choke element

Chapter 768

The military does not pay attention to trivial etiquette, so Guo Ning immediately sent an order to invite him.

After a while, Yelu Chucai came in with Xuan Zang.

Ni Yi excitedly moved a seat for Yelu Chucai, Xuan Zang bowed to Guo Ning without squinting.

"You don't need to be too polite. Get up. I heard that the envoy traveled from Dinghai to Tianjin, from Tianjin back to Haizhou, and then from Haizhou to Chenliu? It's been a long journey of thousands of miles, both land and sea, and it's been hard work against wind and rain."

Hard work is really hard work.Xuan Zeng was already getting old, and after going back and forth for dozens of days, he lost ten catties, and his cheekbones were raised.But this is not the time to complain, Xuan Zeng slightly bowed: "For the affairs of the state, it is not hard work."

"it is good!"

Guo Ning didn't make any polite remarks, and asked straight away:

"Your soldiers and horses attacking Kaifeng have already arrived at Yancheng. I admire their swift action. But I don't know why Shi Xianggong persuaded the counselors in the mansion so quickly?"

"To tell you the truth, Zhou Guogong, the southerners have heard a lot about your feats in the north in the past few years. Earlier, Shi Xianggong was quite suspicious about this, thinking that if he supported the Duke, would he be criticized by the court, saying that he was in harmony with you?" The rebels who have betrayed the Lord and usurped stand together."

As soon as the words fell, all the generals in the army tent were furious.

Han Xuan patted the table and shouted: "A traitor? Who is a traitor? My lord is a loyal minister of the Kingdom of Jin!"

On the other end, Peng Yibin also patted the table: "Why did you usurp the Lord? My lord relied on an iron bone to lay down the Huahua Jiangshan, which must not have been given by the Jurchens!"

Han Xuan's statement is an impeccable official position. As Guo Ning's old comrade-in-arms, he naturally has a tacit understanding, and he is posing in cooperation.

When Peng Yibin yelled out this sentence, all the generals were stunned.

You are really a thief who can't be changed!This is just a private talk, why publicize it?Look at the way you are dying!

At the moment of embarrassment, Yelu Chucai next to him laughed and smoothed things over: "The envoy must not use his tongue, let's talk business."

Xuan Zong nodded, pretending that the two angry generals did not exist, he continued: "However, Shi Xianggong told everyone that Dajin has its own orthodox inheritance, and His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince of the previous Daxing Emperor, is now serving in the Central Capital Jun. In any case, King Sui of Kaifeng has no reason to establish himself as the Emperor of Dajin. Just like the Song Dynasty, there is also an orthodox inheritance. The crown prince of the Song Dynasty is King Rong, and there is no reason to change it anyway."

Yelu Chucai said from the side: "I heard that King Rong and Shi Xianggong have a teacher-student friendship?"

Xuan Zeng didn't hide anything: "Exactly."

It turned out that there was a very important reason why Shi Miyuan controlled the power in the Southern Dynasty, that is, he had served as Yishan in Zishantang, teaching knowledge to the princes of the Song Dynasty.The crown prince of the Song Dynasty was very close to Shi Miyuan.And because of this intimacy, Shi Miyuan's political opponents often have an undercurrent of easy storage in the court in recent years, and there are many confrontations between the two sides.

Shi Miyuan's inheritance of the throne from Da Jin, and the succession of the throne from the Song Dynasty, is to stabilize the unshakable political correctness of Shi Miyuan's party, and no one can oppose it.All because once opposed, it is likely to be used by hostile people, which will become the beginning of the disintegration of a series of claims on our side.

"It turns out that it is true that he is the prime minister of the Song Dynasty... Then, why did Shi Xianggong persuade the counselors in the court so quickly?" Guo Ning continued to ask with great interest.

Xuan Zong laughed lightly.

Today was the first time he saw Guo Ning, Duke of Zhou who shocked the north, and he felt that Guo Ning's face was a bit weathered, as if he was a few years older than the rumored age of twenty, but his eyes were bright and abnormal, even if he was handsome Sitting, also has a heroic demeanor.And the crispness of his words made it appear that he was indeed, as rumored, a warrior who had risen on the battlefield.

However, this kind of warrior has used a strategy against the court situation within the Song Dynasty, causing the prime minister's mansion to be in a state of confusion; listening to his words at this time, it seems that there is a bit of joking and contempt for the situation of the cronies in the Song Dynasty. .To be honest, this was not a pleasant experience for Xuan Zang.

However, people in the Southern Dynasties have long been used to this. Over the past 200 years, this kind of situation of different theories is the reason why the Great Song Dynasty became the Great Song Dynasty, and it has long been integrated with the Great Song Dynasty and is inseparable.

To a certain extent, the Northern Dynasties had the majesty of the Northern Dynasties, so there were powerful officials like Guo Ning who used force to calm the situation; the Southern Dynasties had the elegance of the Southern Dynasties, so Shi Xianggong naturally had subtle means to balance the internal and external situation.

Xuan Zeng smiled at the moment: "Not convinced."

"No persuasion? Then why..."

"Duke, please listen to me carefully."

"You said."

"Fifteen days ago, a member of Mr. Shi's family leaked court secrets. It is said that someone in the prime minister's mansion proposed to send yearly gifts to the Kaifeng court in order to end the wars in Huainan, Jingxi and other places as soon as possible, and renew the alliance between uncle and nephew. .”

"Huh?" Guo Ning looked at the generals around him: "The emperor of the Southern Dynasty wants to have a new uncle?"

Amidst the laughter of the generals, Xuan Zang's face remained unchanged: "The Song Dynasty's wild object discussion was also horrified. They all felt that this matter was absurd, and thought it was Shi's appeasement from the north. Therefore, in just two days, there were a group of ministers and empresses. The students wrote a lot of letters, all criticizing Shi Xiang's weakness, and begging the court to take advantage of the civil strife in Dajin to send troops to conquer the Central Plains. Shi Xiang didn't pay attention at the beginning, so everyone thought Shi Xiang was timid, and the more violent the human relationship became The more letters were submitted, there were more than [-] copies in one day..."

Guo Ning patted his thigh, thought for a while and said, "I'm afraid this situation is what Mr. Shi would like to see?"

"Exactly."

Xuan Zeng nodded: "On the third day, Your Majesty issued an edict and wrote Shi Xianggong. In front of the emperor of Song Dynasty, Shi Xianggong praised the loyalty and courage of the ministers who wrote the letter, and decided to send troops to attack Kaifeng to relieve the imperial court. Then, on the basis of the post-war situation, we will resume diplomatic mediation with China.”

Hearing this, Yelu Chucai couldn't help laughing.

Guo Ning frowned and thought for a while, then laughed loudly: "Good method! Interesting! Interesting! People in the Southern Dynasty really have many ways, which are very different from us rough northerners."

After the laughter, Guo Ning pressed his hands on the table and leaned forward: "Shi Xianggong's ability to control the Lin'an court situation is really admirable. I am also very impressed with the speed of your army mobilization. Right now there is indeed a Song army We have already arrived at Yancheng; I would like to ask the envoy, what is Shi Xiangxiang's order? Are these people planning to compete with me for Kaifeng? Or, do they want to protect Kaifeng's puppet dynasty in front of our army?"

"My Great Song's army is on the territory of the Great Song Dynasty. The orders of the Great Song court to our soldiers of the Great Song Dynasty may not be in line with the Duke Zhou of the Great Jin Kingdom."

Guo Ning leaned back, raised his chin, and looked down at Xuan Zeng.

He said slowly: "I don't know the territory of the Great Song Dynasty, I only know the territory of the Great Jin. If the envoy is unwilling to be honest with each other here, then how our army plans to deal with the Song army who trespassed on the territory of the Great Jin Shouldn't it be passed on to the envoys of the Southern Dynasties?"

Guo Ning's relaxed posture only slightly restrained, and the atmosphere in the entire military tent suddenly became depressing.His ferocious reputation, the invincible bravery of his subordinates, and the prestige accumulated by countless corpses, were like a heavy stone, pressing down on Xuan Zeng.

Ni subconsciously put his hand on the handle of the knife at his waist, and stood at the door of the Chinese army tent.

Xuan Zeng's forehead was sweating.

He pondered for a moment, looked around at the generals, and his eyes swept over.

"It's okay, everyone here is my confidant. If you have anything to say, you can say it."

"The soldiers and horses that came to Nanjing Road this time are under the command of Zhao Fang, Zhao Yanzhi, the envoy of the Jinghu system. The total number of soldiers and horses is [-]. Zhao Yanzhi is the former army of Shi Xianggong. He is good at training troops and governing politics, and he also has strong generals who are used to fighting under his command. "

Xuan Zeng saluted Guo Ning respectfully again: "We have no intention of seizing the entire Nanjing Road, but their purpose of coming here is indeed Kaifeng."

Guo Ning waved his hand: "Stop going around in circles, just speak up!"

Xuan Zang sped up his speech: "Our side intends to join forces with Duke Zhou to defeat the Kaifeng Jin army. This time, I would like to invite Duke Zhou to see the bravery of the soldiers of the Song Dynasty; furthermore, I would like Duke Zhou to give our troops a chance to enter Kaifeng. "

"Haha, if you really intend to join hands, then there is nothing wrong with entering Kaifeng together. The question is, after entering Kaifeng, will you leave?"

"The army will turn back naturally, and there is absolutely no reason to stay there for a long time. However, there will always be some people in Kaifeng to sweep the tombs of the previous emperors. Oh, by the way, when the situation in the north is settled, the Song Dynasty will send another envoy to communicate with Zhou Guogong Discuss the ownership of Kaifeng."

Guo Ning shook his head: "What is there to discuss?"

"Guogong, Guogong, please listen to me. At that time, whatever Zhou Guogong wants, Shi Xianggong will be happy to see it come true. I can now represent Shi Xianggong to promise Guogong that Shi Xiang himself has no right to Kaifeng Thirst."

Guo Ning wanted Xuanzang to speak frankly, but Xuanzang was probably used to bickering in the court of the Song Dynasty, and the words he said were still awkward, with several meanings going back and forth.

Guo Ning frowned for a while: "What do you mean by that?"

"Shi Xianggong made a good plan!"

Yelu Chucai on the side snorted heavily:
"Shi Xianggong sent troops to the north to attack Kaifeng, using people from his own camp. In the future, when discussing the ownership of Kaifeng, I am afraid that it will be Shi Xianggong's political enemies. At that time, the results of fighting on the battlefield will be in the field. Handing over the diplomatic occasion again, these people will definitely be criticized by everyone after they return to the court, and they will lose their skin if they don't die. Hehe, the Prime Minister is a good way. This is to use us as a navy and use it as a tool for him to fight for power in the court of Song Dynasty! "

There was a smile on the corner of Xuan Zong's mouth: "This is mutual benefit, everyone gets what they need, just like the business between your two families at sea."

Guo Ning coughed lightly: "I and Shi Xianggong will have a lot of cooperation in the future. I can promise this little thing."

Speaking of this, Guo Ning leaned forward again: "However, what is the proof?"

"Here is the letter written by Mr. Shi."

"Bring it to me."

Xuan Zeng took out the letter from his pocket and sealed it with both hands.

Yelu Chucai winked at Ni Yi, and Ni Yi quickly came over to continue, and opened the envelope.

Guo Ning opened the letter, only to see that the font on the letter was thick and graceful, and it really had a bit of a prime minister's air, but there were only eight words on the whole paper: "If you are poor, you will be separated, and you will never lose friends."

It's honest!It's also free and easy!This Shi Miyuan is indeed worthy of being the Prime Minister of the Southern Dynasty!

Guo Ning read it twice and laughed.

Amidst the laughter, Guo Ning gave the letter to Yelu Chucai, asking someone to accompany Xuan Zang, so that he could entertain him.

After Xuan Zong retreated and walked a little further away, Guo Ning asked, "In your opinion, is what Xuan Zong is telling the truth?"

Yelu Chucai replied: "He was very frank about the interests of Zhongdu and Lin'an. However, there should be interests between Kaifeng and Lin'an... He never mentioned it, maybe it was deliberately Conceal it, maybe Shi Miyuan didn't explain it to him. Duke, this Song army can be used as a friendly army, but it has to be guarded against."

Guo Ning nodded in agreement and pondered for a moment.

Han Xuan asked, "Duke, what should we do next?"

Guo Ning didn't want the generals to look forward and backward, so he just said: "People in the Southern Dynasty are bickering, we just fight with swords and guns. Things on the battlefield, the battlefield is here, everyone, prepare for the battle!"

Guo Ning raised his voice: "Xuan Zeng wants me to see the bravery of the soldiers of the Great Song Dynasty. This statement is very ridiculous. I want him to see the bravery of the soldiers of our Ding navy!"

(End of this chapter)