After entering the city, Wang Fu arranged for Pharmacist Guo and said to Zhao Liangsi, who had been accompanying him: "Secretary Zhao, you sent someone to the Prime Minister's Mansion and only said that Pharmacist Guo had returned to Beijing to meet with the Holy Emperor, but you didn't say anything about you. What is it like to return to the capital from the Kingdom of Jin? I went to see the Holy One and was asked about the situation of your return to the capital. I didn’t know anything about it and had no way to answer. I was very embarrassed."
Zhao Liangsi hurriedly said to Wang Fu, "I'll forgive you. Your Majesty returned to Beijing this time because something big happened on the front line of the Northern Expedition. Due to the complexity of the situation, I was afraid that the people I sent could not explain it clearly, which made me anxious, so I didn't tell you." Report. I want to report to you in person after I enter the capital, and I hope you will forgive me."
Wang Fu asked: "What big thing happened on the Northern Expedition front?"
"The Jin people have occupied Youzhou!"
"The Jin people occupied Youzhou?!" Wang Fu was shocked and asked anxiously: "Didn't Privy Tong and Cai Jianjun lead 200,000 troops to recover Youzhou? How could the Jin people occupy Youzhou? "
Zhao Liangsi then told Wang Fu that the Jin Kingdom had occupied Youzhou and that he had rushed back to report the situation to the Holy One.
Wang Fu said: "After receiving the message from Secretary Zhao, I immediately entered the palace and met with the Holy Emperor. I reported to the Holy Emperor the situation of Secretary Cheng and Pharmacist Guo returning to the capital together. The Holy Emperor ordered me to lead a hundred officials to welcome Pharmacist Guo at the north gate. Outside, I will be well settled after entering the city; in addition, the Holy One has asked me to tell the Secretary Cheng that as soon as I enter the capital, I will be accompanied by the Prime Minister and immediately enter the palace to see the Holy One."
When Zhao Liangsi saw this, he hurriedly said: "Even so, I will go into the palace with Enxiang now to see the Holy Majesty."
Wang Fu said: "Hurry and leave."
Zhao Liangsi and Wang Fu hurriedly entered the palace.
After entering the main hall, Zhao Liangsi prostrated on the ground and bowed his head to Emperor Huizong.
Huizong said: "Zhao Qing is dead!"
Zhao Liangsi couldn't kneel down, looked at Huizong and reported: "Your Majesty, I am guilty, I dare not get up."
Huizong was greatly surprised when he heard this. Huizong thought, Zhao Liangsi was sent as an envoy to the Kingdom of Jin, and now he claimed that he was guilty. Could it be that there had been a major change in the Kingdom of Jin, and that this change had greatly damaged the court? Emperor Huizong was confused, so he said to Zhao Liangsi: "Get up, Qing Zhao. Please tell me if you have any crimes."
Zhao Liangsi then got up, looked at Emperor Huizong and bowed before him, and reported: "Your Majesty, Youzhou has been occupied by the Jin people."
When Emperor Huizong heard what Zhao Liangsi said, he was so shocked that he stood up from the dragon chair and asked loudly: "Didn't I send Privy Council Tong and Cai Jianjun to lead an army of 200,000 to recapture Youzhou? How can I get Youzhou?" The city of Zhou was occupied by the Jin people? Didn't you really go to the Kingdom of Jin to coordinate the attack on Youzhou, and let the Kingdom of Jin only play an assisting role and not be allowed to enter Youzhou City? What is going on? "
Emperor Huizong's stern questioning scared Zhao Liangsi to the point where he knelt down again, looked at Emperor Huizong and said: "Your Majesty, I am guilty, I am guilty."
What Emperor Huizong was anxious about was not whether Zhao Liangsi was guilty or not. What Emperor Huizong was anxious about was wanting to know how Youzhou City was captured and captured. What he was anxious about was whether Youzhou City could be recovered? ! Recovering Youyan's homeland was Emperor Huizong's greatest wish. After hearing that Youzhou had been occupied by the Jin Kingdom, how could he not be in a hurry? !
Looking at Zhao Liangsi who was kneeling on the ground again, Emperor Huizong said anxiously: "Get up first and tell me what is going on."
Zhao Liangsi knew that Emperor Huizong was anxious, and he did not dare to pretend to act anymore, so he got up again, bowed to Emperor Huizong, and said: "Your Majesty, I was sent to the Kingdom of Jin as an envoy to meet with the Kingdom of Jin. The emperor asked other countries to contain the Liao army, but they were not allowed to cross Beigukou or attack Youzhou. The emperor of Jin agreed to his request, contained the Liao army on the periphery, and helped the imperial army attack Youzhou. Ran, Privy Council Tong and others Liu Yanqing failed to fight well and was blocked by Xiao Qian and Han Wen in Liangxiang. Although Guo Yaoshi succeeded in his sneak attack on Youzhou, the imperial army failed to respond well, resulting in failure. In this case, Privy Tong sent people to the Kingdom of Jin and found the minister. , let my ministers meet with the Emperor of Jin, and request Jin to send troops and horses to Youzhou City to force the Liangxiang Liao Army to return to aid Youzhou, so that the imperial army can take advantage of the situation to attack and capture Youzhou."
Huizong said anxiously: "Tell me briefly."
Zhao Liangsi bowed down and bowed, and replied: "Yes! Your Majesty. After receiving the instructions from Privy Council Tong, I met with the Emperor of Jin and asked the Jin army to approach Youzhou City to contain the Liao army, but not to enter the city. Jin The emperor also agreed to his request and sent Wanyan Nianhan to lead 20,000 troops to Youzhou City. However, at this time, the imperial troops had retreated to Xiongzhou, and there were only 10,000 troops in Youzhou City under the command of Empress Dowager Xiao and Yelu Dashi. The remaining soldiers and horses. The Empress Dowager Xiao and Yelu Dashi were Jurchens like tigers, and they actually led more than a thousand soldiers and horses, protruding from the west gate, heading towards Yunzhou. The Liao army in Youzhou City was leaderless, and each of them fled, and Youzhou became an undefended city. , was unexpectedly broken into by the Jin soldiers and occupied Youzhou City."
When Emperor Huizong saw this, he sat feebly on the dragon chair, patted the back of the chair and said, "How could things be like this?! What about the soldiers and horses of the Liao Kingdom fighting against the imperial army in Liangxiang?"
"The Liao army who was in Liangxiang to settle accounts with the imperial troops learned that Youzhou City was occupied by the Jin Kingdom. Xiao Qian immediately led 30,000 troops to seize the city. However, he was defeated in the battle with the Jin Kingdom's troops. Xiao Qian and Han Wen led their troops Go east and head to Xiren’s territory.”
When Huizong saw this, he became even more upset and said: "This Youzhou City was attacked by the imperial troops, but the Jin people took advantage of it. The Jin Kingdom betrayed its trust and violated its covenant, which is very abominable! With the Prime Minister and Secretary Cheng What should I do now?"
At this time, Wang Fu had no idea, and just followed Emperor Huizong's words and said: "The Jin Kingdom is very unjust and takes advantage of the situation. If the imperial army did not contain the Liao soldiers and horses, how could the Jin Kingdom occupy Youzhou?"
Zhao Liangsi replied: "Your Majesty, it is an established fact that Youzhou City is occupied by the Jin Kingdom. The imperial court should find a way to take back Youzhou from the Jin Kingdom."
Huizong said: "Of course! But how can we take back Youzhou from the Jin people? This also includes Yunzhou and other places."
Zhao Liangsi said: "Your Majesty. At the beginning, the imperial court and the Jin Kingdom signed an alliance. As long as the imperial court and the Jin Kingdom signed an alliance, there is no fear that he will occupy Youzhou first. The imperial court should ask for what he wants. However, the Jurchen land is small and barren. , is greedy by nature, and if the court wants to take Yan Yun back from the Jurchens, it may cost money and silk."
When Emperor Huizong heard what Zhao Liangsi said, he felt a little more relaxed and said, "Gold and silk are not a thing. When Emperor Taizu was emperor, he set up a special account and deposited special funds with the intention of acquiring and redeeming Youyan's homeland. Now let’s do what Emperor Taizu did and buy Youyan back with gold and silk. Secretary Zhao, Privy Tong, and Jianjun Cai will be responsible for this matter.”
Wang Fu and Zhao Liangsi bent down and replied, "Yes! Your Majesty."
Zhao Ji continued to issue an edict: "The negotiation with the Kingdom of Jin to resolve the purchase of Youyan's homeland will be with Privy Council Tong as the chief official, Secretary Cheng Zhao and Jianjun Cai as adjutants. Secretary Zhao and Jianjun Cai will be mainly responsible for negotiating with the Kingdom of Jin. For To ensure the success of the negotiations, Privy Tong and Liu Xianfengshi will command 200,000 soldiers and horses, force them to the gates of Youzhou City, create a force to seize, and force the Jin people to commit the crime."
Wang Fu and Zhao Liangsi bent down and replied, "Yes, Your Majesty."
After saying these things, Huizong remembered the whereabouts of Xiao Pu Xiannu and Yelu Dashi, so he asked Zhao Liangsi: "Where did the Empress Dowager Xiao and Yelu Dashi escape?"
Zhao Liangsi replied: "Reply to Your Majesty. According to inaccurate information, Emperor Tianzuo of Liao Dynasty, Yelu Yanxi, is now in the Yinshan generation. On the pretext of searching for Emperor Tianzuo, the people of the Jin Kingdom have occupied Yunzhou and other places and are searching for Emperor Tianzuo. Yichen I saw that Empress Dowager Xiao and Yelu Dashi led more than a thousand soldiers and horses to stand out from the west gate of Youzhou, and they must have gone to Yinshan to look for Tianzuo Emperor Yelu Yanxi."
When Zhao Ji saw this, he pondered for a moment and said: "Yelu Yanxi is the Emperor of Liao, and it is not a problem to run away in the Yin Mountains now. When Zhao Secretary Cheng and Cai Jianjun negotiated with the Jin Kingdom again, they sent separate personnel to go Yinshan, go find Emperor Tianzuo Yelu Yanxi, Empress Dowager Xiao and others, and ask them to come to Bianjing, and the court will provide them with shelter."
Zhao Liangsi bent down and replied: "Yes! Your Majesty, I will obey the imperial edict."
Huizong Zhao Ji turned to Wang Fu and asked, "Has deputy envoy Guo Xianfeng settled down?"
Wang Fu replied: "Reply to your Majesty. In accordance with the imperial edict, I have placed Deputy Ambassador Guo Xianfeng in the temporary official residence."
Huizong nodded and said: "Okay! Tomorrow, deputy envoy Guo Xianfeng will come to the palace to see you."
Wang Fu replied: "Yes, Your Majesty."
Huizong looked at Wang Fu and Zhao Liangsi again and said: "Deputy Envoy Guo Xianfeng offered Zhuo Yizhou and led the victorious army to join the imperial court. This was the greatest good deed. As a result, the imperial court gained the lost territory of Zhuozhou and Yizhou. Regarding Deputy Envoy Guo Xianfeng, The court wants to praise you greatly."
Zhao Liangsi and Wang Fu quickly replied: "Your Majesty is wise."
Huizong then said to Zhao Liangsi: "Tomorrow, Prime Minister Wang will accompany Deputy Envoy Guo Xianfeng to the palace for an audience. Secretary Zhao will work harder and rush back to Xiongzhou to discuss with Privy Tong and Supervisor Cai about the redemption of Youyan. Let’s get back to Youyan’s homeland as soon as possible.”
Wang Fu and Zhao Liangsi bent down and replied: "I will obey the imperial decree!"
Immediately, Wang Fu and Zhao Liangsi said goodbye and left the palace.
After leaving the palace, Zhao Liangsi did not dare to delay and rushed to Xiongzhou overnight.
Wang Fu came to the temporary official residence to comfort Yaoshi Guo.
When Medicine Master Guo saw Wang Fu coming, he was flattered and hurriedly asked Wang Fu to sit down.
Wang Fu said to Pharmacist Guo: "Deputy Ambassador Guo Xianfeng lives in the north all year round. Can he adapt to the climate of Bianjing?"
Pharmacist Guo nodded and replied: "This place is very good, nothing comparable to that in the North."
Wang Fu smiled and said: "The Holy One has a decree..."
After hearing "The Holy One has an edict," Medical Master Guo stood up in a hurry and knelt on the ground. Wang Fu hurriedly stood up and said: "The Holy Spirit's decree is for me. Deputy Envoy Guo Xianfeng is here."
Medicine Master Guo got up again when he heard that Wang Fu was not here to give him a holy decree.
Wang Fu said: "Envoy Guo Xianfeng, please sit down and listen to me."
Pharmacist Guo bowed to Wang Fu and said, "Thank you for your kindness, the pharmacist is all ears."
Wang Fu said: "Tomorrow morning, the Holy Admiral will meet with Ambassador Guo Xianfeng, and then the true identity will come to introduce him."
Pharmacist Guo replied: "Thank you very much for your kindness."
Wang Fu said: "This is the first time that Ambassador Guo Xianfeng has met with the Holy Emperor. He should be prepared to leave a good impression on the Holy Emperor. It is appropriate for Ambassador Guo Xianfeng to draft an audience memorial tonight and present it to the Holy Emperor tomorrow."
Pharmacist Guo shed tears of gratitude and said, "Thank you so much for your kind advice."
After Wang Fu had a leisurely chat with Guo Yaoshi again, he said goodbye and left.
