Northern Song Dynasty Revitalization Strategy
Chapter 542 A sweet smile can overwhelm the country and the city
Chapter 542 A sweet smile can overwhelm the country and the city
Han Fang was secretly planning how to turn the little emperor into a puppet, but Wanyan Zongwang and Wanyan Zonghan quarreled.
Wanyan Zonghan pointed to the Kanyu map and said: "If Wanyan Zongpan leaves Linhuang City and goes to the begging Yan tribe with the Tatars to open the road to the west, then the Song people will definitely take the opportunity to occupy Linhuang City, no matter it is Han Shizhong. If Yue Fei is still in charge, we will lose Linhuang Mansion forever."
But Wanyan Zongwang said very resolutely: "If we can take down the Begging Yan Department, we can open the way to the west. I think the retreat is very important."
Wanyan Zonghan shook his head and said: "But the 72 tribes in the Mobei Grassland only took down one Qiyan tribe. What about the Kelie tribe? After defeating the Kelie tribe, we still have to face the Xiliao in Yelu Dashi. The retreat in the west , There are simply too many enemies.”
"You resolutely object, what should I do?" Wanyan Zongwang looked at the Kanyu map and finally sighed.
Dongshuai is still Dongshuai, before he died, his vision was still more independent than Wanyan Zongwang.
Wanyan Zongwang is stronger than Wanyan Zonghan in his blood, and is the eldest son of the existing direct line of Wanyan Aguda.
If not, the entire Kingdom of Jin would have to obey Wanyan Zonghan's control now.
"Here." Wanyan Zonghan clicked on the Kanyu map and said.
The joy in Wanyan Zongwang's eyes became more and more intense, and he said, "Great kindness!"
And Han Fang couldn't raise his head to see exactly what Wanyan Zonghan had ordered, but it didn't matter, as long as he paid close attention, he could always find a way for Jin Guo to escape.
But Wanyan Zongpan has a different idea. Although there are many variables in the Mobei grassland, Wanyan Zonghan firmly opposes it, but Tatar's territory is very close to Jingbian City!
As long as they can take Jingbian City and turn around, they can wipe out Wang Yan's troops entrenched in the hinterland of the Kingdom of Jin in one fell swoop!
Jingbian City seems to be guarded by a guy named Ouyang Che.
Wanyan Zongpan didn't show that he had too much thought, everything required careful planning.
It seems that the Tatar Department has a bad reputation in Tiele 32 Department and Mobei [-] Department. Would it be a good partner?
Wanyan Zongpan was thinking hard about how to make greater achievements to prove himself.
Wanyan Zongwang glanced back at Pei Manshi and said: "The next thing, I think it should be given to Qin...Your Majesty should accept more concubines, preferably talented women. I don't know what Dongshuai thinks?"
"Good!" This time it was Wanyan Zonghan's turn to agree with Wanyan Zongwang's statement!
Wanyan Quan relied too much on Pei Manshi's appearance, which really made this group of generals who are about to conquer the world a little bit hard to see!
Pei Manshi is pretty, knowledgeable and polite, just a little pungent.
The reason why Wanyan Zonghan and Wanyan Zongwang reached a cooperation so happily was not Pei Manshi's character, but Pei Manshi's background.
Pei Man's family came from the family of Wanyan Aguda's younger brother Wanyan Gao, and his father Hu Da who served in the army.
This made Wanyan Zonghan and Wanyan Zongwang a little worried.
Abolish Pei Manshi?The little emperor will definitely object fiercely.
Forcibly killed, the monarch and his ministers will be separated from their virtues, so the achievement of converging East and West will be wiped out immediately after giving up so much power.
Therefore, the best way is to give Wanyan Quanguang a harem instead of being attached to Pei Manshi alone.
"Han Canzhi." Wanyan Zongwang made a rare bow to Han Fang, and said, "I remember that there is still a woman in Han Canzhi's family who is waiting to be a boudoir. Is it possible?"
Han Fang immediately said a little lonely: "There is a little girl in a certain family, but she has been living in Yanjing. A while ago, the Kingdom of Jin lost Yanyun sixteen prefectures, and I also lost all my children. They were all damned. Song people killed!"
Wanyan Zongwang frowned, he remembered that there was a daughter in the Waiting Pavilion, why is it gone now?
He called the person around him, who was the commander of the Blackwater Division.
The commander whispered a few words in Wanyan Zongwang's whisper.
Wanyan Zongwang sighed and said: "You are the enemy of destroying the family! No wonder you are dedicated to doing things for the Kingdom of Jin."
Han Fang breathed a sigh of relief carefully. His sons and daughters were all in Yanjing, and they were taken hostage by Yu Wenxuzhong, and under coercion and temptation, he finally agreed to Yu Wenxuzhong.
What I didn't want to do became more and more smooth.
And what Yu Wenxu released was that all of Han Fang's family members had been killed.
Only then did Han Fang realize that Wanyan Zongwang wanted his daughter to marry Wanyan Quan?
Fortunately, there is no girl in the Kingdom of Jin, otherwise, if she marries Wanyan Quan and is not killed by Pei Manshi, her future fate will not be much better.
Wanyan Zongwang thought for a while and said: "When Yu Wenxu was there, didn't he always buy five emperor concubines from the Song Kingdom? What do you think? There is also Zhao Qiaoyun who has never promised anyone. It is very appropriate to marry His Majesty .”
"I've seen Zhao Qiaoyun. He reads rationally, is respectful and frugal, and is definitely called a virtuous person."
Wanyan Zonghan thought for a long time and said: "Someone thinks something is wrong."
"If we can survive next year's spring offensive and defend Linhuang, Kunyi Prefecture, Jinzhou, Baozhou, and Liaoyang Prefecture, the Song Kingdom may not be able to fight again."
"From the seventh year of Xuanhe to the present, it has been a full three years. If the fight continues, the people of the Song Kingdom will be in dire straits. If there is no one in the thousand miles of land, the courtiers of the Song Dynasty may once again prevent the emperor of the Song Dynasty from continuing to fight. go down."
"At this time, if we can send back the four Song emperors, we will show our sincerity."
"Even if you become a vassal state of the Song Kingdom, you may have a chance to breathe. It only takes half a year, no! Only a three-month truce period is needed, and our Jin Kingdom has a lot to do!"
"Whether it is the Huining Mansion or the Begging Yan Department, there is a possibility to solve it."
Wanyan Zongwang nodded, Wanyan Zonghan's words moved him.
They were really suppressed and out of breath, as if they were a little slack, they might see the emperor of the Song Dynasty in the early morning of the next day, and rush to Huining mansion.
This kind of oppressive power was already fully displayed when Yue Fei attacked Kunyi Prefecture.
Wanyan Zongwang thought for a long time and said, "Then only Liu Yanzong's daughter will be."
"Can it work?" Wanyan Zonghan asked suspiciously.
Liu Yanzong was an official of the Liao Kingdom captured when Wanyan Agu attacked the Liao Kingdom, and this official once achieved the position of knowing the affairs of the Privy Council.
Yu Wenxu launched a death blow and killed Liu Yanzong under the city of Bianjing.
Wanyan Zongwang fully understood what Wanyan Zongpan was worried about, and Pei Manshi had Wanyan Gao's sons as support.
But Liu Yanzong is a surrender, and now everyone is dead. Does Liu Yanzong's daughter still have a chance to fight Pei Manshi?
Although that Liu Yan still has some ability, but only a little ability.
"I recognize Han Fang as foster father." Wanyan Zongwang said with a smile.
Han Fang nodded with a smile on his face, expressing that he could be the backer of Liu Yanzong's daughter.
Wanyan Zonghan took a deep breath and said, "That's all for this year's major events. Facing the window period after the beginning of spring, Da Song will definitely make an all-out attack! When the situation is precarious, I hope you will encourage each other!"
"If this wave of offensive is defended, the Kingdom of Jin will have a lot to do! Whether to fight or flee, there are more choices. If you can't defend, everything will cease."
Wanyan Zonghan looked at Wanyan Zongpan, and suddenly said with a smile: "Pu Luhu, come to my residence later. We haven't seen each other for a long time, so let's talk happily tonight."
Pu Luhu is Wanyan Zongpan's real name. When the clan decided to take the surname as Wanyan and changed the name on a large scale, Pu Luhu changed his name to Wanyan Zongpan.
Therefore, when Wanyan Zongwang died, Wanyan Zongwang mocked Wanyan Zongpan, saying that Wanyan Zongpan was a little worm, which means little tiger.
"Then rest well, Your Majesty. Let's go first." Wanyan Zongwang saw that the important matter was almost resolved, and left the Yuanning Hall.
"Your Majesty, they are so arrogant." Pei Manshi whispered dissatisfied.
But Wan Yanquan raised her head and said: "Mistress, don't talk nonsense, there are a lot of eyeliners in the palace, too many words will make mistakes."
Pei Manshi covered his mouth in surprise, nodded, and said, "Your Majesty, let's go back to the palace."
Wanyan Quan is only nine years old this year. He is precocious, full of longing for men and women, with a smile on his face, Pei Manshi can satisfy all his fantasies about women.
Han Fang was smiling all over his face, as if he was smiling from the bottom of his heart because of his promotion and fortune.
But his heart was clouded. Before Wanyan Zongwang returned to the court, he must have enough strength, otherwise, when Wanyan Zongwang returned to the court, he would be the first to take the sacrificial knife!
He must get enough chips to deal with the stormy situation.
The current state of Jin is no longer the time when Wanyan Aguda is alive. Wanyan Aguda treats his subjects well and trusts them very much.
In the current state of Jin, when Wanyan Zongwang returns to Huining Mansion, the fastest and best way to regain power is to drive Han Fang out of power, or his Han Fang is killed violently.
Han Fang was worried but walked to Liu Yanzong's mansion with a smile on his face. Wanyan Zongwang gave him a chance to resist, that is, to accept Liu Yanzong's daughter as a righteous daughter.
Arrange Liu Yanzong's daughter to go to Wan Yanquan's side, and defeat Pei Manshi in the struggle.
Han Fang may not have the power to fight back!
After the death of Liu Yanzong, the second son of the Liu family, Liu Yu (kuo) was gradually reused, especially when Liu Kuo went to Jiangnan, which made Jin Guo confirm that Zhao Gou had indeed deliberately turned to Jin Guo.
But Zhao Gou fell too fast.
However, after Liu Yu returned to Huining Mansion, he was promoted to be the envoy of Dongshang Pavilion. It would be great if he could reach an alliance with Liu Yu.
Liu Yan is not alone, he also has a group of Han rebels brought over from Zhao Gouna, led by Du Chong. 【Note 1】
The news of Han Fang's visit also made Liu Yan unexpected, and hurried to the door to greet him.
After learning about Han Fang's intentions, Liu Yan said, "Although an elder brother is like a father, I can undertake this matter on my sister's behalf, but my sister's temperament is still too stubborn. Thank you Han Shenzhi for being eloquent and persuading me. sister."
The first time Han Fang saw Liu Yan's sister, he took a deep breath and finally understood why Wanyan Zongwang thought that this woman could replace Pei Manshi!
Pei Manshi is very beautiful, but compared with Liu's daughter, she looks too rough.
Han Fang couldn't help thinking of a passage.
The daughter of the owner's family, if it is increased by one point, it will be too long, if it is reduced by one point, it will be too short, if it is powdered, it will be too white, if it is painted, it will be too red, eyebrows are like emerald feathers, muscles are like white snow, waist is like a string, and teeth are like shellfish. , can be overwhelming!
"Minister Liu Wan, I met Han Canzhi." Liu Wan said a little timidly.
It is too wasteful for this woman to marry the Emperor of Jin, should I send it to the Emperor of Song?
Han Fang was really analyzing it very seriously.
Note 1: Du Chong is the one who dug up the mouth of the Yellow River and commanded Kong Yanzhou under Zhao Gou to plunder Jinghu North Road!This Liu Yan is the envoy of Jin Guo to test Zhao Gou. I am afraid that everyone will forget these two people, so I will remind everyone.
The character design of this girl is that she has a weak temper on the surface, but she is extremely strong-tempered. When I make a good character design, I am a little bit reluctant, so I should send it to Zhao Huan.It is too wasteful to put Jin Guo.
There will be another chapter later (probably.)
(End of this chapter)
Han Fang was secretly planning how to turn the little emperor into a puppet, but Wanyan Zongwang and Wanyan Zonghan quarreled.
Wanyan Zonghan pointed to the Kanyu map and said: "If Wanyan Zongpan leaves Linhuang City and goes to the begging Yan tribe with the Tatars to open the road to the west, then the Song people will definitely take the opportunity to occupy Linhuang City, no matter it is Han Shizhong. If Yue Fei is still in charge, we will lose Linhuang Mansion forever."
But Wanyan Zongwang said very resolutely: "If we can take down the Begging Yan Department, we can open the way to the west. I think the retreat is very important."
Wanyan Zonghan shook his head and said: "But the 72 tribes in the Mobei Grassland only took down one Qiyan tribe. What about the Kelie tribe? After defeating the Kelie tribe, we still have to face the Xiliao in Yelu Dashi. The retreat in the west , There are simply too many enemies.”
"You resolutely object, what should I do?" Wanyan Zongwang looked at the Kanyu map and finally sighed.
Dongshuai is still Dongshuai, before he died, his vision was still more independent than Wanyan Zongwang.
Wanyan Zongwang is stronger than Wanyan Zonghan in his blood, and is the eldest son of the existing direct line of Wanyan Aguda.
If not, the entire Kingdom of Jin would have to obey Wanyan Zonghan's control now.
"Here." Wanyan Zonghan clicked on the Kanyu map and said.
The joy in Wanyan Zongwang's eyes became more and more intense, and he said, "Great kindness!"
And Han Fang couldn't raise his head to see exactly what Wanyan Zonghan had ordered, but it didn't matter, as long as he paid close attention, he could always find a way for Jin Guo to escape.
But Wanyan Zongpan has a different idea. Although there are many variables in the Mobei grassland, Wanyan Zonghan firmly opposes it, but Tatar's territory is very close to Jingbian City!
As long as they can take Jingbian City and turn around, they can wipe out Wang Yan's troops entrenched in the hinterland of the Kingdom of Jin in one fell swoop!
Jingbian City seems to be guarded by a guy named Ouyang Che.
Wanyan Zongpan didn't show that he had too much thought, everything required careful planning.
It seems that the Tatar Department has a bad reputation in Tiele 32 Department and Mobei [-] Department. Would it be a good partner?
Wanyan Zongpan was thinking hard about how to make greater achievements to prove himself.
Wanyan Zongwang glanced back at Pei Manshi and said: "The next thing, I think it should be given to Qin...Your Majesty should accept more concubines, preferably talented women. I don't know what Dongshuai thinks?"
"Good!" This time it was Wanyan Zonghan's turn to agree with Wanyan Zongwang's statement!
Wanyan Quan relied too much on Pei Manshi's appearance, which really made this group of generals who are about to conquer the world a little bit hard to see!
Pei Manshi is pretty, knowledgeable and polite, just a little pungent.
The reason why Wanyan Zonghan and Wanyan Zongwang reached a cooperation so happily was not Pei Manshi's character, but Pei Manshi's background.
Pei Man's family came from the family of Wanyan Aguda's younger brother Wanyan Gao, and his father Hu Da who served in the army.
This made Wanyan Zonghan and Wanyan Zongwang a little worried.
Abolish Pei Manshi?The little emperor will definitely object fiercely.
Forcibly killed, the monarch and his ministers will be separated from their virtues, so the achievement of converging East and West will be wiped out immediately after giving up so much power.
Therefore, the best way is to give Wanyan Quanguang a harem instead of being attached to Pei Manshi alone.
"Han Canzhi." Wanyan Zongwang made a rare bow to Han Fang, and said, "I remember that there is still a woman in Han Canzhi's family who is waiting to be a boudoir. Is it possible?"
Han Fang immediately said a little lonely: "There is a little girl in a certain family, but she has been living in Yanjing. A while ago, the Kingdom of Jin lost Yanyun sixteen prefectures, and I also lost all my children. They were all damned. Song people killed!"
Wanyan Zongwang frowned, he remembered that there was a daughter in the Waiting Pavilion, why is it gone now?
He called the person around him, who was the commander of the Blackwater Division.
The commander whispered a few words in Wanyan Zongwang's whisper.
Wanyan Zongwang sighed and said: "You are the enemy of destroying the family! No wonder you are dedicated to doing things for the Kingdom of Jin."
Han Fang breathed a sigh of relief carefully. His sons and daughters were all in Yanjing, and they were taken hostage by Yu Wenxuzhong, and under coercion and temptation, he finally agreed to Yu Wenxuzhong.
What I didn't want to do became more and more smooth.
And what Yu Wenxu released was that all of Han Fang's family members had been killed.
Only then did Han Fang realize that Wanyan Zongwang wanted his daughter to marry Wanyan Quan?
Fortunately, there is no girl in the Kingdom of Jin, otherwise, if she marries Wanyan Quan and is not killed by Pei Manshi, her future fate will not be much better.
Wanyan Zongwang thought for a while and said: "When Yu Wenxu was there, didn't he always buy five emperor concubines from the Song Kingdom? What do you think? There is also Zhao Qiaoyun who has never promised anyone. It is very appropriate to marry His Majesty .”
"I've seen Zhao Qiaoyun. He reads rationally, is respectful and frugal, and is definitely called a virtuous person."
Wanyan Zonghan thought for a long time and said: "Someone thinks something is wrong."
"If we can survive next year's spring offensive and defend Linhuang, Kunyi Prefecture, Jinzhou, Baozhou, and Liaoyang Prefecture, the Song Kingdom may not be able to fight again."
"From the seventh year of Xuanhe to the present, it has been a full three years. If the fight continues, the people of the Song Kingdom will be in dire straits. If there is no one in the thousand miles of land, the courtiers of the Song Dynasty may once again prevent the emperor of the Song Dynasty from continuing to fight. go down."
"At this time, if we can send back the four Song emperors, we will show our sincerity."
"Even if you become a vassal state of the Song Kingdom, you may have a chance to breathe. It only takes half a year, no! Only a three-month truce period is needed, and our Jin Kingdom has a lot to do!"
"Whether it is the Huining Mansion or the Begging Yan Department, there is a possibility to solve it."
Wanyan Zongwang nodded, Wanyan Zonghan's words moved him.
They were really suppressed and out of breath, as if they were a little slack, they might see the emperor of the Song Dynasty in the early morning of the next day, and rush to Huining mansion.
This kind of oppressive power was already fully displayed when Yue Fei attacked Kunyi Prefecture.
Wanyan Zongwang thought for a long time and said, "Then only Liu Yanzong's daughter will be."
"Can it work?" Wanyan Zonghan asked suspiciously.
Liu Yanzong was an official of the Liao Kingdom captured when Wanyan Agu attacked the Liao Kingdom, and this official once achieved the position of knowing the affairs of the Privy Council.
Yu Wenxu launched a death blow and killed Liu Yanzong under the city of Bianjing.
Wanyan Zongwang fully understood what Wanyan Zongpan was worried about, and Pei Manshi had Wanyan Gao's sons as support.
But Liu Yanzong is a surrender, and now everyone is dead. Does Liu Yanzong's daughter still have a chance to fight Pei Manshi?
Although that Liu Yan still has some ability, but only a little ability.
"I recognize Han Fang as foster father." Wanyan Zongwang said with a smile.
Han Fang nodded with a smile on his face, expressing that he could be the backer of Liu Yanzong's daughter.
Wanyan Zonghan took a deep breath and said, "That's all for this year's major events. Facing the window period after the beginning of spring, Da Song will definitely make an all-out attack! When the situation is precarious, I hope you will encourage each other!"
"If this wave of offensive is defended, the Kingdom of Jin will have a lot to do! Whether to fight or flee, there are more choices. If you can't defend, everything will cease."
Wanyan Zonghan looked at Wanyan Zongpan, and suddenly said with a smile: "Pu Luhu, come to my residence later. We haven't seen each other for a long time, so let's talk happily tonight."
Pu Luhu is Wanyan Zongpan's real name. When the clan decided to take the surname as Wanyan and changed the name on a large scale, Pu Luhu changed his name to Wanyan Zongpan.
Therefore, when Wanyan Zongwang died, Wanyan Zongwang mocked Wanyan Zongpan, saying that Wanyan Zongpan was a little worm, which means little tiger.
"Then rest well, Your Majesty. Let's go first." Wanyan Zongwang saw that the important matter was almost resolved, and left the Yuanning Hall.
"Your Majesty, they are so arrogant." Pei Manshi whispered dissatisfied.
But Wan Yanquan raised her head and said: "Mistress, don't talk nonsense, there are a lot of eyeliners in the palace, too many words will make mistakes."
Pei Manshi covered his mouth in surprise, nodded, and said, "Your Majesty, let's go back to the palace."
Wanyan Quan is only nine years old this year. He is precocious, full of longing for men and women, with a smile on his face, Pei Manshi can satisfy all his fantasies about women.
Han Fang was smiling all over his face, as if he was smiling from the bottom of his heart because of his promotion and fortune.
But his heart was clouded. Before Wanyan Zongwang returned to the court, he must have enough strength, otherwise, when Wanyan Zongwang returned to the court, he would be the first to take the sacrificial knife!
He must get enough chips to deal with the stormy situation.
The current state of Jin is no longer the time when Wanyan Aguda is alive. Wanyan Aguda treats his subjects well and trusts them very much.
In the current state of Jin, when Wanyan Zongwang returns to Huining Mansion, the fastest and best way to regain power is to drive Han Fang out of power, or his Han Fang is killed violently.
Han Fang was worried but walked to Liu Yanzong's mansion with a smile on his face. Wanyan Zongwang gave him a chance to resist, that is, to accept Liu Yanzong's daughter as a righteous daughter.
Arrange Liu Yanzong's daughter to go to Wan Yanquan's side, and defeat Pei Manshi in the struggle.
Han Fang may not have the power to fight back!
After the death of Liu Yanzong, the second son of the Liu family, Liu Yu (kuo) was gradually reused, especially when Liu Kuo went to Jiangnan, which made Jin Guo confirm that Zhao Gou had indeed deliberately turned to Jin Guo.
But Zhao Gou fell too fast.
However, after Liu Yu returned to Huining Mansion, he was promoted to be the envoy of Dongshang Pavilion. It would be great if he could reach an alliance with Liu Yu.
Liu Yan is not alone, he also has a group of Han rebels brought over from Zhao Gouna, led by Du Chong. 【Note 1】
The news of Han Fang's visit also made Liu Yan unexpected, and hurried to the door to greet him.
After learning about Han Fang's intentions, Liu Yan said, "Although an elder brother is like a father, I can undertake this matter on my sister's behalf, but my sister's temperament is still too stubborn. Thank you Han Shenzhi for being eloquent and persuading me. sister."
The first time Han Fang saw Liu Yan's sister, he took a deep breath and finally understood why Wanyan Zongwang thought that this woman could replace Pei Manshi!
Pei Manshi is very beautiful, but compared with Liu's daughter, she looks too rough.
Han Fang couldn't help thinking of a passage.
The daughter of the owner's family, if it is increased by one point, it will be too long, if it is reduced by one point, it will be too short, if it is powdered, it will be too white, if it is painted, it will be too red, eyebrows are like emerald feathers, muscles are like white snow, waist is like a string, and teeth are like shellfish. , can be overwhelming!
"Minister Liu Wan, I met Han Canzhi." Liu Wan said a little timidly.
It is too wasteful for this woman to marry the Emperor of Jin, should I send it to the Emperor of Song?
Han Fang was really analyzing it very seriously.
Note 1: Du Chong is the one who dug up the mouth of the Yellow River and commanded Kong Yanzhou under Zhao Gou to plunder Jinghu North Road!This Liu Yan is the envoy of Jin Guo to test Zhao Gou. I am afraid that everyone will forget these two people, so I will remind everyone.
The character design of this girl is that she has a weak temper on the surface, but she is extremely strong-tempered. When I make a good character design, I am a little bit reluctant, so I should send it to Zhao Huan.It is too wasteful to put Jin Guo.
There will be another chapter later (probably.)
(End of this chapter)
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