Cai Jing is cunning, mature, and strategic, and is good at speculation and specialization. Emperor Huizong was deeply prejudiced against Cai Jing. While using Cai Jing, Emperor Huizong would arrange other people to contain Cai Jing. However, Emperor Huizong still valued Cai Jing's opinions. Therefore, after hearing Cai Jing's above words, Emperor Huizong nodded frequently.
Wang Fu, Zhao Liangsi, and Cai You saw that Cai Jing and Tong Guan all advocated sending troops to attack the Liao Dynasty, and Emperor Huizong nodded frequently. Knowing that Emperor Huizong had already decided to implement the alliance signed with the Jin Kingdom, they refused to lag behind and hurriedly moved forward. He stepped out of the queue and reported to Emperor Huizong: "Your Majesty. I think that what Grand Master Cai and Privy Tong said is very true, and I agree with you."
Emperor Huizong was overjoyed when he saw this, and issued an edict: "Your Majesty, listen to the edict!"
Five people, Cai Jing, Tong Guan, Wang Fu, Zhao Liangsi, and Cai You, stood in front of Emperor Huizong and loudly replied: "I am waiting for you, please declare the decree."
Emperor Huizong issued an edict: "According to the alliance treaty between our dynasty and the Jurchens, Tong Guan will command 200,000 horse and infantry, mainly soldiers and horses from the towns in the northwest. He will set out at a selected date in the near future to attack Liao in the north and regain the lost territory of Youyan. With Cai You as the supervisor of the army, we will coordinate the troops and horses and conquer the Liao Dynasty."
When Tong Guan and Cai You heard the order, they took a step forward and loudly replied: "I obey the order!"
Emperor Huizong continued to declare: "Let Taishi Cai and Taizai Wang coordinate the food and grass to ensure the logistics supply of the army without any mistakes."
Upon hearing this, Cai Jing stepped forward with Wang Fu and stood still with an old-fashioned step, and replied loudly: "I obey the order!"
When Emperor Huizong saw this, he was very satisfied. He continued to look at Zhao Liangsi and said: "As Zhao Liangsi quickly consulted with the Jurchen envoys, he informed the Jurchen envoys that our dynasty was about to send troops to conquer the Khitans. He ordered the Jurchen envoys to return quickly and informed them. His emperor, according to the plan agreed upon by both parties, immediately sent troops, actively advanced, and jointly conquered Liao without any mistakes."
Zhao Liangsi strode forward, stood still, and replied loudly: "I obey the imperial edict!"
Immediately, Cai Jing and others bid farewell to Emperor Huizong and prepared to go their separate ways.
With Emperor Huizong's clear will, Zhao Liangsi felt confident and knew how to reply to Wanyan Hute and Abo.
After Zhao Liangsi followed Cai Jing and others out of the palace, Cai Jing and others went about their own affairs. Zhao Liangsi hurried to the royal post to meet the Jin envoys Wanyan Hut and Abo.
Wanyanhu Te and Abo were already waiting impatiently. Their hearts were on fire and they couldn't sit still in the inn. So they went out from time to time outside the inn door, looking eagerly, hoping that Zhao Liangsi would come quickly and bring him to the Song Dynasty court. accurate answer.
The two people stood outside the inn, looking eagerly, when they saw Zhao Liangsi coming in a hurry from the street in the distance. As they approached, they saw that Zhao Liangsi's face was full of joy. The two of them were overjoyed when they found out that something had happened, so they welcomed Zhao Liangsi into the post residence and made him the chief.
After Zhao Liangsi took his seat, Wanyanhute saluted Zhao Liangsi again. After giving the gift, Wanyan Hute asked: "Secretary Zhao came in a hurry and looked happy. Is there something new about the matter?"
Zhao Liangsi stood up and saluted Wanyan Hute and Abo with fists in his hands, and then said loudly: "Great joy! Great joy! You two noble envoys, just now, I came to see my pilgrim, and I tell you that you have been waiting for a long time. On the same day, I received a reply from the imperial court regarding the joint expedition of the Song Dynasty and the Jin Dynasty to the Liao Dynasty. After listening to my report, I issued an imperial edict and ordered the Privy Council to send troops northward to conquer the Khitan in the near future to regain the lost territory of Youyan."
Wanyan Hute and Abo were overjoyed when they saw this, and said to Zhao Liangsi: "No one else could have accomplished such a big thing except Secretary-Cheng Zhao. Now it's good. Once the army of the Southern Dynasties is launched, there is hope for the restoration of Yan. Congratulations to Secretary-Cheng Zhao, Secretary-Cheng again." He has made a great contribution to the imperial court."
Zhao Liangsi was unavoidably proud of being praised. He looked at Wanyan Hut and Abo and said angrily: "Why is it possible to revive Yan? It is inevitable to revive Yan. Two envoys, please return home quickly and tell your great emperor , send out the army early and attack Liao immediately. Don’t break the promise so that we can achieve good things together.”
Wanyan Hute replied: "Secretary Zhao, there is no problem with our country. Before we went to your country as envoys, our troops had been assembled and we were waiting for the Southern Dynasty to take action so that we could work together." The matter of conquering Liao."
Zhao Liangsi said: "This is the best, don't delay."
Wanyan Hu Te said: "Secretary-General Zhao, in order to unite the Jin and Song Dynasties and jointly conquer the Liao Dynasty, our country has sent envoys to your country several times to urge your country to take action. From our side, there will naturally be no delay; On the other hand, since the signing of the alliance, your country has been procrastinating and delaying the dispatch of troops. Now, since the emperor of your country has issued an edict, ordering the army to go north to attack Liao and conquer Khitan in the near future, that is It’s a done deal.”
Zhao Liangsi nodded in agreement.
Wanyan Hute continued: "To be honest, Secretary Zhao said that since the two of us were appointed by the great emperor of our country to come to your country to inquire about the alliance between the two countries, we have a heavy responsibility; therefore, we will still request to visit your country. Great Emperor, please listen to the voice of the Great Emperor of your country with your own ears, so that you can return to your country and pay homage to the Great Emperor of our country. I hope Secretary Zhao can recommend me."
When Zhao Liangsi saw this, he thought to himself, today in the court, the Holy One has decided to go north to conquer Liao, and also ordered Tong Guan and Cai You to lead the expedition. Under such circumstances, it is not an exaggeration for me to introduce the envoys of the Jin Kingdom to see the Holy One. . In addition, Zhao Liangsi also wanted to lead Wanyanhu Te and Abo to see with their own eyes the army assembled by the imperial court, so that they could be more convinced.
Thinking of this, Zhao Liangsi then said: "What your envoy said is absolutely true. If I want to be fair, let's turn it upside down. Even if I go to your country as an envoy, I will also have to meet the emperor of your country in person. Only then do I think it is appropriate. In this case "Two envoys, please be patient. When I enter the palace again, you will report to your Majesty. When your Majesty comes to see you, I will report to you immediately and introduce you to the palace."
Wanyan Hute and Abo were overjoyed when they heard this, and thanked them again: "Thank you, Secretary-Cheng Zhao! Thank you, Secretary-Cheng Zhao. Thank you for your help."
"You're welcome. You two noble envoys, please be patient and wait for my news."
After Zhao Liangsi said goodbye to Wanyanhu Te and Abo, he left the royal post and entered the palace again to have an audience with Emperor Huizong.
Zhao Liangsi entered the palace, knelt down and paid homage to Emperor Huizong, and then reported: "Your Majesty, I have already paid a visit to the envoys of the Kingdom of Jin in compliance with the order. I have informed you that our dynasty will send troops to the north to conquer Liao in the near future. Order He quickly returned to his country and told his emperor to send troops as soon as possible and coordinate actions without any mistakes. However, the envoys of the Jin Kingdom admired the saint's appearance and requested to see the saint so that he could resume the matter to his emperor after returning. The minister refused, but Therefore, when I enter the palace and start my speech, will I arrange for a golden envoy to come to see you?"
After hearing this, Emperor Huizong smiled slightly and said: "I am aware of your report. Speaking of which, it is indeed the case. Their mood in requesting an audience with me is understandable. If I had sent you as an envoy In other countries, as a result, the emperor of other countries has not even been seen. How can you explain to me when you come back?! Even so, Zhao Qing will make arrangements for the Jin envoys to come to the palace to have an audience immediately."
Zhao Liangsi was overjoyed when he heard the decree. He knelt down and shouted long live to Emperor Huizong before leaving the palace.
After Zhao Liangsi left the palace, he hurriedly came to the royal post again and told Wanyanhu Te and Abo that after my report, I had granted permission for you to enter the palace for an audience during my pilgrimage. You two will quickly follow me into the palace to see me on my pilgrimage.
When Wanyan Hute and Abo saw this, they were overjoyed. They immediately packed their clothes and rushed to the palace with Zhao Liangsi.
Wanyan Hute and Abosui Zhao Liangsi came to the palace. Before entering the palace, they remembered Wanyan Aguda's instructions before leaving, asking them to be extremely respectful after meeting the emperor of the Southern Dynasties and not to trust the emperor. , so as not to offend the emperor of the Southern Dynasty, so after entering the main hall and seeing Emperor Huizong, he knelt on the ground like the ministers of the Song Dynasty, bowed his head, and played loudly: "The envoy of the Jin Kingdom Wan Yan Hu Te and Abo, come to see the Great Emperor of the Southern Dynasty and wish the Great Emperor of the Southern Dynasty long live, long live, long live!"
When Emperor Huizong saw this, he was overjoyed and said with a smile: "Your envoy is a guest, so there is no need to be polite. Please get up quickly."
Wanyanhu Te and Abo then got up and stood opposite Emperor Huizong.
Emperor Huizong looked at Wanyanhu Te and Abo and asked with a smile: "Two noble envoys, how is your great emperor doing?"
Wanyan Hute bent down and replied: "Thanks to the great emperor of the Southern Dynasty, the great emperor of our country has always been good. The great emperor of our country admires the great emperor of the southern dynasty very much. Before our mission to your dynasty, the great emperor specially asked He summoned us and specifically told us: When you meet the Holy Emperor of the Southern Dynasty, you must express your admiration on my behalf and wish the Great Emperor of the Southern Dynasty a long life."
When Emperor Huizong saw this, he felt even more happy and replied with a smile: "Thank you for your kindness, the great emperor of your country. After you return to the country, I will also send my greetings to your great emperor."
Wanyanhut and Abo replied: "Thank you, great emperor!"
Huizong said: "Two distinguished envoys, please take a seat."
The bailiff then invited Wanyanhut and Abo to sit down.
Zhao Liangsi was still standing in the main hall.
Huizong said: "Zhao Qing is also sitting."
Zhao Liangsi replied: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
After thanking him, Zhao Liangsi sat down opposite Wanyan Hute and Abo.
Because Fangla's uprising was suppressed and the imperial army was assembled, it was time to go north to conquer Liao. If the war went well, he would be able to take back his homeland in the Sixteenth Prefecture of Yanyun. Emperor Huizong was in a good mood and was very enthusiastic about Wanyanhu Te and Abo. The meeting was held in a warm atmosphere with good results.
Taking advantage of Emperor Huizong's good mood, Wanyan Hute stood up, saluted Emperor Huizong, and asked, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty. I have something to ask, I don't know whether I should ask it or not?"
Huizong said: "You are the envoy of the Kingdom of Jin, and you shoulder the important responsibility of communication. If you have anything unclear, just ask. There is nothing that should be asked or should not be asked."
After Wanyanhute saluted again, he said: "Thank you for your great kindness, the Great Emperor. The Great Emperor is above. Secretary Zhao of your country has just informed the envoy that the Great Emperor has issued an imperial edict, ordering the army to start the Northern Expedition in the next few days to conquer the Khitans. , to regain the homeland of Yanyun. I would like to inquire whether this situation is true, so that after I return to my country, I can report the truth to the great emperor of our country."
