor of the Jin Kingdom has decided to severely punish Liu Yu and the others and not give him any preferential treatment. But after all, Liu Yu was a minister of our country, so he would not return it to the Great Song Dynasty. ”

As soon as these words came out, the ministers were in an uproar. This means that although the Jin Kingdom bowed its head to the Great Song Dynasty, it did not completely surrender.

It's a provocation and a temptation.

Zhao Yingluo's brows furrowed slightly, she knew that this was Jin Guo testing the bottom line of the Great Song Dynasty.

But she didn't say anything immediately, but quietly waited for the reaction of the ministers.

Lu Yihao was still closing his eyes and recuperating, reminiscing about the taste of baked cakes in the morning.

He didn't seem to care about it all, or maybe he was used to it.

He knows that his opinion is not important, what matters is Zhao Yingluo's attitude.

Zhu Shengfei saw that Lu Yihao didn't speak, so he stood up and said: "Then Liu Yu was originally a courtier of the Great Song Dynasty, and betraying the imperial court and surrendering to the Jin State is already a great treacherous crime. Now that Jin Guo is willing to severely punish Liu Yu and others, and not giving preferential treatment, it is a gesture of goodwill to my Great Song Dynasty. However, would it not be child's play not to return it to our country for punishment? Your Royal Highness the Princess, please take a look! His voice was sonorous and powerful.

Zhao Yingluo nodded slightly when she heard this, agreeing with Zhu Shengfei's opinion.

She turned her gaze to Han Fang and said in a deep voice, "What your envoy said is wrong! Although Liu Yu once took refuge in your country, he was my minister of the Great Song Dynasty after all. His betrayal of the court is unforgivable! If your country is serious about seeking peace, it should be returned to our country for punishment as a sign of sincerity. ”

Han Fang's face changed when he heard this, but he quickly regained his composure.

He knew Zhao Yingluo's strength and decisiveness, and he also knew that the purpose of his trip was not for Liu Yu and others, but to seek peace.

So he bowed and saluted, "What Her Royal Highness the Princess said is very true! However, Liu Yu and others have been severely punished by His Majesty the Emperor of our country. In order to show sincerity, China is willing to compensate the Great Song Dynasty in other aspects. ”

Han Fang took a step forward, respectfully saluted Zhao Yingluo and said: "Your Royal Highness Princess, in order to show your sincerity, Your Majesty the Emperor of our country is willing to return the cities of Huanzhou and Taiyuan to the Great Song Dynasty, and I only hope that the two countries can be married forever." His voice echoed through the hall, with a hint of humility and anticipation.

Zhao Yingluo sat on the dragon chair, staring at Han Fang with deep eyes, and then slowly spoke: "Your envoy's will, this palace should smile and accept it." However, this matter is a big matter, and it cannot be decided in a moment. Please return to the embassy first and wait for the good news. Her voice was calm and majestic, making it impossible to peek into her inner thoughts.

When Han Fang heard this, his face changed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure. He bowed and saluted, "In this way, the minister will wait for the good news of Her Royal Highness the Princess." With that, he turned and exited the main hall.

After Han Fang left, the hall suddenly exploded. One of the ministers said excitedly: "Your Royal Highness, since the Kingdom of Jin has promised to return the city, why don't we take the opportunity to agree to their peace agreement?" This can not only show the majesty of our Great Song Dynasty, but also realize the peaceful coexistence of the two countries. ”

Another minister shook his head and said, "No! Jinguo's move is just an attempt to ease relations between the two countries, and we must not be easily deceived. Liu Yu and the others must be returned to my Great Song Dynasty for punishment to set an example! ”

Lu Yihao has remained silent. He glanced down at the court robe and gently swept away the residue of the baked cake on it. This action seemed to give him some kind of strength, so that he finally opened his mouth to break the silence, "Huanzhou and Taiyuan have been occupied by the imperial army earlier, and the Jin State proposes to return it at this time, but it is just a favor. This proposal is too fake. ”

His words were like a hammer that smashed into the hearts of the ministers.

The hall suddenly fell silent, and only Lu Yihao's voice was echoing.

He continued: "We should continue to put pressure on Jin Guo to repatriate Liu Yu. If Liu Yu is not punished, I am afraid that other rebellious people will follow suit. When the time comes, where will the national prestige of the Great Song Dynasty be? ”

He paused and continued: "As for Liu Yu and the others, we must insist that Jin Guo return them. If such rebellious people are not punished, they may cause other disloyal ministers to follow suit. At that time, where is the national prestige of my Great Song Dynasty? Where does the face of the imperial court remain? His gaze swept over the faces of the ministers one by one, with a hint of majesty and warning.

Zhao Yingluo nodded slightly when she heard this, agreeing with Lu Yihao's opinion. She took a deep breath and said slowly, "What Lu Xianggong said is very true. We must not be fooled by the superficial kindness of the golden country, and we must stick to our own position and bottom line. Spread the will of the palace, and ordered Han Fang, the envoy of the Jin State, to come again tomorrow to discuss the matter of peace. Her voice was soft, but it was full of determination and strength.