King of Song

Chapter 395 Jiang Taigong Fishing

Lin Zhao rushed to Suizhou as a peace negotiator, but he was not in a hurry to start the peace talks, or even took any action.

It's not that Lin Zhao is slack, but it involves a question of initiative and passivity.

Because of Song Ting's weakness, the current situation in Suizhou is nominally an equal peace negotiation between the two sides.There is no question of which side is dominant and which side is weak.

Since there is no advantage in momentum, it can only be compared with the aura, which is the aura of the peace talks.

At this time, if any party takes the initiative, it will inevitably mean that it is eager for peace talks, and it will inevitably be in a weak position at the negotiating table.

Although it may seem like a small matter, it actually has a huge impact.

Just like a duel between two martial arts masters, it is a truth that whoever makes the move first is likely to fail.Who can hold their breath and whose aura is stronger, it can be said that there are many things involved, and the matter is of great importance.

Lin Zhao has a very clear understanding of this point, and he must not take the initiative first.

In addition to the issue of negotiation, there is another very important reason.That is, Zhewenxin is still in the hands of Xixia people. If I am too proactive, wouldn't it be a signal to Xixia people: I care about Zhewenxin and I am very anxious?
Lin Zhao was indeed anxious, but he must not reveal this anxiety to the Xixia people, otherwise he would be pinched seven inches, and the entire peace negotiation process would be very passive.At the same time, Lin Zhao also wanted to buy a short time for himself and Achang, so that he could find a way to save people.

So you must be calm and calm. This is a process of competing for patience.

Anyway, the Song army temporarily had an advantage on the battlefield, and the generals of the states and counties on the border were all on guard, not worried that the Xixia people would cause any trouble.On the contrary, Liang Yi is buried in his own hands, can the Xixia people not care about their prime minister?Can Empress Dowager Liang not care about her younger brother?
There are rumors that the empress dowager Liang's head and confidant, Wang Mengye, has come to Suizhou with an obvious purpose, and it must be buried for Liang Yi.Both sides have hostages in their hands, and they are both very important. At this time, it is a comparison of who can hold their breath and who is more patient.

In a word, that is - tolerance!

"Wen Xin, don't worry, I will find a way to save you!" Lin Zhao swore secretly, calmed down and prepared to rescue Zhe Wenxin.

Although the peace talks are not in a hurry, they can't be idle when they arrive in Suizhou.

Especially the matter of rescuing Zhewenxin can never be resolved on the negotiating table, so we can only find another way.Lin Zhao wondered, at about this time, Zhewenxin had already arrived in Suizhou, should he go to Suizhou for a walk?And Achang and Li Donglin are also in Suizhou City, will there be any progress?

At the same time, going to Suizhou to understand the situation can be regarded as knowing yourself and the enemy.So with such a mentality, Lin Zhao wanted to sneak into Suizhou City secretly to find out.

But when he proposed this idea, Zhong Shidao couldn't help objecting: "Brother Dongyang, as a peace envoy, you have a lot to do with your life, so you can't go out and take risks easily."

"It's not an adventure, it's just a walk in Suizhou. If I go secretly, who will know?" Lin Zhao didn't take it seriously, the trip to Suizhou was necessary for him.

"Are you really going? Suizhou is the territory of Xixia people!" Seeing this, Master Zhong knew that his persuasion seemed to be of no avail. , very worried.After all, Suizhou City is controlled by Xixia people, and Lin Zhao has a high status, so if something goes wrong, it will be troublesome.

Lin Zhao nodded lightly: "It will be fine. Although Suizhou City is controlled by Xixia people, there are still many Han people in the city. Who would know me if I mixed in?" Lin Zhao insisted on this.He can't say anything about Zhewenxin, so the reason sounds a little far-fetched.

Zhong Shidao was very helpless, he vaguely sensed that Lin Zhao seemed to have other plans, but he didn't say anything, and he couldn't ask too much, so he shook his head helplessly.

"Then I'll go with you!" Zhong Dao thought about it, only with this method can he feel at ease.Before he left, his uncle repeatedly told him that he must protect Lin Zhao's safety.In public and private, in emotion and reason, these are all matters of duty.

But what Lin Zhao was going to do was a private matter, so it was naturally inconvenient for him to be a teacher, so he had to bluntly say: "No, Uncle Yi, I'm leaving. You are still needed to take charge of the overall situation here and take precautions. The camp especially needs There are people staying behind for any eventuality."

"Brother Chang Zuo is here, he's fine!" Zhong Shidao insisted a little, perhaps only he could feel at ease if he went by himself.Or maybe it's because of curiosity, and I want to go there in person to find out.

"Brother Chang Zuo is in charge of defense, so everyone should perform their duties!" Lin Zhao said helplessly, "Brother Chang Zuo is good at defense, but he is not as good as Uncle Yi in terms of mastering the overall situation and adapting to changes. With you here, I can rest assured! Furthermore, if you and I go together, the goal is too big, and it will easily arouse the suspicion of others."

There is no other way, Lin Zhao can only say something against his will, put a high hat on Zhong Shidao, and temporarily wronged Liu Changzuo.Temporary expediency, no way!
Seeing this, Master Zhong knew that it would be useless even if he persisted, so he could only say: "Well, brother Dongyang, be careful."

"Well, remember, the matter of my going out is a secret, only you know." Lin Zhao warned, and said: "Besides, you need to put on a show here, and everything in the camp is left to Uncle Yi!"

"Brother Dongyang, don't worry!" Although Zhong Shidao was young, his talent was still very good.The best junior of the Zhong family, the best general in the Northwest in the future, has no qualifications.

After some talking, Lin Zhao took a lot of effort to leave, and after dressing up, he set off with a few servants.Among them are mainly Zhejia subordinates from Fuzhou, and the others are confidantes trained by Lin Zhao in the army.For a general who stays in the army for a period of time, if he can't even cultivate a few confidantes, he will really fail.

Seeing this scene, Mr. Zhong felt a little suspicious in his heart, why is Lin Zhao so mysterious?Is there really anything that cannot be said?Hope he goes safe and sound.Regarding Lin Zhao's character, Zhong Shidao is quite at ease.

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The place where the peace talks envoys of the Song Dynasty were stationed was on a high hill. Although it was located in Suizhou, it was actually within the control of the Song army.Suizhou is currently in such an evenly matched situation, and the situation of the Song and Xia divisions is quite special.

Lin Zhao only took a few people with him and left quietly, galloping towards Suizhou City.Lin Zhao has been thinking about Zhewenxin in his heart!

There has been a message from Achang in Suizhou, saying that there has been some progress. Lin Zhao is very happy about this.Especially Li Donglin, who is said to be able to play a big role, said that he still needs to prepare a nomination certificate for himself.

interesting!Lin Zhao was full of curiosity, hoping to see a good show when he arrived in Suizhou!
Of course, the focus is always on rescuing Zhewenxin!
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"Sovereign, it seems that what you expected was right. The young master has indeed gone out. It seems that he may be going to Suizhou!"

Lin Zhao did not attract the attention of others when he left the camp, but he could not escape the eyes of others outside the camp.The Iron Face Sect Master and Jiang Leiting were standing in a bush outside the Song Army's camp, and saw Lin Zhao go out.Although Lin Shilang pretended to be intentional, how could he deceive the familiar and caring people?

Jiang Leiting had some admiration for the iron-faced suzerain, and said softly: "The suzerain really has a clever plan!"

"Where is there any magic trick?" Sect Master Tie Mian gently shook his head and said, "Dong Lai has made some actions in Suizhou, and the son will naturally be concerned when he gets the news. You can't leave others to do the matter of Mrs. Zhe, you must do it yourself!"

"It's just that Suizhou is not safe after all. Young Master, there are only so few people around him. The safety aspect is really worrying!" Jiang Leiting was worried.

"Young master is a courageous person, always daring to take risks like this!" The iron-faced suzerain also felt a little helpless, the young master likes to go out in low clothes, and things about safety are always worrying.Every time I go to foreign lands such as Khitan, Tubo and Dangxiang, it is really extremely dangerous.

It seems that it is really necessary to tell the young master his real life experience as soon as possible, how can he be in danger if his status is precious?In the future, he has to be careful and guard himself!

"Lei Ting, send people as soon as possible, my son will go to Suizhou, and I will leave the safety to you!" Under the current situation, they have no choice but to help secretly.

"Yes!" Jiang Leiting knew that there would be such a drudgery, but he was happy to do it.

The Iron Face Sect Master smiled and said: "Let's go, I will go together and see what tricks that kid Donglin can play in Suizhou!"

"it is good!"

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In Suizhou City, Achang looked at Li Donglin in astonishment, and asked, "Donglin, is your method feasible?"

It's just an ordinary ruby ​​walking stick, who knew that this kid made up so many tricks, Achang felt a little funny.However, he also felt that Li Donglin's legend about Princess Gaochang didn't stand up to scrutiny at all, and he was a little worried that it was the secret code of this kid and the Xixia people.

Li Donglin asked back: "Is it not feasible? Then do you have a better way?"

"But your story is not perfect!" Achang felt helpless, if not through Li Donglin, he would not have been able to get in touch with Xixia people, which was the root of his helplessness.

"Don't worry, it doesn't matter if it's not perfect, as long as someone believes in it!" Li Donglin vowed, although there is an element of gambling, but he is still somewhat sure.

"Where did you get such confidence?" Achang asked back, seemingly unconvinced.

"Where does the confidence come from?" Li Donglin was a little stunned for a moment. He really couldn't answer this question.Wang Mengxuan may have obtained the things about being in Suizhou through the channel of the iron-faced suzerain. From this, it is speculated that the Empress Dowager Liang is also here, and these things cannot be told to Achang.

As for the story about Princess Gaochang, it was completely made up by him to suit his liking.A male favorite is bound to care a lot about his own power, and even more about the hard-earned favor.It is very difficult for the hostess not to like the new and dislike the old, so... when there is such a legend, I believe someone will be interested.They also have the mentality of guessing out of thin air, and Xixia people also believe in Buddhism, so it is still possible.

But how should I explain it to Achang?In desperation, Li Donglin looked at Achang and shook his head slightly: "The Buddha said, don't say it!"

Can't say it, but someone can say it for him!
Just when Achang was helpless and a little angry, the person he sent out came back.

"How about it?"

When Xixia's customers left, they secretly sent people to follow them, trying to trace the source of this big fish, and it was also a kind of defense against Li Donglin.

"They were very alert, and they were almost spotted several times on the way, but fortunately, they were out of danger!"

The more alert you are, the more likely there is a secret behind it, which may mean that there is a big fish behind it, which makes Achang suddenly interested.Those sent out were all experts from Fuzhou Zhejia, and two of them were good at tracking.In order to assist Lin Zhao in rescuing his sister, Zhe Kexing was very generous and cooperative.

A Chang hurriedly asked, "Where are they? What's the situation?"

"In the west of the city, in a courtyard! There are many skilled fighters inside, fearing being noticed, we dare not get too close. In addition, there is a Xixia army stationed not far from the periphery, which seems irrelevant. But if something happens to that courtyard, They will definitely arrive as soon as possible!"

The subordinates inquired about the matter very clearly. As for the inside... Achang knew that it must be very difficult, so these few good trackers retreated despite the difficulty.But precisely because of this, the characters in the house are even more curious.

"See, is there a big fish in the house?" This seems to be the best explanation, saving Li Donglin a lot of talking.

"So what?" Achang asked back, waiting for Li Donglin's next move.

Li Donglin shook his head and said: "I have been to Xingqing Mansion for a few years, and I have heard of some things. The people in this house must be not simple."

"Then do you know who it is?" Achang asked softly, "Could it be Tuobashi, the Western Xia peace negotiator?"

"Probably not!" Before Li Donglin could speak, his tracking expert replied: "I heard that Tuobashi lived in a general's mansion here, and he was guarded by a large army. As for that house, it was lived by a nobleman, but it must be very It's secret, and I don't want others to know about it."

"So it's not a person on the bright side, but... it's definitely a big fish, and this person must be very important!" Li Donglin continued, it must be Wang Mengye's residence there.There are also rumors that the Empress Dowager Liang may also accompany her. Is this true?If this is the case... Li Donglin just thought about it, he would never dare to make a claim on such an important matter!
"What should we do next?" Achang looked at Li Donglin quietly, and he realized that he had underestimated this person before.

Li Donglin said with a smile: "Since the house cannot be approached, we can only find a way to let the people inside come out!"

"You mean..." Achang suddenly understood why Li Donglin wanted to create a legend about Princess Gaochang.

"That's right, Ruby Bu Yao, Puji Temple, just wait for the bait to be hooked!"

"Are you sure fish will bite?" Achang was skeptical!
"There is a saying that Jiang Taigong is fishing, and those who wish to take the bait!"

(End of this chapter)