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More importantly, these officials represent the interests of the local gentry. If we want to gain a firm foothold on Hedong Road, we must use them. I will not follow the old path of Sichuan and negotiate with the court, so I want to block the court from meddling in Hedong Road. possible. "

"Actually, I understand, everyone understands, the county king should not take it to heart, but Wanyan Xiyin will arrive in Jingzhao the day after tomorrow. Is there anything to add to the content of the county king's negotiations?"

Chen Qing thought for a while and said: "I heard that the Kingdom of Jin is going to abolish Liu Yu and Puppet Qi. In my opinion, this news is not surprising. Under Liu Yu's rule, the people are full of resentment, the people are in dire straits, and they have suffered repeated defeats. It's unbearable. If it is not abolished, the entire Central Plains will collapse. If the news is true, I want some pseudo-Qi officials. It turns out that Taiyuan prefect Zhang Xiaochun, Shangguan Wu, Zhang Jian, Zheng Yinian, Song Ru, etc., these officials can Exchange with Commander-in-Chief and Commander-in-Chief, there is no need for a ransom from the Kingdom of Jin."

Jiang Yanxian nodded and smiled, "If that's the case, Jin Guo is probably willing."

After a pause, Jiang Yanxian asked again: "The king of the county can use sticky and silver techniques to exchange for the late emperor. Has the court informed you?"

Chen Qing smiled lightly, "If they find out, they will be in big trouble, so tell them after the uncooked rice is cooked, I believe the emperor will cry with joy!"

"Pfft!" Jiang Yanxian spat out a mouthful of wine.

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In the evening, Prime Minister Qin Hui's carriage returned to the Xiangguo Mansion. During this period, Qin Hui suffered repeated setbacks in the court, which made him depressed. Obliterate Zhang Jun's credit.

Originally, after Zhang Jun was dismissed as prime minister, the imperial court had decided to abandon Jianghuai. Unexpectedly, Yue Fei resisted the imperial order and sent troops to occupy the front line of Huaixi, making it impossible for the puppet Qi army to go south. At the same time, Wanyan Wushu withdrew his troops and went north. , actually kept it.

Under the persuasion of Zhao Ding and Li Guang, the emperor also regretted giving up Jianghuai, and never mentioned the matter of giving up Jianghuai again, which undoubtedly dealt a heavy blow to Qin Hui.

Then there is the issue of resettlement of Jianghuai refugees. Qin Hui once again lost to Zhao Ding and Li Guang. Yue Fei proposed to resettle Jianghuai refugees in Jinghu Road. Qin Hui was no doubt given another severe slap in the face.

Qin Hui was defeated in the two major events involving the Jianghuai River. Not only did Qin Hui lose face, but more importantly, these two events reduced the trust of the emperor in him, making Qin Hui feel a strong crisis.

He must use all means to reverse the passivity he faces.

Qin Hui had just sat down in the study when the butler came to report that his confidant and staff member Wang Hao had returned.

Wang Hao is also the younger brother of Qin Hui's wife, the Wang family. Although his status in the family is relatively low, he is very flexible and capable.

Even Mrs. Wang appreciated him very much and recommended him to her husband.

Sure enough, Wang Hao did not disappoint Qin Hui. He did a few things very well, which made Qin Hui look at him with admiration.

Qin Hui nodded, "Tell him to meet me in the study!"

Not long after, Wang Hao walked into the study room quickly. He was in his early 30s, tall and thin, and looked very smart and capable.

Wang Hao bowed his head and saluted, "Please refer to your husband for a humble job!"

"It's been a long journey, how is the situation?"

Wang Hao gave a thumbs up and praised: "Xiangguo deserves to be in the middle of strategizing, and the decisive victory is thousands of miles away. The effect is very good. People in Jianghuai are spreading the ballad compiled by Xiangguo, and they swarmed to Shangluo, and this ballad has also spread to the Central Plains. .”

Qin Hui waved his hand, "I don't care about the Central Plains, I only care about how many Jianghuai people went to Shaanxi Road?"

"As far as I know, it's almost 30 people!"

"it is good!"

Qin Hui slapped the table and became excited. The first batch of refugees who went to Jinghu North Road totaled only 50 people. In the end, more than half of them went to Shaanxi Road. He wanted to see how Zhao Ding and Li Guang would explain to the emperor?

Qin Hui was right to deal with Zhao Ding and Li Guang, so he composed a "Shaanxi Song" himself: "The family has a hundred acres of land, three or five yuan for salt, after autumn, the barn is full of grain, and the house is full of cloth and silk. If you don't need money, the Hulu will be wiped out, and the children and grandchildren of the people will be all. '

This is a plan that kills two birds with one stone. First of all, it is to slap Zhao Ding and Li Guang in the face, so that the emperor thinks that their Jianghuai resettlement method is a stupid approach, thus proving how prescient Qin Hui is.

At the same time, Chen Qing was framed, making the emperor believe that Chen Qing was going to compete with the emperor for the people of the country, and thus became more hostile to Chen Qing.

Of course, although this ballad will also complete Chen Qing's reputation, which is something Qin Hui hates extremely, but Qin Hui can't take care of it for the time being when it comes to immediate interests.

Chapter 791 Shocking Consumption

"The lowly position does not disturb Xiangguo's rest, so I will leave first!" Seeing that Qin Hui was lost in thought, Wang Hao got up to leave.

"Do you have anything else to say?" Qin Hui asked when Wang Hao hesitated to speak.

Wang Hao said with a smile: "I heard a statement in Shangluo County, and I found it ridiculous. There is no need to add troubles to Xiangguo."

Qin Hui glanced at him, and said displeasedly: "Talk about everything, even the rumors, don't just say half of it, it makes me uncomfortable."

Wang Hao quickly bowed and said: "I heard from the humble official that Chen Qing wants to use Wan Yan Nianhan in exchange for the late emperor!"

"what!"

Qin Hui stood up abruptly, and said sharply, "Say it again!"

Wang Hao was so frightened that he trembled all over, "This... this is just..."

"Say it again!"

"Humble job... Listen... I heard that Chen Qing wants to exchange Wan Yan Nianhan for the late emperor."

Qin Hui's eyes widened, "Is this true?"

"Humble job... Humble job just said it, it's just a rumor, how can ordinary people know this kind of secret."

Qin Hui sat down slowly. Wang Hao also made sense. If this kind of thing was true, it would be at the top secret level. I am afraid that only the prime minister would know. How could it be leaked casually? It is spread on the street, so the news must be untrue.

"You go! Reward 20 taels of silver, take a good rest for a few days."

"Retire from humble position!"

When Wang Hao left, Qin Hui was upset for a while. He also knew that there would be no waves without wind. The Song army arrested Wanyan Nianhan, but he refused to agree to send him to Lin'an. Heard one of the scariest rumors today.

If the late emperor came back, it would be shocking news for the emperor, but it would be bad news for him, Qin Hui. How many lies he had made up, wouldn't they all be exposed when the late emperor came back?

Qin Hui didn't know how long he had been sitting there, when the door opened and his wife Wang came in with a cup of tea.

"How long has Wang Hao been gone, but the master doesn't show up, doesn't eat, doesn't drink tea, what did he say to the master? Are you so out of your mind?"

Qin Hui was afraid of his wife, so he didn't dare to ignore his wife's question, so he could only sigh and said, "It's just a rumor, but it may be true, saying that Chen Qing might exchange Yan Nianhan for the late emperor."

Wang Shi was also startled, she shook her head and said, "Impossible! If it's true, the Queen Mother should tell me."

Qin Hui knew that the Empress Dowager had some correspondence with Wanyan Zongxian of Bianjing. If the news was true, then the Empress Dowager would definitely know about it. Since she didn't mention it, it meant that it was just a rumor.

Thinking of this, Qin Hui put down his heart and took a sip from the teacup. At this moment, the housekeeper reported at the door, "The envoy of Pucha is here. I have something important to see Xiangguo."

"Dang!"

The teacup in Qin Hui's hand fell to the ground and shattered.

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The envoy of Pucha mentioned by the steward was Pucha Ubalu, the envoy of the Kingdom of Jin to the Great Song Dynasty. He was Wanyanchang's son-in-law. Chang recommended to serve as the envoy of Jin Guochang to the Song Dynasty.

Puchafur Balu received an urgent letter from his father-in-law Wan Yanchang this afternoon, and came to see Qin Hui in the evening.

In the study, Qin Hui asked sullenly, "Why did you agree to negotiate with Chen Qing? Don't you feel that you are degrading yourself?"

Puchaful Baru said helplessly: "My father-in-law advocated negotiations with the Song court, but the military led by Zong Jun and Zong Qian forced the emperor to negotiate with Chen Qing. Qin Xianggong also knew that the Jin Kingdom was founded by the army. The emperor has to consider the pressure from the military, especially since Zong Jun is the emperor's biological father..."

Qin Hui waved his hand impatiently, and interrupted Puchafur Baru's words, "I don't care about the internal conflicts in your Kingdom of Jin. I just want to know who your envoys are and have you set off yet?"

Pucha Falcon Baru is a junior, facing the powerful Prime Minister of the Song Dynasty, his momentum is still a little bit weaker.

Qin Hui's attitude made him a little unhappy, but he could only hold back his breath and said: "The negotiating envoy is Zuo Xiangguo Xiyin, who has already set off, and I am afraid that he has already arrived in Jingzhao."

"what!"

Qin Hui was extremely angry, slapped the table and scolded angrily: "Why didn't you notify me until now? Why didn't you tell me earlier?"

Puchafur Baru was also annoyed, he said coldly: "Please, Qin Xiangguo, don't talk to me in such a tone, how to negotiate is the internal affairs of the Jin Kingdom, I informed Qin Xiangguo that it is only my father-in-law's personal friendship, besides, my father-in-law has been In Hebei, he just found out about it, so he immediately sent me a quick letter to inform me."

Qin Hui could also hear the dissatisfaction in the other party's tone, so he could only endure his anxiety and asked again: "Then what is your country's attitude towards negotiations?"

Pucha Falcon Baru snorted and said, "Mr. Qin, don't think that the Kingdom of Jin is a barbaric land and doesn't understand etiquette. We know very well that negotiating with Chen Qing is a self-defeating status, but since the court is willing to compromise its status and send someone to Jingzhao, it means that the emperor has roughly agreed to Chen Qing's exchange request, the so-called negotiation is just to improve some details."

Qin Hui was speechless, and Puchafur Balu immediately left, walked to the door and said: "Also, let me tell Mr. Qin one more thing, the Kingdom of Jin has decided to abolish the Puppet State of Qi and ban Liu Yu from the throne, at the latest before the end of the year. Get this thing done."

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As soon as Puchafulbaru left, Mrs. Wang rushed into the guest room like a gust of wind, and asked anxiously, "Is that the matter?"

Qin Hui nodded, "The Kingdom of Jin has decided to exchange Wanyan Nianhan and Yinshuke with the late emperor."

Wang stood there for a while, and immediately said: "Master must enter the palace immediately and report this matter to the officials!"

"I know, but the emperor asked me the solution, how should I answer?"

A hint of sinisterness flashed in Wang's eyes: "Why don't you know how to answer, the first emperor is just the elder brother of the official family, not Lao Tzu, can he still be the Supreme Emperor? Besides, he was tortured in Jin Kingdom and his body has collapsed. Wasn't it normal that he fell ill soon after returning and died soon after?"

Qin Hui understood what his wife meant, gritted his teeth and said, "Okay! I'll enter the palace right away."

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"Bang!" A Jun porcelain teacup hit the ground hard and shattered, and the emperor Zhao Gou roared like thunder, "He is so brave, he dares to interfere with the royal affairs, is he impatient? "

The court ladies and eunuchs around have never seen such a big anger from the emperor, it was simply the anger of thunder, which reminded them of the death of the young crown prince. trembling.

Even Qin Hui was a little bit frightened, he never thought that the emperor's reaction would be so intense that he was as silent as a cicada and didn't dare to speak.

Zhao Gou was pacing back and forth in the room, when he suddenly stopped, gritted his teeth and said, "Declaration of my will, Chen Qing, as a subject, has a rebellious heart. , deprive him of all his titles, demote him to a lowly slave, and behead his head, make him king of the county, and reward thousands of households..."

Qin Hui was horrified, and quickly knelt down and said, "Your Majesty must not, if you issue this decree, Chen Qing will definitely proclaim himself emperor and reform the system, and the Great Song Dynasty will not be long!"

Although Qin Hui wished that the officials would dismiss Chen Qing every day, he had to make a decision when the emperor was clear-headed, and he would be able to clear up his responsibilities. When the Son of Heaven came to his senses, Chen Qing's responsibility for rebelling and proclaiming himself emperor would definitely fall on his own head. Qin Hui knew very well that Chen Qing's responsibility for rebelling and proclaiming himself emperor would not even be able to bear the responsibility of killing him.

The words 'proclaiming the emperor and reforming the system' poured cold water on Zhao Gou's head from head to toe. He suddenly came to his senses. , Xu Aiqing back down!"

"The minister obeys the order!"

Xu Yun took a deep look at Qin Hui, bowed and stepped back.

Zhao Gou sat down slumped, and after a long time, he asked in a low voice: "He wants to pick up Brother Huang, what should I do?"

The first emperor Chen Qing wants to exchange is of course the historical Song Qinzong Zhao Huan, Zhao Gou's elder brother, the Supreme Emperor Zhao Ji died the year before last, that is, the fifth year of Shaoxing, and his temple name is Huizong.

Qin Hui said in a low voice: "I know that the late emperor has been tortured by the Jin people, and his body has already collapsed. I am afraid that he will die soon. I think it is a good thing that the late emperor can die in his homeland when he comes back."

Zhao Gou's eyes lit up, he understood what Qin Hui meant.

Chapter 792 Negotiation

The left prime minister of the Kingdom of Jin, Wanyan Xiyin, came to Jingzhao for the second time. He was expelled from Jingzhao City less than a day after he came to Jingzhao last time. This time, he refused to enter the city because he was not used to life. .

Chen Qing didn't force him, and ordered Wang Qiu from the Department of Knowledge and Customers to set up camp for Jin Guo's negotiating envoys in Changlepo, outside the east city.

Wanyan Xiyin is quite satisfied with the camp. He used to camp and hunt here, and he likes the lakes and forests here. The large grassland also gives them a wide view.

Five hundred Jurchen guard cavalry set up dozens of large tents here, and they also brought thousands of sheep, which they killed and grilled by themselves.

This time Wanyan Xiyin came to Jingzhao to negotiate, and there was also Wanyanchong, the deputy envoy. Wanyanchong was the eldest son of Tai Fu Wanyan Zongqian, who was named Wanhu. Although he was only 20 years old, he was a representative of the military, representing the military. Participate in negotiations.

Long before Wanyan Xiyin set off, the emperor Wanyan Quan reached a compromise with the military. Under the principle of guaranteeing the bottom line, he could agree to all reasonable demands of the Song army and exchange Wanyan Nianhan and Wanyan Yinshu back as soon as possible. Go to Beijing.

There are four bottom lines. First, do not accept Chen Qing's etiquette that lowers the status of the Kingdom of Jin; Do not accept huge extortion, which is mainly for the redemption of Jurchen soldiers.

In the afternoon of the same day, Wanyan Chong went down to visit Wanyan Nianhan and Wanyan Yinshuke who were under house arrest under the leadership of Song Jun. Wanyan Qi is the same, each served by two Jurchen women.

Wanyan Nianhan was a little depressed, especially when he heard that Hedong had been captured by the Song army, he let out a long sigh, then closed his eyes and said nothing more.

But Wanyan Yinshu was in good spirits, and talked with Wanyanchong enthusiastically for more than half an hour before letting him go.

After confirming the authenticity of the replacement person, the next step is specific negotiations.

Early the next morning, Jiang Yanxian, as Chen Qing's plenipotentiary representative, came to the negotiation site with several officials under the escort of three hundred cavalry.

The negotiation site was also in Changlepo, only one mile away from the Jurchen delegation's residence, and it also consisted of dozens of large tents, with [-] Song troops stationed nearby.

However, at the very beginning of the negotiation, there was a small twist. Wanyan Xiyin believed that the status of the two parties was not equal. He was the left prime minister of the Song Dynasty, and the other party did not even have an official position in the Song Dynasty. At best, he was Chen Qing's staff. Ask Chen Qing to negotiate with them in person.

Jiang Yanxian was really unhappy, and said coldly: "I have a gold medal from the king of the county, and I can represent him with full authority. If you don't want your envoy to learn the lesson from last time, then there is no need to negotiate."

The original words reached Wanyan Xiyin's ears, even though he was very upset, but this time he had to put aside his arrogance and obediently come to the camp to negotiate.

Interestingly, when they met, they all forgot the unhappiness just now, and they all piled up smiling faces, exchanged greetings and salutes, and then both of them walked into the big tent.

Wanyan Chong remained expressionless, did not say hello, followed behind Wanyan Xiyin without saying a word.

The two parties sat down on both sides of a long table, and a sergeant served them tea.

Jiang Yan first took out a letter, handed it to Wanyan Xiyin and said: "This is a copy of the letter from our county king to the emperor of your country. The original is with you. It is clearly written in the letter. Wanyan Nianhan was used to exchange the late emperor, and later Add a letter, willing to exchange the old prince Zhao Chen after using up the Yan Yin technique. These are two major principles. If you can agree, then we will sit down and discuss the details. Now that you are here, it means that you have agreed to the two major principles. ,Right!"

Just as Wanyan Xiyin was about to speak, Wanyanchong coughed lightly, with some kind of hint.

Wan Yanchong's task is to monitor the negotiation process on behalf of the military, requiring Wanyan Xiyin to negotiate in accordance with the consensus reached by the emperor and the military, and not to cause extra problems.

So what Wanyan Chong coughed lightly meant to remind Wanyan Xiyin to pay attention to his own existence.

Wanyan Xiyin's face changed slightly, and then returned to normal, as if nothing had happened, and continued: "Our emperor has agreed to the two principles proposed by your side. I am here to negotiate, that is, to negotiate the details. There are two details that we need to continue to discuss. First, the method and location of the exchange; second, how to deal with the other captured generals; third, how to deal with the other Jurchen soldiers; "

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