Lu Yihao looked around and made sure that there was no one else before he whispered: "Your Royal Highness Princess, recently, the old minister heard that some of the ministers want the crown prince to return to the throne, and I hope that Her Royal Highness the princess will prepare early." ”

His words were like a bombshell, causing an uproar in Zhao Yingluo's heart.

Zhao Yingluo frowned slightly, pondered for a moment and said, "The prince is young and ignorant, how can he take on a big responsibility?" What are the intentions of these people? There was a hint of displeasure and confusion in her voice.

Lu Yihao sighed and said, "Your Royal Highness Princess, the battle for the throne has been full of blood and rain since ancient times. Although the crown prince is young, there is a huge force behind him to support him. These people just want to use the hands of the prince to control the power of the court. ”

Zhao Yingluo sneered and said, "These people are really delusional! Hongu will never let them succeed! There was a determination and determination in her voice, as if she was fully prepared.

Lu Yihao looked at Zhao Yingluo's firm eyes, and couldn't help but secretly admire in his heart. He pondered for a moment and then said, "Your Royal Highness Princess, the old minister doesn't know whether to say a word or not. ”

Zhao Yingluo looked at Lu Yihao's serious expression, and knew in her heart that what he was going to say next must be extraordinary.

She nodded and said, "Lu Xianggong, but it doesn't hurt to say it. ”

Lu Yihao took a deep breath and said: "Your Royal Highness Princess, now that the Great Song Dynasty is in an eventful season, there are strong enemies on the outside, and traitors on the inside. For the sake of the Jiangshan Sheji and the people of the Great Song Dynasty, the old minister suggested that Her Royal Highness the princess directly claim the emperor! ”

The words of Zuo Prime Minister Lu Yihao seemed to open a certain door in Zhao Yingluo's heart.

She has never dared to show the emperor's heart easily, but in front of this old minister, she seems to have found some resonance.

However, in this era, the prejudice against women as emperors is as heavy as a mountain, and Zhao Yingluo knows that if she wants to embark on that supreme path, she must endure more pressure and challenges than ordinary people.

She said in a calm tone: "Lu Xiang, you know that I have not had a plan to become emperor for a long time, but I don't have this thought in my heart, but I really think that the time has not come." I want to suppress those conservative government and opposition forces with my great military exploits, so that they have nothing to say. ”

When Lu Yihao heard this, a hint of appreciation flashed in his eyes, and he said in a deep voice: "Your Highness's concerns, how can the old minister not know? However, His Royal Highness's talent and prestige have long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people in the court. It is difficult for a woman to become emperor, but if His Royal Highness is willing, the old minister is willing to do his best to pave the way for the princess. ”

Zhao Yingluo was slightly moved, she stared at Lu Yihao, and asked, "Lu Xiang, as a woman, haven't you ever objected to it?" ”

Lu Yihao smiled, he smiled calmly: "Your Highness, the old minister has read countless people in his life, but it is rare for a person as wise and martial arts and outstanding achievements as His Highness. His Royal Highness's achievements have already surpassed many men, even compared to the martial arts of the Tang Dynasty. What reason does the old minister have to object? ”

A warm current surged through Zhao Yingluo's heart, and she felt unprecedented relief and firmness.

She took a deep breath and said slowly: "Lu Xiang, the matter of becoming the emperor is not in a hurry. At present, the most important thing is to solve the external problems of the Great Song Dynasty. Only when the Great Song Dynasty is stable and prosperous, can I consider the supreme position with peace of mind. ”

Lu Yihao nodded yes, he pondered for a moment, and then asked, "How should those courtiers in the court who support the crown prince's accession to the throne deal with it?" ”

When Zhao Yingluo heard this, the corners of her mouth hooked up a faint smile.

She said softly: "Lu Xiang, don't worry. I have the responsibility of supervising the country, and I have great power. Even if those courtiers have the heart to support the crown prince, what waves can they stir up? As long as I am in power, they will not dare to act rashly. ”

Lu Yihao listened to it, and his heart was settled.

He is well aware of Zhao Yingluo's methods and resourcefulness, and with her in the middle of the court, it is indeed difficult for those young people to become successful. He arched his hand and said: "Your Highness is wise, and the old minister admires it." ”

Wan Yan Ningjie, the envoy of the Jin State, was in the prosperous Kaifeng City, but his heart was like a mirror, and he always paid attention to the dynamics of the Quartet.

When he learned the news that Wu Jie led the army to Great Xia, his heart was shocked, and he realized that this would be a contest that would affect the fate of the Jin Kingdom and the Great Song Dynasty and the Great Xia.

He didn't dare to slack off, and immediately sent a messenger to Yanjing to report the news under the stars, so that Emperor Wanyan Zonghan of the Jin State could prepare early.

In the Yanjing Palace, Wanyan Zonghan sat on the dragon chair with an angry face. He clutched the secret military report sent by Wan Yan Ningjie in his hand, and the paper rustled, as if telling his anger.

"Da Song, your hands are stretched too long!" Wanyan Zonghan gritted his teeth and said, his voice full of majesty and anger.

The courtiers were silent, and they all lowered their heads, not daring to look directly at the angry emperor. Wanyan Zonghan's gaze swept around the court, and finally landed on Wanyan Zongfu's body.

"Sosuke, you are the brain of my dynasty, according to your opinion, how to deal with it?" Wanyan Zonghan asked in a deep voice.

Wanyan Zongfu smiled slightly, walked out of the column calmly, bowed and said: "Your Majesty, now that Zhao Yongji, the leader of Tibet, is friendly with our country, this is a good opportunity for us to show our skills. We should give Zhao Yongji a helping hand in order to contain the actions of the Great Song Dynasty. ”

"Oh? How can I help? Wanyan Zonghan raised his eyebrows, obviously interested in this suggestion.

Wanyan Zongfu continued: "Since the Great Song Dynasty did not hesitate to send 100,000 troops to assist Great Xia in defending Zhao Yongji, then we will send troops to Great Xia, and make the 100,000 troops of the Great Song Dynasty tired of dealing with it by recovering the name of the land west of the river. In this way, the Great Song Dynasty will be caught in the dilemma of fighting on two fronts, and we can take the opportunity to consolidate the alliance with the Tibetans, killing multiple birds with one stone. ”

When Yan Zonghan heard this, a glimmer of light flashed in his eyes, and he slapped the armrest of the dragon chair and praised loudly: "Wonderful! That's a great plan! The land west of the river was originally allocated to them in order to win over Great Xia, and now that Great Xia has fallen to the Great Song Dynasty, it is only natural for us to take back the land west of the river. ”

Above the court, there was a sudden echo sound. Wanyan Zonghan nodded with satisfaction, and said to Wanyan Zongfu: "Zongfu, I'll leave this matter to you." Be sure to choose elite soldiers and strong generals to recapture the land west of the river in one fell swoop! ”

"Your Majesty, rest assured, the minister will not fail in his mission!"

After receiving Yan Zonghan's order, Wan Yan Zongfu did not rush to act. He is well aware of the importance of this operation, so he must be cautious to ensure that nothing goes wrong.

So, he gathered his generals and advisers to discuss a specific plan of action.

In Yanjing's military residence, everyone sat in front of a huge map. Wanyan Zongfu glanced at the people present with a solemn expression, and then slowly spoke: "Everyone, this operation is related to the future of my Jin Kingdom. We must succeed in one fell swoop, and there must be no mistakes. ”

When the generals heard this, they all showed solemn expressions. They knew that Wanyan Zongfu had always been steady, and this time he was so serious, which showed the seriousness of the situation.

"In order to suppress the 100,000 army of the Great Song Dynasty," Wanyan Zongfu continued, "I have decided to mobilize 200,000 troops and set out from Yanjing to approach Xiazhou. We must take the Song army by surprise with lightning speed. ”

When everyone heard this, they immediately talked about it. The 200,000 army is enough to form a crushing situation against the Wu army.