The next day, the morning glow reflected half of the sky, and the brilliant colors seemed to add some vitality to this solemn palace.

Soon, Han Fang stepped into the main hall under the guidance of the palace people. His face was a little gloomy, as if he had a premonition that the atmosphere of today's court meeting would not be too relaxed.

After bowing, he stood in the center of the hall, waiting for Zhao Yingluo's speech.

Zhao Yingluo took a deep breath and said slowly: "The proposal that your envoy put forward yesterday, after careful consideration, believes that the Jin Kingdom must return Liu Yu and other rebellious people to the Great Song Dynasty to show sincerity. At the same time, all the 100,000 horses and gold, silver and jewelry that he brought to the Kingdom of Jin were returned. If not, the Great Song Dynasty will raise 500,000 troops and attack the Jin Kingdom in three ways! Her voice was soft, but her tone was full of firmness and majesty.

When Han Fang heard this, his face changed suddenly.

He didn't expect Zhao Yingluo to make such a strong request.

He said in a deep voice: "Your Royal Highness Princess, the Dajin Kingdom has shown goodwill to the Great Song Dynasty and is willing to return the city to show its sincerity. However, if the Great Song Dynasty repeatedly forced each other, the Great Jin Kingdom was not afraid to fight with the Great Song Dynasty. Please think twice, Your Royal Highness the Princess. There was a hint of threat and warning in his voice.

Zhao Yingluo sneered, and her eyes shot at Han Fang like a knife: "Your envoy is wrong with this!" It's not that I'm forced by the Song Dynasty, but that your country is bullying people too much! Liu Yu and others were originally ministers of my Great Song Dynasty, betrayed the imperial court and surrendered to your country, but now they are being used as bargaining chips by your country to blackmail the Great Song Dynasty. Is this the sincerity of your country? Her voice was full of anger and disdain.

Han Fang was intimidated by Zhao Yingluo's momentum, but he still tried to maintain his composure.

He took a deep breath and said slowly, "Her Royal Highness the princess is angry. This matter is related to the peace between the two countries, and the ministers should report the truth to His Majesty the Emperor of our country. Ranchen has a word, I wonder if Her Royal Highness the princess is willing to hear it? There was a hint of earnestness and temptation in his voice.

Zhao Yingluo raised her eyebrows and motioned for Han Fang to continue.

Han Fang paused for a moment before he slowly spoke: "Her Royal Highness the princess knows the reason for the Liao Kingdom?" At that time, the Liao State was extremely powerful, but in the end, it was inevitably destroyed by the Jin State. If the Great Song Dynasty repeatedly forced each other, I am afraid that it will follow in the footsteps of the Liao Kingdom and cease to exist. There was a hint of threat and warning in his voice.

Zhao Yingluo sneered when she heard this, and stared at Han Fang with her eyes like a torch: "Your envoy said, this palace should laugh at it." However, the palace also has a saying: The Great Song Dynasty is not comparable to the Liao Kingdom! If your country is sincere in seeking peace, it should take concrete action. Otherwise, the soldiers of the Great Song Dynasty will definitely let your country see what true strength is! Her voice was full of determination and confidence.

Han Fang was shocked by Zhao Yingluo's words, and he knew that this peace agreement might not be easily reached.

He took a deep breath, bowed and saluted, "What Her Royal Highness the Princess said is extremely true. The ministers should convey His Royal Highness's intentions to His Majesty the Emperor of our country. However, peace is a blessing for both countries, and I implore Her Royal Highness the princess to think twice. With that, he turned and exited the main hall.

Zhao Yingluo glanced at the ministers and said in a deep voice: "Pass on the will of the palace: strengthen the border guard, reorganize the armament, and prepare for emergencies!" ”

When Han Fang left the Great Song Palace, he was furious, and the anger in his heart was like a raging flame, almost burning his reason.

He clenched his fists, his knuckles white with anger, and his eyes gleamed with ferocity.

Galloping all the way, he returned to Yanjing and explained the experience of this envoy to Wanyan Zonghan one by one.

After Yan Zonghan heard this, his face turned pale, and anger erupted from his eyes.

He slammed the table, shaking the tea cup on the table and jumping: "Da Song is too deceitful!" Is it true that there is no one in my Dajin country? His voice echoed through the hall like thunder, and it shook the ears of the people.

Wanyan Zonghan's anger was like a fire that ignited the entire Jin Imperial Court.

For a while, the courtiers talked a lot, and they all said that they would send troops to fight against the Great Song Dynasty and be ashamed. Wanyan Zonghan even ordered troops to rise, preparing to go south in one fell swoop and set foot on the Great Song Dynasty.

However, at this moment, Sosuke Wanyan stepped forward. His expression was solemn, and he looked at Wanyan Zonghan with deep eyes: "Your Majesty, slow, slow!" Although his voice was not loud, it was like a clear spring, extinguishing the anger in Yan Zonghan's heart.

Wanyan Zonghan frowned and looked at Wanyan Zongfu: "What?" Do you want us to swallow this breath? His tone was full of displeasure and doubt.

Wanyan Zongfu shook his head: "That's not what the minister meant. It's just that it's not the best time to start a military now. After a pause, he continued: "We have just experienced a major war, and the attrition of troops is serious, and the morale has not yet fully recovered. At this time, the odds of victory are not great. ”

After hearing this, Yan Zonghan frowned, and after pondering for a moment, he said, "Then what do you say?" Do you just bow your head? His tone revealed a deep sense of unwillingness and helplessness.

Wanyan Zongfu smiled slightly: "We don't have to rush for a while. Although the Great Song is powerful, it is not invulnerable. We can take this opportunity to recuperate, accumulate strength, and gather momentum for three years, and then we can go south to attack Song again. ”

Sosuke Wanyan continued, "In the meantime, we still need to be fully prepared. On the one hand, it is necessary to strengthen armaments and improve the combat effectiveness of soldiers; On the other hand, it is also necessary to form an alliance with neighboring countries to jointly fight against the Great Song Dynasty. He paused and continued: "The Tibetan State has always been friendly with us, and we can consider forming an alliance with them to jointly send troops to attack the Great Song Dynasty. ”

After Yan Zonghan heard this, his brows gradually relaxed, "Good idea!" Although the country of Tibet is located in a remote area, it has a strong army and good combat effectiveness. Forming an alliance with them will increase our chances of victory! ”

He turned his head to look at Han Fang: "Han Fang, although your envoy failed to reach an agreement this time, it can be regarded as a clarification of the reality of the Great Song Dynasty. I order you to send an envoy to the Great Song Dynasty again, and bring Liu Yu and the others and the 100,000 horses who fled to the Jin Kingdom before. We have been building momentum for three years, and when the time comes, we will definitely set foot in the Great Song Dynasty in one fell swoop! ”

When Han Fang heard this, he bowed and saluted, "Obey!" The minister will not fail in his mission! ”

Wanyan Zonghan nodded with satisfaction: "Okay!" You go now, and you must proceed carefully. After a pause, he added: "It would be best if peace could be reached on this mission; If not, we should try to delay as much time as possible to create favorable conditions for us to accumulate strength. ”

Han Fang responded and left.

By this time it was getting late, and night was falling. The streets of Yanjing are brightly lit and crowded with pedestrians.

However, Han Fang had no intention of enjoying this bustling night scene.

At this moment, Liu Yu, who was under house arrest, did not know that his fate was about to change dramatically.

When the news brought by Han Fang reached Liu Yu's ears, he was sitting in the dimly lit room, drinking sullen wine cup after cup.

He originally thought that by surrendering to the Jin Kingdom, he would be able to keep his glory and wealth, but he didn't expect that now he would become a bargaining chip in the transaction between the Jin Kingdom and the Great Song Dynasty.

Hearing the news that he was about to be escorted to Kaifeng, Liu Yu's hand shook, and the wine in the cup spilled on the ground.

His face instantly turned pale, and his eyes were full of horror and helplessness.

He seemed to see the scene of being scolded by the people of the Great Song Dynasty and tried by the officials of the imperial court after being escorted to Kaifeng.

He thought of his former power and position, and then thought of the shame and death he was about to face, and the fear in his heart came over him like a tidal wave.

Liu Yu sat slumped in the chair, as if he had lost his soul. He thought about escaping, but knew it was impossible; He thought about resisting, but he knew he didn't have that strength.

He can only reluctantly accept this cruel reality and wait for the judgment of fate.