The meaning of this action is too obvious, the ministers of Taiyuan are jubilant, and the high-level leaders of Taiyuan know that Xu Huiyan's victory is actually the credit of Meng Yue, and it also made Shaanxi pay the price of Qingyang City being broken and Wang Yu died in battle;

Zhang Xiaochun and the others hadn't figured out how to operate this matter, and Zhao Kai's latter appointment gave them a blow to the head; considering Zong Ze's health, Zhao Kai appointed Lu Yihao as the head of the Yun Wangfu and the counselor of the military aircraft. is a signal, indicating that Zhao Kai is also dissatisfied with the old man in Taiyuan; Zhao Kai is hinting that if you can't do it, I will replace you.

In the chaos, Yang Zhi received the edict of Song Huizong and Zhao Kai's order almost at the same time, Wuyuan County was changed back to the title of Yanzhou, Yang Zhi was responsible for negotiating with the Western Xia, and could set up a trading field with the Western Xia in Youzhou and Jingzhou, but the final result of the negotiation needed to be approved by Runzhou. Yang Zhi had no opinion, he was originally an errand character, Yang Zhi immediately asked Cao Zimu to return to Xingzhou with the official document from Youzhou, and informed the Western Xia side to prepare for negotiations.

Cao Zimu returned to Xingzhou and noticed a trace of abnormality, it was the season of the mountain dance silver snake, if it was at this time in previous years, Xingzhou was full of a peaceful and prosperous scene; the iron horse Jinge above the border pass, it seems to be too far away from here, as the capital of Western Xia, whether it is the powerful or the common people, they all enjoy a rare leisurely life, can not imagine the cruelty that happened in the distance. Even more than a year after the fall of Xiping Mansion did not affect the lives of Xingzhou people.

But now everything has changed, there is no smile on the faces of pedestrians, and as the news from the east continues to deteriorate, the whole city is discussing whether it is time to fight for the fortunes of the country; Cao Zimu can understand that Western Xia built the country by plunder, and it is clear from top to bottom that once the battle is lost, everything that has been owned will be wiped out in an instant. Cao Zimu also couldn't be as free and easy as in the past, walking on the road, constantly taking deep breaths of fresh air to relieve the pressure in his heart, unconsciously, Cao Zimu was a little hesitant.

Outside the palace of the Jin Dynasty was heavily guarded, a row of guards with spears stood at the door, looking like no one was approaching, and another team of well-trained guards patrolled the streets, eyeing everyone who passed by. This is the third official residence of the magnate that Cao Zimu has passed by since entering the city, and they are all the same serious, and even the soldiers who roamed in the past and those idlers who like to harass shops and women can not be seen on the streets.

Cao Zimu can see from the figures of the guards that these guards are seriously performing their official duties, and ordinary people will be warned as soon as they get closer, but for Cao Zimu, it doesn't take a little courage to approach the Jin Palace, you know, for so many years, Cao Zimu has been a frequent visitor to the Jin Palace, and entering and leaving the palace is like being in his own home, and the guards with slightly older qualifications know him.

The lantern was not lit in broad daylight, but it was still swaying in the cold wind, and it looked a little smart on the white background; Cao Zimu was still ten steps away from the gate of the palace, and a young officer came to meet him, this is the old man of the Jin Palace, and when he saw Cao Zimu, he hurriedly gave a salute and said, "Lord Cao, are you back?"

Cao Zimu grinned bitterly, it seemed that the matter of his loss of Wuyuan County was known to passers-by, nodded and asked, "Is the prince here?"

"In. The young officer said casually, and Cao Zimu politely said: "Trouble pass a word for me, I ask to see the prince." "Standby station

The young officer did not refuse, walked back with his head held high, and after a while, he came out and said to Cao Zimu: "Lord Cao, please come with me, the prince is invited." ”

Cao Zimu thanked him, followed the officer into the familiar mansion, walked through the front yard, and came to the middle meeting room; Brother Richard, who was drinking tea alone, couldn't help but be overjoyed when he saw Cao Zimu, and asked, "Is it that the Great Song Dynasty is going to negotiate peace?"

Brother Richard expected that the Great Song Dynasty would make peace, but he was not absolutely sure, and there was no way to get in touch with the Great Song Dynasty; after the defeat of the Great Army, the group of people in the Paradise Hall looked like spies who secretly communicated with the Great Song Dynasty, and Brother Richard didn't want to find this trouble, even if he was the emperor's uncle, if he was involved in such a thing, he would not be able to say anything. Cao Zimu's appearance shows that Yang Zhi has thought of a way, which is to let Cao Zimu be the messenger.

Cao Zimu nodded and said: "Ren Decong's 20,000 people didn't need to die, they were all preparing to negotiate peace, what kind of moth do they have to think about, lose the soldiers in vain, although Yang Zhi has not changed any negotiation conditions, but in the transaction in the future, we will definitely pay the price." ”

Brother Richard didn't answer, after reading the letter brought by Cao Zimu, he asked softly: "Zimu, there are not many people who can participate in this matter, why don't you show it to the emperor first?"

"Lord Wang, it is precisely because there are few people who can really participate in this matter that I came to discuss with you first, lest the emperor meet any guy with tendons and instigate him and refuse directly. Cao Zimu whispered his worries: "I went from Wuyuan County to Youzhou, in less than a month, or in the winter of ice and snow, the number of people doing business has exceeded the past, I am worried." I'm worried that Da Xia has missed the opportunity in front of me. The prince took the idea, and even if someone knew the superficial part later, I believe that they would not be able to prevent the outcome of the peace negotiation. ”

Cao Zimu was a little proud, this time it was a blessing in disguise, otherwise he was a person who had been completely marginalized in the Western Xia court, how could he participate in such a confidential event; Cao Zimu understood that Zhao Kai and the Dingbei Army wanted not only to negotiate peace, but also to have a series of trade plans with the Western Xia, so they did not chase and fight. But for Western Xia, it feels like an alliance under the city, and it will definitely be slandered by a large group of onlookers, and a big man like Brother Richard really can't be present.

Brother Richard said: "You are also thoughtful, very good, the courtiers that the emperor is currently relying on, they are different from us, they are all those false things, if they know your actions this time, I am afraid that you will die without a place to be buried." But I don't think this is a bad thing, Zhao Kai's move shows that he is the male master, and he wants to let Xixia live, not to destroy Xixia, do you know why?"

Cao Zimu lowered his head, Xixia didn't pay attention to any laws, so the struggle was cruel, and Cao Zimu didn't know the answer to Richard Brother's question, so he really couldn't speak with his head held high. Brother Richard said leisurely: "Zhao Kai still hopes that Western Xia will surrender or be incorporated into the Great Song Dynasty, but he doesn't want to get a ruined wall or a sparsely populated desert land in the future, so he wants to develop the economy of Western Xia. ”