Powerful Song Dynasty

Chapter 750
Metropolitan Government Office

Facing Zhu Shengfei and Lu Haowen, Wang Xiu said calmly: "The imperial court has to face the envoys of the captives. The North-South alliance will be reached again, but the two adults should plan ahead. The counterattack on Hedong did not start well, and I am afraid there will not be much results. , We have failed in this battle, there are some things that must be borne, and it is impossible to shirk."

Lu Haowen's face was very ugly, and he said bluntly: "How can you say you failed until the end? There are still more than [-] elite soldiers in the Northern Guards, so be careful when speaking honestly."

"That's right! The main force of our army is still there, so it's not like we don't have the power to fight." Zhu Shengfei was a former member of the Privy Council, and he knew a lot about the Forbidden Army.

Wang Xiu raised her brows, and said seriously: "The most important thing for a person is self-knowledge. Blindly denying will usher in a greater failure. In the last battle, more than ten military states were destroyed. The two are outstanding celebrities today. Don't you understand?"

Lu Haowen stared at Wang Xiu closely. He also understood what Wang Xiu meant. The Jin army was obviously destroying the local economy of the Song Dynasty. Before the court had a real advantage, it still couldn't fight a war of attrition. He said in a deep voice: "Is it true Solution? I think it’s just that Hedong has a bad start, and it has no effect on the overall situation.”

"What's the point of fighting again?"

Facing Wang Xiu's rhetorical question, Lu Haowen and Zhu Shengfei had nothing to say. In terms of facts, the two sides were almost evenly matched. Except for the death of people and the consumption of money, it had no practical significance, and it might end up benefiting the party members.

They also understood Wang Xiu's thoughts, and felt a little regretful about supporting Zhang Qiyuan. If according to the deduction hosted by Wang Xiu, Jingxi took deterrence and Hebei retreated step by step, the war would definitely end along the river.

At that time, the main force of the Song army will be intact, and relying on the ready-made solid defenses will be enough to deter the Jin army.

"Wen Shi wants to..." Lu Haowen seemed to think of Wang Xiu's thoughts.

"Persimmons should be picked softly. Our main opponent is not the Jurchens. Well, but we can't let them take advantage of it. Don't worry, I will deal with Zhang Tonggu. This guy can't afford to make big waves." Wang Xiu hehe Laughed.

"That's good, I'm afraid they will charge too much."

"Don't worry, the captives look menacing, but in fact their trump card is not difficult to predict. The temptation of the drink of sweet spring is not only for the court!" Wang Xiu said with a smile.

Lu Haowen and Zhu Shengfei's expressions changed. They understood what Wang Xiu meant. With the gradual stabilization of the dynasty and the rapid development of the southeast economy, some people had the idea of ​​not wanting to leave, and they were fascinated by the beautiful scenery, wine and beauties in the south of the Yangtze River.

In fact, the voices in the Jiangyou area who do not advocate the Northern Expedition have gradually gained a market for speech, mainly because they are stable in the status quo, and are afraid that a war will damage the economy of the southeast.

This is not a fantasy, but a reality that exists in reality. Every time the north goes to war, it has to spend a lot of money and food, harming the interests of Jiangyou scholars and people. War bonds are also a form of compensation, but they cannot completely eliminate the resentment of Jiangyou scholars and people.

After all, the Northern War was not about expanding territory, but about recovering territory, and it was impossible to bring actual benefits to the soldiers and the people.

"Wenshi, should we stop fighting now?"

"No way, we still have to fight until the captives are willing to make an alliance between the north and the south." Wang Xiu glanced at Lu Haowen, and said playfully: "It is necessary to make a big fanfare and issue troops from various states and villages to welcome the captives well. "

Lu Haowen and Zhu Shengfei were speechless. They would say that they could not afford to go to court, and then they would insist on fighting. Wang Xiu's contradictory logic was really puzzling and helpless.

"Wenshi, how should I fight?" Lu Hao asked with doubts.

"We can't fight, but the captives don't want to fight either! They want to put on a decisive battle stance, ready to die." Wang Xiu said with a smile.

"The captives don't want to fight, Wen is really joking? The defeat in Hedong should be a good opportunity for them, at least they can go deep into the west of Beijing."

"Let's wait and see if that's the case." Wang Xiu chuckled, then suddenly changed the topic, and said seriously: "The most urgent task is to start peace talks and quickly quell internal disputes. At that time, Lord Lao Tang must be involved."

Zhu Shengfei's eyelids twitched, there was something in Wang Xiu's words!He suddenly thought of something, his pupils constricted suddenly, and when he turned his head to look at Lu Haowen, he found that Lu Haowen also looked dull, he took a deep breath, his concentration was still not enough!
Finally, Wang Xiu came into contact with Zhang Tonggu. He was still in the lobby of the Minister of Rites. He had a calm face and didn't even smile. Jundu was amazed.

The annual coin is 80 yuan, proclaiming himself a minister to Emperor Dajin, ceding all the land north of Dahe, even the borders of Hebei where Hezhong and Junzhou are located, revoking the Xuanfu Division of the Five Routes, and not allowing troops to be stationed in Kaifeng. The state will also be ceded to Dajin, and Talan and his son will be repatriated, and the ministers who invaded Hedong will be questioned.

As for Zhang Tonggu's conditions, the face that deserves to be beaten is simply making things difficult for the monarchs and ministers of the Song Dynasty, killing people without nodding their heads, and bullying others. Wang Xiu is still tepid, neither rejecting nor accepting.

However, Zhang Tonggu was at a loss. He had experienced Wang Xiu's sharpness, and he had suffered a lot during the peace talks in Kaifeng. Seeing Wang Xiu's indifferent appearance, it was a replica of the peace talks in Kaifeng. He had to be more thoughtful. up.

A few arrogant demands, but also his big mouth, far exceed the demands of the assassination, and will definitely arouse the anger of the scholars in the Southern Dynasty, so he can also blackmail.

Especially proclaiming the minister, ceding the land in the north of Dahe and Fuzhou Road, and disposing of the ministers who invaded Hedong. If the emperor of the Song Dynasty did so, it would probably be completely famous in history. No one can bear this tone.

Today, it was the third day of the negotiation, Wang Xiu didn't pay attention to Zhang Tonggu at all, he was thinking about other things.

Because, Zhao Chen was summoning Cai Wei in the Chuigong Hall, and made him feel a little strange. He deeply regretted that Zong Liang and Zhong Lirui were not around, and there was no one to advise him, so he was really not used to it.

"I have gathered millions of heavenly soldiers, so I can't wait too long. I hope you don't let me just wait. The Lord and the left deputy marshal Lang Jun are hard to explain."

Zhang Tonggu was also a little impatient. He was afraid that Wang Xiu was not fake, but he needed to complete his mission. Wu Shu once warned him to complete the peace talks as soon as possible, preferably when the Jin army had just captured Hebei. He decided to urge Wang Xiu, Because she has a trump card.

Wang Xiu's wandering into the sky was interrupted, and her faint eyes fell on Zhang Tonggu's face, which was still expressionless.

Zhang Tonggu was stared at coldly and sharply like a knife, and his back was chilled. He couldn't help shivering a few times. Jun is also very depressed.

Looking at Zhang Tonggu, Wang Xiu slowly raised the corners of her mouth and laughed out loud.

(End of this chapter)