Zhao Liangsi pretended to be shocked and confident, and even threw down his sleeves in front of Wanyan Wu and other gold princes, princes, and generals, showing his anger and awe-inspiring righteousness; however, Zhao Liangsi pretended to be shocked and confident. Liangsi's heart was not what he showed on his face. In fact, Zhao Liangsi was still very anxious in his heart, which could be said to be on fire. Zhao Liangsi wanted to get the Sixteen Youyan Provinces back from the Jin Kingdom as soon as possible. He had realized the greatest dream in his life and achieved the greatest achievements in his life in order to repay Emperor Huizong's love for him.
After Zhao Liangsi came out of the mansion Wanyan Wu begged to buy, he hurriedly returned to the Jin Kingdom Royal Inn where he lived and called a meeting with his men. Zhao Liangsi told his men about the situation and said that the top priority now was to rush to Tong Guan and ask Privy Council Tong to send troops to attack Youzhou City to put pressure on the kings and ministers of the Jin Kingdom; and then send people to rush back to Bianjing and enter the palace. Entering the palace, he met with Emperor Huizong, reported the negotiation situation, and requested the Holy Emperor's decree.
Deputy envoy Zhang Lu stepped forward, bowed to Zhao Liangsi, and said loudly: "My envoy is above, I would like to go to Xiongzhou to meet with Privy Tong and report the situation here. After meeting Privy Tong below, I will return to Bianjing immediately. , go to see the Holy One and ask for the Holy One’s decree.”
When Zhao Liangsi saw this, he was overjoyed and said loudly: "Since Deputy Envoy Zhang is willing to work hard on this trip, how can it be that things are not going to work?! That's great. Deputy Envoy Zhang immediately prepared and rushed to Xiongzhou and the imperial court overnight to report to Privy Council Tong. When the Holy One reports the situation, Privy Tong will immediately send troops, ask for the Holy One's decree, and then return quickly, so that we can act more easily."
Zhang Lu obeyed the order, and after a little preparation, he rushed to Xiongzhou overnight to see Tong Guan.
Early the next morning, Zhang Lu came to Marshal Tong Guan's mansion and met with Marshal Tong Guan and Supervisor Cai You. After the two parties met, Zhang Lu reported the situation to Tong Guan and Cai You. Tong Guan saw the newspaper and asked Zhang Lu: "Deputy Envoy Zhang came from Youzhou, but he didn't see the imperial army along the way?" Zhang Lu replied: "I drove all night and didn't pay attention." Tong Guan said: "Secretary Zhao sent someone to see him before. , asked to send troops and horses to advance to Youzhou City. I have sent Wang Zhen to command more than 100,000 troops to advance to Youzhou City. Now that it is a critical moment for negotiation, the Jurchens also agreed to return the sixteen states of Youyan, but extorted some money first. The commander will send more troops and horses to create a greater momentum to deter the Jurchens." Zhang Lu replied: "Thank you, Privy Councilor Tong." Tong Guan asked again: "What else does Deputy Ambassador Zhang have to do?" Zhang Lu replied: " After the lower official met with Privy Council Tong, he immediately went to the capital to meet with the Holy Majesty, report the situation in Youzhou, and request the imperial edict." Tong Guandao: "In this case, the matter is urgent. Deputy Zhang will rest for the night, and I will send troops and horses to escort you to the capital. . After Deputy Envoy Zhang met with the Holy Majesty, he found out that the Holy Majesty had something to say. He should return immediately and report it to the commander-in-chief and Cai Jianjun." Zhang Lu bent down and replied: "I will obey the order."
At that time, Zhang Lu rested for the night in Xiongzhou. The next day, Tong Guan sent more than 500 troops to escort Zhang Lu back to Beijing to meet Emperor Huizong.
After Zhang Lu left, Tong Guan summoned Pharmacist Guo and ordered him to lead the ever-victorious army of tens of thousands of troops and rush to Liangxiang. After reuniting with Wang Zhen, they advanced to the gates of Youzhou City to intimidate the Jurchens.
Pharmacist Guo loudly replied: "General, I will obey the order!" After answering, Pharmacist Guo asked again: "Reporting to the marshal, after the general led the ever-victorious army to join Wang Xianfeng's envoy and advance to the gates of Youzhou City, should he attack or attack?" Not attacking?”
Not long ago, Pharmacist Guo accompanied Zhao Liangsi to the capital and met with Emperor Huizong Zhao Ji. Zhao Ji treated Pharmacist Guo very well and promised to rename Youzhou to Yanshan Prefecture after its return, with Pharmacist Guo serving as the prefect along the mountain. Pharmacist Guo was grateful to Emperor Huizong and eager to achieve great achievements. He thought of taking back Youzhou by force, so that he could show his ability. Therefore, when Tong Guan ordered him to lead 20,000 victorious soldiers and horses to Liangxiang, and after joining the army led by Wang Zhen, and advancing towards the gates of Youzhou City, he asked this question.
Tong Guan saw the question, smiled slightly, and replied: "Besiege but not attack, force but not fight, everything is controlled by the king."
Pharmacist Guo was stunned for a moment and replied loudly: "General, I will obey your order!"
Pharmacist Guo said goodbye and went to Liangxiang with 20,000 victorious troops.
In fact, Tong Guan is more eager than Yaoshi Guo to seize the Sixteen Youyan Prefectures by force! The entire Song and Jin maritime alliance was what Tong Guan strongly advocated and promoted.
The Sixteen Youyan Prefectures have always been a concern of the Song Dynasty. In order to regain the Sixteen Youyan Prefectures, Emperor Taizu Zhao Kuangyin had been working hard to regain them. Emperor Taizong launched several military operations against the Khitan for this purpose, but failed to achieve his wish. By the time of Emperor Shenzong, because the Khitan was strong and the Northern Song Dynasty was weak, he had to sign the Chanzhou Alliance. Although peace was maintained for more than a hundred years, the sixteen Youyan states gradually drifted away and were firmly occupied and ruled by the Liao Kingdom. Emperor Shenzong was very worried about this and left a last edict before his death: "Those who can restore Yan can be crowned king even if they have different surnames."
In the more than 100 years since the founding of the Northern Song Dynasty, except for a handful of founding heroes, Emperor Taizu granted them kings with different surnames in order to deprive them of their military power. Emperor Shenzong promised to grant the title to those who restored Yan. As the king, it can be seen how urgent the Northern Song Dynasty was to regain the sixteen states of Youyan.
For Tong Guan, being able to be crowned a king is even more of a dream. Who is Tong Guan? Tong Guan was an eunuch and was born as a eunuch. He served the emperor at the earliest. But because he was able to fight and was very successful in the northwest war, he was promoted from eunuch and eunuch to privy envoy, and became the chief military officer of the Northern Song Dynasty.
Looking back at history, there were many famous eunuchs and eunuchs in classical China, such as Zhao Gao of the Qin Dynasty, Zhang Rang of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Gao Lishi of the Tang Dynasty, Wei Xianzhong of the Ming Dynasty, and Li Lianying of the Qing Dynasty. Which one did not wield power for a while and slandered the world? ! However, none of these people was crowned king by the court. Even Wei Xianzhong, who is said to be "nine thousand years old", was at best given the title of Duke, but was not made a king.
As a man with a different surname and a eunuch, it would undoubtedly be very difficult for Tong Guan to be crowned king, and it was basically impossible! But because of Emperor Shenzong's edict, Tong Guan has always longed to be crowned king. This is why he tried his best to promote it after Zhao Liangsi offered him the plan to unite gold and destroy Liao.
Tong Guan had some opinions about Pharmacist Guo. He thought, isn't he just a surrendered general? His Majesty treated him too well. He also agreed to let Pharmacist Guo serve as the prefect of Yanshan Prefecture. Can such a subordinated general be allowed to stay? ? Song Jiang also called for surrender and killed Fang La. He was not just a local military commander. Why should Medicine Master Guo be in charge of the military and political affairs of Yanshan Mansion and even the entire northern region? Tong Guan thought further, you, Pharmacist Guo, want to be the prefect of Yanshan Prefecture. In fact, I have a higher ambition than you. I also want to be a prince with a different surname! The question is, can we defeat the Jurchens? ! Now, what Tong Guan wants to do is not to have a war with the Jurchens, but to easily buy back the sixteen states of Youyan through money. In that case, he will become the person who has made the greatest contribution to the restoration of Yan, and he can be granted the title of He is a king with a different surname. Therefore, Tong Guan sent Guo Yaoshi's ever-victorious army to attack Youzhou City, but let Wang Zhen take the overall responsibility and control Guo Yaoshi. Firstly, he showed his determination to restore Yan; secondly, he restricted Guo Yaoshi and prevented him from causing trouble. Ruined one's own affairs.
Zhao Liangsi and Tong Guan were working on something quickly, and Wanyan Wu Qimai was also discussing things. Zhao Liangsi walked away, confusing Wanyan Zongwang, Wanyan Nianhan and other young generals. They felt that the Southern Dynasty was already at a disadvantage. Why were the Southern Dynasty envoys so stubborn and refused to agree to the redemption? Could it be that they had to take it by force?
Wanyan Wu Qingmai had a thorough understanding of Zhao Liangsi's psychology. Wanyan Wu begged to comfort Wanyan Zongwang, Wanyan Nianhan and other generals and said: "My nephews and generals, please don't worry, the Southern Dynasty will agree to use gold and silk to redeem the sixteen states of Youyan."
Wanyan Zongwang said: "Why do you see that? Uncle Emperor, didn't you see that guy walking away in anger?" Wanyan Wu Qimai smiled and said: "It's just a show! If he doesn't do that, the Southern Dynasty will have to pay more. . The envoy from the Southern Dynasty just wanted to pay less."
Wanyan Zongwang, Wanyan Nianhan and others expressed doubts about Wanyan Wu's view of begging.
Another day later, Wanyan Nianhan, who was responsible for guarding Youzhou, was not rewarded. The Song army gathered outside the south gate, with flags fluttering, swords and guns standing, horses galloping, gongs and drums roaring, and they were about to attack the south gate of Youzhou.
Wanyan Nianhan was furious when he heard the report. He immediately led his generals to the south city gate and looked down.
A troop of soldiers and horses from the Song Dynasty was galloping past the South City Gate. On the flag in front of the horse troop, the words "Song" and "Guo" were written. The shouts were loud and dust was flying behind the cavalry. Someone who knew the situation was shocked and hurriedly reported to Wanyan Nianhan: "This is the ever-victorious army of Daliao. The leader is Guo Yaoshi. He has fought against our country's soldiers and horses, and won more than he lost."
Wanyan Nianhan was furious when he heard that the Song Dynasty cavalry troops showing off their power below were the famous Liao general Guo Yaoshi who had surrendered to the Song Dynasty. Wanyan Nian was furious when he heard that it was Guo Yaoshi and the Changsheng Army. This was because when Guo Yaoshi was in charge of the Liao Kingdom's Changsheng Army, he fought with the Jurchens several times and won more than he lost. Ma Zhong has a great influence. Now, Wanyan Nianhan wanted to personally fight this Medicine Master Guo and cut off his head, so as to destroy the majesty of the Ever-Victorious Army.
Immediately, Wanyan Nianhan ordered: "Open the city gate! Let me fight this Pharmacist Guo!"
The lieutenant general hurriedly tried to dissuade him: "Young Marshal, the situation is unclear, so we should not go into battle easily. We should wait until the situation becomes clearer."
Wanyan Nian rarely said this, thinking that although Medicine Master Guo was galloping under the city and did not attack Youzhou City, the time was not yet ripe for him to go out to fight rashly, so he should report it to the Emperor and the Crown Prince before doing anything.
So Wanyan Nianhan went down to the top of the city angrily, and first talked about the situation with Wanyan Zongwang.
Wanyan Nianhan said to Wanyan Zongwang: "Second prince, the emperor said that the Southern Dynasty will use gold and silk to redeem Youzhou. Why send a large army to the city and seem to want to capture Youzhou by force? If so, I will definitely not agree. We must resolutely fight the Confederate Army."
Wanyan Zongwang said: "Let's go to see the emperor's uncle together and see what the emperor's uncle says."
So Wanyan Nianhan and Wanyan Zongwang came together to meet Wanyan Wu to beg for money.
